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Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10
BEGIN HERE TODAY

BEGfN HERE ID
LANE BARRETT. ~ and beau-
tiful. tries in vain TO forget VAN
ROBARD. wealthy polo player.
when HIS engagement e. an
nOunced 10 MURIEL IADD. popu-
lar debutnnte. LANES mother.
CAss BARRETT, e. nm actress
n II In during CaSS's
ment In stock at n fashionable
Long Island colony that the Bar
retts meet MRS. CLEESPAUGH.
wealthy widow. when Cass goes
on tour IN the fall Lame becomes
Mrs. CIeespauEh's secretary.
CT r & III. the
only son. asks Lame 20
marry him. Give cannot Inherit
hts fathers fortune unless he mar
ries before he is -. Lame ac-
cePts. agreeing the marriage In
To be n matter OF form only.
TRESsA LORD and her sister.
ANBERTON. come "a visit
the CleesPaughs and Tressa, who
wants 20 marry Give. begins 20
make trouble for Lame. TresSn
~connives unsuccesSfuIly with n
gang of biackmaiIers. Later Lame
In kidnapped 90 he held for ran
som. She IL escued by McDER-
MID and Cline.
The wedding takes place on
Christmas. Lame and Give spend
their honeymoon in the south.
then return north. MurieI eIopes
with CHUCK DESMOND. news
paper reporter. Give deVoteS him
self 10 business and Lame tries
not To be bored by social duties.
On n shopping trip she encounters
He 5eE her 10 20 abroad
with him After n qunrre with
Give. Lame goes 20 see CaSs and
tells her h Is going away with
Robard. Cass reveals Lame ~ not
her child hut the daughter OF her
sister, LUISA, and Hobard's step
father whose first wife LuIsn was.
The girl IL shaker by this news.
She starts home and hears news
boys shouting extras. Robard has
been killed I'm nm accident
NOW GO ON WITH THE STORY
CHAPTER XII
I ZANE walked without knowing
" where her feet carried her. She
was jostled in the crowds. She
had a sudden desire for refuge and
summoned a taxi. The driver
thought she was i'll. her face was so
white. She gave him the address
of the Bleeckman and stumbled
into the cab.
Unfolding the paper she looked
again at the dread words. The
newspaper story smote her like a
blow.
"Mr. James Van Dusen Robard
OF East 62nd ST. was fatally injured
early today when the automobile in
which he was riding skidded and
a tree on the Jericho Turn
pike near Willow Stream, Long
Island. Mr.. Robard was returning
from a farewell dinner given in his
honor at the home Of Nh. and Mrs.
Richard Waite OF Willow Stream.
Policemen who reached the scene
Of the accident shortly after the
crash say the death car must have
swerved 10 avoid a smaller car,
driven by Pietro Lombardosi OF
Merrick. a truck gardener. Lom-
1ardosi was dazed and could make
10 statement"
There was more. Vans clubs.
lis diplomatic appointment, the
lame Of his college. Words. words.
Lame felt herself suffocat-
ne under the weight Of them.
She was bowed down by the pity
4 IL, the waste. Yesterday he had
'een debonair and smiling: today
70 lay broken. ~voiceless. She
TITLED the moan that rose to her
ips. The taxi driver looked at her
uriously as she alighted, and
umbled in her bag for change.
here was none. She thrust a bill
oward him and fed.
She never knew how she reached
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10

Trees threatened with a disease
called chlorosis. which produces
a loss Of green in the foliage, can
be kept healthy by treatment with
solutions of iron salts.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10

Says you'll" says Dickens.
Slang, as Merton S. Yewsdale has
discovered. is mostly old stuff. For
instance, this is from Chapter v in
BLEAK House" by Dickens:
That warn't like Chancery prac-
tice, though, says youl"
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10
Modern Version

Modern Version
Mother. may 1 hop DER the sea2
Yes, my darling daughter
Pin your hopes On the weather
reports
And don't fly near the waterl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10

The most talkative character IN
all Of Shakespeare's works is Ham
let, who has 1859 lines to speak.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10

G. II. r. asks If you've heard Of
the ScotchE,an who i%nterprets the
"all you can eat for sixty cents"
idea to be a five-year plan?
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10

Paris styles forecast the return
OF the hustle. 1t looks like an ola
fashioned winter.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10
Add Master Minds

An investment shark was
Luther Breel:
When he died he held
No u. S. Steel.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10

Stain, Shaw and Mrs. Astor in
Two-Hour Talk"-headline. A polite
way Of saying that Stain never got
a chance to open his mouth.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10

