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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-15

light pigs, $13.00Q16.00; packers. SIS
@17.25; bulk of sales, $17.60@18.25.
Sheep and Lamhs-Good to choice
sheep, $10.00Q11; good to best spring
lambs, 16.00616.75. common to med
ium sheep, $6.00@9.75; good to best
spring lambs, $16.50@17,00; common
to medium yearlings, $10@15.75; COM
mon to fair yearlings, $950@1075;
bucks. 100 lbs. $7@9; good to choice
breeding ewes. $6.5Om1400.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1917-10-15

INDIANAPOLIS, Oct. IS Hogs
Receipts, 1000; steady to strong
Cattle Receipts. 1850; lower.
Calves - Receipts, 500; weak.
Sheep Receipts, 500; steady.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
MAY LET STUDENTS WORK
Closing of College and Public Schools
Food Problem Suggestion

Closing of College and Public Schools
a Food Problem Suggestion
Delaware's food supply, its produc-
tion and conservation was discussed
at an important conference at the
Hotel DUPONT by Governor Townsend
and several of the States prominent
citizens. As result Governor Town
send has decided to issue a proclama-
tion urging agriculturists to increase
the acreage of farm products, using
every available piece of land for that
purpose and inviting them to attend
a meeting in Dover at an early date
to consider the subject. Professor
Hayward, of Delaware College, sug-
gested closing the college and all pub
lie schools throughout the State SO
that students may have an opportun-
ity to work on the farms. Sugges-
tion also was made that the churches
set Sunday for directing public at
tention to the necessity for additional
crops.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
DIR. CHAs. A. WAGNER RESIGNS
Commissioner of Education Tells Gov
Townsend He Will Retire July

Commissioner of Education Tells Gov
Townsend He Will Retire July
DIR. Charles A. Wagner, state COM
missioner of education, has been
elected superintendent of schools of
Chester, Pa, and informed Governor
Townsend that ne had accepted the
appointment. His term as state COM
missioner will expire on May l, and
he had been selected by Governor
Townsend for resppointment. While
DIR. Wagner had accepted the reap
pointment he did not know anything
about the Chester project at that
time. Since accepting the Chester
proposition, which pays So, 500 year.
$500 more than the Delaware salary,
he has offered to continue in his pres
ent position, if it is the governor
wish, until July when he will as
sumo his duties in Chester. The lat
ter appointment is for year and the
Delaware appointment is for two
years. Governor Townsend said tha
no definite arrangement has been made
and he has no person in mind for th'
place to be vacated by DR.. Wagner.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
MARY PICKEoRD COMING HERE

"A Poor Little Rich Girl Will be Given
April 26-LaVish Display of Photo Art
Seldom is such continuous display
of luxurious settings and furnis hings
required as in the case of Mary Pick
ford's newest Aircraft picture, "A
Poor Little Rich Girl. " the well
known Eleanor Gates subject which
will be exhibited at Smyrna Opera
House on Thursday night, April 26.
In keeping with the subject which
tells of the extravagant display of
wealth, many costly scenes were built
for this photOplay disclosing beau
tiful conservatory with its lily pond,
playing fountains, rare birds and i'm
mense botanical display. To anyone
familiar with the story it is readily
apparent that it contains a wealth of
opportunities for novel effects which
are only possible through the scope of
the motion picture.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
SEIZE WHSKEY ON A TRAIN

Officers Arrest Two Men With 40
Quarts IN Their Possession Saturday
Ten gallons of WHISKY was seized
Saturday by State Detective Murphey.
Sheriff Vansant and Chief of Police
Hurd from two men on the Norfolk
express train arriving in Dover at
noon. The men gave their names as
Gilly Young, of Parksley. Va, and
Engals MelYin, of Wilmington, and
claimed when arrested by the officers
that they were on their way to Eas-
ton, Md. The liquor was carried in
a large expansion suitcase, a hand
grip and cartons. The men and their
"wet" goods were loaded in an auto
mobile and carried to the county jail
to await hearing.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
Personal and Social
People Who Come and Go
and Their Social Doings

