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Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
SCHOOL ORATORIcAL CONTEST

Special District Schools Of State in
Both Home County and State Contest
The State Department of Education
has planned to have an Annual State
Defamation Contest to be held in
Delaware. This year that Annual De-
clamation Contest is to be held in
Dover on the evening Of Friday, April
the 25th. Preliminary to that State
Defamation Contest Kent County
will have a County Defamation Con-
test which is to be held at the Dover
Century Club on Thursday evening,
April 17th, beginning at 7.30. All Of
the high schools in the county are
eligible to send two representatives
TO speak in this Kent County Decla-
nation Contest. The speaker must
limit the length Of his production to a
maximum Of ten minutes in order that
the contest may not be too long
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE

State Department of Agriculture Take
Steps Against Outbreak of Disease
Prompt action to prevent any out
break of the dreaded hoof and mouth
disease among the cloven-hoofed ami
mails of Delaware, was taken last
week by the officials of the State De-
partment of Agriculture, upon receipt
of advices from the government of the
disease having gotten a foothold in
many California counties, and that it
was developing more strongly in Eng
land. About ten years ago Delaware
was attacked by this enemy of cattle,
swine and sheep and it required dras-
tic remedies to stamp it out.
Ralph c. Wilson, secretary of the
State Board of Agriculture, upon be-
ing informed that shipments of crock
cry from England had reached Della
ware in the original packages, sought
the straw and hay packing at Dover,
Milford and Wilmington. In two OF
three instances he was successful in
locating the original packing and i'm
mediately destroyed it. In another
case, however, the package came sew
eral weeks ago and no trace Of the
original straw could be found. Ex-
periments have shown that hay anC
straw from infected districts carry
the hoof and mouth disease germ an,
as a result all packages coming from
England or any other country where
the disease prevails is being closel!
watched by this government.
When the disease breaks out Their
appears to be little else to do but de
stroy everything and every anima
within prescribed territory, in orde
to effectually check it. When the las
epidemic Of it prevailed in Delaware
not only were the cloven-hoofcd an
mails destroyed, but hay and graf
and other things which would act a
a carrier Of the germs were burne'
The remedy, while severe, proved e
fective and the disease was wiped OF
in this State.
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26

Candidate For Kent County Coroner
The Duck Greek Hundred Demo
Gratis are urging the nomination at
the primaries to be held this fall, of
Mr.. William D. Ennis, for Coroner of
Kent County. Mr.. Ennis was a candi-
date two years ago, and ran second,
and his many friends think that with
the showing he made in 1922, he will
be able to secure the nomination.
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
FARMING MPLEMENTs. &e.


HOGS-TwO fine Brood SOws and Pigs
about weeks old.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS, &c.
Low Corn King Manure Spreader. so bushel
in good order Superior 11-spout Grain Drill.
in good order: Two Farm Wagons. in gOoG
order Long Tomato Wagon, Hoosier Corn
Planter, in good order; Roller, Leveling
Board. Riding CultivatOrs. in good order !;
2 Walking Cultivators. Mccormick Mower, in
good order Double Disc Randall Harrow, two
horse Cutaway for grape vineyard, 50-toOth
Drag Harrow. three-horse Riding Oliver PlOw.
No 40 Oliver Walking Plow, two-horse Oliver
Walking Plow. OEe-hOrse Walking Plow, Dear
born, in good order York Carriage, sets
Wagon Harness. set Carriage Harness, one set
Dearborn Harness. sets Plow Harness, Car
riaRe Pole, Farm Bell. Horse Trough. Collars
/ and Brides. Forks, Shovels. Hoes. and other
things too numerous to mention.
HOUSEHOLD GOODS
| Home Comfort Cook Stove. in perfect order
/ Big Double Heater. Small Coal Stove. Chairs
Beds. Carpets. Dishes, and lots Of Other
things.
TERMS-All sums of $50 and under. cash
over this amount a credit of months viii
be given by purchaser giving bankable papei
with approved endorser.
d. FRANK WILDS
R. w. Slaughter. Auctioneer
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
NOTICE
TO PROPERTY OWNERS

All persons owning property in the
Town of Smyrna, are hereby request
ed to inspect their pavements, belong
ing to said properties, and if in need
OF repair to have same properly re-
paired at once.
Where pavements are badly worn,
we would suggest that cement be used
instead of brick.
You are also requested to have your
curbing inspected and properly re-
paired.
By order of TOWN COUNCIL
March IA, 1924
Edward 7. Porter,
3-l9-2t Secretary
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
YOUNG LADIES WANTED

