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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
A DESIGNATION.

Despite all endeavors to suppress it,
or even conf1ne it TO what might by
courtesy be called reasonable bounds.
the tipping nuisance continues to
flourish. Greedy servitors, or mere
pretended servitors, coupled with a
continually increasing number of poor
human beings who lack a modicum OF
nerve or common sense, combine TO
extend and encourage the abominable
nuisance and imposition. On every
hand the traveller, the sojourner, the
home resident, find greedy palms ex-
tended, servilely and insinuatingly at
first, but with the insolent beggars
behind them ready to resort to almost
physical violence in demanding trib-
ute.
And now the Upper has invaded
Independence Hall, the cradle Of lib
erty. Definite complaint is made thai
one OF the guides in that historic
temple Of freedom has been ''holdine
| up" visitors for tips. After conduct
| ing a party Of sightseers around the
building, he insinuatingly pleads tha
he has no regular Fecompense foi
his services and must perforce depend
upon the generosity Of those whom he
serves. Yet the regular guides in In
dependence Hall are, paid salary o.
$1,000 year by the city of Philadel
phia.
This imposition has been called {,
the attention Of the authorities an(
summary punishment is promised
But there is no doubt it viii continue
Too many foolish persons will partici
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
INCREASE IN CRIME.

There is occasion for uneasiness. if
not actual concern, in the record Of
the grand jury OF New Castle county
al the present term of General SEES
sions Court. Up to yesterday the
grand jury had returned IS indict-
ments for various offences, including
three indictments for murder.
The increase in murderous crime is
really disturbing, indicating disre-
gard for human life that is danger
Gus. Up TO a score of years ago, muir
ders We're rare in Delaware. Now
there is hardly a session of The crimi-
nal courts that is not called on to dis
pose of one or more trials for the
crime Of murder In its different grades
There must be a reason for this
unusual prevalence of crime, espe.
cially when what was long regarded
as the chief provocation to lawless
ness--the free and open sale Of intoM
eating liquors under license--has beer
removed by the turn of the countr,
TO enforced prohibition. True. the pro
hibition statutes Of both State and ma
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
MIRROR OF PUBLIC OPINION
WILL THEY FORGET,

After the Presidential election OF
1920, the Democratic party for the
twentieth time or 90 In ite history
thanks to tho course of tho Republican
majority In Congress, the Democratic
corpse threatens to run the Republic
cans out OF the House Of Representa-
tives at the Novem election and
make things very uncomfortable for
the Harding Administration.
With a Republican majority of 1879
In the House, the Democrats, OF
course, enter the campaign under a
heavy handicap. If tho Republican
Congressional record had not been as
laundering AZ their majority was big,
there would have been little chance
for the Democrats In the coming cleo
ton. They have done little to restore
themselves 10 life. As a minority they
have been as devoid OF leadership and
| constructive statesmanehip as the Re
| publicans. With the greatest political
opportunity that has come to any par.
| ~ In generation, they have beer
lamentably lacking In great leadert
and great ideals. If they come bach
| into the control OF the House of Rep
resentativec as the result of the pop
ular mandate in November. II will no
pe their sword-and their bow that vii
have gotten them the victory Th,
vote will not be vote Of confidence II
them, but vote of disgust with tn
Republicans.
That in these circumstances Rerub
iican managers arc trembling in thei
political boots Is virtual confession
that the sins Of omission and com
mission on the part of the RepubicaI
'Nngressiona' majority deserve sever
popular rebuke. Their chief relianc
appears. TO rest on the hope that
few weeks OF prosperity may proceed
the election and restore the voters G
the country to good humor. An "emi
nent Republican leader" was quoted /
a dispatch to The Sun from Chicag
yesterday as expressing faith In III
potency of business revival to max
the people forget their grouche
against the party In power" In 9th
er words, he thinks the people al
childishly fickle and that it ie eaey
: fool them almost any time.-Baltimor
, Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22

