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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28
CITY EMPLOYC IN FRANCE.
Write, ofCondition. About LiColis Grand

letter was received Isl Jein l. v nght,
clerk 81 the pep,e. Yesterday. written
Dcoembcr -. lrolu Sergeant Edward
Tmlcy. iou crh ciers in his uficc but
now with the American xpeditionary
Forrc- He located II Lii. II Grand
near Nancy, France when he wrote tie
letter
Sergeant Ialley lcft the country on
Octatrr - anil landed IL Liverpuo' on
November : frpm Liverpool hc went
~ Nnchestcr Whcrr III was cncanped
.or three da1 u sailed from South
amptpn nrlsnd and went 10 Cherbourg
from W tch he Was sent ID Slerres Il small
French hoA cars. each carrying 40 men
sergeant IallcN wnter that Sicrrrs ie
'Ar Arges elmp ID France and from
there lie wa sent tu llffol u Grand which
: isanythae bu agreeable He writes that
iul.d even flnats N the ar and i almost
constantly rams
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28
GOODFELLOWS' CLUB.
Members of Grace Nj. Z. Church Open
Basketball Season.

III, Ioodfellows Club Of Grace NJ +.
Church began ITS basketball season last
night. with two games In the first game
the Panthers defeated the Poodles % TO
Il, hllc in the final number the White
Elephants had things easy with the
Cougars, winning 2S 10 l6.
Morrc Person was the star for the
Widtc Elephants. he scoring Q field goals
and paved bang up floor game While
Horscy played best for the Cougars, for
the Panthers Newlin was the star.
scoring l3 Of the 23 points registered by
his teammates Monday was the heavy
scorer for the poodles he likewise
SCORED Is points. Score:
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28
TENNIS EXPERT HERE.
Woman Champion TO Organize Sport
Coming Spring.

Tennis in Wilmington is due for boom
according to a report that Miss A NJ. Doyle
a tenris organizer, of Washington, ID. c.,
has accepted position as chemist with
the du Pont Powder Company, and IS to b.
located in this city
Miss Doyle won the Championship Of
the Districs Of Columbia for the first time
about 25 years ago, and has held the
title several years since, but Miss DOyles
forte is organizing
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28
sHAKEuP AT HIGH.
Changes Being Msde In Basket
ball Team; Tome Next

A-O0IxCo DCIux M9Oe III 00Skct-
ball Team; Tome Next
Attraction.
High aehsh's basketball team Wa
scheduled 70 play Oxford uhis afternoon,
but Manager lsnnan hAa nnnmincNd
the cancellation N tho game. Oxford i,cirg
unable to play in the afternoon. Tho
lighting system Of the High gym il in
adequate for evening krrnu At present
but IL II hoped to have this rernt@iicd
in . short time.
The next game il On anturday with
Tome m the local Attyncdon
A general shake np featured lssa
weeks practice. Green returned n prso-
tinc and was back At HE old job IT center
Captain Grey was again mcusd back 10
guard, where he has bccn playing erlcndid
basketball slansky replaced hcCnfferty
at left forward and Newlin replaced
Lannhn at ri ght forewrrd. Chick has been
III for the past week ard will have 70 stop
To hold his job with Ncwlin fighting for IL.
T'hin is The combination which WIS aed 10
effectively In the Iaddon Heights game.
and from nll probabilities will be used
a,ainst Tome
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28
Lemon Tree Bears Oranges.

From the Journal Of Heredity we
learn Of rather novel case Of lemon
tree which proceeded to produce oranges.
The tree, supposedly Of the ordinary
Italian lemon variety, was transplanted
to Egypt When il bore fruit it was
noticed that the lemons were more
spherical than lemons usually are and
branch bore q large fruit which was
Enthusiastically al orange.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28
SHIPYARD LEAGUE.
Pusey & Jones Weakens in Second
Half and Chester Wins by
Score of 90 to "a.

