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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
DRESSESNOT
TO Be ANKLE LENGTH
That is, Those for Daytime
Wear, While Evening Dresses
Will be Longer.

According to the latest Partisan de-
crees the approved dresses for autumn
day time wear will not be ankle length.
as some women have feared. but will
be of the sensible shortness that has
become so popular with the average
woman. This applies only to models
that will be designed for walking, in
the day. however for the fall evening
gowns Will Of a certainty be long.
The vogue during the summer for
short jackets made OF a fabric diff
ferent from the dress will be continued
into the autumn, 1t is said, with new
quilted fabrics to take the place OF the
lighter fabrics OF which the summer
Jackets are made. Many OF these
jackets will have fur collars and trim
mings.
Evening dresses for autumn and
winter wear, it is predicted, will be
bright in color. Beaded velvets will
be as fashionable as ever. As TO gen.
eral lines they will be much more
draped than they have been, with
very long skirts and waist lines ap-
preaching normal
Millinery for the first days Of au-
N"'" "Hi pc va iSHt Az Spiois, anu tne
huge flaring brims which have been
so popular during the summer will
be replaced by draped toques and tur-
bans, distinctly oriental In their de-
sign. The type Of hats which are be-
ing made by practically all of the
modistes in Paris Is the draped tur-
ban, with a single feather on one side,
a style which became popular at the
races held in the French city.
A smart hat for autumn is a Lewis
model, showing oriental influence both
In shape and trimming. This type OF
hat has been extensively sold to
Americans in Paris, 1t is said. Per-
sian and Venetian embroideries on
types that are draped high in front
are to be much in vogue.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Mostly About People

mountain. and Europe, will como 4
renewal Of the hospitable and pleas
ant entertaining for which this city Is
known. Rumor predicts several charm
Ing debutantes. one Of whom will pos
sibly make her bow to society on
Thanksgiving eve. That Is also the
night OF the bachelors Ball with
Its accompaniment Of dinners. II
this Is any forecast Of the way that
delightful events will tread upon each
others heels this fall. the coming
season will be active.
DR.. John W. r. Sumwalt will leave
Friday for Baldwin, Kansas, where he
will teach at the EpYprth League In
stitute held at Baker University next
week. Mrs. Sumwalt and Miss Louise
Sumwalt are at Beaver Falls.
Hanf and Miss Lille Redmile are
spending the week at Atlantic City.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Herr and
son, Homer A. Herr. will leave next
Sunday for motor trip to Canada.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leonard Brinton and
children are in the Poconos.
Miss Genevieve Frantz will spend
the weekend at Rehoboth.
Mrs. William Baxter and son and
Edward Demerest are spending Aug.
ust at Rehoboth.
Miss Madeleine Reed is at Atlantic
City.
j. Harry Wright Of Boston Univer.
sity is spending the month OF Aug.
ust at his home, S27 Pine street.
Miss Mary H. Bush is spending sew
eral weeks at the country home OF hel
cousin. Mrs. T. Hudson Rich. at Dun
dass, Pa. She motpred up last weel
with DR.. Henry Peasants OF Paoli, ant
a party Of young people.
Harold Crew and William H. Page
Jr., have returned homo after an ex
tensive trip through Virginia.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Thorne hav
returned home after a two-weeks' sta,
at Atlantic City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09

Printed cotton trimmed with plain
organdy makes up this exceedingly
dainty frock. The kimono waist with
round neck and flowing sleeves, is
shirred about the shoulders, while the
front and panel and belt are Of organdy.
The gathered skirt is attached to the
lower edge Of the blouse, which has a
front-closing underbody. Medium
G1e requires S yards 36-inch figured,
and u yard 3o-inch plain, material.
Pictorial Review Dress No. 1881.
Sizes, 81 to 46 inches bust. Price. IS
cents.
Crosby & Hill Company are agents
for Pictorial Review Patterns. VIII
mington's leading store for silk, wash
goods and weolen dress goods, COS
07-09 Market street.-Adv.
We are local distributors and carry
at all times a full and complete linz
Of Pictorial Review Patterns-Ken.
nard-Pyle Co.. 6l7-621 Market St-Adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
LABOR COMMISSION LOOKS
AFTER WOMEN'S INTERESTS
BY Alice L. Roop.

