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Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
EARLY CLOSING MOVEMENT
Smyrna Merchants and Business Men
Sign Agreement For o'clock Closing

Smyrna Merchants and Business Men
Sign Agreement For 8 O'Clock Closing
Smyrna Merchants and business
men formed progressive movement
for an early six o'clock closing
every evening except Wedneday when
the stores will keep open until 9
O'Clock and Saturday evening until IL
o'clock All other nights of the
week the stores will close at six
O'Clock. This united and progressive
work goes into effect at once and
continue through January, Febru-
airy and March. Shoppers will no
doubt soon adjust themselves to
the new conditions and while some
at hrst may not like il. they will
eventually see the wisdom Of it.
Merchants of Smyrna feel like mer-
chants of other wide awake towns
that ample time is given all day TO
take care of their shopping wants,
that they as merchants owe some
thing to their families, in having at
least four evenings off a week. Long
hours. it is argured. are unnecessary
and unhealthfUl and breeds discomfort
among the sales forces who want
shorter hours. After six O'Clock mer-
chants say they do comparatively very
little business and in most cases their
stores only provide a loafing place
for loafers who gather to gossip over
current events or neIghborly happen
ings. Dover is having an early
closing movement with success. Even
Cheswold stores close early. The
big city stores long ago adopted the
early closing. None of these stores
have been hurt. There is enough
time during the day for shoppers
to do their dealing. Merchants are
ever ready to accomodate them. but
IN this day and generation no mer-
chant should make himself a slave 10
his business. Let Us wish the move
ment success. 1t can be If the
ouylng pubic viii cooperate as they
no doubt viii. See advertisement on
fifth page.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
BIBLES PLACE IN CLUB NoRk
meme OF an Interesting Program al
twentieth Century Club Last Erid,.

meme Of an Interesting Program a,
'"sn''eih Century Club Last Friday
i"a' the Bible as literature is
gwen place on our Club PROGRAM.
Ise' on the program of every Wo-
sH Club in America. would attest
"nat broad constructive lines all
I''iunlt'es ~ are working to-day. and
NJ NJ spirit Of altruism that prevails in
sO'nen Ciubs-of which there are
thousand, with two million
- .s.n'efs-argues well for the futore
IN 'n's marvellous cooperation that
80 nuge octopus will extend its
!. ' INTO every country. every cline
a. arranging the program for the
m'so' .'noon' Miss Anna Hough. chair
t,... " literature, gave Us all a rare
Ss''' when she chose the Bible for
-, sunlect, the great literary
ns piece Of the centuries, conceded
aa D.. Inc Orand Old Masters and
80 ea'0s Sublime. " "A Book worth
J,-." THE Bible)wss read by Mrs.
Wa 4, :. hoifecker. Vocal solo. eff
Ns ,,s ~ Your Heart Ye Truly Seek
n, 'On the ofatorio' Elijah, 'sung
si.,. = Edwin Hoffecker. eat the
~ Samaria. " read by Mrs. S.
Shall a0las. A Piano solo. "He
o,,,..i leea His Flock" from the
Price Messiah" by Mrs. L. NJ.
Hn n tne Book Of Job, !" by
nus, :, D. Boyer. Mrs. Boyer's
vss deserves deserves special mention; il
Asls IMPRESSIVE. we'll delivered and
si,b :. ian audience because of the grasp
Cor .n =. she held her subject.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
MAYOR mAesE WINS AT DOVER

Administration Forces Win Municipal
Election. Assures Good Government
In one Of the most exciting and
Warmly contested municipal elections
held in Dover in many years. the ad-
ministration ticket was victorious
Monday. carrying Mayor Magee and
four eouncilmen into Office for another
term. Mayor Magee defeated Will
liam Pennewill. 262 to $50 votes.
John c. Hopkins. Thomas V. Keith,
Wilbur ID. Burton and John c. Hayes
were reelected as councilmen. George
E. Coffin was elected assessor. The
victory uf the administration forces
is also a victory for good government.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
ST. PETERS PREACHING MISSION