Coming from behind in thu lnst half
Chester Ship overcnmc the lead the
P,isey Il Jones team has Amaaeed in
the flint twenty minutes Of play and
by skillfnl playing scored enough goals
to win their fourth game in the Ship
yard League at Camden last. night by
a 30 to % score. Chester is now loss
than one game behind New York Ship
for first place
During the first half the T. md ].
combination played good ball Their
team play wns good, defense strong
enough to hold in check tho Chester
scorers and they managed TO locate the
net for enough points to he leading
1913 when the bell rang for the ter
mination Of the half
Chester Ship ahead with a long field
toss Puscy 4 Jones, however, tied
the score when Haggcrty foulcd Cos
tcllo and when the latter tossaed in
the free throw the score was dead
locked at Is. Van Osten then archcd
in his fifth goal Of the game, giving
Chester the lead at l7-I5. The same
player again came through with an
other two-pointer and after that
Pusey & Jones never had a chance.
The shooting OF Van Ortcn, Meinhsrt
ard Costello and the passing oi the
Chester team were the features.
Chester. Positions. T. a. ).
Gnukrr forward Van Hess
Iinsrnberrcr forward -. Mcinhart
Haggcrty.. ..... centre Watson
Van Osten. ...... guard ...... Costello
Bonner ..... guard ..... fafson
Goals from field Van Osten, .; Gauker
.; I.insenbcrger, 2; iIaggerty, 2; Bonner,
Costello, 4. Meinhart, 4 Goals from fouls !:
Geuker, ] out Of 3; Linsenherger, ] out
of 2 Bonner, out of Q: Costello, . out Of
2: Paesou, | out Of 4 Watson, | out Of | /,
Mcirhart, out of 2; Van Hess, out OF b.
Fouls missed IIaggcrty. s, Van OFten, 3
Referee: Rumsey Time; 20 minutes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28
DU FONT BOWLING LEAGUE.
STANDING or THE TEAMS.
A Fake Pistol 10 Scare Thieves.

A new electric flashlight pistol OF
French invention for soaring criminals
not only displays a bright light when
the trigger is pulled, but also makes
noise like real weapon as we'll.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28
Lucky Poets.

Alfred Noyes says that poets don't
get paid enough 1t is quite evident
that some of them don't get what is
coming to them, the lucky dogsi-
Kansas City Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28
Nest Subssltvte In Germany.

Yeast ia used in Germany M a sub
stitute fx nscat. II h easily absorbed,
very nutritious and can be- ,nsde quit,
palatabIc. IL has been found to bo bad
Tor people with rheumatic or souty
tentioncis~. Sum.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28
nj KOSHLAND lr
King Of Odd Lots
K0SHLA !!. ND'S
Semi
Annual
s A | E

IF A MAN considered
nothing else but sheer
= variety, K h an d's
would naturally be his de-
light, for with forty of the
most famous nationally sd-
vertised brands of clothes in
America 10 choose from, there
could hardly be a style ldea
no matter how extreme, bur
what il can be satisfied here
And wren you add ~ this
abundant variety the Kosh-
and plan of acting as the
clearing house for the sann-
pies. models and odd lots n
al these famous makers, seIl-
ing these wonderful clothes
al about half their standard
prices all season-you get
some conception If what our
present values mean IN az
tual saving 10 you.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1919-01-28

And so on 10, everything
similarly reduced. offering on
higher pnced garments sc-
tuai savings OF SIS and $40.
Full Dress and TUXEDO
SUITS. Fur Cellar Coats,
Macklnaus, 6c--4li marked
at Big sacrfhss-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
MARKERS FOR MERCHANDISE.

TIE Montana trade commission has issued a
drastic order TO all wholesale and retail dealers in
who sell hardware, groceries, fuel. cloth
ing shoes. etc. as a move to curb profteering and
reduce the cost OF living. The order demands that
all goods be clearly marked with both cost and
selling price. that purchasers may see at glance
profit being made. A fine of 500 is provided
for violation of the order.
OF course the merchants intend to fight the
der, and will action test the commits
sion's authority. They say that the system would
require much extra book keeping and store help
that they would have to charge even higher prices
than
The drastic action Of the trade commission
taken $ a result Investigations which showed
some dealers making as high as So percent profit
The commission asked wholesalers and retailers OF
the state to get together and fix a reasonable and
unit-rm margin of profit They refused to do this.
The system would undoubtedly cut down such
exorbitant profits a few unprincipled dealers
seem TO have been getting 1t would also he OF
instructive value to consumers if it car
red cot fairly and thoroughly. Purchasers Of such
goods might be surprised learn the dealers eV
penses for keeping up his store. for delivery rent,
telephone, help, paper bags baskets, boxes light
ing and heating, and numerous other items Buyers
would that the cost OF storekeeping had gone
up considerably along with their cost OF living.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
BUSINESSLIKE GOVERNMENT.

