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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-28

a sanitary hospital ward, while the
so-called tear gas has the appetizing
scent of crushed ripe apples, or cider.
There is also the demonstrating
terror of the "flamenwerfer'' with its
roaring stream of liquid fire flaring
with the velocity of a high pressure.
fire nozzle and with an offpouring
of smoke rising like a black cyclone
cloud to the heavens.
The first day Of their stay in bat
tie trenches the Americans will make
the acquaintance of a very old, but
scarcely cherished. friend Of the Tom
mics and Poilus--another member of
the Werfer family known as Min
ME-" This is the German mine
thrower or ninenwerfer, which
filings over at short range great
heavy projectiles known as Flying
pigs because Of their wabbly, un-
calmly flight. They go off with a
deafening roar, expanding more en-
'ergy on noise, however, than on ma
terial damage.
AZ notable development of the war
has been the dread with which the
Germans have seen weapons of their
own invention turned against them,
and turned with steadily increasing
intensity. Their prisoners speak of
the terror these weapons have caus-
ed and declare +ha carr,.r ILL -,
con,n,ond l. raol;1i,,, ~, - - ~ !.
FranLansfains - hro,,e~1,4 80 49,.
wbi1a +ts E,+snta 1t ..Ils
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dow,, bv En,raro vu1,1;a I,ssaa,e
the Gernanse isola+aa 90 1ons 80,
tbe world find +bei,. raso,,roe. go
materials constant1v faiIing bott, as
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tneSe attacks nave been alarmingly
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-28
w. & w. Band Plays
At Beardsley Park
Sunday Afternoon

The Wheeler & Wilson band Will
play at Beardsley park tomorrow al
ternoon at $780, The program:
star Spangled Banner"
March .sAmerican Trumpeter," M.
Lake.
Overture, .fStraidena,'' F. F1otow.
valse de Concert, ITO the Pearls, :
J. T. Hall.
Selection, ssEflleen." a romantic Irish
opera, P. Hardest.
Intermezzo, Characteristic Wed
ding of the Rose L. Jessel.
Selection, from the musical play,
you're in Love- r. Frim1.
Operate, Bouquet ]. Bfdgood.
America
Louis F. Chermak, Conductor.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-28
Bed Bugs Keep Rooms
From Renting

Many desirable rooms don It
rent for the simple reason
that they are known to be
infested with Bed Bugs.
Spend IS cents and clean
your home, and your rooms
will rent. Tell the public
your house has been cleaned
with Cyrus Presto Killer
and the applicant for rooms
will be satisfied. There is
nothing better made, moth
ing so clean to use and moth
ing so clean to use and moth
ing so harmless to human
beings-it does not burn.
Try a can % cents, it is
worth money to you.
THE CYRUS PHARMACY
Fairfield Avenue and
Courtand Street
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-28
BABY IN MALONEY HOME

A seven pound baby girl arrived
yesterday at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. John F. Maloney of 10 Elmwood
avenue. Mrs. Maloney was Miss
Sadie Driscoll.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1917-07-28

'CORTEZ G. ROCKWELL, plumb
ing and Heating. jobbing speciality.
3051 Main and Hillside avenue.
Phone 1862. B 10 stf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-28
Lace Curtains Valued to

Madras Curtains
scotch Lace Curtains
-Marquisette Curtains
-F'ilet Net Curtains 4
Gable Net Curtains
Novelty Braided Curtains ~
nottingham Curtains
Wolfe Curtains
-Scrfm Curtains
Egyptian Lace Curtains
Choice of white, cream and in sill q
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-28

N big savings to home d
Collar Bands. in all sizes,
this sale. 3 for 1Oc
IA yard Cotton Tape,
White only, this sale. 1oc
Round Shoe Laces. all
colors. s. or 72 inch
lengths. :: pairs, 10c
-Sew-on Carriers, made OF
heavy suspender web.
Pair, 1Oc
Bias Seam Tape. sizes /
to s.. IL yards, loo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-28

ssmakers.
Sanitary Napkins, spe-
cial lot. 4 for f0c
Shoe Trees, good quality,
this sale. q pairs, Toe
Cast Steel Scissors, s.
inch size, this sale. =. Toe
s. yard Linen Corset
Laces, this sale. ..... Toe
SILK Inside Betting, black
or white. IL. IL and 2
inch widths. this sale,
Yard, Toe
Kann's-Street Floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-28
DC for Notions OfQuality DC

