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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14

cited briefly tho history OF the city
government OF Wilmington, show
ing that it's main form dates back
to 1882, and II nearly 100 years old.
This form or government needs
to be improved. Mr.. Harvey said. and
the city of Wilmington needs the
very best form OF government.
Asks Women to Help.
THAT is my platform" he said.
as he urged thu women to stand by
him in his efforts to get such u
government.
Let lis discuss that platform speech,
point by point. First. what has the
past history OF the national Republican
party to do with municipal election?
Does this man forget that he Is running
--and not the party of Hanna? If he
wishes 70 discuss the alleged morality
OF his Nietzschean political betteus.
we would ask him II he approved of
the stealing OF the Presidency for Hayes,
or the purchase OF the Senatorial
toga for Newberry. But even then,
what has that to do with Wilmington
municipal affairs7
during the war the Republicans showed
their patriotism by standing back OF a
Democratic president. They would have
been poor Ash IL they had not ste
back of him. In war time II is the duty
of every man TO stand back of his ma
ton. Does Mr. Harvey wish to take
credit for himself and his party merely
because they were patrioticT We can
name half hundred men who went
into the jaws of the German hell In the
Forest of tho Argonne-Republicans
too--and not one of them has Dragged
of his patriotism. Those lads are too
modest. They say that they only did
their duty. when they, good. loyal
Americans, donned the uniform and
went into the Zone of the Advance.
Then our oracle says that our form of
city government needs TO be improved.
At last. after many minutes of wind
iamming. he gets TO his subiect--the
municipal election. But does he tell us
what kind of a change he would advo-
cater He does not. He leaves such
sordid details as that TO his Republican
betters. who will handle it In proper
manner when the time comes.
He does not say whether he is for the
original charter which the Bipartisan
committee proposed. the amended char
ter made to satisfy His Highness. Sena-
tor Robertson, or the one which was
finally presented. He is just for change.
that and nothing more. In other words.
our oracle doesn't know where he is
going. euf he is on his way.
II is interesting 10 note that after
he had made his very explicit. clear,
deep, philosophical and profound dis
scrtation on the honors which were
due to Republican politicians who had
actually been patriotic. that he was APP
plauded.
Those Republican women Ccfod bless
their dear souisl know how to fatter
man. Mr.. Harvey was their guest that
night. and he was given every honor
and attention OF course. they APP
plauded him. They were ladies. and
they would not have met him with
stony silence. But we venture to say
that many of his auditors were just
aching to ask him to explain fully what
changes in city government he stood
for. and what charter form he advo-
Gated. Although the applause given him
was courteous, it would have been
greater IL ne had talked less OF Repub-
Iican patriotism. and more of municipal
affairs.
Truly, 'Ephraim feedeth on wind"
-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14
EVENING SMILE.
ONCE WAS ENoUGH.

The man who took his wife TO a
ball game at the Polo Grounds swears
he won't do IL again. While the
pitchers We're warming ap and the out
fielders were loosening their muscles
by chasing flies knocked out in batting
practice she turned TO her husband
and asked: What is the score. dear2"
They're just practicing now" he
answered. The game hasn't started
yet
During the fourth inning, after a long
period OF silence. she turned TO him
again. when are they going TO start?.'
New York Evening Post.
"My work" remarked tho dentist.
"is SO painless that my patients often
fall asleep in the chair while ] am
operating"
HIN! That's nothfng:" retorted bis
rival. My patients nearly all insist
on having their pictures taken while |
am a: work. in order 10 catch the ex-
preston of delight on their faces
First stenogranher-aI don't believe
half see in print Second Ditto
Judging from your spelling. that must
include what you see in the dictionary" /"
Boston Transcript.
For goodness sake. Mary. What Is
all that noise in the Kitchen" What
yoall expect, mum2 Yoiall think j kin
break three dishes an a plattah widout
maxim noise, huh?"-Richmond
Times Dispatch.
s@The time you waste daily is worth
money" beloved the orator. Guess I'd
better be mosying along. then" said an
auditor as he rose from a seat in the
front row.-American Legipn Weekly.
lis IL the mission of the newspaper
to mold public opinion?" Old Subscriber
No: it's TO keep the public opinion
from becoming moldy. Houston Post.
@Shaye yourself sometimes. don't
your" sneered the barber. Yes re-
torted the customer. Don't your And
for once the barber had no comeback
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION

a,s lssetVe oank from the high rates
SEQ nave not been dictated by any
,'ss.' .s.e, eeiiafy purpose on the part of the
management. Stockholders a. li,,;te,,
lo per cent. the rest goes to tha ITyite,,
States government, which in = ,,,s,. t,,,'s
taken from New York bnsiness 49,,
indirectly in this way moro ,han xsa
100000. The policy wa to checl ;nsa
loh, 70 discourage wildcatism. to has.
ten n6malcy. Incidentally a servica
was performed in making it difflcuIt fo,.
proIiteers on large scale TO financa
siieif enterprises. and something was
zone 70 bring prices down.-Brooklvn
Eagle. A's -
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14
MOVING FOR EASIER MONEY.

When the Bank of England lowered
its discount rate TO Ga per cent from
per cent a few days ago it was proph-
esied that the Federal reserve bank
of New York would have to take like
action. Yesterday the prophecy was
fulfilled. The rediscount rate, which
had been per cent. as in London, was
made 6lz. The same forces are at work
here as in Great Britain.
II should be explained that the inn
mense profits of the New York Federal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Olive Temple. L. Q. E.
Wenonah Lodge. s. OF III.
Liberty Conelave, S. w. NJ
Mechanics Lodge. /. o. o. f.
I4enape Tribe. Tmp'd. o. f. NJ.
Sheet Metal Workers Association.
James A. GARFIELD Council. d. Of A
James Young Conclave. II. or s. W. M
Apache Tribe. No. 81, Imp'd. o. r. NJ
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14

All of this goes to show that tho
vaEarics OF tho weather keep 1t from
ever growing monotonous. and makes
IN Interesting. friendly subject for COM
ment. discussion all can enter upon
on an equitable basis.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY
Thoughts and Comments Of
Every Evening Readers.

Tfs full name Aud address of the wYftAf
must accompany each letter. not neces-
Warily for publication but NJ evidence 01
good faith. Anonvmous comm uuicAttops
Will be Ignored. Publication OF letters
does not carry with II Endorsement py
expreasrd
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14
y. w. II. A. Social Event.

On Tuesday evening. May gath the
Young Women's Hebrew Association
viii have a social affair in the y. NJ. II.
a. auditorium, Third and King streets.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14

Phone 220o reaches every classified ad
taker-they can help you arrange your
ad to best advantage.-Tr itI-.Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-14

Constable Newt Plum has appointed
a committee c investigate tn awful,
terrible snfferin' nongsts tn farmers.
II tn powers that be wslz as afraid O.
disturhin tn consumer as they are o.
disturbin' business this would be some
democracy.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
ADvERTIsEMENT.
Be Careful What You
Wash Your Hair With

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali, which is very
Injurious, as 1t dries the scalp and
makes the hair brittle
The best thing to use Is MulsIned
cocoanut oil shampoo, for this Is pure
and entirely greaseless. IT'S very
cheap and beats anything else all to
pieces. You can get Mulsifed at any
drug store. and few ounces will last
the whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
and rub II I'm, about a teaspoonful is
all that Is required. 1t makes an
abundance Of rich, creamy lather,
cleanses thoroughly and liuses out
easily. The hair dries quickly and
evenly. aud H. soft. fresh looking,
bright. fluffy, waNy, and easy to ham
die. Resides. Il loosens and takes oJt
every particle OF dust. dirt and dan
druff. Re sure your druggist gives
you Mulsined,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
DRYS SHARPEN KNIFE
TO SLASH WHISKEY
PRESCRIPTIONS

The new war in Congress to
tighten the prohibition laws may
change the status OF whiskey ms o
medicine.
"Drys" now want to further re-
strict whiskey sales on doctors
prescriptions.
A new curb may be put on liqUcr
for such uses by narrowing down
the limits on prescription blanks al
lowed doctors.
Prohibition leaders say 100 pre-
scription blanks for a doctor are
too many. The vets maintain
there should be no limit.
"Dyys who wrote n provision for
the Volstead law allowing one pint
OF whlskey every ten days now are
considering q proposal to restrict
medicinal liquor to one plat every
fifteen dayA
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
.BARRICADES HERSELF
In LAWYERS OFFICE

