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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-04
HOW coop WAS THE ARMY.

Returning soldiers are giving quite different opinions in regard to the level of military efficiency. The pop fIlar. impression is that it was the best army over there The feeling of a lot of people ls that the American army was pretty nearly the whole show, until they are reminded that the French and English each lost about 1.0Oo,OOO men, compared to one-tenth that number from the American forces.
 Other soldiers take the position that while the United States army was on the way to make d very won derful force, it's inexperience was so great that it lost far too many men for the operations conducted. They point to the many young officers wa } after but a short training were made majors and colonels. They had hao no adequate experience in handling such large bodies of troops.
 It is the opinion of some whose judgment is entitled to respect, that at the time of the armis.ice the American army had not reached the military efficiency of any of the forces AS it had been in the line so short a time, it would be almost in
  soned veterans who have seen seven years of fighting
 To this the other point Of view replies that at any rate the American boys went in and took their oa- jectives. The heavy losses may be defended on lhe ground that a quick offensive campaign of this kind is often less costly in the end than a more cautious strategy.
 The American people have the bravest and most resourceful sol diers in the world. But they can't expect to go into a war without pre- paration and lick all corners. Wha; is needed is not a big standing army. but a large standing force of thor oughly competent and highly trained officers With such a force to serve as skelton for a bigger organization, a great army could be trained in the minimum of time.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-04
DISTRIBUTION OF
 U. 5. SUPPLIES ~ IS BIG TASK

London, Apr. 4.-CCorrespondenc of The Associated Press )-Dsposition of American army supplies in Eng land will be big and complicated task. Owing to the nature of certain contracts and an agreement with the British government, the army can not begin selling material for at least d month yet In the opinion of army officers but they are preparing the way now. Some material still Is be- ing delivered to the army while other contracts are held in abeyance pend ing settlement.
 When the United States entered the war it was agreed that all contracts for supplies should be made through the British government. It also was agreed that at the termination of hos tilities the United States should not sell material without consent of the British government, nor could any of the contracts arranged through tho British be cancelled except by ne- , gotiations through that government
 Even if there are sonYe delays the United States doubtless will profit on many of it's sales. No agreement could be reached with the firm which held a contract to deliver to the American army about 200 huge gaso- line tanks for use in France. Delivery is continuing but 1t Is not worrying Quartermaster officers as the army already has been offered more than the contract price for the lot With some other material the same situa- ton obtains.
 The work of settling unfinished contracts is progressing but British officials are unwilling for a huge amount of the material to be sudden ly on the market notwithstanding there is an insistent demand for some of 1t at inflated prices. British officials say there Is no desire what ever to deprive Americans of an ad vantageous market but they argue that they also must consider the dis posal of the enormous amount of British army supplies stored in Eng land
 The American Red Cross had no agreement with the British govern ment and recently disposed of loc of motor transport equipment for ap- proximately $27.55O. The purchase price was $24,5OO and the equipment had been IT, use a. year. Any kind of a motor is in great demand in Eng land.
 No record has been kept of the total amount of contracts allotted for the American army in Great Britain but like everything in the war, it was measured in hugo figures. It is es- tlmated, however, that the ordnance contracts alone amounted to about $5OO,OOO,OOO. Much of this, of course will not bring as good returns as the materials coming under juris- diction of the quaTtermaster's depart ment.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-04

to Lieutenant Paul Fitzsimmons, '. s. N. son of the late Medical Director Paul Fftzsimmons, U. s. N. Lieut. Fitzsimmons was graduated from An napoIis in 1914
 Mrs. Vanderbilt obtained a divorce some years ago from Alfred c. Van
 derbIlt
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-04

termined by averaging the highest
 market value of butter and skinned milk with the highest market value of cheese, and adding to thls average price. certain arbitrary differentials to allow for the cost of producing mar ket milk in the New York territory.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-04
WAR LEGALLY ENDED

Louisville, Ky, April 3-In line with an informal statement from the bench on March A. Federal Judge Walter Evans today handed down a decision finding that the war in Eu- rope legally Is at an end and that a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-04

violating wartime military regulations after the armistice was signed has standing in court.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-04-04
MRS. VANDERBILT REs1ARRIEs

