davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Smyrna times., 1919-12-03

Council is considering the question
of better and more permanent streets
and there are not few people who
would like to see some work done next
spring.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-03
Live Stock
6 Head Of Cows

One with calf by side, two giving milk;
others will freshen soon. These are young
Holsteins and good mixers.
One brood sow will farrow the first Of
December.
Farming Implements
Two farm wagons, one good, one almost
new; York carriage, dearborns, good con-
dition; one a-horse drill, good; hay rake,
good new; Deering mower; two 2-horse
Oliver plows, No. 70; two Ihorse plows,
one new; two s-horse drag irons, one new;
4 walking cultivators, tomato rack, new;
hay rack, Iron Age riding cultivator, two
fodder cutters, blacksmith forge and drill,
pair cart wheels, dearborn pole, two separa-
tors and churns lot tomato baskets, new;
two sets wagon harness, two sets carriage
harness, dearborn harness, FIVE sets plow
harness, a lot of shovels, hoes, rakes, and
forks, ropes, brides, collars and numerous
other things.
About four tons of frst-class hay. Also
some nubbins and soft corn. A lot of good
corn.
A Lot of Household Goods
Two bedsteads, 2 bureaus, bedroom suit.
organ, good; chunk burners, new coal
stove, 2 tables, lot pictures, mating, car
pets and etc.
TERMS-On all sums under $2ooo cash;
above, a term of II months will be given
purchaser, by giving judgment note with
approved security, interest added from day
OF sale No goods to be removed until the
terms are complied with.
C. v. MOORE
Smyrna times., 1919-12-03

Personals.-Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur
Clark entertained Thursday at Thanks
giving dinner Mrs. Hall and SON
George. of Marydel, Miss Ruth Hall,
of Dover, Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Ward
and daughter, Helen, of Wilmington.
Miss Edna Pratt, of Womens Col
lege, Newark, has returned from
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Pratt.-Mr. and Mrs. M. A.
Jones have returned from visit with
relatives in Cambridge.-Miss Marion
Stewart, of Wilmington, spent the
weekend with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Stewart, Mr.. John l..
Graham, Jr., of Wilmington, spent the
weekend with his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. John L. Graham.-Miss Helen
Davis, of Wilmington, spent Sunday
with Miss Frances Allen.-Miss Lille
Chambers, of Marcus Hook, spent the
holidays with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. George Chambers.-Miss Vlr-
ginia Baynard spCat the weekend
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph
Baynard.-Miss Ruth Martin has re-
turned home from a visit with friends
in Wilmington.-Miss Lillian Coppage
of Marcus Hook, spent few days
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Robert
Barkley.-Mrs. Edw. Wright ano
children, Floyd and Thelma have re-
turned from a visit in Carneys Point
Miss Margaret Quillen spent Thurs
day with Miss Virginia Jones.-Miss
Virginia Jones, of w. c. l., Dover
has returned from a few days visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Jones-Mr. and Mrs. Warner ano
daughter, of Jamaca Point, have re-
turned from a visit with Mr.. and Mrs
f. Chas. LeCompte.-Miss jeanette
Barlxley. of Womens College, Newark
has been visiting her mother, Mrs
jeanette Barkley.-Mr.Frank Pratt
of Wilmington, has been visiting hi'
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George Pratt
-MrJohn Hurd, of Harrington, spen
the weekend with his father, MIR. Car
Hurd-Miss Marietta Jones who ha
had a slight case of diptheria in nov
able to be out.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-03

Clayton has its pole line to Smyrna
erected and is practically ready to
take on continuous current as soon as
the Smyrna Electric Light Plant IS
ready. A large meter has been ordered
by Smyrna to be placed at town limits
Smyrna times., 1919-12-03
Lost

On Saturday night, Nov. 20. on the State
road between Smyrna and Blackbird pair Of
RovaI Cord Tires. size "a Az. Reward If
1e'o' ~ wRIGHT's GARAGE
~o-a-1t Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1919-12-03

So heavy was the traffic on the Del
aware Railroad Saturday and Sunday
that in some instances trains were
run in sections. The rush was due to
the Thanksgiving Holidays.
Smyrna times., 1919-12-03
For Sale

Electric Dome, hall seat, vacuum cle.n.r
lawn swing all in good condition. Apply to
J. II. sPEAKMAN
Delaware Street.
=, rnons o4 X 3 Smyrna, Del.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
ST. SW|TH|N STILL At t
Due for Higher Mark, According
to Weather Man-Cheer Up!
It Was Bad in 1917.

