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Smyrna times., 1922-10-18
TO PRESERVE STATE FLAGS
Governor Denney Appoints a Com
mission to Handle the Matter

Governor Denney has appointed a
board of officers to consider the ways
and means to provide sealed cases for
the display and preservation of colors
standards, and battle flags carried by
the Delaware troops in the various
wars. The cases are to be placed in
the State House at Dover. The Leg
islature provided an appropriation for
the cases, in 1921. The first meeting
of the board was held in the Armory
Twelfth and Orange streets, Whining
ton, Tuesday evening, September 26.
The board is composed of the follow
ing officers: Colonel Joseph c. Law
son, Governors Staff; Major Edward
G. Bradford, Jr., 198th Artillery; Ma
jor Harry B. Van Solver, 198th Artil-
lery; all of Wilmington and Lieuten-
ant Colonel John P. LeFevre, 198th
Artillery, of Dover.
Smyrna times., 1922-10-18

The woods along the deep cut of
the Chesapeake & Delaware Canal
where the Gahagan Construction Co.,
is working, caught fire late Friday
afternoon, October 6. Every avail
able man of the local canal force at
Chesapeake City and of the Gahagan
Construction Co., were rushed to the
scene and succeeded in cutting off its
course after some hard work
Smyrna times., 1922-10-18
BRIDGEVILLE HAS NEAR FIRE

Packing House of BridgeviIIe Growers
AssociatiOn Discovered Nick of Time
Some unknown person attempted
one night recently to set fire
to the big packing plant owned by the
Bridgeville Growers Association com
prising a number of farmers who
market their crops. A passerby dis
covered the side of the packing plant
in flames and called out the fire de-
partment which soon extinguished the
blaze. 1t was discovered that light
wood had been placed at points along
the wall and saturated with coal oil.
Detectives are working on the case.
Smyrna times., 1922-10-18

An organization to arrange for the
annual homecoming at Ocean View
has been made with Thomas H. Hud-
son, president; Wilbur Burton, vice
president; Wilmer Steele, secretary
and Elizabeth Tunnel, treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1922-10-18
Eat Mice for Food.

Scientists state that bed bugs eat
mice for food and carry deadly germs
from mice to men. They inject the
germs when they bite. Think of the
chances you take! Wipe them out to-
day! You. can do it easily and quickly
with Royal Guaranteed Bed Bug Liq-
uid. 25c. Sold and guaranteed by
WILLIAM NORRIS, Smyrna, Del.
CLIFTON G. JONES, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1922-10-18
Wanted
AUTOMOBILE TO HIRE

Closed or open cars. Reasonable
rates, careful drivers.
WALTER S. NOWLAND,
Phone 268 South St.. Smyrna, Del.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-30

Mrs. l.. Ada Walker, President.
Mrs. Ruby Jones, Secretary.
Mrs. Ada Stewart, Treasurer
Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-30
sIa Celebration Held

Dig CSlcDTdliOH 1ciu
The National Association for the
Advancement of Colored People and
the Phoenix Federation of Womens
Clubs held a joint celebration Thurs
day afternoon, December 28, on the
Clubs property, corner 14th street
and East Jefferson Prof. P. Landry,
principal of Douglass Grammar school,
was the principal speaker. He made
an interesting talk on the need of CO.
operation and the value of integrity.
Rev. A. C. Moore, pastor of the A. M.
E. church, also made a few brief re-
marks that were we'll received. Many
grown ups and children we're present,
and after the speaking, bags of candy,
nuts and fruit were distributed to all.
Mrs. Chas. Gardner was chairman of
the committee in charge of the enter
tainment, and to her much credit is
due for the success of the affair
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Home from Coast
Mr.. A. J. S. Vaughn returned few
days ago from the coast, where he has
been the past several months. He ar
rived in time to spend Christmas with
his wife, Mrs. Myrtle Vaughn, who
has been ill for some time. She was
surprised and delighted to see him,
and his Homecoming was to her the
most appreciated Christmas gift she
received. Mrs. Vaughn is improving,
gain her health.
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Remembers His Customers
Mr.. Richard Rosser, veteran vege'
table dealer and produce man, did not
forget his customers on Christmas
and made each a small gift of some
kind. Brother Rosser is becoming
quite popular with phoenix house
wives as they find that he carries
only first class vegetables and fruit
and that his prices are right.
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Here From Globe
Prof. Raymond Green, teacher O
the colored grammar school in Globe
Ariz., is spending the holidays will
his brother, Mr. ]. o. Green, at 2:
North 18th street. Prof. Green taught
last year in the Laveen school.
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Better Service
The management of The Tribune
wishes to give you better service il
the delivery of your paper and you
cooperation is needed. Telephone Of
send us your news before. Wednesda!
noon of each week Thank you.
Slightly III
Mr.. G. S. Rodgers, president anC
general manager of the Western Mu
tual Benefit Association, has been con
fined to his home the past week suf
fering with tonsilitis.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-30
Hawkins Are Hosts

