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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
COAL.OPERATORS on STRIKE.

There may be faults on both sides
OF this bituminous dispute. states Sec
rotary OF Labor Davis. but the side
that openly repudiatcs It's written and
signed obligations has crippled it's case
before the har of public opinion" BY
refusing to enter a conference with
the miners the soft coal operators
have adopted the strike as their own.
Since II Is their strike. they are re
sponsible for the consequences, what
ever they may be.
The luminous operators stand ac-
cused Of bad faith by the American
Government. They are guilty OF bad
faith. II public opinion does not de-
liver a Judgment against them. all talk
OF the sanctity OF industrial agree
ments is sheer pretense. II a strike
among steel-workers must be broken
10 save the country from Communism
while a strike OF owners and inves-
tors Is highly respectable: il a strike
OF the miners rocks the Republic to
its foundations. while an operators
strike Is eXcusable on the plea OF low
profits, and II the Government Will in
teryene only ON the side Of capital.
never on the side Of labor. the unions
are justified In taking what they want
! when they can get II. we'll knowing
that tho most solemn truce will las
only so long as II serves the purposes
OF their opponents.
Quite possibly the operators could
not afford 10 continue at the Old wage
scale. They would have had chance
! TO present that case had they been
! willing 10 discuss the situation. The
would not confer because they do not
want another agreement. They want
tho open shop and an end to all agree
ments. Also they want higher prices
II "a their right 10 fight for the open
shop and for "A fair profit on invest
mGnts. but they have no right 10 brea x
q contract and force strike on the
miners and the public 10 gain their
ends. Having built up tho most com
pletely mismauaged, tho least efficient
and the most autooratic industry
among tho public services OF ths
United states. the least they coulC
reasonA bly, do would be 10 let II func
ton as we'll az Il oould--Nsw York
World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
THE EVENING SMILE.
IO0KFp BAD FOR CLIENT.

Attorneys, IN making an appeal "a
a jury in behalf OF a client frequently
make assertions which give rise 70
laughter. There is hardly a jury trial
that does not offer some such mirth.
Recently IN one % tho Indianapolis
superior courts the introduction OF cvi-
dence had been completed and one u
the attorneys IN tho case arose 20 ad-
dress the jurors. lie spoke IN this man
ner.
Gentlemen OF the jury, tho position
o, my client In this case r. identical
with the preach who was walking
alone IN a country road one day when
he met 4 great big grizzly bear"
At this point the Judge OF the court
turned and whispered 10 by'standcr
1T looks like his client Ia going 70
be torn 20 pieces. polls News
AT a recent play they served min;
julepe." Well And you could smell
the mint. too."-Loulsvilie Courier
journal.
And SO they married and lived hap
PLY ever after" Yes" Evidently q
very old-fashioned couple "-Delroi
Free Press
Can you sins The Star Spangle,
Banner all the way through" i can.
replied Senator Sorghum, bat neve
attempt Il in public The way som.
q US make the splendid anthem soun,
IS no way FOR man 10 show his pa
trIotisn. W ashington Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
WHY THE INCREASE1

The police department report Of
arrests made during March are decid-
eddy puzzling, owing TO the marked
increase they show Of arrests for
various offendings The total num-
Der. S49 is considerably In excess Of
the number reported for any Of the
past six months.
The offences that appear markedly
In the Increases are: Assault and bat
terry, carrying concealed deadly
weapon. addiction to drugs, disorderly
conduct, larceny, violating speed reg
ulaiions. and drunkenness. For the
latter offending there were 81 arrests
about two each day-compared with
only "a during February.
The Increase in arrests for drunk.
| enness indicates that It is not DIM
cult TO obtain supplies of intoxicat
ing liquor. The number arrested doe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
lust FOLKS
THE TRAGEDY OF GOLF.

What is fame and what Is fortune,
what are honors. tell mo. pray.
II you cannot get your wrists in and
your body's bound 10 sway?
What are all mems feeble praises for
the brilliant things you do
II you haven't any rhythm and you
lack a follow through
What is glory. what is money though
you rave II mountain piled.
What are pomp and high position e
your drives are always wild?
What are all the things men value
from the cradle TO the grave
II your left arm is a traitor and your
shoulders won't behave?
What is worldly recognition. what Is
standing at the peak
or your chosen occupation, IL you cam
not play the cleek?
Where's the fun IN being wealthy.
where's the Joy in being great
II you've grown too fat 70 pivot and
your shots are never straight!
Now happiness is something gold and
silver cannot buy.
Men have said 1t long before US. men
will say II when We die,
And how can man be happy with his
money or his fame
Il he's doomed through his existence
10 a most Indifferent game?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
RIPPLING RHYMES.
By Walt Mason.
EVENING.