Six months ago the state of Idaho inaugurated
cabinet system of government. There opposi-
tion to this step. OF course, chiefly on the
ground OF expense, because the initial budget ap-
preparation of 100000 was considerably greater
than that of the two preceding years.
That increased expense has already been justi-
fed Among the government departments estab-
Ished under the cabinet system was a purchasing
bureau for state supplies. In making coal contracts
and purchasing automobile license tags the bureau
has already saved more than the amount of appro-
priation for its establishment
This instance simply shows that state government
be efficient and economical. 1t seems likely that
municipal and national government be run on
a sound business basis if the people really
wish. The working out of a sane budget system for
the receipt expenditure Of national will
be step in this direction for the federal govern
States and cities do not have wait for the
nation TO lead the way however. They can inject
business methods into their conduct Of public
fairs any time. And though the inauguration of the
system may cost something the start. it
viii a good deal more in its continued care
ful operation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
Other Editors Than Ours
BORAtfS DE-AIAGOGY.
(LaDorte ArguS.)

Borah has discovered that big business in
terests anxious for the ratification OF the peace
treaty. Great discovery The bootblack the
made that discovery long ago.
But II be that Borah. who would not follow
Jesus Christ upon the League OF Nations" has not
yet discovered that organized labor has spoken
overwhelmingly for the ratification Of the peace
treaty2
Why does he select big business" out of all the
big forces all the enlightened forces OF organized
society?
Because that is the way Of the demagogue.
course the assumption O. Borah is that big bust
never has honest patriotic thought. II
big business favors the ratification OF peace then
OF course. ought never TO have psace-for big
business cannot possibly be right anything
Ii cannot possibly occur to the senator who
would not follow Jesus Christ that big business
men may be properly interested in prosperity or
business: that business in America will remain
handicapped until we have peace ratified.
His plan is transparency demagogic and cheap.
When Borah. pretending 10 be progressive. un-
iertakes 10 convince the nerican people that Pen
rose Smoot. Lodge. Fan and Watson are heroically
against vicious big business and that Woodrow VIII
is trying TO turn the country over 10 Wall street
he is undertaking 10 peddle gold bricks and places
himself par with the shell-gsme artist OF the
country iair.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
CHRISTMAS AND CHARACTER.

The Christmas holiday season. altogether apart
from its general Importance as time Of relaxation
and jOyousness. is admirable barometer OF char
aeter, sort OF testing opportunity by which we
may obtain pretty accurate estimate of our own
and ether peoples sense of values in human rela-
tons OF course this process is rarely apparent
among the other processes OF mind and heart that
busily engaged in the absorbing work Of the
season.
Nevertheless. II We honest enough To sit down
tor awhile and take an inventory Of thoughts
desires and actions during busy days that pre-
cede the supreme festival Of the year we will md
that underneath all surface activities there is
going system OF character building that might
prove exceedingly illuminating well improv-
ing If would only accept the lessons that it
offers
In these days of enormous money prosperity the
relationship between that commodity and respon-
sioilIty for It's proposes valuable test OF char
aeter. II natural that the habit Of spending lib
orally should increase enormously during the gift
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
DECEMBER y. 1919.
TO ELIMINATE SLUsH FUNDS.

Michigan's senatorial scandal involving election
frauds and this supplemented by the republican
appeal for huge 1920 "slush fund" will most
Americans concerned about the open exercise OF
civic duties to go along" with George W. Perkins
in his claim that every and woman eligible to
vote should a ballot At all elections An equal
y strong contingent Mr. Perkins fellow citizens
viii support him his plea that some method
should be devised that sharpen the civic
est and bring voters Of both sexes 20 the polls.
But his following may dwindle considerably in
deciding that voters should be compelled to cast
their ballots under penalties beginning with a
nal fee which might be graded into two levels the
second to be succeeded by some form of relatively
mild punishment. Opinions will differ the means
Of making sure a fun vote of the dictatorship al
though there may be unanimity the point of
desirability
There may be a reasonable doubt whether the
man or woman whose exercise of civic interest-and
duty is measured by "A smaller. larger
fine followed in the case Of third offense by some
form o physical punishment, would profit
ably influenced much by the penalties Mr.. Perkins
proposes.
II civic affairs are presented to voters in a way
TO touch an intelligent interest. there will be no
necessity for great campaign funds-except of
course to furnish educational lighter to rely upon
the disciplinary influences of a small fine, then a
heavier fine. and finally real punishment Until
voters interest is made captive not even fines and
mild punshments will materially expand the total
vote
It is generally quite always. for the purpose Of
craming unwholesome, unbelievable campaign lies
down the throat OF the voter get him
vote against his sense, that "slush funds" are en-
pIoyed. If having anyway, or be punished
Cor not voting. however would dispense with such
funds" Mr.. Perkins has indeed suggested some
thing worth while. 1t is worth thinking over any
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22

giving season. This is a trait OF modern human be-
ngs that may be cordially commended on the
ground it expresses generosity. and great
Teacher once said: 1T is more blessed to give than
receive"
But We as intelligent beings know that to make
this generosity an evidence Of character there must
be honesty and sincerity Of motive in the giving
II we follow the proper lire reasoning with
selves this point the chances will stumble
across quite a lot Of hypocrisy rivalry
perhaps. some sycophancy and self-seeking that
painfully indicate the lack Of honesty in rela
tons with UVr fellowmen. II prosperity has bless
ed Us and or worldly riches largely
during the last y months personal response
bility has increased in proportion and the tempta
tion TO indulge a wider. more careless and expen-
sive display of gift-giving IS very great and the
consequent injury to character is much more
severe
Thus while prosperity puts in posi-
ton to indulge more fully legitimate generosity
al the Christmas time. it also places upon US a
far greater responsibility as to the character Of
that uberality. The gift matter 20 whom given.
that creates hesrtaches, jealousy and suspicion of
its honesty poisons both its and its destina
ton. II is unfortunate truth that, with the
express the spirit Of Christmas enlarged,
mere display that is entirely devoid of sincerity
and honest meaning increases To shame the less
prosperous by idle and expensive exhibitions OF
giving indirectly and, perhaps. actually in
cases cruel thing TO do, indicating oallous
Nature at least. indifference to the feelings
Of others that amounts cruelty.
Thus by the misuse Of of the most delight
ful festivals of modern life we may bring not only
Keen suffering to many but create bitterness in
lives that all the counter-joys will
wipe out. and at the same time the reactions
cur own lives will reveal character utterly
worthy to bear the responsibilities that prosperity
such now enjoy nvokes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
More Truth
Than Poetry
THE CONTRARY TURK.
BY James J. Montague


Since drinking has been going out
in America and becoming less in
Europe it has been taken up in pro-
hibition Turkey.-News Item.
Since the days OF Mahomet the town
Of STEAMBOAT
Has run on a temperance basis;
From the pilaff kiosk to the pin
nacled mosque
There was never a single oasis.
While civilized Europe. from Rus
STA TO Spain
Was free with the flask and the
The Turk remained dry, for he'd far
rather die
Than to show on the street with a
jag on.
When bootleggers opened a nillicit
still
The soldiers would speedily spot
him
And take him away to the edge of
the bay
Where Just before sunrise they
shot him.
And any one caught with a kick on
his breath,
To the walls of the city was led
off.
Where a man with an axe with
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
MAMMOTH CAVE.

Much progress has been made in recent years in
the establishment OF national Fairgrounds and the
preservation Of the country's chief beauty spots.
There has been. however. surprising and
lamentable omission Nothing has been done to
safeguard and make available for public enjoyment
the Mammoth Cave of Kentucky.
The merits OF that wonderful region have
been properly appreciated The vast of clean,
cool mysterious limestone caverns. which under
lies many thousand acres Of forest has always been
difficult access with poor accommodations for
visitors and inadequate facilities for protecting and
developing the caves They owned by old
ladies' AT present there is said to be danger that
they may be sold any time. Then the beautiful
forests would be cut down. and nobody knows what
would happen the themselves.
Here is an excellent opportunity for congress to
achieve a fine bit Of national conservation.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
SOLDIERS RETURN THIRST

