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Newark post., 1915-03-24
Educators To Meet
In Conference

DR.. P. P. Claxton, U. S. Commits
sioner of Education, accompan-
led by several members of his
staff, will meet with citizens from
all parts of Delaware, represent
ing the various interests Of the
State, in conference, next Satur-
day morning, at ten o'clock, in the
presidents Office, Delaware Col
lege. There will be at the meet
ing representatives of the educa-
tional, agricultural and public
health interests of the State. The
aim of the meeting is to establish
certain forms of cooperation be-
tween the Bureau of Education
and the progressive forces at work
in Delaware.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Chicken Thieves Caught

Samuel Cosdon, colored, and his
daughter, Mary Cosdon, aged II
years, had a hearing before Magis-
trate Lovett, yesterday, on the
charge of stealing chickens from
the farm of Charles Jarmon, in
Pencader hundred. Each was held
in a 500 peace bond, the prose-
cutting witness not desiring to
press the larceny charge.
Mr.. Jarmon has been missing
chickens from his farm for some
time and some of their neighbors
also, but until Saturday night was
unable to get trace of the theft.
Then the prints of woman's shoe
in the soft ground were tracked
from the hen house to the Cosdon
house, quarter of a mile away.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Article By DR.. Sypherd

In the March, 1915, issue of
Modern Language Notes, publish
ed by the Johns Hopkins Press, of
Baltimore, is an article by DR.. w.
O.. Sypherd, head of the English
department of Delaware College,
on "The Completeness of Chauc-
er's "Hous of Fame" The article
is an answer to the contention of
Professor Manly, of the Univer-
sity of Chicago, that the poem en-
titled "The Hous of Fame" was in
tended by Chaucer to be the pro-
logue to group of stories in some
respects like the Canterbury tales.
DR.. Sypherd maintains that the
poem is unified artistic unit, and
not merely the introduction to a
series of poems. He insists that
we must take the poem at it's face
value, and not attempt to read be-
tween the lines. DR.. Sypherd sup
ports his opinion by quotations
from the poem in question and also
from other poems by Chaucer.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Advisory Board Meets
At Women's College

The Advisory Board of Women
of the Women's College of Della
ware, met in the college building
last Saturday, to discuss the af-
fairs of the college previous to a
joint meeting of the Women's
College Committee of the Board of
Trustees next Saturday. Addi-
tional equipment of Residence Hall
for the Summer Session opening in
June was discussed, also plans for
the establishment of loan fund
to be at the service of girls work
ing their way through college. The
conclusions of the Advisory Board
will be given as recommendation
at the meeting next Saturday.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Monetary Value
Of School Work

The monetary value of one day
spent in the public schools is esti-
mated at $40 according to statis-
tics compiled by the county sup
erintendents of the state and just
made public.
The figures on which the value
of each day spent in school is es-
timated are as follows:
l. The average educated man
earns $1,000 per year, in 40 years
he would earn $4,000. The aver
age uneducated man earns $3.50
per year, in 40 years he would
earn $4,000. 3. The value of the
first mans education is the differ
ence between $4,000 and $4,000,
or $4,000. 4. The time required
to secure an education is IL years
of 18O days each, or 2,16O days,
$4,000 divided by 2,16O equals
$40 plus. 5. Therefore each day
spent in school is worth $40.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
College Play Progressing

Rehearsals of "The JONAH" the
three act comedy which is to be
staged in Newark Opera House,
Friday, April 16, by Mrs. Herman
Tyson, under the auspices of the
Agricultural Club of Delaware
College, are progressing with busi-
ness-like regularity. The tempor-
ary place of rehearsal is in Science
Hall, Women's College, in room
especially equipped with the full
stage furnishings. The plan fol-
lowed so far is to give two entire
evenings to the practice of one
act and, then, to cover the acts in
succession. In addition to the reg
ular reheasals, Mrs. Tyson is Civ
ing nearly all her time to coach
ing the various characters in pri-
vate conferences. After this week,
reharsals will be held nearly
every evening.
If time, thought, and study
spent upon a play are any indica-
tion of it's merit as an entertain
ment "The Jonah" will indeed be
high class production.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Fire at the
Newark Garage
One Car Completely Burned and
Others Damaged

