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Evening star., 1922-05-16
HITS SCENARIO SCHOOLS
Photoplaywrights' League Want,
Their Operations Curbed.

The Photoplaywrights League of
America. an association Of scenario
writer's with headquarters in Los An
Eeles, has called upon Will H. Hays,
Gear of the movies" to curb the
operations of scenario schools"
which, 1t is claimed. are using, the
names Of numerous prominent motion
picture people in collecting millions
Of dollars from picture FANS from
the sale Of their courses" or ''plans."
The league points out that the wide-
spread classification that exists
Rmong thousands Of disappointed
theaesr patrons who are students" Of
thsso concerns will shortly bring
about = reaction which will result in
wholesale exposures and prosecutions
that threaten to involve prominent
molten picture people whose names
havo been used on advisory boards"
Thereby casting an unfair and an IN
favorable reflection on the entire mo-
tion picture industry"
Wyciiffe A. Hill, president of the
league. and other prominent photo-
playwrights, the league says, declare
that scenario writing cannot be
csseo AAS' - 80. =
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

ciple of all-steel closed body construc-
tion developed by Dodge Brothers has
generated a rapidly-growing demand
for this type of body. The new plant
will provide much-needed space for
assembly, enameling, and storage of
the all-steel closed bodies. Many large
presses and enormous electrically
heated enameling ovens will be in
stalled, and warehousing space will be
provided. The announcement of pro-
posed increase of manufacturing ia
cilities comes as a welcome one to
| Dodge Brothers dealers throughout
the country, as the demand for cars
has been far in advance of present
production. The new construction pro-
ject, on completion, will increase
Dodge Brothers floor space to a total
of 130 acres, and will give employ
ment to hundreds of additional work
men.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

IAN ACT proposing an Amendment to Sec
tion of Article of the Constitution of the
State of Delaware, in relation to Capitation
Tax.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
STATE OF DELAWARE IN GENERAL AS
SEMBLY MET (TWO-THIRDS OF ALL THE
MEMBERS ELECTED TO EACH HOUSE
AGREEING THERETO).
SECTION l. That Section of Article of
the Constitution of the State of Delaware be
amended by striking out all of said Section
of Article 8. and inserting in lieu thereof the
following:
SECTION 5. The General Assembly shall
provide for levying and collecting a capitatiOn
tax from every citizen of the State Of the age
of Twenty-one years upwards; but such tax
to be collected in any County shall be uniform
throughout that County, and such capitation
tax shall be used exclusively in the County in
which it is collected.
Wallace S. Handy
President Pro Tenn of the Senate.
Walter ]. Paskey.
Speaker of the House
Approved April 2, A. D., 1921.
VIM. d Denney,
Governor.
/, A. R. Benson, Secretary of State of the
| State of Delaware, do hereby certify that the
above and foregoing is a true and correct copy
/ of Senate Bill No. 81 entitled IAN Act propos-
/ ing amendment to Section of Article 8 of
/ the Constitution of the State of Delaware. in
relation to Capitation Tax as the same ap-
pears on the enrolled bill filed in the Office of
| the Secretary of State and approved by the
| Governor April 2, A. D. 1921. which said Bill
proposing such Amendment to the Constitution
| of this State is published in accordance with
the requirements of the Constitution of the
| State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF,
have hereunto set my hand ano
official seal at Dover. this twenty.
| (SEAL) first day OF July. in the year oi
our Lord one thousand nine hun
| dred and twenty-five.
A. R. Benson,
Secretary of State
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20
JUDGE PHILEMON HOPPER DEAD

