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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05
EDISON'S LATEST.

When Thomas A. Edison makes a
suggestion, no matter how strange and
wildly fantastic the idea may seem to
ordinary thinking, even the cautious and
unimaginative who accept nothing new
without the proofs, stand at respectful
attention. This Edison idea that scien-
tific mechanism can be devised which VIII
make communication with spirits that
have passed 10 another sphere possible,
coming from another source, would be
regarded by people who are not long
on credulity as merely q part oil the
freakish stuff that gets into print.
But when we call to mind that more
than fifty years ago Edison conceived and
brought TO realisation the idea of record
inc the human voice and all other varie-
tions OF sound upon cylinders and later
upon plates and call u mind that later
along he conceived the idea Of photo
graphing and reproducing motion and
realized upon this fantastic conception so
wonderfully and recall his many and
amazing applications and utilizstions Of
electric energy-is there any who will
presume To say when he suggests that 8
knowledge of electrical science may be used
to the purpose of establishing eommunica-
ton between those who are yet IN the
physical or material environment and
those who have passed to the after, or
spiritual sphere, that the idea is entirely
too fantastic ever to be realized upon?
Since the publication of the Forbes
interview IN the American Magazine
other publications have endeavored TO
have Mr.. Edison explain or elucidate fur
ther He is not yet disposed to explain
more definitely, but be stand. by what he
Is quoted as saying IN the published ar
ticle.-Baltimore American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05
Farmers in Cooperative Movement.

The farmers Of Wicnmico county,
Maryland, have organised cooperative
association which has for its chief aim and
purpose the elimination Of the middle man.
The farmers were brought together
through the initiative of the county farm
agent, who plans to extend the movement
10 all parts of the Peninsula. The organ
ization will protect itself against the prac-
tice, often rcsorted to, Of shipping un-
marketable goods to be disposed Of, and
viii have inspectors at every shipping
point who will examine and label the prod
nets after q standard to be adopted later.
1t is further proposed TO conduct an
auction at the principal point of shipment,
Salisbury.
The action Of the Wicomico county
farmers is along the line Of one that has
long been in contemplation in this State,
but which has been deferred from time to
time simply for lack of directing, initla-
tive spirit. After Delaware's long and ex-
pcnsive experience in the early days IN
trying to dispose of her peach crop, and
subsequently, with other orchard products
it is indeed time she was awakening to the
necessity of having more to say IN the
selling of her fruits and vegetables. The
method of marketing the berries has been
much improved in later years in this State,
but there is need for the farmers to get
together in a plan, SO that they need not
split profits with the middle man, or with
anyone else. BY selling outright this may
be avoided, for the competition OF open
auction will largely overcome the present
difficulties of disposing of produce without
yielding large part Of the values IN com
missions.
It has been claimed that the commits
sion dealers find more profit in the simple
selling of the products than the farmer
himself, who has the work and expense oil
raising them.
The Wioomico county farmers and the
county agent evidently have concluded,
and proved, that with the middle man
eliminated farmers will have considerably
more profit while the cost TO the consumer
may be considerably reduced.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05

The managers Of the Trenton Fair have
received check from an insurance agency
that bet $4,000 that big Thursday"
would be clear. There was a slight rain
fall "a twenty-fourth Of an and the
company paid its policy in full. Betting on
the weather is about the fairest form Of
gambling that has been devised The
sharks can't tanper with the players, as
they do in baseball.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05
Maine Election Cost.

1t cost s42, ,2o6 to elect Republican
governor in Maine, last month, which
proves that the Pine Tree State voters do
not appraise their votes nearly so high as
do those of Michigan, where If required
million dollars or more 20 elect United
States Senator Newberry. 1t is reported
officially that the National Republican
Committee sent s25. 900 of the money to
Maine to assure the victory Of the party at
the September election. AS the two Unit
ed States Senators from the State gave
81, 900 each and the State chairman ii 500,
il is deducible that the voters themselves
had little or no interest in the result OF the
balloting, and that the alleged enthusiasm
over the victory was directed under false
draft.
The extreme interest in the result that
we read about in Republican papers was
expressed in the circumstance that he
pubIicans of the whole State, including
the hordes of office-seekers and ofhce-hold-
ers-below the rank of Senator-con-
tributed the petty sum of Sl3, 500 TO save
Maine from capture by Democrats.
Evidently the State was won by the
outside influences Of the National Re-
publican Committee, for it is clear that the
local voters had scarcely any interest IN
the event, If we can Judge the matter on
dollars and cents basis, which is more often
the real gauge Of Republican enthusiasm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05

