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PRESS COMMENTS.
THE GERMAN ELECTIONS.

The German elections reveal what was
to bc expected-that the inevitable re-
action had set IN strongly against the
Coalition government, based on n working
combination among three parties, the
Majority Socialists, the Centrlsts and the
Democrats. If they prove capable oi forin-
ing new government along lines similar
10 that headed by Chancellor Muller their
hold upon power is certain TO be insecure.
With their reduced strength they VIII be
subject to dangerous attacks from both
sides The best hope that Coalition
government of moderates to which they
lend support in n spirit of compromise VIII
have OF weathcring the storm must he that
the parties of the Extreme Right, the
Nationalists and the Peoples Party, and
the Indenendent Socialists of the Extreme
Left have nothing in common except their
hostility tn whatever government or get ot
men may happen 10 exercise authority for
the time being They might pull down and
destroy without acquiring the abillty to
rebuild ON the RUNS they created. 1t IS
hardl, conceivable that the military and
industrial rcactonnrics of Germany could
long work in concert with the Independent
Socialists with their program OF revolution:
No party or union of parties charged
with the duty of maintaining govern
mont in Germany during the past lS
months could hope to earn the gratitude
or favor Of the people Its use Of force
was bound t. be resented no less than ifs
efforts toward conciiation The necessity
Of complying with the terms Of the Treaty
Of Versailles would render il the centre OF
popular grievances and animositlcs.
In view of the trials it has faced, the
Coalition government has done well to
exist this long and 10 have Jared no worse
IN the general elections Y it must soon
make way cor another government re-
inforccd hy other political groups. II will Mt
least have served the good purpose OF
having held Germany together during
critical period of fcrment and unrest and
defeated the aims of the forces both OF
revolution and reaction New York
World
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
EVENING SMILE.
CLOTHES AND COFFEE.

While in the army ! vas accompanied
hv a sergeant who, to hear him talk, was
ono Of the brainest men Uncle Sam had
hired
On pass one Sunday, in a certain town,
a Young woman we met on the street asked
us If we cared TO GO TO her house and have
cup of coffee. On arriving we were IN
troduccd to her mother, who made excuses
in regard to her appearance She remarked
"Ill 90 and put on the pcrcolator
The sergeant said oh. you look all
right the way YOU are. '-Chieago
Tribune.
"Wimmcn voters this year. Yes, md
these short skirts make a lot of wimmen
look like little girls THAT right You
gotta he careful who YOU try TO pat on the
head Louisville Courier-Journal.
Sid Doun-"Why are silk skirts
luxury" Stan Dupp Because you pay
81 0 for them and your coat and vest cover
All but nickels worth California
Pelican.
Il dreamed last night | was in Heaven.
''ITow nice! And what happened next2'
Il woke up, nv wife Was calling me to
come and make fire. FLORIDA Times
mon.
Hubby, don't you think wives should
get wages. "0f course, my dear, but
there isn't money enough in the world
10 pay YOU Then she smiled and went
on, washing Dishes Minneapolis Tribune.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
ANSWERS TO QUESTIONS.

O. In the 1912 election, did President
Wilson receive majority Of the popular
votes? " |. NJ.
A. In this election, il was the division
of the Republican votes, following the
formation Of the Progressive party which
mnde President Wilson's election pos
sible. William Howard Taft received
3,4s3, ,e22 votes; Theodore Roosevelt,
4, ,126. 020 votes; while Woodrow Wilson
received G,2S6,2ii, and / 1,l36,0l3 votes
were cast for other candidates. Abraham
Lincoln was elected in 1850 by such split
in the Democratic party, Douglas and
Breckenridge dividing the Democratic
vote.
O. What Is the maturing period Of
corn? Ii. +.
A. Under average conditions, corn ma
lures in 100 days from seeding time One
of the greatest advantages Of corn crop
is the dateleas period of the harvest. Once
ripe, il needs no haste in gathering, stands
in the htsk or shock unaffected by ex-
posture, not wasting or ahattering from the
ear, awaiting the convenience Of the farm
er
Q. What is the Throah? T. " B
A. This is a Hebrew term technically
applied 10 the Pentateuch.
O What is the term applied 10 the
dandelion which signifies that it will grow
anywhere2 @ :. ID.
A. A plant which grows in practically
MI regions, in light or shade, moist or
dry conditions. as the dandelion docs, is
termed ubiqiist.
@ Is there a difference between the
words devise and "beqicnth' when
used in making will? ] NJ +.
A In precise legal terminology the
word "devisef is bscd when referring to
real estate. while the word 'hcqucath' is
used in reference to personal property.
o With whom did baseball originate
n +. +.
A After extended research by 4 com
mission composed Of A G Mills Of New
York. Arthur r German former United
States Senator from Maryland, Morgan G.
Buckeley, former Governor Of and United
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11

States Senator from Connecticut, N. r..
Young, A. J. Reach, George Wright and
James Il. Sullivan, IL WAS reported that
the national game Of baseball originated
with the Knickcrbocker Club IN New York
City in 1915; the first diagram 81 a dia-
mond being prepared by Abner Double
day Of Cooperstown, N. Y. The Knicker-
booker GLIB was in existence for 30 We ars.
q. What il "long Sunday2' w. q. NJ
A. When the last day Of the old year
came upon the Sabbath, IN olden times
lt was called "long Sunday as worshIp
and prayer lnsted until midnight, a.
which hour the watch meeting was dis
missed
O Why did Roscoe Conkling resign
from the Senate shortly after Garfield
was elected President? NJ. V II.
A. President Garfield appointed Will
liam II Robertson 70 the post of collector
of tho port Of New York arousing the
opposition of Senator Conkling, Of that
State. who finally resigned his seat in the
Senate on this account Senator Platt, his
colleague, did likewise, both asking the
New York Legislature to return them rs a
justification of their course. Thia was
not done Senators Miller and lapham
being elected after bitter contest.
@. Where did corduroy goods get its
namc2 f. A.
A. This corded cloth was named from
a fintr fabric manufactured in France and
used in the hunting habillments Of the
king and his suite, then called "corde du
roi, translated the kings cord
O Are forest fires often caused by care
lessness? l. T.
A Thousands 0f forest fires arc 20
caused The government IS asking the
cooperation Of all citizens to lessen this
menace 1t says Forest fires cost millions
n year Don't start one Don t throw fire
away in the woods Or along the road.
When YOU smoke in the woods don't start
a forest fire.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
Pershing 10 Retire.

The announcement by General Pershing
of his intention to resign from the army
for the purpose Of entering INTO business
has occasioned no surprise The situa-
ton in which he is now placed in respect
of his army connection makes such a
move both natural and polite.
General Pershing achieved great re-
nown by the successful manner in which
he led the American forces to victory IN
France and dealt the decisive blows
which laid low the German enemy His
services have been recognized by his
promotion to the rank Of general for life
but in reality he would have TO occupy
subordinate position as authorltyfor the
administration Of the army rests in the
general staff Ii would be irksome
and unpleaslng for man Of Pershing's
caibre, after the brilliant record he made
in active warfare, and in the possession
Of sound health and full physical vigor, 70
edownto the dry and humdrum duties
OF swivel char officer Of the army
1t is only natural, therefore that bus
ness activity. with possible profit should
attract this splendid soldier And the
entire country will wish him unqualified
success III whatever line Of business
activity lie may select.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
Just Folks
BY Edgar A. Gucat
THE LITERAL TRUTH.

