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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14
Unemployed Wilmington Time Use TIL

10 pay W for her exccss Of imports
from us Of $500. 200. 900 II we exclude
her goodsf How II Canada to remit
tho interest on our Investments In the
Dominion unless we permit her to pay
In goods. now that Canada can no
longer send IN cash borrowed In Lon,
dou7
Canadian trade II thus scen to be
only a hit OF world trado. Each na-
ton II seeking TO protect Its commerce
against that Of all others. with the
result that tho total trado Is reduced.
Even England was bitten with this
protection delusion and passed the
Safeguarding OF Industries act. Vt
WAS designed to protect key indus
tries from 'dumping." but It was APP
piled 40 M to exclude over 5000
articles, including 1000 not produced
In England. and other such dangerous
imports as dolls glass eyes. toy Ian
terms and kaleido,copes.--Ne York
| Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14
~ MAMplNa TO rMx SENATE.

n 10 unfortunate that Prestdent
Harding had to so bcforc tho Henntc
with such very had arguments for "A
seri~a oe good treaties. lie had to
pretend. for example, that = treaty
which deyrivss the United States Of
tts right to huild whatever armament
pleAses makes no impairment OF
sovereignty. ue Ind 10 make believe
that treaty which involves the Uni
ted states In tho terms OF every con-
cersson In China. every tarin schedule
devised. every railroad butt. 10 no
"involN Nenent" lia had to tell tho
Senate that nm agreement TO confer
whenever a Pacific problem arises. ts
no limitation of tho independent right
10 do what you pIcasc. whom you
plea 80.
lie had 20 lot tho senate think that
there WAS sumo profound difference
between the League ~ Nations and
the Washington Conference. although
every nation r~pr.sshtcsl nj Washing
ton 10 n member ~ ths League. and
civ OF them alt on the Council lilo had
To search for differences. although
practically every Intelligent support
ter ~ the l,ssssue from one end of the
world Co the other Is supporter OF
thc~. treaties.
1t docs not matter much FOR the mo
mont II that is tho WAY Mr.. Harding
has to talk IN order To make the path
easier for tho Senators, thon that's
tho way he has 10 talk. Ile knows his
FORMER colleagues and since the most
important thing is 10 have the treaties
ratified. MIR. Harding Ia privileged 70
indulge IN any spells and inoan,atlons
that will secure tho votes
Their" will come a time. however,
when the reasons he gave VIII prove
o. he no hAsis VI policy nt all Sue
cessful As the conference has boon. II
IN only one part of the larger task of
bringing peace 10 tho world, md un-
lcns NV Harding makes II hts business
a. understand precisely what has been
accomplished by tho nations at Wash
inston he will tumble In tho dark
inl,ss he understands. for example
that the conference WAS a success pre-
Cisoly bccausc tho governments volun-
tarily pooled several important at
tributes ~ sovereignty. he VIII never
sec Why attempts et peace In Europs
are such a failure. whore nobody will
H'ol one ir'a '' his 'oN'i'ihhNNs th'
l~ss he understands that the confer
srcc was q success precisely whore IN,
nationa were willing Ca involve them
selves In = consideration of cact
others needs and that " was n fail
ufe. ma IN tho case of France. where
,h.y stood of a, arms length on al
Kinda 81 proud rights and sovereign
tics, he VIII md ~ hard to chart an,
course in tho much moro complioate,
questions OF Europe which lie ahead q
h,m.--N~w York World
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14
RHTNELAND's BURDEN.

Under the title. "Squandering on
tho Rhine" Cologne correspondent
of the Berliner Tagcblatt attacks what
he alleges 10 be tho extravagant bur-
dens imposed upon Germany by the
forces OF occupation. Family connec-
tons OF tho Allied officers and soldiers
are said TO be migrating en- masse from
Franco and Belgium to these districts,
The following passage from this crit
icism will be Of special interest to
Americans: "A particularly oppressive
institution In the American Zone of
Occupation In the Y. M. G. A. IL has
taken possession OF German property
In most un-Christian way. In order
10 promote the Christian education
and welfare OF its troops. Germany Is
thus obliged TO contribute TO the sup
port OF an organization which ia tech
nically no part Of the army of ocou-
patton. for which II I. obligated &c
pay under the treaty."--Living Age.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14
TARIFFS AND TRADE.