A Washington doctor has been telling
Chicago health-seekers that the peel Of the
apple is conducive to longevity. This is
very welcome news, in view Of the an
nouncement that big orchardist down
the Peninsula is selling the apples Of some
Of bis choicest trees at 25 cents apiece.
The Scotch people, however, this physician
from the northwest admits, find Oatmeal
and the grace Of God" as good for the
preservation of life as are the parings of the
apple. Most people would prefer the lat
ter formula as the surer way to long life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05
RIPPLING RHYMES.
By Walt Mason.
OCTOBER SIGHS.

MY heart is sad and sober, and
has q convex pain, for all through
gray October I'll hear this sad re-
frain: "The Fall viii soon be ended,
the Autumn fair aud splendid; let
all your rags be rended, for Winter
comes againn I'll hear it in the
calling of wild geese overhead, and
in the ceaseless falling of withered
leaves and dead, and in the farewell
singing of birds prepared for wing
ing to lands where tempests sting
ing don't make man see red. Octo-
ber days are golden, although green
thirgs expire; her many charms EN-
bolden the bard to swat his Tyre;
but always there is sighirg, and sad
and plaintive crying, and lovely
thirgs are dying, in dun and brown
attire. The sunshine s paler, weak
er, that late WAS glowing strong;
the evening winds are bleaker. the
nights are dark ard lorg; aud all the
signs are hintiug that Autumn's
swiftly spriuting; soon Winter will
be Whiting its rude, feroclous song.
October mild and pensive, she has
her quiet joys, her smiles are con-
prehersive and fall on all the boys,
but while she's with us stayi &, her
dulcimer a-playing. my thoughts
are ever straying to Winters angry
noise.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05
p. & S. HOSPITAL.
Enthu siasm Charscterizes the Campaign
for Building Fund.

So anxious are many Of the p. and 8.
bazaar committees to do their utmost for
the new contagious disease hospital at
Chestnut and Broome streets before cele-
brating the bazaars success at the big
buffet supper in the Hotel du Port BALI
room on Wednesday, October Is, that
they are pushing their work far beyond
the greatest expectations of the chairman,
Mrs. Albert Robin.
One committee that succeeded IN rails
ing sum during the bazaar that promises
to be among the largest raised by any
single booth, now expects to secure
$4,000 with which to endow bed in
the new hospital
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05
To addres, Moose

W. z. Lane and William n. AIMS
worth. Jr.. Of Wilmington Lodge, No.
ls4. Loyal Order OF Moose, have re-
turned from a trip 70 the Middle West.
While IN Illinois thew visited Moose
heart and viii address Wilmington lodge
on next Thursday evening on their cx-
r,e-5ence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Bethany Band
Gas Study Club.
Blacksmiths' Union.
Stonemaons Union.
Brandywme Fire Co.
Smyth Post. G. 4. r.
Central Labor Union.
Waneta Council, ID. p.
A. of s. E.. r. Z. of A.
Calanthe Lodge, K. of P.
Humanity Circle, B. of u.
Corinthian Lodge, S. of FL.
Crusaders Castle, X. G. E.
Eureka Conelave, S. W. NJ.
Fame Castle, A. o. K. NJ. G.
Industry Lodge, A. o. u. W.
Brandywine Co, A. & |. 0. X
CaLton Delaware, No. |, 2. NJ.
Eureka Council, Jr. O. Il. A. NJ.
Chosen Friends Castle. X. o. E.
Lafayette Lodge, A. f. & A. NJ.
Mutual Encampment, /. 0. o. T.
German Beneficial Society, No. |.
Peerless Conelave, Fl. or S. ". NJ.
Harmony Council, No. l, u. f. A.
NJ. B. A. of p. Il. b. Employees, Inc.
Sheet Metal Workers. Local No. 3o2.
Guiding Star Temple, No. 6, o. of w.
Washington Camp, No. 13, P. o. s. A.
Moriel Enearnpment, No. 10. X. NJ.
VIII Branch, No. 26 Grand Fraternity.
Car and Ship Painters Protective Asso.
Y. p. s. Zion German Lutheran Church.
Washington Lodge, No. 176, |. Q. o. f.
Wilmington Conclave, ID. Of L. o. r.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05

tool for aswling their personal control
of The epvanment"
II any doubt of the truth a thin state
mont By proyesives remained. Senator
Harding furnishes the evidence 70 ot,n-
vict himself in every speech that he do
liva1-New York World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05
Humane Association Convention.

