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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26
Voice Of the eople
Votes For Mountain Lnnrel.

To the Editor of The Times Dispatch:
sir-I read with great interest and
pleasure Your editorial entitled "a
Flower For virginia"
Few of us are without tender and
romantic assoc!at ions with the frag-
rant blossoms lou suggest as your
choice for the honor But the wild
honeysuclSle" OF our description is not
q native OF Virginia. but an importa-
ton from China, though, like the Eng
lish sparrow. II has taken such abund-
ant possession OF car ways!de fences.
fields and thickcts that we may readily
mistake 1t for a native Virginia.
however has flowers OF her own more
beautiful and osten rs fragrant. The
azalea or wild honeysucSle' OF our
childhood. abounls all over the state.
The vicinity Of Richmond as our
markets testify n April, is especially
rich in the many varieties o: this
species, from tha white and most
fragrant to tho brilliant pink. which
crowds our wood with rich blown and
flashes a lovely lrprize to the travel
ors on our railways. II it be objected
that the azaiea the national Aower
OF Flanders, we have another native
even moro beaut.ful-the Ralmia. or.
as commonly called. Mountain laurel
-nested IN glory and evergreen leaves,
exquisite in shape. lovely in color.
delicate crimped. dainti.y pcmcllled
with black, its blossoms. have al
ways though. Tie most beautiful In
the world il fOund in nearly every
section OF the state. Especially are
our mountain dis ticts lowing with its
beauty in the spring It's fame has
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26

Here are the names of Ave couples
WHO applied in one day for marriage
licenses in New York. Walenty Krutys
ana Karthatlna Trela William Waice-
kauchas ana Veronica vicnckaiczutie;
Andrew rlczickas ana Catherine Luz
dowicz Waiinik VzkyNmoll.rza and
Madalene pbyronzasl. and Pape!o
zryzarku>ski ana Cecilia Uxkaicz-
kasky II we had some people like
that in Virginia, our deputy court
clerks would 10 into some other bust
ness
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26

themselves for the work and tho re-
sponsibilitics of active life" He
would have business and industrial
employers make known clearly their
needs IN order that system" may
be devised for supplying thcm-in
order to inteillgontly and mutually
interest, cooperation. Tho school
authorities of other largo cities could
make no mistake in giving thoughtful
confederation to tho recommendation.
Nor could parents. who at the last arc
moro deeply interested than any other
class. in all the questions involved.
in urging their school boards to do so.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26
The oldest Notary I,ublic.

To The Editor OF The Times-Dispatch:
Sir.-I saw a statement n your paper
some days ago that a Richmond man
claimed to be the Oldest notary public
In the state. having qualified in 1873.
! can beat that. l qualified as a notary
October 80. 1872 and have been one
ever since. also believe I am the
Oldest commissioning in chancery In
the state. having held the office in nv
AhinH don.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26

Has Consress over passed an act re-
neeiine on ,he President ~ the tlme
pr Blaming him for ans action" The
matter arises in q l!,,le "iiscussil n
circle here which has frequently APP
Piled 20 the Query Column
r. s IT
resolNtcn cersur.ng Jackson WIS
PASSED by tac SENATE ia 1884 and one
directed against Tyler in 1883.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26
rMo DAYS IN nArm nonn.
Waitress. Rcscncd From Surf. says
Stimulant Made Her Helpless.

Atlantic city. August 95.-Arrai gned
before Recorder Kefrer in bath robe.
her sole article OF apparel since sho
was hauled helpless from the surf last
Thursday. Mabel Boesc. waitress at n
hotol. entered novel defense to n
charge Of INVESTIGATION.
According to her story. the girl had
been given whislscy rs a restorative
when she was rescued from the surf
by Life Guard Cowdcn. and the effects
of the intoXicant We're such that she
had been unable to change her CLOTH
$ng for two days. living In her bath
robe she was sent to the county Jail.
wearing tho same apparel. for n period
of five days.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26
On the Spur of the Moment
By Roy K. Moulton
NNcultli.
A pipe, q book.

