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Evening journal., 1916-02-23

President Wilson's program OF
preparedness. formally submitted to
the Congress on December Z. 1915,
has heen wrecked. His scheme OF
army expansion. never accepted by
his colleagues in Congress" has been
abandoned by him. That abandon
ment cost him his Secretary of War.
His naval suggestions have been dis
regarded. Unfortunately. the fact
has not moved his Secretary Of the
Navy to efface himself from official
life. The Presidents financial pro-
posals have been torn up and cast
aside Never has an Executive plead
ing with a Legislature of his own
party been more contemporary re-
hufed, and Mr.. Wilson must be deaf
to the nations voice. blind to the ma
tions acts, if he cherishes the opinion
that the country now expects from
him and his partisans satisfactory
and adequate solution Of the prob
lens of national defence.
In nothing that has occurred since
he became President has Mr.. Wilson
displayed his essential and uncon-
lutldult MNohhtoo 40 q HhbAAN ~
ministratOr more fully than in his
treatment OF preparedness. In moth
ing else the Democratic party has un-
dertaken since power was conferred
upon it in 1912 have its leaders shown
more discouragingly the incompetence
that iustifes the sneers of their Op-
pOnents. Where directness. disinter.
estedness and irmness were needed
there has been evasion. selfishnes
and irresolution. When broad
minded attitude toward the country''
needs are required. the Democracy
could not rise above parochial con
siderations. At time when unit,
in action and harmony IN counsel
were demanded by the eXigencies o
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
President Wilson's Disaster
CFrom The New York SUM-

the United States, the Democrats in
Congress could not submerge their
personal differences or subordinate
their personal prejudices.
When Mr.. Wilson became an Office
holder he assumed the leadership OF
his party. He did it in New Jersey
he extended the range of his actiyi-
ties when he went to Washington And
his leadership has produced a situa-
tion in which the legislators on whom
he must depend for success openly
disregard his carefully matured poll
cies and oppose his most solemnly
advocated measures. Their disrespect
for his sincerity and lack of conf
dence in his judgment are measured
by their disloyalty to his proposals
II they believed in him they would
give their adherence to those projects
that receive his unqualified and seri-
Gus support; disbelieving. they treat
his advocacy with contempt. and they
serve notice on him that his indorse-
ment is without weight.
Under these circumstances Ameri-
cans aware Of the necessities of theil
country cannot and do not expect
from Mr. Wilson and the Democrats
the system Of national defence thai
every intelligent man knows is en-
Joined by the international require
ments of today. They see a party
demoralized. disorganized. without
conference or common purpose: ;
leadership fiouted; the administration
OF Daniels preserved while Garrison
departs; and they know that the frs
step toward the sufficient armamen
of the United States will not be takel
until the first Tuesday after the frs
Monday in November. when the rul'
Of disorder will be ended by tn
expulsion of the incompetents fron
places OF authority.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY %, 1916.
GIVE the ABERDEENs HEARTY GREETING.

\ connection with the visit the Marquis of Abcr-
4 deer and Lady Aberdeen to this city. Wilmington
ians who desire to and TO hear them should not
forget three important facts. They are:
That the distinguished visitors will arrive here to-
day.
That they will ADDRESS meeting to be held in the
New Century Club. in Delaware avenue, Van
Buron street, this evening.
That the money derived from the holding OF that
meeting will be devoted to the Of Irish mothers
and their babies who are afflicted by tuberculosis.
Wherever the Aberdeens have gone, they have been
gracously and heartily received, especially their
mission has the hearty endorsement Of John Redmond
Irish leader in the British Parliament. and Cardinal
Farley OF New York one OF the leading friends of Ire
land in this country. Wilmington should not be be-
hind any American community in the gracousness and
hcartiness OF It's welcome.
The auditorium of the New Century Club is COM
paratively small The number Of tickets that be
sold is limited. There is great demand for them
There is no limit. however to the opportunity OF our
people to greet them when they arrive at the club
house and wish them God-speed in their unselhsh
work in behalf Of suffering Irish mothers and babies
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
A SEPARATE SUPREME COURT.


