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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
JUST FOLKS
By Ed9a1 A. Cueal.
COMPARISON.

'Life's like year Of toll" said he, "a
spring, summer and fall,
Are in the course Of time bestowed by
God, above, upon us all.
We sow the seeds in early youth, we labor
through the summer sun,
Then in the autumn of our years we
gaze upon the work we've done.
And 80 | hope when l shall reach the
fruitful harvest Of my years,
My life will look as golden, then, az
every field of wheat appears.
"The fields are dreary in the spring
there seems no hint Of harvest, then;
So to the eyes Of eager youth, appear
the humble tasks of men.
Then comes the summer time OF strife,
when courage labors in tho heat
And he who falters in the fields rcaps
but the sorrow OF defeat
But he who tolls from day to day, who
sees the hills and dares To climb.
Shall win the rich rewards OF peace when
he shall reach lifc's autumn time.
"Out Of the rain OF strife and care,
hope some golden hue will glow;
j would not leave life's acres bare when
it shall come my time to go.
I'd like TO settle back and gaxe across
my little stretch Of soil
And see some beauty here and there
to mark my summer time OF toll.
How glorious the orchards are in days
before grim winter nears'
pray my life will look as fair when
| approach my closing years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
WOMEN OF FRANCE.

France opened her veins to let her blood
flow like water III the cause of freedom
during her revolution She is the per
petual example of kiplings famous line,
The female Of the sperlcs Is more deadly
than the male, for France is feminine, La
Belle France, if you please. She Is the
only country on earth OF which it seeIas
fitting that she should be designated by
a goddess Every other country, how
ever it may have chosen to symbolic
itself. is deterrninedly masculine. SO it is
that in this hour of extreme peril the wo-
men of France have become individually
and collectively Maids Of Domremy.
Nbt that the French women have done
so much more in crop raising, in munitions
factories and other industries than English
women. or than American women are
coming to do But the women Of other
nations have taken these tasks upon their
shoulder a. a matter Of necessity
they have a certain pride in doing unusual
things for the saving OF the world from
German tyranny. Not SO the French
women. Their action is to them on of
the mo st natural things in the world
They consider nothing Of value beside
this virtue of keeping the Tricolor playing
in the air Of heaven, Of keeping alive the
blood in the veins Of La Belle France.
Their newspapers say nothing of the work
the French women are doing. Their
authors do not put their virtue into novels
and poems They, themselves. seem not to
think their action specially noble or vir-
tuous. They are not patriots; they are
patriotism Seattle -Intelligencer.
Allies are taking the "offcnse" out Of
the Hun offensive.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

At one time there were on the English
statute books 1876 crimes punishable by
death, including such minor cases as
stealing q pig, or three shilling.
But this rigorous punishment was
abandoned, because, although it certainly
deferred the immediate offender, it did
not prevent crime. in modern times the
Opposite sentimental theory, thut the
criminal is hard-rssed person and needs
but fnw kind words, has had its innings.
Criminals have been put upon fheir
honor, adopted wept over and prayed for.
Sobbing juries acquit beautiful ladies who
murder their husbands. Malcfactors
turn poet or novelist and win acclaim IN
the public press But crime still increases.
The enyironmentnlistB are another
modern school. They assert that the sIums
with their bad air, their vice and dirt are
what make criminals These people can
tell you how many pool rooms there are
10 the block in the east side, and how many
bars. and how many front bedrooms and
how many back Undoubtedly all of
these things have n share IN the making
Of criminals; but they are secondary. The
primary thing which makes q man a GRIM
inal is a lesion in his brain, and he may
have inherited that from an ancestor who
was deported from Europe IN coloniar
days
THE PARAMOUNT "wHY?'
The nub Of the trouble is that neithc
society nor the law has ever asked that
fundamental question, which science has
now answered: Why is man crirnInalP
Law and society have sought 10 cure a
disease without diagnosing IT, The pro
cess IS about az logical as an attempt to
cure leprosy with vaseline, or to heal a
man shot through the stomach BY sticking
a piece Of court plaster over the wound
Indeed the treatment Of crime is pass
ing through much the same evolution a.
medical science has already passed
through. For long time doctors tried 10
cure all ailments by attacking the syrnp-
toms. Then came the theory Of prevent
i've medicine learning the nature of
disease and preventing its occurrence
and medical science progressed more in
zen years that il had in half n century be-
fore
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PRESS COMMENT.
THIS EVIL REALLY SERIOUS.

