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The Washington times., 1932-05-09
KAUFMAN
TO CELEBRATE

Tomorrow. Harry Kaufman De
partment Store celebrates its
nineteenth birthday. The fea-
ture of the birthday party will be
q mammoth cake-eight feet
long, six feet wide, and six feet
high with 19 candles. This cake
will be cut and served by the
Chester Hale Girls from the Pal.
ace Theater. Everyone is invited
to appear at 10 a. m. to get a
slice.
While this marks the nine
teenth birthday of the depart
ment store, the business has been
in continuous operation, under
the leadership of Harry Kauf-
man, since 1870 in it's present To-
cation, 1916 Seventh st. N. w.
1t was established as a mems
wear and shoe store, with a 'front.'
age Of less than IA feet.
In 1918, the business was in.
corporated as department store,
with Harry Kaufman as presi-
dent; David Wise, secretary; and
Bertram Wise. treasurer. Mr..
Kaufman still actively heads the
business, which has now grown
to a structure of four stories in
height and 150,foot frontage on
Seventh Street.
The Kaufman management con-
SlderS the present a most propi-
tious time to promote business by
generous use of newspaper adver
tising space. The firm plans to
The Washington times., 1932-05-09

First information on the au-
tomobile accident at Fairfax, Va,
which proved fatal to a 50-year.
old mother and caused the dis
appearance of her son. believed
dazed by the crash, captured the
grand prize of $40 in last weeks
washington Times Newstip Con.
test.
The second prize of $40 was
awarded for rapid reporting on
another automobile accident at
Twenty.second and Otis Sts. N.
E., in which nine persons were
injured.
Even the best aviator some
times can have a little accident
when he takes his plane from
the hangar. j. H. Hughes, of
Salisbury, N. c., had just such
an accident when he attempted
to remove q plane owned by
Douglas N. Scheder. of Roose'
velt Field, N. Y. from the han
gar at winchester, Va.
He was removed to Winches-
The Washington times., 1932-05-09
Story of Fatal Accident
Wins NeuUstip AlUdrd

ter jail, and the tip on the story
netted IS. The fourth prize Of
SO was made for information on
a raid in the 400 block of. H
st. N. w.
Six 50 awards were made for
the following stories: The mar.
riage of Frank D. Blackstone
to Henrietta Fletcher; additional
information on the Fairfax acci-
dent; fatal accident at Floral
Park. Md; death of the dean
of yaks at the Zoo; robbery at
the home Of Judge Nathan Cay
ton. Of Municipal Court, and a
drowning at Mayo, Md.
The Washington times., 1932-05-09
RITES PLANNED.
At wakefield

Wakefield, the birthplace Of
George Washington. will become a
national shrine officially Saturday
when the Wakefield National Me
mortal Association turns the estate
over with formal ceremonies to
the Secretary of Interior.
Mrs. Anthony Wayne Cook. Of
Cooksburg, Pa, vice president Of
the organization, will make the
presentation to the National Park
Service, which falls under Secre-
tary Ray Lyman Wilbur's jurisdic.
ton.
The Washington times., 1932-05-09

more than double its newspaper
advertising this year.
The present birthday sale has
been a big success. The firm
states that during the first three
days more than $4,000 persons
attended the sale, and that its
sales force was increased by 100
The Washington times., 1932-05-09
OUTLINE Of RUM
CONTROL MADE

Members of Congress had on
on their desks today a "cata.
logue" Of liquor control setting
out 48 plans, as administered by
various foreign governments,
which do not include prohibition.
The document was prepared by
the Association Against the Pro
hibition Amendment.
The communication analyses
the liquor control systems of the
Canadian provinces, Great Brit
ain, Sweden. Norway, France,
Mexico and other nations.
The Washington times., 1932-05-09
FOOtpnd FLees as
YO1Lnq Girl Screams