Six Days of Special Services at 81.
Peters Church. With Sermons bv
Rev. Or.Alban Richey, New Castle
Europe has called her sons to arms
the Church of the living God in
America is calling her sons and daugh-
ters to a mighty campaign for the
souls of men and women, and the in
crease of righteousness throughout
the nation. For decades past there
has been a growing world restless
ness. Ii has manifested itself in
every place and under every condition
OF life; il has almost seemed to DOR
tend the day when mems hearts fail
them for fear and for looking for
those things which are coming on the
earth. OF that day the Master ad-
mOnishes us, "No Man Knoweth. &"
but If ever it behoOves the servant of
the Lord to be ready for the advance
OF His Kingdom, it is now. A great
hour has struck and a world-crisis
ushers in the ehurch's opportunity
time. Let US all take advantage of
thst opportunity as it comes to us.
Beginning on Sunday evening. Jan
usry 23fd, at half past seven. there
will be a series of services with
special sermons at ST. Peters Church.
The Rev. DR.. Alban Richey, rector of
manuel Church. New Castle, will he
the preacher for six nights, or until
the 2S.h inclusive. The services for
the tive week nights will begin at 8
O'Clock and VIII consist of shortened
form of Evensong with sermon. The
sermon subjects will be as follows:
On Sunday night the Introductory SER
mon will be straightforws I'd personal
question. What sayest thou of thy-
self. The other five nights will
take up "The Masters Call. F" Mon
day, Come unto Me" Tuesday
Follow Me, D" Wednesday, Learn
OF Me. Thursday. believe in Ne. {"
Friday. Love Me. Opportunity
will be given for questions, and it is
hoped many will take advantage Of
this. DR.. Richey will also be ready
for personal conferences growing out
Of the meetings. If you are at all
interested in yourself. don't miss this
opportunity to learn something to your
advantage. The seats will be free
and all will be welcomed. Ask for a
program card with the DAILY
Prayer. Thomas Getz Hill. rector.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
SMYRNA BASKET BALL GAMES

Lost to PennlYn and Highland They
viii Try 10 Win From Edgemoor
The Smyrna A. A. Basket Rail-
Team lost two games of Basket Ball
within the last two weeks. One 20
Penlyn. 14-13 and the other To H,gb.
land by a score of 22-21. II seemed
luck was against the SMYRNA bovs in
these two i'ames and they both should
have been won. In the Penyln game.
It was Eniiis's off night in shooting
fouls as be only got out Of eleven.
In The Highland game a goal was shot
IN the Highland basket and this gave
them enough to win by one point. To-
night Wednesday. Smyrna will meet
the Edgemoore Team Of Wilmington.
IN the Smyrna Opera House, at 8. Is.
Come out an help the home team boys
break their streak of bad luck.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
SMYRNA CASE BEFORE COURT

Allan Cunningham vs.. Town of Smyrna
To be Heard Next Week.
Clerk Of the Supreme Court Wilbur
ID. Wilds. has issued the calendar Of
cases 20 be argued before the Supreme
Court of Delaware. which convenes
at Dover January Is. Among them
is: Allan Cunningham. executor Of
Samuel H. Cats. vs.. The Town Of
Smyrna Municipal Corporation, Hope
and LeFevre for plaintiff; J. II.
Hughes for defendant The case,
which has been pending several years,
grew out Of the in provement to the
pavement and gutter in front Of the
Cats lot on Main street near Lake
Como which the town ordered done.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
SMYRNA ENTERTAINs ORANGES
morn'ng Session Held in Grange Room
In Odd Fellows Hall: Afternoon
Session Held in Century Club


