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Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
BETTER THAN ANY MEDIUMS
Minee Pie That Brought Vision Of
Home Caused Wounded Soldier to
Long for Life.

Pie Is not among the articles treated
of in works on materia medica, but
a recent incident shows that It may
have therapeutic value. In a hospital
lay an American sailor, for whom ev-
erything had been done by surgeons.
doctors and nurses. and yet something
was lacking. He was homesick; his
mind was ever away in a little At
lantic coast town. One day, in the
midst of his bodily pain and soul-suf-
fering, there flashed upon him the OBJ
iect Of his quest, and he murmured
excitedly: "Oh, if could only have a
piece of mince pie" 1t was not that
he wanted to eat piece of pie, for
he was too i'll for that. His hunger
was for what the pie represented.
An American nurse who heard the
wish managed, with some difficulty. to
find all the ingredients for a real New
England pie. When she took it to
him she put with it a bit Of cheese.
also hard to procure in these times,
so that nothing would be lacking, and
In the cheese she planted a miniature
Stars and Stripes. The poor boy
could eat neither the pie nor the
cheese, but they contributed just the
home touch needed to improve his
condition. When the wife Of the
American consul general visited him
later she remarked upon the improve
ment in his condition, and he said
1.-TWO days ago I was in such misery
that I could have welcomed death
Now I feel that America is not sc
far away as thought and that have
got to hang on"
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
GENERAL BELIEF IN HONESTY
Something Very Like the Millennium
Seems to Be Near In Great
British Metropolis.

How is the sudden trust Londoners
have come to exhibit for each other
to be accounted for? There is an eX-
treme shortage of copper coins for
small change in London, and one man
says of his experiences: "On several
occasions lately news vendors who
have been unable to change silver have
said to me, Never mind. pay me the
next time you are this way Only
one of them knew me as a regular Gus
toner. Even more unexpected credit
than this was offered me at a railway
booking office where rendered a shill-
ing for a two-penny fare. I'm short
of coppers,' said the girl booking clerk,
pay me tomorrow But I shall not be
here tomorrow I replied. Then pay
me the next time you are here, when
ever it is she said. But suppOsing l
forget I expOstulated. "Oh, I know
that you will come and pay me some
day, she answered. I've never known
people fall" Similar testimony is Of
fered by others, who tell of copper
credit thrust upon them by strangers,
and often very poor and humble stran-
gers.-London Mail.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES.

The Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector,
Announces Services For Week.
There will be no services this week
until Friday. Evensong on Friday, at
7.3O p. M, followed by the Choir Re
hearsal. On Sunday next, being the
first Sunday of the month, there will
be Holy Communion and Sermon at
1870 a. m. Sunday School and Bible
Glass at IL noon. Evensong and Ser
mon at 7.3O p. m. The duplex en-
velopes will be distributed in time for
use on Sunday. Those not receiving
are requested to consult with the Rec
tor at once as to the reason. 1t is
hoped that an extra large congrega-
ton will be present on Sunday morn
ing next, as the Rector will have a
special reconstruction message to de-
liver.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

The Queen Esther Circle will give
@Home Missions by Airship," Mon
day evening, May 18th. Silver Offer
fng.-Adv.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

Smyrna Benevolent Society will
meet at the home of Mrs. w. w.
Tschudy, Tuesday evening, May 9Th,
at 7.3O o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

The proof of 100 per cent. Ameri-
canism is the price of Victory Bond.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

Show your patriotism and buy all
the Bonds you possibly can.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

Friday evening, May 2, a necktie
and shadow social will be held at the
home of Mr.. Alfred Kirby, on State
Road. Chicken alad, Maryland bis
cults and hot coffee; also ice cream
and cake will be for sale. Ladies,
please come and bring ties. If Fri
day evening is stormy it will be on
SATURDAY evening. Come.-Adv.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
SMYRNA AND VICINITY

Short Items of General interest Gath
cred During the Week.
One $4,000 Bond will help toward
bringing your boy home.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
Lost

my hoa,se and CLAYTON, a pair of automobile
tire chains, size 31x4, enclosed IN Dag
= w. d. HUDSON,
Phone 57 r n Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
Lost

