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Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

A military field meet will be held
on the parade ground at Fort Du-
Pont October 26th. Prizes will be
awarded all winners in addition to
awards for second and third places.
The company winning the most
points will have its name inscribed
on the permanent trophy. The Of
fcers in charge of the meet are:
Capt. M. ]. Noyes and Lieut.. T. B.
Simpson.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07
GARAGE FIRE AT DOVER
Fdw. Abbott's Property Near Cor
nor Governors Ave. and New st.

A garage fire in the downtown
section of Dover threatened sever
II large business places and a
church Sunday afternoon before it
was finally extinguished by local
fremen. A corrugated iron roof
on the garage, which is behind
Toockerman Street stores between
Governors Avenue and New Street
helped firemen confine the flames
to the buildings interior and hold
the damage to an estimated $400.
The cause of the fire was not deter
mined. Edward Abbott Of Dover
owns he property.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

During one of the sessions of the
National convention of the Amer
lean Legion Auxiliary in New York
City recently, Mrs. NJ. R. Fader,
Delaware's department president,
was presented a check for ten dol
lars as an award from National for
her department having attained,
thirty days prior to the convention,
the highest percentage of its men,
bership quota in the Eastern Divi-
sion.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

The appointment of Mrs. ]. r.
Fader of Newark, as member of
the National Constitution and BY
laws Committee of the American
Legion Auxiliary has just been
announced at auxiliary headquart-
ers, Indianapolis, Indiana. The
appointment was made by Mrs.
Malcolm Douglas, who was elected
National President of the Ameri-
can Legion Auxiliary at the annual
convention in New York City last
week. Mrs. Fader is completing a
most successful year as President
of the Delaware Department of the
Auxiliary.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

The Unemployment Compensa-
ton Commission has checked 4,500
returns received from employers
throughout Delaware and is pro-
rapidly with the tabula-
tion of the remainder.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

Greenwood, was injured about the
eye when the sharp point of a bean
hull pierced. the eyeball while she
was picking dry beans in the yard
of her home.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07
et For S,,r~
IT,, N''er Lake Bridge

sion, is NAL nal, 1'o' z Amer
s''ons for tsa ting elaborate
be plaess ~nen a bronze tabl y
uvsr LsSa a On the new BRIDE
on. Ae with a proner s 7
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

Workmen from the Treasury De-
partment, Washington, are prepar-
ing to place murals on the walls in
the corridor of the Dover postof-
fee. The walls are being prepared
for the installation of the murals
at this time.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

The officers and directors of the
st. Georges Trust Company,
through Benjamin Vinton, treasur-
er, have given to the Commodore
MacDonough School at St.Georges,
a large silk American flag.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

on a men-laden fishing boat, Lew
es, drowned Sunday afternoon, Sep
tember 26, when he fell into the
bay from the dock of the dock OF
the Consolidated Fisheries.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

The annual Freshman Get-To-
gether dance at the University of
Delaware was held on Saturday
night, under the auspices of the
Women's College Social Committee
and the Delaware College Student
Council. The purpose of the dance
is to provide an opportunity for
new students of each campus to be-
come acquainted
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07
BRIEF ITEMS OF
THE PENINSULA
Brief News Items of People
We Know i'm and Around
Larger Peninsula Towns
FROM OUR EXCHANGES

The cafeteria of the Commodore
Marlborough School, of st. Georg-
es, was re-opened last week under
the supervision of Mrs. Rebecca
Gibbons.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

The Merritt Jones Cooper trophy
for the most active Americanism
program of the 40 ct 8 voitures of
the United States was awarded the
Grande Voiture of Delaware at the
American Legion convention in
New York recently
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

Planting of trees along the Glas-
gov Road between Glasgow and
the Maryland State line has been
started by the State Highway De
partment The work is included in
a contract for which bids were ask
ed several weeks ago.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

Enrolment of a new quota of
youths for CCC camps in Delaware
was started October 1. The quota
for Delaware has been set at 225,
according to word received from
Washington.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

The Volunteer Hose Company of
Middletown, has purchased 450 feet
of fire hose, following a replace
ment policy which calls for GER
tain amount of new hose each year.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

]. T. Brown, At, Negro of Win
N. c., who was employed
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

Work on the new Milford Mem
orial Hospital is progressing rapid
ly. When completed the building
will be the largest of its kind in
lower Delaware.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