Now an honest man was Bill McGann and
honest was Jim McNabb,
But Bill was blunt and plain of front
while Jim had the gift o gab;
Jim stuck to the truth in important things,
but he sugared his talk at times,
But Bill McGann had n stricter plan
which is why ! am writing these
rhymes.
The two of them loved the self-samc
girl, and beautiful maid was she,
But Bill fell short when he went To court,
too honest TO win was he,
For Jim McNabb, with the gift o eab,
wooed Kate In different way,
He promised her things like diamond
rings if only she'd name the day.
He promised her furs for her pretty neck,
and dresses of silk and lace,
He vowed as his wife she could live her
life as O lady of ease and grace,
A mansion of stone and a car ot her own,
he pledged TO the lady fair,
Which both Of them knew that he never
could do, but little they seemed to
care.
Now Bill Mc(iann was truthful man,
and never the truth he'd shlrk:
"If you'll share my life AS my gentle
wife, there arc times that you'll
have to work,
"There'll be beds TO make, and pics to
bake, an dishes to wash, he said,
An both OF them knew what he told was
true, for il happens to all who wed
Now pretty Kate is Mrs McNabb and
she making the bed for Jim,
And poor old Bill is bachelor still for
never a girl takes him,
For maidens fair never seem To care Tor
the hero who comes 10 WOO,
However he acts If he sticks 10 the facts,
for the literal truth wont do.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
MEETING s TONIGHT.

Fame FIRE Go.
Hibernlan knights.
First Regiment Band
Camp No. 1. p O. ;. 4.
Oriental Lodge, X Of 2.
Excelsior Lodge. N Of p
Local No. 1913, B l. W
Fairfax Lodge, | O. @ T.
du Pont Lodge. \. f 4 4 NJ.
Alpha Council. L. O. r {.
Brandsine Lodge : oi II.
Columbia Lodge, O q f
Local No. 1856. G x J.of T.
II Georges Castle Il & T.
Wilmington 1lnsmiths mon.
Encampnent No "a. Y L.
Third Ward Democratic Club.
Friendship Conclave, ; " VI
Mantou Tribe. Inp'd O K "
Star Of Bethlehem Lodge. ; of Is
Delaware Tribe. Ilnpd. Q. r NJ
Washington Council, I Of
Delaware lawmakers Association
Lady jefferson Home Communion
Telegraph Council. Jr q [ 4 II
Canton Delaware. 2 " / q q T
Washington Camp No l T .. ; \.
Diamond Star Lodge No | ; II Il.
Plumbers, Gas and Steamtitters Union
Wilmington Lodge. No. Ia, L. q. G.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
Aho,,t S12 0on From - Drive.

When all the returns arc received from
the Salvation Army campaign, i y bellev-
I'd that there will be close % Sl2O ~
hand The amount sought when the drive
was inauguratcd was S3S, 600 but three
forths 81 this was lor alterations to head
quarters al Fourth and Shipley streets
With the money received, there viii be
enough to look after maintenance eX-
penses Of the army.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
Strawberry ! stiyaI al WoIIaston Han.

The Altio.a Club held q strawberry
festival last evening oil the Lawn of Wollas-
ton Hall During the If eFnoon and even
ing, groups Of girls from the hall went
through Il nci3hborhood selling Jackets
for the festival Tie high mark u 64
tickets in one block attained by one of
them indicated the success of te affair.
The house committee helped to arrange
the festival.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11

Two weeks from Monday the Demo-
cratic National Convention will open at
San Francisco. That it will be much
more interesting than this week S Re
publican gathering at Chicago is undoubt-
ed. And it will be in an excellent posi-
ton to nominate the next President Of
the United States
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
GETTING WITHIN REACH.

six shirts are being reduced to prices
~ which college professor may tc able
to procure one u hand down % las
Grandchildren and create the IMPRESSION
that grandpa had private means and "as
a. rich as plumber. Louisville Coauer-
journal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11

There arc indications Of lower prices
for shoes, which is very pleasing informa-
ton. But the straw hat seems to cling
to the altitudinous prices affixed to it
at the opening Of the season.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
AS A HUNTSMAN.
Fred Scott Shepard

