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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
FOLKS ARE THINKING.

Reports from sessions OF the Farm
ers' Institutes in various parts OF H.
l.nois show that these meetings are
letter attended this year than FOR
several seasons. The reason Ia stated
by one leader to be that folks are
hungry for real information that VIII
help out their farming methods
This Is significant indications II
points to readjustment OF farming OPP
erations to At conditions, which can
not fail to bring improvement. Main
teflance OF soil fertility. lower pro-
duction cost, more production pei
man, these are subjects Of basic i'm
portance which some men are studyins
today as they have not studied TO-
number OF years.-Orange JUDI
| Farmer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
RIPPLING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason. q
THE SPFEDING YEAR.

It's labeled Nineteen-Twenty-
Two. this blessed year Of grace,
and 1t will soon be out of view.
so swiftly does 1t race, to Join
the sad and phantom crew In
Times dark dumping place. So
let US waste no useful days,
but cinch them as they pass, and
saw our wood and hoe our
maize, and cut all Kinds OF grass.
or In our old age we shall raise
the failures cheap alas Our
years Of usefulness are few,
soon falls the strong mans vim,
and iethargy attacks the thew,
and feeble grows the limb; so
mark the days OF Twenty-Five,
and nail them ~ they skim.
How mournful n the pilgrim
boar, who for lost chances
weeps. How futile Is the bust
cd bore who IN the poorhouse
sleeps. The year that's gone
comes back no moro. It's 'iooped
the loops for keeps. 30 let US
labor with our hands. and with
our heads and feet In Offices or
peanut stands, IN fields Of shred
ded wheat; and when old age
upon W lands, ws'll find life's
winter sweet. The brave new
year 70 speeding by. IT. cylinders
all hit, it's climbing ali the hills
on high. and throwing dust and
grit: 70 grab the bright hours
asthey ny. the minutes AZ thet
Mt.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
DISGRACEFUL.

The House passed the Dyer Anti
lynching bill by vote OF ESQ 10 III,
with the fervent hope that the Senate
would somehow or other kill 1t. Politi-
cal cowardice carried the measure
through the House and the hope that
the Senate win kill ii is. a compliment
to tho judgment and courage OF the
Senate.
The bill puts in the hands Of the
Federal government the supervision
Of the enforcement OF laws touching
lynchlng. 1t provides for death or
Imprisonment of those participating
IN lynchings and lesser penalties for
state, county or municipal officers
who fall to prevent lynchings. Coun-
ties in which lynchings occur through
negligence of authorities forfeit
$40 900 to the families OF the victims
Killings In which three or more persons
take part are lynchings az defined by
the bill.
II the bill is constitutional then the
Federal government may take over al
the police powers and the enforcement
OF laws in the states. 1t may punish
all state, county and municipal officers
who do not enforce laws TO the sat
| isfaction OF Federal authorities. Prob
ably we shall soon have Federal law.
( providing severe punishmnt for state
county and municipal officers who tl'
not enforce the prohibition laws q
the liking Of Federal enforcement of
fcers, OF theft laws, or any kind o
laws. Why not?
It is a reflection upon the capacit.
Of the House members that ESQ mem
bers voted for an demonstrations
measure which invades the rights c
the states. but 1t Is disgraesful tha
they voted against their conviction
for political considerations throug
cowardice under the hope that ther
would be more capacity more honest
and more courage In the Senate. TIL
House majority has earned the cor
tempt OF American citizenship. IS
Louis Post Dispatch.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
JOHN KENDRICK BANGS.

America los, one OF its most be-
loved humorists last week in the pass
ing OF John Kendrick Bangs, a man
who for years had scattered sunshine
over the nation He was that true,
type OF humorist who combined rare
insight into human nature with
philosophical turn OF mind that ac-
cepted the universe as Il is---and then
strove 10 better II.
A couple OF decades ago his House
boat on the Sty1" caused all educated
America 20 laugh. The book now is
a classic. II Is one OF the few humor-
on. works that will bear re-reading
more than twice. But It was only
one Of many charming works that
flowed from the authors pen.
When war came John Kendrick
Banas threw his sympAthiss on the
side OF the Allies long before the gov
eminent cav the need OF our par
ticipsting In IL. When we declared wal
his three sons enlisted Immediately
and then John Kendrick. despite the
fact that he was exempt from al
martial duties on account Of his age
insisted shat he Was going 10 DO hi
bat. 10 he donnsd a service uniform
was assigned TO France. ard for tw'
years went up and down Tho lines
working for the welfare of his coun
tryr,sn.
Men whb know him Intimately ii
Prince ~ that he enjoyed intmst
! CONTACT with almost two mniio,
American soidisrn lie appeared Be
fors every unit headquarters, an
| somehow he managed Ia he, Mt som
> Time " otast. With svsry Oufnt Oh In
? western front. in addition 20 IA
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
THE EVENING SMILE.
THE HARDING FLAG.

