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Smyrna times., 1931-01-14
BIDS FOR 80 FOOT HARBOR
Sealed Bids TO Be Received on
Thursday, January 22nd

Wilmington harbor is contribut-
ing its bit to Uncle Sans program
of public construction to help re-
lieve unemployment. Sealed bids
will be received until p. M, jan
uary %, at the Office of the U. S.
Engineer in Wilmington for the
furnishing of labor and materials
and performing all work for the
dredging of 854 500 cubic yards of
matter from Wilmington harbor.
The harbor channel is now 25 feet
deep at mean lowwater and 400
feet wide on the bottom. Plans
call for deepening the channel to
80 feet at mean low water with a
width of 400 feet. The operations
will extend from the 80 foot depth
in the Delaware River TO Lobdell
Canal, a distance of one mile.
Congress has appropriated $780,
900 for the work at this time un-
der the provisions of the public
works bill recently passed to help
relieve unemployment. The pro-
ject will cost approximately $780,,
900 it is stated. However, work
can be started now under a con-
tinuing contract with the remand
er of the money available under
the regular Congressional appro-
priation in the Spring. The con-
tractor receiving the contract
must start work within 80 days
after being awarded the job.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-14
KENT POMONA GRANGE MEET
Will Be Guests of Trophy Grange
at FELTON,, Thursday, January Is

The Quarterly meeting of Kent
County Pomona Grange, No. 2,
Patrons of Husbandry, will be held
at FELTON,, Thursday, January Is,
as the guests of Trophy Grange
No. 22. There are some very inn
portant matters to be brought up
for consideration and discussion
and as farm work is not especially
pressing at this season of the year
a larger attendance is anticipated.
The program will be as follows:
Morning session, 10; Open in the
Fifth Degree; Roll Call of officers;
Reading of Minutes of Previous
Meeting; Address of Welcome by
Trophy Grange; Response by
Smyrna Grange; Reports of
Oranges; Report of County Agents
Work for 1880 by Russell E. Will
son, County Agent; Report of
Club Work in Kent County by
Miss Helen L. Comstock, Club
Leader. Noon Recess and Lunch
con. Afternoon session, 100: Solo
by Miss Mary Pleasanton; Echoes
from the Eastern States Lecturers
Conference by Mr.. A.Bailey Thorn
as, State Lecturer; Solo by Mr..
Herman c. Taylor; Recitation by
Mrs. Mary Adams; Consideration
of proposed bills to be brought be-
fore the Delaware State Legisla-
ture by Mr.. ]. Frank Rice; Solo
by Miss Mary Pleasanton; Discus
sion of Resolutions.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-14
SMYRNA FIFTY YEARS AGO AS
REVAMPED FROM OUR FILES
ITEMS ABOUT SMYRNA FROM
SMYRNA TIMES, JAN. I2, 1881
Notes of Marriages, Deaths, Real
Estate Deals and Matters of In
terest of Half Century Ago

(The Smyrna Times has started
to look back over its files and tell
what happened around the correspond
ing date of this issue, half century
ago. We hope to make this regular
weekly feature. If it does nothing else.
1t will call to mind people and events
of that day that should be interesting
to the present generation. We hope
our readers will find it interesting and
that it will make the Times more eag-
erly sought and read-Editor.)
Smyrna times., 1931-01-14
FIRENIEN FIrcn II
NLhCT Off
Herbert L. Pbiuin
dletOwn Firemen = % He

