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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
New York and Prohibition.

The Anti-Saloon League leaders are
shown TO have been completely mistaken
in their claim OF New York State for
ratification of the Prohibition Amend
ment to the Federal Constitution They
were positive they would secure ma
joritv for ratification in both State Senate
and Assembly The State Senate seems
favorable. but the Assembly has baked,
The Assembly was willing to refer the
question of ratification to 4 referendum,
next November, but the Prohibition lead
ers rejected the proposition and Governor
Whitman threatened TO veto it, if enacted.
Then the House resolved 10 settle the
matter, and on Tuesday, by q vote Of
40 to 35, indefinitely postponed con
sideration of the subject This ends the
matter so far as the present session of the
Legislature is concerned
The decision Of the New York Legisla-
ture may have an important bearing
on the entire subject. Had it favored
ratification, the success Of the Amendment
would have been assured Now it may
be in doubt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
A New Defence Bill.

DEVELOPMENTS of the legislative ses-
sion at Dover, yesterday, were to the
effect that the House Defence Council
bill is doomed The State Senate will not
consent to impose such an arbitrary
law upon the people Of Delaware
The bill has been referred to committee
in the Senate, and 1t is lntimated that
the outcome will be an entirely new bill
ono that will be general in its provisions,
not special. and that will not provide
for an arbitrary body, under the miscad-
ing title Of Council Of Defence, TO carry
ii into effect In fact, that II will he more
in the nature Of general vagrancy act.
under which loafcrs and idlcrs could be
arrested and imprisoned for their va
grancy After being imprisoned, It ls pre-
suned most Of them would be glad TO
make avail Of the opportunity Of out
side work, in order to save themselves
from the tedium Of close confinement
and prison labor.
Il was also intimatcd, yesterday, that
the House would vigorously oppose the
purpose Of the Senate to cmasculate the
bill which the House so generously adopt
ed. This indicates deadlock between the
two houses over the radical amendments
the Senate is certain 10 make. lhlS
being the case, there is only one alter
native in the interest Of the people
speedy adjournment Of the Legislature,
without final action cn the pending mea-
sIFc
There is no need Of the Council Of De
fence bin or of any other war emergency
measure. The governor already is
clothed with ample powers for action.
Let the Legislature adjourn sine die, at
once That would be the very best service
il could render the people.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
ONE ARMY, ONE
FLAG, ONE NATION

That all "neighborhood or State
distinctions arr TO hc wiped out III the
army is Indicated from Washington
Instead of maintaining tho distinctlvc
status of State troops, National Guard
units, or National Army divisions, rs dis
tinglished from Regular Army organlza-
tions. officers and men alike arc tn be
brought into service as members of thr
army of the United States. This policy
has its foundation in wisdom born OF
experience On the fighting front IT IS i'm
practicable to maintain tho local char
actcr Of the units Under the pressure Of
service they are inevitably forced into
ono organization losing any evidence of
State or other distinction.
requirements IN tho service lines must
be made without regard To what part
of tho country the men camn from,
fitness being the only condition to be
observed General Pcrshing has outlined
this nccd SO clearly that il fairly answers
the objections now being raised by tho
Democrats in Congress to the amend
mcnt to the selectIvc draft law asked
by General Crowder For the future
WE will not have is State armies, one
regular" army and one national
army. confusing and unmanagcablc, but
one army. under one flag, and fighting
for one nation Omaha Bee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
SPARTAN MOTHERS.

Spartan courage belongs exclusively
10 no agc or race or nation. II manlfosts
itself IN every emergency. Just this type
of courage is needed in these days Of sacri-
fec and anxiety Those who have 1t arc an
inspiration To their fellows: and morn
have it than may be commonly supposed
The first Indiana man TO die for his
country at the front had Spartan
mother Somebody must 20" declared
the mother. when notified that hor boy
had been killed Il have another ono III
tho army. one waiting 10 be called and ono
who Is not vet old enough to 20. OF course
| would hate to lose them, but if they are
needed shall be glad to give them up.
They belong 10 me. but 70 their country
first
Fine. courageous American words,
these 4 nation born Of such mothers
cannot lose If It's cause be iust-and,
born Of such mothers, its cause IS certain
TO be just.
The army and navy Is made UP of the
sons Of women like TIN, proud-sad Hoosier.
who is willing 70 give all she holds dear
If only the honor OF tic nation be upheld.
To their country Cleveland PLAIN
Dealer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
NOT AN ALARMING THREAT.

