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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-19
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-19
OBITUARY
Joseph P. Daily.

Joseph P. Daly.
 The funeral of Joseph P. Daily. six year old son of Josep and Anna. M. at ? o'clock from the home pr his pa- rents. 21 Bedford avenue. FnSe4nnent was made in St. MichaePs s Scerfete cry,
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-09-19
Che Read Hnnex
Housekeepers! Here s Something Worth While

Worth w hIle Bleached Sheeting, four widths, 54 inch, 45 cts. a yd. 63 inch, 49 cts. 8 yd. 72 inch, 55 cts. a yd. 81 inch, 60 cts. a yd. Brown Sheeting, 40 inches,
 15 cts. a yd. "Pequot" Pillow Cases, hemstitched, size 36x45 inches.
 59 cts. Outing Flannel in fancy stripes, 36 inches wide,
 19 cts. 8 yd.
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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26
BY FRANCIS II. sIsSoN
Nice-President Guaranty Trust Com
pany of New York

pany or New YORK.
written for the United Press)
II is striking evidence Of the grea'
residence OF this nation that, in spit,
of the seriously adverse influence,
which persisted in 1922. the closinf
months OF the year disclosed a stu.
alton in general very materially i'm
proved, as compared with conditions
- months prior
Since the Neginning of 1922, the
general level OF prices has been ad-
vancing and the volume Of indus
trial output has been increasing
There has been marked improve
ment in the iron and steel industry
which is now employed al about SO
per cent of capacity All Of the
textile industries are now very az
tive and the automobile manufac-
turers have had a very prosperous
year. Unemployment throughout the
country has ceased TO he a serious
problem; in fact, there is a marked
shortage of common labor.
After Q year of Dountiful crops,
improving prices, and increasing in
dustrial activity. the outlook for the
future may be considered distinct
~ favorable. In any event, the
definite basis for continued pros
perity now exists. although It must
be admitted that the road ahead is
by no means free from obscurities
and Instructions.
A well sustained volume ,of for
eign trade, for example, is an i'm
portant element in a satisfactory
economic situation In the United
States. and there is ample cause for
apprehension over the present
financial and economic difficulties In
Europe. for which a solution is still
to be found. A serious reaction
would certainly result In America
II the great continental markets
were thrown into further disor-
ganization.
The financial outlook is excellent
and gives assurance Of ability 10
support any sound development OF
business that may be desired
Through the Presidents veto of the
soldiers bonus bill the nation has
for time being escaped the
| enormous financial burden which
would have been imposed by thai
legislation, but the effort 10 secure a
blanket distribution of public fund!
to the soldiers Of the late war viii
undoubtedly be continued and, II
/ successful, would constitute a SER
ious check TO hope for reduction OF
taxation and amortization of the ma
tional debt.
A similar menace to tho public
credit lies in the proposals to
weaken the Federal Reserve Board
by appointments for political or
class purposes in its personnel and
to institute special and perhaps UNI
sound extension OF credit TO selected
interests In the community
The labor sitution also is fraught
with obvious danger TO the bal
anced and orderly readjustment of
the economic structure. The restrlc-
ton of immigration has strengthen
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26
I. S. Has ample Ground
for Sane Optimism in 1923

ed the strategical position of organ
lied labor.
President Harding has recently
declared that the nation is solvent
financially sound economically, I'M
rivaled in genius. unexcelled in in
dustry, resolute in determination and
unwavering in faith" II the basic
economic and financial factors can
be wisely protected and these hui
man qualities can be assured free
play there need be no interruption
10 the continued progress of the
United States towards prosperity.
II would be folly. however, not TO
recognizei that such protection and
freedom can by no. means be. taken
for granted. but demand an intel
ligent initiative and sustained
courage on the part of the leaders
and majority of the people II they
are to be assured. The problems in
industry, finance and international
relations which confront the nation
are many and difficult and will
severely test its capacity to manage
its affairs with wisdom. There is
evident a tendency TO experiment
with theories OF finance and admin
istradon which~have been often dis
credited by past experience and I'M
less this tendency can be controlled,
our present fortunate position may
be seriously compromised.
The favorable features in the
present situation in the United
states, however would seem definite
ly to outweigh the unfavorable ones,
and there Is reason to entertain a
sane optimism in regard TO the
prospect of excellent business con-
ditions for the first six months of
1928 at least. and II the possible
difficulties TO which reference has
been made can be successfully over
come. the coming year should place
the nation in a stronger economic
and financial position than ever be-
fore. It's situation may be deemed
favorable. indeed, when compared
with that Of most great countries
in the world today, where far
heavier burdens exist and far more
hsrassing and critical problems now
confront their peoples.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26
Women s and Misses Skirts
Offered at Clearance Prices

