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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
PROHIBITION BLOCKADE.

Attorney-General Daugherty's let
ter 20 United States district attorneys
on the subject OF rigid enforcement
OF the Volstead act~is in the nature
both OF an Official order and a moral.
exhortation. But IL does not get down
10 the practical difficulties 20 be
overcome. II Is very easy 10 write
about pushing prohibition cases 10
early trial and clearing dockets. but
that does not make the thing itself
any easier.
The courts are clogged with pro-
hibition cases that they have not dis
posed OF solely for lack OF time to
reach them. They are overtaxed be-
yond their power 10 do the business
for which they were created. and new
prohibition cases are pil!ng up faster
than old ones are cleared away. The
court dockets are congested beyond
precedent. a very large number OF the
cases being OF relatively minor I'm
portance. The courts have plenty of
work 10 do besides hearing prohibi-
/ Daugherty nov insists shall receive
! immediate attention.
After all. there are only e hours in
a day. and in that period the courts
and the United States Attorneys and
the members OF their STATS can ac-
complish only so much. They cannot
be driven into performing impossible
feats OF labor because somebody IN
Washington Is inspired 10 dictate a
letter commanding haste.
The blockade OF prohibition cases in
the courts is very readily explained
The courts are not at fault II al
comes back 10 the action OF Congress,
in putting into the statute books law
that cannot be enforced and refusing
TO change the law so that II can b,
enforced. That is the real trouble
and II win remain the real trouble $,
long as the impossible Volstcad ac
stands unmodified by Congress-Nev
York World
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
PHYSICAL EDUCATION
ADVOCATED FOR STATE
BY H. King Director Of Rcsesfch and Satstcian state
Department of Education

In 1919 the Delaware Interscholas-
tic Athletic Association was inaugural
ed and organized for the purpose OF
stimulating clean play. wholesome rec
r. ton and athletics within the schools
of the state.
A few of the Special Districts have
employed directors OF physical educa-
ton. which IL a stop forward in ths
right direction.
The rural schools under tho dl:'ec-
ton OF tho rural supervisors. have
made great progress along the lines Of
organized play. About eighty per cent
OF the rural schools are equipped with
a play ball. 80 that supervised play
during intermission becomes possible
under teacher leadership. The inter
cst in organized play has been mani
Tested in the annual county track and
field meets. One county last year had
forty-two dcdgohOll teams represent
ed
The state Athletic Association Is
growing very rapidly. This year they
hope to have 1909 enrolment; every
school has the opportunity 10 enroll.
Physical education includes more
| than organized play and athletics. The
most important factors are: health
medical inspection. mouth hygiene
school nursing. nutrition and mental
hygiene.
The chief atm OF health education IL
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
RIPPING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
PETERING OII.

The wan years waxing older.
his feet are tired and sore, and
soon he'll 20 20 molder with
years that are no more; he's
lame in knee and shoulder, his
journey is a bore. With ecstacy
we hailed MIN when he was
young and strong; our plaudiis
never failed him, We boosted
loud and long; but when Old
Times derailed him wen say
his course was wrong. vie
brought US much afiiict!on, tried
us with gins and snAres. and in
his jurisdiction were strikes and
wobbly scsres; each month was
full of friction that chafed us
unawares. And now we see
him SILVER, his long beard on
his chest; our warwhoops we
deliver, and speed the parting
guest; each Old Year Is a fiiv-
yer. each New Year Is the best.
Ahead we're always looking. to-
morrows are in view; our in
cense we are cooking 10 greet
the thing that's new; be
shrewing and gadzooking. we
say TO old things. "Shoo," The
poor Old Year now going has
few 10 sing his praise. We say
that ne is showing n record OF
dark days. and dornicks we are
throwing, where once We gave
his bays. No doubt the year
that's coming will have his smile
on straight; with. dulclmers a.
drumming Wen greet him al
the gate, and twelve months
hence be humming the old time
hymn Of hate.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
THE EVENING SMILE
SOMEWHAT SUSPICIOUS.

