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Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

Private property was placed on pub
lie sale Saturday for the nOn-payment
of taxes in Kent county, the auction,
which was held in front of the court
house in Dover, bringing in the sum
of $84950. The sale was the first of
it's kind held in Kent county since
1895. Eighteen pieces of real estate
were put on the block, a house and lot
in Milford bringing in the highest bid,
S2O2.5O. Other Milford property
brought $218; five houses and lots
sold for a total of $50; a house in
Leipsic for $50; four small farms in
West Dover hundred for a total of
$189.5O; two tracts near Harrington
for S22.5O and $27.5O; a house and
lot in Frederica for $50, and a house
in Harrington for S45. Approximately
125 pieces of property, the assessed
value of which was $130,0O0, were or
iginally listed for sale, but the last
minute payment of taxes reduced the
number to 18, assessed at close to
$4,000, or approximately fourteen
times the total amount realized in the
sale. AS an example of the low prices
the property brought, an improved
143-acre farm near CheswOld sold for
$50 which is less than fifty cents an
acre.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08
Great Writer,a Home

AbbOtsfOrd was the name given by
Sir Walter Scott to his residence on
the banks of the Tweed, from tradi-
tion that the abbOts Of MelrOse fOrded
the river there in times past. The
house was begun in 1917 and cOmplet-
ed in 1924. 1t Is chiefly interesting as
the home Of the poet and novelist, and
contains several valuable relies. Sir
Walter had lived at AbbOtsfOrd about
a year when financial reverses over
took him through the failure Of his
publisher. Although liable for about
100000, the author asked only for
time; and in flve years realized for his
creditors the sum Of nearly $4,000.
To accomplish this he labOred from
ten to fourteen hours a day at his writ
ing. Scott died at AbbOtsfOrd in 1882
Kansas City Star.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

The State Titling Department has
called attention to a recently enacted
state law requiring all tractors, trac-
tion engines or similar vehicles or
to be kept off the public roads, streets
or highways unless permission to op-
crate them on the public thorough
fares first be obtained from the office
of the Secretary Of State.
Shiloh Camp, situated in the beauti-
full grove between HurlOck and
Rhodesdale, will begin July 81 and
continue until August 16. There will
be three services daily. DR.. :. L
Humphreys, president of Inc Mary
land Annual Conference of the Meth
odist Protestant Church, will assign
ministers to the camp to conduct the
services.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

A sightseeing tour of the country,
financed with lone 81 note, and the
party fortified against hunger by two
quarts of milk, two lOaves of bread,
and travelling in an alleged stolen
sedan, came to an abrupt end at Will
mington when the five boys in the
party were arrested as runaways and
the car held to await Identification.
The boys were arrested by State high
way police, who found them huddled
together in the parked machine near
Claymont. They said they were from
Baltimore and gave their names as
follows: Joseph Bowel, 18, 1915 West
Lexington street; John Debny, 10, 913
Hanover street; Joseph Gortt, l6, 10O6
Compton street; Harry Thomas, IT.
1444 Patapsco street, and Buck Davis,
ID, 1O9 East Church street. Bowel
first declared the automobile which he
was driving was owned by his father
hut later admitted this to be untrue
and said another boy had loaned it tC
him. He was held under $500 bal
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

Former Judge George Gray, who is
recovering from a serious illness, has
so far recovered that Thursday he
was allowed downstairs for the first
time since last December.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

for the Court of General Sessions,
and his companions, who said Bowel
had offered to give them Gift" were
turned over to the Juvenile Court
authorities.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

Governor Robert P. Robinson and
Ex-Governor John G. Townsend, of
Delaware, have been attending the an
nual Governors Conference at Poland
Springs, Maine.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08
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

H. P. Cannon & Son have begun
the erection of a building to replace
the one destroyed recently by fire.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

A heavy infestation of aphis is rob
bing the NAPLES of this section of
their foliage. Sidewalks, lawns and
cutters of Delmar are covered with
fallen leaves and are spotted and
stained with honeydew.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

