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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-10

The hit or miss" methods of measure
Cooks As we'll as other workmen
should have good tools to work with
if they expect to realize success.
There are standard spoons and meas
uring cups on the market that are
full measure, and there are those
which lack from one to two table
spoonfuls in a cup. Be sure that
those you buy are full half pint cups
and spoons the standard size. Sixteen
~tablespoonfuls of material will be
| found in the standard measuring cup,
sixty drops are in a teaspoon and
three te%aspoonfuls fill a standard ta-
blespoOn.
In using a tablespoonful of material
it is leveled off with a knife, SO is the
teaspoon and the cup. Baking powder
and soda should be free from Jumps
and lightened by tossing before cas-
urilg. In measuring flour the average
cook takes too much by dipping it in
a cup or shaking it down when meas
uring. F1our> should be sifted before
measuring, then lightly dropped into
thu cup with a tablespoon and
smoothed off with spoon or knife. In
taking the measure for half a teaspoon
full or any Part, fill it full, level with a
knife ard cut down through the center,
from the handle to the tip, pushing
off the half, CT divide in thirds by
marking the full spoon crosswise.
Directions as to combining materials
should be followed if enc wants uni
fo-mity. for the adding ola beaten egg
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-10
CINMNNATrS POPULAR NEWSBOY

4 VI Ia ~ L
CINCINNATI, Ono promoter oil
boxing in the middle west is better
known than Jimmy Widmeyer, called
the King of the ~Newsboys." For over
twenty years this peppery Irish-Ger-
man-American has held forth at a
busy down town corner. A first class
amateur boxer himself, Jimmy soon
took a great interest in the profession
al side of the game and when boxing
was opened here over four years ago,
formed a corporation known as the
Queen City Athletic club which soon
took it's place as the leading fight
club of this section.
Widmeyer has staged such men as
Willie Richie, Johnny Kilbane, Leach
Cross, Milburn Saylor and a host of
others. One Of the chief assets to-
wards Midmeyer's success is the mar
velous acquaintance he possesses
amongst men in all walks of life. He
claims friendship with former Presi-
dent Taft, Congressman Nicholas
Longworth, former Senator Foraker,
Judson Harmon, and a host of other
political lights; while there is scarce
ly a big merchant, lawyer, minister or
doctor in the city who does not call
him by his first name. Thus it is that
Jimmy can boast a fight from the
ground up" and he sells hundreds of
worth of tickets right from his
news stand to men who would never
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-10
DISQUALIFIED

The rollicking middle-aged mar and
the dignified little girl were left to en-
terrain one another. He began it by
asking for a kiss.
kissing is only for children" she
said.
well aren't you a child?"
Perhaps" said she, "but l don't
call you one."
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-10

TO a not soup Will cause a curdled
Pour in a little OF the hot soup into
the egg and her it can be added to
the soup.
Cabbage, if cooked in boiling sailed
water, uncovered, will be more digesti-
BILE and will not scent the house as it
does when cooked tightly covered.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-10

YaN1ABINET

Never a life that was carved in pain
That cannot be kissed into smiles
again.
Bret Harte.
The secret of happiness is never to
allow your energi@ to ~stagnate.-
Adam Clarke.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-10

contamination devoutly to be wished
in the coat for spring.
This is one of many models in
black and white checks, more or less
large, usually more. Even in suits few
very small checks are shown. In them
and in coats the moderately large star
check seems to be best liked. The
wide pointed belt and oddly shaped
pockets give this design individuality.
The collar and cuffs are gracefully
shaped and finished with panels Of
black silk. In the collar one may see
how clearly the designer has taken
advantage Of the small cape idea with
out copying it outright. In the buttons
used irregular white stripes appear
on a black background. They might
be effectively made. of molds covered
with black silk with greater elegance,
but less durability. Speaking Of but
tons, many Of them in coats and suits
are made Of the same fabric as the gar
ment.
&~& a~1
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-10
CORRECT MEASUREMENTS.

