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POLITICAL INDICATION
or Orr.YEAR ELECTIONS

Many years aro. careful observers
of political events and consequences
arrived AT the conclusion that the po-
nticai party which secured n major
ity OF the House OF Representatives
~ what are called the "off-year" cleo
ticns. was thereby assured Of victory
~ the ensuing Presidential election.
Probably this belief was founded in
tho almost uniform success Of the
Democratic party from 1909 20 1860.
WHEN fatal division checked its sur
prisins career 81 certain victory when
ever n went to the polls In a
state ~ thorough unity. but II
was revived when. some years
after the close of the Civn War
the Dcmocratsc party threw of the
disastrous effects of that great convul-
sion and resumed It's place as a sturdy
contender Cor the favor of major
ity q tho country's voters.
And the history % off-year" cleo
tious to this day. while not absolutely
conclusive. largely sus,ains this an
oient popular belief.
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N/I<4~~. I-1---sz--y'

Apfprrca can shoot intultiveiy Given
better mIFcle coordination by na-
ture one Nan may develop shooting
ability quicker than another a. course.
but most 0f the men a. the top % the
game are men who have got there
by work"
The expert offers another point 70
show the value Of rife experience. He
points out that because % the danger
os carelessly handled firearms the dis
cipline of the range is strict The
amateur soon has 70 driltd into hir1
that he must observe me rules fo1
handling a gun and staying AZ nd
post. Consciously OF utc0nsciOusly-
the man who learns 20 shoot learns
20 discipline himself and others. u -
because this caution becomes second
nature 20 she shooter that there are
80 Few accidents on the rife range.
In the past ten years there have been
no fatalities AZ the nasi0nal rife
matches. which are the biggest con-
tests in the country. with from 500
90 7 200 competitors annually. and
not more than two OF three people
have been sinjured.
/ L might say here" the rife man
added. "tsat II you make study OK
/ gun accidents You find that the gun
/ Is almost invariably held ty a person
/ who knows nothing abodr shooting
An experienced marksman would
never think u pointing a gun. loaded
. OF unloaded. at anybody for fun.
1t is always the unloaded gun that
goes OF. Why? because the owner
has not had 10 out often enough %
know whether IL is loaded or not. The
. trouble is that most people who have
guns have no place 20 shb bot them. \
man keeps a gun for AM emergency
and when the emergency comes he
knows TOO little about shooting -
handle the weapon effectively
I believe that as target shooting
becomes more popular the gun will
lose its bad reputation as a cause oe
accidents. and WHAT Is more there VIII
be fewer croalzs. The guuman is not
afraid Of the amateur SD ot and his
rusty gun. but ne does feat the train
eds mar ksman and II the average clti-
zen were a crack shot there would
be fewer thugs and Sc cond story
men,
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1t will be seen by this record that
the long accepted prophecy has failed
in but three instanccs-in 1876. 1878 and
1856. Democrats. however. do not ad-
init failure in 1876. as they insist TO
this day that Samuel J. Tilden. not
Rutherford II. Hayes. was chosen
President that year. In the other two
instances IL failed dismally. but has
been In evidence since 1878.
The recent elections left the Repub-
lican party with majority in the
House OF representatives. but one
dismaily reduced from the overwhelm-
ing Republican majority in the pres
ent House.
So both Democrats and Republicans
may derive hope and inspiration from
the results of the latest political COM
plcxion OF the ancient prophecy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-27

Tho Democratic party won its last
national contcs, before the Civil War
nt the Presidential election 81 1856.
with James Buchanan as It's candi-
date for President. Even then there
were potent Indications Of factional
division In the ranks Of this heretofore
powerful political organization which
threatened its internal serenity and
impaired It's solidity and voting force.
Tho slavery agitation was becoming
intense and the entire country was
convul.od over the struggle between
the extreme advocate. OF slavery and
those who. under the leadership Of
stephen A. Douglas. strove 20 raise
the bars against any further extension
of the hated system OF human bond
aEe. Then came the fierce struggle
over he admission of Kansas. the
bone of contention being whether that
latest addition should be free or a
slave holding Commonwealth. Fever
ish excitement prevailed all over the
country.
In the Congress elections Of ls56
the Democratic party failed TO secure
a decided majority In the ensuing
House of Representatives. There was
q Ions siruesis over the organization
81 tho new House. ending In the choice
ot Nathaniel y. Ranks of Massachu.
sftts for speaker on the Il3th bal.
iut Iie ~'as leading member Of IN,
American tKnownothins) party. TIVE
years later. however. IN the "or-year'
eieesion" of 1854. pevocrstie H.us'
vas chosen.
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BROUGHT 4 BIG PRICE.

