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MA TO-
"The Rocking Horse"
|HRTSTOPHER MORLEY has fash
~ ioned for himself the gayest of lit
tie riding beasts through quick witted use
of hint from Keats:
"They swayed about upon rocking horse
And thought it Pegasus"
The Rocking Horse is not really like
the static animal of the nursery, as it car
ries onlookers as well rs rider upon the
merriest jaunts imaginable. The same
grace and wit and acumen which distin-
guish Mr. Morley's prose make his verse
utterly delightful reading. The trouble
with trying to review this book is that you
can't stop reading it long enough to do it
justice, so the fairest thing is to quote.
Here, for instance, IN Synthetic Poems
the poet regrets his lost opportunities in
Revery:
Il always intended to be
A stern silent man
With a level, piercing gaze
A man before whom
Even the kirtender would quail.
But somehow 1 am q little late
In getting started"
And mourns Tor does he bragf) about his
Pessimism:
II always ask
At last three trainmen
If this is the right train for where l am
going.
Even then,
! hardly believe them
We find nothing IN the volume which
shows quite so well what can be done with
a very little theme as To Post Office
IRkueH:
"How many humble hearts have dipped
In you and serawled their manuscript
Have shared their secrets, told their cares,
Their curious and quaint afairsl
"Your pool Of INK, your scratchy pen,
Have moved the lives of unborn men,
And watched young people, breathing
hard,
Put Heaven On a postal card"
But You viii find poems to almost every
thing there is, especially everything there
is in home, including children, wives,
crickets and onions.
can onion, If you hold your nose,
Is marvellous as any rOse!'
This is hardly sentimental and yet q
good deal that Mr. Morley writes is. He
has the ideal blend of eleyerness and SEN
timent, we should say.
THE ROCKING HORSE. By CHH1sroPHn
MORLEY. George H. Doran Company.
s1.25.
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OUR HOUSE. By HENRY SEIDn CANDY.
The Macmillan Company. s1.60.
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A Detectire Nocel
With Real Thrills
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HIDDEN TREASURE. By JOHN THOMAS
SIMPSON, Philadelphia: ]. B. Lippincott
Company. $1.50.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
J. P. LEFEVRE REPRESENT KENT
Lett With Delaware Delegates Friday
TO Attend the American Legion
convention at MinneapOIis

Ihe Delaware delegation to the
american Legion convention which is
To- be held in Minneapolis, Minnesota
commencing November 10, left Fri
day. The delegation consists of John
r. LeFevre, of Dover, who served with
the 99th Pioneer Infantry in France.
L. X. Webb, of Wilmington. who
served with the 317th Aero SQUADRON.
A. Z. F.; H. ]. Pettyjohn, of Milford
who served with the 18th Division.
Norman A. Groves, of Marsballton q
corporal in Battery A, Goth Artillery
and Thomas w. Miller, of Wilmin@-
ton, who was in France a wear with
the 18th Division. These DELEGATES
were elected at the State convention
held IN Wilmington last month. and
are the allotted quota from Delaware
on the basis of the membership.
Thomas w. Miller, who was elected
The chairman of the delegation. pre-
ceded the delegation by several davs
IN Minneapolis and set I'D head
quarters for Delaware delegates in
the Hotel Radison. Mr.. Miller is also
member of the national executive
committee of the American Legion
having been elected by the convention
IN this country while he was in
France. He is also chairman of the
legislative committee and has been
handling legislative affairs of the
American Legion in Washington since
MS return from France last June. One
OF the strongest fights made bv the
Legion in Washington. and
which Mr.. Miller has been handling.
is the fight to deport alien enemies
and alien slackers from this country.
The legion wants these people sent to
the country from which they came.
and bills have already passed the
House and are now in the Senate
which will accomplish this purpose.
The American Legion, through Mr..
Miller, has also been fighting for
proper treatment of disabled soldiers
in this country so that they will not
be dependent upon private charity and
their friends for help and training
which the government has promised
Them on account of their wounds re-
'eived in battle. The Delaware dele
cation feels certain that they will be
lble to play a prominent part in the.
convention at Minneapolis which
tarted Monday. They should return
bout November II.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
FORCE OF MEN START WORK
REPAIRING LAKE COMO DAM
HAVE THE BULKHEAD AND PHI.
ING ON LAKE NEARLY BUILT
flushing Work With All Possible
opeed-Levy Court Wants Smyr-
ma 10 Build the Extra Width

