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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
Just Folks
BY Edgar A. Guest.
THE ONLY LOSS.

II is bett er as il is, have failed but can
sleep,
Though the pit in which j am now is
very dark and deep
/ can walk tomorrow's streets and con
meet tomorrow's men
Unnshamed to face their gaze as | go TO
work again,
/ have lost the hope had, m the dust
are all my dreams,
But my loss is not SO great or 20 dread
ful AS it seems,
For / made my fight and failed, but |
need not slink away
For ] do not have to fear what another
man may say.
They may call me over bold, they
may say that | was frail,
They may tell / dared too much and
was doomed at last to fail.
They may talk my battle DER and dis
cuss il as they choose,
But / did no brother wrong. I'm the
only one to lose.
IL is better as it is. j have kept my
self-rcTpect.
/ can walk tomorrow's streets meeting
all men head erect,
And no man can swear at me for the
pledge | did not keep.
/ have no shame to regret, | have failed,
but ! can sleep.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
EVENING SMILE.
LOST HIS PET.

AT mess dinner the con vcrsation
turned on animal training.
"Ah," said Major Binks, II remen-
Der when | was at Boggleywalah | tanned
an oyster He used to follow me all over
the house like dog He would SIT on the
table at my side with his shell open and
crack my nuts-most affectionate little
creature"
'Hav. you still got him, Maior?'
asked the doubling auditor.
"No, sir. he came to an untimely
end, A friend of mine came into the
dining-room in my absence, saw the
oyster with his shell open and swallowed
him. ! shall never have another pet, !"
said the major, with . sigh.
"No doubt your friend found il easier
to swallow the oyster said the colonel
than we do the story. .'-Tit-Bits.
"How can you take the measure Of
aman ike that great Wall Street financier?'
T don't know myself but some people
do say If ought 20 be taken by the Bertil-
lon system baltimore American.
Mothers throwing plates at father. I"
.Ts she angry with him?" No; but she's
working up TO It. Judge.
Briggs,"C "Clayton's wife must be back
from her Western trip" Griggs-'t How
do you know" II see Clayton driving out
to the golf club in a taxi. Life. =
Caddie-ffW Which club will you try
sir?" Golfer-(Whose ball has vanished
down a rabbit hole. "Give me one shaped
ike a ferret. Boston Transcript.
Ruth-"She told ne she slapped him
because he tried TO kiss her good night.
Helen-"He told me she slapped him be
cause he didn't try. Columbia Jester
al say, old man. doesn't spending so
much time at the club get YOU in trouble
at home?" "0n the contrary, dear boy;
il keeps me out of it. Boston Transcript
where do you stand in pohtics2'
That, replied Senator Sorghum, is
exactly what | am waiting for the next
election 10 decide. Washir gton Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
State Fairs Successful Opening.

Despite weather that was decidedly
threatening all day, although favorable
part Of the time, the Delaware State
Fair ropened with much success at the spa
cious ard finely appointed Elsmere
grounds. Yesterday The exhibits were
large in number and splendidiy repre-
sentative: the attraction were numerous
and most pleasing the racing spirited, and
the attendance good, considering the
weather conditions.
The Delaware State Fair is an Institu-
tion of much practical value TO the entire
State. as well as pleasing attraction and
diversion. 1t makes for better results IN
agriculture, in business, and in household
economy. 1t incites TO continued efforts
for improvements and even better con-
ditions. II has . great intrinsic value as
we'll as elements of recreation and diver
sion
The fairl vii continue daily and nightly
this week. coming to close next Friday
night. II is an attraction we'll worth en-
loving. and we hope the spacious groupds
will be crowded every hour Of its con-
tinuance.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
Resent Dissatisfaction.

