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Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
PLATINUM ON TOWNSEND FARM
Philadelphia Inventor so Confident he
Pays $1,000 to ]. C. Hutchinson

Philadelphia Inventor so Confident he
Pays $1,000 to ]. C. Hutchinson
Having found highly valuable de-
posits of platinum, paint and iron SUBJ
stances on the farm owned bv Josenb
Z. Hutchinson, located about two
miles east of Townsend, Robert R
Becktel, of Philadelphia, who is an in
ventor of a machine for separating
platinum from other materials, has
just bought the farm for $4,000. Mr.
Becktel, who is an expert on various
metals, says that even if the platinum
does not turn out in paying quantities.
there is known to be enough of the
paint and iron deposits to easily nav
for the farm. However, he states
chat the platinum, as far as an in
vestigation has gone, exists on this
farm IN great paying quantities. The
farm contains 80 acres, 80 of which
are tillable.-Wilmington Star.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
WILL SPOIL HERRING FISHING.
When d. & C. Canal is Made Into
Sea Level Waterway.


What will happen to the big herring
catches along the Delaware river
when the Chesapeake and Delaware
Canal is made a sea-level waterway
and the fresh water in the waterway
disappears? The freshwater at the
mouth of the canal at Delaware City
has always attracted the herring by
the hundreds of thousands every
spring. But now that the waterway
is to be made sea-level and the fresh
water will therefore disappear, fisher
men are wondering what will happen
to the industry in the future. It is
an interesting problem to the fisher
men, many of whom have in the past
made large sums of money in the
herring industry. Some seasons past
it was nothing unusual for several
million of the bony fish to be caught
in single season, but now it seems
the industry is doomed on the Della
ware and the great herring catches
will become only a matter of history.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
INCOME TAX LAW is VALID.
All Five Judges of the State of Dela-
ware Uphold Law in Opinion.


Chef Justice Pennewill, presidino
IN the court in blanc, Saturday read
an opinion concurred in by all five
justices upholding the validity of the
state income tax law passed by the
legislature two years ago. AS a re-
suit OF the courts decision, Attorney
General Reinhardt will bring suit
against residents who have neglected
70 make their returns and pay their
income tax. The opinion held that in
come is property and therefore SUBJ
Ject to taxation or exemption from
taxes The income tax law provides
Tor a tax OF 1 per cent on all incomes
above $1,000 annually. The suit to
test the validity of the act was
brought by the State Income Tax De-
tense League, their attorneys, Henry
II. Isaac and William w. Knowles
defending James H. Pinder, who had |
oeen indicted on charge of violating
The income tax law and who had de- |
Attorney General Reinhardt
the case.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
HERVEY P. HALL HEADS DRIVE.
In Charge of Campaign to Raise Sub
scriptiOns for Roosevelt Memorial.

In Cnarge of Campaign to Raise Subj
scriptiOns for Roosevelt Memorial
Hervey P. Hall, of this town has
been appointed local chairman of the
Roosevelt Memorial drive and anyone
wishing to make a contribution will
please leave it with him. Delaware's
quota is between $4,000 and $780,
OOO. The plan of the movement is to
raise between five million and ten
million dollars to purchase the Roose-
velt Home at Oyster Bay and to make
out of it National Shrine and a
park and preserve therein all those
relics which were so closely associat-
ed with Col. Roosevelt's life, and if
funds are sufficient to erect a monu-
ment at Washington. The campaign
which is American and non-political
started Monday and will end next
Monday.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
CIVIL WAR VETERANS 1ST
DEL, SURVIVORS MEET HERE
DEPLETED, AND BENT WITH THE
WEIGHT OF YEARS THEY MEET
0lven Stirring Address by Rev. Ran.
son r. NichOls-Oflcers Elected
Vote to Meet Smyrna Again