w Gu1tn.
a pipe, q book.
a place TO sit
And watch tho birds
OF summer fit
From bough to Dough
And warbie lays
of iG!adness brought
By sumner days.
a hammock in
a shady place.
A chance to look
On natures face
In admiration
or her charms
We find SO oft
Where'er the tides
or commerce flow.
A chance to stop
Beside the way
Retiring from
The worldly fray
a chance to drop
The cares OF life.
Forgetting all
OF worldly strife
To have content
And easy mind.
And pleasant thoughts
or humankind
Enough to eat
And perfect health
That's what ,,,nl-ac ,,D
Our dream OF wealth.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26
VOCATIONAL sonooL TRAINING.

Among business men in nearly all
large cities there is more or less com
plant OF tho ii. equipment for business
OF employees they take in from the pub
lie schools. There is more or less
criticism Of the lack OF practical voca-
t!onal training, and both time and
money are lost by the employer 1t is
claimed, owing to his having TO supply
this des!deratum on the last annual
report OF the President Of the Board
Of Education OF Chicago. there are
some pertinent observations and sug-
gestlops touching on this subject
Under q division of his report treating
Of vocational and Industrial schools.
that Official frankly admits that the
complaint ana the criticism are in
large part just
In this age he says. the one domi-
nant purpose. as a rule. for both the
child and tho parent is to nnd a job
regardless OF the lack OF adaptaoMity
ot the child to the particular worl.
which he finds to do 1t is readily
seen that the problem Of the child
ia his unguided effort to secure en-
ployment is serious one, ana the
hope OF pcrmanency and advancement
In the position which he may attempt
TO nll, is based wholly on the laws OF
chance. AS an ouJgrowth OF the In
adequate facilities winch our schools
can oHer to these young people. wo
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26
DEsr poKTnAYNI or MUIR MOOSE

The one authoritative description of
the prominent antlcred monarch now
mooing and believing in the national
political forest is
Another noticeable characteristic of
the bull moose is his !nordinate and
Interchangeable selhshness Wheth-
er roaming The woods in solitude or
tearing up the earth or coming head
long to the call he IS thinking FIRST,
last and all the time OF bis own skin
and the fullness OF his own stomach"
The quotation is from Tho Wilder
ness Hunter" The author of that
book is Theodore Roosevelt
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26

1t is SAID that Governor Manns re-
cent proclamation was the nrst deal
ins exclusively with agriculture that
was ever made uy the Governor OK a
state The Springfield Republican
agrees with Governor Mann that
grass Is OF fundamental Importance
in agriculture and neglect of the
great cycle Of srass-growmg and
stock-falsirg has led to much de-
'eriorauon of She soil"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26

Miss Fawn L.ppircut says she'd hate
marry an aviator an not know
whether go ahead an Kit supper ell
not one way I reduce tn cost O. iiv-
IN Is 70 iA grocery personally an
stand where you kin SIT a commandin
view o tn scales.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26

wan YOU give mo the names ANA adj
tressss az the state aud local chairman
" the Democratic. Republican and
Progressive parties in Virginia
Hon j. Taylor Euyson. Alu,ual
blouse of Representatives.. yVaHhtn.s-
ten u. C.. Ice Moore. ESD. Roanoke.
va, are the state chairmen They may
ne aole 10 furnish you printed lists
OF local cha.rmeu We could NOT sDar.
room FOR such q list here
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26
llnticra az Iinlc

Please state the diameter OF tho
face Of the great clock in the tower
of the metropolitan Building In New
York and the Length Of the hands Also
are IN the United States T. ". r.
The diameter IS twentv-four feet
The handbook docs not give the length
Of the hands. About eleven feet six
inches and ten feet would he right
Four-sastcrn. Central. Mountain
Pacific
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26