The six brightest boys in the u.
S. are sailing TO Europe and we pity
the skipper the night they sit az
the captains table.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1931-08-10

Charity is not a rummage sale.
Bishop Charles X. W0odcock.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09
TRUCK GOES OVER BRIDGE
Henry Wise, FELTON,, Killed as We
hicle Fall 35 Feet to Bed of Greek

Henry Wise, go, FELTON,, Del, was
killed and Norman J. Connolly, 26,
of the same place critically injured
last Wednesday when their produce
truck crashed through bridge rail
on Ashley Boulevard and fell 35
feet to the bed of Pine Creek. Con-
nelly was unconscious when taken
to the Mercy Hospital where doc
tors said he may have a fractured
skull. The bridge is on the point
of a sharp turn and has been the
scene of other automobile fatalities
police said. Wise was dead when
Ashley police extricated him from
the wrecked truck, 80 minutes af-
ter it was seen by a passing motor
list. 1t was said in FELTON, that
Wise and Connolly, his brother-in-
law, left there Monday for Wilkes
Barre, where they planned to dis
pose of truck load of potatoes.
Wise, who had lived in FELTON, for
five years, operated a basket fac
tory there. He is survived by his
wife, a son and three daughters.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09

Entered ut the Post ONCE at Smyrna. Del
aware, as Second Class matter.
Subscription price. s1.5o per year. strictly
in advance.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09
DRY CRUSADE AT DOVER
Allied Forces For Prohibition to
Meet Friday for Three Days

Final plans are being made for
the visit at Dover this week of the
Allied Forces for Prohibition, the
field contingent known as the AL
lied Campaigners, who started
their nationwide crusade in Co
lumbus, Ohio, on September 8, and
will close in Atlantic City on June
z, 1882. While this is an entirely
new movement, organically indie
pendent of other organizations, its
avowed desire is to strengthen
each agency rendering service to
the cause of prohibition. 1t well
comes cooperation from all and in
turn hopes that it may help all
Four units comprise the Allied
Forces for Prohibition, the Allied
Campaigners, Allied Youth, Allied
Women and Allied Business Men.
Allied Women are led by Mrs. Jean
Rushmore Patterson, Woodbury.
Falls, N. y; Allied Business Men
are headed by Richard Scott, pres
ident of the REQ Motor Company
and Robert c. Ropp, leads the AL
lied Routh. The campaigners are
composed of DR.. Daniel A. Polling,
chairman of the Allied Forces;
Oliver w. Stewart, vice-chairman;
Miss Norma Q. Brown secretary;
Col. Raymond Robins, DR.. Ira
Landrith, Frank M. Hudson and
Robert G. Crop. Although the
support of friends of all faiths, in
GLIDING Professionals, Catholics and
Jews will be welcomed and enlist
ed, it is civic movement and the
campaigners will appeal to all cit
liens who stand for the mainten-
ance and enforcement of the 18th
Amendment, regardless of race,
color or creed. The campaigners
travel in three divisions and will
be in Dover to hold afternoon and
evening meetings as follows: Fri
day, December IL, at 2.30 and 500
p. m, in Wesley M. E. Church;
Saturday, December IL, at 2.30 and
500 p. M, at Peoples Congrega-
tional- Church and on
Sunday afternoon, December 13, at
3 p. m, in The Peoples Congrega-
tional-Christian Church or Dover
Opera House.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09
SCHOLARSHIP FOR TUNNEL
James Nj. Tunnel, Jr., of George
town, Receives Endorsement

James M. Tunnel, Jr., of George
town, was recommended for a
Rhodes Scholarship at Oxford by
the scholarship branch of the Del
aware committee at meeting on
Saturday afternoon. His recon-
mendation will be sent to the reg
ional committee which at its meet
ing on Friday will select four out
of the total presented. Tunnel is
the son of James M. Tunnel, ST.,
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09