The mother bird On downy nest
Nav safely there ID Quiet rcsf
Nor fear my stealthy bunting quest +
My gun Is but 4 camera
NJ startled beas need bc afraid
Of trap 81 II forest giad
Tie catch seek only made
BY my unerring camera
And 50 ! range afar ancar
And hunt my game with lcaI sincere
Content with shots that cause no fear
Made by iuy trusted ampra
NV eager quests as deeply thrill
NV heart. al though sought to Kill
For each approach must be with skill
When ] hunt with my camera
Our Dumb Animals
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
ANXIOIS INQUIRY.

Sir Thomas Iipton has lef' England
for America to tIy again for that cup
Bu, VIII he bring along with him any
thing 9 put IN il in case b" should capture
it, Tea or anything Savannah News
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11

Friends Of Senator Harding Of ONO arc
still hopeful Of his nomination al Chseago
In the uncertain situation that prevails
the proverbial Ohio luck may turn the
final trick in his favor
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11

viii the outcome Of The Republican
National Convention of 1912 & Chicago
be duplicated a. tbc Republican National
Convention Of 1920 a. Chicago
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11

A wallet fall Of money dropped u sing
sing PRISON was returned TO rs owner
That result might not have followed IN
many churches
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-11
BY Walt Mason.
THI DOCTOR.

F! Tie doctor felt my thrafbiag
:. wrist. whose plIsebeats seemed u
+. lope. hc sad. You have the
5. hives. Wlst and Il prescribe saa4e
I dope And when got tie doctor
! bll a painful hour was siae 4
+! sort II raw and clantnv chill vent
: slIdlng duRn my splue sud.
! Il - sin and shame T. tax ne
! such a sum. and ! shali elnb t8at
: saRLoBes frame. when next sa.c
I him COME And Wien | thought
! of all tie tal il took - make Inn
J wise. he studied IA ihe midnight
+ ell until be spraiued his eyes lie
+. had n paw old msit homes. md
I listen. hy the day. % lecturers,
! whose ntlstv tones would make a
Z corpse turn gray lie had u ptYsts
I paupef gents 10 get his haad III
! nght. aud II they pAid INN tiitY
I cents he Wcpt from pure dtligtit.
/ lie lad to travel madd3 ruats II
/ midnight rain and 4tarn. WHlte
/ was writing nutty odes setene AM
/ fa3 and warm IL often lacked
/ Il goose ta eat when came hIs I hust-
I mas DAY, and if tie 5 nov III fas1
/ street tie surely fought lis Way.
/ Hes charging fof the skill | salsi.
that long hard years have brought,
I and - | Will not punch his heaa,
! or spoil his dome ol Thought
Observation-Disclosures
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Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results Proved by the salts
faction of many and win be 70 you ADV.
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You try an Every Evening want adv,
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RIPPING RHYMES.

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, 1920-03-11
Ex-SoIdier Held for Ransom.

Ell Paso, Texas.-Joseph Williams,
en- employee of the American Smelling
and Refining Company plant at Pedri-
coma, Mexico, is a captive in the hands
of Francisco Villa, held for $4,000
ransom, according to messengers from
southern Chihuahua, who have reached
Juarez. Williams, who is an American
citizen and ex-soldier, was returning
to the United States for treatment
when the n%orthbound Mexico City
Juarez train, on which he was travel
ing, was held up near C%orralitos, Chi
huahua, 400 miles south of FL Paso. In
a battle between Villas men and the
train guard, ten of the bandits and
nineteen of thet rain guard weres lain
and the balance of the defenders, fifty
in number, either wounded or driven
off. The train and sleeping car con-
ductors were among the dead. The
latter being killed by a shot from VII
las pistol.
, 1920-03-11
He Went to L.