John Roe and Priscilla Collins,
both of Dover, were united in mar
riage on Saturday, September 25,
at the M. P. parsonage, Rev. L. E.
officiating.
Smyrna times., 1937-10-07

Mrs. Edward Scott, of near
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27
TWO DETECTIVES
 UNDER CHARGES

New York, Sept. 2T - (U.P) = Two detectaives and two civilians were ct liberty under bond today on charges brought by Chyistos Christofis, restaurant owner who Identified them as the four men who beat him up and robbed him of about 4i0O.
 Christofis told Inspector Michael McDerfnott that the men entered his second floor eating place, slim- moned him to their table and ses upon him. When E'sterateus Hcratee the chef, went to his employers aid he, too, was beaten, the restaurant owner said.
 . One of the four men took the money from his trousers pocket. Christofis charged. Then he and the cok were forced to ride around In taxicab with their attackers,
 After being freed Christofis and a business associate drove around the neighborhood until they cpot- ted the four men in the taxicab and trailed them to the West sOth street police situation, the restaurant man said. He entered, confronted the the alleged bandits and demanded their arrest.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27
Campaign Enters On
 Its Final Argument
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dent Political club held 0 largely attended meeting yesterday ct 4e Hill street, at which Mayor Hayes, Controller Leary, Town Chairman Crary and administration leaders were speakers. The club pledged It's allegiance to the Democratic ticket and members predicted Q large vote for the administration.
 Democrat District Meetings
 Democratic district organization meetings will be held in several sec- tions of the city tonight and to- morrow as the campaign goes into the final week. A number of ineet- ings were held during the weekend and the following gatherings were announced for tonight by Town Chairman John II. Crary:
 Fourth District, city court.
 Seventh and Eighth Districts, city hall.
 Eleventh and Thirteenth Districts, 3b4 Washington avenue.
 Twelfth District, Eranco.Amer- lean club.
 Fifteenth District, Democratic headquarters, 43 East Main street.
 Eighteenth District, Mulcahy's school.
 Two meetings are scheduled for tomorrow night, the Tenth District at city hall, and the First District at Democratic headquarters.
 The Hebrew rally will be held on
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27
Thursday night ct the Hebrew In- stitute on Kingsbury street.

Thursday night at the Hebrew In- stitute on Kingsbury street.
 Crary Active
 As the local political campaign went into It's last week today Chairman Crary lined up his forces for Q whirlwind finish. He predict cd thatt here would be more pep and action than has been seen In 0 campaign here An c long time.
 District committee meetings and arllies will feature the first few days of the week and this wil lbe followed by more rallies and parades and demonstrations over the week end.
 A big start on the district meet- ings, he saor, will be made tonight when the party workers of eight of the city's 20 voting districts will meet ct various points about the city to line Up their forces 10 reflection day and make plans for the getting out of their votea c week from to- morrow.
 Meetings Tonight
 Three of the districts, the fourth, seventh and eighth will meet ct the City Hall. The eleventh and thir- teenth will meet ct 364 Washington Ave, the second at Qallagher,s hall on Laurel street, the fifteenth at Democratic headquarters, and the twelfth ct Franco American hall on South Main street. The tenth dis- trict will meet tomorrow night at City Hall and the first on the same night ct Democratic headquarters.
 MT. Crary will visit as many of the district meeting as possible and Mayor Hayes, Controller Leary and other candidates on the ticket will visit other meetings and deliver pep" talks.
 Workers To Attend
 MT. Crary urged this morning that workers in oil of the districts attend the meetings, pointing out that suc- cess in the election depends in get- ting out the vote and the work that these workers do. "If Q person is Q real party worker he should attend his district meeting" said MT. Crary,
 Mammoth plans for Q Hebrew rally at the synagogue on Klngsbury street on Thursday night are in the making and these will Do revealed tomorrow. Another big rally for tho Negro Democrats Is scheduled for Friday night ct . tearoom on East Hawkins street.
 It was also learned today that Alderman John Bender b making plans for one of the biggest Lithu- anian rallies ever held in tho city, this rally to Do hold ct the hall ct 4S Green street.
 The rally will be held ct the end of the week and the date will be an- Ilounced later.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27