Police today are seeking a
colored footpad who grabbed Miss
Dorothy Shackleford, of 1860 Co
lumbia Rd. N. W., as she was
walking near her home last night.
Her screams frightened the man
away.
J.C. Smith, of 2108 I st. N. w.,
who was near by. chased the as
sailant for several blocks, but he
escaped.
The Washington times., 1932-05-09
Purse Thief FLees
In Auto With 81 Loot

A pocketbook containing 81
was snatched from the arm OF
Mrs. Estelle Rochette, 1926 Sew
enteenth st. N. W., while she was
walking on the street near her
home.
The thief who took the pocket
book Jumped into an automobile
in which two other men were
sitting and fled.
The Washington times., 1932-05-09
GEOLOGY TOPICS

The Geological Society OF
Washington will meet at the Cos.
mos Club, Wednesday, at 8 p. m
w. w. Rubey will discuss alluvial
islands, and w. s. Burbank will
speak on the relation of igneous
intrusion to structure in Colorado
Montana labor news., 1932-07-07

F. H. COONEY
Democratic Candidate for
Lieutenant-C Governor
Repeal of Prohibition Law.
Every man should have a home fit
to live in free of all taxes.
Our banking laws, both state and
national, should be amended so as
to afford absolute protection to
~depositors.
Our copper and oil producers and
beet sugar growers should be pro-
tected from foreign importations.
Adv. paid for by the Cooney for
Lieutenant Governor Club.
Montana labor news., 1932-07-07

Thoroughly conversant with
the actual problems Of the
farmer. Impartial justice to
all according to law without
delay.
Montana labor news., 1932-07-07
mo IFS OR ANDS IN
THIS CASE"

HIS CASE"
"The A.. C. NJ. Company has a
candidate for County Attorney,
from the sixth floor. In the
legislature he voted for every
bill that was in the cOmpany's
interest. As opposed to him,
Organized Labor and the Peo-
pie have a candidate for County
Attorney, FROM THE
GROUND FL00R-HARRY j.
FREEBOURN. Former men,
Der of the Mill and Shelter
mems Union and of Butte Min
ers' Union No. l. Made hon
orary member of the Typo
graphical Unions of Butte and
Anaconda, for successfully con-
Quoting two wage a~rbitrations
in Butte and at Indianapolis,
which resulted in a 75-cent per
day increase in wages, and a
years back pay. Endorsed by
the Transfers and Musicians
Unions for standing with the
Transfers in their strike of
1880 while in the office of
County Attorney. He is a
candidate for County Attorney
on the Democratic Ticket"
Paid Political ADV.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
DEPUTY SHERIFF HELD UP
BY TWO, TOSSED INTO CREEK
CLIFTON PINDER ROBBED .
MILES FROM CHESTERTOur>-
Unable to Identify AssaiIants Who
Rified His Pockets of SS7 and
Drove Car Overheard

While returning to his homo
Tuesday night of last week bv wa1,
OF the Morgan Neck Road. Denn+y,
Sheriff Clifton PinGer was held ~
and robbed by two white mon j.
Morgan Creek bridge. about three
miles from Chestertown, and tban
thrown into the icy waters Of tbe
creek. The deputy sheriff said
that as ne approached the bridoo
ne noticed two red lights, which III
believed indicated that the draw ~
the bridge was open. He stopped
his car, got out and started in tba
direction of the bridge, he said
and there was accosted bv two
men. He said he was struck over
the head such a heavy blow that
he was made unconscious. and bis
assailants then rif1ed his pockets
OF S37OO After robbing him.
Finder claims that the men went
to his car and drove it overheard
Returning, they picked him up and
threw him into the creek. he de-
clared. Deputy Sheriff Pinder was
able to extricate himself from the
water. He was later picked up on
the road near Chestertown by a
motorist and taken to his home.
He does not even know who took
him to Chestertown. The deputy
sheriff said he was unable to ident-
ify his assailants in the darkness
and there is no clue to their ident-
ity other than that they were
white men. Sheriff John T. Wick
ers and his deputy, Ellsworth
went to Morgan Creek
Bridge Wednesday and succeeded
in pulling Finders car out of the
creek. DR.. Harry G. Shippers, jail
was called after Deputy
Sheriff Pinder was brought to his
home here to treat him. He was
suffering from blows received
when the men struck him and also
from the effects of being tossed
into the icy water. Officer Pind-
ar's home is at Massey's.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
MORNING TRAIN TO Be KEPT
ON FOR THE COMMUTERS
p. r.. II. OFFICIALS CHANGE
DECISION ON TRAIN CHANGE
Recognize Benefit of Early Train
TO City Bound Users; C. e.
WhitlOck Confers With Officials

