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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
SET A GOOD EXAMPLE.

Congress has been told that the govern
nlent may have to commander paper in
order to keep up the steady output of
the government printing plant
Which raises the ancient problem
Of our esteemed contemporary, that politi-
cal trade journal and fake advertising
sheet the Congressional Record
Under leave to extend their remarks,
two congressman recently took up IS
pages, one to tell about his denomination,
the other to reprint speeches already
delivered IN Congress This wasn't news
II was strictly political advertising. The
reprinted speeches alone cost $500 10
print. not including the possible cost if
they arc not fTanked all over the gentle
mems home districts.
The newspapers Of the country have
benn ordered to cut down on their news
Surely the least that Congress can do 10
relieve the paper shortage is to cut out
the advertising in the Congressional
Record. Binghamton Press.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
TAXATION PROBLEMS.

Senator Smoot : criticism Of the House
Revenue bill very possibly expresses the
general vIcw of that measure bv the
Senate finance committee, into whose
hands the blll Is ~ 90 for revision or
amendment The alternative system
of imposing on a corporation. according
70 which tax yields the greater SUN, a
tax on war profits OF tax ON earnings
above a gwen percentage To capital, IS
IN his judgment n piece Of hungllng ab-
sUrlity II ought 10 toe replaced by
PLAIN and simple tax on war profits alone
and any decrease IN estimated Weld as
comparelWith that of the House hill al
tcrnative" plan. should be made good by
i ono per cent tax on MI articles pur-
chased whose cost Is more than a dollar.
The question OF introducing other taxes,
IN ease the excess profits plan should
be abandoned, is necessarily To the point
The one argument with force in il,
which he House committee has adj
vanced for retention oi that method,
was that there would be many corpora
tIons whose earnings though very large
at the present time, are no larger than
they were IN the "pre-war period That
might occur in an industry not immedI-
alcly connected with war-materlal pro-
duction We are inclined to doubt the
estimates of the House committee rs TO
the number and magnitude Of such
corporations: but in any case We have
the machinery OF a general cor
poration income tax. 70 which the war
profits tax might bc made. not alterna-
tive but supplementary New York
Evening Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
Conservation of Gasoline.

The oil division of the United States
Fuel Administration is giving special
attention TO the conservation of gasoline.
and rightly so. For it is apparent that,
with the natural disposition of the Ameri-
can people 10 go ahead without reckoning
the cost, great deal more gasoline is
being used than there is any need Of.
The recent request of the Fuel Nd
nInistrauon for cessation Of Sunday
pleasure riding IN automobiles, 50 gen
orally complied with, will have good
results. But more is necessary. There
should be exceeding care at all times by
those who use automobiles 10 avoid
reckless use and to cut down wastagc to
the lowest point.
One admontion is Motorists should
not run their engines when the ear is not
IN motion. They should avoid over
filling tanks and see that no oil or gasoline
Is spilled OF allowed TO leak Carburetors
should be adjusted to operate on the
thinnest mixture All unnecessary driving
should be discouraged
These recommendations are practical
and easy Of adoption They should be
generally observed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
THE EVENING SMILE.
SAFETY IN SILENCE.

Commenting on the many and varied
EXCUSES offered for evading the draft
Provost Marshal General trowder re-
marked that most Of the would-bo slack
ers come to grief through talking too
much
"'rhcy remind me of the Young fellow
who, on the spur Of the moment, asked \
girl 10 marry him
Eyes, replied the girl
After waiting for five minutes for
him 10 saw something more. she said
Well. what have won got to say"
Nothing, replied the young man
I've SAID too much already Wash
ington Star
Visitor "Now. Willie, let me sco how
much won know What class Of the ami
NAL kingdom do | belong to" Willie
well, pa says you're an old hen and ma
says YOUR an old eat Baltimore
American
III seems to me you want pretty high
prlce for tins patriot But he was
brought up IN one of the most fahlon-
able families How do Won know
"IIc always talks when anyone begins
10 sing Boston Transcript
Why did You put the crown pr nee
charge OF the army asked ono PrussIan
general Tie couldn't lead any fighting
We didn't expect hlm to, rePhed an
other We wanted hlm to lead be run
mng Washington Star
Slavin loufside move theatre .Wor
there any cddicatlona hlhms shown,
Martin" Couln Path an there wor,
Terrence | learned. among other things
how 10 act towards me butler, how 70
inter me club properly. an how to hang
me coat and cane on tn arm ~ n
glntlcmanly attindant Buffalo Express
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
CHINA HAS NEW HEAD.
Hsu Shih Chang Elected President of
New Republic.