To the old-fashioned housekeeper
and cook the methods Of accurate
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-10

m6dS I6Lu6llL III
not e impOr-
tant. When our
cooks begin to
learn that cooking
is an exact sci
ence, there will be
less said about
chick" in cooking.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1916-04-10

Thousands of new words brought
in by scientific, artistic, military,
and political changes since all
other dictionaries were printed
appear clearly defined in The New
Universities Dictionary. Get it
promptly-supply limited.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector, An
nounces Services Sunday and Week
The Junior Auxiliary of the Parish
will meet at the Rectory this. We'd
nesday evening at z O'Clock. The
Vestry will meet at the same place at
8 o'clock. There will be full Even
song in the Church on Friday at 7.3O
p. m. The schedule for Dec. 10th,
the Second Sunday i'll Advent, will be
as follows: Holy Communion at 7.3O
a. m. Morning Prayer and sermon at
10. 30 a. M, Sunday School at IL
O'Clock noon. Evensong and sermon
at 7.30 p. m. 1t is very important
that every member of the choir be
present at all the rehearsals from now
until Christmas. A Mems Bible Class
is being organized at the same hour
as the Sunday School. and all men in
terested in the study of the Bible are
earnestly invited to come and join.
Every one welcomed at all services.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
"TUG' WILSON SHOT DOWN
BY A DOVER POLICEMAN
FORMER SMYRNA BOY IN A SER
IOUS CONDITION IN HOSPITAL
Assistant Chief of Police John W.
Baker of Dover, and Wilson Meet
at Early Hour-Two Sides to Case

Assistant Chief of Police John W.
Baker was called out at 3 o'clock
Sunday morning to quell a riot in
the colored section. While on his
way to the scene of the trouble. at
Queen and Reed streets, Officer
Baker claims he was attacked by
Harvey Wilson. alias "Tug" Wilson.
Wilson was former Smyrna boy the
son of George Wilson and moved to
Dover over twelve years ago. The
officer says Wilson threw bricks at
him and one struck him in the face,
wounding him. Wilson was accom-
panied by Harry Yingling. who Baker
claims, assisted Wilson in his attack.
The officer states that in self-defense
he shot three times at Wilson, one
bullet entering his arm, the other two
penetrating the back, one entering the
abdomen and the other piercing the
lung. Wilson and his companion
claim that the attack of Baker was
entirely unprOvoked, that neither of
them threw any bricks at the officer.
and that the officer shot at Wilson as
the latter was running away from
him. They claim that the shooting
was the result of personal animosity
against Wilson. After the shooting
the wounded man ran away and later
walked to the office of DR.. John W.
James, several blocks away, where he
received medical attention, and later
went to the Delaware Hospital at Will
mington. The trouble among the
negroes apparently settled itself with
out official assistance.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
ARREST ADAMS EXPRESS AGENT

Q. E. Messck Express Agent at Sails
bury Held for Shortage of Accounts
P. E. Messick, agent for the Adams
Express Company at Salisbury, Md,
was arrested in Middletown yesterday
morning after a thrilling automobile
chase across two states. With him
at the time of his arrest besides the
chauffeur was a %oman companion
who refused to give her name to the
local police. Messick is alleged to be
short in his account with the COM
pany. Route Agent W. D. Adams
had arrived in Salisbury the day
before to check up the accounts of
the office. Messick assisted Adams
during the day and left the office
ostensibly to go to his home for sup
per about 6 o'clock. After waiting
more than an hour, Adams called up
the home of Messick and was informed
by his wife that he had left for the
Office. On suspicion that an escape
was being planned, search was made.
1t was later learned that White, with
Messick and the woman, had left the
town at 8 o'clock. Express agents
of all towns en- route to Wilmington,
were notified to be on the lookout
for the fugitive. Express Agent
L Clarence Scott, of MiddIetown,
stopped the car by stepping in front
of it, and Chief of Police Hillyard ar.
rested Messick. Nicely and Lowe ar
rived two hours later and Messick
agreed to accompany them back tt
Salisbury without requisition papers.
Messick is 33 years of age and of ex
cellent family. He was appointed
agent but little more than a year ago
According to officials of the company
the amount of his alleged shortage il
not definitely known, but it is though
by them that it will reach into thous
ands. When arrested he had abou
$500 in his possession.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
$50, 900 ASKED SMYRNA RIVER
This Item Included in River and Har-
Dor Bill Is Recommended by Congress

This Item Included in River and Har-
Dor Bill Is Recommended by Congress
In the recommendation for appro-
priation and maintainance included in
the River and Harbor bill to come
before Congress at it's present session,
Smyrna River is set down for 500,
900. This is good news to the navi-
cation interest of Smyrna and the
hope is that it will pass Congress.
The amount asked for Delaware River
and its tributaries from Philadelphia
to the sea is So, O2O. 900. Whining
ton harbor is set down for $50. 900; !;
pier in bay near Lewes, $68, 600;
Broadkill River. $40, 900; Appoquini-
mink, Murderkill and Mispillion
Rivers, $40, 900; Smyrna River,
$40, 900; inland waterway, Rehoboth
Bay to Delaware Bay, $50, 600; in
land waterway, Delaware Bay to
Chincoteague Bay, 81, 600. The total
amount asked for by all the States is
a reduction of $40, 600, 900 from the
appropriations for the previous year.
Almost two-thirds Of the estimated
expenditures are for large rivers anc
the port of New York.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
KENT CORN SHOW A SUCCESS
CreditabIe Exhibit Given in the State
ArmorY at Dover at Which Many
Boys Thru the County had Part