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany will continue to operate the
northbound Delmarva Division
train arriving in Wilmington at
8.44 o'clock, it was announced Of
ficially Friday. Commuters from
lower New Castle and Kent Coun-
ty who use that train daily to
come to business offices and
schools in Wilmington had protest
ed announcement of its withdraw
al beginning Sunday, y,because of the
great inconvenience its discontinue
ance would have caused them. The
Railroad Company will continue to
run train No. 452, as it is known.
1t was announced through the
Chamber of Commerce. The office
of G. E. Whitlock, general superin-
tendent Of the Southern Division,
of which the Delmarva Division is
a part, telephoned the Chamber
advising that Mr.. Whitlock had
conferred with other high railroad
officials in Philadelphia and the de
cision had been reached to con
tinue the train. In addition the
company will continue to operate
train No. 458, which leaves Delmar
at 7.20 "a m. arriving in Whining
ton at 1014 A. M. Train No. 452,
about which the principal protest
was made arrives in Wilmington
at 8.44 a. M. and for years has
been used by a number of COM
muters whose business is in Will
mington, in addition to students
who attend Wilmington business
colleges. Realizing the Importance
of having train arrive in Will
mington before 9 o'clock and
learning Of the dissatisfaction of
users at the announcement of it's
contemplated discontinuance the
Chamber of Commerce arranged a
between the Pennsylvania
Railroad officials and the business
men and commuters to see if the
matter could be adjusted to the
satisfaction of all. Mr.. Whitlock
was courteous and exceedingly fair
in his conference with the com
committee. He explained
that railroad companies through
out the nation had been compelled
to curtail expenses in every con-
ceivable manner, by reducing wag-
es and expenditures and eliminat-
ing numerous trains that were op-
Grating at a loss. He added that
he could appreciate the benefit of
this particular train to the COM
muters, and would endeavor to
have the service continued, which
ne was successful in doing.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02

ed by Robert Darrah of Philadel-
phia, the purchaser; William Green
on Miss Ann Bewley's farm in
Thoroughfare Neck, has moved to
near Centreville. Md, and is sue
ceeded by John Lockerman.
PERSONAL.-Mrs. Ellen Jones
reached the unusual age of 90
years on Monday and a number of
her friends Joined with her in the
evening at the residence of Will
liam w. Nelson in congratulations
and in commemorating the event.
The most natural course for the
observance of the hour or so they
were together in yielding to the
bent of "Auntie" Jones' mind was
a prayer meeting, which was the
more enjoyed by her from the fact
that she had not been able to at
tend church since the holidays.
Miss Lottie Cook and niece,
Miss May Boughton of Philadel-
phia, came to Smyrna on a visit
last week, guests of Mrs. William
H. Baggs.
F. A. Williams, Esq, of Dover,
visited our town on Monday.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
MEDIEVAL ABBEY
BEING RESTORED
Monks Labor 26 Years on
Old Building.

