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New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

1914, quiet during the dry season, ana active again with the beginning ot the rainy season in April. on the west side at Culebra the slide showed little activity through the greater part of the year, but in June, 1915, the gen. eral movement of the bank was mo- ticeable, and itt was estimated that 5,OOO,OO0 cubic yards of material were in motion on June 30, 1915, on the west side. It is estimated that about 4,OOO,OOO cubic yards will have to be removed from the east side.'
 $14,6S9,S73 for Fortifications.
 Of the $394,399,149 appropriated by congress to June 30, last, the report states that $14,6Ss,s73 has been spent on Notifications; $750,00O to cover three annual payments to the Repub- lie of Panama; $6, ,OO0 for the oper- ation of the civil government of the canal zone for the fiscal year 1916. $4,2S9,159 for the operation and main- tenance of the canal to the end of the fiscal year 1915, while stock on hand aggregates $2,225,0O0, leaving $365,- 999,116 appropriated for the actual construction of the canal and it's ad- juncts.
 Two million dollars of this was in vested in colliers, and s6,563,067 was returned to the treasury department up to the close of the fiscal year 1915 as miscellaneous receipts, leaving $357,- 436,O48 as the net amount expended for the canal, including the amount available for work still in progress. A drydock, two coaling stations and ter minal piers, not included in these fig ures, are yet to be constructed.
 Health Conditions Good.
 Health conditions in the canal zone, the report says, were very good dur ing the year. The total death rate from disease was reduced from 14.46 in 1914 to 11.77 in 1915. Victims of malaria, the principal cause of dis ability, were reduced twenty per cent in number and the death rate 32 per cent, in the year. The admission rate to hospitals from typhoid was reduced more than 76 per cent, from dysen- tery, fifty per cent, and the death rate from pneumonia was reduced more than 39 per cent.
 Labor conditions were excellent. More than 5000 men were given trans- portation home because they could not be used.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
SAGE FINED $I05
 IN C0URT:..T0DAY
Judge Imposes Heavy Penalty on
 Drunken Joyrider

l John Sage, IT,, 22 years of age, was
 arraigned before Judge James T. Mes 1 kill in police court this morning on
 three counts, driving an automobile l while intoxicated, taking an automo- 1 bile without permission of it's owner l and operating a motor vehicle without 1 a license. On the first count he was l fined $5 and costs, on the second count Judge Meskill imposed fine 1 of $100 and costs and he suspended 1 judgment on the third count. Lawyer William F. Mangan. who appeared for the accused, pleaded for 1eniency. He declared that Sage and his brother are the sole support of his mother as the father does not live at homo, but the court is determined to put an end to such exhibitions of lawless- ] ness and would not even grant proba- tion to the prisoner.
 On Christmas night Sage with sev- eral friends was in an automobile owned by Bruno Bachmann of S1 Brook street. On South Main street the car broke down and the occupants with the exception of Sage who was said to have been too drunk to walk. left to return to Bachmann's house for lantern and tools. Left alone with the car. Sage proceeded to take D little joy ride of his own. He pro- ceeded along Maple street and onto Main street where he zigzagged along narrowly escaping running down sev- era1 people. He then turned into West Main and abandoned the car at High street. Officers Meehan and At- water placed him under arrest. The officers testified that the car was not driven fast but was in low gear. Bachmann testified that he gave the accused no permission to take the car.
 Young Fighters Fined.
 William Wisk and William Sabloski were each fined for fighting. Sabloskt was fined s7 and costs and Wisk was f-ed $5 and costs. but the two very black eyes that adorned his counten- ance more than made up for the diff ference. The two young men got i1Vo a family row Christmas day and were arrested by Officer Fred Wagner, both badly battered. Wisk testified that Sabloski challenged him, saying "my muscles are strong, eat pork chops. Your muscles look like peanuts"
 Crap Shooter King Caught.
 Theodore Macula of II Horace street, twelve years old. known as king of the crap shooters,'' was sent to the boys reform school at Merl- den. Last Monady Macula was i'll court for serious offense but was given one more chance. Upon leav- ing. court he stole watch in Hart ford Then he stole a revolver val ued at SIP and also secured a quan- tity of padlocks. When arrested the boy had three dice in his pocket which. he told the police. he used fer shootin' crap"
 FastS and Fights.
 Having lasted all day Friday, Thomas Desant, alias Thomas HaLen, went out Christmas morning and drank four whiskies after which he claims to have forgotten everything. He was arrested by Officer Michael Cosgrove on 8 charge of drunken ness and breach of the peace for which he, was fined $5. Albert Blu dowski, at whose house the accused boards, testified that he came in and knocked John Niwaski across tho stove and finished up the carnage by breaking down the stove.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
SUBMITS REPORTS
 ON PANAMA CANAL
GoethalS Describes Final Con- StruCtion Work Prior to Opening