(Continueu rom PaRe D
 litical field by launching . third party next year.
 Frey's blast against Lewis was ac- tuaiiy the opening move in what may be the most important conflict in American labor histofy--afl ate tempt ct the A. Y. of L. convention to expel the 0. I. o. unions and plunge into c final life-and-death struggle with the rebel factions.
 Action Uncertain
 How for the federation will 90 re. rnained uncertain as delegates gath- cred in this mountain city for pre- litninary meetings this week and the opening of the convention next Mon- day. William Green, federation pres- ident, and others who have vigor- ously fought Lewis, recently have inclined toward leaving the O. I. O. unions In the status quo. The con. Vention last year suspended tho ten definitely afiiiiated with Lewis and has been suspending state federa- tions that have supported him.
 Frey, as president of the Metal Trades department representing 0b0,000 workers, assumed leadership in the drive against tho 0. I. O. in on effort to force the convention to c definite decision this year.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27
Lost British Yacht
 Has Been Located
tcOntinusd from cage lI

her long fight for home and safety.
 Broke Away Sept. 1S
 It was September 13, one day out of Newport, that Endeavour l parted her tow line to the motor yacht Viva IT as she was starting home after companioning her successor Endeavour II, in an unsuccessful challenge for the Americas Cup this summer.
 There was a severe storm. Viva II end United States Coast Guard ships searched vainly for days for the Endeavour I.
 Eighteen men, under Capt. Ed- ward Heard, were aboard. Their families, and yachtsmen of two continents waited eagerly for news. Yachtsmen insisted that she would come through under her own sail, though she is built on greyhound : lines.
 British Tanker Made Goat Last Thursday word was flashed that the British tanker Amastra { had sighted Endeavour I in mid ocean, taking the southern course home.
 It was believed for hours that : Endeavour I was safe. Lloyd'S rang its famous Lutine bell which signals : to its members that lost ship has been found. At seaside villages fam- 1 flies of the crew celebrated, and grouped with their friends about atlases picking out the position - g north latitude, 39 west longitude ! Then the AmaStra wireleSsed: Hearing broadcast from London that Amastra sighted Endeavour l am deeply concerned as I have not vet seen or heard anything what ever about her. Gravely deplore statement made.
 Master" Fire Time Wrong Lloyd's had received confirma- tory message. It was the first time, experts said, that Lloyd's ever had reported enormously the safety ol a ship that had been believed lost. It appeared today that Lloyds record remained unbroken, toE many had believed that the message meant Endeavour l really was sa1e but that in some way the flash had
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27
BANDITS STOLE
 DRIVERS CLOTHES

Keene, N H., Sept. 27- (UP)- Donald s. Conover, Manchester inc siirance agent, was wearing a new suit today after two men, who had given him e lift" in their autonlo- bile, stripped him and robbed him of $40.
 Coriover's car had 6 flat tire and the two men offered to take him to Keene. Near here they held him up, forced him from the car, stripped him, and left him naked by the road side. He can given e pair of over- alb by Swanzey resident and came to eKene, where he got e new suit.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27

(Continued from Page D
 upon Bissell, whose name was pre- sented by Buckley.
 A growing presentment among leaders that c t"dark horse" will loom as the committee meets Wednesday to make It's choice.
 A leading member of the commlt- tee from on eastern county said to- day Buckley says his candidate, Mir. Bissell, iS not to Do c stalking horse.' However, the very fact that he is his sponsor will create the impression he will Do largely responsive to his actions and to the advice of Buckley himself. It may not be true, but that is tho feeling that will Do created" Still Likes Buckley
 This informant had been c Buck Icy supporter before the latter advo- cated Bissell. "When I supported Buckley" he said, 1T felt he was the logical candidate for the place and I still think so."
 1f past years county leaders were u0AHiAteiy AQ0tlViAAeu WAbAk V PuEuiVuAuE course. With the party split by tho death of J. Henry Roraback, It's chairman for quarter of . century, divisional cihairmen were left to shift for themselves until tho cen- trAl control could Do reorganiEed.
 Aside from c small combine of eastern leaders, there was nothing definite as to the attitude of tho others ct Wednesdays meeting.
 Among the clark horses" particus larly watched were Col. Raymond F. Gates, coilinandant ct Fitchb soldiers' homo ct Noroton, and Ar. thur N. Brown, Jewett City, guber. material candidate in 1e30. A ma. jority of republicans believed Gates out of tho running and that Brown would refuse to accept the position.
 The newly selected chairman will hold ofiice until the fall of 1888 when he would be c candidate for recollection. Wednesdays choice, it was felt, would be virtually assured of carrying over,
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27
TRUCK DRIVERS
 KEEP UP STRIKE
Continued from Page i)