know the law and are interested In
It's enforcement. but as 1t is i'm
possible for ono inspector 70 be every
where at once. the commission would
be- glad IL any one knowing of VIOLA
tons Of sanitary laws or hours would
report the violations 70 the Office in
the Industrial Trust Building.
Some employers manage barely 10
stay within the law. Others try 80
seep one ahead 6f the law" and pro-
vide excellent rest rooms and recrea-
ton centers for the women employees.
The greatest problem in dealing
with the hours Is in tho ice cream
parlors, restaurants and the Ike where
women employees often work after II
p. m. The law requtes that women
doing night work may work only eight
hours. The employers retort that
patrons demand late service.
Sanitation requirements are hard 10
meet in many old buildings. some OF
which VIII not stand the strain OF i'm
provements. Working in cooperation
with the building inspector and the
architects. the inspector can now SEQ
that new buildings viii be construct
ed with.sproper sanitation Recently
the architects in tho city we're in
formed that they might obtain the
regulations for sanitation from the
office. but only one has applied 10 the
Office directly. The newly erected
factories, stores and office buildings
are as whole very satisfactory.
Since 1921 the owner, rather than tho
renter, is responsible for improve,
ments. which sometimes complicsSes
matters when contracts are held.
The inspector endeavors to gain the
good will and cooperation OF the
proprietor and owner rather than an
tagonize him by prosecution, although
that is necessary in exceptional
] cases. IL takes tact and patience and
a program OF educating for co-opera-
ton. Most OF the violations come from
Ignorance or the feeling that circum-
stances permit infractions OF the law
Careful follow up work is an essential
. Visits to the various factories indi-
, cate the industry is still fuctuating.
, Some employ more. some less girls
than few years ago. The silk mills,
! which do contract work, employ many
, girls during the busy season and lay
them of in slack times. The cigar
. factories are busy.
No pamphlets or bulletins are pub
.ished by the commission. but the flies
are open to the public Of Delaware at
) any time. The results since the In
; ception OF the law in 1915 and It's re-
! vision in 1913 are so remarkable and
, outstanding that, while there is still
much 10 be hoped for, the future
> outlook is one OF real encouras cement.
: The aim is not TO sntasonize but TO
secure cooperation through education
The Labor Commission Of Delaware
q is composed OF George 3. Miller, chair
. man; Miss Helen Garrett. John II
, Hickey, Thomas Clayton Frame, OF
8 Dover. George A Hill OF Bridgeville
; Charles A Hagner. chief child labor
: inspector. and Miss Helen z. Brintou
inspector OF wonlen's labor division
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
GRACE OUTING CLUB.

The Summer Outing Club of Grace
NJ. E. Church gave a river ride to
Philadelphia last evening. The threat
ening weather kept many members
home, but those who went report a
fine time. In the party were Mr.. and
Mrs. Clarence Mckay, Miss Besse
Bennett, Miss Ruth Stengle. Miss
Genevieve Holstein, Mr.. and Mrs. CAL
vert Snlyth, William Davis, Howard
Jones, Herman Mckay.
The next outing will be a truck ride
to Brandywine Summit Camp ground
on August %.
The children Of the Junior League
will take a river ride to PHILADELPHIA
and return next Monday afternoon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
wEDDINGs.
Tasker.Hickman.

Harry Tasker and Miss Dolly May
Hickman. both OF this city. were mar
ried in Scott M. Il. parsonage by the
Rev. Thomas ]. Sard, on Monday af-
ternoon at one o'clock. II. f. Hickman n.
brother OF the bride. attended the
groom. while the bride was attended
law.
Immediately after the wedding the
young couple left for a two weeks
honey moon. They will make their
home In this city after their return.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Easiest Way to Remove
Ugly Hairy Crowths
Beauty Culturel

Here is method for removing hair
from arms, neck or face that is unfail-
ing and is quite inexpensiye Mix
thick paste with some powdered della
tone and water and spread on hairy
surface; After 2 or 8 minutes, rub it off,
wash the skin and every trace of hair
has vanished. No harm or inconven-
ience results from this Treatment, but
be careful to get genuine delatone and
mix fresh as wanted.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Y. w. c. A. Girls to Go to Camp.

