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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
BEAUTIFUL WOODS GOING DOWN

BEAUTIFUL WOODS GOING DOWN.
Lovers OF the beautiful in nature will
deeply regret the passing of the splen-
did section OF woods at the point di-
rectly where the Darby traction joins
tho Philadelphia turnpike at Claymont.
There is. indeed. no prettler bit of wood
scape in all that attractive section. and
the news that the trees are being laid
low to make way for prospective homes
will cause much regret. This was one
of the prettiest bits of timberland In
all Delaware. Passengers on the troll
of the green foliage. the exquisite lights
and shadows. and the grateful, cooling
they passed through this tract and were
brought suddenly into the open, and the
revealed beauties of the new Claymont
section. Almost every shade of green
was represented on this easel of natures
setting. and everybody felt grateful and
glad that this bit of wood had been
spared. 1t was an agreeable and rest
full vestibuie before passing into the bust
ling, busy industrial section of country
when travelling westward and likewise
reliahed hy those going in the opposite
direction from the fact Il seemed to sud-
denly uncurtain the beauties of the river
valley and the majestic Delaware.
1t was the one remaining spot OF
natural beauty in that section. and one
had become accustomed TO the thought
that it's rare charm would spare it
against the disfiguring march OF prog
ress. However. in it's place win be
reared homes and gardens. possibly as
attractive as their neighborH.
" any trees were planted in lprge
or small groups 10 take the place of
those that are feiled by the axe the loss
would not seem SO great, but instead
every tree that falls is distinct loss
for scarcely one is planted in its stead
except in close proximity TO houses.
There are now but one or two small
wooded tracts left between this city
and Ciaymont. One opposite shellpot
Park IS particularly tempting target
for woodsmen. for the timber Is of fine
quality but as beautiful bit of shade
and towering forest ulonarchs II Is
almost poern--let us hope an enduring
one. The oaks there are older than
Wilmington. and we wish they may
have hundreds Of years more OF life and
growth to bring us the rare green's In
springs and the rich browns and reds for
centuries Of succeeding auturnns.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
RTPPLIsG RHYMES.
By Walt Mason.
HELPING THINGS ALONG.


We can all contribute daily to
Old Norrlalcy's return. II we do
our lahors gayly. at the anvil or
the churn. II we quit fIl-natured
talking and put up a pepful spiel.
If we cut out rsiess knocking and
declare how good We feel. n grou
have a fob be thankful. 20 about
It with a grin, like a fiivver with
a tank full Of the John ID. brand
Of gins put some vim in every
motion. earn your pie in honest
sweat. and discard the follish no
ton that you earn more than
you get. Once we said. When
Huns are beaten wen begin to put
up hay" but the locusts they
have eaten golden months we've
thrown away: we've been gru1nbi-
ing, talking. spieiing, charging
that our neighbors sinned. and the
country hit the ceiling as a con-
sequence Of wind. Now we've had
our costly shindy. handed out our
bitter dope. let Us work and be less
windy, if we talk lets talk OF
hope. Statesmen all viii do their
stating in the ablest way they
can. but the weary land is wait
ing for the busy working man.
Normally viii doubt and falter,
she viii loiter in her tracks. till
we cease to fool and paiter and
get down 10 old brass tacks.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
JUST FOLKS
BY Edgar A. Guest
BRAVE.

Brave is an easy word, and yet
I II is not easy TO be brave:
One must be patient and forget
The sorrow of the grave.
When every hope is blown away
BY cruel winds and chill,
Above the ashes Of dismay
Must smile unconquered will.
Nor is this all of bravery,
For hearts have much TO bear
And there are deeds men never see
Which call for courage rare.
And there are many things to fear
Along the path of men.
The undeserved and cruel sneer
From thoughtless voice and pen.
Can you be constant for the right
When you might quickly buy
Success and ease and its delight
BY living out a lie?
A brave man not alone by fire
Or conflict meets the test,
He must forego his own desire,
no stand for what is best.
The truth oft asks a heavy price
From men who walk its way,
And its harsh terms of sacrifice
only the brave viii pay.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18