Associate of Second Judicial Circuit
and Noted Lawyer of Eastern Shore
Philemon B. Hopper, associae judge
of the Second Judicial Circuit and dis
tinguished lawyer of the Eastern
Shore, died at his home on Kidwell
avenue, Centreville, Thursday follow
ing a paralytic stroke last Sunday. He
was SO years old. Judge Hopper was
son of the late B. P. Hopper, prom
inent politician and business man of
Centreville. Born in Centreville March
25, 1858, Judge Hopper attended the
public schools and the Centreville
Academy. In 1868 he entered st.
Johns College, Annapolis, and in 1871
the Western Maryland College, from
which he graduated in 1874. He took
up the study of law after his gradua-
tion and was admitted to the bar in
1878, practicing in Centreville until
1888, when he was elected States At
torney of Queen Anne's county. He
was reelected on two successive Oc-
casions. In 1897 he became a candi-
date for associate judge of the Second
Julicial Circuit, but was defeated by
the late Judge Edwin H. Brown. When
Judge Brown died in 1906 Mr.. Hopper
was appointed by Governor Warfeld
to succeed to the bench and in the fol-
lowing year ran again for the office,
being elected. Surviving the Judge
are his wife, formerly Miss Elizabeth
Heating, daughter of William D.Keat-
ing, of Centreville, and two sisters
Mrs. Fannie S.McFeely, of Centreville
and Mrs. William G. Thompson, OF
Baltimore. Judge Hopper was a past
master of Centreville Lodge of Mason:
and past grand chamberlain of th'
Maryland Grand Lodge, Knights O.
Pythias. Funeral services were con
Quoted at o'clock Saturday after
noon from Grace Methodist Protestan
Church by the pastor, Rev. C.M. Clay
ton. Burial will be in Centrevill
Cemetery. His successor will be nam
ed by Gov. Richie to serve until mex
year when an election will be held fo
a Judge Thomas ]. Heating, J.Franl
! Harper, Harry Legg, Mr.. COnstabl
9 and others are being named.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20
Much Ado About Nothing

If you find reaches, don't let it
bother you-Royal Guaranteed Roach
Powder will soon get rid of them be
cause it is so made that when the
large ones walk in it they live just
long enough to carry it to their holes
where the young are also destroyed
as they hatch! Try it. 1Oc and Csc
Sold and guaranteed by
CLIFTON &JONES, Smyrna, Del.
WILLIAM NORRIS, Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT

AN Act proposing an Amendment to Article
Is of the Constitution of the State of Della
ware. and providing that no citizen of the
State of Delaware shall be disqualified to hold
and enjoy any Office, or public trust, under the
laws of this State by reason of SEX"
BE IT ENACTED BY THE SENATE AND
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE OF THE
STATE OF DELAWARE IN GENERAL AS
SEMBLY MET (TWO-THIRDS OF ALL THE
MEMBERS ELECTED TO EACH HOUSE
CONCURRING THEREIN):
Section l. That Article Is of the Constitu-
ton of the State of Delaware be and the same
is hereby amended by adding Immediately after
Section thereof the following Section to
be, known as Section 10:
Section 10. No citizen of the State of Della
ware shall be disqualified to hold and enjoy
any Office, or public trust, under the laws of
this State, by reason of sex.
Wallace S. Handy.
President Pro Tenn of the Senate.
Walter J. Paskey.
Speaker of the House.
Approved April 4. A. D. 1921.
VIM. d. Denney,
Governor.
I, A. r. Benson, Secretary of State of the
| State of Delaware, do hereby certify that the
| above and foregoing is true and correct copy
of Senate Bill No. sc entitled IAN Act propos-
| ing an Amendment to Article Is of the Con-
/ stitution of the State of Delaware, and provid-
| ing that no citizen of the State of Delaware
/ shall be disqualified to hold and enjoy any Of
| fee, or public trust. under the laws of this
/ otate, Dy reason OF SEX as tne same appears
on the enrolled bill filed in the office of the
| Secretary of State and approved by the Cow
ernor. April 4. A. D. 1921. which said Bill pro-
posing such Amendment to the Constitution of
| this State is published in accordance with the
| requirements of the Constitution of the State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, !
| have hereunto set my hand ard
official seal at Dover. this twenty
| (SEAL) first day of July. in the year of
our Lord one thousand nine hun
| dred and twenty-five.
| A. r. Benson.
Secretary of State
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20
DODGE BROTHERS NEW PLANT

$1,500,0O0 Construction Project Is
Necessary as Demand For Cars Grow
Following recent completion of a
vast construction program costing 49,
100000, Dodge Brothers, Detroit, have
broken ground for another huge s.
story building requiring an additional
investment of $1,5OO,OOO. In this new
unit, 100000 fit. of floor space will be
provided. 1t will be devoted largely
to closed body work. The new prin-
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

State Senator Millard F. Tydings,
of Havre de Grace, has entered three
suits for libel and damages for $2,-
500 in Belair Circuit Court, against
Rev. Daniel A. Foard, of Forest Hill.
The minister is alleged to have sent
to voters in his section a printed state
ment accusing Senator Tydings of be-
ing intoxicated on a certain night in
a hotel at Annapolis. Senator Tyd-
ings branded the charges as a de-
liberate falsehood.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

