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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-18
AYERS STAR IN PARAMOUNT

must no longer be allowed to enter
our market without paying tax OF
toll. We must treat American goods
IN the same way as America treats
English goods. Such a policy will
not decrease the volume of our trade
with America, but it will regulate il
and direct it into more profitable
channels. 1t will give us negotiat-
ing power such as we do not at pres
ent possess, which will enable us to
obtain better terms of entry into the
America market. Further; it vii
enable US to encourage the importa-
tion of such goods as we REQUIRE
which do not compete with out own
and to discourage the importation I
goods which can be made equally
well in our own country by British
labor.
"The policy indicated with regard
to our dealings with neutrals is pure.
ly defensive. We do not seek 8
trade war with any neutral. Oul
object is to free our markets anc
those of our Allies from German
domination, so that we may trade
under fair terms of competition. We
do not propose anything in the nature
of tariff union directed against neu
trail countries. 1t is not our polio,
to exclude neutrals from our market
but to attract them to it, in order
that we may pay for the goods VIZ
purchase from them by goods mad,
in this country.
"But it is also our policy to obtai1
more favorable terms of entry for oul
goods into neutral countries, and we
can only obtain this by tariff negotia-
ton. The war has taught us the nee
essity of coming into line with othel
civilized nations in order to protec
our home industries and to raise ad
ditional revenue. No neutral country
least of all the United States, can OBJ
ject to our adopting an economic sys
tenn which they have proved to b,
advantageous nor can they imagin
that a policy be dictated by motive
antagonistic to their own trade an,
prosperity"
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-18
CHICAGO CASH GRAIN.

Chicago, Oct. 17.-Wheat No.
red 1.59 3-s@1.e0 5-S; No. 8 red 1.57
5-S@1.61; No. 2 hard 1.62@1.64; No.
8 hard 1.59 1-2@1.61.
Corn-No. yellow, 90 1905;
No. 4 yellow 80 1900; No. 4
white no minal.
oates-No. white 46@47; stand
ard 47@4s.
Rye-No. 2, 1.25 1-2; barley 800
la.
Hay-Timothy. S.50@5.35; clover
1100@15.00.
Provisions-Pork $3.50; lard 1912;
ribs 13.75@14.25.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-18
American home after Al. C. Field'

American home after Al. G. Fields
show comes to town.
Among these can be mentioned, Il
Never was Nearer Heaven in My
Life" "My Wonderful Love for Thee"
ireland Must Be Heaven for My
Mother Came from There" and "My
Grandfather's Girl" "For Dixie and
Uncle SAM" and Dixie Doodle"
The AL. G. Field greater minstrels
are at the Opera House Thursday,
Oct. %; seat sale at the Central
Pharmacy Oct. oath.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-18
CALIFORNIA BOYS
ON LONG JOURNEY

Berkeley, Cal, Oct. lin quest
of new ideas in farming. the twenty
four champion boy farmers of Cal
ifornia left here today on a nine
thousand mile journey. They won
this trip in special car by defeat
ing eleven hundred competitors in the
University of CALIFORNIA; annual
crop growing contests Tor high school
agricultural clubs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-18
ADJUSTMENTS
The Weakness of Strength" Isis
Today.


Today.
Not since he was seen in the role
of John Burkett Ryder" in sThe
Lion and the Mouse" the characteri-
zation which won him international
fame, has the eminent dramatic actor.
Edmund Breese, found a part more
fitted to his distinctive talents than
he has in 'The Weakness of Strength"
his latest starring vehicle on the Me-
tro program, which has just been
completed at the Popular Plays and
Players studios, and will be shown
here today at the Isis in connection
with Max Figman comedy and d
Happy Hooligan" cartoon comedy.
The story, which was written es-
pecially for Mr.. Breese, is from. the
pen of Aaron Hoffman and was pro-
duced for the screen by Harry Re-
vier. 1t is brinful of thrilling and in
tensely novel situations and possesses
absorbing interest throughout. It deals
with a mans regeneration, after sac
rificing love, honor and the regard
of his fellows in his pursuit after
power and wealth. An unusually
strong cast.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-18
every Good Eddie. !.