The Seasons Best Materials Styles Shades to Select From
At These Prices
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26
A Prescription for
High Blood Pressure
Used by Buffalo Physician for Many
Years with Great Success.

Since the beginning Of the year drug
gists Of the better class have been SELL
ing a vegetable preparation called
NORMA. very successful remedy for
reducing high blood pressure TO normal.
People who have no appetite. are
moody and nervous. who have head
ache. hot flashes and dizzy spells prob
ably have high blood pressure and don't
realize IT,
Norma Is not a cure-all but Il does
reduce high blood pressure and for that
purpose Is used by many women at the
changing time OF. life.
n b. Danforth or any high class
druggists will supply you with NORMA.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26
Girls High,grude Goats
Greatly Reduced

$3.50 and $3.50 Coats, Now $3.50
1898 and $1,000 Coats, Now $3.50
$l1.9S and $l2.5O Coats, Now $3.50
$14.5O and $l5.5O Coats, Now $1O.5O
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26
Uncle Hurry Talks About
q Merchant Prince

There was no arguing or coming
down in price.
His realm was so beautiful that
people came from far and near to
see and buy his products, and he
furnished wonderful music and
pictures and rugs and made his
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26
WaiStSandBlOuses
SPECIAL
$2.98

WAISTS are pretty things that women
can never have too many of and especially
when they can be had at such great savings.
This group includes crepe de chine and
pussy willows in flesh. white and bisque.
Styles are Peter Pan and Vestee effects. also
some beautiful Overblouses. Sizes 80 to 81.
Formerly marked at $3.50 and $3.50. Re
duced to SOS.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26
Flannel MiddieS
SPECIAL
SIS and s3:@ss

COULD you think of anything more pop
ular among the school girls than these pretty
Flannel Middies and oh, such savings as
can be had here. Our entire stock has been
included in this drastic reduction and they
are beautifully tailored and braid trimmed.
Full regulation models in all sizes and colors.
Formerly marked to $7.96. Now $2.9S
and $3.9S.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26
WINTER COATS
Just Think of 1t, Only
:$t5.9

PLACED on one large rack and marked
$5.98, will find these Goats some of the
greatest coat values you have ever had the
opportunity to select from. They are Sport
and Dress models and materials are Her
ringbones, Tweeds. Veours and Polaires.
Many styles, sizes and shades to select from.
Values to $3.50 and priced at $5.9s.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26

kingdom a beautiful example Of
color and good taste and beauty,
'When he died just couple Of
weeks ago after having samassed a
big fortune, he was known through
out his own realm and through
many outside countries as The Mer-
chant Prince but many still called
him by the name that he bore when
he first started out IN life, a poor
boy, endowed with courage. energy
and a love for his fellow men-the
qualities that earned for him his
kingdom-the name Of"
John Wanamaker," chorused the
three attentive listeners who had
been slowly discovering the identity
Of the Prince as the story neared
its close.
Editors Note-Uncle Harry will
be glad TO answer Inquiries from
readers, either IN this column or by
personal letter, addressed TO him,
Care Of the Editor. provided all in
quiries are signed with the full
name and address of the person
writing. Correspondents names will
not appear In the articles.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26
Il OFF

SUCH Goats and Wraps as these are will
seldom be found at H reductions, and
especially at this time of the season. They
consist of everything that is new in style,
color and fur-trimmed models New Pushes
are also included. There are no garments
reserved. Just select any one you want and
pay Va less than what the ticket is marked
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-26