The threat Of Berlin 10 seize Ameri-
can property IN Germany IN retaliation
for American seizure Of German property
in this country will net cause any anxiety
to the Washington authorities. The
amount Of American property in Germany
is relatively small, aud it IS already seized.
Every step taken by Germany is explained
as necessary reprisal for something done
by this country or Great Britain or France,
but in fact, the German action preceded
the action taken by other countries.
The Kaiser's dentist, DIR. Davis, re-
Gently returned 10 this country, described
the impositions upon Americans in Ger
many, always justified as a necessary re-
prisal and c0ntrasted the surveillance
Of Americans in Germany with the com
plete liberty Of all Germans in this
country, except small number who
have aroused the suspicious of the Secret
Service, or made themselves obnoxious to
the public. Philadelphia Record.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
NEVER FAILS TO END
MISERY OF PILES
Stops Itching at Once

Hundreds of people in this vicinity
saws Peterson know OF the mighty heal
Ing power Of PETERSON 5 OINTMENT ia
eczema, salt rheum. old stores, itching skin.
ulcers pimplcs and all diseases Of che skin.
They know il cures these ailments that it
is guaranteed TO cure them
Now | want 20 say 70 every sufferer from
piles. either blind bleeding or itching that
will guarantee that a 30-ccnt box Of
PETERSON'S $ OINTMENT will rid you of
piles or your druggist will return your
money.
For years | suffered terribly win itch
ing aud bleeding piles I tried everything
and despaired OF ever getting rid Of them.
It gives me great pleasure 10 state that
Peterson S Ointment entirely cured me. and
/ sincerely recommend il 10 an sufferers
Yours truly David 4 seymour Supt 80
Parks Buffalo y y
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
Air Raj DIS In Reprisal.

Both British and French aerial forces
recently have made raids over German
territory and dropped bombs on German
towns and cities, fortified and unforti-
fed. The result, according to reliable
news which trickles through the close
German lines, is that CONSERVATION pre-
walls tTruuzhout the communities thus
visited.
Rhine cities have been favorite tar
gets for the British and French aviators,
who have dropped hundreds OF tons oi
bombs upon them. Much property has
been destroyed, a large part of it OF mill
tary character, and also, no doubt, there
have been many human victims, includ-
ing women and children.
The German people, in consequence
of these raids, are being enlightened as
TO the real character of German 'fright-
fulness." No doubt in the past, in their
fancied security, they rejoiced at read
ing reports of savage aerial raids by
German aircraft over defenceless British
and French cities and gloatcd over the
fate of the victims. But they do not
gloat over the reprisals, which bring
home to them the dastardly character
of their country's attacks on British
and French cities.
1t is no more pleasing 10 read OF British
and French air raids on German cities
than it is to read of fiendish German air
raids on British and French cities. But
it must be borne in mind that Germany
started this savage and unnatural war
fare. Both British and French were pa
ticnt and long-suffering before they could
bring themselves to the point of rcprlsals
Ia kind
Now the German people know what
German "frightfulncsS' means, they may
not be so keen about its continuance
by their army authorities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
PRESS COMMENT.
GERMANY'S COSTLIEST VICTORY.

No one can mistake the meaning Of
the latest declaration by the Supreme
War Council of the Western Allies.
Refusing to recognize the so-called peace
treaties between Germany and Russia
and Roumania, and dcnouncing the
treachcry and violence which brought
them about, il solemnly renews every
pledge of alliance and places it's faith IN
the results of great battles for liberty
yet to come.
Germany will pay fearful price on
the western front for success gained IN the
cast almost without bloodshed. 1t is TO
be costly victory in other respects
also. Besides filling enemies with new
vigor and showing friends and neutrals
tho lawlessness of the ruling class mt
Berlin, IL has revived in the German
people themselves hopes OF conquest
them into exccsseS the penalties Tor when
will fall heavily upon them.
Everything now indicates that the
Russian collapse has gone to the heads
Of the Junkers All the visions of world
domination are once more in evidence.
Instead of the pcriides by which the
Russian revolutionists were betrayed, VIC
now have such arrogance rs that OF DIR
Helfferich, in which he serves notice that
Germany is to be paid for the damage
done her and that she is TO dictate on
much larger scale another peace like that
at Brest-L Litovsk
Autocracy does not change. Under
restraint it pleads and parleys, expecting
another chance In triumph it places all
its false gods in plain view and reveals
without shame its natural rapaclty.
With this lesson WILL learned, the de-
mocracics of the earth have no alternative
but TO make Gcrmany's Russian victory
the dearest ever won by tyranny or
people New \ ork World
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
JUST FOLKS
THE SAD TALE OF AN ANGRY MAN.
by Edgar A. Guest.

