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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Hopes Incident Will Make
Mayor More Willing to
Aid Federal Government
Far Above Draft Age
When Told Army Needed Him
He Entered Service at
Once, He Says

Dr. Thomas Hayes Curtin, Assistant
Medical Examiner, whom Mayor Hylan
refused to grant leave of absence to
enter the Medical Reserve Corps Of
the army, referred yesterday to the
Mayors explanation of his case as
"about as consistent as usual" and
declared the only interest he has in
the incident now is the hope that the
Mayor, Influenced by public opinion,
will be more inclined to aid the Fed
eral government"
$50 the Mayor thinks should have
waited for the draft?" said DR.. Curtin.
"Well, l might have waited a long
time, for l am forty-one years old"
The Mayor in his statement issued
Friday explained that he had not used
DR.. Curtin stability because the lat
ter had not been actually drafted or
requested to serve by the government
when he made application for leave of
absence, without pay, from the city.
tiations with the government.
III had been semi-officially informed"
he said, "that there was serious
shortage of eye specialists for war ser
vice. Unwilling to withhold my SER
vices, l went to Washington and laid
all the facts before the Surgeon Gen
erals Office. 1t was a question whether
my services were needed more by the
nation than by the city. I said / was
not anxious to sever connection with
the work l was already doing unless
there was an actual need for me in the
army. The reply was: You are actu-
ally needed now And l acted accord
ingly;
II have no desire to enter into any
controversy now with the Mayor as
my time is taken with more important
matters. AS for the Mayors statement
it is about as consistent as usual and
is not at all surprising. Apparently
one must be actually drafted in order
to get any consideration from the city
administration. The only interest l
have in the incident now is the hope
that the Mayor, influenced by public
ouinion, will be more inclined to aid
the Federal government"
DR.. Curtin asked for no pay from the
city during his leave of absence, al
though his position in the Medical
Corps will bring him $500 less a year
He resigned his Office in the city ser
vice when the Mayor refused to grant
him leave of absence.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Chorus of 10000
In Last Rehearsal
For Thrift Fete
Sousa Predicts Musical
Treat Of a Lifetime at Polo
Grounds This Afternoon

The chorus of 10000 voices, the band
Of principals who are to appear in
elijah" at the Thrift Festival at the
Polo Grounds this afternoon answered
to the baton Of Lieutenant John Philip
Sousa in a final rehearsal at Madison
Square Garden yesterday before an
audience Of conductors and musical
critics.
~ believe that music lovers who at
tend the festival are in for the musical
treat Of their lives" Lieutenant Sousa
said afterward 1t is one of the big
gest musical events that Sousa has
ever had hand in.
Next in importance to Lieutenant
Sousa is the weather man. He pre-
diets clear skies and light southerly
winds.
Although thousands of seats have
been sold, there VIII be plenty of room
in the grandstands for late corners.
The size of the production guarantees
to those in the top row the same adj
vantages enjoyed by those in the
boxes. The gates will be thrown open
at 80 D. NJ. and the performance will
begin at three.
1t will be worth while to arrive
early, for before the beginning Of the
oratorio De WOLF Hopper will auction
Lieutenant Sousa's baton, the buyer to
receive not only the prize. but the
amount of his bid in war stamps. Two
hundred naval reservists from Pelham
Bay, with their band, will march on
the field, and the chorus will follow
them to the tune of "Semper Fidelis."
Nine Frances Aida viii open the
singing programme with "The STAR
Spangled Banner" in which the band,
chorus and audience, 10000 altogether,
will join. During an interval of the
oratorio Leon Rothier will sing LIS
Marseillaise.
Among the principals of the oratorio
are Sophie Rraslau, Marie Sundelius,
Betty McKenna, Oscar Seagle and
Charles Harrison. Tie chorus is COM
posed of singers from leading choral
societies and colleges. The subsidiary
conductors who will be grouped
around Lieutenant Sousa are Tall
Esen Morgan, Louis Koemmenich, Ed
ward G. Marquard. c. Mortimer Wiske,
Carl Helm and NJ j. Corcoran.
All the proceeds of the festival are
10 be devoted TO war thrift propaganda
in New York.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Katherine Stinson
Completes Flight
From Chicago
Lands at Sheepshead Bay on
Last Lap From Bing-
hamton

