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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26
lust FOLKS
By Edgar A. Guest
TEMPTATION.

The tempter came and whispered low:
Take this. The world will never
know
And II the law Is such
Your person It cannot ever touch.
You can be rich and buy all things,
Have every Joy which money brings,
And live at ease" The youth said:
No.
viii not buy my fortune So
The tempter smiled. II offer you
That which your netghoor there viii do
II you decline. From day TO day
His coach viii pass along the way
And you shall see him living high
With luxuries you cannot buy.
Safely he shall enjoy. my lad,
The fortune which you could have had.
IF you can stand each day TO see
Your neighbor dwell in luxury
While you in poverty remain,
/ will not trouble you again.
But here is fortune at your door,
Steal now, and need to steal no more"
He answered: Better years OF grief
Than have to know myself thief"
What II the written law must fail
To lock the other man In Jail.
He knows the way his fortune came
And AL his Joy is touched with shame
Strangers may think he earned his
pen.
But ne cannot deceive himseN
The courts may set a rascal free,
But in his heart thief Is he.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26
RIPPLING RHYMES.
By Walt Mason.
GUNS.


Oh. the shootings every day,
Some ones always being shot,
and the dead are borne away 10
the shady churchyard lot. Some
are shot for fifteen cents, some
are stricken down for fun; the
most frivolous OF gents may
with ease acquire a gun. There
are laws forbidding this, there
are laws forbidding that; but no
law forbids the bliss OF the
tough who'd pack a gat. He
may have a murder face, he may
have record bad. but he seeks
the busy place. where revoIvers
may be had; and II he can show
the mon, foolish questions are
not piled; he may bear away
his gun. ripe for carefree homi-
eide. Shooting, shootings all tho
time, voters killed. with no ex-
cuse; and the carnival OF crime
still is ramping. raging loose. II
you'd buy a dish Of beer, a pre-
some learned physician near.
who has found you have pain.
If you'd buy a poison dire 20
deplete the rodent swarms. then
the druggist will require that
you sign some drastic forms.
But II you desire a gat. with
manslaughter In your mind,
there1l be no ordeal ike that,
no distractions VIII you find.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26
AFRAID OF HIS OWN TARIFF.

Senator McCumber's introduction OF
the revised tariff bill yesterday was
as strange q proceeding as our long
tariff history has ever seen. Here
arc some new rates" he said In effect.
but please don't take advantage Of
them to increase the cost OF living"
He begged the manufacturer to do his
part to bring his cost OF production
down ito meet tho size OF the con-
sumer's pocket" but not TO start his
economies by reducing wages. This
attitude OF apprehension Is very diff
ferent from tho confident air with
which tho tariff In usually recommend
ed. What Is there about this tariff
which frightens the chairman OF the
Senate Finance Committee? Aren't
the rates right2 Well, Mr.. McCumber
hopes they are. We believe he
says, I'VE have made no rate so low
as to compel the American producer
to surrender the American market II
he exercises proper economy in the
manufacture and marketing OF his
products. On the other hand. we do
not believe We have made any rate
so high az to prevent reasonable
foreign competition" What could be
more perfect?
II Senator McCumber Is disturbed
over the fact that his ideal tariff is
the highest tariff ever proposed. his
uneasiness ds quite understandable
He knows that the only safeguard OF
reasonable prices Is competition. He
knows that manufacturers do not ask
tariff makers for duties which will IN
sure competition from foreign manu-
facturerA He knows that whole
sslers and retailers havo denounced
tho new tariff bill ever since 1t.
schedules were made public. And hs
knows what happens to political par
ties which jack up the cost of living
To read soma tariff speeches, on
might suppose that We were on a fre'
trade basis. with European goods a
cut-throat prices pouring into on
markets. 1t Is fantastic picture
We are doing business under q tarif
j that would be called high IL we wer
not accustomed to skyscraper sched
ules like those Of the Payne-Aldricl
monstrosity.
Senator McCumber may well fea
the consequences OF the tariff whicl
bears his name. In that respect b
Is at ono with million, OF his country
men.-New York Evening Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26
GOVERNMENT IN RATE WAR

Tho United States Shipping Board.
one OF tho emergency agencies forced
into existence by tho exigencics OF
tho World War. is still functioning
and is endeavoring to operate the
steamships under its control at fair
business profit. And, Judging by re-
cent developments, II Is adhering 20
principles and policies that at one
time were leading feature OF busi-
ness competition the world over.
This week the Shipping Boards
South American limo announced a de-
cided reduction In rates to various
South American points. This action
was taken in order to meet liberal
reduction previously announced by
one OF its competitors, tho Lamport
& Holt line, an old established institu-
ton. It Is probable the latter line
will meet the Shipping Boards reduc-
ton, and thus the merry war will be
on.
It Is not a pleasing spectacle to
see the government, through ono OF
its agencies. thus engaged in COM
petitive business. Tho sooner Con-
gress can arrange for closing OF the
Shipping Boards business, and tts
entire abrosation, the better It will
be. Experience has proved that a,
conductors OF big business govern,
ments are not a success.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26
TARIFF A LA GOUGE.