About eleven thirty o'clock this
morning the alarm of fire was
sounded by the Newark Garage,
A. F. Fader, proprietor. Workmen
had been repairing a Ford truck,
the property of G. w. Griffin.
When the car was cranked the en-
gine backfired, igniting some oil.
The Griffin truck was completely
burned, and two other new Ford
cars, on the same floor, were badly
blistered. About fifteen cars were
in the Garage when the fire broke
out. All on the main floor of the
building were gotten out before
the water or smoke had damaged
them. A number of tires and
electrical supplies were damaged.
Aetna men with the hand hose
cart arrived promptly. The hose
was attached to the fire plug, and
a good stream put on the building.
The loss, partly covered by insur-
ance, is probably thousand dol
lars.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Gypsy Camp At Ogletown

Because of a rumored gypsy
wedding last Sunday afternoon
several hundred persons from
Newark and the surrounding
country visited the gypsy camp
near Ogletown. The camp has
has been there for over week,
and is one of the largest ever seen
in this locality. There are twen-
ty tents in the camp.
Notwithstanding the law passed
by the recent Legislature and
singed by the governor, making it
unlawful and punishable by fine
of $500, for bands of gypsies to
ply their trade in the State, these
nomads are evidently paying no at
tention to the new law and as far
as is known have not been dis
turbed by any officers.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Last Lecture OF
Historical Series

Professor E. V. Vaughn an
nounces that Miss Janet Richards,
of Washington, D. c., has been Sc
cured for the final lecture in the
Historical Series at Delaware Col
lege. The lecture will be given
Tuesday evening, April %, at 8
o'clock. Miss Richards will give
a survey of ''The Worlds Current
Events" This lecture should be
of unusual interest. A Whining
ton paper recently spoke Of Miss
Richards as one of the ablest and
most interesting women on the
lecture platform today. Everyone
is cordially invited to her har.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Chapel Talks

During the past week several in
teresting addresses have been
given at the Delaware College
chapel exercises. Mr.. Pailthorpe,
instructor in horticulture, spoke
on Delaware as an agricultural
state and also suggested the form
alton of several new student or
ganizations. Mr.. Hills, instructor
in animal husbandry, explained
the working of several student or
ganizations at the Massachusetts
Agricultural College, and showed
how the students of Delaware
College would profit by having
similar organizations.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
BARN COMPLETELY
DESTROYED BY FIRE
Blaze Discovered Tuesday
Evening

Fire was discovered in the barn
adjoining the residence of William
S. Armstrong, south of town,
about nine o'clock last evening.
Mr.. Armstrong was in Newark and
Mrs. Armstrong, who had retired
with the children, discovered the
flames under the caves. Clad only
in night clothing, she rushed to
the barn and succeeded in getting
the horses out before their stalls
burst into flames. Neighbors were
summoned and a call for assist
ance from Newark given. The
main firefghting apparatus failed
to reach the scene of the fire ow-
ing to a breakdown. The chem
ical appaatus proved of little
avail, the house being saved
by the bucket brigade made
up of neighbors who fought val
iantly. The wind blew the flames
directly toward the house which
was on fire several times, but was
finally saved. All the panes of
glass were broken by the intense
heat from the barn. The origin
of the fire has not been discovered.
The loss on the building owned by
H. K. Watson of Wilmington is
partially covered by insurance.
The contents, valued at several
hundred dollars, the property of
Mr.. Armstrong. were not insured.
Newark post., 1915-03-24

age business man in New York
City, perhaps fifty-five minutes.
II congratulate you, my hear
ers," DR.. Claxton said, upon be-
ing in college at the present time.
| envy you the wonderful oppor-
tunity that lies before you. The
United States has been growing
growing for one hundred years. It
has accumulated wealth, amount
ing to $150,O00,OOO,OO0. 1t has
reached a period of development
when it can do more than grub
for a living. Across the water
there is being enacted the crime
Of the ages horrible mighty war
which we believe a useless thing.
Nations in our class-England,
France, Russia, and Germany, are
busy tearing down and Destroy
ing the wealth of the world. Their
young men who should be in col
leges learning to become the lead
ers and the executors of the
worlds work, are lying in the
trenches-those who have not al
ready found their graves or been
burned on the great funeral pyres.
What does this mean? Does it
not mean that the leadership in
all things is coming to the United
States. International exchange will
probably within the near future
be counted in dollars and cents
instead of in pounds and shillings.
South America is already looking
to us as it would not have done
under normal conditions, for more
than a generation. We have this
year 5000 students from South
America, studying in American
colleges. Our colleges are ceasing
to do primary work. In fifteen
years our high schools have rails
ed their standards, on an average
- continued on page 81
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Real Estate Sales Reported

