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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17

"Amcricans do not lay heavy yoke
on any. Restraints on individual con-
duct are not special in application. The
widest possible latitude consistent with
general good 1s allowed to all, and no.
where has the individual been given
such unrestricted exercise Of his powers
and been so carefully and continually
safeguarded in his rights AS here. A
large part of all our difficulties has
come from the fact that aliens have failed
TO appreciate the responsibilities that
90 with this
Yet the very government that they
are trying to abolish has protected
them time and again. On the point
of deportation they have had repeated
chances to appeal to the courts for q
further review of their case. This fact
has caused a widespread demand that
our immigration system be overhauled,
80 that New York will cease to he "a
dumping ground for anarchists" in the
words Of "The Philadelphia Inquirer +"
The "Reds" are brought To Ellis Island,
detained there a for while, apparently
with very agreeable surroundings, then
under some technicaIity are released
on bail to resume their activities where
they wish. A notable example is found
in Mrs. Rose Pastor Stokes, who is
carrying on her agitation as before
her arrest, perhaps, ''The Inquirer" sug-
gests, relying on her social influence The
blame for such conditions is laid on
the late Commissioner of Immigration,
Frederic c. Howe, owing to his peculiar
tenderness" toward anarchists sentenced
to deportation. "The Boston Herald"
continues this attack, noting facts dctri-
mental to Howe, showing how he had
ordered Superintendent Baker at Ellis
Island to deport no aliens without
instructions from him, regardless of what
the Department Of Labor might say.
At the time of his appointment,
according TO "FThe Portland (Afe J Press"
(Rep-,) Howe WAS known to be IN sym
pathy with the Socialists, and on very
friendly terms with their leaders. Emma
Goldman herself hoped that his fine spirit
and good taste would no. be carried away
by ''cheap nationnlism raising its sinister
head In America tod ay.x But how many
other such people have been put in rc-
sponsihle positions by the Wilson admin
istration7
Surely much Of our danger from
Bolshevism and radicalism has como
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17

beca,uc We have had too many Federal
,nsnts and because too many Of them
have been thinking in terms Of interna-
tionalism and not IN terms Of true Amcri-
canism."
A unique suggestion n made by ''The
Washington Post" which asks why
we should treat Russia so badly IS TO
dump Berkman and Goldman on her
soil7 After all, Russia has troubles
enough. Why not send them and their
followers to Prnkipo, or Devils Island,
and let them reveI in bombs, oratory,
red flags and poison to their hearts
content?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17
The Drapery Department

overaowing with practical and sevicea6le y seec
tions-
Comforts-Good white couon-hled Comforts with
dainty skaline and coverings Priced sA2S $3.50,
$3.50 $500 70 s1I.5O each
Wool Comfcrts IN different high-erade coverings.
$3.50, 81 so, $14OO o $500 each.
Down Comforts IN pretty SATIN coverings Only few
left at $3.50 and $500 each.
Bed Spreal.-Honeyeomb and MarseIles at SIPS
SITS, $3.50 to Si2-O0 each
Blankets IN white and fancy plads. s4.oo S42S,
$500, $3.50 $500 pair with a better grade OF 6ne
Soolen blankets ranging in price from $3.50 to $500
pair
Fancy PLlows-Velours. Tapestries and Cretonnes IN
the square oblong and popular round shapes Priced from
$500 TO $50 each
S3.75, S4.25 $3.50 each
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17
A Practical Gift

Mckay Table Pad. arc positive pro
lection to your finely finished table top
and prevent unsightly blemishes. They
arc made of asbestos with an air chamber
between upper and lower layers. Under
side is covered with a good heavy felt.
and the top with clean white fabrikoii.
We have them in A5-inch, 48-ineh. 81
inch and S4-ineh sizes with leaves to
match.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17

Remarkable variety Of attractive styles
of prettlly tailored and filet mesh and val
trimmed camisoIes Flesh or white
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17
Foi the Children


