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Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
Trace Term "MugWumP"
to Algonquin Indians

The first general use of the term
"mugwump," as applied to a deserter
from a political party, was during the
Presidential campaign of 1884.
On June 10 of that year a newspa-
per in New York referred to the indie
pendent Republicans who had desert
ed Blaine as "mugwumps," and the
word was Immediately taken up all
over the United States as a fit appel
lation for the disaffected Republicans
calling themselves independents
The word is supposed to be of Al
gonQuin origin and was used by the
Connecticut Indians as a synonym for
captain, leader or superior person. In
the modern political meaning it is ap-
piled satirically to those who consider
themselves superior to their former
partisan associates.
The word was incorporated into the
American language long before 1t OBJ
tanned its modern political significance,
being often used in New England and
the Middle West as a synonym for
dude, pharlsee, etc.-ChicagO JOurnal
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
WOOLMAN HELD IN $4,000 BAIL
Slayer of Miss Mildred COngdOn Goes
To WOrkhOuse in Default of Bail

James Woolman, of Elkton, Md,
was held in $4,000 bail for the grand
jury after considerable testimony was
heard by the jury of inquest sum-
moned by Coroner Wadman last week
to investigate the circumstances sur
rounding the death Of Miss Mildred
HOXsie Congdon, % years old, of
Wexford, r. l., who was struck and
killed by an automobile recently at
Newark. 1t was testified by several
witnesses that Miss Congdon, who
was a teacher in the Women's College
at the University of Delaware, was
walking along the road after alight
ing from P. r. r. train at the depot
and was approaching the lower en-
trance Of the WOmen's College when
she was struck by an automobile, the
driver of which failed to stop. State
Highway Policeman Zeigler, Buffing-
ton and MalOney testified to the ar
rest of WOOlman, after an investiga-
ton, and his subsequent admission of
feeling a bump in the road near the
spot where Miss COngdon was struck.
Miss Cecilia Kitchens, of Elkton, as
we'll as Charles Hudson and James
Huss, both Of Elkton, gave similar
testimony. All three were compan-
ions of Woolman in the machine.
A number of other witnesses, in
cluding students at WOmen's College
at Newark, who were present at the
time of the accident gave damaging
testimony against WOolman.
In default of $4,000 bail for The
Court of General Sessions on a charge
of manslaughter the defendant wa.
committed to the New Castle count!
w0rkhOuse.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
Historic Islands

Bedloe's island, on which the Statue
of Liberty stands, was ceded to the
United States government for the pur-
pose of harbOr defense and it was Oc-
cupied by Fort Wood. We do not find
a record of any military prison on the
island, though soldiers may have been
held in detention there. The neigh
boring Governors island has a mill
tary prison. 1t is interesting to note
that BedlOes island or Liberty island
has lately been transferred to civil
status, having heretofore been consid-
cred a part of the military post OF
Fort Wood. By proclamation, In 1874
the statue was made a national mOnu-
ment and its base a national park. The
government now makes separate ap-
propriatiOns for the army post on the
island and for the upkeep of the statue
most of this being for lighting
Washington Star.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
Able to Hear Noises
Made by ElectronS

By means of the radio vacuum-tube
amplifier, scientists have been able to
hear the noises made by electrons, the
infinitely small units of electricity as
they are "bOmbarded" against the
plate in the tube from the hot fla
ment, says Popular Mechanics Maga-
zine. These electrOns, 1t is held, carry
the current and make possible the
operation Of the tube, which is capa-
Bile of tremendous amplifcation.
Through this, new way of measur-
ing the value of the electrOn charge
has been developed and method OF
research opened which may lead to
valuable knowledge concerning the
electron and it's properties. Previ-
ously, 1t has been studied by means
of tiny drops Of oil, observing their
movements between two electrically
charged plates. DrOplets are made to
fall slowly or rapidly or are held sta
| tionary between the plates, according
to the presence of charged electrOns
in them and the voltage applied to the
plates. With proper amplifcatiOn.
the roar of the electrOns in the tube
can be magnifed to produce volume
like that of Niagara, it is said, and
this action is to be studied In the
hope that facts not presented In the
gravity tests will be learned.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30

