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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
PROFIT FOR BUILDING TRADES

Tho protest OF Chicago building
trades union members to the reduction
In wage per hour and the elimination
OF restrictive working rules under the
Lands decision is answered most ,nf-
fectlvely by figures just issued from
tho office Of Building Commissioner
Rostrom. These fignres for February
show an Increase OF 5s per cent in
apartment building permits over
January. The total OF 634 permits Is
sued last. month for apartments. resi-
dences. industrial and miscellaneous
buildings was more than twice the
number issued In February a year
ago.
There could hardly BE better evil
dence OF the practical value Of the
Lands decision. both for the public
and for the trades men whose wages
were reduced by il. OF course the
lands decision In not entirely re-
sponsible, but IL helped. Assuming
for tho sake Of tho discussion, that tn,
total reduction 81 the workers pas
Is. 90 per cent. the increased amount
of building under tho award mean'
that workers In the building trades
here are earning total OF so pei
! cent more than they earned In the
same period year ago In othei
words, Il might be flgured roughly
| that II 10000 men were earning 81.
| 500. 900 in March year ago. $1,000
men will be able 20 earn si2.000.00
| this March.
Certainly that is not only good 20
/ the community but good for the build
Ing trades workers as a whole. In tn
FIRST place. II promises 70 reduce rent
by making more homes available. thu
making not only tho trades uniol
mans money go further but doing tn
same thing for every other worker. i
the second place. II increases the pur
chasing power OF the building trade
men by some s4.500. 900. thus helpin
to improve demand and start wheel
TO turning In all other Industries.
means more work and more work
the solution of most OF our economi
difficulties.
Workers can afford 10 take cut
daily pay IL 1t means an increase
annual pay through an Increase
Jobs available. The building situate
offers n striking example OF how tn
may work out. The same thing wi
apply 20 the miners and probably {
the railroad men and other great labs
orgsniza tions.-Chica Tribune.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
JUST FOLKS
BY Edgar A. Guest
THE FIRST ROBIN.

Winter days are cold and long.
But the robin with his song
One bright morning. crisp and clear.
Comes TO tell us Spring is near.
Kindly bird that braves the storm.
Quits the sunny South and warni
For the North still draped in snow.
You are like the friends l know.
When l sufrer in despair
And my nights are filed with care.
They. too. leave their joys behind
To be comforting and kind.
When my heart with grief is numb.
They. too. brave the storm and come
To be near mo mad To share
All the burdens l must bear.
Though mid pleasures they might stay
In their sunny far-away.
Soon / ind them calling here,
Messengers of faith and cheer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
Service Credits For Peace Victories
by Frederic J. Hsskin

tho late Assistant Postmaster General
Colonel shaughnessy. suggcsted that
the marines be called on, which plan
appealed 70 all as the solution N fh,l
difficulty.
80 quickly and efficiently ala tho
Corps respond 20 orders from thsi
President to supply postal guards thatl
In less than u hours after orders wore.
received. mall trains leaving New
York. New Orleans, San Francisco
aud othr cities, carried marine
guards armed with sawed Off Shot
guns and pistols. " Is an astonishing
fact that when marines took over
this task attempts at rob5ories stop
ped as II by magf1. Over the whole
time since the marines have been.
guarding mails not ono cent has BEEN
lost by the Postoffice Department.
/ through a hold-up
/ Not the least interesting feature 81
the new policy Of the peoce-flree -sor-
vice Is the manner In which - hast
worked out inside the Corps Ma
rines now build houses for themselves.
survey and direct their own campsJ
build athletic stadiurns for their 0rgn
amusements and do all manner Of
work In their own behalf Engineers.
architects. mechanics and specialists
Of all Kinds have been developed
among both officers and men 80 that
almost, any task. no matter OF how
technical a nature, can he accorn-
plished without calling for outside aid i.
Cost Per Marine Is Cut.
Not the least interesting OF tho
achievements Of the marines In tho
line Of efficiency has been the worl>
} done by accounting experts and econo-
nists. These have made an econonnia
survey OF the Corps with a view 70 es-
, tablishing the most economical and
efficient systems with the result that
costs have come down in surprisina {
, manner and efficiency has been raised
. to even higher standards.
The effect Of these economies IS
} best shown in the returns d the Ma
> rine Corps Quarternna ster's Depart
, ment, which show that, exclusive Os
pay, the cost OF maintaining a marine
in 1919 was s1127 for the year, ant,
in 1920. 1858 In 1927 It had fallen %
1894. while for the current year tho
: Marine Corps estimates that t45e per
e man will be sufficient II points with
q pride 10 the fact that the actual ex-
e. pense for the maintenance q q, 900
Q men for this year VIII be only abour
= nAc and one-half millions. whereas
Y In 1920, for maintaining 1900 men
4 the cost was more than seventeen
d millions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
RIPPING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
THE AGE OF CRIME.

