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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28
REPRESENTATION PROBLEM.

The old, cid question OF more rep
resentation for Wilmington in the
General Assembly of the State is again
under consideration, the recent agi-
tation OF the tax question having re-
vived tho ancient argument that with
. larger representation at Dover, Will
minKton might escape some OF the
evils OF financial legislation which
have become almost notorious. What
will result from tho present furry OF
agitation remains 20 be seen, as moth
ms can hs done during the political
campaign soon 20 open but 20 elect
Senators and Representatives from
wilmington in accordance with the
present apportionment.
II IL possible for the people Of VIII
mington. NJ the election next Novem-
her to combine and elect one Senator
and Ave Representatives who would
I've solidly IN favor OF n larger repre-
sontafion Tor the city. The probabili-
ties. however. are that this legisla =
tive contingent will he chosen from
the candidates on two opposing par
tisan tickets. as has been the case
almost from the beginning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28

In an address at Chicago. Sunday
afternoon. Mayor John +. Hylan OF
New York City made references 70
the national campaign OF 1924. and
the Kind Of man the Democrats should
nominate for President, which melted
many hearers and readers 20 the be-
lief that the mayor had himself IN
view IN the portraiture ne presented
Of the nsIt Democratic candidate for
the Presidency.
The fAtes forbid. II - not possible
10 even think casually of Mayor Hy-
Ian as the Democratic nominee for
President without repulsion. He will
at once be set down as impossible
Despite the powerful support he
would receive from Tammany. he
would not have ghost OF q show
for election.
Political history since the Civi
War has shown that the Democratic
party. in order 20 win the confidence
OF the country and achieve success.
at the election. must nominate a res
man, a great man. for President. Til.
/ den. Cleveland and Wilson were sue
4 cessful. All others went down in dc
feat. And Mayor Hylan Is not
/ Tilden. a Cleveland. or Wilson, b,
any means.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28
Hold Family Reunion.

Mr.. and Mrs. Theodore Palmer. $50
Vandever avenue, held family re
union Sunday in honor of their son
Fred S. Palmer, who was married on
Wednesday. Dinner was served at 4
o'clock and there was music. Those
present were their children and two
grandchildren, Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
p. Johnson. Mr.. and Mrs. G. r. Palmer
Mr.. and Mrs l.. NJ. McKeon, Mr.. ano
Mrs. Fred S. Palmer, Merrill, Mar
garet and James Palmer, Iona Nc
Keen and Frances Johnson.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28
OTHERS CANNOT SEE 1T

In an address before the Brooklyn
Institute Of Arts and Sciences, Sun
day Afternoon. vice-President Cool
idss credited the Harding adrnlni.tra-
ton. during i.s nrst year, with AN
almost incredible achievement in
economy" He said It had effected
large reductions in the army and
navy forcea. and in general had re-
duced expenditures to a point very
little above those OF 1914. except In
war costs"
The general public will first wonder
why tho vice-President chose the
occasion OF An address before an art
institute as an opportunity 10 make a
partisan argument. There is no close
connection between the Harding nd
ministration and the promotion OF
art that should incits TO such a per
formance.
But As 70 the extent OF the Harding
Administrations alleged economy
reduction almost TO the 1914 level
except as 10 war cost1-why should
( this performance. admitting It is 6
fact. be considered wonderful With
the war ended more than three year,
ago, surely there should now be q
complete reduction OF government ex-
penditures TO the pre-war level Eek
cept as 10 war COSTS
And how about reductions OF wal
taxation? This Is a matter which con
Germs the people very pointedly. The,
have not yet realized the blessing
OF tax reduction 10 the extent tina
three years cessation from war ex
penditures should warrant.
Really. yice-President Coolidge's ex
ploitation will serve only TO call al
tention more pointedly to the NANTES
failures OF tho Harding administra
ton during its first year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28
RIPPING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
GOOD FOR DUCKS.