Newport, F. T., April 2-Mrs. Ellen French Vanderbilt was married today at Harbour View. her residence here,
Americus times-recorder., 1919-12-07
FUNDAMENTAL

I AM not very wise or clever but this seems pat
ent to my eye: The good old virtues live for
ever; all other living issues die, We hear so
much of Vital Issues, which keep us staring for
day. and then like other fragile tissues, they
shrivel and are blown away. The transient
things are oft alluring, gold bricks in every age
have shown; but Thrift is evermore enduring,
and Industry still holds its own. Short cuts to
wealth, short cuts to honor, short cuts to fame
confront all men; but he who takes them is
goner in fourteen cases out of ten That road
is long the man must travel who d fairly win the
nobler prize and often he will damp the gravel
with tears from worn and weary eyes. Still Per-
severance is treasure, in the younger days OF
earth; and Honesty the truest measure to gauge
the mortal pilgrim worth And Loyalty and
Truth are standing triumphant while the ages
roll good old virtues, still commanding the hom-
age of the healthy soul He wastes his time who
fools and bothers with fads and isms up to date;
the good old virtues of our fathers all he
needs to make him great
to an Acting President, but the great urgency OF
public matters seems to require that the exact facts
be given to the public without further delay in
order that such action may be taken as the best
interests of the country shall require.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-08-16

his life from the allies. but that they
still purpose to try him for his crimes
is evidenced by their warning to Hol-
land not to permit him to escape from
Dutch territory, and by Lloyd Georges
announcement in the house of COM
mons that William will soon be placed
on trial in London.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-08-16
70 Restore Reims Cathedral.

A proposal has been made that
France issue for sale special stamp
to pay the cost Of repairing the Reims
cathedral. which was so badly ruin
ed by German shell fire during the
war. Undoubtedly the idea Will have
a general appeal. for many persons
Throughout the world are deeply In
terested in the preservation OF the
grand old French edifice. Not unlike
" large sum could be raised In that
somewhat novel way, q sum which no
Frenchman need have the siigntesv
hesitation in accepting through q
sense Of false pride. Restoration Of :.
the ancient and beautiful structure II
such be possible, Is truly pious .ask
and what could be more fitting than
TINT religious hearts IN every quarter
Of the world should prompt gener-
ous response in gifts through the pur-
chase of stamps as indicatedE
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-08-16
wonan,s PreroaatIve.

The Dearleys had been married 2
~oer and Mrs. d. had cast from her all
the little pretenses and subterfuges
that usually precede the wedding day.
Tomorrow will be my twenty-sixtn
hirthday," she said unguardedly.
.sWhy, Just before our wedding you
4o,a mo Won were 81" gasped hubby.
yes" said his wife. smiling cheer
<,,Iv "but we women age rapidly after
-narriage."-Pittsburgh Chronicie-le'e-
Gra1,h-
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-08-16

to decide, they have had plain warn
ing that, in case the United States
becomes a member of the League Of
Nations, it will be called on soon to
begin assuming international duties
and responsibilities. Dispatches from
Paris say President Wilson will pro-
pose to congress the acceptance Of a
mandate for Constantinople and for
Armenia.
The St. Charles herald. [volume] (Hahnville, La.) 1873-1993, 1919-08-16
NEWS REVIEW OF
CURRENT EVENTS
How the United States Launched
The Great Experiment OF
National Prohibition.
EMERGENCY LAW IN EFFECT

President Returns Home to Take Up
Fight for League Of Nations-Sena-
tor Borah Charges That Wall
Street is Financing League OF
Nations Propaganda-eritish
DiriQibIe R-34 Meets With
Disaster When Near End
of Voyage.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-06