il Ihe annual election ''',ll' i
tor top. TIE ensuing Year ar + Il II
1ser IS Hose g ompany } 7 "a, u
%as held at the fire ! 5onl ny
ly and resulted as fdiia.I.1 I1asi|
dent Herbert |, psin3 stloFl'
president, Harry E. c,I1rrl. rllll3'
l&g., 5aty and treasurer. 91l's'' T5sdl
man 1st assistant .laill' "a
Philips "a assista1- tai I4isi d1ta.
I Stafford; house conmttI a,,,sl
gene H. shallcross. T5ad) h
Whitlock, u. and James j |
Har,r = : go'oLs, Herbert L. 4
WbitIoo1. + oulver Theodl
aona II y : James z. Wd
Jones William Prica H.,
herd Harris Berkmor 's.s
s Letherbury; fra - ~
land W. Bates.
Smyrna times., 1931-01-14
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st. Luke's church
field, Isle Of Wight cara as.s .saf !.
IS the building said lollts, y !, /
est now standing in
structed by Englisbman
Smyrna times., 1931-01-14

our readers will find it interesting and
that it will make the Times more eag-
eriy sought and read-Editor.)
Collision of the Railroads. col
lision occurred on the P. w. & B.
Railroad at Lamokin on Thursday
that like to have been very serious
in its results. The announcement
on that evening of the accident
caused considerable anxiety as to
the fate of several of our citizens
who were known to be abroad,
namely: William w. Tschudy,
Samuel Cats, Charles E. Moore,
Lewis Mccoy, who were in the
smoking car that was telescoped,
George Herrick, news messenger,
who was in the baggage car that
was wrecked and Mr. and Mrs. I.
S. Lapham, James H. Cotton and
Benjamin A. HAZEL who were
further down the train. Those in
>the smoking car ran a very mar
row risk, the roof of the baggage
car cutting right through half the
length of the car, about a foot
above their heads, killing John
Finn who sat beside the stove.
Several of the others must have
suffered a like fate if they had not
been thrown below the seats.
George Herrick, of this town, and
G. Davis Temple of Kenton, and
Robert Grumley of Kenton Hun
dred, were bruised and consider
ably hurt, especially the first and
last named, but it is not thought
seriously. A train with passeng-
ers got in about ten o'clock, but
the mail did not arrive until next
day. The rear of the baggage car
and the front of the smoker were
a mass of slivers and broken tim
Der, and the framework of both
was embedded one into the other.
The two engines, in colliding, were
mashed fiat, and stood as firmly
interlocked as though they were
dovetailed. The concussion had
been so great that the tender of
the Baltimore and Central engine
broke loose, and telescoped the
passenger car next to it, making
a complete wreck of the latter.
Strewing the grounds were pieces
of boards, broken glass, and a gen
eral air of ruin. The following
were other wounded passengers:
Harry Morris, baggage-master,
badly injured; Charles Allen, en-
gineer, severely hurt about the
right side and leg; John Baringer,
fireman. thought to be hurt in
ternally; Isaac Stevenson of Har-
rington, slightly injured; Enoch
Crouch, mail agent, of Dover,
slightly injured; James Monaghan 4
of Wilmington, slightly injured;
James r. Crippen of Wilmington.
badly bruised; William Polk of
Odessa, seriously cut about the
head; Howard Sedgwick of Mid
dletown, severely hurt; Frank Par
ris, engineer, of Philadelphia,
thrown from his cab to the top of
a passenger car, badly injured.
That Incorrigible Old Thief On /
Sunday night turkey and a new !
horse blanket were stolen from the
premises of John j. Jones, near {
town. On Monday he had the \
of Peter Downham, who '
harbors the notorious thief Mary I
Polk, searched on a warrant. I
These articles were not found, but f
the lining of a robe was which i
Daniel Palmatory recognized as Y
the part of a White Bear robe f
stolen from him last October. The 4
Smyrna times., 1931-01-14

to this he beli.,.
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Flgld Fia'l,. inspection y y +sdp'al
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January Z; Fe5rp,,ars sS-9 ase as
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Smyrna times., 1931-01-14
Earliest "St.n5i,. 4,

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The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15
DOUGLAS NEVIS
DOUGLAS TAKU WILL
 SOON GO TO PRESS