Complaints rs to the quality Of the mail
service to and from the American Ex-
pcditionary forces in France continue to
be numerous-about as numerous indeed,
as are the soldiers on the other side and
their relatives and friends in this country.
OF these complaints, only minute frao-
ton come to what might be called public
notice, in print or otherwise. II they
were all published, the newspapers would
have space for little else, and that the
great majority of them never pass beyond
narrow circles is due, presumably, to the
feeling on the part Of most people that the
government is doing about the best il can
IN circumstances of enormous difficulty,
and that, after all, it has more important
things to do, just now, than to carry mail
Such considerateness is commendn BILE,
of course, but the fact remains that it
is the duty of the Postoffice DEPARTING mt
to solve the problem which the war has
brought upon it, not to present excuses
for not solving the problem, and while the
government has on its hands tasks that
rank IN Importance above that of giving
quick dispatch TO soldier letters, it is
not therefore justified in neglocting that
one.
All the military authorities agree that
to maintain the morale of the men in
the field and Of the civilians at home is as
essential TO success, to winning the war,
IS is keeping up the supply of ammunition
and food at the front They also agree
that morale at both ends Of the line is
seriously affected when letters move
with what seems to be unreasonable slow
ness and more than few of them never
arrive at all. Tales Of American mail
lying in France in piles as large as a
- ,,I Iol ~
talse, and probably are exaggcrations.
They NAV even be German propaganda in
one OF its innumerable forms But such
tales are believed, and they cause deep
resentment The very best refutation Of
them would be an immediate improvement
Of the mail service for both letters and
newspapers New York Times
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
THE EVENING SMILE.
REMARKABLE.

One time when Whistler was walking
about London with a friend, he was ac-
costed by an unspeakably dirty street
urchin, who asked him for penny.
How old are you. my boy7' asked the
artist
I'm seven, sir, replied the gamin.
"Oh, no, my lad, you must be more
than seven years old.
Gar ont' answered the youngstcr
pertly. u amt no more nor seven
Whistler turned to his friend. "Do you
really believe" he inquired anxiously,
che could have got as dirty as that in
seven years? Evcrybody's Magazine.
Ned = was touched by her sweet
manner" Ted-"For how much7"-
Judge.
Another agent? really cant see
you Then it's lucky | called.
represent DR. Wombat, the eminent
optlcian" Kansas City Journal
How did you get along with the heavy
swells at the seaside, Maria First
rate am enga ged to two OF them now
baltimore American.
Why do her people object to him?''
There are seven in her family, and his
ear holds but SIX. boston Transcript.
Mister. am slowly starving 'Of
course It's a thing YOU cant do in a
hurry you know Boston Transcript
A Bad Approach Enthusiast
What is your handicap, MIR Meek?"
Meek soto voce)-S-shl She's coming :"
Boston Transcript.
How long has Splicer been member OF
Congress-" Il imagine quite a little
while He told me confidentially the
other day that if he had to earn his
living in the open market he couldn't
make $40 week. Life.
DO you think the office ought to seek
the man and not the man the office?"
No, replied Senator Sorghum; before
undertaking TO fill any office man ought
to prove his capabilities as hustler -
Washington Star
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
Development of Water Power.

Secretary Of the Treasury McAdoo
recently made some comment upon the
great undeveloped waterpower of this coun-
try, and the manner IN which ii may be
utilized in the development Of industry,
and his remarks were seized upon by some
newspapers as though he had made dis
covery for which be was deserving Of high
commendation We do not believe, how
ever, Mr. McAdoo meant 10 impart any
such impression He is a practical man,
with large experience in constructive 70
jects, and there IS no doubt he made his
comments simply because his attention
was attracted to these waterpower pos
sibilities during a recent journey in the
west
That this unutihzed waterpOwer exists
is known to many Years ago il was much
greater in extent than today, as much Of
ii has been harnessed ard devoted to the
purposes Of industry III recent years. And
for quite while the managers Of many
railroad systems In the Vest have been
giving attention to the important project
of utilizing this waterpower for the pro-
duction of electric current TO be employed
in the movement Of trains, and have eX-
pended large SUMS OF money in inyestiga-
tions
No doubt, in due time, this unutilized
waterpower will be harnessed and en-
ployed IN industrial purposes. The
white coal, as this agency is called, Will
be employed IN practical work
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
Be Careful in Using
Soap on Your Hair

Most soaps and prepared shampoos
contain too much alkali, which is very
injurious, as it dries the scalp and makes
the hair brittle.
The best thing to use is just plain muI-
sifed eocoanut oil, for this is pure and
entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and
beats the most expensive soaps or any
thing else all to pieces. You can get
this at any drug store, and a few ounces
will last the whole family for months.
Simply moisten the hair with water
that is required 1t makes an abundance
Of rich, creamy lather, cleanses thor
ougbIy, and rinses out easily. The hair
dries quickly and evenly, and is soft,
fresh looking, bright, fluffy, wayy and
easy to handle Besides, it loosens and
takes out every particle Of dust, dirt and
dandruff.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

City Council
Grant Post G. A. r.
Iron Moulders Union
Cyrus Castle, L. c. +.
du Pont Post. G. A. r.
Eden Lodge, l. O. O. +.
Division No. |, A. O. H.
Clayton Lodge, X Of p.
Asylum Lodge, / @. o. f.
Wynema Council, d. Of p
Crusaders Temple, L. G. +.
Camp No. 2, 7. Q. S. Of A.
Jefferson Lodge, l. O. O. f.
Voters Non-Partisan League.
Windsor Lodge, O. s Of S G..
Delaware Conclave, |. O. O. I.
Kcolluk Tribe, Imp'd O. r. NJ
kadosh Commandery, X of NJ
Wilmington Lodge, A. o. l. W
Winona Council, Jr o. l. A. NJ.
Journeymen Horseshocrs Union.
Tliawatha Tribe Imp'd O r. NJ
Palestine Castle, 4. O. n NJ c.
Wilmington Lodge of Machinists
Delaware Commandery, n G. f.
Mizpah COnclave, II or s. W NJ
Master Horseshocrs Nat Pro Asso.
Delmarvia Lodge L. A. to b. r. r
Circle "a, Lady Foresters of America
Washington Camp, No. 81, p. O. S. A.
Lady Washington Home Communion
Court Brandywine, Forcsters offAmerica
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

Now gcience has set out 70 learn the
nature Of crime as it learned the nature u
disease. It has asked itself the question
why is man crirninal?" Ia Europe the
question has been answered and the an
swcr proved correct. There, the era Of
preventive justice TO invent terD) has
arrived.
In America the treatment u crime il
still in state corresponding ~ that 10
the evolution Of medical science when the
leeeb and the blood cup were gtandard
remedife.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

AT coroners inquest last night, the
ally shot and killed his wife while at
tempting to shoot a hawk in his back
yard, on August 8. Cannon, who lives on
a farm near Porter's station, was called
into the yard by his wife to kill hawk,
and as he passed out the back door,
accidentally discharged the gun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
RIPPLING RHYMES.
-----------7-
BY Walt Mason.
USEFUL LESSONS.

The war is teaching me lot that
seems well worth the knowing; each
day some lesson hits the spot, and
keeps my knowledge growing. Pm
learning how 10 salt the dimes,
which may avert disaster; this was
graft In former times | never
seemed to master On pay day |
would draw my mon, and then would
let it flicker, and always, ere the
week was done, | had to soak my
ticker But war has shown me il =
sin TO waste a single nickel, and now
| taks my hard earned tin, and put
il down In pickle Ii hard to start
this saving scheme for one who's
been a spender; he thinks that
thrift's a tightwad scheme he'd
blow his legal tender. But having
salted down plunk, the next is
quick to follow; he finds collecting
silver junk beats blowing it, all hol-
low. The war is teaching lots of
chaps to put away the snillings;
slim comfort, you will say, perhaps,
! for all the blood and killings But
it is good TO know that war has one
redeeming feature perhaps that's
what it's fashioned for useful
as teacher
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

Independent bolters' faction could not
possibly submit They, its leaders would
be certain to have an independent ticket
in the field at the election, as they did two
years ago At least that is how the situa-
ton appears at this time.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

War Savings Bonds are on sale. So are
War Thrift Stamps. The purchase of the
latter leads up TO the purchase of the
former, and the money invested for this
purpose helps to lick the Hun. So come
along with your money for these sound
securities.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

Some chickens were killed by the gas
blast sent ashore by German U-boat
off the coast of South Carolina These
patriotic fowls, therefore, take place in
history beside the mule that was killed
in the bombardment of Matanzas, during
the Spanish-Amencan War, and the COW
that was killed during the bombardment
of Lewes, in the War of 1872.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

Russia seems slowly gravitating to-
wards the Allies. And the sooner she be-
comes aligned with them the more assur-
anoe there will be for the future Of Russia
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

There was a lull in war operations,
yesterday, but no Improvement in the
German situation And Foch does not
propose there shall he.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

How did you get along with the heavy
swels at the seaside, Maria First
rate am engaged to two of them now +"
Baltimore American
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

Why do her people object to him.
There are seven in her family, and his
ear holds but six boston Transcript.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

A Bad Approach Enthusiast =
What is your handicap, MIR. Neck?
Meek tsotto voce)-S-shl She's coming
Boston Transcript.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

Allies are taking the "offcnse" out OF
the Hun offensive.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

Another agent? | really cant see
you Then it's lucky called
represent DIR. Wombat, the eminent
optlcian' Kansas City Journal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

Mister | am slowly starving sOf
course, It's a thing YOU cant do in a
hurry you know boston Transcript.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15

Furthermore, the law, failing to see
the role which insanity plays. has failed to
provide any adequate means of identify
ing insanity The courts regularly call in
all sorts of doctors to give expert tcsti-
mony as to the sanity of persons on trial.
and among these are almost every sort
except specialists in criminal insanity
These doctors nearly always disagree
We have even had the spectacle of a
man who is declared insane and dangerous
| IN one State and perfectly sane in another.
The attempts of bar and bench to deal
with the problem OF insanity in relation
to crime have simply dsgIlsted the public
and caused il to lose faith in the scientific
diagnosis of delinquents.
4 he law cannot be said to have pro-
crossed in its attitude toward crime, but
IT has passed through various phases
Long ago 1T generally killed the offender
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1918-08-15
Member of the Associated Pres

The Associated Press is exclusively entities
to the use or republication OF all news dis
patches credited 10 il or not otherwis
credited in this paper.
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Believe Death an Accident.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
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Ned-I was touched by her sweet
manner" Ted-"For how much3'-
Judge.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-08-16
AND FRANCE WAITED.

Ur.ts- fsf as Dallas Esrs
Hs t-se f. -s1f-. os Stars sfs
Hfa
Ta-ft PEI rtT col at uta lntr
oi aga
l be- tzt- Htt. the Geruans
--tl FH-os uats3 10 zee % ihe
rlf. rt1N cone Over The watefr
rose hs brilliant star Of Honor
stl Engianl Ion England. leapsd
t,s fpftnr a. tie ffst violation o.
HsE1r a1I danger 70 her ally.
Fftnss Enriand was matches 10
beg solHE 1rprspafel. without arms
shs plt,el her living wall against
tht armed Tsli0n horde and stayed
then Tor little Matches IN hon
1f In courage. England love y,u
1r Der nirht again France waited.
and 10 the south the Star Of Right
so1sness VA born. Italy. spurning
its brides. scorning the threats Of
AuEfis srd Germany threw tho
aelrht Of her brilliant soldiers into
fte allies cause On the Pisve the
Ausirisns fen before the Irresistible
talor o. the souther star She. too.
has given hcT vail II living men that
France in her night might be saved
love lialv
A third time me waited o belley-
Inc Ffsnesi o wonderful France.
FaliinE three long bitter years Tor
the voice Of gratitude 10 whisper,
and then thefs burst over the vast
vase Of waters on the west the soft
ye' sclnilllarng Star Of Gratitude
and The YOUNG giant whom she had
nurtured when plgmy rose in all
her young. untried strength 10 con
quof for France. America had come
come With a heart devoted 10 France
honoflnr England. admirlnr and pl.-
ying Belgium and thanking Italy
America came
The Star Of Gratitude shone down
the vista Of o hundred years and La
fayette appears IN ~ radiance
In her night the stars Of Honor.
Righteousness and Gratitude have
shone A wonder Nation that could
bind her enemies Of old. as her
friends into such a halo Of loving
help
MISS ] l. WHfTE.
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-08-16
Unions MAKE SKIN
WHITE. sOFI. CLEAR
Make this beauty 0ti0n for a few
cents and see yourself