in the face of the enemy he said. "The soldiers in
France and Germany sticking to their job until it is
finished Shall we who staid at home do less?'
The editors and many chairmen in the campaign who
had put their counties the top were guests
luncheon given at the Piedmont Driving club by the
Liberty loan organization. Haynes McFadden executive
CHAIRMAN was POSTMASTER Addresses were made by
eral the district organization including St.
Elmo Massengae director publicity who spoke of his
cordial relations with southern newspaper men for
newspaper put the five oans he said This
twenty-five years.
Nobody has done more than the newspapers aoA
country owes them an debt They have given
services that could not have been paid for in money
with millions And they will continue render
this service long as it is needed
Frank P. Glass, of Birmingham president of the
American Newspaper Publishers association was of
the principal speakers in the forenoon Senator Hoke
Smith introduced Secretary Glass
The editors came from as far away as western
Louisiana west Tennessee southern Florida There
several who represented large dailes while many
owners ofsma country weeklies paid their first visit
to the district headquarters They We'd with another
in pledging hearty support to the Victory loan
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-06
THE STATE PRESS.


Mayor Ole Hanson, of Seattle, Washington, has
sounded the keynote in bringing close the mailing of
Internal machines prominent citizens throughout the
nation There much suspicion upon the leaders
and those in authority, the l. w W. being responsible
for the circulation machines This being true the
advice the mayor of Seattle though unlawful seems
iustifabe under occurrences However radi
steps avoided by prompt action of the courts
throughout the holding immediate trials of those
arrested and suspicion Severe punishment
by death would satisfy the public but long
drawn out trials and delay in bringing trial such
criminals will have the effect the people of
the nation without authority and without the sup
port of the law.
In an interview Mayor Hanson said:
IT, w W.-ism in America to day is the as
Bolsheyism in Russia
You may be willing to take the trouble to deport
these traitors am ready to hang them to the
convenient light pole
THE cry for food is the first demand of mankind
Bolshevism is alluring doctrine and it is mot
prising that appealed hungry Russians But it will
give footing in America unless the injustices under
which labor has suffered in the past continue and
period of unemployment and consequent hunger follows
We have in practically every community in this
country followers Of boshevsm Such followers be
driven from communities, not by allowing them to leave
enc section and migrate to another but then should be
dealt with in such way that their presence will forever
be removed from coming in contact with the good cti-
zenry Of the nation.
Prompt action the part OF the courts; pun
ishment by the presiding officials will eliminate such
criminals protect society preserve order
the law 1t is to be hoped that such will be the
rather than that which suggested by the mayor
of Seattle to hang them the first light pole"-Ahens
Banner.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-06
DECLARES CHILD LABOR TAX VOID.

Federal Judge James E. Boyd, in a decision handed
down at Greensboro N. c. declared the child labor
ton of the bill which places prohbitive
tax the products ofchid labor in interstate
to be unconstitutional 1t Judge Boyd also who last
declared void the original child labor act which
the United States Supreme annulled by margin
of vote
The law which Judge Boyd declared unconstitutional
leyies ten per cent tax products of factories
poyng children under fourteen years of age those
between fourteen and sixteen years working than
eight hours daily, when the products enter interstate
commerce By his decision Judge Boyd made permanent
temporary injunction which prohibited the enforce
ment of the law in the case of Charlotte N c. factory
In support of his decision Judge Boyd said that the
congressional rider which sought to accomplish the
regulation within the states, indirectly through the
of taxation powers was unconstitutional usurpa-
ton of the States authority.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-06
THE PRESS BEHIND THE LOAN.

The Victory loan in the south viii have more than
ever before the power OF the press behind IT, It was
assured in Atlanta last week by the more than 300
edorS VINO gathered there the guests Of the district
Liberty loan organization Many OF them made vigorous
addresses pledging efforts lay the Importance
OF the last loan before the people, with view to having
every citizen join in finishing the job
Carter Glass, secretary of the treasury and pub.
Usher of two newspapers in Lynchburg Va, was the
guest of honor He spoke at two meetings. one for the
newspaper editors and active Victory loan workers
and one open the general public He expressed alb
soute confidence that the American people would put
through this loan as they have all the others.
'The American who quits is like deserter
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-06
PRESIDENT WILSON AND THE REPUBLICANS.

