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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-05-26
Restaurant Owner
Seeks Injunction
Against Mattresses

SAN FRANCIsCo.-(FP)-The pro-
prietor of two restaurants on the EN-
San Francisco's waterfront,
has applied for an injunction to pre-
vent members of the waitress union
from picketing his places, where non
union cooks and walters are employed.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-05-26
Senate Passes Civil
Service Retirement
Bill Without Roll-Call

WASHINGTON, May 24.-The SEN
ate passed the civil service retire
ment bill without a record vote, af-
ter substituting the senate bill for the
house bill, raising the maximum an
nuity to $1,000 instead of $1,000.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-05-26
Senate Defers Action
on the Swing-Johnson
Bill to Next Session

WASHINGTON, D. c., May "a -
The house irrigation and reclamation
committee voted, 9 to 6, to defer action
until next session of the Swing-John-
son bill for the development of water
power resources on the Colorado river.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1926-05-26
ACCUSE BRENNAN
D { M Gratis OF
ELECTION STEAL
Gangsters Used Against
Election Judges

William L. O'Connell, of the O'Con-
nell-Dunne-Harrison faction of the de-
mocrat party, charges the Brennan
faction with stealing many Of it's
votes in the April 10 primaries and
declares that the election returns will
be contested.
The ll-Dunne-Harrison fac
ton is planning to take the necessary
steps to get a recount Of the ballots
cast. O'Donnell points out that in
many of the election precincts the
votes cast were counted by the poll
teal bosses and the returns made
out to suit themselves.
Contest Grove Group Victory.
Municipal Judge Daniel P. ,Trude,
who was candidate for county Judge
on the Deneen-Lundin-Sm faction
slate in the primaries against the
Grove Barrett Thompson candidate,
Assistant States Attorney Joseph P
Savage, conferred with the lawyers
for other candidates of his faction to
start proceedings for a recount of the
republican votes. Trude charges that
thousands of ballots cast for candi-
dates on their slate were voided, ig-
nored and stolen in many of the cleo
ton precincts by the Crowe-Barrett-
Thompson henchmen at the polls.
Both Parties Alike.
Both of the winning republican and
democrat states are charged with US
ing terrorist methods against their OPP
ponents at the polls. In the pre-pri-
mary campaign, the O'Donnell-
Dunne-Harrison gang in the democrat
party and the Deneen-Lundin-Sm
gang in the republican party hurled
charges of bipartisan alliance be-
tween the Brennan democrats and the
we-Barrett-Thompson republicans.
Gunner and gangsters were used
freely in the primary elections to
Convince election judges in various
precincts to certify election returns
made out by the political bosses in
those precincts.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
SMYRNA AMBULANCE WINS BIG
APPLAUSE IN LEGION PARADE
FIRST LEGION POST IN UNITED
STATES TO HAVE AMBULANCE
Delaware Has First Position in Line
Of American Legion Parade in Phil
adelphia - Smyrna Band There

Smyrna had a recognized prominent
part in the Legion Parade yesterday.
David G. Harrison Post, No. Ia, of
this town, about 80 strong, under the
leadership of their Commander Will
liam p. Matthews Jr., of the post,
Joined the State legion forces Of the
Department of Delaware, about 800
strong, and led the great parade in
Philadelphia yesterday, opening the
national convention of the American
Legion. The slogan of the Delaware
legionaires was First in '76 and '26."
Every legionaire wore large button
on his sleeve bearing this slogan. Said
to be the largest parade in the history
of Philadelphia, Delaware was accord
ed singular honor. Next to the
smallest state in the Union, her rep
resentation of man power was puny
compared with the thousands who
were in line from other states. Be
cause Delaware was the first state to
ratify the Constitution the sons of
the Blue Hen State, who fought in
the past war, were accorded the place
Of honor in the parade. Smyrna leg
ionaires were accompanied by the Syl-
vester's Concert Band and their new
ly overhauled ambulance. The body
of the old ambulance has been placed
on Lincoln twin-four chasis, with
full and complete equipment and cap
able Of developing a speed of rs or
more miles an hour. Along the line,
the ambulance, the first in the United
States maintained by Legion Post,
received great applause. The ambu-
lance has received new coat of dark
gray paint and is more classy looking
than ever Mrs. Grant Garis dressed
as a nurse, rode in the ambulance.
Immediately following Vice-President
Dawes and his official retinue, and
General Pershing, both Of whom adj
dressed the convention of legionaires
earlier in the day, came Delaware's
sons, headed by State Commander
Ennis and his staff, and the First En-
gineers' Band of Fort dupont. Then
followed the honor guard, comprised
Of 200 picked men, dressed in the un-
form Of the Continental Army. This,
the first colorful feature of the long
parade, was applauded by the thous-
ands of spectators lining Broad street
from Twentieth street and Parkway,
where the parade formed. The sold
iers presented a fine appearance as
they marched eight abreast along the
Sesqui city's main thoroughfare.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
TOWNSEND GIRL A BRIDE
Miss Elizabeth MalOney Daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. L. L, Maloney Weds

