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Smyrna times., 1936-01-23
TEMPERANCE TALKS
BY Lucy Smith Gllseman
Clayton. Delaware

When it becomes necessary for
the youth of our land to rally to
the call of their country against
enemies within and without, and to
NIT down all that will enslave,
youth is ever ready to respond. We
are engaged in a great warfare
AGAINST alcoholic beverages. We
must dedicate our lives to the
cause Of total abstinence, setting
our efforts toward a goal of strong
bodies, clear brains and noble char
acter for all mankind. The early
pioneers in this great cause blazed
trails for our protection, and their
labor shall not have been in vain.
For their sake and for the sake of
those who will follow US, we must
consecrate ourselves to the unfin-
ished task Of establishing in our
land the ideal social order envision-
ed, never fully attained, by our
forefathers.
we firmly believe that a nation
which legalizes liquor and derives
revenue therefrom, permitting it to
be attractively advertised and to
be sold not only in taverns, but also
in hotels, drug stores, club houses,
and other public places, will reap
a harvest Of debauched citizens.
We call for the youth of America
to claim our land for those things
which build nation strong and
free The field is ours; let us go
fnrth nnd r,nr-orr Il
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23
SMYRNA DOINGS
OF so YEARS AGO
Continued From Page Two)

this evening.
Elijah Bender, aged between six
ty and seventy years, fell on the
sidewalk in Dover last week and
broke his thigh.
The Middletown Transcript thinks
that Major William Wood viii be
Postmaster Dunning's successor at
that place.
William Norman, one of the old
est conductors of the Del, Md. and
Va, Railroad has been discharged
on account of color blindness
George V. Massey, Esq, has been
elected director of the First Ma
tional Bank of Dover, in place of
Joseph R. Whitaker, who declined
the responsible honor.
j. H. Pierce and wife of Milford,
celebrated their fortieth anniver-
sary of their marriage on January
Sth. Eight children, six sturdy
sons and two daughters, one of
these, Mrs. L. D. Johnson of Black
bird, were present on the occasion.
E. B. Downs, of Downs Chapel,
who has been quite sick for sever
al months past, took sleigh ride
on Saturday, but he was so badly
shaken up and excited by the
sleigh being turned over that he
was brought home in a critical con-
dition, and is now lying very i'll in
bed again.
Mrs. Stockley, wife of the COVER
nor, was run over by carriage on
Broad Street, Philadelphia. She
was rendered unconscious by the
shock, but sustained no serious in
juries.
Friends of Rev. w. M. Warner,
at Willow Grove, surprised him
last Wednesday with very sea-
sonable present in the form of an
elegant lap robe, which the pastor
greatly appreciates.
Thomas B. Lewis, overseer of the
Kent County Almshouse, died at
the County Farm on Tuesday night
of last week, aged go years. He
had held the position for less than
a year, and was exceedingly ad-
mirable.
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23
Claims He Reads
Through His Nose

Oxford, England.-Kuda Bux,
twenty-nine-year old LIohamme-
dan, claims he can see through
his nose and can read a book
with his eyes bandaged.
This and other instances of
"eyeless sight" were described
to members of the British Opti-
cal association at their annual
congress here by G. S. Flick.
Flick told of experiments car
ried out with a girl named Ellen
Dawsin by DR.. w. Hands, a Lon
don surgeon. With two pill box
covers filled with cotton wool
over her eyes, the girl was able
to describe colored plates in
book handed to her.
1T would seem to indicate"
said Doctor Flick, that there
are still left within the skin
thousands of very minute primi-
tive eyes similar to those of
simple organisms and capable of
reacting to the stimulus of light"
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23
Buffalo Bull Invades
BARNARD in Washington

Kennewick, Wash.-Shades of
Deadwood Bill. Farmers in the Rat
tlesnake hills region west of here
rubbed their eyes when buffalo
bull appeared in the barnyard of
James Mann.
Apparently quite tame. the ami
NAL stayed long enough to have a
meal of hay, then wandered to the
next farm.
Ranchers believe the buffalo es-
capped from farm at Yakima, 100
miles away. where the beasts are
reared commercially.
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23