Ashburton, England.-The great
medieval abbey of Buckfast, which
has lain in ruins for four centuries,
soon will stand fully restored as a
monument to the labors Of a little
group of Benedictine monks.
For more than twenty-six years,
working in relays of six, the monks,
who lived nearby in the beautiful
Devonshire valley, have been rear
ing the vast monastery from its orig
inal foundations. laid in the Eighth
century. Virtually unaided, they
have rebuilt it in all its former de-
tail, and next August it is to be con-
secrated.
The abbey is magnificent gray
and yellow stone structure. Only
the crumbling central tower and the
foundation remained when in 1905
the monks decided to restore it. AL
though none of them had any knowl-
edge of construction work, they were
determined to do their work without
outside help.
"There was but one brother who
knew how to handle a hammer and
trowel," said Dom Anscar Vonier,
the smiling gray-haired abbot. but
we had a firm belief in Providence
and great determination. A young
brother was appointed to mix NOR
tar for the solitary builder, and one
by one other brothers were assigned
to tasks"
At no time, however, have more
than six monks been available.
Since no appeal has been made for
funds and no money ever paid for
wages 1t has necessarily taken q
long time to build the monastery.
AS time went on the monks work,
ing with white aprons over their
robes. became expert masons, car.
penters and. decorators. They de
cided to install an electrical lighting
system, so one brother studied books
on electric engineering until he was
able to build the dynamos and other
equipment.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
DEAD IN GAS-FHIED ROOM
Daughter Discovers Body of Form
er DeInar School Principal


The body of ]. Emory Chapman,
So, former principal of the Delmar,
Del, High School, at Delmar, was
found at 6 P. M, Friday in the
gas-filled kitchen of his home by
his daughter, Helen. Death was
due to asphyxiation. Entering the
house, Miss Chapman smelled the
odor of gas, and went to the kitch-
en-, where she found the gas still
escaping from the stove, with the
body of her father lying on the
floor. The windows and door
cracks were stuffed with old cloth
ing. Miss Chipman's screams
brought neighbors who made a
thorough search Of the home for a
note, but none could be found For
the past three years Mr.. Chipmar
had been in i'll health, having been
forced to retire as principal of the
Delmar High School, shortly after
the death of his wife. He came to
this town from Georgetown in Sep
tember, 1911. Samuel N. Culver,
local member of the Delmar Con
solidated School District Board
who served longer than any other
member, about IA years, on the
board during professor Chipman's
19 years as principal, paid trib-
ute to the dead educator. "He was
one of the best educators l ever
knew. He was a man of very high
mental ability, well versed in the
art of teaching, and would not
compromise with any slip shod
methods. The State has lost one
of her most able conscientious
teachers. It could be truthfully
said, that when a student gradual
ed under ]. Emory Chipman, he
could go out and pass or stand the
test, no matter how severe with
any of them. Delmar and the en-
tire State has lost one of their
most valuable citizens" he said.
Professor Chipman's death is the
second in his immediate family
during the past month His broth
er drowned himself in a lake at
Laurel, while despondent over f.
nancial difficulties. Mr. Chapman
took an active part in all civic af-
fairs events, church work, and
fraternal work, being a member
of Hope Lodge, No. 4, A. F. and
A. M, of Laurel, also a member Of
the Royal Arch Masons of George
town He was also a member Of
the local order of Modern Wood
man of America. Funeral services
were held at his home on North
Second Street Monday morning at
IL, with the Rev. John T. Bailey
pastor of the Methodist Protestant
Church officiating Interment was
made in the Laurel Hill Cemetery,
Laurel. Besides his daughter, Hell
en-, who made her home with him,
Mr.. Chapman is survived by one
son, Manning, who resides in Phil
adelphia.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
LIVESTOCK MARKETING
Proposed Organization Sponsored
by Federation Outlined at Elkton

Producers of livestock and dairy
men Of Maryland will be given the
opportunity to consider the propos-
ed livestock marketing organiza-
tion which is being sponsored by
the Maryland Farm Bureau FEEDER
alton at a meeting to be held in
Elkton next Thursday. Among the
speakers will be L. B. Mann, rep
resenting the Federal Farm Board;
S. B. Shaw, chief inspector, Mary
land State Department of Mar
kets; J. w. Jones, chairman Mary
land Farm Bureau Livestock Com
mittee; F. M. Payne, secretary
Maryland Farm Bureau Federation
and Lloyd Balderson, master farm
er.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
Bullets Stop Two Dogs
Vigil Over Dying Woman