Delaware viii be represented at the
forty-fourth annual convention of the
American Humane Association, 70 be
held at Omaha, October 25-2S. Last year
Halleck s. Pay, special agent of the
Delaware S. p. G. A., attended the Nor
folk convention, as the first representa-
tive to the association from this State
MIR. Ray viii attend the Omaha conven-
ton
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05

The rainfall for the month just ended
amounted to 4.66 inches, which is con-
siderably above normal, but almost less
than half as much as fell during the pre-
ceding month-August-when the precipf-
tatlon reached the record point Of s12
inches
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05

The grand jury at Boston has found
enough true bills against "Get-Rich-
Quick Ponzi To send him to jail for 43o
years. Even his most revengeful dupes
will concede that the penalty would be
ample TO ft the crime and deter the culprit
from repeating the offense.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-05

Owing to scarcity of help, the under
graduates Of Vsssar have become walters
II surely would add relish to breakfast 10
hear "Ham and shouted to the
kitchen in choice, musically-toned Vas
SsreSe
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
CHANCE
T0SELL
Monroe Agency Wants Dis
trlbutor for Choice Md.
And Va. Territory.

Ernest W. Black, president and
treasurer of the Black Motor Com
pany. 1894 Fourteenth street north
west, distributors in Washington,
Maryland and Virginia for the Mon
roe Motor Cars, announced yester-
day that he had some choice terri
tory in both Maryland and Virginia
which he would like to give over TO
reputable local dealers.
Automobile dealers in either Of
these States are invited to call up
on Black or write him a postal il
they are interested in his PROPOSE
tiOn.
The Monroe, as was forecasted by
automobile men who know the
merits of this car, has made good
in Washington and proved popular
with motorists. 1t was the Monroe
Special that won the international
Sweepstakes, held at Indianapolis
May 81.
The S~nroe designers are particu-
larly proud of the roadster model.
II is built on the same chassis as
the touring car, which insures
plenty of power and a riding quality
which is difficult to match. The
flowing lines of the body, alsoi are
graceful and pleasing.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
0NNERSPRAISE
LIBERTY SCAR
Beauty of Design Combines
With Record of Service
To Boost Auto.

When I motOrist is not content
unless he is singing the praise OF
the particular automobile he owns
1t il 2 isure sign that the car he
Ov..- some car.
-ibe,ty Six owners, it is claimed,
ll this class, and this fact
- volumes for the worth Of
M. pular car.
beauty of the Liberty is, of
its first attraction. People
.Cozuize the attraCtiyeness Of the
liberty instantly \ further evi-
s-gce Of Liberty merit is its rec
ord for consistently dependable per-
lorna zee.
a sact, the car is replete with
at 2. s that have commanded the
enthusiasm of Liberty owners. The
upholstery is of genuine leather in
the French pleated type, fitted over
special cushion springs.
The lines are singularly grace
full and are displayed to utmost ad-
vantage by q delightful color
scheme. The seating space is gen
erOus-the Iow-set cushion deer
and cOmfortabIe-andt there is abun-
daut foot room.
Bob" Greer of the Greer Motor
Company, 1927 Connecticut avenue
local distributors for the Liberty
Six. reveals the interesting fact
that a great many Liberty sales are
closed in the first fifteen minutes of
demonstration.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
Increased Rates on u. S. Railroads
Giues Automobile Greater Appeal
To Commuters and All Motorists

\ new field of increased useful
ness sor the automobile has been
opened by the recent 20 per cent
increase in rail passenger rates ana
the 80 per cent increase in Pull
man rates.
President Frank Ansted, Of the
Lexington Motor Company. believes
there is no question that cOmmut-
Grs and folks living in small towns
can go more cheaply to the big
centers by motor car than they can
by rail
And. apparently. the people have
been quick to sense the pOsslbIIi-
ties Of cheaper travelling opened by
the motor car. Although the rail
rate increase had been in effect
only two days, reports at one OF
the greatest railroad centers in the
country 4 few days ago indicated
that day coach travel has suffered
noticeabIy because of the increase.
At the union station in that Dig
center the second night after the
increases became effective it was
reported that many local trains car
ried Iess than half the usual num-
Der Of passengers
How a~e these day coach riders
c-~s'i"~ to and from their bust
d their homes? In most
lie motor car Is the answer
question.
ne cases, reports show, com
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
Prepare Truck
.Nou for Winter
Expert Advises
Federal Company S General
Sales Manager Sees Trans
portation Trouble Ahead.

