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Smyrna times., 1925-06-10
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES
Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector, An
nOunces Services for Next Sunday

Rev. Thomas Getz Hill, Rector, An
nOunces Services for Next Sunday
There will be no service tonight on
account of the Chautauqua. STAND
by for further announcements" To-
morrow, Thursday, June 11th, will be
the Feast of St. Branabas the Apostle.
There will be a celebration of the
Holy Communion at $50 A. VI. Sun
day next-First after Trinity - 7.30
a. M, Holy Communion; 1000 a m.
Church School; HOO a. m, Morning
Prayer and sermon; 7.30 p. M, Even
song and sermon. Plans are under
way for Church School picnic to be
held on Tuesday, June 30th. At that
time the Church School will close for
the two Summer months, and the con-
gregation will also be scattered. As
a result of the latter, the financial in
come Judging from past years. will
be small. A suggestion is made as a
possible offset to this falling Off-let
everyone put in at least two envelopes
a Sunday for the balance of this
month, and thus reinforce the treas
ury to withstand the lean period.
Smyrna times., 1925-06-10
WHOLE NO. 36S9
COMING FIREMEN CONVENTION
Will Be in Smyrna From All Parts of
the State on July 8-Bi Parade
of Visiting State Fire Associations

Oh ' lSllAB Oldte fiTe ASSOCIATIONS
Coming events cast their shadows
before" is an old adage, and reminds
US of the State Firemen's Convention
scheduled to be held this year in
Smyrna on July 8th. With every
Volunteer Fire Company in the State
represented, besides visiting Fire
Companies from nearby Maryland
towns, we naturally look for a big
crowd in Smyrna to witness the street
parade which will be held in the af-
ternoon of that date, starting at
o'clock The parade will form at
GlenwOod avenue and North Main
street. The local committee in charge
Of the affair, is doing all in its power
to make the parade a notable success,
and prizes to stimulate the interest of
the visiting Firemen are to be award
ed to the company with the greatest
number of men in line, and the one
making the best appearance. Also
the one coming the greatest distance,
and the one having the best band in
line. The Smyrna Fire Company be-
ing the host, will of course, not be
in the competition, although they will
head the line, and will have one Of
the finest bands in the procession,
namely Sylvester's Concert Band. The
new Smyrna Fire House will be COM
pleted, and open to visitors that day,
and our local fremen will take pride
in showing the public through the
building which is considered the hand
soonest one in the state. The Citizens
Hose Company wants everybody in
Delaware and our neighbOring states
to feel welcome to Smyrna on this Oc-
casiOn, and the Town Council will
provide adequate police arrangements
/ to safeguard the public against ac-
cidents, etc. Our improved highways
should make possible large crowds
from nearby towns, such as Clayton,
Dover, Milford, Harrington, Middle
/ town, Odessa, Townsend, Kenton,
CheswOld, Leipsic, ChestertOwn, Mil
/ lington and SudleTsville. Let every
body bear in mind the day and date,
and be on hand to witness one of the
greatest events ever occurring in the
town of Smyrna
Smyrna times., 1925-06-10
WILMINGTON CITY ELECTION
Republicans Sweep All But Three
Wards-MayOr Forrest Reelected


BY majorities which even surpris-
ed the Republicans and literally
swamped the Democratic opposition,
the administration, headed by Mayor
George W. X. Forrest, was swept
back into office in the municipal cleo
tion Saturday; the Republican repre-
sentation in City Council was increas-
ed by three from former Democratic
strongholds. and for the first time
since the City was incorporated Re
publican was elected Collector of
Taxes for the Southern District.
Mayor Forrest was reelected by a
majority of 1926, out of a total of
1858 votes cast, only 357 less than
were cast two years ago, when Mayor
Forrest was elected by majority of
$50 votes. One of the outstanding
features of the overwhelming Repub-
lican victory was the election of Miss
Sybil L. Ward to Wilmington City
Council in the Twelfth ward, giving
her the distinction of being the first
woman ever to occupy a seat in VIII
mington City Council
Smyrna times., 1925-06-10
INTRUDER SUSPECT IN TREE
Negro Ordered Down at Point of Re-
vOlver and an Officer Summoned