WORK was begun Monday in rebuild
ing the dam at Lake Como which u-o,
blown out during the storm of. last
august. j. Frank Webb. the now
owner OF the mill property. nut vii
liam +. Watson and force of holm
erS on the job Monday morning and
ny tuesday morning he had the pond
Sloe OF the bulkhead well cribbed in
and teady to sheath. Rain interferad
yesterday, but this morning work was
resumed and will be pushed forward
with all possible speed. Should favor
able weather continue Mr.. Webb ex-
poets to have his thirteen foot COM
pleted within three weeks. The m,as-
ton OF widening the road the full
width OF the old causeway is still the
subject OF discussion at both the Kent
County Levy Court and the Town
Council of the Town of Smyrna. I'm
der the law, Mr.. Webb is onlv re-
qulred to build 12-foot dam and the
extra width which will accommodate
traffic on this important entrance to
smyrna, must be done by either the
Kent County Levy Court or the Town
OF Smyrna. Since the opening of the
Smyrna-Dover road (duPont Boule-
vard) there is more traffic than ever
and this traffic will increase as better
roads are built up and down the
State. The importance of having a
WIDE entrance over the causewav goes
without question and many feel that
the opportune time is now while Mr..
Webb is rebuilding his portion. Just
what will be done or whether anv-
thing will be done at this time to
cooperate with Mr. Webb, has not
been definitely decided. At the meet
ing OF the Levy Court last week, the |
matter was discussed and the report |
made that $500 was available for the |
Town of Smyrna as it's road fund
from Kent County.
and this would aid materially in build
ing the extra width, but this fund is
an annual appropriation and in no
way a special appropriation and
the Town of Smyrna will be
willing to spend all of this fund on
the dam is a question. The Levy
Court does not offer at this time, any
further assistance and the feeling of
Smyrna Town Council, at least some
Of the members, is to keep hand off
until Mr.. Webb completes his portion,
and leave the matter entirely up to
he Kent County Levy Court. A
strong sentiment however, prevails
hat the time to do this job complete
S now.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
STRONGLY URGE GOVERNOR
TO CALL SPECIAL SESSION
EQUAL SUFFRAGE ASSOCIATION
SEES CHANCE OF GETTING VOTE
vi "a Members of Legislature Seen
Only 2 Have Refused to Pledged
Themselves for Amendment.

The Delaware Equal Suffrage As
sociation closed its two days session
at Dover at noon yesterday after
hearing reports from the legislative
committee and the committee on res
olutions. Miss Leah Burton, of Lewes
daughter of DR.. Hiram R. Burton.
chairman of the legislative commit
tee, reported that of the poll of the
members of the Delaware General As
sembly, so far taken, thirty-four
members had been seen and that but
Two OF them had refused to pledge
themselves to vote for the suffrage
amendment, if special session were
called. Miss Burton stated that thew
were very hopeful in securing the
special session and believed that it
was practically assured; that the
Governor was with them and thew be-
heved he would do all in his power
to bring about the desired ends. She
further stated that the canvass of the
members of the General Assembly
would be continued and anoter poll
taken in the near future to ascertain
just how far-reaching the pledges
would strengthen the cause. Chair
men of the local committee in the
State were urged by Miss Burton to
write to their respective senator's and
representatives and secure from them
their sentiment in the matter of a
special session and the ratification of
the suffrage amendment.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
PAPER HAS BEEN SOLD
E. NJ. Davis, President of Voters Non
Partisan League Buys Bowen Plant.

