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Newark post., 1912-02-14
A PROFITABLE EVENING

The fourth of the series of enter
tainments given by the Aid Society
of the M. +. Church was thorough
ly appreciated by those who braved
the treacherous pavements and the
cold weather of last Monday even
ing.
The lecturer, Fred Eugene Baker,
of the Lyceum Bureau, entertained
his hearers with good wholesome
advice sandwiched between jokes
and funny stories which kept the
audience i'll a continual state of
merriment. The Lucky Number
was the subject of the talk and the
speaker ridiculed the many super
stitious beliefs which still link us to
the darker periods of the world S
history.
He pronounced the lucky"
number to be the No. /, represent
ed by self, "a self filled with energy,
ambition and pluck, which recog-
nizes America and the twentieth
century as the place and day of
opportunity.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
NEW ATHLETIC FIELD

Plans are now under way for the
new athletic field, the gift of the
Frazer family as a memorial to
Joseph II. Frazer. The athletic
committee Of the alumni associa-
tiCn and Coach McAvoy. who are
to cooperate in working out the
details, will probably hold a con-
ference with representatives Of the
donors within a few days. This
committee consists OF Mayor Joseph
IL. tlossinger. DR.. w. II. Steele.
Professor f. Laurence Smith and
Professor &. A. Short. 1t is hoped
to start the Improvements as soon
as the weather will permit in the
spring. The baseball schedule may
be interfered with to some extent
as the present baseball diamond
will be graded.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
HISTORICAL LECTURES

On next Tuesday afternoon,
February 20, at 3 o'clock the third
lecture III the Historical Series will
be given i'll the College Oratory.
The lecturer will be Rev. Joseph
Brown Turner, of Dover, President
of the Delaware Historical Society
and a well known worker i'll State
History. He has chosen as his
subject Cheney Glow Rebellion
AS i'll the case of he previous lee
lures, the public is cordially invited
to attend and to cooperate with the
College in making the course a
success.
About March Is a lecture is pro-
missed upon subject of economic
interest and Importance. The
speaker will be Philip Burnet, Esq
President of the Continental Life
Insurance Co.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
AGRICULTURAL NOTES

II DIR. Reed addressed the Institute
Ill Middletown last Monday on
Public Hygiene. He will speak in
Smyrna on Friday evening.
Professor McCue attended the
Milford Institute last Monday, and
Professor Grantham on Tuesday
last.
The College Farm has just sold
pure bred Percheron filly to J. II.
Warren of Della Plain, Va.
DR.. Reed is i'll Fredericksburg,
Va. testing some Jersey COWS that
the College Farm is getting in ex-
change for some Hackney hllies.
The College Farm received a very
fine Cotswold eve this week, from
the well Known Anoka flock of
Waukasha, of Waukasha, Wis
cousin. This sheep will be used
for classroom work in the Depart
ment of Agriculture.
The College Farm has already
shipped some tested seed corn and
has orders for a great deal more.
Professor Hayward and DR.. Reed
were i'll consultation with the Live
Stock Sanitary Board Of the State,
at Dover, on Saturday Of last week.
Plans We're discussed for making
large amount OF hog cholera serum
and anthrax vaccine for use by tie
Board during the coming season.
It is likely that All unusual amount
of both hog cholera serum and
Virulent virus will be made on the
College Farm during the next few
weeks as the Live Stock Sanitary
Board is eager to make it possible
for farmers who care to do so to
in,nunize their hogs for life against
the ravages of hog cholera.
Plans were also discussed for the
better protection in Delaware
against diseases, especially tuber-
culosis, being brought here from
other states. 1t is probable that
more stringent regulations i'll regard
to bringing live stock of all kinds
into Delaware, will soon be formu-
| lated and enforced.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
ACCIDENT AT pENCADER