-
With Republican factions quarrel
ing among themselves as to methods
of valuation and the consumer re-
garding with dismay the proposed ad-
ditions to his living expenses. tariff
legislation Is launched under unhappy
auspices. II Mr.. Fordney and his fol-
lowers in the House have their way
now. burdens OF taxation will have to
be assumed at a time when relief from
existing burdens Is everywhere de-
manded, and American markets will
be effectually barred against the for
eign exporter representing the debtor
nations which owe us money. and
which cannot pay their debts unless
they have a fair opportunity to sell
us goods. Viewed from any angle, the
scale Of duties proposed in the Senate
Tariff bill Is stupid adventure along
the old and discredited paths OF high
protection, undertaken for the benefit
OF the few and against the interests of
the many.
The day has gone by In this coun-
try when the American people will
tolerate the unconditional surrender
Of any party to the demands Of special
interests. The Republican control Of
Congress Is eager to please the agri-
cultural bloc on the one hand. and,
on the other, those manufacturing
corporations which insist upon a do
mestic market closed against foreign
competition. In yielding to this two
listed pressure 1t is deliberately sacri-
ficing the great mass of the people
who want the cost Of living still fur
ther reduced and who are shrewd
enough to discern the increase in the
prevailing cost as wrapped up in the
proposed tariff bill.-Brooklyn Eagle
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26

Of tho latest terrible outbreak II that
preparedness IL not . preventative In
any manner. but direct and power
ful incentive.
May tho influence of this emphatic
declaration against all war by tho
National League OF Women Voters
have good effect everywhere.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26
LAND OF THE REGULATED

Senator Moses echoes tho feeling
of a great many persons when he says
that he Is beginning to look upon
the United States as the land OF the
regulated" instead Of the '1and OF
the free" He handles his colleagues
without gloves when he says that they
might better be giving us sane sys-
tenn OF taxation. instead OF cluttering
up the law books with a lot Of freak
statutes. How do We stand Just now?
Let Senator Moses describe our condi-
tion:
pays on the trolley car u fXed by
commission. When he gets to tho fac
tory his hours are fixed by the statute
and his wages and the amount Of work
he y permitted to produce by the
even more dictatorial rules Of Q labor
union. II he goes TO the movies in
the evening, the picture no sees has
been censored by a commission whose
good taste generally is in doubt. And
the chances are he sleeps in a bed
made up according to directions in a
pamphlet issued by some department
Of the Federal government"
Is the picture overdravn? Not to
any great extent, because IT must be
admitted that less and less is being
| left TO the initiative and determine
ton OF the individual. The consequence
is that we are getting to resemble
Germany at the time it was subject TO
the whims and the caprices OF the
awful Kaiser. The only difference is
that IN this country We have no
Kaiser. His place Is taken by busy
bodies and aggressive minoritiee who
make themselves felt and who become
''the masters Of legislative bodies" A,
the dictation Of these aggressive mi
norities the members Of Congress have
meddled An the affairs OF the States
until even the wisest men are begin
ming to wonder where we "are at"
We are fond OF speaking Of the
glories Of the Republic, and of ou,
splendid form OF government. Ths
form Is splendid, but unless the ma.
jority Of the people use it their gov.
ernment can easily be usurped. tn,
trouble Is that most of the peopl,
are too lazy and good naturod to d,
their duty as citizens. That consist,
not only in going to the polls an,
voting. but also in watching legisla
ton. II bills are introduced In tn
City Council. the State Legislature an,
Congress for increasing taxation, an,
such bills are not warranted, It is tn
duty Of the citizen to protest. And tn
protest should be made then and no
> after the legislation has been enacte
! into law.
: This holds good all along the Nns
( and until the people assert themselve
they deserve to be regulated. instea
Of being able to boast that they ar
citizens Of a Land Of the free.-Philadel
phia Inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26
THE EVENING SMILE.
PLENTY TO DO.

