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Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27

turned into path that led into the
country
As he passed through the city gate
Latham felt hand ON his arm The
gatekeeper-a fat, friendly looking
Chinese-pointed after the white Ian.
tern bobbing steadily away.
THE American lord must not fol
low the white lantern" he said In the
dialect Of the province.
Latham understood his words and
paused
why notT' he asked curiously.
F., 1T Is not well to follow the white
lantern" persisted the other guarded
ly. ut leads to death"
"Why can't you tell Inc where 1t is
going and all about it?' Latham jug
gled dollar in his hand.
The gatekeeper's eyes looked covet,
ously at the money. but he shook his
head
Il cannot speak the name or it will
come upon me and my family for three
generations he muttered But |
have warned you"
II shall follow it." said Latham OBJ.
stinately. And here's something for
your warning. man of impeccable con.
science" and he dropped the money
into the eager palm.
The white lantern was disappearing
down the farther slope of little hill.
and he had to run to keep it in sight
The masked man was evidently in a
hurry now, for he was Fastening up
and down the little hills, lodging
around farm buildings. following the
meandering path along the rivers
edge and finally vanishing in the gloom
Of pine grove.
Latham ran breathlessly among the
pines until the moonlike face of the
white lantern appeared close at hand
Now it stopped as If its bearer was
aware Of pursuit and was waiting for
the pursuer
Latham painted to standstin be-
fore the masked figure.
The white lantern was lowered un-
I'll 1t became a barrier between the
two men.
Stand back" said the lantern bear.
er in English.
Latham, startled by the unexpected
order. obeyed.
The glow of the white lantern shone
on the implacable black mask with Its
holes. through which sparkled glitter.
ing eyes.
Stand oackr' repeated the lantern
bearer
Why" retorted Latham.
Because to follow me is to go to q
horrible death"
Il would chance It," said Latham
recklessly, for he had witnessed many
strange happenings in China. and his
curiosity was aroused by the incident
Of the evening. let me follow you
stranger. and win hold no man re
sponsible for what happens"
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
Strenuous Admiralty Law.

:. was the early days of boat travel
or the Ohio river when even passenger
steamers stopped at landings on is
lands and mainlands for freight. We
had made an island landing. and a
wealthy passenger had left the boat to
buy cigars at the islands tiny store.
He bought So worth and presented a
hundred dollar bill in payment, where
upon the storekeeper offered him SIS in
change. asserting that he had received
only $40. The customer returned to
the boat and related his tale of woe to
the captain. who at once went ashore
and informed the storekeeper that I'M
less the change was at once forthcom-
ing he would hitch cable around the
store and drag 1t into the river,
The storekeeper still refused. and the
captain departed for his boat cable
was quickly passed around the little
building, hitched to the vessel and full
steam ordered When the shack tot
tered upon its foundations, the fright
eDed storekeeper appeared, the missing
bills futtering in his hand!-New York
Post.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
64o-ACRE BILL PASSES HOUSE.
Provides for Larger Filings in Arid
and Mountainous Sections.

The Ferris bill to create a system of
640-acre stock raising homesteads on
arid, semi arid and mountainous lands
in II states, was passed by the house
last week. All three of the admins
tration conservative measures provid-
ing for water power development, min
eral leasing and larger stock raising
homesteads now await the action of
the senate.
The senate public lands committee
already has reported an identical home
stead bill and is expected to bring out
soon bill identical with the house
measure for water power development.
So far the bill for leasing mineral lands
has not made any progress in the
senate.
The new homestead bill provides
that the lands affected cannot be en-
tered until they are designated as sub
iect to entry by the secretary of the
interior, but applications for home
steads are given preferential rights un-
til the lands are so designated. The
government reserves all mineral
rights on the homesteads.
An amendment adopted, proposed by
Representative Candy of South Dako-
ia, would permit entrymen to make a
second entry within 90 miles of his
first claim.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
Munchausen.