ArmorY at Dover at Which Many
Boys Thru the County had Part
Kent county's annual corn show in
Dover Saturday in the state armory
was success. The exhibits of corn
and vegetables and work of the Girls
Canning Club, were very creditable.
Professor Grantham. of Delaware Col
lege experimental station. who acted
as judge of the corn, was so pleased
with the corn exhibit that he freely
admitted that practically all the eX-
hibits in this department were we'll
worth being exhibited at the coming
annual state corn show. State Capi
tai Grange of Dover and Trophy
Grange of FELTON,. had elaborate ex-
hibits in booths. showing not only corn
and vegetables. but many specimens
of the handiwork of the women folks,
as well as canned goods. An un-
usually large bush of homegrown pea
nuts was one of the exhibits of State
Capital Grange. having been grown
by 15-year-old boy. Trophy Grange
had among its exhibits a sample of
the finest oats ever seen, raised with
alfalfa and when harvested showing
production of more than 48 bushels
to the acre. There were thirteen
classes in the show and the prizes in
clude a number of valuable cash prizes
as we'll as ribbons. The classes are
as follows: Class 1. ten ears of white
corn of any variety; class 2. ten ears
of yellow corn of any variety; class
3, ten ears of mixed. white cap or
calico corn: class 4, ten ears of John
son County White corn; class 5, ten
ears of Early Bristol corn; class 6.
ten white potatoes of any variety
class z, ten red potatoes of any
variety; class 8, booth exhibit by
Kent County Changers class 9. boys
corn growing contest; class 10, ten
ears of corn grown by boys 10 to Is
| years of age; class IL, open to mem
bers IF girls canning clubs; class II,
plain sewing by girls under 18 years
class 13. fancy sewing and needle
work by girls. The funds for rib
bons. cash prizes and other expenses
were contributed as follows: First
National Bank of Dover, $40; Farm
ers' Bank of Dover, $5; State Board
of Agriculture, $25; State Corn Grow
ers Association, $25; Kent County
Pomona Grange. $40. County Agent
Zimmerly who some months ago sue
ceeded M. o. Pence in that capacity,
has been working hard for the success
of the show, and the splendid array
of exhibits in the Armory show:
clearly that his efforts have beer
fruitful.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
MRS. MARSHALL ACQUITTED
Judges at Easton, Md, Find no Grim
minal Intent in Her Treatment of
Stepdaughter Grace Marshall

HHhdl iHtent III T1eF lreatment OF
Stepdaughter Grace Marshall
The trial of Rose Marshall, step
mother of Grace Marshall, the twenty
eight year old girl who. it is charged,
was kept in solitary confinement in
the home of her father near st. Mich
aels, Md for twelve years, came to
an end at Easton, Nd, yesterday.
Judges Adkins and Hopper, who sat
as judge and jury. announced their
verdict of mot guilty" Mrs. Rose
Virginia Marshall was CHARGED with
assault with intent to kill her step
daughter by Imprisonment in a small,
dark, unventilated room. with not
feeding her properly and otherwise
mistreating her. The court early in
the trial threw out the testimony of
medical experts and said that no evil
dence the State could produce, either
medical or otherwise, would tend to
show that either her step-mother or
her father treated her in a criminal
manner. The State endeavored to
show by the testimony of medical
experts that Grace Marshall was not
properly cared for. otherwise she
would not have been in starving con-
dition as she was when they first at
tended her after her release from the
Marshall home. The Court in deliv-
ering its decision said the preponder-
ance of testimony showed that Mrs.
Marshall had provided food and other
necessities of life and had cared for
Grace Marshall the best she knew
how. In conclusion, both Judges said
there was only one way in which
verdict in this case could be rendered
that Mrs. Marshall either was guilty
of criminal assault with intent to
kill her stepdaughter or she was not
guilty, and the Court having weighed
all the testimony on both sides and
given it what weight it was worth,
according to the law, would say to the
clerk of the court record the verdict
of the Court as mot guilty."
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
SMYRNA HIGH MEETS DEFEAT
Clayton Academy, of Wilmington, Wins
in Basket Ball in a Close Game I5 to I3

