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Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
SAVE MAN BITTEN
BY COPPERHEAD
Snake-Bite Serum Rushed to
Capt. Edward Reynolds, Mil
ford, in Nick Of Time
RALLIES WHEN TREATED

Captain Edward Reynolds, SO
years old, Of Milford, was recover
ing Sunday night in the Marshall
Hospital, Milford, from the effects
of being bitten Saturday by a
deadly copperhead snake. Quick ac-
tion Of police in bringing serum
from Wilmington and Washington
is believed to have saved his life.
Recent reports, however, say he is
still in a very serious condition.
Captain Reynolds, a former seafar-
ing man who has become a farm
er was bitten about IL o'clock Sat
urday morning in the corn crib on
his farm near Stockley. The snake
was behind some sacks he was
moving and bit him on the left
hand, paralyzing the hand and
arm Almost Immediately, Captain
Reynolds became weak and breath
ing grew difficult. At the Mar
shall Hospital, he received the per
sonal attention of Drs. Samuel and
William Marshall The first packet
Of serum. which was not sufficient
for the mans needs, was brought
from Wilmington to Milford by
members of the Delaware State
Police Members Of the Maryland
State Police brought the. second
package from Washington, aided
by the Delaware police. It arrived
early Sunday morning. The snake,
which was about three feet long,
was killed and sent to the State
laboratories, where it was declared
to be a copperhead, a reptile more
dangerous than the rattlesnake to
which it is related 1t is equally
as venomOus as the rattlesnake,
but lacks rattles and moves much
faster It's body is dark, but the
triangular shaped head is the color
of a bright penny. Although rare
in Delaware, the snake is found
throughout the Atlantic Seaboard.
Recently several were found in a
cargo of stone brought there by
ship. Several years ago one fast
ened itself around a leg of Walter
(Huck) Belts, pitcher for the Bos-
ton Braves, while he was cunning
in this section. He managed to
put a foot on the snakes head then
jump away and shoot it before it
struck him. Belts home is there.
About four years ago. a nest Of
copperhead snakes was found along
the Brandywine River in New Cas-
tie County, during blasting opera
tions at a quarry. The most com
mon snakes in this section are
what isNknown as the field viper"
which is harmless, and the black
snake, which is also harmless and
which thrives in swamps.
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
DEATH RECORD OF WEEK
Mrs. Bessie Humes Reynolds Dies
at Her Home in Odessa

Mrs. Elizabeth Humes Reynolds,
81 years old, wife of Fred A. Rey-
nolds, of Odessa, died at her home
Monday. The funeral will take
place from the home at 2 o'clock
tomorrow afternoon. Burial will
be in Drawers cemetery. Mrs.
Reynolds, who had been i'll for a
long time, was a member of st.
PauPs M. 2. Church. She was a
good woman and her passing is
mourned by a large circle of
friends and acquaintance who es-
teemed her highly. She is surviv-
ed by her husband, and two daugh-
tiers, Mrs. Dorothy Orwell and Mrs
Alice Hart, Of Odessa.
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
MISS ALvA WHEATMAN WEEDS
Married in Belair, Md, Saturday,
to John I'll. Mills of This Town

Miss Alva Wheatman, daughter
of Mrs. Elizabeth B. Wheatman
and of the late Samuel Wheatman,
of this town, became the bride of
John H. Mills of this town on Sat
urday afternoon at $50. The cere-
mony was quietly performed at the
NJ. E. parsonage at Belair, Md, by
Rev. Kindley. The couple were
unattended. Following the cere-
mony the bride and groom took a
short wedding trip to Harrisburg,
Pa, returning to Smyrna on Sun
day The groom is a carpenter
working at the State Welfare
Home. Monday evening they were
serenaded by the Smyrna Band.
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
CITIZENS OF LOWER KENT SEEK A
NEW BRIDGE BARKER'S LANDING

ing county drawbridge. They may
be viewed before the hearing at
the engineers Office in the Custom
House, Wilmington, and will be
open for inspection at the hearing.
The officials of any county, city,
town or local association and rep
resentatives of navigation interests
who may be affected by the con-
struction of the proposed draw
bridge are invited to attend the
hearing and to submit written
statements for the consideration of
the War Department.
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24

A public hearing on the applica-
tion of w. w. Mack, chief engineer
Of the State Highway Department,
for bascule drawbridge across st.
Jones River, at Barker's Landing,
Florence, Delaware, will be held by
Col. Earl /. Brown, u. S. Engineer
for the Observation-Disclosures
District, in the Court House, Do
yer. at 2 p. M, standard time, We'd
nesday, September z. The plans
provide for a bascule drawbridge to
be constructed at a point about a
quarter of a mile east of the exist
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
ST. PETERS CHURCH NOTES

