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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02
EUGENE DERS.

Governor Cox may properly decline TO
answer the persistent demands OF Iandi-
date Christensen, OF the Farmer-ilabor
party, that he cooperate IN an cndcavor
to secure the release from Atlanta peni-
Tertiary Of Eugene Debs, the Socialist
party's candidate for President. But II
he feels impelled to reply, he should deal
with the subject with frarkness and di-
rcctness and leave no doubt in the public
mind as 20 where he stands.
There is no shadow of reason why
Debs should enjoy executive clcmcncy.
The argument that he IS political
prisoner is the vrriest rrt. lie Is scrv-
ing term for deliberate violation OF a
Federal statute which was enacted Tor
the protection of the republic, and ms
contunacy in court was shocking and re-
pulsive TO every law-abIding citizen lie
defied the law and the court IN a manner
which under q less lenient and consId-
crate government would have brought
him before firing squad.
If Debs is to be pardoned, the case
against Victor Berger, now under SEN
tence for a similar offense, should be
dismissed and Berger should be permit
ted TO go free and 10 take his seat in the
House of Representatives, from which
he has been twice debarred. They are OF
the same litter, Debs and Berger, In
CRATES, disloyal to the government which
protects and shelters them and willful
violators of the laws which guarantee
them freedom II all men were TO abuse
the laws as Debs and Berger have abused
them, America would be a madhouse and
a slaughter house, as bad as red Russia
If Debs is to be gwen his freedom,
then with that action should go forth an
invitation TO Lenine and Trotzky TO come
here or send their best propagandists to
spread the gospel of sovietism and urge
that the American republic be torn down
and in its stead the Russian plan OF as
sassination be substituted. Christensen
is the nominee of the convention which
cheered for fifteen minutes the praise OF
the soviet by its keynote orator, John
Fitzpatrick. 1t is inconceivabe that
there can be any common basis of dis
cussion between him and the nominees
of either the Republican or the Demo-
cratic convention.-Washing Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02
HOW TO KEEP WAGES UP.

An item the other day stated certain
coal miners earnings exceeded 5000 IN
June. The item is an index. The IN
trinsic value of skilled artisans SEW
ices is greater today than 1T probably
ever was in all history. And some per
manency promises in that regard. Such
increase of intrlI sic value proceeds
from operation of economic law and Is
not due to politics or any other similar
factor 1t resembles the increase in
value of a farmers lands and is as much
entitled to be called "unearned increment. .
1t is not due to the craftsman's merit,
but is one of those usufructs that all OF us
in our various occupations stand to have
befall us. 1t is the break of the game
In his favor, and the craftsman of the
day is as much entitled to it as is the
farmer TO the enhanced value OF his acres
This advance of intrinsic value IN his
services may be Ieoparded by the arti-
san who proceeds to decrease his output
and lessen his skill. If the movement in
such vicious direct ton persists, the value
we are speaking of will inevitably be
cuItailed and its whole benefit lost
Such value is not accidental or fortuitous,
is created by supply and demand and is
deDendent upon the same. Therefore
its reward in kind 1t is a species of mon
keyingwith the law of supply and demand
that will bring punishment.
Accidental circumstances and tenn
porary causes operate in favor or dis
favor of lis all But there is no perma-
nent evasion of economic necessity.
Such necessity cannot be reformed or
legislated into easier behavior. The
war upset world and ahrogated SEEM
ingly some necessities; but the abro-
cations are always paid for with inter
est afterward. We are paying some al
ready, and that is what Is the matter.
We have entered new age, as every
body agrees. But the new age, no more
than the neW ages before it, cannot
abolish or even diminish the old perma-
nent Necessities. The first necessity is
work, and no socialism, bolshevism, pa
ternalism, Henry Georgeism, will rid
us of the burden of work High wages
cannot bring lis low costs, because To do
SO would be TO abolish large percentage
of hard work.
We will have high wages. Very we'll,
We shall have to work for them. Let
us do so and merit them Only by doing
so can they be kept Minneapolis
journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02
Just Folks
BY Edgar A. Guest
WHEN THE GOOD FRIENDS DROP

