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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
Republican Fight in Prospect

Already there are indications that there
viii bc a merry fight among nc RcFubli-
can majority members OF the next House
of Representatives over the sclcctio oi 4
candidate for Spesker II had been nj
most assured that tic honor would fall II
Representative Jamcs r. Mann of H.
hnoi-, who has been Republican floor
leader sincc the House passed under Re-
publican control
But Mann is not TO have q clear field,
and Republican opposition TO HIM Is APP
parent II is sharply voiced bv the New
York Sun. which seems 70 be aspiring 10
leadership rs the chief organ OF the Re-
publican party. Ia addition 10 t5c con
dition Of Mr. Manns health, which has
been quite precariots during the past
wear. the sun sav@ Mr. Mann lacks
VISION lie lacks breadth H lack poise.
lie lacks sclf-rrstraint lie docs not
measure up to the stature Of statesman
His admitted intellectual aeutencss IS
not guided by Informed comprehension Of
publican Speaker OF the Siuy-siuh Con
grcsS The SpcakersLlp Of the mex:
House IS an opportunity too rich IN op-
por,unillcs Tor the Republican party, too
important 70 the United States, too i'm
portant 10 the world, 10 have il conferred
for geographical reasons, or merely to
sustain a traditional custom And 50
the New York Sun holds that the tirst
progressive stcp" OF the Republican
House next year must be 10 select some
body besides James L Mann for Speaker
This IS significant Il indicates
changing q view slncc the surprising
RcprbIran triumph throughout tie COM
Try At the November election Il means
thst many Republicans arc uow looking
v7th concern uron that triumph. instead
oi the eager partisan alec they manifested
upon the reception Of thc cction returns.
Tner tie cry MS Hail' Hall The gangs
an here Tie oaN rh.ng \ view was
lie complete restoration Of former Re
publican control Il tie Congress Pen
rose was 70 fc lcaGti IN the senate, and
Mann il. Tire HOES.
But now souc Republicans realize that
nothing could tc moro iatal fo tie r.
publican party 81 the 1870 Presidential
election tlan such rcstoration II
would DISCUS, the country such partisan
rulc, aacr tie splendid public accom-
phshments q Tic rasf four wears, would
la rcperart |isrr, ine The people
would Dot >,atI f.. tte change This
DOUBTLESS, i Why he New York Sua
sounds warning against tie selection Of
Mann .. Nne-L-.r .. lie House
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20

TO secure suitable and capable officials,
in instances where the law interposed no
bar, and no question was raised. The
present superintendent Of our public
schools was brought here from Pennsyl-
vania city before he had opportunity to
become citizen, and not a voice was
raised because an outsider was called
upon TO fill local office and TO be pa id
out of tax money contributed by our
citizens Superintendent Scott filed his
Office at least year before he became q
legal citizen of Delaware. Indeed, the
taking of citizens from one community
by another community, for filling i'm
portant local offices, has been common in
this country foi many years.
but, rs we have said, the objection
TO the selection of Mr.. Wenzel on the
ground that IT is contrary 10 the provisions
Of our Constitution is one that carries
weight, and should not be ignored. With
tho large police powers Of the Office, 1t
would be dangerous TO entrust him with its
administration without having his legal
status conclusively established, which
possibly cannot be done except by an
opinion by our court. However, City
Solicitor Bsyard NAV be able to throw
much light on the matter Laymen know
the law only by its letter. And certainly
the probation officer of the Juvenile
Court, when he enters upon his duties
should not encounter any legal doubts as
to full official authority.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
Work Of the Legislature.

