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Smyrna times., 1941-07-10
SIDE LIGHTS OF
NEW YORK CITY
Told By L. L. Stevenson in
His Own Immical Way
of Doings in City
INTERESTING SKETCHES

AS perhaps you know, it is now
legal to feed the animals in Bronx
park. When the zoc was opened 40
years ago, signs were posted inform
ing visitors that they might be
fined So for trying to slip sustenance
to the animals or birds. Neverthe-
less, there were those who took a
chance and bootlegged peanuts and
popcorn which went into cages when
keepers had their backs turned.
Once in a while, there was an ar
rest but in the main, keepers were
not too observant. But when in
stead of kindness there was cruelty.
it was different. Several times
heartless persons tossed lighted cig-
arettes to chimpanzees with conse-
quent suffering on the part of the
animals. In those cases, there were
arrests and punishment, not for
breaking park rule, but for cruelty
to animals. Speaking of cruelty, one
day some one threw a football into
the big mouth Of Rosie, the Gen.
trail park hippopotamus, and Rosie
almost choked to death.
The new food-vending machines,
which have taken the place of the
no-feeding-the-animals signs, are
proving popular with the public and
especially with children. By insert
ing a nickel and turning handle,
a neat cellophane package is OBJ
tanned. AS the machines have pic
lures of the animals or birds for
which the food is intended, there is
little chance of error. The ration
has been worked out carefully by
zoo experts so that there is a bal
anced diet. So visitors have the
fun of feeding the animals and the
animals get proper food. The ami.
mails and birds like the scientific
diet, though at first the grown
elephants didn't seem to want to
change over from peanuts. But they
have fallen in line now and as a
consequence business at various
stands outside the park has dropped
off considerably.
End Piece: One of this depart
ment's scouts, who loathes pajamas,
reports that several years ago, when
he undertook to purchase old-fash.
ioned nightshirts, he had to travel
from store to store before he met
with success. However, the night.
shirt has evidently scored come
back since now even swank stores
stock them. That, he adds, is more
or less of victory for Franklin P.
Adams, who for years has been 9
nightshirt exponent.
tBen Syndicate-WNU ServiceJ
Smyrna times., 1941-07-10
DEFENSE BOND
Quiz

@. What is the price of a De-
fense Savings Bond?
A. For the smallest Bond, you
pay S18.75. The Bond will in
crease in value in ten years to S25.
For SIS, you get Bond which will
increase to 500; other Bonds are
in proportion.
@. What will the Government do
with the money / pay for my
Bond?
A. Your money will be put to
work at once in the National De-
fense Program to protect the free
dom and safety of the United
States, and of all its people every
where.
Note. - To purchase Defense
Bonds and Stamps, go to the near
est post Office or bank, or write for
information to the Treasurer of the
United States, Washington, D. G.
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remains for the people to wake
up and help in their utilization.
America has been shaken by
the course of events in Europe.
Diplomats have rushed back and
forth with a suitcase in one hand
and a radio microphone in the
other. The drums of war have
been beaten in the pulpits.
Learned academies have fheorized
on democracy. Politicians have
fought and traded for the spoils
of the defense program. Business
men have groaned at the prospect
of profit and investment losses.
Through all of this the public
has maintained a stunned silence.
1t has only been during the last
few weeks that this country has
begun to collect itself sufficiently
to do some sound thinking. Our
conclusions have been about the
same. We are about to "shoot the
RAPIDS" as they say in the back
woods. Our canoe will be in con-
slant danger. Next comes the
question of who is going to ham
die the paddle. We find ourselves
looking for cool-headed men who
have been forged in the fires of
adversely and emergency.
America is about to call on
Charlie, John and Sam-those
great managers who have come
up through the ranks because they
are natural leaders. Every day is
election day for them because
their men must love and respect
them as they work shoulder to
shoulder. Such managers have
the courage to make spot deci-
sions and, yet, their vision enables
them to make a series of correct
decisions that lead to planned re-
suits. They are accustomed to
handling management on one side
and labor on the other. They
must blend the interests of these
two successfully so they can pro-
duce the goods.
America has the best managers
in the world. No matter what
turn the world emergency may
take, we have able managers TO
handle the situation. There is
more ingenuity in American man.
agement than in any other group
in the world. Our army and our
navy are both in the hands of
good managers. If we have an
economic war to fight, our man
ayers are equal to the task. If it
is manufacturing, we can produce
it. If it's food, our farmers can
grow it.
Other countries have economic
resources, but it takes manage
ment to get the most out of these
resources. A natural leader, as
a result of his accomplishments
and ethics, can command the re-
spect of his fellows where neither
law nor emergency can accom-
plish that end
Fear has defeated many nations,
even before they put a man on
the field of battle. A true man.
ager knows no fear. He will try
anything because his life has been
filled with the successful COM
pletion of so-called impossible"
tasks. Management will not only
lead America to victory in any
endeavor, but will prove to be her
greatest symbols of democratic
inspiration.
Few people realize it but there
is fundamental reason why de-
mocracy cannot be destroyed.
Totalitarianism and communism
are failing because of lack of
proper management. Socialism
has failed without management.
Why can't these ideologies inter-
est management brains? The
answer is simple.
Managers are the most demo-
cratic men in the world. They
are democratic in thought and ac-
ton. Democracy is the only form
of government that appeals 10
them, and they will not stand by
and coo If DESTROYED
Smyrna times., 1941-07-10

