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Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
TO HONOR GEORGE v. MASSEY
Reception TO Be Given Him in Dover
Tomorrow a Big Event.

o-morroW a Big Event.
The committee on arrangements
for the public reception to be
rendered at Dover tomorrow Thurs
day. evening to Hon. George V.
Massey, formerly of Dover, who re-
Gently retired as solicitor general of
the Pennsylvania Railroad Company.
met Monday to consider it's plans.
The reception will be held in the
Hotel Richardson at Dover, and is
expected to be one of the most
numerously attended social functions
ever held there. Not only are rep-
resentative men from all parts of
the State expected, but their wives
and other women guests as we'll.
Governor Pennewill, former Gov
ernors, members of the judiciary
and their wives will comprise the
reception committee. An orchestra
will play and refreshments will be
served. The committee of arrange
ments comprises former Governor
Ebe W. Tunnell, of Lewes; former
Governor William Watson, of Mil
ford. and D. Miffiin Wilson. of
Dover.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
DIR. wHARToN's HOUSE AFIRE

Smyrna Boy Now Living in Dover Had
Little Blaze Sunday Night.
A Sunday night fire was caused at
the handsome colonial residence of
DR.. Charles M. Wharton, on King
street, Dover, formerly the R. L.
Holiday residence when sparks
lodged in the wall and ignited some
OF the stuoding. The fire depart
ment was called out by a long alarm
and soon had the threatening out
break under control by the use of
chemicals. The loss was very light.
Dover had assfre record of one week
during January, brit all were con-
quered without any serious loss by
prompt Gre deparInant work.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
sLEET AND ICE HELD, SMYRNA
Storm of Sunday Night Made Busi-
ness Dull and Walking Miserable.

ness Dull and Walking Miserable.
Monday and yesterday were miser-
able days in Smyrna. Following in
the wake of a cold wave Sunday
night, was storm of rain and sleet
which covered pavements and streets
and the snow with a glistening coat
of ice which during the night froze
and left by morning an unsafe and
miserable condition for walking.
The consequence was that few ven
tured out Monday morning except
those compelled to go on account of
business. During the day there was
thaw and deluge of rain over
running cutters which frightened up
at night and left conditions but
slightly improved over the Jay be-
fore. The warmer weather Of yes
terday, however, loosened up the
sleet and snow again and there was
plenty of slush to make walking
miserable. Business, Monday and
yesterday was more or less paralyzed
but opening last evening and to-day
with its usual enthusiasm.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
ALARM OF FIRE LAST NIGHT
Wood and Coal Shed of Walter Ma
clarY Burns to the Ground

clarY Burns to the Ground
Shorly after eleven o'clock last
evening, the alarm of fire was
sounded and attention directed to the
property of Rural Mail Carrier
Walter Maclary on North Main
street. In some unaccountable way
his smoke house or woodshed, almost
adjoining his residence had caught
fire and was socn a blaze beyond
control. MIR. Maclary and his fam
lily were awakeneA- by the>scrsc1t:z i1Ss
sound and thought it was sleet drop-
ping from the trees. He gave the
alarm and with his little 14-year-
old girl, both barefooted, attempted
to pour water on the residence
portion adjoining the burning out
building to keep it from catching
hre. The Hose Company was soon
On its job and fearful conAagra-
tlon was saved. Mr.. Maclarv lost
set of harness and a lot of coal
and wood, valued at $25. The prop-
erty belongs to Mrs. James n.
Cloud, of Chester, but what she
places her damage at is not known.
1t was a relief to the community to
know the fire was out.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
SWAIN HEARING NEXT FRIDAY
Case of United States MarshaI-Elect
to Come Before Subcommittee

Case of United States MarshaIl-EIect
to Come Before Subcommittee
Willard Salisbury has received
word from Senator George Suther-
land, chairman of the subcommittee
of the judiciary committee of the
Senate appointed to inquire into
charges which might be brought
against the confirmation of the ap-
pointment of Cornelius P. Swain of
Northwest Fork hundred, Sussex
County, as United States marshal
for the district of Delaware, that
the Subcommittee would hold its first
meeting on Friday morning of this
week at O'Clock. The letter furth-
er stated that the subcommittee
would be glad to hear Mr.. Salisbury
and any others on the question of
Mr.. Swain's confirmation. Mr..
Salisbury stated that he would at
tend, but was unable to state
whether any other person would ac-
company him to Washington at that
time and appear before the ccm-
mittee.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
RECIPROCITY DAY AT CLUB
Delightful Program Given BY Dover
Clubwomen Friday Afternoon