Macleod, AIta.-Two collies sacri-
feed their lives here for Mrs VIII
liam Anderton, seventy-seven years
old, who lived alone with her dogs
since her husbands death three
years ago.
Neighbors had not seen Mrs. And
erton for several days and, becom-
ing alarmed, informed police. When
police arrived at the house the dogs
attacked them. A struggle ensued
and the officers had to shoot the
collies before they could gain entry.
They found Mrs. Anderton uncon-
scious. Taken to a hospital, she
died several hours later.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
Farm Fire Near Galena, Md.

The stable, sheds, fodder and
straw ricks in pound on Herbert
Fords farm, near Galena, Md,
were destroyed recently with a $4,-
600 blaze. There were only two
children at home when the fire
was discovered and alarm given.
The Millington and Chestertown
firemen responded and did good
work in preventing the spread of
the fire. The loss comprised a
combination horse and COW stable,
shedding, new granary and about
20 tons of hay, harness, imple-
ments, etc. An old barn with grain
was not burned. The loss is esti-
mated at $4,000 with about $4,000
insurance.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
Brothers on Same
Gun Crew of Shin

Binghampton, y. Y.-When
the after gun crew of the Z.
S. S. Concord sweeps into ac-
tion, Gunners Clarence and
Orval Slagenwhite of Bing-
hamton form an unusual pair.
They boast that they be-
lieve they are the only set of
brothers assigned to the same
ship in the entire navy.
Brother Clarence points the
gun. Brother Orval loads it.
Contrary to usual tradi-
tions. there really is brother
~ love. Brother Clarence
hates to give orders to Broth
er Orval. hut then Brother
Orval doesn't mind taking
them.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
FINED FOR F,EP -,
Repainted 1880 Plat, ).
pond With This r

Evidence from a. .l.'
at a hearing before h.. /
Wilkinson, Of RidgeIv :
revealed the fact tbs. i ~
harty q, 4 farmer IL, - !
Nd. was making an5 NJ
tious 1892, Maryland II
tags, Fluharty was .-.,|
Wednesday BY Andrew III
member Of the State Id
lice department, Iocats5 i
Eastern Shore and srrsi,.|
fore Judge Wilkinson +.
confessed his guilt. He u
91O ana costs, in default I
he was committed ID ii. Il
Jail Fluharty was psirrr1
1880 tags to corresD5rj 4
red and white Of tie 1wl
and changed the 0 i,s 4
cleverly that it was only 4
ible under close scrutiny II
ported that a number d .i:.l
tags have been made and
Of at so cents. Officer H
said that this is the frs i
counterfeiting license 2a
reported to the State sut
A set Of the fictitious al
sent to the automobile conn
er's office in Baltimore tr 4
tion.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
SMYRNA FIFTY YEARS AGO AS
REVAMPED FROM OUR FILES
ITEMS ABOUT SMYRNA FROM
SMYRNA TIMES, MARCH L, 1882
Notes Of Marriages, Deaths, Real
Estate Deals and Matters of Ia
terest of Half Century Ago

(The Smyrna Times has started
&c 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 a regular
weekly feature. If it does nothing else,
II 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., 1932-03-02
Tides Control Water
in Spring on Beach

Jonesport, There is a
spring on the beach Of Little Spruce
island. At high tide it is covered
with salt water. But at low tide
one can get from the spring clear,
fresh water fit to drink
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
Levy Court Awards Cont

The Kent County Levy
awarded the contract ta i
sheds to be erected On 4
Jail site on Water stlai. I
liam NJ. Newton, Of Dow
bid of S1,955.89. The sha5l
built of steel and will b. !
storing the county machh2
equipment. The bids Fef
at the meeting Of the Levi
last week.
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
4 Custom

