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Evening journal., 1916-06-24
HOWARD HIGH GRADS
HOLD CLASS REUNION

Graduates of the Howard High
School held their class night reunion
in the auditorium of the school last
evening. At the conclusion of the
program reception was held and
a light luncheon served. The senior
and the junior classes participated
and the II class gave dance in
honor Of the graduates.
Then the president of the gradu-
ates presented the class of 1917 with
$25 to be used by them for the bet
terment of the school as they saw
fit. Following a humorous biography
of the class by one of their number
and the presentation Of comical gifts.
Then, to a farewell song sung by the
class of 1917 the class ship of 1915
left the ways to embark on the sea
of life and the juniors of the past.
now the seniors. danced across the
stage with the banner 1917 Haunting
over their shoulders. During one of
the pieces the class banner hanging
in the background was illuminated
showing plainly the class motto Non
nobis soluml" Not for ourselves
alone"
The graduates and class officers are
Wilbert Edgar Fisher. president;
Ethel May Handy, secretary: Louis
Douglass Giles, treasurer; Eleanor
Marie Coleman. guiding star; Eliza
beth Walla Jefferson. board of direc-
tors; Golden Baker Wilson. high
mechanician; Henry Kensil Spear
man. class shepherd.
The music for the occasion was
furnished by Scott's orchestra.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
With The ParaqrapheFs

Il must be hard for a wife to idolize an idle hus-
band--Deseret News (Sat Lake city,
What TO do with ex-Presidens didn't feaze Eng
land for instant-Macon (Ga) News.
Another thing-how does a Mexican know when
his face is dlry?-Galveston (Tex News.
Cleveland cousins. James A. and Sylvia Tut, were
married yesterday Tutt-Tutt-Buffalo News
If the war really costs s25,O0OOOOOOO year.
bodys getting bunked.-Menasha (Wis.) Record
Washing IS the bane of youth-dshes TO the girl;
his neck to the boy-Nebraska Press Nebraska City,
curious wife can often make liar of her hus-
band by too many questons.-Hartford Comm Post
For a season men are not going TO be blamed
anxious about places in the sun.-Nashville Ten
nessean.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24

were not in strong enough force to
keep Mexican bandits out and watch
MeXicans in our own tovsns where
they are in the majority.
Mr.. Wilson seemed to fear that II
he called out the National Guard when
the first need of il was felt armed in
tervention would be precipitated. But
IL was much more likely that the
Mexicans, who were not then worked
up TO a frenzy of racial hatred. would
have been impressed with the futility
of defyng the United States. When
Mr. Wilson did make up his mind to
act a rupture with the Carranza gov
ernment was imminent and the Mexi-
can population had got out Of hand.
II is our belief that the truculent note
demanding that American soldiers
withdraw altogether from Mexican
territory would never have been sent
if the partol of regulars on the bOr-
der had been re-enforced by the Ma
tional Guard three months ago
Armed Intervention may still be
averted if the Carranza government
keeps its head. On our part nothing
will be done to provoke the Mexicans
to make an attack upon General Per
shing's force. There will be no re-
cessiOn, of course, from the policy Of
keeping American troops in Chihua-
hua until the Mexican Government
shows its capacity to police its own
territory. Good faith on the part Of
General Caranza and his advisers
should make a gentlemen's agreement
possible. He must be aware that the
calling ont Of the National Cuard in
the States is not a war measure, and
war with this country is the last thing
he wants There is no reason. then
to despair of an honorable way out
from the complication caused by the
Caranza note and the logical reply to
it from Washington.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
II MExIOO INSISTS. WELL sEE III TnR0raH.