The survivors of the Firs+ Do,o
ware Regiment Volunteers of tbo
owl War met in annual session in IN
onlyrna Saturday and with idoaI
weather conditions, it nrovod 20 -
one OF the best reunions the Associo
Vlon has ever held. The meetinos
were held in the Club House of tbo
twentieth Century Club which was
generously decorated with flags and
bunting. Depleted, and bent with tbo
weight OF years, there were about
thrty present from not only Della
ware but other nearby States as well
"A number of the veterans bronob+
tnelf wives, and some their children
ana grandchildren. AS a social event
1t was a most happy one. The meet
ing was called to order at 1910 in +bo
morning by the president pro ten,
Comrade j. E. Thomas, of Moore. Pa
Comrade John M. Smith, also of
moore, Pa, was the secretary of tbe
meeting. After the opening cere-
monies, the nomination and election
OF of1cers was taken up, with the re-
suit that the following comrades were |
CHOSEN to serve for the ensuing wear:
j. Z. Thomas, of Moore, Pa. presi-
dent; L. 7. Davis, of Smyrna. vice.
president; John M. Smith, of Moore.
Fa.' secretary and treasurer. Adj
lcurnment for the noon hour was
made and the Association reconvened
II I'3O P. M, to complete the busi-
ness OF the organization. The rest of
ne afternoon was taken up in "camn-
Ire" addresses in which many of the
comrades with feeling and emotion
wed over the days and events of the
arly COS and fought them over
gain" One of the most stirring adj
resses the veterans have heard al
heir Association meetings, was that
by the Rev. Ransom P
lchols, pastor of Asbury NJ. E.
hurch, who very kindly consented to Z
ddress the old veterans and what he }
I'D them touched their hearts. Many
the veterans were so full of emo
m, they wept as they recounted
lose days which "tried mems souls"
ne social side of the reunion was a G
scided pleasure throughout the day
nd so well did they enjoy them
lives, and so Hospitality were they d
ceived, they voted unanimously to a
I'D the next meeting in Smyrna, Il
hich will be October 20, 1920. b
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
FARMERS FLIvyER CUTS CAPER
Henry Mofitt, of BIackbird Has Ex-
perience Near Townsend.

Blackbird, Oct. 21.-That fivvers
are no respectors of persons, and that
they can stand the hardest kind of
knocks without being rendered unfit
for use, was clearly demonstrated
near Townsend on Thursday when one
got gay with its owner, Henry Mofit,
farmer living near Bladxbird, danced
about the highway while, then hopp-
ed fence and ran into a tree in a
nearby field, and was overturned,
landing in a ditch. Rescuers found
neither the car nor the driver badly
injured.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
CHANGERS TO MEET IN SMYRNA
Kent County Pomona Grange to Hal I
Annual Meeting Here October 30.

The executive committee Of Kent
county Pomona Grange has completed
the program for its annual meeting
to be held in Smyrna, October3O, to
be entertained by Smyrna and Rural
Oranges. The program follows:
Opening of Grange in fifth degree.
roll call of Oranges, reports of Of
ncers' address of welcome by men,
Der OF Smyrna Grange; response by
member of Milford Grange; election
OF officers; address, Liberal Educa-
tion," DR.. Joseph H. odell; address,
Education Promotes True Demo-
cracy," Pierre S. du Pont; report of
Committee on Resolutions.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
GOOD FISHING IN THE BAY.
Number of Local Parties Enjoying
Sport off Bowers and Ship John Ligbt

Number of Local Parties Enioving
Sport off Bowers and Ship John Light
Devotees of the rod and reel game
declare they never have had better
autumnal fishing in the Delaware Bav
than at the present time. Big channel
bass, drum and weakfish are affording
the fishermen the best of sport ON the
Ledge Light and Ship John grounds
experienced anglers say that the ideal
weather is responsible for the big
catches, and that, as a usual thing.
the sport is more fascinating at this
time of the season, as the fish have
more pep" and fight than when the
waters are warmer. Hook and line
fishermen have also been enjoying ex-
cellent sport in the ponds in the lower
part of New Castle county. The
Chesapeake and Delaware Canal also
receives its quota of anglers, the sport
along that waterway being very good,
where the fishermen are making good
catches. The principal fishing ponds
in the State. where bass as well as
pike are found are at Wyoming 1.-TWO
ponds), Noxontown Pond and Silver
Lake, at Middletown, Brenford, Sea-
ford and Cannon. Out of town fisher
mems license is $3.50. The local fish
ermen are out for bass at every favor
able opportunity.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
w. J. DOUGHTEN REMoDELLINC