From the Georgetown Republican.
The Supreme Court of this State,
the highest judicial body in the State,
the court of last resort therein, the
court which sits in final judgment
upon all decisions of any lower court
of the State, which may be questioned
by an appeal or writ of error there
from as now composed, consists in
any case of the judges of the State or
at least two of them, who did not sit
in that case when it was tried in the
lower court.
Without criticising or intending
any reflection whatever upon the abil-
ity. integrity or judicial acumen Of
our judges, or in any way question
ing the wisdom. suficiency or right
eousness Of their decisions. we feel it
encumbent upon us to give expression
to the widespread and almost unani-
nous demand among the members of
our State Constitution that will con-
| stitute and establish a Supreme Court
in the State that will consist of judges
who are moi concerned in the cases
tried in the courts below. Good rea-
sons for the change may be presented
Such a reorganization of our courts
would undoubtedly establish the one
| Judge system in our Superior Court
and Court Of General sessions in each
county. This Judge being unhamp-
cred by the necessity of sitting in the
courts of other counties, could devote
all Of his time to the consideration OF
cases within his jurisdiction thus eX-
pediting justice and disposing OF
terminal business more economically
The increase Of business in New
, Castle county, owing to the rapid
| growth of the City of Wilmington, viii
lnecessitate the adoption of the one
b Judge system sooner OF later and the
simplifcation of our judicial system
in that county. In fact. the increase
OF business. has already necessitateC
an amendment to our Constitution
constituting one judge a quorum II
our Superior and Court of General
Sessions, which completely dispose'
of any argument. so potent in the
past, against the one Judge system.
Being cognizant of the strong sen
timent favoring a separate SUPREME
Court, and realizing that such
change. so much demanded, can onll
be secured by an amendment to ou
Constitution for that purpose, adopt
ed by two sessions Of our Genera
Assembly, we believe this an oppor
tune time for the presentation of thi
suggestion to the public that the SAM
may have that careful and deliberat
consideration that such a change il
the judicial branch of our State gov
ernment demands.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
Editorial Opinion
THERE is ONE SAFE ROAD.

From the New York Sun.
Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, Of
Massachusetts. performed service
Of exceptional public importance in
his address yesterday on the right OF
merchantmen to carry arms for their
own defence on the high seas. He re-
counted the practice of the United
States from the beginning. and after
his exposition of the precedents and
decisions the conclusion that any
change in the doctrine by us at this
time would be unneutral is inevitable.
There is no ground for dispute con-
corning the subject; the character OF
private vessels armed for defence is
obscured by no contradictions in the
record. and any alteration in our at
titude enforced in time of war must
constitute breach OF our duty to-
ward one or another belligerent.
The historic attitude OF America
with respect of this unquestioned
right was upheld by Secretary Lam
sing in the note sent yesterday to our
representatives abroad The project
tentatively put forward last month
has been abandoned. but before it
was cast aside it had done some mis-
chief. That mischief reveals convinc-
ingly the danger that is inseparable
from attempts TO modify in time Of
/ war the law which existed when the
war arose.
The sole result Of an attempt to
rewrite international law at this time
must be dangerous departure from
/ the only guide that offers even hope
of safety. The renewed evidence OF
the administration understanding Of
this fact is comforting evidence that
the conditions actually prevailing in
the world today are recognized in
/ Washington.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23