Mrs. Ella Griffith, Miss Julia Grif-
nth, Mr.. Maynard Griffith, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. M. Price and children. Miss
Julia Hum, Mr.. and Mrs. John V.
Postles, DR.. Frances VanGasken. Mr..
and Mrs. j. Herbert Sitter, and Mr..
and Mrs. William T. Bryan were
among the Smyrna contingent who at
tended the wedding at Germantown,
Philadelphia, last Wednesday evening
of Miss Adelaide Hesser, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul M Hesser to Prof
Byron S. Walton. Mrs. Price and
her two little sons and Mr.. Maynard
Griffith were in the wedding party.
Mrs. c. Davis Turner, of Philadel-
phia. formerly of Smyrna, has success
fully passed her examinations for
rank of Chief Yeomsn in the Naval
Coast Defence force. She was
sworn in on Monday. April 18th, and
will report for active duty at the
League Island Navy Yard, Philadel-
phia. within a few days, at salary
Of one hundred and FIVE dollars q
month.
MIR. and Mrs. Byron S. Walton
(nee Miss Adelaide Hesser), of Phil
adelphia, stopped over in Smyrna
Friday evening on their return from
their wedding trip to Norfolk to see
her aunts, Misses Margaret and Mary
w. Thompson. A number of the
brides Smyrna friends called to ex-
tend their congratulations.
Mr.. Henry Ennis, a Beacon College
student. son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wood
Ennis of 'The Cables" near Smyrna,
who has obtained a position in the
offices Of the New Castle Construction
Company, artillery shell makers, neal
New Castle, was a recent visitor
home.
Mrs. Frank E. Postles left thii
morning for Macon, Ca, to visit hel
daughter. Miss Margart Postles, whit
is dietician in a private hospital il
that city. She will be gone three o
four weeks.
Hon. John c. Higgins. of Delawar
City, has been spending a few day
with Mrs. John c. Stockly.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles ]. Harris
of this town, are receiving cOngrat
ulstiOns on the arrival Monday of
bouncing baby boy.
Miss Rossie Buttery. of Whining
ton, is visiting her parents, Mr.. an
Mrs. John Buttery.
Mrs G. Herman Pierce and daugh
ter, of Philadelphia, are visiting
Mrs. W. G. Pierce.
Miss Agnes Arnold, Of Washina
ton, D. c., is visiting Mrs. ]. "
Anthony and Miss Eunice Anthony.
: Mrs. J. Herbert Sitter and daugE
ter Marguerite, of Philadelphia, wei
: guests last week of her mother Mrs
: Joseph L. Beckett and sister, Mi'
8 Anna Bell Beckett.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
STABLE FIRES THREATEN
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE.

against. 1t was in this respect the
most frightful and alarming fire prop
osition Smyrna has had 70 contend
with for sometime. st. Peters Church
was not the only church nearby. AL
most in line of the flying embers was
the Presbyterian Church, where, at
the time, the New Castle Presbytery
had fairly been called to order for its
spring session. The visiting minis
ters were among the first at the scene
of the fire, some of them lending g
helping hand. In two hours the fires
were all out and under control. but il
was some hours before the people re-
covered from the excitement.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Davis have
returned from a short sojourn to At
lantic City, N. ].
Mr.. and Mrs. George L. Townsend,
Jr.. were brief visitors Sunday of MIR.
and Mrs. r. D. Hoffecker.
Mrs. George Williams, of Sails
bury, Md, has been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Joseph Smithers and Miss Bertha
SmitheIs.
Mr.. and Mrs. W. G. Leese, of Bal
timore, were visitors to Smyrna Mon
day.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

thursday afternoon and night re-
e'Ooed one of Chautauqus week or
.oaFth Of Jnly in Smyrna, Main street
.uu Commerce street being lined with
@'' and teams. The occasion was the
oOWlng of Civilization at the
Suyrna Opera House. The production
"''erally packed the house at both
~a'lnee and evening performances and
- powerful plea for peace. Man
S't McManus was complimented in
~ss the projection OF the pictures
n.' .,e the finest here Of any place IN
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
late of the label or wrapper of this
o,ner will show the time up to which
your subscription is paid.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

The National Bank of Smyrna
makes an announcement about the
limited States War Loan. See adver-
isenent.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

John C. Still is showing a fine line
4 wall paper and paints. See adv.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
WANTED.

A White Woman to take care of an in
fant. Apply to
Mrs. H. w. FAUNT LIE Roy,
South Street, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
WANTED.