Converting the Old Deakyne Resi-
dence Into an Attractive Home.
William J. Doughten, who recently
purchased the Deakyne property, sit
uated on West Commerce street. be-
tween the residence of Captain Bur-
MS and ]. Newell Lloyd, is remodeling
it into an attractive residence, with
bay window, front porch and a home
with all modem conveniences. This
improvement along with that by Miss
Mary Spruance, purchaser of the old
Wilson property, in the same neigh
borhood, is adding very much to the
appearance of West Commerce street.
Mr.. Doughten will move into his new
home as soon as completed.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
SUFFRAGE AT CENTURY CLUB.

Mrs. Mcmahon Delights a GOOdIy Au-
dance Friday aftemOOn.-Club Notes
Last Friday, Mrs. Albert Mcmahon
addressed the Club on "The Woman
Citizen" and gave a comprehensive
review of woman's activities from
primitive times to the present day as
an argument that women are entitled
TO the franchise. Friday October "a,
Prof. c. w. w. Schantz of the Smyr-
ma Public Schools, will talk to the
Club on "Civics. Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
s.s,' A. HAZEL Buys Pronertv

Ms. I N a. . HAZEL has purchased
L the sans h, B. ! Ra1ell, the residence residence
-Sl,s strs.. Of ! Joseph B. Hum, on
/ Property Sss, -. Consideration, $4,000
h a rssiSsn'' ssiss was purchased to Sc Sc.
as faniIg' agss NJ Tor creadick Ennis
ehautIss',,lA' ~ Mr.. Ennis being Mr..
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
No Developments in Lake Como Case

Daniel G. Corbitt, of Odessa was in
town yesterday but no developments
have been reached in repairs to the
dam at Lake Como. The Kent
County Levy Court has taken the
matter up with Mr.. Corbitt and re-
pairs before winter are urged.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
TO HELP EX-SERvICE MEN.
Smyrna Post No. IA American Legion
After Full Membership.

There will be meeting in the Bow
Scouts room, Thursday evening, Oct.
70 of the American Legion, Smyrna
Post No IA for the purpose of taking
IN new members. All ex-service men
are cordially invited to attend whether
they care to join or not. There will
be some interesting bulletions to be
read. All men having claims against
the government bring them in and
we will forward them to head quar-
ters' Come and let us explain it to
you.-sec.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22
Bishops To Meet Near BIackbird.

DIsIIUps TO Meet Near BIackblrd.
The Bishops of the Methodist Epis-
copal Church will hold a service in
old Union M. E. Church, Sunday, Oc-
ober 26, at o'clock, in honor of Bish-
op Levi Scott. Public invited.
Smyrna times., 1919-10-22

Cheswold, Oct. 22.-Death entered
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Denney
Morris, Tuesday morning, last week,
October IA, and took their cherish
infant son, Raymond D., fourteen
months and twenty-five days old.
Much sympathy is expressed for them
Funeral services We're held at the
home, Thursday afternoon, by Rev.
G. P. Smith and interment was made
at Bethel cemetery.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
CHllEAN-PERUViAN ROW CAN
BE SETTLED PEACEABLY
Former President of Peru Wants
American support of Arbitration
.frODOSnl
Inr Acsociatcd prnssl