Negro Ordered Down at Point of Re
vOlver and an Officer Summoned
Wednesday night w. Lester Smith,
of west Commerce Street, was lying
down in his front parlOr on account
of the intense heat, when he heard a
noise on the porch. He went out to
investigate and saw a man running
away toward Topkis Brothers under
wear factory nearby. Mr.. Smith re-
turned to the house and later his at
tention was called again to a ruStling
in the tree in front of his house. He
got his revolver and this time, discov-
cred a man in the tree. He command
ed him to descend to the ground Re
inforced by his nearby neighbOr, Harry
Still, they held the man and sent for
Captain Joshua Lewis, chief of police.
The prisoner who proved to be a
negro named George Daniels was
locked up for the night and in the
morning held by Justice John S.
Griffin under $500 bail for attempted
burglary He secured bail and was
released Suspicion pointed to two in
the game, the purpose evidently being
to enter the house next door, Occu-
pied by Misses Delilah and Mildred
Jackson. Miss Delilah is away and
Miss Ethel Ransom is staying with
Miss Mildred. The prisoners shoes and
hat were found on the back steps of
the Jackson home and marks of stock
ing feet were found on the porch roof.
Daniels refused to give the name of
his confederate who is being sought.
Smyrna times., 1925-06-10
CITIZENS OF SMYRNA VOTE TO
FLOAT A S65,OOO BOND ISSUE
REFERENDUM ELECTION LAST
THURSDAY FAVORED THE ISSUE
Council Seeks Advice of Consulting
Electrical Engineer, Raises Rate on
Clayton and Considers New Plans

Clayton and Considers New PIanS
By a vote of 2277 "for" and 244
against" the citizens of Smyrna, by
referendum vote, decided at a special
election last Thursday to borrow $685.
600 for improvements to the electric
light plant and other town improve
ments. The election was authorized
by an act of the General Assembly at
its recent session. Smyrna Town
Council and progressive citizens of
Smyrna never for a moment doubted
the outcome. While 244 disapprOved
of borrowing the money the over
whelming sentiment was that Smyr-
mas electric light plant having out
grown it's capacity, something had to
be done in order to meet the growing
demand of current users. Business
has grown with leaps and bounds far
beyond the expectations of those who
felt when the two turbin units, 100
k. W. each, was installed five years
ago, it would be ample for years to
come. Last year alone, the receipts
from current users was over $23, 700
and with the plant already nearly
overloaded, it has been apparent for
months that some provision must be
made to take care of future business.
Town Council therefore, had an eX-
pert consulting electrical engineer
come to Smyrna and look over the
situation with the result it was de-
cided to fix upon a new increased
wholesale rate for the Town of Clay
4 ton which Smyrna supplies and to
make such necessary additions as will
take care of the growing business.
Just what course Smyrna will adopt
has not been fully determined One
plan is to keep both present units and
add a third unit by building an eX-
tension to the power plant. 1t is fig
ured there is boiler capacity sufficient
for the present to take care of it.
Another suggestion which hardly
seems feasible, is to abandon the old
steam boilers, build a new plant neal
the railroad and use oil instead Of
coal for fuel. Middletown has adopt.
ed this plan, it is said, with success
and a great saving in fuel. The eX
ira hauling of coal from the railroad
siding to the plant is, an item worth
considering in these days of higher
labor costs. From now on until Smyr
ma Town Council fully decides upor
the best and most economical course
they no doubt will be importuned by
representatives of all the leading elec
trio companies, each exploiting tn,
advantages of their products owe
their competitors. As Town Counci
is building for the future as we'll a
the present, it is a momentous ques
tion for them to decide. That the cit
izens are manifesting an interest wa
shown by the large vote last Thurs
day. The realestate and poll assess
= ment just made, amounts to S1,402,
e 564 and as all citizens to get a vot
| had to pay their 1925 taxes, the re
suit was that collector Anthony wa
Z rushed on discount days and clear u
I to the referendum election (COunc
l having extended the time of discoun
2 until them writing tax receipts.
Smyrna times., 1925-06-10
Bishop Cook viii Address Graduates

The Commencement Exercises will
be held in the new school auditorium
next Wednesday evening. Superin-
tendent c. w. w. Schantz will pre-
side. The class, in cap and gown, will
occupy the stage. Miss Nellie Nc
WhOrter of Clayton, will be the salu-
tatorian and Miss Rebecca HobsOn
will be the valedictorian. The address
to the graduates will be given by the
Right Reverend Philip Cook, Bishop
of Delaware. President Walter o.
Hoffecker of the School Board, will
present the diplomas and award
prizes.
Smyrna times., 1925-06-10
ASBURY NJ. E. CHURCH NOTES