Washington, Dec. 27.-A detailed account of the operation and main- tenance of the Panama canal during the first ten months and a half after its opening to commerce in August 1914, is given in the annual report of Governor Goethals of the Canal Zone, made public last night. Final con- structiOn work just prior to the canals opening also is described in the re- port, which embraces the fiscal year ending June 30 last, prior to the earth slide which blocked the channel
 Between August IS, 1914, and June 30, 1915, 530 vessels, representing net Panama canal tonnage of 1884, FPS, and cargo tonnage of 2,125,735, were passed through from Atlantic to Pacific, and 558 vessels, representing a Panama canal tonnage of 1,958,3O7, and a cargo tonnage of 2,844,O57, from Pacific to Atlantic, making a total of 1,0S8 vessels with a net canal tonnage of 3,S43,O35, and a cargo tonnage of 4,969,792. During this period three minor slides interrupted traffic, the channel being closed from October IA to 20 and October 31 to November 4, 1914, and March 4 to 10, 1915.
 Construction of Canal.
 Construction of the Canal proper. except for dredging excavation and construction of the east breakwater at Colon, virtually was completed prior to this fiscal year. In the old Culebra cut, renamed the Gaillard cut, there were removed, in the process of construction during the year, 1,96O,617 cubic yards at an average cost of approximately AZ IA cents a yard. In maintaining the channel including removal of earth deposited by slides-there were taken from Gaillard cut 4,710,566 cubic yards at cost of 34 2-3 cents a yard and from the channel at the Atlantic entrance 1,23S,So1 cubic yards at 8 cost of 10 1-6 cents yard
 "Cucaracha slide,". the report says, was very active from July to October,
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
A Beautiful Calendar Free.

As separate insert of the New York Sunday World, January 9th., there will be issued The Worlds An nual May Manton Art Calendar for 1916. This is not calendar to look at and cast aside, but one that should find conspicuous place in every home and office. It is handsomely printed in colors on fine quality paper and carries the calendars for the twelve months of the year. Remem- Der the date, Sunday, January, 9th. order from your newsdealer in ad- vance.-adVt.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27

Women's stylish tailored suits, val ues up to $15, now $7 at Wise, Smith & Co.'s Inventory Sale.-advt.
New Britain herald., 1915-12-27
Boston Store Extra Values in Blankets
 AND
 CoInfortab|eS

BEACON BLANKETS-Full size, grey and white, fancy borders, a $2.25 value, $2.OO pair.
 fa BEACON PLAID BLANKETS-Big variety, light, pretty plaid, double Blankets, comfy and warm, $2.75 and $4.OO pair.
 OUR SPECIAL-"Californ all wool Blankets, have no equal any, where at the price, $4.5O to $500.
 BEACON Colonial Rugs, pretty colorings, fast color and washable, soc and $1.OO.
 COMFORTABLES - Big variety silkaline and sateen lined, all filled with pure white cotton, $1.25 to $S.75. # DOWN PUFFS-Sateen covered, variety colorings, the acme of com fort, $5.5O to $7.5O.
 WOOL FILLED, pretty coverings, S4.OO each.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