The late Z. 7. Barnum delighted to
tell of his thousand and one amusing
experiences, especially some that hap
pened during his first tour of England
with ''the greatest show on earth"
One of the best is a joke or the "cham-
pion humbugger" himself. Barnum, on
a leisure evening, bought a ticket to an
English music hall. Imagine his keen
delight as he heard the usher, as he
took the tickets of the people ahead
say: Letter Hay, first roy; letter
Hee, fifth row: letter Heff, sixth row;
letter High, ninth row." and then, In
response to Barnum's inquiry, "Where
do / go?" he said: you go to Hell,
SIR"
, 1920-03-11
LEADERS PICK
!, HI.lDENBURG
GERMAN FIELD Marshal MAY
BE NEXT PRESIDENT OF
GERMANY.
IS PEOPLES CHOICE
PREDICTIONS MADE THAT So
clALiSTS AND NATIoNALISTS
WILL BE OVERTHROW.

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
Berlin, March S.-Back of the an
nOuncement that Field Marshal Hin
denburg will consent to run for the
presidency of the German republic Is
the absolute confidence of the men or
elected. This confidence was mani
tested in an interview with DR.. Gus
tav Stresema, leader of the Deutsch
National Peoples party, and one Of
the fathers of the Reichstag resolu-
ton demanding an early election.
mo one in the party is able to elect
a man from its ranks. A man having
the confidence of the people and
whose tendency is a little more to the
right than to h left, viii be the next
President. 1t is certain there will be
no Socialist candidate. This party
never had Il majority and is able to
remain in power only through a COM
promise between the bourgeois and
he center. This is weakened more
every day by the increasing schism be-
tween the three factions. The Inde-
p~endentS are gaining steadily from the
majority Socialists"
what are the results of the
Reischstag contests?"
"The Democrats and majority So
cialists have suffered big losses. The
Centrists lost no strength, but the
complexion has changed, the agrarians
and Bourgeois faction, constituting
the right wing. becoming more promi-
nent."
what do you think of the outcome
Of the Erzberger tangle?"
II am convinced that Erzberger
will return to his post, but as
o as the court decision is an
nounced he will go, having lost the
confidence of the electors and his
party"
what about reorganization of the
cabinet?"
Il believe, with the exception of
Erzberger, who will be replaced by a
financial man, the cabinet will remain
intact because of the important bust
ness pending. The cabinet will hold
out until dissolution of the assembly
and the election, and then will dis
appear for good and ever"
, 1920-03-11
UNABLE TO IDENTIFY MUMMY
London Officials In Something Of a
ouandary as to Disposition of
"old Jimmy"

One of London's problems at the
present hour is what to do with n
mummy that lies at the back of the
Mansion house in one of the oldest
churches of that ancient city. No one
knows where it came from. and the
jocular element around the Mansion
house describe 1t IS "Old Jimmy-a
former lord mayor of London" The
rector is in n quandary over its dis
posal. The figure is perfectly pre-
served; eyes, hair, nose, teeth, nails
and ribs.
Inside the door of the mummy's box
is n glass lid, which was removed n
few days ago for the first time for
many years. The mummy was covered
with cobwebs. but was still in good
condition. "It feels like leather" said
an onlooker as he touched "Old jim
my's" elastic ribs. The rector invites
suggestions from the public as to what
to do with the mummy. The mystery
as TO its identity arises from the fact
That during the great London fire in
1866 it was hurriedly removed from
another church and placed where 1t
now lies, so as to escape the ravages
of the confiagration.
, 1920-03-11
ILeaion Sends Warning.

Paris.-"Do not come back TO
France unless you have sufficient
funds in your pocket or in the bank to
keep you do not come back unless you
are certain you have a good job to
come TO-" is the warning issued to for
Of Paris post No. l of the American Le-
gion. The warning explains that work
10 scarce in France for the foreigner,
not because of unjust discrimination,
but because the French must care for
their own people.
, 1920-03-11
Seek Turkish Heiress.