A group Of members OF clubs Of the
Young Women's Christian Association
will go to a conference held at Camp
Nepahwin, August 10 TO 26. Miss
Helen Richards Will be in charge OF
the party. Misses Greta Perkins and
Grace Verdin will represent the Four
Leaf Clover Club and Misses Mary
Chubbs and Peggy Draper will rep
esent the Joan OF Arc Club.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Grace Cabinet to Meet.

Miss Besse Bennett has called a
combined meeting of the old and new
cabinets OF the Grace Epworth League
This evening after prayer meeting in
the church house. 1t will be a COM
bined bushes and social meeting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Sunshine Drive Meeting.

The Sunshine Society will hold
special meeting this evening at s
o'clock, in Sunshine Hall. Persons in
terested In the approaching financial
drive are particularly urged to at
tend.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
To Have Class in French,

organize class in French. at meet
ing tomorrow evening In the Y. NJ. II.
A. Samuel Saretsky will be named
temporary director.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Interest In Night Bloomer.

Residents Of Bellefonte are much
interested in Mrs. Frank Morris night
blooming cereus. which is now in
bloom. 1t IS eight inches in Diameter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09
Layton Home Needs Refrigerator.

Some citizen Of Wilmington having a
refrigerator that is not needed can do
a real service by donating it TO the
fifth and Market streets. The insti-
tuition, which cares for aged and help
less colored people, is in great need Of
one and can only rely on some friend
to furnish it. Anyone wishing to as
sist should notify Mrs. Samuel E.
Henery of los West Twelfth street,
either by telephone or by mail and az
rangements will be made to remove the
refrigerator to the institution.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09

Medium Brown Hair LOOKS best OF I'll
after Golden Clint Shampoo.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-08-09

Harold Crew and William H. Page,
Jr., have returned homo after an ex-
tensive trip through Virginia.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-23
OIL PRODUCTION
PEAK REACHED

Washington, Dec. 23.-Predic-
tion that American oil refiners
within ten years must look to
foreign fields for so per cent of
their supply was made by James
3. o 'Neill, president of the Prairie
Oil and Gas company, one of the
largest producers in the Mid Con
tinent field in testifying today at
the senate oil investigation
''It is my opinion after careful
study that the United States has
seen the peak of production of
crude oil, - Mr.. O'Neill added.
The witness was questioned at
some length by Gilbert r. Roe, at
,orney for the investigation com
nittee, as to the basis of prices
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-23

posted by the Prairie Oil and Gas
company for crude oil. He de-
clared the prices were determined
alone by the three factors of sup
ply, demand and competition.
''How does the Prairie Oil & Gas
price?" inquired Mr.. Roe.
"Some times the directors of
the company take it up with me
and at other times when some
thing comes to my knowledge, /
take it up with the directors, )"
the witness replied. "In all cases,
it is after careful discussion by
the directorate of the company. I"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-23
THIEVES USE TRUCKS
TO STEAL TURKEYS

Yakima, Wash, Dec. 23.-Har-
rah ranchers are today mourning
the loss of their prospective
Christmas dinners and the foun-
dation of their turkey flocks for
the coming season. Thieves, with
at least one truck, stole practic-
ally all the turkeys within ra-
dius Of six miles from Harrah
last night. Several ranchers saw
O truck load of the birds en- route
to Yakima but did not realize the
turkeys were their own, though
they wondered at the night haut.
1t is estimated that over a thou
Iand birds were taken.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-23
NEAR EAST WORKER
SPEAKS AT NORMAL

