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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-05

O. When does the monthly payment
OF pensions begin2 II. s.
A. Pensions are now being paid
monthly. this schedule having started
in September.
q. On rainy days my windshield
becomes covered with thick mist.
making It impossible for me to see
clearly. What will overcome this? a.
X. U.
A. Rub sliced onion over the glass,
with an up and down stroke. Be sure
to coat the entire surface OF tho glass
with the Juice OF tho onion.
| q. What Is the salary OF tho LIZ
brarian OF Congress G. l.. c.
A. Mr. Herbert Putnam, who has
filed this important office Tor tn.
past 20 years. receives $500 year.
| O. Why il soiled clothing dangerous
to its wearer? +. J.
| A. The skin acts as a hcat-regulet-
ing apparatus through evaporation Of
perspiration, and thus reduces body
heat. II also serves in some mea-
sure TO eliminate the wastes of the
body I'm the form OF secretions. Per-
spiration and secretions are absorbed
by clothing. and bits OF dead skin are
continually being rubbed off TO find
their way into the meshes OF the
fabric. After time, the limit Of
absorption by the clothing Is reached
It's pores become clogged. The cloth
ing begins to have n damp. sticky
oily feeling. II 1t has been starched
tho garment becomes limp. In this
condition, II clothing 10 not actually
dirty IL Is at Least unwholesome tc
wear, for 1t prevents proper ABSORB.
ton and evaporation OF moisture from
the body and thus actually increase,
Its warmth in summer and It's cold ir
winter. II Is n matter OF common ex
perience to mothers and nurses tina
! the fretting OF small child maj
sometimes be duo to clothing that hal
, become damp and sticky with wear
! A change to clean garments gives tn,
: needed relief. by furnishing a fresl
absorbing surface.
Q. When was revenue tax frs
placed on tobacco in this country?
A. The first internal revenue &C
affecting tobacco went into force Jul,
/. 1852. On each 1000 cigars mad
there was a tax OF from $3.50 to $3.5o.
q. What story was Broken Bios
/ SONS" taken from? F. w.
A d. w. Griffith developed this pic
| tre from a story by Thomas Burke
called THE Chink and the Child.
This was taken from a collection o
short stories called ''Limehous
Nights"
Q. What size tip should guest Civ
I to a chamber-maid when visiting in
= private home? T. o. e.
a. Usually $3.50 If the maid ha
simply cared for the rooms, or $40
If she has served the guest In specie
ways.
Q. Are there any good improver
of gasoline? D. V. L.
A. The Bureau OF Standards has IN
k vestigated several hundred so-calie
improvers for gasoline. but has foun
none that is Of any value
Q. Is the story Of George washIns
ton and the cherry tree founded o
fact? S. T.
A. While there is no official cor
flrmation OF this story It is a fact tn,
It was recorded In the Life of Wasl
ington." by "Parson" NJ. L. weem
who was personally and intimately a.
quainted with the Washington famil
This life of Washington was p
ed during the life OF the first Pres
IS dent and was undoubtedly read I
him. Since the story brought fort
no contradiction it would appear
have been published at least with II
approval of Washington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-05
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
Thoughts and Comments Of
Eylry Evening Readees.

Tho full name and address Of tina
writer must accompany each letter. not
nccwsrArIly for publication. but M owl,
tence of good faith, Anonymous COM
tiunica lions will bc ignored. Publication
OF letters does not carry with II tndorse-
mont by Every Evening tho opinions
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-05
THE EVENING SMILE.
WHY HE KISSED HER.

Hasn't your husband kissed you re-
cently?" asked the judge.
"Oh. yes, he kissed me last night
replied the fair applicant for a d.
vorce.
HIN. then what are you complain
Ing about?" the judge asked.
THE hall was dark and he mistook
me for our pretty maid" she snap
ped.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
She-"There are times when you act
like a real man and others when you
appear absolutely effeminate. How
do you explain ft?" He-'Wen,
think Il must be hereditary. You see
half of my ancestors were men and tn,
other half women. Petit Parisien.
Already III Il June brides are get
ting careless ABOUT their. curl papers
Schenectady Gazette.
What became of your quart 81
quickly?" "Aw. the janitor spread
around the building that ] wanted ;
ccrkscrew. Ten men arrived with i'm
mediate proffers louisville Courier
Journal.
Men may lose their interest in mos
any other game, but golf sticks
Detroit News.
Black-"What became Of you
pretty stenographr2" Brown-"Sh
was subject to so many bad spells
had to advise a change OF employ
ment. "-Cincinnat Enquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-05

