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Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

1t is well to call attention TO the
people Of Kent county that they have
rarely if ever had a greater stake in
an election than they will have this
year, says the Dover Index. For the
first time a Receiver of Taxes and
County Treasurer will be elected and
three Commissioners to take the place
of the Levy Court will be elected.
This is the result of the sO-called
'Ripper Bills" one of which was
passed at the last regular and the
other at the last special session. For
these positions the ablest and most
capable men in the county should be
nominated. They manage the coun-
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

While we never disputed the Justice
of the cause, we were reluctant 10
have women enter politics with the
conditions confronting her in Della
ware. However, she has won her vic
tory, so let us hope she will use
the ballot for the good of the State
and bring about reforms for the peo-
pie. There is every reason to suppose
her influence in moral questions will
be good but in the scheme of practical
politics, she no doubt will be cautious.
In her address before the suffrage
meeting in Rehoboth, Thursday, Mrs.
A. Robin gave a hopeful view of the
question in her address on "The
Woman and Her Vote" as follows:
eve have now arrived at the end
of our journey, and as every end of
a road is the beginning OF new one,
so it is with woman suffrage. This
is a solemn moment! We stop now
to enjoy our success, and also to
search our hearts for those ideals
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

Smyrna Town Council has laid new
planks over the bridge at Lake Como
and filled in several holes with Gin
ders, much improving travelling con
ditions over the causeway. Now If
Kent county will only fill in the holes
between the Boulevard and town lin
its and between Duck Greek bridge
and town limits, it will improve trav-
el materially, and will be much wei
coined by motorists.
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

least. so far as essential food staples
are concerned, is not due to scarcity.
There is an abundance of everything
and a surplus besides. The trouble is
mainly due to lack of organized CO.
operative machinery for marketing
such products to the best advantage
of the growers and the consumers.
That is the weak and vicious spot in
the prevailing method of food COM
merce. This is admittedly one of the
chief economic problems of the day.
A few years ago we thought we saw
its solution in the parcels post. But
for some cause or other, it has not
been generally and continuously
adopted.
"But whatever may be the root of
the evil, it is one that should be re-
moved. The farmer cannot continue
growing crops which he is unable to
dispose of. The people are willing to
pay fair prices, but are mulcted out
rageously, and in the face of liberal
supplies which they cannot reach, and
which, for some reason or other, can
not be shipped to them. Why should
such an extraordinary situation be
permitted ?"-Every Evening.
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

Smyrna Town Council has tried al
most everything to rid the community
of worthless dogs, why not repeal the
muzzle law and substitute a dog tax 3?
1t at least will bring in a revenue for
the town and might make chances
better for securing the right kind of a
dog catcher.
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

The platform adopted by the Re
publican Sttac Convention says: ave
favor the development of the great
est possible efficiency in the adninis-
tration of the affairs of the State,
the counties and the municipalities,
and to this end we urge the develop
ment of a proper budget system"
This is an important deliverance. AS
the next Legislature will beyond ques-
tiOn be Republican, the people will
expect that the suggestions contained
in the Republican platform VIII be
put into effect. A proper budget
system would mean an orderly trans
action of the business of the State
and the saving of considerable money.
1t would prevent waste. The fact that
the State has a large revenue makes
it all the more important that its
finances should be carefully guard
ed and judiciously expended. A dol
lar saved through proper budget
system would mean a dollar to be
used for some other purpose to the
benefit Of the community.
The next Legislature should pre-
pare for a thorough overhauling of
what may be called the business man
agemeat of the State. It has been
shown on numerous occasions Vhat
everything is at skies and sevens
through the fault of the system and
not individuals.
n right kind of a budget system
would mean estimates of the pro
posed expenditures from the heads
of departments and all other agen-
cies and an estimate of the expected
revenue Off the period to be covered.
Theer should be a balancing of the
Importance of the various demands
upon the public treasury and har-
monious distribution of the revenue.
The condition of the State treasury
should be examined at a time when
the budget is presented with the out
look for revenue. There should be
consideration and an estimate OF
the number of State Bonds required
if it should be necessary to issue
bonds, to carry out the program
of the State, and there should be
complete details Of everything re
lating to the program.
The budget should be given th,
widest publicity, so that it could b.
fully understood by the people an,
the Legislature in conjunction witt
me tae governor should give it thorough
thought. After the budget is dis
posed of, the Legislature could pas
the appropriation measure, but
should not alter the budget unless
reduce or strike out items. In othe
words there should be mapping ou
of financial program. Order wOul
follow chaos. The next Legislator
should take effective steps to brin
about such a change Morning New
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