Long the rain had been
descending. and the town was
like lake. and the walls OF peo-
pie. blending. made the famous
welkin quake. And when neigh
bors got together they pursued
the common game. and they all
denounced the weather as
bald and beastly shame. But
today l met gafTer who has
comfort OF his own; he's a sort
OF chronic Laughter who is never
heard to groan. Yes" he said,
the weather's sappy, and the
tireless torrents pour, but the
little ducks are happy as they
never We're before. And l think
we should not quarrel with the
weather, though it's wet. for the
ducks are highly moral and de-
serve the good they get. With
ysur groans and hullycheeings
you disturb the public peace:
yet doubt II human beings
count for more than ducks and
geese. Ducks are fCnd OF mois-
tened water and they like 10
swim and dive. and on droughty
days they totter. scarcely more
than half alive, They are glad
when rain Is drumming on TIE
woods. and creeks are Wet. but
they take whateycr's coming,
and they quack no vain regret
When the san again is shining
and your life seems slick as
grease, YOU Will hear no loud re-
pining from the grand old ducks
and geese There Is weather
for the gander. there is weather
for the hen, and the man should
control his dander II the rain
starts in again"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28
THE EVENING SMILE.
WHAT DID HE EATI

The professor OF biology entered the
classroom full OF excitement and bade
his students pay great attention to
what he was about to show them.
81 have secured" he announced, "a
dissected frog-a most interesting spec
linen. indeed" and. drawing parcel
from his pocket. unwrapped the cover
ing and display d-half-a- dozen sand
witches! For a moment he gazed at the
unexpected sight in bewilderment. then
'murmured, but, good gracious, l am
sure / ate my lunch!"-I,ondon Morn
ing Post.
Can you show me-" cooed the fair
shopper. the latest thing in skirts?"
"Assuredly," Kissed the tioorwalker
with glare at the peroxide blonde
powdering her nose behind the ribbon
counter. she hasn't been down on
time once this year,"-American Lee
zion Weekly.
Gothamite II understand the town
you come from figures in recent
novel Was the author horn there?"
Visitor-''Ye and II he ever shows
up again he'll die there. Cincinnati
Enquirer.
observation is the keynote OF sue
cess" bawled the orator on the tank
town lyeeuin circuit. why. l can ac-
feomplish anything by merely keeping
my eyes open and my mouth closed.
Anything" AN right" interrupted a
rude voice from the rear OF the hall,
Tets see you eat a bowl of spaghetti
then. American Legion Weekly.
you nearly ran over those people,
said the traffic cop, stopping the
motorist. Sorry. officer. You see.
Just got this car and" Whats
your name?" Little" "Ah, Little
learning is a dangerous thing" chuck
led the cultured cop, and he was GO
tickled with his joke that he let the
transgressor so free.--cincinnati En-
qulrer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION

Germany from her present position.
Rathenau brings to HIS once the ttrt
ed and approved skill OF foreign
diplomst backed up by tho technical
knowledge OF great Industrial and
financial leader whose capacity In
these directions hss boan manifested
both In tho days Of peace and those
of war.--Christian Science Monitor.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28

Even 50. 1t would he possible for
these members 81 the Legislature
from Wilmington. and the holding
over State Senator. to combine re-
esrdless OF political differences ana
work .olidly for larger city represen-
tstion. They could OF themselves,
however. do nothing more than pre-
sent and solidly support . bill propos-
inS an amendment 10 the Constitu-
ton BY which the city representation
IN both Senate and House would be
increased. Their power OF action
would stop here. Their votes would
not he sufficient 20 insure Its passage
in either house.
Assuming that by active work and
hard persuasion they would he able
20 secure for thi. proposed amend
ment 70 the Constitution the supper,
OF two-;hirds o, all the members
elected 20 each house. It would have
20 20 70 the next succeeding General
Assembly. Then, II II secured n two
thirds vote in each branch OF that
legislature, e would become part o.
n. Constitution.
So the road 20 relief seems decid-
sdly rocky and uncertain.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28