cation to school administration. espe-
cially in she city. OF Wilmington In
the latter respect. conditions were de-
clarcd at Dover to be 'in mess and
30 IL seems to be here at home. with
the Levy Court empowered to lay the
| school tax rate for Wilmington. and
tho city powerless to provide for addi-
tional revenue. should 1T be necessary.
without resort to costly and bother
some referendum. And how the City
Council in making tho appropriation
for public schools for the ensuing fiscal
year--should it still be entrusted with
this work under the new enactments--
will shape its action may prove a per-
picking problem. IT only remains to
hope that careful examination of the
new dispcnsation as created by the new
legislation may clear away much of the
doubt
Wilmington has nothing to thank the
Legislature for. and may have great
reason for complaint and condemna-
tios. While taxes were added TO the
burdens of our people. reasonable re-
quest for permission to retain some of
the State mercantile taxes paid by the
city and TO use them for city purposes
was curtly refused The income tax
remains. and there is an addition OF a
filing tax" of three dollars per capita
for schools. although with what degree
of fairness il will be collected remains
TO be seen. Important legislation
needed for the construction of two new
bridges across the Brandywino In this
city was refused for reasons not yet
Understood
II is no injustice. therefore. to say
that the general results OF the legisla-
tive session of 1921 are very .unsatis-
factory and decidedly Improbable.
And no wonder. when the members re-
fused to render the service that was
expected OF them. that 1t was their duty
70 render. and for whieh they received
. compensation of ten dollars per day
for sixty days. They adhered closely
to the absurd and utterly indefensible
practice Of legislative sessions for many
years in running away frsm the capitol
each evening and returning next morn
ing, thereby leaving no time for care
full consideration of pending BUSINESS
in committee or at open sessions. No
Legislature can do justice TO the public
by following this discrsditable. ioaring
practice, and while IL was hoped this
Legislature would set an example by
inausurating a needed reform, it was
in reality even more cuipahle than
its faithless predecessors.
II is not pleasing TO be compelled to
resort 10 criticism OF this kind in respect
of a public body. but Legislatures are
judged by the results OF their sessions
and the results Of the session of 1924
are not such as TO afford room for much
favorable comment. The people may
only congratulate themselves that they
are relieved by the act Of adjournment
sine die.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18

far different from most pueiists. lie
is a second Jim GOrbctt.t
On the trip Carpenter did aorna run
ming around the deck and took exercise
In the liners gymnasium He did no
boxing, although Paul Journea. his
sfHrrng partner, who weighs 200
pounds, accompanied him. Journee
looks like Dempsey. although he Is
taller. Pierre Mareot. cook. also was
brought along TO prepare Carpenters
meals.
At the pier Capt. Thlerry Mallet. Car
pentiorH representative in this country,
was waiting As the champion APP
preaching the gangpiank all the french
htewards on the liner tried TO grasp his
hand.
"vive carpentierl" they shouted
The customs regulations were compli-
cd with quickly and even Flip was per-
mitted To land, under the assurance he
would be examined by veterinary, and
IL found aIinR would be returned TO the
ship. Carpenter had three trunks and
a hathoxs lie brought eight trunks on
his first visit, but bride came with him
then.
Outside the pier several hundred per-
sons were waiting. Most Of them were
dock workers but there were a score or
more Of women. Carpenter wore
brown herrinrbona coat, gray fedora
and red tie, and carried hornhandie
cane. In his coat lapel WIS the insignia
of the Croix dc Guerre.
Crowd YeIIs Welcome.
Not waiting for the pier elevator.
Carpenter ran down the stairs to the
street The crowd let out a yell that
was heard blocks aAay. Arms shot up
like railroad Hemaphores in wild ges-
ticulation. Into limousine Carpenter.
Descanps. Capt Malief and Flip piled.
The crowd surged around the car and
the chauffeur was afraid to atartit. Two
mounted patrolnen had to ride the
crowd away Then the car started for
Manhaaset, r.. l.. and the training
quarters engaged for Carpenter.
Before leaving the pier the French
champion said his wife had remained
in France to care for baby Jacaueiine.
born last November,
lie also was told that Dempsey was
charging so cents admission 20 zee him
train at his quarters in Atlantic City.
we are here to get the champion
Ship" Carpenter said, referring to
pescaulps and himself. We shall not
engage in a circus or any sideshow. The
time il short and we cannot be handi-
capped by many visitors, but the news
paper men vii cweblmelonthneya
paper men will be welcome always to
tell the public what they see and they
wont have TO pay franc 70 get In
He added he would do light training
for eight days, or until he becomes ac-
cIfrnated, and then go IN for vigorous
work. Joe Jeanette. Negro heavy
weight. will help put him IN fIghting
condition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
EVENING SMILE.
THE GoReoSs.