Rev. Frederick Marx Barton, Rec
tor, Announces Services for Sunday
St.Peter's Episcopal Church, Rev.
Frederick Marx Barton, rector, an
nounces service for Sunday next
will be Morning Prayer and sermon
at IL o'clock
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
AT WESLEYAN METHODIST

Rev. w. w. Henry, Pastor, An
nounces Services for the Week
Services at the First Church
Wesleyan Methodist German
Chapel), the Rev. w. w. Henry,
pastor, are as follows: Sunday
School, $50 a. M; Miss Evelyn
Keiser, superintendent; preaching
1O.45; Young Peoples Meeting at
6.45, Mrs. Mable Naylor, president;
Evangelistic Service, 7.30. Week
ly services Tuesday and Friday ev-
enings, 7.30. Everybody welcome.
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
y. i. GOoTEE DAMAGE CASE
Sheriff's Jury Returns Verdict OF
S12O For Land For Road

A sheriff's jury summoned to de
termine damages for a parcel of
land at Clayton in connection with
State highway improvement, own
ed BY G. Frank Gootee, of Smyrna,
rendered a verdict of S120. The
amount asked was nearly $400. A
former jury rendered verdict of
$50 in the same transaction With
the decision of the jury's $12O no
further appeals can be taken.
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
Fire Averted at Pappas' Garage

Smyrna Fire Company was call
ed to fire last Thursday at
Georges Place on the Boulevard.
The fire was in the kitchen caused
from a kettle Of grease becoming
too hot on the stove. No damage.
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
STUDY POLLUTION STREAMS
No Plan Yet Solved to Stop 1t in
the Delaware River

The problem, pollution of streams
in the State present to sportsmen
was discussed Saturday afternoon
at the meeting of the State Fish
and Game Commission but no plan
to stop pollution was definitely de-
cided upon. The commission also
discussed the advisability Of in
augurating a game and fish con-
servation publicity program, in
cluding brief talks in schools and
clubs.
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
Laying Road Leipsic to CowpiJps

George & Lynch are making pro-
gress in laying a macadam road
from Leipsic to Cowgin's Corner.
The road will serve a need to that
community.
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
Death of William r. Slaughter

William T. Slaughter, aged 81,
a retired farmer, died at his late
home on Union Street yesterday
from lingering illness. He was
an industrious farmer until the in
firmities of age called a halt in his
activities, and he moved to town.
He was known as a good hearted
generous citizen, hard worker
He leaves to mourn his death his
wife, Mrs. Toney Slaughter of this
town Funeral services will be
held on Friday afternoon at Jer-
man Chapel at 2 o'clock, and inter
ment will be made at Odd Fellows
Cemetery.
Mrs. Isaac Green Formerly Odessa
Mrs. Mary E. Green, aged 80,
widow of Isaac Green, whose death
took place from the infrmities of
age last week. was buried Monday
at the Greenwood Cemetery, Odes-
sa. Mrs. Green was highly esteem
ed in Odessa and her passing is
deeply mourned She is survived
by two sons, Isaac and William
Green Of Rutledge, Pa, and Mrs.
Thomas Taylor, Odessa.
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
'NlHIE n >, -. LII.
\, !. '''''r Near Smyrna
''' MN a Surprise

i 'i's Him a Surprise
%ti9s. Aug. "a. Joe
y. 0esl living in this
n M. !, bad the great
~ ~ in all his Iife
AT.. , big sister, Anna
M george Sibree Of
~ ), ane to visit him
p r... 'aeir parents
! ss,e \, placed in 4.
S'isd and settled b,s'v, 4
j 51a,. :, one son named d
0sner. Tho ol,.
! / s,sasau @slouS she became
Ss,,4 ~. =, She visited
q n s0.'e % her brother
! ~ Delaware and was was
"a slrs smls. with people
IA, !. 1li'n. For the
em n Y. has written
s,.s some error
~ o,,s' 50 she de-
a. :, herself. She
S,a y luck and I
49lso :, ior the first
sA. a,s rsS ,e entertained
&gAis n. Mrs. Clifton
<aias so.a nlss Gladys.
" 81 ,s'ile ~. Saturday
visit and her
Smyrna times., 1932-08-24
srRIP, RIP
|fDuAI ROAD
10 DaTysrs ufpe'A
| 'pIssa to Fields
|pSoT Open
[sBIRD SEPT. lsT

