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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
Harding Delivers First
Address at Border Ctr

Brownsville, Tex.-Facing a border
crowd in which were many citizens O.
Mexico and several officials of the
Mexican government, Presidentelect
Harding proposed Thursday a FOREIGN
policy directed toward peace and
friendship, but demand always full pro
lection of American nationality and of
American citizens wherever they may
go.
The address, which was his first pre-
pared public utterance since his cleo
ton to the presidency, was delivered
from stand on the Fort Brown parade
grounds without few hundred yards
of the international boundary.
In the course Of his address, devoted
Jointly to the significance of the Ar
mlstice Day anniversary and to the
country's foreign relations. he did not
mention Mexico by name, nor did he
refer directly to the league of nations.
I'VE crave fraternity" he said I'VE
wish amlcable relations everywhere.
We offer peace and choose to promote
it, but we demand our freedom and our
own America | believe an America
eminent on the seas, respected in
every avenue of trade, will be safer at
home and greater in influence through
out the world. | like to think of an
America whose citizens are ever seek
ing the greater development and en-
larged resources and widened influ-
of a government which protects it's
citizens wherever they go on a lawful
mission, anywhere under the shining
sun
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
THE BEST YET.

II you have never used Facher-Balm,
you don't know how quickly and pleas
antly cold in the head, or soreness
anywhere can be relieved by this harm
less remedy.
Ask your druggist, or send for a free
sample to h. w. Nacher, inc, New Or
leans, La.
Avoid limitations. Nothing is lust
as good. ADV.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
Cuticura for Sore Hands.

Soak hands on retiring in the hot suds
OF tuticura Soap, dry and rub III Gu
ticura Ointment. Remove surplus
ointment with tissue paper This Is
only one of the things Cuticura will do
if Soap. Ointment and Talcum are used
for all toilet purposes.-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
Cradle Boards.

There are nine different kinds of
cradle boards used by the various
tribes of North American Indians.
The EskimoS did not use such Il board.
The baby was wrapped in the hood of
the mothers fur coat. In the most
southern tribes the baby was merely
bound to the mothers back by strip
OF cloth long enough to hold it.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
Old Letters for Archives.

Austin. Tex.-A packet of letters
written between 1897 and 1910 by mem
hers of the Mckinney family, one of
whom, Thomas F. Mckinney, was one
of the first 300 settlers of Austin and
a special agent of the Republic of Tex
as, have been added to the archives OF
the University OF Texas.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
Catarrh

Catarrh 10 a local disease greatly infiu-
enced by constitutional conditions.
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE is a
Tonic and Blood Purifier. By cleansing
The blood and building up the System,
HALLS CATARRH MEDICINE restores
normal conditions and allows Nature to
40 its work.
All Druggists. Circulars free
r. j. Cheney 4 Co., Toledo, Ohio.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
A BRIGHT. CLEAR COMPLEXION

is always admired, and it is the lauda-
Bile ambition Of every woman to do all
she can to make herself attractive.
Many of our southern women have
found that Tetterine is invaluable for
clearing up blotches, itchy patches,
etc, and making the skin soft and
velvety The worst cases OF eczema
and other torturing skin diseases yield
to Tetterine. Sold by druggists or sent
by mail for zoe by Shuptrine Co.,
Savannah, Ga.-Ady.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
Not Merely American.

An English writer comments upon
our custom here of betting IL hat ON
election and other contests. What's
strange about it? We've often read
OF some EngliSlnan winning Derby
--BoSton Transcript
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
Campaign Cost 100000.

French Lick. Ind.-The republican
national campaign cost $3,416.000, ac-
cording to figures given out Thursday
by Fred Upham, treasurer of the re-
publican national committee. He
stated that the deficit amounted to
$3.50 900
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
True Efficiency.

