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New Britain herald., 1922-11-15


 It is no secret that the republicans consider the extra session necessary in order to pass laws they are in fay- or of while they still have large congressional majority, fearing they will not be strong enough to pass them after next March. -ass
 One of the things President Har- ding is especially interested in is the granting of a government subsidy to American ships, 50 as to build up the countrys merchant marine.
 There is also 8, bill which it is hoped will stop lynchings; what is known as the f'Liberty Loan meas ure," a plan for reorganizing the exc 5cutive departments of the. govern ment and legislation providing yarl- ous branches with financial supplies.
 Part of this program will be vigor- ously opposed even in the present congress.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15
TWO IMPORTANT MATTERS

There will come up at the meeting of the common council tonight two matters of importance. The first Is that Of the two platoon system for the fire department; the second is the matter of cutting ice on Shuttle Meadow Lake.
 There is no question that the senti- ment of the council is in favor of in- augurating the two platoon system, tn accordance with the old promise to the firemen-if the city can afford 1t. The history of the two-platoon plan is well known. It was adopted at the old city meeting. The money was au- thorized. But the money was not used for this purpose and the city has never carried out the promise distinct ly made. It has been question of economy, and 1t is believed, ques- tionable economy. When former fire Commissioner Hjerpe, then private citizen, appeared before the common council comparatively recently and argued for installing the system, his really eloquent plea met responsive ears. Now he is member of that body and it is expected that again he will speak for the firemen. It must be remembered not only that the es- tablishment of this system which would make the working hours of the sflremen more in accordance with the spirit of fair play, that it would be but the carrying out of promise of the city, once made, but also that it would place New Britain where she belongs-among the progressive cities of her size, almost all of which have adopted this two platoon system.
 The matter of cutting ice at Shut tie, Meadow Lake was thoroughly ex- plained by Superintendent of Health Lee at recent meeting of the council. There is danger of disease which would threaten all in this city if ice is allowed to be cut there. In several cities epidemics have been traced di- rectly to contaminated ice. The argu- ment against taking this precaution of prohibiting cutting ice there is that those who have made arrangements to cut it would be financially em- barrassed It has been hinted that, if ice is allowed to be cut there, those who are expected to cut the ice there will not be the ones who will do it--that others, not appearing in the discussion-will be the ones who will get the job.
 Be this as it may it would seem that the action of the common council l in adopting the recommendations of | the state and Federal health authori- | ties against ice-cutting in this lake, l the source of all our water supply, | was a proper action and should not l be rescinded.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15
THE INDUSTRIAL COURT

Governor-elect Davis of Kansas, will do all that he can to get rid of the Kansas Industrial Relations court. In Topeka the people, rejoicing over Davis victory, paraded with a hearse, supposed to contain the body of that court. Wanted, Grave Diggers. Apply to Henry and Me-" was the sign the hearse bore. The Henry and Me" referred to Henry Allen, present gov ernor and whose pet the Industrial Court was, and to William Allen White, Henry's friend but superficial enemy on the matter of putting a placard in his window showing sym pathy with the railroad shopmen in their strike.
 Industrial leaders in the country, the honest ones who are studying how better to bring capital and labor to- gether. will be sorry If the Kansas
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15
25 Fears Ago Today
 (Taken from Herald. of that date)

The famous Hi Henry minstrels, with 50 performers, will appear at the Russwin Lyceum theater Thurs day evening,
 Building Inspector Andrew Turn bull has ordered two new exits on Hanna's Armory building and will now turn his attention to Turner hall where he recommends that two doors be put on the sides of the building.
 There was a big fire in the noun tain near Shuttle Meadow yesterday which destroyed a great deal of wood land
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15
told how good their fathers were as small boys.

We may as we'll confess that we are invariably impressed by the seeming importance of the man who gnaws savagely on his cigar.
 And so scientists will add twenty years to our lives. We'll, we always knew there was some way to, improve those brake Things.
 The season for poison mushrooms is over, but in little while now those who like to take chance can have 8 try on thin ice.
 Our idea of an impudent child is one that knows how to work problem and yet asks questions to expose his poor old dads ignorance.
 What shall we call woman Sena- tor?" asks an editor. We'll, for chival- ry's sake, something less violent than we call men senators.
 When daughter begins to embroider a design, she doesn't really know what 1t Is going to be, except that it is go- ing to be a Christmas gift.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15
EXTRA SESSION OF
 CONGRESS-

President Harding has called con- gress to meet in extra session on Nov. 2o This will be the old con- gress, not the new one, which does not assemble until March 4.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

The oaiy profitable advertising ynedivm Ia the City, Circulation booM aud press room always open tc advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15
New Britain Herald

HnRALp rUaLlsHINo COMPANY Cssuod Daily, Sunday Bxeepted), At Asrpd Bldg, CT Church Street.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15
rpLnpHoN q CALLS,

Entered d the Post once al New SritAh
 a seronc cisss Mall Matter.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15
Member Audit pur+au of Circulation

The 1. R. c. is a nationsi organization which furnishes rewspapsrs and adver- hsers with . strictly honest o,aiys's Of circulation, Our circulation stat.htics arc bassd upon this audit. This ipsures pro- lection against fraud in newspaper dis ttbution figures to both nstionai and To cal advertisers.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

Cleanliness may be next to god- Illness in N>me localities, but in others 1t Is next to impossible.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

It seems probable that every living
 mortal knowsshow to cure a cold ex-
 cept the chap who has one.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

intoxicating too, but the vets say the first thing is to pass the law.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

When the motorist stops and goes back to the maimed, he probably is trying to be sure that his batting average is correct. Another advantage the bachelor has is that there is nobody to fix his tie after he gets 1t properly adjusted. Correct this sentence: As she step- ped high to board the street car the cake-eater with her turned away his head"
 Fortunately, however. Mother isn't sophisticated enough to understand the naughty part of the books Daugh- ter buys.
 Faith is belief in the unknown For instance, a great many people believe these United States have foreign policy.
 The first severe frost is noticed when effort is made to solicit money wherewith to pay small town ball clubs deficit.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

W6mMF 0f TNe AHsucIhfeu fTVhS The Associated Press ie exclusively entitled 10 the cse Tor rr-publirstien of all Msvs credited to it or not otherwiss credited h this raptr and also local nevs pub liSksd herein
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15
Facts andEanciies
 tBY ROBERT CULLEN.

This is the season when cold bath can be improved by the addition of little hot water.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

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New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

Some small boys are intelligent, and some believe without question when
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

SUBSCRIPTION RATES, ee.es . Year.
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New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

No doubt the Turk shivers with dread when told that he has earned Uncle Sam's disapproval.
New Britain herald., 1922-11-15

We shudder to think of the com ment that would be made on the of- ficial acts of an American named Bonar.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
MARKET REPORTS BY RADIO
State Board of Agriculture At Dover
Receive BrOadcasted Reports and
Telephone to Farm Bureaus

In order to render more efficient ser
vice in gathering market information
the State Board of Agriculture has in
stalled a Radio receiving set in the
Office of the Division of Markets, at
Dover, and w. T. Derickson, who is
director of this division, advises that
market information which was not
available last season until 11.3O a.
M, will be available the coming sea-
son at about 730 each morning, which
will be sufficiently early for the pro-
ducers and shippers to direct their
shipments for the day to the best
markets. This market information will
cover the largest receiving points for
Delaware products and will give the
number of cars of the different COM
modities on track, whether or not the
supplies are heavy or light and the
prevailing prices. 1t is the aim of this
department of the Division of Markets
to so perfect this service, that anyone
interested may be completely and ac-
curately informed of the market con-
ditions in any of the large cities, at
any hour of the day. In order that
this market information may be plac-
ed in the hands of the farmers, deal
ers and consumers at minimum eX-
pense, the division of markets is now
making arrangements with different
firms or persons in each locality, so
that the reports may be telephoned to
them, and they will post same in the
most conspicuous place. The Division
of Markets next season proposes to
issue by mail, weekly market report
this will be a summary of the market
conditions in the different cities for
the past week, showing on each COM
modify whether there has been an ad-
vance or decline, and if possible Civ
ing an outline of what may reasonably
be expected for the coming week. This
bulletin will be mailed free to any
person requesting same. In order
that the market reports as given out
by the Division of Markets may be
absolutely correct, they will be check
ed at various times with telegraphic
reports from responsible receivers in
the large cities.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
FIRE DESTROYS MASSEY MILL
Well known Industry Near BrenfOrd
Falls a Prey to Flames-Stanley
T. Massey Loses Heavily

Massey's Mill,o one of the best known
grist mills in this vicinity, about a
mile and half from Brenford, was
totally destroyed by fire Friday morn
ing about nine o'clock entailing loss
of upwards of $4,000. The mill prop
erty was owned by C. B. Massey of
Dover, but the business was conduct
ed by his son Stanley Massey. The
latter had been in his office and left
to look after some matters in the mill
when he heard the alarm of fire. He
was unable to get back in his Office
and all his papers and records were
destroyed save those in the safe which
dropped thru to the mill race in sew
eral feet of water. About $4,000 worth
of dairy feed which Mr.. Massey had
just got in was totally destroyed in
cluding several tons of wheat and
corn. How the fire originated is a
mystery. 1t seemed to originate in
the office and everything being dry it
burned rapidly. The alarm was sent
to Smyrna and Clayton and both fire
companies responded, making the run
of four miles in record time but too
late to do any good. Smyrna's big
fire engine played a stream from the
mill race for over two hours, The
residence several hundred yards away
was at no time endangered. Massey's
Mill was one of the old landmarks of
the Brenford vicinity. Since it has
been owned by C. B. Massey it has
been completely modernized with new
and up-to-date machinery, new con-
crete foundations and abutments and
that it should have fallen prey to fam.
es is seriously regretted. AS a bust
ness asset to the community its loss
will be felt. The loss is partially GOV.
cred by insurance and it is presumed
the Masseys will rebuild it in the
spring.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
SEAFORD MANS RASH ACT
John Bullock, After Slashng Throat,
Tells His Wife He Will Soon be Dead

Walking upstairs Wednesday morn
ing to his wife, Grace, who was lying
in bed, John Bullock, of Cannon, four
miles north of Seaford, presented a
gruesome sight as he told his wife it
would all be over soon, and she looked
up to find he had slashed his throat
with a knife. The blood was stream
ing all over his person fro mthe wound
Mrs. Bullock, Mortified, hurried to a
telephone and called two Seaford
physicians who, rushed TO the mans
home in an effort to save his life. The
physicians found he had not quite
reached the jugular vein and homes
are entertained for his recovery. Two
small boys of the BullOcks were the
first ones to discover he had attempted
to take his life. Their mother heard
their screams, but Bullock got up to
his wife's room before the children
had chance to tell her what had hap
pened. Bullock is about As years old,
and it is supposed his mind had be-
come affected from an injury he re-
ceived while brakeing on the railroad.
He fell off freight car some time
age, injuring his head and eyes, one
of which had to be removed. After
he had apparently recovered from the
accident the railroad company station
ed him at Cannon as flagman, but had
to remove him a few months ago,
when his mind seemed to be affected.
Since then he has been living with his
family at Cannon.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
HIGHWAY BOARD COURTS PROBE
Invites Fullest Investigation of Its
Department By Taxpayers

c. Douglas Buck, State Highway
Engineer, who has just returned from
a meeting of State and Federal high
way officials at Kansas City, has writ
ten to DR.. w. F. Hoey, of Frederica,
chairman of the Democratic State
Committee suggesting that, in view
of a proposed investigation of the
State Highway Department, discussed
at the recent meeting of Democratic
legislators in Dover, a committee be
appointed as early as possible to con-
duct such an investigation and there
by save the Assemblymen the time it
would take to do it during their ses-
sion. Mr.. Buck assures Mr.. Hoey of
the sincere wish of the department to
cooperate with and assist in every
way possible, a board of examiners,
or any taxpayer seeking similar in
formation. In addition to Chief En-
gineer Buck, l Paul Jones secretary
of the State Highway Department,
and County Engineer, Charles E.
Grubb attended the Kansas City meet
ing.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
MILFORD REALESTATE SALES
The James Welch Property Sold To
James McCaffrey, Jr.

The James Welch residence and lot,
located at the southeast corner of Sec
ond and Truitt avenue, North Milford,
has been purchased by James McCaf-
frey, Jr., from the heirs Of the former
owner. The sale was made several
months ago-but because of a refus-
al of one or more of the heirs, the
deed was not given to Mr.. McCaffrey.
The dwelling and large grounds
owned by Earl Robinson, on Lake
View avenue, South Milford, have been
sold by him to DR.. Frank l.. Grier, on
private terms. Mr.. Robinson and
family will occupy the apartments
over his store on North Walnut street.
The dwelling and lot adjoining the
gardens of Mrs. Sallie Davis, on N.
Walnut street, have been sold to Dor
sey Bowen, who will occupy it the
first of the year.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
SHOWER" SMYRNA COUPLE
Mr.. and Mrs. George Broadway David
HOnOred BY Brides Parents

Mr.. and Mrs. William Dugan ten
dered their daughter, Mrs. George B.
David, of Smyrna, a variety shower
at their home near Middletown last
Wednesday evening. More than 100
guests from Wilmington, Elsmere,
Newark, New Castle, Bear, Kirkwood,
MiddletOwn, Townsend, Odessa, Smyr-
ma and Warwick. Md, assembled at
the Dugan home in honor of this oc-
casion, and spent very enjoyable
evening. The bride received large
number of both handsome and useful
gifts. At 1870 o'clock the guests
were served refreshments consisting
of ice cream, cake and mints. Mrs.
Rebecca Broadway, Mrs. R. J. Matt
hews, Mr.. and Mrs. William Collins,
Mr.. and Mrs. George Broadway Da-
vid, attended from Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
UPSTATE TEACHERS MEETING
$50 Teachers of New Castle County
Assemble at Newark Institute


One hundred and fifty teachers of
New Castle County attended Saturday
the annual fall institute held at New
ark. Both morning and afternoon
sessions brought out interesting dis
cussions and viewpoints, and the dele
gates left for their homes, refreshed
intellectually as well as physically by
their Saturday jaunt. The whole of
the morning session was devoted to
demonstration classes. The teachers
in the Women's College came to their
work as usual, although it was Sat-
urday, and spent their time in demon
strating model teaching methods.
Organized play work was the main
feature of the session. The demon
stration was organized as the result
OF similar work last year, which prov
ed helpful to the visitors at that time.
In the afternoon, DR.. H. V. Holloway,
State Commissioner of Education de-
livered an address on Lesson Plans"
Miss Agnes Snyder, of the Depart
nrent of Education, Womens College,
spoke on "a Goal for Every Child"
The speaker touched on the benefits
to be derived from the "small group
system" in handling backward child
rem. She pointed out that children
differed so widely in a class that it
was best to divide them into small
groups and take them along a little
at a time. Miss Mousley, visiting
teacher for New Castle county, gave
an encouraging report on attendance.
The figures last month showed an av-
erage attendance of 81 per cent.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
SMYRNA HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
Last Week Was Educational Week
and Was Fittingly Observed

Last week was set aside by Presi-
dent Harding as Educational Week"
Mr.. J. E. Hoffecker came before the
General Organization of the Smyrna
High School, Tuesday, Dec. 5. Mr..
Mr.. Hoffecker gave a very interesting
talk on "The Proper Use of the Bal
lot" Mr.. Hoffecker's talk was en-
joyed by all who heard him.-The
Junior class assisted by the other two
classes of the senior high school, held
bake Saturday. A profit of $13.45
was made. The proceeds will be used
for general organization purposes
Rev. John ]. Bunting, pastor of the
Asbury nj. E. Church, came before the
general organization assembly, yester-
day. Mr.. Bunting gave most inter-
esting talk which was enjoyed by
everyone. The teachers and pupils
greatly desire that Mr.. Bunting will
return in the near future.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
FEDERAL GRAND JURY DRAWN
Will Serve At the District Court
Which Meets This Week

The following grand jurors have
been drawn to serve during the De-
cember term of the United States Dis
trict Court convenes December. II.
James B. Hickman, John Bancroft,
Andrew w. Selak, William B. Megear,
of Wilmington; Miss May ?. Phillips,
New Castle; Newton l.. Grubb, Bran
dywine hundred; Henry P. Bush,
Christina; Frederick Walls, George
town; George H. Hall, Cedar Greek;
Robert j. Schneider, West Dover;
Welden NAPLES, Broakiln; Harry V.
Buckson, St. Georges; William F. Da-
Wis, South Murderkill; James C. Lock-
erman, Duck Greek; George Burton,
East Dover; Leonard V. Aspril, Jr.,
st. Georges; William G. Draper, Mil
ford; Harry Rose, Red Lion; Granville
Cannon, Dagsboro; Thomas A. Kirby,
Milford; S.H. Derby, North MurderkilI
The calendar for the next term of
the Federal Court will include a num-
ber of cases of a criminal nature. In
addition to the liquor cases there will
be that of Samuel j. File, former reg
istry clerk at the Wilmington post
office, who is charged with embezzle-
ment, and one or two cases where at
tempted bribery is charged.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
LAST FRIDAY AT CENTURY CLUB
Mrs. Ezekiel w. Dawson in Charge of
a Most Delightful Program

The program of December 7th, in
charge of Mrs. E. w. Dawson, was de-
voted to poets and poetry. Mrs. Daw-
son gave a short talk on Longfellow
and his works and quoted lines from
number of poems. Reading from
Hyperion" Miss Rena Williams;
Sonnets, "My Cathedral" Miss Hol-
land; Shakespeare" Miss Dawson;
Reading from Van Dyke, Mrs. James
Anthony; Sketch of Edwin Arlington
Robinson and his place in the poetry
of today, Mrs. f. F. Evans. Meeting
of December 15 in charge of Mrs.
Mendenhall, chairman of Arts and
Crafts. She has requested the ladies'
to bring their Indian baskets and
learn something of the story they tell.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
GILBERT PRATT'S CAR DAMAGED
Kun Into by Pennsylvania Car Near
"Pine Tree" on State Road-Frank
Pratt Receives Slight Injuries

Pine Tree" on State ROad-Frank
Pratt Receives Slight Injuries
While Mr.. and Mrs. Gilbert Pratt
and Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Pratt, in the
formers Buick car, were on their way
to Wilmington Monday morning, they
were run into by a Pennsylvania car.
Ford, near "Pine Tree" on the State
road with the result that a wheel and
the entire running board and tenders
OF the Buick were stripped off and the
car swerved into a bank with a sud
den impact. All were considerably
shaken up and Mr.. Frank Pratt who
occupied the front seat with his broth
er, was thrown thru the curtains to
the ground sustaining several bruises
and decorations, requiring several
stitches in some cuts to mend the
wound. Fortunately the car did not
turn turtle and no bones were broken.
The Ford car bearing the Pennsylva-
MIA license was occupied by John w.
F'raley of Berwyn and William A.
Walker of the King of Prussia. They
were on their way down the state on
a cunning trip and had their dogs,
lot of shells and paraphernalia with
them. A wheel was taken off their
Ford as well as the fender and run
ming board, but neither of the occu-
pants were injured. Mr.. Gilbert
Pratt and his party were given assis-
tance home by cars coming to Smyrna
and after taking the license number
of the Pennsylvania car, Mr.. Pratt
took the case before Magistrate Stew
ems at Middletoown. The gunners ad-
mitted they were on the wrong side of
the road when they struck the Pratt
car and settlement was soon effect
ed. Mr.Gilbert Pratt placed the dam
age to his car at about 5000 and Mr..
Frank Pratt for injuries that required
the services of a doctor.
Smyrna times., 1922-12-13
DIARY OF BOWERS BEACH MAN
William Peden Caught 1O,578 Fish
During Season; Highest in Day 176

William Peden, whose home is along
the Murderkill river, at Bowers Beach
kept a strict dairy of his fishing ac-
tivities during the season and the fol-
lowing is what it revealed. The first
day out was on May 14th and his last
trip was November 18th. He operat-
ed a motor boat for profit but he
would not take out at a time more
than five persons. The total number
of fish caught was 10,578. He made
So trips during the season alone. He
sold his own fish, caught and realized
$274.25. The highest catch alone, on
one day, October 2nd, was 176 fish,
second highest alone on September
29th, LAT fish, and one channel bass
that weighed Al lbs. On the 23rd of
September he went out alone and
caught 33 trout and seven of the trout
weighed a fraction over 40 lbs. On
the 28th of September he had out a
party of four men and the party all
told, caught 264 fish. Such was the
success of that champion fisherman
during the season and it's not to be
disputed.