Clayton Academy, of Wilmington, Wins
in Basket Ball in a Close Game I5 to I3
The Smyrna basketball five were
defeated by the fast Clayton Academy
team of Wilmington. on Friday night.
by the score of Is to I3. The game
was fast and exciting throughout,
especially in the last half, when with
but 2 minutes left to play, Deakyne
scored field goal, tying the score at
13 to 13. Aikens, CIayton's fast
center then won the game for his team
by clean field goal. Smyrna was
greatly strengthened by the service
of "Bud'O Neil, one of the fastest
centers in the state last year, who will
probably play with US this season.
Cobb also played a good game for
Smyrna, scoring 2 field goals. The
lineup follows: Smyrna-Attix.
Slaughter and Deakyne (snb. }, For
wards; O'Neil. Center; Cobb. Holland
and Slaughter, (sub) Guards; Clayton
Academy-Harkins, Brooks, Forward ;
Center, Aikens; Holmer and Smith
Guards. Summary. Field goals
Deakyne, 2; Cobb, 2; Holland, Smith,
Aikens, A, Brooks, Harkins. Foul
Goals-O'Neil, 8, Aikens. Referee,
Harmonson; Timekeeper, Jacobs.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
SMYRNA GIVES $40 TO SOLDIERS

This Was Included With the $4,000
Which Afforded Company G Dinner
Smyrna contributed $1,000 of the
500. 90 fund made up for the members
of Company G, with the Delaware
troops at Deming, New Mexico. In
asmuch as there are ID Smyrna boys
in the Company, the contribution from
Smyrna carried home cheer to those
on the border. The men of the Della
ware battalions had turkey dinner
Thanksgiving issued by the govern
ment. Lieutenant Colonel Martin, of
the Eighteenth Infantry, relieves Ma
ior Robbie as commander. In pre-
paration for the cold weather, the
mess halls have been boarded up and
stoves installed. The men have started
to board up their tents.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
CHRISTMAS TWO WEEKS OFF
Do Your Shopping Early and Let the
Times be Your Xmas Directory

Do Your Shopping Early and Let the
Times be Your Xmas Directory
Christmas this year falls On Mon
day. The date is December 25th,
only little over two weeks off.
The nearness of the worlds great day
Of joy and pleasure should serve to
stimulate Christmas shoppers to action.
They should resolve unanimously, to
start early making Christmas pur-
chases. Early Christmas shopping
means less work. better and larger
stocks to select from, prompter and
more satisfactory delivery of pur-
chases, and more than all else, an
enormous relief for our storekeepers
and their help from the rush and tur-
moil and nerve-racking exactions Of
belated Christmas shopping. Our
advertisers are we'll provided with
Christmas goods. The opportunity
for selecting is all that could be de-
sired-excellence variety and cheap
ness. Let Christmas shoppers enter
upon their shopping campaign without
delay. See ads in this issue and let
The Times from now on be your guide
and dirctogy to your Christmas wants.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
INNOVATION AT HIGH SCHOOL
Hot Lunches to be Served to Out-of-
Town Pupils in the Basement

~ Nv OS' NSA " OOA-Ol-
Town Pupils in the Basement
Beginning at noon day hot lunches
will be served in the basement of the
school house for the benefit of the
children coming from a distance and
town children desiring to remain for
lunch. As more than IS pupils must
provide for their noon meal by means
of cold box lunches or hastily bought
food, the need for a warm, nourishing
meal had become imperative. One of
the cemented basement rooms has
been equipped with tables, benches
and closet for dishes. The installa-
tion of gas stove and water connec-
tion is now under way. Soups, beans,
sandwiches, buns, cocos and fruits
will be served This very helpful
and necessary innovation has been
made possible thru the generosity of
the School Board, Century Club and
individual donors and is being con-
Quoted under the management of the
ParentTeachers' Association.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06
SMYRNA BENEVOLENT SOCIETY
Held its Annual Election Monday and
Named Mrs. j, n. Hoffecker, Pres.