The response to Senator Lodges telegram to all the
Republican senators asking them discuss the re-
vised League of Nations until party confer
ence would be held has with practically unani-
nous assent Nevertheless the so-called progressive
group republicans opposed to making the league
of nations partisan matter and presumably not
prepared to follow the republican leader from Massachu
sets with too great docy regard this aspect of
the matter Senator Kenyon Iowa. in with
other republican senators. issued the following state
ment I#il
1T will not be a party question The question viii
be determined in the senate not any theory of help
ing injuring any political party, but solely it,
merits as a distinct problem. 1t would be unpa
trotic well foolish have any such division be-
tween parties Further it would be impossible as many
republicans will support league of nations and
democrats will oppose it. Let try forget politics
and any feeling about the president in the solution of
this question believe that certain dubious
questions cleared up in the resolutions of rat
ification."
1t has occurred to many people that the Massachu
seets has denied himself the privilege of
His statement on the Italian question in which the
admitted that he did know the intricaces of
the question, but wanted Italy have Fiume anyway
smacked strongly that craftsmanship which the
from Iowa deprecates in the statement quoted above
After all the president is representing the people of the
United States in Paris, not republicans democrats
1t is compliment to the American people to
as Senators Lodge and Pondexter assume that i
president has been the dupe Of delegates
meeting at Paris. statement by Senator Poindexter
reads as follows:
The people look upon the Italian controversy as
peculiarly European problem and feel that the
Of France and England have achieved diplomatic
triumph in shifting the responsibility for its settlement
TO the United gtates' We do believe that people
have any belief Surely any can see that far
from having been the dupe the other delegates the
conference in the matter the president has been
his Nothing could have been easier than for
him to conciate the Italians In their claim of Fiume.
His statement, which sent the Italians back to Italy
in high dudgeon great courage great frmness
Whether President Wilson right wrong in his
attitude Is another matter but said that he
duped In European statesmen are finding
him altogether too obstinate headstrong would
the first to laugh at the notion that Mr.. Wilson was
their dupe No diplomatic responsibility shifted
The presidents shoulders which he has not courted II
Is partisan motive which makes us certain that IN
bis Italian statement the president as he did
cause he thought he volcng the democratic in
stincts Of the American people
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1919-05-06
4 VERSE 4 DAY.
TERRORS OF ENGLISH

IF an s, and an l, and an o, and U,
4 With an X at the end, spell Su;
And an E, and and E spell l.
Pray what is speller to do?
Then if also an S, and l, and G,
And an H spell side,
There's nothing much left for speller to do
But CO. and commit ghed-Exchange
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28
REYNOLDS CLOUGH'S PROPERTY
Real Estate and Stocks of Estate of
Late Dover Lawyer Disposed of.

Real Estate and Stocks of Estate of
Late Dover Lawyer Disposed of.
A public sale was held in Dover
Saturday afternoon, of part of the es-
tate of the late Reynolds Clough,
ESQ, well known in Smyrna as hav-
ing been the husband of the late Mrs.
Ethel Riggs Clough. The following
were disposed of Farm of 151 acres,
near Plattsburg, purchased by for
mer State Senator E. ]. Carter, for
s6.66O; house and lot on Governors
avenue, Dover, formerly owned by
George C. Brittingham, to William M.
Hope for S2,OO5; ten shares of stock
of First National Bank, of Dover, two
shares purchased by A. J. Kinsbury
for S3O5.75, and eight shares by E. j.
Carter, for $SO1; 80 shares of Dover
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28
Ralph C. whitenack Buried in India.

Ralph C. WhitenaCk Buried in India.
Ralph Cahoon Whitenack, grandson
of the late William R. CahOon, of
Smyrna, whose death in India was an
nounced about three weeks ago, was
buried at Bombay, India, in the Lewri
Cemetery, according to letter which
his mother, Mrs. Annie Cahoon
Whitenack, of 1902 Market street,
Wilmington, received from her sons
widow. His death occurred in st.
Georges Hospital, Bombay, to which
he had gone a month before in the
hope of thorough cure from an in
flammatory ailment of the leg, known
as fiebitis. He had been in the hos
pital for about three weeks when he
was isolated for smallpox, and died in
the hospital on the critical seventh
day of that disease. Mrs. Whitenack
was permitted to see him for few
moments before he became uncon-
scious. The end came peacefully. For
the present Mrs. Whitenack and her
2-year-old son, Ralph, Jr., will remain
in Baroda, India, where the family
had a beautiful home, provided by
! the government of the State, Mr..
Whitenack having been economic ad-
visor for the Maharajah. Her future
plans, however, are uncertain.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28
GRADUATES AT TOWNSEND.