Salesman for automobile oils and special
ties. Liberal terms.
The Middle States Oil Company,
Cleveland, Ohio.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Sussex county commissioners have
purchased twenty additional eight-feet
1ags to be used on the dirt roads that
%e to be built and repaired in differ
COY sections of the county. They are
u the Russell type and will be put
'a'O use as soon as they are received
the different points to which they
s'e to be consigned. The county will
aS'e about forty drags to use on the
roads.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

A Box Social will be given at
walkers School on Wednesday next,
Guril 25th. adv.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

C. R. Massey, Thomas Kirby and
a L. Hudson, IT., have been ap
Ointed by Kent County Court, fence
viewers for this district.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Mrs. James P. Hoffecker, Lady Su-
perintendent of Asbury M. E. Sunday
School was elected delegate and Miss
Laura Bell alternate to the State Sun
day School Convention which meets
N Hanover Church, Wilmington,
April 26 and 81. Mr.. and Mrs. W.
u Hoffecker, L. M. Price and Rev.
u I. Williams will also attend.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

s.ort Items of General Interest Gath
cred During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18
WANTED.

A Blocky Horse between 500 and 1000
pounds. Also, two sets of light Dearborn
JOHN BUTTERY,
Mt. Vernon Street, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Captain John P. LeFevre, comman-
der Of Company G, o. M. D.. Of
Dover, has been appointed special
officer to enroll men between the ages
Of fOrty-fve and fifty-five years in
Dover and vicinity, to comprise the
Home Guards.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

John Walton, William L. REYNOLDS
have been drawn as petit jurors for
the Court of General Sessions, and
Alfred Watson for the Court of Oyer
and Terminer of New Castle County
from Blackbird Hundred.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

The members of Milford M. E Church
Welcomed their pastor, the Rev. K.
a. Stephenson, who was returned to
Aat cha rye for another year by the
conference at a large reception Thurs
gay evening. The affair was held in
NE Sunday school room of the church
snd hundreds of members and their
iuends attended.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

George H. Brady has been elected
Road Supervisor for Blsckbird Hun
ted by the New Castle Levy Court.
Daniel W. Van Horn has been elected
road supervisor for Appoquinimink
hundred.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Victory W. C. T. U. will hold a
social and sale of fancy work at Mrs.
Wm. H. Collins, Friday evening,
April 20. Also, Cake and Cream on
ale.-sdv.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

The Little Laura Lee Circle of
Kings Daughters will meet at the
home of Mrs. James P. Hoffecker on
thursday evening. April the 18th, at
L90 o'clock. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Mayor Magee and Dover Council
men have taken extra precautions for
the protection and safety of the towns
light and water plant. The employ
sea have been appointed constable by
Governor Townsend and extra guards
are on duty day and night.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

Rev. W. H. Murphy, colored. has
been sent back by the Delaware Con-
ference to be pastor of Centennial M.
Z Church. Smyrna. for another year.
Rev. Murphey is doing a gond work
and the church is growing and pros
pering under his efficient pastorate.
Smyrna times., 1917-04-18

John C. Still is showing fine line
# wall paper and paints. See adv.
A Box Social will be given at
walkers School on Wednesday next,
lpril 25th. adv.
WEEKLY INFORMATION. The
late of the label or wrapper of this
osuer will show the time up to which
our subscription is paid.
The National Bank of Smyrna
makes an announcement about the
limited States War Loan. See adver-
tisement.
c. R. Massey, Thomas Kirby and
L. Hudson, r., have been ap
uinted by Kent County Court, fence
viewers for this district.
The Little Laura Lee Circle of
Kings Daughters will meet at the
home of Mrs. James P. Hoffecker on
thursday evening. April the 10Th, at
1870 o'clock. Sec.
Victory W. C. T. U. will hold n
social and sale of fancy work at Mrs.
Vim. H. Collins, Friday evening,
April 20. Also, Cake and Cream or
ale.-adv.
John Walton, William L. Revnold.
have been drawn as petit jurors fol
the Court of General Sessions, anC
Alfred Watson for the Court of Oyer
and Terminer of New Castle County
from Blackbird Hundred.
George H. Brady has been electeC
Road Supervisor for Blackbird Hun
red by the New Castle Levy Court
Daniel W. Van Horn has been elected
road supervisor for Appoquiniminl
hundred.
Mayor Magee and Dover Council
men have taken extra precautions 70
the protection and safety of the town
light and water plant. The employ
ees have been appointed constable b.
Governor Townsend and extra guard
are on duty day and night.
Rev. W. H. Murphy, colored. ha
been sent back by the Delaware Con
ference to be pastor of Centennial N
Church. Smyrna. for another yea
ReV. Murphey is doing a gond VOL
and the church is growing and pro
pering under his efficient pastorste.
Captain John P. LeFevre, commal
der Of Company G, o. M. D..
Dover, has been appointed speci
OtHcer to enroll men between the ag
Of forty-fve and fifty-five years
Dover and vicinity, to comprise t
home Guards.
Mrs. James 2. Hoffecker, Lady s
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-09
PRESIDENT REPLIES TO
MESSAGE FROM FRANCE
Wilson Says IL is Delightful TO Stand
Shoulder to Shoulder
With French.