E. NJ. Davis, President of Voters Nom
Partisan League Buys Bowen Plant.
E. M. Davis, of Wilmington, has
purchased the Delaware Ledger, at
Newark, from Levi K. and John M.
Bowen and under the name of the
Delaware Ledger and Printing and
Publishing Company. will continue to
publish the paper. The officers of the
company will be, E. NJ. Davis, presi-
dent and treasurer; H.. T. Pirce,
editor and vice-president; c.. Julian
Morgan, business manager and sec
reary. The paper the oldest news
paper in Newark and an up-to-date
plant will be augmented until it will
compare favorably with any weekly
newspaper in the State. In politics
the paper will be Independent. Mr.
Price and Mr.. Morgan are owners and
publishers of the Masonic Index and
it will be published at the Ledger
plant. The present well-equipped job
printing plant will be continued after
extensive Improvements have been
made.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
CLUB PUBLISHES" MAGAZINE.
From "COver to Cover" it Was a
Clever Take off Friday Afternoon.
Those Who Furnished "COpy."

Miss Beckett's new magazine, "The
Smyrna Joy-giver" was a decided sue
cess Friday afternoon at the Century
Club and verified its title. The cover
showing Mrs. w. w. Price and War
ner W. Price, Jr., and designed by
Mrs. Grey Deakyne and Mrs. Frank
Webb was equally as pretty as any of
Harrison Fishers. Mrs. Harvey w.
FAIRIES gave a pleasing picture in
every one of her advertisements.
Anna Roberts Jones with a Fisk tire
was the first. Mrs. Coverdale, Helen
Denney HaImonson, James Messick
and Billy Roe testing the merits of
Lowney's chocolates made a tasty
picture. Mrs. Bertha Wilson was an
energetic user of Aunt Jemima's pam
cake flour. Mrs. James w. Anthony's
dlgnified comfortable pose beside a
Perfection" Oil stoves heater, made
one realize that one of those heaters
was a desirable article. Rogers's Sill
yer, 1847-1920, Mrs. Hirons Clifton
and Mrs. Billeb in Colonial dress were
looking at the 1847 styles, and Mrs.
Coverdale and Miss Elisabeth Wilson
represented the 1920 couple. The edi-
torial by Mrs. Theodore Ferguson was
an exceedingly clever parody on
Paul Revere's Ride" making a STIR
ring appeal for the Red Cross. Mrs.
Levi Anthony, editor of the fancy
needle work department, exhibited
useful "three-in-one" article for the
kitchen. Mrs. Read, head of the fash
ion department gave an exhibit of
gowns suitable for all occasions. and
when her creations were worn by Mrs. |
Arts, Mrs. Harvey FAIRIES, Mrs. w. |
w. Price, Mrs. Roe, Mrs. Harmonson.
Mrs. Rutan, Mrs. Shallcross, Miss
Grieves, Miss Holland, Miss Helen
Hudson, Mrs. Webb, Miss Elisabeth
Wilson, the tableau was so vigorously
applauded that it had to be repeated.
Miss Williams, editor of the Correct
Attire for Riddles" department ar
ranged an attraction of the "Kiddies."
Mrs. McCausland told the story of the
number and was, as she always is,
fine. Mrs. Harnonson, editor of
Answers to Correspondents" read a
number of amusing communications.
Mrs. H. D. Boyer impersonated DR..
Crane and gave his address on
Kings" Miss Grieves, the very
competent editor of the "Household
Arts" department, gave valuable rules
'or balancing our menues to obtain
he most satisfactory results. Next
Friday, November IA, members of the
Dover Century Club will be guests of
he Club and will present a play
Jor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
DELIGHTFUL PARTY AT KENTON
Mr.. and Mrs. T. Z. Sylvester Enter
tain in Honor of Their Daughter.