ment stores, and paper, tobacco and furniture establishments were Tee ported to have halted oil deliveries.
 One meat firm owner said:
 we don't want to send our driv- CTS out to get their heads cracked"
 Strike headquarters said trucks supplying First National Food Stores were permitted to deliver for the next 24 hours because of c pre- vious agreement. Unless c new con- tact acceptable to the union is ag- reed upon, 1t was Baid, these drivers will Do called out tomorrow.
 Talk was heard on oil sides of c sympathy strike to include the enc tire state.
 The first details of special police went on duty early today despite statements of strike leaders they were not needed.
 Don't Want Violence
 William II. Roberts, union busl- ness agent, said "the special police- men are not needed. The drivers have been instructed that there shall be no violence and we don't want any"
 Mayor spellacy Issued the cali for the deputies after several stoning incidents involving trucks owned by c. Fox & O., the city'B leading de. partment store.
 Regular policemen have been called into the downtown area from outlying sections and special poiice- men took over their beats.
 Meantime, the Hartford Central Labor Union planned on emergens cy meeting to discuss ways and means of aiding the strike.
 Mayor spellacy Talks
 Mayor Spellacy, who failed several times to effect Q settlement of the strike, declared:
 If necessary, the city of Hartford itself will deliver both food and medical supplies.
 Tn other words, under no cir. cumstances will the present city ad- nlinistration permit any shortage in this city, in SO far as we have any power, of either food or medical supplies. |.
 Further. this administration inc tends by all the force that wifi be necessary to preserve law and order in the city of Hartford, including both the protection of life and pro- perty and to furnish that protection to all citizens alike.
 "The police have been so in. structed
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27
EIGHT EMPLOYES
 STILL PICKETINC

(Continued from Page D compelled to work more than forty hours, spread over @ five and one- half day week, granting cunula- tive time off for all overtime work are samples of our refuSad N bar gain in good faith then I guess we're guilty of nothing more car be said about it.
 Could Reverse Charges
 'The Guild is preferring charges with the National Labor Relations Board against The Democrat fol intimidation, coercion, and refusa to bergain in good faith. I sincerely trust that accompanying these charges will be copies of the Guilt campaign thus far flung agains' The Democrat. After all I regart the members of the NLRB @! capable of distinguishing between intimidation, coercion, and refusa to bergain in godo faith on the par of the employer and boycott on thC part of the employe.
 For Benefit of Public
 For the benefit of the city ] would like to state that The Demo crat proposed to the Guild Q wage scale: reporters and desk-men, leS' than one year, SIS minimum; less than two and more than one year $22: less than and more than 2 $26; less than 1 and more than 3 $30: less than and more than 4 $35; after five years $40 proof readers and society, less than one year, SIS minimum; less than 9 more than one, S2o; more than 2 years $25.
 What Guild Demanded
 "rhe Guild scale presented Us called for: reporters, less than one year, $22 minimum; less than 3, m ,re than one, $27; less than B. more than 3, $35; after 3 years, $45 desk men, e minimum of $45 proof-readers less than one year, $l0; less than two years and more than one, $26; after two years @ minimum of $30.
 No Change Offered Here
 "If as has been stated the Guild scale has been changed The Demo- crat has not received Q written copy to this effect. All sorts of wage scales were discussed at meetings at some of which Professor o. O Fisher was not present. If the Guild would be exact 1t might state through representatives, that at onC session 1t seemed to be inclined te accept a $40 minimum top figure IF" the Waterbury Democrat agreed to other demands. There never was Q written copy of c re. vised Guild scale given The Demo. crat.
 Brickbats StilI Flying
 "Once more let me say that The Waterbury Democrat is endeavorine to be fair and just, to all It's en1. ployes, not merely the eight or strike. We have accepted all the brickbats the Waterbury Newspaper Guild could throw in peaceful fash lon. How long we will continue to accept them, depends entirely on the Guild"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27