Katherine Stinson, the twenty-year-
old Texas avatrice, completed the final
lap of her Chicago to- New York aerial
journey at 4:30 o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon. Her flight was made from
Binghamton, N. Y, where she had
detained by two accidents and she
alightcd at the Speedway at Sleeps
head Bay before 5000 motor "fans"
who had gathered for the 10O-mile
Hardness handicap race.
Spectators at the race saw tiny
speck emerge from the northern skies
and sweep toward the big wood speed
way. Professional announcers in
formed the crowd that it was Miss
Stonson on the final leg of her long
and adventuresome trip and there were
tremendous cheers as She encircled the
field, pointed the nose of her little BIZ
plane into the wind and banked to
earth.
On the tail of her rakish craft was
a bright red cross and the figures "1O6"
were painted boldly on the wings of
the machine. Miss Stinson stepped to
the track, clad in blue skirt and vel
low leather Jacket, and was introduced
to the spectators.
Later she talked with Mayor Hylan,
whose automobile was parked in the
infield. while fleet of motion picture
men gathered about them. BY flying
without stop from Chicago to Bing-
hamton, N. Y, where an accident be-
fell her in the shape of broken pro-
pellor shaft, Miss Stinson broke the
American nonstop flying record and
by her successful finish yesterday
brought the first mail that ever has
been sent from Chicago to New York
by aeroplane.
AS the motor meet concluded yester-
day Miss Stinson climbed the air and
it was announced that she was to fly
to the government aviation field at
Mineola, Long Island.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

g T ace Of each and all Of these hotels oend
1ho charge at hone chaps I'm the
zoe 100 cap through servng consider
6noaO that you're 0come, truly sooday
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Benefit Planned for
Dobbs Ferry School
Musical and Tea on Brown Es-
tate, Springhurst, Satur-
day Afternoon

A musical and tea for the benefit of
the Music School at Dobbs Ferry, will
be given at Llewellyn Hall, on the
estate of Mrs. Franklin @. Brown,
Springhurst, Dobbs Ferry, on Satur
day afternoon. from $3.50 until 7
o'clock. Mrs. Brown is chairman of
the committee, and other members
are Mrs. Maitland F. Griggs, Mrs.
Albert Shaw, Mrs. Henry Willard, Mrs
H. V. D. Black, Miss Caramai Carroll,
Mrs. Stanley Brown Serman, Mrs. AL
fred Rossin, Mrs. David Luke, Mrs
Conrad H. Matthiessen, Mrs. Frederick
Trevor Hill, Mrs. Carroll Durham,
Mrs. Henry Brooks, Mrs. Joseph Glen
denim, and B. M. Sheppard, principal
of Dobbs Ferry School. The musical
director is Miss Winifred Rogers.
Stages will meet the trains at Dobbs
Ferry, leaving the Grand Central Sta
ton, lower level, at 2:10 o'clock and
will stop at the Dobbs Ferry Library
at o'clock for local passengers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Mrs. keppel Barred
From! Testifying in
London Libel Suit
Court Refuses to Permit In
dividuals to Refute IT.
relevant Statements

LONDON, June AT the reopening
of the trial of Noel Pemberton- Billing,
on charge of libel preferred by Maud
Allan and ]. T. Grcin, manager of the
Independent Theatre. to-day, Justice
Darling ruled that it was impossible to
allow any individual to come forward
to refute statements made by the wit
nesses which really were not relevant
to The issue before the court.
Mrs. George Keppel who was pres
ent, according to her counsel, to deny
on oath that she had been in Holland
since the outbreak of the war or had
seen DR.. Richard Won Kuehlmann, the
German foreign minister, and other
German statesmen, therefore left the
court.
An attorney, on behalf of the War
military history and medical records Of
Captain Harold Sherwin Spencer, who
gave startling testimony when exam
ired before the court. He said these
records would "show the true charac ter
of that Witness" The judge also dis
allowed this. as the doctors who signed
the certificates are ont of the country.
Lord Alfred Douglas, who said he
regretted having been associated with
Oscar Wilde when the latter wrote
"Salome," was the next witness. He
said he considered the stage direction
OF Wilde's "Salome" as Objectionable
and disgusting. He said the fact that
such q play was produced and special
prominence had been given to the name
Of the author was likely to appeal
strongly to the immoral.
Asked whether he regretted having
met Wilde, Lord Douglas replied: II do,
to my most intense honor. Wilde had
diabolical influence on people. He
h,yDdr wears -
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Reception to Labor Mission