What kind Of a town is your neigh
boring hamlet OF Smackover?" inqu!r-
a gutet.
We'll. I'll tell you" returned the
landlord Of the tavern at Grudge.
rs the sort Of place where II a
citizen shines up mis- shoes and puts on
a clean collar he is suspected q in
tending 10 e.ope with some Teller
citizens wife. "-Kaneas City Star.
Your friends come in without knock
ing: your enemies knock without
coming in.-San Francisco Chronicle
rs your new son-ln-law good pro-
vider?" Tie can Jus, about keep my
daughter IN gloves. ! pay FOR every
thing else" Then ne deceived you
as 20 his circumstances" NO. ! re-
member ne merely asked for hei
hand Boston Transcript.
Poets hymn the moon 50 much,
They wear Il out-they Kill 81:
Now here's the kind OF bard ! am.
! sing big. round slice Of ham,
Allowing in the Skillet.
Virginian Pilot.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
good for the humblest children Of tn.

good for the humbiest children OF the
nation.
Beside the public school. the church
school. From the viewpoint Of the
nation, the function Of the church Ia
religious cducatiop which function is
not performed. In our country, by
any unsupported institution. The
Constitution wisely divorcing the
church from the State. leaves this i'm
portant feature OF education incum-
bent upon the churches.
There are anxious calls for the more
cf'icicnt operation Of all three agencies
in the education of our youth-bet-
ter homes and more devoted home
makers. better schools, Fairgrounds,
and more we'll trpncd instructors in
the schools. more effective methods Of
religious instruction in every church.
that they p,ay. together. enrich the
community life OF our people for the
better upbringing of the coming gem
Grafton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
"DRYS" GAIN STRENGTH.

In 1914 a Statewide prohibition
amendment TO the Ohio Constitution
was beaten by more than $4,000 votes,
in 1915 By $4,000. in 1917 by 100. Grad
ually the "wets" We're losing. In 1915
the dry" amendment won by some
$4,000, only OF 80 counties going
wet" Many persons who believed in
local option We're adverse TO Federal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
Coughs and Colds In Winter.

Indoor sedentary life In Winter haa
direct bearing on the prevalence
of coughs and colds. Keep the bowels
active and overcome constipation with
Foley cathartic Tablets Colds. coughs
Group, throat, chest and bronchial
trouble quickly relieved with Foley'e
Honey and Tar. Contains no opistes
ingredients printed on the wrapper.
largest selling cough medicine In the
World. "Foley's Honey and Tar is
wonderful for attacks OF conghe and
colds" writes w. II. Gray. Venice.
California. y. h. Daniorth.--Aly.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Olive Temple. l.. q. T..
Wenonah Lodge, s. Of III.
Liberty Conclave, 5. w. Nj.
Mechanics Lodge. l. O. O. II.
Apache Tribe, Imp'd. q. X. NJ.
Lenape Tribe, Imp'd. o. II. NJ.
James A. Garfield. ID. OF A.
James Young Con. ii. or s. w. NJ.
Sheet Metal Workers Association.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
Farmer Gets Paid Annu ally.

The farmer plants his crops. as a
general rule. in the spring OF the year
He must buy seed and fertilizer and
hire men TO plow the land. Then.
throughout the long summer. he must
bear the expense OF cultivating and
finally OF. harvesting. The worker
in Cther lines gets his pay envelope
on Saturday night or. at the longest.
farmers pay envelope comes only once
a year.
What the farmer wants Is a middle
financing facility. with Government
hacking and supervision. somewhere
between the short term facility e the
Federal Reserve Banks and the 80
year farm mortgage loan. Specifically
he wants nine months TO one year
credit. This will enable him 10 make
a loan and with the proceeds finance
his entire season. At the years end
when his crop rs harvested and sold
he will have a comfortable period In
which TO pay cn.
In addition to what the general far
mer wants, there must be stiM diff
ferent type OF credit for the livestoch
raiser. He wants three-year credit
lie must have funds 10 carry the ex.
pense OF breeding calves and lambs
raising them. feeding them and bring.
Ing them 10 market.
The agricultural bloc Will 20 int,
this winters session with a Legislative.
program 10 bring about some OF thi.
assistance for the farmers and In al
/ probability some new law will be writ
ten on the statute books on this sub
ject, for the administration has an
nounced that IL is In sympathy viii
the plan.
There are four pending bills designe,
TO bring about tho medium Length
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09

secure from time to time. But surely
some measures may he devised-short
OF the dangerous extremity of govern
ment. operation--to prevent n recur-
renee Of such a situation in the future.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09