WASliINGrON, January i:-AuSusto
+. LA guia. former President of Peru
who Is returning home after an alb
*encc OF five years. TO again become y
presidential candidate. left Washing
ton to-day for New York, where he
VIII hoard Il steamer Wednesday,
WhiIe here he urged upon officials and
members OF tha Senate the dcsirability
OF requiring arbitration Of the dispute
between Chile and Peru over the pro-
r!nces OF Tacna and africa. which con :
;ains nitrate deposits regarded as OF
world wide Importance.
Mir. Laguia said that; In his opinion
direct understanding by negotiation
between Chile and Peru was impos-
siblc, and for that reason he had urged
the support of the American govern
ncnt for arbitration proposals. lie
added that he looked 10 american opin
ion TO enforce disposition OF the con
trovcrSy in this way and was certain
tina, Peru would submit to decision
thus obtained.
Need for american capital in Peru
also was explained by MT. Laguia. ana
he said that. II elected President he
would encourage investment there by'
Americans
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
NEW ORLEANS COTTON
MARKET TRENDS DOWNWARD

NEW ORLEANS, January l".-I'ricc
movements lii The cotton market last
week were rather narrower than usual,
the extreme range being liz TO 1856
points. Last prices showed net losses
OF 90 TO III points. The general trend
OF the markc; was downward mainly
because OF liquidation. although there
were periods OF iirmness. and Il; one
time the active months "cir ~ TO I'll
points above the close of the preceding
week.
The market still maintained some
part OF the rcactionary feeling which
followed the long advance Of Deccm-
hcr. and il also felt more or less short
selling. especially toward the end when
bcariSh traders made much Of the la Dor
troubles in New York Ginning re-
turns were larger than expected: mill
takings We're small, and there was
much complaint because Of the unsta-
bile market for ocean frcights. 1t
was claimed that fcal. of wide declines
in freights w:.s keeping foreign buy
crs out OF the spot market.
The market was closed Wednesday
in observance OF the anniversary OF the
Battle OF NeT Orleans, and this served
to keep alive the holiday feeling but
this week will have no holidays, and il
is likely that q more normal market
will prevail The las; OF the rcgull.
semimonthiy ginning periods OF the
season will end on Wednesday,. so that
private forecasts of the ginning out
pu; Will probably appear toward the
end OF tho week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
Reoie,0 of Weeks
Trade in Richmond
Cold Wdre Does Not IN
tc'fere With Retail
Business.

Fairly good business was the order
Of the day in Richmond last week. The
weather conditions were Favorable 20
the retailers. and the shoppers turned
out in good force during the early days
Of tho week. The white goods spc-
iracted many buyers. and while they
were on, in search OF these goods they
TOOK occasion 10 watch the bargain
counters and take in other needed ar
ticltS
The clothing ana hat stores found
business very good. aud the millinery
departments were we'll Tiled with buy
e-s and wouii-hc Buyers the most Of
The Wees. Tn" Shoe trade was fairly
good
The jobber. report business pick ing
up rapidly. Many Of the travelling
statesmen a:c now on the road. and
while the cold weather has been re-
tarding them some. they arc getting
Try and arc sending: In good orders.
The drum'nerS arc finding many re-
t,ilc,s throughout Eichmond's trade
territory With greatly depleted stocks
mess. ana they need to lille orders for
crick shipment. as well make out their
orders for spring goods 10 be shipped
IL little later on.
trouble and less confusion in getting
rcad1ustcd than they Il; one time an
;icipa;cd, and with the labor problem
'aridiy solving i:icle. they find them
selves in bette: shape than they had
10 be 50 early in the ycor
orders coming in arc not as large a.
some OF them could wish. but VIVA;
heSc lack in size is made up in num-
n":S. and the aggregate is fairly sat
collections arc good. and ali things
Hre Indicative OF IN early rcadjust-
y cnt III AL lines Of business.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
CARY STREET BUSINESS
Light ttcceipts nf NeEctabiea. Turkey.
Srnrcc-uthrr Poultry Plentiful.
Downward Tendency for E;:E~,

