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Evening journal., 1914-11-14
PECULIAR POLITICAL PHILOSOPHY.

III is characteristic OF Democratic politicians in Della
ware to cry Republican corrupton" when they lose
in an election and to cry Democratic popularity"
they win In consequence the public has ceased
to pay serious heed to either of their cries.
This year has been exception to that practice.
In New Castle and Sussex counties. where they lost
in whole OF part they railing senselessy against
the Republicans for asserted corrupt practices, while
in Kent county. where they ron, such charges are
made
Such circumstances reveal the hollowness Of the
cries OF the Democrats against mythical Republican
corruption. il the Republicans corruptonists it
would be the most natural thing the world for them
TO hse their corruption funds to break the hold Of the
Democracy upon Kent county And yet nothing OF
that sort is asserted from quarter. And again, IL
money were being used in New Castle and Sussex
counties to debauch the voters it would be used in
losing fight as we'll as in winning In fact, IL
probably would be used with greater freedom to boil
ster up a losing fight than winning one. Notwith-
standing that as We have said before it is the Demo-
cratic political philosophy that when the Democratic
party loses, it is due 10 Republican corruption and
not 10 stupidity of Democratic political leadership
and that when the Democracy wins, IL is due 10 the
briiiancy Of Democratic leadership and Republican
corruption is presumed to have figured In the con-
test in any particular. II is peculiar sort of phoso-
ply with Inconsistency and expediency glaringly dis
played its unstable foundation and preventing its
ceptance by the Delaware public.
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
MENIco ANn AMrRIcAN pArLrNcr.

A MERIcAN patience has been tried almost to the
"A limit by conditions in Mexico Ample opportun-
W has been given to the Mexcans their house in
order Instead OF avalling themselves of it. they
nue the reign Of disorder tho scandal of the West
ern Hemisphere and to the annoyance Of their next
door neighbors.
The American Government has shown by the course
it has pursued that 4 has desire TO intervene but
merely to exercise its good offices.
Within the last week It asserted, "on tho highest
authority in Washington that unless the Mexcans
did something uickly bring order Of chaos that
exists south of the Rio Grande there would be inter
vention, aud that too. OF effective nature. It
thought that such intimation would mpel Generals
Carranza and villa the other contending leaders
to compose their differences and thus their land
from such an humiliation Today It is announced Of
acally in Washington that satisfactory assurances
have been received from Carranza and the Aguas Cal
entes convention and that the United States troops
will eyacuate Vera Cruz November 28.
Il will be interesting TO note, time passes, just
what effect the Carranza and the convention
amount TO and also what pacifyhg influence the pa
tently waiting" policy Of President Wilson has
cised upon the troubled internal affairs OF the Mexican
republic IT, in its present condition, it may be called
a republic
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
German Operations in fbe Western
War Theatre and Their Strategic Vaiu'
From the New York Tribune

The capture of Dixmude by the
Germans IS rated as an important
event in the fighting in the western
war theatre. Yet it is important only
TO the extent that it shows re-
quickening of the German attack on
the front between Lille and Nieu-
port. So far as its bearing on the
result of the campaign in Flanders
is concerned il has no more signih-
canoe than the loss or capture Of any
other single position in a long-drawn-
out and very irregular fortified line.
A month ago, after the fall of Ant.
werp, the Germans started what look
ed like a campaign for the capture
Of the French Channel ports. Calais
was thought to be the chief objective,
and there were some highly imagin-
ative critics who fOresaw that the
Kaiser, after capturing Calais, Bou-
logne, Dieppe and Havre. would head
for Paris again up the valley of the
Seine. No progress has yet been
made with that fanciful project. The
Germans haven't gotten even as far
as Dunklrk the first port just across
the Belgian border. They have been
hammering away for nearly five
weeks on the line of the User River
and an isolated success like the cap
ture OF DiXmude means only that
their intrenched battle line has been
pushed forward a mile at that point.
TO be confronted with another in
trenched line a mile further back.
II Is hard TO see what large object
the German strategy in the western
war theatre now has I'm view The
first and natural objective of the
German armies was the destruction
of the French armies. After the re-
pulse on the Marne and the deadlock
on the Aisne and the Meuse the Ger
man General Staff seemed TO turn its
attention TO secondary objectives. The
capture of Antwerp was one of these.
The moral and political effects of that
success may have been considerable,
but the military effects were trifiing.
The German campaign I'm France was
not materially helped by the possess
sion of Antwerp.
Then the cry of con to Calaisl" was
raised, as If taking Calais could In
any way compensate for having fail
ed TO take Paris The movement on
the Channel ports, II Il had any mill
tary value, was a threat against Great
Britain. But to threaten Great
Britain while France stlll remained
to be dealt with was an error of
judgment Oh Germany's part Il was
allowing political considerations to
overshadow military considerations.
German hatred of Great Britain is
intense, but It was poor policy just
for the sake of terrOrszing John Bull
with suggestions OF a German dash
across the Channel to neglect the
real German objective. which is the
crushing of the armies under the
command of General JOffre.
Giving the war in the west a turn
which might throw Great Britain into
a panic was a sop to fierce anti-Eng-
lish popular sentiment in Germany,
but It was not good strategy. After
Antwerp fell there was much talk
about using 1t as a Zeppelin station
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
American Good Offices
(From the Japan Times)