Although We doubt that any persons
have given attention to the matter Of
preparing specific measures of legislation
for the next General Assembly, which
will assemble at Dover two weeks from
next Tuesday, there are some manifcsta-
tions of general interest in it's proceedings,
and what it may do, especially as to
matters Of taxation. The Dover Index
very practically urges the adoption of a
policy of reasonable economy, and the
Morning News hopes there will be no in
crease in taxation.
Nor should there be. The expenditures
for State administration in Delaware have
increased heavily in the past two decades,
and the Legislature Of 1917 felt it neccs-
sary, to impose an obnoxious State IN
come tax on the people, for the purpose OF
raising sufficient revenue. Even with the
contemplated heavy expenditures by the
State Council OF Defence, which was crca-
cd by the Legislature of 1917 and given
unlimited powers in respect of action and
meeting the cost thereof, there should not
be n situation that would require the
coming Legislature to add dollar TO State
taxation, in any form. The revenues OF
the State under existing conditions should
be sufficient to meet sll the legitimate cx-
pcnditures for State administration during
the ensuing two years. Certainly close
attention to judicious economy would
make this outcome certain.
The financial situation may grvc the
members of the Legislature something
to think about and something 70 do dur
ing the carly days OF the scssion, when
there viii bc q dcarth of Legislative mat
tors 10 deal with And tins they should
do. Also, they should cndcavor 10 avoid
wasting q lot Of money on official positions
for party harks The official force OF
recent Legislatures, with useless attorneys
and useless clerks, has been much too
large. In comparison with the limited
forces that used to do all the work years
ago, il Is an extravaganza without tic
slightest Justification II would be q
fine thing If the next Legislature could
do something good for the people, in
stead Of imposing upon them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
Meeting v ia Succ

Tic Rcd C-os- nlont.l>hip cam ign
IN tLi> { - > meeting w5.t. 4. ndi sue
eess There no iouit lis ose viii
witness the accoupi- hnontof thtongnal
purpose to secure not only .Ec desired quota
q new members. but many more
and why should not our people have q
desire 70 associate Themselves in member
ship with tho Rod Co.'S Il is : splendid
organizatIon and Las done magnificent
WorL With the hearty cooperation Of
the people It can 90 even better work
end extend - bcneEccnt influences to q
for greater extent,
Tbs drac not for nnnoy conn0u-
tior>, bur for membership which ingol9cs
an expenditure ~ only ono dollar / year.
TIE money titus arquscd MI help the
Ecd Cross TN the increased nernbership.
' vhich carrics viii 4 thc sympathy md
hearty cooperation of tho people viii
lelp even moro
-. ster ", crcrytod, nd ioin the
Red Cross 10 on WI cee; Iegrct the
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
Assessments and Sale values.

This veel some comparisons were
pade between the figures u actual sales
of farms il Pcncade. hundred and the
assessments for tie purposes of taxation.
The showing was quite interesting.
The highest variation was the sale Of q
farm for $1,000, while thc assessment
was only $ll, 500 Another showed j sale
figure Of Sc, 500 and an assessment Of S.
80 The Others showed difference Of
from 5000 to 81 200 And in one instance,
a farm sold at IS, 8,7G0, while the assess
nlent was $l2 500.
On tie whole, We believe these COM
parisons 70 to show the value Of the new
assessment system. It may lie costly,
but il seems to be efficient II may he
possible 10 reduce It's cost and increase its
efficiency, 1t the coming session of tie
Legislature
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
JUST FOLKS
Py Edgar A. Guest
THE GREATER PRIDE.

The laughter coming back to life.
TIE light returns to weary eyes,
Above the tumult of the strife
The songs Of merry children rise
And As man that long has toiled
And reached bis CHOSEN goal at last.
Looks back, with honor still unsoiled
Across the mics that he has passed
And finds his struggles all worth while
80 shall our nation rest and smile.
We come to peace without regret
We reached cur goal wifno deceit
Evil and shame we far & and yet
We played the man and not the cheat.
The victory We sought We earned,
We kept good faith with God and
men
When hate into our souls was burned
9 clang to honor, even thea.
We stood with bodies bruised and nIaIinel,
Heads high, hands clean aud unashamcd
With flthv vice we came to grips
And still refused to stoop % sin.
No hlasphelny has stained our lips.
We have not played the br4te to
win
We've fought the bitter fight and left
No scarlet shame along our trail
No mother Of her babe bcrcit,
Gf us relates a cruel tai .
We have this boast our sons have died
Rather than sacrifice their pride.
Above the victory we've gained
Above the peace that We have made,
Our glorious banner flies uustained,
ntarnished is our shining blade
And this unto tho end of time
Shall be our brightest gem Of fame,--
That wc have fought With sin and crimc
And stih refused 20 stoop to shame
10 reach fair Freedom 8 far-fung goals,
VIC did not sacrince our souls.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
THE EVENING SMILE.
HE QUALIFIED.