Politicians mike tariffs. Traders
msk~ trade. That may he the reason
why 'arifYs arc NO often made not in
the ints~spt of trade. our emergency
tariR, for instance. was des,snsd 10
help our, farmers by checking Cana
dlnn imports competitive with Amer
lean farm products, and thereby rails
ins prices In our markets. The trade
was checked TO the disadvantage of
the United sta.ea. but farm prices
were not Raised. That. however. does
no, discourage our farmers. To them
Il seems that the trouble WAS merely
that The protective rates were not
hivh enough. Accordingly. rates are
90 he showed up, " tho agricultural
bloc has i,s way, although our farm
ere hmvc not been benefited. and al
though others than farmers have los,
more thar the farmers could have
gained n their theory hrd worked a.
designed.
Fer m. Are, seven months Of the
emergency tariff Canadian exports "a
The United States were s3s.<Ts.l5o
against Si2k.<So.<el in 1920. That is
a. SAY. tho Canadian power TO buy in
This market was reduced sa3.oo7 ,34l
Tho depressing effect was felt In al
products which Canadians buy bat
the % cents duty reduced imports OF
Canadian wheat 10 one-third Other
food products which would have re.
duccd the cost Of living here. bat
whi'h were reduced In imports. wer,
cattle spd potatoes. How Is Canads
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14
fIrcriNo rorE AND PRESIDENT

There have bcon times I'm the his
tory 90 the Roman church when un-
necessary dclav IN the selection OF a
pope might have brought serious con-
sequences. hut that IL not tho CASE
now and thu fact that neither Amcr1-
car cardinals wVre able 10 parttnApate
IN the election just held can hardly
fall so cause disappointment amonG
American Catholics Cardinal OACon-
n~ii arrived only an hour late Cartin-
al pcughsrty had tho misfortune Of
.ncoun'crins very stormy weather In
rsasase 20 France. and II was not
thought, no could reach Rome until
Thursday kt tho last conclave Car
alnNi o'Conneu arrived only few
hours late. THIS time he wws util
rear~r his goal, an hours delay of
tho election would have permitted
him GO take part.
II must seem To many American
Catholics that IN 40 solemn and
mom.ntous a function 40 the selection
cf tho head of their church the Ameri-
can hierarchy should have representa-
i,un. rho south American church II
also shut nut of the conclavo. and
willis no one would ask that "A long
pcstroremcnt or any delay which
could he attended by any serious
consequences should be hazardcd. II
wcnld scsm possible IN our asc Of
rarid transportation 90 allow for a
few DAYS interim.
The explanation lice probably IN the
persistence OF ancient custim which
especially II rn venerable an institution
49, the cnnclsve, ~ intrepchod deeply In
sentiment. There is natural reluctance
10 change n certain protective inertia
N matters ot form cvUn after the con-
ditions which gave risc 20 them hav,
PASSED AWAY.
We have striking instance nf this
IN our lay AFFAIRS of government. Al
though Americans are not very rever-
.nt toward the past and are rather
pleased with change, The law which
s<is IN. Inauguration of new prcsi.
dent nearly four months after his
.l.ctiun and the seating q members
~ congress, whore n special session
is not called. "a year after election
remains unchanged year after year
IL remains In spite OF the feet that
conditions have been radically chang.
"a for two generations and IN spite
~ tho fect that almos, fatal conse.
auences followed from this rule In
ons cnse and grave disqulet was caus.
.d IN tho cfher.--Chicaro xribune.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14
Alumnne Reunion Tomorrow~E Evening.

