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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
COMBAT THE FOE WITHIN.

IN an open letter addressed to ex-PTesl-
dent Taft thanking Mr.. Taft for commen-
dation Of the American Legion and for
the able Interpretation Of the spirit and
purposes of the organization, National
Commander Franklin D'Olier explains the
three fold purpose Of the great body of
ex- er nee men now enrolled IN the Ma
tioral Legion These three man aims are !.
First, "Inutual helpfulness whereby all
our comrades who have been handicapped
in mind, body Of position through service
to their country may receive that liberal
consideration which they have reason To
expect from Il grateful and patriotic ma
ton" Second protection for our coun-
try from foes without and within. Third,
protection for our country from foes
within"
Protection from foes within is mention
ed last but this happens TO be the par
ticular service that has already put the
patriotic willingness and the organized
efficiency Of the legion TO the test. The
American people have, within the past
six months, been fully aroused to the
fact that anarchistic propagandism is
organized III this country and is attempting
to operate Revolutionary program through
the miseducation OF large industrial
eleneut-mostly foreign-boTn element.
These conspiring agtators against con-
stitutlonal government have made them
selves "the foes within Already the
American Legion has rendered valuable
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
Has Converted His Critics.

1t is doubtful if any other pu lie man
in all the history of the COUNT ty--saVe
possibly President Lincoln-was ever
subjected to such a volume OF misrepfe-
sentation, harsh criticism and undeserVed
condemnation as was Josephus Daniels,
Secretary Of the Navy in the adminstrh-
tion of President Wilson. From the hrst,
until very recently, his critics we're merci-
less. They held him up TO ridicuie, and
one paper, weekly publication, iampoon-
cd him brutally, week after week, IN
satiricaI and brutal caricature. And all
this time Josephus Daniels never said
word, but kept right on, doing his duty
according to his best lights, and making a
record that even many OF his former
enemies now recognize with warm words
of praise and approval.
Even before the war put this country
10 the test, Mr.. Daniels work IN the Navy
Department was having excellent results
One act alone singles his administration as
one of the best the country ever enjoyed
his opening of pathway for the humhlest
sailor to the rank of admiral Secretary
Daniels found the door OF promotion to
the ordinary sailor closed at the post oi
petty officer. He established system OF
ship schools of practical instruction among
the seamen. from which liberal number
Of graduates each year are admitted to
Annapolis. on full equality with all
other cadets at that institution, No greater
incentive than this to good work and
Ioudable ambition in the lower ranks ct
the navy personnel was ever conceived OF.
During our participation in the great
war our navy rendered magnificent ser
vice. Our European Allies, especially the
high navy officials of Great Britain and
France, are unstintcd in their praise.
Never could such record have been
made under the administration oi an
ignorant and incapable Secretary Of the
Navy
And now Secretary Daniels Is coming
into his own. His bitter critics, his un-
lust accusers, are either silenced by the
evidence Of stern facts or converted INTO
willing and generous admirers. But he
is as quiet and modest in the days II his
yindicstion az in the days of his
persecution. He is sustained hy tho con
seriousness OF duty we'll performed. and IS
fully deserving AZ the high praise that
is now his just portion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
WORD FOR THE LANDLORD.

There are some folks who believe
that All landlords should b. shot on sight
If not for the rent they charge, then for
the design IF tho hangings in the rooms
which might have been pretty. some
landlords too many of them, doubtless
are proflteering, but probably none 20
tho extent that most tenants think.
recent survey Of costs Of running
apartment-houScs IN Minneapolis. shows
increases that may not have been thought
OF bv the self f-centc7ed renter but which
cal. easily bc credited by all who have
been noticing rising costs IN any other
direction. For instance, IN 1914 the
average janto&s wage IN tha, Middle
Western cIty was So 90 2 month whlie
IN 1918 il Is 5000. IN increase Of 81 per
cent Coal was $3.50 s ton II 1914 and
81 20 j ton in 1919 al increase of %
per cent Other increases range from ~
pcr cent Tor electric current 10 800 per
cent for mops and soap.
These expenses are not included N
the costs of owners Of ono or two family
houses. but IN the realm OF repairs costs
are even higher Paint and shellac are up
300 Der cent, linseed oil 2S2 per cent and
there has been 8 general increase IN the
cost Of plumbing and steamhttlng Of 80
per ccnt.-Buffalo Express
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
PRESS COMMENT.
NO "HELP WANTED.

eve wanted to help" said Senator
Lodge, after President Wilson had torn
up the Fall resolution and tossed the
fragments into the waste-basket, but
now the entire Mexican situation goes to
the President. The responsibility is upon
his shoulders Let it rest there"
Senator Lodge need not be disturbed.
The Mexican situation does not go u the
President; it remains with the President.
The responsibility rests upon his shoulders
because the Constitution of the United
States has placed it there. lie could
not shirk it if he would without evading
his sworn duty.
The Fall resolution was not directed
against Carranza. 1t was directed against
President Wilson. lt was an ingenious
scheme to force the Presidents hand,
and according to reports from Washington
boasts were made by Senators that Con-
eress was ready to take the conduct of
foreign relations away from MIR. Wilson.
President Wilson has been very sick
man. but the clarity Of his mental pro-
cesscs Ia which Senator Fall testified
after the spectacular visit to the White
House Is again conclusively proved by
his letter to the Senator from New Mexico
politely telling tho Committee on Foreign
relations to mind its own business, and
further informing it that: Il am very
confident that / am supported by every
competent constitutional authority IN
the statement that the initiative IN
directing the relations of our government
with foreign governments Is assigned
by the Constitution to the Executive, and
to the Executive alone.
The only safe coursc,' the President
adds lis to adhere to the Constitution,
Adhering 70 the Constitution Is likely
10 be the safest course in any circum-
stances, and it is doubly necessary in
this case unless the American people are
10 bc plunged into war with Mexico
without knowing how it was brought
about or what burdens have been fastened
upon them. New York World
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
EVENING SMILE.
FINANCIAL DIAGNOSIS

In n confidential little talk tn group
Of medical students an eminent physician
took up the extremely important matter
of correct diagnosis of the maximum lee.
The best rewards, he said, come,
Of course, to the established specialist.
for instance charge s25 call at the
residence. $40 for an office consulta-
tion and 81 for telephone consultation.
There was an appreciatiye and en-
viouR silence. and then voice from
the back of the ampItheater slightly
thlckcncd, spoke.
Doc il asked how much do yon
charge fellow for passing you on the
strcct?"- Chicago journal.
Young Mrs Tork,ns says that i ex-
pcricnco were ~ good teacher ~
advertised Charley would by this time
have learned something about which
horse to bet on Washington Star.
"Thcrc seems n be a great feeling
of unrest throughout thr country
Yes, I've noticed that Most OF my
clerks yawn 50 frequently through the
dav that I'm dead sure they re not
getting sleep enough Detroit rec
Press.
II understand both vour daughters
have been satisfactorily married. YES;
one married baker, who. Of course,
can alwavs raise the dough. and the
other married 4 butcher who knows
how to make both ends meat. '-BaltI-
rnorc American
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
UTRsDAY. DECEMBER IL, 1919.
On the Wrong Tack.

Young Theodore Roosevelt, with an
rxeeIIent record Of service IN the war
abroad. but still m embryo IN many OF
nc affairs Of public life, has written o
cook, Average Americans. In It he
sskes occasion to indulge IN attacks upon
.he present Federal administration OF
character that the most confirmed and
experienced partisan would hesitate -
employ. In the chapter dealing with our
notoriou. lack Of preparedness for war. he
expresses pride in s country which has
fought war. but is far from having any
prido in the administration. The coun-
rv, he asserts, fought the way mot with
che aid Of. but in spite Of its national
administration.
Such a declaration can on'v be at
s-;buted 70 the misguided views born Of
the political ambition Of young Air.
Roosevelt. now successfully started, at
least. on a public career by his recent cleo
tjon to the New York Assembly. But
j. is far from credit to him, in any
manner In fact, il shows he has very
little political discretion, as no shrewd
politician would think Of publishing
statements 50 completely adverse e the
real situation. the folly Of which is APP
parent to all readers IL g not necessary
70 go into details TO establish the fact
that the administration was fully alive
10 the var situation and put forth the
most amazing efforts, despite enormous
difficulties. with results that challenged
the wonder and admiration q all the
rest Of the world. Mistakes we're made,
Il course: but past history especially
our little war with Spain, affords records
Il inef7clency that make sll the blunders
of our administration in preparing for the
great war seem like brilliant successes hy
comparison
Young Mr.. Roosevelt, therefore, will
ind few. except among blind followers and
hero worshippgrs who viii indorse his
harsh and unjustified reflections unon an
administration that has made such glori-
GUS history for our country. His shame
Al being represented in the world by the
BY the blindly partisan and the ignorant.
AZ for unpreparedncss young Mr.
Roosevelt treads upon dangerous ground
in endeavoring to fasten the blane-if
blame there be-upop the present ad-
ninistrauon. Previous administrations
were equally At fault, including that Of his
Owl distinguished father. And there are
thousands and thousands Of good citizens
who. since the last terrible visitation, have
less faith than ever IN the admomtion
that preparedness for war Is the surcst
guarantee Of peace. Never was nation
% thoroughly prepared for war SIS was
Germany IN 1914. Yet this condition
led TO her downfall.
Young Mr.. Roosevelt has much 70 learn
shout politics, public life and public sonti-
rnent II he cndeavors to achieve success
by the policy nc has laid down in his book
he viii not travel far
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
TO REMOVE THE KICK.

Hearings have been held before the
Federal Prohibition Commissioner to
devise some means Tor taking the kick
out OF hair tonic and bay rum and for
rendering innocuous as beverages all
flavoring ext, acts intended for household
use. Il i insisted by the prohibition en-
forcelncnt officials that something must
be done to render these articles unfit for
drinking purposes If the country Is to be
placed ,lpon a boue-llfy basis.
The suggestion has been put forward
that bav rum. HAIR tonic and other con-
COO tions used III the f}a5bcr shops should
tie doctored up with ingredients which
would make them unattractlve So bev-
erayezs. but the manufacturers protest
that i man would not care TO have lotion
rubbed upon his checks or INTO his hair
which made him smell like q drug store
back Of the prescription counter. They are
willing 10 have little cIoton oll or other
deJstesious substance added if it docs not
destroy the commercial value Of the
article
Manufacturers OF favorlng extracts
also balk at the idea Of being compelled
10 put up their wares in such small pack
ages that no man with 4n illegal thirst
could get intoxicated on one bottle even
if be drank it ali-W ashlngton Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
THE NATIVITY.
Annie Y. hrlchcuc7.

How many wondrC1y stnr-
The poets al have told
OF the Magi, great in glory,
Who sought the BABE Of ost
They left their homes, ~ithcr1t dr-~d
Lest they should go astray.
a brilliant Star shone overhead,
Guiding them al the wsy.
Thus, day by day, they 01~1rf pared
And night by night thry ~p~o,
Across the desert, lone and vast,
The Star still went shssd-
Within Zach heart a mighty ttrrrYtrH--
II speed, speed, speed,
The things behind I count bgrt nsn&11
My soul has greater nerd.
'Ioi IN the distsnc>, ycnor, EU
! hone to find Babe
Who's called The Bright e1d hUnIng
Star
Low In q msn7,r laid"
The Star stood stiI-oh, Bethlab-rni
We ioin tho Wise Men three;
We bring our treasures, sEeet, Elss th<us-
lis Christ's Nativity.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
Just Folks
BY Edgar A. Guest.
THE WELCOME.

ihE WGL&oRlEs
Little eyes that shine at night
Make the sort of beacon light
That ] really want TO see
When the day is through with me.
There In nothing that know
On this earth that thrills me SO
As thf / fash of love which flies
Out of little dancing eyes
Az q signal To express
Love and trust and happiness.
Little eyes can tell that way
More than words can ever say.
In those little flashing eyes
All my Inspiration lies.
DAYS are long and tasks are hard;
Frequently my way is barred;
Often strangers sneer or frown
At my labors in the town;
Some find fault with what do
Some suspect my motives too,
Some are quick To criticize
But those glorious little eyes,
Asking neither pomp nor sham,
Welcome me for what | am.
'"This ia home, they seem to say.
Now put all your cares away
Here we are Ia welcome vo,l,
Glad that all your work is through.
Come and rest and romp III iun.
All the drcary tasks are done.
We've got hugs and kisses, too.
Saved up here 10 give to you.
Here we are, with eyes aglow,
Telling you We love you 80.
Just forget the world Of men;
We are glad you're home againF
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
Congress Should Aid the People.

Attorney-General Palmer mas an
nounced that unless Congress comes to the
rescue, the people OF the country, IN 8
short time, may become prey to the
'prohtVrs lnsugar. The Federal govern
Inent, 1t says, will not attempt 10 control
he distribution OF sugar after the Sugar
Equalization Board is dissolved, Decem-
Der 81, and as no funds have been made
svails bic for this work OF handling sugar, ,
he Department OF Justice, would confne
Is efforts % the punishment Of prof
lteers
Here Is far warning. which members
Of Congress should heed. They should I'M
mediatelv give attention to formulating
legislation that viii continue the present
check on fetull prices for sugar. and pro-
side foI .ls equal distribution as possible,
as long IS the mystlfying shortage may
continue.
It is bad enough for the people ID have
20 put up with short rationing il respect
pf such ! desirable and necessary food
product IS sugar. but 10 be compelled to
submit 70 cxorbltant prices, coupled with
additional uncertainty SIS To securing any
whatever, would be infinitely worse ii
Congress can do anything to avert the
threatened imposition, which would be
most serious to thousands ot persons, it
should do 20 at once No doubt the
profteers would BE- only too willing
and entirely too greedy as well, 70 avail
themselves Of any opportunity for squeez-
ing enormous profits from helpless
neorle
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
CYCLE BREAKS BOYS LHG.
Was Playing In Street When Hit b
Machine.

Ralph Lloyd, seven years old, We
Twenty-gizth street, sustained a fEacturr
of the right leg wien be was struck by g
motorcycle yesterday afternoon ahortl;
after A O'Clock. The youth, with sever
companions, was playing 10 The stzeet ~
Tsenty-sixth and Market streets, wben
the motorcycle, operated by Carol Hurt
1926 Brandyyine street, hit him an
knocked him down. The police ambt-
lance vas summoned but when It arrive,l
the youth had already been taken N %,
Delaware Hospital by DR.. Robert Sands,
vino drove up Market street shortly aftei
the accident occurred. Both bones IN th'
boys lower right leg were broken.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
How to Peel Off
Weatherbeaten Face

It's really simple matter to renovate d
face soiled by dirt. wind or cold. Ordinary
mercolized wax. used like cold cream. will
Transform tho worst old complexion into
one OF snowy whiEeness and vclvety soft
ness. 1t literally peels OF the outer veil of
surface skin. but SO gently, gradually,
there's no discomfort The W0rn0ut skin
comes of not In patches, but evenly. In
tiny particles. leaving no evidence Of the
treatment itself The younger. healthier
underskin forming the new complexion Is
one of captivating loveliness- One ounce
of mercolized wax. 10 be had at any drug
store, is enough 10 remove any coarse.
chapped pimpied. freckled. faded or sallow
skin. Apply before retiring, washing il OF
in the morning.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11

There is q probability that Santa Claus
will he horribly djsgusted, this year, at
the extent and number Of the yexatious
war taxes he VII have to pay on alt-his
purchases Of Christmas goods for dis
tribution II is hoped they viii not op-
crate to sour his cheerful disposition.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
Aufo SkIds. Mar fniurpf.

Enoch Fagen, IS years old, Of MilviTle
r. J., was injured yesterday Afternoon
when the automobile he was opersting
akidded Pagan WIS taken ~ the Deia
ware hospital where his injuries were
treated The accident ocrrrrod On the
Lancaster road . milo outside Ehe sity
limits
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11

aid in clearing out certain Of the infested
pestholes of red anarchy, or Bolshevisin,
or radical socialism, Call il what you Will,
it is all the same under various aliases
II Is the foe within--tbe conker sore oi
our political and social life.-Baltimore
American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
. RIpPLING RHYMES.
By Walt Mason.
FIERCE TIMES.

So many troubles chase lis, so
many problems face It's. We re always
III q stew; SO many woes distressing, ]
20 many cares are pressing, we
dol't know what to do We sigh
for DAYS departed. when we we're
happy hearted, aud full of whole
some glec; when griefs were not
invented, end every ma content
ed, sat meath his vine and tree.
. But in those bygone seasons, ere
! Huns, with tricks and treasons
kicked up beastly row, we all We're
as unhappy, as sassy and as scrap
py, as sore as we are now. The
! troubles then pa~ading we're Of an
other shading, they bore another
brand, but they were Just as CALLING,
they kept the people brawllng
throughout a wearied land Our
words were Just as bitter, we didn't
sing and tWitter more than We do
today we paved daIound and pant
ed, and walked the floor and ranted,
and groaned our hearts away De
spite the thorna that scar Us, despite
the iolts that jar lis, We still can
smile u few; ii docsn' make things
better TO be a chronic fretter and
weep n quart or two.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11