Kent County Pomona Grange held
us quarterly session in Smvrna on
Thursday, last. when delegates from
nearly every Grange in Kent county.
assembled and participated in an in
teresting and instructive session. The
morning session was held in Odd Fell
lows Hall, 1890 a. M, and was
opened in 9th degree and worked in
4th degree. Several officers were
absent on account of sickness. Rev.
J. M. L. Eeksrd, pastor of the Pres
byterian Church of Smyrna gave the
address of welcome. which was not
only happy and delightful. but made
every member feel that Home-like"
welcome. The response was given
oy c. L. Dybeck. of Hsrtly Grange
IN which he expressed appreciation
for the hospitality of Smyrna. Follow
ing music by the Grange, Worthy
State Master F. c. Bancroft. installed
the officers for the year 1916. This
instaliatiOn being concluded. Master
Bancroft sounded the call for luncheon
which he said would be served in the
Century Cub House. The meeting
then adjourned and the visiting dele.
gates accompanied the SMYRNA
Changers to the pretty Club House.
where tables fairly groaning with good
things. that only Smyrna Grange wo-
men know how to provide. was served
bOunteously. This part Of the pro-
gram made a most happy impression
and gaze the feeling that all would
like to come To Smyrna again.
Master Bancroft Lauds Delaware
The business session was resumed
again at 2 O'Clock in the afternoon.
when Master Bancroft called the
Grange to order. Reports of Officers.
which were very interesting. was the
first order of business. After music
by Rural Grsnge. of Cheswold, which
was eneored. reports of Oranges showed
what a lively and important factor
the farmer is. Miss Elizabeth Jeffer-
son. Of Delaware College. gave some
very interesting remarks on ''Exten.
sion Work, " applicable not only for
the farm home hut the town homes
as well David Templeman, of Ches
void favored all with delightful solo
which was eDcored. State Master
F. c. Bancroft. who attended the
National Grange. was the next spesk-
er. and in his report he took his bearers
with him all through the beautiful and
progressive cities. the rich and fertile
farming sections and the georgeous
mountains. into the'' Cave of Winds. -
where was the'' Old Msid's Kitchen. -
to the San Francisco Exposition, but his
tribute to Delaware his home state.
its whole-soulee people and its mag
nificent farms. made all feel as he.
that to visit farming sections of
other states. makes US appreciate all
the more the wonderful possibilities
we have right here in little Delaware.
County Agent M. o. Pence, of Dover.
also made some instructive remarks
bearing on his work here in Kent and
expressed a desire TO get in close
touch with every farm and lend what
aid he could. After the Committee
on Resolutions made its report. the
session adjourned TO meet with Fruit
land Grange. Camden. in April.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Thomas Geiz Hill. Rector Ann
OUNCES Services For Sunday and Week
Evensong on Friday at 7.30 p. M. /.
followed by Choir Rehearsal. Jan.
18th. second Sunday after Epiphany {;
1890 a. m. Holy Communion and
sermon; u neon, gunday School /;
7.30 p. m. Evensong and sermon.
The Junior Auxiliary will meet at the
rectory to-day, Wednesday evening
from z to 8 o'clock. The Sunday
School Teachers will meet at 8.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
GRANGE OFFICERS INSTALLED
william n. Armstrong is Master of
Smyrna Grange For One Year

Smyrna Grange enjoyed an unusually
large attendance last Saturday after.
noon. January 9Th. The following
officers were installed by Past Master
W. I. Massey. for year 1916: VIM.
h. Armstrong. master; John A. Latta.
overseer; J. Edward Latta. lecturer !:
George w. Mattiford, chaplain: Mrs.
Mary E. Cantwell. secretary; W. T.
Massey. treasurer; Mrs. Mollie Boegs.
ceres: Mrs. John Morris. Pomona; /;
Mrs. W. H. Armstrong. fora; George
u. Johnson, assistant doorkeeper.
Our grange is IN good finsncial con-
dition. Interesting meetings will be
held every Saturday afternoon during
the rest of the winter and early
spring. Cor S &c.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
REVIVAL AT JeRMAN CHAPEL

Meetings Continuing With Interest But
With Only One Conversion To-date
Revival meetings are continuing
at Jerman Chapel with increased in.
terest under the pastorate of Rev. Mil
on Mccain. There has been spirit
ual awakening among the members
but so far only one conversion has re-
suited. Thursday evening last Rev.
J. NJ l. Eekard. pastor of the Pres
byterian Church was the speaker and
last evening Rev. Walter Ford
preached. The meeting are continu-
ing and are open to all.
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12
POWDER MILL EXPLOSIONS
FIT IN AND AROUND TOWN
.,,,,sss SHOOK AND WINDOWS
.,r1lso FROM POWDER BLASTS
e.5 psoney Who Was Home Sunday
e,,ey Missed Being in Shift of
Men in One Of Plants Damaged