Tommy Atkins pleaded exemption
rom church parade on the ground that he
was aa agn0stic. The sergeant-malor
assumed an expression OF innocent interest.
Don YOU believe II the Ten Com
mandmcnts?" he mildly asked the bold
frcethinkcr.
Not one, sir, was the reply.
What! Not the rule about keeping
the Sabbath"
NO, sir
"Ah, well, youre the very man I've
been looking for 10 scrub out the can
teen. London Tit-BIts
well, Mrs. Comcup. did Your dlnner
suit You? Did You gel quantum SUI
fct ~ 'Oh, you couldn't get anything
ike that III this town. It's local option.
Baltimore American.
Dolly He promised to send back my
lock Of hair but he hasn done it yet
Molly-"That's 5 the way With those hair
restorers all promise and no perform
ancc Boston Transcript
Its just As wrong 70 eamhI. when
YOU win Is when YOU lose y lassuh,
asserted MIR. Erastus Pinkley De I'M
morality is jes' as great but de moon
venience amt Va Nashlngton star
Was drinking too much at the club
last niIht?" Not II AL But didn
get a trife to the bad? 4 trifie mixed,
We might say. lou were telling about
fish YOU landed winch had large antlcrs.
Judge.
You must devote a great deal of
thought to your speeches. Il do. :
replied Senator Sorghum Some of
those 10 which give least thought before
they are delivered make me think hardest
aftervard - Washington Star
Caller Is your mother at home.
Elsie?' Child of Busy War Worker
Goodness, noi She won be at home to-
day until about Saturday Why, She
hasn got home yesterday yet. Life
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
RIPPLING RHYMES.

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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
Awaiting Mastering Out.

James /. McIvor, son of lame Nc
Ivor, CO., West Twenty-third street.
is now at Camp Mills, L. l., awaiting
demohilisation. lie arrived in this coun-
try on the Adriatic. Young McIvor
enlisted in the service last March before
he was nineteen years old Af.er being
assigned to the aero squad at League
Island Philadelphia, he was transferred
to Fort Slocum and later to Kelly Field.
Texas. Last June he was sent over
seas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

fIibernian knights
Oriental Lodge, X oi T.
Excelsior Lodge. IL. Of T.
Fairfax Lodge, l. .. O. f.
Alpha Council, L. O. r. G.
Local No 3l3, | B. f. W.
Laurel Council, L T. Of A.
Iibercty Lodg g. Q. T. ".
Brandywino Lodge, ). Of IL.
Columbia Lodge, l. Q. 0. +.
St Georges Castle, X c. Il
= t. John Chapter, r. 4 n.
Local No 1870, G. 4 j. OF A.
Wilmington 'lIusniths Union.
Third Ward Democratic Club
Friendship Couclave. :. W NJ
M4nitou Tribe. IInp'd O. r Ai
star OF Delaware Lodge, : If b.
Washington Council, L I Of \
DiIigent Council, ,lr O. I A. II.
Washington Council, O. l. T. ".
Delaware lawmakers Association
Lads jefferson Home Communion.
Telegraph Council, H. O. L. a NJ.
James A. Garfield Council. ID. OF A
Jacobs Camp, No 1921, NJ ". A.
Canton Delaware, p NJ, l. Q. O. f.
Washington Camp, No. 4, +. O. ). A.
" ilmington Lodge, No. ISL. l.. q. Q. NJ.
Wilmington Lodge, No. IL, L. q. G. I.
Plumt crs, Gas and Steam Filters Union
{ Co,rt Diamond state, Ne 4, L. Of +. A
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20

Make tomorrow busy day for Christ
mas shopping Go n it from carly morn
ing until late at night Resolve TO have
all of it that is essential out OF the way
before the day ends
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20

II took long while for Governor Whit
man Of NV York 10 admit his defeat al
the last November election, but at last
he has o recognize the fact The people
Of the State did not want hin for another
term. and SAID so
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20

CabaIets are doing great business in
Berlin and the people are wildly enjoying
themselves in vine and dance Better
save their money to pay the heavy taxes
that arc sure to come IN order ie meet the
huge indemnity that will be imposed upon
Germany.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
BY Wal; Mason.
THE SURRENDER