YOUNG LADIES WANTED
The Physicians and Surgeons
Hospital of Wilmington, Delaware
offers a three-year course in gen
eral nursing. The school gives
six months affiliation with a Phil
adelphia hospital, and is soon to
be registered with New York
State. Good pay while learning.
Applicants must be at least II
years of age and must have had
one year of high school or its
equivalent. Spring class begins
in April.
WRITE SUPERINTENDENT.
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
PUBLIC SALE
The undersigned will sell at public sale on
he Katherine E. Wilson farm on road from
kenton to Blackistons. ? miles from Kenton.
FRIDAY, MARCH %, 1924
at 10 o'clock a. M. the following
personal property, TO wit:
s HEAD OF HORSES

No. 1-BLUCHER. Black Horse. good work
er and driver.
No. 2-BILL. Black Horse. years old.
good worker and driver, safe for lady and
sound.
No. 3-Black Mare. years old. This is a
fine mare, partly broken and good saddle
horse.
No. BAY Mare. years old. good worker
and driver and good saddle horse, built right.
No. SLY. Bay Horse, IL years old, A
number one worker and driver.
No. 6-Bay Horse. l3 years old. good work
er and driver. good horse in vineyard This
horse can not be beaten.
Nos. and s-Pair Bay Mare Mules, and
6 years old. good workers. quiet in stable.
This is some team and they are good size.
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
13 Head of Good CATTLE

(Tuberculin Tested)
Five of these cows have calves by their side
others will be in profit soon.
HOGS-TwO fine Brood SOws and Pigs
about weeks old.
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
LOST

A package containing a silk sweat
er, and two pairs of ladies white kid
gloves. Lost on Main Street Friday
morning, March 21. Reward if re
turned to
THE TIMES OFFICE
3-26-1t Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
FOR SALE

FOR SALE
Large roll top Oak Desk and Desk
Chair.
Gasoline Pump and Tank.
jackson Automobile, 5 passenger,
electric lights, storage battery, nearly
new tires and one extra tire. Price
$2500O.
Vineyard Sprayer.
w. T. MASSEY
Phone I'll r
Z-6-2mo Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
LOST

An Agents Insurance Book of the
National Benefit Life Insurance Co.
Red binding. Reward if returned to
c. B. WARREN,
1926 1t Smyrna, Del.
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
NOTICE

All bills for sand and gravel taken
from my pit must be paid to me and
not to the hauler. This rule must be
strictly adhered to. No one is auth
prized to collect money or receipt bills
for me. JOHN r. PRATT
3-19-3t Phone 245 R 2 Smyrna, Del
Smyrna times., 1924-03-26
WANTED
FOUND

String of two keys, one a
Yale key. Owner can have same by
paying for this advertisement.
THE SMYRNA TIMES OFFICE,
Smyrna, Del.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
j. S. s. CiNC INMATE
PUTS TO SEA AFTER
OCCUPY PORT
Obregon Government Says Re-
quest for Landing Detach-
ment Was Unauthorized
BRITISH SAILOR IS KILLED
Federal Troops Now En- Route
to Acapulco 10 Re-Capture
Port From Agular

MEXICO CITY, March IL
War Secretary Serrano, en- route
to Salina Cruz with the expedition
airy force, has changed his course
toward Acapulco because Of the re-
ported capture of that port by re-
balls under command of Candida
Aguilar.
Serrano expects to recapture the
place without difficulty.
The government has received re-
ports that upon the approach of the
rebels, landing Of a detchment of
American marines from the U. S.
Ship Cincinnati requested by the
commander federal garrison.
The Mexican War Department
Immediately sent a message to Wash
ington saying the commander hao
no authority TO request American
aid and the Cincinnati later put Co
sea.
A sailor from the British cruiser
Cornwall was reported killed in ali
unsuccessful effort by the rebels TO
take Nina Titan in Southern Vera
Cruz.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
ROTARIANS GATHERED
AT MACON FOR MEET

MACON, March 17.-More than
one thousand Rotarians and their
families from all parts of Georgia
and Florida are assembled in Ma
con today and tomorrow for the
second annual conference of CLUBS
in the thirty-ninth district.
Eight hudred names appeared on
the roster at conference headquar-
tiers, in the Hotel Lanier at an early
hour last night and others were be-
ing added, The peak of the registra-
ton was reached by 9:30 O'Clock
this morning, when the conference
was called to order at the Grand
Theater by q. W. Burke, president
of the Macon Rotary Club, who also
delivered the address of welcome.
Two business sessions will be held
today at the Grand Theater, the
first beginning at 9 80 o'clock and
the second this afternoon at
o'clock, At 5 o'clock this afternoon
Che thousand or more delegates will
make an automobile tour of the city
and the peach orchards in the I'M
mediate vicinity, Cars for the men
will start from the Grand Theatel
while cars for the women will start
from the rome Of Mrs. S. T. Cole
man, 817 College Street.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
ROBT/ c. ELLIS TO
MOVE TO AMERICUS.