Hawkins Are Hosts
Last Monday evening, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thos Hawkins and their mother, Mrs.
Callie Brown, entertained with a
Christmas dinner in honor of a few
friends A tempting repast was
served and enjoyed Those present
were: Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Shannon,
Sgt. R. C. Howard and wife and little
Alline Wilson
Echoes from Flagstaff
Mr.. Frank Sharp of Oklahoma City,
Okla, arrived in Flagstaff few days
ago for brief visit with his brother-in-
law, Mr.. j. H. Billingslea. They left
this week for the coast to spend
several weeks visiting.
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Here from Lo5 Angeles
Mr.. Jas. H. Carter, contractor and
builder, arrived last Monday from Los
Angeles, where, he has been the past
year engaged in general contracting
and carpentry. Mrs. Carter came to
Phoenix several weeks ago, and both
are staying at the family home, 1915
East Jefferson street.
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Visitor from Ajo
Mr.. Geo. w. Brown of Ajo, Ariz,
spent the holidays in Phoenix, visit
ing his mother and daughter, Mrs.
Martha Brown and Mrs Ira O'Neal,
on East Jefferson st.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-30
Notice to the Public

Now is the time to drop into
the B. B. Second Hand Store, II
South 4th street, and buy your
winter furnishings. Anything you
need may be had at this store.
New suits, made-to-measure, and
if your suit doesn't fit, your mon
ey back with a smile. Shoes, hats,
dresses, furs and lots of other
things for men, women and chill
dren. Shot guns, rifles, revolvers,
watches, clocks, rings and many
other things too numerous to
mention. Drop in any time. You
are welcome whether you wish to
buy or not.
B. BANKS, Mgr.
II SO. 4th st.
Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-30
LOCAL NEWS
: Grand Affair

A Grand Affair
The big dance given Dec. 26
at the A. H. A. Hall, 4th and
Jefferson street by the U. N. L.
A., was a brilliant affair. This
was the first time colored peo-
pie have danced on this floor
and all were well pleased. Mr..
Bob Adams, the manager of the
Battling Hot Four Jazz Artists,
has arranged to give a ball in
this hall every Monday night,
beginning Jan. 9Th. Lovers of
this art will have an opportun-
ity to enjoy this hall in its full
ness.
NJ. A. A. c. p. Meeting
The regular meeting of the N. A. A,
c. p will be held Tuesday night, Jan.
2, at the A. NJ E. Zion church. corner
10th street and Washington. Some
important business will be transacted
and all Phoenix is invited. c. w.
Hawkins, president; Mrs. Lynn Ross
Carter, secretary.
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Decorate Church
The interior of the Second Baptist
church has been treated to a new
coat of paint, and made very attrac.
tive. The pews have been rearranged
and the church made as comfortable
as it is possible to do SO. The interior
decorating and painting was done by
Mr.. Chas. Aftermath, of 1910 East JEFF
ferson street
Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-30
Charity Club Notes