Among recent sales of real es-
tate reported are those of the
James Tibbitt farm of 100 acres
near Ogletown, to S. Hollis Morris
for $4,000 the Herman E. Swain
farm of n acres, near St. Georges,
to Robert M. Morrison, for $6,7OO;
the William H. Armstrong farm of
13O acres, near Glasgow, for SIS,
75O; 81 acres of the J. C. Aston
farm, near Middletown, to John
c. Blizzard, for $4,000; the Doo-
little farm of 32 acres, near Arm
strong's Corners. to Samuel Nc
Vey of Chester, Pa, for $4,000, and
Mrs. Elizabeth Chamberlain's
dwelling in Middletown, to Jay C.
Davis for $500.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
u. S. COMMISSIONER OF
EDUCATION in NEWARK
PREDICTS GREAT FUTURE FOR NEWARK

The students Of Delaware Col
lege were honored last Saturday
by visit from Hon. P. P. Claxton,
United States Commissioner of
Education. DR.. Claxton in ad-
dressing the students of both col
leges in chapel, declared he want
ed to talk to them about the big
gest thing he could think of just
then-the future of Delaware
State College. He poked much fun
at his audience over the size of
Delaware, giving among other fig
ures it's area of 1000 square miles
declaring he wasn't quite sure
whether that was when the tide
was in or out.
The speaker in a most convinc-
ing way, gave his reasons for be-
lieving in the bigness of the fu-
ture of Delaware College. The in
stitution, he declared, possesses
an opportunity that exists no.
where else in the Union; the State
forms for this institution one
great unified constituency. In
Iowa alone, with a population of
100000 people, there are 26 col
leges. In Kansas, Washington,
Wisconsin, ETC., through a list too
long to mention, there are proper
tionate numbers of universities
and colleges. At the University
of Kansas alone there are 5000
students. If Delaware had enroll
ed in her one State institution in
proportion to the enrolment in
the mentioned institutions she
would have today from 1900 to
1000 students.
There are about 100000 people
in the State of Delaware; about
3-5 of these people live within
thirty minutes of the college. 1t
takes me thirty-fve minutes in
Washington" the speaker said,
'to get to my office and the aver
Newark post., 1915-03-24
College Women To Meet

The Delaware Association of
College Women will hold their
regular meeting at the home of
the president, Mrs. Horace Thayer
1900 Rodney, street, on Tuesday
afternoon, March 30, at $50 o'clock
1t had been at first decided to
hold the meeting on March 26, but
owing to some conflicting meet1
ings on that date the time has
been fixed for March 80. The pro-
gram will be in charge Of the
music committee, and the work
for the year will be outlined by
Miss Mary H. Askew-Mather. A
large attendance is desired.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
History Courses In
The Summer School

AS heretofore, history and CIV
les will be given due emphasis in
the summer school course of
study. Two standard courses have
been outlined by Professor E. V.
Vaughn which aim to meet the
needs of the teachers and pros
pective teachers of Delaware. Cd
A course in the History of the
United States is offered. A fea-
ture of this course will be some
what intensive study of the Amer
ican Revolution. Also, methods of
study and of presentation will be
given special prominence this sum
mer. (2) A course in Civics, fur
nishing a general outline of our
government and explaining the
various practical problems under
discussion today. It might be
called course in citizenship.
If it can be arranged, an entire
ly new course will be offered, deal
ing with the recent development
Of the European nations. 1t will
be called Europe Since 1815", and
will aim to explain present day
conditions and problems. The
Summer School Committee be-
lieves that there is a real demand
for such advanced work as this
course is designed to furnish. An
nouncements of courses offered in
the Summer School by other de-
partments will be made through
the press as soon as possible.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
One Act Farce Next Tuesday

The one act farce to be given
by the Young Ladies' Mission Cir
Gle in the lecture room of the Pres
byterian church next Tuesday
evening, promises to measure up
to the standard set by former oc-
casions. Rehearsals under the
direction of Miss E. E. Wilson
are being held daily. The caste
follows:
Mrs. Bennett, principal of the
Kata Korners Seminary, Miss
Nellie Wilson;
Pupils in the Seminary:
Rose Trenton, Miss Agnes Medill;
Mildred Laws, Miss Alice Kerr;
Molly Cambells,
Miss Edna Chalmers !;
Gertrude Ross, Miss Lydia Fader
Mrs. Charles Parsons, the minis
ter's wife, Miss Katherine Steel.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Parent-Teachers'
Meeting On Thursday

