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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-05
w 7HEN one considers the wide
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w HEN one considers the wide
" expanscs of meadow and
broad stretches of wood
that are won't to make up the
original conception of park" it is
keen irony to see that name applied
to this bare spot on East Broadway
and Essex Street. The trees and
grass are so sparse here that Nature
must also smile satirically at being
asked to include this place in her
verdant realm. Perhaps these few
strips of green and score of trans
planted trees are cultivated to keep
the ground within the legal meaning
of the term and possibly to Justify
its retention in the municipal
nomenclature.
Nevertheless, the people Of this
congested region, with the houses
closely hugging each other like
drunkards in embrace, are very
grateful for this breathing space
despite it's horticultural deficiencies.
They repair to Seward Park after
hours spent pent up in shops and to
escape the close air of the tenement
rooms. In the terrific heat of sum-
mer the people make the park their
bedroom and the place is filled with
sleepers of all ages, suggesting a
plague stricken city.
All through the day the frequent
ers find a varied use for the park,
and an airplane view would give an
interesting panorama of it's stimuli
taneous activities. Until midnight
the place is buzzing with people.
In one corner a group of gray
boards and striplings are trying I'M
consciously to live up to the spirit
of the parks namesake by engaging
in a discussion of the affairs of
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-10-05
IT IS at 225 Bowery, opposite
the first milestone ON the Bos-
ton Post Road, which marks

ton Post Road, which marks
the spot where weary travel
lers in the days Of old stopped for
rest and refreshment before thew
again resumed their jogging, jolt
ing journey. At first glance it
seems to be nothing more than an
ordinary saloon, for it is the coun-
terpart of the thousands of temples
to Bacchus which dot our pleasant
city and which are fast-but not
as fast as some of US anticipated
becoming matters Of history. There
is the tiled floor, the mahogany bar.
the white-coated bartender, the f1y-
specked mirror, all the old ante
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
Ending Of the Coal Strike.

No more welcome announcement Of
cheer for the near Christmas season could
have been asked for than the news from
Washington, Wednesday afternoon, Of
the ending of the coal strike. It brought
relief to the minds of millions, especially
to the people Of the western section Of the
country, who were suffering so bitterly
from the effects Of snow and temperatures
far below zero.
Great praise viii be bestowed, and right
fully, upon President Wilson for this
happy condition. He stepped in where
Others had failed. Miners were stubborn,
operators were violently opposed to grant
ing wage increases that they would not be
permitted to meet without imposing
higher prices upon the consumers. The
situation really seemed hopeless.
The accomplishment by President VIII
son, really wonderful in view Of his long
physical disability, was surprising, as
well as gratifying. He has given to the
country splendid Christmas gift.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
Just Folks
BY Edgar A. Guest.
HE DID 1T FOR ANOTHER.

He did it for anothcr-gave his money and
his time.
He sacrificed his comfort just to help a
boy to climb.
And he missed the touch of glory and the
fame he might have won,
But he's happy and contented in the good
that he has done.
He did it for another-stretched his hand
out to q friend
And his purse today is lacking what he
might have kept to spend.
For he gave away his treasure in the
cause of one IN need,
But he's happier and richer in the record
OF his deed.
He did it for anothor-bore the battle and
its pain
For the bigger life of freedom that his
brother mig ht attain.
And men wondered when they found him
lying silent in his place,
How n man could die rs he did, with q
smile upon his face.
He did it for another-the are glad who
pay the price.
For there is no JOY to equal that which
comes from sacrifice.
And the man who finds contentment is
the ono who gladly spends
His time and strength and money for the
welfare of his friends.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
Farmers Favor The Code.

At the meeting of the Delaware State
Grange body representative Of the
intelligent and progressive farmers Of
Delawarc-in Dover, this week. the new
School Code was a prominent subject Of
consideration. 1t was referred to, most
favorably, in the opening address Of
Worthy Master Rosa. 1t was considered
by the committee On education and warm
approval Of the measure was included
in the committees report, which was
adopted by the body.
This is high approval and very impor-
tant It was an expression ~ men Who
not only know public sentiment in their
communities, but who are convcrsant
with public questions generally, and with
the pressing needs Of the State After
carefully considering the new School Code
in the light OF its practical operations
since the beginning Of September, they
recognize as an instrument for the potent
advancement OF the educational interests
Of the State, and extend to i their hearty
and unanimous approval.
From this favoring Endorsement,
coupled with the st support that
has been expressed by gatherings Of rep
tentative colorcd citizens, who recognize
the great opportunities for the improve
ment Of the educational system for color
ed children afforded by the code, friends
and advocates of the measure may derive
much encouragement. These are evi-
dences that the many excellent features /
Of the new system are being revealed by
practica experience, and that the changes t
effected by it are for the better They
are assurances that there will be no radical /
reversal to old form in the educational I
system Of Delaware, but that the roadway
to positive and permanent improvement I
viii remain open. The new School Code |
may, and doubtless will. be amended by
the next Legislature-improved as far
is possible-butit it viii not be unequivocal-
" repealed.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
FRIDAY, DECEMBER IL, 1919.
The Real Friend of the People.

The Republican National Committee,
m session at Washington, this week,
selected Tuesday, June s, 1920, as the
date for the assembling Of the Republican
National Convention, and Chicago as the
convention city In accordance with the
"pussyfoot' policy laid down by Chairman
Hays, there WAS no general expression Of
party policy at the meeting, beyond the
Keynote" speech delivered, on order, by
Governor Sproul of Pennsylvania, who
sat in the committee by virtue Of proxy
gwen him by his political maker. Senator
Penrose, who rs now rendered temporarily
inactive by illness.
Governor Sproul, however, sounded
the keynote Of the Republican national
campaign. II is brief and comprehensive.
IL may be expressed in these words:
Damn the Democratic party in general
and President Wilson in particular
And so the country Will witness the un-
inspiring spectacle Of . campaign Of
denunciaton, mingled with promises of
what the Republican party viii do when
il returns to power
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

However, the die was cast, and the
Republican party, through its National
Committee, stands committed to the
policy Of endcavoring to secure public
favor by rabid and partisan denunciation
OF the Wilson administration. No matter
how the interests Of the country may be
involved in the settlement Of the grave
questions arising from the war, the people
will be asked to vote the Republican party
INTO power on the contemplate and un-
truthful plea that the present admins
tration, with all its record Of marvellous
achievement during the gavest crisis
that ever confronted the nation, has been
lamentable failure.
II is not presumed, however, there VIII
be any attempt 10 supplement this plea
yune partisan policy with specific prom
ises OF accomplishments under Republi-
can administration. This part Of the
program must be confined to generalities
Against any effort to particularize would
loom up the horrible record OF damaging
uselessncss and aggravating public injury
made by the Republican Congress during
more than half of the present year. A
special session Of nearly six months was
wasted, so far as results in the way Of
constructive legislation are concerned,
and the partisan Senate, under the leader
ship of Lodge, Inundated our country in
the eyes Of the rest Of the world by its
mangling Of the Treaty Of Peace and its
defeat Of the League Of Nations through
reservations that practically nullifed the
purpose and promises of both
Oh, no The Republican program
will not dare to extend beyond the limited |
partisan bounds Of denouncing the Wilson /
administration.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

Elopement Of Ellen," clever comedy,
which WAS first given at ST. Andrews
parishhouse last week. The Sunday
school room was filled to capacity, and all
present appeared to enjoy the efforts Of
the young thcspians very much. Indeed
their work was decidedly crcditablc and
oil OF the parts were handled in pro-
fcssional manner.
An effort is being made, ns n result Of
the good impression the club has made
on the audiences that have seen it per-
form, to have the comedy repeated at
New Castle and Mt two or three other
churches In Wilmington The club carries
it's own orchestra, which is composed of
members.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Fame Fire Co.
Hibernian knights.
First Regiment Band.
Camp No. 4, p. o. S. A.
Oriental Lodge, *. OF +.
Excelsior Lodge, X. of Z.
Local No. 1918, l. B. l.. w.
Fairfax Lodge, l. O. o. +.
du Pont Lodge, A. +. e. A. M.
Alpha Council, l.. o. II. c.
Brandywine Lodge, s. of II.
Columbia Lodge, |. o. o. +.
Local No. 1926, G. d J. of A.
st. Georges Castle, X. c. Il.
Wilmington Tinsmiths' Union.
Encampm ent No. 81, u. V. L.
Third Ward Democratic Club.
Friendship Conclave, s. w. NJ.
Manitou Tribe, Imp'd o. II. NJ.
Star of Bethlehem Lodge, S. of B.
Delaware Tribe, lmpd q. r.. NJ.
Washington Council, u. +. of A.
Delaware Haymakcrs Association.
Lady jefferson Home Communion.
Telegraph Council, Jr o. T. A. NJ.
Canton Delaware, F. M. /. o. .. Il.
Washington Camp, No. 4, 7. o. S. A.
Diamond Star Lodge, No. |, S. of B.
Plumbers, Gas and Steamftters Union.
Wilmington Lodge, No. la. l.. o. G. +.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

ests of the country. No partisan cam
outage, no vindictive assaults upon
PRESIDENT Wilson, no maligning Of the
Democratic party, will mitigate the effects
of this damning record.
Also, the people will not forget the one
great contrast afforded by this unusual
assembling of the Republican National
Committee at the national capital. The
country was suffering of it most
bitterly by reason of the intense cold
from the effects of the coal strike. The
situation was most alarming. The great
industries were hampered and men forced
into costly idleness by the lack of coal.
Did the Republican National Committee's
session extend the slightest hope of an
amelioration of this condition through
speedy ending of the strike? Did
Governor Sproul, the henchman of PEN
rose, offer any promise of relief, through
the agency of the Republican party, from
this distressing and dangerous situation2
Not the remotest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

Fortunately, the people have long
memories at times, and they may well
remember what the Republican party
has done. in recent years. and what il is
now doing also, not dong through the
medium of the Congress at Washington,
which il has controlled now for nearly six
months of very interesting and suggestive
session. The record of this Congress
thus far Will be in lively recollection, to
say nothing Of the record il is likely to
make during the time intervening be-
tween today and the next November
election.
Most audaclouslv, in his ''kcynote"
speech, Governor Sproul denounced tho
Wilson admlnistrationfo for'its lncficencv'
But tho record of wonderful accomplish
mcnt in preparing for tho war INTO which
the country was 50 suddenly plunged IS
something that cannot be ignored The
results fairy amazed the entire world
II was not supposed any country could
do so much in so short time, and what
was done broke down the morale Of the
entire German war administration, and
forced the German war party to beg for
an armistice, and then to abandon the
war. And so, unable to ignore, or even
belittle, this marvellous work, Governor
Sproul impudcntly endeavored to bestow
all the credit for it upon the Republican
party.
To think that anyone, even a hide
bound Republican politician from the
hide-bound Republican State Of Pennsyl-
vania, would expect the people to believe
this.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

Glecfully Governor Sproul and the
other Republican partisans OF Washing
ton denounced President wilson and his
administration. Before the echoes Of
their sardonic laughter had died away,
President Wilson, with no thought Of
making political capital and solicitous
only for the welfare Of the country, had
brought dcmoralizing and costly labor
disturbance to an end.
Arc the people likely 70 forget these
things, 10 prove blind to this single
striking contrast, Of such significance and
importance?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
Umbrellas S

We select Umbrellas here both for
appearance and quality Of materials.
From all appearances makers will
not have enough to 90 around. The
newest handles are here with black,
navy. brown. heIiotrope, green and
red coverings. Seviceable Umbrellas
for women and men at $3.50 TO SIS.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

But there was n man in Washington
who looked upon the situation with deep
concern, and recognized the imperative
necessity for remedial measures. Con-
ferences had failed; strikers were sullcnly
insistent upon carrying through their
purposes by the brute force of refusal to
work People were suffering from extreme
cold; industry was being slowly paralyzed;
everywhere there was the threat Of CON
tinued discomfort and privation. Mean
while, the Republican partisans, in i'm
portant conference, gleefully listened to
propositions for partisan profit only.
But not so President Wilson, the special
object of the vindictive assaults of this
partisan Republican gathering. The Re
publican conference did not interest him;
the welfare Of the people did, enormously.
And so, while in his sick chamber, still
under the watchful care Of physicians,
probably risking his life by the mental
strain he imposed upon himself while IN
prccarious physical condition, he address
cd his great mental abilities TO the task
of ending the demoralizing and injurious
coal strike, and thus rendering valuable
service 10 the country This he did
He promulgated the arrangement which
proved satisfactory to the agents Of the
striking miners, and so brought the
grievous trouble to q happy ending.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
EVENING SMILE.
"HE DID HIS BIT"