No one should be deluded by the
reports that there is new spirit in
Washington, that Count Won Bern
storf is to be warned, scolded. pos
sibly sent home--this last promptly
denied-because he has conducted a
propaganda in Washington unpleasant
TO Mr. Wilson or Mr.. Lansing.
Count Won Bernstorff will not be
sent home for the very simple reason
that the Wilson Administration can
not send him home without confess
ing the bankruptcy OF its policy from
the sinking of the Lusitania to the
present hour.
Has any one forgotten that time a
few months ago, when German safes
men seemed to have transformed
Bernstorn's Arabic memorandum into
scrap OF paper? Then there were
brave words spoken in Washington
about sending Bernstorff home. What
happened? Bernstorff gave "The
Evening Sun" an interview saying
fiatly war would come two days after
he was out of the country. Then all
the brave words vanished. We had
a crisis on Saturday, and on Mon
day the situation-actually unchanged
had improved in every Washington
dispatch.
Bernstorff will be permitted to stay
because while he stays and only while
he stays can Mr.. Wilson and his de
Tenders continue to utter their single
defence for the administration policy
he has kept us out of war"
No one knows this better than Bern
storff. He knows the administration
hates him, but he knows, what is more
to the point. that it fears him. He
knows the whole Wilson policy has
become an ignominous scuttle, an eff
fort to preserve peace at any price
and make that peace the chief claim
for Mr.. Wilson's reelection.
That is why Bernstorff sits in the
German Embassy and puts forth infor
nation and propaganda designed tC
misrepresent the government and the
Secretary of State. That is why h,
will continue az he has done in the
past. to defy Mr.. Wilson and to dc
violence to every shred of diplomati,
tradition and Trecedent.
All summer long Bernstorff played
with Mr.. Wilson's political necessities
He knew that Mr.. Wilson must have Z
diplomatic victory" to atone for his
too proud to fight" speech and his
policy of turning his back upon oul
Lusitania dead. All summer long h'
used that string-now he has another
II is all very well to say to Mr.. VIII
sons critics. but you want war. then.
Suppose, however, after mon ms ant
months OF cringing. Of cowardice, o
betrayal Of American honor and lives
there is no peace. What then? On
the window goes the last sem5lanc
OF justification Of tn. too proud :,
fight" policy. Mr.. Wilson will thel
have failed to escape war by ruhnini
away-not even Cowardice will hav
availed.
No one realizes this better thai
Bernstorif. He knows Mr.. Wilson i
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
RRITAIN As 4 wan spENnER.

A NEW war credit for S21OOOOOOOO has been passed
IA by the British House Of Commons. Thus far the
has cost Great Britain SlO41OOOOOOO and Premier
Asquith expresses the opinion that from this time to
the end Of the war the daily expense will not exceed
$250O0OOO. Speaking Of the total British appro-
prations to date, he said they represent an amount
mot only beyond precedent, but actually beyond the
imagination OF the fnanciers Of this any other
country"
British wealth and British Willingness TO spend it
will prove TO be two OF the deciding factors in the
present waF In fact. when II is borne in mind that
British intervention has spoiled the German plans
it is not surprising that the Prussan militarists
tertan such a hatred OF everything that is British
Germany will lose the war because Of Great Britain
which realized the future danger to itself of permit
ting the Kaiser to put his heels upon the necks OF
France and Russia.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
With The ParagrapherS

Anti-preparedness advocates should not lay in coal
II might provoke the cold weather to stay.-Kansas
City Star.
The first "back book" Of the has appeared.
That would appropriate color for most Of
them.-Guhie (Okla) Leader
According TO a writer upon "The Home Gymnasium
For Every Woman the thighs may be reduced by
Stationary running" And OF course the arduousness
Of hours stationary is to be followed by a
drive in the limousine. Walking to prevent obesity is
out OF the question The neighbors might think it
connected with the rise in gasolineLouisville Cour
ier-Journal.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
RUMMAGE SALE FOR HOSPITAL.

The nurses - the Homeopathic Hos
pital viii hold a rummage sale on Fri
day and Saturday at No. 100 West
Eighth street. If any person who de-
sires to donate goods for the sale will
no. = the Homeopathic Hospital the ar
ticles will be sent for, or if any nurse
connected with the hospital is notified
the contributions will be sent for
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Be careful to leave your sons well instructed rather
than rlen Ior the hopes of the instructed better
.-.-.-.
Lie is fragment, a moment between two eternities
influenced by all that has preceded and to influence Ali
that follows The only way to illuminate it is by ex-
tent Of view.--Channing. -
.-.-.-.
And his servant came near. and spake unto him and
said. My father. If the prophet had bid thee do some
great thing wouldes thou not have done it? How much
rather then when he saith thee, Wash and be clean?
III Kings, V, 13.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
Just q Moment
DAILY STRENGTH AND CHEER.
Compiled by John G. Quinius.
(The Sunshine Mani

~-~~-~S-----~~-s>----->-~-
Ne shall observe to do therefore
as the Lord your God hath command
ed you; We shall not turn aside to the
right hand or to the left-Deut. v. 80
No duty, however hard and perilous,
should be feared one-half so much aa
failure in the duty. People sometimes
shrink from responsibility, saying
they dare not accept il because il is so
great. But in shrinking from duty
they are really encOuntering a far
more serious condition than that
which they evade II is a great deal
easier TO do that which God gives us
10 do. no matter how hard II Is. than
to face the responsibility of not doing
IL We have abundant assurance that
We shall receive all the strength we
need to perform any duty God allots
10 us: but il we fall out OF the line
OF obedience. and refuse to do any
thing which we ought to do, We find
ourselves at once out of harmony
with Gods law and Gods providence,
and cannot escape the consequences
of our failure.
u. r. MILLER.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23