+ord 70 raise them for broilers.
verv few hatcheries in the South
~ fhe Atlantic Coast States did
onv sexing during the 1885 season.
."Although chick sexing has been
,;noited 50 far" says Mr. Shrader,
.T look for gradual increase in the
practice in the years to come.
Manv breeders have found it prac-
teal to sell some cockerel chicks
from high-producing, trap-nested
strains. From these the customer
Is able to select high-quality males
for breeding purposes"
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23
False Teeth Extracted;
"Sore Throat" Is Cured

Pueblo, Colo.-D. w. Danielson,
sixty-three years old, is free from a
"sore throat" and again the pos
SCISSOR of his false teeth.
Danielson's throat trouble" be-
gan some days ago when he wax
ened from a nap. Swallowing be-
came so painful he refused to eat.
Doctors were puzzled.
The elderly mans hunger over
came his disinclination to swallow,
but he couldn't find his false teeth,
a full lower plate. When a thor
ough search of the house failed to
reveal them someone suggested he
might have swallowed them. An
X-ray revealed the plate lodged in
the esophagus. 1t was removed.
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23
Vermont Architecture
Preserved by Camera

Burlington, Vt.-Vermont archi-
lecture, from covered bridge to
farmhouse. will be preserved in pho
tographs for future generations.
Photographs of bridges and early
Vermont buildings are being col
lected at Fleming museum at the
University of Vermont. Students at
work on the project are employed
by the National Youth Admins
tration.
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23
|GIslSG,Is |GIsEzlNG, IS
|SS IMPETUS
show, the he, practice Pr,
VERY Popular ou'
in the West
!, BETTER PRICES

|. ! baby chicks-ths la.Soaf- oo%-
b Z NV pr practice q : sepafas- sateb-
S'I'ls y li' met with favor vel
r,' rssIIItrTnen especially y n ! lae= .ns
Psul.t rn..t states and to s,,nst q let-
co''i 4 the Middle west
b Fss' ssrader, + extension .,Ietn. pOul-
~ ! = i the United States a.,
'..ri of Agriculture. int )
n. 'li been done principally z.
~ y, satcheries by persons
~, si.,.- Il commercial sexlng
:. at demonstrations ~
! sgecialists Of the state .,t', tH-
/ ,pTices and other instlta, y.
popItrynen in the Pacific
fUui'' .o-,o taken up sexing
t,oa5er scale than those u
III. # the country. As 2
l'.rv l'1,-1 f the hatcheries have
4 'l' "a nullets for double the
4 .traight-run chicks pllls Z
',srqs for sexing. Estimates
!, ssst 50 percent Of tne
rscbOrn chicks sold IN
,stn1 oregon, and Cali
re sexed at Matching time. /:
,steberies sold a few day-old
/. but a large percentage
sstroyed to save feed costs.
fsw Of the chicks Of the
breeds we're sexed in these
In the Middle Western
Mr.Shrsder finds only about
emf Of the chicks sold by
,cial hatcheries are sexed.
ally all the segregated cock
! sold to customers who in
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23
Meeting of College Women

The Kent County Branch of the
American Association of Univer-
sity Women met at the home of
Miss Lucille Tharp, in Harrington,
Wednesday night. Mrs. Samuel
Felix, of Philadelphia, gave a talk
on the foreign situation.
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23

Coming to Playhouse, Wilmington
Josef Hofmann comes to The
Playhouse, Wilmington, for con-
cert Tuesday. February A, at $50
'p. m. The world famous pianist
who is at present on a European
tour which will last from Septem-
Der to January, is repeating the
triumphs of similar tour made
last year, at which time critical ac-
claim burst all bonds. The concert
is arranged by the Delaware School
of Music in Wilmington.
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23
First Dover Fire of Year