Miss Ann Elizabeth Maloney, ,daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Levi L. Maloney,
of Townsend, and Franklin Taylor,
son of Mrs. Frank Taylor, of VIII
mington, were married Saturday eve
ming in the Townsend NJ. E. Church.
Rev. T. P. Jones, of Mystic, Conn,
performed the ceremony. The bride
was given in marriage by her father
and was attended by Mrs. Edna Hart
Norment, of Townsend, as matron of
honor. The bridesmaids were Miss
Edna May Reynolds, of Townsend;
Miss Mary Records, of Middletown,
and Miss Florence Martin and Miss
Ruthanna Taylor, sister of the groom,
of Wilmington. Little Edna Hart
Norment was flower girl. The best
man was T. Clarkson Taylor, a broth
er of the groom, and the ushers We're
John Reed Nicholson, Jr., of Wash
ington; w. Hart Scott, of Townsend;
Seward Smith, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa,
and Daniel w. Caufiel, Jr., Thomas
w. Knowles, and Garrett A. Taylor,
a brother of the groom, all of Will
mington. A reception followed.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
DIES FROM DRINKING POISON
Mrs. Frances Spence Alleged To Have
Put Paris Green In Husbands Cider

Mrs. Frances Spence, % years old,
of near Hickman, was taken to the
county jail at Georgetown early Mon
day morning charged with killing her
husband by giving him dose of Paris
green in cider. The police say that
she has confessed, claiming that her
husband, Cleveland Spence, 80 years
old, had not been treating her right.
The poison is alleged to have been ad-
ministered early on Sunday afternoon.
About o'clock in the evening the
man died. DR.. Knots, of Denton,
who had been summoned refused to
give certificate of death and the
coroner was summoned. Deputy
Sheriff Coy, Detective Donoway, Cor
poral James and Private Purnell of
the Highway Police went to the scene
and made an investigation. They
found that William Croll, a merchant,
had sold Paris green to Grace, the 12-
year-old daughter of the woman, on
Saturday. The sheriff and detective
then questioned the woman and saw
that she admitted giving her husband
the poison. Later she made detail
ed confession, according to the officers
After that she was arrested on the
charge Of murder She said that her
husband had recently returned from
Jessups Cut, where he had been held
on charge of larceny. The farm on
which the couple with their children
lived is near the Maryland line. The
body Of the man was taken to Bridge
vile where an inquest was held Mon
dav
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
TAYLoR's BRIDGE COMMUNITY
Raise Money for Florida Relief and
Render a Program of Interest

Taylor's Bridge Community Asso-
ciation held its first official meeting
Friday evening. The free will offer
ing of $3.50, together with that of
$500 from the schol, was donated to
the relief of the "Floridians" The
following program was rendered:
Song, "Old Folks at Home" audience;
Lords Prayer; Song, 81 Will Try to
Make Someone Happy To-day" audi
ence; roll call, reading of minutes,
business; song, ''The Areoplane,"
School; recitation, "The Fish," Ed
ward Bowman; recitation, "Hallow-
Gen." Edith Alfree; trio, "Out on the
Farm" Helen Buchson, Louise Nc
Claim, Edith Alfree; recitation, "My
Jack O'Lantern," William Bowman;
song, "Hall and Maids The Girls;
recitation, "The Pumpkins Laugh"
Amos Hall; recitation, Smiling"
Louise McClain; recitation, "Who's
Afraid" Helen Buckson; playlette,
"Earth's Magic" School; song, "Cous-
in Jedediah." Since the revival ser
vices begin in Friendship NJ. E.Church
October oath, to continue two weeks,
the association decided to have its
Halloween party Thursday evening,
October 21st. Prizes will be awarded
to the most beautifully costumed, the
ed. The public is cordially invited.
Come masked, or unmasked and enjoy
the community party.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
MOVE TO ABOLISH TWO OFFICES
May Amend Law to Abolish COroners
Office and Grand Jury Next Term