Mary D. Anderson of Cheswold for
500 each. Five bonds of Mont
gonery Light and Water Power Co.,
81. O0o' each. first three bought by
George Anderson for S405. $500 and
$3.50. other two bought by Gamsliel
Garrison for S377.5O each. One
bond uf the Dsnville. Urbana and
Champaign Railroad Co.. $1,000
bought by Gamsliel Garrison for 1890.
Three bonds of York Haven Water
Power Co.. $1,000 each. sold to
Gsmaliel Garrison. one for s4S5 and
the other two for S42O. One bond
Of Philadelphia Suburban Gas and
Electric Co $1,000. sold to CANA
liel Garrison for S952. so. House
and lot in Dover on the north side of
Division street. purchased by John B.
Hutton for $1,000 House. and lot
in Cheswold. lot 41x164 feet. to
Gamaliel Garrison for 81. 500.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
FARMERS INSTITUTE PROGRAM

Enjoyable and Profitable Program
Given Under Auspicas of Parent
Teachers Association Of Severson
The Farmers Institute held in Sew.
ersOn's Methodist Episcopal Church,
Rev. Milton McCann, pastor. on Mon
day. was q great success. there being
about two hundred present during the
day. The Institute W as given under
the auspices of the Parent Teachers
Association. Exhibits of grain.
vegetables and canned fruits were of
an interesting character, and attracted
much attention. The nrogram was
crowded with good speakers and fine
music. Prof. Wesley Webb gave an
interesting talk on matters of special
interest to the farmers of this section
such as Anthrax. and apple
Aphis. DR. J. 4. Carroll addressed
the meeting on the necessity of max
ing the science of farming a study.
He stated that the boys and girls
should be taught this science, and that
they should be taken in the confidence
Of the parents in matters that per.
tanned to the farm. Prof. Grantham,
os Delaware College. spoke on the
rotation of crops, proper fertilization
of the soil. the selection Of seed. the
growing Of corn and wheat. and the
need Of cooperation on the part of
the farmer IN the production of vsri-
eties of grain and strains of took,
that buyers may select from the COM
munity for car load lots. DR.. Wag-
ner gave an interesting address on
the sub b'ect. Are our rural schools
as good as our town schools!" The
figures he gave as a result of the in
vestigation based on recent examina-
tions will be given in a bulletin
soon to be issued. He stated that
the pupils in the rural schools were
4 graded at the age of fourteen where
they should be graded at the age of
twelve. The average rural school
has too many pupils for the teacher
to do justice to Only six pupils
taking the examination passed out of
ten in Oae teacher schools, while
eight out Of ten passed in two teacher
schools. The natural deduction was
in favor of consolidated schools.
County Agent Pence was present and
gave an interesting talk on corn and
csnning clubs. There are thirty eight
boys in this county in the corn club.
This will mean much to the farmers
in touch with the methods adopted by
these boys in growing corn. Rev.
j. NJ. L. Ecksrd, and Rev. I. G. Hill.
as Representatives of the SMYRNA AS
sociation Of Christian Ministers, were
present in the afternoon and took
part in the program on the relation
of the Church to rural life Mr.. L.
+ NJ. Price gave an enjoyable musical
selection. The occasion was voted
great success. and on the request
for an expression of opinion for 1
similar Institute for next. the re-
sponse seemed to be unanimous.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