Announcement will be made in to-
morrows papers telling just where the
reunion OF the Wilmington High
School Alumnae Association win be
held. There IS some doubt as 20 whether
u will be possible 10 hold the frolic
In the gymnasium Of tho Ulet School
as originslly planned. The alternate
place is tho rest room of the du Pont
Building. The committee in charge
of tho amir. will. however. be In a
position 20 definitely state the place OF
meeting tomorrow. The party" IL &c
start tomorrow evening at o'clock
No tickets have been printed. Each
member OF the Alumnae attending will
be asked Tor a small admission fec
n the door.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14
EVERY EVENING

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Count stH words TO the line.
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No charge ad takcn for less than soc.
No prepaid sd taken for less than 25c.,
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Consecutive pAys....l2 cents 10 cents
''ffsoSSsSSyft foSa TtRRM fR xbsyfESRRif-rsrNa'0 cents
Special rates for business advertising
EtPffGHBLf0xSffii6N FOR ERRORS.
Nspublica tion VIII be made for errors
not the fault OF the advertiser, If advertis-
Or Will report the error within "a hours
efter nrst publications OF advertisement.
neutrality-suspicious. NOT PER-
MlTTED.
TEIFPHONED ADS.
Classified advertisements that arc tele-
rhoned TO Every Evening viii be accepted
a. the charge rates shown above. But
the prepaid cost amount will be accepted
ss nill payment n offered at the business
ofhce within six days. after any such ad
Is first printed in the paper. Otherwise
the cost at the charge rates quoted above
VIII be collected
Telephone Your Want Ads,
FUONE TWo-TWo-H UNDRED
Ask for Want Ad Taker.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14
LeraI Notlee.

ESTATE or JAMES ID. STROUD, DE-
CEASED Notice is hereby given tbsS
letters testamentary upon the estate of
James ID. stroud, late OF Wilmington
hundred. dcceas~d, we're duly grant-d
unto Hdith l.. stroud on the aigft III day
OF February. A. ID. 1922. and AL persons
Indebted TO tho said deceased are re-
pusstcd 70 mako payment 70 the erecii-
triS without delay, and All persons hA Wing
demands against tho deceased are re-
gufred 20 exhibit aud present the sarns
duly probatod " the said etecutrix on
or before the eighth day OF February,
A. D. 1923, or abide BY the law IN thi6
behalf Edith H. stroud axscutrfr.
Address Philip j. Garrett, attorney -
law, Equitable Building. Wilmington.
iyaiawaro
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14
HeIp-Male or Female =

AGENTS-Thr greatest selling campaign
In the history of our company is now
on and we want experienced house to
house canvassers and crew managers for
fractive and economical: sells on sight
Territory must be allotted this week
MIR. Ross, Hotel Wilmington, roonf 3,
day or evening. Telephone $3.50.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14
TYPEWRITER DEvKLoPMrvT co
NOTICE

To Whom IL May Concern.
Notice Is hereby given that Che board ~
directors of Typewriter Development Co.
a Delaware corporation. AZ meeting
called for that purpose. held az a9f
Lexington avenue. In the city county ana
state Of New York. on The eighth day a
February. 1922, NJ u O'Clock In the forex
noon, by o majority vote Of tho rhois
board. adopted the following resolution:
Resolved That ia tho jyHRment OF this
board Of directors II is advisable spd rnosS
for the benefit Of the Typewriter Drvr'ooS
rnenf Co. that said company should -
dissolved. and to that end aud az 70
quired by Law. tna. a meeting Of thA
stockholders Of said corporation 20 take
action upon this resolution be and 10
hereby is called 20 be held OF $50 rrrfnr@
ton avenue, in the city, county and -,sse
Of New York, on tho sfh day Of March.
1929. at II O'Clock IN tho forenoon sp4
that the secretary Of this corporation -
aud be hereby is directed within ten days
OF the adoption Of this resolution fo raus~'
notice Of the adoption of this resolution
70 be mailed 20 each storkhoif~r Of safh
corporation, residing In tho Uni.~1 7fs.sS
and also within zen dn-~ 20 cau~~ a ike
notice TO be inserted in 8 Newspaper pub
lished In the county ~ New Cs~'le Hts,s
OF Delaware at least four veeks surres>
sivey, once q week next preceding tho time
appointed ~ aforesaid for sa,d rneetine
OF stockholders
&C. r. DAYTON. secretary.
Dated this 10th day OF February. ls72 :
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MEN and women who are working and
wish TO earn additional money during
spare time call 104 West Eleventh street
any evening from to ..
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-14

AUTOMOBIl-ES-Fo sale. Engines for
boats: parts for all makes OF cars: sec
onc hand cars wanted Adams Street
Garage. 3O4 Adams street.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-10
WHOLESOME BEER
AND LIGHT WINES
City Council Asked to Petition
congrsss for Modification Of
the volstead Act.