WASHINGTON, April 9. - In re-
Spouse TO Pres't Poincare's congrat-
ulations upon the entrance of the
United States into the war. Pres
Wilson Sunday sent this message:
I'm this trying hour, when the
destinies of civilized mankind are
in the balance, IL has been a source
of qualification and Joy TO me TO re-
ceive your congratulations upon the
step which my country has been
constrained TO take in opposition to
the relentless policy and course of
imperialistic Germany.
1T is very delightful TO us that
France, who stood shoulder to
shoulder with us OF the western
world in our struggle for independ-
ence, should now give us such a
welcome into the lists of battle as
upholders of the freedom and rights
of humanity.
I'VE stand as partners of the no
BILE democracies whose aims and
acts make for the perpetuation of
rights and freedom of man and for
the safeguarding Of the true prin-
ciples of human liberties. In the
name of the American people I sa-
Lutte you and your illustrious coun-
trymen."
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-09
WISTFUL MARIE DORO
PLEASElS AT LASALLE.

Admirers Of Marie Doro, and there
are many, will like her latest picture
shown today at the Lasalle. The
part she plays is exactly suited 20
her and she is given a chance 70 be
cute. and playful and captivating.
without any attempt at serious
drama. The story unfOlds a very
pretty little romance in which Miss
Doro impersonated a maid in order
10 see if the Irish lord really loves
her. He does. for he lodges his
stuck-up relations to meet her in the
kitchen and washes dishes with her,
showing he will make a handy hus-
band TO have around the castle. The
picture, Castles for Two. is Eng
lish or rather Irish, and the interest
is nicely sustained throughout. Elliott
Dexter, husband Of Miss DOrO, plays
the man of title. He wanders
around with a dog and pipe just like
he was used TO it, Good support
and picturesque backgrounds lend
interest. An Ella Wheeler Wilcox
two-reeler about Divorce" is also
unwound.
Tuesday Katnlyn Williams in out
Of the Wreck, a domestic drama. Is
the attraction.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-09
AT TIE AUDITORIUM.

The Ordeal. "A five part war
drama is toda,'s feature at the
Auditorium. The story concerns one
Jean Renyea. who is living peaceful
~ and happily with his parents and
sister when war is declared and all
the young r1en OF the town are en-
listing and Jeans father urges him
20 do so. but Helen, Jeans sweet
heart persdades him TO stay at
home. The father however. tells
Jean Of his deeds in another war
and how he turned a battle from
defeat TO victory until the son be-
comes filled with patriotic spirit and
In spite OF his sweetheart's plead
ings. he enlists and goes TO war How
ne wins high honors for his bravery
is told i'm many wonderful and eX-
citing scenes. Featured in the cast
IS Anna Laughlin a wel known
stage favorite. Tomorrow brings that
great emotional actress, Theda Bara.
in "a return Of her successful pro-
ducton. The Darling Of Paris, i'm
which she made such a hit last
week. The picture is founded on
Hugo's famous book. The Hunch-
back OF NOtre Dame"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-09
POOR LITTLE RICH GIRL.

Beginning this afternoon the
Cl~sr theater will present ne
worlds most popular screen star.
Mary Pickford. in her latest subject.
"A Poor Little Rich Girl" adapted
from the well known Eleanor Gates
story and play OF the same name.
a tale Of particular heart appeal
throughout. Offering many smiles
and situations OF humane charm,
a Poor Little Rich Girl" affords
the Incompatible Mary PickfOrd a
screen play which allows the fore
most motion picture favorite ample
opportunity 10 portray touching
situations as only she car.
GwendOiyn. the poor little rich
girl" is so called for her wealth and
material comforts. She is a full
blooded little girl. but az is
blOOded little girl but as Is often the
case in real life. is denied the actual
pleasures Of childhood through her
selfish parents who are too busy with
their own ambitions TO realize that
their child is unhappy. A tragic in
Cident brings realization 20 the par
ents and the doctors prescription OF
pleanty OF play, 20 be taken i'm ging-
ham dress, is Immediately acted
upon. ard love, az we know him
with culver and bow. leads three
loving hearts over the hill OF shadow
into the valley OF sunshine.
In addition 20 its other merits. "A
Poor Little Rich Girl" offers rare
opportunities for artistic efforts.
The limitations Of visualizing the
story which were placed on the stage
production and which are readily
evident 10 the many thousands who
have read the novel or seen the play.
have been removed through the
possibilities Of the screen, and il is
generally felt that although the sue
cess of both hooks and the play
has been great. the subject as pre-
scented on the screen with Mary
Pickford in the tite role. Will only
now actually come into its own. The
picture viii be shown continuously
each day this eweek starting at one
o'clock.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-09
AT Tile ORPHETNI.