At the session of the American Fed
Grafton of Labor in St. Paul, next week,
a public reception in honor of the
American labor mission to Europe will
be held, it was announced last night
by the American Alliance for Labor
and Democracy. Members of the mis-
sion, Governor Burnquist and Samuel
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Alliance With Teutons
Secuted by Terauchi

LONDON, June There is little
present possibility of an alliance be-
tween Germany and Japan, Premier
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Mayor Insists Controller
Put Himself Squarely
Before Public
"Patriotism the Issue"
Declares Men in Control
Should Be Prevented From
War PROTECTING

Mayor Hylan yesterday wrote to b. Is.
Odell, Ice Controller, suggesting list
Of prices for ice this summer which, in
the Mayors opinion, would afford an
adequate profit to the dealers and ire
duce very greatly the burden on the
consuming public"
The Mayor asked the Ice Controller
to place himself "squarely before the
public as standing for fair and rea-
sonable charge to the consumers. The
Mayor declared his administration was
anxious to cooperate with the Ice Con-
troller if he would offer a fair basis on
which to cooperate. The letter said
"The City of New York, through its
Department of Markets, offered to dis
tribute a quantity of ice at price
much less than the price fixed by you,
the sale and distribution of which l
am informed you have prohibited.
Backs Commissioner Day
"The price suggested by the Commits
sioner of Markets, who had this in
mind, offered adequate return to all
concerned in production and distribu-
ton, and would have saved the con-
Stunning public as against the price sug-
gested by you in the first instance, a
great many million dollars. If you
would declare the maximum price of
ice 81 at the bridge, S5.25 to the pedler,
delivered on the sidewalk; $3.50 for the
ice cream dealer, delivered; $3.50 for
the butcher, delivered; $3.50 or 50 to
the domestic consumer, delivered, and
$3.50 to $40 to the Office consumer, de-
livered, these prices would be adequate
to give all returns necessary, and yet
WOULD reduce very greatly the burden
on the consuming public.
"This administration is anxious to
aid you, but we want you to offer US q
fair basis on which we can cooperate.
1t is my personal feeling that the ice
TRUST should not have the first consid-
Grafton, but that the poor of the city
should receive it.
Is Patriotic Problem
eff the men who control the ice stu
alton could be made to realize that this
is a human problem first and finan-
cial problem second, they would not
only be performing their duty to hui
mainly, but also would be performing
an unparalleled patriotic service to
their country at this time.
Lee proAteering is despicable at any
me. but particularly so when our
ountry Is at war, and ice dealers
guilty of such practices should be
driven out of business and their names
placed on public roll of dishonor"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02

less shy and more self-possessed ufdsr'
the new means Of self-expression'
About fifty girls, ranging in age from
six to seventeen, take the training
every Saturday under the direction Of
Miss Alma Guy. This is the second
play which t1ey have given. The lines
are spoken spontaneously by the chill
dren, who learn no set parts, but hear
the story once or twice.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1918-06-02
Mrs. Loftes Wins at Putting

The women's putting competition at
Montclair Golf Club yesterday was
won by Mrs. w Ii. Loftes. The
sweepstakes winners in the three
classes were: Class Al. B. Hall, SO,
"a; Glass b. B. Smith, 90, 1872,
and IN Class C. Il. C. Never. "a, 25-69.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
A Suit For Your Living Room

Every day living room suits and odd pieces bought
months ago are arriving. These of course are
marked at the old hgures--not to days value and
this means a considerable saving. The very newest
in designs and coverings these suits will make your
living room honey and with real comfort Most Of
these suits three pieces, with the loose spnrgv
cushion seats, and covered in tapestries veours and
damask. Separate pieces may be furnished
One new suit of three pieces in several attractive
tapestries, is marked $780, with loose spring cush.
ions. Another suit in gold and blue damask is
marked 1925. Odd chairs are marked from S36 up
and separate davenports, S65 up. We have Of
course complete line of bed davenports.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26