], ppsp. a five mile ,seo, Sc,
n hal 1aI highway from rom
j to FieldsDoFo ssOIsn,naT %sT
s,1'I I've mile stretch q
srsy. from FisldsO0G@ islts nf
N b opened, making.
'snt 20 miles Of the
snsr. completed and
III aid by another year
.-,qav will be to Dover.
fsarTsyors are marking
Il REYNOLDS Corner to
y Bridgs Smyrna and ID
m ,sat the grading will
ay Fall and il good son
Isid and opened be-
n. Tsis will bring the
~ to practically smyr-
What will be done
4. state Highway De
4 DOT definitely an
IN The prospect is they
|, tts Duck Creek bridge
n four-lane highway
snyrna 70 the intersec-
ac Road when it again
IL dual highway to
new section is 20 feet
Nd main highway, now
nni lane Of the dual
slSteet wide. The new
! ilsl highway was COLI
u average Of about
nls Oficials Of the
Tsy Department are en-
isut the practical value
j highway. G. 2. Reyn-
s-tenient Of the State
i il connection with the
gtEay that the safety
il through the use Of the
l highway, has proven
There has ben a marked
,tha number Of accidents
d highway and collisions
pills are virtually I'm
u Reynolds said that
misrts that occurred on
.iEay we're fatigue ac-
zEd as a result of the
zaE going to sleep en-
hIng while tired and
hrs are practically no
~ tie dual highway be-
mgsstiUn o. traffic, the
aic usually being unin-
Drivers are also re-
he strain Of driving On
lghTays while driving
Z highway" he said.
nlas comments have
y fEom motorists from
q State, on the new
and the highway is
zaeFed as one of the
1d IN The East. High
from a number Of
I haVe frequently vis-
z highway south of
both during and after
o secure information
iatlon in their own
eltire construction
"a State Undertaking,
P'l'n that the city re-
Y provided a part Of
! cong the grading be-
iol and Farnhurst,
! difference between
'1iracted for and tbe
a'ng city labor. All
isd The employment
'iSlaents only. a to-
u aaVe secured JOBS
~aaetiOn work start
SIa't Spring.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-20
81, $50 Vehicles Counted on
Hammond Route in Day
by Checkers.

q Heaviest traffic on Indiana high
ways in 1881 was on Road IL, in
Hammond, it was revealed in a re-
port submitted today by A. H. Hin
kle, maintenance superintendent. to
John j. Brown, state highway di-
rector.
The report was based on tabula-
lions at forty-four stations oper-
ated by the Indiana highway COM
mission and the Chicago planning
commission, nineteen stations main
tanned by the federal government
in connection with corn borer oper-
ations, and twenty-eight stations
maintained by Lake county.
On Road II, the report said, 3D.
$50 vehicles were recorded in a
twenty-four-h period on an
average day. On an average Sum
day, 41,150 vehicles were recorded.
Traffic on the same highway west
of Michigan City was 1865 We
hicleS on an average week day and
18,770 on Sunday.
Average week day traffic on U. S.
Al south of Dyer was 4,427 We
hicleS, but eighteen miles south,
near BelShaw, it had dwindled to
$500 vehicles.
Highway officials regarded as un-
usual the fact that more traffic was
recorded on State road 81. running
northeast from Indianapolis to FIT.
Wayne through Anderson and Mum
Gle, than was recorded on U. S. 40,
the National road.
Average traffic on the National
road at Charlottesville, in Hancock
county, was $500 vehicles on a week
day and 6,828 on Sunday. The
greatest number ever recorded in
one twenty-four-h hour period was on
Labor day, when the count was
1876.
A station located just north of
Anderson on Road 81 recorded s.
348 vehicles on an average week
day and 9,278 on Sunday. The
count on Labor day, which likewise
was the greatest recorded, was
1908.
This report was regarded by au-
thoritieS as verification of the be-
lief they had held for some time
that Road 81 was the heaviest
travelled road leading into Indian
apOliS.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-20
FORMER INDIANA
JUDGE IS DEAD
Vernon w. VanFIeet Ex-
pireS at Washington.
By Times Special

By Times Special
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20.-Funeral
services for Vernon w. VanFleet,
former st. Joseph county Indiana
superior court judge, who died here
at midnight Thursday will be held
at his former home, Elkhart, Ind,
Sunday afternoon.
Mr.. VanFleet and his family made
their home in washington since
1921 when he came here to serve as
a member and chairman of the fed
eral trade commission.
He was appointed by President
Harding, whose Indiana campaign
he managed.
Mr.. VanFleet resigned in 1926 to
engage in the practice of law in
Washington.
After practicing in Elkhart for
several years Mr.. VanFleet moved
to South Bend in 1877 and was
elected first judge of the st. Joseph
county superior court.
He was a member of the Colum-
bia Club of indianapolis and the
Knife and Fork Club of South Bend
Surviving are the widow and two
sons, Stephen and Francis M. Van
Fleet.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-20
BANDIT HITS TWICE
IN THREE MINUTES
RObs Cake Shop, Filling Station in
Quick Succession.

