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The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01
A DAILY MESSAGE
~ Or WILLIAM q. aARTon

Those interesting people. the astron.
omers, who work while we sleep and
tell IA N the morning what they have
seen while We were dreaming. brings
back to as astonishing Information
these days II they keep it up they
may tempt some Of the rest - VS. 20 SIT
up OF nights and see whether they tell
the truth.
Here Is one thing they ten as now.
that the spiral nebuiae are moving
away from ua as fast a. they can
go. and the star clusters are coming
toward "a az fast a. they can come
When we say that they are approach
ing "us" or rccedins from "us we need
10 consider who u "us." "rs'is the
Gaiactic system which has the Milky
WAY a. SIS backbone. II il the main
street 81 that system of systems In
which the solar system occupies q
small and inconspicuous back lot On an
obscure alley.
The astronomers tell Us that the spir
al nebuias are found IN one part ~ the
sky. relative 90 the MILKY Way. and
the globular clusters arc IN another
part. These globular clusters are com
pact made up 81 super beside any
of which our sun - a mere marble.Thcy
are moving our way.
The spiral nebulae which may be
solar systems forming. OF systems that
have smaahd up. and their running
time - now on record. one ~ them
- making something better than 500
miles a second and the other - say
ng goodbye az the rate - about 1899
miles q second,
We bad not supposed that any hcav-
emily body was 70 eager 90 pat distance
beteween itself and ua.
And now the astronomers have toI
discover. II they can. why enc class Of
bodies il approaching this thiekly So
tied part ~ the sky. aaa another
class s. removing.
Is our milky way 90 desirable a
residential district that al the first
families among the stars are looking
his way and moving In. while we
drive the celestial trampa out into
the unoccuplcd areas?
Perhaps. ~ we knew the answer &C.
this question. We should be able to|
discover one or the profound secrets
OF the universe.
As yet We are vefy ignorant.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

consider the indiscreet interest taken
in me By Robert Gordon. the mystic
rtous millionaire whom ! had diacov-
cred 70 b. ~ old friend N my pmrents
I shrCwdiy suspected. however. that
her continued resentment vas more
because Dirky chose 20 take my part
in the matter against her. than be-
cause ~ any real feeling toward hfr.
Nearly a years experience, however
had taught me how best 90 manage
my mother iu-iaw. Wren she induiE-
Cd herself in one ~ her frequent
''tantrums" adopted carefully
courteous. acrupuiously formal ntt-
tude toward her. and dismissed her
from ms mind Thus I saved myself
much worry and irritation. and de-
prived her - the pleasure - d quar-
rel. something which ! knew etc
Mould bc glad 90 bring on sometimes
for the sheer pleasure uf combat.
Her question was 80 sudden. her corr
diauty - surprising. that 7 could frame
no answer. Instead looked help
iensly az Dleky. To tell the truth =
rather dlstruatsa the sudden amlabii-
ity. Prom past experience. { anew
that when Mother Graham made
sudden change from sIlkinesa 90
cheerfulncsa. she had some aencme
under way.
Dickys answer was prompt
That's entirely up % MadEe
Mother be said. and smiled at me
I'VE Shall Dc Delighted"
! smiled back as hlm with proper
wifoly appreciation II his cuuFtosy
but ! had hard WORK 20 conceal ne
malicious amusement that iay benea .
the smile. Ever since the mass meea-
lug az Madison square Gardeu When
4 had been - nearly hurt aud Dlcky
had acted Ga such a boortsh mamner
% my rcseuror. nr. Petit MP Hewe
lord had been ga bis best hehaV-
iar He was like a amau by trying
Is pr0pifiafe = stern taacher
Although hls mother tried hard sao
could MOI keep TIRE acefhiiy out - her
tones as she turned - me she Al.
ways reae.sea any Difference of nscky
70 my Opiuion.
wen. ~ Richard has 40 opinion o.
his own. what az Four p.ana Aiar-
garetg-
why. I have MADE none ~ faE.~
sfnmmered wishlnw algh ali ms heart
that ] had made soana definite p1an
for 90 holiday. ! ceaid see frum mY
mofker-in-iaws manner that she had
acme cherished scheme in mind. and
nv prophetic soul lnia me tAat 81
wouid s. something which Z would
nut particularly bae.
Good. she returned "Then !
shan not hs lntsrferins wifh any plans
a. yourn have already written fo
Elizabeth asking thfm 20 come ogf
here Tor Dleks's birthday Tits = an.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