Dover's first fire of the year last
week was chimney fire at the law
office of James M. Satterfield, AZ
The Green. Smoke penetrated the
Office and his home, which adjoins,
but there was no damage.
Smyrna times., 1936-01-23
MONIES S
M2xaasa lt,kSsisaEk1lxx4&3AkRS
Attractions at strand Theatre

To-day Three Kids and a
Queen" presents May Robson as a
wealthy old eccentric whose devo-
tion to her cocker spaniel, "a dog
called Aubrey, but which looks for
all the word like the Flush Of Miss
Shearer's "Barretts of Wimpole
Street, sends her annoyed relatives
running for the lunacy commission.
For Aubrey's sake, Miss Robson
has bought a hotel in France, the
entire house for performance of
Tristan and Isolde" in Munich and
a million dollar lot next to her
Fifth Avenue mansion for the pup
to bury his bones in. All that
saves the zoophilist (the film says
it means doglover, but the diction-
airy claims that it covers a wider
scope in the animal world from the
asylum is an accident and couple
of gidnappings. 1t is fortunate
that Miss Robson's strength never
fails her, for she is required to
tumble from a carriage, to climb
out of windows and tuck herself
into the trunk on the back of an
automobile before being turned
over to the custody of Henry Arm
eta and his adopted family of chill
dren. Miss Robson, in role that
was obviously patterned upon the
late Miss Ella Wendell, plays with
her usual somewhat noisy vigor
and the cast includes, in addition
to Henry Armetta, frankie Darro,
William Benedict, Charlotte Henry,
Billy Burrud, Herman Bing and
John MILAN. The palm for the
best performance, however, must
go to Aubrey.
Friday and Saturday A per
formance that traces a course from
heart-rending pathos to the gayest
comedy, punctuated with lifting
songs and dancing feet, is given by
nine-year-old Jane Withers, featur-
ed in This Is the Life" Follow
ing the little actress triumph in
Ginger" she has been cast in a
role in which she emerges as a
full-fedged singing and dancing
star as well as dramatic actress.
Also Friday and Saturday Near
~ a score of the screens greatest
cowboy stars ride together through
the stirring scenes of Powder
smoke Range" Harry Carey, Hoot
Gibson, Quinn Big Boy" Williams,
Bob Steele and Tom Tyler are lead
ing figures of the hard riding,
straight shooting brigade which
makes this the first all-star range
romance of picture history. AS the
heroine, Boots Mallory is also fea-
tured. And names of supporting
players are scarcely less familiar
to lovers of virile, red blooded ac-
ton.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
MASS MEETING DEMANDS EARLY 5 HIP SERVICE
ketchikan Goes on Record for Arbitration Tn
 Maritime Dispute

KETCHIKAN, Alaska, Dec. 31.- Prompt resumption of regular shipping service to Alaska by those ships adapted to and which for merly operated in Alaska service, either by communicating such ships as necessary with personnel or by compulsory arbitration of matters now in dispute" is asked in reso- lution unanimously approved by a mass meeting here last night.
 The resolution is directed to the President and Congress and asks also for compulsory arbitration of any future dispute which may arise;i enforcement by judicial pro- cess, or otherwise, of orders in the decision arbitrators make in con- nection with this or any future dis pute."
 The meeting was attended by five members of the Territorial Legislature who pledged support to get further action by the Legisla- ture.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
STOCK QUOTATIONS

NEW YORK, Dec. 31. - Closing quotation of Alaska Juneau mine stock today, the final day of 1936, is 145s, American Can 116h, Anleri- can Power and Light 12, Anaconda 53la, Bethlehem Steel 751z, Calumet and Hecla 15ss, Commonwealth and Southern 3as, Curtiss Wright 69s, General Motors 63h, International Harvester 105h, Kennecott 60A, New York Central 41A, Southern Pacific AIS, United States Steel 78, United Corporation 6A, Cities Service AS, Pound $491 316.
 DOW, JONES AVERAGES
 The following are today's Dow, Jones averages: industrials 179.92 down .65; rails 53.66; down .05; util- ities 34.83, down .09.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
INDIANS SENTENCED FOR TAKING DEER
 OUT OF SEASON