Peklng, Sept 6 llsn Shih Change
former Vice President Of the Privy
has been elected President Of the Chinese
Republic by large majority.
Hsu Shih Chang became prominent
during the latter days OF the Chinese
monarchy lie WAS one OF the leading
statesmen who conducted the negotiations
preliminary to the settlement n the
relations between Japan. Russia and
China as the result of the Russo-Japancse
war
When the Constitutional Government
was established IIsu became Wee Prime
Minister, and at ore time was thought
to be in line for the post OF Premier
IN June, 1917 he was named dictator
BY a rebel conference at Ilcn-Isin When
TI~uann Tung rcinquished the role Of
Emperor in the summer of 1917 Hsu
was appointed his guardian II was
later suggested that he might replace
President Fcng. and last month he was
nominated for the Presidency be the
Generals OF the Northern Chm csc army.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
JUST FOLKS
THE FLOW OF MATERIALS.
BY Edgar A. Guest

Ours not To hear the shrapnel scream;
Ours not TO see the crimson stream;
Ours not to face the shot and shell
Nor venture into war q grim hell,
Where death and pain are everywhere;
But in it still we have share
'Iis ours TO keep steady flow
OF needed things to them who 90;
'1'is ours to bridge the ocean wide
That every want shall be supplied;
And day by day the ships must sail
With precious freight and never fail
We must not falLer IN orr task
To argue trilles nor to ask
Our petty questions. Life's at stakel
An hours delay perchance will break
The flow Of arms across the sea
And rob them of their victory.
Let one ship stay too long in port -
OF something needed they II be short;
Within its heavy load Of freight
May be the guns for which they wait
And If We loitcr, surely they
Shall suffer there for our delay
The flow of metals must proceed,
No hand must stop the things they need
No toilers voice must bring halt
TO labor Danish finding fault.
And keep the cargoes moving on
Until the last gray Hun Is gone
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
More Money for Light Service.

The Wilmington Gas Co has made
request of the Public Utilities Com
mission for permission to increase the
rate for gas from 81 .05 to 81 30 per thou
sand cubic feet The request is now under
consideration and will be given careful
consideration.
IL is fact that, Notwithstanding
liberal increases in wages, people are
irritated at the unduly high cost of living,
especially in this city. With eggs being
promoted" as rapidly as possibly to
dollar dozen, and the rates for all
other farm products far higher than they
are down the State, many families in
Wilmington, even with much more money,
find it problem TO make both ends meet
in household expenditures.
Also, with the cost of labor and ma
terial extraordinarily increased. the .peo-
pie cannot expect that public utilities
can get along on the former rates for
service, based on conditions as to costs
and wages that long since have departed.
But they protest at any suggestion OF an
increase Perhaps this inclination would
not be so prominent were IT not for the
outrageous manner in which the prices Tor
farm products and other necessaries OF
living have been boosted" in Wilmington
markets
However. all REQUESTS from public
utilities for permission to increase rates
will be carefully investigated. And the
thing to do will he to take such action as
may be shown, by facts and conditions,
to be right and proper
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07

sands every day Il would be capital
time 10 spare the birds even game birds
and rabbits from b0iug hunted and shot
10 death II would be d decent and o
humane thing il the so-cailed sporismen
could turn their thoughts ir0rn Killing for
awhile n the desire 10 kill and dcstror
something Il - strong that it VIII not
down, We would suggest that our gunner
apply 10 General Pcrshing H. know
where there's good shooting tn bc had
and any likely applicant who e rcall5
qualified will be paid $50 month and
found and supplied with gnn and arn-
munilipu
Just Iot these spOrtsnen Hpare the lrnfT
of birds and game until llc war is Oyef
Let them try not 10 deceive themseive-
or miglead he public ty crylng thief 81
The bird-. On ic other hand lci them ~
an ldca of the valnc ~ hc bifds - farmer
and develop thor sensr II fhe humane
4 frBnnrr
Wilmington 4ept & 1918
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
DISCORD Is DiSLOYALTY.
Leroy Kelsey of The Vigilantes.