hospitality Then ahe turned her ar
tsntion - DickF.
Richard" nhn said NierniY. 4 hmwe
never ben compelled 70 cpnmust any
body pet before inviting guests g.
my hene. whether q be permanent
~ q temporary one. am TO cd 60
begin. i a. not ngtice mat yon o.
Margaret TAKE the troHbio e consult
me- before inviting raur friends here
ntckv opened ~ moufh - reply.
hut I effecfuaiiY stopped him. ~ q
swift Lick which ! thfnA found .
marx. for b. jumped perceEtfbiF and
flashed me a wrafhful iouk. knes
that - as thinking % the strenuous
ohlecticn 81 mother had made - 0ur
enicTfnlulnw tho underworld. ana &C.
the proposed sfsit - noteft Goragn
20 our hame nuf I knew also thai u
vas no time 81 nass % ola acorss
fnreaaw truubia enoumh in tnia pre-
pn2ed visit az mE relAtixN2.fn Law
whom / had never seen. wifhout haw-
ing things compEaatsa ~ = rev BE-
tween D3rkV and hss mother.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01
WAFER POWER

The early development 81 our water
power resources viii carry with ID the
partial solution OF al least two press
ing national problems and effect eco
Monies that viii be invaluable 20 as
IN cur competition Ter our share OF
world trade, says the American City
Bank 81 New York
The two problems that viii be partly
solved b. the maximum development
og cur water power resources are
those of railroad transportation and
OIL. over one-third 81 the freight
aow carried ~ the railroads IS coal.
~ least half q which l. used 81 the
railroads themselves. We are under
10 particular necessity OF conserving
eaal. although the economies We could
effect by the developments 81 water-
power would enable ua 70 SEND q great
- part of cur COL abroad and incl
0entally give employment 10 our mer-
chant marine. But W. are unaor .
geal ana pressing necessity for finding
, substitute Tor OF IN The industries
and uses 81 which substitutes are prac-
tsaable. According % official est
mates. the supply x oil underground
II the United States Is limited TO
ABOUT 7.0oe ooa. Geo barrels. or enough
At me present rate Of consumption 10
last twenty years more. We are EN-
pl0yinw every resource 40 guarantee
our futere supply OF eli from the stores
u the world. bat We are making only
moderate progress sn the development
or plans for its conservation ~ horne
II Is tras. that. relatively. our rail-
reads do not consume much oil. and
that the consumption - 81 Tor power
-.sswsssassz ~ industrs also IL ratetis--
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01
the FEATURE FILm

A rsalilon bucks Tor scenery.
Tor terrace and gFeenery.
:. mlgilon more for furniture ara
aFesa:
A ltexo tail and HwaEgerlns.
Wtseaa salary II staggering.
heroine whose pay IS anfhiuE less
Ten thousand eaapes- or fherea bout.
VIE rush and surge and tear about
ma play tbs PAT Of settlers or q
mnA.
A heas 0f ladies' Klamurn1ls
IS aiEena who enamor -,
ana uss bat iltfls clothing fer TIE fos;
Directors proud. oraculaT.
Who draw = wage spectacular
sresa ggents. clerks and managera
eaaurH-~
Tbs rerscnnsi 80 various.
VITA pay checks muitlfuIaua.
vll fanp the cos. bali A n.llioa
more.
VITA al this geld they're lavishing
Tais feature sheuld BE ravlshing.
Tut It's Al awful msss. and - remains
n@1aass wisa Millions sunk an it
Fur GROVES aad eesnie JUNK IN 81
hey 1ian't uss zen aollara NortA og
hralEsi
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01
TaE GRADUATES

