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ONLY A PERSONAL OPINION.

Editor Every Evening: In your paper
OF tho 9th was a letter from Miss. Il. g.
Beck in tho interest Of anti-sIffrage. /
wish. to take exception to the heading
which you have given to this article II
you had said: "a Business Woman
Against Suffrage" the heading would have
been perfectly correct, but Miss Beck
was only voicing her own opinions, and
your heading would give the impression
that she was backed by some association.
This matter has been brought To my
attention MS president of the Business
and Professional Womens Club, thinking
that possibly she was voicing the senti-
mcnts Of our club. As our club il entirely
non-partlsan and non-sectarian, we have
taken no action whatever on this question,
as our members differ.
Miss Beck Is one Of our members, and
she has q perfect right 10 her own opin-
ions. Many Of us, however, differ from
her. The executive committee OF our
club, while nearly all suffragists, make all
women welcome TO the club, irrespective
of their opinions on this subject.
Helen s. Garrett.
Wilmington, April >13, 1920
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MEETINGS TONIGHT.
City Council.

City Council.
Gran Mt Post, G.. A. r.
Iron Moulders Union.
Cyrus Castle, l.. G.. L.
du Pont Post, G. A. II.
Eden Lodge, |. O. OF.
Division No. /, A. O. III.
Clayton Lodge, X. OF p.
Asylum Lodge, ]. o. o. +.
Wynema Council. ID. of p.
Crusaders Temple, L.. G.. +.
Camp No. 2, u. o. s of A.
Jefferson Lodge, |. o. o. +.
Voters Non-Partisan League.
Windsor Lodge, o, s. of 5. G..
Delaware Conclave, /. o. o. L.
Keokuk Tribe, Imp'd O. II. NJ.
kadosh Commandery, X of NJ.
Washington Lodge, A. Il. d A. NJ.
Wilmington Lodge, A. o. Z. W.
Winona Council, Jr. o. u. A. Nj.
Journeymen Horseshoers Union.
Hlawatha Tribe, Imp'd O. r. NJ.
Palestine Castle, A. o. X. NJ G.
Wilmington Lodge of Machinists.
Delaware Commandery, Il. G.. +.
Mizpah Conclave, H. or S. W. Nj.
Master Horseshoers Nat. Pro. Asso.
Delmarvia Lodge, l.. A. to b. r T.
Circle 81, Lady Foresters of America.
Lady Washington Home Communion.
Wilmington Lodge of Moose, No 1S4.
Court Brandywine, Foresters of America
Volunteer Firemen's Relief Association
Washington Camp, No. 81, p. O. S. A
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BL UE DENIM UEBER ALLIES.

The ovcralls movement in Alabama is
sweeping the State. But for lingering
antipsthy to anything German we suppose
Its motto or watchword would be Blue
denim ueber allies Denim is a fabric
of cotton, and blue il a lot more popular
than it was in 1865 in Alabama
Now New York City and Boston and
Philadelphia viii be slow to be stirred
by the stories of street professions In
Birmingham, with thousands of men in
line, including bankers, lawyers and
clergymen, clad in simple, homely cotton
twill, and of active emulation in other
cities of the same State. We take our
fashions from Paris or London rather
than from Birmingham. A Cotton State
experiment aimed at running up the price
OF the staple and its manufactures is too
readily suspected
And yet, il one thinks it over, there's q
great idea IN this new phase of aggressive
unconventional Ameticanism. Clothes
protect living creatures by keeping the
cold out and keeping the sun off them.
The cheapest material that will do this
has the strongest c.aim on our attention
IN times like the present. Why not forget
fashion entirely? Why not wear blue
denim overalls even INTO the ballroom?
W Hy hol wear eloJH caps tHdt uO NOT get
out of shape, and last long, and wooden
shoes that last forever? Why not discard
shirts with prices cut too high, and neck
ties at 81 apiece that serve no useful
purpose?
II don't need to- pleads Mr.. X; II
can st II pay enough to dress like civilized
Christian" Nonsensel Cannot fe''ow
be civilized in homespun, or Christian
in blue denim? And, dear Mr. X, please
reflect on your duty to make it easier for
the men who are worse hit than you TO
meet existing conditions. So long as
you prosperous citizens stick to the vani-
ties which are also vexations Of spirit,
plain dress will be the recognized brand
of poverty, which is more or less disgrace
IN material vihzation.-Brooklyn
Eagle
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15