A new musical comedy, entitled,
Every Good Eddie" which has just
completed year-long run at the
Princess theater, New York, will be
presented at the Opera House for one
performance, Saturday night, Oct. %,
with cast of favorite entertainers
including Burford Hampden, Dave
Ferguson, Madison NTH, Jack Squire,
Jules Epailly, Vallie Martin, Regina
Richards, Frances Watts and Georgia
Harvey. Jerome Kern wrote the music
and Philip Bartholomew the book.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-18
AL. G. Fields Minstrels Oct. 2sth.

With a premier singing organiza-
ton this season which is unexcelled,
the AL G. Field greater minstrels are
making so popular group of new,
selected songs that some of these pres
ent-day ballads seem destined to take
their place among the permanent fav-
orites. They will doubtless be the
songs of the social occasions in the
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-18
ST. LOUIS WHEAT.

st. Louis, Oct. 17.-Wheat No. 2
red 1.62@1.68; No. 2 hard 1.62@1.71
Dec. Lei 3-8@1-2. Corn-No. 2
88@1-4; No. 2 white 80; December
n 1-4@3-8. Oats-No. 2. 46 100
az; No. 2 white 48; December 4S.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-10-18
COTTON UP NEAR IS CENTS.

Charlotte, N. c., Oct. 17.-Spot
cotton was quoted at II So to Is
cents on the market here today with
only IL bales being offered. On the
same date last year So bales was
marketed at II Ia. Seed is quoted
at So to 90 with little being offered.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
CHRISTMAS TREATS MAKE
CHILDREN HAPPY IN SMYRNA
SUNDAY SCHOOLS OF VARIOUS
CHURCHES ENJOY XMAS SPIRIT
AsburY Sunday School Children Gath
cred Around Christmas Tree Last
Evening Celebrate

A fine Christmas entertainment and
treat to the children was held at AS
bury M. E. Sunday School last night.
The decorations were pretty and the
enth lsiasm was especially manifest
Many parents and friends joined the
young folks in their entertainment.
A beautiful Christmas Tree was the
center of attraction. The following
program was rendered: Selection by
Orchestra; chorus. "The Royal
Morn"; prayer by Pastor; chorus by
class of boys and girls; recitation,
Miss Mildred Sherwood; duet, Miss
Roberts and MIR. L. M. Price; solo,
Mis- May Thompson; chorus, Glass of
Girls; selection by the Orchestra; rec
itation. Glass of Boys; instrumental
duet, Miss Elizabeth Hudson and Miss
Edna Pratt; solo and chorus, Mr.. Leon
Spruance and Chorus; chorus, "In
the Orient Sky; Christmas treat and
social hour around the Christmas tree.
The Presbyterian Sunday School will
hold it's treat for the children and
render a specially prepared program
this Wednesday, evening and st.
Peters P. E. Sunday School will hold
its treat and entertainment to-mor-
row, Thursday evening. A feature of
the entertainment at the Parish House
will be a tabIeaux of 1.-THE Ma
tivity."
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
LIGHTNING BOLT ON FIRST
DAY OF WINTER DAMAGES
FARM BUILDINGS OF PETER FRITZ
NEAR CLAYTON BARELY SAVED
When Hay Rick is Struck byEirey Bolt.
Trees and Some Buildings in Lower
Kent Blown Down by Storm