Prisoners in the Easton, Md, Jail
will now find it a difficult matter to
escape, although up to the present
time feat easily accomplished. The
county commissioners have decided
that something must be done to insure
against deliveries and contract is
being negotiated for the erection of a
three-inch concrete wall inside the Jail
on the three sides exposed to the
streets.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

Farm land situated along the Della
ware State Highway has jumped in
price several fold since the completion
of the highway as shown by the sale
of tract of land belonging to j.
Thomas Waller of Seaford. The tract
was laid off in six parcels and brought
total of $11,117. Three of the par
GELS were purchased by Isaac S. Giles
of Seaford for $13O, $120 and $3.50
per acre, respectively. The other three
parcels were purchased by Harvey
King of Fishers X Roads for $120
S49O and 500 per acre, respectively
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

The will of the late Mrs. Sallie A.
Lewis of Seaford,who bequeathed $780,
900 to her niece, Mrs. Sallie Mather,
wife of Rev. A. w. Mather of Seaford,
will be contested in the Sussex county
courts by Mrs. Nellie Lingo of Seaford
and Wallace Harper of Greensboro,
Md, who are children of the late Har-
ry Harper, nephew of Mrs. Lewis. A
compromise was proposed by Mrs.
Mather, but it was rejected by the con-
testants. Mrs. Lewis formerly resid-
ed at Los Angeles and San Francisco,
Cal.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

Edward J. Faucet, who has been a
grocer in Dover for 80 years, will re-
tire from business October l. He has
also been the Dover representative of
the Western Union Telegraph Co. for
many years.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20
STATE AND PENINSULA NEWS
TOLD IN BRIEF SPICY ITEMS
NEWSY ITEMS GATHERED FROM
OUR STATE EXCHANGES

Brief News Items of People We Know
In and Around the Larger PENN
sula Towns and Communities
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

School boys over 10 years of age
will picnic at Augustine Beach next
Saturday, September %, as guests of
the Dover Rotary Club, which will pro-
vide automobiles for the trip. Athle-
tic spots will feature the outing.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

The body of Mrs. Viola Allen Lyons
who died at Newark, N. j., September
9, has been cremated, and the ashes
were taken to Dover, Wednesday, and
buried in Lakeside cemetery. She was
a sister of Mrs. William P. Forkum OF
Dover.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

Merwyn Aiken, of Joplin, Mo-, a
student at the University of Delaware,
a guard on last years football team,
started to hike the 1900 miles from his
home. He arrived in six days and at
a cost of $5, due to lifts by automo-
bile drivers.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

Anniversary services of Barratt's
Chapel will be held October 1, when
Bishop William F. Mcdowell of Wash
ington will preach. The bishop will
also preach at the morning service of
the Avenue M. E. Church, Milford, on
that date
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

Federal prohibition agents made a
raid on moonshiners at Rising Sun,
Friday and captured six men, who
were taken to Baltimore. Three stills
were destroyed and so gallons of liq-
uor confiscated.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

Chicken thieves have been operating
in Milford Neck, and many fowls have
been stolen from farmers. Mrs. Jen-
ME Tolbert had half of her large flock
of hens stolen. State officers have
been notified and are working on the
case.
Smyrna times., 1922-09-20

William Deputy formerly of Mil
ford but later of Edge Moor, died at
Edge Moor last week. The remains
were brought to Milford and inferred
in the Odd Fellows cemetery Thurs
day. Mr.. Deputy is survived by hi:
wife, who was formerly Miss Anna
Cole of Milford.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
VOL. 22 NO. 4
FINISH AT UNIVERSITY
Richard Holderby Among
 Graduates This Year

Fayettville, May 8.-Richard Il. Holderby of Newark, a stu dent in the College of Agricul- ture of the University of Ark ansas, will receive the dergee of Bachelor of Science in Agri- culture from the University at the annual commencement to be held next June.
 The B. s. A. signifies the completion of four years work in the College of Agriculture, and includes work in a large number of agricultural sub- jeets.
 The commencement pro- gram this year is to be the most extensive ever given at the Uni versity, since it is to be held i'll connection with the Semi-Cen- tennial,, or celebration of the completion af the University's fiftieth year.
 Several speakers of national prominence, huge pageant depicting the growth of the state of Arkansas and the Uni versity in which practically ev- ry member of the student body and the faculty will partici- pate, military program, and d big home coming of all for mer students of the University will form a part of the program in addition to the regular pro- gram features. The exercises will be held June 10 to IA.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
V ' V y ' ' 4 ' '
 DoTA DoIRGs Y
v ' ' v ' ' ' U ' Y