Alfred G. Stroud. well known
farmer living south Of Newark,
suffered an unpleasantly close call
last Saturday morning when start
ing out for Wilmington.
Mr.. Stroud was driving two
horses to a market wagon. At the
Pencader crossing he waited until
a passenger train passed and had
Just started across when the ca
boose of a freight train was backed
into his team. The driver was
thrown out but still held on to the
reins, although the wagon was
practically cut loose from the
horses. Both the animals and Mr..
Stroud escaped without injuries.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
MILITIA HONORS GOVERNOR
THE AFFAIR A BRILLIANT ONE

l. The reception given in honor of
their commander-in-chief. Gov.
Simeon 5. Pennewill, by the off
GERS OF the Organized Militia of
Delaware, on Monday evening. was
the most brilliant affair ever given
by that organization.
The arinory at Twelfth and Or
anee streets, Wilmington. was elab-
orately decorated, the beautiful
folds OF the stars and stripes con-
traStlng with the Militia colors and
the banner displaying the coat of
arms OF Delaware. Red, white and
blue electric bulbs added to the
brilliant setting in which beautiful
women and gaily uniformed men
paid their respects TO the Cover
nor Of Delaware.
About four hundred guests from
all parts of the commonwealth
comprised the assemblage.
AS the guests arrived the First
Infantry Band of twenty-eight
pieces gave concert in the drill
hall
Promptly at $50 the Governor
appeared and was greeted by
Hail to the Chief" by the band.
Accompanying him We're those Of
ficers who assisted him in the re-
ceiving line. AS the guests passed
along the line the Governor had a
pleasant greeting for all
The formal part Of the evening s
program was followed by dance.
after which luncheon was served.
During the evening Governor
PennewilI found time to express
his pleasure and appreciation OF
the honor paid him by the Militia.
II think it is a magnificent affair, "
he said, ''and | appreciate very
much the honor that has been
shown to me. 1t has afforded me
much pleasure to meet so many
people from all parts Of Delaware
and this is a splendid representa-,
tion Of the people Of this State. II
is one Of the most brilliant gath.
erings | have ever attended, and
it is with difficulty that l fine
words July to express my graft
tude. 1t reflects great credit upon
the men who have worked so hare
to make this reception such a sue
cess.
Captain and Mrs. L. B. Jacobs
Lieutenant James Mex con anC
DR.. G.. A. Harter, Major G. A
Short, Mr.. and Mrs. II. l.. Bonhan
Miss Eleanor Bowen were among
the Newark representatives at the
reception.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
PRESIDENT TAFT MAKES STRONG SPEECH
ON LINCOLN DAY
DEFINES INSURGENCY

tlonallsts or neurotics who have
lost the sense of proportion, thai
clear and candid consideration of
Their own weakness as a whole
and that clear perception of the
necessity for checks upon hastv
/ popular action which made or,
people who fought the revolution
and who drafted the federal con-
stitutlon the greatest self-govern-
ing people that the world ever
knew.
1t has been said, and it is a
common platform expression. that
It is well to prefer the man above
the dollar as if the preservation of
property rights had some other
purpose than the assistance to and
the uplifting Of human rights.
We have permitted the estab
hshment Of corporations and the
acquisition of power through the
corrupting use of money in poll
ties, 50 as at times to give to a few
dangerous control, in legislation
and government but during the
last ten years much progress
against such abuses has been made
IN this regard. Statutes have been
passed, notably the antitrust stat
ute and the interstate commerce
law and its amendment, to restrain
Il misuse of the privileges confer
red by charter.
1t is true, we were beaten in
1910, but that was by a detection
Of Republicans through what, l
must think, was a misunderstand-
ing, but not by change from Re
publicans to the Democratic party.
Their detection reduced the vote
of the Republicans, but did not in
crease the vote of the Democrats.
They speak Of a spirit of I'M
rest everywhere they don't de-
scribe what that unrest depends
upon, and, if they do, they don't
tell how it is to be remedied or
what legislation will accomplish it.
It. is because Of my confidence that
the Republican party can point to
definite deeds already accomplish
ed, to laws already on the statute
books and being enforced and car
ried to useful purpose and to
proposed statutes. with a clear de-
scriptiOn of the terms and effect
of such statutes. that ! confidently
rely upon an ultimate verdict by
the people in favor Of the old Re-
publican party"
Newark post., 1912-02-14
STUDENTS STRIKE