Farmers in lower Delaware are now
busily engaged in threshing their
wheat crop for this season. The wheat
saving season was about two weeks
ahead of the average season this year,
and threshing is correspondingly early
Reports from different sections of the
state tell of varying degrees of sue
cess in growing the wheat crop this
year. In some sections, where the
hot suns and dry weather injured the
wheat and dried the grains before
they were properly matured the crop
yields is light. In other sections un-
usually large output per acre is re-
ported. Taken as a whole the wheat
threshed to date has given an aver
age yield. In New Castle county the
prospects are fine for a large yield;
for in that county rains fell at the
proper time and the wheat was not
damaged by lack of moisture. Far
mers who have grown oats this year
say that they will get good yield of
the grain, but that the straw is ex-
ceptionally short.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

Fire of undetermined origin on
Tuesday night destroyed all of the
barns and Outbuildings on the farm of
William Blizzard, at Midway, togeth-
er with a large quantity of corn and
machinery. The fire started about $50
o'clock and made such rapid headway
that within a short time all of the
buildings were on fire. The fire COM
panies of Lewes and RehObOth were
summoned, but owing to the fact that
there was no available supply of wat
er they were unable to do effective
work. They kept the flames from
spreading to the house.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

Miss Marie R. Smith, daughter of
Mrs. Marie R. Smith and Leslie NJ.
Buckson, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. John
T. BucksOn of Dover, were married at
Elkton, on Monday, June 29, 1925.
fhey will make their home in Dover
where the groom is employed as
rural mail carrier.
Smyrna times., 1925-07-08

James F. Alice, Jr., who recently
acquired ownership of the old Dover
school building on New tsreet, will
soon start remodeling the structure
into an up-to-date apartment house.
He plans to provide 16 apartments to
be leased at unusually reasonable
rentals.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
IILDEN FORCES AHEAD
 TOWARDS CHAMPIONSHIP
Famous Star of Net Is Well on Ills Way to His Sixth
 Title.

Forest Hills, Sept. 1T Pl-Wiliam T. Tilden, seeking his sixth straight national tennis crown, today advanc- ed 10 the semi-fnals by scoring de- cisively overn Wallace Johnson, Philadelphia chop-stroke star, in straight sets, CA, GO, 6-4.
 Ttlden gave a brilliant exhibition in downing Johnson, who the day before upset Jim Anderson, Austral- ian Davis cup captain. The champion beat his townsman at the latter's own game, chop-stroking, besides displaying the other strokes in his repertoire with dazzling effect.
 Johnson made better fight of 1t than t!:e score indicates, forcing many games to deuce, but he never menaced Tildens lead. The cham pion always seemed to have the abil- ity to put over finishing shot when he desired,
 Starting with the last game of the first set, Tilden ran il straight games before Johnson managed to take one of his own account In the final set, He followed this by running three more games in a row after trailing at Is, but Tilden ended the match on his own service in the tenth game,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
DELAY SHEAN TRIAL
 IN SUPERIOR COURT
Chapman'S Pal Not to Be Tried
 Until December

Walter F. Shean. partner of Ger aid Chapman in the burglary of the Davidson 6 Leventhal store last Oc- tober 12 and star witness for the state at the trial of Chapman for the murder of Patrolman James Skelly. will not be presented at the present session of the superior court for trial oa any charge. 1t became known today. States Attorney Hugh NJ. AlCorn has decided that the trial of Shean will be put over another term so that the decision of the su- preme court on Chspmans appeal will be known,
 Shean Is now on his 12th month of imprisonm ent since his arrest on Church street. his status remaining the same since his incarceration there the day after the murder of Pstrolman Skellv by Chapman, The charge of murder on which he IS held without bonds as an accessory before the fact will remain, it. is un- derstood, until the December session of the court. at which time he Is expected to be put to plea on a lesser charge.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
REWARD OF S3,OOO
 TO BE ANNOUNCED
State Offered Money for Arrest
 Of YOttari
sa~~-s--~s----

Judge Newell Jennings will decide tomorrow afternoon who Is 10 re- ceive tho reward of $3.Oo0 that was offered by Governor Trumbull for information leading to the arrest of Giovanni Nottari. now sewing a life sentence at Wothersfield for the murder last September of Joseph D'Angelo at s6 West street. No dif- ficulty in arriving at a decision is expected, as 1t is understood that Vottaris arrest in Canada by Ser geant Patrick J. O'Mara was the result of information given by a man who became acquainted witl the murderer at a boarding house there.
 Before the arrest of Vottari, Chief William c. Hart of the local police department was notified by a chief of police In a Canadian town that a man there had told him he knew where the murderer was, and would dfvulge the information providing a suitable reward was offered, States Attorney Alcorn was notified of the situation and on his recommends ; ton. the governor offered the re- ward,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
CLERKS PLANNING
 THEIR OWN UNION
Permanent Wednesday Half
 Holiday Is Issue Involved