Only the older voters, those who
have attained, or nearly so, the fated
life line OF three seere-years and
ten," can vividly recall the exciting
Presidential campaign OF 1875. and the
turbulent and threatening times that
followed the day OF election. 1t was
an epoch in our country's history.
practically without parallel even in
tSse doubtful campaigns Of 1900 and
1924 when the failure OF the people
to elect a President threw the choice
into the House of Representatives.
There was a tribunal for the lawful
settlement Of those two closely con-
tested elections-the House of Rep
resentatives-but the 1876 conditions
were so radically different that a spe-
cial tribunal, never before or since
resorted 20, had 20 be created for the
purpse of determining whether Samuel
]. Tilden or Rutherford B. Hayes was
to be President of the United States
for the ensuing term.
And the turmoil, the controversy
the threat of revolution that was ire
quently heard, continued until thu
fourth day Of March. The informa
inauguration of President Hayes fol
lowed Immediately the long-delayet
decision-of the Electoral Commission.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-05

Have you a piece of antique fur
niture that you desire to turn into
cash? Tell our $4,000 interested read
ers. Many are Interested in what you
have TO offer.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-05
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

Any reader can got the answer 70 any
question by writing Every, Evening lnfor-
nation Bureau. Frederic Ii. JasDdn. direc.
tor, Washington. ID. q. This offer applies
strictly 10 Information. Tho bureau can.
not give advice on legal, medical and
financial matters. IL does not attempt 70
settle domestic troubles nor to undertA take
exhaustive research on any subject. Write
your questions plainly and briefly. Give
null name and address and enclose two
replies are sent direct to tho inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-05

The campaign OF 1876 was one Of
the most picturesque, interesting and
exciting the country ever knew. 1t
was entered upon by the Democratic
party with enthusiasm and confidence.
Overwhelmed in the campaign Of 1872,
under the leadership OF Horace Gree
10y, the resilient Democracy had
swept the country at the 1874 cleo
lions. carrying . large majority of
the House Of Representatives. The
Democratic National Convention of
1876 assembled at ST. Louis and nomi-
mated Governor Samuel j. Tilden OF
New York for President, with Senator
Thomas A. Hendricks Of Indiana fol-
Vice-President. Hon. Thomas T. Bay.
ard OF Delaware made his initial cam.
party at that convention, and wa:
placed In nomination for President b,
the late William G. Whitley in ar
eloquent speech. But Mr.. Tilden, tn,
great reform governor of the Empir,
State. was the popular choice of tn,
convention by q large majority.
The Republican National Conven
tion of 1876, meeting in Cincinnati
was the scene Of an acrimonious con
test conducted by the managers o
James G. Blaine of Maine, Rosco
Conklng of New York. Benjamin Il
Bristow of Kentucky and oliver F
Morton OF Indiana, with Governo
Hayes OF Ohio, backed by his hom
State. Governor John r. Hartran1
pf Pennsylvania, and a few others a
also rams" But Hayes quickl
moved out OF this class on the sue
ccssive ballots. and by this show c
strength induced the opponents q
Blaine. who led the others Target
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-05

Commendable as was this course
in some respects. II brought reproach
upon President Hayes. 1t was said of
him that he had basely repudiated
and abandoned those who had actually
bestowed upon him, although by
thlev1sh methods. his high office. He
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-10-05

Try an Every Eyen!n. Want Al
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
drivers being under the influence OF
liquor" it was pointed out.
Explains Literary Digest
Poll on VoLstead Statute

RICHMOND. Aug. 1O.-(By 1. y.
SD-SiXty- nine per cent Of the vote
for the repeal OF the prohibition
amendment. as cast upon Literary
Digest ballots. comes from states in
the union which have never passed
state prohibition laws. S. Edgar
Nic',,lsOn secretary Of the National
Anti-Saloon League Of America. and
associate secretary of the National
Council for the Reduction OF Anna
ments. told an International News
Service correspondent here today.
Declaring that it is only the per
son with a grievance who is ready
to cry his position from the house
top Mr.. Nicholson said that the
persons who are satisfied with the
prohibition amendment are making
no noise. but those anxious 10 see
the repeal Of the measure are quick
10 cast their ballots.
Issue with the wording Of the sec
ond question contained on the bal
lots also was raised by Mr.. Nichol-
son who declared that the mOdifi-
cation OF the Volstead law TO per
NIT light wines and beer would be a
violation Of the Prohibition Amend
ment TO the United States Constitu-
ton
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
Department of Commerce
Asks Copy of City Plans