Nlr. and Mrs. I. E. Sylvester Enter
tain in Honor of Their Daughter.
Kenton, Nov. 11.-Mr. and Mrs. T
E. Sylvester entertained at theil
home, "Faiview Farm" near Kenton
on. Friday evening, November 7th in
honor of the eighteenth birthday OF
their daughter, Helen Gertrude. Miss
Helen was assisted in receiving bv
her aunt, Mrs. Alfred Rich and her
cousin Miss Wyatt Atkin, of Wissi-
noming, Pa Games and music were
lndulged in until late hour when
the hostess and her assistants served
a sumptuous repast. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Rich.
OF Wissinoming, Pa, Mrs. Ella Wal
ton, of Glenside, Pa, and Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey johnson, of Wilmington.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Hoffecker, Mr.
and Mrs. Nathaniel johnson, Mr.. and
Mrs. John Sylvester, Mr.. and Mrs.
Rldgely Nickerson, Mr.. and Mrs
Leland Wilds, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Wllds, Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Attix.
Mrs. Susie Mabrey, Mrs. Tabitha
Mills Mrs. Ernest Davis, Mrs. H. NJ
Wright and Mr.. Thomas Hobson.
Misses May Naylor, Ruth Vanderbilt
and Wyatt Aitken, of Wissinoming.
Pa, Helen Shapley, Mildred Holton.
Doris Nichols, Elizabeth Johnson.
Helen Turner, Mildred Bartlett, Fran
CTS Sevil, Ruth Martin, Ida Voss. |
Louise Fortner, Helen Hobson.
Smith, Stella Short, Pauline
Pryor, Catherine Johnson, Castillo
Turner, Mary Attix, Mildred Wright.
Mary johnson, Beulah Davis. Elsie
and Margaret Hoffecker. Messrs.
Wells FAIRIES, Harry johnson, Earle
Attix, Earle Pryor, John and Walton
Johnson, Roland Mills, Ransom Mich
us, Harry, Frank and Granville Wilds
Marvin Johnson, Edward Attix,
;arrol Sylvester, Clarence Fox
iraham Johns, Herman and Harry
sylvester, Thomas, Irving and Ridg-
ly .Nickerson, Richmond Hobson.
raymond Mabrey, William Faulkner
nd Homer Hoffecker. Helen re-
eived many beautiful and useful t
fits and the guests departed wish
lg her many more happy birthdays.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
TWO APPLE CROPS HARVESTED.
+. {. Allen, of Near Georgetown, Oh
tains Remarkable Results.

Two crops of apples in one wear
from trees of the red Astrakan varie-
ty is unusual for lower Delaware but
at the present time P. C. Allen a
well-known farmer of near GEORGE
town, has several trees in full bear
ing. In the early summer he gathered
a tul crop from them, and in August
they blossomed the second time.
weather conditions have been favor
able for them to mature and now he
IS able to gather a second crop. Com
stable Charles E. Noble, of Federals-
burg, Nd, has an apple tree in his
yard which is bearing a second crop
of apples. He cut from the tree last
week three twigs and exhibited them
around town. Two of the twigs have
second growth apples on them as
large as guinea eggs, while the third
twig was in blossom
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
FOX KILLS TWENTY BROILERs.
Question Raised at milford Whether
Law Should Protect the Foxes.

Alexander Ryan, near Milford
farmer had to face an interesting and
costly situation one day last week. "A
fox invaded his poultry yard and at
tackled his broilers. The farmer had
in mind that under the State game
law he was liable to fine if he killed
that fox, and he hesitated. He tried
to drive the animal away, but it
seemed to know that it was protected
by the law and would not leave.
Thus, in view of the possibility of a
heavy fine, he had to see twenty of
is fine chickens slaughtered to make
a feast for vagrant fox. His loss
is placed at $40. 1t is a question
whether any justice would have fined
the farmer for killing the fox, in view
of the situation. A few nights ago
fox got into flock of guineas on the
farm Of Frederick Wroten, who lives
on Wolf Neck, and killed thirty-five
birds As there is no law to protect |
poultry the raisers keep on losing |
their stock, There are said to be
number Of foxes in Cedar Neck, some
of them having their dens close to
farm property. The farmers fire.
quently see old foxes playing with
their young ones, at times five or six.
Several years ago, when the law per-
mitted foxes to be killed and their
pelts sold, a good hide brought five
dollars at times, and now and then
as much as ten dollars. The law pro-
tecting foxes is said to be for the
benefit of hunters, but the loss of
farm poultry in year amounts to
several hundreds of dollars.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
DEATH RECORD OF THE WEEK
DIR. c. w. SOmmerviIle, Brother-;n-
Law of Mrs. Ernest P. Collins, of
Smyrna, Dies at PhiIadeIphia