WHEN THE GOOD FRIENDS DROP
IN.
1t may be I'm old-fashioned, but the
times like the best
Arc not the splendid parties with the
women gayly dressed,
And the music turned for ancing and the
laughter Of the throng,
With a paid comedians antics or a hired
singers song,
But the quiet times Of friendship, with the
chucklcs and the grin,
And the circle at the frcside when few
good friends come in.
There's something round the fireplace that
no club can initiate,
And no thronR can ever equal just few
folks near the CRATE:
Though sometimes like an opera, there's
no music quite so sweet
As the singing Of the neghbors that You re
always glad TO meet:
Oh, know when they come calling that
the fun will soon begin,
And I'm happicst those evenings when a
few good friends drop in.
There's no pomp preparation, there's
no style or sham or fuss,
We nre glad TO welcome callers who are
glad to be with IFS,
And we sit around and visit or we start
q merry game,
And we show them by our manner that
we're mighty pleased they came,
For there's something real about It, and
the yarns we love tn spin,
And the time flies, oh, so swiftly when a
few good friends drop in.
Let me live my life among them, cheerful,
kindly folks and true,
And III ask no greater glory till my time
Of life il through:
Let me share the love and favor Of the
few who know me best,
And I'll spend my time contented till my
sun sinks in the west;
III take what fortune sends me and the
little may win,
And be happy on those evenings when a
few good friends drop in.
You try an Every Evening want adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02
No Wonder Blu nders Occur.

Much CONSERVATION has been excited
in certain circles throughout the state
bv the discovery that the Legislature,
during It's regular session, passed an
amendment TO the Game law by which 1T
is made illegal to shoot rabbits this year.
Whether the law was "sneaked through,
or it's enactment was blunder, is yet TO
b, determined. But sportsmen generally
are much perturbed over the discovery OF
its existence.
But whether due to blunder or trick,
tins incident is not an occasion for either
wonder or indignation. 1t is but legiti-
mate result of evil conditions IN connec-
ton with our legislative sessions that were
permitted to creep in more than quarter
Of century ago and have been continued
and encouraged to a scandalous extent
ever since. Also, conditions IN which
our people have been most amazingly
nc quiescent
These evils are the insistencc Of mem
beers Of each Legislature upon refusing to
stav at the Capital over nights. They
20 there in the morning and return to
their homes each evening. thus allowing
very little time. only few hours each
dav. for the session routine and the con-
sldcration of measures. No matter how
important NAV be the matters claiming
attention Of the General Assembly, there
can be no proper consideration OF them
under such q lazy, slp-shod custom as
our legislators have fallen into. Every
session leaves in its trail ev licences OF mis-
take or muddle resulting from hasty &C
ton upon various measures.
Thus far members of the Legislature
have been deaf to all appeals for reform
in this respect They still continue to de-
fraud the State and their constituents by
refusing to devote sufficient time to the
performance of their legislative duties
Thus. they endanger the interests OF the
State and the people at each recurring
sessi on.
Now ie the time to inaugurate a de-
cided and much-needed reform. poilti-
cal campaign is pending which Will IN
volve the election of all the members OF
the next House of Representatives and
several members of the State Senate.
Why not take advantage of this campaign
TO impress this reform upon all candidates
for the General Assembly and pledge them
TO its Inauguration and rigid observance
throughout the next session.
The State conventions of the two lead
ing political parties might include a de-
mand for and a promise of this needed
reform in their platforms. The legislative
candidates, when nominated, could be
publicly queried as to their attitude
towards the important matter, and dealt
with by the voters in accord with their
replies
30 here is an opportunity for securing
an important reform and abolishing
dangerous practice in our Legislature,
Will the political leaders and the people
take advantage of it?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

Wilmington merchants have set August
4 as dollar Day" and report they are
making preparations to offer the biggest
and best bargains ever set before our
shoppers. These special sale days at
tract many persons from down State and
the Peninsula and demonstrate to them
that Wilmington is a most advantageous
point for trading. The anticipation Of
each succeeding dollar day brings great
jo.- to the feminine heart, for all women,
be they rich or poor-and almost all men
are delighted TO buy articles for less than
their value.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02
MEETINGS TONIGHT.