S 5.9S Skirts, Now, 1898
S $50 Skirts, Now, $5.9S
$1,000 Skirts, Now, $3.50
$14.5O Skirts, Now, $3.50
New-York tribune., 1922-06-01
London's SartoriaI Fall

London is the reputed home Of the
Well Dressed Man, and Bond Street
has the same significant sound for
him as the Rue de Ia Paix has for
his wife. There, Of al places, men
should be sights 70 gladden. the
tailor's heart.
Yet Londonors have fallen from
Sartorial grace even as the rest Of
us, 10 Judge from the wall Of lead
ing public man" writing in "The
Westminster Gazette He finds an
astounding change. Twenty years
ago. he says, every second or third
man met in London's fashionable re-
gion impressed the observer as well
dressed; few reasonably well-to-do"
people venturei out without frock-
coat or silk hat during the Season.
As for the heresy Of taking lady
20 dinner and 10 the theater in busi-
ness clothes--it was unthinkable
But row. alas.
A "hrst-class West End tailor"
adding his plant. blames the auto
mobile for the decline. People de-
veloped the habit Of running up
from the country without troubling
70 dress, and dining in tweeds," and
worse followed. Now, he sighs, peo-
New-York tribune., 1922-06-01
Nicely Timed!

Facts are scarce. But there are
some condolences. The Mexican
Secretary Of the Treasury starts for
New York on a mission which seeks
to persuade the world that it is safe
TO lend money 70 the Obregon gov
ernment
On the same day, nicely timed, is
received by mail from San Antonio a
proclamation in Spanish, but with a
translation conveniently attached,
announcing a new rebellion led by
the professional revolutionist Felix
Diaz, nephew of his uncle.
From seemingly reliable sources
in Mexico come denials Of the so
called revolution. At once agents"
Of Felix Diaz in New York City give
out more elaborate accounts Of Mexi-
can disturbances. Yet the State De-
partment in Washington, in touch
with all portions Of Mexico, informs
the Washington correspondents that
it has received no word to substanti-
ate these stories. The Associated
Press correspondent in Mexico City
telegraphs that reports from the
various states Of Mexico show no
signs Of unified rebellion and nothing
more than the usual scattering dis
turbances.
Obregon has many enemies. What
more natural than that they should
choose this time 70 discredit him? II
is unlikely that the coincidence Of
the Mexican Secretary's arrival and
the propaganda about new revolu-
tions is merely accidental.
If, as Felix Disz's supporters
claim, Obregon has fulfilled a func-
ton and should be replaced there is
open 10 the Mexican people peace
able method Of procedure. Neither
the American people nor the Ameri-
can government cares much about
personalities in Mexico.
The doctrine of election by revolu-
ton, however. never has been popu-
lar in America. There is at present
no better way Of postponing recog-
milton indefinitely and making the
introduction Of new capital practi-
cslly impossible than for Obregon's
enemies TO go on the warpath. II
there is desire to impress Wall Street
il can be done.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-01

pie will not pay for superior gar
ments. but content themselves with
machine-made clothes turned out IN
thousands. and foreigners, no longer
impressed by London smartness, shop
at home.
Similar regrets have been ex-
pressed in this country by those who
clothe us. but on either side Of the
Atlantic. Il may be a case OF inabil-
ity rather than unwillingness to con-
form 10 their standards. In Great
Britain many Of the well-to-do who
we're the mainstay Of masculine
fashion have become the New
Poor while the leisure TO don a
separate gsrb for each occasion
seems 10 have vanished in these post
war days-when one must work 70
exist and can no longer exist TO be
clothed.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-01
Protecting Grade Crossings