Il often wonder how I-i.
practice Of scattering N1'
weddings arose says q El'
seeker. From the medieu
of two maidens walking .
the bride from ehufch y
wheat ears to Symbolic
union
Smyrna times., 1932-03-02
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r,e. very intsrssti,s 'dqS|
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county which l'o'n /
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the Dover nnbl,. = % ! n
Assistant Sco9,ns seao n
trol Leaders. PatPo, 's&S1
sistant Patrol Is.9 ~ ls;: d
are being iDvjta5 aasIs q.
ence. The morn. ~ Ii Ii !
given over i ssaa1
with fire buiIdiro ou'doa n
cooking BY pafTols = .0llsa' q
session VIII cons Iaa a
ferences fol eacb 2 g2s
con+szdne ',ups represelts5 y }
viii j. 1nses these Jps..
change ideas and 9i'1a,l
about their duties 4 Ia
tiles in their ham. 'aa 's9
Troops that are ezD. ~. s,sas
their Junior leaders :. I.
ference are Smyrna :. !: v
quinimink District H.. y =
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Dover Area Distr;a, ,-.'' !
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by Stanley N. Woo5s., ds,- y
ecutive, and Clarsra- -',- :.
gram director of j vl1s
Area Council VI"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-10-28
Tourist Season
Stretched Out.

The tourist season IN the Arrowhead
country win be longer this year than
last because Of the duck and deer
hunting seasons Requests for infor-
nation On resorts and cabins by hun
tiers and fishermeun are being received
daily at the Office Of the Minnesota
Arrowhead Association in Duluth
More resorts are being kept open
throughout the entire year than IN
the past TO accommodate the fail tour
lists and enthusiasts for winter sports.
Fishing has been unusually good during
the past few weeks Game Is the most
plentiful II many years. Resorts re-
port reservations from many points IN
the northwest
The tourist season is far from over
and We look for visitors right I'D to
Thanksgiving, said Geo. a Perham
executive secretary Of the Arrowhead
association The ten day open season
on deer from November 18th 10 Nov
enber 18th win bring an influx of
Of several thousand sporsmen from the
state at large and adjoining states"
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1932-10-28
Modern Methods
Conquer Slcamps.

Building a highway Up II the air
and then lowering it into a channel
made by the help Of IT'S own weight
and dynamite is q modern development
of highway construction that enables
engineers TO put non-Settling roads
across swampy areas, recent highway
buIletin reports.
In past years, highways constructed
across marshes frequently developed So
called sink holes which necessiIated
raising Of the road surface year after
year. New dirt or gravel placed On top
served only as q temporary lift. In
stances were not uncommon where II
sinking. In some places, putting On
more material resulted IN upheavals IN
the swamp On each side of the roadway.
Now, by the use of modern methods,
it is possible for highway 70 be placed
on firm foundation almost regardless
Of the depth Of peat or soft material
In the swampy area, the bulletin states
Soundings are taken by means Of
which the engineer can determine az
cuately the amount Of depth Of spongy
material that must be overcome 10 OBJ
tain a soIid footing for the highway
An especially constructed sampling
point or Drill designed by Joseph High
mark, one Of the men IN charge Of this
class Of work under the department, Is
used for TINS purpose.
After this preliminary work, earth Is
hauled On the swamp section and piled
until long ridge has been constructed
IF displacement Of SWAMP material tC
a depth Of ten feet is necessary II
order To reach solid foundation, the
ridge is constructed to that height above
what Is planned TO be the regular
elevation Of the completed highway
Charges Of dynamite are then placed II
position 10 blow the underlying SWAMP
material out Of the way, and 50 expeTtly
are these charges placed that the blow
goes out sideways and the ridge of earth
settles down with the surface practically
unbroken
Several locations, that for many
years have caused considerable trouble
through continued settlement, have
been successfully treated by this new
method The results obtained have
been 50 satisfactory that pavement may
be constructed over these fills within
year Or two after placement without