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Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15
LAMONT ASSERTS TREATY
WITH MEXICO FAVORED

CONS public utteranccs), is not n
matter of SO much Importance to
American business men as it's dcclarn
tons are of u character absolutely
ciear nhd explicit and capable OF only
one INTERPRETATION by honorable men.
IF such should prove to bc III.
ease. then indeed. the clouds. which
l already can see breaking away on
both sides. Will be completely dissi-
pated. Then all cause for misunder-
standings between these two sistcr
republics Will haye been removed once
for all; then as neighbors md fricna.
we can count for generations To- come
upon unuisturbed harmony and ,.ooJ
WILL"
referring to his mission in Mexico
Ar. Lamont said 1t obviously would
be improper TO discuss this subject
ut THIS stage. lie added:
Mr.. Lamont prcfaced his remarks
with reference to business condi
ions In the United States, saying:
IN Il business way the U-nItcd
states has seen the worst of It's
troubles don't say we are all over
them yet. but we have hcul through
inc depths OF the valley of despond
anu are now beginning to creep up
inc slope again. Clearly it up--not
DOWN Our crops are good; the steel
business always an important index
to the general trade. is picking up.
as Judge Gary told ME the day ! left
Tor Mexico City ana railroad earn
ings are improving. All these in
uices are favorable and believe
before the end of the year we shall
have gone forward enough to be
able to look back at last spring and
summer and confidently say YES II
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15

SOFT hats with contrasting ribbons
rs oIack spanning pearl and tan span
nihE sand. are most in favor this
shades OF felt sometimes worn win
gloves and CATERS to match. Por-
lraycd in the top sketch In Il soft hat
winch rs typical OF similar blocks
fairish width. often rolled. The how
d the ribbon Is either directly in the
center or set jus; n triiic bnck OF /,
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15
Frightening up tho wn,s.cou,

xari-colorrd waistcoats. commonly
palieh fancy are quit" the thing
Jackets. as blue. brown. green ana
fray one OF these is rcprotluced
mere. II is single breasted Of chnckcJ
nnhi.i or cashmere with five buttons
ihu no collar. The groun,i is Light
or crcanl-colorcd. aud the strniebt
'hu cross stripes are carried out in
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15
Lnst-Mlnutc Modes OF tho wrck

II is well that suspcnd.rs. shoulder
ing as they do great Responsibilities
should have more attention paid 10
mem Among the newest patterns in
srspcndcrS are those showing rcgi-
mental stripes. exactly as they are
procurablc in cravnts.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15

almost any ntrasting tint. Such \
~aistcoat helps To relicv. the dark
soineness OF plain suit and Iooks
Wen upon the sort OF man who lends
his clothes. o" from
"Who's Got the nuttonr
Buttoniess gloves are frankly ,
i"o' which appears. disappears and
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15
LAST-NXVUTE MODES FOP
THE WELL-DRESSED NAN

rcnppears. Just now n few are to be
seen again. usually upon mon who
nave Just crossed from abroad. These
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15
Sunday In the Churches
ia ARTIST.
Calvary Baptist Church

Rev. {. a. Jcmkens. Jr., will preach
as follows;
sunday, =. IS "Christs Last Mes
sage, J.. NJ; "On the Race Track
The father OF the pastor, Rev. Chas.
a. Jenkens. vii! prc.iCn cach night
.luuring the week.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15
First Baptist Church

Services at IL y. NJ and : L. NJ
In the absence OF the pastor. who
is attending the Canadiah Baptist
Convention, Dr. " TaltAlcrro Tnomp-
son, OF the Union Theological Semi
nary, viii preach at both services.
Suuda! School, ego ~ Nj
r. y. j. u T. NJ
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15
Wing Tips for High Flyers