The young men are planning
great courses they'll run: and
am outspanning, my work near
ly done; I'm glad I am aging,
the angelus rung; I like not the
raging we know when were
young; the fury and passion,
the strivings are gone: IN IN
dolent fashion I sit on my lawn;
have no profession. I toll at
no trade; I watch the process
sion. the human parade. sit
in the morning out here by my
gate. and offer a warning 10
many a skate. The road you
are taking" I tell youths. "is
wrong; your bones you'll DO
breaking in mantraps ere long.
l know. for l trod It; and now
that I'm old sit here and audit
It's sorrows untold. AT first IL
Is pleasing and bordered with
flowers. and on you go breeZ-
ing through sunshiny hours.
Alas that you follow that treach-
erous way; Its promise is hol-
low. it's pleasures decay; oh.
turn, l beseech you. for II YOU
persist the bogies will t.I, h
you and slay YOU. wist." But
little they mind me. they vote
me bore: my years are behind
me, and theirs are before. All
buoyant the friskers walk on
in the morn; they look at my
whiskers and laugh me 70 scorn.
Some day they'll be sitting. as
I'm seated now, worn out by
their knitting, or pushing the
pillow: and they viii be signing.
as sinksth the sun, We're glad
that the tryinS and striving are
done"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
RURAL PROPERTY TRANSFERS.

The County Beard OF Assessment
reports the following transfers Of
rural real estate:
Land AT Middletown, By Mary b.
Roberts 10 Samuel II. Buckworth. for
$4,000
Land at Middletown. by Robert r.
Cochran 10 Viola +. Segelken, for
$500.
Land at Middletown. by Fannie l..
Fogel to Sidney J. Baker for 81 500.
Land in Appoannlmink hundred
by Thomas II. Donovan TO Horace Is,
F'retz. for s. SEQ.
Land At MlddletowD, by Anita
Frances Miller 10 Alice Hail, for $3.50
Land on Newport Heights. by Frank
Toppin 10 Bertha s Graham. for $50
Land in Red Lion hundred, by
Thomas Higgins 10 Emily II. Hig
/ gins, deed Of gift.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
Simple Way to
End Dandruff

There Is one sure way that has never
failed to remove dandrufr at once. and
that Is TO dissolve II. then you destroy
II entirely. TO do this, just get about
four ounces OF plain. common liquid
arVon from any drug store (this is all
you will need. apply II at night when
retiring; Use enough TO moisten the
scalp and rub 1t In gently with the
Anger tips.
BY morning. most IL not ALL OF your
dandrufI viii be gone. and three or
four more applications win completely
dissolve and entirely destroy every
single sign and trace of II. no matter
how much .dandruf you may have.
You will lnd all itching and digging
of the scalp will stop instantly, and
your hair will be funny. lustrous,
glossy, silky and soft. and look and
feel hundred times better.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04

So Il will be seen that the direction
or party policy, the choice OF party
candidates, Is clearly and entirely
within the control OF the party vot-
ers. If they do their duty, selfish
be rendered harmless. They Will not
be able to have their way.
VIII the honest voters of Delaware
those whose sole interest is good ad-
ministration DO their part TO get what
they want.
II they will. here is their opportu.
nifty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
RADIO DEVELOPMENT.