There is some hint of move TO secure
delegates TO the State convention who viii
favor an Endorsement of General Wood,
at the Republican primaries. in this city on
Saturday. The reasonable probabilities,
however, are that the State convention
will not instruct for any aspirant. And
the only issue in Sussex county is whether
Governor Townsend shall be a national
convention delegate or not.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15

Wonder if Senator Lodge, by this time,
is not very tired of his unpatriotic job
of fighting President Wilson" Ger
tainly he has not gained any public credit
by his actions. He is not even remotely
suggested as the Republican candidatefor
President.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15
Reception TO Unfsn Pastor.

This evening reception VilI be
gwen 70 Rev. Harvey w. Ewing, pastor
Of Union NJ. u. Church. The exercise
viii be in charge of sbc Epworth League
and members and friends of Union 8ro
invited TO be present.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
Thoughts and Comments by Every
Evening Readers.

The full namo and address Of the writer
must accompany each letter, not ncccs-
sersly for publication but as evidence Of
good faith. Anonymous communication
vii be ignored. Publication Of letters does
got carry With IL Endorsement by Every
EVENING oi the opinions therein expressed
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15

The sooner the Legislature brings the
special session TO close the better pleased
the people viii be. They are heartily
tired of it. and believe the money il is
daily costing could be applied to much
better purposes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15
EVENING SMILE.
PROUD OF HER POLICEMAN.

Tho old-age pension officer was ques-
tioning an old lady with zeal worthy
| of a noble cause.
And now" he said, I'VE have come
to two important questions: Have you
ever been in receipt of parish reliefp'
"Neverp answered the old lady.
The officer turned TO the last question
on the list.
"Tell me-" no said, ''have you ever
been in the hands Of the police7"
shyly she hung her head.
Come, como,' he said; tell the
TRUTH
We'll" che whispered at last, II
don't see as it's any business OF the
government, but in my young da
| was a cook, and YOU know, girls will
be girls; but still proudly he was
a sergeant Weekly.
Genius why do you say that your
son is a genius3" asked Jones. well,
replied Smith, "he can do everything
but earn a living. Cincinnati Enquirer.
isn't Jackson bit slow7'' asked
Ierret. "slowr' exclaimed Yadilloh, who
lived in the same boarding-house. An
elephant could take sponge bath and
have a body massage while Jack was
washing his face. .'-Judge.
Willis Aren't you worried for fear
the country will be run by the Bolsbe-
Wiki" Gillis s-"No. Remember. only
few years ago we were worrying just as
much for fear it would be run by the
trusts or Tammany Hall. Life.
Willie-"Paw, what IL the man OF
the hour?' Paw--"Any man whose wife
tells him to wait and she'll be ready in u
minute, my SON" Mawi--"Willie, you
put that book away and get 90 bcdf'--
Knoxville Journal and Tribune.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15

While the former factional lines are not
visible in the pending Republican primary
campaign, to be fought out on Saturday,
it is evident the old Organization will
come out ahead. 1t will, in all probability,
control the State convention.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15
SPRING.
Maud Stewart.

A child's voice, n cricket's note,
A Red Breasts song
Obi And / have found that .Praadise
That for long
| have roamed in quest Of.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15
STUDENTS SEE STEEL MADE.
High School Glass Visits the Decmer
Works at New Castle.

The Senior Chemistry Class OF the
Wilmington High School went to New
Castle yesterday To make a tour Of the
Dccmer Steel works IN connection with
their study OF chemistry. They were ac-
companied by their instructor, Leighton
X. Smith.
To see the plant going in full blast was
novel sight TO the students and the
trip proved very entertaining as we'll as
instructive.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15

Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results Proved by the salts
faction OF M any and viii be to you.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15

Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results. Proved by the salts
faction OF many and will be TO you.--Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15
RIPPLING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
CLIMATE.