A Paris Republican exhibited the
oficial Harding nag on the street Sat
uraay. Meeting Democratic friend. he
would inquire:
Have you seen the ofYicial Harding
nag. Bm7"
mo" Bin would reply. What does
It look like?"
Then, turning an empty pocket out.
the Republican would say:
ut looks like thisi"
BY actual count, ~ Democrats. after
throwing haw-haw Ats. exclaimed:
Hell. man. I'm fiying that nag. too"
Monroe County (Mo.,) Argus.
IT would like TO see some OF your
picturesque Western characters
said the foreign visitor. ,"Shucks
said the prosperous Kansan. you're
Just half way to Hollywood. Let me
show you some Of tho finest farming
land In tho worid."-Birmlngham Age
Herald.
Mr.. sappe: Make these cakes your.
self, huh7 They tAste like dog bis
cuits." His wife's Mother: mo. The
man must have made q mistake.
ordered puppy biscuits for YOU
Houston Post.
Mummy. isn't that monkey lik,
Uncle 0eorge7" "Hush, darling, yo,
mustn't say things like that" Blu
the monkey can't understand: can he
mummy Opinion.
Peck: ION the day on which m,
wedding occurred" Heck unter
! ruptfnE): You'll pardon me. old mar
but calamlties occur. Marriages, ball
and receptions. take place." Peck
That being the distinction. wen lie
what I said Standardization Tran
script.
Spain didn't send General weyle
10 the Disarmament Conference"
We shouid say not. Spain learne
It's lesson when 1t sent weyler TO or
way back in 'ss.-Phfladelphia Inquil
or.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
HERE FROM POLAND.
b. P. Robinson snd Senator Boil Help
Family OF N. ]. Eisenmann.

Two of the three orphan children
from Galitxia, Poland. nieces and a
nephew of Morris j. Eisenmann of lo4
East Fifth street, who were detained at
Ellis Island on December 10. have ar
last been released, by the efforts of
Robert p. Robinson, president OF the
Central National Bank, and o.. s. Sena-
tor l.. II. Ball.
The youngest Of the trio had a slight
scalp affection, on account OF which
all were held. Mr.. Eisenmann received
telegram this morning from his
brother-in-law in New York, stating
that this child started back for Europe
today In charge OF a nurse,Sto return
when cured.
Mr.. Eisenmann says he feels very
grateful to Mr.. Robinson and Senator
Bali for their great interest in the
matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

City Council.
Iron Moulders Union.
Cyrus Castle. X. G. Il:
Delaware Saengerbund.
Division No. 1, A. o. II.
du Pont Post. G.. A. X.
Eden Lodge. /. O. 0. Il.
Clayton Lodge. X OF p.
Asbury Ladies' Auxiliary.
Crusaders Castle, X. @. Il.
Camp No. 2. p. 0. s. OF A.
Wyncma Council. ID. OF r.
Asylum Lodge, I. o. .. +.
Jefferson Lodge, |. o. o. l..
Windsor Lodge. o. s. OF s. G..
Kadosh CommAndsry. X. of NJ.
Voters Non-Partisan League.
Delaware Conclave. 1. O.. o. +.
Washington Lodge. A. II. A. NJ.
Keokuk Tribe, Impd. o. r. M.
Wilmington Lodge, A. o. u. w.
Palestine Castle, A. O. X. NJ. G.
Wynema Council, in o. u. A. NJ.
Delaware Commandery. X. q. f..
Mizpah, Conclave. II. or 8. w. NJ.
Wilmington Lodge of Machinists.
Volunteer Firemen's Relief Asso.
Wash. Camp. No. 2l. p. 0. S. OF A.
Master Horseshoers Nat. Pro. Asso.
Delmarvia Lodge, l.. A. to b. r. II.
Wilmington Lodge. No. 1S4. Moose.
Lady Washington Home Communion.
Circle 33. Lady Foresters OF America
Court Brandywine, Foresters of Amer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02