st. Swithin is due for higher mark,
according to Mr.. Weatherman, who
reported cheeringly this morning that
no relief can be expected in the next
twenty -four-hour period. Whether he
has opened the flood gates and thrown
away the key none knows. but many
persons in Washington have bunch
that this has been done. Showers and
cloudy weather are promised for to-
night and tomorrow.
The rainfall since July Is up to this
morning, the weather bureau states,
was Alb inches and for the entire
month 5.91 inches. Westinghouse
may be of the opinion this July has
been out of luck more than the cor
responding month in a number of pre-
vious years, but the weather bureau
says that in 191 the rainfall was 9.41
inches. To reach this mark in July of
this year, it would have to rain con-
stantly until August. Thus, as the
weather man remarks, Every cloud
has a silver lining"
During this rain spell every cloud
has had a silver lining and every
sunny spell it's cloud. 1t rained most
of yesterday and last night. continu-
ing until about o'clock this morn
ing, when the sun appeared with dark
cloud patches, giving warning that a
shower might be expected.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
VETERANS OF WILD CAT
DIVISION ARE ORGANIZED

For the purpose of keeping members
in touch with each other and extend
ing help in time of need, officers and
men of the S1st Division, better
known as the wild Cat" Division are
perfecting an organization to be
called the Wild Cat Veterans Asso-
citation.
More than $1,000 officers and men
who served various lengths of time in
the division already have joined the
organization, and it is expected the
complete list will total $4,000. Head
quarters are at Columbia, S. c., where
the division received it's initial train
ing. The division Originally contained
unitS from North Carolina, South
Carolina and Tennessee. but after a
time every state in the Union was
represented.
Any person who was ever member
of the S1st and was honorably dis
charged is eligible. In applying for
membership, the full name. rank. or
ganization and present address must
be given. c. r. Elkins is secretary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
CITY NEWS IN BRIEF

The following officers were installed
last night at a meeting of the HerZl
Club of Washington, at the home OF
NJ. L. Schneider, 131 Randolph place:
President, John B. Neviaser; vice
president, Emanuel Aaronson: secre-
tary, Milton Rosenberg: treasurer.
David Sandman; sergeant-at-arms,
Leon KatZ.
The "Star Spangled Banner" Chorus.
under the auspices of the National
Anthem Association. will give pro-
gram of choral songs tonight and
every Monday evening at the Thorn
son School. 18th and l. streets.
The lawn fete which was to have
been given by the Christian Endeavor
Society of the New York Avenue Pres
byterian Church last Saturday, but
which was postponed on account of
rain. will be held this evening at
14th and Fairmont streets. In case
of rain the fete will be held tomor-
row evening.
The Rev. j. f. Duffy. post chaplain
at Washington barracks. has been
promoted to the rank of captain.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
Neglected Sidewalks a Menace
TO the EDITOR of The Star:

10 tne EU1tOr OF Inc star:
Can it be possible that there is an
ordinance compelling owners and
agens of property. whether improved
or not, to see that said property is
kept in a clean and sanitary condition,
especially in the summer? Does not
the law require that the sidewalks
(from curb to at least few feet in
side the property line) be kept clear
of weeds and rubbish? I live in. the
Anacostia district and have in view
and am prompted to write this to ap-
prise you of the condition of the
sidewalk and lots on the south side of
u street southeast. This property is
owned ESQ I am informed)' by parties
who do not reside in the city, is va
cant and has no dwellings or. fence
around 1T, lying between Nichols ave-
nue. and 18th street. The refuse (from
/ do not know where) is being dump
ed along this important thorough
ting strewn in the weeds all along
that side of the street with weeds
overhanging the sidewalk, and grow
ing high enough to hide any one
bent on committing crime.
Should this menace be allowed to
continue, there will soon be no posi- +:
bility of using the sidewalk at certain
times, especially during wet weather.
as the water runs all over the side
walk, carrying with it the dumped
refuse.
If some action is not taken to rem
edy this nuisance, the weeds will rise
mountain high, and it will prove an
ideal spot for the hold-up man after
dusk. 1 called the attention of this
neglect to policeman few days
ago. He promised to report the mat
ter. but up to this hour of writing
nothing has been done.
1 trust the powers that be will wake
UP and take notice of this warning,
before a murder or an outrage is at
tempted on some defenseless woman.
HUGH WATSON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
OFFICERS ROOMS IN Dc.
HOTEL LOOTED OF $1OO
500 Bird of Paradise, Cash, Gold
Watch and Chain Taken in
Other Thefts.