President Harding has indorsed
the campaign 70 prevent accidents at
grade crossings which the railways
OF tAis country and Canada have
begun.
The ideal is, Of course, the elimina-
tion Of all grade crossings. As a
practical problem. however. this is
impossible Of early fulhllment. The
labor involved would be enormous
and the expense eXorbitant.
A more practical measure Is the
continued elimination Of grade cross
ings on all main routes Of automo-
bile traffic, and more especially on
the great arteries leading into the
big cities There are certain ap-
New-York tribune., 1922-06-01
What Readers Are Thinking

of our Cod For these facts and <or
Wsshington's passion Of patriotism,
his courage that never fsltered, his
religious faith that never despaired
we remember Fort Washington.
As Warrington retreated through
New Jersey issuing his call for re-en.
forccmcnts, New Jersey farmers hockec
70 his ranks as other American farm.
crs had done at the call OF Paul Re.
we're. The battles OF Trenton and
Princeton brought back hope 10 de.
spsiring country And now. where IL
the new historian, self-sppointsd, e
belittle these events?
MRS. T. II. BOORMAN.
Past Regent Fort Washington Chap
ter. Daughters Of the American
Revolution.
New York. May 50, 1922.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-01
The Men of Fort Washington

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: Is your corresponden, vino re-
joices in the END OF Fort Washing
ton" aware that Fort Washington Park
is dedicated TO us memory, though
Fort Washington, eight miles in cir
euit and two miles in length and sur
veyed by Washington himself. must be
absorbed by the city?
The facts Of the inevitable surrender
Of the garrison are known 10 many Of
cur school children and arc accessible
TO all az the Public Library, Historical
Society and elsewhere. There WAS a
traitor who gave the plan Of the fort to
the enemy; the British ships got past
the distractions in the river at Fort
Washington Point and the battery
there and landed men at Fort Tryon,
attacking in the rear The surrender
Of the brave little garrison was in
evitAble and the brave fight Of the out
posts was in vain.
Your correspondent states that the
garrison did not stand It's ground and
fight with valor." After a study Of
facts can there be any discussion on
this point, Shall we attempt TO dis
credit the courage Of those heroes who
marched down TO die in the British
prison ships and refused freedom
though each day release was pro-
claimed and offered on condition Of
taking the British oath Of allegiance
Some Of the garrison were killed In
the fort after surrender and most OF
them died as prison ship martyrs.
The fall Of Fort Washington was q
disaster so great that Il was remen-
bered in silence for a hundred years
but We may now say that countries
like individuals, are sometimes great
est in defeat. The Bible says "He that
overeometh Is a pillar in tie temple
New-York tribune., 1922-06-01
Bv Elisabeth Sdnxdv Holding

morning, and he stopped hensvolsEt!y
20 pat a dcg-a Jolly, outstanding yogng
Irish terrier I, followed bin and
would not 20 away ard after BIZ
he decided to keep il FOR MS OWE.
So he went out 20 buy dog house.
"Whst size ?" asked the salesman.
The right size Tor dog,' re-
Piled Re.
But whs. kind Of dos:' said ,s,
salesman.
Kind Of deg he cried. "Kin1 Of
dog Why a dogs a dog"
But
"No more sir! This is rank in.
rsoraity. One dog is 81 dogs. Give
me a habitation Tor Eyerydog.'
Il came: il was too large. He sen,
IL back and the next vas too small
Then upon his aging brain eaTnsd
the hideous. the maddening though,
that there we're different sorts ot
dogs. Pekngese ard mastifs, bull
cogs ard greyhounds, spanles ard
bloodhounds--not good dogs ard bad
dogs. but different dogs
He told no one Of his thoughts. Hs
tottered around in the sunshine: sverY
day he witnessed rev horrors. A
horss vas a horse. wasn't i,? He sav
dray horse and a trotter. He
observed that there we're eagles and
robins, ard he read in s book that
there we're $4,000 known species o.,
birds. Where Vss Eyerybire' J. g.
AZ last he knew the truth God rad
neglected properly 20 stsndardlte tAe
world He no longer cared 10 live.
But his last words, on MS death bed,
were Of splendid defiance that went
ringing through the ages.
81 sm Eyerymsn'" ne cried.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-01
Casual of the Desert