stating interest IN the activities OF
South Bend In an endeavor 20 over
come its housing shortage. the De-
partment Of Commerce. in a letter
received Thursday at the Office Of
the New Homes bureau. asked for a
copy Of the booklet explaining the
work and purposes Of the bureau as
well as any other printed matter
having 10 do with this communitys
building Efforts Similar queries
have been received from different
sections Cf the country.
Lumber dealers and supply COM
Tanies continue TO send the bureau
plans and specifications for all types
of houses. At present the bureau is
Cndeavoriug 10 secure plans and
blue prints for the duplex type OF
house. as many prospective builders
have evinccd an interest in the
double house. Within the past few
days a number OF persons have called
TO state that they are wiling to
build and operate large boarding
and r0oming houses, providing salts
factory arrangements can be made
Iolalre TO finance
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
STATE AUTO LAWS
MAY BE AMENDED
Motorists Association De-
clares Present Statutes In
adequate for Protection.

INDIANAPOLIS. Aug. 1O.-(By
u PD-Declaring that the present
law provides entirely Inadequate
penalties for driving an automobile
while under the influence of liquor.
the directors Of the Hoosier State
Automobile association have pledged
the efforts OF the association toward
obtaining more drastic legislation on
this subject at the forthcoming ses-
sion OF the general assembly.
II was the sense of the automobile
association officers and directors that
not only the courts be permitted 10
assess a heavier fine but that a Jail
or state farm sentence might be add
ed and IN addition the license for
the Offenders automobile should be
revoked. The extreme penalty
should be melted out 10 drivers who
cause accidents while they are under
the influence OF liquor" the as
ISOLATION states. "Not a day passes
but what there are half a dozen or
more accidents due to one or more
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
ELKHART HIGHWAYS
DELAYED BY TIEUP
Contractors Refrain From Bid.
ding on Jobs as Strikes
Hold Up Concrete.

ELCHART. Aug. Especially
The coal and railroad strikes have
combined 20 produce a shortage IN
the local deliveries OF cement that
viii delay the completion OF con-
crete highway prevent the fling OF
BIDS for contracts 20 construct con-
crete paremeuts and perhaps re-
duce or az least delay general con-
srructiou work. accord inE TO state
rients made by contractors and deal
g..
The first local fnumation OF the
growing cement famine was that
which came 40 n eession OF the board
Or public works when companies
seeking contracts for the paving Of
the ". Franklin st. curve and Cas-
sopoiis 81. refrained from Offering
any proposals FOR concrete paving.
although fling proposals for as
phalt work. They explained that
the cement situation was such that
they could not with safety Obligate
themselves 20 use cement as the ma
5or element in extensive construction
work al this time
Practically ali the cement mills
Depend entirely upon slack coal for
fuel. their system Of firing not per
hitting the use Of lump coal Their
supply has become exhausted in
many cases while in others II Is
greatly depleted. and the additions
are practically NIL as the authori-
ties are permitting shipments and
deliveries only 20 public utilities and
Institutions such as hospitals. that
must be Kept supplied.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
go CARS COAL
DUE FOR MICHIGAN
State Fuel Administrator Ar
ranges for Output of indie
pendent Kentucky Mines.

LANSING. Aug. 1O.-CBy I. -. 81
State Fuel Administrator William
". Potter has made arrangements
With an Independent coal mine OPP
orator OF Kentucky whereby Mschi-
gan - guaranteed the entire output
OF several mines in the non-union
field.
According 10 the operator. the
daily production OF the mines is so
cars a day
The coal is OF the highest grade
ard suitable for use by gas compan-
les
The Louisville and Nashville rail-
road, serving the mines, has advised
that It can furnish the necessary
cars for hauling the coal providing
priority is certified.
The price per ton will be $3.50.
Plus a brokerage commission OF 10
percent, making the total S3.S5 per
ton plus freight.
we are extremely fortunate in
being able TO make this arrange
mont, Potter said. we will see
70 ii that the mines are kept busy
producing their maximum capacity"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
LoPorte Principal Joins
TrcSfer by RESIGNATION

LAPoRTE. Aug. tO.-(By u. PO
James n. Hughes principal Of the
IIporte high school for three years
las mailed his resignation to the
board OF education. He is at pres
ent working on n master Of arts de-
gree IN Columbia university. New
York city
Hughes stated that his resignation
came as reSuH i'm change OF city
school superiuteuderts when A. /.
T-estcr left 90 become permanent
.....ary of tno Indiana High School
Athletic association Hughes and
-tor worked together I'm building
~ The school system of the city.
a successor 90 Principal Hughes
has not yet been named. h. B.
Wsthcrow. formerly state school in
81 cctor. is the new city school SUI
I,rinte0dcnt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
Northern Indiana Pickle
Crop is Largest IN Years