Negro residents of this city recently
have been giving attention to the matter
Of discrimination against persons Of their
race, especially IN respect Of segregation in
the courts, cquM rights in civil and legal
afAirs, and appointments 70 public Office
without discrimination as TO color. They
have held meetings in order to voice their
protests, and are at present engaged in a
movement to bring about better COM
pliance with what they consider their right
full demands.
These complaints, be it remembered,
are melted by conditions prevailing IN
Republican community, Republican
State, where all Negro voters have been
solidly supporting the Republican party
ever since they began 10 exercise the
privilege of franchise. They have been
made slaves of party and thus far have
not resented their humiliating position.
II is not claimed that a change TO a
Democratic regime would makeA material
difference. but probably the condi-
tions complained of are even worse under
Republican reign in Delaware than when
the Democrats were in control. But the
Negroes have remained faithful to their
indifferent POLITICAL associates Of fairer
complexion.
What they may do now is an interesting
conjecture. as there Goes not seem TO be
possibility that the discrimination they
compain of will be rcmedied to the slight
est extent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
Need of More Police.

Police authorities declare there Is
need of 35 additional policemen, IN order
70 inaugurate an eight-hour shift. Why
such system, if actually necessary, can
not be inaugurated with the number Of
men now comprising the force Is something
that many citizens cannot understand.
But the most interesting question 81
this time is: Why the need of additional
policemen in these times? For more than
year prohibition has prevailed, and ar
rests for drunkenness, formerly numbering
several hundred a month, have been re-
duced to thirty or forty. To arrest
single drunken person requires time, and
therefore, tho large reduction in the num-
Der OF arrests for drunkenness ought TO
allow the police force much more time for
guarding the community against other
and more dangerous forms Of lawlessness.
Also, this situation should permit a llb-
eral reduction of the hours of police labor,
without increasing the force, unless there
are other conditions that operate 10 the
contrary.
No doubt the real situation is that the
demand for more men is based upon the
noticeable increase of the more violent
forms of crime In our city. Murders are
now OF frequent occurrence. Burglaries
are continually numerous and aggravat-
ing. Other violent crimes also show an
increase.
Why? Can it be due to the new dis
pensation at the workhouse, under which
Imprisonment is made far less a punish
nent, even attractive, to those inclined to
evil-doing? Do men who contemplate crime
now look upon the punishment of the Law
as such a trivial matter that they can
afford TO invite its risk should their law
lessness result In arrest and conviction?
If not, why the alarming increase in violent
crimes2
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
,ftemoon. win attract unusual .tt.n-

afternoon, win attract unusual atten-
tion, ~ there are numerous contests
which may serve to bring out . iarEc
vote. Much interest also will be inn
parted by the Democratic State Con-
vention. to be held in Dover one week
from today. And an important cle-
mcnt in the situation will be the result
of the next two days Of registration
Saturday, September 25, and Saturday
October las both parties will labor
assiduously to induce their women fol-
lowers to register. the Republicans pay
ing especial attention to the registration
Of Negro women, who are confidently
expected to be as faithful in voting the
Republican ticket as the Negro men
are. And here, as elsewhere, the par
ticipation of women in the voting will
make exceedingly difficult to arrive
at any reliable estimate of the result
of the election.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
LITERATURE AS A PROFESSION.

In this sturdy republic perhaps more
than in the older societies OF western
Europe there is q certain suspicion OF
literature as profession. The young Ameri-
can who announces his intention of giving
TO the muse what was meant for com
merce is likely TO find himself suspected
of seeking mere pretext for avoiding
honest work. Doubtless il was due to an
atavistic convection of the sin of sheer
estheticism that Henry James displayed
in his recently published letters so con-
stant a concern for monetary success. In
spite of his economic independence oil
literary earnings, James felt that he must
justify bis existence by putting literature
on paying basis.
In France, however, the profession OF
letters has been stamped with a more OBJ
iective imprimatur of respectability than
that of popular success. A French tribunal
has recently delivered n Judgment which
hold up their heads among those of their
fellow citizens engaged in the ordinary
commercial and professional pursuits.
The rent legislation of France provides
that the occupant oi premises devoted 10
the exercise of a trade or profession Is en-
titled to an extension Of lease for period
equivalent to the duration Of the war.
NJ Eugene Montfort, the well-known
novelist and editor, tried in vain to get the
Authors Society of France to take action
under this law on behalf of French writers.
Finally be took his case to court himself,
and won it, His landlord argued that
authorship is not a licensed profession
and that the man of letters, unlike lawyers
and tradesrnen, is not compelled to pro-
vide premises where clients or customers
can be received.
The court did not take this view, and
in an elaborate Judgment, wealthy with
literary historical illusions, vindicated
the plaintiff and the profession OF htera-
ture The judges held that TO exercise
profession in given place Is to perform
there the manual and intellectual work
necessary for its accomplishment There
fore. the apartment of an author can be
described as the business premises where
he earns his living. He further held that
study, library and a quiet place IN which
10 work are essential plant and materials
for the carrying on OF the business OF
writing. Wherefore the court decided that
IN. Eugene Montfort, exercising the
profession of a journalist and man OF
letters on the premises aforesaid, was en-
titled TO an extension equal TO the duration
of the war, like any other professional
man" IL is no longer possible to dismiss
literature as the idle vagabondage OF
unemployed idealists.-New York Eve
ping Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