IL MEXICO INSISTS. WE'LL SEE TT THROUGH.
IF Mexico insists going to war with the United
4 States the American people will pick up the
gauntlet respectfully but with stern frmness to see the
business through
We say reeretfully because the OF Americans
recognize in the Mexioans people who know not
what they do. For nearly 400 years they have been
the victims Of kings bestial mobiles money -grabbers,
land owners, foreign capitalists and every educated
native freebooter who able raise himself above
the rest IN that land OF richness n not a written
principle of government II understood rule
that the common people to be kept down. de-
prived Of education held in yoke that not far
from slavery
Ignorance has been the direct resut-appalling ma
tonal Ignorance and its twin evil fanaticisml
The Mexican in his ignorance. cannot understand
cannot realize the benevolent attitude Of this nation
towards his country for many trying years As a
people we don't want TO fight and kill Mexioans.
AS people sympathize with them in their efforts
rise TO civilization by overthrowng. In blood and
suffering, the things that make for ignorance. pow
erty and degradation.
But Mexico's leaders for the moment-her native
freebooters of the day. carranza villa Trevino and
the resare driving the ignorant people to the pre-
cipice. For the sake Of power and pef they are
playing politics with the flesh and blood and souls
Of their countrymen
We have been patient to the end. We can do no
more. n must fight we will fight and will not
cease until the pacihcation of Mexico and the peace
OF our own border is assured.
As a people go into this with lust We
no territory. We will kill with joy
And God help us all-Mexcans and Americansl
Delaware seems destined TO play her part in what
ever sinister developments may arise. She may be
depended upon to do it well. though most OF her
people hope that actual upon large scale will
not For such a small body OF men, the Organ
ized Militia Of Delaware. encamped at the State
Rife Range, makes fine showing The situation as
men.
Delawareans will regret any development that will
call for their battalion being sent into Mexico. They
feel sure, however, that if it be sent there it
will measure fully up to the standards set by other
Delaware forces that have taken the field in response
10 the nations call.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
MUNICIPAL SENTIMENT VS.. MUNICIPAL VAN.
DAIISM.

IN HOSE who interested in the preservation OF the
old CITY Hail and who would protect it against the
vandalism of certain members of City Counci-the edge
Of whose sentiment is about duh as their under
standing of what constitutes an historical relicshoud
lose no time in preparing themselves to offer an efec-
tive resistance any further step which has in con.
temptation the turning OF the old edifce to the
tender mercies of the house wrecker
u would be crying and a lasting shame for the
people Of Wilmington to permit that building TO be
destroyed Next to Old swedes. Il is the most inter
esting architectural relic our city possesses Since
1898 has been the civic heart Of our community All
the municipal history have had since that time is
centered there Some of that history bad and some
OF II mediocre admit but none OF il has been so
bad or mediocre is the present suggestion Of
certain members of City Council that the building be
not preserved but that be sold to the highest bidder
to be wrecked.
The reason assigned by those councilmen for their
proposed official vandalism is about sensible was
the reason given by that Texas hotel keeper who
charged Josh Billings S7S56 for nights lodging and
a breakfast Of ham. eggs and coffee.
why do you charge such a large amount for
such a service?' Josh inquired Indignantly.
'Weli. TO tell you the TRUTH stranger, I've got a
in bank, and need the money!" the response.
But money derived from the sale and demolition Of
old City Hall would be dear money and reflect
much dscred upon the Price administration, from
which the people have right to expect better things
and from which those Wilmington voters who put it
in power expect better things.
Public sentiment is against municipal vandalism and
also against municipal money -grubbng that is based
upon such vandalism n the old City Hall is to be
wrecked the plea Of financial necessity. perhaps the
thing may hear Of will he the sale OF the city
flag because the rag market is high and the disposal
OF the minutes of the Borough Council and the City
Council waste paper the ground that the city is
hard up and, with the paper market booming in
ouence Of the war It lhoud lose no opportunity to re-
plenish It's depleted treasury.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
DELIGHTFUL CLASS NIGHT ExERCIsEs.

IN HOSE class night exercises in the Wilmington
High School last evening were admirably con-
Quoted and delightful in all respects The programme
was well prepared and carried out without the slight
est flaw.
Public and personal interest in the function so
acute that the auditorium crowded with the rela-
tves and friend of the students The many and varied
local hits applauded heartily In fact, It was
event Of which the public. the Board Of Educa-
on the faculty and the students may well feel proud
That is especially true OF the students of the Glass
OF 10 who made a fine appearance and had entire
charge OF the exercises.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
War Against Carranza
From the Washington Post.)