The loes of approximately $4,000 Re-
publican voters cannot be wholly ac-
counted for by tho energetic and skill
full campaign which william r. Pat
tangall. the Democratic nominee for
governor. waged. lHe succeeded In
holding and getting out to the polls
what might be called. the "old line"
Democrats who voted the party ticket
In 1920 and who may be relied upon
To vote that ticket In any conditions
and at any time. We must look fur
Their than this to account for the loss
OF $4,000 Republican votes In year
when an appeal was being made to
Republicans to come forth and display
| their allegiance TO the party and their
confidence In the Administration at
Washington.
! The real cause Of the Republican
slump, ae we see II. was the feeling OF
lukewarm interest In the administra-
ton at Washington, and particular
ly with relation 10 the failure OF Pres
ident Harding to meet the coal and
railroad strike situation az most Of
the Republicans expected him to meet
II. Hundreds OF Republicans stayed
at home on Monday and could not bs
prevailed upon to go TO the polls be
cause they wished to convey In som,
way their disappointment that thu
Federal Government az Washington
hae failed TO function at critica
time exaotly as they expected 1t L
function.
While there are no figures to prov
the assertion, observation and com
ment lead TO the belief tina. had II no
been for the activity Of the women an,
the great interest they took In tn
election, the Republican plurait
would have been still further reduced
IL anything. the election in Main
should serve as n warning to the Re
publican party as to what Is expecte
of It's leaders In Washington. II Ger
tainly cannot be construed as an All
solute Endorsement Of the party poll
cies as they have been exemplified q
the Federal capital.-Portland one
; Prees-Herald
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
RIPPING RHYMES.
by Walt Mason.
IN MOURNING.

My Aunt Ophelia bumped the
bumps and left this world of
care; since then I've had the
doleful dumps, all kinds of bleak
despair. My life seems desolate
and flat since Aunt Ophelia
died; a band of Grape is on my
hat, some seven inches wide; and
on my lapel and my sleeve are
other sable bands, and every
where l go / grieve and sigh
and wiring my hands. My letter
papers edged with black, that
no one may forget; and on the
front door of my shack there
is a dark rosette. But yesterday
the parson said, I'm grief you
run amuck; I know your Aunt
Ophelias dead, and that is beast
ly luck: / know she was a good
old dame, l understand your
woe; but she would have you
play the game, If she We're here.
I know. II she could come from
t'other land. a vague but kindly
shape. she'd ask that all your
tears be canned. and likewise all
the Grape. Some little mourning
she'd accept. as tribute safe and
sane. but if she knew how long
you've wept, / know she'd have
a pain. She was bright and
blithe old maid, and laughter
filled her home; she wouldn't
like the Grape displayed upon
your arm and dome. Your aunt
is on the golden shore. she's
happy as a bird; no doubt she
thinks you are a bore. and all
your gloom absurd"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
JUST FOLKS
BY Edgar A. Guest.
Copyright 1922 by Edgar A. Guest
WORDS.

Words have a beauty gold and silver
lack.
Kind speech can rouse the faltering
soul again,
Can bring the long lost wandering
brother back,
And soothe the troubled breast of
all its pain.
Words can make bright the eye Of him
who reads
A few glad phrases scrubbed on a
page;
Can give the JOY the waiting mother
needs
And tint with love the loneliness OF
age.
Words can do much yet in the dark
ened room
Where sorrow sits to mourn beside a
bier,
How feeble in the anguish and tht
gloom
Our faltering words of sympathy ap
pear!
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
NO TIME LIKE NOW.

This is the best age the world has
known. But lots do not think so, and
will arise Indignantly to confute the
statement. They see no prospect Of
peace in a dark world of sin. They
love their misery; they like 70 believe
they dwell in vale of tears; they
make luxury OF grief or, at least, a
grievance.
There can be nothing but tender
and a reverent sympathy for those
who lost dear ones In the war. Nor
can there be any palliation for the
hideous iniquity Of starting that war
at all. Not in our time can we reckon
to the full all that the world lost in
lives Of beautiful promise. Many wo-
men were defraqded of their BIRTH
right to be married to the men they
cared for most. The surplus of the
manageable womanhood of Europe
is one of the great outstanding TRACE
dies. One patent social fact after
another may be hurled against the
target Of our first sentence, that this
Is the best age that the world has
known.
But it is.
Never was there a time so good for
man or woman to live in, for a child
to grow up in.
What nonsense" will be the ex-
clamation Of many TO whom the very
streets exhibit a panorama of all that
forming. They can recite long
catalogue of besetting sins and reg
nant evils. They decry the failure
OF the church; they assert that the
social conscience is dead; they see the
world rushing headlong to perdition
and they look back with repining tc
the days that used TO be, which in the
retroepect seem TO them infinitely
more good to live in than September
1922.
Let us clear the road dust out o
our eyes and see truly. Let us hav,
the right perspective on the familiar
and the near-at-hand. The war die
not ruin the world. 1t couldn't. /
brought out the best as we'll as tn
worst in people. and the residual good
ness UNNECESSARILY overbalances tn
more care of the mentally or physical
ly enfeebled apd dependent than w
used to take. Crimes against the so
cial order Of old were hidden by falls
prudery. The fierce light of publicit
blazes today many evils that once wer
blazes today on many evils that one
were under cover. as the works c
[. darkness; and the ruthless draggin
to daylight is the useful beginning {
!. abolition or prevention.
!. The pessimist has too much to sa.
and he gets too much of an audienc
for his megrims and his saturnin
Il glum predictions and malediction
lie With all its badness, 1t is a good wor
lr on the whole; better ono than 1t ev
re has been; and anyway, since it is Il
II only one we have, We must do Il
le best We can with it.--Phiiadelph
| Ledger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
HELP THE HOSPITAL.