The approach Of winter, with it's
handicaps of snow and ice, seem to
point to an inevitable tightening of
already hard pressed railroad
transportation" says II. \. Citizens,
general sales manager of the Fed
eraI Rubber Company of Cudahy,
Wis
Inability to transport the neces-
sary raw materials already is cur
failing production in many lines. It
is apparent to any one that the win
ter season will only add to the bur-
denS of the railroads.
Three times in the last year or
so the motor truck saved the trans
pOrtation system of the country
from utter collapse. That was dur
ing the coal strike, during the un-
authorized strike of rail sswitchmen
and yIrdmen, and in the present
crisis, which amounts to nothing
more or less than an enormous in
crease in traffic.
But the winter season also in
wolves burdens for the great high
way motor transport systems that
have been built up throughout the
country.
In fact, not 4 single element that
will adj to the efficiency of the mo-
tor transport service should be over
looked. Tire and truck manufac-
turers should urge constantly the
increased use of pneumatics because
Of their greater efficiency in snow
and ice.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
TRUCK WISDOM
GIVEN PATRONS
Course of Travel Important
Consideration, Says W.
P. Killeen.
where do your trucks travel?"

Where do your trucks travel?"
This is the question put to mer-
chants who use trucks by William
p. Killeen, distributor for the popu-
lar Duplex Limited truck in Wash
ington with sales rooms at 624 J.
street southeast.
Consider" urges Mr.. Killeen,
where the trucks you own, or in
tend to own, must travel Consider
the byways as well as the highways
the hills as we'll as the level
stretches-the sand and mud as
well as the concrete and gravel. Due
consideration will show the urgent
need of power and stamina.
Consider, also, that the earning
capacity of a truck is determined by
the number of bay loads it makes
within 4 given time, and you'll real
ize that speed is prime requisite.
Investigate the evil of overload
ing a light truck and the waste
fulness of unloading a heavy We
hiCle, and you're bound to admit it's
policy to invest in truck capable
of hauling average loads.
Go one step further and consider
your drivers safety and conven-
ience. Remember he drives at night
and needs an efficient lighting sys-
tenn. lie has many stops to make
and doesn't like to crank the engine
each time. This points out the value
of the completely equipped truck.
Consider all this and you will
successfully solve your truck prob
lens. The Duplex Limited has power
and stamina. 1t is speedy. 1t is
built for hauling average loads
900 to 5000 pounds, including body
weight. 1t, also, is completely
equipped"
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
Capt. Headley Asks New Traffic Law
Requiring All Auto Dnoers 10 Place
Slid Chains on Cars in Vet Weather

There should be written into the
District statutes, in my opinion,
paragraph requiring all automobile
drivers TO employ skid chains in wet
weather"
So Capt. Albert ]. Headley, chief
Of the police departments traffic
squad expressed himself yesterday
to the automobile editor of the
Washington Herald. Capt. Headley
has fostered many traffic reforms
since he assumed control of this
branch Of police activities and he
believes such a regulation. infrac-
tion of which would be punishable
by law, a needed and important one.
The most disastrous factor in
cases Of chainless town driving over
slippery streets, he pointed out, is
that the careless or lazy motorist is
menacing not only his own con-
tinUed good health and his machine,
but the public in general, afoot or
in vehicles.
a skidding machine is just
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03

about as dangerous on a crowded
thoroughfare as the cannon which
in the old trigates were wont to
break from their lashiBgs in Il heavy
sea, Capt. Headley holds.
Best proof of the need and eff
cacy of chains is found in the fact
that every taxi driver puts them on
his tires at the first sign of rainfall
These men, who are handling. prop
erty for which they may be held
responsible, are taking no chances.
They know that a skid on a greasy
street may be a grim business, and
they are not afflicted with the
bravado or carelessness of some
private owners who prefer to run
the risk of life, limb and smashed
car to perhaps damping their coats
and dirtying their fingers.
If Capt. Headley has his way, the
time will soon come when the use
of chains in bad weather will not be
optional with the driver, but de-
manded by legislation.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
THE WOMAN on THE FARM.