Everyone wants to make the kid
die happy on Christmas morning.
and lasting gifts are usually best.
High Chairs-A very nice lot OF
highly finished high chairs in mahog-
any, bcnt,~ood. golden oak. enamel.
etc. priced $3.50, $5.75, $500,
$500, $3.50. $1,000 to SI7.5o
each
Chldren's Rockers - Different
finishes. $500, $3.50, $500 each.
Doll Go-Carts-Fiandsome we'll
made reed carts. nicely lined. that
will last for years. 4l1.0o, $3.50,
$500, $1,000. $3.50 TO S22.oo.
Baby Waiker-Mahogany finish
and white enamel. adjustable seats.
mounted on rollers. $500 and S3.75
each
Wood Bassinettes on wheels: six
different styles. finished in white
enamel. $3.50, $500. $500,
$1,000, S11.50 each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17
TOILET TABLES
Floor and Table Lamps

These can be had with or without shades
The stcrns are of beautifully turned nahog-
any. some hand-arved. fitted for both ges and
electricity. The price range IS from $3.50 to
$40 90 each
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17
Lamps Shades

Shades for all lamps, both gas and electric.
in silk and parchment. Critical shoppers have
told Us that our selection of shades Is the finest
in the city, We ask your inspection For "a
inch shades prices are $1,000, S12-5O, $500,
$500, So. SO, S25. 90, $1,000 to $500
each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17

There's Duhson Let's invite him
to have lunch with us."
81 cant stand to be gored for An hour
and half by Dubson."
''Oh, it's perfectly safe 70 invite him.
He's Just had lunch
II wouldn't run the risk II saw hum
with toothpick in his mouth. .'-Bir-
mingham AgeHerald.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17

manlfests itself In an endeavor to promote
the happiness of others and usually finds
expression In the time-honored custom of
gift-giving. To the practical mind gifts Of
a useful, yet artistic nature readily suggest
themselves and rightly so under present alb
normal conditions
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17
Carpet SweeperS

The genuine 'Bissells" Sweeper IN
japanned and nickel finishes A gift ap-
preeiated in any home. $500 and $3.50
each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17

Fin. handmade Tea wagons n
true period designs-goIden OAK. Eaa-
hoxnny American walnut and Ja-
cohean finishes: hand-rubb~d faisn-
si5.oe. x-t-so, $500. 5000. @zs-ao,
so 90, 1890 each
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17
Floor Coverings

For a serviceable and appropriate
Christmas gift what more in good taste
than an attractive rug2
i8x36-inch Administer Rugs, $500,
$3.50, $500 each.
27x5 4-inch Administer Rugs, $500,
$3.50, $500 each.
36x72-inch Administer Rugs. $3.50,
$1I.5O and $3.50 each.
36x72 inch Velvet Rugs. $3.50 each.
27x5 4-inch Tapestry Rugs $3.75 each.
27x54-inch hit and miss Rag Rugs,
$3.50 each.
27x54-inch solid color Rag Rugs.
$500 and $2.25 each.
36x72 inch hit and miss Rag Rugs.
SITS and $500 each.
36x72 inch solid color Rag Rugs.
S375 to $3.50 each
A fresh shipment of floor size Rugs has
Just been received.
6x9 it.. 76x9 IT.. 8. 3x To-. q it.. 9xl2 it.
and |. 3xI z IT.. in a selection of Wiltons.
Administers. Wilton Velvets. Body Brus-
sells. Tapestry. Wool Fibre. Colonial Rag
and Grass Rugs. A very fine range of
patterns at prices considerably less than
warranted under present Wholesale
prices.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17
Jardinieres

Most all sizes and designs in plain
glazed and decorated finishes They are
priced 35c, Soc, Use, Sl.oo 10 $3.50
each
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17
For the Smokers

We have quite a selection OF ash
receivers and smoking setz- There
are numerous denzns N mahogany.
nickel and brass plated. They come
m mighty handy and often prevent a
lot of carpet g~eeping. s1-oo,
$3.50, $3.50. $500. $500 70
s11.oo set.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-12-17
VASES AND FLOWER BASKETS

A large shipment has just been re-
ceived in splendid assortment Of pat
terms. mostly American Roxanne ware
The shapes and eolors are decidedly at
tractlve Priced $500 to $500.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06
APPROVED DESIGN OF STREET
Papers of Thomas Jefferson Show His
Connection With Laying Out Capt.
tails Great Avenue.