Salisbury; Hon. Orlando Harrison,
Berlin; John T. Handy, Crisfeld; Will
liam T. Holland, Mt. Vernon; Mar
tin Hall, Oak Hall; C. w. Holland,
Eastville; w. E. Jacobs, Harrington;
Hon. William P. Jackson, Salisbury;
Landrith L. Layton, Georgetown;
Charles A. Loockerman, Crisfeld;
William Long, WestOver; Harvey H..
Long, fredericksburg; w. w. McCabe,
Ocean City; Milford Nathan, Cam
bridge; Earl Orem, Cambridge; G. H.
Powell, Onancock; Col. Albanus Phil
lips, Cambridge; F. P. Roe, Green's
boro; Hon. Dudley G.. Roe, Sudlers-
vile; Col. A. w. Sisk, Preston; Isa-
dore Stephany, Seaford; Hon. L. B.
Towers, Denton; Hon. ]. G. Town
send, Selbyville; Col. w. B. Tilghman
Salisbury; w. E. Valiant, Laurel; R.
R. Walker, Easton; George W. Wool
ford, Cambridge.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
Ploying-CGrd Figures

The figures Of the four suits Of play.
ing cards are supposed to have been
originally intended for symbolical
representations Of the four great
classes Of men and the names at
tached to these figures in England
arose from a misapprehension Of the
names originally assigned to them
Thus, says one authority, by the
hearts are meant the gends de choeur
(cOeur), the chOirmen or ecclesiastics,
and hence these are called cOpas, or
chalices, by the Spanlards. Their word
espada, sword, indicating the nobility
and warriors of state, has been cor
rupted into the English spade. The
clubs were originally trehes (trefoil
leaves) and denote peasantry; while
the citizens and merchants were
marked by the diamonds (carreauxr
square tiles)
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
!n,agine the Shock
to Buffers Dignity!

Little Roy, on the occasion OF MS
eighth birthday, received an invitation
to his rich aunt's house. AS he would
stay a few days and had never been
before, his mother carefully primed
him before hand.
Special reference was made to his
conduct at meal times, for in his own
home Roy consumed his food in more
or less the same way that the lower
animals do.
"Now, Roy" said his mother, be
sure you behave nicely, and don't bolt
your food Remember that auntle
keeps a butler who will attend to all
your wants, but there is no need to be
frightened Of him."
"Right-ho!" said Roy in the modern
child's way, and he departed forthwith.
1t was at dinner that the tragedy oc-
Cured. Seeing the imposing old but
Ter lowering near the table, young Roy
clicked his fingers and beckoned in a
truly imperial manner.
"What do you want, dearT asked
his aunt, from the top Of the table
whilst all eyes were centered on the
delighted boy.
81 was going to ask the man." sale
Roy, indicating the butler with his
spoon, Ito blow my soup for me-it''
too hotw
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
NEED ROOM FOR STATE OFFICE
State House Annex May be Four
Stories Instead of Three Stories High

State House Annex May be Four
Stories Instead of Three Stories High
The State Department of Educa-
ton which has been located in the
Cook building for several years, at
the corner of State and North streets
Dover, have moved to Representa-
tive Hall in the State House where
they will be quartered until the COM
pletion of the State House annex. Be
cause of need of room, it was stated
by a member of the State House An
mex Commission that in all probabil-
ity a fourth story will be placed on the
annex. The present plans and speci-
fcations call for but three stories.
The architect will be asked to prepare
plans for the additional story which
will be acted upon at the next meet
ing Of the commission. 1t is believed
that an additional story can be placed
on the annex to come within the
amount Of the appropriation.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
Wanted Winding

An absent-minded man was men,
Der of a geological survey expedition
in Arizona.
One morning he found that his watch
had stopped. It would not respond to
shaking, and as the party was depend
ent upon it for observations the owner
travelled thirty miles by wagon to a
little town where there was a watch
repairer.
The man opened the case, explored
the works, closed the case, twisted the
winder, and handed the watch back
to its owner with the remark:
That's fine movement-one Of the
best I've seen. But you'll have to
wind It."
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
Preserving Eggs

OF the many methods which have
been tried for preserving eggs on a
small scale none has proved more
successful than the use of water glass
(sOdium silicate). Pure water that
has been boiled and then cooled
should be used. To each ten quarts Of
water one quart Of water glass should
be added. The solution should be pre-
pared, placed in a Jar or crock, and
the fresh eggs added from time to
time until the Jar is filled; but be sure
that there are two inches Of the so
lutlon covering the eggs. The eggs
must not be washed before packing,
for washing Injuries the keeping quail
ity, probably by dissolving the mu'
cilaginous coating.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
Burned Up Dollars