Efficiency Is a matter Of the head
rs We'll as die hands 1t can never be
purely mechanical virtue, for true
efficiency has its origin in careful
thought. The man who forms the
habit of using his brain is never In
danger of becoming mere machine
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
SAYS PILES ALL GONE
AND NO MORE ECZEMA

Il had eczema for many years on my
head and could not get anything to stop
the agony. | saw your ad and got one
box of Peterson's Ointment and | owe you
many thanks for the good it has done me.
There isn't a blotch on my head now and
| couldn't help but thank Peterson for
mo cure is great" Miss Mary Hill, 420
Third avenue. Pittsburgh. Pa.
and Peterson's is the only ointment that
relieves me, besides the piles seem to
have gone" A. B. Ruger. 1927 Washing
ton avenue Racine, Wis.
Use Petersons Ointment for old sores,
salt rheum, chatting and all skin diseases
70 cents. Druggists recommend it. Mail
orders filled by Peterson Ointment Co.,
Ruralo ~. Y
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20

II Il man would only keep his op'n
ions 10 himself no one would deny his
rights 10 them.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20

Just as fast as il grows easier for a
loan to do without friends he finds
Thar lh,.ir number Increases.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20

If a man falls off roof he certain
ly has an excuse for eaveSdronping.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20

Acid Stomach. Heartburn and Nausea
quickly disappear with the use OF Wright
Indian Veset able Pills Send for trial box
TO 372 Pearl St. New York-Adv.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
WHEN RHEUMATISM
HITS YOU HARD!
Sloan's Liniment should be kVt
handy for aches and pains

VIyHY wait for a severe pain, an
w ache, a rheumatic twinge fol-
lowing exposure, sore musct'
sciatica, or lumbago to make you quit
work, when you should have Sloan;
Liniment handy to help curb it and
keep you active, and fit, and nthel0b'
Without rubbing, for it peretrdk,
apply bit today to the afflicted par;
Notethe gratifying, clean prompt rela !
that follows. Sloan's Liniment couldn'
keep its many thousands of friends tis
world over if it didn't make goOd'
That's worth remembering. All dfas'
gists three sizes-the largest Is m
most economical. CSC, zoe, $l.4o.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20

A doctor who has unlimited faith in
his medicine is apt to try too many
experiments.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1920-11-20
Appalling hough..

What a miserable old world this
would be if retributiOn were dealt out
10 each of Us according to our fool
deSerls.-HamiIton Herald
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-10
JAPAN IN SIBERIA.

The statement of General Tanaka that
he does not think of withdrawing troops
from Siberia is very strange The Japanese
government decided 10 withdraw troops
and msde declaration to that effect on
July 8, adding that though Withdrawal
would be Immediately effected III the
direction of China, the troops in Nladi-
vostok aud IN the regions closely connect
ed with Japanese frontiers would be main
tanned until the situation was stabilized
This is fresh in the memory of the people,
yet the war minister now says that he
never thinks of Withdrawing troops
Further, he says that plans for preserving
order and for protecting the Japanese
inhabitants are being steadily carried on.
Concurrently with the statement of the
war minister, it is reported that the ST.
berian policy of the Japanese government
will again be changed Owing to the fail
ure of Russians TO redeem their pledges,
there is now no hope for tho establishment
of a buffer state, while the situation in
Siberia is daily becoming reddor In the
circumstances, Japan, it is said, should re-
sumo the old policy of assisting Seminov.
Others SAY that in view Of the declaration
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-10
Rest Method Of Execution.

