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Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
NEW LEGISLATURE GETS
DOWN TO ACTUAL BUSINESS
WEEK OF SPECTACULAR PAR
LEYING OVER ORGANIZATION
Governor Read His Biennial Address
Yesterday and Legislature Settled
Down to Consider New Laws.

Permanent organization of both
branches of the Legislature was COM
pleted Monday and the Legislators are
now ready to proceed with the regular
business of the session. At a Joint
session OF the House and Senate in
representative Hall at II o'clock
yesterday morning, Governor Town
send read his biennial message to the
General Assembly, after which the
TWO houses settled down to actual busi-
ness of passing and amending laws.
Inc preliminary organization of the
Legislature is given on Page 2. The
Senate's session opened at 12. .O5 O'Clock
Monday, Clerk Harold S. Creamer.
after being sworn in by Senator CORN
ley, called the roll and all the mem
bers responded except Senator Wal
ker. The Senate next proceeded to
complete organization and elected of
hcers as follows: Reading clerk
Harry l.. Robinson, Sussex county.
Bill clerk-Frank C. Miller, Brandy
VINE hundred, New Castle county.
Sergeant-at-ams-J. B. Bunting, Sus-
sex. Attomey-William M. Hope.
Dover, Kent. Telephone messenger
Alfred Raikes, Negro, Dover. Page
Joseph Heintz, Dover. Stenographers
Mrs. Nellie Lynch Walls, Mrs. Page
Catchings and Mrs. Francis E. Ar
thurs. Chaplain Rev. R. S. Stephens
Kent. Each Officer-elect received all
the IL Republican votes cast. The
five Democratic Senators voted for
the following ticket: Reading clerk,
Thomas B. Malone, New Castle
county; bill clerk, James V. Graham,
Kent; sergeant-at-arms, William r.
Smith, Kent; attorney, w. Watson,
Harrington, Kent; telephone mes
senger, James S. Goodwin, Kent; page
Harry Peterson, Kent; stenographers,
Miss Marie Martin, Kent; chaplain.
Rev. J.. M. L. Eckard, Smyrna. The
House met at II o'clock. Represent
ative Francis, on behalf of the House
members, presented to Speaker Cor
bits as token of friendship and es-
TEEN an ornamental basket contain
ing AZ russet roses. Mr.. Francis said
the House believed it made no mistake
in electing Mr.. Corbit speaker and
knew he would faithfully represent
the State and be courteous. and fair to /
the members. Speaker Corbit, reply
ing, expressed thanks for the gift and
stated that he appreciated the conf
dence of the representatives and trust |
ed they would not be disappointed.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
DRY" LAW NOW BANS LIQUOR.
Reed Bone Dry Law Interpreted by
United States Supreme Court

The U. S. Supreme Court held Mon
day that the Reed "bone dry" pro-
hlbition amendment prohibits inter-
state transportation into dry states of
Intoxicating liquors for beverage pur-
poses, even when intended for per-
sonal use. Justice McReynolds, in a
dissenting opinion concurred in by
Justice Clark, declared the Reed
amendment was not an interstate COM
merce regulatory measure, but a di-
rect interneddling with a states af-
fairs, and beyond federal power. AS
interpreted by the court, the law null
lilies state statutes permetting limited
amounts of liquor to be brought in for
personal use.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
SMYRNA WINS AT BASKET BALL
Local Boy Scouts Defeats the Dover
Team By Score of 40 to 8.

A good attendance was at the
Smyrna Opera House last Friday,
January 10th, to witness the Basket
Ball game between the Smyrna Bow
Scouts and the Dover team. The
Smyrna boys came out with an over
whelming victory, defeating the Dover
Scouts by a score of 40 to 8. 1t was
their opening game of the season.
The line up for Smyrna was as fol-
lows: Broadway, forward; M. Ford,
forward; Tilghman, center; Jones,
guard; Cloud, guard; Wick, forward:
Wick substituted for Ford in last half.
The game was remarkable for the
clean playing, only about eight fouls,
were made and all by 2 or 8 of these
were personal ones. The guarding of
Cloud was one of the bright features
of the game, he only allowing Dover
one field goal. Jones made several
long shoots, besides playing a good
game at guard. Broadway made
most of the goals for Smyrna and
seemed to have no trouble in shooting
from any position, making several
perfect shoots over his head. Ford
and Wick both played a fast game,
while Tilghman was usually some
where on the floor. The team work
of the Smyrna Scouts was fairly good
considering what practice they had to-
gether. Dover put up a good game
but could not hold its own on the
Smyrna floor. The first half was a
walkaway for Smyrna, while the sec
ond half was more evenly matched.
Tilghman was fast in every respect,
and could get the ball whenever he
wanted it. A return game is to be
played at Dover soon.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
MEETING OF CENTURY CLUB.
Program Last Friday in Charge of
Miss Margaret Walls; Club Luncheon.