What rifl Or aoiuan hasn't heard
~ is-non juice % remove complexion
bism'shes % Ellisn the skin and
70 bring out the roses, the freshness
and tte hidden beauty1 But lemon
luirs alone IS add. therefore irrita-
ting and should be nlrei with Or
thafd Ehi,s this way. strain
through a fine eioth the juice q
two fresh lemons into a bottle con
tanning about three ounces Of or
chard white. then shake wen and
ugus = ioJ SIZED fngnsn sUo 1900 sgi
Jar Of ordinary cold eream. Be sure
10 strain the lemon juice 20 no pulp
gets into the bottle, then this lotion
will remain pure and fresh for
months when applied daily to face.
neck. arms and hands It mould help
to bleach. clear. smoother and beau
uiy the skin. %
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-08-16

During the no, weather Of the sun
mer months some member OF almost
every family is likely to be irodbied
with an unnatural looseness Of the
bowels, and Il is OF the greatest i'm
portanoe that this be treated prompt
". which can only be done when the
medicine Is kept at hand Mrs. = y.
Scott. seoitsvllle. ~ y. states ~
FIRST used Chamberlain's Collie and d
arrhoea Remedy as much as five
years ago Al that time had a So
we're attack Of summer complaint and
was suffering intense pain. One dose
relieved me. o'her members Of my
family have dnee used It with ilks
results"
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-08-16
". a. JOHNSON FOH
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR

Senator johnson Of Han county
and judge Davidson of Harrison
county viii be- In the run or primary
August 2ith for Lieutenant govern
or Mf Johnson came out Of the FIRST
primary az second best. but with %
large vote lle IL emmlnenily fitted
Tor the office lie has been In the
state senate for eight years and n
well Informed In state matters. lie
was president protein of the senate
and aotlnR lieutenant governor for
several months and firmly measured
up to every responsibility. lie was
the first man In the Legislature 10
start the matter Of investigating
GOV Ferguson and may be said to
be the first 10 bring about the final
triumph Of civic cleanliness In the
removal Of Ferguson and the lnaall
alton Of a clean. honest man for gov
ernor. and consequently the enact
ment Of the rome Law. the anti vice
Law. the State wide prohibition and
the ballot for Texas women
Mr.. Johnson bore 10 under severe
criticism and eenaure for his early
activities along this line, but he
knew he was right and he didn't
finch. nor offer to break down. He
contended for honest government.
and the cause for which he labored
has trlumphed. and II would be =
neat compliment to him for the peo-
pie TO givn him their endorsement
by making him Lieutenant Govern
or Of Texas
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-08-16
NANCE BUILDING
FORT PAcT1T7Ts

Wnstlirien. AuE. le-EIttsrr.s
plans q its Ffsnth government o.
s1la-rlnE ana iupforirr yori futii-
IHf o.. handle American troops a..
ririnr unasf me new var 5rorrtn
have been reported % ne va o.
plrfmfrt b. General Fsrstinz
Members o. the Senate Hnnry
Committee a. heir weekly eanfsf.
su,s we're told today iAai iuy-o4s
msnis already are in progress tns
thhi me Ffsrsh have promised 70
construct additional piers
Wtue 20 estimate vas given IRE
senators REGARDING fhe nuubsr 81
men rto haze been sent 70 r1f1--
t1rirE ne pas' Wsss var dsYaril
uni 1ffitlals zdd tbs usuai afe's~
h11 been rtiuit ned
Improvement in prti1cfio- ar
bsa9T orlnFta vas noted ~ nt
ssrit.s ir comparing reports 20 tt
Har telntL
The Snyder signal. (Snyder, Tex.) 1887-????, 1918-08-16
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Free from ihs Objectionable effes's
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