There is a difference Of opinion between
two physicians as to what WAS the direct
cause Of death in the case Of Temuel
Price, who was hanged st the County
Vorkhouse a week ago for the murder Of
Policeman Zebley DR. Rovitti, who ex-
amined the body, expressed the belief
that Prices neck was broken which is
the expected result in executions by hang
ing-but DR.. BastiaD, coroner's physician
is positive the victims neck was not brok-
en- and that be died Of strangulation, 8 re-
suit not pleasing TO contemplate. Both
physicians expressed favor for d change In
the Delaware procedure from hanging to
the more potent and certain agency of the
electric chair
Many who have given consideration TO
the subject hold to this opinion, vet there
are many others 70 whom the employ
ment Of the electric chair seems like a
mysterious horror that is far more dread
ful than execution by hanging 1t i, not
recalled that any employment Of the latter
method in our State has ever been attend
ed by unseernly horrors, but as a rule has
been prompt ard effective in sending the
victim to death
Fit matters only to have the unpleasing
task performed quickly, painlessly and
effectively, there seems 70 be only one
resort-to the guillotine Of France. The
idea Of cutting of q mans head, e, Of
itself, most revolving But it is swift and
sure, and in the case Of those who have
good friend. 70 look after their rernairs, II
is argued that the body. with the head
restored IN its place and the mark Of the
severing knife concealed by neat neck
wrappings, would present as respectable
and assuring an appearance rs that cf any
who die OF natural causes But for All
that we do not look for the day when
Madame Guillotins VIII be brought across
the ocean 10 take The place Of The hang
mans moose or the electric chair
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-10
Forced Back 10 Farms.

The head Of the University Of Mary
land Extention Service 10 somewhat re-
joiccd because he notes that labor il being
gradually forced back TO farm work, and
that the condition of the sgriculturists
will be much improved before the time for
spring planting arrives. 1t is regretteble,
that the men who are reported to be re-
turning to the country are those who are
forced TO go back because Of their inability
to obtain other employment to keep them
in the city, for the men who are "com-
PEELED" to 60 TO farming in order to make
livelihood will probably not makc very
efficient helpers. They will be discontcnted
with life in the country and on the lookout
for Job more TO their liking.
The solution of the farm labor problem
must be reached from another AMPLE and
the work made as Attractive ms are other
forms of toll. with an equivalent pay. The
lure Of the country must be made strong
enough TO meet the lure of the city. The
wholesome living in the country, the
superior food, and the better housing con-
dtions should moro than offset the cx-
pensive living in uncomfortable tenement
houses in the cities, the necessary outlay
for street car fare, and the uncertainty Of
obtaining position or Of retaining one, all
vastly in favor Of living in the country if
once we have and retain a contented
mind
The worker on the farm is infinitely
better of than the city worker when he
considers the drawbocks OF the city as con-
trasted with those of the country. 1t Is re-
gretted that men who are born in the
country cannot see these things in their
true perspective and not stay in the city
until driven back where he belongs, and
where no is best understood and ap-
prcciated and where his real interests lie.
We trust that the farm labor problem be
settled on a better basis than that the
men who will work in tho country have no
better reason for doing So than the fact
that they cannot find employment any
where else.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-10
Home Guards Disband.

The last Of Delaware's Organized
Militia was mustered out day OF two ago,
after q peaceful existence OF more than two
years Although the home guard had 10
occasion 20 use arms, it doubtless gave US
an assurance that il would be ready TO
meet any emergency that might have
arisen during the war, requiring the en-
ployment Of soldiers
At the time of It's organization our Owl
militia had been absorbed By the A. E. T.
and Ne were lefr without sufficient pro-
lection the police force also having been
greatly reduced numerically, 50 the
newly-organi1ed militis came into being SO
that we would not be left at the mercy Of
the lawless had there been an outbreak Of
disorder
The members Of the militia, almost all Of
whom were ineligible for service over seas
and most Of whom were busy men of af-
fairs gave their time in preparing for en-
emergency, drilling, etc. and they are en-
titled TO our thanks and gratitude, and il
would be appropriate for the oity 70 ex-
press its appreciation OF their willingness
and readiness TO guard he- interests and
her citizens This might be done through
dinner, with addresses or some form of
medalof decoration that doubtless would be
appreciated and would serve as a lasting
"thank you" for the men who stood ready.
to defend us
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-10
TAXED TO DEATH.