a news dispatch from Three Rivers.
Mich. last week. announced the sale
of single strawberry plant for $50
900. or course. unusual merit war
claimed for the plant which brough;
such an astonishing price.
This strawberry variety has been
named the "Rockhnl." in honor OF
it's breeder. Harlow Rockhin of Con-
rad, Iowa. It's distinctive merit.
which r. held in such valuable esteem.
Is that Il begins bearing early in the
spring and produces continuous crops
until frost comes.
Here is a strawberry that would DE
Of enormous value 10 the berry grow
ers Of the Delaware Peninsula, where
the strawberry finds its most congenial
and productive home. Years ago a Del
aware grower realized a thousand dol
4ats IN pront irom one acre OF straw
berries n a s.ng,e season, but that was
because the crop elsewhere was a gen
eral failure that year. while h.s acre
bore prolihcally. But in recent yearr
under normal conditions, a profit OF
5000 TO $500 per acre is said to have
been not unusual.
There would be opportunities for
rich earnings. therefore. from the in
PRODUCTION OF a long-bearing plant IN
cur community. But our farmers will
not be inclined to pay $4,000 for .
single plant.
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THE EVENING SMILE
THE TROUBLE.

I've must discover" says 4 Con
,Sressman. what the majority Of the
people think"
But the trouble is a majority of
people don't think. II they did more
than a half OF the men now in Con-
s,ress wouldn't be there.-New Orleans
states.
'Bobbed hair has played hob with
hairpln manufacturers" "Cut down
their sales. ] SUPPOSE" Yes. but
things even up I'm this world. IL
helped the BARRIERS. birmingham
Age Herald
What was on the bill at the
women's club today" we talked
about Shakespeare. Anybody have
a good word for him2"-Louisville
Courier-Journal
Kriss-"what shall take for a
false appetizer" Wsiter-''Try a little
mock turtle sodp."--New York sun.
Banks are stingy with their
money" Hey girlie?" Never throw
in any for good measure and never
hand out samples. es.'-I>ouisyille Cour-
! ier-Journal.
How'd you ever get that paint on
your dress, Mrs. Mingus?" Il was
/ leaning over Ssndy's fence" But
Sandy has a sign up-'Wet Paint
Yes. j saw that; but everybody
knows what a liar he is."--Schenec-
I tady Union-Star.
I'd like 20 stay in good old Penn.
Say somewhere down near Hellam
Rhyme Conococheague with Chinco-
league
And then learn how 10 spell 'em.
Harrisburg Telegram.
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But this "or-year" indication. even
az that time regarded as very rel-
able. was not followed by a Democratic
triumph al the Presidential election
% 1860 The Republican party. which
entered upon It's first national cam
paisn IN 1856. had assumed aggressive
form and effective organization. and
proved a powerful competitor. But
oven withAthls opposition the Demo-
cratic party might have secured a full
rllm.nt % the favoriie prediction at
the 1880 election but for fatal dis
s.nslons. The party divided into two
hostl. factions. the aggressive slav-
cry WINS with John c. Breckinridge OF
kentucky as its candidate for Presi-
dent. and the Free Soil Democrats
with Stephen A Douglas Of Illinois. the
"iattls Giant" as their leader. The
Republican caudldats was Abraham
Lincoln. and those calm and moderate
citirns who sought a way of compro-
mise b.tween the hot-hsaded and ir-
Teconciiahlc Democratic factions
formed a Union and Constitution
party. with John C. Bell OF Tennessee
"a TIE candidate for President
Democratic division alone gave VIC
tory 90 the Republican party in tina,
campaign. and enabled its great leader
a. make immortal impress upon the
; history o. our country.
Aad II also broke the accepted prece.
Den, - victory as n sure asset OF IN,
party which secured "A majority in the
Iuus. az the "off-year'' contests.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-27
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Bayard Legion.