RED BLUFF, Cal, May MFRS.
Nina Robinson fired four shots at Dis
trlot Attorney Cheatham and then
barricaded herself In his office for
ten hours. Bhe was finally arrested
By the sheriff and Is being held in
custody today,
Mrs. Robinson visited the district
attorney Saturday and demanded he
Issue a warrant for Thomas r.. Wal
ton. wealthy dairyman, who. she
charged was the father of her daugh-
ter. When the District Attorney re-
fused she opened FIRE. He escaped
unframed. but she remained In pos
session of the office. After ten hours
persuasion the sheriff induced her to
surrender.
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TURKS STICK TO PACTS; I
SOVIET EFFORTS FAIL

CONsTANTINoPLE, May e.--Ef-
fsrts of tho Bolshevik foreign office
ct MOSCOW to induce the Turkish Tia
tionalist government at Angora to
repudiate its agreements with tie
French and Italians have been un-
successful. It was learned today. Con-
versstions between George Tchit-
cherin, the Soviet foreign minister,
ana Angora are continuing.
(Hostilities between the Turkish
Nationalists and the French and
Turkish Nationalists and the Italians
in Asia Minor were ended by the
Agreements in question:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
FIGHT DUEON
TAX REVISION
Mellon for Redistribution In.
stead Of Reduction-Cogress
Turns to Difficult Task.
BY DAVID M. CHURCH.
International News Service.


Congress turned to the perplexing
task Of tax revision today.
With recommendations. for tax re-
visions and a warning from Secre-
tary of the Treasury Mellon that the
nation can be relieved of the great
burden only ~ Substantial cuts in
current expenditures" the House
4 Ways and Means Committee planned
a close study of the Secretary's rec
Concentrations, teasthes--~ssth other
proposals. for tax revisiaps- made by
members Of Congress. The Senate
Finance Committee is prepared to
take up the question next week.
MELONS PROPOSALS.
Predicting there will be a defcit
OF nearly $4,000. 900 on June so, and
a prospective deficit for the next fiscal
year. Secretary Mellon warned there
must be redistribution of taxes rather
! than reduction.
The proposals for tax revision made
| by the Secretary are:
]. Repeal OF the excess profits tax,
substituting for it a modified tax on
corporate profits or an additional tax
on corporation incomes.
.. 'Readjustment of the income tax
rates to a minimum combined tax and
surtax on 40 per cent for the taxable
| year 1921, and about SO per cent there
| after.
3. Repeal of the so-called nuisance
taxes, such as taxes on fountain
drinks, but retention of miscellane-
! Gus taxes, including transportation,
| tobacco and capital stock taxes.
4.-Importation of new taxes. such as
increased stamp taxes or license tax
| on the use of automobiles.
SALES TAX DOOMED.
| Failure of the Secretary to recon-
| mend the sales tax is believed to have
! finally sounded the death knell for
| that proposed tax, which has been
urged by many members of Congress.
Leaders in both Houses have given
careful consideration to this proposal
and had tentatively agreed that it
should not be considered in the FAX
| revision program.
The recommendations of Secretary
Mellon are expected to meet with
prolonged debate, although his pro-
posal for the repeal of the excess
profits tax will probably be generally
accepted. The proposed repeal of the
nuisance" taxes will cause some
"jockeying," il is believed, as there
are many members of Congress VINO
advocate the wiping out of all small
and miscellaneous taxes.
| The revision of the income tax
suggested by the Secretary, will also
become the center of a lively fight, IL
| is expected/
Suggestions for the placing Of a
tax upon the use Of automobiles will
cause another struggle.
| Members of the committee of Con-
gress having tax revision in charge
admitted today that they expect Wig
orous opposition in their work from
those who will be affected. and p=e-
dictcd that final tax revision will not
be completed until well into the sum
| mer.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
boy, l6, DEAD;
PASTOR HELD
Holy Roller" Preacher Shoots
Head Off Youth He Finds
in Onion Patch.
POINT PLEASANT, w. Va, May