An annoying epidemic OF scarlet
fever has made In appearance in VII
mington. aud In having a disturbing
effect upon tho daily sessions Of our
public schools. Five schools were or
dcrcd closed this week because OF An
unusual number Of fever cases among
the pupils. and there IL lack OF knowl-
edge ms TO the exact extent OF the
ccntngion throughout the city.
In a situation Of this character. the
bcst plan In 10 fully acquaint the pub
lie with all tho essential facts. In the
absence OF authoritative Information,
rumor takes It's place and finds ready
facilities for spreading its disturbing
mlsinformation. This should not be
permitted. The law requiring reports
by physicians OF AL cases Of contagi-
GUS diseases coming under their pro-
fcrsionsi knowledge should be strictly
complied with. and the Board of
Health. in turn. should by Official
statements. printed daily, supply the
people with correct and detailed infor-
nation.
Nothing more surely tends to
create unnecessary alarm, during tho
prevalence Of contagious diseases TO
an extent 10 oause grave concern than
the policy Of keeping the actual facts
from public knowledge. The facts. no
matter how serious tho visitation may
prove. are FAR more assuring than any
condition OF ignorance.
n 10 when the facts are withheld
that rumr geta IN Its mschievouA
and alarming work. aud distorts the
situation. 10 the great alarm OF those
who have no means OF knowing what
4, really In. Rumor always magni6es
and rnisrcpresents conditions. Fact
show what they really are, and
whether they are serious or other
wise. always serve the neet purpose
Years ago this city suffered from
smallpox valuations OF more or les
scrious extent, and invariably rumo
ma emitted conditions and kept IN
people IN a state Of intense agitation
for tho smallpox Of that day was
terrifying sec1rGs. iuanitsly more VI
cious and fatal than the so-oAie
smallpox q todAy. n vAs drsaAe
more than any oehsr an,iction.
4 When the city WA stricken durin
: the late seventies. It happened TIA
|, The Board Of Health vas headed by
very practical and intelligent citizel
i the late Henry Eckel. President Eek
decided tina; the best tonic for III
4 public mind would be accurate know
Z edge OF the situation. And 20 III
Il board. under his direction. prints
daily an ofncial report showing II
I number of existing cases, the nun
,e Der OF new cases. the number
y deaths and the number Of recoverie
This information allayed public Apr
a heneicn. and Its good results were In
,r mediately apparent.
That wise course was adhered
- during AL future vis.tatons. II is Il
v course that should be pursued in q
~ present emergency. II is the best
IN all RESPECTS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
Concert at St. Pauls.

Tho Temple Glee Club and the
Temple Cleft of Philadelphia, COM
posed OF 80 persons and directed by
DR.. J.. Marvin Hanna. son OF Rev. John
d. C. Hanna, formerly OF the VII
mington Conference, will give con-
cert In ST. Paul's Methodist Episcopal
Church February 20. with Miss May
Hotz. soprano solcsst. assisting. VII
lam Manning will also give recitations
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
New Clerk for Recorder.

Because OF Increased BUSINESS.
voiuminous charters OF many corpora
tons being presented for recording.
Walter Rash has been reapposn ed n
transcribins clerk in the office OF thu
recorder of deeds. Mr.. Rash was among
the transcribins clerks discontinued
five months ago by Recorder Darling
ton Finn and had previously served
during the term OF Recorder Furmaa
q rnia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
SCHOOLS OF JOURNALISM.

An effort 10 afoot 10 endow the
Robert E. Lee School OF Journalism
In the Washington and Lee University.
In other days men Just fell into news
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
To Administer Estate.

Register of Wills Isaac K. Brown
has granted letters testamentary on
the estate Of Thalia Negendank Mer-
rell to Bertha N. McGeorge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
MRS. BLACK:

II had SIN attractive extra
room that l thought ] ID rent. It
was q good idea, all night. And
q good room. But as FAR as I've
been able TO shnd out, km the
only person who thought so.
Yes, | advertised-in my front
window. | had a very pretty
sign made, that cost me $500.
But | guess that no one who
wanted a room ever walked by
my house. Or only near-slghted
room hunters. Because nobody
ever rang my bell and seid, i
sec You want a roomer. So /
gave up the renting idea and we
Just have an extra room on our
hands. 1t seens too bad, but I
did my test"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02
A Little Study in Black and White
MRS. WHITE:


When | decided TO rent that
secopd-story front room of mine,
! made up. my mind that I'd let
people know about it. had seen
enough Vacancy signs TO know
that they often don't attract
half IA much attention as the
ones that say Wet Paint. So
/ decided TO put UP a different
sort Of a sign in more prom
nent place. ! let the Rooms and
Board column in the classified
section OF Every Evening do the
announcing for roe. And It
wasn't long until the applicants
began trying TO play Home,
Sweet Home on my door-bell.
It's easy when YOU use a classi-
fed adj
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-02

~. a. :i I'll & = tt f.: :. b!::
net az e4vlcs cr !sgal. n5sdioA, nd
settjs dcipSetir trQuhjsp nor 70 undeftaks
sGhAustve roooareh On any subject Wrtts
POUR Qusstloue uielnIy and briefly. Givs
cants IN stamps 7Os return poosass. All
replies ~ ssnt direct 70 ths inquirer.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23

admission to 1.-two btts," while he Sunday prices could stand.
 Arguments put forth are backed up hy the claim that it is possible to see major league games at the Polo Grounds from the grandstand for S1.10 and the chances are that a 75 cents rate will be established before long.
 With 50 and 25 cents rates, plus tax, for weekly games there is no doubt a vast inproVeme ent in attend ance would result. Beginning on Memorial Day the Bridgeport team will be home for a strech of ten days. Unless the management is eager to play to empty seats, better reduce the prices.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
GET WISE! REDUCE
 BASEBALL PRICES!!

No use for the owners of the Bridgeport Club to bump their heads against the stonewa1l of public clam or for lower admission rates to base baN games at Newfield Park. The meagre attendance at weekly games is plain vanished proof that prices must drop if the crowds are to in crease. The same problem is con- fronting other Eastern League clubs where the attendance has fallen off. Reports of these conditions are back ed up from attendance figures from other cities.
 Local fans are doing a lot of grumb- ling. They claim the grandstand price for weekly games should be lowered to fifty cents and general
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
BOGAsH Vs. SHADE

Louis Bogash and George Shad California middleweight, will furnlsn the fireworks in the main bout at the Dyckman Oval open-air show next Monday night in Brooklyn. Bogish is in fine fettle as the result of three weeks traning for the cancelled MO Tigue bout, in Montreal. Although that fight well through Bogash has been assured of a bout in the Cana dian city. The scheduled bout between Pete August and Young DeschaTnps has also been cancelled
 Others numbers on the card will include bouts between Billy Miske and Bob Roper. Elmer Hogan and Marty Summers and Sammy Mabel
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
KOpIdn-B0ird Bout Looks Good To O'COnnOr-

prise package to Kaplan. However, I think it will be one of the best ring battles to go down iii Bridgeport sport history
 Baird has several important matches practically closed, one of them being with Pepper Martin for middle of June. As Baird intends fighting his way to a match with KiIbane for the title, it's a cinch that he will train and fight with the determination to remove all obstacles to such a match.
 Baird is so confident that he can beat Ki1bane in a decision bout, that he has offered to not only fight for nothing but also to present Ki1bane with an extra $1,0O0 upon his enter ing the ring.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
Fans Regret Gene
 Martins Release

News of the release of Gene Martin, veteran Bridgeport 'outfielder, was received by regret in local baseball circles. It was also the biggest sur prise of the season. However, Gene McCann has swung the axe and Bridgeport is minus a, sterling ball player. McCann was in g. dilemma as to who to release. under the 16 player-lirnit rule. His choice lay be- tween Martin, Bracket or Loftus, and he picked Martin. He made known his decision yesterday after Martin had practiced with the team.
 Martin played with Bridgeport four seasons and helped to win many games for the locals. A deal was on to ship him to Pittsfield, but it fell through. In view of his faithful ser vices for Bridgeport, Martin received a stringless release, he being free to sign with any club. He should find no trouble in landing a berth and the best wishes of local fans will follow Gene.
 Martin was one of the best players who ever donned a Bridgeport uni form.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
DERBS SPLASHED WITH KALSOMINE:
 J. KAHN DID IT !
By GEORGE E. FIRSTBROOK

Peppery Paddy the rejuvenaed Albany team here for twogame with the Brown Derbie begin ming this afternoon
 he Catastrophe Yesterday
 overdose Jerrykahn packed down by old Doc Wiyum Cibers roller asphyxiated the McCann The obsequies affair." excepting for Pete McLaugh ns bellows which furnished the only gayety to the Seven spectators hang Brassvile also contributed half of percent of the noise.
 One leaherunged chap identified John the Chauffeur McCanns Son of wouldn't heed i-spent
 For trying pennant in Bridgeport showed his good breeding highly ed manners by running Perhaps was laying Paddy O'ConnOr today today
 Apple Eating FroIc
 of the Amen Corner contingent took the precautions adopted the dsocaion of appendices by munchng rosvcheeked and glistening apples at cluding state tax. machinery of Sammy Desser who got off to she the preex of going to grandmother funeral disabled after the third inning. bought sofM xxx peanuts and subsded
 and Sammy Doan, demon photographer hummed doxology It sepulchral occasion indeed
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
Easter, League
 Chatter

Bridgeport and Albany entered their series today tied for fourth nplace.
 New Haven increased her lead by taking a fall out of the Pittsfield Hill lies. It was the seventh straight win for the wildmen.
 Malone and EayTs had plenty of work with their sticks, each slam ming Nietzke for three pings. Null rennan was the winning N. H. twirl- CT.
 Springfield won another yesterday, beating Hartford 5 to 1. Pennington was yanked out of the box in the fifth, and Sloan held the Ponies hit less for the rest of the game.
 Duryea is covering first base for Hartford during the layoff of Hesse.
 The crippled Albany team took a 5 to 1 trimming from Fftchburg.
 Redman'S home run c1out featured the game for F'itchburg.
 Beginning Memorial Day the Brown Der4bies will play at Newfield Park on ten straight days
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
Here's New One! May Mclaughlin

One of the revelations of yester- days game was that Umpire Peter Mclaughlin is affectionate1y known as May to Waterbury fans. ''How I come to get that name wish ed'' asked to explain. The Brass City rooters. although weak numerically, added life to the fame and they sure got the corks of Mclaughlin and pit cher Eddie Lepard.
 Fans were under the impression that Mclaughlin and Joe Cosgrove were on the "outs'' as a result of the Me LaughHn-Cosgrove feuds last season. a game in Waterbury. the first time the latter was gated in ten years. It was noticed that the pair was all smiles as they chattered at the plate first time
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
LOSE AT TENNIS

Bridgeport High tennis players met with a setback in their matches with Milford High yesterday. Sum- mary follows:
 Singles: Vreeland, Bridgeport, lost to McCargo. Milford. 6-2. so.
 Haywood. Bridgeport, lost to Du- rand Milford. 60. so.
 Newman, Bridgeport, lost to Mar tin. Milford. 6-2. 6-2.
 Sack.tt. Bridgeport, lost to Rub samen. Milford, Is. 6-2. 6-4.
 Goldmen. Bridgeport, lost to Yea ger Milford, 6-1, 60.
 Doubles: Vree1and and Havard Bridgeport, lost to AIcCargo and Du- rand. Milford so. 6-2.
 Newman and Sackett. Bridgeport. lost to Martin and Yeager. Milford, GA 60
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
Waterbury WEI Be Heard From

Billy Gilbert, battIe-Scarred vet eran of the famous Giants of 10 years ago. still has spirits of to- . bascO in his system. The Water bury pilot and the Brassville team is only waiting for a start. Then, look out! After seeing yes- terday's game local fans express ed the belief that Waterbury is going to be in the pennant hunt. Gilbert coached from the first base lines with all his Oldtinle vim. Asked for pennant predic- tionc, he replied:
 Eastern Ieague-Don't know. National League-GiantS.
 American League-Yankees.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
Sal Sava Visits
 NeWfield Park

Sal Sava, Bridgeport hurler in 1917 still the property of the local club, was a visitor at Newfield Park yes terday. He was here to see his old pal, Carl Schinell. perform for Waterbury.
 When Sava played here he gained the title of champion eater of the B. L. Two pounds of steak was but mouthful for Sal.
 Sava served in the United States Navy during the World War. Now he's playing independent ball in New York.
 "Schinell is going to make a faster shon'tstop than Maranvil1e." declared Sava.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
DOnahue Out Of
 Albany Lineup

Albany will go on the field today against Bridgeport with a crippled team. The Albanians were travelling like lightning until "Old Man Hard Luck interfered. One favorite with local fans who will be missing in the lineup will be Jiggs Donahue, second basenan, who sDrained his ankle last week. His place is being filled by one ster.
 Manager Paddy O'Connor and his outfit on their arrival from Fitch burg, however, were full of confi- dence. Were likely to take both games," Paddy confidentially whis-
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-05-23
Neal Bull On
 Ladder Hunt

WANTED-A LADDER. Send particulars to Neal Ball, Manager, Augusta Baseball Club, Augusta, Georgia
 No kiddin'! Our Neal Balls team is in the cellar, according to the latest standings of the South Atlantic League.
 Manager Balls name has been absent from recent box scores, also. Must be something the matter.
 A few cheery greetings on Bridgeport souvenir pOStalS and a few catalogS of ladders may in- duce the Goddess of Luck to smile N calls way.