OF course. Congress is not expected TO
do much before the holiday adjournment.
But from present indications there is no
probability it Will do any more after re-
assembling. Work is not The long smt Of
this Republican Congress.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
The Republican party is 10 make Amer

icanism the dominant note III its platform
next year. 50 il is said And with every
German sympathizer and enemy of rca
AmericanisEn enthusiastically supporting
ii. as il now the case and has been ever
since the great war began, tic hollowness
81 its patriotic professions. 10 matter how
feryid they NAV be, will be readily recog-
nized by the people
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11

Al present rates. what lovely and ac-
ceptablc Christmas presents butter and
Eggs will make They would prove far
more appropriate than fine jewelry.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11

Lost something? Try a siassif-d al
verttsement In Every Evguing.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-11
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

City Council.
Grant Post, G. A. r.
Iron Moulders Union.
Cyrus Castle J.. G. F.
du Pont Post, c. A. r.
Delaware Saengerbund
Eden Lodge, l. O. Q. F.
Division No. /, A. O. II.
CLAYTON Lodge X of j.
Camp No. =. p 0. S. of 4
ASYLUM Lodge, |. O. Q. +
Wvnema Council. d. OF z
Patternmakers Association.
Crusaders Temple, L. G. +.
jefferson Lodge. /. @. o. f.
Voters Non-Partisan League.
Windsor Lodge, O. ) Of ). q
Keokuk Tribe, Imp'd o. K. NJ
Delaware Conclave, |. q. o. l.
Wilmington Lodge, A o. I. ".
Kadosh Commandery *. OF NJ.
Palestine Castle . 4. X NJ. Z.
Winona Council, Jr. O T. 4 NJ.
Hiawatha Tribe, Imp'd O. r. NJ.
Delmarvia Lodge, l.. A. TO b. Il. T.
Wilmington Lodge of Aiaehinists.
Nizpah Conclave, IL. or ;. ". NJ.
Delaware Commandery, X G. l..
Master Horseshoers Nat Pro. Asso.
Circle "a. Lady Foresters OF America.
Washington Camp, No. u, z. o. ). A.
Lady Washington Home Communion.
1t. Johns Commanderv, No |, h. 7.
Volunteer Firemens relief Association.
Court Brandywino, foresters ot America.
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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
FOREIGN GROUPS
 T0 COOPERATE IN
 THRIFT M0vEhiENT
Representative of Twenty-Nine Language Divisions Agree to Assume Leaderships Among Their NationaIities

Chairmen, secretaries and other representatives of the twenty-nine rauiaI groups in the Foreign Language Division, Government Loan Organfza- tion, recently met in conference at the Bankers Club, 120 Broadway, New York City, where they assumed the leadership of the Thrift Citizens s Movement among the foreign-born population, and formulated plans for increased sales of Treasury Savings Certificates among their respective groups
 It was explained to those at the meeting that cooperation Of volunteer workers throughout New York State and the twelve northern counties Of New Jersey is essential if the move ment, to be known as Americas s Peace Offensive, is to be 6 success. There are 100000 foreign-born men and women, or children of foreign born parents, who reside in New York State and Northern New Jersey.
 The conference was the second one which had been arranged by the For eign Language Division. At the other meeting, which was also held at the Bankers Club, attended by publishers and editors of foreign language news papers, plans were adopted for inter- esting the foreign born for use in the Thrift Citizens Movement and for fur thering the investment of their money in S1.00O and $1O0 Treasury Savings Certificates.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02
SOME REMARKS CONCERNING OUR
 OWN RELIGION

There are two kinds of Christianity the real kind and the kind you like.
 Thus writes the editor of one of the most unusual daily papers printed in the United States. He is Rev. Bev- erIey D. Tucker, Jr., rector of St. PauTs Memorial Church, University of Virginia Highways and Hedges is the name of the daily, which is also described in true Gilbert and Sullivan style as "A Journal Devoted to Saints and Sinners"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

Christ was born in stable. He died on a cross between two thieves. He now sits on the right hand of God in glory everlasting. You can't aI- ways tell about humble beginnings
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1919-12-02

"He that giveth to the poor lendetf to the Lord.'' Judging from the way some of us give it looks as if we are not satisfied with the security.