During the Taft administration, when
the expenditures Of the nted States
government were only a small fraction of
what thew are TODAY. Senator AldrIch OF
Rhode lsland. then chairman .0f the Sen
ate finance committee, expressed tho
opinion that under strict business methods
at least $500, ,O00,00O year could be
saved
What could be saved today nobody
knows During the campaign, Governor
Cox, who had served in Congress for two
terms and had had personal experience OF
Congressional finance, declared that II
would be possible To- reduce expenditures
hv at least 81 600 600, 900 he did not give
a detailed estimate of how this reduction
could be brought about, yet nobody ehal-
lenged his statement
The manner IN which Congress econo-
niEes is clearly revealed in President VII
sons message, which shows that over
$1,000 OOO. 900 Of expenditures were au-
thorizcd by the last Congress IN addition
To the amounts shown in the usuai com
piled statements Of appropriations Yet
scores Of Representatives, and Senators
were on the stump during the recent cam
naign. all engaged in telling the country
how they had saved money and reduced
taxes although they had done neither.
The spirit in which Congress listens TO
any suggestion of economy is accurNely
expressed by Representative Mondells
sneer AZ the President's appeal, Mr.. Mon
dell being the Republican leader OF the
House. vet the issue ~ one that even this
Congress, with its avowed program OF
dong nothing. cannot easily dodge. 1t IS
brought home at once to every taxpayer
bv Secretary Houstons report, IN which
he suggests no fewer than nineteen IN
creases in taxation in connection with
program Of tax revision 10 provide reve-
nue. for budget OF "a 600, 900 900 year,
which is far less than the present expendl-
lures.
The new taxes proposed eretary
Houston are in many cast AiS OPP
Dressive and could be imposed onIs oA ne
principle OF taxing the money wherever Il
could be found, by the easiest process
poss;ble. Il il not conceivable that any
Congress would sdopt the Houston pro
gram and shoulder the responsibility for
the storm Of protest that would arse; but
the fact remains that additional taxation
must be imposed unless Congress makes
radical reductions IN expenditures. New
York World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-10
Penrose n Still Boss.

immediately after the election, while
Senator Penrose Of Pennsylvania was still
in a state of slow recovery from his severe
illness, with not much assurance Of COM
plete restoration to health, Governor
Sproul and Republican State Chairman
raiment of party leadership. He WAS i'll, in
somewhat bad political repute, and rested
under the humiliation Of having fallen
more than two hundred thousand votes
below MIR. Harding at the November
election, when he was a candidate for re-
turn to the Senate. SO the governor and
the State chairman endeavored to assume
the reins of party leadership by making
choice of the Speaker of the House of
Representatives of the Pennsylvania
Legislature at its session next month.
For awhile it did not appear that SEN
ator Penrcse was taking much interest in
the political situation in his home State.
But several days ago he act himself to
work, and Immediately the forces OF
Governor Sproul and Chairman Crow
began to fall to pieces Penrose had his
candidate for the House Speakership, and
this week he made announcement that
after a conference with Sproul and Crow
they had agreed to accept bis choice.
Thus Governor Sproul ANONYMOUSLY
fails in his attempt TO wrest the Repub-
hcan party leadership in Pennsylvania
from the hands of Senator Penrose. The
latter is still boss and his commands will
be cbeved Also, it is probable ne will
come very near 10 being the controlling
element in the administration Of Presi-
dent-elect Harding. A keen political
is Senator Penrcse, ard il is
useless for tyros like Sproul and Crow TO
endeavor to unseat him.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-10
Another Tax on Industry.