Literary work in connection with The Taku, Douglas High School Annual, is practically completed and the book soon goes to press. The covers have arrived and most of the cuts.
 This years motif seeks to inter pret Alaska for the tourists. The four division pages feature the territory's most valuable industries, fishing, m mining, numbering and trapping. The arrangement of class pictures is novel and attractive As the tendency in annuals today is to eliminate feature depart ment, the section in The Taku de- voted to stories, reviews and poems will be reduced to a minimum
 Very appropriate the yearbook is dedicated to Alaska's governor, George A. Parks. Among the in troductory pages are several seen ic views famous in the Territory.
 The book will be printed a rich dark brown, an interesting new de- parture from the usual black type. The end sheets will be a colorful mardi gras paper which is a re- hinder of the gay confetti thrown by tourists.
 Alma Savikko is Editor -inIChief of the Taku; Vieno Wahto, sBusi- ness Manager; and Mrs. Engstrom, literary and business advisor. As the advertising campaign has been most successful and the staff has worked hard to perfect the liter ary end of the book, it is expected that the 1881 Taku will be even better than that of 1880.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15

inflicted some mo, .<.is earlier
 Got ny letters addressed to yourself?"
 Plenty" replied Charters, div ing into the pocket of his over coat and producing several ad- dressed to MT. John Wave, at a Chicago hotel.
 That's all right. Passport?" in- quired the man, adding:
 You landed from England on September 30."
 Certainly. But I don't carry my passport about with me. naturally. "
 Where is it?"
 At my hotel"
 "I'd like to have peek at it."
 Why, certainly. We'll go along, right now"
 We will" said the man.
 And now, what in hells your game?' inquired Charters, as the four turned about. and marched in the direction whence they had come.
 Just wanted to be sure that you're John Wave" was the non committal reply. e
 "Of course I am," replied Char ters impatiently. Who else d'you think I amp"
 T don't think you're anybody else" was the answer.
 From his dispatch-case Dr. Char ters produced John Waves pass port. gsas
 Photos a bad one" he said, "and taken good many years ago at that"
 Good enough" replied the de- tective. Quite O. K. Fine. You're John Wave, all right :. !. And now, John. if you'll come along with us, we'll soon put you right where you can finish that life sentence you walked away from. Coming quietly?"
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15
DON'T SUFFER WITH DANGEROUS
 INDIGESTION

Do yoti suffer after meals with a belching, from sour and acid stomach Many believe they have heart trouble and tremble with fear, expecting any minute to drop dead. This condition can be prevented, likewise relieved.
 Take Carter's Little Liver Pills after meals and neutralize the gases. Sweeten the sour and acid stomach, re- lieve the gas and encourage digestion.
 The stomach, liver and bowels will be cleansed of poison, painful and dangerous indigestion disappears and the system enjoys tonic effect. Don't delay Ask your druggist for a red pkg. of Carter's Little Liver Pills. ,,s
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15
R Rrctoal Cz,1shpher Wsn.A.&e,4 MYSTERIOUS, WAVE sEss sEAs fSEa SEl.

SYNOPSIS: MT. James dies from 8 drink of the poison he had prepared to kill Marjorie Laudcrdell, and, in the ensuing confusion at Dr. Charters nurs- ing home, Jchn Wave, with Sister Wcldcn's help, gets the girl out of the place. Con- fronted with the tragic develop ment, Charters admits James is his son, as ominously Wave tells him that Schlitz, Dorson and James have gone and that he, Charters, is being saved for the last. Wave decides to ac- company Marjorie to India,
 where she is to wed her fi- ance, Captain Lauderdell. But when, at his request, Sister Weldon hunts his passport in the ccat he had worn on the day he first came to the home, it is missing. He obtains anOth- CT and sets out for India with Marjorie.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15
ISLE OF LOST SHIPS