Under the excitement Of mObiliza-
tion Of the national guard and the re-
ports of forthcoming hostilities along
the border is an underlying feeling of
deep regret among Americans that
the relations with Mexico have not
been conducted i'm such manner as 10
avoid war
The people do not want war. They
abhor il. They have had enough of
the horrors OF war in the mere con-
temptation of the misfortunes of the
nations Of Europe. A bloody contest
on this continent. between peoples
who have no real quarrel. would be
a calamity whatever its outcome
The Mexican people have done moth
ing to Americans which calls for he's
tllities. The Mexicans have suffered
IN every way from the bandits and
adventurers who have seourged their
country Individual Americans testi-
fy almost without exception to the
decent treatment they have received
from Mexicans, and IL is safe 10 saw
that no individual Mexican will suffer
ndignity in the United States in case
OF war, except at the hands of border
ruiiians. The treaty between the Uni
ted States and Mexico provides that
in case Of war individuals shall be
protected and permitted to carry on
their ordinary occupations.
There should be a sharp distinction
drawn between the Carranza govern
ment and the Mexican people. The
marplot who is driving his country
into a contest with the United States
Is himself the greatest enemy of Mex
leo. He is willing to wreck his coun-
try rather than surrender the shadow
OF power he now grasps.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24

If war should come It should be
made as sharp and decisive as the
military and naval forces Of the Uni
ted States can make it. The ports of
Mexico should be effectually block
AIDED, marines should be landed for
the occupation of the ports. and the
army should attack and disable the
Carranza forces with all possible ex-
pedition. That is the decent and mer-
citul course to pursue when hostili-
ties cannot longer be avoided. That
course will prevent loss Of life and
promptly bring the Mexican leaders
to their senses.
The United States Government can
not make the fact too clear to the
world that II is not seeking hostilities
with Mexico, and that the war, if is
comes, will be fought as much in be-
half OF the Mexican people as in be-
half OF Americans. There is vital
difference between a war against Car
rama and the war against Spain. 1t
that case the United States moved
against a government, tyrannical. it
IS true, but a well-organized govern
ment nevertheless. In this case there
is a mere shadow of government
largely the creation of the United
States itself. It is not a government
of the Mexican people To throw it
off and annihiliate it would be an act
Of friendship toward the Mexican
people. AS matters stand there is no
probability of war between the peo-
pies residing on either side of the Rio
Grande. but there is grave probabil-
ity that the United States will be
forced TO assist the Mexioans in re-
moving the incubus Of Carranza.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24

ed on political matters as any MEM
Der Of Congress. They are far from
being austere recluses or logothetes.
Recognizing the scope Of their obli-
cations. they keep abreast of every
day affairs in order to deal intelli-
gently and justly upon all questions
presented to them. To their credit
be it said. they invariably and in
stinctively exercise discrimination
and propriety in abstaining from par
ticipation in politics. business. relig-
ious controversy and other activities
that would not be becoming. Their
abstention, however, does not imply
that they are "rapt above EARTH" in
spellbound contemplation of the Con-
stitution.
The nomination Of Mr.. Hughes can
not be construed as an attack by poll
ticians upon the integrity or dignity
of the Supreme Court. II is rather
a compliment to the court. The
question whether the nomination
should be accepted depended for its
answer upon Mr. Hughes in the ex-
ercise OF his individual rights as a
citizen and in recognition OF his duty
to the country. He answered the
question afiirmatively. Another JUS
tice might answer it negatively
Either answer is right. according to
the judgment OF the only person
qualified TO give it. No politician or
Marty ever dipknrad xrifb M. uuUhoc
while he was on the bench, and no
one makes such a charge. Hence
there is no assault" upon the honor
or reputation of the court or its mem
bers. The United States is in a bad
way. surely, If the transfer OF a man
from the Supreme Court to the Presi-
dency means that the fountains of
justice will be corrupted.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
LUMBER AND GOLD.

= OMPAR1sONs are very frequently useful in order
~ to get estimate of true values. At the recent
session Of the National Lumber Association. it
stated that the total value of years output of Aner
lumber is about S1,S75,OOOOOO. The annual pro-
ducon OF gold in this country is less than 100000
600.
The production OF gold goes on pretty much the
same from to year. for its value and the market
for 1t changes little But lumber production and the
demand for IT, varies with the general industrial sit
uation. When times good and all industries are
thriving, there is plenty of construction work Of all
kinds going Then lumber is in demand and all
the mills operate full time at high wages A protec-
tive tariff. which insures prosperity in all lines is
the great essential Of active lumber market The
lumherman is really more interested in a tariff on
lumber than he is in general protective arn policy
which keeps all industries prosperous
The people Of the country should feel about twenty
times much interested in the lumber industry as
they do in the production OF gold.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
GEMS OF THOUGHT

scepucism is slow suicide-Emerson
:-.-:-.
Doubling charms me not less than knowledge
Dante.
.--:-.-.
Browning.
49,.
Rochefoucaud
.-.-.-.
me Inc True instrument Of mans degradation is ig-
noranoe-Lady Montague
.-.-.--s
,,I, 49,. etnsehty things past because they throw
"sn' upon 'ihss to come-Guiccardine
10 oo,u OF caoe can so forcbly draw. or hold so
iasl as loVe can DO with twisted thread -Bprtor
On. how portenuous is prosperity-younr
II is difhculties which show What men aro ",
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
The Supreme Court and Politics
From the Washington Post.)

President Wilson was wiser than
some of his party leaders when he pun
a stop TO the absurd attempt to dis
credit Mr.. Hughes for leaving the Su.
preme Court lie prevented the conven-
tion at st. Louis from making itself ri
diculous on this subject.
Unfortunately, Mr. Wilson cannot i'm.
part his good sense to all his support
ers, and some of them, notably one OF
two New York newspapers which should
know better, are weeping crocodile tears
over the threatened corruption of th,
Supreme Court by politics. "The blame.
less character of Mr.. Hughes should
blind no man TO the fact that his nomi.
nation makes a national issue of far.
reaching import, of tremendous effect
upon the American form of govern.
ment," says the New York Times. II
even goes so lar as TO say that "the
robe of the justice on that bench, like
the priests tonsure. sets him apart
dedicates him. He belongs to the order
of Justice under the Constitution"
Always emphasizing the fact that Mr.
Hughes did not participate in politics
while on the bench and that he detached
himself completely from the court be-
fore accepting the nomination for the
Presidency, what harm has been done
10 the court, 10 Mr.. Hughes or TO the
country! II is suggested that a justice
should be a monk, immured in sepul-
chral cloister, deaf to the doings of the
world. The suggestion is a grotesque
misconception of the duties of the court
That great tribunal. more than any
other must deal with actualities. If il
were TO wrap itself in distractions and
close its eyes TO everyday life, politics
included. it would not be iit or able to
administer justice.
The occupants OF the Supreme
Court bench are quite as well inform
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
Armed Intervention May Still be Avene d
IFrom The New York sun)

As the governments intention is 10
use the mobilized National Guard for
patrol duty on the Mexican frontier.
It is to be regretted that the call
was not issued directly after the
Columbus raid. No dependence could
be placed upon the ability of the Car
rama forces to prevent attacks by
bandits, and the international line
was Too long to be policed by avail
able troops Of the regular army Fur
thermore, the tide of racial hatred in
Mexico had not risen to food at that
time, and even Mexican patriots. look
ing at the Columbus affair as an out
rage upon a friendly nation, were not
disposed to resent the pursuit of
Villa and his bandits by our Amer
lean troops
Thre months ago the National
Guard could have been assembled in
the various States for duty on the
Mexican border when wanted by Cen
eral Funston, without exciting the
war fever i'm either country. Gradu-
ally the regiments. when called for.
could have been distributed along the
Rio Grande and brigaded with the
regular troops The border would
then have been well protected. and
the danger of raids like that in the
Big Bend country would have been
minimized II is because only a few
men to the mile were available that
the Mexican bandits began TO snipe
the American patrol and attack set
tiers But the inevitable summons of
the National Guard to duty was put
off from day to day, although Mr..
Wilson had ample Information about
frontier conditions. General Scott.
, the chief OF staff. certainly did not
neglect to tell him that from Browns
Vile to the Pacific the international
line was 1000 miles long. and that on
fhn Rln Crnn nlnnn Tho rnc.llIn q 70
Evening journal., 1916-06-24

Many outrageous assaults have been made upon un-
offending citizens In the streets Of Wilmington during
the asst year Comparatively few OF the assailants
have been punished Il is high time that thor
oughares be made safer especially in the night time
First steps in that direction should be better results
from police work and the nhicton hy the courts Of
maximum sentences upon all thugs and footpads who
may plead guilty be convicted OF such assaults
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
RECITAL At UNITARIAN CHURCH.