The vogue of the brosuc is not so
marked rs 1t used TO he. but this
fashion is far from getting the boot.
a broGued shoe is pictured here with
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15
ST. Paul's Church

sunday School and Bible Classes Mt
9:i1 y. NJ.
Morning Prayer at II.
Musical prelude at 7:IJ T. NJ.
Evening Prayer at s:l5 j.. NJ.
The rector. Rev. w. Russell Rowic
-. d.. Will preach nt II O'Clock on
The Religion of Hazard and tho Ro-
l,yion OF Home Coming" and at S:i5
on "Threo Allls."
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1921-10-15
Second Baptist Church

fFranklin at Adams Srreet)
-, DIR. Scion Is. Cousins. Pastor.
$50 a, NJ: Bible tChurch) school.
Crank 7. Crunp superintendent.
IL a. NJ: Divine worship. message
The Wilderness Way"
p. NJ; Junior and Senior B. Y.
r. NJ: Divine worship. message
THE Pride of Jordan"
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
DUPONT MEETS STATE BOARD
School Auxiliary Plans All Aid Posi-
BILE to State Educators

Pierre S. DUPONT, and others asso-
ciated with the Delaware School Aux
iliary, conferred with members of the
new State Board of Education Mon
day afternoon at an informal lunch
con given by Mr.. DUPONT in the Club
Room of the Hotel DUPONT, in Will
mington. Besides Mr.. DUPONT, there
were present Henry P Scott, George
B. Miller, DR.. Joseph H. Odell, DIR. r.
w. Cooper, Thomas r. Brown, presi-
dent of the State Board of Education;
Ellwood Souder, member of the State
board, and H. V. Holloway, State SUI
perintendent of schools. 1t was a
"get-acquainted~ affair, at which Mr..
DUPONT greeted the members of the
new board. School conditions in gen.
eral throughout the State were dis
cussed, with a view to cooperation
during the coming year. Under the
new school law, all matters pertaining
to the schools in the State are in the
hands of the new State board, and all
agreed to do everything possible to-
ward lettering educational conditions
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
TOWN COUNCIL PLEASED WITH
WAY DOG LAW IS ENFORCED
DOG CATCHER PAGE HAS GATH
Erred UP Is DOGS SINCE HIRED
Owners Have Been Forced to Pay a
Stiff Fine For Failure to Have Dogs
egistered-Street Work Delayed

Smyrna Town Council met in regu-
lar session Friday evening with Presi-
dent L. NJ. Price and all members
present except Councilman R. Y. Wal
len and Councilman Walter F. Keith.
There was little transacted except
routine business and as the weather
was hot no new business was taken
up. Council adjourned after a short
session. In the reports made, Council
was pleased with the way the dog
registration law was being enforced.
Aside from the fact that it has put
several hundred dollars in the trea-
sury, there was noticeable improve
ment over previous years when COM
| plants of dog nuisances were brought
frequently to their attention. 1t has
developed so far that the Registration
Law is far superior and decidedly
more humane than the muzzle law
which was unpopular and accomplish
ed little good save when an outbreak
OF rabies occurred when none objected
to 'c niuZzle law enforcement for a
sh { period to prevent another out
-6; but the imposition of a muzzle
Ia" the whole summer or year through
was resented strongly by all dog own
ers. William Page, colored, the new
dog catcher is doing effective and very
satisfactory work and to date has tax
en- and impounded about fifteen dogs
Owners of dogs who have failed to
get them registered have had to stand
the fine as we'll as the fee To take
their dogs from the pound. Worth.
less unclaimed dogs after being ken
up the legal number of hours, have
been killed. The Street COMMITTEES
had no report to make on new street
work as Contractor F. w. Lovett. o.
|, Newark, has not arrived on the lob
The secretary was instructed to get il
communication with Mr.. Lovett a
once and see when he expected to tax,
up the work in Smyrna. The ston,
, has been delivered and is being scat
: tered and subjected to dirt by reaeo,
OF the delay. The Street Committee
: after the meeting adjourned, wake,
over the streets to get better knowl
edge of what was needed to be don
: as soon as Mr.. Lovett lands on tn
} job.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
GROWING OF TOBACCO TO Be
TRIED OUT BELOW SMYRNA
ROBERT H. HILL OF WHINING
TON PURCHASES SEM FARM
Hopes to Make Tobacco Culture a
Profitable Crop In Kent County
Believes Conditions Favorable