Miss Alice Fosrd Mccoy. daughter
OF Mrs. Clara Cochran Mccoy and the
late John w. Mccoy. of Odessa. and
Richard Rogers Pittenger, Of Phila-
delphih. were married at Holy Trinity
Church. Philadelphia. Tuesday Of last
week. by the Rev. Floyd Tomkins.
The bride was handsomely gowned in
white broadcloth and wore a large
picture hat. After the ceremony
the couple left for Atlantic City,
where they will spend their honey
moon The groom is the son of the
late Rev. ALFRED Pittenger. They
will be at home after November Is.
at 1855 Walton avenue. Philadelphia.
Rev. NJ. L. Eckard and Mr..
James II. Roberts attended the Synod
in Washington. d. c.. last week as
representatives of the Presbyterian
Church of this town Mr.. Ecksrd
was hOnored by being made one of
the temporary clerks While in
Washington they attended the recep-
tiOn given the Presbyterian delegates
by President Wilson
Rev. J. W. Pierce. of Pennsville,
n. j.. filled the puplit Sunday even
ing at Jerman Chapel in place of
Pastor McCann who peached for DR..
Prettyman at Asbury.
Mrs. Evslyn Bunting Of Frankford,
Mrs. w T. Only Of Clayton. Miss
Gladys Pollet and Miss Leila Money
Of Townsend were weekend visitors
Of Mrs. NJ E. Voshell.
Mrs.F. E. Postles has returned
from a trip to Atlantic City. N j.
Mr. Wendell Walker. of Llanerch.
Pa was a weekend visitor TO his
aunts. Mrs. S. NJ Farrell and Mrs.
Alice Read.
Mrs. Esther B. Dickson. Of
Wilmington. visited her brother, ].
P. Garrison last week.
Mr.. William P. Dickson of New
York is visiting his uncle Mr.. P.
Garrison.
Mrs. Ida Turner has returned from
Philadelphia where she attended the
fall suit and coat suit opening for
Mrs. c. A. Winford's store. She
also visited Wilmington.
Mrs. ). A. Lloyd. Of Boundbrook.
N. Y. is visiting Mr.. and Mrs.
Newell Lloyd.
Mrs. Homer Hudson is visiting her
sister. Mrs. Daniel Jones. in Will
mington.
Mrs. G.. Fisher, Of Dover visited her
sister. Mrs. James P. HOffeeker
last week.
Miss Helen Fisher. of Dover. was
entertained by Miss Helen Hudson.
near Smyrna
Mrs. Joseph Carter. of Smyrna.
has returned from a visit to relatives
in Wilmington and at the State Board
Miss Elizabeth Wilson and friend
Mr.. Lacy Of Baltimore, Md. mOtoreC
over TO Smyrna and spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. J. E. Hoffeeker
Mrs. Levi E. Anthony is spending
the day in Philadelphia.
/ Mrs r. H. Clifton spent the week
end with friends at Denton. Md.
Mrs. James P. Hoffecker and sister
= Miss Anna d. Hough. left this morn
1 ing for a trip to the Pacific Coast an
, the Panama Exposition.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
SALE OF GARRISON PROPERTY

House and Lot and Other Property of
Late Mrs. Ephrain S. Garrison
Cheswold, Nov. 2d-At a public
sale Saturday. of the effects of the
lare Mary E. Garrison. sold by Cana
liel Garrison. administrator. the
following were disposed of: Two
and one-half shares of capital stock
Of the Fruit Growers National Bank
of Smyrna to Charles H. LeFevre Of
Smyrna, for $3.50 each. Ten shares
of capital stock Of the Peoples Guar
antee and Trust Co.. Of Dover to
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

TIE FLOYDs. msglelans. who
are 70 be the next entertainers in the
s, lar Course. have arranged a program
sD' =, ei''s season consisting Of tricks and
"'u''ons that surpass anything herto-
.ote achieved in the field Of modern
~ .sase- The mind-reading. or second
. ..sn' act by Mohsla. is a unique fea-
-sIe' % being unlike anything Of its
- - an exhibition which not only
--s sO'us amusement but at which
'snt'he 80 minds marvel. Il isa gift,
-. successful imitation of her
-. au,s'ial work is impossbible. Tues
november 9th in the Club House.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

Abel Evans. aged 7S. an old resi-
Oent Of Smyrna. died at his home on
south Main street. on Thursday last.
suddenly Of apoplexy. His death
vas almost without warning and a
great shock to his family. He is
survived by several children. Flu
ueral services took place Sunday
s,'ernoon in charge Of Rev. Milton
S,eCann and interment was In Odd
Fellows Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

James S. Truax. son Of James T.
Iruax, will also move to Smyrna
March the first next. having pur,
chased the Burke property on East
Commerce street Mr.. Truax recently
purchased several acres of land from
George ". Turner and in acquiring
the Burke property he will be near
to his land.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
LOST.