For day of varied weather condi-
tions Smyrna-Clayton and vicinities
were given a touch of every variety of
weather commonly known to humanity
on Friday. A thunderstorm in the
morning and drop of twenty or more
degrees to a cold freezing temperature
at night, was an experience that does
not often happen and on the ''official
opening day" of winter, too. The
electric storm was similar to mid
summer. 1t was accompanied by high
winds and deluge or rain. West of
Clayton on the Reynolds farm, tenated
by Peter Fritz, bolt of lightning
struck the hay rick, burning it to the
ground and it was with much difficulty
that the outbuildings and residence
nearby was saved. Only by heroic
work did the quickly formed bucket
brigade save the buildings. Below
Smyrna and further down the county
near Dover, large trees of many years
standing were blown over, some being
completely uprooted and thrown across
the public roads. Telephone and
telegraph poles were also blown down
and the lines temporarily put out of
commission in some localities. At
Bridgeville, in Sussex county, several
buildings were blown over and damage
done to the passenger station by the
blowing off # the roof. Rain for
several hours, from 4 a. M, fell in
torrents and the thunder and lightning
were no less severe than in the sum-
mer storms. In and around Dow er
several smaller outbuildings were
blown down and carried some distance.
The snow was nearly washed away
from the roads Oy the torrent of rain
and only some of the lateral roads
not used frequently were impossible.
The slush soon turned to ice Friday
night but melted somewhat on Satur-
day only to freeze again Saturday
night. David's auto express truck
attempted Friday to make the trip tC
Wilmington, the first since the snow
storm, and left in the hardest part Of
the thunder storm. He encountered
no difficulties until he struck the roaC
from St. Georges to Clark's Corner.
The snow banks were so deep he haC
to shovel for about quarter of mile
before he could get through. H,
made the trip all right and the othel
trucks that followed broke the roat
for traffic and there was no expeTienc,
in the return trip.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
W. D. DEAKYNE WEOs MISS REEFS

Their Wedding Took Place Quietly IN
Philadelphia Last Wednesday Afternoon
On Wednesday afternoon last, De-
cember Goth, at l. 80 o. clock, Mr.. Will
liam w. D. Deakyne, a prominent
farmer near Clayton, and Miss Susie
Rees, of Smyrna Del. were married
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. J. R.
Sudler, Philadelphia. The Reverend
l.. w. Eckard D D., Secretary of the
American Bible Society performed the
ceremony. Those present were Mr..
and Mrs. Aaron Reynolds. MIR. and
Mrs. ]. R. Sudler of Philadelphia. and
Mr.. and Mrs. John A. Underwood, of
Germantown Pa. The bride was be-
comingly gowned in white embroid-
cred net. After few days spent in
Philadelphia, MIR. and Mrs. Deakyne
returned to their residence, the HAZEL
Farm, near Clayton. They have the
best wishes of their many friends
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
MUSKRATS AID CHEAPER LIVING
Unprecedented Demand for "Marsh
Rabbits" as They are Called. Be-
cause of High Cost of Foodstuffs

cause of High Cost of Foodstuffs
Muskrats are undermining the high
cost of living on the Peninsula and,
with the price of meats and other
food commodities hitting the high
spots, there is an unprecedented de-
mand for their carcasses. Trappers,
who in this season are securing on an
average of nearly a dollar each for
muskrat pelts, or "marsh rabbits, &"
as they are commonly known among
the natives of this part of the
Peninsula, are adding considerable
extra revenue to their usual seasons
profits by selling the meat of the rats
to villagers ss we'll as to outside buy
ers. For number of years back the
trappeFs have been glad to get rid of
the carcasses. after slipping off the
valuable pelts, for five cents each.
This year the "marsh rabbits" are
selling considerably higher, bnt even
at the prevailing prices they are much
cheaper than other meat, for which
they serve as a welcome substitute in
many families of moderate circum-
stances. Many people who have never
tasted this delicacy hesitate to do so
on account of the name, but those
who have partaken of it when prop
erly prepared find 1t very palatable.
The eating of muskrats on the Penin-
sula has been pOpularized in recent
years by the giving of "muskrat sup
pers" and other affairs at which the
once despised "marsh rabbit" has
been the piece de resistance. The
flesh of the muskrat is considered
about the cleanest Of that Of any ami
NAL because of their subsistence upon
roots and their water habits. Under
the guise of other expensive game,
the ''marsh rabbit" is said to have
found place on the menus of some
city restaurants and hotels in recenf
years.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector, An
nounces Services Sunday and Week
Tomorrow, Thursday, is the Feast
of the Innocents: there will be Holy
Communion at $50 a. m. The Sun
day School Christmas Festival will
take place in the evening at 6.3O-
Short service in the church with ex-
ercises in the Parish House following.
No service on Friday night. Sunday,
the First after Christmas-7. 80 a.
m. Holy Communion; 1913 a. m,
morning prayer and sermon; II noon,
Sunday School; 7.3O p. M. evening
prayer and sermon. The rector has
special "yesr closing message, " for
the people on Sunday night.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
NEGRO HELD FOR ASSAULT
Result of Quarrel Over an Overcoat
In Shed at Middletown Thursday