The campaign OF the managers of
the Homeopathic Hospital for a fund
of 100000 should appeal most effec-
lively to the good people Of our COM
munity. The appeal Ia made because
the institution has pressing need Of
the money. In order to secure the
proper equipment and resources for
an effective performance Of Its work.
and this work IL altogether for the
behent OF the public. We're 1t not for
our hospitals. many persons in our
community would suffer grievously
from lack Of their valuable services
The Homeopathic Hospital has done
splendid work In Wilmington. It's
managers. especially its women work
ers. have labored earnestly In 1t,
cause, giving to II their time. thei,
labor. and frequently their money
Now they ask the public to take G
part in this work.
The response should he liberal ant
generous. The total asked for Is no
large. but only fairly reasonable. wher
spread over the entire community. Al
Interested citizens should contribute
according torheir means, and small
amounts will go towards swelling tn
total. Let all join cheerfully in thi
splendid work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
INVESTIGATION NEEDED,

With the anthracite strike settled
and the bituminous strike in process
Of piecemeal settlement the immediate
of the way, unless the task OF eauit-
able distribution should prove too
much for the officials who have II In
charge. Though coal will not be
plentiful. tho average consumer is
likely to get through the winter with
less pinching than seemed probable n
few weeks ago
But the fundamental coal problem
Is as far as ever from solution. The
anthracite industry is still double
headed monopoly. controlled on one
side by group OF capitalists and or
the other by organized labor. Wher
either of these bodies Is dissatisfied the
mining OF hard coal stops The hi.
luminous industry, financed In free
lance fashion and only PARTIAL,
unionized. presents another extreme
resulting In even more precarious pro
duction. Competition is so violen
that profits are possible for all tn,
mines only when q shortage has beer
artificially created: and the unions
lighting perennially to organize tn,
non-union pits. furnish an undiminish
ed supplyof issues leading to waIkout
and lockouts.
Tho laborer loses more in both con
troversies than the capitalist, for eve,
when he wins a wage victory he /
out large part Of his years earning.
The operator has lost little in tn
past, because the consumption OF Goa
is fairly constant and after each shut
down prices have doomed. Thus tn
public has always lost, and the Flu,
administrators will have 10 look shar
their work If prices are not to boor
lin this year. despite all efforts a
equation. There is nothing TO q,
Il in the future of the coal bus
SIS except more strikes, followed b
'hortage and high prices, unle,
new principle is applied TO stall
ilize the output.
; nat something may be done Z,
/ I'd this end, Senator Borah's me
sure, already passed by the Senat
: is the most hopeful indication.
: rough investigation may arrive
r ethods which will avoid the gro,
: disorganization of this nation
r service. But so far none has he,
, found.-New York World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
HEARST REPUDIATED.

Democrats the country over will re-
joice at the reputation. by the Dem
oc,ntic voters of New York. of the
ineidioue and impudent attempt Of
William Randolph Heartt to secure
the nomination for governor. He WAS
not making a personal campaign but
he had some active agents-Mayor
Hylan Of New York City. "F1ngy'
Corners. the presumed Democratic
boss Of Erie county, and "Packy" Nc
Cabe, a discredited local leader Of AL
bany-who worked hard for him.
These three believed they could Sc
cure enough Hearst delegates to over
ride the votes OF the other delegates
representing honest Democratic senh-
ment.
But they failed. Even "Fsngy" Con-
ners was repudiated at his home. Buf.
Astic, anu rainy MtSdpe ConlTpliet
scarcely a oorporal's guard OF votes IL
Albany. Everywhere in the State the
Democratic voters rallied and electet
anti-Hearst delegates to the Stat,
Convention.
II is probable Ex-Governor ALFRED
| Smith viii be nominated although h,
is not seeking the honor. He rendere,
such valuable service during his tern
that he would prove strong and popu
| lar with the people this year. Blu
at any rate Hearst Will not have
chance to lead the party to defeat.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Hibernian knights.
Oriental Lodge, X. of p.
Excelsior Lodge, K. Of p.
Fairfax Lodge, |. o. O. f.
Alpha Council, l.. o. r. c.
Columbia Lodge. 1. o. o. F.
Liberty Lodge A. o. u. w.
Local No. 3l3, I. B. E. w.
Laurel Council, u. f. OLA.
Brandywine Lodge, S. of II.
st. Georges Castle, X. G. E.
Wilmington Tinsmiths' Union.
Friendship Conclave, S. w. NJ.
Third Ward Democratic Club.
Local No. g., 1926, c. & j. of A.
Diligent Council, Jr., o. U. A. NJ.
Washington Council, o. U. A. M
Manitou Tribe. Imp'd. O. r. NJ.
Star Of Delaware Lodge, S. of B.
Washington Council, II. f. of A.
Washington Lodge, A, F, & A. NJ
Telegraph Council, Jr., o. y. A. M.
Jacobs Camp. No. 1921, M. w. A.
Canton Delaware, p. M, /. o. O. F.
Delaware Haymakers' Association.
Washington Camp, No. 4, p! o. s.. A.
Wilmington Lodge. No. 1873, L. O. o.
Wilmington Lodge, N. 1744, J.. o. o.
Court Diamond State, No. 4. l.. of F.
Plumbers. Gas and Steam Filters Tn
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22

ton arc violated, but there is moth
ing like tha free and easy Indulgence
In strong liquors that prevailed be-
fore the country went under legal pro-
hibition. Nor are majority OF the cases
that now come before our local courts
for violations OF the prohibition law by
Illegal sales Of intoxicating liquor.
There is rapidly growing opinion
that the increase OF crime under con-
ditions that should promote peace and
olter, in comparison with conditions
that previously existed. may be due to
leniency In the administration OF the
laws. Murders are alarmingly frequent
in our State. but executions are Of rare
occurrence. May not this be q dan
gerous intimation to men of evil tenn
permanent and savage disposition that
they may glut their passion or revenge
by taking human life without incur
ring the risk OF losing their own lives
on the gallows? And may not the dis
position to omit the imposition of the
whipping penalty for larceny he an in
centive to those inclined to stealing,
realizing they may easily escape the
lash?
Also. there is room for the conclu-
sion that modern methods of dealing
with violators OF the law, after con-
viction and imposition of sentence
may be an incentive to crime. rather
than deterrent. No longer is impris-
onment the punishment it once was
Prisoners now enjoy comforts and are
allowed to indulge In various amuse.
ments, formerly prohibited. To some
evil-doers life in prison is better, &C
far as human comforts are concerned
than life at their homes.
However this may be, the prob
lem is before US. The records OF oul
courts show an alarming increase IL
crime. under general conditions tina
should operate for a decrease. Ou
criminal courts in New Castle count,
are in almost continuous session. witt
large calendars at each term. !
there is any remedy for this undo
sirable condition It should be applied
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
NEW TARIFF-LAW.