A Black Robe between Blackiston' s
Cross Roads and Alley Mill Lane.
Suitable reward II returned to Al
phonsO Davis at Hollett's Corner ol
Rynear w. Slaughter. Clayton. Del
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

A Halloween social was given by
breniord Union Sunday School on Fri
Gay evening last. Quite a number
OF the guests were masked. while
some did not mask. Ice cream and
cake furnished by the Sunday School
vas served to all present. The
decorations consisted of ehrysanthe-
nuns and roses. and a lighted pump
kin head
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
WANTED

By reliable established iewelry firm. a
middle aged Lady. to represent me in
Smyrna. Clayton and surrounding territory
As saleslady aud collector. Good salary
Best of reference required. Address
S. A. MITCHELL,
2nd Floor Ford Building,
Wilmington, Del.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
FOR SALE

50 two inch Boiler Tubes, rs inches
long; Galvanized Steel Garage,
sxSxl6 feet Will sell cheap. w.
S. REED. Smyrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

Alexander Handloff will have a
ke-opening Sale on Friday and Satur-
DAY Of this week and Monday of next
week at which Souvenirs will be
gwen away free with every purchase
Of dollar or more. His store. big
ger. better and more comfortable and
sttraetive will contain many bargains.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

Emory voss. of Smyrna Landing.
who recently took the management of
the Flour and Feed store of S. A.
Fortner. has rented the Savin pro-
perty. corner of Commerce and Market
street, and has moved his family into
il.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

The ladies of Raymond's NJ. E.
Church will hold a necktie social at
be home Of M and Mrs. frank E.
Jones. Thursday evening. November
4th- Chicken salad. pie and ice
cream and cake will be for sale.
Come and spend a pleasant evening.
II stormy the following evening.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
FOR SALE

"A good family Horse. kind and gentle.
Apply 10
FRANK j. SPRJlANCE.
Spruilnce City,
Smyrna. Del.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
ds te Of the label or wrapper of this
paper will show the time up to which
your subscribtion is paid.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

The regular meeting of the Queen
Esther Circle will be held Friday
evening. November 5th. at the home
Of Miss D.lma DeskYne. at 100
o'clock SHARP.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
Boy Wanted

To Clerk in my store.
Apply TO
HARVEY JONES.
Painter and Paper Hanger.
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

short Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
Get YOUR cunning notices at the
Smyrna Times Office adv.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

First-class machine work at Della
ware State Garage See H. P. P.Shsp-
ely. agent for Jackson and oldsmO-
bile cars. adj.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
For Sale or Rent

i2-roOm House on Delaware Street with
bath. bot and cold water. electric light and
gas. Apply to
MRs. NJ. E. YOSHELL.
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

The Mite Society of Asbury NJ. E.
Church will meet Saturday. November
6th, at 730 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

Wsnted-Green Apple Logs A6-
dress James W. Shelmer. Hunting
ton Valley. Pa.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

Have you seen the new coats and
oost suits at Mrs. c. A. Winford.
see adv.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

If you are not subscriber to The
Smyrna Times. become one nov. For
one dollar. cash in advance. you will
receive the balance Of the year free
and receipt for the year 1916. adv.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

The meeting of the Laura Lee Cir
Gle Of Kings Daughters will be held
at the home of Mrs. Levi z. Anthony
on tomorrow. Thursday evening.
Mrs. Anthony and Mrs. John P. Hud-
son are the hOstesses.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03
FOR SALE
OR RENT