Bsyard Legion.
Mt. Calvary Club.
|. G. s. Fraternity.
Sumner Post, G.. 4. II.
Painters and Decorators.
Camp No. >. +. O. S. \.
Delaware Lodge. 5. OF III.
North End Athletic Club.
Delmarvia Union. Il. l.. Il.
Alpha Council. l.. O. r. {.
Antietam Temple. O. L. \.
Lady Miller. No. q. :. of II.
Delaware Lodge. l. @. O. +.
Harmony Council. L. +. of \.
Eureka Lodge, \. +. 4 \. NJ
Brandywine Lodge. |. O. @. =.
Beta Tent. No. .. X. q. 4. NJ.
Blue Rock Council. l.. O. Il. &.
Brownson Library Association.
Mnqua Tribe. Imp'd. %. r. NJ
st. BenCdlcts Beneficial Society.
Wilmington Nest. order of Owls.
Brandywine Library Association.
Bricklayers international Union.
Benevolent Pioneer Library AssO.
Diamond Council. Jr. O. l.. \. NJ.
Wilmington Aerie. No. "a, II. @. Il.
Wilmington Conclave, q. L. ~ NJ.
Christine Encampment, |. q. O. +.
Delaware Conclave. III. on 5. w. NJ.
Eleventh Ward Democratic League.
Delaware Conclave, No. !, 4. =. %. r.
ushers' Union, Union NJ. Il. Church
Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Society
B. NJ. a H. 1. 4. iSricklayers' Union
vii. q Brandywino Council, O. u. n. !
VIM. Mckinley Circle. No. 3, Ia. of
Wilmington. Circle. Il. OF 4, Nos. :, s,
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MIRROR OF PUBLIC OPINION

ful. Saying nothing OF the ovcrpower-
ing ovation which he has received
personally. and which he plainly re-
CARDS as only secondary To his main
object. his uttcrancos have had In
them a note OF sincerity OF downright
conviction. aud of touching appeal
all quite irrcsistablo. II IL already
certain that his visit will be mn un-
doubted triumph.--Ncw York Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-27
A PRACTICAL PROOF.

Very practical proof OF the efficiency
OF the honor system introduced at the
New Castle County workhouse by
Warden Plummer was given, last
week. in tho discovery. by those pris-
oners engaged in the working out Of
The system. Of a plot being engineered
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-27
lnion Church ". =. NJ. =.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society Of Union Methodist Episcopal
Church will hold a meeting tomorrow
afternoon az 3 o'clock at the church
house. II viii be AN important meeting
and all members arc~srged 10 be pres
ut
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-27

request melted by a consideration OF
this interesting bit Of political his
tory. made up record Of the results
OF "ofY-year" Congress contests and
their effect upon the ensuing Presi-
Dental elections. II Ia as follows:
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Every little want can be satisf,I at
very little cost through an Every
Evening CLASSIFIED 1l--Adv.
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Ar. Arthur Bailey. librarian Of The
I,.c Library, an response 10 a
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Teaches Coordination.

Perhaps the chief benefit - rife
shooting. though, j. that 70 teaches
coordination Of mind and muscle and
self analysis. You learn more from
a miss than hit. II you fail 10 hit
the bulls eye you start figuring why
you missed the shot. and 80 the valu-
asie habit Of analyzing mistakes Is
inculcated"
The Importance Of accurate mus
cular control. as pointed out by this
expert. is obvious. Nerves are 4 prev
alent source Of unftness in this
country today. The rifle expert says
that person who Is excessively ner-
vous either learns 90 control has
nerves and muscles by practicing al
a target or he never learns 10 shoot.
The nervous thoughtless person who
bangs away gets nowhere until ne
develops self control.
The average individual can acquire
this control The rife expert SAYS.
Skill al rifle shooting is not a gift.
and is not born in the average Amer
lean. Il is sheer bunk that the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-11-27

rifle board. \ husky athlete may
not be so good a marksnan as a man
~ slight. wlry build. person wear
Ing eyeglasses may be a FIRST class
shot. True evcsight rather than un-
usually keen sight is needed.
Shooting makes for physical 1T
ness" says this official. There are
no strenuous contortions attached 70 II,
but the kneeling. rising. and STOPPING
constitute a kind % exercise that
most people need. Indirectly. too. the
marksman ls apt % be benefited ply
sicaily. The beginner soon learns that
he can shoot straiEhter when he feels
well than when he ~ run down
Enough sleep, some exercise. nourish-
ing food makes for steadiness. The
riiieman rarely goes in for more rigo-
rOus training. but he finds his shoot
I ing record an incentive TO ordinary
fitness
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-27
Constitutional Amendment

AN ACT proposing an Amendment to
Section of Article of the Constitution
OF the State of Delaware, in relation to
BE 1T ENACTED BY THE SENATE
AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVE
OE, THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MET 1.-TWO
ELECTED TO EACH HOUSE A11U5 4GREEo n I7Ts9
ING THERETO):
Section 1. That Section S of Article
OF the Constitution of the State of Della
ware be amended by striking out ali of
said Section 5 of Article 8, and inserting
in lieu thereof the following:
Section 5. The General Assembly shall
PROVIDE for levying and collecting a cap
ltation tax from every citizen of the
State of the age of Twenty-one years or
upwards; but such tax to be collected in
any County shall be uniform throughout
that Country, and such capitation tax
shall be used exclusively in the County
in which it is collected.
WALLACE S. HANDY,
President Pro Tenn of the Senate.
WALTER J. PASKEY,
Speaker of the House.
Approved April 2, A. d. 1921.
VIM. D DENNEY,
Governor"
1, A. r. Benson, Secretary Of State of
the State of Delaware, do hereby certify
that the above and foregoing is a true
and correct copy Of Senate Bill No. 80
entitled An Act proposing an amend
ment to Section of Article of the Com
stitution of the State of Delaware, in re-
lation to Capitation Tax" as the same
appears. on the enrolled bill filed in the
office of the Secretary of State and ap-
proved by the Governor, April 2, A. ID.
1921, which said Bill proposing such
Amendment to the Constitution Of this
State is published in accordance with
the requirements of the Constitution of
the State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have
s:s,:;i:;,::,:sE hereunto set my hand and
8 - official seal at Dover, this
q SEAL x twenty-first day of July, in
& $ the year of our Lord one
s::,:ss:s,:s,:s:s& thousand nine hundred and
twenty-five
A. r. BENSON,
July 2S-14t
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-27
PUBLIC SALE
July 2S-14t

AS am moving to smaller farm, I
will offer at public sale, at my present
home on the Thomas Simpson Farm,
on the road leading from Milford to
Slaughter Beach, on
Thursday, November 2, 1922,
at 10 a. M, rain or shine, the following
property
LIVE STOCK
1 pair mules, seven and eight years old.
1 bay horse, Is years old.
black mare, 8 years old.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
1 Self binder in good condition. Sulky
plow, John Deere make. 2 riding harrows,
3 walking cultivators. dearborn. York
carriages. 1 buggy. 1 2-horse walking
plows. 1-horse walking plow. 1 mower.
11-spout Farmers Favorite disc drill.
1 lot of alfalfa and COW pea hay.
Lot of corn.
A few household goods and other ar
ticles too numerous to mention.
TERMS: Cash. 10 goods to be removed
until paid for.
o2O-2t FRED A. WALLS.
Auctioneer. willard Clifton.
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-27
Constitutional Amendment

IAN ACT proposing an Amendment to
Article 16 of the Constitution. of the
state OF Delaware, and providing that no
citizen OF the State of Delaware shall be
disqualified to hold and enjoy any office,
or public trust, under the .laWs of this
State, by reason of sex.
BE II ENACTED BY THE SENATE
AND HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,
OF THE STATE OF DELAWARE IN
GENERAL ASSEMBLY MET (TWO-
THIRDS OF ALL THE MEMBERS
ELECTED b1t @ TO EACH HOUSE CONCUR
Section i. That Article Is of the Con-
stitution of the State of Delaware be. and
the same is hereby amended by adding
following new Section to be known as
Section 10. No citizen of the State of
Delaware shall be disqualified to hold and
enjoy any office, or public trust, under
the laws of this State, by reason Of sex.
WALLACE S. HANDY,
President Pro Tenn of the Senate.
WALTER ]. PASKEY,
Speaker Of the House.
Approved April 4, A. d. 1921.
WIN. d DENNEY,
Governor"
I, A. R. Benson, Secretary Of State of
the State of Delaware, do hereby certify
that the above and foregoing il a true
and correct copy Of Senate Bill No. Sc
ment to Article Is Of the Constitution Of
the State of Delaware, and providing
that no citizen of the State of Delaware
shall be disqualified to hold and enjoy
any office, or public trust. under the laws
of this State, by reason of SEX" as the
same appears on the enrolled bill filed in
the office of the Secretary of State and
approved by the Governor, April 4, A. d.
1921, which said Bill proposing such
Amendment to the Constitution Of this
State ispublished in accordance with the
requirements of the Constitution of the
State.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have
:,:: A::,::,:s,:st:tE ssE hereunto set my hand and
* x official seal at Dover, this
e SEAL % twenty-first day Of July, in
" % the year Of our Lord one
EsE:ts:sss :stE::ts,:,s::,s:sss thousand nine hundred and
twenty-five.
A. r. BENSON,
Secretary of State.
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-27
ADMINISTRATORS NOTICE