Man in One OF Pldnts CdHldbeu
number Of residents in Smyrna
.,5 vicinity were startled yesterday
.1,srnoon when their houses began tn
,,snble and their windows ratified.
Same rushed out Of the house or called
!, IN the telephone to see what the
,,onble was. While some specUlated
I, uss an earthquake. others at once
,hopgbt of the DUPONT Powder Works
near Wilmington. In the latter. they
vsre not mistaken. Three explosions
within sixteen hours Monday spread
terror throughout the plants Of the
mPont Powder Company IN the vicin-
nv OF Wilmington. and 700 fear
stricken employees quit work.
Fred DenneY Misses Accident
Three men we're killed in the first
blast which occurred at Carney's Point
shortly after midnight Sunday. In
the shift Of men Fred Denney. of this
town. son-in-law Of c. II. Mattiford.
AZ luck would have it. was visiting
Smyrna over Sunday and might have
been in the plant at the time. At
8 o'clock Monday afternoon. the
second demolished the "pellet" mill
At upper Hagley and badly injured
one man. One hour and a half later,
500 pounds Of black powder belched
skyward at the sane plant, which is
three miles from Wilmington. For
fully thirty seconds in the last ex-
plOsiOn. the countryside within a FIVE
nile radius trembled as from an earth
C1ake. Windows ratified and cracked
into bits. while the powder city was
On the verge Of a panic. The Gull,
oninous rumble Of the third blast fell
% Wilmington at its busiest hour.
Men. hatless and eoatless, rushed
from Offices and shops into the streets.
Irafhe paused as though mOmentarily
stunned Banks and stores we're emp.
tel: here and there frightened wo-
nsn rushed about. Many had hus-
hrds and loved ones in the du Pont
SIAN. Explosions. they know, usually
sean deaths. and three blasts in six
aen hours had broken the eity's
,Eve.
TOO Quit at Two Plants After Explosion
A group Of 100 workmen on their
uy to Carney's Point to take their
places IN the night shift of the giant
loEder concern stood waiting for a
isrybost in Wilmington when the
slly qnake1 for the third time. The
boat came and went. but the men
aood as though rooted. Women. tear
ial pleading. were there tc, stop
nem when the moment Of hesitation
aao passed. Wives begged their hus-
oands TO come home" mothers
pleaded with sons. Some took the
n'1t boat, while still others-more
'n,a seore-broke from the group
.oa =. walked homewsrd. There were
oOO Worsmen who quit at the Carneys
f'lnt plant, and 200 more at the plant
% upper Hagley. Accident, " they
HRaea seornfully; "sueh accidents
aie happening toe often" In spite
u famoTs Of plots. the dupont officials
Smyrna times., 1916-01-12

flushing Smyrna PostoffiCe Foundation
The foundation walls of Smyrna's
federal building are going up RAPIDLY.
despite bid weather. Work Is 20.
ing on e'rery day that weather Is fit
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20
No RELIEF FOR THE SCHOOLS

In less than a month the Juneau public schools
 win reopen for another year in the same old cramped and decrepi quarters The School Board and the cltv Council have wrestled with the subject another wear and again Che conclusion has been that to build
 new school house without borrowing money is out of the question And to get the authority to borrow money as long as Delegate Wiekersham is m Con gress seems also to be out of the question
 School officials city officials. commercial orsani ,tious and private citizens have urged coaXed and begged Delegate Wckersham secure the passage or law that would permit the taxpayers of The city to vote upon the question issuing short time bonds for the purpose Of raising the money necessary to house the boys and girls Of the city who are laying the foundations for their lives work in the public school but t has been uuavailing The Territorial Legisla turc Territorial and Divisional conventions, citizens and organizations Of citizens have asked that he se cure the powers of a rull territorial fern of govern ncn for the Territory so that the Territorial Legis lstire might provide for such election and other necessary things but that, too. has been unavains We have laws that are neither adequate for the schools in the growing municipalities nor in the coun try districts and there is apparently no chance to secure either as long Delegate Wickersham IS a member fo Congress from Alaska.
 How long will the electorate Of this Territory put up with this intolerable condition? When will they awaken to the fact that the greatest thing that could be done to facilitate progress in Alaska would be to eliminate Wckersham?
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20
VALDEZ DISTRICT
N-nldez Prnsnectorl

Oaldez Prospector
 Unlike all other mining districts in Alaska the Valdez district has both weldetned copper and free milling gold belt which extends from the southern and western shores of Prince William Sound, in the north easterly direction and terminates in what is known as the Tekhe district which is fifty miles Inland on the VeldezFairbanls road from the town of Valdez. Both copper and gold mines and prospects are to be found at short intervals along their respective bets in which mining has only begun
 The good automobile road connection with the Teikhe Enestne district has greatly stimulated both prospecting and mining development this season. There is noticeable increase this spring in the in- vestigation and investment in large as we'll as small mining enterprises as compared with previous years This is due largely to the high prices commanded by nearly all metals and prospects for better uanspora- ton facilities and cheaper fuel
 IT the vast mineral resources of this district could be properly brought to the attention of capitalists un precedented activity would result lt can be conser- vativey said that either large or small capital can find no place that offers greater inducements in min ing than the Prince William Sound country, which contains numerous valuable undeyeloped gold and cop. per prospects awaiting only sufficient money to make profitpayug mines ot them.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20
JOHNSON OUT FOR CONGRESS