DR.. C. w. Sommerville. q bro+ho,.
1n-law OF Mrs. Ernest P. Collins. o+
this town, died at the age of AZ Of
pneumonia at his home in Higbland
Park, a suburb of PHILADELPHIA No
vember the fourth, and was buried
IN st. Peters Cemetery, Smyrna. in
the Darrah family lot, Friday. He is
survived by his widow who was Miss
Margaret Darrah, his mother. three
sisters and one brother. Two sisters
Mrs. Ennis, and Mrs. Emmerson, of
Waltham, Mass, also Mr.. Davis a
cousin Of New York City, attended
the funeral. Rev. Mr.. Barnes Of
Highland Park, assisted bv Rev
Thomas Getz Hill, oficiated at the
burial services. DR.. and Mrs. Som
merville had only recently returned
from visit to his mother in Canada
DIR. Sommerville was born in Canada
He was a graduate of the WESLEYAN
Seminary of the University of the
State of New York, the University of
burlington, Vermont, and the Medico
Chirurgical College, of Philadelpbia
ne came to the United States in 1902
TO pursue his medical studies and
finally took up the practice of medi-
cine IN this country. During the war
he received his commission as a first
lieutenant in the medical corps and
served as the head of the Medical
Examining Board of the Delaware
County Draft Board MOL. Before he
went to Highland Park he practiced
his profession in Newtown Square.
Untimely Death of "Jinks" Murray
Eugene H. Murray, aged 35, whose
death occurred at the Gillespie Hotel
IN the 3Oth ult., was buried last
week at Wye Mills, Nd, his cid home
eugene better known as "Jinks"
hurry was well-known in The Dover
smyrna vicinity, being connected at
me time with The Diamond State
telephone Company. He was a
'rother of Mrs. 7. NJ. Ryan, of Will
formerly Miss Matte Murrv
+ Smyrna. He was at the time of
is death a lineman for the Whining
on Traction Company and was popu-
ar with large class of friends.~ Two
isters, Mrs. A. R. Satterfeld and
lrs. 1. M. Ryan, of Wilmington, and
wo brothers, William Murry, of Eas-
On, Md, and Ross Murray, of Balti-
lore, Nd, survive.
Walter B. Scout Former Smyrnian.
Walter B. Scout, native Smyrnian
cousin of J. D., C. ", and NJ. MP.
cout, of the Smyrna vicinity, died /
lddenly of pneumonia Monday even
lg of last week at Elizabeth, N. ].
e was a civil engineer and had been l
resident of Elizabeth, N. j., for 27
ears. Three sisters and one brother t
lrvive him. s
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
ANOTHER ENEMY TO THE PEACH
Oriental Peach Moth is Found to Be
Doing Some Damage to Orchards.

OOinS some Damage 10 OrchardS.
Among the insects that threaten
the peach industry of Delaware are
the Oriental Peach Moth and the Jap
anese Beetle. During 1918 the United
States Bureau of Entomology sent
two men who nearly covered Delaware
in search of the Oriental Peach Moth,
and while they found some injury
that might have been caused by this
insect the insect itself was not found.
During the past season the northern
end Of the State was again inspected
by R. Earle Dickey, of Stanton, Della
ware, and Francis O'Rourke, of New
ark, graduates of Delaware College,
who found some suspicious injury but
still failed to find the insect. A close
watch viii be kept upon this pest and
if found steps win be taken to pre-
vent its spread.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
SURPRISE PARTY AT BLACKBIRD
Miss Florence HeinOld Remembered
by Her Friends Saturday Evening.