! | Itravel east. | travel west, TO find
7 the smoothest climate; and when at
I last I've found the best, no doubt
7 III deftly rhyme it. travel north,
! | travel south, and find the folks
I complaining; for here there is a
! beastly drouth, and there it's always
! raining. | sit me down besi de the
! sea TO write some soulful stanzas,
T and fogs come up and smother me,
and make me yearn for Kansas.
Upon the mountains brow / sit,
and view the valleys under. and
then the storm fiend throws a fit,
with hail and sleet and thunder. |
traverse lands across the foam,
from Cork to the Nyanzas; and all
things say, You re far from home"
and make me sick for Kansas. And
Kansas climate is the worst that
e'er the Lord invented, with cold
and heat and winds aceurst-but
there I'm most contented. For
there my friends are drilling round,
the slowest and the quickest; and
where my dearest friends are found,
the climate is the sIiekest | travel
up, travel down, to find an earth
ly heaven, and always sigh for my
old town, dimensions, five by seven.
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You try an Every Evening want adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-04-15

Genius why do you say that your
son is genius7h asked Jones well, !"
replied Smith "he can do everything
but earn a living. &C Cincinnati Enquirer
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New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
Clarity on League Sought
Question Certain to Figure in
National Contest

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: 1t is not conceivable that the
parties can eliminate the league of ma
tlons from their platforms for the
Presidential election. The matter is
Of too great and timely Importance to
be neglected. despite the avowed in
tention Of politicians to avoid or sup
press it,
Perhaps the league may not appear
in the contest as an issue Of diver
gence, for the general agreement Of
public opinion on the substantial ques-
ton is such that both parties will
probably pronounce in favor Of the
league. For the Republican party
however. such pronouncement is
obligatory. 1t was Republican Senator's
the Lodge reservationsts, whose in
slstence upon dubious and contested
alterations Of the lehgue covenant pre-
vented fair delibe ration on the cove
nant as it stood and retarded beyond
League Day the adoption Of the main
thing that the American people as
body desired.
Therefore the Republican party
should make clear to the voters Of the
country that the party did not mean
to oppose our entry into the league,
but stands solidly in favor of it.
CHESTER S. MASSETT.
III Wall Street, New York City.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
n atoms Future
Held to depend
On Economics
encouragement of Business
Enterprise Instead of
Its Persecution Advo.
Gated as Party Policy
Waste To Be Eliminated
Foreign Relations Guided
by the Constitution and
Views of WASHINGTON
To the Editor of The Tribune

10 the Editor of The Tribune
Sir; heartily congratulate The
New York Tribune upon its general
invitation to help write the platform"
OF the Republican party for the com
ing national campaign. Such an invi-
tatlon. coming IS it does from fore
most Republican newspaper, bears the
stamp OF authority. The inviting of
all Americans to submit their opinions
as to the planks of the platform of
the Republican party emphasizes the
TACT that the party is sincere in lis
effort to continue to be the true
medium through which the great mass
OF real Americans may give expression
to their ideals.
Among the more important planks
l suggest the following:
l. Strict application Of the United
states Constitution. Declaration Of
independence and Washingtons Fare
we'll Address to the foreign relations of
the United States
z. lnslstence that every citizen shall
be 100 per cent American and that all
aliens shall respect our laws and
institutions
.. Intelligent treatment Of the 'high
cost of living problem 80 the cause
may be removed or reduced as far as
poss bic.
4. Elimination Of extravaganza and
waste in administration of the national
government.
5. Encouragement Of legitimate bust
ness and not its persecution.
s. Intelligent handling of the rea-
tons between capital, labor and the
public so that each may get fair treat
ment and strikes may be eliminated
Adoption of permanent military
policy which will provide for com
pulsory educational training OF both
boys and girls, so that both shall be
physically, mentally and morally bene-
fitted and so that both may have an
opportunity to obtain instruction which
viii aid them better to earn their live
lihoods in times of peace and to assist
the nation in time of war
S. Adoption of a financial plan so
the railroads may be enabled again to
operate successfully under private
management.
9. Payment of adequate wages to
government employees.
10. Vocational trimming and the use
in government civilian service Of
crippled and discharged soldiers.
FRANCIS r. STODDARD JR.
State Insurance Department., 165
Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
People Declared Tired
OF Polysyllabic Notes
Simplicity of Lincoln, Prudence
of Franklin and Justice of
Washington Advocated
editor Of The Tribune