some fhirty-five or forty boys and
girls win graduate from the Pensacola
High School this year. viii graduate
from one school a. life 20 commence
in larger and more difficult enc.
II Is one Of the smallest graduating
classes In the history 81 the schoo
but Il may be one Of the strongest
very one Of its members may grow
in knowledge and the use Of knowl-
edge 10 measure up 70 a i00 per cent
American citizen.
The degree to which knowledge Is
obtained and how Il Il used counts
success and It must De knowledge OF
both books and slife. for one without
the other j. incomplete.
q Is not tae diploma that each boy
and girl receives bat the work and
lessons learned and the principles and
spirit Of democracy obtained during
their years OF school life that stands
behind the diploma. that counts.
Ant the success that they reach may
not be the accumulation OF great
riches or world honors. bat the living
OF wholesome, tranquil lives. living
each day the best for themselves and
for those around them and when they
die. leaving the world a bit better FOR
their navlng lived In g. That Is the
criterion ~ a full and useful life.
The diploma from high school. COLI
iege. or university il only the symbol
whereby the boy or Girl shows that he
OF she has made effort 70 become
equipped 70 live to the fullest and best
and in turn give 70 the world the pro-
ducts Of . purposeful and useful life.
knowledge Is only the key making
possible an opening 70 greater learn
ing and understanding Real kmowl-
edge leads 90 a true sense OF values
IN life. n makes life richer and big
ser and better. II makes the indl-
Vidual humble "a the realization Of
The greater and almost divine things
In ifo yet 70 be learned and under
stood. Real knowledge IL the great
est power on earth. greater than any
riches or donors conferred and once
obtained nothing san take lt away.
knowledge comes from books and
sympathy with and a study aud un-
derstanaing 81 human nature. No bet
tanned than that IN the achoolroom un-
DEP the direction Of broad minded I'd
ucators and the mingling with fellow
beings in schooi life.
The diploma % given in recognition
Of time spent and endeavors made.
but e rests with the graduate him
selE how Be makes use Of hts knowl-
edge. whether his diploma Il merely
IN ornamental piece 6 sheepskin or u
true symbol 81 success.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01
REVELATIONS
OF A WIFE
How Madge Made the Best % an ooa
Situstion % Mother Grahsnn's
Mnkfna

How Madse Made shs Best 81 an oSs
Situation 81 Mother Grahssn's
Making
n know all che acaihing things you
ought q say Cd me. sweetheart he
said. "and you can turn them loose on
me just az soon as I make ore eNpia-
nation. had no idea when ! spranE
% that girls aid that I couldn't find
you again I got the girl % the struet
turned them over % tire care - D poo
iicemen. and dtved right into the crowd
again. But J had lost you. And as
Tor the other thing. you know ! always
sea red when J catch sight II poctor
Petit. Hes - ~ love with yspu that
he's hardly sane. But that doesn't ex-
cuse me. Go on now. beat me- up Il
you want to"
I laughed softly In his face.
eco 10 bed. you foolish boz. said
kissing hira lightly o. fhe cheek. I'm
not a iii anEry.
Ard C mr. own ANA rment. I knew
that I spoke the truth.
Well children. have yoa made any
plans for Dickys birthday yes
] nearly feu of my chair - aston
ishment 81 the fr8sndiineaa IN my
mother -In-izws tones she bad been
suiky ever since We had Genre home
from our SUMMER 0aang Tn thv Cas-
kills. a aaikiuess caused - her re-
s@ntznAas ~ What shs lad chose g
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