When the world received word that
Marconi had flashed wireless signals
through the air from Spezia TO a
steamer Is kiIometcrs distant we
thought our civilization with re-
spect 10 intercommunicstiOn had
arrived" II had arrived. but II had
not yet brought It's baggage. Wireless
communication still Is in It's swad-
ding clothes. shaking its rattle,
pounding its heels and growing
How long Il will be before 1t reaches
tho full bloom OF maturity Is a grip
ping speculation.
Wireless telephony. IL Is said. has
undergone another sudden revolution
through successful performances Of
duplex transmitters which makes pos
sible continued conversation without
the necessity OF turning on switch
from send to receive each time
the communica ceases speaking 60
listen. BY the use of this arrange
rrent one may converse from the home
with a person far out at s0a with the
same facility that would obtain In an
ordinary Telephone conversation. by
connecting land lines with radio IN
this manner persons In New York
talked freely with passengers aboard
tie stea mship America, 800 milei
away.
DIR. Charles y. Steinmetz In an In
| terview says he ID quite sure tina
radio waves are al capable or travel
| ing through tho ground OF through
the sea as through the air. His sup
position is based upon the same ac
ccptcd electrical laws that led Maroon
TO attempt hi experiments with wire
less. IL he is correct IN hi
surmlse we may soon learn OF anothe
revolution IN wireless communication
i Ability to send messages through th
ground OF the oea likely would simpl
f. the present problem Of congestion
10 marked degree.--Ncw Orlean
Times Picayune.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04

No doubt the leaders Of ;he Demo
cratic party would be pleased If they
could construct and maintain a po-
litical machine that would compare
favorably with the Republican ma
chine. but that Is impossible at pres
ent. They have 10 be content with the
best possible party organization they
can construct from the material at
hand. and that Is very limited. In both
extent and effectiveness.
The Democratic party has scarcely
a representative In the largely Of
fcered State administration.
IL has only few scattered repre-
s~ntatiyes in the ofiiciary of the VIII
nington city administration, although
II has control Of one important de-
partment--the Street and Sewer. But
partlSanship is not exercised potently
H. that department.
II has some representatives in the
hssl administration OF Sussex county
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
TUESDAY. APRIL 4. 1922.
PEOPLE ARE NOT HELPLESS.

We reprint and earnestly bespeak
for 1t the careful attention of all
citizens who have concern in good
the following editoria
from the current issue Of the New
Ark Post:
"In Delaware we are approach
ing a campaign which affects very
seriously the civic future OF the
State. There have been no state
ments. no plans. no official an
nouncemenis. given 10 the public.
Yet conferences are being held.
plans perfected, and even dele
gates TO the State convention be-
ms considered. These are all Sc
cret. and outside OF few back
door leaks the public knows moth
ms. Tho old policy OF getting
things lined up" and putting tho
screws" ON independent thinking,
and then spring IT," is still in
yogue. Those responsible reckon
III with this after-the-wsr citi-
1enship. /, is different. Gag-rule
politics in convention is a relic OF
past shame and disgraccs. The
steam roller lost its engineer when
Penrose left the throttle. In its
stead there is developing grow
ing independence that needs 20 be
reckoned with. Personal ambition
without due regard for party
wishes and State welfare cannot
longer succeed. The policy now
being pursued is not only danger
GUS but will Do 80 resented IS 10
tend toward failure. Both Tor
success and service. let US urge
our leaders 10 consult and take
into confidence tho whole citizen
ship
This editorial describes a situate
"a political situation that has exist,
for many years in our State.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04