"Others besides the boys who nc
heroes Of the big war, said former
Secretary of the Treasury McAdoo,
Some have just claim, perhaps.
but many remind me of Wllic's grand
father.
We're You in The big war, grandpa
Yes, was in the war
Did you carry gum
No. Willie. ] fought with pen
and a check book Every time the
finance committee called my name
cried here and went into action. -
Los Angeles Times.
81 understand you Travelled in Switzer-
land before the war. Yes, and We came
very near ono time falling down one of
those cravats II Baltimore American.
"A new germ has been discovered
which makes II almost impossible for
people to talk y on don't SAY sol
exclaimed Mr. Meekton. Where do
you buy it?''-W Washington Star.
ut took me an hour yesterday to
convince my wife that | was right.
You succeeded them" ooh, yes, but
she hash t spoken to me since. - Boston
Transcript.
Mrs Gadahout THAT Mrs. dard-
head next door doesn't seem to have
many friends Hostess (wearilyl-"I
wonder how she manages it, Boston
Transcript.
busy these days. SENATOR" VERY.
Am on one investigating committee
and being investigated by another -
Louisville Courier-1ournal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

However, it is not an easy task to de-
ceive the people. They know what has
happened at Washington during the past
six months They know the scandalous
record for incompetency made by the
Republican Congress, in the face Of con
ditions calling for the best craftsmanship
and the highest patriotism in solving
problems that affect the most vital inter
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
Silk Underwear

There is a daintiness about these
garments that appeals to every ferni-
nine refinement. Not expensive either,
when Judged by their goodness and
acceptablIIty. Large showing Of gar
ments made Of Milanese silk, wash
satin, crepe de chine in C-amisoles,
Vests. Boomers. Combinations,
Gowns and Envelope Chemise. Prices
range from S1.50 upwards.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

The Red Cross Christmas Seals sac
goes merrily on. Very good. Let US
keep it going on merrily to the end
Christmas Day
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

The cold wave was not SO terrible in
this neighborhood, after all. For this
favor we can heartily give thanks,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
The Finishing Touch.

II daresay your new house has all the
latest modern touches"
Yea; we put mortgage on it today"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
CLEVER THESPIANS.
st. Andrews Dramatic Club Entertains
EastIakc Folk

The Dramatic Club of st. Andrews
Episcopal Sunday school, last night, at
Eastlake Presbyterian Church, Twenty
seventh and Market SITS. presented '"rhe
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12
RIPPING RHYMES.
BY " alt Mason.
THE VICTIM.

= All the world IS shot to pieces,
+ men are roaring. days and nights,
I for a lot of boons and bulwarks, and
= some fifty kinds OF rights; capital
- IS swatting labor labors roundly
: hitting back. and our mills are
i standing idle, and our trans have
= jumped the track All thcstruggling
= fighting forces seem TO glory in the
: wreck, while the Ultimate Con-
4 sumcr gets the cleavcr in the neck. !
= Oh, the Ultimate Consumer in the
: scrap has little part: he toe happy
: Just 10 labor in the office or the
! mart, and 70 feed his wife and kid !
: dies, and TO buy the rags they need,
: and provide against the future when
! he's old and gone to seed; but alas, !
: the bricks arc flying. and the scrap !
: pers are on deck, and the Ultimate
: Consumer gets the dornicks in the
: neck And the Ultimate Consumer !
: has sad and weary lot, for he's !
: always bound to suffer, whether !
: Others do or not; Others do the !
: frantic talking Of their grievances
: and ills. while the Ultimate Con- ]
: sumner goes ahead and pays the
! bills; it 8 time Of sound and fury
! and the madness knows no check,
! and the Ultimate Consumer gets
the hatchet in the neck,
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