PERFECTION. Aug. 10-CBy l. y.
S)-The northern Indiana cucumber
pickle crop promises 10 be one OF
the largest in many years Large
cucumbers which sold az IS cents
each last winter are now retailing
az two for five cents
The anr ual tomato canning sea
son has been under way for a week
and an unusually large crop Is being
brought 20 market by farmers. a
plant at sidney near here has con-
tracted fer enough tomatoes 20 pu-
up 4SO. 600 gallons this year as com
pared with 100000 gallons last year.
Many tons Of cabbage also are be-
ing delivered 20 plants in Plerceton
and sidney and the cabbage is be-
ing converted into sauerkraut
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11

ers are members % the association.
Once each year each farmer mem
Der OF the association furnishes a
beef animal for the market. Each
member In return receives meat 70
the extent OF the weight % the ami
nal he furnishes, but outsiders who
trade at the market pay the regular
market price.
Considerable quantities OF mea;
are sold 20 other persons than mem
bers Of the association and as a
result a reserve fund has been es-
taolished- Dividends are declared
once each year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
" Gter CmniUdI Program
arranged for NdtdfOriIir

Fancy diving and swimming and
methods of life saving by the local
Y. ". c. A Flying Squadron" will
feature a water carnival TO be held
Friday evening at the City-Engman
natatorium. TO which everybody Is
invited
program has been worked out
by Supt. George II. Dorman OF the
municipality owned pool which. il is
claimed. viii be the most repIete
and instructive of its kind ever held
locally The entertainment will
start at 8 o'clock.
With Carl Cohlmeyer the coach Of
the Flying Squadron" and those
"ho Will take part in the demon
stration. are Harry Kingsley. Ken
meth Schutt, James lie Gate. Dewey
Darling Vernon Radebaugh Car
Homer Harold Clybourne, Omar
Miller Edward White and Harold
Johnson.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
BA MS H
NERVOUSNESS
Wendell's Pills, Ambition
Brand, for Rundown,
Tired Out People

II You feel tired out. out Of sorts. des
pOndent mentally or physically degrees
ed, get a g. cent box of WendelIs Pills,
Ambition Brand. al Wetttick s Cut Rate
Medicine Store today and take the first
big step toward feeling better right away.
II you work too hard. smoke too much.
or are nervous. Wendells Pills. Ambition
Brand. will make you feel better in three
days or money back from Wetticks Cut
Rate Medicine Store on the first box pur-
chased.
As treatment for affections % the
nervous system. constipation. loss of ap
petite. sleep lessness, or Nervous Indiges
ton. get a box Of WendelrS Pills. Ambi-
ton Brand. today on The money back
plan. ADV
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
Farmers Cooperative Meat
Market Proves Real Success

PACKERTON. Aug. 1O.-(By 1.
y. S)-The Farmers cooperative
meat market at Packerton this week
entered upon its goth year Of exist
ence. At the present time p farm
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11

me az Lake Papakeeohia, near Wa
,raser. Practically every member ol
the local bar association was in at
e-.Ea-ce. and also many mem hers Ok
mo EIkra~t bar. who were invited
as body
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
Goshen Bar Association
Holds Picnic N WGiUaSee

GOSHEN. Aug 1O.-CS Special
Members OF the Goshen Bar associa-
ton yesterday held their annual pie
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11

For relia BILE dentistry consult Drs.
Carson & Oren. 125 W. Washington
ave. 7. Main 549-20S IT,
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11

4 was UOuc.cd Win breaking
out Of pimPles on my face and arms,
which later formed sore
MI NJ eruptions and spread.
" ~ The itching and burning
~ - were so severe az times
IN that Il made me very
miserable.
MI ! tried everything I
heard of and was treated
but nothing did any good. I read
an advertisement for Cuticura Soap
and Ointment and sent for a free
sample which helped me 50 ! Pur-
chased more. and after using one
CAKE OF Cusicura Soap and one box
of Cudcu-a Ointment / was healed. -
Signed Mrs. v. Kelley, 500 Second
81. Man istee, Mich.
Keep your skin clear BY using
Cuti-ura Soap and Ointment for
everyday toilet purposes and CUT
eura TaIeum 20 powder and perfume.
ss---is Zach pre- 81 Nal Addr.us. 'cEaesra LAA-
orsso-isa Dspt a. r-aldsu &c. HaEa-" Sod every
srr-e soar .r- Ci---rrnt q and SOC Tstcurn Hc-
- Cuticurs Soap shaves Without mug
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
DITCH MASTERS