Result of Quarrel Over an Overcoat
In Shed at Middletown Thursday
Charles Athey. colored, was held
in $1,000 bail for court in Middletown,
Friday, by Justice of the Peace Stevens
on a charge of assault and attempt to
kill Benjamin Washington, also
colored, Thursday evening. Both
negroes had been drinking during the
day and had quarreled over an over
coat. They left the bar room of a
hotel and went to shed to settle
their differences. Washington re-
turned to the bar room a few minutes
later with the blood flowing from half
a dozen knife wounds on the face nd
head. He was given medical atten-
tion by DR.. Edward G. Clark, and
twenty stitches were required to close
the wounds. Athey attempted to es-
cape to his home in Maryland, but
was overtaken half mile outside of
town by officer Fred Jones, and locke
up. Washington was held. in 5000
bail as a witness. Athey, in default
of bail, was committed to the work.
house.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
FUNERAL OF GEO. FISHER PIERCE
Largely Attended by Prominent Men at
His Late Home in Milford

Largely Attended by Prominent Men at
His Late Home in Milford
The funeral of ex-State Senator
George F. Pierce, who died last We'd
nesday, took place Friday afternoon
at his late home in Milford. There
were many people present from all
parts of the state, and floral tributes
were in abundance. The Rev. b. L.
Bunstein spoke of the good acts of Mr..
Pierce. The Rev. R. K. Stephenson
delivered the closing prayer and the
recital of the creed ended the services
at the home. The honorary pail
bearers were George v. Massey, Cover.
nor Charles R. Miller, Captain John
Green, of the Pennsylvania Railroad,
Ruby R. Vail, Secretary of State
George H. Hall, Joseph E. Holland,
]. Stanley Short and l. D. Short.
The active pallbearers were employees
of Mr.. Pierce.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
FUTURE MARKETING BY MAIL

When New Bill Passes Congress Scope
of Parcels Post Will Help Farmers
During the coming year the people
are heing led to expect many radical
changes will be made in the method
of supplying food for the larger cities.
The bill now before Congress. enlarg-
ing the scope of the parcels post, will
enable the farmer to ship, direct to
the consumer, vegetables and other
farm products at rates so low that
families will find it to their advantage
to buy that way, rather than through
middlemen. Some people find it to
their advantage to do so under the
present rates, but the business is ex-
pected to assume gigantic proportions
when the new rates 60 into effect.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
COUNTY AGENT ZIMERLEY WEDS
Married Thursday to Miss Viola White
at tbe Home of Her Parents in Nor
folk, Va.-Will Reside in Dover