Union Fire Co.
Bayard Legion.
Liberty Fire Go.
Reliance Fire Co.
Weccacoe Fire 20.
Mt Calvary Club.
/. s. s. Frasernity.
Democratic League.
Water Witch Fire Go.
Sumner Post, q. A. X.
Apollo Castle, X. g. u.
Camp No. 5, p. O. s. a.
Division No. 9, A. O. H.
Eureka Temple, l.. q. y.
Camp No. 2, =. o. s. A..
DeImarvia Union, b. l.. J.
Alpha Council, l.. o. n. &.
Antietam Temple, D. u. A.
Washington Lodge X. Of r.
Appomattox Camp, s. Of II.
Delmarvia Lodge, /. O. o. IL
Harmony Council, I. r. of A.
Beta Tent, No. 2, X. O. l.. NJ.
Santa Marin Council, X. Of G.
Blue Rock Council, l.. o. n. @.
Brandywine Lodge, !. O. o. II.
Minqla Tribe, fmp'd. O. r. NJ,
Sc. Benedicts Beneficial Society.
Diamond Council, Jr o. T.. A. VI.
National Protective Association.
Brandywine Library Association.
Bricklayers' International Union.
Wilmington Aerie, No. z, II. o. u.
Lady Miller Lodge, No. 8, 8. Of Is.
Christine EDcampment, i. O. o. +.
Eleventh Ward democratic League.
u. NJ. y. Il /. u. Bricklaycrs' Union).
Delaware Conclave, II. or $. w. M.
fishers Union, Union W. r. ChurcF
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02
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HOT ENOUGH

Replying 10 million jay,, my
duIcct voice | hereby raisc, and !
admit though not with glee--
that il IN hot enough for ne. l
meet these Jsys nj every turn,
they watch me sizxle, scorch and
burn, and they behold n wiltsd bard
reduced to streams Il melted lard,
and they inquire. the whole blamed
crew, Well, IN II hot enough Tor
yon7 And | assure them a. ] Gee
that IL is hot enough for me. I've
always been q bear for heat, ] don't
suppose you'll ever meet gent ~
Dadly fond u sweat, and sunstrokes
are my one best bet. Death Valley
is my" native place. and on that
deserts burning face ] used ~ play,
when but n child. with rattlesnakfs
and all things Wild. And therr ]
learned ~ love the heat, and look
upon IL ne n treat. And in the stoke
bold Of ship shoveled coal one
ocean trip, and gloriod in the
ardent heat, az | danced around on
smoking feet. But ] Admit. and !
allow, I've had enough ~ warmth
just now. do IL hoping that The
jays who weave around nne AL my
days will can that query, rnosildy-
blue: well. is IL hot enough Tor
you7"
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

The America Harvester Co. has voted
that 60 per cent of its profits in excess of
. per cent capitalization be distributed
among its employees in this country and
Canada This will add several millions of
dollars to the payrolls Of the company. 1t
has been shown by similar experiences Of
other concerns that to thus divide with the
workers part Of the wealth they create,
is most satisfactory all around.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

Hundreds of bushels of cucumbers are
reported to be rotting in the Laurel sec
ton of the State for the reason the yield
has exceeded all demands Of the canneries
and of the shippers. 1t is to be regretted
that while they are going to waste for
want of buyers. less tina hundred miles
from here cucumbers cannot be bought
here for less than three to FIVE cents each.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

Federal authorities predict that, ut
the present rate Of consumption, all the
whisky in stock will have been consumed
in less than a year These modern prophets
are constantly giving us something to
worry about
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

General Foch announces that he will
come to this country next year. If he de-
lays his visit until the fourth of March he
will be guest of honor at the ratification
Of the League of Nations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

Chester police will hail all who stay
out late at night, and demand an explana-
ton as to what they are doing and why
they are not home in bed. Been to sit
up with a sick friend" is not as likely to be
accepted as an excuse by the crafty police
as it long has been with trusting, wait
ing wives.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

The headline of newspaper reading,
$3.50, 900 worth of whisky in Newark" I'M
fortunately refers to Newark, n. J., we
hurry to state in answer to many in
quiries by phone and telegraph. y
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

A Baltimore banker calls attention to
the fact that tho carrying Of large sums
Of money around in your pocket keeps it
out u circulation. The observation of
most men. on the other hand. has been
that the man who goes about with big
green roll" circulates it 50 fast that he
soon has none oil it left
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

Marcus Hook is to have bank of her
own. The old command may be mod
ernized to read where two or three are
gathered, let them start a bank"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

The Republican managers have a
mystic slogan Of twelve words that will
be read far more widely than the plat
form or the speeches Of acceptance, says
the Morning News. Twelve good. direct
words Of English. as Wilson puts it, would
easily mean more than the whole caboodle
of evasive planks and front porch declara-
ftapc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

You try An Every Evening want adv
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1920-08-02

Auto tires Read dhe classified ads.
Evening star., 1920-03-07

Women's Chamois Gloves,
$3.50
Strap wrist, slip-on Washable
Chamois Skin Gloves. Natural
color. Wash and look like new,
$3.50 pair.
Evening star., 1920-03-07
French Kid Gloves, $4.OO

Women's French Kid Gloves, 4-row
embroidered backs, self and two
tone; white with self or black: also
beaver, mode, brown, gray, sand, slate,
champagne and black, $500 pair.
Evening star., 1920-03-07

Women's "Merode" Pants, CSC
Spring Weight Ribbed Pants, knee
length; tight knee and shell finish. Reg
ular sizes, o5c.
Women's "Merode" Vests, Csc
Spring Weight "Merode" Vests, low neck,
sleeveless, tailored tops, bodice style. Reg
ular sizes, at 85c.
Palais Roya-Main HIoor.
Evening star., 1920-03-07

W0mlcn S Mo UlOVeS, @o.oV
2-clasp Glace Kid Gloves, light
weight: overseam, black with white
and self Paris points; white with self
and black stitched backs; also me
dunn and light shades of tan and
gray, $3.50 pair.
Evening star., 1920-03-07
Easter Novelties at Our Stationery Artificial
Flowers, Palms,

and Beautiful
10 box
Evening star., 1920-03-07

Merode Union Suits, $l.z5
Spring Weight "Merode" Union Suits
Low neck, sleeveless, tailored bands, knee
length. Regular sizes, $1.25. Extra sizes,
$I.5o.
kayser Knit Boomers, $l.OO
In white, black and pink. The practical
garment for general wear, at $1.oo.
Evening star., 1920-03-07
Wear-Resisting Gloves,
S375

Women's 2-clasp Overseam and
Pique Sewn G1ace Kid Gloves: in
all the wanted shades; also white
and black. S3.75 pair.
Palais Royal-Alain Floor.
Evening star., 1920-03-07
New Bags, $500 to $12.5l

Women's Moire Silk Bags in all the newest
styles; black, navy, brown and taupe; silk
lined and mounted on artistic metal frames;
some with pannier handles. $50 to $1z.5o.
New Purses, $1.5O to $16.5O
Large Assortment of Women's Strap Purses,
made of pin seal, real Morocco, crepe seal
and taper lamb: silk lined and fitted with top
or back strap. $150 to $l65o.
Kodak Bags, $500 to $7.95
Lamb and Flu6ed Alligator Bags, with long
or short handle; also pannier style. $500 to
sos.
Palais Royal-MaiA Floor.
Evening star., 1920-03-07

Kayser Silk Top "Marvel
Fit" Union Suits $3.50
A WONDERFUL VALUE!
Tailored band and bodice style, low
neck, tight knee and umbrella styles.
Also Envelope Chemise and Wide-leg,
Closed Seats, she'll trimmed; flesh and
white; all sizes, at $3.50.
Evening star., 1920-03-07
$l.5O Grade Onyx Fiber Silk
Hose, $1.29

Women's Onyx Fiber Silk Hose, good,
serviceable stockings; black, white, brown,
gray and navy blue; at $1.2o.
Evening star., 1920-03-07
A WONDERFUL, VAIJ1F

11OSe, IZ.0O
Fullfashioned, Pure Thread Silk Hose. in all silk "
garter tops PonteN and square heels Black white and
Also pure silk with dainty silk clocks and embroidered
in self color and contrasting shades Black white brow
field mouse and taupe at o5.
Evening star., 1920-03-07

Included the and largest of Sport
Banded Hats be found in the city, For your approval
offer rough button braid hats unusually SMART Lere, Pip
ping Jap Italian Mians and novelty straws in straight rolling
and dropping brims SINGLE double cushioned brms solid
and two-oned colors to suit every wanted idea.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-03
FARMERS CONFER
WITH LABOR MEN
Talk OF Means to Obtain Credits For
Orderly Marketing OF Products

Washington, Oct. 2S.-Lnbor leaders
participated today with rcprcscnta-
tivcs Of farmers from all over the
country in q further conference 10 de-
wise ways and means OF obtaining
credits for the orderly marketing" Of
farm products. Failure TO sccuro sncb
credits, speakers declared, might re-
suit In the inauguration OF a general
crop holding movement until market
prices would provide cost of produc
ton and reasonable profit.
gcnral committee TO draw up a
policy 10 be followed by the confer
cnce was appointed with John from
Die' or Kansas, as chairman. and all
the various agricultural interests rep-
resented. 1t went into executive scs-
sion Immediately.
Furthcr conferences might no
sought with the treasury department
and the federal reserve board. il was
SAID and congress asked for relief If
II could not be obtained otherwise
nv NolltIencc met on call of thc
committee appointed by recent sim
iiar Sathcrlng to receive the answer of
inc federal reserve board to the nlca
for more credits The statement of
me board was declared by this com
mittec to be unsatisfactory.
a loan of a billion dollars by tho
'nitcd States to Germany was one
plan laid before the policy committee
william w IBrauer of New York. who
asserted he represented the German
government, asked the COMMITTEES n
endorse legislation by congress an
thorilng such loan to Germany.
property of the German government
and German national seized by the
alien property custodian and claims
arising from the seizure OF German
shipping. would be offered as addition
al security, Mr.. Brauer said. Germany
was ready to purchase two hundred
million dollars OF agricultural pro-
ducts Immediately, he asserted. on
such an extension OF credit.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-11-03
GEORGIA WOMEN
FACE QUESTION
Some May Not BE Permitted to Vote.
Views Of Managers

Atlanta, Nov. Whether Georgia
women will vote in tomorrow's gen
eral election remained an open Ques-
ton tonight with the possibility, ac-
cording to state officials, that the
question might be decided different
ways In different precincts and that
court action might follow.
Georgia law for years has required
registration at least six months before
election and the 10th amendment was
proclaimed less than six months before
the election. r. A. Denny, state attor-
ney general, has ruled that the nation
al law. confers suffrage on women, re-
gardless Of Georgia rules as to regis
tration, and at the capitol it was said
managers Of some precincts possibly
might go ahead on this and permit all
women to vote who presented them
selves at the polls, while it was pos
sible other managers might refuse
In the absence Of any official action.
Governor Dorsey was one of those who
held this view Women will not vote
IN Fulton county, according to ordi-
nary Thomas III. Jeffries, who is in
charge of election machinery here.
me governors view given offhand
was that the six months rule APPLIES
10 all voters, men and women, but he
made 1t plain that he was not seeking
10 influence any person on the sub.
Ject. 1t is not in the chief executives
power to say who shall or shall no,
vote, he added
Many leading suffragists, including
MIS-. Mary McIcndon of Atlanta, =
pioneer in the cause, have urged wo-
mon to vote
Efforts of DR.. II. T.. Stockbridge OF
Atlanta at a recent mass mectinr or
negro women to get them to 20 to mo
poils were followed by public an
no"hcement today from G. ~. Nc
ci"rc, chairman OF the RcDublican
ways AID means committee OF Gcorgia
mat he had requested Dr. Stockhr;do,
20 resign as Republican campuian di-
rector for Georgia. G. p. Gorcc, chair
man OF the Republican state central,
COMMITTEES, also stated Stockbr;dpo,e
"G'loh was not authorized.