Among the papers of Thomas JEFF
ferson in the library of congress there
is the bill of Pontius D. STEELE, in
1907, to Thomas Munroe, superlntend-
ent of the city of Washington, for "a
supper povided for all the workmen
engaged in the public buildings, on the
completion of the south wing of the
capitol, 1877 persons, at S1.25 per
head" The supper was given at the
capitol. The bill was approved by B..
Henry Latrobe, superintendent of pub
lie buildings, who calls the event "the
raising supper"
A particularly interesting letter Is
one from President Jefferson to
Superintendent Munroe, dated Month
cello, March 81, 1903, referring to
Thornton's original design for Pennsyl-
vania avenue, which jefferson amend
ed and approved. This approved de-
sign shows gravel road for carriages,
80 feet In width, bordered on each side
by a space Al feet wide for tree-lined
walks, then brick pavement 20 feet
In width. Jefferson explains: zone
reason of preference is that this agrees
with the present disposition of the
Pennsylvania avenue. 1t will allow us
also next autumn either to plant our
outer elms In the same line with the
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06

that she is innocent of any intent to
do wrong?"
you have said so, Mr.. Sprouse, but
your Idea of wrong and mine may not
jibe."
There cannot be two ways of look
ing at it, sir" said Sprouse, after a
moment "She could do no wrong"
Whereupon Barnes reached his hand
across the table and laid it on
Sprouses His eyes were dancing.
That's just what l want TO be sure
about" he said at was my way of
finding out your intentions concerning
her."
What do you mean?"
Come with me to my ROOM" said
Barnes, suppressing his excitement.
II think / can tell you where she is
and Il great deal more that you ought
to know"
In the little room upstairs he told
the whole story. The little man lis
tened without so much as a single
word of interruption or Interrogation.
SUileWlldI- DfedtilleSSIy bdTHeS came
to the end.
"And now, Mr.. Sprouse, what do
you make of it all?" he inquired.
Sprouse leaned back In his chair,
suddenly relaxing. Il am completely
at sea-" he said, and Barnes looked
at him in surprise.
"By Jove, thought it would all be
as clear as day to you. Here is your
man and also your woman, and the
travelling bag full Of"
Right you are" interrupted Sprouse.
THAT is all simple enough. But my
dear Barnes, can you tell me what Mr..
Secretary Loeb's real name is? Why
has he established himself so close to
the Canadian line, and why the mo-
bilization? l refer to his army of
huskieS."
Heirs apparent usually have some
sort of q bodyguard, don't they?"
Sprouse was staring thOughtfully at
the ceiling. When he finally lowered
his eyes it was to favor Barnes with
deep, inscrutable smile.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06

place. The killing Of those two men
changed the aspect completely. You
will certainly agree with me after
have explained to you that the one
known as Andrew Room was no other
than the equerry who had undertaken
to find the-young woman"
Barnes drew long breath. His
mind was made up. He had decided
to pool issues with the secret agent,
but not until he was convinced that
the result of their cooperation would
In no way inflict hardship upon the
young woman who had appealed to
him for help. He was certain that she
was the fair propagandist described
by Sprouse.
And the young woman, what of
her? She would, In any case, be held
for examination and"
MY dear sir, l may as well tell you
now that she is loyal subject, and,
far from being In bad grace at court,
Is an object of extreme solicitude to
the ambassador. From what l can
gather she has disappeared complete
ly. Room was sent over here for the
sole purpose of finding her and Undue
Ing her to return with him to Paris"
And to take the treasure with her,
l suppose" said Barnes dryly.
Naturally"
We'll" began Barnes, introducing a
harsh note into his voice, II should
say that If she is guilty of receiving
this stolen property she ought to be
punished. Jail is the place for her,
Mr. Sprouse"
Sprouse put down his coffee cup
rather suddenly. A queer pallor came
into his face.
you do not understand the situa-
ton. Haven't l made it plain to you
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06
DO YOU WEIGH AS
MUCH AS YOU OUGHT?
How Many Thin People Build
Themselves Up to Normal
Standards

Do you realize that unless your
weight is up to normal you are actually
in danger of serious illness? No better
proof of this is needed than the strict
rules of the insurance companies which
forbid the issuance of insurance to
those who are underweight.
Many thin people find that they gain
weight steadily while taking Father
Johns Medicine. The pure food tonic
elements which are contained in this
old-fashioned prescription strengthen
and build up those who are thin, weak
and run down. 1t is real food and in
a form which even the weakened sys-
TEN can easily take up.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06
The Great Test.

Self-control is an easy matter when
we are alone, says New Success Maya
zine. But the moment our lives are
thrown in with others, then comes the
struggle. To maintain our equanimity.
to restrain the sharp retort, the impa-
tent exclamation, to get along smooth
ly with disagreeable people, without
friction or jarring-this is the great
life test. This is what builds charac-
ter, what tests manhood or woman
hood, what makes the ideal employee.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06
"SHE CAN DO NO WRONG"

Synopsis.-Thomas X. Barnes.
wealthy young New Yorker,
on a walking trip In New Eng
land near the Canadian border,
is given a lift in an automobile
by mysterious and attractive
girl bound for a house called
Green Fancy. At Harris tavern
Barnes finds a stranded troupe
of transforming" actors, of
which Lyndon Rushcroft is the
star and Miss Thackeray" the
leading lady. He learns Green
Fancy is a house of mystery.
That night Andrew Room and
his servant, guests at the tavern,
are shot near Green Fancy.
Barnes comes under suspicion
and stays to help clear up the
double murder. He gets into
the Green Fancy grounds; meets
the mysterious girl, who gives
him the cut direct, and is polite
ly elected by O'Dowd, an inter-
esting adventurer. Enter at the
tavern another man of mystery,
Sprouse, book agent" Barnes
visits Green Fancy with the
sheriff and stays to dinner. En-
ter still another mysterious per-
sonage, Loeb" secretary to
Curtis, owner of Green Fancy,
who does not appear because Of
illness. Barnes again meets
Miss Cameron" the mysterious
girl, who is a ravishing beauty
in evening dress. She is q pris-
oner and secretly appeals to him
for help. SprOuse reveals him
self as a secret service man.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06
He Stuck to II.

The Judge was listening to testi-
mony in case and ventured to inter-
ject a remark. "Do you claim that
this man hit you with malice afore-
thought?' he asked. The complainant
eyed him suspiciously for moment
and then replied: "You can't mix me
up as easy as that, judge. l said he
hit me with a fiivver, and l stick to it."
The Argonaut.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06
Barnes and Sprouse make
an exciting midnight visit to
Green Fancy.
(TO BE CONTINUED


Said the facetious Teller: these
golf fanatics get a lot of satisfaction
out of reducin' their strokes from last
season, but the real joy of life comes
from bein' able to reduce the number
of tons of coal from the winter be-
fore"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06

Lombardy poplars, giving TO these trees
of large growth q distance suitable to
their size, or We may plant them mid
way, so as to make shaded mall of
Al feet breadth. or pass a canal along
the middle at future day or a gravel
walk. or anything we please"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06

The benevolent lady presented a
volume of Shelley to the wounded sol
der and urged that he should read
ITO Skylark."
Embarrassed but sincere. the man
replied, Td-Td rather just read to
myself"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06
Saluting Everybody.

A nurse at Funston approached the
bed of a patient to take his tempera-
ture. He said to her: do l salute
you, too?" He had taken the influenza
the third day in camp.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06

Be still and strong and keep
thy souls large window pure from
wrong.-Elizabeth Barrett Browning.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06

~ dare say the first thing for t1s
to do is to advise the Canadian au-
thorities to keep sharp lookout along
the border"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06

Adam had the earth at one time His
experience should be warning to
those people who want it now.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06
Taking Chances.

dhIIIy OHdHCta.
The Optimist (assisting man who
slipped on banana peeD-Cursing
will not help matters, my friend.
Why. no matter what happens. l al
ways smile
The Pessimist (grimlyl-Well,
you're darn lucky l didn't notice you.
Buffalo Express.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06
Of Course.

Here is speaking likeness of
Foch.'
''Does it speak in Freneh?'-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06

About the greatest drawback TO a
mans happiness is himself.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06
Boyle.

"What's boyle at your golf club?"
"The dues. "-Boston Evening Tran
script.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1919-06-06

will die in the last ditch.-WilliaIs
of Orange.
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His Preference

w. N. u, NEW YORK, NO. 22-1s19.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-22
Caroline Islands
Old Stone Ruins

Whatever the political future of
| the Caroline Islands, which Japan
seized from Germany, they are
bound to be objects Of scientific in
terest for generations to come, ac-
/ cording to a bulletin just ISSUED by
the National Geographic Society, and
continues:
Who built the massive stone
| structures which give evidence of a
high degree of civilization at some
| prehistoric time? What was the
origin of the stone currency, some
coins of which weigh five tons?
These are but two of the MANY
questions which these Pacific islands
OF mystery present. The stone ruins
extend from Ponape. an island to-
ward the east of the group, to Yap,
on the west.
ON Iap are great stone terraces.
embankments and roads composed of
neatly laid stone blocks. stone graves.
stone platforms and enormous cham
bers resembling council lodges with
gables and tall pillars frequently
carved.
"Ponape discloses the Pacific Ven
ice.' There the ruins are partly sub
merged. Apparently they once stood
on an island city. unless their site
was connected with other islands be-
fore terrific upheaval inundated
them.
What remains to-day is more
than half a hundred rectangular
walled islets projecting above the
waters OF a lagoon. There is an outer
lagoon. separated by a breakwater
three miles long. In all this con-
struction huge basalt blocks were
used. Apparently they were un-
touched by iron tools.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-22

upon the Woggle-Bug's face was by
no means unpleasant
For dress the insect wore a dark
blue swallow-tail coat with a yellow
silk lining and a flower in the but
ton-hole; vest of white duck that
stretched tightly across the wide
body; knickerbockers OF fawn-colored
plush. fastened at the knees with gilt
buckles: and. perched upon it's small
head, was jauntily set tall silk
hat.
Standing upright before our amazed
friends the Woggle- Bug appeared to
be fully as tall as the Tin woodman;
and surely no bug in all the Land
enormous a size.
"I confess" said the Scarecrow
that your abrupt appearance has
caused me surprise, and no doubt
has startled my companions. I hope
however. that this circumstances will
not distress you. We shall probably
get used to you in time"
DO not apologize. l beg of you!'
returned the Woggle-Bug, earnestly
! "It affords me great pleasure to sur
prise people; for surely / cannot be
classed with ordinary insects and am
entitled to both curiosity and admira-
tion from those 1 meet"
You are, indeed" agreed his Ma
jesty.
"If you will permit me to seat
myself in your august company" con-
tinued the stranger. II will gladly
relate my history, so that you will be
better able to comprehend my unusual
may I say remarkable appear
| ance."
You may say what you please
answered the Tin Woodman. briefly
So the Woggle-Bug sat down upon
the grass. facing the little group OF
wanderers. and told them the follow.
ing story:
Next Story: "a Highly Magnifet
History" in which The .Wosgle-Bu
! who had planned to go to the Emer.
aid City to deliver lectures. decides
to go there in the company of Tip
the Tin Woodman. the Scarecrow
; the Saw-Horse and Jack Pumpkin.
, head. and the journey is resumed
How is this possible-when the Saw.
Horses leg is broken? Read the mex
chapter and find out.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1919-03-22

oheld of sunflowers-and I never saw
this field before in all my life"
At these words they all looked
around. only to find that they were
indeed surrounded by a field of tai
stalks. every stalk bearing at its
top a gigantic sunfower. And not
only were these flowers almost blind,
ing in their vivid hues of red and
gold, but each one whirled around
| upon its stalk like miniature wind
| mill, completely dazzling the vision
| OF the beholders and so mystifying
| them that they knew not which way
to turn.
ITS witchcraftw exclaimed Tip.
While they paused. hesitating and
| wondering. the Tin Woodman uttered
, a cry of impatience and advanced
with swinging axe to cut down the
stalks before him. But now the
sunflowers suddenly stopped their
rapid whirling, and the travellers
plainly saw a girls face appear in
the center OF each flower. These love-
ly faces looked upon the astonished
band with mocking smiles. and then
burst into chorus of merry laughter
at the dismay their appearance
caused.
"Stop! stop!" cried Tip. seizing the
Woodman's arm; they're alive!
they're girls!"
At that moment the dowers be-
gan whirling again. and the faces
faded away and were lost in the rapid
revolutions.
The Tin Woodmau dropped his axe
and sat down upon the ground.
1T would be heartless to chop down
those pretty creatures" said he. de-
spondently; land yet l do not know
how else we can proceed upon our
way"
"They looked to me strangely like
the faces of the Army of Revolt"
unused the Scarecrow.
But l cannot conceive how the
girls could have followed US here so
quickly"
"I believe it's magic" said Tip.
positively, land that someone is play
ing a trick upon US. I've known old
Mombi do things like that before.
Probably it's nothing more than an