That the action of the merchants in the city in rejecting the petition of the clerks asking that "Wednesday afternoon be made a permanent half holiday the entire year round will eventually result in the clerks organ izing and demanding what they want, seems to be proven today by the fact that definite move has started to form clerks union.
 The identity of the men who are instrumental in starting the union movement has not been revealed for publication, but it was stated this morning that practically every i'm portant store on Main street has someone who Is interested in the proposed organization.
 Clerks in many of the stores have been approached within the past two days on their views in connection with the subject and general mass meeting will be called at some con- venient place in the near future. ac- Cording 10 a statement by one of the leaders this afternoon.
 That the Wednesday controversy is the real issue is admitted freely by everyone interested, One man stated that the merchants had promised the clerks hearing on their petition and then had not kept their promise. If they have the right to organize, so have we" he stated.
 Other clerks who have been ap- preached have announced them selves as not in favor of the move ment, Two men In one of the larger stores this afternoon in sneaking of the movement recalled experiences they had in former unions and said they were opposed to the move.
 One man stated that further ac- ton was held us pending final de- clsion from the meeting of the mer- cantile bureau directors. who this morning definitely turned down the petition.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
THE CURB MARKET

New York, Sept. 17 R,-Thcre were many wide movements on the curb market again today. The most important changes were to higher levels, but there were some stocks without demand and declines in those shares made the market move mcnts irregular. Land Co. of Flor ida, which advanced over seven points yesterday 10 6l %, climbed to 7S, a further gain of over II points, and then reacted, losing part of this gain.
 There was continued accumula- ton of United Electric Coal, which made a gain of point, and Atlas Portland Cement moved up over three points to above 57. A num- Der of motor stocks were active and strong, Franklin advanced point to above S9 and fractional gain was made in Stutz Motor. There was quiet accumulation of Durant by strong interests, although it yielded after a display of strength yesterday Centrifugal Pipe re- sumed it's upward movement, ad- Vancing over a point, and a gain was made in Continental Baking. The two leading packing stocks. Swift and Armour "R," were fairly active at around their recently es- tablished levels
 Strength was shown in a number of the utility issues. American Light X Traction made 3 further gain of six points to 236 and United Light X Power "A" advanced over six points to 145. National Power also made a substantial gain. Electric Investors was heavily traded, mov- ing up over one point.
 Prairie oil showed a steady tone after yielding one point to 4s1i and many Of the other Standard oil is sues were firm to strong. Humble oil moved up over one point; Amer ican Maracaiho, which was under pressure in the past few days, was in special demand and advanced one point The one especially weak fea- ture was Reiter-F Foster, which de clined more than three points to nine, This stock during a period Of hullish activity some time ago sold as high as 3S.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
WANTS WHOLE REPORT
Congressman Rankin Asks Dept. of Agriculture to State Total Cotton Acreage Abandoned.

Tupelo. Miss, Sept. 17 P|-Rep- resentative John E. Rankin of Mis- sissippi today urged the department of agriculture to make public in connection with its mid September cotton crop report, figures gathered by the department showing the amount of acreage abandoned in the cotton growing states. In tele- gram to Secretary of Agriculture Jardine he said:
 This report ought to show the greatest acreage abandonment in many years. Hundreds of thousands of acres in the drought stricken area have been abandoned. Reports are coming to us constantly from Texas farmers, who have been compelled to abandon their crops because they did not make enough cotton to jus tify them to pick it, and to the ef- feet that there are possibly a mil- lion acres or more in the south eastern portion of the cotton belt that will not make the seed back that were planted in the spring"
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
BUSINESS IMPROVED
European Businessmen Are Again On Much More Cordial Footing, According to Reports.