Cluowomen Friday Afternoon
Friday, January 27, was "Reci-
procity Day" at the Twentieth Gen.
tury Club when the Dover Century
Club gave delightful program.
About thirty members of the Dover
Club were present. The very enter
tanning program was as follows ::
Vocal duet, "The Birds of Passage
FAREWELL" by Mrs. Davidson and
Mrs. Burton, accompanied by Miss
Benson; Current Events" Mrs.
Cooper; piano solo, Hungarian
Rhapsodies, - Mrs. Hughes; "The
Delights of Housekeeping, written
by Mrs. Watson, read by Mrs. Hol-
liday. Defence, "The Real Jov of
Housekeeping, written by Mrs.
Cooper, read by Mrs. Wolcott.
Vocal solos, "Rosamond. 3" and
"Bedouin Love Song," by Mrs.
Davidson The remainder of the
afternoon was in charge of the club
hostess. Mrs. Alice Read, who with
her assistants, served refresments.
Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
NEGROES START A NEWSPAPER

New Edition Makes its Appearance at
Dover Called The Enterprise"
The first general newspaper VEN
ture undertaken by the negroes of
this State was issued Saturday in
Dover from a new printing office
owned and operated by prominent
negroes. Albert Byrd Ruffin ap-
pears as the editor and William H.
Lee and the Rev. J. w. Jefferson as
contributing editors. Lorenzo W.
Butcher is business manager. The
paper is weekly and is called the
Enterprise.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
RESCUED FROM THRILLING
FIRE AT TOWNSEND STORE
BENJAMIN LEVY AND FAMILY
GET OUT IN NICK OF TIME
Big Bargain House of Cohen & FinkeI-
stein l9 the Hart Property Suffers
a Loss Estimated Over $1,000

ONCI OigOOO
Townsend, Jan. - During a
midnight fire which broke out in
the store of the Wilmington Bargain
House at Townsend, Monday night.
Benjamin Levy, his wife and three
children We're thrillingly rescued
from the burning building. The
damage to stock and building will
be upwards of 1000. The LEWIS
were aroused by smoke which filled
the building and which was almost
sutfocating. Learning that the fire
was on the lower floor and that the
stairway was filled with smoke, the
members of the family dressed as
hastily as possible and stepped out
OF second story windows TO the roof
OF a front porch, from which they
were assisted in the nick of time to
the street by means of ladders by
men who had been summoned to fight
the tlre. They had a narrow escape
from suffocation. They were taken
to the residence of R. R. Reynolds,
on the opposite side of the street,
where they were made comfortable
for the night. Mr.. Levy remained
at the fire and assisted in fighting
the blaze and in saving the store
effects from damage, as far as was
possible. The store in which the
fire ocnrred belongs to Cohen &
Finkelstein of Wilmington. who pur-
chasd it a few months ago from w.
Z. DeVallinger. MIR. Levy is the
manager of the Townsend store for
the owners and he and his family
live over the store, which is large
three-story frame building. Smoke
entering the bedroom caused one of
the children to cough and the noise
and smoke together aroused other
members of the family who soon
realized that the building was on
fire. Mr.. Levy quickly gave the
alarm to his family and also outside
and soon a large number of men
gathered and began to fight the fire
and assist in saving the members
of tbe family. State Senator Edward
Hart, Station Agent Richard Hodg-
son of the Delaware railroad, Win
field Lattomus and John Lattomus
led fire brigade, which after get
ting the members of the family out
of the building, soon extinguished
the flames. The loss could not be
estimated, though it was thought
that it would not exceed 81, 900.
The building is owned by the George
M. D. Hart estate and both it and
the stock were insured. The fire is
supposed to have started in the
clothing portion of the store, which
handles general merchandise. There
was stove in the store, but it had
been carefully looked after before
the family retired, and it was
thought there was no danger from
the stove. The fire started about
11.30 O'Clock and burned over an
hour. Isaac B. Finkelstein, a mem
ber of the firm of Cohen G. Finkel-
stein, owner of the store, saws the
loss, which was extensive, was
caused chiefly by water. He said it
was covered by insurance. Business
will be continued at the Townsend
store as the building was not badly
amaged while much of the stock is
intact.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
B. v. WELDON PROPERTY SOLD

j. II. Primrose Buys Lot and Stable at
Administrators Sale for $3.50
At an administrator sale of the
property Of Benton v. Weldon.
former constable and auctioneer.
last Saturday the stable and lot on
Frazier street, lot 44x175, were
knocked off to Joseph H. Primrose.
for 1920. Mr.. Primrose has also
purchased Of Mrs. Mary M. FAIRIES
her lot and stable adjoining the
Weldon property at private sale.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31
BISHOP WILSON COMING
Will Preach at Asbury M. E. Church
Sunday Evening, February 4th.