My residence in Clayton. Del.
- rooms. all modern improve
ments. hot water heat. batn. hot
and cold water, nice grounds sur.
rounding; stable. garage. etc.
r. Y. WALLEN.
Clayton. Del.
Smyrna times., 1915-11-03

SMYRNA. DELAWARE Z
"wednesday. November s. 1915
local MARKETS..
81 GRAIN
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eMYRNA AND VICINITY
sbo,, Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
Get your cunning notices at the
SMYRNA Times Office adv.
Have you seen the new coats and
coat suits at Mrs. c. A. Winford.
see adv.
Wsrted-Green Apple Logs Ad-
dress James W. Shelmer. Hunting
ton Valley. Pa.
The Mite Society of Asbury NJ. E.
Church will meet Saturday. November
6th, at 7.30 p. m.
WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
date Of the label or wrapper of this
paper will show the time up to which
your subscribtion is paid.
First-elass machine work at Della
ware State Garage See H. P. Shsp-
ely. agent for Jackson and oldsmO-
bile cars. ADJ.
The regu ar meeting Of the Queen
Esther Circle will be held Friday
evening. November 5th. at the home
Of Miss Delma DeakYne, at 100
o'clock sharp.
II you are not subscriber to The
Smyrna Times. become one nov. For
one dollar. cash in advance. you will
receive the balance Of the year free
and receipt for the year 1916. adv.
The meeting Of the Laura Lee Cir
Gle Of Kings Daughters will be held
at the home of Mrs. Levi z. Anthony
on tomorrow. Thursday evening.
Ms Anthony and Mrs. John P. Hud.
scn are the hostesses.
The ladies Of Raymond's NJ. E.
Church will hold a necktie social a
be home Of NJ. and Mrs. frank E
Jones. Thursday evening. Nsvembe
4th- Chicken salad. pie and icl
cream and cake will be for sale
Come and spend pleasant evening
II stormy the following evening.
James S. Truax. son Of James 7
Iruax, will also move to Smyrn
March the first next. having pur
chased the Burke property on Eas
commerce street Mr.. Truax rcentl
purchased several acres of land froI
George ". Turner and in scquirin
the Burke property he will be nea
to his land.
Alexander Handloff will have
Re-opening Sale on Friday and Satui
day Of this week and Monday of mex
week at which Souvenirs will
gwen away free with every purchas
Of dollar or more. His store. bis
ger. better and more comfortable ar
sttractive will contain many bargain.
A Halloween social was given
Brenford Union Sunday School on Fr
DAY evening last. Quite a numb,
Oi the guests were masked. viii
some did not mask. Ice cream 81
cake furnished by the Sunday Scho
was served to all present. IT
decorations consisted of chrysanth
nuns and roses. and a lighted pun
kin head
Abel Evans. aged 7S. an old res
oent Of Smyrna. died at his home
south Main street. on Thursday lai
suddenly Of apoplexy. His dea
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Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1915-11-25
SENATOR LEA
ELIMINATED
MCKeIIar Leads Patter-
son by About 5000
Run-Off to Take Place on
December IS.

The result of the democratic Sena
torial primary Saturday was the elm
ination of Senator Lee from the field.
McKellar came in under the wire
ahead of Patterson The runoff will
take place Thursday, Dec. 16. Patter'
son, who it was first thought would
withdraw, will remain in the race.
The vote of thu various nearby
counties is approximately as follows;
aaaBl elsoe- Mcclellan II, Patterson 72,
Aea 90.
Grundy-Patterson 2t2, McKella
56. Lea 65
Standardization 1903, Nickel
lar 56, Lea 19.
The vote of Marion was as follows
Patterson 225, McKellar 450, Lea 80.
The Sequatchie vote was Patterson
12. McKellar 8, Lea 9.
Jasper vote, Patterson 46, McKellai
36, Lea 8.