A Philadelphia schoolteacher has
lately been instructing her pupils in
Grecian mythology. Ii Is the plan TO
have the children read the tales aloud
and the next day recount them in their
own language. One lad, TO whom was
given the assignment to render in his
own language the story OF The
Gorgons." did so In these terms:
The Gorgons were three sisters that
lived in the Islands of the Hesperides.
somewhere in the Indian Ocean, They
had long snakes for hair. tusks for teeth.
and claws for nails. and they looked
like women. only more horrible"
Youngun-'who was this Bolivar
whose statue has been unveiled in New
York; Oldtimer-'I dunno, unless it's
an elephant. Each of the old circuses
used 10 have an elephant they called
Bolivar. Chicago News.
silly Sally-"oh. Billy, / hear that
the awful Mr.. Thinner is a vegetarian.
Is that true?" Billy Boy-"True? You
bet Never was one like him. Why he
wouldn't even eat an animal cracker"
do you know anything about the
language of fiowers?" "only this much:
A five-doilar box Of roses talks a heap
louder to a girl than a fifty-cent bunch
of carnations"
when water becomes ice,'' asked the
teacher, what is the great change that
takes placer" The greatest change,
ma'am." said the little boy. is the change
in price"
Fish is brain food" Judging from
that, know some people who must live
on a steady diet of gudgeons."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
CARPENTER ARRIVES
SMILINGLY CONFIDENT
French Champion Will Battle Dempsey Trips Down the
GangTank Wearing the Ribbon of the Guee III His But
ton-Iiole, and Accompanied by Flip His War Mascot
From the New York World.

Down the. rangplank of the French
liner Ia Sayioe. when she docked yes-
terday morning at West 18th street
ran Georges Carpenter. champion
heavyweight pugiliat OF Europe. As
every one knows he ia to fight Jack
Dempsey for the worlds championship
in Jersey City. July 2.
Ills Snanager. Francois Descnmps.
he OF The hypnotic eye" aaid.
Carpenter ia ring general. A
good general Is u student On the oye
of battle he becomes serious. Georges
ia student OF lighting. A big battle
confrorts him. lie has planned hih
campaign. Ills teeth are closing for
the fray. lie is going to win. Conn
prenez youa7n
Says He Weighs i75 Pounds.
he was here last. but he said he was
not: that on shipboard he weighed It's
pounds. Tex Richard promoter of the
fight. lnterieoted:
Dempsey weighed 1s2 pounds nt
Toledo. That is iost seven pounds DIFF
ference
Coming up the bay from Quarantine
the French champion talked of the fight
to newspaper men who had boarded the
liner. He did not boast Some ques-
tions he answered.; others he smiled
away.
First of all. he said he was twenty
seven years and three months old In
stead OF twenty -four. as hns been stated
frequently. Dempsey is twenty-six.
How long will the fight go7" was
ono OF the first questions put to him.
II don't know" he replied. shruE
ging his broad shoulders. II hope IL
win be short. that Il does not go twelve
rounds. But perhaps / am too much of
a strategist to know its duration.
Declares lie WIN win.
who win win7" was the next quos-
Il will.a he said seriously.
What are the betting odds in
F'rance2"
Carpenter grinned.
Fifty fifty he said.
As to the third man In the ring his
only remark wasi
Il hope the referee is neutral; that
is all | ask.
Then he wound up his talk ly say
ing:
Il am better mentally and physically
than / was when here before. / trust
Dempsey is in equally good condition.
in the interest of the sport"
"FTip." Carpenters Belgian police
dog. which was his mascot I'm the war.
was at his side. Flip gave bark of
approval and the interview was over.
A woman passenger handed the French
champion an American nag. which he
waved "a the movie cameras took yards
of film.
Former Gov. Martin Fl. Glynn. who
was a passenger on Ia Savoie. said:
THAT fighter is gentleman. lie is
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
THE MIRROR OF !,
PUBLIC OPINION

Chicago viii pay the freight for the
clothes makers OF New York.
The Midwest helped build the canal.
With the tolls off IL becomes the private
property. commercially. for the Atlantic
and Pacific coasts. It Is an ineouitv
which only powerful interests could oh
tain for themselves. but IL they do Obtain
II 1t VIII not be without fight.-chi-
cago Tribune.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Christian Scientists.
Ciearmakers Union.
Camp No. 2, r. o. "A.
Cyrus Temple. u. q. y
Sheridan Post, q. A. r.
Hope Lodge, j. o. o. II
Franklin Circle, r. Of d.
Welcome Lodge, o. s. ID.
Delaware Lodge, ID. o. n.
Delaware Council, g. b. j.
Diamond Camp, ". Of w.
American Lodge. s. Of III.
National Protective Legion.
Brandywine Military Band
Usage Tribe, Imp'd. o. RI NJ
Columbia Lodge, A. o. II. w.
Oriental Lodge. "A. f.. e An
Wilmington Council. G. p. r.
Delaware Council, O. Z. a. NJ
Lafayette Lodge. No. 2. X. Of r.
Mattahoon Tribe. Tmp'd. o. Il. M
Harmony Council. No. /. u. r.. a.
Welcome Lodge, Jr. o. Z. a 81
star OF Bethlehem Lodge, i, @. u.
German Beneficial Society, No. 3.
Wilmington Div. r. X. X. st. r. 4 M
Washington Camp, No. 4. r. o. s. a.
Evening Star Lodge. No. 2. o. S. of 3.
William Mckinley Com. q +. Fl. NJ a.
Local 621, Carpenters & Joiners Union
Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18