Az the legislative session OF 1878.
the people OF Wilmington inaugurated
. vigorous campaign for larger rep
resentation for the city by the short
cut scheme % county division. with
Wilmington. Brandywine and the
upper part Of Christiana hundreds
comprising the proposed new county.
This division could have been ac-
oOmplished hy d mere enactment, and
the upper county would have had
three State Senators and seven Rep
resentatives. but the BIN was defeated
in the House.
Next came the amendment OF the
Constitution by legislative action, SC
rs TO remove the old difficulty OF call
ing Constitutional Convention. and
one was held in 1897. which adopted
the present Constitution. under which
Wilmington has two State Senators
aud five Representatives.
But amendment Is necessary Il
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28
One Com mission Named.

President Harding has appointed a
commission Of four Tri~n and a woman
20 work under the Deps rtfncnt Of
State in making arrr nRements FOR the
exhibits from thLs country. The head
~ This oornuission. Mr.. y. c. Collier
n IN Rio De Jansiro now. The other
four members. headed by Frank H.
Harrison. deputy commissioner gen
ersi IN Mr.. Coller's absence. are work
ing in this country with hesdquarter.
az Washington.
Construction on the building which
r. 20 house tho United Statss' exhlbits
/ ~ already started.
/ Brazil has taken part IN eigh. ex-
/ positions held In tho United States
and she has been represented by some
fine buildings. At tho ST. Louis sr-
position the Brazilian building at
trscted so much attention that instead
OF scrspping u when tn. fair wa.
over, Brazil had IL taken down and
shipped 10 Rio. Then Il was put 10.
gether again for Use as the House o'
Deputies. As a compliment to tn,
+, United States II WAS called the Mon.
roe Palace. after the author OF tn.
Monroe Doctrine.
|, The United states now has tho Cd
portunity TO return the compliment
, Tho building which we erect 70 rep
resent the United States Is not TO b,
ono Of tho fiinsy. ornate structure
. typical OF expositions. Out OF tn,
million dollar fund, this country hal
. bought the Land on which its exhibi
) ton building - TO stand and - erect
ing 100000 building Of permanen
y construction and in the style Of archi
+. lecture favored by Rio de Janeiro. ]
4 Is TO be two stories high. built OF ston
3 and stucco, with the usual patio 1
I the center.
After tho exposition the exhibit wi
become tho American Embassy. Thi
makes our part IN the Brazilian ex
position very practical Investment
! In the past. structures at fairs hav
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28

when the Constitution OF 1881 was
formulated. - provided scheme OF
equal representation Of the three
counties-thrce State Senators and
seven Representatives from each.
chosen n; large in ench county. Al
that time the counties were almost
equal in population. 80 the division
seemed equsble. II was not until VIII
mington's growth gave preponderance
20 New Castle county that the people
Of the upper end Of the State became
FESTIVE under the arrangement.
In 1852 a Constitutional Convention
was ordered by popular vote and war
held. but although Il prepared very
liberal Constitution. with elected
Judges and increased representation
for New Castle county. with Senators
and Representatives chosen through
out the State by districts. II was re-
pudiated by popular vote at the en-.
suing election.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Zion Y. p. s.
Bethany Band.
Blacksmiths Union
Brandywine Fire Co.
Smyth Post, c.. a. r.
waneta Council. d. p.
Calanthe Lodge. X. OF p.
Crusaders Castle. n C. e.
Corinthian Lodge, s. OF II.
Eureka Conclave s. w. NJ.
Humanity Circle. B. Of U.
Patternmakers' Association.
Board of Trustees, A. o. II.
Sheet Metal Workers Union
Industry Lodge, A. o. L. w.
Cherokee Tribe Imp'd. o. r. NJ.
Eureka Council, Jr. o. L. A. NJ.
Diligent Council. Jr. o. u. A. NJ.
Corinthian Lodge, A. f. & A. NJ.
Reynolds Encampment, 1. o. o. f.
Camp Farrell. Spanish War Veteran
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28