Culture of tobacco on a large scale
will be undertaken by Robert H. Hill,
manager of the Royal Mutual Benefit
Association of Wilmington, who has
Just purchased the Sem farm in Kent
county, between Smyrna and Dover,
in the vicinity of Leipsic, will start
soon to bring out crop Of that pro-
duct. The plan is unusual, it is said,
because tobacco as a large crop has
not been cultivated to any great eX-
tent in Delaware. Mr.. Hill, who comes
from a family of farmers well known
some years ago in southern Maryland,
believes the Sem farm is particularly
adopted to raising tobacco and that
the market will warrant devoting con-
siderable time to the project. Mr.. Hill
has no intention of neglecting the Ill
surance feature of his business and
for the present merely will oversee
the operation on his new farm, turing
over the direct management to his
son, c.. Lambert Hill. The John Jacob
Sem farm is on the DUPONT road be-
tween Smyrna and Dover, and is
reached by private road running past
the place from the DUPONT road tC
Leipsic. 1t contains about 300 acre:
of land with rs acres of woodland. Il
was purchased by Mr.. Sem from Geo
Morrison Coates, January 6, 1858, thC
old deed having come into the posses
sion of Mr.. Hill through his recen
purchase. The document is indentur
ed and is written by hand. 1t IS
voluminous paper and is signed b.
Arthur NJ. Barton, commissioner. Th
cultivation of tobacco in Delaware /
not new thing, Mr.. Hill says, but it
extensive development is new and h
believes that with proper cultivation
it can be made unusually successful
Delaware is farther south than Ian
; caster county, Pa, where some of tt
best tobacco is raised and some Dol
tions of Delaware are especially suit
ed to cultivation of tobacco.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
BASEBALL REVIVED IN SMYRNA
Through Efforts of B. Frank VanWin-
kle, Two Fine Contests Were Had
With Centreville and Dover

Smyrna baseball stock has taken a
jump and enthusiasm runs high.
Through the efforts of B. Frank Van
Winkle baseball has been revived.
There had not been a game since the
officers of the Smyrna Baseball Asso-
citation resigned and when B. Frank
VanWinkle announced he was going to
schedule games independently, little
or no enthusiasm was awakened until
the strong Centreville club showed up
Wednesday and were easily trimmed
by Smyrna's aggregation 9 to 2. For
Smyrna, Hantwerker pitched a great
game, allowing but five scattered hits
and should have scored a shut out as
both runs made by the visitors were
unearned. Sensational plays were
made by Scott and Northrup. Scott
featured by his daring base-running
having three stolen bases to his credit
Turner for Smyrna played brilliant
game at short, accepting everything
that came his way. West starred al
bat with a home run over right tielC
fence. The score:
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
WHOLE NO. 3543
COOPERATION OF PRESS
Supt. H. V. Holloway Outlines His
Hopes at Dinner to Educators and
Publishers Held at RehObOth