The War Savings Stamps campaign
is now under way, and it should be
pushed with the utmost vigor before
the closing day, Friday, June %.
All of the communities are now or
ganized for the work, and ought to
show good results, notwithstanding
the little time now at hand for effec-
tive operations. 1t will never do for
Delaware, after her splendid record
in the other matters, to fall down on
this venture. Thrift Stamps and
War Savings Stamps, besides an ex-
cellent investment for those who can
loan $500 and $1,000, is of especial
value in that they afford an oppor-
tunity for the investment of small
sums. Children may be interested in
them-and our children already have
shown a most commendahle activity
in the matter-and thus be melted to
a healthy practice of saving their
money and placing it where it will
return them a profit. Grown people
also may find it advisable to invest
for their children and also for them
selves. However, the great thing is
to get to work and more than fill our
own school district as we'll as the
States allotment of War Savings
Stamps. We can do wonders in few
days, if everybody will respond. The
committee in charge of the campaign
is an excellent one, and is doing it:
work well. So let the people respond
literally to their efforts. The gov
ernment has need of the money il
conducting the war, and that is some
thing that everybody should take
hand in and help in every way possible
by contributing their money.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
How Will Your Old Rug Look
in Your New Home

Don't spoil the new home with unsghtly
rug. bright floor covering adds cheerfulness
and homeyness to any room, and if bought sensiby
will give years of service. Most of stock repre-
sents saving of at least 80 per cent present
prices. We have been extremely careful to select
floor coverings from the best makers and of the best
designs, and we can BIT most any room, whether it
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26

The announcement that Rev. George
C. Williams, pastor of Asbury M. E.
Church, had been nominated by the
War Council of the great Methodist
Episcopal Church to become chaplain
in the army and his nomination had
been sent to the War Department at
Washington, came as a great surprise
to his congregation who is forced to
release him, and to the town at large.
Rev. Mr.. Williams is now awaiting
draft summons from Washington tc
go wherever he is wanted. Full Of
patriotism and ever ready to do hi:
bit, his entry into the service is looked
upon as most excellent choice, tho
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26

The food administrator for our
State has given official notice that
"roast beef, hot or cold, shall be
served at only one meal a week. +"
Stewed beef, hash or boiled beef may
be served twice a week. This order,
while directed specifically to restaur
ants, also applies to families. And
all good citizens should comply with
it, to the letter. AS the Every Even
ing pertinently says: Why should
we not deny ourselves the l1xury of
eating good roast beef whenever we
feel like it? Beef is a necessity for
our fighting army. The men in
France need it to keep up their
strength for fighting. The men here
at home in camps need it to put them
in good fighting trim.
eve ordinary people can get along
very well, and without the slightest
inconvenience, with roast beef only
once a week. Indeed, while the war
continues we can well get along with
out any roast beef whatever. Let us
give all of our supply to our soldiers.
They need it. We can get along
without it.
"In this way all non-c n-combatants
can help win the war. The more We
give to our fighting men, the better
they will be able to fight, and th'
sooner they will bring to a just con
clusion this war for democracy an,
human rights, in which they are en-
gagged.
$50, farewell to roast beef fo
awhile. Let US give all of it to ou
soldiers.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
An Eddy---And Real, Hot
Days

That is when an Eddy proves its real worth. The
white pine case heavy Insulation. positive locks and
tight closing doors keep out the heat and keep in
the cold. We supply almost any size to fit any
space, and in chest refrigerator styles. And it
is wise to buy before the hot days and while
can supply the size you want.
Ice Chests from $12. rs to s45 co. Refrigera-
tors, galvanized, from S32 to $2O2 Porcelain lined
from $46 to $685.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26

THE SMYRNA TIMES is an Independent paper
devoted to the welfare of the town it repre-
sents and the State of which it is part II
also gives the items of importance of the East
ern Shore of Maryland.
ADVERTISEMFNTS-TH SMYRNA TIMES is the
business medium not only for the town it rep
resents, but for the outlying district of which il
is the centre, embracing the towns of Clayton
KentOn, Cheswold, Townsend, Leipsic, &c
rate of so cents an inch for first insertion ant
25 cents for each subsequent insertion will b'
charged for transient advertising. Locals and
Reading Notices, 10 cents per line per issue
special discount on all semi-annual anC
yearly advertisements.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
his parishoners and friends are loathe
to part with him.