is only just and proper that we should
acknowledge most gratefully the obli-
cation under which the United States
government places the entire Japanese
nation. Indeed, We cannot appreciate
too highly the good offices rendered,
seeing what might have become Of
those Japanese had it not been for
the prompt steps taken by the Ameri-
can authorities.
We may also take this occasion to
note the report that Baron Won
Schoen, secretary of the German
embassy at Washington, has retrac-
ted, owing TO the peremptory demand
of the American government, his
insidious remark about the immin-
ence of war between America and
Japan. One may see how strict and
impartial is the American observance
of neutrality. which is Of very great
value to us in view OF all the unfair
and invidious means Germany is TAX
ing to create in feelings between
America and this country. There is
by the way, a rumor that some
American missionaries in China, es-
pecially those in Shanmng, are send
ing out false and injurious reports
about the movements of the Japanese
expedition to Tsing-tau. IL will be
safe to conclude that this is only
another instance of the subtle and
ingenious way in which Germany is
working for the same purpose as
above, though from a different direc-
tion.
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
Spirit of the Delmarvia Press

by a Republican majority IN both OF the
Houses of the General Assembly, we
can well look toward a session Of
constructive legislation. There are
many questions to be brought up at
the coming session that will merit
the serious study of the lawmakers.
Those members just elected should
get the business in such shape so as
to present their bills early in the
session. By so doing public conf
dence will be won by the party in
power. Let this be known as a bust
ness session. Questions affecting
agricultural interests. taxation, edu-
cation-all are serious problems,
which will require time and thought
for successful legislation. While
there will be no spectacular interest
in the Legislature this year, there
is an interesting work to be done.
which. if successfully carried out.
will mean much 10 the general well
fare of the States interests. With
the Republicans in full control,
greater responsibility rests with
them than at the last session. The
Governor has shown himself keenly
interested I'm all phases of Delaware
affairs. BY the General Assembly
cooperating with him, we may well
expect AN advance all along the line.
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
SATURDAY NOV. IL 1914.
SHOULD TEST SCOTS TITLE TO OFFICE.


q ERIOUS doubt exists relative to the legal right of
~ William A. Scott, Levy Court Commissioner from
the Seventh district, to sit in the New Castle County
Levy Court We think his title the Office should be
tested, and that time should be lost in doing it.
II he holds tho Office legally that fact should be
established to the satisfaction Of everyone.
IT, however, under law affecting the reelection of
certain commissioners. he is IN unlawful possession
the Office he should be ousted by due process of law
aud the place should be filled in proper manner and
by the right man, who naturally would be the Re
publican candidate who defeated by Commissioner
Scott
So far we are concerned the fact that Mr.. Scott
Is a Democrat does not weigh with us in the least
Our sole desire is to have tho Levy Court in this
county and its membership rest upon undsputed
legal foundation.
The right of Mr. Scott to sit has been called into
question. AS the matters involved legal, and
as our courts may be relied upon to dispense even
handed justice in the matter think action should
be begun at once attacking his title to the Office and
that the proceeding should be pushed to final issue
In fact in view of the circumstances surrounding his
election such should have been pursued long
ago.
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
With The Paragraphers