Cold weather and other things cut
snort rcceipSS OF some Se:.onaaIc goods
on ta.'N anu Thirteenth Streets the
naSi week and r3uscd some Sta.nation
n certain lines. Vegetables from the
oar South were rather scarce and the
iobbcrs and commission men found ii
hard TO supply the demand. Shin
mrnis of turkeys fell off and were not
sutiicien; to mee; the urgent demand
and, OF course. prices were Stin al!
the week
On the other hand. hens and chick
ems we're in good supply. as were fresh
country eggs. The former were quoted
somewhat lower and. while the outside
demand held egg prices up fairly we'll
there was Il downward tendency and
Itery evidence Of an early break
Lower prices for both poultry and eggs
arc looked for this week Turkeys
ruIc.
There were heavy receipts last week
OF navy beans and black eyed peas.
and they We're neglected by the buyers.
y decided weakening in prices was
roiicchh!c and IL receipts Keep up as
last week further decline may bc
looked for.
With suitable weather larger re-
CENTS in most lines may he looked
for this week
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
MEMORIAL SERVICE HELD
FOR COLONEL ROOSEVELT
rw" EN-rresidcntn Applied for Mem
hership la y. ". 4. 4. ON
SuI0c Day.

WASiIINGToN. January i..-.Mc-
mortal services for former President
Roosevelt were held this afternoon j,,
the \. Nj. G. y. Liberty hut" un,;c-
the auspices OF the y. NJ. G. 4. ken
roscntatirc Fred C. Hicks, Of the
Oyster Bay District. cuiosizcd the
former President and declared tina,
Roosevelt. the mani, is dead. but his
sterling Amcricanism Will survive as
long as time lasts"
Major Il. a. Ilinkhcad. OF the army
general staff and former Congress-
man from New Jersey. and Congress
man Humphreys. of Mississippi also
spoke The latter termed Colonel
roosevelt one of tho master spirits
OF the age" and declared he held tnI
!orc OF his friends and the ill-wiil of
ms enemies equally we'll"
Secretary Cooper displayed applica
u FOR membership cards in tn. y
ago. one from Theodore Roosevelt
VINO described himself as president"
ana his address as the White House
rhc other was William Howard TAFT:
VINO described himself as Il lawyer, ana
gave his address CINCINNATI
~ feature OF the service was .h.
playing by the Marine Band OF Colon, 81
Foundation
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
POTATO MARKETS VARY
Without Chnngc In Richn,omd-Wc akcr
In Other Eastern Mnrk-ts-StrouE
In the West.

The potato markets o: the country
were li;tic mixed las; week, weaken
ing in some sections and advancing IN
others. In Richmond the narKct was
steady and without material change
,rices were steady 10 strong in the
West. but Slightly weaker in most
Eastern points. CARROTS. Minnesota
Michigan and Wisconsin. No. sackcG
white stock, ranged steady in Chicago
advanced to ID cents in several other
at si.So-sl.sO per hundred weight, but
carlot markets, ami strengthened to
S!.9 TO $3.50 (. 0. b. in Grand Rapids
district. although holding Il; $40
ST.. {. O. d. WaupacI. Sales OF this
stock in iobbins markets still rang"
mostly s2-S3.l5. Colorado No. | sacked
white stock ranged stronger f. o. b.
Greeiy a. sl.t0-Sl.GO and steady at
$500" IN Southern and Southwestern
distributing markets. New York
round whites In bulk advanced sc in
shipping sections and ranged about,
steady In consuming markets at sal0-
$50. Maine Green Mountains hold
about steady for sacked stock. but
ranged lowe: for barrel measure in
nuNt at S2.13-S3 TO growers ut Presnu.
Isle. AMI consuming markets declined
loc. ranging from S2.30-s2.S0 per him
dred weight, sacked
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
GETTING IN GOOD SHAPE
Dry Goods md Textile Distributors
&" Hold Convention-Itnstin Ad-
justment TO New Conditions.