Married thursday to Miss Viola White
at tbe Home of Her Parents in Nor
folk, a.-Will Reside in Dover
Mr.. H. H Zimmerley, who is prov
ing so successful in the role of Agrl-
cultural Agent for Kent County. left
Dover Wednesday last at noon for
Norfolk, Va, where on Thursday he
became a benedict. At p. m.
Thursday afternoon. December 21,
Miss Viola o. White, of that city,
and Mr.. Zimmerley were united in
marriage at the home of the BRIDES
parents, Mr.. and Ms. E. C. White,
of Norfolk. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. MacLaughlin, of the
Second Presbyterian Church, OF Nor
folk. The young couple left Norfolk
Thursday evening for a trip which i'm
cludes Washington, Pittsburgh, and
Erie, Pa where they will spend sew
eral days. Upon their arrival in
Dover they will reside at 40 South
Governors Avenue there they will
be at home after January 1, 1917.
Mr.. Zimmerley, since coming to
Dover less than year ago, has made
large circle of warm friends. He
is hard worker, genial. and oblig-
ing. 1t has heen mainly through his
untiring efforts that the Dairymen's 8
Association has been established upon
sound working basis. His success
in the Boys Corn Club work and the
Kent County Corn Show this year
were matter of favorable comment.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
REV. v. S. COLLINS ASKS CHANGE
Informs Members of St. PauI's Church
Wilmington, He Desires a Change

Informs Members of St. Paul's Church
Wilmington, He Desires a Change
Rev. Vaughan S. Collins, formerly
pastor of Asbury Church, Smyrna, ex-
poets to leave st. Paul's M. E.
Church, Wilmington, as pastor at the
close of the present conference year,
in March. At the third quarterly
conference, held last Tuesday night,
after reading his report, which Rev.
DR.. Watt, the district uperintendent,
pronounced one of the most complete
and graphic reports he had ever heard,
DR.. Collins, who has been pastor of
St. Paul's for nearly four years, an
nounced that he did not wish to be
regarded as a candidate for the pulpit
for the ensuing conference year, and
requested the appointment of COM
mittee on pastoral supply. The an
nouncement of the pastor came as a
surprise to most of the members of
the conference, as only very few had
hint of his intention. The report
which he read indicated clearly the
advancement that has been made at
st. Paul's along all lines of church
work. The attendance at the mid
week prsyermeeting has doubled, while
the attendance at the pastors Bible
class has increased tenfold. Current
receipts for the first time in a decade
are approaching current expenses: the
receipts for the nine months of the
conference year thus far exceed the
receipts for the entire year immedi-
ately preceding DR.. Collins coming
to the church, and are $683 in advance
of the first nine months of last con-
ference year. The debt on the new
building has at last been put on such
basis that the annual interest charge
is duly provided for and a sinking
fund established so as to carry easily
the debt without its being a burden.
After the pastor had concluded his re
port E. c. Hardesty, acting president
of the board of trustees, made brief
address, highly complimentary of DR..
| Collins.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
PROSPEROUS YEAR FOR FARMER
Year 1916 Has Been a Good One for
Farmers on the Peninsula

Year 1916 Has Been a Good One for
Farmers on the Peninsula
The past year has been one of the
most prosperous the farmers of the
Peninsula have had for many years.
Prices have been exceptionally good
and the crops with very few exceptions
have beyond the average. Beginning
with the pea crop and ending with
tomatoes, every farmer seems to
been prospered and is preparing to
''farn it, on a more extensive scale
than heretofore. Already large pre-
parations have been begun to repeat
the success of this year. Orders have
been given for thousands of tons of
phosphates or fertilizers, lands have
been ploughed, machinery gotten in
readiness for the spring work and
many have gone so far as to give
contracts for strawberry crates, al
though the plants are now resting
under a blanket of snow If nature
treats the farmer as kindly in 1917
as she has in 1916 and the demand
for his produce equals that of the
past year, many of the "horny-handed
sons of toll" will be able to retire
after this coming season.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
PROGRESSIVE DINNER PARTY

Young Folks Give Four Course Din
ner Last Night, Wind up With Dance
A progressive dinner party was
given by company of six girls and
six hoys last night. The first course
was at Miss Evelyn Spruance's; End
at Miss Mary Reynolds 3rd at Miss
Christine Kirby's; 4th and last at
Miss Ruth Wallen's, the dinner wind
ing up with a dance. Those partici-
pating were: Misses Evelyn Spruance,
Mary Reynolds, Christine Kirby, Ruth
Wallen, Anna Deakyne, June Massey
and Messrs. Edwin Wilson, Lyman
Scotton. Robert Wallen, Layton Kirby,
Earl Slaughter and Tom Attix.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
FORMER PROMINENT MAN DEAD
Thomas Holcomb, Aged 73, Formerly
New Castle Dies After interesting Life