Thousands Of hearts will twinge
with pity for the young hero Of
"Casuals of the Sea" as they read in
the news of his sentence 70 life in
the great desert Of Arizona. The
sea, which he has loved and served
since he was a thirteen-year-old run
away. has given him a reward in
contentedness Of soul; but IL has
stolen his health, and Tommy" who
has never been FIVE miles from the
water in all his twenty-six years, has
now become a "lunger," doomed 10
the dry lands.
There may be another epic for au-
thor McFee in the coming struggle
between love and lungs. Can the
body thrive in the mountain air if
the heart is longing for the tang Of
salt breezes and the sweep Of the
endless blue? Can the theory Of "the
sea for blue-eyed people, be ignored
too uncompromisingly?
DR.. David Orr Edison, who has
fathered this theory in a recent vol
ume, declares that patients with blue
eyes do not thrive il sentenced for
long periods 70 an inland climate.
The actinic rays Of the sun. beating
on a system unprotected by dark
pigment, melinin Whose presence
would have been bespoken by dark
eyes,, create nervous strain which
interferes with recovery, he main
tains; hence California, being nearer
the moisture-laden sea air, is the
place for blue-eyed invalids.
II is an experiment in psychology
as we'll as health that Tommy" be-
gins on the Arizona ranch. with his
Dutch blue eyes and his twenty-six
years of sea lovers memories. But
Mother Nature, at least, will be
kinder TO him than the author in the
engineering room. The pitiless des-
tiny which presided over the novel
doomed poor Tommy" TO a death
from patent cough medicine. There
is this much to be said for Arizona.
Natures ways are the ways Of hope,
and there is always the chance that
she will be wiser than the scientists.
The novelist did not give him half
chance.
New-York tribune., 1922-06-01

There was once youth brought up
very carefully according TO great
tradition. He was graded; he was
smoothed ard rounded and polished, /,
ho conformed. He knew all the rules
and the customs and every day he
said. devoutly: Thank God / am
exactly as other men are"
When his education was completed
ne vas requested to 20 out and earn
money. and forth he went, without
misgivings. FOR he knew the rules OF
tho game thoroughly and was in no
way handicapped.
But when he reached the city he
fell in with bad company, knowing Il
not; certain fiery liquors we're pressed
upon him and be psrtook in all inno-
eence.
The next day he said: MAN does
not like liquor and II makes him very
sick"
A little later he met a certain blond
enchantress, and he listened 70 her
willingly ard parted with his ps,ri-
nony for her benefit. Again he learned
lesson, and-"women are certainly
evil he said. "Thsy are blond, and
sinfully extravagant.'
But some months later he came
across a serious little dark woman. At
hrst he said she did not exist, bat she
continued 70 be there. and before long
he recognized her and vas married
hy her. She WAS not extrsvagant, but
liked better 70 save money, and she
adored babies ard house furnishings
and dceorum. Then he said: Women
are mary,lously good. They are dark
and serious
But the wrath Of the other woman
poplcxed him. and through much re-
New-York tribune., 1922-06-01
The Futlity of Bluff

The marlborough officials did not
heed Mr. Hylsn's demands TO i'm
prove the service on pain Of forfeit
ing their contract 10 the city. They
knew ne was bluhing.
Five years. perhaps ten, would
have been required for the legal pro-
oeeiings necessary 70 bring the
transit system under municipal
operation. Meanwhile improvements
and extensions would have been out
Of the question and stagnstion
would have resulted. That the peo-
pie Of New York would not tolerate
such situation the Interborough
people were well aware.
When, however, the Transit Com
mission. backed with the authority
Of the Legislature, ordered improve
ments this was something different.
The commission had power 70 en-
force It's orders without reSorting 10
the courts. Moreover, with thor
ough understanding of the transit
problem its demands were reason
able. and with them the INTERIOR
ough could comply. The commission
was not blufing.
Yesterday the Interborough, in
response 10 the commissions order,
added 246 trains 10 its service. The
effect was instantly noticeable.
Trains in non-rush hours had abun-
dant seats for passengers. Those in
the rush hours were far less crowd
ed than they have been. Thus was
begun an improvement which will be
increased from time to time, al
though crowding never can be cured
till new lines are built and existing
lines brought into closer co-opera-
ton.
This can be accomplished under
the plan that has been formulated
by the Transit Commission. That it
never could be accomplished by a
blufing city administration is dem
onstrated by the fact that in five
years Of threat and buster Mr.. Hy-
Ian has not brought about one single
improvement in New York City's
transit.