Bishop Luther B. Wilson, D. D.
LII. D., who will preside at the
coming session of the Wilmington
Conference will preach at Asburv
Church next Sunday night. Bishop
Wilson is known as a strong and
forceful speaker and i. is to be
hoped many will avail themselves of
the opportunity of hearing this re-
nowned man. He has but recently
returned from Africa where he spent
several weeks inspecting the mis-
sions of the church. He was so un.
fortunate as to contract the African
fever and for awhile it was feared
he would not recover.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Beautiful Palm Presented to AsburY
The ladies of the Mite Society
have presented a beautiful palm to
Asbury M. E. Church which now oc-
cupies a place in the chancel.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Revival at Jerman Chapel Progressing
The revival which has been going
on at Jerman Chapel the past two
weeks under the pastorate of Rev.
W. e. Matthews, has resulted in
20 conversions with the interest still
growing.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

Thieves Get Away With ee Chickens
Last Thursday night, thieves
entered the chicken house of George
r. Donovan, in Thorougfare Neck,
and cut of 172 only 1O4 were left.
Smyrna times., 1912-01-31

CONTINUED ON FIFTH PAGE.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15
The CARE OF SHEEP
A CHANGE OF PASTURE DURING
THE SEASON is DESIRABLE
Parasites and Dogs Are a Constant
menace to the Floch---A Abundance ct
shade Should Be Provided.

Sheep are naturally grazing and for
aging animals About the first of Nav
the ewes are sheared and with their
lambs by their sides are turned to pas
ture to roam over the West yjrgipia
hills and gambol in green fields.
In tho sneep business eternal vigil
lance is the price Of success, and the
nock should receive almost constant
and careful attention in the summer.
ana especially in regions infested with
stomach worms, as unfortunately most
sections Of West Virginia are. These
parasites are constant menace TO the
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

nock, and have done mere TO discOur-
age the sheep industry than all other
causes combined. The dog nuisance
IS not half SO much 20 be dreaded and
guarded against as this insidious pest
They are especially destructive to
lambs; the older sheep. being able TO
Withstand their attacks moro ssccass
FULLY. suffer much iess. Sheep p~ar
lures should be we'll drained and "a
free % possible from burs and Span
ish needles. Many weeds are readily
eaten b. sheep AID the pastures Will
DO Kept clear OF them. but such az are
not kept down By the sheep should be-
destroyed or Kept down by cutting.
Sheep are fond OF short grass and
where the land - smooth it Will pay
well to run the mOHor over pastures
once CT twice each season. This will de-
stroy many weed seeds and keen parts
or the pasture from becoming too rank
and coarse. Sheep thrive on pasture
botter than anywhere else, and moth
Ing IS better for them than our native
blue grass.
1t has long neen d wise saying Of
successful shepherds that a change Of
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

Everywhere and anywhere that
Negroes cau, they should buy prop.
erty. Be it ever so small or insic-
nifcant, buy property anyway. If
this be done, you will consider your
self more and more a part and parcel
OF the community in which you live
This being so, and there can be no
possible denial OF such being the
case, colored citzenry in every com
munisy where property interest. are
valuable, will be the best. This is a
peculiarly truthful statement, but no
gospel can be preached that is better.
10 be a property owner makes one
look up, teaches you to put your
best foot foremost. In short, to be
known as the owner of some thing
wanted, all things being, equal, is TO
respect yourself and merit respect.
Then let Us all everywhere strive to
become owners Of property.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

Resnrns from majority of the
counties of she state indicate shat E..
Howard Harper, of Mcdowell coun-
ty, l. Q. Wilson, of Lewis county,
and James P. ID. Gardoer, have won
the fight for stsse executive commits.
teemsn at large (colored) in the
recent Republican primary. Official
vote figures are coming In from sew.
ersl oopnsiee in the state, while in
others the Official votes show sha.
the committeeman. ct large votes
were NOT ssbalased. The totals TO
date give Harper 35. o23 votes, Gard.
per 30 273, Wilson 1892. Noel
has 20 5S1, DR.. S'iIlysrd, of Wheel
ing, n 29S eDd Gibbons, the low
men, has 25,O17. The vote inclu dee
practically ell the oounsies of The
stste.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15
Toe new Mayor and City Council

Toe new Mayor and City Council
seem determined 10 give our town q
clean and business like admiDistra-
ton, that is, if Ne are to judge the
future by the present. They appear
to be quite discriminating in grant
ing licenses, and II actions count for
any thing, all persons who proprietor
saloons will have to conduct them
properly, or ''cloee up shop" This
is as it should he, and all privilege
holders should govern Themselves
accordingly.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