Dota, May 9.-Luther Pick chs went to Batesville Saturday 10 attend a meeting of the County School Board.
 Rev. and Mrs. Nickols of Charlotte spent Wednesday here vvisiting Mir. and Mrs. A. T. Best.
 Miss Zella McClain spent Thursday very pleasantly at the home of Mrs. Lizzie Rain waters.
 Mrs. Wretha Anderson and Grace Martin of the Hopewell community were shopping with cur merchant Monday.
 Several from this place at tended the closing of the Sul- phur Rock High School the lat ter part of last week.
 MT. Raney Taylor who has been confined to his bed for several months, is no better at this writing.
 Mrs. C. r. Pickens and Mrs. Lula Baker visited relatives at Sulphur Rock Wednesday.
 Misses Ola and Mamie Rain waters left Thursday for Jud- sonia to pick berries.
 Lorena Best returned home Saturday from Sulphur Rock where she attended the past term of school.
 Our Sunday school is moving along nicely, quite a good deal of interest is being taken in this good work.
 Rev. Nickols will fill his reg ular appointment here Satur- day night.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
BERRY PACKERS WORK
 SUNDAY TO SAVE CROP
More Than 100 Cars Have Been Shipped From McRae
 This Season

McRae, May 10.-In order b save berries which ripened during the rains of Saturday berry pickers covered fields here Sunday in an effort to pick berries that would be over ripe before Monday, and un- it for shipping.
 Sixteen cars of berries were shiped Saturday night, and 29 cars Monday. Other ship ments yesterday and today makes a total of 107 ears of berries shipped from McRae to date this season.
 The Aroma crop is just be- gining to move, and with more than f,500 acres of Aromas to be harvested, heavy shipments will continue at least for two weeks. Pickers are still in de- mand.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11

creek, some distance away, and drowned himself. En route to the creek he met two young men who asked him where he he was going. He told them he was going f hing, and wh they johiE asked f
 might go along, he said no now and told ehem his wife wanted to see them. The two
 oung men went 10 the Teague home and were told by the daughter of tba terrible tHaq- edy.
 Teagaa' body vas later found in the creek.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
CRAIG-CHILDRESS

Roy Craig and Miss Alma Ghildress were married at the nome of Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Shell on Wednesday evening of last week, Rev. Shell off ciating.
 The young man is the oldest son of Mir. and Mrs. o. F. Craig and is associated with his father in the printing busi- ness in this city. The bride, who was born and reared in Newark, is a splendid young lady and has many friends here.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
FARMER KILLS WIFE
 AND DROWNS HIMSELF
Bootleg Liquor Said to Have Been Cause of Fearful
 Double Tragedy

John Teague, a farmer about 50 years old, shot and killed his wife at their home three miles east of Tuekerman, Thursday of last week.
 Immediately following the shooting, Teague walked to Vil- liage creek, about mile away, and drowned himself.
 Bootleg whiskey is believed to have been the cause of the deplorable double tragedy. Teague is said to have been to Newport where he procur- ed some Whiskey, and it is thought that he was erazed by whiskey when he committed the terrible deed.
 The only eye witness to the tragedy was the 16 year old daughter of the couple, Miss Matte Teague, who said that she had been working in the garden, near the house and  was returning to the house when she saw her father shoot her mother. She did not know whether they had quar- reled.
 Mrs. Teague was in the backyard and had a bucket of eggs in her hand when shot by her husband. Feague ap- preached her with his shotgun -apd when within a few feet, he raised his gun and fired, the entire load of shot taking eff feet in Mrs. Teague's left eye. She died instantly.
 Teague started to leave, car rying the gun with him. See ing his daughter come in on the porch, he threw the gun at her, but missed her and she escaped injury.
 Teague then walked to the
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
FOR COUNTY JUDGE
ron. I. A. Gray Announces As
 Candidate For Reflection

Judge T. A. Gray amour ges in today's paper as a can didate for reelection as coun- ' and probate judge.
 In a statement given The Journal, Judge Gray says the county was $86,000 in debt when he went in office, and he says the county now owes, with all scrip accounted for, only $55, ,000,
 He has built no miles of road and has graveled 26 miles of road since taking office.
 Judge Gray was strongly in favor of the automobile tax remaining in the county where the tax is paid and he made a strong effort to have the last legislature enact law to this end.
 Judge Gray believes in a constructive policy of doing things in the interest of the people and for the advance ment and upbuilding of his county and state.
 He says he knows he has made mistakes, but says he does hot want any considera- ton from the man who has never made a mistake.
 In asking for the customary second term, Judge Gray says he will do his best to render ghe people faithful and eff eient service if they re-elect him.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
FREEZE WITT