Georgetown attorney, who was
Democratic candidate for u. S.
Senator several years ago. He is
an undergraduate at Swarthmore
College and at one time represent
ed Delaware at a national orator
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09

ical contest. DR.. Walter Hullihen,
president of the University of Del
aware, is chairman of the Della
ware committee for the Rhodes
Scholarship and Henry R. Isaacs is
secretary.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09
John r. Francis, Jr.
Phone 173 II 2
SMYRNA DELAWARE
NOTICE OF REDEMPTION


of part of the TOWN OF SMYRNA Five
$50 Percent Refunding Bonds. Series
1925, due July LIST, 1915.
Notice is hereby given that the Town of
Smyrna has called for redemption on jan
uary LIST. 1882, $4,000. of its outstanding
REFUNDING BONDS dated July LIST, 1925
and maturing July LIST. 1915. As provided
in the Act of the Delaware General As
sembly approved March 25th. 1925, the
bonds called are those numbered from 16
10 rs inclusive. and therefore upon presen-
tation and surrender of bonds together
with all unmatured interest coupons at the
office of THE FRUIT GROWERS MA
TIONAL BANK AND TRUST co. OF
SMYRNA. SMYRNA, DELAWARE, on or
before January LIST, 1882, the redemption
date, the par value of said bonds together
with accrued interest will be paid TO the
holders thereof. Interest will cease to ac-
crue on said bonds the date specified for
their redemption.
BY Order of the ouncil of
THE TOWN OF SMYRNA.
(Signed)-Geo. r. Stevenson,
its President.
(Signed)-W. w. Hynson.
its Treasurer.
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09
NEW YORK FUR COMPANY

We will buy all kinds of furs at
the highest prices that are paid.
Buyers, Michael Sklut, office on
Commerce Street, near Market
Smyrna, Delaware. 12-2 II
Telephone 326
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09

Published Every Wednesday Afternoon. oy
r. ID. HOFFECKER- Proprietor.
Founded by Robert d. Hoffecker. July 5.
1854 Editor and Proprietor until Feb
ruary 10. 1907
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09
FOR, RENT

My home on the corner of Mt.
Vernon and Union Streets, with all
modern conveniences. Possession
March 1, 1882. Apply to
Mrs. Alice Spruance Roberts,
Delaware House, Smyrna, Del.
1872 ct
Smyrna times., 1931-12-09

THE SMYRNA TIMES Is an independent
paper devoted to the welfare of the town
It represents and the State Of which 1t
is part. 1t also gives the items of
importance of the Eastern Shore Of
Maryland.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
ALL ROADS LEAD TO LITTLE TOWN
 OF BETHLEHEM
Thoughts of the World Center There To-day, as Pilgrims From All Parts of the Earth Trek Into the Town

!, Bethlehem, Dec 24.-(UP)-The thoughts of the world centered to- day on a tiny stone cell, barely capable of holding a hundr, d wor- shippers. in this tiny village.
 Devout pilgrims flocked to Beth. lehem from early morning to late night. The two broad macadam highways that led out of Jerusalem were thronged with peoples of all nations. Their destination was the spacious, raftered Church of the Nativity, to worship and reverence at the sacred grotto. built on the spot where Jesus Christ was born in 0 stable manager.
 Although myriads of pilgrims have passed along these roads since the time when they were no more than camel-tracks, yet they pre- sent an ever-new, ver-changing pageant of color and history.
 Where once they stumbled on foot over hills, or rode in chariots and carts, on donkeys and camels; where once the bishops and car dinals of Rome came in all the panoply of the church; where tho crusaders rode on their liveried chargers, bearing the cross trium- phantiy before them; where King Baldwin of Jerusalem, attended by his knights and esquires, made
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
RULING OF JUDGE ELLIS AFFECTED
 WORKING MEN
Secretary Egan of Conn Federation of Labor, Said It Was Most I'm. portant and Far Reach. ing

Bridgeport, Conn, Dec 24-(UP) Labor authorities to-day held Su- perior Court Judge Arthur F. Ells' decision in the O'Hara and Drushka compensation cases yes- terday had established an impor- tant precedent in laws affecting working men.
 John J. Egan, secretary of the Connecticut Federation of Labor, said the case was "most impor- tant" and "far reaching"
 Judge Ells held the supreme courts McCook case ruling. which questioned the validity of some i,50O laws several years ago. could not be invoked now to upset awards of disability compensation madeu nder law affected by the McCook decision.
 He declared insurance owes duty to It's client industry. off of whom 1t lives, not to raise such completely upsetting question. The plaintiff had sought to modify a decision of a compensation com missioner here made on the basis of the 1925 compensation law, by claiming the law was invalid
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
Waterbury To Drive
 Into Every Corner
 Of The City To-day
No One Will GO Hungry or UnclOthed on Christmas Day If It Can Be Pre- vented - Baskets of Good Cheer Are Being Rushed Everywhere

waterbury's charitable organiza- . tions to-day joined in one final drive distributing food, clothing and other gifts to the needy throughout the city 50 that to-mor- row, Christmas day, will be as bright and happy as possible. The city took on 6 Christmas Eve as. pect to-day as the entire popula- ton of Waterbury made ready to observe the anniversary of the birth of Christ. Tomorrow the day will be observed fittingly, the city as whole suspending busl- ness and devoting the day to feast ing and meditation.
 The municipal charity depart ment, the Lincoln House nssocia- ton, the Diocesan Bureau, the Mu- tual Aid Unemployment commit tee, the Salvation Army, the churches and various fraternal or. ganizations had workers scattered
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
TOM MOONEY HAS GIVEN UP HOPE
 OF ANY PARDON
Politics. Says Famous Prisoner, Will Prevent Gov Rolph From Obey. ing Plea of Mayor Walker