Munchausen.
Perhaps the most voluble liar that
ever lived was the Baron Munchausen
that Is, the fctionized baron. The
real baron was u kindly soul who lived
In Germany and who in nowise de-
served the evil reputation that attac b.
ed TO him through the use of his name
In series of highly colored adventures
that Appeared In print in London In
1885.
The authorship Of the absurd tales In
a mystery, 1t is generally believed
that Rudolph Erich Raspe. question
able character, wrote the stories hrst.
but there Is no absolute confirmation.
Following the original series a number
Of additional adventures were written
by less skilled pens.
The real baron found little In life to
enjoy after the stories became gener-
ally circulated. Curious tourists haunt
ed his estates and tried to trap him
into relating some wild story At first
he resented their attention in vigor-
GUS fashion. but In his declining years
he grew sour and morose and finally
died, most unhappy person. in 1907.
kansas City Times.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27

drawal we do not know, but were we
intending to reside here longer we
would be delighted to hold down our
JOB. The appreciation shown us by the
salmon river readers of the Free Press
mas made the work doubly delightful.
However, we have decided to move to
Grangeville where the educational ad-
vantages for our children and also bust.
ness opportunities are greater than
here, and to enter what we hope to be
larger field of usefulness.
Allen o. Hess.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
NEWS FROM SALMON RIVER COUNTRY

when DR. Foster had turned away TO
his hideous charges John Latham
walked away back to the city And
when he reached the city gate his eyes
were so blinded by tears that he could
not recognize the fat gatekeeper who
had let him out the night before
The gatekeeper clucked sympathet-
ically,
"Ah. the American lord has looked
upon death"' he cried.
mo-" said John Latham as he pass.
ed YEARLY through the gate II fol-
lowed the white lantern. and I have
looked upon death In life,r'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
Wills In Aroentina.

In Argentina the laws provide that a
father must leave his children four
fifths of his fortune and a husband If
he has no children has to leave all OF
his property to his wife. An unmar-
ried son is compelled to leave his par
ents two-thirds of his property. and
only unmarried persons without par
ents or descendants can make Wills
disposing of their possessions as they
see fit
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
Hot Milk In Mashed Potatoes.

THE reason that really good mashed
white potatoes are such rarity in this
bitter world is that the milk isn't heat
ed before II is put into Them" said tho
domestic science teacher,
And yet" asaid the pupil pensively,
Il have seen wonderful cooks put In
cold milk"
But that was while the potatoes
were burning hot and on the stove"
insisted the advocate Of the hot milk
dressing. THE potatoes were 30 aw-
fully hot that they heated the milk
The safest way is to heat the milk and
to use also plenty Of butter. pepper and
salt Then beat and beat them with a
fork. Never. use a spoon. You can't
beat them too much for their own
good."-New York Herald.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
DDBYE.

[he present issue of the Free Press
terminate our official connection
the paper as Salmon river CORE
Pdent. In severing our relationship
this estimable newspaper a fine
fe of gratitude impels us to ac-
wledge in a public manner the cor
and courteous treatment we have
lved at the hands of Messrs. Wis
and Campbell during the eight
tns we have served their interests
ms end of the line. When we be-
our labors as correspondent in
4 last, the proposition was purely
#experlment for both Mr.. Wisener
myself, we not knowing how long
gould be possible to continue with
paper, and he uncertain as to
ther we could make good. At any
things have gone along splendid
mus far, though Mr.. Wisener must
maintained reporter at this end
ne line at a decided financial loss
imssif: Whether or not Mr.. Wis
viii feel impelled to continue the
ION rlver news page after our with
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
Self Praise,

Be careful that you do not commend
yourselves. 1t is sign that your rep
utation is small and sinking If your
own tongue must praise you.-Sir Mat
thew Hale.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
An Effective Way.

"They say" said the young drama
list, that | shall have to cut my play
down. but really don't know where to
begin"
why not start at both ends" his
candid friend asked, land work toward
the middleT'
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
All He Gets

The Boss-Ain't 1t enough that save
your life2 The Bookkeeper-What do
you mean-save my life? The Boss
IL ! gave you the raise you're asking
for you'd drop dead.-New York Globe
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27

Enjoy the present day, trusting very
little to the morrow Horace.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1916-01-27
Exceptions.