James Freeez and Miss Alta Witt were married at the home Of Squire md Mrs N. E. Burt, near town, Thursday evening Of last week, Squire Bur, off eating.
 The groom is the youngest sen of Mrs. N, NJ. Freeze, and is a member of the firm ol Freeze Bros, merchants and farmers. of this city. He fs 3 splendid young man of many sterling qualities.
 The bride $ the oldest daughter of Constable John D. Witt. She is amost astimable and aimiable young Iady and has many friends n Newark.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
TO GROW STRAWBERRIES
Acreage Being Secured To
 Form Growers Association

The movement to form a Strawberry Growers Associa- ton at Newark is taking defi- nite shape, about 100 acres having been pledged already. The farmers are taking consid- erable interst in the movement and it is thought that sufficient acreage can be secured by next week so that meeting can be held and an organization form ed.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11

Fink 6 Galloway, local pro- duce dealers, will probably be shipping dressed poultry from Newark to the outside markets in the near future They have recently purchased boiler and other equipment neces- sary for the addition of this de- partment to their business, and expect to have same installed in short time.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
MRS. MONA RAY DEAD
Splendid Lady Dies at Her
 Home at Oil Trough

Mrs. Mona Ray died at her home at Oil Trough last Sun day, following q prolonged ill., ness. She was B years old and was a member of the Methodist church and most estimable Christian lady.
 She is survived by one son, Eonnie Ray.
 The remains were buried Monday afternoon at Maple Springs cemetery. Rev. Shell of this place conducting the fun efal services.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
AN EYENTFUL DAY
 IN 0LD JACkS0NPORl'
: apt Bcvens Tells of Day When j5hssnle Reb March
 Away Eo War.

The following article by ". [. BeFens Of Newport, who is well known to many of ona people, will be of interest to readers of The Journal. Capt. bevens IS all Uncle of George |. Eevens of Magness and is eHe of the honored members of the rapidly thinning line of Heroes in Gray who made Up the fighting blood of the Old south.
 The article was published in the Newport Daily mdepend- en last Friday. under the heading, "siSty-0ne Years Age 4edat ahd Is as follows:
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11

The Oil Trough section was swept last Saturday by severe storm which did considerable damage. A number of houses and barns were blown down, but no one was injured.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11

Sixty-One years ago today the Jackson Guard, or Capt. A. C. Piekett's company c, 1st Arkqnsas Regiment (Fagan's) lett Jaeksonport, one hundred and fifty strong. composed oi the best young men in Jackson County.
 We left Jacksonport on May 9th l86l, amid the tears of our mother, sisters and sweet hearts, and t was one of the biggest days of excitement ever before known in. that town.
 We left on the steamboat Mary Patterson, Capt. MorgaH Bateman, commanding, who afterward made up a company oi cavalry and served during the war.
 We joined the balance of our regiment which was the first Arkansas. Pagan was colonel. From Memphis we went by rail to Richmond and camped in the fairgrounds and were drilled there, and President Davis visited us often. We were then sent to Acquire creek on the Potomac. From here our first battle was Manassa, Vir- ginia, and il was some battle. Our command of 5000 men helped to turn the tide.
 We then transferred to the Army of Tennessee, and then fought that awful battle of Shiloh, losing in our regiment 280 men. Our colonel, Thomp- son, was killed there. He was . great man and fell leading his men. He was at one time president of St. John College and 3 cultured gentleman, as traVe as any man.
 We were ii all the battles and on the fighting line and Were four years iA the war.
 After the war we had re- union and had only 27 men present. We have made good citizens and in the reeonstruc- ton days were the only ones to save our state from anarchy.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11

Hon. $. M. Bone of Bates vile, candidate for circuit was in town today.
The Newark journal., 1922-05-11
ROBERT DUCK DEAD

Robert Duck died at his home in Newport Monday fol- lowing a prolonged illness from cancer.
 He was 72 years old and was born and reared in Oil Trough.
 He is survived by two sisters, Mrs. ]. l.. Outlaw and Mrs. Aydelott of Oil Trough.
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