our famous sales that m
800 Count Brass Pins.
this sale. -. d papers. 1oc
Hair Nets, straight or
cap shapes, all colors.
Each, 10c
Elite Dress Shields. light
weight, sizes 2, 3 or 4.
Pair. Zoe
-5oo-yard Basting Cotton,
this sale. 3 spools, Toe
-Washcloths, good quail
ity, this sale. . for l0c
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1917-10-28

|Sf1k-6nish Sewing Cot
n. black or white. Nos.
60 or TO-. g spools, 1Oc
80 yard Sewing Silk.
hex or colors, 4 spools Zoe
Snap Fasteners, black or
bite all sizes. - for 1Oc
Nickel Safety Pins. all
bes, this sale. SO for Zoe
Bone Hair Pins. good
Be, this sale. :. IL for Toe
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21
PetticOdts

Dainty lace and embroidery trim
mod pcttIcoats Of nainsook. muslin
or p.que. a'so of satin with double
panel. scallopci trimmed.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21
Corset CorerS

of uaiu~ook ana muslin. trimmed
with pretty embroidery and lace
edges. some ribbon run with or
without sleeve caps.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21

Household and decorative linens of descriptions beautiful
qualities and wechosen designs Come fill linen closet to
the brim whe the Shines Such opportunities will be
long time coming aganf they doas prices soaring
higher and higher.
Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1905-1919, 1917-01-21
T'OlrelS
January White Sale
Hundreds of yards of New
Val LacoS

Hundreds OF yards Of Nalen-
ciennes Insertions. headings ana
edges, y to E inches wide; un-
usually good qualities for such
n low price; used for under
wear. chlldrens wear and
hrassiers. Special, the
yard .,,,......,,..5c and t0c
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
CIGARS PROVED HER UND0ING
Woman Employee of American Con-
sulate Passed as Man Until Chiefs
"Smokes" Made Her III.

A young American, who said he was
student in Munich caught by the
war without funds, appeared In an
American consulate in Berne and
asked for any kind of work that
would enable him to save money to
get home.
He was hired and proved capable,
energetic and honest. He was known
as johnson" The consul, a genial,
generous man, was in the habit Of
handing out to his clerks and assist
ants as many strong cigars as they
would take each day. Johnson"
though he made a wry face, always ac7
cepted-and smoked. He admitted to
a friend in the consulate that he had
accepted them because he believed he
would gain favor with the chief In that
way, but that they made him i'll. He
was sent to a hospital, and there the
revelation came. johnson" was a
New York woman who, while in Mu-
mich, had dOnned mems clothes to
cross the frontier. She returned to
the consulate but once after having
recovered from the chiefs strong
cigars and then only to resign. Some
how, without a passport, she got into
Italy and obtained passage to America
on a steamer sailing from Genoa
Milwaukee Journal.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
Cattle Used as Money.

Anything that is used In trade as
a medium Of exchange or a measure
Of value, recognized alike by both par
ties to transaction, is money. 1t may
be wampum, skins of animals, shells,
metal or paper, but If by government
authority or by common consent 1t Is
recognized as q medium Of exchange
or a measure of value it is money.
Even live animals have served the
purpose and uses of money. Among,
some ancient tribes oxen and sheep
served as a medium of exchange, ten
sheep being reckoned equivalent to
one OK. The Latin word for money
is pecunia, and it is derived from the
word pecus, cattle, showing that pc
cunia, money, meant property In
cattle. Among some South Sea island
ers whales teeth serve as money, and
among the early English colonists in
America tobacco served the same pur-
pose and was a legal tender in pay
ment Of debts at a fixed rate a pound.
Experience has proved that gold and
silver possess the necessary attributes
of money to an exceptional degree and
they are now the basis Of the none
tary system Of all civilized govern
ments. The Constitution Of the Unit
ed States gives congress the exclusive
power to coin money and the power n
jealousy guarded and carefully exer'
| ,Cised.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