Charity Club Notes
To the generous public and friends,
the Charity Club extends greetings,
and wishes you Happy New Year.
Following is the financial report of
the Charity club from March 1st, 1922,
to December 1st, 1922:
Phoenix tribune., 1922-12-30

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Sensation Coming
The last Tuesday night in January
the people of Phoenix will be given a
real sensation in a great debate which
will be held at the A. NJ. E. Zion
church under the auspices of the n.
A. A. c. P Two old rivals will clash
and a very interesting subject will be
discussed. Remember the place and
date, and get ready to enjoy literary
treat You can't afford to miss it.
Subject to be announced next week.
Watch. wait, listen.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03

at 5 a. m. today. near Hancock,
Pulaski county, Missouri, the Navy
department was advised early today.
Commander Norfeet reported that
he was forced to descend by leak
ing gas bag.
A later telegram from Lieut.. Com
mander Norheet stated that his bal
loon had travelled 425 miles. This
was thought here to be the iarthest
OF any yet reported. The COM
manders second message also fixed
the time OF landing at noon yester-
day, correcting report received
earlier that he had come down at
5 a. IN. today.
Capt. Harold L. Weeks. COM
manding an army entry in the ma
tional balloon race from Milwaukee
was forced to land three and one
half miles from Witt, ILL.,, at 3:O5
a. m. today, according to a telegram
received from him at air service
headquarters. The bag and net were
slightly damaged, the officer re-
ported.
Joplin, No, June 1.-The balloon
piloted by Capt. II. +. Honeywell OF
St. Louis passed over Joplin be-
tween $50 and 7 o'clock this morn-
ing. At one point the craft came so
low that persons could hear shouts
Of the baloonists through mega
phone.
Two other entries in the national
balloon race, which presumably still
were in the air at noon today, were
Mai. Oscar Westover, in an army
balloon. and Lieut.. w. F. Reed, in
a naval craft. Six of the original
l3 starters were .unaccounted for
when the day started, but they were
reduced to two later in the morning,
when reports of landings of three OF
them became known.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03
Race Follower
Is Held in Ward
Blacknail Case
Arres, Expected to Clear Mys.
terry Slaying-Ward Heavy
Plunger on Horse
Races, Report.

White Plains. y, y. June a-IS'
animation OF James ], Cunningham
race track follower. arrested las'
night IN connection with the killing
OF Clarence Peters under mysterious
circumstance that have involved
Walter s. Ward. OF New Rochelle
was planned today by District At
tofney Weeks.
Cunningham after three hour
conversation with the Westehester
county authorities In New York, was
arrested as a material witness lie
stated the man wounded by Ward IN
the battle following attempted black
mail had been taken 10 his mothers
home. and that the man told him
about the blaekmaii plot to force
money from Ward several days be-
fore Il occurred,
Detectives are searching for the
wounded man. whose name, as well
as his probable hiding place. was re-
vealed by Cunningham. according to
the authorities.
Stories OF Plunges.
The arrest of Cunningham revived
stories OF plunges made by Ward at
various tracks aud his acquaintance
ship with many well known horse
men and gamblers. One story was
that Ward disappeared some time
ago and that detectives discovered
him at a race track near Baltimore.
Details OF the information West
chester authorities we're able to force
from Cunningham have been with
held. Outside OF the brief statement
OF the arrest and the fact that Cum
had told the wounded mans
name, the only comment by Mr..
Weeks was that Cunningham, HIM
self, had not been at the scene Of the
according to his story.
The prisoner is said to have worked
for Commander ]. X. Ross, the Cana.
dian horseman, as in investigator OF
race track frauds and gambling rings.
Commander Ross is owner OF Sir
Barton.
Driving Red Auto.
New York detectives also are
searching for two well known charae-
ters OF the underworld who have been
seen recently driving a red automo-
bile. The police say the men are
in funds, although both
have but recently been released after
serving prison terms. Ward de-
scribed the blackmailers' car as red
and his general descriptions are said
10 fit these men.
District Attorney Weeks, who now
has three groups OF investigators at
work, expects the Cunningham arrest
10 bring a sudden break in the mys-
terry surrounding the death of Peters.
The state police have entered into the
chase, and agents OF private de-
tective agency also are active.
The sheriff when asked if the ar
rest OF Cunningham might lead to
the, re-arrest OF Ward on charge
Of murder, replied:
Il am not going to arrest Ward
unless I get an order"
Mr.. Weeks stated that he would
make no moves until the clues OBJ
.ained from Cunningham had been
Investigated. He admitted that evi-
1ences of a great blackmail ring had
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03
Chain Man Vanishes
After Being Trapped