Albert Johnson Of HOQuiam. has announced his candidacy for the Republican renomnation for Con eress in the Second Washington district Mr. Johnson is royalty good fellow and very capable newspaper man. he has served two terms in Congress with credit o himself and to the profit Of his district and ths Northwest and he has been and is good friend oi Alaska And while he is staunch Republican. he has not been ~gaddy to the administration Washington State should back up the administration that has done more for the Northwest than any other administration that have had in generation by sending supporters for it from all Of her Congression al districts but f she won't she would do well to send more Albert Johnsons-one from the First district -nr instance
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20

TO WHOM TT MAY CONCERN:
 The public will please take notice that ]. the undersigned, Anna Brophy. did not leave the bed and board of my husband. Carl R. Brophy, but took charge of a lodging house at the special instance and request of my said husband; that have never made purchases of goods or Ierchan- disc or attempted to do so upon his credit and have no intention of SO doing I have since being the wife of said Brophy paid for what ! had, and when ! had not the money for such things as ] needed or want ed. have gone without them.
 take this opportunity to say that the notice published by Mr. Brophy is and was uncalled for that my re- moval from his house was brought ahnni ha, hin3 throloh dnonit. amd
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20
WHY SUCH A LAW?
lnonglas Island Newsl

(DOugaS lsl0uu NeWal
 Delegate Wickersham has filed charges at Wash iugton against number of transportation companies operating in the north. including tho White Pass rail- road the charges setting forth that certain or the companies are operating mines in connection with their other business If there law against oper, atng mines in connection with railroads or seamboats the question naturally arises: Why such law? Many mining properties are so situated as to be vaueess without means of transporting from them and in order that the property may be realized on, 1t IS nee essary that transportation lines be built and main tained Anyhow. 1T corporation haus its own ore over it's own railroad or steamship lme' IL IS poor law that says u nay If the resources of this great northland are Co be developed freak legisa on must be dispensed with The plain truth Of the matter IS that somebody is taking a side swipe at the Guggen- hems and to reach them other concerns and corpora ions are mpcated
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20
Inke McLnke Savs

Luxe MGEAhE 9AIo
 Every rose has its thorn Summer brings balmy weather but it also brings the sport shirt
 It has just about gotten so that a mother is regarded as old-fashioned if she doesn't have Co warm up a three.months old baby's supper on the gas range
 II you are wearing it, it is an lm' perill But 4 the other fellow IS wearing it. it is Goatee.
 If most men would take as much interest in their families as they do in their poitidal parties there would not be so many diyorces.
 Some men seem Co imaeine that they were given heads so they could have something Co butt in with
 And what has become of the old tad who took snuff and blew his nose on big red bandanna.
 There are a whole lot Of ways to acquire a black eye But you cant make man believe that you didn't get yours the way he thinks yon did
 Most Of our women folks are so busy rocking the auto that they haven't time Go rock the cradle.
 There was time when a Fool was a man who didn't know anything. But nowadays a fool is usually man who knows it all.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20
PLANNING CONCERTS
 BY JUNEAU BAND ON
 DOWN TOWN STREETS

C. U Jones. leader of the newly organized Juneau City Band, IS cir culating a subscription list among the merchants Of the city for their signature in an enOrt 10 raise enough money to provide for four concerts on the city streets during thc next month. Three Of the con ccrts will be given at various places on the down town streets and one on che Federal building site, near the Governors office.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20
GRAVES ON VACATION.

H. $. Graves. the Front street clothier. left on the Mariposa last night for the south, where he will join Mrs. Graves and daughter who have been south for the past four weeks. They will remain in the states for another month before re- turning to Juneau Charles Hat trick will be in charge of the store during the absence of Mir Graves.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20
NOTICE

By JOIN RECK Agent.
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20
AUTO MEETING POSTPONED.

The meeting Of the Alaska Auto mobile Association which had been called for last night, was postponed by President J. J. ConnOrs. The committees which were Co have re- ported last night had not finished
The Alaska daily empire., 1916-07-20

tarlm reform W Is legislation that has come to stay. Already public interest the measure has forced he opposition political parties to favor it
 There are two more important administration ohls
 that are being pressed for passage at ths session and it is said that botL will be successfu-he tariff conn mission act designed take the taliu out ot poll ties and Che ship purchase bill, designed to restore the American merchant marine. With these bills also written into statutes, the present Congress Will go before che people with record of accomplishment almost as great as the last was able Co boast