We see by the Illinois Chronicle,
OF Chicago, that the American Bank.
ing Association, q five million dollar
institution Of the "Windy City" has
opened up branch for Negroes a.
2Sth Street and Wabash Avenue, and
has offered to sell two hundred
thousand dollars worth Of stock to
colored people. Mr.. w . d. Neigh
hors, owner Of the Chronicle, is cash
ier OF the new bank, aud we hope he
and it viii! have unlimited SUCCESS.
because Negroes should Invariably
avail themselves OF every legitimate
means to improve their condition
along economic lines.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

Notwithstanding the fac, tha,
Chief Justice White, Of the Unite
States Supreme Court,is a Democrat,
lIou!sisnaian and Catholic, he
Is good enough for US, il be keeps up
tho standard which b. has sc, in his
opinions apd delverances with ro-
gard to the validity OF Negro Pyth-
lsnism in this country. This la,es;
decision Of ito learned body over
which Justice White presides, is q
great victory for Negro koighta Of
PythiAs, because 1t renders existence
Tor lhe III secure in this country, and
clearly Indicates tha! Other Negro
secre. eocietirs will be freer from
molesla,ion on the p.rt OF prejudic:d
whites in the future than they 1avu
been in the past.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

Unless we are very much mis-
taken, and it ia our opinion ,ha. we
are not, the "boasea" 10 Cleveland,
Ohio have cheated Hon. Harry G.
Smith out Of the legislative nomina-
ton IN HE home district. We Say
as obove, became practically all of
the Negroee in Cleveland, aud many
white people wanted him as the
nominee, yet in the face of it ell, be
was turned down. There's reason
for the measly treatment accorded
This honorable gentleman, and we
believe it ia because be ia man who
wears bis sovereignty under his own
hat.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

The communication on Cuba, ia
the Press CT Jupc, 8, was compre-
hensive exposition of conditions as
they really are in that now turbulent
country, and as usual, it is just such
presentation Of fact as one would
expect to emanate from that great
American writer and historian, Mr..
John E. Bruce, who halls from that
village known as Yonkers, located in
the State of New York. Friend
Bruce shows bis grasp of the situa-
ton in Cuba, auu plainly shows that
the actual reason for the present
uprising in that land is in the i'm
portstion Of the American white
mans abominable caste prejudice.
He carries IL with him wherever he
goes; in fact 1t is q forerunner OF his
coming, and we would suggest that
he leave it behind bin or stay awav
from sections wbe'e people Of hues
other than his Own i've.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

The articles appearing in tho Pho
neer Prcss during the past three
or four months, treating OF the farm
and its interests. are among The best
it has ever been our privilege to
read. They are az varied as they
arc beneficial, abounding in excellent
advice TO the farmer, the stock raiser,
the chicken fancisr, the fruit culsur
ist, tho bog breeder, the butter ma
ker, and every imaginable person
found 10 or about the nursery, dairy
or beehive. II you want to keep
abreast of the age in which we are
living, give these articles your most
careful perusal, end sec what benefit
you will get as resuIt. They
contain storehouse of knowledge,
and its yours-all you have to do is
to read and learn.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

Another triumph for the race Is
the great excellence 10 music which
has been attained by Miss Clarice
Jones, daughter of Lawyer Thomas
l.. Jones, wall known WASHINGTON
attorney. This young lady has just
graduated with high honors from the
Ithaca Conservatory of Musc, the
celebrated musical school connected
with Cornell University. Miss Jones
is said to be one OF the best students
Ithaca Conservatory has had in
years, and her grasp and interpre,a-
ton of music is surprisingly crafty
ing to both her teachers and friends.
Such an example as the one given
by this talented young lady goes far
toward scouting the imagined inferi.
ority OF colored people, and we are
thankful TO the good Lord that abil-
ity as indisputable ga that shown
by Miss Jones 10 periodically exhlb-
tied.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