inches of water glass solution
above top layer of eggs. Keep
crock in cool, dry place and we'll
covered. If the solution evapor-
ates, more can be added. Eggs pre-
served the water glass way can be
taken out of the crock at any time
and used the same as fresh eggs.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-10

but confidence
inspiring m e n
who a r e ad-
mired not for
their popular
ity, b u t for
their ability to
get things done.
This country is
fort u n a t e to
have the great
est rou up of
managers in the
world, 1t Only
Smyrna times., 1941-07-10

preceded him a few weeks, return
ed with him Monday evening.
COUNTY AND STATE ITEMS
A tombstone in Lewes bears the
date, 1907.
Crabbers get two cents for every
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Perth Amboy, N. 1.-THE steeple
of st. Peters Church, Oldest Epis-
copal parish in New Jersey, has
served as beacon to guide many
ships to harbor. Chartered in 1718
by King George I, the church
stands on high bluff, and its
cross-crowned spire is visible far
out at sea. In the early days
Perth Amboy was a busy port,
planned to be "the London of
America" In the churchyard of
st. Peters are the graves of many
people of prominence, among them
those of John Watson, known as
the first American portrait painter,
Smyrna times., 1941-07-10

crab that they catch.
Ground was broken in Dover on
Monday for the new hosiery mill.
A channel will be dug at Lewes
to float the stranded schooner, L.
C. Dame.
CONTINUED on Page Seven)
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You, Too, Will Benefit
When buying a good used car
Dad was very hard to please,
He got it at ROTHWELL'S GAR
AGE
For speed and riding ease.
Dupont Boulevard. Phone 4541
A friend remarked: "Your chicks
Looks so healthy and so spry;;"
"Well, DONOVAN'S Purina chick
Startena," said Dad,
''Is the only kind we buy"
West Mt. Vernon st. Phone 2461
Dad bought Mother a new range
And she's a thankful wife;
FURNITURE
STORE, Inc. is where it
came from
It's really the pride of her life.
80 w. Commerce st. Phone 5261
Dads car ran like new;
Was like a bird in flight;
A 30-minute battery charge at
Saved him time, your right.
DOUGHTEN'S GARAGE
On the Boulevard. Phone 1921
1.-The house was warm last winter, y
"You bet," said Dad to Mother,
The blue coal that w. w. PRICE
co. sells
Makes you forget all other"
Smyrna. Phone 5511
"Mather," said Dad, 81 praise you
Your cooking is such treat
"The credit is due PYLE'S FOOD
MARKET" said Ma,
That's where I buy my meat"
81 N. Main st. Phone 1921
For cigars and cigarettes,
For candy and ice cream,
The family goes to HOWARD r.
JONES' PHARMACY
With joy their faces beam.
Main & Commerce st. Phone 4311
Dads dresser too, you bet,
He never takes a chance;
He goes to H. III. PRATTS
Appearance to enhance.
Is N. Main st. Phone BAL
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RURAL
TRENDS TE!R!: !
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@.zMIll.;::18lGAAaAA wy
@sg ROGER M KYeS
orseios. NsIionsl Farm Youth Foundation
LETAMERICAN MANAGEMENT
HANDLE IT

When the going gets rough;
when quick, accurate and coura-
geous decisions are necessary, peo-
pie forsake their popular idols
and seek those quiet, unassuming
Smyrna times., 1941-07-10
Speeding-Up Sport