In an effort To elict the interest Of
the Delaware press in putting over
constructive and popular educational
program, State Superintendent of Ed
ucation, H. V. Holloway, who is also
secretary of the State Board of Edu-
cation, gave to the editors of Della
ware a complimentary dinner in the
Belhaven Hotel at RehOboth Saturday
afternoon. 1t was a delightful affair
and none of the expense was borne by
the public. Superintendent Holloway,
the genial host to the gathering after
speaking on "Our Problem" introduced
DR.. Thomas R. Brown, president Of
the Board, who discussed methods Of
attack" and the relations of the
School Board and the people at large.
John Shilling, assistant in charge Of
| High Schools, explained the organiza-
ton of that department under the
new regime, and Wilbur H. Jump IN
charge of Elementary Schools did the
same for his department. Colonel
Theodore Townsend, editor of the Mil
ford Chronicle, spoke on schools, past
and present." James H. Hughes, edi-
tor of the Dover Index, on "school
laws in the making;" Charles B. Par
mer, editor of Every Evening, on
chow a city paper can help the
schools" and George Carter, editor Of
the Evening Journal, on Glow a city
paper can help country schools" Adj
dresses were also made by Roger To
ten, and James o. Adams, of the
State Department of Education, State
Senator James F. Alice, Col. Robert
G. Houston, editor of the Sussex Re
publican, A. w. Cummins, editor 9i
the Wilmington Morning News, anC
ElwoOd Souder of Wilmington, mem
Der of both the State and the city
, Boards of Education. The concensus
, of opinion seemed to be that if the
new State Board and its executive Of
, ficers, are to couple up with public
. sentiment, they must be open anC
, above board in all their dealings anC
play the educational game "with th'
cards at all times face up on th'
table"
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
PREPARING FOR THE CARNIVAL
Local Firemen Expect to Make it the
Biggest Event Yet Held

John c. Mannering, Harry P. Jones
and George w. Cunning are busy
nearly every night developing plans
and making arrangements for the
Seventh Annual Carnival which will
be held on the school grounds in
Smyrna August 81, %, 80 81, Septem-
Der l, , and 3rd. There will be
plenty of attractions. The school
grounds, decorated for the occasion.
will be the mecca for large crowds of
people. Sylvester's Concert Band of
Smyrna, will furnish music each even
ing and number of new attractions
will be had. The Free Act will be an
nounced later. The Firemen's Carni-
val is the one season of the year for
the people of Smyrna and vicinity as
well as the people of other towns TO
show their appreciation OF not only
aid rendered but the assuring fact of
having a volunteer fire company, will
ing and ready to answer calls of need.
The firemen are going to give seven
days full of attractions and in turn
they will appreciate your support.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
MILFORD TO HAVE FIRE HOUSE
Hose Company Purchase Prominent
Site For a Modern Building

The entire tract where the ruins of
the late fire at the corner of Railroad
avenue and West Front street, which
was occupied by the Baxter Shirt Fac
tory building, has been bought by the
Carlisle Fire Company of Milford. 1t
will be used as a site for a new and
modern fire house with grounds about
it, as well as other facilities for busi-
ness purposes. They will rebuild the
wharf, which will be of concrete, this
coming fall-the building VIII not be
started until next season. Since the
destructive fire of a few weeks ago
the company has purchased 1000 feet
of new hose. This makes a total Of
1850 feet purchased this season by the
firemen.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
ODESSA MAN WITH DUPONT
David c. Aspril, Leaves Wilmington
Trust Company For Better Position


David c. Aspril, treasurer of the
Wilmington Trust Company will leave
that banking institution on September
1, to enter the service of United States
Senator 7. Coleman DUPONT, at his Of
fees in the DUPONT Building. An
nouncement to this effect was made
Monday morning by Frank V. dupont,
son of Senator DUPONT. After Mr..
Aspril takes up his new duties in Sen
ator duPont's office, as a financial Sec
retary, Frank V. dupont will divide
his time between the Wilmington and
New York offices of his father. Mr.
Aspril entered the service of the Will
mington Trust Company as a clerk
many years ago and worked his way
up to treasurer of the company
through various stages. He is widely
known in banking circles and has an
extensive acquaintance. Mr.. Aspril is
the son of Mr.. and Mrs. L. V. Aspril,
of Odessa.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
THRESHER WINS FROM FARMER
Interesting Law Suit Over a Wheat
Crop, Settled at Milford