Capt. John P. Lynch, U. S. A, Edge
water, n. j., and Lieut.. Sylvester
Lynch. San Francisco, Cal, occupants
of adjoining rooms in a local hotel,
reported to the police that their rooms
were robbed yesterday. The former
said he was robbed of $S5, while the
latter said the amount taken from his
room was SIS.
Theft of bird of paradise, valued
at 500, was reported by James G.
Rowell, 1717 Euclid street. He said
the stuffed bird was taken from his
home last week.
A small colored boy is suspected of
having committed a robbery in the
home of Philip Marietta, 919 H street
northeast. Marietta was robbed of
more than S45.
Joseph SAMMY. s15 5th street, was
roi bed of gold watch and chain val
u.d at 500 yesterday. He said the
theft was committed in a business
house on 9Th street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
INVENTOR DIES BY GAS.
Joseph Becker of Patent Office Had
Been Despondent.

Joseph Becker, fifty years old, 1915
Fairmont street, ended his life yester-
day by inhaling Illuminating gas. He
had been i'll and respondent, Coroner
hewitt was told, but his sudden end
came as a surprise to his sister, with
whom he resided, and a host of
friends.
Becker was an inventor and clerk in
the patent office. He had invented
several attachments for talking ma
chimes and was interested in other
patents. Yesterday morning his sister
called him. but received no response
and in the afternoon, not having heard
her brother moving about in his room,
she made an investigation and found
his dead body.
A certificate of suicide was given by
the coroner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
My Iceland.

Oh, Iceland. fair Iceland, my
dear old childhood home, I'd like
to- sail to you again, across the
waste of foam. In dreams | see
my happy home, my home of
long ago, where all the farmers
planted ice, and all they reaped
was snow. | often wonder why
| left the foe where l was rear
ed, for lands that sizzle in the
sun, where men are scorched
and scared; and | would give my
halidom to be upon your shore,
to see the musk OK eating ice,
and hear the walrus roar. | used
to kick, forsooth, because the
kitchen fire would freeze, and
one must use a crosscut saw to
slice the bread and cheese; and
often, lacking proper pride, I'd
wiring my hands and weep, be-
cause l had to shovel paths
through drifts six furlongs deep.
But time has shown me what is
what, and also which is which,
and if | had those snowdrifts
now I'd think that l was rich.
Oh, Iceland, when my jaded back
is sore with prickly heat, I'd like
to tread your frozen shore, and
revel in your sleet! Oh, Iceland,
when my nose is peeled by solar
glow and glare, I'd like to drive
along your lanes, behind a polar
bear! Oh, Iceland is the fairest
land that mortal ever saw; She
has a snowstorm every day, and
never has a thaw.
WALT MASON.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
AID "JoBs FOR SERVICE MEN.
w. C. C. S. and Council of Churches
Of Christ Promise Cooperation.

Continued cooperation with the
United States employment service in
finding jobs for soldiers and sailors
has been pledged by the War Camp
Community Service and the Federal
Council of Churches. of Christ in
America.
These and other welfare organiza-
tons from the signing of the armis
tice to July l centralized their efforts
to assist returning fighters to employ
ment through the regular Offices of
the federal employment service and
1000 emergency soldiers bureaus. Be
cause of the further reduction of the
placement facilities of the employ
ment service two weeks ago. John B.
Densmore. director general of the
service. asked that cooperation and
Capitalization of effort through the
service be continued during the bal
ance of the rehabilitation period.
In it's reply to this request the War
Camp Community Service, through H.
S. Braucher, secretary at New York
city. said in part: I'VE have been glad
to cooperate throughout the country
in the work of the United STATES En-
ployment Service and hope that this
continued cooperation may be of
value to the entire country"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
ITALIAN BATTlESHIP
TO PAY VISIT TO U. S.

= Word has been received here that
the Italian battleship Conte di Cavour.
carrying a number of officials of the
Italian navy. will pay an early visit
to some of the eastern ports of the
United States.
The warship and it's distinguished
visitors are not coming on any po-
litical mission, it was announced, but
simply to resume the visits of good
will and friendliness which were in
terrupted by the war. 1t is expected
that the warship will reach Boston,
the first port of call, about the end
of this month. The arrival at New
York will probably be on some date
early in August. The officials I'M
doubtedly will visit this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
Fallen Leaves and Locust Eggs.