IT think I will embark in
crime, make lawlessness my
goal; why sweat and labor for
a dime, when one can swipe a,
rolf" Thus spake young James.
a growing lad, a youth OF grace
and charm; II would not do IT,"
said his dad, crime Is a false
alarm. The spring Is coming
when the brooks through ferny
dells will glide; and in their
cells the weary crooks win wish
they were outside. There are a
million crooks in Jail. who can't
enjoy the spring: they figured
out that swiping kale would be
the easy thing. They looked with
scorn on those who wrought
with scythe or ak or saw; they
went their way and soon were
caught by minions Of the law.
I'd hate to languish in a cell. my
face against the bars, when free
men raise their college yell
beneath the shining stars. I'd
hate 10 have a wall Of stone
around my dragging frame,
when cheerful auto horns are
blown by lads who play the
game. Outside the men who walk
Alright. in virtues narrow way.
are sampling every known de-
light, enjoying every day. The
spring is coming on eftsoons!
I'd hate 10 be in Jail, when birds
are warbling ragtime tunes IN
every verdant vale! But go your
way, my sunny son, his weird
each man must dree." Replied
the lad, The honest man is good
enough for me-"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION

Of obre9on In that there shall be no
conflscation and no reputation"
Perhaps tho idea should be made
to work both ways. For there In an
other way. II guarantees not to re-
pudiate It's fore&n debts are 70 be
made new test under international
law for tho recognition OF n govern
ment. why should not our previous
recognition OF government be
withdrawn In case that government
would not pay It's debts to ua7 There's
France, for example. Mr.. Loucheur
declared n week or two ago that
Franco mover would and never could
pay bnck the money which the United
Stntea government loaned TO her dur
Ing tho war. The principle being APP
piled 10 Mexico. n applied 10 France,
would necessiate the withdrawal OF
Americas diplomatic recognition Of
tho French republic. The reply to Mr.
Ioucheur Is the recall OF Ambp ssador
Herrick. assuming that Mr.. Loucheur
is voicing the views OF the French
cabinet. Or whenever Mr.. Joucheur''
attitude is made official. home comes
Mr.. Hcrrick.
The application OF the principle I,
France illustrates its impossibillty M
n general rule of international law
The refusal to recognize obregon fol
such n reason as the absence OF deb
guarantees makes the act OF recogni
ton mere debt collection agency
Europe Is now fun OF countries tina
cannot pay their debts, but that Is no
regarded as justifying their ostracisn
and exclusion from the society OF ma
tlons.-Springflcld Republican.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
THE EVENING SMILE.
UNACCOMMODATING STORK.

81 was quite amused at a little Incl
dent which occurred in birmingham
on Wednesday" said Edwin ]. Shope.
AN exceedingly fat woman who, as
7 later learned. had driven in some IS
miles from the country, was noted
walking down Twentieth street and
haunting a bank check in the breeze.
When she reached one Of the city's
financial institutions she found, the
building closed and read little sign
upon the door announcing Bank
Holiday--wss Birthday
Flushed with chagrin and disappoint-
rnent she exclaimed: Well. / do
declare: too many people are being
born these days.
Every two or three weeks this bank
Ia shut up Just because somebody no
person ever heard tell OF happens 10
/ be born. Why. there's enough Of
them in a year 20 make up regiment.
Might Just as we'll keep the bank
closed all the time for the good Il does
us country people Then she stalked
of In disgust ."-Birmingham News.
HellD Gill some OF lRt tb4lHH hstsh
over the wires are not 1T for me 10
hear" Lineman-"Aw, you can't ex-
pect TO work around electricity and
not get shocked. London Telegraph.
Have you ever met your ideal
mann" simmered young maiden. II
met him two years ago" returned The
lady novelist And Is he still your
ideal mani" by no means" return
ed the novelist. He's my husba nd
now."-Carasy Caretas, Buenos
Aires.
whats the world coming tot
young woman in n ringside seat Is
yelling, SLAM him in the stats! Break
his Jaw, Put the "kay-o" on him!
What do you infer from that?" 81
infer that this Isn't the first time sh,
has attended refined pugilistic ex.
hibition."--Birmingha Age-Herald.
Don't rush away, old man" :"
. must. My wife's sitting up and I
miss the last train j shall catch II
but If / catch IL / shall miss It. tina
; Is, what ] would catch IL / dldn'
catch it: therefore ] don't want Il
miss It because / don't want TO catcl
II. Catch onT'-Boston Transcript
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09