Blackbird, Nov. 11.-Miss Florence
M. Heinold, of Wilmington, was given
surprise party on Saturday even
ing at the home of her mother, Mrs.
Cora Heinold, to celebrate her birth
day anniversary. Miss Heinold re-
ceived many gifts. The guests in
cluded Mr.. and Mrs. Henry E. Werner,
Mrs. j. w. Buckson, Misses Florence
Kohl, Margaret Caulk, Myrtle Wake
land, Mary Pratt, Kate Webber. Flor
ence Walton, Ida Hutchison, Elizabeth
Nowland, Ina Stats, Elsie Nowland.
Emily Fortner, and Riley Watson,
Paul Nowland, Franklin Ennis, Hor-
ace Eastburn, Irving Hutchison, Fred
edick Heinold, Carl Stats, Ralph.
Heinold, George Heinold.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
AIDING THE POULTRY BUSINESS
State Board Will Send Inspectors
Around to Help Delaware Farmers.

OtdIe DOdru VIII Send Inspectors
Around to Help Delaware Farmers.
Much interest has been aroused by
the offer made by the State Board of
Agriculture or prizes for the best
managed fiocks of farm poultry. The
farmers appreciate the fact that they
can go on with their poultry keeping
just as usual, using eggs and fowls
for their table and keeping account
OF them and receiving the same credit
for the eggs used as for eggs sold. A
carful account must be kept of all
operations and at the end of the
period afidavits will be made as to
the accuracy of the records. At the
end of six months the prizes for six
months records will be awarded and
at the end of the year prizes for the
yearly records will be awarded. In
spectors will be sent around from
time to time to make careful note of
the appearance of the birds, the
general conditions of the flock and the |
Attention is called to
the fact that fresh, clean eggs gath
cred twice day enjoy highly prof.
table market and command a premium
above the current prices. The prizes
are offered to induce poultrymen to
practice, the best methods as well as
% keep the best breeds of hens.
Blanks will be furnished to applicants
or keeping daily records.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES.
Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector, An
nOunces Meetings For the Week.

OOIA I1lil, rector, An
nOunces Meetings For the Week.
The fall meeting of the Woman's
Auxiliary of the Diocese will be held
tomorrow, Thursday at St Johns
Church, Wilmington. The speakers
will be the Rt. Rev. Logan Herbert
Roots, Bishop of Hankow, China. and
the Rt. Rev. Peter Trimble Rowe.
Bishop of Alaska. The Nationwide
Campaign Program for the Diocese
has been put forward one week, and
the Every Member Canvass will be
held on Sunday, Dec. 18th, instead of
the 7th. Rev. Thomas Getz Hill. the
rector, announces these services to be
held in the Parish Church as follows:
Friday at 7.3O p. M, Evensong and
Address; Sunday, Nov. 18th, Twenty
second after Trinity, 1O.15 a. M, the
Session of the Church School; HOO
a. M, Litany, Sermon and Holy Com
munion; 7.30 p. M, Evensong and
Sermon. The Choir Rehearsal will
follow the services on Friday night.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
STATE TEACHERS TO ORGANIZE
All School Teachers Requested to
Meet in Dover November 21.

Meet in Dover November 81.
Realizing that all successful corpor-
ations and important operations at
tribute their success to organization,
the school teachers of the State of
Delaware realize that to further their
own interest and be a mutual help to
all they must organize. With this end
an view a meeting has been called for
November 21st and 22nd at Dover at
which time and place it is hoped to
organize the Delaware State Teach
ers' Association. All teachers in the
State are urged to be present that
ideas may be interchanged and an or
ganization effected for the welfare of
all teachers.
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12

Fire Alarm But no Damage Done.
An oil stove in the kitchen of Mrs.
WIS. Evans caught fire Monday morn
ing and the general fire alarm brought
out the Hose Company promptly.
Fortunately they were not needed as
the flames were extinguished before
any damage was done. .a
Smyrna times., 1919-11-12
Smyrna Red Cross Drive Extended.

Owing to rainy weather the Red
Cross drive has been extended. Cap
tains H. K. Jones and c. D. Stockly
are hoping to see Smyrna's quota
reached, but the canvas is not so far
meeting expectations.