Strange things are happening.
We say this, because it has been the
painful experience recently, for two
Southern white mon to be sentenced
to hang for taking part in lynching.
A third lyncher will also have to
spend the balance Of his natural life
IN penitentiary for killing Trigger. -
Eyer since its existence, the Pioneer
Press has claimed that the South
possessed plenty OF white men who
were lovers OF law and order, and it
Is just euch demonssra lions ga the
one referred to above which make il
feel that it's estimate Is q correct one.
Whenever other communities follow
the example set by this Southern
court, The lynching evil will begin
to diminish, and Gually it will be g.
thing of the past. Coatssville, Penn
sylvapia, where the Negro lack
W aiksr, was burned alive, and W here
the human devils who did The burn
ing we're freed, should hide its face
IN shame, when it reflects, and sees
how far ahead Of it the South is
when it becomes necessary 10 give
white man the fullest extent of tho
law for bestially and savagely MUIR
dieting a lone black man. The brand
of justice which the South is SLOWLY
but slowly meteing cut to it's lawless
whites truly preeages better dav
for law and order in THE country.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15
Professional Schools

THE SCHOOL Or THEOLOGY.
Observation-Disclosures. Five profess
sors. Broad and thorough CO. 90. Ad-
vantages of connection with great
University. Studeuts' Aid. Low OK
penses, Isaac Clark, ID. D., Deau.
THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE.
Forty-nine professors. Modern lab
oratorles and equipment. Connected
with new Freedmen's Hospital, Costing
half million dollars. Clinical facu ties
not surpassed III America PosL-prad-
uate School and Polytechnic. Edward
a. BallOch, NJ. d., Dean, 9th and w.
Streets N. w. W. Y. McNelll, al. d..
Secretary, 9Ol r St., N. w.
THE SCHOOL OF LAW.
Faculty OF eight. Courses of three
years, giving thorough knowledge of
theory and practlce OF law. Occ1u,ea
own building opposite the court house.
benjamin f. Leighton, LII. b., Dean
42O 5Lb street n. w.
for catalogue and special information
address Dean OF Department.,
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15
% sAl, TN" sa. :o'''
Corrected to May a6th, Iyl2.
Trains leaye Martinsburg 4. fellows
WEST BOUND

No IS Daily st I1.2I a m for Pittibuvg,
C:nclnnsu, Louisville and ST. Lots.
Connects ttr komney except Sunday and
at Grafton for Wheeling daily.
No. IS Daily at 1850 N for Grafton,
Pittsburg ard Chicago.
No 5 Dally, at 3.I7 P M for Grafton,
fi,tsbut, and Chicago.
no. 7 Daily 7.42 p m for Wheeling, Gel
un,bus and Chicago.
No, Daily at $40 M Tor Cincinnati
Louisville and ST. Louis.
NO 3 Daily at 1856 m for Cincinnati
Louisville and st Louis.
Fer Cumberland and way Stations, No
&c. 81 p. m.
No. 9 Daily at .28 p m: for P:ttsbsrR
No % Daily except Sunday at =. 50 m
or Cumberland and intermediate sta
ions, Connects for Berkeley Springs.
EAST BOUND.
No 4 Daily at 4.1e m for Washing
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York,
No 10 Daily 6. a6 m for Washington
and Baltimore.
No Daily at 1887 m for Washing
ton. Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York. Connects for Lexington Va, and
H:gerstown except Sunday and Freder-
lex.
No. 40 9.4I a. IN, for Washington and
intermediate stations.
Mo- Daily at 1917 a M for Washing
ton, Baltimore, Philadelphia and New
York.
No E Daily at 2,3S p m for Wa shington
Baltimore, Phlladelphi. and New York.
No IA Daily at 500 N for Washington
Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York.
NoI2 Daily Duquesne Limited" at
1928 a. m. for Washington, Baltimore.
Philadelphia and New York.
No 10 Daily except Sunday at 1855 a
for Frederick, Baltimore I'D ali .nter-
n cdiate stations via Did line.
No IL Laily except Sunday at go On
for Washington and Baltimore ana all IN.
ternedlate stations, Connects for F. le1-
lex.
q. w. SQUIGGINS, Gen. Pass Agent.
Baltimore Md.
r. S. BOUIC Ticket Agent,
Matt n,burg, w, Va
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

1t seems rather peculiar to find
Chief Justice White, of the United
States Supreme Court, standing up
as an exponent of "square deal" for
the brother in black, while Associate
Justice Holmes, member of the
Supreme Court, and a resident OF
Massachusetts, decides against the
Negroes. We guess though, that
this being century OF surprises, it
is permissible to plsce the difference
OF opinion between Justices White
and Holmes on the list, and 60 on
our way rejoicing.
Pioneer press. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1882-19??, 1912-06-15

If the Carnegie Hero Commission
would busy itself a little, it could
find many an obscure Negro who b as
performed deeds Of heroism that are
astounding in the extreme. This is
no idle brag. On the other hand,
1t can be fully substsntiated. In
some instances we have personal
knowledge Of Negro bravery, and 10
others it would only be necessary for
Us to make Investigation to come
into possession Of the facts needed.