Washington, Sept. 17 R(-The European business world is "more and more returning to the cordial relations which existed before the war" Basil Miles, American admin istratcr at the headquarters of the International Chamber of Commerce at Paris, asserted in a report made public here by the American section of the organization.
 The election of Germany 10 mcm- bership in the international cham hcr, he said, was further proof of the better atmosphere that pre- vails in international business
 The arrangement to fund the Pcl- gian debt to this country has "Cloarcd another stumbling block from the paths of commerce." he declared. adding that every time some disputed point in the Euro rean situation is settled, "confdcncc is fortified and uncertainty removed to an equal degree"
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
NEW PEAK PRICES
 SET ON EXCHANGE
Low Priced IndustrialS Enjoy
 Market Boom

New York, Sept, l7 P)-Specula- ton for the rise was resumed with increased vigor at the opening of 10. days stock market, with the motors again in the vanguard of the ad- vance. Chryslcr opened 29s points higher, at a new record top of 160l9 and General Motors showed an inl- tial gain Of one point at 100la, also a new peak. Equipments were again in good demand in reflection of increased railroad buying. Gim- bel Bros. continued its rise 10 new high ground.
 High-priced spccialties, particu- larly those mentioned in connection with stock splt-urs moved up swiftly. Chrysler extended its gain to over five points before the end of the first half hour by crossing 16S; Dupont jumped over four points and American Can, American Car X Foundry, United Railway Investment preferred, Railway Steel Spring and Havana Electric sold three to near ly four points higher The rally was seemingly conducted without regard to outside news developments, al- though hulish sentiment had been created by the continuance of easy money rates and further reports of expanding trade operations, partic- nlarly In the base industries. Rails were slow in getting started.
 Foreign exchanges opened firm Demand sterling and French francs ruled rsctically unchanged at s4S4's and 4.71 cents, respectively. Norwegian and Danish kroner made brisk recovery from yesterdays closing prices.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
18th Conn. Vol. Have
 59th Reunion Today

Hartford, Conn, Sept. 17 tR)-The fifty ninth annual reunion of the Sixteenth Regiment, Connecticut Volunteers, regimental association is being held in this city today, the anniversary of the battle of Antie- fam. Frank w. Waterman of Rock ford, H., who presided at the meet ing this morning, was elected presi- dent of the association. Walter F.. Smith of this city was elected first vice president; Abraham Cope of ThompsonvilIe, Conn, was elected life secretary and treasurer and Charles F. Baker of Rockville. Conn. was elected chaplain. Nineteen vet erans were present at the morning session.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
HAS BROTHER ARRESTED
 ON CHARGE OF FORGERY
Raymond Barry Of Berlin Taken Into Custody Here This
 Afternoon.

On complaint of his brother, Ray mond Barry of Berlin was arrested today by the local police charged with forgery. He will be arraigned in police court tomorrow morning.
 According to Raymond's brother, a note was issued to Raymond at the Commercial Trust Co. about a year ago for sS50, and his name was signed as one of the endorsers. The brother claims that he never cndors- ed the note for Raymond, while Raymond insisted when arrested to- day that his brother had endorsed 1t Raymond has failed to make good on tho note and the brothers action was started whom tho bank made demand upon him for the money as endorser,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
BARNES IS THREE UP AT
 18TH HOLE IN MATCH
British Open Champ Appears As Probable Victor Over Willie
 MacFarlane

Washington, Sept. 1T Rl-Jim Barnes, British open championship was three up on Willie MacFarlane, national open titlehoder at tho end Of the first IS holes of their con- cluding match today for the unof- ficial world golf championship.
 The three-hoe advantage boosted Barnes lead to 2 holes and made 1t almost impossible for tho American champion to overtake him in the lest s of the 72 hole match play.
 Barnes led his opponent nine up at the end of the first S6 holes played at Philadelphia last week.
 MacFarlane took a 75 for the morning round today while Barnes shot a II the former taking S6 go- ing out and Sa coming in, with the British champion shooting a S4 and S7.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
John Price

Funeral services for John Price, held this morning at S:S0 o'clock from the home at 15 Pearl Court, and at o'clock at St. Joseph's 8 church, were largely attended. There were many floral tributes.
 A solemn high mass of requiem was sung hy Rev. John F. Donohue, with Rev. Michael r. Heating as deacon and Rev. Thomas J. Laden as sub-deacon. At the offertory, Miss Laura Farrell sang, and when the body was being taken from the church Mrs. Mary T. Crean sang "We Will Meet Again"
 The pail bearers were Attorney Joseph G. Woods, pr. William F. Flanagan, James Flood, Thomas P. Flannery. Philip Burns and Andrew Dargan of Washington D. C. At the grave in St, Mary's cemetery, Father Donohue read the committal prayers.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
Man in Auto Dies From
 Injuries Caused by Bull