Miss Isabelle p. Wales save pu-
pills recital last night in the parlors
of ;he Unitarian Church. Among tue
pupils who participated we're Miss
Irene Lenderman. Miss Dalfou. Mlsg
Mildred Mason. Miss Nellie Allen,
Miss Esther Noll, Mrs Howard S.
Clark Miss Hannah Andrews, Miss
Rebecca Reinhardt, Miss Lola Par
sons and Joseph Horty.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24

Look among the Want Ads today
and see If the very place for you Is
not advertised as needing a chauffeur
and If not. why run a Want Ad OF
your own and tell the owners that YOU
are in the market now and you will
soon he fixed for the entire auto sea
son.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
NO CUTTING OF MARKET STREET TRANSIT IA.
CIIITIFS

neOlsioN made by the Board OF Directors of the
sueet and Sewer Department that the two trolley
tracks shall remain in Market street. and tba+ ,bo
northoound traffic in that horoughfare shall NOT he
Inverted to King street. unquestionably meets with
public favor. 'D
mere Is no doubt that most Of those who s,vor.s
'ne one-uacK and sidewalk widening plan for Ntartot
street were aetuated by unselfsh motives and 40
sire 10 40 something which. in their opinion. would
work to the ctys benefit The preponderanco 80 ~,
camille and shopping sentiment was ,-ato-, " ,n''
however, and the opposition was so strong The, .rs
Street and Sewer Directors experienced no diec,,,,
in reaching the unanimous conclusion that tbo 49,
tracks should remain in their present location.
The Mercantile Section OF the Chamber Of Con,roro.
performed useful service in bringing the question n
a head and obtaining expression Of public opipior
upon it that should put end to the agitation for
long time 10 come
Evening journal., 1916-06-24

is the third house from beach and boardwalk,
Michigan avenue. and Is without question,
one Of the best equipped hotels not directly
the beachfront. Every modern conven-
ience with meals and service that cannot be
excelled anywhere at the rates charged.
So IN nor dav and mn Sneciai vreekiv
Try the Arlington-You Win Come Again.
Capacity $50. Open all year.
Write for booklet and references.
X j OSBORNE & SON
Evening journal., 1916-06-24

THE will be made TO cover countless mis-
takes" says contemporary. speaking Of the proba-
bihty that the voters Will forget the this adj
mnistration has made. The mistakes countless.
certainly. but not many voters with ability TO read
and think going TO those mistakes because
the has filled many dinner pals that otherwise
would be empty
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
HOTEL KENTUCKY
Aflanlic cItu N n

,t,r,.rr TaatteltiC WY y, -.
WITH flREPROOF ADDITION.
. Kentucky Ave. Near Beach. Capacity 400.
so rooms, with hot and cold running water
% with private bath. Telephone. electric
lights IN every room. Elevator from street
level Send for booklet and points Of interest.
American Plan Rates. including good meals.
50 TO 50 DAILY; $40 TO $3.50 WEEKLY.
N. B. KENNADY, Proprietor
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
HOTEL NORMANDIE

KENTUCKY AVE, NEAR THE BEACH.
Noted for its excellent table and home
comforts Fresh vegetables from own farm
All new metal beds. Ocean view rooms
Private baths. Elevator to street level
Near Boardwalk, churches, piers, depots
Free bathing from hotel. Special low daily
and weekly rates. j. HAMILTON
Evening journal., 1916-06-24

Anyway. the Republicans are not averse to looking
back upon their record. however much President
Wilson may protest against those who look backward
once I'm a while
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
"UcEEa .AMcoes"

Atlantic City. n j.
Ocean ave. near Beach Ocean View Rooms
with running water and private bath Reason
able rates. Capacity 200. MRS. J. STOREY.
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
Hotel RavenrOyd
On the BeachfrOn

Atlantic City, n j.
In the choice section Of Chelsea. Thor
oughly renovated
GEORGE D. COLLINS. Prop.
(MISS) S. NJ HANLEY, Mgr
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
SUMMER RESORTS.
ATLANTIC CITY. N. j.
HAVING DECIDED TO VISIT
Hotel Arlington

you are in the usual position Of uncertaint,
as to what hotel 10 select 10 get the mos
eomfort and the hest value for vour monav
Evening journal., 1916-06-24
CAPE MAY RESORTS

V'HE COLONIAL HOTEL. CAPE MAY,
Il u. J. Beautifully located overlooking
the ocean. Refined and homelike; cuisine,
unsurpassed. Address John H. Coleman,
Cape May, n j. june2 fri-sat--wed-tf.