A real sea story is Isle of Lost Ships" which is on tap for this evening and Thursday at the Douglas Coliseum.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15

her husSanG O. an hour was supc-- intending his orderly bestowal Of hand luggage, bedding, hampers and other impedimenta in the big reserved compartment of the train that was to bear them across the plains of India.
 T approve of Reggie I pass him. l leave you in his hands without a doubt or fear. He strikes me as splendid specimen of a fine type of man-your Indian Army Officer"
 I'm so glad, dear John" said Marjorie, flushing warmly How can I thank you? How can l ever begin to thank you?"
 By being happy" John Wave patted the hand he held. Happy as the day is long"
 T shall be that" replied the girl. But you, John? Will you write me a nice long, long letter all about yourself? All that you care to tell me, that is."
 T was going to do that, anyway, Marjorie. I'd like you to know how and why I became a-a criminal and a convict. and came to Eng land with the firm intention of committing at least four murders. I want .. :"
 Come on, Marjorie, called Cap tain Lauderdell, jumping down from the carriage-door and seizing her arm. All aboard"
 T say, Sir" he continued, what on earth can I say to give you some idea of what I feel? I'm not good at it. But, never heard of such kindness. Straight out and back again, just to hand her over. And you saved her life, too |. Well, I mean to say ."
 The young man wrung John Waves hand.
 "Good-by, dearest John." said
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15
SILVER TEA

SILVER TEA A silver tea will be given by the Ladies' League on Thursday aft ernoon at o'clock in the League
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15
"IS EAT SOP" OCCUPIES
 ATTENTION OF JUNIORS

With the Prom past history, the Juniors are now free to devote al their energies to rehearsal of siIs Eat So?" three-ac comedy, to be given Saturday, April 25, at the local theatre. Mrs. Engstrom is coaching this production. .
 The main action eenters around three bachelor pals who adopt a charming girl as their sister. The action takes place in 1916 and 19ls in an apartment in New York City.
 Arne Kronquist is stage mana ger; Margaret Pearce, prompter Orrin Edwards has charge of the sale of tickets; Hilja Reinikka will handle the programs. Margaret Pearce will play a piano solo be- fore the curtain goes up on the first act.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15

Marjorie, and, putting her arms round his neck, she kissed him lovingly.
 "Good-by, darling Rosemary :. Marjorie" said John Wave huskily kissing her.
 Turning upon his heel he fled from the place. Dr. Theodore Charters, clean shaven, and remarkably changed in appearance, strolled slowly, mcodily and far from jauntily along Michigan Boulevard.
 Depressed, heavy and Respondent, he went his way; but, from time to time, hummed popular air as he felt the warmth of the sun, and sniffed the invigorating breeze from the lake.
 Indeed, he was doing so audibly as three stalwart men overlook him, and ranging up, two on his right side and one on his left, fell into step with him.
 MT. Waye?" inquired one of them, pleasantly.
 Sure. John Wave of this little bright burg"
 The men eyed him narrowly.
 "Clean-shaven gray eyes |. Would you mind removing your hat a moment?" continued the man who had accosted Dr. Charters. Gray hair" he contin- ued. Nick, probably made by a bullet, in cartilage of right ear"
 Quite right" agreed Dr. Char ters, coming to a halt and smil- ingly touching his right ear, where indeed was the mark in question -self-inflicted some months earlier.
 Scar across back of right hand?" inquired the big man.
 Promptly Dr. Charters withdrew his glove.
 There you are" he said, and dis played the necessary scar. also
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15

Daily Empire want ads Pay.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15

Dr. Theodore Charters went quietly and indeed from him no sound has since been heard out of the shadows of the prison-house across the gulf that separates the bond from the free.
 For the mantle of John Wave, that he had drawn so skillfully about his houlders effectively conceals his identity for life unless the real John Wave were discovered, or declared himself For life In San Paolo Jail Copyright 1880, by Frederick A
 Stokes Co)
 Rosemary. Tomorrow. Wave gees back to the story you have just read to tell of her whcse tragic less made him the very soul of vengeance.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15
FIREMEN FEET TOMORROW