Ing England through tho DANGERS and
entangiemcnts OF . great war. It IL
easy now to understand that no
merely partisan ministry could have
survived tho turmoil and stress OF
those momentous years.
1t Ia practically assured, therefore,
that Lloyd George will remain In con-
troll until tho time comes when he
considers It safe to Great Britain to
abandon tho coalition and return to
government by political parties.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09

and inclined to study for the purpose
Of forwarding their condition. But
there are many more boys who md
school 10 irksome that they cannot
bring to their atudics that interest
and steady application which are nee
essary to the requirement of a good
And there are many who
hold 1t unwise to compel children who
have reached. what may be termed the
working age to attend school when
they entertain a positive distaste for
their studies and only pursue them to
the extent Of the compulsion that may
be exercised by teachers and parents.
one interesting discovery resulting
from this school canvass Is that one
half OF one per cent OF the native pop
ulation OF the State Is illiterate, that
Is unable to read or write. This may
be regarded as very small percent
age, but at this day 1t is n somewhat
discreditable showing. Half n CEN
fury ago there was some excuse for
illiteracy among native Delawareans
but none has existed since that time
The educational facilities have been
advanced to such an extent there has
been no excuse for many years foi
any boy or girl In Delaware reaching
manhood or womanhood without n
least knowing how TO read and write
However. there is reason to bailey,
that even this small percentage o.
illiteracy among native Delawarean:
will disappear by the arrival OF th'
next generation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
CUT THIS QUIT is WORTH
MONEY.

Gut out this slip, enclose with &c and
mail il 70 Foley & Co, 2sS5 Sheffield
avenue, Chicago, ILL.,, writing your name
and address clearly, You will receive
in return trial package containing
Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for
coughs, colds and Group; Foley Kidney
Pills for pains in sides and back; rheu-
matism, baekache, kidney and bladder
ailments; and Foley Cathartic Tablets,
a wholesome and thoroughly cleansing
ca hartic for constipation, bihousness,
headaches, and sluggish bowels. N. b.
DAnforth.--AdY.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
APPROVES THE LAW.

Editor Every Evenins:--Tn Satur-
days paper there In a letter from a
party signing himself Justice" In
which no advises everybody to 20 TO
jail rather than pay the 80 Ming
tax.
Now. MS I undcrstsnd II. this tar II
for the support OF tho schools and
takes the place Of the old school taxes.
which have been abolished. or course
no good citizen win object 20 paying
school Tux.
II seems this law was made to catch
the dead beats" who evaded paying
school taxes. In addition TO being
put In jail. Justice" and his follow
ers should have their names stricken
from the lists OF voters.
VIM. J. Rentoul.
| Brandywinc hundred. March 8, 1922
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

City Council.
Iron Moulders' Union.
Cyrus Castle. l.. q. Il.
Delaware Saengerbupd.
Du Pont Post. q. A. II.
Eden Lodge, I. o. o. +.
Division No. /. A. o. II.
Clayton Lodge. X. OF L.
Asylum Lodge. /, O. o. #.
Wynema Council. ID. OF L.
Camp No 2. T., o. $. Of A.
Crusaders Temple. l.. G., II.
Patternmakers Association
Jefferson Lodge. l, O. O. F.
Windsor Lodge, O. s. OF S. q.
st. Johns Commandery, X. Il.
Voters Nom Partisan League.
Delaware Conclaye. /. O, o, +.
keokuk Tribe. lmp'd. o. X. NJ.
Loyal Order of Moose. No. 1874.
Palestine Castle, O. A. X. NJ. g.
Hiawatha Tribe. Impd. o. II. NJ,
Winona Council. Jr. O. u. A. NJ.
Delaware Commandery. X. G.. II.
Mizpah Conclave, III. or S. w. NJ.
/ Volunteer Firemen's Relief Asso.
Wilmington Lodge of Machinists.
Delmarvia Lodge. l.. A. TO II. r. Il.
| Master Horseshoers Ma. Pro. Asso.
| Circle "a, Lady Foresters of America.
| Lady Washington Home Communion
\ Washington Camp. No. "a. p. O. S. A
Court Brandywine, F'oresters of Amer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
SETTLING ESTATES.