Beneath a tree one day heard
An old man speak AN angry word.
The day was fair, the sky was blue,
And was happy, through and through.
And as his muttcrings caught my car
Amazed | stopped right there to hear
His imprecations. launched upon
The head of some unlucky one.
you blamed old fool you'll never learn
The way your hips and writs must turn,
That head o yours is thick an dense
An void of ordinary sense
] heard him say: 'JIow many times
Will YOU commit your laundering crimes
In spite of all that you've been told
Your head wont even take cold
You know right well, you ornery pup
You cant succeed by looking up,
Yet day by day an week by week
The only thing YOU do Is peek
I've paid for lessons so that you
Would know the proper thing to do.
And yet BY Gosh the moment that
You're by yourself you fall down fiat
\ on We been a trial great to me.
\ on VIC filled my life with misery.
fou We strewn my path with grief an woe
ou are the biggest curse ! know
| ought, my righteous wrath To vent,
To cut you off without n cent.
The Lord must wonder, rs do.
Just why He gave head 10 you !"
! looked and tried in vain To sec
What manner of a man Was he
That SO deserved another S scorn,
What creature tlesolate. forlorn.
Was standing there nor answering back
This old mans yirucnt attack.
ct strangest shock that | have known,
The speaker seemed 10 be alone.
"Old man, said |, my nerve excuse,
But who IS he that you abuse p
He turned to me and hung his head,
"Eavcsdropper, then hc sadly said:
"But sine you vc asked. I'll make it known
| came out here to be alone.
came out here myself to curse.
My game Of golf keeps getting worse.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
THE DEATH or A STORE.
From the Editor and Publisher.

The New York newspapers have pub
lished this week the obituary % ne hig
Greenhut department store. The cXtlnc-
tIon of this store Is attributed o its iOca-
ton in the deserted shopping district oI
Sixth avenue below Iwenty-third street.
But its location did not bring 70 an
end this gigantic merchandising concern.
John Wanamaker does an increasing
business still further downtown
The Greenhut store did not pass out
through any failure TO use large advertls-
ING space in the newspapers either
Here was a store with a turnover q few
wears ago OF sixteen millions a year. The
retail value of the stocks on hand when
the store closed its doors was S2.500,O00.
The store occupied great building, and
was accessible.
The trouble arose from sources away
down deep. The advertising OF the store
was done on one note. IN one tone. II
was the bargain-appeal. carried TO the
ultimate possibility The patron was
assured that the thing offered today was
the greatest value ever rendered IN the
history of merchandising, Tomorrow 5
offerings. however could always hc de-
pcnded upon ~ still greater bargains
The credullty Of the people was, APP
parently. assumed 70 be bOundless near
intelligence nominal The store creed
appeared 70 be- Make he sale.
\ store lives and thrlvcS only aS long
..s its soul lives and thrives Ii is doing q
good days business only when L ls build
ing that good will and confidence an
which tomorrow business must depend.
When the spirit Of service dies a store IS
dead Advertising cannot keep store
alive ii the s9re cannot measure up io
The claims made IN the advertising No
store can run n constantly ascending sctlc
Of bargain values. Even hystcrlcal ad-
vcrtising cannot annu economic iaW
The people know when store mas gun
lis course-and they decide the matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
MEETINGS TONIC HI
itV ouncil.

City Council
Grant Post, &. \. L.
Iron Mouldero Union.
Cyrus Castle, l.. q. /.
du Pont Post, G. \ t.
Eden Lodge l. @. O. 1.
Division No /, \. . II
Clayton Lodge, X of L.
Asylum Lodge, | q. o. L.
Nyncma Council, d. of p.
Crusaders Temple, l. G. L.
Camp No >, p O. ) of \
Jefferson Lodge. | O. o. +
Voters Non-Partisan League.
Windsor Lodge, o. =. of 5 q.
Delaware Conclave |. o. o. +.
Keolluk Tribe, Imp d O. r. NJ.
kadosh Commandcry, X. of NJ
Wilmington Lodge, 4. O. L. ".
WinOna Council Jr. q. t. \ NJ.
Journeymen Horscshocrs Union.
Hiawatha Tribe, lmpd Q. r. VI.
Palestine Castle. O. \ h. NJ. {.
Wilmington Lodge OF Machinlsts.
Delaware Commandery, k G. i.
Mizpah Conclave II or s. w NJ
Master Horscshoers Nat Pro Asso.
DeImarvia Lodge, l. \. to B. Il. T.
Circle 81, Lady Foresters OF America
Washington Camp, No. q, Z. O. ;. \.
Lady Washington Home Communion
Court Brandywine, Fore5ters Of America
Washington Lodge No. IL, \. L. x \. NJ
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
I'm proving Parks.