10 Inc Editor OF The star
On passing through any body of oak
woods one notices that the ground be-
meath the trees is Uttered with dead
oak leaves attached to small twigs. On
examination one finds these small twig-
stems pierced all the way to the cen
ter with numerous small holes. l am
rot an entomologist, still, l believe the
locusts, in their recent visit to Wash
ington and vicinity, deposited their eggs
in these piercings. that the twig died
and the wind has broken them off. Now
if these twigs do contain deposits of To-
Gust eggs it should be an easy matter
to destroy thousands of them.
/ would suggest that the Boy Scouts
and the Girl Scouts, too. pass system
atically through the oak woods of the
city and vicinity, gather the twigs and
set fire to hem on the edge of wood.
with care to prevent spread.
The twigs are small and any boy could
easily carry two hundred and more of
them in a sack.
Their dead and yellow leaves make
them easily distinguishable. at this
time, from the green sward.
ALLEN ROSS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
LABOR GREETS IRISH.
President Hollohan of W. C. L. U.
Addresses Gonzaea Hall Meeting.

Harry S. Hollohan. president of the
Washington Central Labor Union,
brought last night to the Friends Of
Irish Freedom at their meeting in
Gonzaga Hall the greetings of his
organization. and he informed the
friends that the labor organization
was behind the movement for self
determination for Ireland. He pledged
to the fighters for Irish freedom the
support of the Central Labor Union,
declaring that it had voted in favor
of it.
President Hollohan spoke also on
the labor movement. He was en-
Enthusiastically received by the large
audience that did not allow the rain
to interfere with it's ardor in the
cause. Rosa F. Downing presided.
He was directed to send to the head
quarters of the Friends of Irish Free
dom in New York the IS, 900 subscribed
by Washington toward the liberty
fund in the Irish movement in this
country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
PLAN ANTI.LEAGUE TALKS.
Prominent Opponents Scheduled t.
Speak at Various Cities.

Senator James A. Reed of Missouri
and Albert J. Beveridge. former sena-
tor from Indiana, are to speak in op-
position to the proposed league of
nations covenant at the Coliseum in
st. Louis July %. under auspices of
the League for the Preservation of
American independence
Mr.. Beveridge is to speak at the
Auditorium in Chicago July 20. 1t is
probable that both these speakers
will talk a mass meetings to be held
at Minneapolis and ST. Paul.
Senator Reed is to speak July % at
Elizabeth City, N. c.: July % at
Greensboro. n. c.. and July "a at
Goldsboro, n. C.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
A. W. PARKER TO RESIGN.
Legal Officer of immigration Blu
reau Will Practice Law Here.

Resignation of A. Warner Parker,
legal officer of the bureau of immi-
grafton. Department of Labor, effec-
tive September 9, has been announced
He will be associated with Mai. Glenn :
ent L. Bouve in the general practice
of law in Washington.
Mr.. Parker was appointed in the
government service as Chinese in
spector with the Treasury Depart
ment in 1903. For several years past
he has been legal officer for the bu-
reau Of immigration and has conduct
ed practically all the deportation
cases for the department. He has
been active the past year in conduct
ing cases of aliens convicted of acts
against the government. His sue
cessor has not been named.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
BOY OF SIXTEEN A SUICIDE.
Crippled Father of Howard NJ.
Davis Hears Pistol Shot

Howard NJ. Davis. sixteen years old,
1907 South Capitol street, committed
suicide at his home yesterday morning
by shooting himself in the forehead.
His father. Richard NJ. Davis, a leg
less cripple. victim of a railroad acct
dent several years ago. was in another
room and heard the report of the pis-
toll shot. The son was unconscious
and dying when his father reached him.
Mrs. Davis, the boys mother, was in
Washington Asylum Hospital and was
rot told of the tragedy until today.
Physicians at Casualty Hospital,
where the boy died. were told that his
actions the past few weeks had sug-
gested the proba bility of his mind be-
ing affected. Coroner hewitt was told
of his condition and his conclusion
was that the boy probably was not
responsible for his act
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
PLAN TO PREVENT
SHORTAGE IN ICE
Manufacturers Will Meet
Wednesday With Health
Officer Fowler.