When YOU say cigars-say Dutch
Masters. 213-tf
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11

Not for a long time has so much
comfort and beauty been offered
for so little money as in the won
derful rockers that are in our Au-
gust Sale. Scores Of different de-
signs upholstered in leather. imi-
tation leather. tapestry, velour.
etc. and all greatly reduced.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1922-08-11
Cuticura Heals
Severe Itching
Burning Pimples

was troubled with a breaking
out Of pinPles on my face and arms,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-05
PERTH AMBOY EVENING NEWS, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 1922

pital, New Brunswick.
Margaret Andrews was a Perth
Ambcy shopper "Wednesday.
Mrs. Elizabeth Lamkie Is Ill at
her home.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. X. Dill and Mrs.
Lillian Hendrickson were in New
Brunswick en- business Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Hoffman, Of South
Amboy, visited her sister-in-law,
Mrs. s. G. Thorn, Tuesday.
Beginning tonight the st. Thomas
CI1b Of Cid Bridge, will hold their
annual carnival at the Brunswick
Gardens Social and Civic club
grounds. The carnival will be held
four days, Oct. 4, s., 6 and z. A
good tine will be assured. Motor
cars will be run from Rocks Corner
at 8 clock every evening Of the
affair. = e.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hendrickson and
daughter Trma and Mrs. Alfred De
Chard were Perth Amboy visitors
Tuesday night.
Mrs. g c. Thorn and daughter
Dorothy we're shoppers at PERTH
Amboy yesferday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-05

party To Say night when Mrs. G.
M. Collins sang from station WOR.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stuitz have a large
radio apparatus and are frequent
entertainers at radio parties.
The associated guilds Of st.
Mary's Episcopal church will meet
tonight at the parish house.
The opening meeting Of the Jun
ior Epworth League Of Calvary N.
E. church for the season was held
yesterday. The new superintendent
is Rev. A. C. Brady and the assist
ing teachers include Mrs Phelps
Cherry, Mrs. Garrett Van Giesen,
Miss Ruth Quackenbush, Miss Flor
ence Baker and Mrs. Amos c.
Brown.
A. A. Philo, one of the official
family of the Grand Council of
Royal Arcanum, will attend the
banquet given by the committee on
state of the order at Newark tomor-
row night.
Forty members Of Bayside Lodge,
I. o. o. F., No. 1913. attended the big
meeting at Newark Tuesday night
when the degree team Of Bayside
lodge exemplifed the degree on a
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-05
OLD BRIDGE

Norman Nichols playing with the
Three Nelson Brothers ut the Ma
jestic theatre in Perth Amboy last
week, spent the week end with
Grandon Slower.
William Spencer. a former resi-
dent Of OLD Bridge now living In
the Bronx, and Harry WINS, of Red
Bank, recently spent a few days
with Mr.. and Mrs. George Slower.
Rayfield Zwing1ass is spending a
few days in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Appleby and
son Willard left for Chicago, where
they expect to spend a few weeks.
A number Of the local baseball
fans are seeing the world series at
the Polo Grounds, New York.
Robert Eldridge, Of Philadelphia,
is spending a few days with his
brother, Harry Eldridge.
William Emmerson was a Phtla-
delphia visitor Monday.
Mrs. Paul Rumple and children
we're visitors at New York Tuesday.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1922-10-05

Albert Logan has been appointed
foreman Of the Old Bridge section
gang of the Pennsylvania railroad.
Mr.. Logan has been a life long en-
ploye of the Pennsylvania railroad.
He went to work as a lsborer in
the section gang in May. After
working a few days owing to the alb
sence Of the foreman, Mr.. Logan
was appointed acting foreman.
About two weeks ago the position
was vacant and Mr.. Logan bid on
It and won out
Mrs. Marian Soden and friend of
Englishtown. spent Sunday evening
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schenck.
Miss Margaret Andrews was a
New York visitor Monday.
The Pennsylvania railroad ON
Gals were through today on their
annual inspection.
Mr.. and Mrs. J.. K. Dill and Mrs.
Lillian Hendrickson were in New
Brunswick on business Wednesday.
Mrs. Albert Hatcher and Mrs.
Charles Boyce spent Tuesday even
ing with Charles Boyce who Is con-
fined to the Middlesex General hos