San Quentin Prison. Calf. Dec 24--(UP)-Tom Mooney aband- oned hope today that Governor James Rolph. Jr., of California will pardon him.
 On the eve Of his 18th Christ mas behind San Quentin walls. California's most famous prisoner expressed the conviction that the plea in his behalf by Mayor Walk CT of New York was In vain.
 "Not 0 chance" Mooney, sent enced to life Imprisonment on conviction of 0 part in the 1916 preparedness day bombing in San francisco, said. "Powers of busi- ness and politics will dictate Gov Rolph's decision denying me a par don.
 "A few men already have de- termined the issue.
 "The governor will put wieght behind his denial of clemency py saying, my chief justice Matt SuI- Iivan had advised against a par don, but the decision Is already made. ,,
 "Until the ruling powers realize that Tom Mooney Is a more dah- rerous force in prison than ne would be if released. l will not be
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
Lower Gas Rates Go
 Into Effect First
 Of The Coming Year
Small Consumers Will Benefit to the Amount of 10 Per Cent Less on Their Bills

New and lower gas rates were announced to-day by the Connecti- cut Light & Power company for It's customers in the Waterbury dis trict. As a result an annual sav- ing of sS2,000 will be made by users of Eas. The new rates be- come effective January 1. The fol- lowing announcement was made by Charles J. Allen, manager of the Waterbury district of the Connecti- cut Light & Power company.
 Now that the merger of the Waterbury Gas Light company in- to the Connecticut Light & Power company is an established fact. the Power company Is enabled to offer to It's customers in the Wa terbury district the same better and lower gas rates which are in effect in Bristol and Meriden. We estimate that the new rates which will be effective January 1st, will result in m annual saving of ap- proximately s82.000 to the cus- toners, included in the local ter- rltory, which on the average will amount to more than $3 per cus- toner. It will be of particular advantage. to the very small user, because of the reduction In the minimum bill of 10 per cent and to those homes that wish to extend their use of gas, because all con- sumption in excess of the small 1,- 800 cubic feet per month will be
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
JAPAN WARNING
 ALL NATIONS TO
 KEEP HANDS OFF
United States, France and England Are Considered Impertinent in Sending Out Notes

Toklo, Dec. 24.-OUP).-A new "hands off" warning was prepared by Premier Inuku to-day In an- swer to notes from the United States, France and England which expressed concern over Japanese military operations against Man. churian bandits. It was understood the government was greatly dis. pleased by the attitude of the three powers, and considers their representations are impertinent and unwarranted.
 Inukai's note, to be sent through ambassadors. expressed Japanese apprehension over the situation In Chinchow. The premier was report ed to have reiterated Tokio's con- viction that Chinchow. leaders are instigating bandit forays in the sec- ton of Manchuria served by the Japanese controlled South Man. churia railway.
 The premier was understood to have taken the position that the notes of America. France and Eng land strengthen Chinese resistance and render impossible the restora- ton of peace and order.
 The war office pointed out to-day that the League of Nation councils s resolution on the Manchurian crisis expressly allows Japan to proceed against disorderly troops in the province, and claimed this was the basis of the drive on bandits.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
American Federation Of Labor Stands Behind
 This Latest Beer Bill

has just been nominated by Presi- dent Hoover to be a member of the United States tariff commis- sion.
 "The federation asked me to or fer this bill" Bulkley said to-day q have talked with Representa- tive Beck. We all have agreed upon basis of cooperation and we are going ahead with it. ] think at this session all we will get will he a vote. and l do not want to predict what that vote will be. But the proposed legislation will have the effect of calling attention to a serious situation.
 There are two methods of ac- ton. Of course we want to get the federal government entirely out of prohibition. The important thins K to get the 18th Amendment re- peaied. But some persons believe we should try also to modify the Volstcad Act. think we should attempt both. Hut repeal la the only permanent remedy
 "AH this bill is drafted 1 believe anyone willing to vote for any sort of modification would vote for it.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
 CHARGE
 OF THE BANK
Four Bank Officials of State Are Now Going Over the Books of Mer- chants Trust CoPres-
 ident Weyand Again In.
 sists DepositOrs Will Get Dollar for Dollar :
OTHER BANKS IN
 CITY CONFIDENT