Washington, Dec. 9--The forthcOm-
ing session OF Congress will bring
consideration and probably enactment
OF important financial Legislation de-
signed principally 20 benefit the Amer
can farmer. The elections strengthen
ed the hand OF the agricultural bloc
which. az group. represents With
especial care the interests OF the tiller
OF the soil in the halls OF Congress.
When. two years ago. the prices OF
farm products declined with an IN
precented sharpness and the farmer
received less Or his product than e
cos, him 20 produce Il, the farming
community was convinced that the
underlying reason for this calamity
was an inadequate credit system.
Many special inquiries were made
into the problem. the most comprehen-
slve being that made by the Joint
Commission OF Agricultural Inquiry of
which Representative Sydney Ander-
son e Minnesota was chairman and
which comprised members OF both
Senate and House, taken largely from
the agricultural bloc. This investiga-
ton revealed that the farmer lacks
the precise sort OF credit facility
which he needs.
IL was found that there are at pres
ent two kinds OF credit open 20 the
farmer. First. the Federal Reserve sys-
TEN provides an open door whereby
the farmer may obtain credit for siN
months. povided his local bank vii
I endorse his notes. This is the Longest
| term paper which the Federal Re
serve Banks admit. the farmers beinE
/ favored over manufacturers, merchan-
/ d!sers and other business men whC
/ are held down 10 9O-day credit. How
ever. SIX months Is not long enough
I for the farmers.
The second kind OF credit is that pro
vlded b. the Federal Land Bank
through the Federal Farm Loan sys
tenn. This Is credit based on land mort
gages. To obtain this finan
cial aid the farmer mort
cages his farm and he may have 3
years in which 20 pay off interest ant
principal. The farmers make good Us
OF this facility and many hundreds o
millions are lent 10 them. Howeyel
this does not MI all the needs Of m
( agricuituriSt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-09
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

Any reader can se, the answer " Any
question By writing Every Evening lDfor-
nation bureau. Frederic J. Haskin. direc-
tor washington. y. G. This ofsr appbes
strictly TO information. The bureau can
not give advice on legal. medical and
financial matters 10 does not attempt 20
settle domestic troubles nor 20 UNDERTAKE
exhaustive research on any subject. wit.
your questions plainly and briefly Give
full name and address and erc4oS " .
rcnrs in stamps for return pastAse-
replies are sent direct 20 the Inquirer
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
CELEBRATED FiL00HiDA 'nIEN.9 ok
COMING TO PALATKA

In the appearance of Lawrence
Haynes on Tuesday, February %,
will hear an artist. Years of eXpe-
r ence in Italy and France have
given him the ability to sing of the
things we read of in bOoks-we see
in the movies-lwe experience in life
The quality which makes Haynes
Different from other mere singers
is this faculty to draw pictures, paint
scenes, tell stories which we all UNI
derstand.
Part of Haynes program will be
compositions by Debussy, Ravel
Milheaud, Faure, Duparc. "Sheher-
azard" by Ravel was sung by him
for the first time in America at his
last recital last spring in Boston. Mr.
Hill, who is head of the musical de-
oartment at Harvard, engaged Mr.
Haynes to interpret and illustrate
these difficult and interesting COM
positions.
In his appearance here the people
of Palatka will have an opportunity
of hearing his Interpretation of these
celebrated masters.
Besides the modern French, Rus
sian. English and American compos'
ers. he will be heard in Old-time ia
vorites. He will sing at the "om'
ans club.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
$4,000 Prize for
High School Pupil
in Essay Contest

A $4,000 university scholarship
and a number of state prizes are Of
fered to students of Florida high
schools who will write the best es-
saws on ::How Good Roads Are De-
veloping My Community" according
to an announcement just made
through the general extension d.
vision of the University of Florida.
Tie nst iaHH E p &C. is srpa ssaess
sip, good at any American university
and given by Harvey S. Firestone
through the highway and highway
transport education committee, Of
which Hon. John j. Tigert, commits
sioner of education, is chairman.
The general extensio ndivis!on, in
cooperating with the committee
will offer the several state prizes fol
the best essay written by Florida
high school boys and girls who en-
ter the contest. Principals of high
schools will be asked to urge as
many high school students as pos
sible to write essays on this sub,
iect. From the total number, each
local principal will select the three
best essays written by his students
l. Il.
These essays will be forwarded to the
general extension division and en-
tered in the state c:ntest. In the
state contest the essays will be con-
sidered individually in competition
wit hevery other essay entered for
first, second and third place. Stu
dents winning these places in the
state contest will be awarded medals
given by the general extension di-
vision. The essay winning first place
in the state contest will be entered
in the national contest in competi-
ton with essays from other states
for the national scholarship prize.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
ais Minstrels
Will Be Event of
Life in Palatka