On Tuesday. April 20, mosaic pin. some
where near -Four Cofhefs' Ne""AN -
turned to ., ,,,,,r-,. DArrEv
Phone 56 SMYRNA De''
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

The regular monthly meeting of the
Mite Society, of Asbury Church, will
be held Saturday, May 8, at 7.3O P.
NJ, in the usual place.-Sect'y.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

Mrs. Jennie w. Mabrey, whose
dainty store opposite the postoffice
has attracted so much attention, is adj
vertising something very special for
children this week. 1t will pay moth
ers to keep in touch with her adv.
from week to week.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
AUCTION SALE
Eastern Horse and
Mule Company
Main Street
SMYRNA, DELAWAR
Saturday, May 3, 1919
P. NJ. until Midnight.

Will sell Manufacturers samples of Mems.
Misses and Boys Shoes, Furniture. Bed
Comforts, China. Dinner Sets, Roofing Paper.
Children's Clothing. Boys Pants. Ladies
Aprons and Ladies' Dresses, Ladies' Stock
ings, Mems Socks, Mems Corliss and Coon
Linen Collars. Mems Shirts, Perfumes and
Toilet Necessities, Canvas Gloves Horse
Blankets Buggy Harness. Wagon Harness of
all descriptions. Whips. Halters. Bits, Brushes
and Curry Combs. Fly Covers. Mems Over
shoes, Combs, and hundreds of other useful
articles.
Special values in Wagons and Buggies
Large consignment of Horses, Mules and
Ponies.
Everything Brand New, no Second Hand,
To the Highest Bidder.
Terms Cash. Liberty Bonds accepted for
their full value cash.
Will sell anything on commission that is
saleable. Bring in your Live Stock, Furni-
ture, Poultry or anything you want to dis
pose Of
Sales every Saturday from Noon until Mid
night.
EASTERN HORSE AND MULE co.
WILLIAM H. COLLINS. Auctioneer.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

Horace T. VanDyke, formerly of
Smyrna, has removed the past week
from Salem, N. j., to DeRuyer, N. Y,
where he will engage in farming.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

The family of Miss Lavina Turner
wish to thank those who so kindly
loaned automobiles or who in any
way showed their sympathy and kind
ness during their recent bereave-
ment-Adv.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
Wanted

A position as housekeeper in small family my
I would want my little girl with me III Tan
S'' MRS. MARY E. JONES.
Care of Mrs. Horace DAVID,
Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

We must help sustain Hospitals for
our wounded men. Think, if your boy
was sick, what then? Would you
want every one to subscribe to the
Loan?
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
Lost

On Monday, April 2S, an emerald ring Tiff
fany setting. Reward if returned TO
V. LAY PHILLIPS,
Jewelry Store.
Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

The Queen Esther Circle will meet
with Miss Mary Thompson and Miss
Elizabeth Wilson, at the home of
Miss Wilson, next Friday evening,
May End, at 7.3O o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30

For Sale Cheap
Factory rebuilt Typewriters. any make
Apply to
w. ]. M. WROTEN,
Clayton. Del.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
For Sale

One International h. p. Gasoline Engine;
I Montour Shop Coal Stove, House Coal
Stoves. air tight l Cook Stove; also some
Furniture.
pp' G. H. SOMERS.
Clayton, Del.
Smyrna times., 1919-04-30
Chestnut Fence Posts

Chestnut Fence Posts are scarce; Get mem mem
while they last. ] have a supply on manu-
at reasonable prices.
DP'' GEORGE w. JONES.
Maple Shade Farm,
Phone los r on1yEnas LEI
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
U. CAPITAL LIKELY
TO FLOW TO CANADA
Much of Money Formerly Pro-
vided by England Will Be
Sent Over Line.
BANKERS HERE PREPARE
Bidders From This Country
Create Brisk Market for
Dominion Securities.