Program Last Friday in Charge of
Miss Margaret Walls; Club Luncheon.
Last Friday under the supervision
OF Miss Margaret Walls, Chairman of
Arts and Crafts, the Club members
mounted pictures for use in the
schools, while Miss Bell read an in
structive article on the making of
lace and told of some pieces of lace
that are of historic interest. ere
chickenizing France" was read bv
Mrs. Read and the members contri-
buted their dimes to buy eggs for the
lncubators in France. Next Friday
Will be an open meeting to which par
ents and all who are interested in
school work are invited to come: it is
Teachers Day and Miss Beckett is
chairman. 1t was decided to have a
Birthday Luncheon" on the nine
teenth Of February.-Cor. Sec'y
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
WHOLE NO. 1887
fuckers FACTORY DESTROYED
Big Harrington Plant Managed by
William Robinson of Smyrna Burn
ed Down With $1,000 Loss.

Fire of unknown origin DESTROYED
the large shirt factory, of thc John w.
Tucker Company, located in Harring
ton late Tuesday night of last week.
The building occupied by the plant
was owned by a Mr.. Knox of Harring-
ton and it was a structure about
ninety feet in length. When the fire
was discovered, there were two large
shipments of finished shirts awaiting
removal to the railroad. These. to-
gether with a large quantity of raw
materials, were totally DESTROYED.
All OF the machinery in the plant was
likewise burned. The building was
entirely insured, but it has not been
learned whether the contents and ma
chlnery were covered with insurance.
The total loss is estimated at approx-
lmately $1,000. The factory was man.
aged by William Robinson formerly
OF Smyrna. The plant employed so
or 6O operators. At the height of the
olaze tour other buildings were
threatened with destruction. At this
time all four of the structures were
burning and'it was only by extremely
hard work on the part of the firemen
that they were saved. To add to the
difficulties encountered by the firemen
in their efforts to fight the flames the
water supply in the standpipe was low
and as a result the pressure in the
water mains was not great. The fact
that the chemical engine owned by the
hre company carried a force pump
probably accounts for the checking of
the flames and confning the blaze to
the building in which it started. The
people of Harrington spoke only
words of praise for their iremen on
Wednesday morning.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
NEXT SUNDAY AT ASBURY.
Rev. NJ. E. Swartz d. D. Will Fill Pul-
pit Next Sunday Morning.

The congregation of Asbury Church
will have the opportunity of hearing
Rev. M. E. Swartz D. D. on Sunday
morning next, at II a. m. DR.. Swartz
is the director of the Centenary pro-
gram for the Washington Area and
comes with the authority of the Board
OF Bishops back of him. It will he
worth while to hear him. The morn
ing Sunday School which meets at 10
O'Clock is proving a success. The at
tendance is increasing Sunday after
Sunday. Let US make it still greater
by every Asbury scholar and teacher
being present Sunday morning at ten
O'Clock prompt. The new books added
to the library are most interesting
be sure to secure one for next weeks
long evenings. The pastor will have
charge of the evening service at 7.3O
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
SMYRNA RED CROSS NOTES.
Urgent Appeal Being Made for Work
ers to Make Garments for Refugees