Only routine business was transacted
at the executive session Of City Council,
which met as committee Of the whole,
last night. Edward r. Mack, superin-
tendent OF parks was present and dis
cussed the projected Fairgrounds in the
Tenth ward as well US that of the Third
ward. Mr. Mack stated that the park
board had ordered $50 trees for the two
Fairgrounds and other improvements
were contemplated.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21

Now let everybody get ready for the
coming Liberty Loan drive, the third.
In the previous campaigns Delaware did
her full duty BY largely oversubscribing
her allotment Lei Us resolve to attain
this honorable distinction once more, and
thus aid in making the loan glorious
success.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
EQUAL Suffrage Asso citation.

The Wilmington Equal Suffrage Asso-
ciation will hold meeting tomorrow
evening at the home OF Mrs W Scott
Vernon, S22 West street. Final arrange
ments will be made at this meeting for the
lecture to be given under the auspices of
the association, by DIR. Henry Newman on
April 4. DIR. Newman has spoken in
Wilmington before the Ethical Cul-
ture Society and is sure to draw a large
audience. Where the lecture will be held
will be announced later
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
Thought and Comment % Every Evening
Readers.

must accompany each letter not neces-
sarily for publication. but as evidence
of good faith Anonymous communica ions
will be ignored. Publication Of letters does
not carry with IL Endorsement by Every
Evening Of the opinions therein exDressedD
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21

According To Roosevelt, General Per-
shing army in France is not yet as
important military factor as the army
of Belgium, or Of Portugal, or OF Serbia. :"
This may be his opinion, but other Ameri-
can citizens Of different calibre will not
consent to thus belittle Pershing's gallant
Aghters
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
Auto Thief Coming This Way

The police Of Chester Pa, notified
the local police by long-distance tele-
phone, late last night, that a five-pas-
senger 1918 Ford autombile, bearing
license tag No l34439, had been stolen
there and was last seen coming towards
this city. No trace Of the car has been
found
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
KENNARD g co.
Correct Cotton Fabrics

Designers and makers of Cotton Fabrics have
outdone themselves in this years production Of beau
tfu effects. Hundreds of styles in printed Voes,
plain coIors and fabrics for shirts and dresses
White Skirtngs in a wonderful range Of styles.
Plain and novelty white fabrics for waists and
dresses excel any former seasons showing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21

At any rate, the Council Of Defence
bill is doomed. There will be no auto
cratic body in this State to dispose Of the
liberty Of citizens with al the non
chalance and heartlessness Of a Spanish
lnquisition, or any other Of the autocratic
agencies of the past
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21

First thing We know, that boasted big
drive" by the Germans on the western
war front will be knocked out Of all
consideration by "big drive" by the
Allies. And when the latter is entered
upon, il will be safe to wager it will
prove glorious success.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21

The State Of Delaware is rich and has
money in its treasury. Why should not
this money be wasted in special sessions
Of the Legislature and other useless and
bothersome schemes?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21

Edwin r. Sawdon, a resident Of this
city practically all his life, and residing
at Az West Twcnty-frst street, was
placed on the retired list of the Pennsvl-
vania Railroad Co March |, after 36
wears in the service He started work
with the company in the roundhouse here
and after nine months service became o
fireman. running between Philadelphia.
Baltimore and Washington for over six
years before he qualified as an engineer
MIR Sawdon has pilotcd some Of the
fastest trains over the Pennsylvania
railroad. and is known as n particularly
dependable and cool headed engineer.
He Is in good health and plans now to
enjoy n we'll earned rest
Mr.. and Mrs. Sawdon have two SONS
Lieut. Wallace Atterbiry Sawdon, 10
Gated Mt Corpus Christi, Texas, IS IN
engineer IN Co ID, 5th | $ Engineers
Edwin Sawdon, the youngest son, is
employed in the drafting department Of
the Bethlehem Steel Go.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
I'LL With Grip.