Miss Alethia Spruance, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar Sprnance, who
graduated from a course in kinder
garten work in Philadelphia last
June. has accepted position as kinder
garten teacher in the Midvale, N. ].
Public Schools and left last week to
take hold of her new position.
Mr.. and Mrs. James P. Mckay, of
Philadelphia. were week END visitors
of Mr.. and Mrs. John G.. Mckay
Mrs. W. D. LeFevre. of Sharp
town, Pa, is being entertained by
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles H LeFevre.
Mr.. and Mrs. C. c. King, of Balti-
more. Md. Mrs. Amanda Collins,
Miss Minnie Collins, Mr.. Harry Hev-
allow, of Easton. Md. Miss Idella
Oldekamp. of Bath, Me-, have re-
turned from a visit to Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank P. McCawley.
Mrs. J. Allen Moore and daughter
Mrs. Mary Moore Parrish, of Green's
boro, Md, motored over from Greer g.
boro Monday afternoon and visited
among their old friends.
Miss Katherine Truax, of Philadel-
phis. is visiting Miss Mary Roberts.
Miss Bertha L. Hoffecker, of Ard
more, Pa, returned Friday from a
two months visit to Mr.. and Mrs. R.
D. Hoffecker.
Miss Edna Wilson has returned
to her home in BROOKLYN after a
months visit to Mr.. and Mrs. W.
G. Anthony.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edgar L. Haynes,
of Wilmington, spent Sunday with
his mother Mrs. T. H. Haynes.
Mrs. Hervey P. Hall left this morn.
ing for Stanhope, N. j., to visit Mis-.
Nora Wills.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. G. Beatty anC
family have returned from a visi
to Roxborough, Pa.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Watson spent
Sunday at Milford.
Mrs. E. H. Heverin and daughter:
Grace and Florence. are visiting he
aunt, Mrs. P. B. Martin. of Lewes
Del.
Miss Elisabeth Mattiford is taking
a Teachers Course at the State Nor
NAL School. West Chester, Pa.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
GOLFERS TO DO THEIR SHARE
Young Men Whose Names Are Most
Prominent in Tournaments Will
Be With the CoIors.

What effect war will have upon
American golf is a question that is
easily answered. At first blush to say
that war will practically kill American
golf during the continuance of hOstil-
tiles seems like evil tidings, but upon
consideration and reflection a differ
ent aspect is revealed. One need only
to look to the home of the royal and
ancient game to perceive why Ameri-
can golf, by which is meant gOlfing
competitions among the ranking play
ers, must surely be no more until
peace returns, says Golf Illustrated.
The officials of the baseball leagues are
declaring that war shall not make
them close their gates, but that is an
example which golf cannot and will not
follow. There are no gates to close in
golf save the clubhouse door which
the golfer will shut behind him when
he goes forth to serve his country. No
lure of the links kept the golfers at
home in Britain and none will keep
them here. The organization and ma
chinery of the game will be carried on
! by the members beyond military age,
but the younger men, the men whose
names fill the first flights in the tour
nament rosters will be with the colors
| if the nation needs them. It was so in
Britain and it will be so here. Golf
would not be golf were anything else
to happen.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
CODE OF THE JUNIOR POLICE
Organization Of Young Boys in New
York Is Given Instruction in Civic
Duties and Good Conduct.

The Junior police of the city of New
York is an organization for boys be-
tween the ages of eleven and fifteen,
who are regularly trained, drilled and
instructed in athletic sports, civic du-
ties and good conduct under competent
and responsible supervision. In the
Century Henry Rood describes it's
origin. ''It occurred first to a police
captain of the East Side-Sweeney of
the Fifteenth precinct. The commits
siOner and several civilians got to-
gether with Sweeney, and the idea was
worked out. Today the junior force
Is well organized, with inspectors and
captains and other young officers, and
a growing membership that will reach
5000 and over this spring. Uniforms
are permitted, but are not insisted on !;
every junior, however, Is entitled to
wear a special badge, which is never
worn on the outside of coat or jacket.
excepting at drills or other gatherings.
Duties of the junior police include the
use Of clean and decent language at
all times, In all places. The code con-
tinues thus:
"Never hitch on wagons or street
cars; always cross the streets at the
corners; do not build bonfres in the
streets; do not break windows or street
lamps, or deface buildings or sidewalks
with chalk; do not smoke cigarettes or
play craps see that garbage cans are
kept covered, that garbage and ashes
and waste paper are not mixed in
cans; that cans are promptly removed
from the sidewalk after being emptied; !;
that persons are requested to keep side
walks and areaways in front Of their
buildings clean, and that they do not
throw refuse in the street"
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
LUSCIOUS DELAWARE PEACHES
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