"When the Old-timers chopped
down walnut and ash and oak trees
to feed the locomotives and the hearth
it never occurred to them that it was
like burning up dollars. Some persons
are almost as imprOvident with their
trees today. It's high time that we get
busy restoring the forests to make
amends for our thOughtlessness. We
owe 1t to those who will follow us"
It has been noticed, says the writer
Of the above, that tourists seem to
be more enthusiastic over the trees
they encounter than any other feature
Especially on hot and dusty days
when the earth appears almost baked
does the traveller welcome the cooling
shade he finds in passing through
some old forest from which the fata
ak has been withheld
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
Pertaining to Ages

A century begins with the begin
ming of the first day in it's first year,
and does not end until the close Of the
last day in it's hundredth year. The
mode of reckoning is often confused
with the common mode Of stating the
age of a person. A person born at
the beginning Of the Christian era
would be called one year old during
his second year, that is during the
course of the year two; he would be
called two during the year three; and
forty during the year forty-one, etc.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
Scotch Terriers

The first pair of Scotch terriers
ever exhibited at a bench show in this
country were shown to the public in
1888, at which time there was a de-
cided dislike for the dogs, and the
show was criticized for admitting the
pair, but after Doctor Ewing Of ST.
Louis and other men began developing
the dogs and were able to show their
finer qualities, public sentiment de
velOped in their favor and ScOtty Is
a welcome dog at all bench shows and
has won his way to national pOpu-
larity.
Smyrna times., 1925-12-30
Qualities of Sugar

The sweetness Of sugar is tested by
Giluting each kind of sugar with an
equal amount Of water until only one
tastes sweet. 1t is easy to confuse
the sense Of sweetness with other
qualities Of the sugar, one being the
melting quality-that is, if the sugar
melts easily in ones mouth, the sense
of sweetness comes more rapidly than
If the sugar dissOlves slowly. All in
all, It is believed that white sugar is
sweeter than brown.
The broad ax., 1925-04-04
She the highly accomplished wife Mr. Ernest H. William
the popular Funeral Director 5121 s. Street

Mrs Williamson is licensed under
taker and embalmer; and a public
school teacher in Chicago, she is ac-
lively engaged in the work of several
fraternal organizations, also In Electa
Chapter No. D. E. s., she is the or
ganist, is the Treausrer Of Philothea
Household Of Ruth No. 153. She is
a member Of Brilliant Light Taber-
nacle No. 122, international Order Of
Twelve and a member of the Ladies
and Gentlemen's Friendship Benevo-
lent Association. She was President
Of williamson Circle No. 1890 S. R. 9.
F. WI, but has resigned and has sew
cred all connection with the order
williamson Circle at the time of her
resignation had membership of more
than 800, turning in to headquarters
monthly from $500 to $500. The Su-
preme Circle declared a suspension Of
sick claims for three months and re-
fused to pay sick claims during that
The broad ax., 1925-04-04

Sherman to Senior Polo de Barnabe,
Spanish minister, when the United
States declared war on Spain, and
when Eddie" delivered the ultimatum
he delivered the minister's passports.
The same year he accompanied Sec
tary John Hay to Paris, and when
the treaty Of peace was signed it was
Eddie" who affixed the great seal Of
the United States to it.
But, notwithstanding these claims
to distinction, and the fact that he is
as spry as many man half his age,
he must be retired, according to the
rule.
But Eddie knowing Gen. Dawes
aversion to rule, has appealed to him
and told the Vice President he
couldn't get along on the retirement
pay. y
We'll see about that" was the gen.
erals reply, and he informed Wash
ington in general and Secretary KEEL
logg in particular that way to the
contrary Notwithstanding.
The broad ax., 1925-04-04

time, throughout the entire organiza-
ton. This caused much unrest and
dissatisfaction in Local Circles. All
money of the Circles are by law sent
to the Supreme Secretary in Arkansas,
but the Supreme President R. A. Viii
liams, 50 It is said has ordered all
money paid to him BY check person
ally drawn to him. He has recently
purchased So fat building on Grand
Blvd. and is riding around in high
powered car. He claims to have a
hospital down south, but it is reported
that the same has been turned over
to man named Thompson. Mem
bers want to know why they cannot
receive their sick dues when due. In
the financial statement of the presi-
dent some time ago it is said there was
cash assets Of $643,142.41 and a sol
vency Of the 2127 Circles Of 1860
why the go will pay the sick dues,
why not pay them. &C"
The broad ax., 1925-04-04
THE AMATEUR BIGGER MINIS.
TREL CLUB