Thomas HoIcomb, Aged 73, Formerly
New Castle Dies After interesting Life
Thomas Hoclomb, aged 73 years,
died in Biltmore, N. c., on Friday.
He was born near New Castle. In
1866 he was graduated from the law
school of Harvard University, prac-
ticed law in New Castle for number
of years, was a member Of the House
of Representatives of Delaware in
1875 and 1877. the latter year being
speaker of the House; was also re-
corder of deeds for New Castle county
from 1873 to 1888, auditor of the
state and engaged with other depart
ments during the second administTa-
tion of President Cleveland, and for
fifteel years had been connected with
the law branch of the Treasury De-
partment at Washington, D. c. On
November II, 1868, he married
Elizabeth H., daughter of Captain j.
N. Barney, of the United States
Navy, and is survived by the follow
ing children: Reba 7. Holcomb, J.
Rogers Eolcomb. superintendent of
the Wilmington Steel Company; Major
Thomas Holcomb, Jr., United States
Marine Corps. Chauncey P. Col"Omb,
of New Castle, district attorney for
this country atsShanghai, China, and
now home on a furlough, is a nephew.
Funeral was held yesterday, Tuesday,
and interment at New Castle.
Richard Carrow Dies at Camden
Richard Carrow, of Camden, aged
rs years, well-known in Smyrna,
where he was frequent visitor and
in fact one of the best known men in
Delaware, in recent years a salesman
for the Hart Brothers of Wilmington,
died at his home in Camden, late Sun
dav night, from neuritis. He had been
i'll more than two weeks and while his
death was a surprise to mRny, it had
been looked for for several days.
Funeral services were held this after
noon, with interment at Odd Fellows
cemetery, Camden. He is survived
by a widow, one daughter and brothers
and sisters. He was a veteran of the
Civil War.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
Big Porkers in RIackbird Hundred

A. ]. Wright, of Blackbird Hun
dred, killed Eve hogs recently weigh
ing 1880 pounds. Two of them tip
ped the SCALES at $50 pounds. He Sc
cured over 400 pounds of lard and $50
pounds of sausage from them besides
the meat.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
BACK FROM MEXICAN BORDER

Sergeant j. B. Bice. DR., and Sergeant
j. Lester Section Home for Xmas
Sergeant James B. Bice, Jr., of
Company G, o. M. D., of Dover who
was with his company at Deming, has
been granted furlough and is home
to spend his Christmas with his par
ents. He was accompanied by Ser
geant ]. Lester Section, also of
Company G, who has been granted a
furlough of 80 days. Mr.. Scotton
will visit his parents at Hartly, as we'll
as friends in Smyrna, where he is
supervising principal of the Smyrna
public schools.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27

Ice Cutters Take Advantage Freeze
With ice on Lake Como to 5 inches
thick, those who have ice houses have
been busy filling up. Good skating
was indulged in until the present
thaw.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-27
CHRISTMAS EXTENDS OVER
TWO DAYS WITH SMYRNA
,,v AND MONDAY DAYS OF
~ .,e AND CHURCH GATHERING

IT,, Unlike Real Xmas Weather,
'sr %.. Warm and BalmY-How the
o.v Was Ushered in and Spent
Imperial Valley press., 1916-10-09

The Standard Oil Company has again announced
reduction of cent gallon in gasoline This brings the
wholesale prise in New York down to 22 cents. Even
ualy Of course the price must down to the point
where the commodity be retaied at 20 cents gal
on less But for the present. let of gasoline
be thankful that the price is not moving up toward 40
where a few months ago, informed all sides
1t bound to 60 That when the secretaries
Of automobile associations, echong the statements Of
Standard Oil agencies saying that gasoline would
never be cheap again because the supply Of crude oil
ang Off Now the explanation fer the reduction is
heavy output of the wells