Several important matters, one of
abolishing the coroner's office and an
other of abolishing the grand jury,
will be discussed and acted on at
future meeting of the Delaware State
Bar Association, it was learned yes
terday from Josiah Marvel, president
of the association. Bills covering
these matters, will be presented to the
next session of the Legislature pro-
viding the State Bar Association takes
proper action, Mr.. Marvel explained.
With the abolshing of the coroner's
office, as the present plans indicate,
his duty of investigation would be
given the attorney general. The cor
oner's jury would probably be retain
ed. The attorney general or one of
his deputies would investigate unnat-
ural deaths. From what could be
learned, it is the belief of some per-
sons that an attorney could procure
more necessary details in a case, due
to his legal knowledge. Because of
this, it is their belief that the work of
the coroner should be done by an at
torney. In cases of poisoning or the
like where a physicians services are
needed, doctor can be procured. The
Investigations, however, should be
made by an attorney, is the belief of
many. In abolishing the grand jury,
the responsibility of deciding whether
or not a man should be tried for a
crime would be given to the attorney
general. The third matter which will
be considered provides for a man
charged with a crime having the
privilege of waiving petit jury trial
and having the case tried by court.
This is the practice in several states.
If these matters are approved by the
State Bar Association, such bills will
be presented to the Legislature at its
coming session.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
$3.50 FOR FLORIDA DISASTER
Smyrna Churches and Societies Con-
tribute Thru Local Red Cross Chapter

The Florida disaster, and the ap-
peals that have gone out to the coun-
try as a whole, and to our Delaware
Chapter, for funds to relieve the dis
tress, is receiving ready response in
Smyrna. $4,000 has been collected
and turned in, the contributions being
as follows: Smyrna Branch Red Cross,
$4,000; Asbury M. E. Church, $4,000;
Presbyterian Church, $1,000; Centen-
nial A. NJ. E. Church, $500; Kings
Daughters, $1,000; Smyrna Benevo-
lent Society, $500; Smyrna Grange,
$500; Miss j. Agnes Cummins, $500;
A Friend, $500. The Red Cross Chap
ter, Mrs. L. l. Handy, president, is re
ceiving praise for its activities along
this line. The Delaware Chapter of
the American Red Cross has been ask
ed to raise $4,000. So far they have
about $4,000 in sight. While many
of the Branches have made a contri-
button from the Branch treasury, and
also individuals in the various towns
throughout the state have sent in
their personal contributions and col
lections have been taken up in a num-
Der of the Wilmington churches and
churches down the state. The service
clubs, such as the Rotary, Kiwanis,
and Lions, and the lodges, Parent
Teachers Associations and community
clubs are also taking contributions
which they are turning over to the
Red Cross. The Florida disaster has
been one Of the largest disasters in
the history of our country, and as in
the past, the American Red Cross has
risen to the opportunity to prove that
it is always ready as a national
agency to help distress wherever it
exists.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
DELAWARE SOIL FOR D.A.R.TREE
Mrs. ]. Pierce Cam Aids in Planting
Memorial in independence Square


While throng of spectators num-
bering close to 10000 stood at salute
in historic Independence Square, Phil
adelphia, Monday afternon, Mrs. John
Pearce Cam of Newark, State regent
of the D. A. r. of Delaware, officiated
at the planting of the Delaware tree
there, which, together with II others,
were planted as memorials to the
original Is states. AS the tree was
put into place, Mrs. Cam stepped for
ward and deposited over its roots
spade full of Delaawre soil that had
been taken to Philadelphia for the
purpose. As Delaware was the first
of the 13 states to ratify the Declara-
ton of independence, the tree repre-
senting this State was given first
place, and the planting of it was
greeted with loud cheering by the vet
Grams of the World War and the de-
scendants of those who fought in the
Civil and Revolutionary Wars, under
whose auspices the tree planting took
place. A salute was also fired. Gov
ernor Robinson, who had expected to
attend the affair and officiate at the
planting of the tree in honor of Del
aware, was unable to attend because
of business matters that held him in
Wilmington. After planting the tree
bronze tablet was affixed which set
forth that it had been planted with
Delaware soil in honor of Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
UNABLE TO REACH "A VERDICT
Jury on Daughtery and Miller Cases
Discharged After Sixty-fiYe Hours

The jury in the Daugherty-Miller
conspiracy trial, unable to reach an
agreement, was discharged by Federal
Judge Mack in New York City, at 1928
P. M. Monday. The case had been in
the jury's hands sixty-five hours and
forty-five minutes. The jurymen had
deliberated twenty-three hours and
fifty-three minutes. The case went
to it at 9.43 o'clock Friday night.
Rumors about the Federal Building
were that the JURY stood ten to two
for conviction in the case against
Thomas w. Miller, former Alien Prop
cry Custodian, and six to six against
Harry M.Daugherty, former Attorney
General. The charge against each is
conspiracy to defraud the Government
in conection with the release of ST.
100000 of war-impounded American
Metal Company assets to the Societe
Suisse pour Valeurs de Metaux.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
OCTOBER TERM Of KENT COURT
OPENS At DOVER NEXT MONDAY
NUMBER OF DIVORCE CASES IN
CLUDING TWO FROM SMYRNA
32 Cases to Come Before General Sus-
sions and Superior Court-Grand
Jury Consider Bills Monday

: The October term of the Superior
Court in and for Kent county and the
Court of General Sessions will con-
vene at Dover next Monday, October
18th with Chief Justice Pennewill and
Associate Judges Richards and Rod
ney on the bench. The Grand Jury
will meet Monday and, after hearing
the charge of the court, will retire and
examine the cases that Deputy Attor-
ney-General Earle d. Wiley has to
lay before them. 1t is expected that
the Grand Jury will be able to com
plete their work during the first two
days of the session. The Deputy At
torney-General has large number of
cases to lay before the Grand Jury
and on those for which true bills are
returned, trials will be held before the
Court of General Sessions later in the
week. The trial list for the Superior
Court is very large and contains thir-
ty-two cases. Of this number only
three are new at this term CT Court,
the remainder having been carried
over from previous sessions. Two
CcSSS dIG 11OIIl I1lG Ou4y ISIIu III 1910
and one from the October term of the
same year. There is also one each
from the July and October terms in
1924. There are two cases from the
February term in 1925 and four from
the April term of the same year. Six
cases are listed from the July term
in 1925 while the October term of the
same year has three cases. Five cases
have been carried over from the Feb
ruary term of this year, while the
April and July terms each have one
case carried over. There are six di-
vorce cases listed for argument and
four for final decree. The cases list
ed for argument are Sallie NJ. Breck-
enridge vs.. William R. Breckenridge.
This case has been carried over from
the February and April terms of this
year. The other cases, which are new
this term, are Earl w. Grant VS..
Frances Katherine Grant, Emily Ger
trude Enlow vs. Francis B. Enlow,
Marie Jelinek VS.. Henry Jelinek, John
C. Barnes VS.. Lille Barnes. The
cases listed for final decree are: Reu-
ben D. Rowland VS.. Hilda w. Roland,
Stephen NJ. Matthews VS.. Anna Matt
hews, Helen Smithers Short VS.. Daniel
c. Short, Homer B. Voshell VS.. Matte
Sullivan Voshell.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
NEW s1,5OO,OO ELECTRIC PLANT
Plant of Eastern Shore Co. Which is
to Supply Smyrna, will be Adequate
to Supply the Whole Peninsula


In statement made Monday F. n.
Lawton, general manager of the East
ern Shore Gas and Electric Company,
gave definite assurance that the pro-
posed new S1,500,O00 power plant to
be erected by his company will be suf-
ficiently large to supply power in
practically any quantity. This is the
concern in which the Town of Smyrna
has signed up with a five-year con-
tract to supply current to Town
Council at wholesale. The current is
to be supplied beginning December
the first. This statement of manager
Lawton is meeting with widespread
qualification as certain disappoint-
ment was expressed recently when it
became known that the Conowingo
plant, being constructed by the Phila-
delphia Electric Company, would prob
ably divert its main output into Phil
adelphia, and not supply the Eastern
Shore direct. Officials of the East
ern Shore Gas and Electric Company
have recently been questioned by rep
resentative from various section of
the Peninsula as to the extent of pow
er supply from their proposed new
plant General assurance has been
given to the effect that it will be able
to furnish all points south of Viii
mington and that practically no limit
on the power supply would be fixed.
Interviewed directly on the subject
Mr. Lawton bears out this impression.
He said: "Our proposed new plant will
be large enough to supply power to
any point on the Del-Mar-Va Eastern
Shore. By this l mean that we will
be in a position to extend our service
without limit within the
confines of the Peninsula. An out
feature which the new pow
er house will provide will be practi-
cally a guarantee of unbroken service.
It will equal that in any section of
the country
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
OPENING 2OTH CENTURY CLUB
Regular Weekly Meetings Resumed on
Friday Following Summer Recess
Mrs. I'll. r. Jones in the Chair