The Amateur Minstrel Club is en-
tering upon its new task of charging
as we'll as raising an endowment fund
for the "Old Folks Home" filed with
pep.
The rehearsals are well attended
and many special features and side
splitting jokes are programmed. Word
comes from rather an authentic source
that as sequel to the contribution
made BY Cooks famous orchestra
last year, Miss Florence Mills and her
Dixie to Broadway Co." will give 4
number on the program and Miss
Mills in her unique male attire will
lead the grand march, followed imme-
diately by the handsome prancing
members Of her company and then all
Chicago will fall In line while Cook,
The man who knows" does the rest.
The broad ax., 1925-04-04
HON. WALTER M. FARMER
SOUNDS THE PRAISES OF
MAYOR WILLIAM Z. DEVER

Dr. Cook, ladies and gentleman;
deem it an honor to be assigned to
the pleasing duty Of introducing to
this splendid audience, the Mayor Of
our great City. News however, has
just reached us Of the illness Of our
mayor and his inability to be with us
tonight Notwithstanding l am denied
the distinguished honor of introducing
the mayor, i cannot refrain from say
ing a word about Mayor William E.
Dever as | knew him as a Judge as
well as saying a word for the ordin-
ance he is urging the people to sup
port. As a lawyer | have appeared
before him several times when he
was judge Of the Superior Court Of
Cook County He was not only cour-
teous and considerate but he appeared
to be man possessed with keen
sense of justice and fair treatment,
which made him an ideal judge. l
do not believe that any personal or
extraneous influences had any bearing
upon his decisions.
Chicago. as is the case with any
other city, cannot spread or develop
The broad ax., 1925-04-04
One leading Afro-Amercan lawyers
in Chicago, who is Loyalty supporting Mayor William E.
far better traction system for all the cit
of Chicago.

without adequate transportation facil-
tiles. The ordinance which the mayor
j. presenting to the people and urging
them to support is designed to meet
this crying need of our great city.
By the adoption of this ordinance,
Morgan Park and other remote parts
Of our city will be brought into closer
touch with the business center Of this
great community. Time and distance
will be shortened and work will be
more plentiful
For the last eighteen years the
transportation question has been kept
before the people in one way or an
other In most cases attempt has
been made to make political capital
out Of our transportation needs. The
question however is not a political
one but purely one of civic better
ment. Mayor Dever has been broad
enough and SO free from unselfish-
ness that he has taken the question
out Of politics. He has let it be
known that he would rather give the
city OF Chicago comprehensive and
adequate system than be a candidate
for reelection to the Office of mayor.
He deserves our support and COM
mendation; for, who saves his
country, saves all things, and all
things saved will bless him."
The broad ax., 1925-04-04


Will you give what you can and tell
your friends about our great need and
the crisis we now face? / cannot
bear this burden alone.
If we can get from under this
Heating Plant, these notes and these
bills, the future of our school is Sc
cure The school will be a benedic-
ton to the race il we can get the
support that the work deserves.
Churches, organizations and individ-
ual friends-please help u.s.
Yours in the Service,
(Signed) Mamie H. Burroughs.
The broad ax., 1925-04-04

Major Patterson urged every voter
in the city Of Chicago to vote yes on
the two municipal propositions April
Z, if they desire greatly improved To-
cal transportation and cheaper street
car fares. Under the proposed ordi-
nance, he said, a passenger may take
a surfact line car, transfer to an
elevated line and again transfer to
subway train if he so desires, for one
fare Of seven cents. In addition TO
improved transportation, Major Pat
terson laid great emphasis on the great
volume Of work necessary in digging
the subway and making extensions,
thus giving employment to thousands
of colored men for the next ten years.
During this period every laboring man
and many mechanics and artisans may
become independent; wages from six
to ten dollars per day will make them
So All property values will be in
creased from Is to $50 per cent. There
will be a general waive of prosperity
such as Chicago has never experienced
before and may never experience
again.
There can be no reasonable excuse
for voting against this ordinance, the
adoption of which not only means bet
ter and more adequate transportation,
universal transfers for one fare and
millions Of dollars paid to Chicagoans
for labor and materials, but we get all
Of these things without their costing
the taxpayers or the city of Chicago a
single dollar.
This is not in any way a political is
sue. It is a measure designed to ben
eft the whole city regardless Of pol
itics.
All honor to Mayor William E.
Dever for his great work in behalf of
the new Traction Ordinance.
The broad ax., 1925-04-04
WORKING LIKE TRoJANs