Moving slowly o cr the deep
sail the German battlcshipa,
and the sailors have 10 weep as
they sec their flag eclipse:
ycrlIy the head Is sore Of the
Prussian commodore, as he
nears the British shore, while
the skipper sadly skips Sad
and gloomy Us . hearsc Is the
flagship of tho feet, and the
other ships are worse, and the
captains have cold feet; It's h
black and gloomy fate for
navy that was great; says the
bosun to the mate. this is bit
zen and fcpeat" Sad the
kaiser IN his pride, Prussia :
future Is afioat; round the
world my sword shall ride in
a IiobenzolIern boat" but his
warships sadly sail TO a British
naval jail, and the stricken
sailors wall, THAT is where we
lose our goat Oh, the British
long had prayed that those
silpo would come ana night,
the Feutons seemed afraid Of
old England and her might;
so, unblemished by shot,
they are sailing for the spot
where the British squadrons
squat, and the flag they bear
is white "Oh, our future
on the wave" said old vii
helm, on day; and that
future found grave where
the heaving pillows play;
there, among the cultured
sharks Prussia gave up al her
arks, while the captains made
remarks that would make
your hair turn gray.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20

Christmas next week And what a
Christmas it will hes save for those whose
home, have teen sorrroucd by the war
Do not forget . prayer Tor them in the
midst Of your giadncss.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-12-20
INSIST ON
MUNY S
COLD REMEDY
IT WILL RELIEVE

Munyon's Gold Remedy relieves the
heed, throat and lungs almost immed.-
Ately Checks Fevors, stops Discharges
Of the nose, takes away oil aches and
pains caused by colds 1t relieves Grip,
infiuenza and obstinate Coughs and
prevents Pneumonia. Price 30c All
druggists. Care and diet chart Tree.
Munyon's Laboratories, Philadelphia, "a.
The Brookings register. [volume] (Brookings, Brookings County, S.D.) 1903-1971, 1918-11-21
tuesday,

Official statement from Washington
that President will attend the opening
Of the peace conference in Paris and
perhaps be away from the country a
month. Delegates will be- appointed
as permanent representatives of this
country. King Albert made formal
entry into Client and received with
reclamation by the people. The queen
and their son accompanied him. Giant
guns used to shell Verdun are left
to Yankees by Germans. American
troops of occupation continue the
march into the territory formerly oc-
cupied by Germans. No chances be-
ing taken and army W as if on
the march in war.
Activity OF Hun propaganda agents
in United States on increase. Every
thing being done to create sympathy
for the murderers of Europe. Old out.
fits of the friends Of Germany hope
to affect the terms Of peace. Attorney
General calls attention to them and
warns people not to be influenced by
their sympathy dodge.
Mulhausen, Alsace, welcomes the ar
rival of French troops and city goes
wild with joy in a celebration. Dean
Of clergy Of city drops dead at Off
cial reception, overcome by emotion.
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SATURDAY

Marshal Foch sends special commits
sion to Spa to supervise German high
command. Major General Rhodes Of
the Rainbow division in command rs
chief. Conditions In the central ma
tons seem to call for an early peace
conference and it Is now planned for
Versailles about December 18th. Re
ported that the naval terms of the ar
mistice are being carried out rapidly.
Chairman Hurley Of shipping board
goes to Europe about shipping details
for the sending of our men home. Ger
mans evacuate Poland and troops in
Warsaw arrested and disarmed. Radi-
calls in Holland dispelased with pres
ence of kaiser in country. threaten to
demand abdication Of the queen.
Secretary Lansing, Col. House, Elihu
Root and associate Justice Brandeis
are reported as probable members of
our commission to peace conference.
Reports Of location Of Clown
prince conflicting, probably has been
interned in Holland.
French army will make Official en-
try into Strassburg, November 25th.
Brussels awaiting coming Of her king.
Slight disorders in city cause several
deaths, as Germans seek to preserve
order.
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THURSDAY

President Wilson answers Ger
many's appeal for assistance on the
food question, by assurance that the
public order Of the peoples of Ger
many is the first thing to be consid-
cred and that if all terms of the ar
mistice are complied with, that the
Allies will do their best to avert star.
walton in the conquered countries.
Dutch their intention OF
informing the kaiser and treating him
the same as any other soldier in like
circumstances.
Government releases claim on men
from 36 to As for service and order
return Of questionnaires. Youths I'M
der 10 will be classified as a means of
using same for statistical purposes.
Acts Of anarchy in Germany are re-
ports to have ceased and the govern
ment as constituted by the ~socialistic
majorities is in control with little OPP
position.
Foe commences evacuation of Brus-
sells and King Albert is expected to
enter his capital city again on next
Friday.
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FRIDAY