I o the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: We have seen during the last
few years a period of long drawn out
notes, complicated in their structure;
their themes obscured by polysyllabic
modifers Let the Republicans seize
the opportunity, shape their platform
after the pattern Of the treasured
heroic slogans Of the past and place
before the country clear cut policies,
severe in their obligations and simple
III phras eology. Absolute definitions of
particulars are d f1icult to predetermine
especially in a vast country undergoing
constant strife, but the people can ex-
pect the problems. as they arise, to
be treated along the following lines:
l. With the simplicity and honesty
Of Lincoln.
@ With the prudence and philosophy
Of a Franklin.
3. With the sternness and justice Of
q Washington.
Nothing more is needed to guarantee
to the people that the coming admin
istration will make new era in Amer
lcanism c. DWIGHT BRIGGS.
" est Brookfield, Mass
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
T0-days Prize Letter
To the Editor Of The Tribune

10 the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: 1t may appear invidious
to suggest a real live issue for
the platform Of a political party
IN place of denunciation of op-
ponents or vague promises or
general platitudes, but perhaps
there are thoughtful men here and
there to whom a vital funda-
mental issue may appeal.
1t is the simple matter of the
continued existence and growth
of the nation itself.
The men and women citizens
are the nation, the government.
the flag. Their physical health
and strength are the health and
strength of the nation, their weak
ness its impermanence and de-
cline.
In the army draft of what were
supposed to be the flower Of our
people, the young men between
twenty and thirty, more than one
third were rejected as physically
unfit for service.
Very careful surveys by COM
petent authorities show that rs
per cent Of the 100000 children
IN our public schools at this mo-
ment are suffering from remedia
bic physical disorders, chief among
which Is undernourishment.
We are fostering a prepotence
Of lnferiority in our people-our
chief asset-far outranking mines,
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
2VU=Nlark Is Passed in the Platform Contest

adopted and to changing or regulating
the administration of the delegated
powers.
think il is competent for Congress
and the several states to enact law.
prohibiting foreigners from. in any
manner, advocating a change in our
Constitution or laws, and that il IS
high time that II was done, and that il
is also competent for Congress 20 enact
laws prohibiting any agitation for
amendments 10 the Constitution tina,
may not lawfully be adopted. Unless
there Is a limitation on the power to
amend the Federal Constitution there
IS, IN my opinion. no practical method
by which an agitation for the over
throw OF the government. can be
stopped. for all it would be necessary
for the agitators TO do would be To say
that they We're in favor of an amend
ment 70 the Constitution authorizing
the accomplishment OF their purpose.
Ut RIST."
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
Law Imposed Morality
Condemned as a Curse
Degrades Those Who Practice
1t and Breeds Hatred in
Hearts of Victims
, the Editor of TIE Tribune

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: Nothing more strongly srouses
national disgust than a bureaucratic
morality; nothing so surely unm ortars
society as official intolerance in pri-
vate manners and customs; nothing
viii 50 harden and degrade the minds
of those who practice it or breed such
rabid hatred in the hearts of those who
suffer it.
A state religion and a morality by
Legislative enactment are alike things
to be spat upon.
Basketsful Of law papers and the
noofs and pistol butts of regiments Of
horse have left the Irishman where he
stands o-day. Basketsful of consttu-
tonal amendments and the frantic
zealotry of thousands of hired spies
amenable only to stones!-will fail of
any other result than the TRANSFORMED
ton of scores Of millions of Americans
into hardened and persistent awbreak-
ers. s. r. G..
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
Limit ON Changes
In Constitutions
Held Desirable
Amendments Not Cernane
to Its Original Purpose
Should Be Prhoibited and
Their Agitation Stopped
To the Editor of The Tribune

To the Editor of The Tribune
Sir: | think the time is ripe for
serious thought OF the vital point as to
whether i s competent Tor three
foGrths OF The states to amend the
Constitution in any manner they see
# under Article ' thereof If there
ne no limitation on the power so to
amend the Constitution. then il is the
privilege OF any one to advocate any
amendment thereto. even though the
effect thereof would be completely 10
change the original scheme for re-
public with a representative from of
government.
If there be, as I think there is. a
limitation on the power so TO amend
the Constitution, then the limitations
necessarily are 10 be determined by
the powers delegated by the several
sovereign states. and the application
OF that test will contine the amend
naents to something germane 10 the
purpose for which the Constitution was
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28

Every plank and letter must
bear the name and address Of the
sender, although only initials or
nom de plume will be published
# the writer so desires.
The contest will close April 80,
1920. A manuscript mailed be-
fore midnight on that day at any
place In the United States will be
eligible
Manuscripts will not be re-
turned, even If stamps accom-
pany them.
The judges Of tho contest will
be three of The Tribune's editors
They will award the prizes, basing
their decisions on sound thinking
and brevity. clcarncss and strength
Of statement.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
ants Only Promises
That Can Be Fulfilled
f'ckland County Man Save Civil
service Pensions Would Be
Popular and Just
se Editor Of The Tribune.