The Twentieth Century Club opened
its doors Friday, October 9Th, after a
summer vacation. With an increase
in membership and a fine attendance
all seemed happy to begin the years
activities. The meeting was called
to order at $50, by our president, Mrs.
Howard r. Jones. Mrs. Thomas Cow
erdale, who was a delegate to the
State Federation held in Newark in
June, gave a glowing account of her
experiences and an interesting report
of the sessions. During this meeting
held in Newark, Mrs. John McCabe
Of Rehoboth, was made State presi-
dent. Mrs. E. w. Dawson who is
quite gifted in composing poetry, has
written anew club song for this year,
entitled, Coward and Upward" tune,
"Auld Lang Syne." 1t was sung by
the Club, Mrs. Coverdale at the piano.
The presidents greeting delivered in
her pleasing way, was as follows: "We
have met to-day in this 29th year of
the life of the Twentieth Century Club
to launch the winters activities. Your
president greets you with some feel
ing of doubt as to her ability to carry
on, as successfully as her distinguish
ed predecessors, but with full conf
dence in the efficiency of a capable
staff, and an intense love of the club
and its purposes. Although this meet
ing sounds the opening note to regu-
lar sessions, the club has not been
without its share of activities during
its four months recess. The delight
full meetings of the State Federation
at Newark in June inspired those who
attended and brought practical gain by
the contact with mothers, educators,
professional women and club women.
The staff of officers and chairmen
have been busy during the summer
arranging for the winter program and
l am deeply grateful, and l know the
members will be, for the cooperation
Of those who have devoted time and
energy to setting up guides and sub
jects for the wisest and happiest uses
of our club time l greet our old
members and our new with a con-
sciousness of fellowship with public
spirited women whose foresight, 10y
atty and service play so large part
in the construction of this splendid in
stitution. May our plans for the sea-
son bring you such pleasure as will
reward your interest and foster the
spirit that has made this organization
a useful unit in our community"
Piano solo, Fragrance From Gar
den," was played by Miss Rebecca
Williams in her charming way. Maur-
ice Pesse, the composer, is one of the
modern French writers. France at
present, finds itself both in creative
ness and in performance, in the first
rank of music. We owe our musical
treat to the efforts of Mrs. Frank
Evans, chairman of music. The treat
of tea, cakes and the social time we
owe to our club hostess, Mrs. Harry
Jones and her helpers.-Cor. Sec.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
B. B. ARMSTRONG HIT BY TRAIN
WelI-KnOwn Newark Resident Run
Down at New Brunswick, N, ].

Struck by an express train on the
Pennsylvania railroad at New Brunns-
wick, n. j., Bernard Barclay Arm
strong, aged % years, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. John P. Armstrong. who live just
outside Of Newark, opposite the New
ark Country Club grounds, was in
stantly killed at 10.4O o'clock, Sunday
morning. Word Of his death was re-
ceived by his parents at noon. The
body was taken home late Sunday
night. The funeral was held this
Wednesday afternoon. In addition to
his parents he is also survived by two
brothers, Thomas P. of Winston
Salem, North Carolina, and Arunah,
and one sister, Miss Manuelita Arm
strong. He was popular in the young
er set Of Newark and had host of
friends.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
Improving the Smyrna Gas Plant

The Kent County Gas Company is
making repairs to the bench and boil
ers, and installing new valves at the
Smyrna plant to stop leaks and insure
better service. The Smyrna gas plant
is taking on new life.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
Chamber of Commerce to Give Dinner

The Chamber of Commerce of Smyr-
ma will give a dinner at the Delaware
House Friday, October Is, at p. m.
Prominent speakers and good music
are on the program.
Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
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Smyrna times., 1926-10-13
JOHN CARRow BANK PRESIDENT
Prominent Dover Man Becomes Presi-
dent of First National Bank of Dover

dent of First National Bank of Dover
The directors Of the First National
Bank Of Dover, have elected John
Carrow, president Of the board, sue
ceeding former Governor HUM, de-
ceased, who had held the presidency
since the resignation of former United
States Senator, Harry A. Richardson,
many years ago. Mr.. Carrow held
the office of secretary of the board
since 1896