A lawsuit of more than passing in
terest to land owners and farmers in
general, was heard by Justice of the
Peace E. V. Hendrixson, at his office
in South Milford last Friday. The
case was one wherein Elmer T. Ben
nett, farmer and owner of a thresh-
ing outfit brought suit against Davis
Watson, a Cedar Neck farmer, for
S74.O8; this being the amount Ben
nett claimed would have been paid him
had Watson allowed him to thresh mis-
wheat crop. According to the evil
dence as presented before the Justice
of the Peace, Bennett had agreed to
thresh the entire crop on all the farms
on the 'run" on which Watson resid-
ed. Bennett had witnesses who cor
roborated his claim that the agree
ment was made. The outfit owned by
Bennett started the "run'' and COM
pleted it as in the past years until
WatsOn's farm was reached. 1t was
not allowed to go on the property
Bennett brought suit to recover the
$74.08 which he would have received
for threshing the Watson crop at 81
per bushel. After hearing the evi-
dence Justice of the Peace HENDERSON
allowed Bennett the amount for which
he had brought suit. Bennett was
represented by James Tunnel anC
Watson by Thomas Frame. Frame
gave notice he would appeal the cast
and take it into court.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
MILITARY FUNERAL AT DOVER
Burial of Walter L. Fox, Dover, Who
Lost His Life in the ArgOnne.

Lost His Life in the ArgOnne.
Dover turned out and paid a fitting
tribute Monday to the memory OF
Walter L. Fox, the young man who
lost his life as the result of wound
received during a battle in Argonne.
His body reached Dover a week ago
and funeral services were held Mon
day with religious and military fea-
lures. Wesley NJ. Z. Church was
crowded with his friends, among
whom were members of the American
Legion, the local post of Dover bear
ing his name to perpetuate his men,
ory. Among those in the church were
members of the Grand Army of the
Republic and a delegation of Dover
Council, Junior o. L. A. NJ, of which
young Fox was member. Rev. ]. w.
ColOna, pastor of Wesley Church, paid
high tribute to young Fox and adj
mOnished all to emulate the clean life
that he had led. On leaving the
church for the Odd Fellows Cemetery
Camden, where interment was made,
selections were played by the Dover
Band. At the cemetery the commital
service was read by Mr.. Colona. The
American Legion service was in
charge of Mr.. Hansen and the Jr. O.
U. A. NJ. service was conducted by
Herman C. Taylor. After the bene-
diction had been pronounced by Mr.
COlona, volleys were fired over the
grave by a squad from the Dover mil
itary company and taps sounded. Dur
ing the hours of the service business
places were closed and many privats
homes had flags suspended at halt
mast. There was a short service al
the home of the young soldiers moth.
er, Mrs. Clara A. Fox, and many per.
sons followed the body when it wa.
taken to the church. 1t was one Of
the largest funerals ever seen in Do
yer. Walter L. Fox Post was headed
by Lieutenant-COlonel John P. Le
Fevre.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
MISS HELEN STARTLING TO WE'D

Daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. ]. Frank
Startling, of Dover, Former Smyrnians
The engagement of Miss Helen
Starting, daughter of Postmaster and
Mrs. ]. Frank Startling, of Dover, for
merly of Smyrna, has been announced
to Mr.. Raig Peacock, who is at pres
ent associated with the engineering
force of the State Highway Depart
ment. Both Miss Startling and Mr..
Peacock are receiving congratulations
from their many friends throughout
the State. 1t is understood that the
wedding is to take place in the early
spring. Miss Startling is a niece of
Mrs. John E. Wilson and Mr.. Frank
Armstrong, of this town.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
CHANCELLOR IN AUTO CLASH
Josiah o. WOlcOtt Has Brand New Se-
dan Damaged at Dover

When Chancellor, formerly United
States Senator, Josiah o. Wolcott on
Saturday, was driving a new sedan
car which he had purchased the day
before, stopped at the corner of
Loockerman street, Dover, his car was
run into by heavy truck, damaging
his machine and putting it out of COM
mission. The Chancellor's mother was
with him in the car at the time, but
neither sustained any injury.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
Smvrna Makes Plaything of an Stars