SOLDIERS RETURN THIRST
INC" SEE "A newspaper headline, and
we read little further and find that
they are thirsting for knowledge.
which makes the case somewhat less
complicated IL will be very easy
20 take care OF the wants Of these
soldiers. knowledge may come
pretty high, bat it never cost 20
iron men per quart.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
couple of hacks

couple of hacks
Cut both of his legs and his head
Off
But now that the demon is losing
his grip
On the threats of the bibulous
nations
The Turk. out of spite. wanders
round every night
Imbibing prodigious potations.
On every street they have opened a
n bar.
Blind tigers are thickly abound
ing.
Getting drunk is the rule in the
town Of STEAMBOAT
And all of the suburbs surround
ing.
'Tf Europe is going dry" says the
Turk.
MY cue is to keep myself mel
low"
Which just goes to show what you
already know,
That the Turk is a terrible fellow
FIFTY-FIFTY.
We will admit that Europe has a
grievance against us for sending her
the jazz. but then she sent us the
flu.
THEY ARE NO GENTLEMEN.
The least Mexico might do is to
build a nice clean jail for the Amer
lean officials they lock up.
Copyright, 1879
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22

As we skim through the various
murder trials. we discover one de-
PENDANT appears unconcerned: an
other laughs and mods 10 acquaint-
ances," while a third "totters onto
the stand and in an even. steady
voice tells all" We guess IL all de-
Ponds on how emotionaIly insane the
lawyer is going TO try TO make the
defendant out, at the time the deed
was committed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
PA PERKINS SEE.

One wealthy To-
cal resident is ar
ranging TO have a
two-foot and a
half Christmas
tree in his home.
a mortgage on
his home was ac-
cepted in part
payment.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22

His brutality atrocious," says Princess
Cecie's mother speaking Of the ex-crown prince of
Germany Many times my daughters dis
figured by his blows" she adds. We all know the
crown prince did what could change other
maps, too.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
SOCIETY NOTES.

The wash woman Of one Of our
Office force is going TO spend Christ
mas at Palm Beach.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
IL THEY MEAN THE GOWNS.
THIS PICTURE Is GOING To
BIZ WORTH SEEING,
The New Idea.)

(From The New Idea)
The requirements in gowns
for May Allison as she is TO ap-
pear in her next Screen Classic.
Inc, feature. The Walk-Ons,"
are being hammered out on the
typewriter as fast as the
scenario writer's can pound.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22

Our office boy was absent from
work today. as a result OF a furry
in the stock market.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22

Now that the United States SUI
preme court has ruled that war time
prohibition must stand about the
only thing left for the wet lawyers
70 DO is 10 try 10 get a bill through
congress, making Bookkeeping legal.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
The Tower of Babel
BY BILL ARMSTRONG

South Bend may be short on
dwelling houses. but its got plenty OF
murder cases.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22

mas cantata in the interurban sta
ton on Chritmas eve. has been can
celled, because the last batch was
allowed TO stand about two hours
longer than necessary.
4 lady living on Lincoln way W.
has devised a means OF getting
ahead OF the street car company,
which we gladly pass on 10 a pub
lie eager 10 reduce the high cost Of
living. This lady churns butter
twice a week and has discovered
that il she boards a certain car
which frequents this line. and rides
up and down the line. her work will
be done while she waits. The car
has two fiat wheels and churning
butter is one Of the easiest things
II does. The car also nearly jars
the daylights out of US. The other
day We got on with a s. bill in our
pocket. we managed to graft from
our business manager. When we
got down town, the FIVE had been
shook TO small change.
Charley Speth is away from his
desk at Wyman's so much Of the
time, we are beginning to suspect
he's the store Santa Claus.
oh, what cinch our old friend
Charles B. Sax would have, if they
ever decided TO have Santa Claus
at Charles B. Sax & Co.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22

The average man will have less
trouble making up his New Years
resolutions this year.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22

An engagement Of the Colfax
Avenue Glee club. to sing a Christ
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
LOCAL BRIEFS.

We have just received an invi-
tation 20 New Years party with
the initials "B. Y. o. L." at the bot
tom. Is that a new way Of saying
answer If you please" or does it
stand for BE Young on Liver
wurst." Candidly, we are mysti-
fed.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
THEY ARE NO GENTLEMEN.

Try NEWS-TTMES Want Ads
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1919-12-22
FIFTY-FIFTY.

We will admit that Europe has a
grievance against us for sending her
the jazz, but then she sent us the
flu.