Smyrna Town Council should not
stop with one application of the street
sweeper to Commerce street. To have
and maintain clean streets, the work
should be done systematically.
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

THE SMYRNA TIMES is an independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town it
represents and the State of which it is
part. 1t also gives the items of Importance
of the Eastern Shore of Maryland
ADVERTISEMENTS-T Smyrna Times is
the business medium not only for the town it
represents. but for the outlying district of
which it is the centre. embracing the towns
of Clayton, Kenton, Cheswold, Townsend,
Leipsic, &c. rate of so cents an inch for
first insertion and 80 cents for each subse-
quent insertion will be charged for trans
lent advertising. Locals and Reading Noti-
ces, Is cents per line per issue.
OFFICE-Next Door to the Fruit Growers
National Bank.
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

tvs business asd collect and disbdrse
its taxes. We hope both parties will
exercise unusual care in making nom
nations for these Offices.
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

Dover, Middletown and other NUM-
cipalities around us have town clocks,
why not Smyrna? If some benefac-
tor could put such movement in Op-
Grafton for Smyrna, how ideal it would
be. Smyrna could well enjoy and ap-
preciate a town clock too.
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01
STRAYED OR STOLEN

One dark bay mare, one white mark
on left fore leg, between knee and
shoulder; also small white spots on
back, above the saddle; seven years
old Quiet and gentle. VIII pay re-
ward for return.
VIM. II. Jackson, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01


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Smyrna times., 1920-09-01

subscription price. s1.5O per year. strictly in
advance.
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01
FARMING MPLFvr,Ipo po'A'

W. H. Collins. Autcioneer, ''N
Harry Hurlock. Outside Clerk
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01
Public Sale

The undersigned will offer for Public Sale
at the Stables of W. H. Collins. on Main
street. Smyrna, Delaware. On
Smyrna times., 1920-09-01
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The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10

It's hoss shoes, folks, dat rules de
zoos
An puts Jnx in de calaboose.
OATS why l say when Dobbin's gone
Abs ready, too, to journey onl
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
Another Great Hotel
Opens on South Side

The Hotel Ponchartrain will throw
open its doors at 1860 South State
street on Jan. IL and the people of
the South Side view with pride an
other monumental race achievement.
Mr.. J. II. Longhorn, proprietor has
spared no expense or managerial ef-
fortto satisfy the increasing demands
of his people. With the benefit of
long experience and genial person
ality Mr.. Lonughorn plans elaborately
for the success of this institution.
Every room will be gorgeously fit
ted with careful attention to creature
comforts. The corridors will be COW
cred with heavy Brussels carpet and
portieres will drape every portal.
Hot and cold water service with gas
and electric fixtures and perfect bath
room facilities are an added attrac-
tion.
The real feature will be the Cafe in
Sinclair's Old Grill Room, where the
delicacies of the season will be served
by 10 polite mattresses.
The kitchen is already open to
inspection.
Mr.. Longhorn's motto is cleanli-
ness, class and service. Fine linen
and efficient dispensation will make
the Cafe the show place of the Hotel
Nh. Longhorn will be supported by
a coterie of friends and all members
of the race in this his worthy effort
to do business along modern methods
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
HYDE PARKERS ASSAILS
WHITE PEOPLE WHO EN-
PLOY C0LORED LABOR
Calls Race "Vicious Blacks"

The Hyde Park journal is issued
by the Grand Boulevard district of
the Kenwood and Hyde Park Prop
erty Owners Association for the pur-
pose of prohibiting the decent and
respectable people of the race from
moving into the district south of
39th street. The Chicago Real Estate
Board extended felicitation to the
Grand Boulevard branch of the Ken
wood and Hyde Park Property Own
ers' Association yesterday, when the
associatiea proclaimed that in 60 days
it had forestalled colored occupancy
of 81 houses south of 39th street.
The board also urged that every rent
al agency solicit his clients to become
members of this association.
White Thrash Propaganda.
The associations are freely solicit
ing membership thru the columns of
their publication. The Property Own
ers' bulletin goes on to say "Why
should white people employ their
enemies?" and further states "Let
nobody for a moment think that
these vicious blacks do not know what
they are doing. They know full well,
what they are doing is done purposely
according to a fully arranged plan.
Knowing the injury of his act and
not caring as to the results he is in
viting disaster to himself" such is
the insidious propaganda from cover
to cover in this Property Owners
Journal, published by one Chas. Fox,
1854 Grand Boulevard.
In one article namely the "Covet
Vendor" says 'Mrs. Nora Forts, sold
her home to niggers and when she
went to collect she was thrown down
a flight os stairs" She must have
done something to warrant a call
down if such was the case and if she
was ordered out may be it was good
ridance.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
DIR. GEORGE HALL
CHALLENGES 0. 0.
WILLARD IN DETROIT
New Remedies For Modern Conditions