Saturday the "DeIaware All Stars
came down from New Castle and
thought they would have easy "pick
ms" with country town team, but to
their utter surprise they were out
classed at every point, In seven in
nings Smyrna scored 20 runs to their
nothing and they went home humiliat-
ed. Following is the schedule for this
and next week-Wednesday, August
II, Smyrna at Dover; Thursday, Au-
gust IS, Elkton at Smyrna; Tuesday,
August %, Smyrna at Centreville;
Wednesday, August "a, Dover at
Smyrna; Thursday, August 25, New
Castle A. A. at Smyrna; Saturday,
August 81, Smyrna at Dover, pending.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
BIG THURSDAY AT BOWERS
Fully $500 Automobiles POrked at
Beach and Crowds Was Large

The crowd at Bowers Beach Thurs
day was the largest in recent years
on "Big Thursday" 1t was estimated
that $500 automobiles were parked on
the beach and adjacent fields at the
noon hour. The day was quietly
spent until late in the afternoon when
a "hurry-up" call was made for the
sheriff and State detective, because of
fight. The fight was soon stopped.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
Fletcher Gafrord Buys Haynes HON,

Fletcher Gafford has purchased at
private terms the residence of the late
Mrs. Thomas H. Haynes on Union
street and will make it his home.
The Gaffords take possession next
week.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
SMYRNA Team Defeats Dover Again

One of the best games Of baseball
.seen in Smyrna this season was staged
Friday afternoon between Dover
and Smyrna. The game was fast from
start to finish, as both teams played
gilt edge ball. Larson, the Univer-
sity of Pennsylvania pitcher, and on
whom Dover relies, was treated badly
by the heavy artillery of the slugging
Smyrna team. He was taken out in
the fourth inning and replaced by Will
ley, who had plenty of "steam" and
held the score down the rest of the
game. Thompson, pitching for Smyr-
ma, held the visitors safe at all stages
of the game. The batting of Walker,
Turner, Jacobs and Northrup, and the
catching of Cobb, stood out as fea-
lures. This makes the third game
that Smyrna has taken from Dover
this season. The score:
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
SnYrna

Nus OH TIaHIWtThtT' % OT JUTITD1 IN o
innings; off Burgman. in innings. Earned
runs Smyrna. 8; Centreville, 0. Two-base
hits-Turner, Northrup, O'Neil. Home run
West Struck out-by Hantwerker, s; by
Jump. y by Butgman. 5. Left on bases
Smyrna. 6 Centrevile. 6. Stolen bases ~
Turner. Scott g. Hit by pitched balls-Jump,
NOrthrup, Scott Bases on balls-Of Hant-
werker. /. Wild pitch Hantwerker Innings
pitched by Jump. 4 ; by Burgnan, 5. Time of
.rn.,,n 10 ILr,niras- CnIn- md I.assoM
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
Delaware House, Long Closed, Opened

DVIdWdIt uUust, IUIIS NIUSOu' OPNIINu
The Delaware House on Main street
which has been closed since local OPP
tion went into effect has been leased
by Mrs. Anna Rachel Gardner, who IS
renovating it preparatory to the open
ing next week.
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17

|a Peter, Chureh dl School on Picnic
|detshiO !, sunday y School under the
+ rsctorr. =. S.a. Rev. Thomas Getz Hill,
EAaday ,rS went to Betterton, Md,
''o spent delightful day'
Smyrna times., 1921-08-17
Dover

Earned runs-Smyrna 4 Dover > Two
base hits-Spaid. 2; Wiley. Gibson. Jacobs
Northrup. Three base hts-Walker. Base on
ball. Thompson-2. Larson l. Wiley l. Left
on base. Smyrna 5 Dover 4. Struck out by
Thompson Z Larson /. Wiley s. Double
play. Walker to Northrup to O'Neil. Hit by
Oitchad hall Turner