Like produces like"
"Not always. Just you try to gss
any cold cash from a snow bank
Baltimore American.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
PASTOR WILLIAMS MAKES HIT

AsburY Church Well Filled at Services
to Hear initial Sermons of New Pastor
Sunday being a delightful spring
day and the first Sunday of the new
pastor Rev. G. c. Williams, the
services at Asbury NJ f. Church were
we'll attended at all services. Mr. viii.
liams gave two earnest and forceful
sermons both morning and evening.
in the morning he did not preface his
sermon with any Introductory remarks
but went directly into his text and
gave his congregation a vigorous dis
eourse on "Christ's Triumphal Entry
Into Jerusalum. In the evening he
made another good impression with
his excellent sermon on "1he Bible
the Word Of Cod. Special music
appropriate to Palm Sunday was sung
By the choir. At the close of each
servicn number pressed forward TO
greet the genial pastor and his family.
Mr.. Williams announces these services
for next Sunday: The Easter pro-
gam at Asbury NJ. Z. Church next
Sunday promises to be attractive and
helpful. The Pastor will be in the
pulpit both morning and evening.
The subject for the morning will be
THE Easter Message A" The music
by the choir will be in harmony with
the theme of the day. A cordial
invitation is extended to all who
worship with us. Morning worship
alto. 80 a m, Sunday School at ?. 90
p. m. Epworth League at 6. As. Even
ing worship at 7.30.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
RECEPTION FOR REV. Or. WATT
He and His Family Who Left Smyrna
Thursday Given Cordial Reception

He and His Family Who Left Smvrna
Thursday Given Cordial Reception
a reception was rendered Rev. Or.
Robert Watt, the recently appointed
superintendent of the Wilmington dis
tTiet Of the Methodist Episcopal
Church. at Grace Church, on Monday
night from eight to ten O'Clock. All
Methodists of Wilmington were in
vited TO be present and a large at
tendance was the result The exer-
cises Of the evening consisted of an
organ selection by Norris C. Morgan.
a solo by Mrs Eleanor GiTton Kem-
cry. an address of welcome by Rev.
DR.. Vaughan S. Collins. minister of
ST. Paul church. DR.. Watt who was
in happy vein delivered an address 10
the MothOdists. After the public
meeting the clergy and their wives
and all the members of the official
boards and their wives met DR.. and
Mrs. Watt and Miss Rebecca in the
chapel Of Grace Church where refresh
ments were served. DR.. Watt and
his family left Smyrna last Thursday
and their ,nany friends here are
pleased to note the manner in which
they were received. This is DR..
Watts second term as superintendent
OF the Wilmington district. At the
recent session of the conference he
was elected delegate to the General
Conference which meets in Saratoga,
New York. on the. first of May.
Having received the largest number
of votes cast for any candidate. DR..
Watt leads his delegation. They
have taken up their residence at the
home provided for the superintendent.
2310 Market street.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
SMYRNA DEMOCRAT GETS
ONE OF THE HONOR PLACES
BENJAMIN A.HAZELL HEADS KENT
FOR NATIONAL DELEGATE
Harmonious Convention Held at Dover
which in Comparison With Repu-
ohcan One Was Love Feast"

In contrast to the Republican Con-
vention, held at Dover LAST week. the
democratic State Convention vester-
DAY was a love feast, the proceedings
oeing conducted without any friction.
smyrna came in for one of the dis
tinct honors by having BENJAMIN A
Hazel one Of its citizens selected IA
one OF the delegates to tire National
Democratic Convention. Senator Sauls-
hurry was reelected national commit
teeman by reclamation. The dele
gates to the National Convention Uera
lnstructed TO vote for the re-nomina.
tion OF Wilson and Marshall. Ad-
dresses We're made by Senator Willard
Salisbury. Former Congressman /
irving Handy and franklin Brockson
and Richard s. Rodney. in which thew
lauced President Wilson and praised
the policies Of the Administrations
james IT, Hughes was chairman and
james Lord, secretary of the eonven
ton. Chairman Hughes made a strong
speech in defence of the President
foreign and Mexican policies. The
nominees of the three county cacuses.
Tor national delegates and members
OF the State Central Committee. were
made the choice of the convention.
They were as follows: New Castle
County National delegates. Thomas
NJ. Monaghan ana Jefferson B. Ford.
alternates. Charles f. Tenweeges and
DR.. d. W. Lewis; State Committee
Ezekiel Cooper, C. P. Ssylor. Poulson
Chandler. DR.. Frank L. Springer
Joseph II Hossinger, Eugene II. Shall.
cross, James II. David. NJ. d. Murphv.
DR.. d. w. Lewis and Lewis E. Ella
son. Kent County Delegates. Rem
lamin A. Hazel a no DR.. Robert Y.
watson: alternates, Frank NJ. Soper
and William r. Peters: State Com
mittee, l.. Irving Handy Richard R.
kenney. N. R Johnson, Harry Mayer
Henry Williams. Joseph S. Burchenal.
Charles S Warren and DR.. James P.
Lofiand. DIR. Charles NJ. Wharton.
who was one Of the leading candidates
for delegate. withdrew just prior 10
the caucus. Sussex Countrywide /
gates, James M. Tunnel and Charles
A. Hastings; alternates. Robert p
Davis and William E. Valiant; State 1
Committee, Charlse Owens. Isaac s. 1
TILES. George A Carey. William B.
Smith. John II. Hammond. Andrew |
}. Lynch and Thomas r. Wilson.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
COUNCIL ISSUES ORDER TO
PUT PAVEMENTS IN REPAIR
COUNCILMEN GO OVER THEIR
DISTRICTS AND SUBMIT REPORT
Market Street Extension Proposition
as Expected Did Not Come Up For
Discussion, But Will Later

