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\ NEWARK POST VOLUME IX NEWARK POST, NEWARK, DEL,. JANUARY 15, 1919 NUMBER 50 Legislators Get Down to Business H-l Organization Completed Monday ] ;; • ■ ■ ;; • • ' I " to ■ • ! ! ; ; " ; ; ! ! ; I ; ; •. ! I ;; ! ! " • • " '■ " •• Senate Will Announce Committees this Afternoon * )!• 'animation of the State Senate ompleted yesterday by the was -ole : on of the minor officers. By a straight party vote of 11 to 5, tone Kei aldican candidates were elect ed. Two of these are New Castle County men, H. L. Robinson hav en elected reading clerk and Frank C. Miller, bill clerk. Governor Townsend read his biennial message to both houses in -joint session yesterday morning after dow n to business. The rules of the 1917 session of the Senate were adopted to govern the present ses sion until new rules have been pre pared and adopted. The first bill presented at this was that introduced by ing which they both settled session Senator James W. Robertson of Wilmington, providing for a more just and equitable distribution of school funds to the various school districts on the basis of the num ber of teachers employed. The bill was referred to committee. Both the Senate and House received an invitation to attend the convention of Peninsula Horticultural Society at Bridgeville this week and also to attend a dinner given by thejj Wilmington Chamber of Commerce on some date selected by the legis- 4 ! ! " " .. " ; ; '• i 1 lators. A resolution offered by Senator Gormley calling upon the State Treasurer to submit a report to the Legislature showing what propor tion of the Income Tax is paid by Wilmington and the rural counties was upon motion of Senator Allee held over for future action. Presi dent pro tern Short announced that he would have the Senate commit tees ready for presentation at this afternoon's session. In the House yesterday, Julian C. Walker of Richardson Park was elected attorney of that body. By joint resolution Irving Stetser was made bill clerk of the House. Representative McNabb's resolu tion naming February 7 as the time limit for the introduction of new bills was defeated by a party vote of 20 to 12. Both parties are in favor of a short business-like session but the Republicans are not yet prepared too fix a definite date for shutting off business or for final adjustment. A resolution of this nature, it is understood, will be introduced by the party in the near future. Speaker Corhit announced the appointment of Ex-Representative A. B. Feet of Milford as his clerk and the ehoitee was confirmed by the House. The Speaker also an nounced House committees. Representative Dean of this town was appointed chairman of the Public Highways Committee and a member of the Committees Elections, ■ Red erty ton for are Appropriations, Labor, imd Public Highways. o n W. C. T. U. Will Meet Tomorrow The W. C. T. U. will meet on Thursday afternoon, January 16, at the home of Mrs. Butler. MECHANICS WILL HOLD REUNION Junior Order to Initiate Large Class Thursday The Junior Order of American Mechanics will hold a reunion of charter members and a class ini tiation of twenty new candidates for membership on Thursday even ing, January 16, in Red Men's Hall. Sine has been making a drive for in creased membership with the above gratifying results, rangements for this affair are be ing made by a committee composed °f H. F. Smith, Charles Golmery and William Dean. A "feed" fol lowing the initiation is one of the attractions. The committee in charge is desirous of having pres ent every charter member and e ^cry other member of the Order a good time 4s promised by those in charge of the program. rly fall this Order e ea Ar for H-l I 1 1 l - i | n | h-H I I l ■ Have you a dress? ' ; Have you underwear? " Have the children cloth- •' ing? ] Yes, we are sure, is your " ;; answer, but not so with mil- ; ; • lions in France, Belgium, ■ i ■ ■ Italy and the Far East. | ; ;; The Delaware Chapter of ' ■ • • the Red Cross has an order 1 | ' I for 10,000 refugee garments * • " to be made and ready for • • ■ • shipment the last of January. ! ! ! ! This is your responsibility " ; ; and yours and yours. " Now is the time — today! •• ; ; If we wait it will be too late, ! ! ! ! and death, who walks so near ! ! ; I to each one of those long- ; ; ; ; suffering refugees, will claim ■ ■ •. his toll. Y es, and you and you ! ! ! I and you will have the haunt- ; ; ;; ing memory, when it is too • late, that you might have I ! ! saved some baby's mother or | " some one child quite as dear ; • • as your own little one. " These garments, which • '■ mean life, will not be ready ! " in time unless there is a re- ; •• newed effort. to a thejj not refuse to answer the call. J 4- ceived this week by Mrs. + ! ! Cora Thompson, acting chair- I ! " man of the local branch.] " " The armistice and Christ- •• .. mas have taken the wind 1! " from our sails and we are be- " ; ; calmed. Perhaps you did not ; ; '• know the great need for •• i 1 haste, but knowing, you can- I! [The above appeal was re- " By the of are are or in the by an this of ■ M-H-H-frH -' H ' 1-1-l-H-l 1-1 Red Cross Moves to New Quarters