Class Will Hear a Sermon Next Sun
day and Monday Receive Diplomas
Townsend, May 27.-Our High
School, Miss Ethel Cooper ROthwell,
principal, is preparing for commence
ment, which will be held Sunday and
Monday next. Rev. Z/H. Webster,
pastor of the M. E. Church, will
preach a special sermon in the
church next Sunday morning to the
graduates. Commencement exercises
will be held in the school auditorium
on Monday night. The graduates are
Maud Bramble, Margaret H. Hill,
Albert Lee and Stockton Townsend.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28

land were weekend visitors of Mrs.
Emily Smith and Mrs. Elva McCaus-
land.
Miss Helen York, of Philadelphia,
was a weekend visitor of Mr.. and
Mrs. John G. Mckay.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Rutan and
daughter, of near Wilmington, were
over Sunday visitors of Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward G.. Walls.
Miss Dunn, of Philadelphia, has
been entertained the past week by
DIR. and Mrs. L. L. Arts.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28
SMYRNA BOARD EDUCATION.
CONTINUED FROM FIRST PAGE

of William M. Hope, ESQ.,. of Dover,
a position that pays him salary as
well as giving him most excellent
opportunity to carry out the bent OF
his ambition. The members OF the
School Board were loathe to lose
his valuable service, especially at a
time when Smyrna schools were to
make an important change. Prof.
Harraonson, during his administra-
ton, has looked well to the interest
of the schools and will resume his
legal studies with the best wishes OF
not only the members of the School
Board, but his many friends IN ano
out of school circles.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28

Gaslight Company were offered but
as the bid did not exceed $25 per
share, they were withdrawn; 100
shares of the Phoenix Company Of
fered, but as the bid was only $100,
withdrawn; Is shares of stock of
Dover Opera House, purchased by H.
C. Taylor for SIS; 20 shares of Home
Protective Company offered but
withdrawn.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28
W. H. FennimOre Dies at Blackbird.

w. H. FennimOre Dies at Blackblrd.
William H. Fennimore, died at his
home at Blackbird, Wednesday last
aged 72 years. The funeral took
place on Friday, with services at ms
late home, and interment in Town
send Cemetery. Mr.. Fennimore served
the Star mail route between Black
bird and Forrest. He was an active
Republican and was at one time
member of the New Castle County
Penublican Committee, trustee OF
the county hospital, and road super
visor. for Blackbird Hundred; his
wife and three children, Ethel ana
Clara, of this place, and William
Fennimore, of Pennsgrove, survive
him.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28

J. B. Warner, formerly of Milford,
who succeeded E. D. Prince as local
manager of the Dover District of the
Diamond State Telephone Company,
in August of last year, has rendered
his resignation, effective June 1. In
accepting Mr.. Warmers resignation
the officials of the company have
congratulated him on the excellent
showing made under his administra-
ton and express keen regret to know
of his decision to sever his connec-
ton with the company, to enter busi-
ness for himself. His many friends
in Kent and Sussex counties wish him
all success possible in his new field.
He will be succeeded by Mr.. Coucher'
formerly chief clerk, at Trenton, N. j.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28
Kennard & Co.
Visit Wilmington during Meeting of Fed
Grafton of WOmen's Clubs, and make this
store your headquarters.
White Cotton Fabrics

On the threshold of June, that wonderful month
of flowers, is time to think of your summer sewing
You need only to plan your garment, large
assortment of white will suggest the fabric to be
lected. Here choice is largest. Appended few
of the fabrics shown: FaXons Madras, Gabardines,
St. Gall Swisses Voiles Batste French Organdies,
Linens, figured sheer fabrics and heavy skirtngs.
Smyrna times., 1919-05-28

The Queen Esther Circle will hold
a Bake, at the store of Mr.. John C.
Still, next Saturday, May 81. Good
les of the finest kind will be for sale.
At the same time the Circle will hold
a Rummage Sale at the store of the
Beatty Brothers. Good values.-Adv.