cast end OF Fontenclie park. Brown
was traced from Forty-eighth and
Emmett streets east to Forty-second
and Emmett streets, where he was
seen hiking east OH foot by Arnold
Scarr. 4022 Writ street, a grocery
boy on a wagon, according to Sher-
iff Hyers..
At this point a bloodhound was
pu. on Browns trail.
At 500 man wearing khaki
trousers with big rip in them en-
tered the grocery store OF Mrs. 5.
l.. Sawyer, Forty-fifth and Bedford
streets, bought quart OF milk and 4
loaf OF bread, paid for it and ran
out, Mrs. Sawyer told police.
The Sawyer grocery is about half
way between the camp from which
Brown was routed and the place
rear the Nebraska School for the
Deaf, where he was seen by Os.
born.
Detective Palmtag said he doubt
ed il this man was Brown.
Lieutenant OF Police Samuelson
and Detective Danbaum established
headquarters in the neighborhood,
with Detectives Gurnett and PALM
tag as his lieutenants, and directed
the activities Of the police end OF
the posse.
Harry E. Boyd, would-bc rescuer
of the two girls chained last Sunday
by Brown, is leading the blood
hound owned by his landlord,
Charles Peters, Keystone Park,
route 7, on the trail OF the fugitive.
Sheriff Gus Hyers gave the scent
to the dog from the sackful of stuff
found in Browns camp beneath the
elm tree.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03
Amundsen Exploring
Party to Sail Today

white waste sbant him Tor signs OF
the phantom lleet," the ifozsn COM
pany OF lost ships that the Eekimos
claim swings around the north pole
year IN and year out, Stripped In the
lnesofable clutch oI the great ice
iloes,
Scouting over . wide area on each
side o. the auxiliary powered sehoon.
ef. Maud, the famous explorer will
have an extraordinary opportunity 10
investigate the reports OF the eefie
fleet brought out from the isflhrst
reaches OF the north by the natives,
Whether the ileet is legendary or
really exists Is one oil the problems
that has haunted the minds Of Arctic
explorers Tor many years. While
Captain Amundsens expedition is
primarily scientific in It's scope and
purpose, any clue TO the existence OF
the phantom ileet will be invesii-
gated, members OF the party declare.
Stories Of Chos,ly Ships.
Vessels have disappeared strangely
IN the unsspiored polar basin since |
the beginning OF Arctic navigation.
In one fell swoop the hungry ice
pack in 1876 carried off 80 whaling |
ships from the waters north OF the
American continent. Most OF the
men fled 10 the ice and escaped 10
Point Barrow and other points OIL
the Arctic coast. but 20 refused TO
desert the ships. The slow but cease
less movement OF the ice carried
them into the mysterious unehafted
north region that comprises 100000
square miles.
Eskimos who have escaped from
the ice pack after being carried into
unknown wastes have returned with
stories OF ghostly ships, frozen in the
ice. white with frost and manned by
frozen crews.
Old.time Arctic navigators always
have placed a certain amount OF
:redcnce in the reports. They hold
'ha, once within the nav OF the ice
back the ships would rest secure in
heir foundation and that from then
IN the chief destruction would be
wrought by the great billiards that
weep the Arctic seas. II
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03