1t became known today that Rob-
ert C. Ellis, of Triton, who has been
in Americus during several days
PAST, will move here to reside at
en- early date. Mr.. Ellis, who has
been a partner in the law firm of
Ellis Webb and Ellis here during
number of years past, had resided
in Triton, where he has other law
land loan interest. His interests here
tofore have been directed by mis-
brother, the late Col. George r.
Ellis, and he will hereafter direct
these in person. In addition Mr..
Ellis will take over direction of mis-
deceased brothers interests here,
the several enterprises in which both
hold large interests continuing as
heretofore with no further change
contemplated in the personnel of
any Of these.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
MANY FRIENDS At END
COL. ELLIS FUNERAL.
Simple, Impressive Ceremony
Marks Interment of Dis /
tinguished Americus Man

Many friends attended the funer
al here Sunday afternoon Of Col.
George R. Ellis, who died Saturday
at his home on Taylor street. III
torment was in Oak Grove ceme-
terry, the handsome flower-covered
casket with it's precious burden be-
ing consigned there to mother earth
The simple, yet deeply impressive
funeral services were neld at the
Ellis home. Many distinguished
residents Of Americas and this sec
ton gathered there to pay a last
tribute of respect to a man who
had done SO much for Amerieus,
and whose memory will be perpet-
uated in the community through
numerous monuments to his indus
try and progress standing here.
Rev. John M, Cutler, pastor Of
First Methodist church in which Col.
Ellis had long been q steward. Of
ficiated at the funeral, being as
sisted by Rev. Luther Harrell, pas
tor Of Lee street congregation in the
final obsequies. Active Pallbearers
were G. G. Webb, Joe Bryan, JOHN
Sheffield, James A. Davenport, T.
M. Furlow and E. H. McMichael,
while members of the Americas Bar
Association acted as an honorary
escort. The Americas Rotary club
also attended the funeral in a body
as q mark of respect to their de-
ceased friend and business associ-
ate.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
ROOSEVELT ENTERS
VIGOROUS DENIAL

WASHlNGIONJ March IL
Theodore Roosevelt, acting Secre-
tary of the Navy, dashed back last
night cat Representative Stevenson,
Democrat, South Carolina, brand
ing as deliberately false state
ments made by the latter yesterday
on the floor of the House TO the
effect that Mr.. Roosevelt had prof
tied directly or indirectly from the
naval oil leases.
Men who willfully misrepresenJ
facts to injure innocent men, he
said, in a formal statement, are
equally crooked with those who
take bribes."
The secretary called ON all Amer
leans, Democrat or Republican, re-
CARELESS of politics, who stand for
honor, fair play and Americanism
to make it their business to drive
such men from public office.
Mr.. Roosevelt's statement, issued
on his return to Washington from
a trip to New York, said
Congressman Stevenson has at
tackled my personal honor, stating
in effect that l directly or indirect
ly profited by the naval oil leases.
He has also brought my wife's name
into the matter. His implications
are deliberately false.
"My connection with the Sinclair
company is given in the testimony
Before the war I was a director Of
the company and a member of a
firm Of bankers who helped to e.
nance the company. l resigned my
dictatorship and sold what stock /
held during the war. The last stock
interest l had directly or indirectly,
ceased when 1 900 shares of Sinclair
stock bought by my wife in 1920
were sold at loss by her soma
months before the leases were
signed
81 gave up all business at the time
Of the war and completely severed
all connections before l went into
politics.
81 have been in no business Of
any kind since that time, and have
made no money either directly or
indirectly, therefrom. Neither Mrs.
Roosevelt, nor / hold or have held
Oil stocks other than those mention
ed above during this period. Or
money is invested in bonds"
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
TO DEVELOP NEW LINE
OF INQUIRY