Germany's aerial warfare In France is costing the
Fatherland pretty penny In day the French
through the use OF anti-arcraft guns, mounted on
automobiles. and aeroplanes destroyed Zeppelin
shot down five aeroplanes and forced two other
planes TO land behind the French lines. Such results
should serve to dull edge of Teutonc ardor carry
the war into the air
Evening journal., 1916-02-23

In the little between Lieutenant Berg German
prize commander of the British steamship Appam and
United States Marshal Saunders, at Norfolk Va. the
plucky German seems to be getting the worst OF it,
He finds that there is vast difference between deal
ing with crowd OF unarmed and terrorized passen-
gers and representative OF United States Court
who has taken possession of the prize pending de-
termination OF the litigation that has resulted from
its capture.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23

Secretary Of State Lansing acted wisely when he
declined invitation TO be permanent chairman Of
the Democratic State Convention in New York He
based his declnaton upon the fact that acceptance
might be misconsrued and subject the foreign
policies of the to the criticism of par
tisan bias In view of the situation in Washington and
OF the official position Mr.. Lansing holds he no doubt
would have been criticized severely had he served
such a capacity
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
The Home Doctor
How 10 Cure Rheumatism
tClip out and saveJ


Here Is a prescription for rheumatism
teasily mixed at home) used all over the
q. >. for many years and said 10 be the
surest remedy; neutralizes the acid in the
blood and gives results after first dose.
One ounce Of Toris compound and one
ounce syrup Of Sarsaparilla. Put these two
ingredients in half pint Of whiskey. Use
tablespoonful before each meal and at bed
time. Get ingredients az any drug store.
Genuine Ioris comes only in one ounce
sealed yellow packages
SureSt for Coughs and Colds
Don't experiment on bad cough OF
cold, IL Is very risky. The following formula
easily mixed al home makes one Of the best
and quickest cough remedies obtainable,
often curing the worst cough N day. Pine
as medicine Is as old the Bible but here
Is best iorm. Half ounce Of Globe Pine
Compound Concentrated Pine) and two
unrcra 500 6lysf. .u.. Tr in iaf pine
Of whiskey. Use q teaspoonful frequently
as required. Smaller doses to children.)
pound Concentrated Pine). put up only in
half ounce bottles each enclosed in a screw
top case.
Frost Bites, COrns and Sore Feet
Don't endure foot agony. Here is q rem
edy for quick results. Il works through
the pores removing the cause. Two table
spoonfuls Of Calocide compound in warm
foot bath Gives instant relief for aching
and sweaty feet; corns and callouses can
be peeled right on. Specially effective for
sore buniOns, chilblains. and frost bites.
Genuine Calocide In twenty-five cent pack
ages at any drug store.
The above Is published by the Medical
Formula Laboratories, Dayton. Ohio.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23

knowledge is a call to action; an
insight into the way Of perfection is
a call to perfection.
j. H. NEWMAN,
From Joy and Strength. q
Dayton. Ohio.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23
row on Colds and Prevent Grip,

Throw on Colds and Prevent Grip.
When you feel a cold coming. take LANA-
TIVE BROMo QUININE. II removes cause
Of Colds and Grip. Only one "BROMO QUl-
NINE i. W. GROVE S signature on
box. 25e.
Evening journal., 1916-02-23

I'm The Association Of Amer
lsIAlsl lean Advertisers has ex-
W@W Amined and certified to
the circulation Of this pub
heatien. The figures Of circulation
contained in the Assoeintion's -
port only are guaranteed.
Association Of American Advertisers
No 4isi Whitehall Bldg. n. Y. City
Evening journal., 1916-02-23

The Association Of
American Advertis.
ers is composed Of
all the great adver-
tisers OF this coun-
try. The AssOcia-
tion endorses only
such papers as sub.
init 20 It's examina.
tion at any moment.
and positive proof
must be submitted
THE accompany .ng
certificate. No. 4t5i,
has been issued 20
this paper.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-07
TURKEY WILL STAR
ON MENU AT CHURCH
To Be Aided by All-Star Cast at Cal
vary M. E. Dinner Tonight.