Register Of Wills Isaac r. Browns
has granted Letters as follows:
Adninistration-On the estate OF
John Ingram 20 Thomas Afarsder; /
estate .of Sarah Graney 70 Evatina
Merrill: estate OF I.adyslaw Yarnu-
rowicz TO Helen Smith.
Testamentary-On the estate OF
Levin Irving Handy 70 Mary Bell
Handy; estate of Mahlon K. Lam
caster TO Fanny z. Lancaster
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
POOR DEBTOR NATIONS.

The insIstence Of our administra-
ton that Mexico shall give guarantees
as part of the price OF American
recognition is warmly supported by
various journals. The New York
Tribune remarks: "All that il aske
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
A RIDICULOUS PROCEDURE.

Heading carefully tho reports from
Washington OF the manner In which
the soldiers bonus proposition is be-
Ing treated In the Congress. especially
In the House OF Representatives. intel
llgcnt citizens cannot help feeling
amaxement. They cannot understand
how such subject can be handled
IN such an unbusinesslike. even r,dicu-
lous manner.
In the first place. It IN a matter OF
regret that so many members of Con-
Kress refuse TO consider this PROPOSE
ton fairly and in Justice to the intel
li9ence they undoubtedly possess.
Most OF them seem 20 be obsesscd by
belief that they must pass n Bonus
bin In order 20 save them from the
wrath Of angry proponents Of the
measure at tho coming elections.
There IL no doubt that but for this
proposition as one OF gross favorit-
ism. mingled with a serious threat OF
impairment OF the nations real duty
10 those brave men who were disabled
by their war service. and 20 the fami-
lies OF those who lost their lives.
hut even more foolish and imprac-
teal is the evident purpose Of at least
a majority OF members OF the House
TO pass some kind OF bonus measure
without giving the slightest attention
TO the more important matter OF pro-
viding ways and means for raising
the money that would be required to
meet It's provisions. Having aban-
doncd the first proposition OF a square
bonus payment without supple
mental tax measure-for they feared
the wrath OF burdened taxbAes II they
did this. as we'll as the wrath OF bonus
promoters II they failed TO make any
bonus provision whatever-they re-
sorted 10 the plan OF authorizing the
issue of insurance certificates. which
those receiving them may employ a.
SECURITY for loans. Here Is a dsliber'
ate proposition TO advance the inter
esis OF money lenders, note shaver.
and pawnbrokers, with very little sub
stantisl benefit accruing 20 the sol
dlers. And II is not proposed. at thi
time, at least. TO make practical pro
vision for meeting. AZ maturity, thi
proposed volume OF insurance Ger
tircates.
This bill, 1t is said. is almost Ger
tain TO receive the favor OF the House
and TO he defeated in the Senate.
70, so much the worse for the Hous
members and 40 much to the cred
Of the Senators. But II the inconsid
crate Representatives hope to prof
politically by such mekeshift, the
will meet with disappointment. tn
proponents Of the bonus know IL
based on trickery and subterfuge. an
will pass judgment accordingly.
II would be far better for thes
members OF Congress 20 oppose n
bonus proposition in any form. The
would at least be fair TO themselv,
and In public estimation would SUM
far less than by yielding 10 the I'm
practical and trifiing impulses IN;
seem 20 govern so many OF them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.

Tho fun nams ard address OF the
writcr must sccompsny each lettss. not
dsncc of good faith. Anonymous COM
municati0ns wifi bo ignored. publioa-
Sion Of letters docs not carry with -
Endorsement by Every Evening Of tho
opinions therein expressed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09

Chancellor wolcott. yesterday after
noon, appointed Ayres Stockley oc
Wilmington receiver pendente lite oc
the United Auto Stores. Inc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Any reader can got the answer 20 any
Question by writing Every Evening Infor-
nation Bureau. Frederic ]. Hask1n. Direc-
tor, Washington. ID. g. This offer applies
strictly TO Information, The bureau can
not give advice on legal medical and
nnAncisl matters II does not attempt 20
settle domestic troubles not to undertake
exhaustive research on any subject Write
your questions plainly and briefly. Give
full name and address and enclose two
cents In stamps for return postage. All
replies are sent direct to the Inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-09
Marines Halted Mail Thefts.