RODS Cake Shop, Filling Station in
Quick Succession.
Three minutes separated two rob-
berries by the same man Friday
night in which the loot was SAL.
Another holdup during the night
Melted $46 and two rings valued at
$400.
Miss Betty Ryan, employed in
the Hackathorn cake shop, 6243
College avenue, was robbed of $29
at 6:15. She was alone in the shop
when the bandit entered.
Russell Weber, It's East Fifty
ninth street, was robbed three min
utes later in a filling station at
Fifty ninth street and College ave-
nue., where he is employed. The
loot was $12.
Manuel Freeman, 334O Carrollton
avenue, told police that while he
was at 618 Pierson avenue on busi-
ness a man robbed him of SAG, a
combined Masonic and Elk ring,
valued at $500, and 500 ring be-
longing to Mrs. Freeman.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-20
BLOOMINGTON TO HOLD
WASHINGTON PROGRAM
City and University Will Join in
Observance of 2OOth Anniversary.

City and University Will Join in
Observance of 2OOth Anniversary.
By Times Special
BLOOMINGTON, Ind, Feb. 90
The 200th anniversary of the birth
of George Washington will be cele-
brated here Monday afternoon at
2:30 when Indiana university and
the city of Bloomington will join for
a program in the Indiana university
field house.
Professor George E. Schlafer of
the I. U. physical education depart
ment for men is in charge. Stu
dents of the university, the Bloom
ington high school and grade schools
will take part in the program which
will be divided into nine parts.
A four-reel film on George
Washington, His Life and Times, I"
will be shown in the Indiana uni
verSity assembly hall Immediately
following the program in the field
house. This film was produced by
the Eastman Teaching Films, Inc,
at the special requ~-t of the George
Washington bicentennial commits
sion.
1t will be shown at the Circle
theater, Indianapolis, Monday morn
ing at $50 and will be brought here
by auto for the afternoon showing.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-20
Cities Ancient When Christ Was Born Are Menaced by Mars

serves and supplies from Canton
the Nineteenth route army's
home town-likely would be rout-
ed that way, to avoid the japanese
feet of WooSung.
Soochow, at the base Of the
triangular battlefield, also is on
the MISUNDERSTANDING mainline.
Strategists here believe it probably
will be one of the japanese OBJ
jectiVes. It is fifty miles from
Shanghai.
Every foot of this terrain, in the
heart of one of the earth's Oldest
civilizations, is rich in historic
interest.
First of all, geologically speak
ing, it was only recently far out
in the sea. The land was built
up by the sediment brought down
by the Yangtze.
At present the sediment amounts
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-20
HAWAIIAN PRINCESS
CLAIMED BY DEATH

Last Descendant of Great King
Formerly Prominent in Washington.
By United Press
HONOLULU, T. H., Feb. 20.-The
dwindling ranks of native Hawaii
ans mourned today the passing of
Princess Kalanianaole, SO, last de-
scendent of great King Kamahame-
ha I, whose reign marked Hawaii's
rise from barbarism to civilization.
The princess, long i'll, died Friday.
Twice widowed, she spent her last
years in solitude, but with the &C
claim of the islanders, who were
her ancestors subjects.
At her death she was Mrs. Eliza
beth Woods, widow of James Frank
Woods, wealthy island rancher and
specialist, who died in 1926.
Her first husband was Prince
Jonah Kuhio Kalanianaole. When
the Hawaiian monarchy was over
thrown toward the close of the last
century, the prince becanre Hawaii
an delegate to congress. He served
nearly % years, and with the prin-
cess was prominent in Washington
social circles. The prince died in
1922.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-20
PAIR Who FLED
PRISON CAUGHT
Women Convicts Captured
at SummitviIIe.