ers to Make Garments for Refugees
The Delaware Chapter of the Red
Cross has issued the following appeal
to make garments for the refugees
and distressed of Europe: "Have YOU
a dress? "Have you underwear?
Have you children's clothing? eyes
we are sure, is your answer, but not
SO with millions in France, Belgium.
Italy and the far East. "The Della
ware Chapter has an order for 10000
refugee garments to be made and
ready for shipment the last of Janu-
ary. This is your responsibility, and
yours and yours. .'Now is the time
today! If we wait it will be too late.
and death, who walks so near to each
one of those long-suffering refugees.
will claim his toll. Yes, and you will
have the haunting memory, when it is
too late, that you might have saved
some baby's mother, or some ones
child quite as dear as your own little
one. "These garments, which mean
life, will not be ready in time unless
there is a renewed effort. "The arm
istice and Christmas have taken the
wind from our sails and we are be-
calmed. Perhaps you did not know
the great need for haste, but knowing.
you cannot refuse to answer the call.
Individuals are asked to lay aside per-
sonal sewing and sew for the refugees
as they have never sewed before. Mrs.
F. E. POstles has charge of this
branch of the work, in Smyrna. The
Library room will be open every after
noon from one to five o'clock, and the
ladies are requested to either come
there to sew or they can take the work
to their homes. Since the last report
was given Mrs. Postles has sent to
Wilmington Red Cross headquarters:
20 little black dresses, and 6 hospital
shirts.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
HONOR FOR SIX SMYRNA MEN.
Certificates to be Presented by Gov
ernment to our -Four Minute Men

ernment to our -Four Minute Mem
The Certificates of Honor in re-
cognition of the loyal services of the
-Four Minute Men during the period
OF the war have been received from
William H. IngersoI, National Di-
rector, Washington, D. c., and through
the courtesy of Manager McManus
will be publically presented to the
local staff of Four Minute Men at the
Smyrna Opera House next Monday
evening, January Goth, by ]. E. Hof-
fecker, Local Director. 1t is proposed
to dignity these exercises with
brief program, which will consist of
presentation by Mr.. Hoffecker and \
response on behalf of the -Four Minute
Men by Rev. Geo. C. Williams. This will
be followed by singing of patriotic
songs lead by Rev. T. G. Hill. The
local staff is composed of the follow
ing men: Rev. Geo. C. Williams. Rev.
Thomas Getz Hill, Rev. Milton Nc
Cam, Rev. j. NJ. L. Eckard. Hon. 7,
Irving Handy and w. T. Watson Il
is earnestly ~ 4hat the f,iord,
of these 6. ,osan+ -
P'''0 III OOIIIe-- u ,OrS.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
HIGHWAY WORK FOR SPRING.
State Commissioner to Discuss New
Work at Dover Meeting This Week

1t is likely that a meeting of the
State Highway Commission will be
held at Dover this week. The mem
bers of the commission expect at this
meeting to arrange an outline of the
work that is contemplated for the COM
ing spring and summer. Details of
the contracts will be discussed and, if
possible, some understanding reached
as to how many and the amount of
contracts shall be considered.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
KENT FARM BUREAU MEETS
Officers Elected and Reports Read at
First Annual Meeting at Dover.


The first annual meeting of the
Kent County Farm Bureau, was held
at Dover Thursday. Reports were
read by the various committees to
demonstrate the necessity of the farm
bureau and the work accomplished.
At the afternoon session, DR.. Odell.
the new director general of the Citi-
zens' Service spoke on Delaware's
needs and what could be accomplished
by concerted effort of all organiza
tions in the way of bettering the social
conditions of the state. The nom
mating committee submitted the fol-
lowing report as to officers for the en-
suing year which was adopted: Pres
ident Francis M. Soper, Magnolia;
vice president, Benjamin H, Moore,
Dover; secretary, Frank Richardson,
Rising Sun; treasurer, Harry Ross,
Cheswold; food value, Mrs. X. L. Cow
gill, Dover; farm account, A. B. Peet.
Milford; labor, H. C. Richardson.
Wyoming; poultry, w. V. Cosden,
Wyoming.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Reihm Lose Bah,
ST. PETERS BELL TAKEN AWAY
One of Peal of Four Which was Crack
ed Removed From Belfry for Repair.

The large bell of the "peal of four"
in the belfry of st. Peters Church
was removed to the Meneely Bell
Company of Troy, N. Y, last Thurs
day, where it will be recast to new
one. In some manner this bell be-
came cracked and had lost its tone.
The bell was one of the "Peal of Four
presented by Morris Clothier of Phil
adelphia as a memorial to the late
Alexander G. Cummins of this town
and Mr.. Clothier is seeing to it that
the bells are right and in good state
Of repair.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15

Skating on Lake Como Short Duration
The cold weather of the past week
has afforded some good skating on
Lake Como and some began gathering
ice. The warm weather of Monday
put an end to it.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15

Cut His Foot While ChOpping Wood.
Townsend, Jan 14.-While Mrs. C.
H. Heverin was splitting wood her axe
glanced and she cut a deep cash in the
top of her foot.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
Sudden Death of John A. MattifOrd

John A.-Mattiford, aged 43, of Ches-
ter, Pa, son of Charles H. Mattiford
of this town, died yesterday from an
attack of acute indigestion. He was
i'll only few hours. The news of his
death was a shock to his family and
friends. He leaves a wife and four
children. His remains will be brought
to Smyrna and inferred Saturday in
Odd Fellows Cemetery.
Smyrna times., 1919-01-15
Mrs. Annie Bailey Passes Away.