The Wilmington City Council last
night. referred to the committee of the
whole. for consideration next Wednex-
day evening, n communication from
James T. 1goe, city clerk OF Chicago
requesting the adoption OF resolu-
tons which aim to secure such a mod
ification OF the Volstead act as will
permit the manufacture. sale and dis
tribution OF wholesome beer and iIgh,
wines. Mr.. 1goe also sent n copy OF
resolutions adopted by tho Chicago
City Council. as follows:
"Whercas, The enactment and pass.
age OF the Federal Prohibition act ha.
failed, to meet with the approval OF
the general public throughout til,
country;
whereas, While most comprehens
I've. drastic and summary In its char
acter and scope effort to enforce sam,
at vast public expense has utterly fail
ed TO obtain and secure for II due ant
proper respect and obedience on tn,
part OF the people,:
Whereas, Abundant statistics OF un
impcachable nature fully and con
cluslvely demonstrate the fact tina
the general public Is opposed to ex
isting prohibition laws, which depriv
people IN the natural and customer,
lse and, consumption OF stimulatin
| beverages,
| Whereas. A general survey OF con
ditions throughout the country sug
lgests a reasonable and liberal modifica
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ton Of prohibition lawp which VIII per-
init the manufacture, vale and dis
tribution Of wholesome bssrs ana light
wines:
Resolved, That Il 10 the sense Of
the City Council Of Chicago. In meet
Ing assembled. that the Congress- OF
tho United States OF America and the
state OF Illinois amend and modify
existing prohibition laws under their
respective Jurisdiction and within their
proper powsre which viii permit the
manufacture, sale and distribution of
wholesome beers and light wines and
that Ill governmental revenue de-
rived from such psrmission be set
aside a. = separate fund for tho pay
ment Of bonuses to ex-service men;
be It further =
Resolved. That a copy Of these reso-
lutlons be transmitted to each OF tn,
following named ofiiclals by the city
clerk OF Chicago: To the President OF
the United States Senate, tho Speake,
Of the House OF Representatives oi
the United States. the governor 81
the State OF Illinois and 10 tho presi
dent OF the Constitutional Convention
OF the State OF Illinois.
Resolved. That In the event th'
governor OF the state OF Illinois call,
an extraordinary session OF the Gen
eral Assembly he shall include In nm,
make part of such call the subjec
matter expressed in and by these rcso
iutions."
| Mr.. Igoc also requested that tn
Chicago City Council be notified O
any action taken by the Wilmington
City Council.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-10

Emerson. NJ. r. Hastings. Jr. W.
p. White, Donald r, Morton, Will
liam d. Morton. #. c. Burkins. r.. r..
0eisbert, f.. w. Forman. 8. r..
ReAvcs. A. ]. Book. Jr.. g. w. Mears.
C. c. Mellon. N. Fred Ortlip. WILL
liam NJ. Shaw. James Chandler. c,
II. Start, Edward A. West, Isaac 3.
Talley. Albert F.. pemberton. Harry
g. Eby. Robert f. I1autain, A. II.
silver, J. II. Crompton, Jr.. Horace
X. Fulmer. George IL. Lecarpentcr,
Roy Pleasanton, John Moffatt,
Frank Sheppard. Rev. U. Franklin
spiicy. ]. E. NJ. Burns. Rev. Charles
II. Bonner. w. II. Redmile. A. Victor
Hughes. Philip McCrae. Henry c. Tay-
ior, Edwin c. Clark. w. 8. Harmstead.
George E. Greig. Russell IL. Hamilton,
Clarence N. Rodney, w. c. Jackson,
Artemus Smith, George A. Smith and
NJ. NJ. Blair.
At the reg gular business meeting OF
the Mems Class Of West Presbyterian
Church, held on Monday night, the
following resolutions were unanimous
ly adopted:
Whereas. Our beloved pastor. Rev
U. Franklin Smiley. d. D., has re.
ceived and accepted call to another
| field OF action:
Wheress, He has spent over nint
of tho best years of his life In unself1sf
and devoted service. not only for th,
| upbctlding of tho church. but likcwis,
for the welfare OF this great class;
| Whereas, We are losing a trul,
great man. a most capable te1cher
ono who has formed many warn
friendships. founded on love and "a
TEEN, that the hand of death alon,
can sever; now. therefore. Resolved
That while we deplore his loss, Will,
we look into the future with misgiv
ings. while we feel that the void lef
at his departure will be exceedingl,
difficult to fill, yet we rejoice in tn
fact that he is going to large fiel,
sf service, where his great talents vii
have a wide scope and where we be
lieve his ministry will yield bounti
ful harvest to the glory OF God AN
the upbuilding of Christ's Kingdom
here upon earth
Resolved, That we commend him (
the loving fellowship OF the officer
and members of the Dormont Presby
terian Church of the Presbytery c
Pittsburg, Pa, and we besnesk for hif
that loyalty and that support that wi
enable him to achieve great results 1
the Masters vineyard.
Resolved, That a copy OF these resc
iutione be forwarded to the Dormor
Presbyterian Church OF Pittsburg, the
n copy be sent TO our pastor and hi
wife. and that a copy be given fc
publication 10 each OF the daily news
papers Of this city.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-10
FAREWELL BANQUET
GWEN FOR DR.. SMILEY
Mems Bible Class OF West
Church Say Good Bye to
Popular Pastor.

A farewell banquet was rendered
last night to Rev. u. Franklin Smiley,
pastor Of West Presbyterian Church.
at the .lambros Restaurant, by the
Mems Rible OoRss Of the church.
Remarks were made by J. Il. NJ.
Burns. president OF the class, who
Acted N toastmaster: w. II. Redmile,
Frank Sheppard and A. V. Hughes,
who made the presentation OF a
handsome gold watch to DIR. Smiley,
on behalf OF the class
DIR. Smiley was much affected by
the sentiment OF whcih the gift was
an expression. He explained that It
was very opportune, as replacing a
tmepiece he had carried for 80 years,
which has been worn out. Every
time l scan its face shall see the
faces OF you fellows" he said.
He spoke OF the avalanche OF kind
nesses" which has overwhelmed him.
self and family in the circumstances OF
their removal to Pittsburg, and quoted
farewell uttered by a city clergy.
man, Good bye, God bless you bs
good" as having given him food for
thought. What Is Il to be good?
think 1t means being real--beins
one's self; and that Is what / have
aimed to be-"
Rev. Charles II. Bonner offered tn,
invocation and benediction. A set o.
resolutions expressing the regret o
the class at the severance of relation,
was read by President Burns ans
unanimously adopted William T
White led the singing OF populai
songs and Pyle's quartet furnishe,
instrumental music and James Deblir
told a number OF stories entertain
ingly.
The committee In charge OF the af
fair consisted OF ]. Il. NJ. Burns
George r. Warren. A. V. Victo
Hughes. III. 5. I.illey. NJ. p. Hastings
Jr.. John Mofratt and Roy Pleasan
ton
Among those present were Roher
II. Morrow. A. J. Williams. II. +
Realcs. William II. Middleton. Thoma
~. Clark, W. $. Short, Eugene Wyatt
Herbert y. Clark, Thomas Iilley
Joseph Sheppard. Walter Boyd, Har
~ l.. Robinson. NJ. n. Truchton, "
y. Re'singer. ID. w. hughes. w. Il
roinsctt. f.. n. pier>on, Lewis W
Dunlop, J. w. Hutchinson, IL. IL. Gal
lacher. W. X. Head. w. l.. Heal,
w. Howard May. George Redmil,
George l.. Warren. John j. Devlir
W. n Nichols. r.. n. Wilson. George 4
Wilson. oscar w. Stiegler. Edward "
Phillips. William q. Lollis, Alfre
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-10
Z. T. f. Schroeder Lectures.