% HAS Yale College a medical de-
partment? 90 Is 1t distinctly inferior
commonly be called college" and ITar-
vard, university? Il. T. Il.
C2l IT is not college" IS colleg!um.
students. and the term implies no less
OF dignity than the term university"
SO far as the name goes, 81 college may
be quite as great In every way as
ANY other school
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26
DLEAsE r1rouroRI1Ep.

month the forces that hght tAe battle
of righteousness in South Carolina
have striven with all their might
against this infamer Of low passions,
who has disgraeed the Palmetto state
in the eyes OF the world and made us
5000 name a byword and a Kissing by
marshalns TO his aid all that was foul
IN politics The decent people of
south Carolina have answered the call
TO arms, but even with their massed
power at the ballot box, the event was
IN doubt until Benjamin Ryan Tillman,
senior Senator from South Carolina and
HE most influential man in the politics
Of his State. abandoned his position OF
neutrality and in WORDS that blaze with
the anger OF an honest man repudia'ed
Blease his former follower. And so
ne wrote the political death warrant
of Cole Blease
Not withou, painful effort did sena-
,,,,,. a .h.s sd. .,.-,-..,,.,
service 10 the peop!e OF south CdFollhA.
10 man ever sought harder 10 ROMAN
,o,.-si b,. +bo o,s to,,,,c- ,s tho nm
r., ala
'FoA'" 1l''i''ah ''eu up "''en ne sa'u
Il DO not want to appear aat am
uncomfortable in the role rs a fence
e.-ssSie-" U-b.,,,-.. ,r,, a.. ,vrit.on
"oo1' "'"l' none ever justly 1r0"seu
Tillman Of sitting on the fence. lie
does not believe that ordinarily a Dem
o,-., A., ,h. r-rf,.d s,a..s ssra+o
go. t''-''. s''. 80 ' 80 "
,'. 80 '' '''' ''''0 "
' ~ - 49, '''''' ~
.,,',
.,s,
80 ',7-''r7 ','S 80 '''
''
~ ~ $500 cr,s1 g., me sta,e,s
history I can better anoid to retire
40 private lie. II necessary. than to be
~ @ons ca, eSen ~ i'.a.i 'e'-0i' as 'n-
battle has proeressed havs been moro
ANA more couviuces az BIaas.'s unet-
ness ness. TO he governor blease is hope G,
an6 catboilc,tv aha ,esr@ T. ' men
smoke about his corruption ,hat am
hound to believe there must be some
hre. l 60 nor 0e,ieNe Slease Toul .
pgt yer@ ,nuoh worsa one .hsn We We
have ever had since tho radlcal DAYS
And he would BRING US eisr-ace ii
elected again"
senator i''''h"h wants % Nnow way
crease o'a not o'scNarse '"e cH'ei aus
''-i's~'y cons '-''o "N'" mat ''''e'a
-1S'D 70 s"e~F uhaeF o''" '"u' '-e
"a' not oe1n 0f''ea on l"e sfounu
'n@l ne 'H's"' ei''''nA'e h'inSeli
~ H'1"Se "''4;. ~1'-''y 'o's''ep most Oh
those VINO WA nteo II set parGons to
young Lawyer Nichols. ana why tn,
Gav.-ror ala 40, do ,be ,,.5o,,,,..
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26
ChunEe OF Name.

what court IN Richmond may !egali,
Change q famlys nsmo2
SUBSCRIBER
This matter would haze 70 bo ar.
ranged hy the LEGISLATURE
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26

some hour between midnight and s
o'clock in the morning. CITIZEN.
Richmond.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26
BESSIE Dell and ,Inry Gray.

Please tell me tho origin Of the
names OF tho two little mountains near
stanton, Va.-Bessie- Bell and Mary
Gray V.
have these names from tho two Scotch
sirsl who in 1906. retired from Perth
TO avoid the plague and took residence
lat Burnbraes. where they died.
Franks Family History.
Is there any history Of the Franks
family BYRON FRANKS.
We find no reference to one.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1912-08-26

To the Editor OF The Times Dispatch:
Sir'-I take il that Postmaster Ed
sestions which might tend TO improve
the postal service. SO venture &
Smyrna times., 1912-12-25
MARYLAND SENATORSHIP FIGHT
Western Shore Thinks Eastern Shore
Has Enough, Presents Two Candidates

Western Shore Thinks Eastern Shore
Has Enough, Presents Two Candidates
The Eastern Shore now has the two
United States Senators from Maryland
John Walter Smith, of Worcester,
and William P. Jackson, of Wicomico
and two candidates for their places
have appeared on the Western Shore
Blair Lee, of Montgomery, for the
unexpired term of the late Senator
Isidor Rayner, and Isaac Lobe Straus,
of Baltimore, for the succession to
Senator Smith. In the Democratic
primaries next year, the fight for
these places will be close. The
senatorial primary law binds members
of the Legislature to vote for the
candidate who carries their counties
or legislative districts. Senator Jack
son is Republican, filling the Ray
ner vacancy until the Legislature of
1914 elects, by appointment of Gov
ernor .Goldsborough. AS the Repub-
licans are thought to have a mighty
small chance of controlling the Legis-
lature, the result in the Democratic
primaries is confidently expected to
determine the identity of the new
Senators. Smiths term expires ir
1915.
Smyrna times., 1912-12-25
MIDDLETOWN MAN TAKES BRIDE
Robert T. Cochran, DR., Weds Miss
Hattie {. Strong of Chestertown

Robert ]. cochran, OT'i WeoS "iSS
Hattie {. Strong of Chestertown
A beautiful wedding was quietly
solemnized at high noon Wednesday
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. james
w. Crouch, Water srteet, Chester
town, Md. The contracting parties
were: Miss Hattie E. Strong, accom-
plished daughter of Mrs. Edgar II.
Strong, of Kent county, Md, and
Robert T. Cochran, Jr., of Middle
town. The spacious parlors were
tastily decorated with flowers and
LIGHTED with colored candles making a
lovely scene. While the soft, sweet
cadences of "The Flower Song was
being rendered by Mr.. Warren G.
Hurlock on the violin, the ceremony
was performed by DR.. Henry B.
Martin. rector of Emanuel Protestant
Episcopal Church. Mr.. Edgar Strong,
brother of the bride, was best man.
The bride wore handsome dress OF
diagonal taupe trimmed in velvet ano
carried BRIDES roses. After the cere-
monv a luncheon was served and the
bridal party left thereafter for theii
future home near Middletown. Among
those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. K.
R. Cochran, Miss Patton Cochran
Mrs. Edgar H. Strong, Mrs. Waite
Strong, Miss Reba Strong, Mr.. AM
Mrs james w. Crouch, Mrs.J. Romin
McCauley, Mr.. and Mrs. Paul c
Massey. Fred G. Usilton, Mile
Strong, Jerome McCauley and Howar
Strong.
Smyrna times., 1912-12-25
COUNCIL HAS ATTORNEY TO
INVESTIGATE GAS RIGHTS
REQUEST OF JOSEPH SMlTHERS
AWAITS REPORT OF ATTORNEY
MAY be That New Ordinance Will be
Drafted to Meet Conditiohs-Talko of
Smyrna Buying and Operating Plant