Carpenter 20 introduced elegantly a.
a gentleman vino steps from his dress
suit into his fighting toys. and fin-
ishes up tho day exchanging intellect
uai reparteo' with the hautem0nds
Perhaps he does. And perhaps he
doesn't.
But this az least can be said. n
Carpenter IA not attracting a vast
throng WHO wish or expect 20 see
him IN his dress suit; aad the same
throng IL not coming % witness AIR
Dempsey trifle with the roadside vio-
let. They are hired % fight.
Why not Iet them remain prize
fighters Tampa Times
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

pnWiemrs ara Listers RESEARCHES
resulting "a antiusufiu and n2c4Btit
surgery ard obstetrics
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

Strikers az jacksonville hold their
neiees uptown They eonflne them @
Ehe waterfront here.
General Mitchell admits thai when
gou cans down safely tn q storm us
sasnsthing more than skin. He calls
luck.
over az Stuart they are planning 10
an shark skins. over here they say
strangers thn the sharks.
Austria must love bad company. The
vote e Join Germany was oyerwhelm-
M.
Trapahootors who gather az Atlanta
lre after eisy birds. not hot ones.
49,
That there is no money 70 be had
indicated by the fact that one prot
sstaat denomination sassea $3.50 geo
a one eay 81 Florida.
80
I'D IN Tennessee a posse ~ search
ne bootiegcrs. II Eacambia county
appears nobody searches FOR them.
-
Textile workers In North Carolina
re figuring on quitting work alto
sether. rather than take any wage re-
suetion.
rt'1 - a blus Sunday Il the Davis
iii passes. Wed vote for annexa-
ion 70 Alabama then sure.
-
A IL -. m 20 his age be added five
lights # the ages ~ A and II the sum
gfil Re IS age How old Is b?
Answer 20 yesterdays: : days.
-
The far-reaching effects af the print :
RS strike Is shown ~ the Russian
governments announcement that they
viii begin the coinage 81 silver money
-Nashviile Southern Lumberman.
So
7 premise yea shah never kiss
'oHls
do yoa always Keep your prom
sesg"
well I keep wlthla TIRE law
-Flcrt6a Topics 81 the Day
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

Business az Usual.
While declaring bis innocence Of the
serious crimes with which ne II chArg-
ed. Ex-Governor Cats ansartA that
he Il not going q try his case IN the
newspapers. The Governors antipa-
my toward the press - 80 vel known
% the Florida Newspaper brotherhood
that the above statement with So
implications % the papers being un-
fair. win cause little or no concern
And whether the former Governor
wants u or not Il IA probable that the
newspapers~wiil give hia case khe
usual amount % publicity rejoicing Tor
the good name OF the state q It's re-
cent governor T. found Fuiltiess. aud
n found guilty commencing the e1-
ecutive and judicial tribunals Tor meet
inG out justice 70 the high and low
alike.-~silton Gazette.
A matter ~ vital importance 20
Holmes county farmers - the am
nouncemeut that after this month,
there win be no more free hog chol-
era serum unless the present session
% the legislature makes another APP
preparation 10 continue the free dis
tribution. For the past two years
free serum has been furnished by thu
state Live Stock Sanitary Board. bat
a. this board has been abolished and
no provision made for the diatribu-
tion 81 the serum 20 the farmers ~
the state. 70 means heavy loss &c
those who have hogs 20 treat. and
paves the way for serum manufac-
tEers to boost the price a. high AZ
they please.--Holmea County Adver-
tlser.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

Austria must love bad company. The
vote to Join Germany was overwhelm-
mm
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

over at Stuart they are planning 10
an shark skins. over here they say
strangers tan the sharks.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

TrapAhooters who gather al Atlanta
are after eisy birds. not hot ones.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

General Mitchell admits thai when
gou eome down safely tn q storm rs
sosnsthing more than skin. He calls
luck.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

Strikers 20 Jacksonville hold their
neiees uptown. They conflue them q
The waterfront here.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1921-06-01

That there is no money % be had
indicated by the fact that one prot
sstaat denomination Ssasea $3.50 0ee
a one cay 81 Florida
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
REPORT ON SALEM RIVER.
Engineers Look ON Project uninvora-
bly, and Hearing VIII be Held