WASHINGTON, March 17.-Sen-
ator Walsh, prosecutor in the Daugh
erty investigation, announced Sun
day that he would have subpoenas
issued for Tex Rickard, promoter Of
the Dempsey-Carpentier fight; Jap
Muma, New York representative OF
The Cincinnati Enquirer, E. B.
MeLean's paper, and William A. Orr
of New York, formerly private Sec
rotary to Ex-Governor Whitman, of
New York. -------- p.
wheeler also announced thai q
new line of inquiry, hitherto an
touched and which will bring a
string of fresh sensations, will be
opened this week, after the picture
investigation and further examiha-
ton of the. story told by CASTOR B,
Means, former justice department
agent, who testified he had paid
Jess Smith 100000 received from
a Japanese representative of the
Mitsul company, in which the
Standard Aircraft corporation,
which had suit pending befor
the government that. never has been
prosecuted. He declined to indi-
cate what was involved in the new
line of investigation.
Among the denials which have
poured in from all sides as the IN
vestigation has proceeded, especial
ly the statements by Daugherty, the
Montana senator said that he ex-
poets during the next few days to
bring out evidence which will Iii
rectly involve the attorney general
He explained, however, that, what
has already developed has satisfied
him, and that in his long experience
as prosecutor, he says never seen
a clearer case against anybody than
that which has been brought
against the attorney general.
The three men who will be sub
poenaed were named as partners in
the picture deal by f. c. Quimby,
producer of the films, who testified
that he ,made around 1926, 900
through sale of rights in 30 or, mere
states, and turned over between
$4,000 and $65,O00 to Mama.
Quimby stated Muma represented
himself as close friend of Daugh-
erty 4
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
UPSE4AW SPEAKS TO
A. II. S. STUDENTS

w. D. Upshaw, congressman
from the fifth -(Atlanta) district,
addressed the students of Ameri-
Gus High school this morning at
chapel hour on "Piuck and Purpose.
He was introduced by Prof. C. NJ.
Hale.
Mr.. Upshaw it is said has spoken
to more students than any other
member of Congress. He entertained
the boys and girls with his remarks.
Mr.. Upshaw later visited the A.
& NJ. College and made the students
an address on "Making Youn
Life Count" He will speak tonight
at 7:3O at the Court House in. ba.
half of the Candidacy of VIM. G..
McAdoo for President.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
]. s. SATTE RFIELD
SAWS Way TO LIBERTY
FROM Full TON TOWER
Was Under Sentence OF Death
for Killing of r. III. Hunt 3
Years Ago s
ESCAPED ONCE BEFORE
Sheriff Lowry Offers Reward of
a Thousand Dollars for Cap
ture of Fugitive

ATLANTA, March i'll. s,
satterfield, under hanging sentence
for the murder of his brother-in-
law R. H. Hart, escaped today
from he county Jail. He sawed the
bars of his steel cage and the bars
of the Jail windows sometime DUR
ing the night.
The state Supreme court lasN
week denied a new trial, and the
condemned map issued a statement
that he was resigned to his fate.
Satterfield was convicted OF
Staying Hart in December, 1921,
after family quarrel. He came
here after writing a letter to
Hart threatening death, and ehasao
him from his house, and shot him
dead in a drug store where Hart
had taken refuge:
Satterfield escaped, and was lar
ter arrested in Los Angeles. After
his capture, there, his daughter at
tempted suicide in California
then started to Atlanta to plead for
cIemency, but died. en- route.
Sheriff Lowry. today offered ST.
900 reward and asked the governor
to increase the amount. Satterfield
is about so years old, and was born
at Norcross. a
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
'HONUS BILL To cost.
NATION TWO BILLIONS
READY FOR PASSAGE
Average Payment To Former
Soldiers Placed AT 1882
Each In Majority Report
MANY GET LIFE POLICIES
Committee Chairman Believes
Present Measure VIII Pass
Both Houses