The school district of which the
town of Smyrna is a part has $55, 900
to raise for this War Savings Stamps
drive. 1t can only be done by every
body subscribing to their utmost abil-
ity. Let US hope when the drive ends
Smyrna will have over subscribed her
allotment.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26

After this week, then the big Coun-
try Fair and Fourth of July celebra-
tion for the benefit of the Red Cross.
A big event is ahead for Smyrna and
needs patronizing.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
WANTED

Contractor to clear about fifteen
acres of Timber Land on road con-
tract number eight, between Milford
ard Ellendsle. Address
FRANK L. COHEN, Smyrna Del.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
NOTICE.

Having purchased 1.-THE Annabell"
and being off ten days for painting,
on and after June 20, will be prepared
to do all kinds of freighting by boat.
Address, William Pleasanton, Della
ware City, Del.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
WANTED

Steady, reliable man to take charge
of freight boat carrying 55 tons. Best
wages paid or commission. Apply
in person or by letter to William
Pleasanton. Delaware City, Del.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
-Furniture---the Sensible
Wedding Gift

There is one gift-not easily duplicated and always
acceptable a wedding gift piece of furniture
You have a great range of articles and prices to
choose from. and matter what your selection, you
know it will be appreciated gift What, for ex-
ample is better than this Cane Wing Chair, suitable
for hall or living room, and occasional chair,
adding finishing touch and charm to any period
furnishing. They come in oak or mahogany and in
various styles, chairs and rockers from S11.5O to
$23. co. And then there are the Windsor Chairs in
a number of notifications, an old time comfortable
and quaint looking piece. Priced in imitation and
genuine mahogany from 81. so to $500.
So many other gifts are here-book blocks, serving
trays little tilt-top tables, spinet desks.
We can't tell you about all of them why not 60
through this stock and see?
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
THE SMYRNA TIMES
SMYRNA, DELAWARE

Published Every Wednesday Afternoon, by
ROBERT D. HOFFECKER, Proprietor.
Founded by Robert d. HOfecker, July D, 1854
EditOrand Proprietor until February 10, 1907
OFFICE-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Telephone. No. 10.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
WANTED.
Carpenters and LaborerS

on Smyrna-Dover State Road Apply on
road or after o'clock p. m. at Colonial
Hotel, of Mr.. Decker or Mr.. Baum.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26

Wheat harvest will be general
throughout this section this and next
week. Much of the wheat that was
in the path of last weeks hailstorm
is in bad shape and will have to be
cut with a mower and raked like hay.
Smyrna times., 1918-06-26
WANTED.

A middle aged woman to take entire
charge of the home situated about
three miles from Smyrna. No objec-
tion to one child. Wilson G. Mannon,
Phone 1922, Smyrna.
The Richmond Virginian. (Richmond, Va.) 1910-1920, 1918-05-19
Charles Ray At
the Bijou Again

Those who saw Charles Ray In his
latest picture, The Hired Man" VIII
welcome the announcement that he
is again to appear at the Bitou thea
ter. this time in photoplay differ
ing widely from his former pictures.
This Is The Family Skeneton,"
semi-farclal drama founded on the
firm conviction OF young Billy Bates
n millionaire, that he has Inherited an
frrtrlstible tendency TO drink. How
his charming chorus girl sweetheart
cures him ia amusingly told and the
excellent cast lends able assistance TO
the efforts of the star, Sylvia Bremen
is the leading lady. while Billy Elmer,
Andrew Arhuckle, Otto. Hoffman and
Jack Dyer are popular players In the
cast A travelogue in natural colors
is the added feature.
A complete departure from her
usual style OF pbotoplay will be found
in Pauline Frederick's newest Para
mount picture. Madame Jealousy.
in which she IL TO appear "wednesday
and Thursday Madame Jealousy,
nv George v. Hobart, is an extremely
picturesque photoplay which AFFORDS
the actors chances for unusual dra~
matte acting. Throughout the whole
the photography IL excellent,
AS an added attraction Mr. and Mrs