The funeral of Mrs. Annie Bailey
widow of the late Nathan Bailey, was
held from the home of her daughter,
Mrs. Leonard Morris, Wednesday last.
Deceased was a strong christian char
acter and loved by all who knew her.
Services were held at Salem NJ. P.
Church of which she was member for
the last thirty years. Interment in
the adjoining cemetery.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24

not unlocked for indicated by letter dated May oath which
writer in Washington recently received from the manager oil
prominent located the Pacific coast and engaged
the Asatc import and export trade from which the follow
ing excerpts quoted:
81 have been in this city (Shangha) for the past four
months and the political situation here most critical since
conference has turned Tgau to the Japanese
The japanese have their flags hanging out of building
where they located and they parade the streets IN trees
and tours with their chests sweed and their feeling to-
ward the American and the Brher well pronounc
ed.
They have been spreading propaganda for the past
months trying to turn the Chinese against the American and
to certain extent they have been successful And unless this
pneless Administration does something pretty soon we are
lost in the Far East
''The Chinese have always depended upon America for
support and looked America with the greatest favor but
they absolutely stunned after the attitude Wilson has TAKEN
to permit Great Britain and France to barter away China
territory to Japan in payment prevent her from joining the
Germans Many OF my Chinese friends to home OF
evenings to discuss the situation and they simply
heartbroken and it is surely crisis The Japanese
spreading the report broadcast that all brought about by
President Wilson, and in this is true To give you
some idea OF the propaganda the attached clipping will
you some idea of how strong they going he writer
closes two clippings from japanese paper the Tsnan h Pao
wherein America and President Wilson sgracefuy in
sulted)
he present situation regreabe which has been
brought about owing to the lack of definite policy by this
pneless administration which apparently has thought
the future trade possibilities and protection necessary
sst the American manufacturer Under conditions it
not at all impossible that the Japanese will be successful
their efforts to turn the Chinese against the Americans and if
they start the movement aided by their of people
China there question but what they would drive every
foreigner from Asa Then Japan would have accomplished
her end.''
President Wilson excited esteem for himself in the
hearts of the japanese for slipping Shanung as
price o their support OF the league of nations And he has
rendered difficult the task of keeping open the door
American trade and commerce in China.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24

Following closely the admission Of friends of the admin
straon that the government is practically without useful
airpanes evidence before the House committee
Expenditures in the War Department indicating gross mis-
management and waste in the spruce production division
the aircraft construction bureau Briefly summed up the
charges before the committee that Department
officials who have had absolute charge spruce production
the Pacific orthwes caused lumber camps be built only
be abandoned with little use constructed miles of plank
roads that used refused the offer company to
construct logging road already surveyed and planned
later contracted for construction of logging road by
pany that had surveys rights of way locations of any
kind and that large numbers of worken transported
lumber camps habatons constructed roads built provisions
and equipment brought in and then the camp abandoned with
logging undertaken and with little of the construction sal
vaged 1t begins to look though the country may find out
why millions millions of dollars spent by the air.
craft bureau, with little or nothing to show for it.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24

and pulleys and erected a derr;o,,
the well to raise the horse ont ~ Vsef
was just sufficient water 70 Co.. mere
horses back, the size and shaI "e
the excavation permitting the or, "
to keep his head out Of the wotaI 'ial
Considerable difficulty was erno-,
ed in getting the paraphernalia arae uc.
the horses body so that he con,s au
swung up and balanced. ~
piece Of canvas was placed undo y.
body well back under his flank a
attached to a chain that had u
placed around his neck, and no "
lifted to the top, when it wac ,. "as
that the derrick had been erectoa =.
straight over the well. A numho. ~ =.
men seized the animal and swung ~.
over the edge and quickly rolled h,-
over and helped him to his feet n
had been in the water for numho.
hours and was barely able to stons
1t was nearly midnight when tbo wo.,
was finished.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24
pR. GREEN BUYS HOME.