Airplanes now take sports fisher
men down the Outer Banks Of North
Carolina in 80 minutes, trip re-
quiring four hours by auto.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-10

and William Dunlap, a playwright
often called "the father of the
American theater." At one end of
the yard is the grave of Thomas
Peterson, the first Negro to vote
under the 18th Amendment. At
one time gold seekers dug for Cap
tain Kidd's buried treasure in the
churchyard, but were frightened
away, and no treasure was un-
earthed. st. Peters has one of the
last paid bell-ringers. His position
is honorary, but he still receives his
half crown year in accordance
with the 1718 charter.
Smyrna times., 1941-07-10
THE FAMILY GOES SHOPPING"

lyrna Business Concerns
by PatrOnizing Them !
John wanted to buy a farm,
He needed a little aid;
Went to G. HARVEY WRIGHT,
The deal was quickly made.
w. Commerce st. Phone 1921
Mother likes modern appliances
Like percolator, iron and toaster;
To EVERHART BROS. she always
goes
Yes, even for an electric roaster.
10 S. Main Street
On a large investment,
Dad he needed the right groove;
THE FRUIT GROWERS NATION
AL BANKS advice
Prevented a false move.
Smyrna, Del. Phone 5141.
"Mather," you hair is lovely,
Dad remarked going down the
street;
"The credit is due HOLDEN'S
BEAUTY SHOP" said Ma,
Their art is so complete"
IL w. Commerce st. Phone 3021
Sue announced her engagement
Dads instant thought was bright,
Went to THE RIGHT LUMBER
YARD for the lumber,
Her new home must be right.
Smyrna, Del. Phone 4841
When Dad saw the kitchen CLEAN,
The homes one lack he knew;
So he telephoned j. c. MANNER
ING
Got paint for the outside, too.
16 w. Commerce st. Phone 5421
The new auto purchased, careful
Dad
Sees reason and sees rhyme;
He called WROTEN INSURANCE
AGENCY
To insure on time.
Is Commerce st. Phone 3711
The squeaks in Dads new car
Signalled for a fabrication;
The place for a first class job
Is SINCLAIR gas service station.
Market & Commerce st.
Robert C. Blansfeld, Prop.
y Family Next Week /!
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Movies Seekinq
British Funds

NEW YORK, July s.-Active
negotiations are in progress in
Washington by Motion Picture
Producers and Distributors Of
America, Inc, to unlock earnings
of American moving picture pro-
ducers now tied up in Great Brit
ain. AT present. due to exchange
restrictions, American producers
can bring home only about a third
OF their actual profits.
Despite the war, income Of Eng
lish moving picture theaters con-
tinues to run at surprisingly high
level, probably around 80 per cent
of normal. If some way can be
found to allow American COM
panies to collect their blocked
profits, il would bring earning
power back close to normal and in
some cases considerably strengthen
cash positions.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Asks Furniture
Price Freezing

CHICAGO. July S.-Furniture
manufacturers at Chicago furni-
ture market were asked by an
official Of the office Of price ad-
+ministration and civilian supply
to stabilize their prices voluntarily.
He added that if cooperation was
not forthcoming stronger means
would have to be taken.
James F. Bogardus. associate
price executive of OPACS lumber,
building materials and furniture
section. told the industry that it
was badly in need of the assist
ance of the federal government TO
protect the interests of the con-
sumner and of the industry because
of the extraordinary demands OF
the defense program. Bogardus'
speech marked the second appear
ance of an OPACS official at the
market TO urge furniture price
sterilization. On Sunday, Peter
Stone also addressed the meeting.
Bogardus promised 10 aid the
industry in holding down prices by
stabilizing the prices of the raw
materials which the manufacturer
uses and by cooperating with the
manufacturer and assisting him in
his problems. II raw ma
terial prices are stabilized. he said,
there can be no possible justifica-
ton for the policy of certain
manufacturers in refusing TO firm
prices"
Several weeks ago a letter was
addressed 10 AZ leading furniture
requesting them
not 10 raise prices without con-
sulting OPACS and also asking
them to firm prices" A similar
letter is now being sent 10 all
other manufacturers, Bogardus
said.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Crude Stocks
Climb in Week

WASHINGTON. July s. Stocks
OF domestic and foreign crude
petroleum at the close of the week
ended June 28 totaled 259. 399. 900
barrels. according 10 the Bureau OF
Mines. Compared with the total
of the preceding week. this repre-
sents an increase of $4,000 bar
rels. comprising increases Of l27.-
600 and 10000 barrels in stocks
of domestic and foreign crude,
respectively.
Heavy crude oil stocks in Cali
fornia, not included in the "refin-
able" crude stocks. totaled 10,716,-
600 barrels, a decrease of $1,000
barrels from June u.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Ad Gain
by Papers
ii Pct.