The Smyrna Benevolent Society
held its annual election, Monday, Dec.
'4th. The officers were elected as fol-
lowsi President, Mrs. j. H. ,Hof-
fecker; frst-vice president, Mrs.
Joseph Smithers; second vice-presi-
dent, Mrs. Joseph Williams; secre-
tary. Mrs. William A. Stevens; Treas
urer, Mrs. W. w. Tschudy; Distri-
buting Agent, Mrs. Andrew Cole;
Visiting Committee, Mrs. Mary Boyd
and Mrs. George M. Stevenson.
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06

Fv. 'orkers at "Spruance City"
Ss v;''! " the biggest hcgs butchered in
omsa anity this season were those
kaOvn y y walt Walter McClain, familiarly
OSs ta 's Ducksy" of Spruance City.
sad II. pped ss the scales at 4O5 pounds
'0s other s47.,
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06

Charles HanrattY 8uysswalIs Farm
Edward G. Walls, Smyrna's we'll
known clothier, has sold his fine 400
acre farm near Smyrna to Charles
Hanratty near Clayton at private
terms. The farm was long known as
the "Rothwell Farm"
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06

CONTINUED ON FOURTH PAGE
Smyrna times., 1916-12-06

H.. 1an Buys Farm Near CheswoId
CbuI.. s. Urian has purchased of
bstses, :, =, vaughan his $50 acre farm
I'D viii O0eswold and Msssey's Mill
'"' make it his home.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-11-13
unconscious and

and there he lay, unconscious and
bleeding to death.
Elma screamed, ran for a neigh
Dor and soon Wylie was out of dan
ger. Then the story of the timely
arrival of little Elma came out
''That blessed pumpkin observed
Cousin Olivia a week later, for the
incident had led to the old man TAX
ing mother and child under his pro-
lection.
And because Olivia had been a
dominating element in the circUm-
stance, the old man had turned the
$10O bill over to her, and he was so
changed and human in his attitude
thereafter that Jared Pence had
quite some hopes of him"
Copyright, 1916, w. G. Chapman.)
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-22
MANY PEOPLE VISIT THE
OLD PRISON SHIP SUCCESS"

Despite unfavorable weather OF yes.
terday scores of people took advantage
OF the first opportunity to board and
inspect the old former English prison
ship Success, now moored on the east
side of Palafox wharf. In the fore
noon rain threatened, while in the
afternoon the heavy fog overhung the
bay. making the air oppressive and
causing inconvenience along the wa
ter front, especially on the docks.
The ship will be thrown open this
morning at 10 O'Clock and will be kept
open TO The public until o'clock
tonight. 1t is planned that the daily
program be observed through Nom
day, for it is possible that on Tuesday
the ship win be closed to the public,
shortly thereafter leaving port for
other points.
Persons who visited the ship yester-
day found countless objects of inter-
est and many who left the old hulk
commented upon the ship being a dis
grace to civilization 1T is an object
lesson said one, because it shows
that civilization has taken on such ad-
vancement for nothing like it would
be allowed in the present days"
From the time one ascends the broad
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-22
CAMPAIGN TO BUY PENSACOLA'S
CHRISTMAS GIFT TO PENSACOI A

The work of the committee speaks
for itself.
More than half the magnificent
driveway is complete. The cost for
each mile is probably less than any
road Of like quality in the south. The
value of the drive is conceded. for
upon its completion. there viii be a
direct connection with one of the finest
bathing resorts in the country, an as
set which should bring thousands Of
winter and summer visitors to Pen
sacola.
A trip over the road should convince
the most skeptical of its value.
Stretching for miles between towering
pines, the gently rounded drive passes
through some Of the most beautiful
scenery in West Florida, and when
completed the boulevard should be a
source OF pride TO this section Of the
state.
Pensacola has given lavishly to 9TH
ers for Christmas and everyone in the
city, however poor or destitute, will
be provided for through some Of the
charitable organizations which receive
such great support from Pensacolians.
But to buy a Christmas gift for the
whole city. that is really a gift. and
one which the city should always feel
pride in.
So Pensacola is called upon TO buy
Christmas gift for Pensacola and the
selection is a wise one.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1916-12-22
FRENCH ARMY MAKE
UNOFFICIAL CHANGE

Paris, Dec. 21.-The official letter
summoning General NivelIe to the COM
mand of the armies Of the north and
northeast was signed BY General Jof-
fire as commander-fn-ch Of all the
French armies. General Casteluau.
General Joffre's chief of staff. having
reached the age limit, has heen re-
tanned on the activesIist by special de-
cree signed by President Poincare.
which is preliminary to his appoint-
ment to the command of an army
group.
Brigadier General Ferdinand An
guste Pcnt, whom General NivelIe has
been promoted TO general of division
for the duration of the wer. General
Pont, like his chief, is an artillery Off
Ger and was a junior lieutenant colonel
on the staff of one of the armies at the
beginning OF the war. HIS brilliant
military talents soon brought him to
the notice Of General Joffre who sim
gled him out for rapid promotion.