noticeable in the present situation is that
Italy is harder to push than the Kaiser wasRocheser
Herald.
Germans and Austrians have been ordered to get
of Russian soil within two weeks Wonder if this in
cludes the German army Manchester Union.
The man who attempted to make correct analysis
of the foreign situation from study of the dis
patches is now tackng down carpet by way of reev-
ing his bran.-Journal
ST. Petersburg having become Petroerad, Constan-
tnople is referred TO in the Russian press by the
Slavonc of Tsargrad But TO the world il will
still be Constantnes town and not Niohclas.-New
York World.
Mr. Sulzer announces he Is going TO spend the rest
of his life being a good citizen That is laudabe and
perhaps impossible ambition. Adopted earlier, IL
might have had effect history. At the pres
time Il raises prospect Of no tangible result
cept great Joy among the angels.-New York Sun.
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
GEMS OF THOUGHT

What We give to the wretched we lend to fortune
Seneca.
.-.-.-.
The arms are fair. when the intent of bearing them
is just.-Shakespeare
.-.-.-.
When I want any good head-work done / always
choose man. if suitable otherwise. with long nose
Napoleon
.-.-.-.
Wherefore dost thou forget us forever and forsake
long time? Turn unto Thee, o Lord, and we
shall be turned; days Of old.-Ezekiel v
20, p.
.-:-:-:
My first wish is to the whole world at peace
and the inhabitants IL band brothers. strv-
ing " ch should most contribute the happiness of
mankind.-Georgc Washington.
In the wars OF the European powers in matters re-
lating to themselves have taken any part;
nor does It comport with policy 10 do So Il Is
only when rights invaded or seriously menaced
that We resent injuries make preparation for de-
fense.-James Monroe
Evening journal., 1914-11-14

There is now a prospect that the
German army, enormously reinforced
and fighting with superhuman effort
will hammer its way through to Dun
kirk. Apparently this objective is SO
desirable that the German emperor
himself is directing the operations.
and sacrificing human life without
stint in an effort to attain it.
Unquestionably the capture OF Dun
kirk would be worth much TO the Ger
mans, pressed as they are for time IN
which to prepare for the Russian on
slaught. Having failed to beat France,
and with the Russians advancing far
more rapidly and formidably than was
expected, it is necessary thai Germany
should establish itself firmly in Bel
gium or retire. IL dare not risk dis
ruption OF its western communica-
tions: il cannot break through the
lines in France; it cannot use Ant
werp as a base of naval operations
without getting into war with Holland,
which controls the Scheldt. There
fore all its splendid efforts in the
western field will simmer down TO
the mere obliteration of Belgium un-
less it can deal bow TO Great Britain
or France, or both.
The allies are operating northeast
of Dunkirk, along the coast, trying
TO retake Ostend. The larger forces
of the allies arc southeast Of Dun
kirk. If the Germans can smash
through to Dunkirk they may divide
the allies and force their entire with
drawal from Belgium. The invaders
could then turn their attention to the
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
An Fnplish Anthor Wrote.

"No shade. no shine, no fruit, no
flowers. no leaves.-Novemberl" Many
Americans would add no freedom from
cntarrh, which IS so aggravated during
this month that it becomes constantly
troublesome. There is abundant proof
shat catarrh is a constitutional disease.
10 is related to scrofula and consump-
ton. being one OF the wasting diseases.
Hoods Sarsaparilla mas shown that
what IS capable OF eradicating scrofula,
completely cures catarrh, and taken in
time prevents consumption. We cannot
see how amy sufferer can put on taking
this medicine. in view of Tho widely
published record OF its radical and per-
mancnt cures. u Is undoubtedly
Arrsriea's Greatest Discasc-Catarrh.
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
EDITORIAL OPINION
SHORT MEN COMING TO FRONT.