CHICAGO, July S.-Advertising
placed by retail merchants in
newspapers during the first six
months OF this year aggregated
a 5 par cent more than was used
during the first six months of last
year. according 10 report issued
today by Advertising Age. a ma
tional advertising newspaper.
Basing its findings on retail
advertising reports covering all
OF the newspapers i'm SO ma ior
cities, the advertising paper re-
veals that retail advertising dur
ing the first six months of 194l
was up 22.866,33S lines in these
cities. compared with last year.
The total for 194l was So, 263. 1872
lines, and for 1910 510.396. 844
lines. Compared with the first six
months of 1889, when sol .430. 313
lines were carried in the same
cities, retail advertising volume
has risen 81 ,S32 1863 lines, or 6.1
per cent.
The six-month increase indi-
Gates steady gain that can be
expected TO continue. Advertising
Age reports. Increases over last
year have been registered for the
past Is consecutive weeks. il SAYS.
and in the entire 26-week period
a comparison shows losses in only
four weeks and gains in the other
p. Three Of the four losses were
shown during March, and can be
directly attributed 10 the differ
ence in the dates on which Easter
was celebrated this year and last
For the last week of the period
that ended June 2S-retail ad-
vertising volume in the SO meas
ured cities showed an increase of
4.3 per cent over the correspond
ing 1910 week. Reporting news
papers carried 1884, 377 lines of
retail advertising during that
week, compared with 1902. 422
lines during the comparable week
of last year, gain of 81 ,955 lines.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
'CrosIey Executive
Heads Radio Group

CINCINNATI. July S.-R. c.
Cosgrove, vice president and gen.
eral manager the Crosley Corpo-
ration, has been named by the
Radio Manufacturers Association
a member of the board of directors
of the association for the coming
year.
As managing executive of the
Crosley Corporation. Cosgrove has
directed the operations for the
company which has made, this
year. the largest gain in the indus
try in both sales and profits over
1910.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08
Sears Sales Climb
"a Pct. 10 Is Million

CHICAGO. July 8.-Sales of
Sears, Roebuck e. Co. during June
totaled $7S, 567 ,676. compared with
S63,3l2.9l1 for June. 1910. an in
crease of 24.1 per cent For five
months, sales were 1855 498 .055.
against SIT. $4,000 for the like
1910 period. an increase of 282 per
cent. Sales for May showed an
increase OF 286 per cent over May.
1910
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

Charles r. Hires Company de-
clared a dividend Of 30 cents, pay
able September 2 TO stock Of
record August Is. The same
amount was paid in previous quar-
tiers
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

New York Merchandise Com
pany, Inc. declared a regular
quarterly cash dividend OF IS cents
on common. payable August l 10
stock OF record July p.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

Texas Gulf sulphur Company
declared a regular quarterly divi-
dend OF so cents on common, pay
able September Is TO stock of
record September z.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

Holly Sugar Corporation de-
clared a dividend of 25 cents on
common. payable August / to
stock of record July Is. Previous
payment was the same amount on
Nav /.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-07-08

81. Lawrence Flour Mills Conn
pany. Ltd, declared a regular
quarterly dividend of IS cents on
common, payable August / to
stock of record July 10.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-24
Get. Information
From Mechanic

Tiernan and Kelley rushed to
the garage where, without prehm-
inarleS. they questioned lone
mechanic and got all the informa-
ton they needed. a name and adj
dress on NeponSet avenue, Dor
chester.
Fifteen minutes later n police
car was parked around the corner
from the NcpOnSet avenue house,
and two detectives Sauntcrcd
casually along the street untn
they were opposite the building
then Herman dartcd in. Kelley on
his heels. Up the stairs they sped
10 the second floor landing. PauS-
Ing al door that held tho name
Madison they hunchcd shoulders
for a concerted rush. The door
crashed open, Herman plunglng
inside r narrow corridor i'm a
headlOng dive. His service gun
was out in a flash.
The detective stopped abruptly.
He found himself in the middle of
a room whose sole occupant was
pale. wasted man lying on a couch.
The Mad Houdini," taken utterly
by surprise. was handcunfed before
he could reach for the gun tucked
handlly under his pillow.
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-24
Peculiar Legal
Situation arises

Then arose ono Of tho most
peculiar legal situations ever to
face police department. A bullet
lodged in Simpsons neck was the
necessary evidence 10 give the
state an alright case against the
prisoner, because the bullet had
been fired from Patrolman Muir
phys gun. An X-ray revealed that
certain death would enSue il the
slug were not removed. Simpson
was placed in a quandary where
he knew that his body held a
bullet that would kill him if left
alone, Yet would also condemn him
TO death if il were taken out.
Under the law. he could not be
forced 10 undergo an operation 10
have the bullet removed But the
fear OF almost immediate death
was too great for the dcadlicSt
member Of tho famous Kilgallcn
gang, and he finally agreed to the
operation
The bullet was extracted and
found 10 be ono. that had been
fired from Pairolman Murphys
gun.
SO on May Il. 1893. Simpson
walked the long last mile be-
cause like all gangSterS. whatever
the cost he just couldn't resist
pretty facet
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-24
THE CASE OF The HNazzbbyxQzxi. =