81 understand you Travelled in Switzer-
land before the war Yes, and We came
very near ono time falling down one of
those cravats, - Baltimore American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

busy these days. SENATOR VERY.
Am on one investigating committee
and being investigated by another. -
Louisville Courier-1ournal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-12

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Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
BUNKER HILL
((Trinitiy }

We are still having fine weather in
this part of country, pumpkin vines
are still blooming yet.
The protracted meeting at Trinity
is still in progress.
Mr. Enoch Ware and wife, of Tai
bolts, attended the protracted meet
ing at Trinity Sunday.
Mr.. A. G. Day was calling on his
best friend last Sunday in Elkins.
Miss Kathryn Farmhouse attended
the teachers institute at the Sipe
school house last Saturday.
Mrs. Winnie Exline and son, Orion,
of Belington, were visiting friends
and relatives in this community and
attending the protracted meeting at
Trinity last Saturday and Sunday.
Mr.. John Foy and wife, of Chest
nut Flats, was shopping at Junior the
first Of the week.
Mrs. Rosy B. Foy was at Belington
asst week end
Miss Bernice Ware was the guest
Of Miss Leta Day Sunday last.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13

Robert Tallman, of Valley, was in
town on business Thursday.
The cold snap is pinching the toes
and noses Of the weather prophets
Ahab Cross who has been in De-
trcit for quite while, is back in Bar
bour again.
A fourteen months old child Of
Joseph Cross, on Stringtown, died of
whooping cough Thursday morning.
Interment at Stringtown cemetery
Friday.
Cleo swecker, county road engineer,
seems to have had dream about a
cloudtu-t VIII ch demolished all the
bridges on The pike and came on
doube quick time to investigate
Thursday.
There is q vast difference betweea
the wrinkles CT age that come from
grouchiness and worry and those that
come about, the eyes and mouth from
years Of good humored smiles a.ld
sunshine.
Angus Ferguson and B. NJ Como-
ten came up from Pnilippi lnuLsd, /
to take back to that city rabbit dog,
captured by Howard Price Compton
claims the dog has good prospects
Tor coon dog also.
Quite an interesting law-suiS3 tack
place on the West side Saturday be-
tween Thacker and Lipscomb. Il
jury of non-interested men stood 3
to 8, hung jury, SO there is to be
a retrial
Many people make foolish election
bets but the wagers by which A. f..
Rohrbough and M. R. Keyser lost an
oyster supper and chicken dinner,
was on what seemed to be sure
thing. Moral: Sure things are often
losers.
Mr.. Wright of Fairmont, was here
last week engaged in moving the
Nick Carlozzi house for J. w. Thorn
hill, he also moved "Tony the Tailor's"
Office SO that now Nick in going home
occasionally misses his home and
goes to vacant lot.
Dealers have announced in Los
Angeles an increase of $100 per
pair on shoes, ID cents per lb. for
sugar, a cent advance on. milk or
16 per qt. and other necessities in
proportion, Woodrows way of re-
ducing the H. C. L.
The stork1 spent the week end hover
ing over the city of Belington carry
ing his usual basket. Friday night
at Worth Poling's a package was left
and Sunday A. M. at Mr. Mason's
Mothers and babes reported doing
nicely and some hopes for the proud
dads"
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1919-11-13
ARMIsTICE DAY IN BELINGTON

By proclamation Nov. II was made
holiday. One year ago our little
city was throbbing with excitement,
bubbling over with enthusiasm and
lid with enthusiasm, men, women and
children were yelling themselves
hoarse as they madly waved flags
through the busy streets, bells were
changing from the church steeples,
everywhere the spirit of rejoicing
filled the air Our heroes are home
frf m the bivouac of the battlefield,
home with victory perched on our
banners, the covenant of the League
of Nations which is to forever put an
end to war is under consideration.
But twelvemonth has passed away.
But where has gone all that display
Of patriotism? The children came
home from school rejoicing in the
fact that they had holiday, but
most of taerl in reply to the question
what for? replied, Dunno Our
first "Armistice Day" celebration of
our signal victory is past.