DR. Samuel T. RabinoWtz 81 the
Temple of Truth is suffering from
severe attack OF the grip, Tie IS confined
10 bed and is not meeting his engagements
this week
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
VIII Sneak al YorkIyn Tonight

Prof. A. r Spaid State commissioner
Of education, will deliver an address this
evening before the Lyccum at Yorklvn
Pa
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21

spring, by the calendar. is now here
Let us hope it will not be marred bv anv
mnTudesceucc Of severe winter weather
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
THE EVENING SMILE.
THE CYNICAL STITOR.

Dr. Henry Moskowitz. commissioner
Of public markets, said in nm address
in New York the other day.
- cynical and self-seesing spirit pre-
vailed in buying and selling when the
war began. but this spirit is being fast
s,pplautcd by generous spirit Of co
operation and fraternity
The cynical spirit. now happily on
the wanc. was like that of the aged
banker. who sad 10 friend:
Yes, ! expect to marry ono of the
proudest and most beautiful girls in New
York You sec. d young suitor sings
t. his sweetheart. Love me and the
world is mine" But I've got y better
method, by lingo | sing, Love me and
the world is thine :" I'm bound 10 win
out, don't you think %, George . =
Washington Star
Rcdd who wrote the words for
that song - Greene don't think
anyone could have guess they Just
picked 'cm out OF the dictionary =
Ionkers Statesman.
Master what Forgotten yo,lr pen
ell again What would YOU think Of
4 soldier who went to war without q gum"
OinfnN- tnlnk ne WAS an OIflcef,
sir. .'-PaSsing Show.
why did he marry her at all il he in
tended getting 4 divorce so speedily ?"
Because he didn't think II would be honor
able to break the engagement "-Bos-
ton Transcript.
"Much can be done with a political
machine" " s.YpS renIied Senator Sor-
ghunl But in politics rs elsewhere the
present problem is not 50 much machin-
cry rs manpower Washington Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
Observation-Disclosures,
RIPPLING RHYMES.
by W ali Mason.
THE WAR CRITIC.

I've bnngled everything I've
tried. I've shown there's such
word is fail, and always | have
let the hide 70 with the horns, the
hoofs and tail | used 10 run a
mart of trade until the sheriff closed
my door, and peanuts then. and
lemonade. ! sold Till | went broke
once more | used IL sell hot dog
and WiIrst. but couldn't make he
business paw, and once again VAS
| immersed III seven kinds OF con-
soInme. | cant conduct a peanut
stand. nor make the popcorn husl-
ness 20; | am no good 1t pounding
sand, at shearlng swine or baling
snow And having failed At all We
tried. lost everything We strug-
glcd for, feel that am qualified
to show how We should run the
/ war. All day | sit around and
tell what IInig and Pershing ought
to do, il they would make the
. kaiser veil, and show him TO his
proper pew. And | explain how
/ Daniels lost the confidence of men
hike me, and made the navy such q
frost that it has chilled the deep blue
sea. | climb on Bakers tortured
frame, and from him take a dozen
falls. and show just where he queered
the game, and gave the foe "A base
on balls. | cannot wind an eight
day clock, or cut the weeds or till
the loan, but | can stand around
and talk until the ring-tailed COWS
come home
t+4tIft44lfItttt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
Ladies' Ala ID Meet.

The Ladies Aid of Eastlale Pres ~oy-
terian Church viii meet To-Day az ESQ
y m. in the church parlor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
Laces and Trimmines

While the vogue for Lsces and Trimmings is not
great in many former seasons, certain kinds
indispensable French and Normandy Valenciennes,
narrow Venise real and machine made Filet hand and
machine Torchons.
Nets, Georgette Crepe and Malines
Beaded Trimmings and Motifs are likewise shown.
The Embroidery section shows full for chill
dren's dresses--ginghams and underwear.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-03-21
Special Mention

Visit specially arranged Wool department
second floor. The services of expert knitter
at your disposal to aid you in starting knit Full
lines Of all the wanted kinds of and navy Sweater
Yarns, together with standard makes Of colors.
Time o think of conserving your winter garments,
Blankets and Furs. Moth-proof Bags on sale, main
floor
Your Easter garment surely is here. New arrivals
daily Of distinctive and exclusive Suits Coats, Dresses
Skirts and Waists.
e2l-623 Market Street