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San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
Immigration
| BILL DEBATE
I VERY BITTER
Opponents Raise the Cry
Of Radical Discrimi-
nation.
WILL DELAY VOTE
Most Important Measure
Before House This.
Session.
WILL DELAY VOTE

Washington. ID. C., April 5.-Witll
bitter debate on both sides, the House
today began consideration of the John
son immigration bill which will re.
strict immigration to 2 per cent quotas
based on the 1920 census.
Opponents Of the bill raised the cry
of ''racial discrimination" while sup
porters termed the bill the only in
surance of maintaining American
standards"
Debate, except for an intermission
MonGay, will continue for at least a
week.
Leaders estimated final vote would
not be reached before next Saturday.
An Important Measure.
"This is the most important bill
that will come before the House this
session." declared Chairman Smell, of
the rules committee. in calling up the
bill. 1T will decide the very nature
and character of future America"
Smell said great migratory move
ments were impending in Europe on
account of troublesome events there
and pointed out the United States
must decide Immediately upon what
measures are to avoid being dcluged
by this threatened migration.
Opposition was led by members of
the industrial sections of the East,
while its chief support conferred in
delegations from the West and South.
The bill cuts immigration from South
ern and Central EUROPE to minimum.
affecting chiefly Italy. Greece, Poland
and Russia, while it increases the i'm
migration from Northern and Western
Europe.
Countries including Italy, Japan and
Roumania, have protested against the
terms of the bill which they claimed
were discriminatory against their ma
tionals.
Say Agreement Has Failed.
The bill expressly excludes jap
anese immigrants and thereby throws
the "gentleman's agreement" negoti-
ated by President Roosevelt into the
discard. The committee in reporting
the bill asserted the gcntlemen's agree
ment, whereby japanese immigration
was restricted by Japan herself. has
failed to operate successfully and had
resulted in large numbers of surrepti-
tlOuS entries.
Secretary Hughes protested vigor-
ously Wien the bill was in committee,
concerning certain violations of treaty
rights, which he said were contained
in il. - .t
The committee modified its draft in
some respects to meet his administra-
tive suggestions, but forcefully re-
fused to modify the japanese exclu-
sion section which Hughes had been
most insistent upon.
Representative johnson, Washing
ton, author of the bill and chairman
of the immigration committee. served
notice in debate today that the COM
mitteed expected to report a supple
mentary bill to create border pa
troll. which would not only cut off
Illicit entry of immigrants through
Canada and Mexico, but which would
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
Waco Vote Light.

Waco, Texas, April 5.-Less than
1900 votes were polled here today in
the school trustee election. Rumors
of dark horse candidates Of the past
few days did not create any excite
ment and the vote was light. w. T..
Darden, G. A. Kelly and Mrs. H. NJ.
Lanham were chosen to succeed them
selves. .t
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
enforce the prohibition customs, mar
cotics nd other s.mifar lws.
ELECT SCHOOL BOARDS
Elections Held Throughout State on
Saturday.

Corpus Christi, Tex, April 5.-Dr
c. o. Watson, r. o. Cook Jr., and
George p. Blevins were elected mem.
bers of the independent school dis.
trict board here today in a spirited
contest with three candidates spon.
sored by the Good Government League,
which had the acknowledged support
Of the Corpus Christi knights of the
Ku Klux Khan.
About 5000 votes were polled. The
winning ticket had about $50 majority.
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
Girl Probably Undernourished.

Inc welcome news that he had two
brothers in America caused James to
appeal forthwith for assistance, as
serting that he was having difficulty
in ekeing out a livelihood in ireland
where food prices were way out of
San Antonio light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1911-1993, 1924-04-06
All Settled.

Downtown--Coing TO Europe this
Nr7
Uptovn-No: can't afford Il.
Downtown-But your wife has bought
q complete wardrobe for the trip.
uptown-Thats why I can't afford It.
New York Sun and Globe.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
SMYRNA WOMAN IN ACCIDENT
Mrs. Deakyne, Driving Mrs. Schantz's
Car, Has Unavoidable Accident in
Running Over Adam HOlstein