DR.. Geo. c. Hall, leading physician
in Chicago while speaking a few days
ago in Detroit openly and on the
same platform with Oswald Garri-
sion Willard, Editor of the Nation,
and Grandson OF William Lloyd Gar
rison took issue with that gentle
man and was greeter by tremendous
applause and appreciation for his
courageous speech.
Mr.. Willard states that the Negro
must be patient and pacific and avoid
agitation of the present offenses. Mr..
..i7f c;ss,.'.s irz. me -. - -.Juf'
be persevering and long suffering
and turn the other cheek"
DIR. Hall claims that no one medi-
cine cures all diseases, that no wise
physician prescribes the same for all
patients. That pacifsm and patience
is not the medicinal for all racial
ailment. That each case requires
separate diagnosis and specific treat
ment. DIR. Hall further states that
this no time for pussyfooting and
watchful waiting but for intelligent
concerted attack on existing evils
with all necessary methods.
DR.. Hall believes in intelligent de
mand of citizen rights and agitation
among his fellows will give concerted
action and unity to this purpose.
Violence is not the method to be
adopted but no eringing, crouching,
antebellum methods will be tolerated
by the New School. DR.. Hall prayed
for a mans chance for the colored
man in America.
DR.. Geo. c. Hall is the pride of
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and has
a great following among the intel
ligent groups Of the race and his
words have burned into the breasts
of the New Negro.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
SHOT
IN CUBAN RIOTING
Clash Between The Police Strikers and Sympahe Follows Labones Burial

Havana, Jan. 10. - twenty-five
persons were wounded today in en-
counters between the police, persons
attending the funeral of a laborer
killed in Sundays demonstration
against the high cost of living, and
spectators gathered along the route
of the funeral procession. Ten of
the wounded are gravely injured.
Seven persons, including two po-
licemen, were wounded by pistol
shots quarter of mile distant from
the home of the laborer, as his cof-
fin was being carried toward the
cemetery on the shoulders of group
of brother workmen. After this out
break there was no further disturb
ance until the body had been buried
and the funeral party was returning
homeward.
AS the mourners reached the GEN.
ter of the city, fussilade of shots
was exchanged with the police and
about eighteen persons were injured.
The police finally succeeded in re-
establishing order. ai.mA.m
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
COLORED PRACTICALLY
SLAVES IN SOUTH AFRICA

dition, they must have a pass to leave
by the front door, and another to
leave by the back, so that if native
got pass to visit his brother, say,
at certain street in Kelvinside, and
on going there found that his brother
was two or three streets distant, he
would require anoN pass. If he
exceeds the limits OF the pass, he
would be fined 2 pounds or the alter
native of months imprisonment.
If native is employed at farm
at, say, 81 per month, he is not al
lowed to take job with another
farmer, say at SO per month, unless
he gets the written consent of his
present employer In some states a
married woman is not permitted to
live with her husband unless she gets
pass from the Town Clerk, for
which she must pay shilling per
month. Girls are not allowed to live
with their parents unless they are
working for Europeans and have Sc
cured similar pass. Those girls en-
ployed by Europeans are paid from
8 to II shillings per month. In some
districts the native women banded
themselves together, and refused to
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
1915 RECORD LYNCH
ING YEAR, 7S MET
DEATH FROM M0BS

Complete lynching statistics for
the year 1919, made available today
by the National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People, 10
Fifth Avenue, New York, showed 7s
mob murders during the year, the
greatest number ol any yeaf SINCE
1915, when 96 persons were lynched
Georgia leads the list of states
with 2 lynchings, Mississippi follows
with y. and Alabama and Arkansas
are third and fourth in the list with
eight and seven lynchings respec-
lively.
OF the persons lynehed in 1919,
four were white Americans, two were
Mexicans and 72 were Negroes. Shoot
ing to death claimed 27 victims,
hanging % and burning at stake 10,
Nine Of the victims were ex-soldiers
of the United States Army.
In the list of alleged causes of
lynching. murder is given in 27 cases,
assault in IA cases, shooting of a
white man in 7 cases.
In less than one-ffth Of the lynch
ings of 1919 was assault upon women
even alleged as a justification.
The list of alleged causes Of lynch
ings is as follWs:
Members of Non-Partisan League Il
Insulting white womS ........5
Alteration with white man ......1
Attempting to pull white woman
from horse ..................1
Trouble between white and colorcd
cotton mill workers ............1
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10