Members of the Douglas Fire Department basketball team will be guests of honor at the meeting to- morrow of the department. First there will be a business meeting during which final nominations and election of officers will be held. A report of fires during the year closing will be made, also reports on preparations for the an- nual dance to be given next Sat- urday. A feed will follow the busi- ness meeting.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15
Chapter 27 TWO CONCLUSIONS

You absolutely insist on going back at once?" said Marjorie, studying the face of her dear friend sympathetically a little sadly
 "Yes, Marjorie, I'm going back, " he said.
 Around them was the shrill tur- moil of the Great Indian Peninsula Railway terminus at Bombay, a noise unheard by John Wave as he held Marjorie's hand and said "Good-by."
 He had refused to take his fare well of her elsewhere than in this most public of places, after having given her away, before the altar of Bombay Cathedral.
 You do like Reggie, don't you?' asked Marjorie, glancing to where
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15

rooms. The hostesses will be Mes danes A. Edwards, D. Frankforter and J. O. Kirkham.
 A linen luncheon set will be dis posed of at the tea.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1931-04-15
NOTICE

On and after this date I will not be responsible for any bills contracted in my name unless veri- fled by myself.
 adv. WALTER CHILD McGHEE.
Evening star., 1931-12-20
DRAKE JOINS STAFF
OF JOB committee
Executive Loaned by Scouts Will
Serve as Deputy Supervisor
of Divisions.

Linn c. Drake, executive of the Dis
trict Council of Boy Scouts. has been
loaned to the District Committee on
Employment and will serve as deputy
supervisor of the Mems and Women's
Divisions of the Committees work
The addition of Mr.. Drake has made
possible a complete reorganization of
the work of the committee, according
to Paul Benjamin, executive secretary
w. c. Cleary, an employe of the COM
mittee almost since its organization, has
been named chief clerk and deputy
supervisor Of the executive Office, ac-
counting department, and municipal
woodward
The committee is now looking for a
rent-free headquarters for Mr.. brakes
division. The work of the committee,
Mr.. Benjamin said, is proceeding very
economically, the overhead costs rep
resenting about four cents on the dollar
Mr.. Drake has been conected with the
Boy Scout organization for IA years,
and has served as chairman Of the
Recreation Committee of the Council
of Social Agencies for several years and
has been connected with the work of
the Community Chest campaigns since
their inception.
Evening star., 1931-12-20
BUDGET BALANCED
| BY LEGISLATURE
Gas Tax Boost, Bond Issue
and Income Levy Decreed
for Tennessee.
BY the Associated precS

BY the Associated Press,
NASHVILLE, Tenn, December 19.-
The Tennessee Legislature in extraor-
dlnary session balanced the State
budget by enacting a 7-cent gasoline
tax, authorizing $5,O00,OO0 bond issue
dlVerting $l,200,000 of highway funds
to the general treasury and passed a
graduated income tax bill.
The gasoline tax represents an in
crease of l cent, from to 7. The
extra cent will go into a sinking fund
to be used to retire tie bond issue.
100000 to BE Raised.
Several other revenue producing
measures were adopted, including one
which requires 81 registration fee for
all motor vehicles Approximately
100000 will be raised in this manner
The extraordinary session was called
for the purpose of balancing the budget
IN manner to meet requirements of
Eastern banking interests. The State
was authorized to borrow money with
which to meet current expenses, but
the New York bankers demanded a
better budget system before the loan
could be made.
Those same interests stated that they
would buy bonds if sec red by the
gasoline tax.
The graduated income tax provide
rates ranging from l to 5 pr cent for
individuals. Corporations pay pei
cent on net earning. but re eve credit
for the 3 per cent excise tax now in
effect.
Appropriations Cut.
The General Assembly also cut ap-
preparations and expenditures by ap-
proximately 100000 and revised to-
bacco tax laws in a way to increase
revenue from 100000 to $1,000,000
from privilege taxes under a new gen.
eral revenue bill, and an estimated
100000 will be realized from extend
ing the tax on stocks and bonds.