We hereby notify all persons owing
the estate of John ]. Hammond to
make settlement for same before NO
vember 18th. All bills against said es-
tate should be presented for payment
before the above date also.
CLARENCE HAMMOND,
CORA HAMMOND,
Administrators.
o13-3tp Frederlca' DEL
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-27

AS nave decided to stop farming 7
VIII oHer at public sale, at my home o1
the Boulevard, leading from MILFORD 70 tn
freoerlca' About one mile from F'reder-
Wednesday, November 1, 1922.
lea, on
Sale commencing at 10 o'clock. IF verv
ing: e iOllO"-
LIVE STOCK
Three good work horses. One horse II
years old and other two nine Years old
Weigh about 1000 lbs each. O-N'
Pair of good work mules weigh oV,a,
IlOO lbs. each, 16 and II years Old.
mead OF cows, ranging from six to
elght years old and three heifers. g wears
old: Stock, Guernsey and Jersey Hoistein
Bull, 3 years old.
FARMING IMPLEMENTS
foot Deering binder in good condi-
Ilon International manure spreader. One
Deerlng mower. l horse rake. Two
south Bend walking plows. Three fluke
harroWs Two cultivators. Two Ohio rid
ing cultiVatOrs One tWo-horse farm
wagon. One new II disc Thomas drill.
one dearborn. 1 York carriage. 1 John
Deere corn planter. 2 suits leather wag-
on harness. 1 three section iron roller.
Lot of other harness, hoes, shoveIs. rakes
etc., and many other farming things.
stacks of top fodder.
ABOUT 800 baskets of corn.
TERMS Cash. No goods to be re-
moved until paid for
H. H. CAREY.
Auctloneer, j. L. Stevens. o2O-2t
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-27
A REMARKABLE RECORD

Chamberlain Cough Remedy has a
remarkable record. 1t hrs been in use
for colds, Group and whoOping cough
for almost half a century and has con-
stantly grown in favor and popularity as
its good qualities become better known.
1t is the standard and main reliance for
these diseases in thousands of homes.
The fact that it can always be depended
upon and is safe and pleasant to take
are greatly in its favor when it is wanted
for children.
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-27
LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION
ON ESTATE OF VIM. BoRDIN
HAMMOND

Notice is hereby given that letters of
administration have been granted on the
mond, of North Milford, Delaware, to
Sarah Elizabeth Hammond, widow of de-
ceased, residing at their home in Mil
ford.
All persons indebted to the estate are
notified to come forward and make set
tlement on or before December 1st, 1922.
All persons having claims against the
estate, must present them properly at
tested in the time prescribed by the law
for settlement of estates.
Given this 9th day of October, 1922.
SARAH ELIZABETH HAMMOND,
Administrative of w. B. Hammond.
o27-3t
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-27
TO GAIN A GOOD REPUTATION.

The way to gain a good reputation is
to endeavor to be what you appear. !"
That is precisely the manner in which
Chamberlain Cough Remedy has gain
ed its reputation as cure for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough. Every
bottle that has ever been put out by the
manufacturers has been fully up to the
high standard of excellence claimed for
it. People have found that it can be de-
pended upon for the relief and cure of
these ailments and that it is pleasant
and safe to take.
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-27
PAY, OR THE SHERIFF WILL
COLLECT

John H. Roach, the Collector of
Taxes for the Town of Milford, has
sent out letters to those who owe Mil
ford Town Taxes for the past year
and also for the present year, that at
October Both, 1922, all taxes unpaid
on his tax lists, will be placed in the
hands of the Sheriff for collection,
with the additional 5 per cent penalty
and also the Sheriff's cost for collec-
tion, which will be heavy.
This is no bluff, but the solemn
truth-the Collector can not carry
longer those who have failed to pay
for last year, and will not carry any
one for the present year-therefore,
it is either pay before October Both,
or be prepared to pay the Sherin Ia
ter, with his added cost. This is my
last warning for your benefit.
JOHN H. ROACH,
o6-4t Collector Of Taxes.
Milford chronicle., 1922-10-27
POULTRY AND EGGS WANTED

Next Saturday, October 2Sth, will
begin buying eggs and poultry at my
new store, next the Sussex Trust Co.,
Milton, Del. Will pay highest market
price for white or brown eggs, and
poultry Coupons will be given with
every dozen eggs brought me, entitl-
ing holders Of lucky one to valuable
premium. Will be in the store every
Saturday and Wednesday.
CHAS. STUCHLIK,
o20-2t Milton, Del.