Miss Nobody from Starland" was
the title Of the sparkling musical
comedy presented at the Orpheum
yesterday afternoon and evening by
BOYLE Woolfolk's "LaSalle Musical
Comedy Co"
GUY Voyer. around whom the
production is built, is the source of
q goodly quantity of clever comedy
and dancing. Hazel Mack. as Miss
Nobody, an Italian maiden who
comes 90 America and becomes the
star of a comic opera comedy, car
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-09
THEAT Frs

ries her role in a convincing man
uer
Harriet Lee as Elaine Halliday
carries her part in clever manner.
as does Pud Wilson as the captain
OF the ship upon which the scene
OF the first act is laid, and Henry
Walker as William Pierce. a de-
tective Of the comical nature
The LaSalle quartet. which is
made up Of Messrs. Flanagan, Lee
Roy. Garrison and Wilson, is the
source Of several pleasing musical
numbers. The quartet. which plays
an inn ortant part IN all Of the COM
pany's productions. was originally
formed in this city by Jerome Elan
agan OF south Bend and made its
first appearance at the Majestic
several years ago.
In the present bill Mr. Flanagan
has clever character specially in
the first act when he assumes the
role Of PietrO an Italian interpre-
ter His presentation of "Ah Ma
ria. Pietro" was especially pleasing.
The second act. which pictures a
pany. is somewhat out Of the Ordin-
airy. The scene is laid during one
OF the rehearsals and the opening
production Of the comic opera
king Of Lutinana." A few minutes
before curtain time word is received
that the leading comedian cannot
appear and after much argument
one Of the applicants for a position
i'm the chorus is substituted for the
star. Many Of the tricks OF the
modern stage as the wind machine
and sound effects are disclosed in a
comical manner.
The bill will be repeated this aft
ernOon and evening. TOmorrow's
bill is entitled The Time, the Place
and the Girl"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-09
TWENTY-EIGHT ARE LOST
Ambassador sharp Reports Number
of Victims on Sunken Aztec.

WASHINGTON, April 9.-Ambas-
sador Sharp. at Paris. notified the
state department Sunday that IS
lives were lost in the torpedOing Of
the American steamer Aztec. includ-
ing BOatswains Mate ]. l. Ecpeluc-
eli of the United States naval guard.
All OF the other members of the
guard were among the 10 survivors.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-09
CREW Is SAVED.

WASHINGTON, April g. How
the British armed merchantmen
Queen Louise from Philadelphia for
Dunkirk with railway supplies was
torpedoed without warning. March
81, off the French coast and man
aged to put into port at Havre with
out casualties, was described in a
message at the state department
Sunday from Consul Osborne al
Havre. There were several Ameri-
cans in the crew.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-09
NOTICE.

Grocery stores and markets close
Wednesday afternoons beginning
April Attn. --Advt.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1917-08-01

of routine proceedings as senator after senator read into the record without interruption or contradiction his req sons for supporting or opposing the resolution Tonight both vets and drys were claiming enough votes to insure them victory tomorrow, but on both sides, it was admitted that the result would be close. It will take the votes of two-thirds of those present for adoption of the resolution, which would then have to pass the House before an amendment was submitted to the states for ratification.
 Senators Lodge and Hardwick both contended today that it would be dangerous step for the federal govern ment to assume the police powers over liquor exercised hitherto by the states. Senator Lodge also contended that passage of the amendment would de- lay the coming of complete abstinence from alcohol
 Senator Sheppard, author of the reso- lution. accepted an amendment by Sen ator Harding providing that the pro posed constitutional amendment must be submitted to the states for rati1ca- ton by July, 1923
 Announcement was made by Senator Stone that he would propose that before prohibition goes into effect, the gov ernment compensate property owners for damages to property resulting from its enforcement Senator Stone said that if this and Senator Hardings proposals were accepted, he would vote for the resolution.
 Senator Jones of Washington de- clared that should Congress refuse to give the people an opportunity to act TOW on prohibition the republican party. to which he belongs, would have to de- clare for prohibition becase it would be necessary for party success.