The local branch of the Red Cross have moved their qarters from the Elliott building to the Todd prop erty formerly used as an office building by the Jacob Thomas Co. A consignment of about 400 gar mentis comprising one-piece can ton flannel shirts for 16-year-old children and outing flannel shirts for .six-year-olds was •early in headqarters. are easy to make and every oppor tunity is offered to interested workers who may have only a few hours to spare for this service. Garments may be taken home and moments for simple that received the week at local T h e s e garments completed in spare the patterns are •even a novice will find no difficult •problems of construction. At the present time refugee garments have precedence over every other form of Red Cross activity and in order to complete Delawares quota as given above and Newark s consignment now on hand, before January 31, the cooperation of every possible worker Is necessary. In view of the humane work as sumed by this organization and the glowing tribute paid to its achievements by returning soldiers the response to an appeal forwortt slhould be spontaneous. Twelve were present last night but the spacious workrooms will! accomo date many more. Read again th appeal quoted above and lend your aid! so ers on 16, announces that Mrs. Thompson . .according to recent communication extension of time has for the finishing of sweat be returned any an granted ers. They may time prior to January 30 of ini even Men's in the be fol the in pres and Order by Services at Head of Christiana Services at Hdad of Christiana School 0 at 10 erat weeks »T*' be to <*ici*M!)g*? erv ' CeS ' Order Town Officer rte-appomted £ Milford 'IfliTreeular monthly meeting äs***«* A » s,ey ,own A „„ le v filled tWe P'* i 9<' n aeeeptebly « ^51 od in the spring to accep^ tion at Harlan s. pennsyl special officer for the ren. . van ia Railroad. Ar ; GOVERNOR TOWNSEND'S ADDRESS TO THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY ; i ; ■ | • • ! " •• ! ! ; ; ■ ■ ! ! ; ; • I | ; • ! ; hiis is DELIVERED TO LEGISLATORS YESTERDAY RECONSTRUCTION PROGRAM OUTLINED; SOLDIERS' MEMORIAL SUGGESTED In the exercise of the privilege accorded by the Constitution to address you, it is well on this occasion that our first thought should be in recognition of the Guiding Providence who shapes the destiny of States and Nations. God's clock may seem delayed, but in His own time, it strikes with forceful significance. Never in history, since the star shone over the plains of Bethlehem, has a new era been so definitely marked as when on November 11, the Armistice was signed,—the beginning of the end of the world's greatest conflict. The Dream of Calvary is about to become a recognized fact, and the Govern ment of Nations, as expressed in the Ideals of America, are today a potential reality. So then, in this event, and on such an occasion, may we not rededicate ourselves to our task and renew sacred oaths to face seriously the new duties before us. Of serious im port always, this session of the General Assembly has in its power, the realization of a newer and better day for Delaware. An honor, always, to represent fellow citizens in halls of Legisla ture, there is, at this time, opportunities with attending respons ibilities, heretofore unknown. Since the last regular session of the General Assembly, the life and duties at the capitol have been one of stress, and strain, taking the time, energy and thought that was ours to give. Shortly after the close of the session, those in authority voiced the honor and conviction of the Nation — and declared War, against those Nations who questioned the rights of Men as expressed in our government and who challenged the Ideals of Christianity itself. In such a struggle America could not, if true to her self and heritage, be elsewhere than in fierce conflict. Although we had hesitatingly watched for three years, we were unprepared. Those Nations, now proudly known as the Allies were making the last, and thank God, to the last, stand for Right. To us came the proud and God-given privilege of saving the world. The call went out to the States and nobly they responded. Problems, serious and of vital moment were presented daily. "Win the War" as a National slogan gave State Officials responsibilities heretofore unknown. In such a strife, Delaware, by sentiment as well as her very History, was in the lead at every call. For -..