SHORT MEN COMING TO FRONT.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Short men, men of limited stature,
are assuming a new Importance. This
fact is another development of the
great struggle The rigid rule gov
erning the height of British recruits
is being assailed. The limit now is
five feet six inches. Now it is pro
posed to reduce the requirement to
five feet three inches.
Nor is this due to a demand Of the
hour for more soldiers. The army
will not be weakened by the addition
of little men. On the contrary, the
methods and requirements of modern
warfare make a vigorous little man
quite as useful as the vigorous big
man. This is pointed out by medical
men and medical publications. One
Of the letter declares that wiry
physique is more desirable in the
soldier than brute force. The model
soldier is the one who can endure
bad weather, broken sleep, irregular
feeding, long marches and has the
brains to take cover and use his
weapon with skill and patience. 1t
is pointed out also that the smaller
man eats less, weighs less, keeps
warm in o. smaller place, offers a less
prominent mark to the enemy and
can shelter himself better in a trench
than a big man. In short, the hardy
little man should make quite as good
a modern soldier as the big man.
(The Virginian-Pilot expressed
similar views on the same subject
some time ago. In the Confederate
armies it was observed that the COM
1 pactly built, middle-sized soldiers
met all the requirements Of active
campaigning better than beir COM
rades of greater physical measure
ments; were less susceptible TO fati-
! que, kept up their strength longer on
| slender rations, and we're more re-
sistant of camp disorders consequent
on exposure and unsanitary cOndi-
/ tions. Not only so but the city bred
youth showed more endurance than
his country cousin. IN this connec-
! ton it may be recalled that during
Lees campaign in Pennsylvania, the
Confederate artillerists made the eX-
! pertinent of substituting the work
horses of that section for their own
stanch and acclimated animals Of
smaller breed; but the great Perch
erons and Conertogas broke down
within forty-eight hours and the
guns and caissons had to be hauled
back into Virginia by the stock which
had less flesh, but more endurance)
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
RESPOND TO THE GOyERNORs APPEAL.

n ovERNoR MILLER's appeal to the people of Del
" for foodstuffs for the starving Begians is
timely
Il cannot fail to find response in the hearts and
minds Of the people Of this commonwealth, who live
in land Of and plenty and who naturally will
be to contribute something prevent the peo-
pie Of war-wrecked Belgium from starving this
winter.
I'm connection with this relief movement naugurated
by the Governor fact should be borne in mind Il
is that the appeal Is foodstus and money with
which to buy foodstuffs. The committee appointed by
the Governor will receive cash. but only with the
dersandng that it shall be used to purchase food
stuffs for the Belgians
The movement has the sanction of the German mill
larry authorities who at the present time occupy Bel
gium administer its affairs. In fact the Germans
have given assurance that they will do everything
possible to facilitate the relief work.
The Governors appeal is made to all citizens of Del
We cannot refrain, however, from suggesting
that it opens the door especially wide to Delaware
farmers they may make contributions OF foodstuffs
grown on their own farms. We hope they will seize
the opportunity and show that they sympahize deeply
with the Governor and his associates in the good work
they have undertaken.
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
NEw BOOKS AT THE LIBRARY.

Anderson, II. C.-Fairy tales.
Arnold, Hugh.-Stained glass Of the
middle ages in England and France.
Bangs, ]. R.-The foothills of Par
nassus.
Bassett, S. W.-The story of wool.
Bean, F. o. & Brodhead, j. c.
Bookbinding for beginners.
Benson, A. C.--Where no fear was
Bernhard. F. von.-Germany and
the next war.
Birmingham, C. A.-The seething
pot.
Bostwick, A. Relationship be-
tween the library and the public
schools.
Brooks, A. M.-Architecture and
the allied arts, Greek, Roman. By
zantine, Romanesque and Gothic.
Brownell, W. C.-Criticism.
Bulow, b. H. NJ X. von.-Imperial
Germany.
Cave. Edward.-Boy's camp book.
Clark. B. H.-The continental
drama of today.
Collyer, Robert.-Some memories.
Cornell. w. Stealth and medical
inspection Of school children.
Craddock, c. E.-Story of Ducie-
hurst, a tale Of the Mississippi.
Cramb, ]. A.-Germany and Eng
land.
Crapsey. A. s.-Rise of the working
class.
Curtis, II. S.-Play and recreation
for the open country.
Dawson, Mary & Telford. e. p
Book of parties and pastimes.
Dubois, Paul.-Educatio OF self.
Edwards. Albert-The Barbary
coast.
Glover. E. H.-"Dame Curtesy's'
book OF games for children for in
doors and outdoors and all occa-
sions.
Goldingham, A. H.-The design and
construction of oil engines. with full
directions for erecting. testing, in
stalling, running and repairing.
Hall. W. E.-A treatise on inter
national law.
Hammond, Mrs. L. Hin black and
/ white.
Z Hind. II. L. & Randles. ". B.
Handbook OF photomicrography
{ Holland. A. W.-Germany.
Hunter. G. L.-liomo furnishing
Kelley. Modern industry
in relation to the family, health, edu
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
coon MEN ELECTFD.