Rev. X. X. Stephenson, Pastor, An
nOunces Services for Next Sunday
Next Sunday at Asbury NJ. f.
Church the Sacrament of the Lords
Supper will be celebrated at the morn
ing service. Opportunity will be Civ
en- to those who desire to unite with
the church in Christian fellowship.
The topic for the evening sermon is
"The Royal Price,"
Smyrna times., 1925-06-10
CORONER ENNIS PROBES CASES
One Was That of a COlOred Man in
Smyrna Who Died from Effects Booze

Coroner W.D.Ennis, of near Smyrna
was busy Monday investigating two
deaths, one at Smyrna, David Henry,
negro, aged about 60 years, was sup
posed to have died from the effects of
bad liquor, and a certificate of death
was given to that effect. The second
investigation was into the case of
Thomas J. Roach, white man, aged
about Ga, living near Houston. He
was found dead in his home Monday
morning, and from indications it is
believed he had been dead for two
days or more. It was stated that he
had been drinking for a week.
Smyrna times., 1925-06-10

Chautauqua in Smyrna for Five Days
Swarthmore Chautauqua is here in
Smyrna this week, it being it's 18th
consecutive year. This year, for the
first time, the number of days was
cut down from seven to five. The
tent is pitched on the school grounds.
Smyrna times., 1925-06-10
COMMENCEMENT NEXT WEEK
Class of 21 Graduates of the Smyrna
High School Will Hear Sermon;
Give PLAY and Receive DiplOmas

Give Play and Receive Diplomas
Next week is Commencement Week
when a class of twenty-one High
School Students will receive honor
mention. The graduating class of
1925 is composed of the following:
Caroline F. Stats F. Rebecca Hobson
Linden P Shapley Nellie NJ McWhorter
Samuel Cohen J. Helen Temin
Lewis B. Bloom T. Julia Hodgson. Jr.
Harriet L. Spruance Kathryn r. Bartlett
Florence Artis Gladys w. Truax
Ellen f. Slaughter Ruth Pauline Newton
Ruth DAILY Alma E. Coleman
Anna +. Bennett Hida c. Robinson
Carolyn VanPet Eva Catherine Stehley
Those of the class who were not
exempt took their finals this
week. Next Sunday they will attend
in a body, services at the Presbyterian
Church and hear the baccalaureate
sermon delivered by the Rev. Barney
N. Morgan, pastor.
Glass Play by the Seniors, Tuesday
Tuesday night the Senior Glass Play
Happiness" under the direction of
Mrs. Louise Morris Hartnett of Do
yer, will be rendered. There will be
three phases to the play: First
Looking Forward; Second "The
Cry of YOUTH" and third Pressing
On" The cast of characters will be
as follows:
Phillip Chandos" T. Julian Hodgson. Jr.
'Fremoy MacDOnagh" ........ Samuel Cohen
'"John Scowcroft" ........ Linden P. Shapley
Waiter" Observation-Disclosures. Louis B. Bloom
/ "A Boy" ............... William G. Roe. Jr.
Mrs. Chrystal-Pole" 49,. Kathryn r. Bartlett
Miss Perkins" ........... Ruth P. Newton
| Mrs Wreay" ....... E. Rebecca HobsOn
"A Girl .......... Helen Denney HarmonsOn
/ IAN Assistant ........... Anna f. Bennett
AN Applicant" ........... Gladys w. TruaN
Jenny ................... Carolyn VanPelt
Smyrna times., 1925-06-10
Alfred FAIRIES Dies in Philadelphia

Alfred FAIRIES, aged about 70, a
former resident of Smyrna, died in
the jefferson Hospital, Philadelphia,
Monday, June 8, after a short illness.
He will be buried Friday, the 18th, in
Odd Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna, at IL
o'clock a. m. He leaves a wife.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
Yard Distance From
Royal Nose to Thumb

More than eight hundred years ago
there lived king-an English king,
one Henry, surnamed Beauclerc, Alex
ander McAdie relates in the Atlantic
Monthly. Early In his reign gray
bearded councillors declared that In
their opinion 1t would be nice to have
a measure of length called yard;
and this should be the distance be-
tween the tip of royal Henry's nose
and the end of the royal thumb.
The kings nose may have been
large or small or tilted upward. More
over, the distance may have been
measured when the kings nose was
swollen, for royal noses can hit q
doorpost in the dark just like common
noses. And the royal thumb may
have been stubby or spatulate. Henry,
too, might have playfully extended his
fingers and wiggled them with his
thumb not quite at, but very near,
the end of his royal nose; or he might
have wiggled eight fingers with the
thumb of one hand touching the lit
tie finger of the other. Twirling his
fingers thus he could delicately con-
vey to the court scientists who were
conducting the royal triangulatfon
just what he thought Of them But
at all costs the deed was done and
the Englishmen of the Twelfth cen
tury achieved a yard.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
shops, and to mold public opinion
against stirinkg shop men.
DEADLY PAINT SPRAY
OPPOSED BY WORKERS