Mrs. Thelma Robinson Deakvne,
bride of DR.. w. c. Deakyne and Mrs.
Ruth Satterfeld Schantz, wife of Su-
perintendent c. w. w. Schantz of the
Smyrna Schools, had an unfortunate
and unavoidable experience Saturday
evening when the Schantz Buick road
ster driven by Mrs. Deakyne, ran over
Adam HOlstein of Minquadale near
Farnhurst as they were on their re-
turn home from Wilmington. The
ladies had been attending a matinee
and were proceeding home about $50
along the dupont Boulevard. Blinded
by the light Of an approaching car,
Mrs. Deakyne did not see the man un-
til he got in their path and before she
could bring her car to stop the
fender had knocked him down and the
car run over him. Holstein, who was
a familiar figure at Minquadale, was
FASTENED to the Delaware Hospital
but was pronounced dead when he
reached there. His body was turned
over to Coroner Elliott of New Castle
County. Mrs. Deakyne gave her name
and was allowed to proceed. Despite
the awful shock she recovered herself
enough to drive home with Mrs.
Schantz. With the aid of her hus-
band, she got in touch with the high
way officers and other state officials
and told her story Monday morning
she appeared before Magistrate Strad-
ley in Wilmington and gave bail
on the technical charge of man
slaughter to await the verdict of
the cOroner's jury next Friday.
The accident is regarded on every
hand as one Of those unfortun-
ate and unavoidable accidents that
now and then happen on public high
ways. Holstein was walking along
the road and stepped in front of the
car driven by Mrs. Deakyne and the
binding light of an approaching car
prevented her seeing the man in time
to steer clear of him. Mrs. Deakyne,
no doubt, will be eXhonOrated but she
and Mrs. Schantz feel keenly that a
life had to be sacrificed.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
SUPREME COURT AT DOVER
Court Below Affirmed in One Instance
and Reversed in Another

At a session Of the Supreme Court
Monday, final DEGREES were handed
down in two cases, Mike Iowa VS.. the
State of Delaware and John Monas-
takes VS.. the State of Delaware. In
the first case, Iowa was indicted for
having in his possession in Whining
ton more than one quart of spurious
liquor. He was found guilty but took
an appeal on the ground that the
court below erred in refusing to in
struct the jury to return a verdict of
not guilty. The Supreme Court affirm
ed the decision of the court below. In
the case of Monastakes, who was con-
victed and sentenced in the Court of
General Sessions for New Castle
county, under information filed in an
appeal from the Municipal Court of
Wilmington, charging him with un-
lawfully selling a narcotic drug,
heroin, to Margaret Harding, a writ
of error was taken to review the pro-
ceedings of the Court of General Ses-
siOns. A majority of the Court, hand
ed down a decree, reversing the iudg-
ment of the court below. Judge Rich
ards dissenting.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
w. S. HILLES JUDGE AID LITEM
Governor Denney Names Wilmington
Lawyer to Canvass Election Returns

Governor Denney Names Wilmington
Lawyer to Canvass Election Returns
Governor Denney, at his offifice in
Dover, announced the appointment of
William S. Hilles, attorney of Will
mingtOn, as Judge ad Item, to sit in
Superior Court in the absence of Chief
Justice Pennewill to canvass the cleo
tiOn returns. The law provides for
two judges to sit in each county to
canvass the returns, starting on
Thursday following the election. As
there are but six judges, including the
Chancellor and Chief Justice, the fact
that Chief Justice Pennewill is a pa
tient in the Ossining, N. Y, hospital
with a broken leg and will be there
for several weeks, leaves only five of
the regular judges available to can
vass the vote in the three counties. A
provision in the State constitution
provides for the Governor to appoint
a judge ad Item in the case of alb
sence or illness of any of the State
judges and it is under this provision
that Governor Denney has appointed
Mr.. Hilles to take the place of Chief
Justice Pennewill on the canvass
board.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
WHOLE NO. 1868
SMYRNA 2OTH CENTURY CLUB
Club State Institute Entertained by
Club-HallOwe'en Party at Club
Afford Mummers Much Pleasure


A treat was given the Smyrna
Twentieth Century Club members last
Wednesday, October 30, when the
Club State Institute met here under
the direction of Mrs. Evelyn Bower,
State chairman of Kent County IN
stitute work. The following program
was given: Club Litany, written by
Mrs. Winter; singing by the Assem-
bly,, Mrs. w. o. Hoffecker at the
piano; Greeting from State President,
Mrs. Clarence Frame; Greeting from
General Federation Director, Mrs. H.
NJ. Waller; Message from Near East
Relief, Miss Pearl Larson; Mrs. c. E.
Sudler, president of Sussex
County presented the need for a NOV
ing picture machine for Delaware
Colony; Parliamentary Drill by Mrs.
FlOyE. Booth; Luncheon served by
Mrs. Robinson and her committee.
The afternoon was given over to out
Of State speakers: Mrs. Henry S.
Barker of Lansdowne, talked on
Junior work; Mrs. Richard Hamilton,
of Ardmore, a talented speaker, gave
her address, "How Big" On Friday,
October 81, the Club held its annual
Halloween party, a joyous one for
young and old. The decorations were
most effective and costumes unique
and grotesque. Music furnished by
Miss Mary Hynson, Mr.. Harry P.
Shapley and Mr.. Linden Shapley.
Mrs. Robinson, club hostess, served
doughnuts, ginger cakes, coffee and
cider. The program for November
7th, Will be: Social Service Day; $50
cial Science to Community Service"
Rev. John J. Bunting; Mrs. VIM. D.
Hudson, chairman; Music.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
BAY VIEW COMMUNITY MEETS
Organizes a Parent Teachers AssOci
alton with John w. Vane President