Dr Green closed a deal through the
Coo. M. Reed agency this week, for the
Murray Moore residence property on
South State street. DIR. Green sold his
residence property in Lewiston this
spring. where he moved his family
six wears ago to allow his daughter,
Helen TO finish the high school and
Normal at that place. DIR. Green has
continued TO be a resident of Grange
vile however and maintained his den
tai Office here for over twenty years,
and shows his confined faith In the
country by reinvesting and bringing
his family back. He says he expects
the family will remain in Grangeville
permanently, at least until his thee
bovs have finished the local schools,
when they may possibly move to some
college town. This is in the far dis
tant future. however," said DR.. Green,
land for all | know at present, Grange
Vile will be our home for the rest
of our lives. l did my wandering in
my early days. When l came to this
country nearly a quarter Of century
ago. and saw the wonderful natural
resources here, it looked good to me
then as a young man, it looks better
to me now, and / know of no better
country in which to reside myself and
to raise my children to he permanent
citizens
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24
GONE TO OIL FIELDS

J. Frank Sims left on this morninys
train for the Oklahoma oil fields whero
he expects to join the crowd that IA
making fortunes over night. 1t has
recently become known that a numbar
of people in the state of Idaho have
picked out prospects in which to in.
vest their money that came into tho
producing column in rapid order, and
it naturally makes a man who has the
least speck Of sporting blood in his
veins prick up his ears and make an
effort to get in on the ground floor.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24
CRUELTY CAUSED SOLDIERS SUICIDE

Many people cannot understand why the chuck pryatesn
OF the American Expedonary Forces manifest enthusiasm
the officers under whose commands they while
In other in which the United States has en-
gagged has such feeling been observed among the returned
soldiers Perhaps incident described by Sergeant James
Beckman of New York City and forth in the Congress
sonal Record by Representative F. W. Danger of Massa
chuses may indicate for the lack admiration for
the in command Writing of punishment meted out for
trivial offenses, Sergeant Beckman said:
"a most horrible incident the of soldier who
could not speak English very WELL much less understand
thoroughly He struck and beaten for swapping to
minor command He cried, This is terrible
Wen show you how terrible it is replied those who were
seating him. and taken before the officer and
two sergeants lieutenant beat him again. and put him in
cell bread and water Evidently they considered this too
good for him. he placed in pup tent for solitary
fnement.
During the afternoon his quetness noticed and when
they went and tore his tent down he lying his
with his throat cut 1t about hour before the ambulance
arrived and the silent form bourne off to the hospital And
thousands of miles the and land perhaps there await
ed haired mother with service star in the window of
her humble home who received word from the War Depart
ment that General Pshg had reported her among those
died from other causes -
This and many other charges of cruelty to soldiers will
be investigated by Congressional committees
TT plain Americanism with peace information
alism with war. Which will you choose9
The Democrats have their choice-o stand by America
First or stand by Wilson. Which will they dot
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24
FISHING PARTY.

A party composed of G. r. Krakau
A. Kennedy and nj. L. Ayers left tb,a
Thursday morning for the Newsomo
country in the latter's auto Thor
will be gone about ten DAYS and or
pect to have the limit in fish WEIGHT
ON their return.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24
AMERICA ARoUsEs cHINA's ENMITY.

j. G. Todd New York manager of the Nippon Yusen Kasha
Japanese steamship scouts reports of threatened
Chinese boycott of American goods In his opinion these
ports from irresponsible sources and not to be taken
meaning that the Chinese Government in any way intends
to discriminate against American commodities The trade has
been injured from any discrimination thus far he said
Possibly the Chinese government has intention OF tax
ing any such action but that private action combination is
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24
HORSE FELL IN WELL.
Valuable Animal Belonging to Highway
Co., Spent Few Hours i'm Water.

T. B. Fuller, who operates the new
Oldsmobdle truck, was called to Camp
No. 5 Of the highway construction COM
pany, just west of the city, to assist
in extricating from a well, big grey
horse that had broken through some
planking that covered the well. The
well was about Is feet deep and Mr..
Fuller hauled out timbers and rope
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24
FOR SALE.

No. Jersey COW, 6 years old, with
. months old calf. Gentle, and a good
mixer.
33-2t w. F. WEIGAND.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1919-07-24

FOR SALH:--150 tons of mol bar
ley hay. Inquire Of ]. J. PULSE, Pacif
ic phone 4O6.
Reed can rent your house.