Smyrna Buying and Operating Plant
The matter of franchise between
Joseph Simthers, owner of the Smyrna
Gas Works, and Smyrna Town Coun-
Gil, is still under consideration and
no definite time has been set for ac-
tion. At the adjourned meeting of
Council Wednesday evening Council
decided it was best for them to en-
ploy an attorney in the matter and
notified Mr.. Smithers and his attorney
Charles H. LeFevre, ESQ.,, that they
had retained James H. Hughes, Esq,
of Dover. They then adjourned until
Friday evening but Mr.. Hughes not
being ready to report, Council ad-
iourned again to meet at the call of
the President. Mr.. Hughes, how
ever, gave Council his opinion that
Mr.. Smithers held no franchise. The
Legislature of 1857 grant ed the Gas
Company a charter for twenty years.
This was renewed by the Legislature
in 1877 for twenty more years and
| expired in 1897. Smithers & Mcguire
then owners, did not get the charter
renewed or take advantage of the in
corporation act, which is for such pun :
psses. Mr.. Hughes is preparing a new
ordinance covering the matter which
will be taken up with Mr.. Smithers'
attorney and which will be presented
at next meeting of Council. The
desire on the part of Council seems
to be to go to the limit to please Mr..
Smithers while at the same time safe
guarding the interest of the town Of
Smyrna. The town needs the gas
plant and Mr.. Smithers or his sue
cessors will need the cooperation o.
Town Council. Hence the desire O.
Council to do the best for all con
cerned. While this question is pend
ing there is a sentiment awakening il
town that it is a good opportunity TO
Smyrna to purchase the gas plant an
} operate it in connection with tn
: Electric Light Plant. Mr.. Smither
has offered to give the Town o
Smyrna the preference over any othe
purchaser and has stated his confiden
tial price. In order for Smyrna t
purchase it however, the right woul
S have to be first acquired by act @
legislature and the question put to
vote of the property owners. 1t ha
been roughly figured that the Tow
= by using gas for fuel could save $3.50
a year to say nothing of the othe
saving that could be had in operatin
expenses by using the same force {
men.
Smyrna times., 1912-12-25
STATE woMANs COLLEGE PLAN
The New Buildings Proposed for Del
ware institution for Higher Edu-
cation of Girls at Newark.

Plans of buildings for an affiliated
college for women at Delaware Col
.lege, prepared under the directions of
a Joint committee of the State Board
of Education and Trustees of Della
ware College consisting of Chancellor
Charles M. Curtis, chairman; DIR.
George A. Harter, president of Della
ware College; DIR. George w. Twit-
myer, president of the State Board Of
Education; Daniel w. Corbit, Will
liam T. Lyman, Deputy Attorney
General; w. Watson Harrington, and
Prof. Harry Hayward, have been
placed on exhibition. Their are two
buildings provided for in the plans.
dormitory and recitation hall. The
estimated cost of the two is 500, 600
and with the ground it is thought the
expense would reach $125, 600.
Through the Federation of Woman's
Clubs and the State Grange, such a
strong sentiment has been worked up
for some provision for the higher edu-
cation of the girls of the State that
there seems to be but little doubt that
the General Assembly which meets
next month will make the necessary
appropriation for an affiliated college.
Two of the strongest arguments for
the affiliated college is that it would
greatly increase the efficiency of the
teachers of the public schools and
that the State would have $4,000 an
nually that is now appropriated to
aid Delaware girls in the Normal
Schools of Pennsylvania and New
Jersey. 1t is the purpose to use
members of Delaware College faculty
in the proposed school hut there will
be no mixed classes. 1t will be nee
essary, however, to have the follow
ing in addition to that faculty tC
carry out the work, as mapped out
by the Joint committee: A dean OF
, women, with two or three assistant
| women instructors in branches thai
obtain Immediately to women's work
assistant instructors in English, mod
ern languages, history and economics
chemistry, bacterolOgy and biology
7 an instructor in music and a profes
5 sor of education. This. it is claimed
7 deducting the $4,000, will provid
2 modern instruction to $50 to 20
e students at an additional cost to tn
, State of less than $1,000 annually.
Smyrna times., 1912-12-25
DEATH OF MRS. DOUGHTEN
Former Resident of Smyrna, Aged 81,
Dies Suddenly at Chester, Pa.