The strike of the student body at Col
lege yesterday still continues. 1t is un-
derstood that the students have agreed
TO return to their work, pending an in
vestigation by the Committee on Instruc-
ton and Discipline. A meeting of the
student body will probably be held early
Thursday morning.
Several members of the Board of Trus-
tees, members OF the Faculty and stud
ents met last evening for general dis
cussions. No official action was taken
further than the students We're assured
that the Committee OF the Board of Trrls-
tees would be called and a hearing would
be given to representatives of the stud
ent body.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
PARTY NEAR HARMONY

An enjoyable party was given at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Francis
McClary, near Harmony, on Sat
urday evening. The evening was
spent in playing games and music.
At late hour refreshments were
served. Among the guests were:
Gertrude Il. Edmanson, Laura
Steele. Ethel Pierce, Mary Burge,
Fannie Berry, Margaret Steele,
Ada Burge. Alice Sanders, Anna
Weer, Elizabeth Trump, Anna
Heayellow, Fred Sanders, James
Blackburn, Linden Knots, Orville
Cleaver, Roy Berry, Arthur GRAY
att. Heisler Sanders, Vaughn
Heavellow, Lewis Pennock, Edgar
.Jacquett. George Ware, Charles
Edmanson, Charles Knots, Law
renee Abery, Marshall Rambo,
Pheanias Vansant, Fred Robinson,
Willie Russell, Orville Little, David
Chillas, Irwin Steele, Guy Chillas,
MIR. Cleaver, Mr.. and Mrs. Larrie
Othoson. Mr.. and Mrs. Francis Nc
Clary. Anna McClary.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
NEW CENTURY CLUB

In the absence Of the president,
the first vice-president, Mrs. Neale,
presided at the meeting OF the
Club on Monday.
Mrs. Hilton gave a report OF the
meeting of the State committee on
conservation, held at the home OF
the chairman, Mrs. Marshall, oil
Milford. Mrs. Neale told the club
of the annual luncheon given by
the Dover club last week.
The program for the afternoon
was commemorative of Lincoln.
Three papers were read, The
Early Life of Lincoln, " by Miss
Eleanor Bowen; "Lincoln 8 Home
Life" by Mrs. Rhoads; Lincoln
as President" Miss Kerr. Miss
Nellie Wilson gave a beautiful pi-
anO solo.
The club next week, under the
direction of Mrs. Grantham, VIII
spend "a little while with Febru-
arv celebrities.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
FRIENDS PLAN SURPRISE

The home of Joseph Schorah was
surprised last Thursday evening
by a party Of friends. The guests
played games and enjoyed selec
tions on the graphophone. Among
those present were: Mr.. and Mrs.
Schorah, Mr.. and Mrs. Whirlow,
Misses Ruth Whirlow, Essie Gray,
Phoebe Powell, Elizabeth Higgins,
Katie Montgomery; Messers. Ar
mour. Sylvester, Whirlow, Frank
Norris, Leon Powell, George
Schorah, Will Reed, Thomas Cron-
in. AT 11.30 the guests were in
vited to the dining room where
luncheon was served.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
POPULAR LECTURE

The second in the series of pop
ular lectures given by members Of
the faculty Of Delaware College
will be delivered next Monday
night. February 18th, in the Col
lege Oratory at 8 O'Clock. The
speaker will be DR.. w. j. Rowan
on the subject, The Making of the
Orator. A novel feature will be
examples Of the four types OF voice
used in oratory, the illustrations
being given by four members OF
the student body.
NorE-The above lecture has been in
definitely postponed on accaunt OF the
Mass Meeting scheduled for this date, as
ANNOUNCED in another column.
Newark post., 1912-02-14