Karl T. +. Schrpeder. local stage di-
rector, gave an address before the
Westminster Choral Club last night.
Iie spoke of the managing and pro-
ducing OF plays, Mr.. Schroeder will
direct the Gilbert and Sullivan opera
The Pirates of Penzance." which the
club will present sometime in the
spring at The Playhouse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-10
Rheumatism at so
s. s. s Thoroughly RiAs the DsAy q
Rheumatism lmpuritiss.

somsbody's mother II suffering to-
night The scourge OF rheuma t4sm
has wrecked her body. limping and
suffering. bent forward, she sees but
the common ground, but her AGED
heart still belongs to the starst Does
anybody carer 3. 3. 3. In ono OF the
Ereatert blood purifiers known. and Il
helps build moro blood cells Its med
tclnal ingredients are purely veGeta-
BILE. II never disarranges the stomach.
II Ia In fact. = splendid tonic, . blood
maker. . blood enricher. II banisheo
rheumatism from }oints, muscles and
the entire body. II builds firm flesh.
II II what somebody's mother pasds
tonight Mother, II YOU csa not 20
surely somebody in your family will
comsbody, get = bottle Of z. r. &. nowi
Let somebody's mother begin 70 feel
joyful again tonight. NaybA maybe
It's your snotheri 3. 9. &. 10 sold at
all drug storea, in two sisss. The
larger stss IL the more economical
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-10
seventh DaY AdreutIst.

First Seventh Day Adventist Church,
1904 Howland street, Rev. r. f. Col
licr. minister. Preaching Saturday
morning by the pastor at II o'clock
Sabbath school and other regular
r'eetings at the usual hours.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-10

WIRE pIolced up by ~ frsightsr esssl
sctpn<ist and that vssssi rsprovistonsd
the Buaaky And helped start the en-
gsnss which her own crew was unable
to DO. The 0usaky lett Rouen. France
for Papssts on July II, tho reports
said.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-10
scnoorxh sxcALnnD : MONTHS
Grew Nsas starvsi1en Whns WAITING
Ia PPopel1lu9 Droeee.

Gan Francisco. Fob. 10.-IThs little
French auxiliary schooner Rusaky.
en- route to Papecte from France, was
beca1med In the South Pacino on
Central AmcricA for neAry thres
months, while her crew N fifteen
faced starvation. according to WIRE
less advices received here.
Distress signals from tho little craft
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-02-10

Use the ciassinsd "a section nike
you uss the telephone book. The Ads
are all indsxed under their correct
specific classification headinR~-Adv.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1922-09-05
MOUNTA|NEERS GET
WORKOUT IN RAIN
Punters VIII Be Plentiful This Season
Sob elastic Stars Show
Good.

Carishurg. W. Va. Sept. 4.-sThc ~;
days practice for the West Virginia
football squad brought out the fact that
Coach Spears will not at all be handi'
capped for kickers and passers this sea
son.
In addition to the veteran Martin al
least "A dozen other kickers answered hi
call for candidates for the booting iob
and these included-Bruce HankcN
Pete Barnum. Bull" Abels, Brady Orm'
sion. WAYNE Funk. and other we'll
known scholastic stars who showed all
the earmarks Of real punters.
Thompson. the Erie High Schoo!
youth. his running mate Ira Bush, and
several others of the newcomers show
ed speed in getting under kicks and &C
curacy in handling them In spite or the
slow rain that fell during the morning.
workout.
Three or four days Of rather dull rou-
tine Is expected at the camp with EN-
phasis placed on kicking, passing catch
ing the ball. charging. blocking ana
other fundamentals. But Spears plans
20 rush the men right along In their
conditioning process and 10 reach the
scrimmagc stage much earlier than ne
did last year.