4 IL gangstcrS have a common
n weakness like moth 10
tho fame they are drawn ire
SiStibly towards tho temptation
that leads TO their inevitable
DOOM
y car ziGzaGged crafty down
Washington street and then turned
into Adams street IN the city OF
Newton. Mass. II ierked as if the
driver were a novice, or a drunk.
The hour was nearing midnight Of
Aug p, 1887, AS Patrolman Wal
ter +. Whclan, veteran, ami
Henry Bel. a rookie, followed the
carccnlng automobile in a prowl
car
Boil slowed the police roadster.
suddenly Tho car IN front Spurtcd
past a red light. Bell stepped on
the gas and raced alongside, fore
ING II 10 tho curb.
Whclan Jumped out and con-
frontcd a young pretty GIRL bc-
hind the wheel; alongside her sat
a man whose face was thln and
hard eyes dark and flashing. But
his manner was suave and his
voice soft.
BE n sport. officer" tho man
said IN a half-whisper. THE Kid
here doesn't know much about
driving. was teaching her. Give
her break"
"OkaN." Whclan answered,
'but let's see your drivers IL
cenSe and your registration
card"
The man hcSltated a moment
and then:
Il left my license home. hut
my name il ROSs-IOhn Ross.
live Mt 53t Beacon street. Here.
take this for your trouble and
he n sport"
The prolfcr OF tcn-dollar bill
turned WhClan'S face white with
anger and nc knocked back the
land that held the bill
Watch them. Henry" ne or
dcred Bell. I'm going 10 check
up on the license plate number"
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-24
Teterdn Jumps
Into Roadster

The veteran jumped into the POI
lice roadster turned il around and
drove down Adams street TO a POI
lice box five blocks away while
Bell remained standing at the side
Of the car. The man who gave the
name of Ross inserted his hand
into a compartment on the switch
board and pulled out a handker-
chief Just as the girl stepped out
of the car She paused between
Patrolman Bell and Ross momcn-
tarlly. When she stepped away
Ross hand held a revolver that
flashed toward the young patrol
mans neck -
"Get In and start driving"
was the Snarling command.
One false move would probably
be his laSt-so Bell got behind the
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-24

acitheSS to the killing
The TWELFTH" Kelley re-
peated. Fle pdndered a moment,
then mHnbled to himself THAT
helps, because on the eleventh
of last month the LaxZari res
taurant was robbed and $500 in
small bills and change was
taken. Some of the few re-
naming boys of Kilgallen's
gang pulled the job -
Kelley and Herman went into ;
consultation that resolved itsel
into a microscopic examination o.
the characteristics of every mem
Der OF the Kilgallen mob. AnC
when they concluded. the Prada
girl, karmen and Mrs. Piccolo
were brought together at head.
quarters.
When they were all together a
police photographer was called for
and Herman handed him a pic
ture:
Take that mans moustache
Off"
The technician worked with an
Detroit evening times. (Detroit, Mich) 1921-1958, 1941-08-24
Pumps Bullets
Into Ross Body

Tho gun i'm tho Ross car con-
tInucd 10 roar Patrolman Bel
grabbed for h.. bat Ross knocked
hum back with his left hand and
pumped bullet, into his body with
his right hand The young officer
Slumpcd forward over the steering
wheel and tho horn blew a Ions
protesting moan from the weight
OF his body against tho button.
Ross lcapcd out and ran.
From the hospital where tho
rddlod officers had been rushed
word was flashed 10 Police lnSpc.
tor Ogoc 10 pick up the girl who
had boon with Ross.
4 few minutes later car drove
up 90 the Inspector containing
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cammaratta
OF 2i6 Watcrtown street
The girl who was driving the
car" Camaratta informed tho
officer "iS in Cambridge. We
drove past here right after the
shooting and "A girl ran up To
our car and screamed: Get me
out Of here quick ! asked her
why and she said she didn't
want 10 get into trouble and
that she'd explain later. We
drove her to Cambridge and she
told ~ about being with the
man that shot policeman"
Where did She get out 81
your car" Ocne demanded
"Ou Memorial drive. near
Howard street. In Cambridge"
t-waraffs answered
Inspector Ocol flashed word ~