Organizes a Parent Teachers AssOci
alton with John w. Vane President
A new Parent-Teachers Association
was organized on Monday evening.
October p, at Bay View School. Mrs.
Robert +. Lewis, state president and
Miss Helen Cunningham, County su-
pervisor, attended the meeing and
spoke on the benefit of an association
TO a community. The officers of this
association are: President, Mr.. John
Vane; vice-president, Mr.. Harry Cole;
secretary, Mrs. Norman Shorts; treas
urer, Mrs. John Vane; as chairman of
the various committees, Miss Eliza
beth Donovan was chosen as Program
committee; Mrs William Broadway as
Publicity, chairman; Mrs. Harry Cole,
as membership chairman, and Mrs.
Wilson Mannon as social committee.
The regular meetings of Bay View
Parent-Teachers' Association will be
held on the last Tuesday of each
month.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
FARM FIRE NEAR MIDDLETOWN
Big Three-StOry Residence on the DIR.
J. c. Mccoy Farm, Summit Bridge

Dig lHuee-OlOFy heSiueHce on the Dr.
J. c. Mccoy Farm, Summit Bridge
Fire Sunday afternoon destroyed
the large three story frame farm
house on the farm of the late DR.. J. c.
Mccoy, near Summit Bridge. The fire
started in the kitchen and spread with
such rapidity that before the arrival
of firemen from MiddletOwn and New
ark, the place was beyond their aid.
The loss, it is believed. will reach
several thousand dollars. None of
the outbuildings were damaged. The
burned house was occupied by Theo-
dore Laws and his family who were
able to save all the furnishings with
the exception of those in the kitchen
where the fire started. The cause of
the blaze was a mystery to the occu-
pants. The burning house and the
smoke sOuld be seen for a long dis
tance and many motorists along the
highway We're attracted to the scene
and some were early enough to aid in
saving some of the household goods.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
TWO FIRE ALARMS FOR SMYRNA
FIREMEN into THE COUNTRY
SWAMP FIRE FOR EENDANG-
Erred FARM GILBERT GARRISON
Home of William Duhadaway Visited
at MOOre's Corner on CheswOld-
kentOn Road and Was Destroyed


at MOOre's Corner on CheswoId-
kentOn Road and Was Destroyed
Two alarms of fire, one Sunday af-
/ ternOOn and the other early Monday
morning, took our Firemen in the
country with their chemical engine.
The first was at Garrison or Hoffeck-
er's old millpond, long since dry,
where a marsh or swamp fire for a
time ragged with fury. Fortunately it
was not near the buildings along the
Boulevard, but the flying sparks did
cause more or less concern for the
residence and outbuildings on the
farm of Gilbert D. Garrison. The
tiremen and farm hands watched the
flying embers and took every precau-
ton that no outbreak Of fire on the
Garrison farm gained a headway, un-
til the swamp fire was gotten under
control. The second call Of fire took
Smyrna Firemen to MOore's Corner
on road from CheswOld to Kenton. So
quickly did this fire spring up that
William Duhadaway and his wife
and two children had barely time to
escape with their lives. Before the
Smyrna and Clayton fire engines ar
rived the fire was beyond control and
nothing was saved except the horse
and pigs and such other live stock as
they had The Duhadaways lost
everything they had, home, stable,
contents and all, on which a slight in
surance was had. It was four o'clock
Monday morning when Mr.. Duhada-
way was awakened by the cracking
of the flames and the suffocating
smoke. Rousing his wife and two
daughters, aged about l3 and 16
years, they were able to escape from
the blazing structure although they
were compelled to abandon most of
their clothing. Half-clad they gained
the outer air and gave an alarm. The
blazing embers were carried to the
barn and outbuildings and these soon
I took fire and, together with the
dwelling house, were burned to the
ground. Mr.. Duhadaway, assisted by
his wife and daughters, and neighbors
who had been attracted to the scene,
succeeded in saving a horse, cow, two
pigs and a large flock of chickens.
The livestock, after being liberated
was turned into a nearby field. Lack
of water compelled the family and the
neighbOrs to stand idly by and watch
the destruction of the property. The
contents of the barn, including the
hay, grain and other products, tOgeth-
er with all the farming implements,
were lost. The loss is expected to
reach several thousand dollars, with
very little insurance. The Smyrna
and Clayton Fire Companies both re-
spOnded and made a quick run to the
scene, eight miles distant, but were
too late to be of any assistance. The
Duhadaway family was taken into the
home of a neighboring farmer. The
Duhadaway home was a two-Story
frame structure and burned with
great rapidity. Mr.. Duhadaway and
his family were away from home all
day Sunday and there was no fire in
the house during the day, it was as
serted. In preparing the evening
meal an oil stove was used and this
was also used for heating purposes
during the evening. 1t was believed
by the firemen that the fire was caus-
ed by a defective fiue.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
TAYLOR's BRIDGE HALLOWEEN