Eor nine reasons, he said. the
pannblican party could be regard
i as the party Of progress. That
,srty he said. had provided for
4. "cIo>r regulation of corpora
nan, giveu privileges by the state ;
Sl passed and amended the inter-
t,+r commerce act. the employ
.r, liability law and a law for a
nning bure0U; had provided for
rorI;nlrn 5 compensation and
ndiation between railroads and
heir employees. 1t was willing. he
INDEED. to perfect the judicial pro
n.rrr Of the federal courts. would
sv>r the tariff in accordance with
rnnI principles Of economies. had
oIyanced a policy of conservation
mi stood Tor world peace.
Men praise Lincoln today and
|r3rK the Republican party, al
tythrr forgotful Of the fact that
Lincoln life the man and party
Fle 50 rlasrIy united in aim and
cnmpIjShmcnt that the history Of
be one is the history OF the other.
"Tbcrc are those who look upon
he present situation as one full
rril 3nd corruption and as a
Hmy of concentrated wealth,
li who IN apparent despair at
BY ordinary remedy are seeking
pull down those things which
agn bcrD regarded as the pillars
tn" temple Of freedom and rep,
sentative government and to re-
Instruct our whole society on
Mo new principle not definitely
mUIated. and with no intelli-
INT or intolligible forecast Of the
zact constitutional and statutory
suits to be attained.
with the effort to make the Sc
ti0n Of candidates. the enact
lent Of legislation and the deci-
bD Of the courts to depend on the
0mentary passions of a people
FceSsarily indifferently informed
10 the ISSUES presented, and
Fthout the opportunity to them
7 time and study, and that de-
beration that gives security and
bmmon sense to the government
the people. such extremists
fOuld hurry us into a condition
Thich could find no parallel'except
the French revolution, or in that
ubbling anarchy that once char
ctprized the South American re-
ubHcs.
Such extremists are not pro-
resslves-they are political emo
Newark post., 1912-02-14
JUNIOR PROM A BRILLIANT
AFFAIR .

The Junior Prom of 1912 ho,
oeen recorded in the annals of tn,
junior class as one of the largest
ana most successful Of it's kind eve,
held at the old institution.
The gymnasium was tastcfully
decorated with flags draped arts.
tlcally. A beautiful effect was OBJ
tanned by the arrangement of the
lights. -Four rows Of electric bulbs
hidden from view by japanese Ian
terms, ran the length of the hall.
while "Delaware" in blue and gold
lights blazed at one end and the
class number on the opposite wall.
Members of the Alumni and dis
tlngulshed guests from all parts of
Delaware were among the guests of
l9l3. Among those present were
William Edgar, class 10, New
York; II. l.. Houston, II. Will
mington; William Francis. 'OS.
Wilmington; Theodore Watts, 10,
Wilmington; Isaac Gibbs. '09.
CheStertown; j. IL. Clendaniel. ex
l3, kennedyviIle; Emory Wiley.
tx II. Greenwood; w. Ludman.
II, Bridgcville; Peyton Patterson.
II, Newark: Cecil Watts, 'O8.
Principle Furnace; Irwin Walls.
II, Smyrna; Charles Blake. 'O6.
E.lkton; Cantwell Clark, 10, Gibbs
town, n. j.; NJ. II. Wilson. '05
Dover; Ralph Wilson, II. Dover
J. l.. Leonard, II, Wilmington
W. II. Sect, II, Townsend; John
Lyndell, Jenllintown, Pa; Robert
Burns. Wilmington; Julian Smith
'O1. League Island Navy Yard; Al
fred Smith, Dover: Ayres Stock.
ley, Smyrna; George Chambers, ex
l3. Lewes; George Kelley, Jr, '02
Newark; Norris Wright. eX '0S
Newark; W. II. Blood, Ithaca. n
Y; DR.. Brown, Baltimore. Md.
j.. NJ. Parsons, Philadelphia; Col
William Denny, Dover; Floyd Ce,
ell. Washington; John Harris, Or.
lando Culver, Vernon Culver. Phil
adelphia: j. Z. Mcdowell. Read
ing; John Green. Washington: G
S. Messersmith. Lewes; Adolpf
Thomas, George Culver. J. p
Wright and Ernest Wright, New
ark; Mr., and Mrs. G.. b. Evans
Mr.. and Mrs. j. p. Wright, New
ark; Mrs. Deakyne, Middletown
Miss Davis, Kennedvville; Miss
Gillespie, Millington; Misses Alice
HUM, Wyoming; Anne Cahall
Bridgeville; Edith Burton, Lewes
Elizabeth Beers, Dover; Emily
Jones, Milford; Edith Spencer
Elizabeth Wright, Bryn Mawr
Misses Mustard, Lewes; Nellie Jan
vier, Helen Biggs, Middletown
Mary Barwick, Miss Clayton
Misses Augusta Egee, Chesapeake
City; Elsie Green. Denton; Eliza
beth Scott, Elkton; Misses Mar.
garet Bowen, Cornelia and Eleanor
Pilling, Newark.
Newark post., 1912-02-14