Denver, Colo.--Organized painters
oppose using the deadly paint spray
gun. The unionists quote statements
by impartial investigators that where
the spray gun is used, paint is thrown
in all directions and the air is found
to contain from 27 to 83 times as
much lead as would be required to
poison a human being.
The spray gun is described as a
"man-killing device which spreads
white plague, lead poisoning, painters
collie, blindness and other diseases"
The painters suggest that employ
ers submit themselves to a test of the
effects of this spray by remaining in
well ventilated room for three hours
while the mechanism is being oper-
ated. The painters believe their en-
ployers will then realize what work
ers have to endure "A hours a week.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
PROPAGANDA PROBE
LAID OVER IN SENATE

Washington. - An innocent-looking
resolution that affected railroad inter-
ests to marked degree was quietly
passed over in the senate last week.
The Congressional Record, issue of
January 81, tells the story:
"The resolution Is. Res. 124) direct
ing the interstate commerce commits
sion to secure information relative to
amount of money expended for the
purpose of creating public interest
favorable to railroad sentiment was
announced as next in order
"Mr. Bruce (of Maryland): / ask
that the resolution go over"
The president pro tempore. 'The
resolution will be passed over"
Under this resolution the people
could be informed of the vast sums
expended by the railroads on propa-
ganda machines to maintain rates, to
continue company unions" to defend
the contract system in outside repair
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
LACKING IN FAITH

The prisoner came before the court
on charge of murder. Many distin-
guished legal lights had assembled to
hear the case.
The charge was read out, and the
judge, as is usual, asked the man In
the dock If he would like to be de-
Tended by an attorney
mo, my lord" came the reply,
this is too serious q matter"
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
ALUMINIUM TRUST
IS AGAIN PROBED

Westinghouse letter to the
federal trade commission, Attorney
General Stone declared that the alum
mum trust has violated the antitrust
law through it's control of the manu-
facture of household utensils.
Secretary of the Treasury Mellon
and his family, it is stated, are heav-
lily interested in this trust. The fed
eral trade commission has made pub
lie the practices of this trust, and the
matter was considered by the depart
ment of justice
Secretary Mellon has declared there
is no monopoly in this industry,
though it has been shown that the
trust controls 80 per cent of all known
deposits of bauxite on this CONT
nent. Bauxite is the base Of alumi-
mum.
Having thus practically complete
control of the sources of supply of
the raw material" said Attorney
General Stone, "it is in position to,
and does, control the domestic price
of sheet aluminium to utensil manu-
facturers."
The attorney general mentioned
several manufacturers Of kitchen
utensils whose stock is owned by the
aluminium trust.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
ANOTHER MAYBE"
Postal Wage Increase Bill
Is Passed By House

Washington.-The house passed
postal pay and rate increase bill,
without record vote
Wage increases asked by postal en-
ployes are granted, but the bill also
provides for the extra cost by raising
postal rates. A similar bill was
passed by the senate, but this was re-
jected by the house on the ground
that all revenue bills must originate
in the house.
Now the senate has two bills of the
same character-its own and the one
passed by the house. The president
vetoed a wage increase (that was
passed almost unanimously by con-
gress) on the ground that no provi-
sion was made for meeting the addi-
tional cost. This has been done, and
postal employees now insist that the
administration use the same power to
pass the new proposal that it used to
sustain the presidents veto of the
original bill.
The money-raising feature of the
bill is new feature in postal legisla-
ton. 1t was not favored by postal
employees, but they accepted it to Sc
cure living wage. BY insisting that
the money be provided before these
workers can secure necessary wage,
the social aspect of the postal serv-
ice is overlooked. Newspaper pub
fishers also oppose the new theory
that the postoffice department pay a
profit on its services to the public.
Postal employees render innumerable
services to other department of gov
ernment During the war the agri-
cultural department wanted census
of hogs on the farms of the country
The post office department, through
its rural free delivery, quickly secured
this information that would cost mil
lions of dollars if undertaken by any
other department. The post office de-
partment sold practically all of the
war savings stamps, without cost to
the treasury department.
These are indicative of the depart
ment's economic activities that are not
included by those who insist that one
of the most important and far-reach-
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
Dog Carried Danger Signal