^.ihs, the SLGe De partment was o". duty day and night, zealously maintaining best it could the record of the past and serving effectively her part in the Nation's needs. The record, you know. By the devotion of associates, by the unswerving loyalty of the men and women of this State called to counsel, my own mistakes and errors of judg ment pale and you today are proud representatives of not only the first State in History but of the first State in very service in the World War for Democracy. Unneedful for me to recite that proud record of our citizenship in this war. In every drive, whether for wealth, for time, or for man-power, Delaware re sponded. As I have said before, farmer and business man, pro fession and labor gave gladly all that was asked—and more. Equally true was the devotion of our women. Social leaders be came women in Industry, our daughters worked according to the stern demands of the times and mothers gave with surpassing devotion. in tle J + I ! " •• 1! " ; ; •• I! " the Co. gar can few and for that as local the other in s before of as the its Twelve the th your But enough. The word has been made safe for Democracy. Right, as conceived by Christian Nations, has won. Victory has triumphed bringing with it attending obligations which we are to face. The Responsibilities of Peace are the issues of today. MEMORIAL TO THE WAR HEROES Those of your sons who have gone out, some never to return, to give their all for God and us, are deserving of honor, which I dare not attempt to express. Only those who have given and lost can appreciate truly their sacrifice. But, feebly as it of necessity must be, should we not at this session give some concrete recogni tion to the work which was theirs? Monuments and marble shafts are so coldly silent as memor ials to the deeds of Men, can we not here make possible something more living than these silent sentinels of the dead. So sublimely true, as they were, to that proud past of Delaware, it has occurred to me that nothing more simple and more peculiarly fitting could be given than an addition to the State House. The original build ing is linked with memories of '76 and Freedom, the addition made in 1910 was made possible by the service of Delaware, rendered the Nation in 1812. To commemorate the heroes of today with those of yesterday in this building, will give them a well deserved honor. The glories of the son and ' the glories of the father will blend and afford to us and those who follow, an in spiration to hold true, to perfect and make effective in practical legislation those institutions for which they made supreme sacri fice to create and preserve. The authorization of the last General Assembly to purchase what is known as the Kent County Building and the pressing need for additional office space presents a practi cal phase to this recommendation. This addition made in architectural keeping with the present structure, decorated with paintings depicting the events and periods commemorated, illustrated by the painting which graces the Senate Chamber, would be a Memorial in interesting associa tion with the life and history of the State. I commend this for your consideration. In this connection, I should like to see some suitable CITIZENS MEMORIAL, worthy of the character honored and designed for service of those of us left here to "Carry on." In this, community and school district should be actively repre that sweat any meeting ,own i 9<' n ^51 pennsyl . every sen ted. May I further suggest that you make some provision for state official reception for those honored sons soon to return to our and activities. This occasion should be marked not fey any nomp and ceremony, but in simplicity, reflecting the life of our neoDle To have those Sons and Soldiers of Delaware assemble on Itover Green would bring an inspiration to us and our children, and show to them our true hearts' appreciation. Continued on page 4. homes SERGEANT MERCER AR RIVES IN NEW YORK First Newark Casualty Fought at Belleau Wood The first letter received from Sergeant Harry Mercer since last July arrived- löst week bringing to hiis mother, Mrs. H. R. Collison, the welcome news of hiis arrival in New York on January 4, and his assignment to a hospital there for further treatment. Mrs. Collision went immediately to'New York and on her return reported that he is doing well and expects an early discharge. Local In the havfng ever, ing places Nor itn Sergeant Mercer went overseas in July 1917 and went into action 'immediately. He was in the bat tle of Belleau Wood, made memor able by the gallant action of U. S. Marines who in recognition of their valiant service here were awarded signal honors by the French government. Mercer also participated in the Battle of Aisne where he Was wounded severely. He was the first Newark soldier reported in the casualty lists, his name appearing early in the sum mer. Since then no word had been received by his mother except of ficial communications from the War Department, one announcing that he bad been wounded; the other his citation papers commend ing him for meritorious service in the conflict which war students claim was the turning point of the His failure to write he as too it the ities may and ter and frmrn late as war. cribes to the fact that at first he was too busy fighting and later he was in the hospital too ill to write. Both Sergeant Mercer and his mother are enthusiastic in their praise of the splendid work done by the Red Cross and urge the sup port of every American for this great organization. have time n OBITUARY Albert K. Stillwell the be the aged 28 Albert K. Stillwell, years, died at his home on Dela ware Avenue on Friday, January 10, of pneumonia. The funeral services were held at his late residence on Tuesday afternoon and interment made at Silverbrook cemetery. He leaves a wife. Helen Dougherty Helen Dougherty, aged 31 year®, ■died