replies are sent direct TO che inquirer.
q. What does n cubic foot OF
snow weigh and what snow load is
considered In buildlng3 w. o. g.
a. According TO an engineering
manual, ono cubic foot Of fresh snow.
depending upon tho humidity Of the
atmosphere, weighs from 6 to IL
pounds. One cubic foot OF snow
moistoned and made compact by rain
weighs from IS to 90 pounds In
snowy localities tho minimum snow
load per horizontal square foot OF
roof should bo considered M rs pounds
FOR slope up 10 20 degrees. For each
degrs. increase IN slope up 20 81
degrees, this load may be reduced one
pound. Above 90 degrees slope, no
snow lohd may be considered In
specially severe oiImntes. this al
lowsncs abould be increa sed In &C
cordanoe with actual conditions.
q II the name tee'oium nsw7
!. J.
/ A This toy II very old Originally
Z r. ans uaed for Esnrs ~ chance, was
| four aded and on ora sids bore the
/ letter r. standing foT the Latin tntun
/ (a1lt mea ming take all the stak@a.
/ q lid the American delegates "a
/ tho Conference on Limitation N
/ Affua rnant receive many letters from
people expressing opinions on the sub.
let of Armament q. II
s The New Republic says ths
the extent 20 which public opinion ~
pressed i'self % the American dele
rafea vas indicated bY the 1850. 00f
messages received IN Washington.
a. How Is tonnage computed
=. o. q
\. Multiply together Tho length
breadth and depth. multiply ms pro
duet by 075 and divide ~ 100.
q. How long DO turtles 1--we
" r. 7
4 There ~ a giant tortoise IN IN
New York 100 whose age ~ com
ptI,e-f 70 be 900 years II has al
tanned n wright Of 300 pounds.
q. How rapidly In tho death rat
among Civil War Veterans Increasing
NJ y. ]
. A. In 1893. there were 4.433 deatf
, I in the Grand Army 81 the Repubh
, which amounted 20 11s per cent
tho membership OF 372 $50. In 10,
the membership was 93171 and n
, deaths were 9,30l 20 10 per cent OF q
membcrehip.
. Docs hot water freeze quick
than cold water? G. Nc
a. Chemically, pure water freez
more quickly than water that contai
impurities Water that has been DO
81 and cooled will freeze more quick
, than water that has not been.
q. What does La Trnviata men
u and why is the title used for Z
> opera OF that manner G. a.
< A. "La Traviata' means "t
e wa ndcrcr." or the lost one" a
a. woman who lives ne kind OF NE liv
< by the Lady of the Canellia" Is :
cfally a cast-away, or a wanderer.
ID @. Whom did we first have COVER
II n.ent inspection Of coal rnines3 NJ
10 4. The first coal mino -nspecti
N law was enacted by the state OF Pen
y syrvania IN 1870. and since then
10 the important coal-productnE sta
& have passed similar laws
sr O. What metal Is the most abr
al dant7 II. D.
y. A. Aluminium 10 the most abund.
n metallic element. Il Is computed 4
Il constitutes 7.3 per cent OF
earths crust, but always occurs
corohina ton
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04

This situation prevails TO a general
extent among both the political party
organizations in Delaware, but more
particularly and potently in the Re
publican party organization.
We make this assertion in no par
tisan spirit, but merely because It
expresses fact. This fact is known
20 all observers Of local political
events.
The Republican party has a COM
pact and powerful organization. one
that can truthfully be called politi-
cal machine. II embraces:
One acknowledged leader. who con-
tinues In his position as long as he
is able 10 hold on 10 il.
Various sub-leaders. sufficient 10
maintain working efficiency.
All the Republican ofiiceholders in
State. county and municipal admin
istrations.
All the small army of interested
persons who have a concern in the
expenditure of money by these State
county and local administrations. es-
pecIally in securing contracts for pub
lie work
All the party workers that thes'
potent agencies, by their money ant
influence. can control for politica
work OF various kinds.
IL Is not difficult 10 conceive IN
far-reaching influence and power c
such a political organization-such a
effective political machine.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Bethany Band.
Gas Study Club.
Black smiths Union.
Stonemasons Union.
Brandyw!ne Fire Co.
Central Labor Union.
Smyth Post, G. A. II.
A. OF S. T.. r. f.. OF A.
Waneta Council, ID. +.
Calanthe Lodge. X. Of j.
Humanity Circle, II. OF /.
Crusaders Castle, X. q. r.
Corinthisn Lodge. S. OF IL.
German Lutheran. y. p. ).
Eureka Conclave. 8. w. NJ.
Fame Castle, A. o. X. NJ. c.
Industry Lodge, A. o. u. W.
Bra ndywine Co. A. & !. %. X.
Canton Delaware. No. i, =. NJ.
Eureka Council, Jr. o. Il. A. NJ.
Lafayette Lodge, A. f. Il A. NJ.
Chosen Friends Castle, X. .. II.
Car and Ship Painters Pro. Asso.
Mutual Encampment, !. o. o. L.
German Beneficial Society. No. /.
VIII Conclave. ID. Of l.. o. X. &.
Peerless Conclave. II. or S. w. NJ.
Harmony Council, No. !. L. T.. A.
Wash. Lodge. No. 176. /. @. o. i.
NJ. Il. A. OF =. r. b. Employees, Inc.
Moriel Encsmpment, No. ]. |. o. X. NJ
Sheet Metal Workers Local, No. 80.
Guiding Star Temple, No 6, o. Of W
Washington Camp, No. 13. p. o. S. A
VII. Branch. No. rs. Grand Fraternity
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04