1--As a means of education
through contact with people.
2-As a means OF more econom-
ical and satisfactory household
marketing.
g.. 3--Enables women to take. pro-
duce to market.
4-Conserves times and energy
needed in farm work.
5-Gives relief from monotnny
due to isolation on farms
6-Enables children to atten1
school more regularly.
7-Remoyes handicap of isolation
in case of accident or sickness.
S-Driving an automobile gives a
woman self-relance.
9--Women are enabled to Obtain
higher prices for the farm products
they market.
10-Permits moro attention to re-
ligious training for children and
church attendance by family.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03

muters are paying a daily fee to
the owner OF some automobile for
taking them to and from work.
Usually the machine is owned by
some neighbor. And, in addition
to the lesser cost of travel, these
folks are finding a quicker service
and much more pleasant ride.
The increase in Pullman rates,
which is about so per cent. is eX-
peCted to have a decided effect on
long distance touring, although it
is too soon now to determine to
just what extent.
Motor car manufacturers and dis
tributors in general are looking to
the Increased rail rates to increase
materially the demand for motor
cars because of the possibilities
of increased usefulness to the
public
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
RACE DRIVERS
LAUDNEW CAR

Many pilgrims TO the shrine Of
speed at the historic Elgin race
course last month obtained their
first sight of the new Lafayette
car. Local tourists who helped
swell the crowd of 10000 that wit
messed Ralph DePalma's record
smashing triumph, report that the
Lafayette gained the admiration Of
the actors as well as the spectators
on race day and during the week
preceding the annual road classic.
]. Henry Smith, Chicago LaFay-
cite distributor writes John e.
Walker, who represents Lafayette
locally, that he was delighted with
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
Why Women Want Automobiles
City and Country Housewives Put Their
Replies in Form of Ten Commandments
THE WOMAN OF THE CITY.

For improvement or safe
guarding of health.
For educational advantages
making for better citizenship.
r.. 3-Peise and --self-relianee gained
by woman who drives car.
4-As an aid to economical house
hold marketing.
For tho actual profit in time
saved.
"6-As a means of helping others.
because it brings greater in
dependence. - - --.-.. ...
S-Because an automobile tends
to keep the family, together. -
9-For mental Inspiration in clos
er contact with nature. y.
1O-Use of an automobile incrdag-
es efficiency of a woman, whatever
her calling.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03

the interest shown in the new ere
alton.
The speedway stars gathered at
Elgin included DePalma, Tommy
Milton, Jimmy Murphy. Joe Thomas,
Eddie Hearnc, Ralph milford with
scores of lesser lights and their
crews of skilled mechanics. Smith
was showing the Lafayette through
out the Fox River Valley and when
ever race drivers, race mechanics
or race lovers caught a glimpse of
the car, ID. Mccall Whites cngi-
neering ability was lauded.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
u. S.-French Road Tax Contrast.

Why begrude the State the taxes
you pay it for the use of your auto
mobile over its reads? Consider the
poor motorists of France. They have
to pay from COO to 1900 francs an
nually to the government, according
to the size of the community they
live 10. And COO francs TO them is
like 5000 to us. in spite of the low
rate of exchange.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
Protecting a Gasket. -.

Gasket material when applied in
place for some time will adhere SO
well that it is difficult to remove it
without tearing the gasket. Before a
gasket of this type is applied il
should be given a generous coating
Of graphite, which avoids sticking
and allows the gasket to be used
over and over again.
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03

mined effort 10 force down the price
of automobile steel. The Detroit
company is expected shortly TO buy
steel on a large scale for 1921. and
already some makers Of automobile
parts have been urged TO make a
revision OF existing con-.
tracts. The general tendency OF pig
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
Expect Steel Prices to Drop.

The Iron Age says reductions in
automobile and other prices in the
past week have caused further
shrinkage in iron and steel buy
ing, and in number of directions
the market has shown weakness.
The accompanying cut made by the
Ford Motor Company is Il deter
The Washington herald., 1920-10-03
Motorists to Use Skid Chains Urged BY Captain Albert Eeadey

iron prices Is decidedly toward low
er levels Mallcsble has been sold
at Buffalo at 1915 below recent.
quotations; 5.OO0 tons basic sold At
Chicago 20 a st. Louis steel com
psny at a concession OF $500, and
prices OF Ohio silyery iron have
been shaded from $500 to Sf-OO.