New York.-Ben Mahomet has ar.
sion, he said, VAS a worldwide search
for Sari, Turkish heiress, who, he de
clared, was plighted to marry the amir,
Her father, Hadahismo, grieved bitter.
ly for the loss of his daughter, who was
known throughout Turkey for her
beauty and charity, and he died, leav.
ing her 500, 200.
, 1920-03-11
Precise Private.

In one of our camps, just before our
entrance in the war, an Officer was
making n round Of inspection when he
came upon n big, ~round-eyed private
with red hair and a gun that he held
in anything but the approved fashion.
"Don't you know better" demanded
the officer, than to point an empty
gun at me?"
"But it amt empty. sir" protested
the private. 'It's loaded i"-Phiiadel-
phia Ledger.
, 1920-03-11
500 Reward. 500

Catarrh is a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions. 1t
therefore requires constitutional treat
is taken internally and acts through the
Blood on the Mucous Surfaces of the Sys-
tenn. HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE
destroys the foundation of the disease.
gives the patient strength by improving
the general health and assists nature in
doing its work. $4,000 for any case of
Catarrh that HALLS CATARRH
MEDICINE fails TO cure.
Druggists 75c. Testimonials free.
+. J. Cheney &c Co, Toledo, Ohio.
, 1920-03-11
No Poll Tax for Women.

Providence, r. I.-Governor Beck.
man received from the State Supreme
Court a ruling that Rhode Island WON
en- are not required to pay a poll tax
The ruling had been asked for because
of a question that had arisen as to the
tax liability of since they OBJ
tanned the right to vote.
, 1920-03-11
Wealthy.

Hewitt-Did you ever dream that
you had untold wealth?
Jewett-Last night / dreamed that 1
was rich enough to sandbag a man
with sugar.
, 1920-03-11
RECIPE FOR GRAY HAIR.

a small box of Barbo Compound, and 4
OF. of glycerine. Apply to the hair twice a
week until it becomes the desired shade.
ANY druggist can put this up or you can
mix it at home at very little cost. 1t will
gradually darken streaked, faded gray hair,
and will make harsh. hair soft and glossy.
1t will not color the scalp, is not sticky or
greasy, and does not rub off.-Adv.
, 1920-03-11
Move Large BUILDING.

A three-story reinforced concrete
and brick building measuring 60 by 95
feet and weighing 5000 tons. at De
troit, vas moved $50 feet at the ate
of 80 feet a day, being occupied mean
while for its regular uses and with
out interruption of telephone, light
or power service.
, 1920-03-11
Fatal Opinion.

young Giglets thinks he is the big
gun around this place"
THAT is just the reason he is going
to be fired"
, 1920-03-11
Defeat Suffrage and Prohibition.

Manila, P. Prohibition and wom-
ans suffrage bills failed of passage in
both houses of the PHILIPPINE territorial
assembly.
, 1920-03-11

There is not n moment without
some duty.-Cicero.
, 1920-03-11

"Pink tea," Eva, is another name
for a scandal function.
, 1920-03-11
CONDENSATION
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PATCHES PUT INTO SHORT,
CRISP PARAGRAPHS.
STORY OF The week
SHOWING THE PROGRESS OF
EVENTS IN OUR OWN AND
FOREIGN LANDS.
WESTERN

Western Newspaper Union News Service.
The Cecil Whig., 1920-03-27
NOTICE
-OO-

To the Patrons of the Pcrryville Electric Com
pany -
On account Of the increased costs Of mater
ials, labor and fuel. this Company has been
compelled 10 increase it, charges for electric
service from that which established in
1912, and has flied with the Public Service
Commission Of Maryland its schedule Of
charges which viii be effective April list, 1920.
This schedule is identical with that in effect
in Havre /" Grace
THuRSh r. HARLOW,
Trading rs the
P"r~yYill, Electric Company.
March lst lg.0 Gmar-4t