Do the interests OF Wilmington
really demand larger representation
in tho General Assembly, IL a ques-
ton frequently asked.
Would the evils complained of be
rcmedied by more city members at
Dover7 also il u question.
And after reviewing past history
many persons are convinced that no
increase short Of representation ac-
cording to population would save Will
minston harmless from the agsres-
sions OF a rural majority.
And that is conceded TO be out OF
the question. Once 1t was an an
nounced principle OF tho Republican
party. and at the time-in lsss-was
Incorporated in the apportionment OF
delegates TO Republican State Conven-
lions. But this policy Is no longer
heard OF In Republican political circles
There are some who contend that
Wilmington would be better OF with
less instead OF more representatives
at Dover. They point out that lexis-
lation rsbid In its encroachments upon
Wilmington rights was far less APP
parent under the old system OF equal
county representation than during the
years OF larger representation from
the city. In those days. Wilmington
secured It's direct representation only
by courtesy--never more than on.
Senator and one Represcntative--ant
there were a few sessions OF the I,ex
islature in which Wilmington was no.
directly represented by a single mem
her.
Stll, the belief that larger repre-
sentation would be OF much bonert q
Wilmington continues TO prevail. An,
always will. But to be successful, tn,
movement must attract support from
rural New Castle, Kent and SUISSE,
counties. Combined. they control escl
branch OF the Legislature by n larg
majority.
SO the real problem il; How ma,
we secure this essential rural supper
for larger representation for WI
mington7 That problem once SOLVED
no serious dificulty.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28

change this condition. Al, tho Scna-
torial and Representative districts
throughout tho State are firmly fixed
In the Constitution. and caNubt be
altered by statute law.
Only by amendment of tho present
Constitution. or by another Constitu-
tfonal Convention. can Wilmington Sc
cure larger representation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28
Doris Lodge to Hold Supper.

Doris Degree Association. I. o. o. F.,
will give a roast beef luncheon and
dinner in the Odd Fellows Building.
March %. from IL TO and $50 TO $50
d
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28
AMERICA TO HELP BRAZIL CELEBRATE

Washington. March 2ss-Plnns Tor
tho United States Governments pert
in tho Brazilian international CEN
tennIal exposition arc going steadily
forward Eighteen countries have
agreed to help Brazil celebrate her
hundred years Of freedom from Port
ugal next September. and Rio do ia
Metro, where the festivities and the
exposition are to be held. In already
tho scene Of busy preparations.
The President and the Secretary OF
State some time ago accepted Braziie
invitation for the United States 10 take
part in the exposition. Congress APP
propriated 81 900, 900 for tho expenvs
of n United States exhibit. and the day
President Harding loft Washington
for his Florida trip. legieiation war
enacted TO permit coDm6sion OF five
10 represent the United States Govern
ment NJ the centennial celebration be-
ginning September next. The Presi-
dent is expected 20 appoint this com
mission at an early date.
The brazilian affair is the first ssri-
Gus attempt al big international ex-
positlon in South America. AZ first, the
BRAZILIAN Government expected 20
have only short celebration Of the
hundredth anniversary OF indepond-
ence. Later - WAS decided 20 have eK-
hliJits showing the progress 81 Brazil
IN her hundred yesrs ~ freedom. and
plans for this modest exhibit rapidly
assumed ambitious proportions 40 tho
onth usiasfn OF the Brszllians grew, IN
81 now the exposition " expected 70 be
tremendous spectacle.
10 was arranged originally 70 hold
tho exhibition from September 20 De
conbsr 10. Then az the plans began N
take in foreign countries tho date
was extended several times. and now
/ tho Brazilian Government expects u
/ keep tho erpo@ition open until March
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28

question 81 wrItins kysry Ey.pins Infor-
Sor, Washins ton. b.. Y. This ofcr applies
strictly 70 Information. Tho burcau can
not sivs advice on legal. medical and
financial matters. II does not attempt 70
exhaustive rossaf CHI % any sub ect. Writs
POUR questions plainly and brief1y. Olive
Full nAme End address and snclosc two
replies arc scnt direct TO the inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-03-28

In an address before the Brooklyn
Institute Of Arts and Sciences, Sun
day Afternoon. vice-Pres,dent Cool
idss credited the Harding adrnlni.tra-
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-04
STAGE BIG PICNIC
AT FICLAND PARK
Various Organizations Cooperating TO
Make Event One of Biggest
Ever Put On

The Figland Park baseball club IN
cooperation with the Ferry Pass Inn
provement association and the Fig
land Park Woman's club is planning
to stage one of the biggest fourth of
July picnics ever held in Escambia
county this year. A full athletic pro-
gram with stunts of all kinds, speeches,
concerts dancing and other features
Of entertainment have already been
outlined, and all who attend are as
sured Of a day fun of something worth
while.
A double header baseball game viii
be played, and an open air pavilion is
being erected for the special benefit
of those who love to dance. Good music
will be employed. All kinds Of refresh
ments, and good things to eat will be
served.
f. B. Ensley. president of the Ma
tiona1 Land and Sales company, OF
Detroit recently made very material
suggestions to the baseball club In the
way Of arrangements. He is an ardent
sportsman, besides being a financier,
and is giving not only his moral sup
port as we'll toward making Figland
Park a pleasant place to live.
The public is asked to keep the event
in mind and to attend and enjoy the
features Of the day.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-04
new VARSITY CLUB
OFFICERS ELECTED
Officers to Carry on the Program for
Next Term EIected-club
Sponsors Athletics

Al a recent meeting OF the Pensa-
cola High School Varsity club officers
for the ensuing term were elected 70
carry on the program that has been
outlined by the organization. Raymond
Marsh, a star performer of the past
seasons football team and in baseball
was elected to the presidency of the
club, Brent Watson, secretary, Tommie
Lemp, treasurer, and Drury Mcdonald,
historian
The Varsity club was organized dur
ing the term just closing and has for
its purpose the perpetuating and fos-
tering of athletics in the high school
Records of all games, contests, etc, IN
which the representatives Of pensacola
high school enters from year to year
will be kept by the historian. Only fell
lows who have won their letters IN
some branch of athletics are eligible
to membership in the club.
Pensacola High school was very
successful in athletics during this sea-
son and its supporters are planning
for a great season next year, although
"a number of the stars in the various
branches will go out via the diploma
route
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1922-06-04
.BOWDEN MAKING AN
ACTIVE CAMP AICN
weI.known Florida School Man Run
Ming For Railroad Commits
sioner In Group One.

FLORIDA viii become great in proper
tion to the efficiency of her railroad sys-
TENS cooperating with the great trunk
lines of the north and west In handling
the tourists and products OF the farm
grove and stream" said Hon. H. S
Bowden. in recent speech in his cam
paign for railroad commissioners, run
ming in group two. Mr. Bowden is car
asking the people OF Florida to elect him
member OF the commission.
Prof. Bowden. for he Is well and fav-
orably known throughout the state as o
school man of more than ordinary abil-
ity, was reared as a farmer boy. He
worked as an operator and railroad ac-
couutant, taught school and studied law
He holds the degrees Of B. S. and Ill
B.. and a life state certificate as senior
high school principal. And is also the
author of a Florida school history and
civil government
He has devoted many OF his best years
to the educational development of the
state and is at present principal of the
Monroe county high school At one time
he was mayor Of Hastings and has been
principal Of the high schools at Inver-
ness, Hastings, Orlando. Milton and Key
West.
During the three years which Mr. Bow
den was, principal of the Milton high
school he made many friends throughout
West Florida who were pleased to see
him enter the race for railroad commits
siener and who will no doubt rally to his
support at the polls Tuesday.