what hope or relief would there be In
the future7 Here In the question our
people should answer. and answer
rightly. by their votes on election day.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY
Thoughts and Comments OF
Every Evening Renders.

The fun nnrna and address Of the writer
must accompany each letter. not nor~s-
Hsfily for publication but evidence of
good faith. Anonymous comrnunica tions
will be ignored. Publication u Letters
does not carry with II indorpenenf by
Byefy Evening OF tho opinions therein
Expressed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
Discuss Carnival Plans.

A meeting Of the officers and mem
hers Of The entertainment and France
committee of the Five Points Civic As
rociafion win be held tonight az the
home OF ID. s. Wright 70 discuss plans
for a carnival.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18
wan Man OF Delaware so Cents.

limited number Of the Rand Me-
Nally maps of Delaware are on sale al
Every 15v ening office. SO cents; 10 cents
for postage To any address.--Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18

TRY 1.-THE eas Is trihlng an Every
Evening classified ad.-Adv,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-05-18

Any reader can u~t the answer 70 aoy
question by writing Every. ky~nina infys-
fnAfiog BufsAn, Ff~dsric 4 btsekfhs DaeH-
strictly 10 ibforSDs ton tn. bureau can.
not Kiys sdvice on lsHat fa.d<aI sad
financial puttfers. II oyes nos atfsmpf TO
sMtuA Domestic troubles. nor % und~ttaks
YTts your questions plainly and Drisny
eAhhhnllys research on any s.bt~<t
sHve fuil mans and address and @nf'ts@~
,~o cents IN sfsfnps for frturn pvntsxs
Hh replies nr@ sent dlr@et o. the Inquirer
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
LAD Is QUICK WITH
GUN, JUDGE HEARS

When II developed that the lad
was but 1e years Of age. Kendred
Armstrong. Negro. was remanded to
the Juvenile Court on a charge Of as
sault with intent 10 commit mur-
der by Deputy Judge Lynn in Mu-
nicipal Court this morning.
During an argument about a week
ago, Kendred is alleged to have
fired a short at John johnson. Negro.
a man considerably larger than ne.
Johnson testified this morning that
he ordered the boy to get away from
him, and the boy, refusing TO 60,
drew a pistol. johnson said he first
tried to get possession Of the weapon.
and finding that his chances were
not very good. started away. Il was
then. he said. that Armstrong fired
the shot.
1t was contended by Armstrong
that he did not fire at Johnson: that
he merely fired the shot into the
ground and had no intention OF
harming the man. Philip L. Gar.
rett is attorney for Armstrong.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
WOULD WIDEN
E. 18TH STREET

In a communication 10 the di-
rectors of the Street and Sewer De-
partment this morning. Holmes
Jones requested the widening by 90
feet Of Twelfth street from Thatcher
20 the Delaware River.
In a second communication Mr..
Jones discussed the building line
regulations. especially commenting
on the sidewalk sign provisions now
in force.
He suggested that the directors
consider the commercial develop
ment OF electricity; its general
appreciation in all cities and
towns and that the directors
take necessary steps TO enable
those wishing to maintain cleo
trical advertising signs to do so; un-
der an annual permit system. This
would add to the city's revenue" Mr..
Jones said. beside being a civic ad-
vantage"
Mr. Jones suggested that 81 a
year be charged for every sign within
- inches Of the building line; IS a
year for each sign within four feet
of the building line, and that a sign
extending over the pavement 10 the
curb be allowed. with the consent OF
the storekeeper within ten feet Of il
on each side. at a charge of 81 a
day; providing signs are not more
than FIVE feet high.
Mr. Jones communication further
stated: Insofar as my humble
judgment may go, and urging the
view OF only one Insignificant citi-
zen. may I not ask that your board
take whatever steps are necessary
70 adopt your own 1921 brand Of
business Judgment to the existing
situation; to the end the 1888 view
point may not be used to work hard
ship upon anyone"
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
Contest Closes June 80