Wilkes Barre, Pa. Sept. 1T Pl- Injuries received Monday when his automobile was charged by bull and wrecked, proved fatal to Thomas Lynch, Wilkes-Barre, in hospital at Sayre, Pa. The accident occur red on the highway to Owego, N. Y. The bull. led by it's owner, be- came infuriated as motor cars whirl- ed by selected the Lynch car for attack, and caused the driver to crash into a concrete wall. Two other passengers were injured.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
First Application
 Under ZOning Laws

The first application to come un- der tho zoning system was filed this morning at the office of Building Inspector F. ]. Hennossy, but action was postponed until the department is furnished with copy of the zon- ing map.
 Nathan Greeblatt asked rermis- sion to proceed with the erection of n three family house at 725 Arch street. at an estimated cost of S12,- 1000. The inspector was of the i'm pression that this district is so laid ont as to permit houses of the type Greenhlatt proposed to build. hut to avoid the possibility of an error a permit was withheld, tem- porarilV,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
AMRASSAnOR IS SEILrCTEn

Washington, Sept, l7 El-Prnsi- l. dent Coolidge and Secretary Kellogg agreed today on the choice of 8 suc- cessor to the late Edgar A. Ran croft, ambassador 10 Japan. The name Will be forwarded immediately to Tokyo for information as to the acceptability of the appointee. It was not made public,
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
WIRES CONGRATULATIONS

Washington, Sept. 17 P'-Prcsi- dent Coolidge sent a message of congratulation to President Gales of Mexico today in connection with the celebration of Independence Day in that republic,
 "On behalf of the government and people of the United States and in my own name" he said, "I extend hearty congratulations and best wishes on this suspicious anniver- sary."
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
STAR GOLFERS MEET

Washington, Sept 17 Pl-William national open cham pion, and Long Jim Barnes, British open titlcholder, met here today for the final 36 holes of their unofficial world championship match at. the Columbia Country Club. The course vas slow from recent heavy rains.
 Barnes ended the first half of the = hole special match nine up on the SCotchman.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
Prefers Mayor to Job
 In Congress. He Says

Northampt on, Mass, Sept. r tP)-- Mayor William H. Flicker. who was defeated by Henry l.. Bowles of Springfield for the republican nom ination for congressman in Tuesdays special primary in tho Second dis trict, announced today that he would be a candidate 10 succeed himself at the municipal primaries.
 "T'd rather be mayor of North smpton than congressman, anyway" he added.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
Loses Mind in War. Now
 Wife Sues for Divorce

Bridgeport, Sept. 17 P-Lieu- tenant Otis N. Lewis of this city, now confined in government hos pital for the insane ss the result of World war experiences, was sued for divorce today. Lieutenant Lewis was shell shocked and gsssed in ac- ton in France. He was married 10 Miss Helen Chase of Bridgeport January 26, 1918. just before sailing for France.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
Sees Alaska as Resort
 For Vacation Travellers

Alaska as mecca for vacationists is seen in the near future by Rev C, F. Pihl of the Swedish Bethany church, who has just returned from a trip 10 that territory. He says the trip Is one of the most wonderful he has even experienced. especially the always moving Columbia glacier.
 Rev. Mir. Pihl made the trip to Alaska to visit his only brother whom he had not seen for 36 years.
New Britain herald., 1925-09-17
New Type of Auto Bandit
 Is Discovered in Mass.

Springfield Mass Sept. 17 (AP) A new wrinkle in auto handitry was revealed today with the arrest Of three young men which followed the complain of a local trucking company of considers blA losses in intercity transit of goods The pris- oners William Lcfebvre, I. r. Will son and Ralph Waters, admitted that two of them were in the habit of boarding trucks out side the city by begging rides or otherwise, and throwing of goods which were pick cd up by the third who followed in an automobile. Goods valued at several hundred dollars were re covered by thepolce.