Party Held at School House Friday
Evening Largely Attended, a Success
The Halloween Party and Bazaar
held at Taylor's Bridge School, the
31st, was a success socially and fnan-
cially. The "masqueraders" were ap-
prOpriately masked and presented a
gaily dressed throng. After much
merriment they lined up for prizes.
Mr.. Harry Regner, Odessa, won the
prize for the most handsomely dressed
and Ada McClaiE for the most comi-
cally dressed; Mrs. Latta, Mr.. b.
Wheeler and Miss Aker,acted as judg-
es. Amount cleared, S31.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
E. M. DAVIS CASE POSTPONED

Newark Publisher. Accused, of Libel,
Granted Continuance of One Week
Magistrate Stradley Thursday af-
ternOOn postponed the trial of Ed
ward M. Davis, publisher of the Del
aware Ledger, charged with criminal
libel and violating the election laws,
until next Thursday. The postpone
ment was at the request Of the de-
fendant. The request was granted, it
was stated by the Magistrate, upon
the declaration of the defendant that
he desired the time in which to con-
suit with his attorneys. Persons in
terested in the case who visited the
office of the Magistrate were informed
of the deferring Of the hearing.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
MISS STOKESBURY HAS PARTY
Miss Evalyn StOkesbury Combines
Birthday and Halloween for Frolfc

A very enjoyable birthday and Hal
lowe'en party was given by Miss
Evelyn StOkesbury, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Stokesbury, at her
home on Main street, on Wednesday
evening. The birthday and Halloween
events were combined in a unique
manner and most delightful time
was had. Among those present were:
Misses Marietta Malcolm, Anna Stats
Elizabeth Hill, Caroline Stats. Mil
dred Burchard, Elizabeth Guessford,
Pauline Thornley,, Florence Stats,
Frances Albrims, Ada Rawley, Reba
Keifer, Howard Green, George Long,
Earl Smith, Medford Sparks, Delaney
Long, Frank Broadway Perkins Stats,
Howard Barwick, all of Smyrna: Ro-
land SineX, Clayton; Ted FAIRIES. AL
Ian Rawley and Harvey Baker of Do
yer.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
HIGH SCHOOL HAS HALLOWEEN
Party in New School Auditorium a
Delightful Event Thursday Night

The auditorium at the Smyrna High
School was the scene of revelry
Thursday night when a Halloween
party was given by the general or
ganizatiOn of the school. About a
hundred and fifty were present in
mask, and, with the decorations, pre-
sentetd weird sight. The school or
chestra, led by Miss Ellen Slaughter,
pianist, furnished the music. Miss
Evelyn StOkesbury won the prize for
the most beautiful costume. She rep
resented an old-fashioned lady of long
ago. Delaney Long won the prize for
the most unique costume, represent
ing an old woman. Refreshments
were served.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
|IPIIg WIN DUCK CREEK
'rIIlBD AND KENT COUNTY
arp DEFEATED FOR LEVY
,gpy r B. HOPE OF DOVER
r,,os Defeats Mrs. Estelle
.,..saJy v for Legislature-Repub-
S- Elect Entire State Ticket