Lieutenant-Colonel Theodore ROose-
welt. Jr., who is stumping for Harding and
the Republican party. refuses TO speak IN
Chicago because Of it being the city OF
Mayor William Hale Thompson, no
torious the country over as an enthusiastic
svmpathizer with Germany But why
should this worry young Roosevelt
Thompson also is vigorously supporting
Harding and the Republican party, as are
all other German sympathizers- II Colonel
Roosevelt does not like his alien associates
he should abandon the cause they are so
ardently supporting.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

ton any day. No effort is TO be spared
to retain this control and, il possible,
TO strengthen it. SO $4,000 will be
spent in few States TO boost along such
men MS Wadsworth, in New York; Brandc
gee, in Connecticut; Moses, in New Hamp--
shire; Watson, in Indiana, etc. Nearly
all such candidates have made themselves
obnoxious TO the voters especially the
women, by their opposition to the League
OF Nations, female suffrage and progrest
sive legislation generally. II 100000 OF
81 100000 or s2,0O0,00O can put them
over the top the Republican bosses Of tho
Senatorial ol1karchy will not balk at the
expenditure. Philadelphia Record.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
RIPPING RHYMES.
By Walt Mason.
HARD TO KILL.

You take club and swat a snake,
and it will vain contortions make,
long after it is dead; the tail will tie
itself in knots as IN defiance OF the
swats that smashed the evil head.
But when the sunset comes, men
say, the serpent quits its foolish
play, and drops it's bluff insane;
and some one hangs it on fence in
the belief, devoid of sense, that such
an act brings rain. And it is much
the same with Booze; bis sinful head
we saw him lose and ghoried In his
fall; but still his body squirms and
twists, what time the nation wots
and wists that dead things shouldn't
crawl. Still sinners brew their Jugs
of ale and we escort them to the Jail
and give them fifty years; and every
time | walk the street some dele
gate I'm sure TO meet whose breath
suggests zwei beers. Bootleggers
in the alleys thriye-and vet the
serpent's not alive, our statutes
TO eonfound; like any broken
snake is Booze; the reflex action of
his thews just make him flop
around.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
MAKE ME OVER.

Make me over like the summer !
Let me be and bring the spell
OF life's vision to the weary;
Make me over like the dell
That goes on through seasons S changes
Always giving something dear
OF its blossom and its sunshine.
OF its quietude and cheer.
Make me over like the summer
Always bringing something new
Nights of moon and morns of beauty
With the honey of the dew.
Make me useful like the weather,
Make me helpful as the spring.
With heart as light as feather
knowing love, and how to sing.
Make me over like the ripple
OF the river, with that speech
OF the fairy tongue of beauty
When the light waves lap the beach
Make me over like the maple,
Make me owe; like the pine
Make me over like the summer
Let me help the world TO shineS
Baltimore sun
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Bethany Band.
4