Former Resident OF Smyrna, AGED 81,
Dies Suddenly at Chester, Pa.
Mrs. Elizabeth DOughten, aged 81,
a former resident of Smyrna, died
suddenly from a stroke on Saturday
morning. She had been in failing
health for some time incident TO her
advanced years. Deceased left Smyrna
some ten years ago, after long resi-
dence here. She has many friends
who regret to learn of her death. Two
daughters survive: Miss Laura V.
Doughten of Chester. Pa, and Mrs.
John E. Tygert of Philadelphia.
Another daughter, Miss Anna Dough-
ten, for years a beloved teacher in
Smyrna, died shortly after they re-
moved to Chester. Funeral SER
vices were held at her late residence
Monday evening, and the remains were
taken to Odessa yesterday (Tuesday)
morning for interment in the family
burrying ground.
Smyrna times., 1912-12-25
PASTOR MATTHEWS XMAS TREAT
Overwhelmed With Gifts From His
Loyal Members on Smyrna Circuit

Overwhelmed With Gifts From His
Loyal Members on Smyrna Circuit
Rev. w. E. Matthews and family de-
sireto express their appreciation through
the Smyrna Times to our dear friends
of Friendship Church, for their many
valuable gifts of the season: The
Ladies' Aid Society for their fine
turkey; Brother Wilmer Staat for
nice hog ready for the knife; Brother
Thomas Jones for a nice lot of pota
toes. Brother Jones almost supplied
his preacher with potatoes the year
through. Brother James F. David
presented his preacher with a nice
load of timothy hay for the horse /;
Brothers Council and Robinson also
presented a nice load of hay; Brother
Thomas Hobson brings a nice lot of
potatoes, apples. etc. Gardner Broth
ers with. corn; George Gardner, Sr.,
with all kinds of vegetables. We
have been serving these people, soon
will be five years, it can be truly
said they are loyal and good people.
We can say with the psalmist, "The
lines are fallen unto me in pleasant
places. This church is the nearest
united of any church it has ever beer
my lot to serve, they are in love will
oneanother and ever ready to hold ou
the helping hand to any and to al
who need help. Any one falling il
their hands need have no fear, thei
interest will be served from ever.
standpoint. With the greetings o
the season, l am, w. E. Matthews.
Smyrna times., 1912-12-25
DEER FARM, sLAcKslRD CREEK
William Burgess Herd Attracts Atten-
ton of Hunters and Travellers

Blackbird, Dec. 24.-That Della
ware is now stocked with deer is GER
tain, provided the deer remain here.
The animals swan across the Della
ware river from the New Jersey side
several weeks ago and are now max
ing their home in Blackbird hundred.
Some of the deer mixed in with cattle
on William Burgess farm on Black
bird creek. William H. Greenwell,
Jr. ;. a milk dealer at No. 1926 Lam
caster avenue, Wilmington, and his
brother, Ernest G. Greenwell, a well
known ball player, saw one of the deer
several days ago while hunting in
Blackbird hundred. The former was
about to take a shot at the animal
when it disappeared.
Smyrna times., 1912-12-25
HOWARD BUTTERY TAKES BRIDE
Weds Miss Mary K. Woodcock in,
Brooklyn Saturday and Comes to
Smyrna on His Honeymoon

On Saturday evening last, Decem-
Der 21st, Mr.. Howard r. Buttery
and Miss Mary X. Woodcock, both of
Brooklyn, N. Y, were united in mar
riage by the Rev. Matthew J. Tier
ney of that city. They were attended
by Mr.. Clayton j. Buttery, the
groom's brother, and Miss Agnes V.
Woodcock sister of the bride. The
wedding took place at the home of
the brides tather, Mr.. Joseph Wood
cock, in Brooklyn, and was attended
only by the immediate relatives and
friends of the bride and groom. Fol-
lowing the ceremony a wedding sup
per was served, and soon after the
couple withdrew, amidst the cOngrat-
ulations and rice which their friends
showered upon them. They left for
short honeymoon trip and will spend
Christmas with the groom's parents
in Smyrna. The groom, who is the
son of Mr.. and Mrs. John Buttery of
Mt. Vernon street this town. is we'll
known here and his many friends wish
him all the joys of a happy married
life. The groom graduated from the
Cornell College of Law in 1909 and
has for the last three years been en-
gagged in the practice of law in New
York City. Mr.. and Mrs. Buttery
will be at home after January 1st, at
700 East 3rd street, Flatbush, Brook
| lun N Y