If perchance YOU find few
Who refuse or fail to do
Things to show that they are true
Scrutnlze emi
Should they try to cause unrest,
Doubling whether plans are test,
Or that we can meet the test,
Stigmatize en-
Shoud they seek to prohteer,
Or attempt TO seoff and jeer,
And mayhap to interfere,
Penahhe 'emi
Should they h1lr! reproach or blame
On our government 5 fair anne,
Or BY yicIous lies IN name.
Pulvcrlze emi
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
ENOUGH AIRPLANES NOW.

Washington sept Confidential
messages from Gen. Pcrshing aud other
reports fr ON France indicate the American
army now is uppie with sufficient
airplanes Of all kinds to protect its men
In battle. Gen March chief Of staff.
gave this information 10 members of the
House military committee today at their
weekly conference at the war department
Transportation of United States troops
in France has been highly organized BY
Colonel Samuel NJ FELTON,, who has
returned home and reported that the
situation is emine tly satisfactory. Cen.
March told the committee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
Miners Dug Coal at Night.

Washington, Sept by putting in
extra hours Of work the night before
Labor day in an effort TO keep normal
production, coal miners in many fields
performed patriotic service Of the highest
order, the fuel administration announced
TODAY. In some mines the men refused
TO take day off In West Virginia
and Pennsylvania fields he force turned
out % per cent and rs per cent respec-
lively, Of the normal output on the holiday
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07

And now Siberia has declared war
against Germany. At least this is plain
intimaton that the scheme to thoroughly
Gerrnanize Russia viii prove failure, as
II should German intrigue disrupted
Russia, but Germany has not sufficient
military force now to conquer that coun-
try and convert II INTO q German province.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07

Really, it seems that the great German
war machine has at last been sadly
cracked. And unless solid repairs may
soon be made, its complete break will
soon be threatened
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
PARALYSIS ~ PENNA.
Infartilc Malady Reported IN ~ Counties.
School May Remain Closed Until
Menace IS Checked

Uarrsbprg. ~op' z frf8nfile paralr-
-ig exists 10 eighteen coubfier ~ tf,
state There 1rr tWcuty.aiz ca-ce t
Franklin County, Efenu n .icsc caecs
bong in Caamler. b8rg aioeo Board
of IfcaIth haa forbid3rn tr 9rr0lra
~ ehool until Ne lt-caec Hntr
control tH porsGns Indcr nghtcrn
years of r. are rzcladeJ from pr5.
gathering
Allegheny County haa nUucfrls caef.
but - ofhct counties tr 5H oeer
ISOLATED place.
Potcr. ert,2 state r. th Gone
rnis-loror. 'oI.v re Ed r.rr irna
W1kr Barfn E. tfsnvc .sdr aa'
bae cailaoj sr,o drtths rvs .gatior
ha Indicted fhr disf nrrfer.
You try an Every Evon'1Z want adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07

The world is championship baseball con
test is now under way, but it IS not attract
ing great deal OF public interest The
people Of the country are far more con
oerned, at this time, in the outcome of the
great world war
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
Thought and Comment Of Every
Evening Readers.

rrne fun name and address or the writer
must accompany each tetter not nsces-
ibrily for publication. but a. evidence Ol
good faith. Anonymous communications
will he ignored Publication OF lot tsra does
not carry with H. indorsement ny Every
Evening Of the Opinions therein eKuresgaI ]
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07

II is said the authorities Of Chicago
have knowledge Of the fiend who threw
the bomb at the Federal Building in
that city 1t is hoped they Will get the
right man and punish him appropriately
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
RiPPLING RHYMES.
By " alt Mason.
PAY CASH.

If YOU have trouble IN Your tent
YOU Il certainly enlarge it, by saying
to the grocer gent, or other dealer,
Charge II In peaceful times |
bought my hath and coal and hay
on credit but cash is now the safest
path, and so sanely tread it When
wars on deck no man can say what
ills may chance tomorrow, what
stern reverse may come his way,
what heavy clouds Of sorroW And
il the winds of trouble blow, the
frost edged blood congealers, nnfor-
t.!nate are those who owe big bills to
all the dealers The merchants
ought 10 have their mon from
patrons whom they trusted, they
want to help to whip the Hun, and
cant because they'r re busted Dent
Is a nuisance and a frost to seller
and to buyer, it Is one thing that
keeps the cost OF living going higher
The deadbeat sticks the grocer Jay
and skips for parts uncharted, and
then his bill we have TO pay, which
leaves us broken hearted. In times
of peace | ordered prunes, and
said OH settle later, but now
hand the picayunes TO merchant,
clerk or waiter | know that debts
thing accurst, and remark, "Ay,
marry, though future days may do
their worst, III have no debts 10
carry
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07

The lot Of the Stacker is not likely to
be a happy one during the next few
months. The authorities are after HIM,
and they will get him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07
MEETIN GSTONIGHT.