Bethany Band
Gas Study Club.
Blacksmiths Union.
Stonemason's Union.
Brandywine Fire Co.
Smyth Post, G. A. r.
Central Labor Union.
Waneta Council, ID. P.
A. of s T., r. T. of A.
CaIanthe Lodge, X. Of P.
Humanity Circle, 3. Of Z.
Corinthian Lodge, = Of H.
Crusaders Castle, X. G. +.
Eureka Conclave, 5 ". N.
Fame Castle, 4. O. X. NJ. c.
Industry Lodge, 4. o. L. w.
Canton Delaware, No. /, 7. NJ.
Eureka Council, Jr., Q. t. A. NJ.
Chosen Friends Castle, X. O. L.
Brandywine Co, \ 4 l. O. h.
Mutual Encamprnent, |. O. @. +.
German Beneficial Society, No. |.
Peerless Conclave III. or :. W NJ.
Harmony Council, No. l, L, 4. A.
Sheet Metal Workers, Local No. 500.
Guiding Star Temple, No. 6, o. Of W.
Washington Camp, No. l3, z. O. s A.
Moriel Encampment, No. |, .. h. NJ.
vii. Branch, No. 20, Grand Fraternity.
Car and Ship Painters Protective Asso
Y. =. s Zion Lutheran German Church
Washington Lodge, No. 176, |. O. o. f.
Wilmington Conclave, d. of l.. o. r. G.
NJ. B. A. of P. r. B. Employees, Inc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

When drivers of automobiles smash
railroad safety gates and then beat the
railroad employe who lowered them to
warn of the approach of train, it would
seem that the limit had been reached IN
reckless and lawless conduct by auto
fiends." II the guilt of these offenders
shall be established, their punishment
should be OF character to constitute a
potent warning,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

The Poles will at least do good work
for the world by breaking down the mill
tary power of Soviet Russia. With its
military arm destroyed, Soviet govern
mentor misgovernment-in Russia, may
be expected to speedily give way to some
form Of real popular government.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

AS means of relieving the shortage of
dwellings, it is suggested that automobile
fans" live in their garages and allow their
houses to go on the market for the ac-
commodation of eager renters. That
should go large way towards reducing
the famine in dwellings.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

Not a word of disapproval has
been heard from Candidate Harding about
the thrilling slogan adopted by the Re
publican National Committee: "But, Boys,
Get the Money! 1t is not unfair, there
fore, to believe he indorses it, although Sc
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

1t is pleasing to note that good crop of
apples is one of the results of agriculture
this year. Now, if they can be put on the
market at reasonable prices, there will be
occasion for general rejoicing, as apples
are an excellent fruit, health-promoting
and appetizing.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

10 low as 10 be neg|bIc, but, as the shops
are already paying dividends 70 The stock
holders IL Is to be cxrccted TINT their
customers Will soon be surprised by sub
stantial results.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07

Prison, not fines, should be the punish
ment for prohteers," says the Baltimore
American. Yes, and Imprisonment at
hard labor, not amid beds of fowery
ease"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-07
cUTICURA HEALS
SKIN TROUBLE
InBlackheadS andPimpleS.
OnF ace. CauSed0 0iSigure-
ment and Itching.

"Myuouble began with blackheads
on my face and later took the form
of pimples. The PimPies were large
and fest-red. and were scattered over
my face. They caused Disagreement
and itching for the time. ! used sew
eral remedies but without success. Z
tried cutieura Soap and Ointment and
was afforded relief in two o. three
weeks, and when I bad used about a
cake and half Of cuticura Soap and
one box Of Suticura Ointment I was
healed" Signed Fred Ningslsy,
Pocono Manor, Prnna., Dec. g, 1918.
clticurs Soap, Ointment and rsi-
cum promote and maintain skin pur-
ity, skin comfort and skin hsalth
often when all else falls.
sAlxpis x>lA Pre- hy Mi Ad,lrsss -cat.csrs Lab-
srAssxass, Dspt n. NAl<sa IS kAss Scii every
-aexs. soap 1o>. Ointment 5 and ~ lslcun issl
- Sut,eaf. Soap .h~sss -itAout zsus.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
LEGAL NOTICES.
BIDS WANTED,