peach orchard on his farm about six
miles from Dover. Mr.. Mcdaniel has
several thousand trees of prime Belle
of Georgia and Elbertas, and has
picked and shipped thousands of car
riers of delicious fruit this season.
Another grower who has some fine
trees is Ridgely Harrington of Dover.
While his orchard is not as large as
others, his fruits is of the highest
grade. William Il. Armstrong of
Smyrna, is also growing some prime
peaches, and in fact almost all Kent
county farmers and fruit growers now
have a portion of their land planted
in peach trees. Some of the growers
even prefer the peach 10 the apple,
due to the fact that young apple
orchards do not come into profitable
bearing for seven or eight years after
planting, while peach trees bear good
crops the third year. At any rate.
if the increase in the acreage of peach
orchards in Sussex and New Castle
counties is on a par with that of
Kent. Delaware will soon be one of
the greatest peach-producing states
in the Union.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
He knew.

The teacher was trying to make mrs
pupils understand that all good comes
from one source. AS am Illustration.
he told them of building a house and
putting water pipes with taps In all
the rooms, these pipes not being con-
nected with the main In the street.
"SuppUse tnrn ON tap and no water
comes, what is the matterT he natu-
rally supposed that some Of the boys
would answer that the water was
not turned ON at the main, but tnsy
didn't. On the contrary, one boy at
the foot of the class called out: "You
didn't pay your water billF
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

The public schools of MiddIetown
opened for the season on Monday. The
only change in the staff of teachers
this year was Miss Susie Ratledge of
Townsend, succeeding Mrs. Albert
Donovan. resigned.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

The Times Office closes at noon
every Saturday. Our patrons desiring
to renew their subscriptions or leave
orders for job work will do Us a favor
to attend to these matters during the
full work days Of the week or Satur-
day morning. adv.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
NOTICE.

All those having claims against the estate
of William L. Collins will please present
same and those owing the said estate will
please make settlement. as it is the desire
to close the estate at once.
Ida B. COLLINS. Administrative,
Route A, Box 109, Townsend, Del
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

Charged with having five quarts of
Iiquor in a suit case on his arrival at
Smyrna, to visit friends, Earl AMyers
was held in $500 bail, in default of
Ehich he was taken to the Kent county
Jail at Dover, for court.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

That the people of Delaware are
more prosperous this year than ever
before is evidenced by the fact that
the number of automobile licenses is
sued exceeds by approximately 5000
the number in past years, and there
are still nearly four months remain
ing in which they can be issued. The
1917 license tags exceed 10000, and
the total for 1916 was 71OO
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

Our Smyrna Police Department is
getting after auto speeders and sew
eral fines have been imposed. They
give warning that fast driving Is
positively prohibited.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

Tomatoes are coming into market
fairly lively this week but it is said
the height of the season has passed.
The open market prices are still high,
from SOC to 6Oc being offered this
morning.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

While visiting Wilmington on Wed
nesday night. State Senators Harland
M. Joseph, William c. Lohand and
walter Virden of near Lewes became
very Ill from ptomaine poisoning. On
tnelr way from the State Fair they
stopped at restaurant and ate some
aeVlled crabs. They became i'll during
tne night at the Hotel du Pont and
MAJOR William G.. Marshall of Milford,
surgeon of the Delaware Infantry
VINO happened to be staying over
night at the hotel was called in to
attend them. Mr.. Vi-den was sent
% MS home Thursday while Senator
Joseph and Mr.. LoAsnd returned
Friday.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

For exceeding the automobile speed
limit in Dover on Sunday and by d.
rection of Dover Tonw Council, to
break up the practice of fast rid
ing through Dover, eleven automobile
owners and drivers were served with
warrants Monday for exceeding the
speed limit. Seven of those caught
in the net have paid their fines and
costs.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
Lost, Strayed or Stolen

Sunday, Sept. 9th, BEAGLE Hound, Is
inches high, white and black, with tan
head and ears. Suitable reward will be
paid for his recovery.
L. Il. COCHRAN,
Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