L he Editor Of The Tribune.
N: Platforms, like resolutions, are
81! Mings to reverse. and so it is the
n'cad and. a. the same time. con
only such promises as should be
ean be fulfilled.
las candidate should give his cor
aNnts fey points on economies.
.'o'stng and explaining the reasons
ahlgh tariff the fact that it will
noe Us ali with jobs, instead Of
ag the work away from Us-the
nat Europe must sell us material
tN OF IS debts. a high tariff will
.'loe funds 20 pay the expense OF
Eng the government.
sns'ons for civil service men would
sa.e popular and a. the same time
I. !astiee a man can work forty
~ ol nis life for the United States
.'anent IN civil capacity, earning
~ small salary comparatively. and
ne u dropped and becomes
"a % mir family or the state. We
~ me private company that pro-
"a pension syst~m for It's men;
s@'c'ze the government for It's low
pefsornel, its lack Of fficiency,
a correction FOR these conditions
~ DC ether more pay or liberal
SsNn system
sMen, s.nce they have been en-
sa.sed should be accorded equal
egss' political and otherwise. with
.n. l. Is only matter % time
- ~nen they will win these privi-
70 Why delay?
"'ter mas never yet heard
ssson for releasing the Allies
.'s financial obligations incurred
'he war. and feels that every
,Do'fowed should be returned -
~ unNrsst. Tine, however, should
s"ed the Allie. 70 get on their
T@'h' Out fun payment should be
GEORGE d. JAMES.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
Seashore for the Poor
acations at Government TX
pense Suggested

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The first official who will exert
his influence to effect Legislation
whereby the poor families Of this coun-
try can pass the scorching summer
months in the country or at the sea
shore, at governmental expense. to that
official Will be afforded infinite graft
tude s. l.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28

THE TRIBUNE will mako up
platform Of ten planks TO be
determined by your votes.
Every plank submitted and every
letter advocating a plank will be
counted as vote for the issue
Il covers
Tho ten issues receiving the
most votes will be tho planks OF
tho final platform. The ten planks
that best express the chosen issues
will be selected by the judges for
the prize awards.
Tho Tribune believea in short
platYorms. II limits each plank to
100 words. In judging between two
blanks or letters of equal merit
the shorter will be chosen.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
1x-Magistrate Pleased
I" = T.. Fnchs Likes Idea Of
oopIe Writing Platform

=. Lditoy of The Tribune.
~ ~ fnc idea 20 get men
:. .nsh, young and old, interested
"a',sr 0? framing = platform
!, - = Republican National Conyen-
Aee winning letters and p!ankz
ess,s." "eh worth the pcrusal Of the
ss% 49, maker, connected with the
h ~ National Committee, and
; NJ Ire can mittce'. considera-
ne convention proper.
EMIL T.. FUCHS,
Rational Repubi,can Club.
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
Suggests 2O-Year Term
Chairman koenig Proposes
Novel Plank for Platform

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: How would a twenty-year term
for the next Republican President, TO
be elected in November. do as a sug-
gestion in your platform contest?
SAMUEL S. kOEN1G.
Chairman New York County Republi-
can Committee
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
Just Reward TO Capital Fair Wage to Labor

NePuo"cn party stands for equality that ono
may o' pro7 TO the disadvantage
pledges itself
s0ouslS ENFORCE the
TO labor just
'ru's OF capital and aborIIarry Portsmouth Ohio
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
Education of Illiterates Essential

we believe that and advance or1r
me intelligence Of the people, plede
me enactment OF laws providing
IN our country; believe
Ia our midst
~ 'ne enactment
IN the English language customs
Monroe W. Knapp, 95 Maple New Britain. Conn
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28
Conditions of the Platform Contest

TIME Republican will June nominate
candidates platform for the 1920 What
should its planks be?
Tribune believes help
1t offers ideas before the
Republican leaders
The Tribune plank
about the through columns
the The Tribune
following
New-York tribune., 1920-01-28

ships, livestock, railways, crops,
forests, public buildings or rivers
and harbors.
The government has expended
during the four years l914-19l7
the following sum: