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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29

IL would be up in the north country
making new fortune. Furg have
never been anywhere nearly worth
what they are today why. only fair
silver fox pelt will bring from $3.50 10
1900 on the edge Of the trapping coun-
ry-nDd the demand is simply i'm
rnense. There has never been any
thing like It before
Years ago, the Hudson'g Bay CO.
| thought 1t was doing a fine business
| IL IL made 100000 In year. To-day.
even little fox ranch on Prince Ed
ward Island wili sell for 800. 900. In
the height Of tho boom, f27, 900 900
worth Of pelts were sold IN ton days
at the ST. Louis auction, and millions
Of dollars worth Of furs are sold every
time we have an auction in New York,
which is about three times a year"
IL was not until tho time Of tho
Worlds Columbian Exposition In
Chicago that tho great demand for
furs started In this country Before
that, they had been worn only by tho
very wealthy. In that year, however,
came the vogue Of tho pufred sleeve,
and with II the first widespread use
OF fur trimming. Since then, the de-
mend has grown by leaps and bounds
until today practically every fur bear
ing animal on the earth IS being call
ed upon 70 supply II. Rabbits are be-
ing slaughtered by the millions for
"coney" and French sesI; Russia's
shaggy little horses are being turned
into pony coats, and even tho alley
cat is disappearing az a rapid rate
as the furriers become more and more
proficient in their art.
Even Use Cats and Goats.
I'VE have learned IRON Europe 20
initiate" said our friend. the fur deai-
er. go that the furs Of the animals Of
4 warmer climates, which are less dff-
fcult 10 procure than those Of tho
North, can be used 20 great profit.
Remodeled rabbit can be sold for
ern1ine, or remodeled nnuskrat as seal
at ten times the original value. IN
our laboratories Cfor the modern fur
shop IS really a laboratory the opos-
sum. the nsrrnot, rsccoon, Msnchurian
dog-aye, even the gost--csn be
worked up into products that look
nothing like the original. People, as
a rule. do not know much about furs.
| and IL Is easy 70 sell dyed hare for
sable or foY; rnarmot as mink or sable.
!. and dyed goat as bear OF various
kinds
The manufacturing processes IA
. fact, arc now as important. 20 the busi-
ness as the raw materials The New
: York trade IS spending hundreds Of
thousands OF dollars and using raw
furs by the thousands in experiments
Some Of these have failed, but others
= have brought fine results-beautffui
. silky peltries that can't be eaualed IN
y Europe. Raw fur may be fine enough
but its true beauty in brought out only
In skillful dyeing and dressing. II
. making a mole coat for instance, tbs
!, skins are subjected 70 S. 400 processes
a. Before the war, our American fur
riers had much to learn concerning III.
treatment Of skins. Well, they hav,
= learned Il. We no longer stand 4
awe OF the greater genius of Europe
. Let Leipsfc do its best. the headquar
ters Of the fur industry will renal,
here IN New York You VIII see.-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
RLPPLING RHYMES.
By Wait Mason.
FACES.

The face you wear vas Ma
tures gift: and It may be, per-
haps, that people who before you
drift may have more handsome
maps. But let this not disturb
your rest, don't dope your face
with drugs; for Nature knows
just what is best when she dis
tributes mugs. My frontispiece
thought too fierce; inspired by
foolish hope, I sent away and
got tierce OF Johnson's Beauty
Dope. spread the mixture on
my brow, and on my cheeks and
chin; II VIII be fairly dazzling
now" 1 said. and rubbed IL in.
I spread the ointment on my
ears, and put some on my nose,
and dreamed OF going down the
years as lovely as a rose. But
all my dreams were doomed 70
smash, they died upon a day;
the Beauty Dope brought out q
rash that VIII not go away. And
old friends view my face with
grief; their sibes I've long en-
dured; You're looking like a
side OF beef that wasn't rightly
cured" My skin has an un-
wholesome shine, and scaly IS
my crown; my nose Is slightly
out OF line, my mouth is upside
down nOstfS b.,t nax.a -k~. -.
ful face I had on that bright
day. before vainly tried 20
chase its blemishes away, I
would not touch st up with
grease. or paint it pink or white.
but let it be. and live In peace.
and have sweet dreams at night.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
A GOOD RESOLVE.

Tho Rotary Club Of Wilmington. at
y meeting held this week, adopted the
following resolution;
THAT tho Rotnry cub does
hereby pledge itself 20 take such
steps as viii tcnd 20 improve our
county and city governments. and
that tho committee IN charge
therefore take immediate steps
Go this end"
This is wise and practical move.
II should he indorscd and supple
mentcd by similar action on tho part
OF all other local civic bodies.
with tho influences that by this
mems could be brought 90 bear In
support OF common purpose. great
good could he accomplished II would
mean better men as candidates for
public office. and with better agencies
81 administration much better results
would he secured.
Success 20 tho Rotary Club In its
commcndahlc purpose. May other or.
ganiza ions do likewise.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION

more hopeful Of getting New York
or any other State to ratify his pro
posed amendment.
The high price for the bonds is ms
well and perhaps moro largely due to
the fact that they are also exempt
from tho sky-high income war taxa
tion OF the Federal Government. But
this Is not by virtue OF any State ac-
ton. Neither New York City nor State
can give to buyers OF the bonds any
assurances on this point. Nor does
the Constitution Of tho United States
make any provision Of the kind. The
exemption II solely the work OF Con-
gress. and II Mr.. Mellon and the others
want the thing stopped. why don't they
go to Congress2 Why talk OF Fed
eral amendment which has about as
much chance OF ratification by the
States as a SNOWFALL in tho neither
regions?--New York World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
WILSON LINE BOATS
ON NEW SCHEDULE

Beginning on Sunday all of the op-
erations of the Wilson Line OF steam
boats will be on daylight saving time
and there will also be additional ser
vice. The new schedule will be as fol-
lows
Sundays and holidays---Leave VIII
mington for Philadelphia 7.30 9, 1890
a. m, 1.S0. 4.15, 6 and Z p. M; leave
Philadelphia fer Wilmington-7.3 80
1880 a. m. 1.30. 3, 4.15, and $50 p. m
On Week Days-Leave Wilmington
for Philadelphia 7.30, Q, 1890 u. m
1.30. 4.15 and Z p. m; leave Philadel-
phia for Wilmington 7.30, 1890 a. m
100, 3, 4.16 and Z p. m.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
lust FOLKS
By Edgar A. Guest
THE STRANGER.

There's a stranger-Do you knoy
him?-
Waiting for your son, 70 show him
Things perhaps he shouldn't see;
There's a stranger who may be
Just as clean and good and true,
Just as fond of him as you,
But are you content to stay
Just his father, day by day,
Trusting 10 some strangers whim
To be guide and friend 10 him7
There's a stranger always near
Whispering stories In his ear.
Maybe sharing in his play,
Maybe leading him astray,
Maybe to your own disgrace,
Slipping slyly In your place;
II is possible that he
May friendly tutor be.
But can you be sure at night
He will teach him what is right?
You are busy through the day
And you have no time to play,
But the strangers. good or bad,
Seem to find each little lad.
Seem TO have the time to spend,
Posing as youngsters friend;
Always there is one or more
Waiting just outside your door
For your boy to come and play,
When you bid him so away.
Can you trust your son to him.
To some strangers passing whim?
Are you sure that he will fare
AS he would II you were there?
He is your boy. VIII a stranger
Be so quick TO fly from danger?
Wns he learn what's good TO do
AS he would were he with your
Can you look him in the face
While some stranger fills your place
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
POLITICS IN TAXATION.

Were II not for certain collateral
consideration. there would be nothing
surprising In the decision announced
by Commissioner OF Internal Revenue
David II. Blair. this week, that sub
scribers 10 the Woodrow Wilson Foun-
dation are not entitled to deduct from
their taxable income the sums they
contribute TO tho Foundation fund.
This decision, no doubt Ii based moro
upon construction OF the law than
upon its definite provisions. and as a
construction OF a mooted point the
commissioners adverse view would
probably have as sound a standing as
any contentious to the contrary.
Hut AS a rule. in constructions OF
disputed points In law. precedent is
considered an important factor. and
Il happens that precedent affords room
for decision In contrnveption Of that
Just announced by Commissioner
Blair. In respect OF contributors to
at least two previous funds-those
Of the Mckinley Memorial Associa-
ton and the Roosevelt Memorial As
sociation--it was held that subscrib-
ers had the right 20 subtract the sums
they contributed from the total OF
their taxable incomes.
Wherein The difference? II may be
asked. In very important respect.
Mr.. Mckinley and Mr.. Roosevelt, both
former Presidents, were leading Re-
publicans. Mr.. Wilson Is a Democrat
OF great prominence. Possibly the
/ commissioner may claim Justification
/ by the fact that Mr.. Wilson is still In
the land OF the living. while Mr.. Nc
Kinley and Mr. Roosevelt are de-
ceased. and that this makes a differ
ence In the construction OF the law
that should be applied TO contribu-
tons 10 the respective funds. But to
the average man they WIN appear to
be standing on all-fours.
In explanation OF his ruling, Com
missioner Blair held that the Roose-
Welt Memorial Association, organized
to cree, and maintain memorials &c
Theodore Roosevelt and TO promot,
his policies and ideals. wac an educa.
tional organization and contribution
TO II like those for religious and chari.
table purposes were therefore not tax.
able under the Income Tax law. TIT
Mckinley Memorial Association, or
ganized to perpetuate the name ant
achievements Of William Mckinley
and TO erect a monument and mem,
orial building 10 him. was held to hav'
an exclusively educational- purpose
In the face OF these decisions. Com
missioner Blair ruled that the Wood
row Wilson Foundation. organized Il
perpetuate Mr.. Wilson's ideals o
democracy and human freedom and L
make awards TO those who have ren
dered meritorious service TO democ
racy, public welfare. liberal though
or peace through justice. is ''civi
and not educational" and that con
tributions 10 Il are not deductibl
from taxable income.
So here we have about as mucl
real difference as that which was al
legged 10 exist between the famou
"tweedle-dum and tweedle-dee." 1t
no wonder the commissioners surpriz
ing decision has aroused considerable
indignation at Washington. II ap
pears contemplate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
WEATHER AND THE FRUIT.

Tho drop of the thermometer. last /
week, Co q degrees. with continuous
frosts three or four nights that have |
M least endangered our fruit, crops
and berries. recalls other winter
prank. played by the weather gods
IN Aprf.
A friend OF Every Evening recalls
ths, therc was f,ne sleigh,ng in lower
Delaware on April rs. 1855. There
were four inches OF snow after An ALL
night fall and the father OF our In
formant drove several miles in his
sleigh. only to md the snow had
faded away and melted long before
noon.
There was ane sleighing In this
city Apru 10. 1852. according TO old
records. but the few who ventured
far away from their stables in sleighs
had 20 come home on the mud for the
flve-inch snow that covered the
ground IN the morning evaporated al
most like fog.
There was ~ heavy snowfall
throughout the State April IL OF last
year. and the mercury went 20 20.
after a heavy rain lasting all night
The snow following a rain. lasted
till we'll IN the morning and finished
the work Of destruction OF fruit and
berries. begun March 20. when the
thermometer recorded "a degrees, ris-
inr 60 80. still below freezing point.
next day. Previously there had been
summer weather, and the trees were
IN full bloom. the garden truck much
advanced. Then came the April
snow, with a temperature three de-
erees below the freezing point and
every growing thing was bitten and
hiibhf'a hN A'' AiooAs fN'il Ah' Btdills
IN the truck and kitchen gardens,
while the foliage OF shade trees was
badly stuns and wilted
Probably never In the fruit-growing
experience IN this State was the de-
struc;ion OF crops so complete. Even
nA -.
were severely nipped. but overcame
the attack OF frost.
Possibly 1865 was the worst previ-
Gus fruit year. The shipments for
that season amounted 20 only 23 car
loads OF peaches. but the next season
they mounted 70 more than 1000,
which WAS double the shipment for
IN. summer Of 1867. Again, the ship
mcnts dropped from a.4i7 In 1850. TO
rs In 1881. and rose to 5.ls2 for 1881
There was "A falling OF In berry ship
ments for those light peach years
but not 40 great as was the decline
OF fruit as expressed IN the peaches
last year there was actually nc
fruit whatever worth considering. and
a. is doubtful n cold weather had
hitherto destroyed all the cherries
plums. peaches. apples. pears. black.
berries huckleberries md craDes Ar
the State al one sweep. The loss Z,
the farmers and fruit growers was IL
the ncighborhood OF s2,o0o.ooo. A
repetition Of such an experience woul,
slmos, ruin more than half the frui
growers In Delaware.
The temperature At the criiica
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
Shrine Club Has jolly Time.

The Shrine Club had enjoyable en-
tertainment at the Auditorium last
night. with about 1000 persons in at
tendance. The entertainment consist
ed OF vaudeville and a concert by the
Masonic Band, under the direction OF
Charles NJ. Banks. The AFFAIR was
given to the Masonic fraternity al
large and the proceeds win be devoted
10 the fund being raised for the pro-
posed addition to the Masonic Home
Potentate Freeland Kendrick Of Philz.
delphia delivered short address
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
Complication Over a Barge.

Threatened complications centering
around barge 29 Of the Northern
Transportation Company fleet, which
is to be disposed Of at auction on
May 10 at a receivers sale ordered by
the Federal Court Of this district,
were called to the attention OF Judge
Hugh NJ. Norris yesterday by Will
liam G.. Mahaffy. the special master
The craft in question has been tied UP
at Philadelphia dock all winter on
a libel issued prior TO the receivership
and sale has been advertised for
May 6. The court ruled that no ac-
ton is called for at this time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29

O. How does the speed of n limo
type compare with that OF n type
writer? u. 9. A
A. The typewriter record for
speed maintained for an hour is 131
words minute. which amounts to
1880 words per hour. On linotype
machines engaged In newspaper work.
tho amount would be anywhere be-
tween $500 and 1000 ems per hour,
but would be lees on book work. or
work involving foreign languages.
The word average might be estimated
at $50 to 800 words per hour.
O. Which one of tho two states,
Florida and California. is moro likely
to have n cold spell and give reasons
why7 J. McC.
A. The Weather Bureau says that
both OF these states are liable to
frosts to moro or less extent. depend
Ing upon the localities. California ex-
tends over a wide territory north and
/ south. with many high mountains.
which give TO 1t variety OF climate.
| Florida Is located much farther south
and has, all told, q much milder cli-
mate.
O. Was Andrew Johnson elected 70
the Senate after no was President
H. w. G
A. Andrew Johnson's term as
President ended In 1ss9-and in 1875
ne was elected to the United States
Senate.
@. I am a retired soldier, and CON
template making my residence lr
France. VIII still bo able to draw
my pay7 NJ. y
A. A retired soldier may live ir
Europe and receive his pay there. II,
must apply to the Adjutant- -Generals
office. and comply with the regulation
as to posting address.
q. At what rate should baby gafr
In weight? M. c. F
A. During the first three month";
the increase in weight OF n norma
} baby should he about half n poun,
each week; by tho end OF tho fiftl
month tho baby that has been per
fectly we'll and is being properi,
nourished should have doubled II
birth weight and weigh about
pounds and ut tho end Of the 15t
: month It should weigh three times IT
: weight at birth. Infants that ar
very large at birth do not increase g
rapidly.
! O. Was Robert G. Ingereoll Pc
publican or Democrat: X l.. 7
A Robert @. Ingersoll was
| l.
tics until after the Civil War. when
: became Republican. 1t was as
, delegate to the Republican Nation,
Convention of 1875 that he made h
famous "plumed knight" speech, pia.
/ ing Blaine in nomination for Pres
/, dent
= Q. Hon. many miles OF navigab
Q rivers arc there in tho United Stat.
o II. Mel
= A II In estimated that there are c
the mainland of the United Stat.
t about 5000 miles of navigatsd river
t $500 miles OF canals, many THOUSAND
9 of miles OF regularly nav1gated wate
= IN lakes and bays. and more ths
: $500 miles OF sounds. bays and bayor
Q. When were insane hospitals ar
established in this country? NJ c.
A. The first State hospital for L
exclusive care OF insane patients w
q established at Williamsburg, Va,
III 1858 and It's first patients were q
mitted in 1878.
"a Q. What Is the oldest kind OF I
20 surance? K. T.
N A. Marine insurance long preced
,p 4hSurance aes'4iis' illes anu upon lV'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Olive Temple. l.. @. T..
Wenonah Lodge, S. of II.
Liberty Conclave. S. w. Nj.
Mechanics Lodge, I. o. o. f.
Lenape Tribe. fmp'd. O. r. M.
Sheet Metal Workers Association.
James A. Garfield Council, ID. of A.
Apache Tribe, no. 81. Imp'd. o. r. NJ.
James Young Conclave, II. or S. w. NJ
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29

There are some traits which all
men have In common" For instanceT'
Every man thinks he would have
been an awful aadykiller If he hadn't
married, "a great golf player if he only
had the time and successful stock
market operator if he only had the
money. y."-Judge.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29

backbone OF tho Republican party OF
Delaware.
Evidently Bradley knows what he
is working for. and so does tho Dover
State Sentinel. "Hence these tears"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
THE EVENING SMILE.
MADE A DIFFERENCE.

There was a man out in Wisconsin
who went to a revival meeting and
was pressed to repent. He wavered
for a time and finally arose and said:
Friends. want to repent and tell
how bad l have been. but l dasnt do
1t when the grand jury is in session"
THE Lord will forgive" the re-
vivalist shouted.
Probably he WILL" answered the
sinner, but he amt on that grand
jury."-Boston Transcript.
$50, his bachelor friends gave Jim a
farewell supper. Was 1t successY'
"a success? Wonderful! Why the
wedding had to be postponed for two
days."-Boston Transcript.
Banks-"Do you believe in pursuit
or in possession& Kneedel (his tailor)
Both. Possession only comes after
so much per suit. ."-Wayside Tales.
There are people by the thousands
Who are hoping while they pray
That the radio bug won't sting 'em
While they're at work or play.
New Orleans States.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29

II you telephone your ad, ask about
the discount you can get on the price
quoted you.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-04-29
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Any rcades can 9et tho snswer 70 eny
nation Bureau. Frcdsfic J. Hsskfp. Dircc-
tor, Warrington, ID. q. This Offer applies
strictly to Information, Tho bureau can
not give advice on legal medical and
financial matters. II does not attempt to
scttIN domestic troubles nor TO undertake.
exhaustive research on any subject Write
your questions pisinly and briefly Give
full name and address and enclose two
cents in stamps or return postage AL
replies are sent direct 70 the inquirer.
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-21
OPENING ADDRESS BY
 HOMER S. CUMMINGS

Hartford, Sept 2o.-Homer s. Cum miugs. as temporary chairman of the democratic state convention, which open ed in the Foot Guard Armory here to- night. during his address thus praised the democratic party and arraigned the republicans:
 The elaborate apologia delivered by Senator Brandegee at the recent repub- iIcan convention affords but little hope of relief from the distressing condition ilIo which public affairs have fallen, for 1t clearly indicates that the American people have nothing better to look for ward to- than a continuance of aimless drifting and hopeless laundering. If the speech in question is fairly reflective of the republican attitude toward public questions. it must be confessed that we have a government without a programme. an administration without a leader and country without a policy.
 l There seems to be no recognition of the profound economic changes which, in recent years, have taken place both
 at home and abroad; nor any realization
 of the fact that new conditions call for new remedies and that the statesman slip of 30 years ago is helpless in the face of the problems of 1922.
 The outstanding note of Senator Bran r.or4inu.6 .,, pa.. rhr..-Nc,,h.. u.,,
Norwich bulletin., 1922-09-21

Nelson, Nsw. Newberry. Puepper, Phipps Reed; Pennsylvania smuor Sterling and .Wadsworth-21.
 Democrats-Dtal Glass, Myers, owen. Shields, Underwood and Williams-7.
 Total 2S
 Pairs: Caraway and Jones, New NIexicon for, Mckinley, against Harris and Walsh. Montana for, Frelinghuysen, against. Pittman and Pomerene, for, Swanson (present) against. Overman and Norris, for, Warren (presenD against. Ladd and Kendrick for, King, against.
 Polndexter and Willis, for, Weller, against. Johnson and Spencer, for, Page against.
 Total 21.
 Absent and not paired. Elklns, Stanley and Watson, of Geor- gia, 3.
 Grand total 96
 The house vote on the first passage of the bonus August 23, was 3SS to 70, or 475 to l, as compared with ATT to 1 to- day. The senate vote today compared with 47 to 22. By which the measure was first passed on August 31.
 Most of the house votes to sustain the present were cast by members from east ern and southern states, with western delegation voting almost solidly for the bill
 There was only brief consideration ot the measure in the house.
 Announcement of the result of tht voting was received in silence by botf the memberships and the fairly we'll fill ed galleries.
 The same was true in the senate.