Steps to prevent serious ice short
age in Washington will be taken
facturers of the District in the office
of Health Officer William c. Fowler of
the District. the outcome of which is
expected to be a city-wide request for
Westinghouse to conserve ice. and
use the least possible amount during
cool weather in order to prevent a
serious shortage during the first long
hot spell
According to the representative of
the largest ice producing company in
the city. the reserve ice in Washing
ton is at such low proportion that
a general cut of 25 per cent may re-
suit during the first protracted hot
spell. This will affect individual and
wholesale users of ice indiscrimi-
nately.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
KoNENKAMP CRITICISED.
Another Leader in Strike Declares
It Was Won When Declared OFF.

Caustic criticism is made by Frank
Mcdowell a member of the executive
committee of the Commercial Teleg-
raphers' Union and a leader in the
recent nation wide strike of the mem
befs of that organization. of Sylves-
ter j. Konenkamp, president of the
organization. who resigned Saturday
Mr.. Mcdowell claims the strike was
won when President Konenkamp Of
ficially declared it off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
HISTORIC SITE NAMED.
Taylorsville, on Delaware River, Is
Called Washington Crossing.

BY order of Postmaster General
Burleson, the name of the post office
at Taylorsville. Pa. has been changed
to Washington Crossing, thus mark
ing a step in a plan to preserve the
historic site. 1t was from this point
that the Continental Army, under
George washington, crossed the De :
ware river on the night preceding lie
battle of Trenton.
The village Of Taylorsville is one OF
the oldest communities in its section
of Pennsylvania. The change OF name
was at the request or cltlzens OF
the village and after the government
was assured that no objections had
been raised by descendants of the
family for which the place was named,
Representative Watson of -Pennsy!-
vania appealed to post office authorl-
ties for the petitioners.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
E. J. MAILMAN ASKS DIVORCE.
Man Who Was With A. E. F. Also
Seeks Custody of Child.

Evan ]. Mailman, who was with the
American expeditionary forces until
last month, today filed suit for an alb
solute divorce from Rose NJ. Mailman.
They were married November %. 1917,
and have one child.
The husband says that while he
was fighting in France his wife was
receiving attentions from other men,
He asks the custody of the child
through Attorney LsaR Pretzfelder.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
POLICEMAN UNDER FIRE.
Shot Sent by Mistake When He
and Another Investigate Noises.

Acting Sergt. j. Fl. Gibson of the
ninth precinct narrowly escaped being
shot this morning about 1920 o'clock
while investigating a suspicious noise
in the rear of lunchroom at I'd and
F streets northeast.
Noise made by chickens. followed by
the barking of dog, suggested the
probability of chicken thief being
on the premises. The acting ser
geant heard the noises and proceeded
to make an investigation. Elmer
Trueman, employed in the lunchroom,
also heard the noises and discov-
cred the policeman on the premises,
although he was unable to see that
he was in uniform.
Trueman, believing the policeman
was burglar, discharged his pistol
but the shot did not take effect.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
May Cut Family Supply.

Until the first hot spell, however.
manufacturers declare that Washing
tonians need have no fear of not Sc
curing ice. When the shortage be-
comes seriously felt during the warm
weather immediate and vigorous
steps are planned. Where a family
is accustomed to using twenty pounds
per day. they will be asked to take
fifteen pounds.
To prevent a recurrence of the sit
uation next year the American Ice
Company has appropriated 100000
for the erection of an ice storehouse
with a capacity of $50 tons per day
and storehouse with a 12.0OO-ton
storage capacity, which will allow ice
manufacturing to continue through
out the winter.
At present the output of the COM
pany is approximately 500 tons daily,
about half the consumption of the
city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-07-21
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.
TONIGHT.

TONIGHT.
Lecture in the labor university course
at the Public Library at Sis o'clock.
Membership committee of the United
States Employees Saturday Evening
Club at the Public Library at O'Clock.
Delaware Society at room 242, Senate
office building.
George Washington Post. No. l,
American Legion. at War Camp Com
munity Service Club, No. s, 91S 10th
street, at S o'clock
Lecture by Miss Katherine Hughes
before Central Labor Union at 8 O'clock
at Musicians Hall, f street.
TOMORROW.
Annual excursion of the Modern
Wondmen of America and the Royal
Neighbors. at Chesapeake Beach.