A motorist who was driving through
a small town in Canada one night was
astonished to see a little red light
dancing about close to the ground on
the road ahead. AS he drew nearer
he saw that it was an electric bulb
fed from a drycell battery fastened
on the back Of little dog. The own
er, woman who was walking nearby,
explained that the dog refused to stay
off the streets at night, and that to
keep him from being run over she had
contriyed the canine tail light, so to
speak. No doubt the dog will soon
become familiar with the rules Of the
road-will slow down and bark at all
crossings, keep always on the proper
side Of the highway and never go
more than 40 miles an hour except
when he sees a cat ahead.--Y Youths
Companion.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
new ''UNION"
OF Mine BarOns Doesn't
Fool Public

Charleston, w. Va.-There is a new
union" of mine workers in this
state. 1t will reach an agreement
with coal owners, according to attor-
neys for the company, who pose as an
authority and who say the wage scale
of the regular union is "much too
high"
The joy of these attorneys is not
shared by officers of the United Mine
Workers, who point out that the new
union" includes notorious strike
breakers who were imported into the
state to destroy the legitimate union.
Treasurer Thompson, of
the West Virginia miners laughs at
the new union" He says it is a
"puny effort Of the anti-union coal
owners to deceive the miners of this
state"
Other trade unionists take the same
view. They predict that the union"
will remain a paper" organization as
long as the anti-union coal owners
can secure publicity for it.
"If the anti-union coal owners de-
sire peace in the coal industry, the
remedy is in their hands," said Secre-
tary Thompson. "Surely, they do not
believe the union miners on strike
against them are living in tents with
tbai, 1uivac and ohildran without rea
son. Many of these children are de-
MED the necessities of life because
their fathers refuse to accept the
status of serfs."
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
DralOs Sordid Sketch
of London Stun, Life

About nine o'clock the miserable
little fish shops of London. which
punctuate the obscure facades Of the
long tenement rows like big lamps, are
crowded with women and children
carrying dishes and baskets, writes
Alfons Paquet In the Frankfurter Zeit-
ung.
Even as late as ten O'Clock children
play on the pavements and weary,
dowGy women sit on the steps of their
tiny unlighted houses, whose windows
CLINT vacant and dusty into the dark
ness. Women also gather In clusters
on the street corners. Silh0uettes of
men stand out in front of brightly
lighted soup and baked potato cara
vans. Candy stores and fruit shops
are still open.
In the middle of row of darkened
show windows electric lights shine
brightly on the vanished coffin Of
an undertaking parlor. All these
little details stand out sharp and ruth
less, as they do In China.
Until eleven o'clock the corner pubs
are packed with humanity. Each has
three or more entrances leading to a
little narrow room separated from the
private bar by light partition extend
ing from the wall to the counter. The
bartender with his barmaids presides
In the middle of this horseshoe coun-
ter, directing things in fog of to-
bacco smoke and whisky fumes.
Men stand as closely together on the
sawdust-covered floor as their half
drained glasses on the wet, narrow
ledge In front of them. Dirty hands
empty again and again the pot Of
highly salted shrimps beside the door
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
BRICKLAYERS MOVE
TO WASHINGTON

BY international Labor News Service.
Indianapolis, Ind.-Headquarters of
the Bricklayers, Masons and Plaster
ers' international Union, which has
been in indianapolis for the last 13
years, will be moved to Washington,
D. c., some time before April, it has
been announced by William J. Bowen
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
PRESIDENT of the international.

The decision to change the location
was made last September at the Sara
toga Springs convention, he said. The
reason for the change was to have the
headquarters at the national capital.
There was little friction among the
delegates as to the change, Mr.. Bowen
said, and although the union was
sorry to leave indianapolis the dele
gates believed it to be in the best
interests of the organization.
The union now has a membership
of 10000. 1t was organized in 1865.
The Butler County press. [volume] (Hamilton, Ohio) 1900-1946, 1925-02-20
TOO REALISTIC

did you enjoy the amateur drama
tic show last nightr'
well, l thought 1t was too real
istic."
"Really?"
"Yes, 1t said on the program, One
hour is supposed to elapSe between the
first and second acts and it actually
did. Windsor Magazine