Four bank examiners took charge today of the books of the Merchants Trust Company, which yesterday morning on a vote of It's board of directors failed to open for business, and the preliminary investigation to determine the solvency of the institution Is now we'll underway. The examiners with A. F. Austin of Hartford in charge were detailed here under the direction of George J. Bassett. state bank commissioner. MT Bas- sett was expected here sometime today for Q conference with off, cials of the bank.
 As the examiners carried on their work this morning officers and directors of the bank held a conference to decide upon a course of action to protect the present and future interests of the institu- ton, An announcement of gen. eral public interest was expected at the close of the special meeting.
 It was expected that some action would be taken at the conference on an application for the appoint ment of a temporary receiver. A superior court judge would re. ceive the petition and take action possibly Saturday. Attorney John II. Cassidy, representing number of depositors of the bank, an. noanced today that he was willing to cooperate with the officials or tho receiver in any possible man. rer as to bring about satisfactory adjustment.
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
AGENTS H-JACKED AND
 TRUCK STOLEN
Two Dry Men Left in Charge of Seized Truck Were Held Up and Robbed

Revere. Mass, Dec 24-(UP)-- Uncle Sam had learned to-day that even he is not Immune from the depredations of hi-jackers. Two of his agents had the humiliating ex- perience yesterday of watering a liquor-laden motor truck and a prisoner they were guarding re- claimed by the forces of lawless- ness. Eight federal agents under Charles A. Carlstrom had made the seizure and arrest at Beach street garage. Agents Harry Coch- rane and William Craig were left to guard 1t while their six com panions left on another raid.
 Three of the four hi-jackers enc tered the garage and after threat ening to "blow the daylights" out of Cochrane and Craig If they moved. drove off with the motor truck. Meantime the fourth hi- jacker, driving an automobile, rescued the prisoner. known only as "Leary." :.
 The agents said they recognized one or more of the hi-jackers and were confident they would appre- bend them.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
PEOPLE BACKING
 CONFIDENCE IN
 OUR CITY BANKS
$SOO,00O Came Rushing Into Waterbury to Ful- fill Any Derlands-Peo- pie Themselves Are Showing Their True Spirit

The arrival of over $S00,000 in currency for distribution among local banks to meet any possible demands was development sec- ond only in importance to the mag nificent spirit of confidence shown by the public of Waterbury in lo- cal banking institutions following yesterdays action of the directors of the Merchants Trust company not to open its doors.
 To-day while some banks re- ported unusual demands for with drawals. others reported normal holiday business and the surpris- ing fact that hundreds of new de- positors were secured. Scores of business men and persons accus- toned to frequent usage of checks opened new accounts to-day and are' apparently prepared to wait until the affairs of the Merchants Trust company have been adjusted. Hints of reorganization and possi- ble action of a local bank taking over It's complete affairs were cur. rent to-day, but until an inventory has been made of the banks assets all possible courses of action are but speculation.
 Lewis S. Reed, president of the Citizens s-Manufacturers bank and chairman of the state senate bank ing committee, remarked to-day that the publics attitude and calm
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The Waterbury Democrat., 1931-12-24
CHESHIRE SCHOOL PROPRIETOR IS
 HELD BY COURT

New Haven, Conn, December "A (UP) - The court struggle be- tween a Patagonian explorer ana his divorced wife over custody .of one of their four children has re- suited in arrest of the mistress or a fashionable private school on Q charge of contempt of court.
 As result of the action, Dr George Gaylord Simpson of the American Museum of Natural His tory, organizer of the Scarrit ex- pedition into Patagonia and former Yale professor. has agreed to pro duce his daughter. Helene, &. in common pleas court here Monday.
 Mrs Lydia Simpson. who now has the other children. Gay. D.. Joan, 4, and Betty. 3, claimed Mrs Kathleen M. Carver. proprietor or the Shadow Lawn School at ches- hire, refused to allow her to re- move Helene from the school. Mrs simpson obtained a writ Of habeas corpus, Mhich deputy sheriff served after gaining entrance to the school by a ruse. Mrs Carver was reported to have destroyed 1t. She was arraigned before Judge Wal ter Pickett on a capias late yes terday and held in contempt. pr simpson and Mrs simpson are said to be parties to suit now before the New York courts.