More than $50 persons took advantage
of the roast beef dinner served at Cal
vary NJ. E, Church, Columbia road, be-
tween Fourteenth and Fifteenth streets,
last night
Arrangements are being made to feed
more than 500 tonight at the feature feast
of the three days bazaar being held by
the Women's Guild of the church to raise
funds to lift the church debt.
Turkey will be the star on the bill of
fare tonight, supported by an all-star
cast, consisting of cranberry sauce, eel
cry. dessert, and several other varieties
of good things that the cooks are keeping
secret so as to spring a pleasant surprise
on those who decide to eat their evening
meal at the church tonight. The price.
including everything. will be 80 cents.
1t was announced that the proceeds of
the first two days would net the church
more than $500, and that the total fund
that will be raised by the bazaar will ex-
ceed $1,000. The different booths are re-
porting large sales.
Speeches and a musical entertainment
are features of the social program at
each dinner
Officers of the guild are Mrs. N. Column
bus Harper, president; Mrs. Benjamin
Goldsworthy, first vice president; Mrs.
Jesse L. Leverton, second vice president;
Mrs. A. c. Christie, secretary, and Mrs.
F. w. Behrens, treasurer.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-07
Purely Personal


Mrs Charles Bennett smith will arrive
from Buffalo today and join her. husband.
Representative Smith. of Texas. at Con-
gress Han for the season.
Mrs. q. Newton Estes, of New York,
who visited friends here, has gone to
New Orleans for an extended visit.
Miss Edythe de Grange, of Martjnsburg.
w. Va, Is visiting her niece. Mrs. Le-
nora M. de Grange, 1872 Monroe street
northwest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene w. ong. of Bos-
ton, will arrive today to be the house
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter s. PEN
tleld at their apartment at the St. Mich
olas.
Mrs. Richard Butler is stopping at the
New Willard.
Mrs. Margaret NJ. Weld has closed her
sylvania and taken an apartment at the
Hotel Lafayette.
Manuel Earnshaw. resident commits
sioner OF the Philippines, returned to
this city after visit to his home in the
Islands.
Miss Elizabeth johnson Is away from
her desk in the Agricultural Department
for the remainder of the month.
In connection with his work in one of
the government departments. J. r. Smith
has gone to Vermont to investigate the
cost of milk production in that State.
After a weeks visit in st. Louis, ]. M
Turner has returned to this city.
Roy D. Bailey. Of the Department of
Agriculture, will be away from his duties
for the remainder of the month.
The Washington herald., 1916-12-07
FREIGHT CAR RENTAL
RATE SCARS 30 CENTS

The Commission on Car Service. which
has established offices in Washington to
cooperate with the Interstate Commerce
Commission, in an effort to relieve the
car shortage existing in some parts Of
the country. pursuant to the authority
conferred upon It by the American Rail
way Association, yesterday increased the
daily rent, known as the per diem rate,
which one railroad shall pay another for
the use of its freight cars from 45 cents
to 70 cents. This new rate will become
effective December Is. and will remain in
force until May 1, 1877
The American Railway Association has
advised all carriers that they should file
with the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion, tariffs. to become effective not later
than December Is. providing for the in
creased demprrage rates named in the pr
der Of the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion of November 20
The Washington herald., 1916-12-07
Want M'LEAN EXECUTOR
TO SURRENDER STOCKS
Elkins Estate Officials File Suit to Re-
cover 100000 in Securities.

petition was filed in the probate d.
vision Of the District Supreme Court yes
terday through Attorney Wilton ]. Lam
bert to compel the American Security and
Trust Company. executor of the estate
Of John r. Mclean, to surrender stocks
and bonds valued at 800, Justice Stat
ford cited the defendant company to
show cause, December IS, why the Sc
curities should not be surrendered.
The securities are of the Washington
and Old Dominion Railway Company. and
are said to have been purchased for The
joint account of Mr.. Mclean and Stephen
B. Elkins. late of West Virginia. and
were being held in trust by Mr.. Mclean
at the time of his death.
The petitioners are Davis Elkins.
Stephen B. Elkins. jr.. and the Davis
Trust Company. executors of the estate
Of Mr.. Elkins.