Apache Tribe, No 81.
Olive Temple, l.. G T.
Wenonah Lodge, s Of H
Liberty Conclave, s. w M
Mechanics Lodge. | O. o. F
Lenape Tribe, I'm pd O. R NJ
Sheet Metal Workers Association
James Young ConcIave, ii or ). ". NJ.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07

"T'he Pursuit OF the Huns" is now the
most popular war movie" in France
and Flanders Also, it is continuous
performance, without internnssions
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-09-07

You ~ an Every Even'1g var' afv
Evening journal., 1918-04-10

es,rsaL..a I0Is. !. R. pe..an.. cAIssgs
Evening journal., 1918-04-10

his head. Travellers and of heart viii go
tributes
"Private EnightI Private Geshaml Private Hay
In the name of France, thank God receive your
soul FAREWELL"
Do you know Private Enright that those words
accompanying your down through history? Do you
know Private Gresham that they offer alone the thanks
of France but of all theword which loves and fights to-day
for liberty and justice? Do you know, Private Hay that
they have whispered benedcton into the hearts of all
counrymen ready do all and give all that your sacrifice
may not have been in vain?
To-day we raise great funds for further conduct of this
Humanity say its prayer and carry for fact
reflects that hope to-day abdes in force alone
Great sums being volunteered The bonds Of
liberty become Liberty Bonds. Shall then buy many
as we can? Shall we do less than this when you have
done so much?
And shall we think of these application blanks for
Liberty Bonds merely business forms? Indeed COM
rades shall nOt-for write they shall become
wonderful memoram upon which inscribed, Prvats
Enright, Private Gresham, Private Hay, salute you'll
Evening journal., 1918-04-10

"In the of the .--.th division, in the name of
the French army, and in the of France bid fare
well to Private Enrght Private Gresham and Private Hay
of the American army.
Of their own free will they had left prosperous and
happy country to come here. They knew war was
continuing in Europe they knew that the forces fighting
for honor love of justice, and civilization still
checked by the long prepared forces serving the powers
of brutal domination oppression and barbary. They
knew that efforts still necessary. They wished to
give their generous hearts and they had forgotten
old historical memories while others forgot recent
We will therefore ask that the mortal remains OF
these young be left here left with us forever We
nSCribe the tomb Here lie the first soldiers of the
republic of the United States fall the soil of France
for liberty and justice" The passer-by will stop and
Evening journal., 1918-04-10
We salute Y0es!

I'D we salute you'll
~ Yours have become imperishable names upon
the Roll of Honor, for you belongs the proud
distinction Of having been the first of this Nations Forces
in France to make the supreme sacrifice
While doomed grim accompaniment the
profound thanks of great sister nation you
from the lips of that French commanding officer who Off
ciated at your simple burial
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08

situation. These men should present
the names Of four, five or more men
who would be acceptable for nomin-
alton at the State Convention; and,
when the delegates chosen shall have
met in convention, each faction must
agree by pledge to stand for and sup
port the ticket as nominated. Natur-
ally there will be some disappointment
for one or the other, but, the people
will feel they they have at least had
a square deal, and be willing that the
majority shall rule. This may seem
somewhat unusual. but is a square,
fair and workable proposition for
all concerned
Whatever is done must be done be-
fore the first of April for the time
is none too long before the campaign
will he in full swing.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08
GLENDALE NEWS.
by "Bright Eyes,"