ronos Defeats Mrs. Estelle
,,.sajr for observation-disclosures
IF Elect Entire State Ticket
Lection passed off quietly in
!, Yesterday and all day long
= ~, intense interest being shown
I. ,,teome. While Duck Creek
r,,t County went Democratic,
rms show that Coolidge and
!. .reDt the nation. Locally the
-, eentered between Clifford
jsnocrat, and Mrs. Estelle W.
.air republican, for lower house
\ /, DsIaware Legislature. Jones
n by a majority Of II. Mrs.
s,ir who had the distinction Of
he first woman to run for the
.,nrs for this district, made an
,s,ral GOOD run. Duck Greek
,i is normally Democratic.
D. Boyer, present incumbent
ss district in Kent County
rourt carried Duck Greek Hun
IN 81 votes but lost out in East
Hundred. He was defeated by
Hone of Dover, by between 400
N votes. James E. Sapp, Dem
q Clayton, appears to have won
gssiver Of Taxes and County
Ver as did also William d. En-
Dnocrat Of near Smyrna, for
County Coroner. Kenton Hun
vent Democratic by a safe ma
rH W. Hilyard, Democrat, win
sgar Emile Potter, republican, of
IN, for the Legislature by 85.
tF. Attix, democrat, of Kenton,
nie Senator, carried Kenton
Dad over his republican opponent
h ". Knight by 106, but West
y Hundred had not been heard
. though it is hardly thought his
.1ty would be cut sufficiently to
I him. In all instances the
-tig Of ballots in rural Kent is
land tedious. Here in Smyrna
ss:tiOn officers had an all-night
hishing up at seven o'clock this
Ing As usual there was much
ig and the split tickets occasion
na time and pains in tabulating.
p.e in Duck Creek Hundred is as
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
Old Mcdowell Property Site Cleared

The old Mcdowell furniture store
property having been torn down, the
ground has been cleared of all the
rubbish. The site is now ready for
our Firemen to begin building opera
tions for their new Fire Hall as soon
as plans are perfected and contract is
awarded.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
FIELD DAY DELAWARE COLONY

New Boys DOrmitOry and Cottage For
Superintendent Will Be Opened
Saturday, November s, will be Field
Day at Delaware Colony and every
one is invited. The new buildings, a
boys dOrmitOry and cottage for the
superintendent, will be open for in
spection from 1.S0 until 2.9O p. m.
The visitors are each asked to take
either jar of fruit or a pound of
something for the table Any infor-
nation regarding the home will be
given by Mrs. w. w. Hynson.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
\. C0Onty as Expected. nemocrati.

Itf r. fO~tCu3 DtuOcEdLIc
,,..,. sounIH as expected, went
,.c though it is said. bv re-
ss., SSlOrlIles. The other two
New Castle and Sussex,have
,,s,'I ,Ds,,'sIrghelmingly Republican.
n, .Eete y returns from many
c,.r1 u The State, an overwheIm-
an,.ls n,.lse,,o,llaPont-Robinson ~ victory
IN, The Republicans have q
s,ar,l IN the House and senate
!, w.. every Republican State
RsD1Siil Ri n with a signal victory.
0 M IIsan : party controls New
Ig0 p sussex counties. It was
d ,i,,.i landslide. G The great ma
e ,ms9 ,ol' Coleman dupont demon
N %gsluSNely ~ how the man is
Sloughout this common
im laIor c.Io dupont ran ahead Of
lo.si,,.So coolidge on the total re-
atS,,'' It is estimated from
arss.s5 IN hand that Republicans
% n n. rural I New Castle county
'sd Es,.D democrats have been
Aa en- 'i. !. county by a majority
d P.O..'9. ~ 70 800. This indicate
q Ststa sa0hcan majority through
Ion Z will reach a total gJ Of
Ee'+y . 1900. The count cunt IN IN
s.ss.I and Sussex districts igs''v waa ~
aioT,.aaa, until this morning and
hour si0l ~ = could be gained up
~ !" closing our forms.
4 NG,Ia. ''ry veritable Landslide
-letory Of landslide pro-
On Fifth P.v.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05

Duck Creek Man to Wed This Evening
The wedding of Miss Helen G. Bar
rett, OF Wilmington, to Sidney Brown,
of Smyrna, will take place this even
ing in st. Paul's NJ. E. Church, Will
mingtOn.
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05

Continued on Fifth Page
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05
James c. JemisOn Dies in WashingtO

James c. Jemison, a former resi-
dent of New Castle, died at his home,
26 Rhode Island Avenue, N. w., in
Washington, D. c., Sunday morning,
after an illness of several months.
His death was received in Smyrna
with sorrow, for in years past he had
been frequent visitor here. The de-
ceased was the son of the late Mr..
and Mrs. Gardner c. JemisOn and
while in New Castle was in the build
ing business with his father for
number Of years. After leaving Del
aware he obtained employment in the
government service at Washington
and for years was in the Interstate
Commerce Department. The deceased
was an ardent Democrat. He is sur
vived by his wife, Mrs. Cora Jemison,
who before her marriage was Miss
Cora Spencer, a niece of the late Miss
Kate Sharp of Smyrna. He is also
survived by two brothers, C. Farris
Jemison, vice-president of the Penn
Smyrna times., 1924-11-05

''''d on Fifth P.r.