Another sensational incident oS the
e-time-seryice OF the Marine
Cocps is the work done by marines
guarding malls. During the week be-
fore the marines took over the task
more than million dollars had been
lost by the government in two mali
robheries, occurring within few DAYS
OF each other. in New York and Chi
eago. During a little more than a year
prior nine million dollars worth of
cash and securities had been stolen by
mail robbers and large quantities OF
valuable documents lost and destroy
ed. The postofftce authorities were
contemplating organizing a force of
guards. but We're staggered by the
difficulties OF organization and the
prodigious cost. In the emergency
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-21
SOROSIS CLUB
HEARS ADDRESS
ON new CHARTER
Manager Appleyard of Chamber
of Commerce Explains Com
missiOn-Manager Idea

The Sorosis Club, at its regular
meeting at the clubhouse Thursday
evening, had the pleasure Of hearing
careful and clear explanation of the
pl opposed new city charter from 4. j.
hPpleyard. Jr.. manager OF the Lake
land Chamber of COrmerCe.
Mr.. Appleyard was able to prove
Der of Commerce has made a compre-
hen i've investigation into the work
ings Of the mmission-manaeer form
Of government in ether cities, and has
received Il verdict overwhelmingly in
favor of this form of city government,
rs accomplishing more for less money
and eliminating politics, so that his
address was made from this point of
view. He made the point that the
charter is built around this idea. so
that those who favor this form should
vote for the charter as other matters
that may not be satisfactory may be
rcmcdied by an amendment later.
However, he also went over the
main points Of the charter in regard
to other matters; the city planning
board; the provision for municipality
owned parks, libraries. comfort sta
tions and other such assets, the pur-
chasing department by which all city
supplies will be purchased svStemat-
ically and at quantity prices, and
many other interesting features.
The speaker answered number of
questions, and the club later expressed
its appreciation of vote of thanks to
Mr. Appleyard.
In the business session of the even
ing, several pleasing reports were
heard from different departments, and
club plans were discussed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-21
Woodmcn and Circle Hold
Picnic at Eaqle Lake

The big picnic of the Woodmen of
the World and the Woodman Circle at
Eagle Lake Thursday afternoon was a
big success in every way. The ladies
of the Circle provided the supper, and
the occasion proved so altogether de-
lightful that one of the party has
burst into rhyme on the subject and
reports the occasion as follows:
"a jolly large crowd left town at four
p. m.
Out to Eagle Lake for to take a swim.
The afternoon was sunny, the breezes
balmy,
The water was enticing, and most all
went in
To froic about and take a swim.
One lady encountered a small alligator,
And after him she did Gator.
But he escaped her though she did her
BEST
Watch out, gator, she will get you
yeti
Then from the water, with a shout
and bound,
For old Mr.. Alligator was nosing
around.
Then, as the supper hour drew night,
The ladies', on a long table, piled high
The best eats that could be found in
town.
Then all the jolly crowd gathered
around,
To enjoy another happy hour together.
Then the ride home in such pleasant
weather
Will be long remembered. by one and
all,
So let's have another one before fall"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-21

familiar hymn His Yoke is Easy"
followed by a prayer by the pastor,
opening the business session. The re-
port on calls, flowers, and trays
showed Va wonderful thoughtfulness
and the importance of this branch
in a community, as great social
aid in bringin gthe church and public
or stranger closer together After
the regular business Mrs. May p.
Wheeler played three beautiful selec-
tons on the piano, plunging the lis
teners into the various moods of mel
ody. Mrs. H. H. Markley gave an
interesting story, linking the mission
airy studies with real life in Mrs
Markley's own way of story telling.
touching on the importance of Pray
er Day, devoted to missionaries of
long, long ago missionary "Fruit-of-the
loom" days, the weight of $100,000.-
600, and linking together studies of
missionary work. A lovely salad
course with iced tea was served. and
the social hour passed all too quicA.
ly. Mrs. J. p Chrisswell, of South
Florida avenue and Charles street.
invited all members and visitors to
her home for the nez: regular meer.
ing, urging all members to be pres.
ont. There were found to be many
unique ways of earning a dollar which
the Circle had planned to do to
swell the. treasury. Telling how is
was earned lent much merriment to
the occasion. each member claiming
to have the hardest earned" dollar.