UUVD MIN LALO 1LDe
From the Smyrna Times.
While the election brought disap-
pointment to some and Joy to others,
the ticket elected is generally speak
ing a good ticket. For the most part
the incoming officials are types of
successful men. Thomas W. Miller
for Congress and the whole State tic
ket merit the attention and the re-
spect of the citizens of Delaware. The
officers elect of Kent County are fine
men and their constituency need have
no fear that they will use their best
efforts in the cause of good govern
ment. Coming on down to our local
ticket elected, DR.. Charles NJ. Whar-
ton, State Senator-elect and Her
vey p. Hall, Assemblyman-elect are
successful young men, possessed of
enough business experience and good
Judgment to give their districts a
clean and able administration. Old
Duck Creek will expect them to do
their duty and in their election to
the Legislature they have the con-
gratulations and well wishes of
everybody.
PARTY RESPONSIBILITY.
From the Newark Post.
With a Republican Governor, backed
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
If Dunkirk Should Be Taken
From the Washlngton Post.

weakened enemy TO the southwark,
with better prospects Of pushing
them toward Paris. In the mean
time Dunkirk and Ostend would be
used 70 some extent as bases for
submarine and aerial raids upon
British commerce and military COM
munications.
Germany has found it impossible
to do serious injury to Great Britain,
and even the possession of Dunkirk
could not prevent the British trans
ports from going to and from France.
but it is likely that there would be
daring raids in the channel, with
consequent losses TO shipping, and
increased apprehension in England.
The neutral commerce now passing
through the channel to Holland and
Scandinavia would be in great dan
ger--so much. in fact, that Great
Britain probably would close the
channel TO all commerce.
This move would be a serious
check TO Germany, perhaps more ef-
fective in its real damage than the
capture of Dunkirk would be TO Great
Diltdlhs Inc DAibloh bofti hiheht Aoa
been unable TO close the channel thus
far on account of the demands of the
North Sea nations for free naviga-
ton, but under the all-embracing
plea of military necessity" the Brit
ish could Offset the capture of Dun
kirk by closing the channel. without
giving the neutral nations any re-
course. Thus another loop would be
made in the cord that encircles Ger
many and cut Off her supplies from
abroad
Evening journal., 1914-11-14

cation, morality.
Lincoln, J. c.-Kent Knowles:
Quahaug.
Lippmann. walter.-Preface TO
politics.
Lynde. c. J.-Physics of the house
hold.
Mcdonnell, J. de C.-Belgium, her
kings, kingdom and people.
Madison, l.. PEGGY Owen at
Yorktown.
Marot. Helen.-American labor
unions.
National conservation congress.
Forestry ommittee.-Report, 1913.
Nettleton, G.. H.-English drama OF
the restoration and eighteenth CEN
tury.
Powell, C. H.-Cooperation in agri-
culture.
soely. NJ. K.-Selected articles on
world peace including International
arbitration and disarmament.
Remick, G.. M.-Jane Stuart's chum.
Robinson, e. A-Van Zorn;
comedy in three acts.
Rogers. ]. E.-The book of useful
plants.
Shaw, T. B.-Shaw's new history
Of English literature.
Sloane, w. M.--Party government
in the U. S. of America.
Usher, r. G.-Pan-Germanism.
Waugh. T. A.-The American peach
orchard.
Whall, c. W-Stained glass work.
Wilson. ]. F.-Tad Sheldon's
Fourth of July.
Wilmington, Paul.-Book of ath-
letics
Evening journal., 1914-11-14
ANOTHER TUBERCULOSIS aCUREy FAILS.

A MOTHER hope entertained by sufferers from tu-
"A berculosis has been blasted United States Gov
eminent experts who have made long, careful and
scientous tests, report that the Friedman so-caled
turtle serum consumption is a rank failure and
that the world can derive benefit it, In addi-
tion DR.. Friedman, the German who came to this
country and proclaimed it cure is charged by those
experts with unprofessional conduct for pursuing
such The intmation conveyed is that he
knew it was not and that he was guilty of a
gross and cruel imposition upon the public particu-
'arly that section Of il afflicted by the disease.
When Dr. Friedman first announced his so-called
cure" and this country 10 introduce and dem
onssrate it, many American physicians we're skcpica