garbled in relay by wireless across the sea.
 For Q time, though, after receipt of the AmaStra's repudiation Of the report she had sighted Endeavour ! hope for the yachts safety dropped.
 But today Lloyd's and the Cheyenne's owners, the Anglo American Oil O., agreed that the new message was absolutely cor rect, and Lloyd's again rang the Lutine bell--the first time that the Lutlne bell, taken from the famous frigate of the name, sunk In l7SV, had been rllng Q second time for a ship. The bell hangs from the ros- trum of Lioyd's, and 1t is changed when c lost ship Is found.
 Endeavour II, sister ship of En- deavour I, left Bristol, R. I, last Monday in tow of the yacht Phil- ante. The same day Endeavour l was first reported safe, Philante wirelessed that Endeavour ITS master, Capt. George Williams, had died.
 Other EndeavOur In
 Endeavour II arrived in the Solent channel today in tow of the Philante. Owner T. O. M. Sopwith boarded her from a launch and proceeded toward Southampton.
 Regarding the finding Of En- deavour I, the owners of the Cheyenne said:
 "Before putting out the report from the Cheyenne, we contacted Lloyds, who definitely confirmed the news. Details are lacking. The Cheyenne did not indicate whether Endeavour is in trouble but pre- sumably she Is o. K. and does not require help"
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27


 cept the descriptions oi the kidnap- CTS and their car given by Ross sec retary, Miss Florence Freibage. A. Gilbert said he believed Ross pos seased about $300000. Neither Miss Freihage nor Edmund Cummings, Jr- Ross attorney, would estimate his wealth.
 Ross, who once made a sizeable fortune in real estate. retired from business in 1885, selling his interest in 0 manufactory of greeting cards to Artemus D. Watson, Jr. Miss Freihage, who had been his Secre- tagy II years, said Ross did not re- celve the full purchase price imIme- diately. She remained with the company, and Ross inquired from har about once week about pro- gross of the business, she said. Mrs. Ross Stayed Home
 The Ross invited Miss Freihage out to dinner Saturday night. Mrs. Ross did not feel well, and stayed home. Ross and Miss Freihage dined in Sycamore, H., and started back to Chicago in his car.
 Twelve miles from the Chicago loop. on a stretch of road bordered by lonely prairie, Ross told Miss Freihage he was annoyed and slls- piciouS of car following them.
 T don't like the looks of this," he told her. I'm going to pull up and let them pass. Their lights are shining in my mirror"
 Instead of passing, the car pulled over ahead of the Ross machine and forced 1t to a halt. Three men stepped out, forced Ross to open his door. One was armed.
 "This is @ kidnap," he told Miss Freihage. DO you think this guy is worth $25o.0002"
 Offered Them SS5
 Miss Freihage said she didn't know. She offered them the $85 in her purse, pleaded that Ross was in poor health.
 Sorry lady," the armed man said, ''I'm only doing what the big boss tells us."
 The men took Miss Freihage's $S5, forced her to lie on the floor of the Ross car, took Ross into their own machine and drove off.
 Miss Freihage drove Ross car to a gasoline station and telephoned police. She said she believed the kidnapers had two cars, and one followed her to the filling station. Miss Freihage said the spokesman for the abductors sounded as nerv- ous as l." and was an amateur. She said she would recognize his voice.
 Charley Ross Kidnapping
 Philadelphia, Sept. 27-tUP)- The Kidnapping of Charles 0. Ross fin Chicago recalled today America's most famous abduction. Sixty three years ago, Charles Brewster Ross, then four years old, was kid- naped in Philadelphia suburb. He never was found, and his disap- pearance became one of the worlds most intriguing mysteries.
 Were Charley Ross alive today, he would be 67. Charles o. Ross Is 72. Charley Ross was kidnapped July 1, 1874. Charles 0. Ross was seized Sept. 25, 1897.
The Waterbury Democrat., 1937-09-27

by 6 first marriage, and her present
 husband, who is publisher of Wil-
 liam Randnolph Hearst's Seattle
 Post Intellingencer, but the Boett-
 gers joined the party September 25
 when MT. Roosevelt entered Yel-
 lowstone park.
 # On Inspecting Trip
 To train side crowds fin some of . dozen platform appearances so far MT. Roosevelt has said he was on aii inspection trip to ramiliarize himself with the country, a duty he said every President owed the peo- ple. Tn fact, the President Is study Ing the attitude of the northwest, where much of his democratic op. position arose last winter, in prepar- &tion for the congressional battles to come. He is recalling to the people the federal expenditures in their states and in their behalf and when pppcrtunity offers he iS ignoring his democratic judiciary biu cp- bonents with a completeness whcjh |earcelS could be iunintentionaL {