A visitor TO the Lakes OF Killarney,
while talking with his guide. learned
that at the season OF the year when
tourists weren't coming the guides
spent their time in complete idleness.
How on earth do you manage to
pass the time II you have no occu-
pation?" the stranger inquired.
Faith and that's easy" laughed the
old fellow. I'VE are kept busy thinkin'
up new lies 10 tell the visitors when
the season opens again.
Transcript.
"All men are lars" said the pretty
girl, and burst into tears. But, my
dear" said her friend, you mustn't be
such a cynic. There are exceptions"
"Oh, very likely" said the pretty girl,
'Ebut all the really nice men are liars. :"
-Pearsons Weekly.
Those widely-known hustlers, Ham
nler & Saw. have taken over the busi-
ness Of the celebrated ne'erdowells
Wait G. See.-Milwaukee Journal.
All the worlds stage,
Stardom all the rage.
Hear the leaders whoop,
6ut l know my gouge.
I'm a supe.
Louisville Courier Journal
$50 the father got the custody Of tn,
daughter" Yes. The court decided
she was not a proper girl fW tn,
mother to be in care of."-New Yorl
Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Christian Scientists.

Christian Scientists.
Cigarmakers Union.
Hope Lodge, i. o. 0. r.
Cyrus Temple, L. G. e.
Sheridan Post, G.. A. r.
Camp No. 2. p. o. S. A.
Welcome Lodge. L. S. 3.
American Lodge, S. OF B.
Delaware Lodge, d. o. II.
Delaware Council, c. B. l..
Champion Lodge, X. Of p.
Brandywine Military Band.
National Protective Legion.
Wilmington Council. c. b. l..
Usage Tribe, Imp'd. o. r. M.
Columbia Lodge, A. o. u. w.
Delaware Council, o. u. A. M.
Loyal Council. No. 1, d. of l..
Carpenters and Joiners Union.
Blue Rock Council, l.. o. r. c.
Lafayette Lodge, No. 2. X. Of p.
Welcome Council, Jr., o. U. A. M.
Harmony Council. No. /, u. G. A.
Canton Delaware. No. 1, /. 0. o. IT.
German Beneficial Society, No. 3.
Mattahoon Tribe, Imp'd. o. r.. NJ.
Star Of Bethlehem Lodge. I. G. e.
Washington Camp, No. 4, p. o. S. A.
| Mckinley Conclaye, III. or s. w. NJ.
/ William Mckinley Com. l.. o. NJ. A.
Naomi Lodge, r. D.. No. ], l. Q. o. +
Wilmington Div. u. b. X. st. ]. & N
Evening Star Lodge. No. 2, o. s. of /
Cunning Bedford CouncH r. s. S. M D
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extraordinary authority imposed upon
him. Yet thus far there has been no
word Of protest from President Hard
Ing about the pending proposition.
Surely, a President who had a proper
conception Of tho duties OF his position
would not desire TO assume such a
sravely doubtful and perplexing re-
sponsibility.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26
Railroad Schedules Provided.

A rack containing railroad schedules
has been put in the writing room of
the Hotel du Pont.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-26
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ANY reeder can sst Tho answer ~ any
SS:s;soq h Sy v,r: t,.s, sysrg fy.1cs .s Tnfor
tor, Warrington. d.. q. This offer applies
strictly to Information, Tho bureau caa.
not sivo sdvIce on legal. medical and
settle domestic troubles nor TO undertake
exhaustive rcsoarch on any subject. Wnts
your questions plainly and briefly. Gtve
full name and address and enclose two
replies are sent dirsct 20 the inQ,lror.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02
SORORITY ENTERTAINED.

Miss Beatrice Duffield entertained
the Leo Jollieuz Duez Sorority Mon
day evening, at her home in Ventnor.
The evening was spent in singing ard
dancing. A speciality dance was given
by Miss Margaret DufIield. At a late
hour dainty refreshments were served.
The next meeting will be held at the
home of Miss Gwen. Goodwin in
P%leasantville.
Those present were Maud Gaugh-
an, Elfreida Sauer, Jane Moylan, Mar
tha Mcfarland, Reba Gilbert, Gwen.
Goodwin. Loretta Needham, Margaret
Du6ield. Anne Ottenheimer and Bea-
trice Dufield,
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02

The big man with his big roll and
the small man with his small roll are
each accorded the same considerable at
tention at our bank. PLEASANT
WILLIE TRUST co. adv. &
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02
NOTICE.

Pursuant to Section 500 of~Chapter 1856
1918. notice is hereby given that the I'M
d~ersigned. Tax Assessor of Egg Harbor
Township. will sit at his home in Farm
ington. on Thursday December IA, 1922,
between the hours of nine O'Clock a. m.
and three O'Clock p. M, when the assess
ment list for the year 1928 may be in
spected by any taxpayer for the purpose
of enabling such taxpayer to ascertain
what assessments nave been made ag-
ainst him or his property and to confer
informally with the assessor as to the
correctness of the assessments, to the
end that any errors may be corrected
tefore the filing of the assessment list
and duplicate with the Atlantic County
of Taxation.
WILLIAM HAUENSTEIN.
Assessor.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02
NOTICE..

Pursuant to Section 500 of Chapter 2S6
of the Laws of 1918, approved March A.,
1913, notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned, Tax Assessors of P~leasantville,
will sit at City Hall, P~leasantville. on
Tuesday. December 10, 1922, between the
hours of 1 and 5 p. m, when the assess
ment list for the year 1928 may be in
spected by any taxpayer for the purpose
of enabling such taxpayer to ascertain
what assessments have been made ag-
ainst him or his property and to confer
informally with the assessors as to the
correctness of the assessments, to the
end that any errors may be corrected be-
fore the filing of the assessment list and
duplicate with the Atlantic County Board
of Taxation.
REUBEN Il. ADAMS,
Assessor First Ward.
GEORGE M. BATES.
Assessor Second Ward.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02
JUNIOR ATHLETIC CLUB.

On Friday evening, Nov. "a, a meet
ing of the Junior Athletic Club was
held at the club house, rs Adams ave
nue.. The purpose of the meeting was
to elect officers. The following were
elected: President, Joseph Carensale:
vice-president, Jean Maretti; secreta-
ny and business manager, John
Hughes; treasurer, William Green;
athletic manager, William Brooks.
After the meeting, which consisted OF
talking the business of the club over,
refreshments were served, which were
enjoyed by all.
On Friday, Dec. IS, the club will
have a tag day. The purpose is to
help buy athletic equipment. Dona-
lions can be sent TO 76 Adams e
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02
PROPOSALS.

Sealed bids for supplies, consisting of
school desks. teachers desks and chairs.
manual training and science, will be re-
ceived by the Board of Education of the
City of Pleasantville. at the regular
meeting to be held on December 10th,
1929. for that purpose. Said meeting to
be held in the High school building, 3rd
and Washington Ave, at s O'Clock p. m.
Bidders may present samples or photo
graphs or a description of the fu%rnitures.
Specifications can be had from the Sec
rotary.
A certified check in the amount of
$4,000 made payable to Charles r. jack
son, Secretary, shall accompany all bids
and be attached to the outside of enve-
lope.
The Board of Education reserves the
right to reject any or all bids, or n
part thereof.
Address bids to Charles E.. Jackson.
Secretary of the Board. High School
Building, P~leasantville, N. ].
CHARLES e. JACKSON,
Secretary.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02
MlJSIC AT COUNTY BUILDINGS.

On Tuesday night the band of the
Atlantic City Lodge of Elks visited
the County Asylum, at Smiths Land
ing, and gave a concert from 8 to 10
o'clock, which was greatly enjoyed by
the inmates and attendants. This band
has about fifty pieces and is a fine
lnusica. organization.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02
SALEM MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The Foreign Missionary Society of
Salem NJ. e. Church will meet at the
home of Mrs. C. C. Shinn, 715 S. Main
St, on Wednesday afternoon, Dec. 6,
at 2.30 o'clock. All members are urg-
ed to be present and bring a friend
with them.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02

TO WHOM 1T coNcERNs:

If the party or parties who took the
doors from a certain job will return the
same, no further action will be taken;
otherwise. as they are well known. they
win be prosecuted according to law.
2t LENI 9. Carly.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02
ROOMS FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING.
Rates reasonable. Marlboro Cottage,
j. f. Zecher, proprietor, cor. Main st.
and Pleasant Ave-, Pleasantville, N. J..

and Pleasant Ave. ~Pleasantville. N. ].
WANTED. Washing and Ironing. all
day Thursday. Mrs. Clay, II. O.. Box
562, Pl%easantvilie. Pr
WHY WORRY about money for the holt
days? We buy all kinds of furniture.
~ Old Turnpike.
KNOW YOUR LIFE. - Latest scientific
method. Develop your powers. Send
birth III h n dete; 2S %ai stamP Tvirs sodisf EenGIn
France. 70
WHO DOES YOUR PAPERHANGING=
Hudson, 1926 N. Main street.
FOR SALE-oak cord wood cut in stove
lengths, $40 truck load. almost one
cord; fence posts AID piling any length.
Chief Cochran, Ocean Heights, De Fec
Duck Farm, or Pleasantville Press
office.
ing for a cheap farm, ranging In price
from $500 to $500. do not object going
back a ways II a bargain. Send par
t%iculars to Lock Box 4S7' Egg Harbor
CHICKENS.-Win buy or sell in any
quantity. Write C. Hare. Absecon, or
call phone 246.
FOR SALE.-Novelty Combination coal
and gas ranges. hot plates. wick and
ranges inc stoves. William d. Mathis,
successor to M. J. Coke. Is e. West
Jersey avenue.
WE BUY Anything you have to sell for
Moore's, 22l8 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic
City. Established 1896.
WANTED.-Farm and Country property
of every description. No matter where
located, can sell It. Write or phone
and our representative will call. Strout
Farm Agency, Egg Harbor City. N. j.
Both phones 5-02.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1922-12-02

FOR SALE.-Lot Fine Breeding Geese.
Also 6 50-gal. oak barrels, almost new,
used only once, first-class condition,
complete, $3.50 each. F. FL. Henry,
Absecon. Phone 1856.
MY RADIOPHONE SETS, thirty and
~thirty-five dollars have received Sche-
nectady, Detroit, Boston. Newark, Phil
Christmas present to family. Guaran-
teed, of course. Bradleystats. phones,
etc. for sale. Selling out all wireless
supplies. GRESS, 80 e. West Jersey
. Ave. p70
FOR SALE.-15 Barred Plymouth Pull
lets, Parks strain, So each 81 Wood
land avenue. PCS
MAN WANTED to husk corn. Apply
Shore Road. below Bellhaven avenue,
Linwood, opposite Bells. 68
FOR SA~LE.-Large heating stove. heats
four rooms. self feeder and base burn
er, cost $125, will sell for $35, perfect
condition. 221 N. Second st. p69
FOR SALE.-Large double heater stove
in perfect order, child's crib and high
chair; reasonable. 80 Lake Place, Plea
santville. 66
FOR SALE.-3-piece living room suite,
overstuffed, in fine condition.; also up
right piano in excellent condition. j,
~Pleasantville Press office. poo
FOR RENT.-Two rooms furnished or
unfurnished. 215 Linden Ave. So
FOR SALE.-Ford. 1920, good condition.
looks new; good tires and paint; $135.
Economic Garage, 8 w. Washington
Ave-, Ple~asantville. If
FOR RENT. - Three Furnished Rooms
with all conveniences; no small chill
dren. 2 N. Chester avenue. Pleasant
vile. PEG
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25
B00TLEGGERS ARE MEET
ING THEIR WATERLOO


Sheriff Turner is having his hands
full these days, as large number Of
criminal cases are to be tried at the
Vernon Parish Court House next week,
and Mr.. turner and his deputies who
made the respective arrests will have
10 give their testimony according to the
facts as they found them. There are
from thirty to forty alleged moon
sinners, all of whose joints and stills
were discovered by the ever-vigiIant
eyes of the trusty men in the Sheriff S
orflce, and they Indignantly deny that
the Parish, particularly Leesville. is ov-
errun with 'boozers" and smugglers Of
intoxicants. The records at the Sher-
lifts office, moreover, show that dur
ing Mr.. Turner's entire term OF office,
every moonshiner arrested in the par
ish has been duly convicted and pun
ished. Not one has ever escaped. The
Grand Jury will be busy with taking
evidence against an additional numbe7
Of violators Of the Prohibition law,
which has never been enforced as rig
idly as it is now by the present Sheriff
and his deputies.
The Llano colonist. [volume] (Llano, Calif.) 191?-1937, 1922-03-25
LeesviIle and Louisiana Items

capable, straightforward and deserv-
ing Of success, a fact which will pro-
badly result in a small majority Of the
votes for the winner.
The candidates for City Marshall,
Mr.. B. 0. Craft for reelection, MI.
Abe L. Allen and Mr.. John Scalfe, are
running with public interest center
ed upon one Of them who has been at
tackled on account of his theological
views, those favoring either Of his OPP
ponents having insinuated that he is
not Christian. method of poll
tics that ought to be obsolete in these
our enlightened times. The religious
beliefs Of a City Marshall cannot pos
sibly affect the performance of his pub
lie duties and the friends Of the man
thus attacked are perfectly logical
when they point out that their candi-
date has been brave soldier, who
won distinction and Ronors on the fir
ing line, a record which ought to be
convincing as far as the qualities for
making this man an efficient police Of
fetal are concerned.