American army begins advance on
Metz, entry of city Sunday. Marshal
Foch to be there and take possession.
Hun soldiers commit acts of violence
and trouble may result, it, German
command does not stop this, Allies
will. Germans are evacuating Alsace
and new government Is to take charge.
Polish national troops said to have en-
tered Silesia. German naval authori-
ties to meet British and American Of
6cers on high seas to arrange details
Of transfer.
Food shortage all owe Austria re.
port OF returned American prisoners.
Relief for the central nations depends
on the ceasing Of the naval power of
Germany as n menace Steps taken
to suppress any overt acts by Boil
sheviki movement in the subdued
countries. No autocratic ruler left
in power in the central part OF En-
rope.
England lifts ban on imports and Ak
ports. Trade condition between all
nations, appears about to be restored
to normal conditions.
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SUNDAY

The famine cry of German officials
Is called sympathy propaganda" by
the United States and Allied nations.
Hoping to arouse sympathy among
blood-kin in this and other countries,
and profit at peace conference. Enough
food in Germany for present needs is
known fact. American army receives
high honor of heading first unit of
the army of occupation. Will not
trust German word for safety, but
taking all precautions and watching
for pitfalls.
A crisis is feared in Holland and
unless agitation Of socialists is allayed
the workers will join them and a rev.
olution may result.
Terms of the naval surrender of the
German navy have been completed
and take place at once. U-boats are
to report at short notice. Fleet to
be disarmed and put under care of
Allies. A number of warships claimed
sunk during the revolution, by their
crews.
Kaiser not informed in Holland, said
to be treated as distinguished guest
claiming protection of country. Clown
prince reported interned at Swelmen,
Holland.
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w & DIN ESDAY

Germany asks for early peace con
gress claiming that food conditions
presage a state of starvation. Appeal
does not get much sympathy in Wash
ington.
Peace arrived on the western front
on Monday morning at II. American
guns to number of owe n thousand
belcb forth a hail Of shells at the last
minute Of the last hour. Flags APP
pear in all French cities, American
flying alongside Of the French. Great
joy and pleasure mark the front line
as well as among the civilian popula-
ton.
Allied navies on the alert and will
not take any chances. Marshal Foch
in his amendments to the terms Of
armistice included all enemy subma-
rines and additional railway cars.
Enemy armies are preparing to evac-
uate the territory named in the terms.
Former kaiser is supposed to have
gone to Holland and Is at the castle
Of a friend in that neutral country.
His presence there is not enjoyed by
the Dutch government.
Report that Charles Of Austria has
abdicated. But is still in Vienna.
Hindenburg remains with the army
and is at German headquarters in SUI
preme command. Has given his al
legience to the new government Of
Germany.
Washington announces that great
care will be taken in the returning Of
soldiers from Europe, both to release
men in such a way as will not disturb
the industrial situation.
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MONDAY

The American Third army has been
designated as 'the army Of occupa-
tion." VIII be under immediate d.
rection Of General Pershing, with Ma
jor General Dickman commanding. and
composed of the First, Second, Third,
Fourth. Fifth, Twenty-slxth, Thirty
second. Forty-second. Eighty-ninth and
Ninetieth divisions, and comprises
about 100000 men. Belgian troops en-
ter Antwerp and everywhere in north
ern Baltic region, the Allied troops
begin their march toward German ter
ritory. Brussels not yet freed of Hun
soldiers, but disorders of week ago
are over and the city is intact and
German soldiers expected to be all out
today.
Russians, French, Italians. Rouman.
ians and Greeks, all released by the
Germans, poured through the Ameri.
can lines Sunday. Feeding and hous.
Ing them is taxing the of all
cur American organizations.
More of the smaller German prin.
cipalities are following the plans OF
the larger states and take steps to es'
tabiish republican forms of govern
ment. Won Mackensen and two thous-
and troops from Roumania have ar
rived in Hungary and been disarmed
before starting them OF their way u
Germany.