As was expected, President Hard
ing signed the Fordney- McCumber
Tariff bill, and it is now a law. 1t
is the first Republican tariff measure
the country has been called UPON to
endure since the Payne-Aldrich Tariff
law Of 1913, and it is still familiar
news how the people repudiated that
price-raising measure OF tariff taxa
ton as soon as they had an opportu-
nifty to take crack at 1t. And that
they will visit like fate upon the new
measure now foisted upon them,
which is even more outrageous than
its partisan predecessor is not doubted.
Experience has shown our people,
In the most practical and convincing
manner, that high tariff taxation
means higher prices for all the objects
OF its impressive grasp. And when it
imposes high taxes on the necessaries
OF living, they know this means they
must pay CORRESPONDENCE increased
prices for the necessaries Of living.
Before the Fordney- McCumber
Tariff bill was passed, just as soon as
it's enactment was assured, the price
raising corrollary began to appear in
evidence. The heAvny increased tariff
on wool caused an increase in the cost
Of wooden goods, and at once clothing
became dearer. So now people will
have to pay more for good clothes or
resort to unsatisfactory shoddy prod
ucts. 49,.
Sugar also took a rise before the
ANAL passage Of the bill, and further
advances may be looked for. The new
sugar tariff - $3.50 per hundred
pounds. which means an advance of
At least two cents per pound over re-
cent retail prices. and probably more.
It means an imposition of from $780,
100000 to 100000, 900 year upon our
people in their purchases for sugar
during the reign OF this Ubiquitous
tariff. And all OF this increase Will
swell the profits of the sugar growers
Of Louisiana and the beet sugar rails
ers Of Utah.
This new sugar duty is 81 per cent
higher than the rate imposed by the
Payne-Aldrich bill, which the people
repudiated as soon as they had an op
portunity Of expressing their displea.
sure by their votes. How much NOR,
emphatically they Will express thei
hostility to the new and greater tariff
imposition may be imagined.
There was no public demand for new
and higher tariff duties, and especi
ally no demand for restoration o
high protective rates solely for tn
financial profit of those who insiste
upon having them in return for politi
cal favors. Under the Underwoo
Tariff law, with its purely revenu
rates. the country prospered and tn
people were not taxed for the bene
At OF price profiteers. The Republi
= can party platform of 1920 gave n
pledge of a restoration Of high Pre-
tective tariff duties. But a blind an
partisan majority in Congress, rer
resenting only selfish interests, ir
sisted upon passing this new Tari
law.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22

pate in the tipping evil because they
wrongfully believe they should givo
something to the guides. And 30 II Ia
elsewhere. 1t In the foolish ones who
give life to the irritating prevalence
OF tipping. Use OF n little nerve and
commonsense by the people would
soon drive 1t away
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
THE EVENING SMILE
BUYING AND SELLING,

farmer drove up to a meat mar
ket, hauled out of his wagon a dress
ed pig and laborously lugged it into
the shop. How much are you paying
for pork?" he asked.
Fourteen cents pound" replied
the proprietor.
"All right" said the farmer, you
can have the pig. Now just cut me a
good ham from it. will your"
The butcher cut off the ham, wrap
ped 1t up. weighed 1t and showed Il
across the counter. Then he finally
took his pencil and began to figure.
When he glanced up, the farmer said.
tmpatiently: How do we stand,
anyhow"
Well" said the butcher, "as l
| reckon 1t you eve me about three
| ts,"--Chicago Blade
| A lady who had just received an in
| teresting bit OF news said TO her little
daughter: Marjorie. dear. auntie has
a new baby, and now mamma is the
baby's aunt. papa is the babys uncle.
and you are her little cousin" well"
said Marjorie. wonderingly, wasn't
that arranged quick !"-Boston Tran
script.
He is lazy kind of man.
For though he's hale and hearty
The only job he ever has
Is working for his party.
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Cool where you were?" mot the
weather. But plenty of chilly people
at the table."-Louisville Courier.
Journal.
my wife says she is going to boil
her hair and wear knickerbockers,
said Mr.. Meekton. $50 I'm going t
leave home" Does 1t grieve you a.
much as all that?" mo. I'm afrait
won't be able to keep from Laughing.
Washington Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22
Bake Sale For Kingswood.

A bake sale will be held al 1914 Pine
street and on Claymont street near
Twelfth tomorrow morning. The bake
is given by Miss Campbell's team Of
the Epworth League, and is for the
benefit Of the heater fund.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22

Have you piece OF antique fur
niture that you desire 10 turn into
cash? Tell our $4,000 interested read
ers. Many are interested In what you
have to oHer.-Ady.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22

You get results from Every Eve-
ming classified ads-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-09-22

Any rnadcr can got tho answer 20 any
question By wttins Every Eye st, in, r
tor, Washing ton. -. q. This offer applies
strictly 20 Information, The bureau can.
not give advice on legal. medical and
scttle domestic troubles nor 20 undertake
exhaustive research on any subject. Write
your questions plainly and briefly. Give
full name and address and enclose Two
cents In stamps for return postage. All
replies arc sent direct TO the inquirer
Evening star., 1922-09-24

Filene of Boston, DR.. Charles Aubrey
Eaton, president of the Nat1onai
Education Association, and others.