POINT PLEASANT, w. Va, May
2.-Another of the mountain feuds
which have left their bloody marks
on the history of this State is pre-
saged by a mountain tragedy in the
neighborhood Of Upland. an isolated
village in this county, where Clayton
Krepps, 16-year -old boy, was found
shot to death in the garden Of the
Rev. Bolden Callicoat, Holy Roller
preacher.
,.---FATHER EINRs nQQI. ---
Although the shooting occurred
SATURDAY. April * no wcTd OF II
reached the county authorities until
Thursday. and details of the AFFAIR
were told by Coroner J. NJ. Fadley
today, following his return from
vestigation.
Young Krepps was found dead by
his own father, who, instead of
notifying the authorities. is sup.
posed to have decided to wait for
time and opportunity to effect
settlement. in accordance with the
primitive unwritten law of the West
Virginia mountains. Callicoat, found
hiding in relatives home, Is in the
Mason county Jail here charged with
murder.
According to Coroner Fadley. the
tragedy apparently was the outcome OF
petty thievery. Young krepps was
son OF c. w. Krepps, a small farmer,
well known among residents of the
Upland district. Callicoat has a large
har Of
simple. rugged mountain folk, with
their border customs and modes OF
thought, and they declare their in
tention not to desert him in his
trouble.
CAUGHT IN ONION PATCH.
Last Sunday Ellwood Black. a friend
OF Clayton krepps, when pressed for
an explanation of several wounds in
ficted by small shot, told how he and
the other boy had been fired upon
while in Callicoats garden Saturday
night &. w. krepps. concerned over
the failure of his son to come home,
was told of the boys story and ht
went to the CaIlicoat home on Trade
Creek to investigate.
The minister was not at home
Searching the premises, the old noun
taineer found his sons body. with the
ncdu almost SnOl on, IN a hollow near
an onion patch. The body was taken
to the Krepps' home and was buried
last Wednesday. In the meantime
Callicoat did not reappe8r.
Last Thursday the first information
regarding the tragedy reached the au-
thorities of Mason cuunty. Sheriff
Lewis went to Upland and he SAYS
found Callicoat concealed in the home
of his fsther-in-law. J. L. Rayburn.
|. Ellwood Black said he and Krepps
were in Callicoat's onion patch, when
tho minitser, who had been conduct
ing a religious service, suddenly ap-
peared with shotgun and began
firing. Only slightly wounded, he
fed. without knowing the fate of his
companion. According to Coroner
Fadley, Callicoat does, not deny the
shooting. but says he had been suf-
fering from depredations of thieves.
Cailicoat is thirty-four. He has wife
and three children.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
Eiahtk ssper So Distress.

BpSTON- Nay 2-plhSsi ABOARD 4
Pollock .Ras SluS nsIst1p. prompts
itr master 10 ny q srkh6l .or imm
date aid yesterday. and. the i'gh'
house. tender MAJ newes- 81. the nav
yara tye. wSs ptaetsd. TO- go y !
last eight. ->s.s
FifSf word -of Ole niht kessers s,
Steamship a HOG fslsnd. EotSsr ss..s
ship went to the light vessels aid. b.
reported that the lights aboard wes
burning well and that II had ~
broken adrift. 't'"y y.I'''t"t.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
FAKE HARDING COUSIN
INDICTED FOR FRAUD

CHICAGO. May p-An indictment
charging impersonstion Of a Gov
eminent official is outstanding today
against Everett A. Harding. who posed
as cousin Of President Warren @.
Harding.
Harding gained national prominence
a short time ago when he chartered
a special car to attend the Inaugural.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
Special No. 2
$3.50

In this group 1873 Atwood, carefully tailored
suits for all acknowledged and young, fat and
thin, tall short, and for the ranges in between
In the patterns want this spring. which is to say,
herringbones pencil stripes, oxfords, and in plain
shades. AS to comparisons, we'll leave it to you to
make them.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
Special No. 4
$47.5O.