women in the State. He believed
an affiliated college for girls. to be
established at Newark, would an
swer every purpose, and said the
force of teachers now employed at
Delaware College could act as in
strnctors for the girls, possibly
with the addition Of few women
instructors and "a dean Of women,
to live in the woman's college. The
cost of such A building and new ap-
pliances was estimated at about
$50, 900 for four years. The sug-
gestion Of old Newark Academy for
the girls school, he said. was not
TO be seriously considered.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING

\ congregational meeting was
held at the close Of the church ser
vice at st. Thomas p. f. Church
last Sunday for the purpose Of con-
sidering the introduction Of the
Duplex Envelope System Of con-
tribution. While the majority at
the meeting seemed to favor the
system, it was decided to have II
committee visit every member Of
the congregation and give all an
opportunity to express their views,
Should it be decided to have the
system, it will be i'll operation by
the first of May.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
FlATE BOARD OF EDUCATION
HOLDS FEBRUARY MEETING

The February meeting OF the
Nate Board of Education was held
Dover last Friday. A number
additional subcommittee were
pointed to work on the various
lacatl0nal questions that demand
lauon; first. a State ownership
NSrtcr fer Delaware College; sec
ad, an affiliated college for the
gher education Of women; third,
general summer school for the
ache}S Of the State.
The State Board. by resolution,
4ReSted the president Of the
@fd OF Trustees Of Delaware
.ilegc to appoint a similar com
nee Of trustees to confer with
a' State Beard S committee. This
92tc'cn"" viii be in relation to
affiliated college at Newark.
me SHpe"intendents Of schools
'ach county We're requested to
,FhiSh report concerning a sui
ao,a center in each county for the
Aaertakjng Of complete expert
sat IN rural consolidation Of pub
schools.
me various subcommittee ap.
rated to 20 to work on the de.
~ OF these matters and report
va time to time are:
1'Nnuttee to take up new col.
K charter matter-Dr. George
y I|ltmyer. Henry Ridgeley
nieSSor Harry Hayward.
Committee on State summer
uooi project-Dr. Twitmyer
I''erlc Brady, John w. Herring
Committee on investigation OF
~ OF courses Of study and main
raance OF an affiliated college fol
pculeh-Dr. Twitmyer. Professor
Ar. Ridgeley was appointe,
Dslrinan Of the subcommittee OF
" " charter for Delaware College
Ut, George A. Harter, presiden
I, Delaware College, gave his opin
T. r. OF the advisability of provid
Z Tor the higher education o
Newark post., 1912-02-14
SNYDER COMPANY NOT COMING

The money collected by Mr. +. +.
Armstrong last winter to purchase land
site for the Snyder Preserve Company
has been returned to the contributors.
The Company has notified Mr.. Armstrong
that they will not locate in Newark. Mr.
Armstrong Immediately forwarded checks
to the contributors and turned over the
accumulated interest to the Board of
Trade account.
No explanation has yet been given for
this change of attitude on the part of the
Company.
Newark post., 1912-02-14

The w. C. 7. U. will meet at the
home of Mrs. S. NJ. Donnell on
Friday at 2 p. m. Mrs. Cartha I'll
lison and Mrs. Eleanor Pennlng-
ton. of Delaware City, will be pres,
emf and tell of their successful
work among the soldiers stationed
at that place.
Newark post., 1912-02-14

5; Foster, / +; Newman, l; Houston,
2. Foul goals, Sawin, l; Newman,
2. Referee, Coach McAvOy. Timer,
Professor Short. Time Of halves,
20 minutes. Final score, Varsity,
%; Alumni, s.
Newark post., 1912-02-14
VARSITY-ALUMNI PLAY