The United States district engineer,
under provision of the rivers and har-
hor act, has made a preliminary sur
Vcy of Salem River. New, Jersey, ana
has reported TO the board of engineers.
After considering the matter the board
has reported unfavorably on the pro-
posed cutoff at the present time Tor
the following reasons:
The water-borne commerce has de-
creased and shifted to rail. and little or
no use. seems to De made of the present
channel The chief advantage to nav
igation from the desired cutoff would
be a saving OF Ia miles. which is not
Of great Importance. II is not believed
the public interest is sufficient to justi-
fy the cost which would probably be
four or five times the amount proposed
TO he contributed 10y local and state in
terests.
However. all parties interested in the
proposed Improvement are invited to
submit within thirty days statements
and arguments bearing upon the ne
Cessity of the Improvement. Such state
ments should be addressed to THE
Board Engineers for Rivers and Har-
bors. Munitions Building. Washington,
ID. e." Should n hearing be desired this
can be arranged 10y correspondence with
the hoard
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
COUNCIL WOULD HELP
UNION PARK TENANTS
Calls on Delaware Delegation in
Congress to Ask for Rent
Reduction.

The United States Shipping Board
will be called on to reduce the rentals
of the Union Park Gardens houses if
tho Delaware delegation i'm Congress
heeds the request of City Council.
AZ the meeting of Council last night
the clerk was instructed To commune
cate with Senators Wolcott and Bah
and Congressman Layton.
The matter was brought before Coun-
Gil by Mr.. Murray who pointed out that
the tenants of the Shipping Board
houses were still being charged exces-
sive rents for the houses they occupy:
that the rates were far in excess of
those charged for like properties i'm
other sections.
These rents were excessive when
everything else was high now they
are beyond all reason" Mr. Murray
said. Every effort on part of the
people of the gardens to obtain n rea-
sonabe reduction has met with rebuff
and | feel it is incumbent on Council
as the representatives of these people
To ask for quick action at Washington"
Mr.. Murray added. Mr., Murray then
offered the motion.
Council received n communication from
the United States Shipping Board rcla-
tive to settlement of the claim OF the
board against the city in connection
with street paving and sewage work in
the Union Park Garden tract
The clerk was instructed TO request
the Shipping Board to send n repre-
sentative here To confer with Council
in regard 10 the matter
Street Bond Loan.
An ordinance authorizing bond issue
for street improvements was urged by
Councilman Mulvena, in keeping with
the action of Council. several weeks ago
in going on record in favor OF the prof.
ect. His motion 10 instruct City Solicit
tor Huxley to draft such an ordinance
was adopted.
The ordinance viii provide for the
paving Of West Fourth street. west
from Adams, South Broome street.
Head street, between Christiana ave
nue. and A street. and Washington
street from Eleventh TO the new Wash
ington street bridge. The bond issue
viii be for $4,000. No date viii be set
for floating the bonds the ordinance
merely enabling Council TO take such
action at its discretion.
The crcmatory committee, Of which
| Mr. Abrahams is chairman. was au-
thorzcd To hold such conferences with
the representative Of the company erect
ing the crematory as might be ncces-
sary
Councilman Ahrahams. as chairman
Of the fire committee. presented writ
ten report on the accident in which
Assistant Chief Harvey Tazewer, of
the fire department. was injured chief
William j. Lutz, who attended the meet
ing, and Councilman Ahrahams both
informed Council that they We're attend
ing to the adjustment Of an insurance
on the damaged car
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
WOMEN VOTERS PLEASED.
Convention Receives With Cheers News
OF Presidents Recommendations.