James H. Stevens and Tom Bow man, Indians, pleaded guilty in U. s. Commissioners court this morn ing to taking deer during the closed season and Henry Stevens, Indian, a d m fitted transporting them on the gasboat George II. James Stey- ems was given six months in the Fed eral jail, Bowman, 30 days, and Hen " Stevens, six months suspended They were taken into custody yes- terday when James Stevens at- tempted to peddle the meat from eight deer in Douglas and the Game Commission was notified by Doug las resident.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
MasonS Will Hold
 Annual Reception

The annual reception given at the Scottish Rite Temple under the auspices of the Scottish Rite Bodies, to all Masons of whatever degree, will be one of the events of New Years Day.
 The reception is from to O. clock tomorrow afternoon and is an annual event with the Masons, a get-together party for all Masons on the channel.
 As usual the event will be strictly informal and no special invitation is needed to attend. The refresh ment committee in charge are : c. w. Hawkesworth, J. J. Fargher, H. D. Stabler and J. s. Truitt.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
GRID CLASSIC
 TO BE PLAYED
 ON TOMORROW
Washington and Pittsburgh May Play in Rain in
 Big Rose Bowl

PASADENA, Cal, Dec. 31. = A heavy rain, not mere drizzle, soaked the big Rose Bowl and every thing around it yesterday and last night, and this morning there was no let up in sight.
 Washington and Pittsburgh tuned up for the Rose Bowl classic to- morrow and both grid elevens went through a final hard workout in the downpour.
 Each squad has only played one game in the rain during the foot ball season just closing. Washing ton beating Oregon State and Pitts burgh losing to Duquesne.
 Take Your Choice
 Opinion is divided on the effect the rain will have in the game to- morrow. Under the Warner system, Pittsburgh handles the ball more and there are more chances of fumbles. Washington, using the Mo- tre Dame system means more for ward lateral passing which is also hazardous in the rain.
 The game has long been a sellout, 88,000 fans having purchased paste boards to see the contest.
 City officials expect at least one million and half persons will view the 48th Tournament of Roses par ade.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
GOVERNOR URGES EARLY ORDERS FOR NORTH STAR
Officials Hope to Facilitate Loading of Vessel Which
 Will Sail January 6

Gov. John w. Troy today urged all merchants wishing freight on the North Star to get their orders in early. Tn a statement the Governor said:
 The North Star will sail from Se- attle January 6. I earnestly urge all merchants and others to put their orders in for emergency freight at the earliest possible date"
 Col Otto F. Ohlson, Manager of the Alaska Railroad who has charge of handling relief ships to Alaska, had radioed the Governor earlier today requesting that he notify J. R. Ummel, Federal purchasing agent at Seattle, what supplies are most needed. Col. Ohlson said supplies for the power plant at Sitka, which has been down for some time, would be given preference and said the ar engagements were being made to handle herring, shrimp and crab south from Petersburg, Wrangell and Ketchikan on the North Star.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
BORN IN JUNEAU IN 1897
 TO BE IGNORED
Gifts Galore for Some Boy or Girl Baby-Parents
 Remembered Also

Welcoming the first born Juneau child in 1887, The Daily Alaska En- pire through 2-page advertisement in today's issue announces num- Der of attractive gifts to the fortu- nate young miss or master.
 Progressive merchants of the city are offering gifts ranging from baby food to a crib mattress for the first born. In addition, the proud par ents will be awarded tickets to the theatres. taxi pass, and even free meal for papa and mama"
 Claimants for the prizes must submit birth certificates and cre- dentials for arrival time to the ad- vertising department of The Empre, who. in turn, will issue orders on merchants participating.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
Millions Are to Be Asked
 for Improvement of U. 5.
 AiriUay Safety Facilities