An interesting game of basket
ball was played in the college gym
nasium on Saturday evening when
the Alumni met the varsity team.
the latter winning by the score of
% to 8. The game was punctuated
with shouts of laughter from the
spectators, owing to the lack Of en-
durance Of the alumni players. The
Newark post., 1912-02-14

The pupils OF the Fifth Grade,
Newark Grammar School will hold
a bake on Saturday, February 18th,
from 5 to 8 p. III. III the store room
on Main Street, recently vacated by
Thompson and Eldridge. The pro-
ceeds are for school room supplies.
Hon. L. Irving Handy will
speak in the Presbyterian Church
of this town on Sunday evening,
February 25th, on the subject,
Immortality of the Soul.
Newark post., 1912-02-14

j DIR. Reed addressed the Institute
i'll Middletown last Monday on
Public Hygiene. He will speak in
Smyrna on Friday evening.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-23

Guilty he read aloud. while they watched
his face:
John Rowland, sailor Of the Titan,
with child passenger, name unknown
on board Peerless, Bath, at Chris.
tiansand. Norway. Both dangerously
III. Rowland speaks Of ship cut in hal.
night before loss Of Titan"
what do you make Of It. Meyer;
Royal Age. isn't 1t" asked one.
Yes vocifcrated another. i've fig
ured back. Only ship not relortc,
lately. Overdue two months. Was
spoken SAME day fifty miles east OF
that iceberg"
"Snre thing said others. Nothing
said about it in the captains state.
mcnt. Looks queer
well. What Of it, said Mr.. Meyer
painfully and stupidity. "Dcrc is col
lision clause in der ritan's policy |
merely bay the money TO der steam
ship company instead Of TO der Royal
Age beeplc."
"l'ut why did the captain conceal IT,
they shouted at him. whats his "h
jcct assured against collision suits"
der looks Of il. perhaps l.ook>
pad"
Nonsense. Meyer. What's the mat
ter with you: Which one Of the lost
tribes did you spring from? Your,
like none OF your race drinking your
self stupid like good Christian. I've
got a thousand on the Titan, and II
I'm to pay 1t I want to know why
You've got the heaviest risk and the
brain to fight for 1t. You've got to d.
1t. Go home, straightcn IN and attend
to this. Wen watch Rowland till you
take hold. We're all caught"
They put him In? cab, took him to
a Turkish bath and then home.
The next morning he was at his desk
clear eyed and clear headed, and for
few weeks WAS a busy, schcming
man of business,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-23
(To Bc Continued.)
Outdoor Game.

A splendid way 10 ret children out
of doors is to get them interested in
PLAYING architect" A stony vacant
lot or an open field is the playground
and the children vie with one another
In gathering large pebbles. with them
making "lifesize" bungalow plans up
on the ground This done. the peb
BILE plans become makcb believe houses
for the little folks 10 play in. Children
seem to keep mp interest in this sim.
pie game for months.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-23

They are telling no story % man
ager who has .ps' sent mis- divorced
wife S25 IN a.imony The courts
awarded ner $50 week When she
complained he ax-husband eplied: Il
only pay half a;mony Christmas and
Holy Week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-23
Snajls a Plague in Ceylon.

The region about Bcrnwala, in Cey.
lon. was not long ago afflicted with a
yeritab.e plague Of snails Though
these animals are extraordinarily pro.
life. they do not often appear in suffi.
GENTLY large numbers to make them
selves obnoxious
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-23
Troubles Of the Borrower.

Only a couple Of months ago you
said you'd share your last dollar with
me-" said Jones, who was unsuccess-
fully attempting to negotiate q loan.
Il know I did, old man." replied the
one who was doing the tightwad act;
but l haven't got down to my last dol.
lar yet"-Judge.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-05-23
Cjddy Girl,

rs your daughter of practical
turn of mind?" inquired the South
Side man. "No she is very frivolous"
replied the North Side citizen. Wants
10 take cooking lessons instead OF i'm
proving her game of bridge