The entertainment given Saturday
evening by the Club girls proved quite a
success. \ total amount of 5000 was
cleared.
The box and shadow social given at
Shingle School Thursday evening, Febru-
airy 2S. proved quite success and many
attended.
The Ladies Aid win hold their regular
monthly meeting at the haH on Saturday
evening. Every one is requested to at
tend as a very good program is planned.
The debate given at the school Friday
afternoon was very good and the dec;-
sion was given in favor of the affirmative.
R. \. Warren is very busy this week
moving I'm town.
Mrs. R. 4. Wood is making a visit to
the city for her spring millinery
James Warren is convalescing after
severe attack o pneumonia.
Earls Whitney is on the sick list.
Revival meetings are stin continuing
this week.
Corporal V. F. Ellingsworth Of Camp
Dix paid his parents another visit this
week.
Oscar West, James Salmons and Lee
Pusey, who were in the draft, left here
Sunday for camp in Georgia.
Among the Glendale visitors during the
past week, were Mr.. and Mrs. Jehu Hud-
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08

IT'S a dangerous thing for any man
TO attempt to run an automobile while
under the influence of liquor. 1t is
dangerous to the innocent public as
well as to himself, and the laws pro-
vide severe penalties for an offense
of that kind. Yet there are fools who
continue to do this. A man at Mid
dIetown, Del. was fined $50 and costs
last week for driving while intoxicat-
ed, and his license was taken from
him. It is right and proper, and every
person who sees intoxicated people
driving should enter charges against
them, for their own as well as others
safety. If the court had added six
months in Jail to the penalty, it would
have been a wholesome deterrent for
others.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08
DAGsBORO.

The people Of this vicinity are great
ly alarmed and afraid to venture far on
account Of mad dogs in this section.
Many dogs have been bit and have left
their homes and are wandering around
yet. The writer thinks the only safe
thing to do is to kill all dogs that run
loose and scare many school children as
well as others who are greatly in dan
ger. John Baker killed his shepherd dog
on Saturday that was valued at $3.50.
Mr.. Washington Baker has purchased
a Chevrolet
Mrs. Mary Chandler, widow OF the late
Capt. Chandler, is suffering from stroke
Of paralysis. Mr.. George Truitt is also
very low, having had two strokes Of
paralysis last week
The Ladies Auxiliary have arranged for
social on Saturday evening, March 16.
for the enjoyment Of the members. at the
parsonage.
DR.. and Mrs. E. c. West have had as
their guests during the week Mr.. and
Mrs. John A. Jones and three children of
Georgetown.
Walter Rogers and family spent Sun
day in SelbyviHe with his brother. Har-
benson Rogers.
Mrs. Dora Ward is visiting her hus-
band in Philadelphia. Master Paul Ward
is the guest Of his grandfather at Pep
perhot during the absence Of his mother.
Jerry Wagamon Of Milton and Mr.. and
Mrs. Isaac Timmons Of Dagsboro visited
G E. Timmons and wife of FranBford
last Sunday.
Revival services are now in session at
the NJ. 2, Church. Rev. John A. Wright
Of Georgetown is aiding in the work.
Milford chronicle., 1918-03-08
GREENWOOD.

Business seems to be booming up a
little in spite Of the bad weather and so
many young men leaving.
John r. Gilipsee of Philadelphia is here
visiting his daughter, Mrs Roscoe Gala
way, for an indefinite time. Mr. Gilipsee
went through a serious operation about
two months ago but is improving rapidly
and looking fine.
Brooks Dawson of Wilmington visited
his wife here this week.
The Snider Company is employing sew
eral men and women every day at their
plant getting ready for the summer work
The shirt factory is making full time
but needs many more operators
Dorsey Johnson and wife Of Wilmington
Ns.sC' yisiting his parents.
:. Helen Morris. who is working at the
hotel DUPONT in Wilmington, came home
TO visit her father on Sunday. She gave
a five O'Clock dinner to several Of her
friends.
Minnie Adams and AHa Adams have
gone to wilmington to seek employment.
Marion Morris and Walter Lyons who
are working at the Remington Works
near Chester were home to visit their
parents on Sunday.
Mrs R. E. Wiley is improving rapidly
at rhis writing.
Many people are sick with sore throat
L. Y. Conoway, Ralph Hollis. Richard
Harold johnson and Ellis Clifton were
called to the colors this week. II has
taken nearly all the young men from our
town and it seem like we had moved to
another town.
Frank Satterfield and Edwin Wiley Of
Z Camp Dix were home on Sunday. We are
ialways glad to see their smiling faces with
Us.
. George Murphy's little baby has been
/ sick for the past week,
Jennie Wiley has recovered from her
recent illness and gone back to school