Howard K. Jones, our wsal known
pharmacist, has joined the list of auto
owners and is getting a car for the
cunning season.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

Handloff's 3 store will be closed next
uondav and Tuesday owing to the
Jewish holidays. See adv.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

Lieutenant Morris Mitchell, son Of
Or. Smauel C. Mitchell, president of
Delaware College, VINO is located at
Camp Lee, near Petersburg, Va. spent
Sunday with his parents. Lieutenant
McAvoy, formerly coach at Delaware.
and Lieutenant Earl Plumlye, a stu
dent, are stationed at the same camp.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

The Woman's Home Missionary So
ciety will meet at the home of Mrs.
E. G. Walls on Thursday, September
l3. at 2. 80 p. m.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

Although the cantaloupe season has
been over for week or more in Sus-
sex, }. E. Dutton a farmer near Sea-
lord brought in cantaloupe Friday
which weighed nearly 16 pounds and
az least one foot in diameter, and yell
ioW in color with a very smooth sur
face. Mr.. Dutton planted an acre
OF this variety which he says will
rlpen around November 1, selling
from 81. 25 to So a carrier containing
SIX Of the csntaloupes TO each carrier.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

sbort Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
DeFord's Department Store calls
.ttention to autumn specials. See adv.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12

WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
date of the label or wrapper of this
uaper will show the time up to which
your subscription is paid.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
WANTED.

A Salesman to work in Clothing Store.
Terms made known on application.
Address,
Fl. G. TIMES OFFICE.
Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
TRAINING SCHOOL FOR NURSES

The Training School of the National
Stomach Hospital offers three-year course
of nursing between the ages of eighteen and
thity-five. Application blanks furnished
on request. Apply to
Superintendent of Nurses.
l514N. 18th ST., Philadelphia. Pa.
Smyrna times., 1917-09-12
LOST.

On Main Street, Smyrna, between
Wnght's Garage and the millpOnd, a Hand
Bag containing pocketbook, railroad pass
and other articles. Reward if returned to
The Smyrna Times Office,
SMYRNA, Del.
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03
A PROCLAMATION.

State of Iowa, Executive Department.
by the Governor:
There are extraordinary public reas-
0ns for making the observance Of
Fire Prevention day in 1917 more gen.
eral and effective than ever before,
for the seriousness Of fire in war time
IS three.fold. 1t destroys the greatly
needed supplies OF foodstuffs, lumber
and other vital staples. and of urgent
~ needed manufactured articles.
The fire danger this year is greater
than at any previous time. The alb
normal strain upon production is in
intself an element of fire hazard, while
the activities of countless hostile in
cendiaries are evident in many parts
of the country,
Fire is increasingly coming to be
recognized as largely preventable
evil. Its figures can be enormously
reduced by the institution Of simple
precautions and, particularly. by the
inculcation of habits OF carefulness
and order.
Believing that it is an imperative
public duty. land test Of good citizen
ship to seek the elimination of unnec.
essary fire hazard, do hereby pro-
claim, TUESDAY, OCT. 9. 1917, FIRE
PREVENTION, DAY and earestly rec
The Denison review. [volume] (Denison, Iowa) 1867-current, 1917-10-03
DOW CIT YiTEMS.

5000 an acre. Mrs. Milo Kelly has
sold her farm consisting Of eighty
acres to Martin Conroy for $3.50 per
acre and Fred Pearsall has sold his
160 acre farm also at SITS per acre.
w. N. Schouten was the purchaser.
Mr.. and Mrs. jim Clark and chill
dren, Mrs. Joe Stepanek and Mr.. and
Mrs. w. B. Mcdonald were Dcnison
visitors Saturday.
Sam SERVER was over from Defiance
visiting his relatives, the S. J. Acker
family Sunday.
Miss Barbara Scott has bought the
residence OF G. v. Jordan in the west
part of town and will occupy it about
the first of November, when the Jor-
dan family will move to their other
property known as the old Graves
place, Mr.. Jordan having purchased it
sometime ago.
Miss Anna Bell was in Denison on
Sunday to see Sophia Langholdt at
the hospital, who was injured in an
auto accident Saturday. The patient
is one of Miss Bells pupils at her
school in Paradise township.
S. J. Acker was up from Omaha