Mrs. Jean Stamper and Juanita
Daughty, women criminals, who eS-
capped Thursday night from the In
diana Woman's prison, were to be
returned to their cells today fol-
lowing their capture Friday night
in a vacant house at Summitville,
Ind.
The escapedprisoners were caught
by Roy Matney, marshal of Sum-
mitvillle, as they hid in vacant
house near Mrs. Stamper's child
hood home.
The women had hitch-hiked to
the town after their escape.
The Danghty woman offered no
resistance when captured, but Mrs.
Stamper struggled with the Off
Ger, beating and scratching him.
Mrs. Stamper, sentenced two to
fourteen years for aiding her hus-
band, Joel Stamper, in the robbery
of the Twelve Mile State bank last
August, had escaped once before,
but was captured a few months
later.
The Daughty woman, serving a
term for aiding in a Brazil Qnd0
jail delivery, escaped twice before.
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-20
JOBLESS RELIEF
ISSUE PRESSED
IN HOUSE BILL
Another Showdown to Be
Sought in Senate; Ask
700 Million Dollars.

BIZ United Press
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20. = The
unemployment relief issue was
forced back before congress again
today, this time in the house, by an
active and energetic young Massa-
chusetts congressman, Representa-
tive William P. Connery. World war
soldier and former actor.
Under his pressure, the house
labor committee of which he is
chairman, has reported favorably a
S700,000,0O0 state loan and public
works unemployment bill.
Connery announced today he would
seek a special rule next week for
its consideration after the tax bill
is passed.
Seek Another Showdown
Advocates of unemployment relief
will seek another showdown in the
senate. A bill similar to that of
Connery has been introduced by
Senator Hatfield CRep., w. Va0.
and other measures are being
worked out.
Connery notified Speaker John N.
Garner and Floor Leader Henry T.
Rainey personally of his committee's
action and they were slightly sur
prised.
Garner has maintained absolute
silence on unemployment relief
legislation. Rainey expressed his
opposition few days ago to the
state loan idea, but said that if
existing agencies could not handle
the unemployment problem, then
the federal government must step
in.
The Conpery bill carries three
provisions. The first authorizes APP
preparation Of $30O,0OO,OO0 for
secured loG1ss to states upon APP
plication by the Governor.
Loans at 5 Per cent
The loans would bear interest at
5 per cent and run for ten years. If
they weer not repaid at the end
of ten years, then the government
would hold back each year for ten
years one-tenth of the regular fed
eral aid highway appropriations.
The second provision authorizes
appropriations of $2OO,OOO,00O for
grants to states Shich have a con-
stitutional inhibition against such
loans or have borrowed to the full
extent possible under their laws.
In the case of such loan the
Governor would agree to recon-
mend to the legislature necessary
action to insure repayment.
The third provision authorizes
S200,000000 for public building.
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ers. 1t is one of the prettiest
cities on the lower Yangtze. The
river there winds through what
is known as the Silver Islands
pass, beneath frowning forts built
high upon the bluffs.
Chinkiang is called "the gate
way Of the Yangtze" and is
strategically important for that,
and other reasons.
The Grand canal, which passes
through this historic battlefield.
is one of the wonders of the
world, like the Great Wall of
China. 1t was begun more than
400 years before Christ and runs
from Hangchow to Tientsin.
Kublai Khan often is given
credit for building it, but it was
commenced long before he was
born.
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to 6,43o.0Oo,OOO cubic feet a year,
or enough to deposit layer a
foot thick over go square miles.
n
CHANGHAI was on the sea
- when founded. Now it is
twenty-five miles inland, on a
branch Of the Yangtze. The
name means ION the sea-"
The railway from Shanghai to
Woosung, astride which the bat
tie RACES, was the first to be built
in China. AS the natives did not
like the newfangled contraption,
it was shipped, rails, rolling stock
and all, to Formosa. where it was
dumped on the beach to be eaten
up by rust. The present line was
laid many years after.
Hangchow is 1000 years old.
Population about 100000. It used
The Indianapolis times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1922-1965, 1932-02-20

triangular in shape, with Shang-
hal at its apex, covering approx
mately 5000 square miles.
That the japanese will be able
to masticate as much as that,
even if they succeed in bit
ing it off, is doubted here, unless
further heavy reinforcements are
rushed to the scene.
Chinkiang is on the Yangtze, at
the intersection of the river and
the Grand canal-ancient when
Christ was born. 1t is also key
station on the Shanghai-Nanking
railway, hence an important base
of operations for troops support
ing the Nineteenth route army
defending Shanghai.
n
HANGCHOW, on Hangchow
4 l. bay, is the southern terminus
of a railway from Shanghai. Re-