WASHINGTON, Dec. 31.-The De- partment of Commerce announces it will seek the sum of ten million dollars to improve airway safety fa- cilities during the next two years.
 J. Monroe Johnson, Assistant Secretary of Commerce, said the ten million dollar appropriation will be asked of Congress and will be used to improve and modernize ra- dio and other aids to air transpor- tation and develop new safety ap- pliances.
 The statement coincided with the announcement of New York Senator Copeland, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Aviation, that further hearings will be had by the com- mittee regarding safety appliances in view of recent airway fatalities.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
TO KIDNAP THREE;
 IS SHOT DOWN
Ganman Is Killed in Pistol Battle Tn Texas-Sher-
 if Wounded

PORT LAVACA, Texas, Dec. 31-- A gunman who attempted to abduct three members of one family here was shot to death last night by Sheriff J. D. O'Neill, aged 63. who was himself seriously wounded in the pistol battle
 The gunman has been identified as Wade w. "Gunboat" Smith, about 34.
 Smith attempted to hold up MT. and Mrs. Ben Wasserman and their daughter Bessie Mae. aged 20, as they backed their automobile out of their garage. The gunman yelled for them to remain in the car as you are going with me and mean money"
 Mrs. Wasserman leaped out of the car and began yelling.
 The bandit jumped into the front seat and forced Wasserman to speed down the street.
 Officers took up the chase and overlook the auto in a running gunfire. During the firing the gunman was killed and Sheriff o. Neill wounded. Wasserman was not hurt, neither was the daugh- ter.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
Labor Troubles
 Are Threatening
 Auto Production
Sit-down Strike and Walk outs Effect Seventy
 Thousand Workers

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Sit-down strikes and walkouts left more than ,0O0 workers idle in American in- dustry and the labor trouble map carried storm warnings.
 In Detroit and other automotive centers spreading strike of Gen. eral Motors workers threatened to halt the automobile production.
 The Ford plants are not endan- gered.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
CELEBRATION
 OVER NATION
 NOW PLANNED
Turnouts Expected to Be Unparalleled - Cost
 Higher than Last Year

NEW YORK, Dec. 3l.-Reports received here today from the At lantic to the Pacific Coasts, said the arrival of the New Year will witness a celebration unparalleled in the country's history.
 The more populous centers expect record turnouts.
 Prices range slightly upward over last year.
 It is estimated New York's party will cost well over ten million dol lars.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
JUNEAU YOUNGSTER
 IS LITTLE SAMSON

The recent publication in The Empire of an exclusive news photo showing a nine e-months old baby lifting two chairs. has brought forth a claimant in Juneau for signal hon. ors in this respect.
 Joyce, 8-month-old daughter of Mir and Mrs. Ed Lake is not only able to lift the chairs but also has 10 teeth and is able to walk. The proud parents have entered their claim to honors.
 MT. Lake is manager of the Ju- neau Piggly W.ggly.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
STATEMENTS, RUMORs

TACOMA, Dec. 31.-One fact in the Mattson Kidnapping case glared out today among the contradictory statements and rumors, and that is the boy has not yet been re- turned to his home.
 Whether the ransom has been paid is a matter known only to the family, G-Men and possibly family intimates.
 Dr. Mattson denied to the Asso- ciated Press that he had made any statement about ransom negotia- tions and said: Any such reports are untrue"
 Lieut.. Col. Gus Appelman, fre- quently mentioned as the interme- diary. said that if contact had been made he has not been informed.
 Message Left
 A telegraph messenger boy arrived at the house and left a message. Appelman then arrived and later
 Dr. Mattson, alone, departed in Q green coupe, the same in which two mysterious trips with his eldest son were made yesterday. About noon today it was stated that the Issaquah light clue devel- oped nothing.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
PRICE
 BOOSTED AGAIN