Herringbones, shepherd plaids, pencil stripes,
blue serges, browns and grays in fannes and
worseds. Atwood, of course, and tailored to satisfy
the most critical. 247 suits in this group. Styles
and sizes for every man. They merit the P-B label
and are worthy of the term Special" x
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
CORSET SAVES GIRL
FROM SLAYER'S BULLET

CHICAGO. May. IA corset stay
rsved the life Of GLADYS Rasmussen
today when Joe Chozau. thirty
eight, fred two shots at her,
lets glancing on her corset The
italian surrendered. .s.4.-..s,
According to authorities. sChozati
was former inmate Of tho State
insane asylum ~ .ss1.k
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ton OF "Cousin warren"
1t also was declared that he rep
resented himself to be "conhdential
secretary" to the President and that
he had been intrusted with the dis
tribution Of Federal patronage in
Illinois
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02

Specialist of them. 4 of the %
that mark the % years we have been
serving Westinghouse. 4, that at
glance, verify our announcement that
these specials will be without comparison
as far as their price and quality are
concerned. For instance:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02
Many Want Farm Loans.

AKRON. Ohio. May :.-The Sum
NIT County National Farm Loan As
ISOLATION, which Is the Akron branch
of the Federal Land Bank, of Louis
willie. Is deluged with Inquiries as 20
farm loans.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02

Prices realized on Swift 4 Co. sales Of
carcass beef In Washington for week ending
Saturday, April 80, 1891. on shipments sold
out ranged from ID cents per pound ia
IA 50 cents per pound.-Advt
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Special No. /
$29.5O

$50 Mems Suits in this group, in oxford grays,
mixtures and plain shades and in styles suitable for
men and-youHg Ffisihslly marked at today'si
replacement costs and now especially remarked to
celebrate our birthday,
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Special No. 3
Blue Serge Suits
$3.50 -,',. . {. :: +.

We wish we could shout
from the top of the Monu-
ment that the 125 men who
get these 125 suits get val
ues that are without parallel.
For this is a typical exam
pie of what ne mean by
Special" ,a ~ ''""' "
90 .,rt-". s-ssVt
These are fine twilled,
pure wool serges, true blue.
The workmanship, the cloth
and the styles would do JUS
tee to suits selling for
$50 We hate to boast,
but here'sa case where We D"
:. can't help ourselves. While
they last, we have all sizes
regulars, stouts, shorts and
Sims.
Special No. s
,-, Bntish Golf Suits
A7.50 . Il.
Special No. 6
Prep High School Suits
$19.75
Special No. Z
White Flannel Trousers
$3.50
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1921-05-02

To-day, more than
ever before, the;impor-
tant elements the
store. Be sure ofyour;
neutrality-suspicious.
will take care of ITSELF.
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Democratic messenger. [volume] (Snow Hill, Md.) 1869-1973, 1921-12-10

T<y' HE legend OF the Glaston-
HEx51s bury i'h0fn j. that after the
~4@'S death of Jesus Joseph Of
/ Ariinnthca CAME over TO
England shortly before
Christmas. he rested on the summit
OF Weary all Hill. Glastonbury. There
he thrust into tie ground his staff.
and Oh Christmas eve II was found 10
he covered with white blossoms. The
bush Is said 10 have continued bloom
Ing thus each Christmas eve until dur
ing the civil wars. when II was cut
down. Cuttings from the original
thorn are said To bloom in this same
wonderful way even yet
The SilIcian children put penny
royal In their cots on christmas eve.
believing that az the exact hour and
minute when Jesus was born II will
blossom.
There IL Il cherished legend In the
East that the Rose Of Jericho first
hlossomed NJ the birth Of Jesus. closed
AT the crucifXion. ana opened again.
nj Easter. from which comes It's name
Of Resurrection flower.
Many plants. trees and flowers are
believed TO owe their peculiaritles to
their connection with the birth or the
childhood of Jesus. THE Star of
bethlehem" is 50 called because It's
white starlke flowers resemble the
pictures Of the Star Of the East.
our I.ady's BcdStraw" received ITS
name because II was believed that the
manager in which the Babe lay was
filled with this plant.
An old account tells the story IN
this manner: The broom and the
chick-peaS began 10 rustic and crackle
nnd by this noise betrayed the fug'
tives. The flax hrlstled up. Happily
for her. Mary was near Juniper; the
hospitable ire" opened its branches rs
arms and incloScd the Virgin aud the
child within their folds. affordin.
them secure hiding place. Then thc
Virgin uttered malediction against
the brcoms and the chck-p peas. AMI
ever since that day they have always
rustled and cracked. But later tn
Virgin pardoned the flax its weakness
and gave the Juniper her blessing
which is said to account for the US"
Of the juniper as Christmas decora
tons In some countries