The Grand Lodge Committee Of fifty
members from Great Lakes Lodge No.
45 and Fl. Dearborn Lodge No. "A, I.
B. ?. 0. E. w. is very busy lining up
the lodges and temples of the west and
other sections in order to bring the
grand lodge to Chicago for the meet
ing in 1926.
Mrs. Eliza Jackson, $3.50 Elmwood
Ave. state grand queen Of Illinois Of
A. U. K. G. D. of A. is making prepar-
ations for the annual tour of Wis
consin, Illinois and Michigan in inter-
est Of the organization.
The broad ax., 1925-04-04
MISS BURROUGHS APPEALS
FOR HELP
Facing a Crisis
Lincoln Heights,
Washington, ID. @.

Ny dear Friends-North, South,
East and West:
Will you do me a favor PLEASE
read and answer this appeal.
! am facing the darkest hour in my
public career. Words Of cheer from
friends will be a real tonic. / have
given my life for my racial of my
time, my limited talent, my strength
and my earnings. l have sacrificed
everything to build the Training
School. Unless you and other friends
give or solicit help, the school for
which | have given my life will suffer
In fact. it is now suffering for want
of money to meet pressing obligations.
Ny heart and mind are greatly
troubled, and ! am making this public
appeal because / do not feel that
can stand the strain. | have prayed
day and night for Divine guidance in
this crisis. The answer has come !:
Pour out your heart to the people:
tell them, and they will respond. I"
These words have. come to me over
and over during the past two months.
| am now obeying the command, and
/ shall leave the result with YOU and
God.
/ have served my whole race I'M
reservedly. To all of my friends who
would have any flowers or words Of
praise to give when ! am dead, /
am saying frankly that few words
of cheer while l can hear them, and
dollar or more to be used in build
ing up this work, will be of greater
value than great eulogies and sweeter
than a million roses when | cannot
hear the words nor smell the fra
GRANGE of the flowers. Do not wait
until | am gone, and then chisel into
marble loves warm words on ice cold
stone. What you, and /, and all Others
who are trying to help our race need,
j. more practical cooperation in life.
! love the school and the race well
enough to go from door to door and
plead the cause of each, but l would
not have strength to do anything else.
I have no endowment or permanent
income.
! think our friends want to help
lift this heavy load. These are our
needs:
First-Money with which to pay
several notes that are past due. Cred
itors are pressing Us. The amount
i $4,000.
Second-There are a number ii
open accounts that must Be paid. The
amount is 100000.
Third-The Heating Plant is on the
grounds We have no money with
which to install it but it must Be put
in The contractor i insisting that
the work be begun. It takes $1,000
90 to execute the contract.
We have splendid credit because
we keep our promises with business
men who extend us credit. Our obi
cations must be met
The broad ax., 1925-04-04
DAWES ATTACKS ANOTHER
RULE TO SAVE POST FOR
AGED NEGRO
Door Keeper at Office of Secretary of
State Has Been on Duty Since
1869, But Age Limit Threatens
Retirement
preston News service)

Washington, D. c., Apr. 2-Vice
President Dawes has found another
rule Of which he does not approve,
and, in his characteristic way, he has
gore to work to have it changed.
This time ii has nothing to do with
the Senate, but concerns Negro who
has been the doorkeeper for all Sec
retaries Of State in the past ffty-six
years.
His name is Edward Augustine
Savoy, and it has been on the diplo-
matte register longer than any name.
May 2 Savoy will Be Is, and under
the statute, BIZ must retire. He BE-
came doorkeeper Of the Secretary Of
State when that Office was occupied
by Hamilton Fish in 1869, and he has
served in the same capacity for
eighteen succeeding Secretaries, in
Guiding Secretary Kellogg.
In addition to being the Oldest man
in point of service in the diplomatic
corps, Eddie" has other claims to
fame. Il was he who carried Amer
ica's ultimatum from Secretary John