NEW YORK, Dec. 31.-Trade circles report today that Kennecott Copper, Anaconda, American Smelt- ing. and Refining, American Metal Company and others boosted the domestic price of copper today from l1% cents a pound to 12 cents.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
FAIRBANKS GETS
 ARCTIC FREIGHT

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 31.-- Freight discharged from the Arctic at Seward is arriving here daily by train.
 |. The Gen. w. c. Gorgas, discharg- ing at Seward, also has large ton- mage of freight for Fairbanks and other interior points.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
Fourth Division
 Legislators Will
 Come Out by Air
Necessity of More, Better Airfields, More Roads,
 Is Stressed

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 31.-- Fourth Division members of the AL aska Legislature who are in this section are gathering here and will leave within few days by plane for Juneau to attend the session.
 All members stress the necessity of more and better airfields and roads.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
TALLAPOOSA
 GOING WEST
VIII Carry Mail and Neces- sary Passengers As
 Far As Kodiak

On next Saturday. Jan. ?, the Coast Guard cutter Tallapoosa is to sail with mail and necessary pas sengers to the westward. This trip the coast guarder is scheduled to call at Yakutat, Cordova, Valdez, Seward. and probably Kodiak.
 It will be probably two weeks be- fore the Tallapoosa returns to Ju- neau.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
NEWSPAPER ADS"

SEATTLE, Dec. 31.-The Seattle Times in late edition carried a classified advertisement stating:
 Mabel, we are ready. Everything entirely in accordance with your desires. Ann"
 This "Ad" replaced one which has been carried since last Monday in which Ann" asked "Mable" for her new address which was reput- edly inserted as means of con- tacting the Mattson kidnaper
 The Times also says that it has been informed by absolutely re- liable authority" Dr. Mattson had contacted the kidnaper been assured of the boys safety and also quoted the informant as saying the ransom is ready for the payoff man being selected to negotiate.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
APPOINTMENT MADE,
 CHILDREN'S BOARD

Appointment of Mrs. Florence o. Neill of Cordova as member of the Board of Children's Guardians for the Third Division, was am nounced today by Gov. John w. Troy. Mrs. CNeill succeeds Mrs. Thomas J. Donahoe.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
Officers and Newsm en Leave Seattle for Loca-
 ton Near Issaquah
SPECIFIED RANSOM AUTO LEAVES HOUSE
Air of Confidence Prevails No Explanation,
 However, Given

BULLETIN = Tacoma, Dec. 31.-The ews-Tribune this af- tern00n says 1t has learned from an authoritative source "c0n- tact has been established be- tween members of the Mattson family and the kidnaper."
 An intimate of the family ex- pressed to the Associated Press however that it is his opinion the family "has no expectation of the boys immediate return or if they have they are follow ing Federal Agents instructions and keeping absolutely silent about it."
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
MORE VESSELS
 ARE REQUESTED
 FOR NORTHLAND
F airb anks Ch amber of Com m cree Names
 Special Committee

FAIRBANKS, Alaska, Dec. 31.- The Chamber of Commerce has appointed special committee to wire both Federal and Territorial authorities urging the early dispatch of more ships to relieve the Alaska supply situation.
 The Chamber instructed the spec ial committee to cooperate with the Alaska Chamber of Commerce and various chambers in the cities throughout the Territory.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
"TED' TAYLOR
 PASSES AWAY
Former Wellknown Alaska Steamer Steward Dies
 Tn Liverpool

SEATTLE, Dec. 31. - Edward Ted Taylor. aged 73, for many years Chief Steward on passenger ships operating from Seattle to Alaska ports. died December 8 in Liverpool, England. This is ac- cording to advices received here by friends of the former well-known steamship man.
The Daily Alaska empire., 1936-12-31
TONsILs OUT

Anatole Matkowsky. a patient at St. Ann's Hospital. had his tonsils removed today. He has been in the hospital since November 30 with a broken leg received while working in the mine.