~ steady rcadjustment to peace, con-
diiions is proceeding in textile Grcles.
and the clearing away OF various
doubts affecting future policies is eX-
pected from the coming couixntion OF
wholesale distributors in New York
City. declares Dun's latest report on
The textile and dry goods situation.
g. Recent important changes tending to
shape the way for the resumption OF
business along more natural lines have
included the removal of restrictions on
wool importations. and il is underst TODD
that plans will soon be made for bring
ing much-needed supplies here from
south Africa, Australia and South
Africa. Australia and South American
countries. That textile production is
Sill! contracting. reports from several
-Mili centers indicate, and the slow
operations in primary channels demon
s;rate that manufacturers remain IN
disposed to accumulate merchandise nj
high costs until the outlook becomes
clarified. Large hopes however. are
centered in an carly development OF
foreign commhrce. and merchants are
max inG arrangements to NEE; the needs
OF the various relief commissions in
FrurOpe.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
SHOES MAY REMAIN HIGH
All Reporta From Lenther and Eoo,
wear Cities Agree That Values
VIII lie Maintained,

Il. q. DUN & Co.'S reports from al,
OF the shoe and leather centcrs OF the
country during last week leads thcn,
TO say in their review:
z Tne positive predictions Of broad.
emit & export demand for leather rather
generally made by domestic interes; IS.
soGnl now 10 be in process OF rcaliza
ton. Not only has some important
business OF this character lately been
effected, but sti!l greater develop
ment OF foreign trade is foresl,adowcd.
and France is leading the way in tho
movement. Similarly, export prosnecis
ARC the basis of confident hopes in the
shoe Industry. and the recent e!im!ua
zion OF style and other restrictions is
expected to open up wider fcid
abroad FOR American footwear That
this ia factor in maintaining prices.
there is clear evidence, while tffr con
tinned high production costs are also
IAN influence In the same direction.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
VIRGINIA APPLES HIGH
SOrks and Hen Davis Are Popular in
tho Big Markets of the
Country.

Ii according 10 the repor, OF the
Bareau OF Markets Virginia apples are
selling high in the Northern markets,
and, i'll fact, all apples have advanced
somewhat.
- New York Baldwins y 81. hcid
about steady In shipping sections at
sS.I1-S5.50 and ranged strong in con-
cunning markets At So.25-S6, cold stor
asc stock reaching S6-S7. The lower
figures OF the ranges were mostly for
~ we're offered in a few markets.
ranging sG.50-sT.5o, and Virginia Ben
l1avis y IL ranged generally $3.50.
Southwestern extra fancy boxed Wine
sops sold .0c higher in shipping Sec
lions. ranging S2.2ls2.65 /. o. o.. and
This stock advanced 10 to Is cents III
consuming markets to n range of So
$40 per box. Shipments declined 10
5Sa cars. compared with TX last week.
End l,IlS for the Mecli Dcforr.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
U. S. MOTOR TRUCK ROUTES
Post-Omcc OmcinI Asks senate Conn
mittcc for Appropriation Of
Nearly SO.0O0,O3O.
iBy Associated Press. |

WASHINGTON. January I2-Estab.
hshment Of motor truck routes as II
by transporting farm produce TO the
cities was advocated yesterday By
Fourth Assistant Postmastcr-Gcncral
iakslec. in asking the Senate Post
10000 in tho post Office bill for that
purpose. Under the House bill $1,000
900 is provided to he used in extend
ing tho plan.
Mr.. Elaksiee's plan, he said. called
for csta blishment OF 600 routes. two
in practically every congressional dis
,rlct with tho use o. army motor
trucks obtained from the War De
partment.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1919-01-13
RELIEF SHIP SAILS MONDAY
Mercurius VIII Garry Supplies TO Con-
stantinOp1e for Arnenin
and Syria.
lEv Associated press.l

NEW YORK;. January l2.-Thc sec
99nd o. a hcet Of relief ships operated
ny the American committee for relief
IN the Near East will sail Monday for
ports in Asia Minor. This vessel is
the Mercurius. which has been loaned
10 the committee by tho Navy De-
partmcnt
The McrcuTius will reach CONSTANT
nople III about thirty days. and begin
the work OF distributing food cloth
ing nnd m"diral suDnlies among the
starving and plague infested peoples OF
Armenia. Syria and Persia. and among
tho Greeks OF Asia Minor