Mrs. Roosevelt Hammond, president of
the Dover League of Women Voters
yesterday received telegram from Mrs
Henry Iddgely, president of the Della
ware League of Women Voters. who is
attending the National Convention of
the League in Cleveland. ohio. The
telegram reads as follows:
Convention Of League received. with
cheers. news that President Harding
asked Congress TO pass the Shepherd
Towncr bill early in the session. We
sent resolutions to the President. eX-
pressing gratitude. Delaware's report
OF Legislative achievements applaudcd.
and the League complimcnted. Delega-
tiou comfortably settled at Hotel
StatlcT.
The Delaware delegation comprises
Mrs Henry Ridgcly. state president
Mrs Robert L. Holiday. of Dover.
Legislative chairman Of the League, {,
Mrs Allen Jones. of Milford. chairman
of the Womcn's Republican committee,
and Mrs Nj. T.. Waller. Of Delmar, who
was elected delegate
The National League convened on
Monday and Will continue in session
throughout the week
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
LECTURE by JOHN II. sHILbADy.
Unemployment TO be Subject of Address
TO Chamber OF Commerce April ID.

John X. Shilndy. will address a lunch
con meeting OF the Chamber Of Conn
merce In the duBarry Room at the
Hotel du Punt at 12.15 O'Clock on Tues
day. April 19. Ills subject will be what
Are We Going TO DO About Unemploy-
mcntn"
Mr.. Shillady has had much experience
In the solution of this problem through
his connection with the New York State
Industrial Board. of which he was sec
rotary, and as director of Mayor Mitch
els New York City committee on un-
employment. which operated during
1916 and 1916. He also has had much
experience in national and local social
service and public welfare work, In
which he has been engaged in one line
or another since 1909. previous To which
he was manager OF a large business in
New York.
The consideration, of this subject ls
timely and important IN connection with
the unemployment situation here. and
i'm view of the effect of this subject upon
social business and. in fact, all other
conditions In this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
Madison Club Meeting.

a together meeting was held in
Madison field house last night. Park
Commissioner Thomas NJ Monaghan
presiding. The hous, was crowded 70
capacity During the business session,
hairmen for thc various committees
10 have charge II the May Day fete
which is 10 be- given on May :. We're
appointed as follows General chair
man. Miss Marion Elizabeth Regan
fancy work. Mrs Il B. Walker: ice
tream. George Bader program and en-
tertainmen, Mrs ". a Brookmire ;
fortune telling. Misses De Fec; graf
hiu. samuel Metcalf. dance. Charles
Lynch candy Miss Harriet Walker
AXE. Mrs r. A Higgins; decorations.
Eluc Bird Club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-14
GtRnI ~ VACANT LOTS.
A. Tarl pickcy l. Making Assignment
Of Ground.

m, work of transformins vacant
lats into rard,n> VIII lc resumed this
,,tr In thr Garden club. under the
direction. .,t IL Elrl pck,y 3u4 Church
gnilatng. ana theS, intending T. cult
sat, lots dr, ,iNinS assignments
rom him.
Th~ Worl WAS tst started during
tnr Woud- Wa in cooperation with
th. movements =, Hcrhcrt Hoover, food
administrator ami thu ldea met with 50
much approval Il has been continued
ra.h Ne.t since that time. II is be-
l,v,d .hat ewinE Il th, serious con
diuons ~ un-eupoNment. many men
wil devote th,.r tim, this year 70 the
lltNat.au of gardens.
Tbr ve-. sc rttt.ue the ground into
sH4f. tr planting VII De- nrst taken
u ,ssh prasp,, tiNc cardeners hy Mr..
D..k,t COMO ID M, difficulties with
sshI.h Nr pikty Is confronted is that
.t e.alug lots IN Convenient localities.
aud fDr that reason the owners OF un-
.sed lots are asked II communicate with
+ rs. m, lots are said 10 he in unusu-
aly good shap, III prcst nj. owing To
b,u steady use duriuc The past four
.tasous.
Mi Dickey viii be available for in
tcryiews At his office from noon until
o'clock Monday afternoon. and from
o'clock Wednesday morning until
moon Appointments may be made 10y
telephone.