The Parent-Teachers' Associa-
tion will meet in the College Ora
tory on Thursday evening, March
25, at eight o'clock. The meeting
is open to the public and cordial
invitation is extended to everyone.
Rev. W. Cortland Robinson, of
Northminster Presbyterian church
Wilmington, will make the address
of the evening. An interesting
musical program will be part of
the evenings entertainment.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
More Tomatoes
To the Acre
Big Farmers Meeting Tomorrow
In Center Hall

A real farmers meeting is
scheduled for tomorrow, (Thurs-
day) evening, in Central Hall,
Newark. The meeting has been ar
ranged by the P. j. Ritter Conserve
Co., in the interest of the farm
ers of the community. Invitations
have been mailed to all last years
growers of tomatoes. A general
invitation is extended, however, to
all who are interested.
Mr.. Ritter is personally inter-
ested in the farmers as well as
the Gamers end of the tomato
crop. Since the company located
here early last spring he has made
every possible effort to inform
himself as to soil conditions, ETC.,
and the possibility of increasing
the quality and quantity of the to-
mato crop in this section. Mr.. Rit-
ter has great faith in this locality,
which he chose after carefully con-
sidering several other neighbor-
hoods, as the site for branch cat
sup factory. He has taken an ac-
tive part in the agricultural inter-
ests of the community, and de-
serves the cooperation of our
farmer citizens.
The meeting tomorrow evening
is for the purpose Of discussing
such problems as seed, fertilizer,
ETC., such necessary considerations
in the growing of a good crop. Mr..
Landreth, of the Landreth Seed
Company, who has done special
work with tomatoes on the COM
pany's large seed farm, near Phil
adelphia, will be one of the speak
ers. Professor McCue, who has
experimental for a number of
years with the crop at the Col
lege Farm, will also speak.
The slogan of the meeting will
be More and better tomatoes for
this community" The evening is
planned as a means of co-operat-
ing to attain results more salts
factory to everyone concerned, and
is in no wise an attempt to secure
new business. Mr.. Ritter has his
contracts about closed.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Mr.. Aydon Has
Narrow Escape

Jonathan w. Aydon, aged Ga
years, the well-known publicity
agent of the P. B. & w. R. R., was
stricken with paralysis last Tues
day at his boarding house, 628
West Sixth street, Wilmington and
had a narrow escape from suffo-
cation when his in fall hose of a
small gas stove was loosened.
Fumes filled the room but luckily
his landlady, Mrs. John R. Hobbs,
came to his rescue in time. He
was removed to Delaware Hospital
where later he was reported as
somewhat improved.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Escapes Serious Injury

Thomas F. Claringbold had
narrow escape from serious injury
last week, when two horses he was
driving, attached to three road
scoops, ran away on Main street.
Two of the scoops broke loose and
were damaged. The horses ran for
half a mile before being brought
to a stop. Mr.. Claringbold, be-
yond scratches, was uninjured.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Town Election Near

Town election will be helc on
Tuesday, April IA. The Mayor,
Joseph H. Hossinger, E. G. Wilson,
of the Western district, w. H. Bar
ton of the Middle district, and
Jonathan johnson of the Eastern
district are the retiring members.
Friends are urging all of the men,
bers for reelection.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
improvements At
''Pennsy" Station

improvements have been made
during the last week at the P. B.
& w. main station at Newark. The
track of the Delaware City branch
has been moved over next to the
main tracks and the shed moved
to the former location of the Della
ware City track. The shed will be
partly enclosed.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Sussex Tax Books DESTROYED

Fire early on Wednesday morn
ing destroyed the dwelling of Ell
wood Westcott at Nassau, Sussex
county, with the tax books of the
Tenth district and $500 in taxes
which Mr.. Westcott had intended
to hand over to the County Treas
urer at Georgetown during the
day. He made a narrow escape
from the flames.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Peace Workers In
Informal Conference

Local people interested in for
warding the peace movement met
this afternoon at the home of Mrs.
Hayward, to discuss plans for uni
flying the work Of the various or
ganizations in Delaware.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
School In New Quarters