The channels which will be followed
In the further penetration Of American
capital within Canada Is one OF the most
interesting financial considerations OF
the coming years of peace. Observers
Of Canadian American affairs agree that
the United States will be called upon TO
take the place which England occupied
in the pre-war years in It's financial re-
lations toward the neighboriug Domin-
ion, and that the community Of action
and interest developed during the war
must be strengthened.
As a forerunner. the invasion of Can
ada by interests backed by such infiuen-
tial organizations as the National City
Bank and the Guaranty Trust Company
makes It clear that American financiers
are alert for the future. Canadas po-
tentialities, It has been remarked. have
been no more than scratched upon the
surface as yet
Possessed OF millions OF acres of UNI
developed areable lands and forest, be-
sides illimitable wealth OF mineral and
other natural resources, the future holds
for Canada Unreasonable opportunity
for Industrial and agricultural expan-
sion," Is the statement of H. B. Shaw,
general manager, in the fifty-fourth an
nual report OF the Union Bank OF Can
ada. which is Just available. Mr.. Shaw
continues:
what wa need is the development Of
those resources and the market for our
products. A selective immigration pol
icy. vigorously enforced by the Domin-
tn, D., hs
and not quantity shall be the guiding
principle, is Of paramount Importance.
and upon this will largely depend the
realization OF the country's prosperity"
The financiers OF the United States
have. within the last few months. Gre
ated perhaps the briskest market within
the Dominion that Canadian securities
have ever enjoyed. Keen bidding for
new pbvincial government and munic-
ipal bond issues has been the first OK
preston of American confidence In the
Dominion's after the war position.
However. that the vision of American
"municipals" in Canada is made clear
from the Guaranty Trust Company's Of
fetal announcement of Its new Canadian
connections In the current issue OF
Guaranty Netcs.
American capital invested there (in
Canada) has been in few lines not
larsely representative OF the Dominion's
chief industries" says the Guaranty
Trust Company. The present financial
strength of the United States, together
with the promise Of great expansion In
transportation and In industry which is
generally looked for IN Canada. provides
an opportunity for a closer relationship
than has heretofore existed. The pro-
portion OF American capital invested in
Canadian enterprises Is expected TO In
crease from this tina forth"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
q. S. EXPORTS INCREASE.
Manufactures since Close of War
show Large Gains.

Exports OF manufactures from the
United States since the close OF the war
show large gains in quantities and val
ues compared with those of the CORE
spending period preceding the war, ac-
cording to a compilation by the Ma
ttonal City Bank which takes 100 rep
resentative articles OF manufacture
and fnds that seventy showed largo in
creases in quantity In December, 1918,
and January, 1919, compared with De-
cemoer. 1915, and January, 1914
Examples that may be mentioned
comparatively follow in part Cotton
cloths, lo6,775,ooo yards. against as
$4,000; electric lamps, 3.7s4.3sl.
against S6s,l14; plate glass. 100000
square feet. against 6.5&6: rubber boots.
S7,ssi pairs, against 17167: leather
boots and shoes, l,551.e76 pairs, against
eso.17s; pig iron, 61,334 tons, against
aS.2s4; bar iron, 45.915,oOo pounds,
against 2.2s2,o00; steel bars and rods.
21433i,000 pounds, against 73.S42000
steel billets. 75,4s4 tons. against 500:
wire nails. 2s,232,o00 pounds. against
13,2o3,0o0 steel rails 10000 tons,
against 4o,13s; steel plates. 6,o12 900
pounds, against 45,3S4, 5000 galvanized
sheets. 24,olS,o00 pounds. against 49,
$4,000, and tin plates, ss.65o,00O
pounds, against 13,322.O0o.
Practically all GLASSES OF mineral oil
show advances In the quantities as we'll
as tho value In the after war period and
this is also true OF cigarettes and to-
bacco, printing and other paper. candles,
sugaS. paraffin. paints, wood pulp, sole
leather. pianos. locomotives. cement,
sulphate OF copper cordage, Rutomo-
biles, motorcycles and many other man
ufactured articles. The total value OF
all manufactures exported from the
United States for December, 1918, and
January and February, 1919. aggregates
$790,ooo,oo0. while that for December,
1913. and January and February, 1914,
aggregate but Se57 100000.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01

system Of taxation would be the imposi-
ton of an income tax, and in lieu OF
this he proposed that the business tax
of the city be so readjusted that whole-
salers, manufacturers and business men
would pay a larger proportion OF taxes,
One thing he declared to be certain
that in the residential section OF the city
rents cannot go much higher without
serious harm to the community.
While the labor situation In Winnipeg
is one of marked unrest no disposition
is apparent to attach undue Importance
to the fact. In recent resolutions
adopted by the radical element among
labor a movement was put on foot to
establish one big union to cover the
whole section. a union which, II formed.
II Is declared would have the section At
its mercy. However. the more conserva-
tive declare that the delegates who de-
clared in favor of this consolidation are
the same delegates who some time ago
adopted resolutions supporting the Boil
shevist movements in Germany ana
Russia, and the move Is not taken
seriously by a vast majority OF union
men in Winnipeg.
In this connection some concern has
been expressed in business circles with
reference to the organization formed by
stenographers, which Is declared to pre-
sage a widespread strike OF these
workers The new union. a rock ribbed
AFFAIR. is affiliated with the Trades and
Labor Council. The membership now
consists of 24o stenographers. who are
said to have their walking delegates
who make the rounds of the various
offices. The union is said to be officered
and controlled by young women officers
OF the community. although men are also
included in It's membership, The girls
have already made demands for higher
wages. the average being. II is said. less
than So a week. They ask a minimum
wage OF $50 and a regular board OF
examiners to test the qualifications OF
applicants
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
MONTREAL CHANGE
WILL OPEN EARLIER
Stock Traders Thus Will Con-
form With Daylight Saw
ing Here.
Special DsspdfcA 10 THE sex.

MONTREAL, March s1.-The past has
been another quiet week in Canadian
stocks, although the general tone re-
manned firm. Bonds, particularly the
war loans. continued to display strength.
Through the greater part of the week
the market appeared to be more inter-
ested In the probable effect of daylight
saving going into effect in the United
States on April I. without similar action
In Canada, than in the actual course
of business In advance OF the resolu-
ton of Parliament on Friday voting
against reenacting the daylight saving
mea sure the Montreal Stock Exchange
decided to open at O'Clock in the morn
ing and to close at o'clock instead Of
following the old procedure OF opening
at 10 and closing at o'clock.
This decision was reached in order 70
make market hours here and at New
York conform. New York business en-
tering so largely into security trading
here. to have one set OF working hours
in New York and another in Montreal
would have meant that the Montreal
Stock Exchange members would have
had to start the day an hour earlier
without gaining anything at the close
Of the day.
Last year, when the action OF the Cam
adam Parliament on the same question
was uncertain, the to hours were
adopted by the Montreal Exchange and
continued in force for two weeks. At
the end OF that time Ottawa had taken
concurrent action with Washington on
the daylight saving question. The pres
ent outlook Is that Montreal and all the
principal cities WILL Irrespective Of Par
liament's action, adopt daylight saving
hou-a
Stronger features among stocks in the
past week included principally the power
stocks. with new high records OF SO for
Montreal Power and 70h for Lauren
tide Power. while Shawinigan advanced
TO 116$ eN dividend. The steels i'm
proved towards the close, after a slight
setback in midweek. but activity IN these
and other issues OF the war group was
limited. Consolidated Shelters came TO
the front in the final days of the week
rising TO 27ss, or a gain OF about .
points, to the accompaniment of reports
that the company is TO resume opera
lions on its gold properties IN British
Columbia and that larger sales OF power
are in prospect for it's hydroelectric
subsidiary. the West Kootenay Lieht
and Power Company.
The war loans were notably strong
the long term issues such as the 8 u
per cent. 1887 Victories and the 5h per
cent. 1888 Victories equalline their high
record prices OF 1os and 10; respec-
lively.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
MINERS NOT TO STRIKE JULY 4.
Workers Refuse to Join in Demon
strntion for Mooney.

INDIANAPOLIS. March 31.-The United
Mine Workers OF America will not par
ticipate in any general strike on July
In behalf Of Thomas Mooney, con-
victed of completely in a bomb eH-
plosion in San Francisco IN a pre-
paredness day parade.
The executive board says that the
convention OF the International Work
ers Defence League OF San Francisco,
held in Chicago which issued the strike
call. was not authorized by the Amer
lean labor movement through the Am
erican Federation OF Labor and Inter-
national Union OF the United Miue
Workers was not represented officially
at the convention and is not bound by
the action taken there. The committee
holds that the mine workers cannot par
ticipate in any such strike without vio-
lating the fundamental laws govern
ing the union and abrogating the Joint
wage agreement.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
INCREASE is SHOWN
BY WESTERN GROCERS
Canadian Firms Trade Good
Bank Issues NeD Stock.
Special Despatch 10 TuE su~.