Whe nthe curtain rises on the
opening scene of the Pals Greater
Minstrels at the Howell theater next
Monday and Tuesday nights, local
theater-goers will once more have
the the opportunity of witnessing a
real, old-time minstrel show, remis-
cent of bygone days.
The production is being given I'M
der the auspices of the Palatka Base
ball association, all proceeds to go to
the new grandstand fund. The show
is under the direction of Governor
Bowen, for many seasons super pre-
mier comedian with AL Fields Min
strels. The firsat part is christened
"The High School of Minstrelsy,"
and is replete with new songs and
jokes of the day. Maurice Fisher, the
little fellow with the big voice, will
shout brand-new Irving Berlin
number and Joe Hill, late of Zeig-
field Follies, will keep. you laughing
every minute. This is the same Joe
Hill that teamed with Will Rogers
several years on Broadway. The sec
ond par or the olio, is composed OF
several laughable acts, among which
are "The Foolishness of 1922" a
timely traversity on Palatka's city
council. This will be worth the price
of admission. Sammy Norris will
pu on a ventriloquist act, "Tom and
the Talking Boys" and, last but not
least, "Moonligh on the Mississippi
in which the entire company takes
part, and in which is introduced talk.
ing, singing, dancing and, in fact, g
little of everything.
And, last but not least, we woulo
like to call your attention to the fact
that there will be a gigantic street
parade at noon. Biddie Shearouse':
marvellous Gold and Silver band will
furnish the music.
Seats go on sale Thursday. Don
forget the dates and the cause. b
there. All of the boys will appre
ciate your attendance.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
[0CI A L N O T E S
bERSONA COS SIP
TELEPHONE )
TELEPHONE se7-J

"A party of Palatka Shriners at
tending the ceremonial at the Mo-
rocca temple in Jacksonville last
night was composed of M. B. Coch-
rane, j. H. Haughton, W. Carl Da-
Wis and G. l. Roberts. Governor Har-
dee and number of lesser folks
made the pilgrimage across the hot
sands of the desert last night.
Robert |. Jeffords of Mani has
returned to his home after spending
several days here with his brother,
Denham Jeffords, having been called
here on account of the death of his
sister, Mrs. W. w. Smith.
Mrs. T. w. Mills of, Collins, Ca,
left this morning for her home after
spending the past week in the city,
saving been called here by the death
of her sister, Mrs. w. w. Smith.
! Miss Christine Jeffords and little
Miss Florence Smith are spending
some time as the guests of Miss
Florence Saunders at Fruitland.
| w. W. Smith left last night for
Miami and other points along the east
coast. While in Miamin Mr.. Smith will
be the guest of his sister, Mrs. W. W
Becks and his brother-n-law, Robert
l.. Jeffords.
Mrs. T. W. Mills, of Collins, Ga.
returned home yesterday. She was
called here to attend the funeral Of
her sister, Mrs. w. w. Smith. Mrs
]. M. Pounds and sister, Mrs. F. M
| Chatham, accompanied her home a!
far as Yulee. From there they wen
on to Fernandina to visit friends
and returned to Palatka Wednesda!
morning.
Mrs. A. V. Long, Mrs. Louis Jar
man and Miss Louise Hudson wer'
shopping visitors in st. Augustine
today.
, Misses Harriet Hudson and Sar'
; Warren, visitor of Miss Omar Davis
with Messrs. Fred Lecks, Ralph Ia
vel and Warner Hamm, joined tn
houes party of Miss Omar Davis a
the beach Tuesday night, all tn
merry party returning to Palatka to
day.
Miss Nellie Weldon, of Char
! lotte, N. c., and Mrs. M. L. Weddor
, who have been visiting Mrs. T. +
Hudson, are now visiting Mrs. j, "
Beach in Groveland, Fla, and WI
later return to Palatka.
Mr.. and Mrs. E. E. White, @
Orlando, on their return from Wis
at Columbia, S. c., and Washington
D. c., are visiting their parents, M
and Mrs. E. F. White, os klrb
street.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
IA Rub Baclsaehe Awar

harmless and doesn't burn or dis
color the skin.
Timber us! Don't suffer! Get a
small trial bottle from any drug
store, and after using it just once,
you'll forget that you ever had
backache, lumbago or sciatica' be-
cause your back will never hurt or
cause any more misery. 1t never
disappoints and has been recommend
ed for 60 years.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22

Back hurt you? Can't straighten
up without feeling sudden pains,
sharp aches and twinges? Now lis
ten! That's lumbago, sciatica or
maybe from a strain, and you'll get
blessed relief the moment you rub
your back with soothing, penetrating
"St. Jacobs OIL" Nothing else takes
out soreness, lameness and stiffness
so quickly. You simply rub it on and
out comes the pain. 1t is perfectly
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
WORK TO BEGIN ON FORT
MYERS SKYSCRAPER HOTEL

Fort Myers, Feb. 22.-Work VIII
begin April Is, it has been announc'
3D. on an eight-story annex to the
Franklin Arms hotel, described as
Fort Myers skyscraper.
The building is expected to be
ready for occupancy December l,
and will be equipped with a roof
Garden. in addition to all modern
conveniences.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
CARD OF THANKS.

The American Legion auNlllary
wishes to thank all members and
friends who so generously contrib
uted preserves, ETC., to the barrel
sent to the disabled soldiers in hos
pital at Lake City, and especially to
Mr.. Robert Ramsaur, who packed
and shipped the barrel for us.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
MINISTER SUFFERS STROKE

Madison, Feb. 21-Rev. George
Robertson, pastor of the Presbyterian
church in this city, was stricken with
naralvs.s of the right side last night
at 7 o'clock, in his room in the manse.
Mr. R. N. Tucker, who also lives in
the manse, heard him fall from his
chair and hurried to him. He is IN
critical condition and is a man OF
advanced age.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
Browning-Fe S
VIRGINIA DIVORCE RECORDS
SHO WINCH INFELICITY

Alexandria, Va, Feb. 22.-J. Ran
dali Cation, secretary of the subcom-
mittee of the Alexandria Bar asso-
citation, which Saturday made its re-
mort to the full committee, follow
ing an exhaustive inquiry into the
divorce records in the Alexandra
court, today announced that sol
cases were examined, and that 1s5
are now pending, making a total OF
1 600 cases during the period from
Nav. 1920, to the present time.
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22

FOR SALE One four-drawer
cabinet letter file; as good as new;
will take most any reasonable offer
for quick sale. See Pierce at News
Office. u
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
FURNISHED room for rent. lot
South Fourth street. 2-21-3t

BUSINESS FOR SALE-The en-
tire stock and fixtures, in whole or
in part, at actual cost. Must sell at
once, as l am changing business.
This is one of best locations in the
city. Kortas Grocery Company, 407
Lemon street. 2-20-tf
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
CLASSIFIED ADS

WOULD YOU INVEST in an i'm
proved property, short walking dis
lance from the Wilson Cypress COM
pany's plant, wherein only small
cash payment is necessary, and the
gross returns from immediate rent
ais will be Is per cent? j. L. Shop
yard, Jr., Real Estate, Palatka.
Merrvday Bldg. Phone 515.
2-22-tf
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22

FOR RENT-2-story house on Pa
latka Heights, with electric lights
and water. See Reinfenberg at Da-
vic Tank Factory. 2-22-3t
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22

WOOD! WOOD! Oak and pine.
18th and Durham streets. G. b.
Banks. z-o-tI
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22

WANTED TO SELL-80 acre farm,
% or 80 cleared; 40 fenced pig tight
wire fence. Fine stock range at Raj
ford, Florida. A bargain. S. ]. Dem
mark, Putnam Barber Shop. feb2h
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22
Anticipated Dance

Eening.
h. Hodge post of the Ameri-
h, will entertain a number
r. F. a ia pleasantly anticipa-
II This evening at the Legion
This delightful affair is CIV
|Aonor Of Wash.ngton's birth IT,
III. "a. is celebrated today. Inc
n |''t' Of the American Legion is
E l., for its cordial hospital
| the the dance this evening is sure n
|. evidence of the ability OF Its
rs as hosts. =. -. 60,
|..st is inviting its guests for
n and the Putnam orchestra
finish its usual delightful mu'
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22

FOR RENT-To adults only, two
partly furnished airy rooms; reason
able. Apply News Office. 2-22-tf
Palatka daily news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1919-1994, 1922-02-22

RESILVERING mirrors or looking
glasses. Made as good as new. Work
guaranteed. Corner earle and 14th
streets. W. T. johnson. 2-8-1m