Sealed proposals viii be received at
the office Of the River Terminal COM
mission Of the city Of Memphis. 200
Chamber Of Commerce building up to
II O'Clock noon Monday, March S, and
then opened for furnishing and deliv-
ering, in working order, at the Mem
phis Municipal River Terminal five 90
four wheel standardized electric indus.
trial tractors with lead batteries, to-
gether with complete charging equip
ment Of approved make,
bidders 10 submit an alternate bid
Tor furnishing and delivering five
three wheel standardized electric In
dustrial tractors with lead batteries TO.
Eether with complete charging equip
ment OF approved make.
Specifications may be obtained at
the office OF the engineer, 200 Cham
her of Commerce building, Memphis
Tenn.
An approved surety bond will be re.
uuired from the successful bidder In
the sum of ne-half Of the contract
price within 10 days after the award
OF the contract.
Bids will lay open for comparison
and consideration for one week after
having been publicly opened and read
before awarding the contract.
The right is reserved to- reject any
or all bids
BY order Of the River Terminal COM
mission Of the city Of Memphis.
S. H. ANDERSON. Chairman.
w f. SCHULZ. Engineer,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
aSsr5
Cbe JaeWs 5ctuIttar
Classified Section
Protest Ban On
MOngOlidHs In
White Schools

JACKSON, Miss, Feb, 26.-ncciar-
ing that the ruling Of the attorney
general Of Mississippi requiring that
Chinese and other MonKolians must at
tend school with negroes and can not
attend with white children Is an lnius-
tiee, many protests are being received
here from Chinese and Japanese resi-.
dents If the state
Contention is made that the ruling Of
the attorney general is also violation
Of the second article Of the modified
treaty between the United States and
China,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
'"They Are Sure
What They Are
| Recommended For"
CADOMENE TABLETS--ARE

MIR. w, A. kitzberger writes: II
wish to state that | am using vour
Cadomene Tablets, and am on
the third tube at this time must
say they are sure what they are
recommended for and you can use
, my name az one TO testify"
Cadomene Tablets, the favorite
prescription Of great physician.
are recommended 10 nervous, worn
out, tired people with stomach trou-
BILE and Impoverished blood. These
tablets are tonic to the various vi
tai organs and soon restore health
and strength. Sold by druggists
everywhere In sealed tubes, adv.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
Pau When Cured

Or. Burkhart wants you 10 write him
today for treatment Of Or, Burkhart's
Vegetable Compound for Liver. KID
ney. stomach Trouble, Constipation,
Catarrh. rheumatism. Pay when cured
Don't miss this grandest OF remedies
and wonderful preventative for Grip,
Flu. Address GEL Main ST.. Cin'ti D.
For sale AZ all Drug stores, s0-day
treatment Zoe, adv,
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
Rheumatism

y completely washed out Of the system
by the celebrated Shivar Mineral Water
Positively guaranteed by money back
offer Tastes fine. costs a trifle, De.
hvered anywhere by our Memphis
agents, Oliver FinnIe Co, Phone them
adv
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
EMPLOYMENT.
MALE HELP WANTED.
WANTED
so
COLORED
FAMILIES

We have one Of the very best towns
" the entire country for colored people
Houses are well constructed. with mod
ern cenveniencNs. Two. three and four
room houses rel.N from S. 10 $3.50 per
month. Electric ights and water fur
n!shed at reasonable rates. We also
give steady and faithful employees an
opportunity to buy these houses at cost,
on easy payment plans. The welfare
OF the people is looked after by a de-
partment set aside for that purpose,
o1iering all kinds Of amusements, such
as moving pictures. baseball and other
sports There is also large hall used
LOT church, lectures, etc. We have
Wen, equipped schools, with the best of
teachers, where your children can have
a9 opportunity to get an education
without charge. Steady employment
families.
Can you afford not to look into this?
write today to employment depart
meht. Aluminium Co. of America,
Maryville, Tenn. or call on Employ
ment Agency, Aluminium Company of
america 6S Beale avenue, Memphis,
rem. who are prepared to advance
you transportation and direct and as
sist you to Maryville, Tenn,
We want 80 families today, Cali and
talk it over with us.
WANTED--White and coiored share
choppers for large black land farm,
near Charlottesville, Ark. Good houses,
% miles from Memphis, liberal adj
vances For further information write
D. D. Deaderick, P. O. Box 1888, Mem
phis.
The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1920-02-26
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counting.
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Evening journal., 1920-09-18
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"BIDDIES

Tonight "Buddies" will conclude
their engagement at the Playhouse
with a Jolly renewal Of their loves
and their likes aided and abetted by
some very clever songs and jokes.