Smyrna Town Council met in regu
lar session Friday evening with all
present and while a number of matters
were discussed the Market Street Ex.
tension proposition was never brought
up. This is no Indication that the
opening through of the street has
heen abandoned The majority of
citizens seem tn favor the project and
those in charge of the movement are
only biding time hoping that more
members of Council will come out in
favor Of the project before a vote is
asked. Most Of the time Friday
evening was taken up in hearing the
report of each Councilman on the
condition of streets and pav ements IN
his district. The names of a number
OF property owners were given in and
on motion the usual legal 3O-day
notice was ordered issued 10 have nave
ments and side walks put in good state
OF repair. Some were ordered to Law
new pavements entire. The propo-
sit on TO remove the trees in front Of
the "Old Cats Property" on Market
Street, the Wilson property on Com
merce street and some other smaller
trees were considered favorably. Mr.
Keith reported that b. F. VanWinkle
wishes to remove the trees in front
OF his new property. "the Savin resi-
denee. " raise the pavement to grade
and to put down a cement pavement
but before he did this he was anxious
FOR Council to establish its grade for
the new iron and cement culvert
which was TO replace the wooden
structure across Market street at in
tersection with Commerce street.
This work was authorized last wear but
has never been done. The matter
will be taken up at an early date.
Mr.. Grieves reported he han taken
up the question of phones for Chief
OF Police Cochran snd Street Super-
visor and Assistant Policeman Turner.
Manager Prince of the Diamond State
Telephone Company told Mr.. Grieves
that he thought there would be no
trouble in getting permission to change |
the phone from the Turner residence
to the Cochran residence. but to
have phone in each place under the
Did arrangement. he would have 10
take up with the Telephone Company
authorities and report their action at
later meeting. Council adjourned
after allowing batch Of bills.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
RECEPTION AT AseuRY CHURCH
new u Z. Williams and Family and
Rev W. A. "ise and Family Given
Welcome by the Methodists

Rev. G. c. Williams. the new mas
tor OF Asbury NJ. E. Church. who
moved here from Laurel last week
and Rev. W. A. Wise, the new Eas.
ton District Superintendent. who
moved here from Wilmington. were
accorded a reception by the people of
Smyrna Monday evening that was
hearty ann with a hospitality for
which Smyrna is noted. The public
reception took place in the lecture
room OF the church and the evening
being ideal after the electric storm.
between $50 and 300 turned out TO
extend a welcome greeting. The
church was beautifully decorated with
daifodils. ferns and potted plants
which were effectively arranged in
and about the chsncel and in the win.
dow places. Rev. William FAIRIES
stood at the head Of the receiving line
and introduced the people of Smyrna
TO Rev. G. c. Williams. Mrs. Will
liams, three little children two
daughters and sonl; Rev. W. A.
Wise. Mrs. Wise and two sons and
Rev. Milton McCann, Mrs. McCann
and son. Members of Asbury Church
and members of other denominations
and even those not affiliated with any
church Joined in the reception. Incl
dentally the Smyrna Recruits of Com
pany &. Delaware Militia. who were
having their regular Monday night
drill. marched in a body TO Asbury and
made an impressive sight as they
formed in line to greet the pastors and
presiding elder and their families.
During the whole reception Shapley's
Orchestra of three pieces furnished
music. After thereception a program
Of home talent was given, which in
cludec solo by Leon Spruanee. a
pi"no duett by Miss Elizabeth Hudson
and Mrs. Marion Coverdale. a tenor
and bass duett by Messrs. L. NJ.
Price and Oscar Stehley, a piano
solo by Mrs. L. NJ. Price and bass
solo by Mr.. Oscar Stehley. Dur
ing the evening ice cream and cake
was served and altogether a de-
liRhtful evening was spent.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
SCHOOL BOARD GETS PROPERTY
The Old Richards Block on Frazier
street Owned by James S. 6oyles
Will be Removed f r Play Ground