WASHINGTON, March IA
soldiers bonus bill that will cost the
American nation more than two bill
lion dollars will be presented to the
house Tuesday by the ways and
means committee, it was announced
here today. Chairman Green esti-
mates the cost of the measure at
$2,119,000, 900 spread over twenty
years. The cost, the report said
could be met by anticipated sav-
ings in current expenditures Of the
government.
A minority report signed by four
republican members of the commit
tee = Representative Treadway,
Massachusetts; Tilson, Connecticut;
Watson, Pennsylvania and Mills,
New YQrk-attack the giving of
bonus as an Funsound principle"
and declared its cost would limit
tax reduction in future years.
The bill provides for paid-up
20 year endowment life insurance
policies and cash payments to vet
Grams not entitled TO more than $50
in adjusted service compensation.
Proponents of The measure rre-
dict its passage Tuesday, although a
two-thirds majority will be neces-
sary, tint bill coming up under -sus-
pension of the rules which limits
debate and prohibits amendments.
Chairman Green in his report
said two bonus bills had passed the
house and one of them both the SEN
ate and house. The satter, he said,
was vetoed by President Harding,
but the present measure was framed
80 that it will become law"
The average of the insurance poll
cies, it was estimated, wuld be
1862. The policies would be val
ued on the basis of the adjusted
service compensation provided in
the vetoed bill, 81 for each day of
home service and $1.25 for each day
overseas. The first sixty days
would not be counted.
Veterans who served more than
ITO days and would not be entitled
to cash would receive a paid-up 20
year endowment policy for the
amount of their adjusted service
credit plus 25 per cent.
II the veteran dies before the 20
years are up, the full amount of the
policy would be paid his beneficial
ries or his estate. At maturity the
face value of the policy would be
payable in full. The policies would
be dated from next January /.
The majority report estimated the
average adjusted compensation due
veterans would be 1882 each. The
maximum number of days which
could be counted are $50. Service
any time between April 5, 1917,
and July 1, 1919, would be counted
If enlistments was made prior to No
vember II, 1918. Adjusted SER
vice credited $4,000 would be
worth policy valued at 81 600.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
SUIT TO CANCEL OIL
LEASE GIVEN OOHENY
IN CALIFORNIA FILED
Government Would Also Re-
cover Right Involved in Pearl
Harbor Storage Base
BRIBERY IS ALLEGED
Complaint Makes !. Specific
Charges of Conspiracy. Fraud
and IIlegality

LOS ANGELES, March ia
suit to cancel the lease of the Cali
fornia Naval Oil lands to Doheny
interests and agreements for con-
structing and stocking the Pearl
Harbor storage base, was filed to-
day by the government.
The complaint alleges bribery en-
tered intS the making Of the agree
ment, and alleges fraud, conspiracy
and illegality, as in the suit filed
at Cheyenne in connection with the
Teapot Dome leases.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
TWO KILL WHEN
PLANES COLLIDE
Lieutenants Miner and Porter
Meet Instant Death in Acct
dent Near Cory Field

PENSACOLA, March 17.-Lieu-
tenants, Olin R, Miner and Charles
ID. Porter were instantly killed
When their plane collided with an
other and fell near Cory Field this
morning.
Lieutenants Henry M. Mullinix
and I. G. Fisher, occupants of the
ether machine, are not believed to
be seriously injured.
All were attached to the naval
air station heue. sq
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
AMERICUS R0TARIANS
ATTEND MACON MEET.
Practically Every Member of Lo'
cal Club Present At 3Sth
District Conference

With three, or four exceptions, eV-
ery member of the Americas Re-
tary club is in Macon for today and
Tuesday, attending the 39th district
conference of Rotary International.
The members of the local clubs,
many Of them accompanied by their
wives, left late Sunday afternoon
or this morning for the convention
city.
President John Sheffield's name
has been before the clubs of Geor-
gia and Florida as a possible nom
inee for the office of district gov
ernor, succeeding Ken Guernsey
of Orlando, Florida. However, ct
the request of Mr.. Sheffield the club
will not present his name this year
for this the highest office in Re-
tary district.
1t is understood that the names
of all candidates of whQm there
were three or fouFs have been with
drawn at their request, in favor of
Bill Lapier, of the West Poins
club. ..gsaats ~ g.i,fo tHan
'Rotarians never run for an of
flee" Secretary Llther Harrell
said Saturday, H0fficial& in Pthe
clubs, in the district and in Rotary
international are selected by the
members of the various bodies. Aud
while the local club desired above
all else to see President John elect
ed this year as district governor,
and while his friends in, Florida,
and Georgia among the 90 or more
clubs desired to PLACE him in nomin-
alton, Mr., Sheffield desired that
this be not done this year.
eve are acceding to his wish this
year, but the club and his friends
in the district are still determined
to persuade him to allow them to
place him in this office in the very
near future" Secretary Harrell
said.
The Rotarians and their wives will
remain in Macon through the COVER
nor's annual banquet and ball on
Tuesday night, the club holding its
regular weekly LUNCHEON in the
Windsor on Wednesday of this
week.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
SERIES OF SCANDALS
ALREADY DISCLOSED

WASHINGTON, March II, -
Since last October, when Senator
Thomas ]. Walsh, Of Montana, in
face of considerable skepticism and
general indifference, began piecing
together the hidden story of Teapot
Done, there has come a series of
sensational disclosures Of such
gravity as to produce q scandal
which is destined to leave a deep
impressl upon. the political life Of
Continued On Page Threel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1924-03-17
.LAFOLLETTE WOULD
ACCEPT NOMINATION

WASHINGTON, March H.
Senator LaFollette will accept
the third party nomination if
the Republican convention
dominates CalGJge and adopts
a conservative platform, it was
stated today.