MONTREAL, March preliminary
figures Of the Western Grocers. Ltd.
formerly the A. Macdonald Company,
for the last fiscal year show net profits
OF t2oe, 4es, after deducting bank inter-
est, bad and doubtful debts and writing
off depreciation on plant, etc. The state
ment represents an increase of $20,3S7,
or 10 per cent over 1917 and OF $s4,44s.
or 3S per cent, over 1915.
Shareholders of the Merchants Bank
OF Canada have been notified that the
directors have decided to issue new cap
ttal stock to tho extent Of $1,000. 900.
This will reduce the banks present au-
thorized. but still unissued capital stock
from $4,000, 900 to s1.60o,0oo, and make
the total issued capital ss,4oo,o0o. The
new stock, $4,000 shares will be allotted
pro rata on the basis of one share OF
new stock for each Ave shares now held
at $3.50. available to shareholders Of rec
ord April so.
For some time the stock has been ac-
tive around 1872. this price compa ring
with high price of $50 and low OF
1877 In 1918.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01

The National Retail Dry Goods Asso-
citation Ia now located in It's new Offices
on the sixth floor OF the Fifth Avenue
Building, AZ 200 Fifth avenue.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01

competition Of British houses which has
resulted.
E. A. Robertson of Montreal Cottsn,
Ltd, In n recent interview gave It as
his opinion that the reported intention Of
the United States cotton interests to 60
into the British Isles and sew up the
market there was very much overstated.
II don't think" he said, that the Brit
ish trade would stand supinely by and
watch the United States interests gooble
up the available market at home. The
very fact that we are meeting with
British competition in Canada already
ish Isles are on the qui vivc and ready
to take advantage of every opening to
increase their markets and offer the
world their wares"
In this connection Mr.. Robertson
pointed out that the report may have
had its source In a condition which has
existed both in the United States and in
Canada. This Ia the result of throwing
on the market what Is called by the
trade Seconds" that is goods pur-
chased by persons from the mills and
held for speculative purposes. At the
time when conditions appear to be right
fer the move these seconds" are thrown
on the open market, thus giving the in
terests holding these seconds" the APP
pearance at least Of having control Of
the cotton markets This Of course leads
but to a temporary condition, in the
opinion OF Mr.. Robertson. and he is of
the opinion that this is what has hap
pened in England and that the English
cotton men have in no sense lost control
OF their market.
With respect TO tho outlook for the
future Mr.. Robertson was very optimis-
tic. II am OF the opinion" he declared,
that the Canadian cotton mills will
have all the business they can take care
Of" According to his analysis OF the
situation the cotton mills of Canada
will be working overtime this season
and In the cotton trade very favor
able condition will obtain throughout
the season.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01
Shoe Machinery Plant Opens.

of the United Shoe Machinery Company
here was opened to-day on a new sched-
ule of forty-four hours a week and
readjustment OF wages An official OF
the company authorized the statement
that employees probably would receive
as much under tho forty-four hour plan
as they formerly did on a fifty hour
working basis. The company recently
recognized a union newly formed among
ita employees and announced the forty
four hour schedule after conferences with
n union committee.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01

READING, March Sl.--Coal prices in
this section OF the Schuylkil VALLEY may
decline rega rdless of action by operators
or wholesalers. Several dealers here
have cut the price 10 to 90 cents on long
tons of three sizes. pea chestnut and
stove. egg remaining unchanged
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1919-04-01

Another economic factor which Is de-
cidedly disturbing to the authorities OF
the Province is the assertion OF T.. II.
Shanks OF the Civic Board OF Naluators
before the Provincial Taxation Commits
sion that advances OF Just 100 per cent
in rents in Winnipeg will be necessary
this spring to enable investors TO secure
fair return on their money. With
Twenty-Five houses as concrete ex-
ample. Mr.. Shanks declared that their
owners have failed TO receive any return
on their investment in the last four
years. Rapidly mounting war costs
were blamed by him for this situation.
Mr.. Shanks declared that the model
The Greeneville daily sun. (Greeneville, Tenn.) 1918-1920, 1919-10-06

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am always ready to speak a good word
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MRS. ANNIE SMITH, 1ll9 N. 18th Street.