Monmouth, Dec. 23.--Mrs, r. S
NJ. limerick, a relief worker in the
Near East, spoke to the students of
the normal last Thursday afternoon.
Mrs, limerick has just returned from
the Near East where she had charge
of orphanages containing 6000
children. She is a forceful, fluent
speaker and so impressed her hearers
by her sincerity that she held their
in an unusual degree, The
students and faculty recently rails
ed more than $3.50 for the Near
East relief.
The Christmas dancing party held
in the gymnasium last Saturday eve
ming was one of the most attractive
social affairs of the term, and serv-
ed as an auspicious opening of the
Christmas season.
G. w. Griffiths, deputy superinten
dent of the Rainier National Forest
spoke at the chapel hour last Fri
day morning. He brought the for
ester's message and plea for help
in educating the public to the future
school teachers of Oregon.
Miss Todd and the girls of the
1ormitory have invited the members
Of the faculty to a Christmas din
ner party at the dormitory on We'd
nesday evening. This is an annual
affair and one to which each guest
eagerly looks forward.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-23
FRESHMEN WILL
DEBATE PACIFIC
FIRST YEAR MEN

Definite arrangements have
been made between the freshmen
debaters of Willamette university
and Pacific university for dual
debate on Friday, February 2, on
the question: Resolved, That the
United States should enter the
league Of nations" The negative
teams are to travel.
At a meeting of the debaters
yesterday Professor r. M. Erick-
son, debate coach, selected the fol-
lowing men to represent William
cite in debate: Negative-War-
rem Day and Victor Carleson; af-
firmatiye-Ward Southworth and
either Charles Mum, Joseph
Num-, Paul Buckley or Fred Arp
Ike. On the negative team Victor
Carleson would be the second
speaker and make the rebuttal.
For the affirmative, Ward South
worth would be the second speak
er and leader.
The Oregon Agricultural college
freshmen debaters have agreed to
meet the locals but date has not
yet been decided. The Corvallis
team is endeavoring to have the
University of Oregon freshmen en-
ter the debate and that way form
a triangle
At the same meeting Professor.
Erickson announced that Robert
Littler and Robert Notson were
sure to be on the varsity team
Both are lettermen Of last year.
The choice for the third man lies
between Rodney Alden, Ward
Southworth, Warren Day and Vic
tor Carleson.
A trip for the team as far east
as Wheaton, ILL.,, and as far south
as the University of Arizona, re-
turning through California and
meeting Redlands college, Red
lands, and the College Of the Paci-
fic, located in the southern Par.
of California, meeting from six to
eight college teams in all, is being
planned. Professor Erickson said
today that il more than eight cob
leges were to be met it would be
necessary to have four men on the
team, the fourth man to be used in
case OF sickness of one Of the 9TH
ers. 1t is planned to begin the
trip about the first Of March so
that the men will be on the road
at the time OF the spring vacation
in order that less work would be
required to make up back work. A
of colleges have signified
their Willingness to meet the local
floor men.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-23
WALLY REID BETTER TODAY

Los Angeles, Cal, Dec. "a
The condition of Wallace Reid, mo-
ton picture actor, recuperating
from a breakdown which almost
caused his death, today indicated
continued improvement after a
night Of good rest, according to
reports from the sanitarium in
Hollywood where he is confined
Physicians said the encouraging
changes may make it possible for
him to sit up by New Years day.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-23
Smoking Causes Death.

Aberdeen. Wash, Dec. 3d.
Smoking in bed is held RESPONSE
BILE, according to the police, for the
death of Abram Seibeck, 35, who
was found suffocated in a burned
bed by the proprietor of a Ho-
1uiam hotel this morning.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-23

New York.-The cost of living
among wage earners' families in
the United States has gone up
more than 5S per cent since 1914,
according to the national indus
trial conference board.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-23

London-A program for the es-
tablishment of the Federated re-
public of India" said to have orig
mated with an alleged Indian boil
shevist propagandist living in Ber-
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1922-12-23
SUNDAY SCHOOL
HAS PROGRAM FOR
MILL CITY KIDS