committee declared, and he nas dis
charged Immediately.
Charges Rsiatsd,
The charge ai excessive Rlsmlsnz
anse money coming from auto H.
esnsss also is Islulsi ant lhe samr
millss recommends that lhs statutes
be changed so that sauHtiss mas
have all the funds taken iFam auto
licenses lef maintaining souRlS
roads,
The committee goes into .
thorough explanation OF DIFFICULTIES
presented TO il by certain oihClals
and citizens in sherman Clay
Phelps and Richardson esnHiiss,
Members ei the committee arcs
Governor Mekslvle. Attorney nsnr
rFai Davis. State Auditor Marsh,
Senator Rushte, kimball! Senator
Richard, Guide Resk. kspggsshli'
tive Hoiuneistsr. lWpsftsis Repre-
sentative IppefsaH, Clay,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03


Lloyd George 10 Leave.
London, luns awthY A, ~"
Announcement that fTlns Minister
lloyd usoFss nil lssys London TO-
Highl 10 remain aNsy = sssA en-
sauIasss thg hsilsi that ,hsFs Is
some Improvement ID ihs irish silH
ns,.sR- he will ~ - IFieslsih 10
participate az var memorial sAsfs
eisgs tomorrow tbs gravity 81
conditions in Ireland j. emphasized,
however,, by lhe sunniunlRg 81 the
gaH 0i Gavan. shlFi-NirsiaH. hY tic
cabinet AID che introduction II she
r8ll ni haliauF into the sah.Hrt san.
leIrners
Composition Of Dali.
nuhlins June l-tliY A. fl=ths
Sim Penn organization hFadguaf.
lsFs today ISSUED the g.0Hsl eeaii.
Ton slselieI panel, sitting from
the recent agFfeE 90 between
ham0n De NslsTa snl M.ehaFi Coli
lns IL leaves the RTFsFHi sYmF6-
,llHn Of the Dali EiftsRR only
slightly altered,
The panel gives - ssags iof pro-
penenis oi the Anglo,ifish treaty
snA - iaf republicans, There arc
only four candidates who ate not
members OF the present dali.
The British destroyer Warwick.
Ahieh searched the steamer CFsrbue
% Laugh Foylt. oii the northern
Londonderry coast. warned other
Ssa,sla bound iof Londonderry not
10 stop anywhere unless - ordered
by wafships, II Is reported the pro-
vlsionsi government in Dublin i con.
ietling otea, Britain, right 10 search
ships ~ thsse waters,
When a gang forced the door oi
a doctors resident in the south side
Of the city. they were told by the
servant. Susan Mccormick. that he
vas not at home. TheFeupon they
poured a can OF petrol over her and
set her clothing aiire. She ran scream
ing into the street where neighhofs
exiinguished the flames.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03
Fremont Church Will
Law Cornerstone SUNDAY

Fremont. Neb, Juns .-lspselal
Telsgfam.l - President John ",
Wells oi Grand Island college will
deliver the main address ~ she lay
ing Of the corner stone ei tile new
$4,000 Baptist church here Sunday,
The new church will be the largest
Of Baptist faith IN Dodge county,
Mayer Charles II, Green will oiii'
siate az the ceremonies that drop
the cornerstone into place, Sacred
music by the ffement band will
complete the ceremonies. The new
church takes the place af the edi.
flee destroyed by fire la,, January.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03
Municipal Chorus Is
Organized in Falls Civ

Falls City, Neb., June 2.-(Special.) }
Falls City's first municipal chorus
was organized with Rev. J. {. Ohm.
stead as president. Mrs. Ralph
Head was chosen director.
The chorus is expected 10 include
200 singers from all church choirs
and clubs in the city. Active re-
.hearsals will begin in September. The
chorus is being sponsored and fl
nanced by the Falls City Women's
club.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03
Newspaper Man l. Urged
to Make Race for Office

Lincoln. June "A nominating pc.
iilion for NJ, [. Warrington al Ma
son City. Custer county, q uewspa.
per man, as a democratic candidate
ior commissioner Of lands and build.
ings was filed with the secretary OF
state today. together with a teesip,
Tor filing ice. Mr.. Waringion'S nc.
eeptanee did not accompany the pc.
tition.
George Wilkins OF Emerson filed
as a republican candidate for the sen-
ate from the Ninth district.
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03
Harding Sorrows
at lngratitude
of Soviet Russia
Says Wanton Charge. Are
Poor Return for Workers
Who Have Sacrificed
for Country.
By GEORGE =, AUrHIER.

Msshinstss dsusspassss, omsh. Nee.
Washington, June 1.-lspeeiai
Telegram. Rafiled and disturbed
by conditions IN Russia, President
Harding barred his heart 10 callers
At the White House today. in dis.
eusslng the situation there. The
president, with no attempt 10 con-
eeal his emotion. turned on critics.
Ike Senator Watson OF Georgia, who
have attacked the integrity oi the
ADMINISTRATION of the relief fund IN
kussla. and says the wauton
charges were poor return for the
efforts OF those who were giving
their time, their money and their
very lives TO bring relief 10 the
starving Russian peasants.
The president said he had jus,
concluded writing a letter 20 AN
American mother whose son, en-
gagged in serving Russian relief, died
m that country OF the dread seourge
oi typhus.
President Deeply Moved.
II is evident that the president is
moved to the depths by the story OF
suffering that constantly comes out
OF Russia, but warns that American
relief cannot continue forever. un-
less fundamental changes occur
there.
The president charges the soviet
system with responsibility for the |
condition OF death and starvation |
that prevails in the naturally rich
Russian country. Peasants, he ex-
plains, have no inspiration to pro-
ducc, because their surplus stocks
will be seized Immediately. Trans
portaiion is falling down and every
thing is deteriorating. In the mean
time, the soviet government takes
advantage OF the situation to bolster
up the power that induces these con-
ditions and, as at Genoa, approached
that conference with brazen assur-
ance, announcing policy OF expro-
priation on one hand and asking for
a loan on the other. !
Wants Relief Continued.
The president wants 10 continue
relief in Russia. He wants to do
everything possible to alleviate the
suffering there. But he realizes that
even American generosity cannot
keep pace with the constantly
spreading area OF starvation, and i
that il is like throwing a pebble into
a large body Of water. |,
In spite OF it the president says
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03

been put before him and that his men
were putting every ounce 81 energy
into tracing possible connections bs-
tween Maid and the hiackmailsTs,
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03

whatever political conditions PFC.
Vail IN Russia. American humanity
will eon,lnus 10 be American hu-
maHlly,s
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03
IIs.s Gsofss 10 Leave,

lish authority 10 pTssgIlhe eAai ~
lTshmsH shall OF shall H9l DO
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03
Federal Aid Roads Upheld.

The committee recommended con.
tinuatien OF building of federal aid
roads, pointing TO facts and figures
10 prove tina, federal aid roads, built
under federal specifications. arc more
substantial, and. in the long run,
cheaper than any other road.
The charge Of excessive and ex-
orbi,ant profits 10 contractors who
sub-contraet roadwork WAS denied
The committee also points out that
all bids are competitive aud any time
counties think the contracts are too
high they may enter bids and do the
work at cheaper price.
The charge OF graft was declared
to be unfounded, the committee hold
ing that in an institution handling
millions, petty graft always has erep'
in. But the committee holds that
the investigation proved these ills
were few and far between. One in
stance where project engineer
padded SIS expense account was
the only bit OF graft discovered. the
Omaha daily bee., 1922-06-03
Road Graft Charge Is
Withdrawn by Epperson

Wosiinusd trass rsss o"si
make |, obligatory for each county
to have sams appointed Tor .
period Of four years,
County highway engineer should
be given full authority in matters
pertaining 10 construction and
maintenance Of county roads aud
he charged with responsibility ieF
them.
Each county should lay out a
system OF state highways, and all
work done by the county should
ilt this plan OF action.
Absolutely require counties 10
have some uniform system Of ae-
counting for county road eNpendi.
tuTes.
Require counties 10 submit quar-
,erly reports oi expenditures on
county highway matters TO some
central agency.