on Tuesday, January 7. Fun eral serivees were held at the home of her brother, James Dougherty, Cleveland Avenue on Friday after noon, January 10, at 2 o'clock. In terment was made at Welsh Tract cemetery. Sarah L. Bilderbeck Sarah L. Bilderbeck, aged 95 years, died at the home of her son on Cleveland Avenue on Saturday, January 11, of a complication of diseases inicydent to old age. Funeral services were conducted at the home of her son by Elder Eubanks on Tuesday and inter ment made at Head of Christiana cemetery. John Clark Vansant John Clark Vansant, aged 35 years, son of J. C. Vanisan of Strickersvillle, died at hiis home in Strickersville on Saturday, Janu ary 11. Funeral services were held at hi® late home on Monday, Jan uary 13, anid interment made at Head of Christiana cemetery. He is survived by a wife and two children. Raymond Fox Raymond Fox died at his home in Cowenitown, Maryland, on Fri day, January 10 of pneumonia. Funeral services were held at his late residence on Tuesday by Rev. Walter L. Clyde, and interment made in Head of Christiana ceme tery. He leaves a mother, wife and three children. One child died of the same disease about two weeks ago. Herbert W..RItz Herbert W. Ritz, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Ritz, died in Los Angèles, California on Sunday morning after a few days illness with pneumonia following in fluenza. He will be buried in Los our any our on Angeles after the arrival of his brother, Walter, who started West ion Sunday evening. Mr. Ritz was B2 years old and resided in Los Angeles for several years. Influenza Epidemic Returns Many Cases in This Vicinity Local Physicians Have Situa tion Well in Hand In common with other towns of the State, Newark and vicinity are havfng a recurrence of the in fluenza epidemc. It has not, how ever, assumed sufficiently alarm ing proportions to necessitate the closing of the schools, the moving picture theatre or any of the places where people camgregate. Nor is it as serious, apparently, itn its effects as the previous epi Alithough a number of have contracted pneu S. of of in the as dernic. victims mania, there have been very few deaths. While there-is no agreement as too causes of te second outbreak, it is thought that the relaxation of the health rules during the festiv ities of the holiday season and. the unusual amount of travel and con ferment mingling of persons from different sections of the country have been responsible to a too, the may certain extent. Then, peculiar winter with its frequent and sudden changes, makes it dif ficult to avoid colds with conse quent susceptibility to influenza. Owing to the illness of Dr. Wal ter Steel, the situation is being handled bv Dr. Charles H. Blake and Dr. H. G. M. Kollock, without Both are working outside aid. frmrn gariv in the morning until late at ni ght and evervome affl icted as far as can be learned is »bl« to sufficient attention. Ex in the he he his have peri'ence and observation previous out break have taucht the people how to handle the disease nid the importance of taking it in time As a consequence there is of the panic and terror that n none characterized the earlier visitä tiion. although the r umber of pneu monia cases already developed is rather large. Surgeon General Ruoert Blue of the United States health service, .states that sporadic outbreaks may be looked for in various parts of the country, as in all errdem-Vs and add 1 « that "like the poor, we have influenza always with us." "There are little pockets in var ious places where the epidemic may have skipped 'and in these a recurrence on a small scale may be expected." There is practically nothing that can be done to prevent its spread except to obey the ordinary health rules and to avoid contact with "flu" victims. The public health service experts are still studying the disease and continuing experi ments with vaccines and serums but have not yet produced any thing in the way of a preventive. Continued attention to general health conditions and a cowse quent building up of physical strength are the best known pre cautions against the epidemic. 28 late Fun home In Tract 95 son of age. Elder inter Cows at Experimental Farm Make Fine Record The Delaware College Experi mental Farm recently sold a choice Guernsey cow for $1000 and two yearling heifers for $800 each. They were selected for a friend by L. E. P. Smith of Boston who is recognized as one of the most expert judges of Gurensey breeds in this country. A Holestin cow at the Farm, during September produced 2400 pounds milk and 93 pounds of butter. 35 of in Janu held Jan at He two home Fri his Rev. ceme and of weeks Y. M. C. A. Field Secretary Here on Friday Henry J. Langston of New York City, field secretary of the Y. M. C. A. visited Newark on Friday to confer with the college authorities and to look over the field with a view to establishing a secretary and Los Sunday illness here premanently. The service in- rendered by this organization to Los the S. A. T. C. and discontinued after their demobilization is so much missed that an effort was his West was Los put forth for establishment of permanent headquarters here.