Mill City, Or, Dec. 23.-St
Nicholas, assisted by the members
Of the First Presbyterian Sunday
school and the Girl Scouts, was a
merry host to all the kiddies OF
Mill City last night at Hammond
hall. Candy and presents were
given each small guest by merry
st. Nick.
An interesting program was ar
ranged by the students with the
assistance OF the instructors. Reci-
tations and songs were rendered
by Misses Greta Glenn, Bessle
Klock, Myrtle McLane, Evelyn
Booth and Herman Klock.
A pIaylet, THE Christmas
Sheaf," given by the Juniors
of the Sunday school, was a fea-
ture of the entertainment and
christmas Joys" by the Girl
Scouts won approval
Mill City High Wins.
Mill City high school basketball
team defeated Turner 26-14. with
George Streff, Bub Haseman and
John Shaw starring. Beans"
Carter, who went in the last half
showed well for Mill City. The
Mill City girls team also defeated
the Turner girls 1872. A feed in
honor of the visitors was held in
the Four L hall after the game.
Lumberman Leaves.
Walter Bridges for many years
an employe of the Hammond Lum-
Der company at Mill City has left
with his family for Kelso, Wash
ington, where he will be employed
by the Sunset Lumber company.
Bridges has a long list of friends
who wish him well in his new po-
sition. With the Hammond com
pany he was known as an expert
enced and fearless woodsman dur
ing the months he scaled Oregon
giants as high climber at various
camps near Mill City.
College Play Declined.
Mill City Athletic club after
voting in committee has decided
hat they will not bring the Al
oany college literary society play |
o Mill City this year on account |
If the heavy expense Of bringing
he cast to the town for one
production. The college
ociety has offered to bring
Browns in Town" for a produc-
ion here January IL, but the club,
Though practically every member
ad stated that they would like to
ee the play, did not believe the
Albany players could draw record
rowds due to the fact that three
plays have already been
iven in Mill City during the pres
lJ season. e
Mr.. and Mrs. Page Boyle are
lsiting Mrs. Boyles brother, Wal
zee Barnes, at Mill City. s
Mrs. Gertrude McSorley is visit t
g her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. M. n
Knerr. =
n n Hill of tha Mill Citv state
INK, is confined to his home with
serious attack of acute indiges-
on.
Mill City Athletic club will play
g Albany college team at Mill
ty. December goth.
London-A program for the es-
blishment of the Federated re-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-04-02

unIuestioanblc sources. Americans
returning from Nicaragua arc con-
WINGED that the now party. which is
composed OF Liberuls. Conservatives
ana even some Of the lesser members
of the chamOrro faI-I y. viii win az
the next election two years hence. if
allowed To vote and IL the United
States sees that the elections are
fair.
The United States supposed tina, II
conducted fair election in Mica
ragu;t the last time. bUJ il is "a proven
f"ct that unless votes were cast for
The Chamorro ticket they were not
countch--or only enough of them
were counted 10 make Il showing
fonstructiNc Program Prcscntrn.
~ copy OF the program under which
the new progressive party Of young
HicaraEuans is working. was brougn,
yesterday to your correspondents It
! lacks entirely the usual bombnst or
the familiar Latin american mani
i"st"'' and It's supporters are report e
cd authrri;ativcly to 10 honest SIN
Ger" young men OF excellent cdtca .
tI"u. It's program. which declares
w" desire for Nicaragua a system
Of government bascG on the ideals OF
tru" dcmocrary." reacts. in part. as
follows:
We desire u sincere aud frank
meeting with tho United States to tho
end that We may reach an under
standing with that country by which
VIC may settle satisfac,orily the diff
hcuit problems 90 Nicaragua
we desire 10 maintain without al .
terra ton tho existing treaties ho,wccn
Nicaragua and the United States IN e
III. to mutual advantage. others MAJ
be substituted
We emnhaticaliy declare that tho
Nicnracuan Canal ough, 10 he built
only b? the United States. az that
country is the natural ally ns our
people, thus extending An important
service TO humanity. and which we
I Will never permit TO any othcr ma
! tion, as we would consider that n
menace 10 the integrity of the con
| t!n"nt.
| Admitting the agricultural prog
| rcss and Industrial attachments OF
! the United states NC seek for our
! country similar institutions, import
! Ing machinery and bringing experts
! TO teach us the practical use OF it,
/ We VIII create savings banks and
! Will encourage tho establishment OF
! institutions OF benefit to the working
! men
! We will enact laws to guarantee
! American capitalists and Industrial
! loans, in this way encouraging iinmi-
grafton Of strength and capital %
/ aid In the development OF the nat
| ural riches Of our territory
we viii establish farm banks 70
encourage the development OF arri-