All cards to be entered in the contest must
be brought or mailed to the plant, 26th and
Market streets, Wilmington, on or before
June 30th.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
DISMISS CHARGE
OF ENTERING HOUSE

on a charge OF breaking and en-
tering the house. 1928 West Sixth
street. on Sunday night Antonio
Tamberelli was dismissed by Deputy
Judge Lynn. in Municipal Court this
morning.
Tamberelli was accused OF enter
ing the house and taking a revolver.
Jennie Fucolini. a small girl, testi-
fed to seeing the youth leaving the
house by a window. but said she did
not see him enter.
1t was claimed by Tamberelli that
the revolver had been given his six
year-old brother by a boy living at
1928 West Sixth street, to play
Cowboy and Indian" and that he
took the weapon from his brother.
He denied he entered the house.
II also appeared that the boy, who
was not brought into court. had ad-
mitted that he himself took the r.
volver from his home and give It tc
Tamberelli's brother.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
MAN EE.ECTROCUTED
WHILE AT WORK

Albert Truax. aged 55. OF Holly
Oak and an employe Of the General
Chemical Company. at Claymont
was electrocuted while at work yes
terday afternoon.
II is thought that Truax, who wal
employed as a furnace man, leaned
against a pole to which a heavily
charged electrical wire was attach.
ed. Wet from perspiration, the sup
position is that he was easily sus-
ceptible to the electric current
Truax came TO Delaware from In
diana several months ago. He 1;
survived by his wife and three chill
dren. two sons and a married
daughter. II is said he has rela-
tives in the State.
Deputy Coroner Nichols removed
the remains to the Truax home.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
ST. THOMAS FAIR OPENS.

Many Wilmingtonians attended the
"Ye Olde Time Country Fair.
which opened last evening. at Front
and Union streets. II is being held
under the auspices Of ST. Thomas
r. c. Church. and viii continue al
week. Many handsome article.
which have been donated by loca
merchants. viii be distributed dur.
ing the week. There are many beau
tful booths and attractions.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
ROBBER OF WOMANS
STOCKING Is HELD

Joseph Martin. Negro. who was
given a hearing yesterday on a
charge OF larceny. was held in $500
bail for court on the charge by Dep
uty Judge Lynn in Municipal Court
this morning The court continued
the case yesterday for investigation.
Martin is accused OF stealing S12
from Josephine. Sliner. Negress, last
November. taking the money from
her stocking after rather roughly
handling her.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
sTREEr-sEwER BALANCES

Charles NJ. Banks made his final
report as City Treasurer to the Street
and Sewer Department this morning.
Tht bank balances OF the depart
ment follow:
Current expense fund. s3s. $50 9S:
special expense fund. $315.35LS7;
sewer extension fund. SS.693.6o;
Brandywine sewer fund. s5O.O01.Se:
stret paving tax fund. S29,S129s;
total balance. Sl37.729.S3.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
WAR VETERANS HEAR
ABOUT PENSION PLAN

John F. Oates. past department
commander of New York Spanish
American War Veterans. addressed
the George Paul Farrel Farrell
Camp. of Spanish War Veterans, at
the old City Hall last night. Mr..
Oates spoke Of the pensions now al
lowed veterans Of the war Of 'es and
he urged the local members to In
crease their membership.
The meeting was attended by 81
Of the 6s members The next meet
Ing OF the camp will be held OF
July IL
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
VETERAN OUT OF HOSPITAL.

After receiving treatment at the
United States Public Service Hos
pital No. Sc, at Fort Henry Nd. for
injuries received while serving in the
Expeditionary Forces. w.
Gilbert Poore. Jr., formerly of this
city, has been discharged and is now
visiting friends and relatives in
Elkton. Nd. His condition is not
improved. His brother lives in
Elkton.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
MUSICALE AT HILLCREsT.

Some members OF the Orpheus
Club will give a concert at Hillcrest
M. f. Church on Thursday evening.
It will be free and everybody will
be welcomed, the Hillcresz 1olks
announce.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28
NO OUTINGS THIS
YEAR FOR THE POOR

Because Of a lack Of funds the
Associated Charities viii not give
poor children Of the city their usual
week in the country this year. oaus-
ing much disappointment among the
children. who had been looking for
ward 20 the event.
The money available will be used
10y the Associated Charities. the oiii-
GERS say. In relieving the many
families who are in need because OF
lack OF work.
Evening journal., 1921-06-28

Metal workers. stenographers and
machinists should use the Want Ads
In securing better positions during
the coming month.