Many people, were under the i'm
preston that the interests ar rights
of the natives would Sc, { some
recognition when Hon, .ule was
granted to South Africa, Dut the re-
cent incident at Southampton, when
four members of the African native
delegation were not allowed to re-
turn home on the Edinburgh Castle
because African officers threatened
to throw them overheard if the ship
authorities allowed them to travel
shows that the color bar is just as
strong today as ever it was.
In proof of this, Sol. T. Plaatje,
author, lecturer and journalist, had
a moving story to tell Glasgow For
ward representative. Mr.. Plaatje,
who is editor of the Peoples Friend
kimberley, is chairman of the ma
tive delegation to Britain, and is on
a lecture tour of this country. He IS
probably the first black lecturer to
appear on the Socialist platform in
this country. Mr.. Plaatje said it was
a crime to employ native at skilled
work. They are allowed to do only
menial labor for which they receive
| shilling pence (about 81 " cents)
per day, and they require special
pass to enable them to work. In ad-
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10

Reports as to the cause of the en-
counters are conflicting. The police
claim that efforts We're made by the
crowd to attack them, while the la
borers assert that the police provoked
them by indiscriminately welding
their clubs against inotfensive men
and women spectators of the funeral.
In prominent parts of the city to-
night printed notices were posted
calling for vengeance against the po-
lice. These were removed by the au-
thorities. All was quiet tonight and
the indications seemed to be that
there would be no further trouble.
1t is estimated that several thou
sand laborers were in the funeral
procession, while tens of thousands
of persons lined the streets through
which the cortege passed.
The labor situation is at present
very grave and general strike is said
to be impending. 1t is reported that
President Menocal has prepared
decree calling for a suspension of
guarantees the moment a strike ID
called
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
Newspaper Editor and AL
derman Near Fist Fight

Alderman Louis B. Anderson and
j. Upper, editor Of the Chicago En-
terprise came near mixing it, We'd
nesday evening over an argument
about the picture play "Within Our
Gates" Onlookers seeing the dis
cussion was coming to a crisis in
terceded.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
CHURCHES SUSPEND
SERVICE TO HEAR
|. X. WILLIAMS
Oiivet Pastor to speak on c. c. c
of Race problem in the u. S. A.

What promises to be one of the
most interesting and beneficial meet
ings ever held in this section of the
country is the one staged by all of
teh white and colored churches of
Evanston, ILL.,, Sunday Eve, Jan. II.
Rev. L. K. Williams, A. M. & D. D.
has been unanimously chosen as the
principle speaker of the evening.
Large Crowds from Chicago.
DR.. Williams has perhaps the larg-
est following in Chicago. Hundreds
of men and women who are interested
in a solution of the race problem are
expected to attend the Evanston con-
vention.
The subject of DR.. Williams dis
course will be "The Cause, Condition
and Cure of the Race problem in A
merica".
Those who expect to attend this
lecture are requested to take early
cars to Evanston. In view of the fact
that all of the white and colored
ministers of the City are going to
bring their parishioners with them,
standing room will be at a premium.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
PROMINENT LAW
YER ENTERS RACE
FOR ALDERMAN

The voters of the Second Ward are
rejoicing over the fact that Attorney
Richard E., Westbrook, has entered
the race for Alderman. Public opin-
ion is turning in favor of his cam
didacy daily. The people say that
there is no harmony where the masses
are not taken under advisement. A
few men cannot sign harmony treat
les" without the peoples consent.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
BOMB TROWN AT
COLORED HOME
Ernest Clark's Home at 44O4 Grand
Boulevard Bombed Monday Night

The beautiful residence of Mr.. Err
nest Clark and his wife Mrs. Mary
Byron Clark was bombed Monday
night. The bomb did not do real
substantial damage smashing a few
windows and shaking up the sleeping
inmates.
This is the same house that was at
tackled during the riot by a gang of
white ruffians.
II is regretted that none of the
bomb throwers tarried on the scene
for they might have been captured
by Mr. Clark. They hurried away as
all towards, in a high powered ma
chine.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10

Mr.. Westbrook is man of ability
and courage Being a true race man
he will fight the peoples battles in
the City Council as well as on the
outside. He does not know what it
means to give up when his race is
at stake. Legal knowledge is an es-
sential for an Alderman's success
and Mr.. Westbrook has few equals
as a lawyer. He will be an asset to
the "City Fathers" because his cleo
ton is sure.
The time is ripe for any New
Crowd Negro" who is efficient to
win and when the votes are counted
on Primary Day this young man will
be the victor with large plurality.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1920-01-10
Fight To A Finish.

He wish Ah'd git the rheumatic
Till All KANT go whah chicken is;
He'd laugh clean way down in his
soul
To see me drap de gravy bowl.