VIII De Removed r Play Ground
AT meeting of the Board of Edu-
cation of tie Smyrna Public Schools
Thursday night, it was reported that a
satisfactory deal had been made with
James ). Boy les for his property on
Frazier street known as the Richards
Block and that his deed for said
property hac been secured. This
leaves only the Barnes and Hutchin-
son properties yet to be acquired. II
was pleasing to note that the Bovles
deal was put through without calling
upon the commission recently an
poIpted by Kent County Levy Court TO
appraise and condemn ihe property for
school purposes. The Smyrna School
Board IS yet hoping the owners of the
other TWO properties in the way of the
proposed extension of the athletic
felG, will come to time. otherwise
the law will take its course. Charles
b. LeFevre. Esq. the attorney. and
members of the School Board. was
voted unanimous authority to take ac-
ton with the Commission appointed
by the Levy Court in regard TO con-
oemnation proceedings as to the other
properties desired and to fix date
Tor action in said matter. Every
effort has been made to acquire the
properties by amicable terms. even IN
the extent of Offering more than has
been offered for similar properties in
the same neighbOrhOod Should the
School Board fail TO make a salts
factory deal. the matter will be turned
over to Messrs. Abel Seyil. James
<. Clements Of Clayton. and Albert
). Moore Of Leipsic. the commission
on the part Of the Levy Court. who
have full legal power to appraise the
property and to condemn same. All
parties concerned will have 10 abide
oy their decision. In the matter of
the Boyles property just acquired, the
School Board is Advertising in another
column, proposals to remove the pro-
perty TO another location so that the
ground can be opened and graded as
soon as possible.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
SMYRNA SCHOOL ATHLETICS
Baseball and Track Team Make Inter
esting Sport These Spring DAYS

Baseball and Track Team Make Inter-
esting Sport These Spring DAYS
There will probably be base ball
game this Friday, as Manager Har-
monson has a game pending with
MisdletOwn. Middletown has an ex.
eellent base ball team and fast
game is expected. Porter will pro.
badly be on the mound for Smyrna
and Scotton behind the bat. The
track team, Harvey Ransom, manager
has his men out for practice. get
ting them in shape for the track meet
at Delaware College on May 13.
Lyman will run in the 100 yard dash
and 220 yard. Chicken" Gafford
will run in the one-qusrter mile and
probably in the mile run while ''Tom''
Attix will run in the $50 yards
and one mile run. Earle Rothwell
will put the shot for Smyrna, while
Harvey Ransom and Donald Ransom
will take care of the pole vault.
Smyrna times., 1916-04-19
AT NEW CASTLE PREseYTeRY
Rev. j. NJ. l. Eckard and Elder Sam
muel J.ReYnoids Smyrna Presbvterians

Rev. j. NJ. L. Eckard and Elder Sam
muelJ.ReYnoids Smyrna Presbyterians
Rev. J ~. L. Eckard and Elder
Samuel J. Reynolds represented
the Smyrna Presbyterians at the
ninety-secont annual meeting Of the
Presbytery Of New Castle which was
held at 'he Presbyterian Church, Mil
ford. on Monday and Tuesday. The
clergymen and delegates were enter
tanned at the homes Of members of the
church and their friends. The session
opened Monday afternoon and closed
last evening. The afternoon session
on Monday was occupied with reports.
examination of candidates for admis-
sion to the ministry and other items
OF business. In the evening the Rev
Franklin Smylie. of Wilmington. the
retiring moderator preached a strong
sermon. On Tuesday the Narration
Of Christian Life and Work" was read
and a devotional sersire held. Last
evening the Rev. F. A. Kullman of
Lewes spoke. his subject being Amer
lea and Christ. ."