The Eighth Grammar Grade,
under the direction of Miss Nc
kee, moved to the more commod-
ious room on the second floor on
Monday. The room has been fit
ted with new single desks, and
presents a very attractive appear
ance.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Peace Meeting On Wednesday

Mrs. Anna Sturgis Duryea,
chairman of the Woman's Commit
tee of the Church Peace Founda-
ton, will speak on the subject of
peace in the Presbyterian church,
Newark, this evening at eight
o'clock. A cordial invitation is
extended to everyone.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Jail Free OF Prisoners

Georgetown Jail last week was
free of prisoners. The last in
mate, Elwood Anderson, who con-
fessed to stealing five dozen eggs,
was paroled for two years.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Special Speaker At
Temperance Meeting

The local w. G. T. U. will meet
at the home of Miss Sallie Cornog
next Friday afternoon at two
o'clock. Miss Rose A. Davidson
of Ohio will be present and make
an address. A cordial invitation
is extended to all interested to be
present.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Oyster Dredging
Season Closed

The oyster dredging season
closed in Maryland last Tuesday
but longing will continue until
April 25.
Newark post., 1915-03-24

Thursday, March 25-
Parent-Teachers' Association
Meeting in the College Oratory.
Address by DR.. Robinson of Phila-
delphia.
Farmers Meeting in Center Hall
at 7.30. Addresses by MIR. Land
reth of Philadelphia and, Prof. G.
A. McCue on Seed and Fertiliza-
tion of Tomatoes.
Friday, March 90
Play, "Silas Marner," present
ed by pupils of the Newark High
School, in the Newark Opera
House, under the direction of
Miss Rich and Mrs. Mitchell.
Sunday, March 28-
Evening of Story and Song with
Fanny Crosby, at the M. E.
Church.
Tuesday, March 30
One act farce in the lecture
room, Presbyterian Church, "The
Minister'S Wife," under the direc-
tion of Miss E. E. Wilson.
Newark post., 1915-03-24
Your Date Card

Wednesday, March "a
Lecture on subject relating to
international peace, by Mrs. Stur-
gis Duryea, of the Church Peace
Committee.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-21
EExyT OYAL COLLEGE OF
= IA IS UNDER ARREST
T LES DIVIDE BLAKEsLEE
lHARGED WITH OFFENsE
4 AGAINST BOY OF n.

Charles Ovlde Blakeslee. head OF
the Royal College Of PorpOra OF spo-
kane and one-time head OF "col.
lege" OF the same name in this city,
was arrested in Spokane a few days
ago and given a preliminary hearing
in the justice court there on a statu-
tory charge in which II year old
boy was named. He was bound over
10 the superior court.
Blakeslee few years ago had rooms
in the Association Block where he
gave instruction in various branches
Of music and also lectures on a sort
OF free-love philosophy which seemed
TO be a hobby Of his He was an ac,
complished musician and took a
prominent part in the musical part OF
church and society.
He remained in Pendleton two
years or more and for some time be-
fore he left was looked upon with sus-
picion because OF certain unsavory
rumors that followed him here from
his previous home and because OF
certain Of his action. When he left
suits were started against him by sew
eral merchants 10 whom he owed bills.
The news OF his arrest in Spokane Is
no surprise to many people who pro
fessed to distrust him when here.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1915-01-21
WASHINGTON LEGISLATURE
AGAINST SPECIAL ELECTION
STATE WILL GO DRY" IN 1915
UNDER INITIATIVE BILL As
PASSED.

OLYMPIA. Wash. Jan. 21.-The
state legislature rushed through both
houses a special resolution declaring
against holding a special election in
1915 on the liquor or any other ques-
ton which means that Washington
will go dry in January, 1916. under
the initiative bill passed last Novem-
Der by the voters.
A test vote taken In the first week
Of the legislature showed that the
liquor majority in the house was not
large enough to pass n bill over the
governors veto and Governor Lister
had made II known that he would ve-
TO any bill seeking to nullify the pro-
hibitlon law. Initiative number Is
permitting hotels with so or more
Rooms TO serve liquor and permitting
breweries to operate. will automati-
cally delay a vote until November,
1916. The breweries fought for a
special election this year, saying that
after ten months OF prohibition the
liquor mems organization would be
disrupted. The antl-saloon league
fought against a special election.