The people. the Independent voters
OF both parties not directly enveloped
by the party organizations. may do
this II they will. They have the op-
portunity 10 take their part in all
branches Of primary work. from dis
trio, or ward meetings 10 the open pri-
mary contests for convention dele
gates and candidates for All the cleo
tive or,cial positions.
We have Primary Election law In
Delaware. absolutely the plainest,
faircst, most sensible and most efrec-
tive OF all the laws governing pri-
maries that exist throughout the
country.
! Under this Primary Election law
voters OF both parties may easily
qualify themselves for voting AT pri-
maries.
All NiAhA ~ i4NScSStAS - ~ bfNpiits
registered for voting at the genera
election during the first three OF tn,
FIVE days set apart for this purpose
This opportunity is ample. as every
qualified voter may become regis
tered during these three days.
From the voters thus reglstereS
during these three days the votin,
books for the primary elections ar,
made up. Only those so registere,
may vote al primaries during the en-
suing two years.
Thus the primary election vote 1
bound 10 be an honest vote. made u
Of duly qualified voters.
And the protective features OF IN
law are such that IL is exceedingly
hazardous for election sooundrels TO al
= tempt to violate the law by fraud Q
dishonesty of any kind. The few VIII
have attempted this villainy in tn
past have been summary and Sc
verely punished.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04

and u In full control of the admins
tration Of Kent. having been sus-
tanned by the people At several sue
cessive elections, BY reason Of tho ex-
cellent service IT has rendered, In
marked contrast to the extravagant,
profiigate and ineffective Republican
machine administration that pre-
coded II.
SO It will be seen that in fair COM
parison with its political competitor.
the Democratic party organization If
practically like pygmy standing be-
side a giant.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04

Although the editorial We have
quoted from the Newark Post makes
no distinctive partisan reference, there
can be no doubt It 10 mainly directed
to the Republican party organization.
1t Is that organization which is do
ing the things pointed out in the cdi-
torial. and which the people are asked
to combat. the people whom tho lead
crs are asked to take into their con-
fidence.
But the leaders are not likely to do
this. They are far more likely to
continue the method they have so long
followed OF employing the powerful
party organization, which they con-
troll absolutely. to carry out their pur-
poses in the primary work of the
party.
They will apply the full forco OF
this organization. this smoothly work
ing machine. to dictate
First-The election OF delegates &c
the Republican State Convention
and thereby make such nominations
national and State. as they desire.
Second-The selection of all candi.
dates for county and district offices
especially the legislative nominations
These things they may easily do
unless the people. the great body 81
the untrammclled and Embossed voter,
Of the party. men and women. tax,
cognizance OF the situation and q,
their part towards securing primar,
results, State and local. which the,
may deem hes, for the party
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04

Use the classified ad section like
YOU use the telephone book. The ads
ara all indexed under their correct,
specific classification beadings.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
TREATY WITH KOREA.

While meditaring, II you ever do, on
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-04
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

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question hy wi,sns Eysry fy.2ins {afor-
Tor, Wa ching ton. D. q. This offor applies
strictly TO Information. The bureau can
not Give advice on legal. medical and
financial matters. II does not attempt 20
settle domestic troubles nor 20 under take
exhaustive research on any subject. Write
your questions plainly and briefly. Give
hull nsmo and address and cncloso two
cents In stamps or return postage. All
replies arc sent direct TO che inquirer.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York, N.Y.) 1920-1924, 1922-10-15

the Commissioners resignation. Mr..
Smith told of his appointment OF Com
missioner Frederick S. Greene, and said
ne aid so to have good roads built and
70 mt the department above politics.
Mr.. Smith said that Gov. Miller has put
politics back into the Highway Depart
ment, and attacked what he called the
more miles more votes" policy OF pre-
vious depar tmenr heads He quoted fig
ures to support his statements of the
work done by Commissioner Greene,
adding:
Under Gov. Miller politics and patron
age won. efficiency and businesslike
administration lost. Soon after the first
or the year Gov. Miller sent for Com
missioner Greene and asked for his
resignation. Notwithstanding that he
had three or four years of his term yet
to serve. Commissioner Greene did not
feel that he could render his best SER
vice TO the people of the State unless
he had the active cooperation of the
Governor. Lacking that, he felt that
the Governor should get a free hand
in the management of this department.
The whole State stood aghast when
they read that Gov. Miller took the
Excise Commissioner and transferred
him to the head of the Highway De-
partment. There never was a day in
the history of the State when as much
apology was offered for an appoint