Csfv Council has under consideration
80 ordinance providing for license tax on
manufacturer. doing business in our city.
What chspre from past conditions.
Time wns when the community welcomed
every suggestion Of the location OF new
industry within our corporate limits,
snd secured permission from the Legs
sature 10 have certain districtsexempt from
aarAtion for a period of ten years after
sheir use for the location of manufactur-
ing industry.
This municipal tax on local industries is
Ire result Of City Councils demand fer
nncr~ money with which TO conduct our
local administration. This condition
~ss brought about by years and years OF
Incompetent and extrsvagant adminlstTa-
tion. which made deIns nds for so much
money that City Council had reached the
point when il felt It had imposed upon real
estate all the burdens OF taxation lt could
hear So il applied 70 the Legislature for
authority 70 impose taxes on the various
Inc. Of bu.ines. and industry located
throughout the city This would not be so
had wereit not for the fact that the State
aas, for many years, imposed similar
tax. and thu. our business men and manu-
fsct,rrers are doubly imposed upon.
How different the situation might have
b-en had our poeople, years ago, gwen
practical attention TO the very important
subject Of municipal administration. Had
they done this, they might have had. long
ere this, s system that would have been
both efficient and economical, that would
have met all needs without burdenlnR
either business or industry with annoying
special taxes in order 70 aid incompetent
City Councils 10 continue their Icigns OF
inefficiency and extravaganza.
Ii will be noted, however, that II look
ing around for new sources Of revenue, the
members Of City Council paid no atten-
tion 70 one very fruitful souoe-the IN
position Of 4 capitstion tax upon the
thousands of persons IN the community
who enjoy all the benefits that come from
MUNICIPAL administration. without direct
" paying a dollar in return. Real estate
owners are taxed, and renters also ere
taxed. incidentally but severely, N their
rent payments But many Others paF
nothing e. all These non-contributors
could be reached by the imposition OF
srnsl capitation tax, and the total would
~ considerable But under the partisan
.vstern Of elections and administration
which we have long endured, the polltl-
cisns who operate our government would
never consent 70 a move which might
anger many voters and thus upset their
political schemes
So now we have the tax on business and
Industries, in addition 70 real estate and
other taxes, and there iE no telling what /
further resort may be sought unless there |
,hsl Be 8 rsdical change in existlne condl- |
-ion. Such change, fortunately, is IT /
sight, through the move now under way |
for new city charter, Trenton, \. J., /
made this move nearly decade ago, and /
the results rs Mayor Donnellv Of that city I
said az the Chamber Of Commerce lunch /
son, on Tuesday, are effective, economical |
and businesslike administration with /
an honest tar rate" And Wilmington !
should have the same.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-10
An Honor Worthiiy Bestowed.

There was no surprise at the recent
action of the executors Of the Nobel Peace
Prize Fund in bestowinG this wear $
prize Of $40, 900 upon President Wilson.
lie is the third American citizen to re-
ceive this high honor. the other two having
been the late President Roosevelt and
Flihu Root.
Mr. Roosevelt received the prire for
bis admirable service in bringing Russia
ard Japan together IN peace overtures
during their war, in 1908. But this ac-
complement was not difficult or la
borious one, as both countries were
physically exhausted and financially en-
barrs.sed, and only too willing 70 seek an
avenue towards peace Mr. Root WAS re-
warded and honored for his eminent
services in promoting the cause Of inter
national arbitration.
The reward comes to President Wilson
for his great work in the cause of peace
throughout the world What he did is
known 10 all, even 70 those who have de-
cried him and endeavored 20 belit1e his
labors. He rendered valuable service in
making successful the war that had broken
the peace Of the entire world and which
impressed upon all people the necessity
for permanent peace, and in the effort 70
promote that world peace through the
League of Nations be imperilled his life
and seriously impaired his physical vigor-
II is eminently proper that his distin-
g,:ished services. SC beneficial TO all the
world, are thus practically recognized
and rewarded BY the bestowal Of the Nobel
Dc -. Tr,.a
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-10

Active work on the preparation Of city
charter measure is now under way, the
committee in charge having agreed upon
the commission plan, much after the man
ner Of Trentons city charter, we take it.
This is good news, and promises an oppor-
tunity for action by the Legislature in the
early days of its session. The commission
plan has much in it's favor, and it is GER
tain that any change would be better
than what we have now
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-12-10
lust Folks
by Edgar A. Guest
WOR RY.

There arc various kinds of worry and
] know that sages say
We should break the worrying habit
and put all our fears away,
'Tis q fool who worries yalnly over things
he cnrnot mend
Or spoils the Joy Of pleasure by the dread
that it wid end,
But there comes 10 every fellow on this
planet called the earth
Times he really ought to worry if he
wants 70 prove MS worth.
never see youopster romping on the
streets in play
But wonder If his father ever worries
through the day
Does be worry for his safety, does he
worry for his care?
Does he worry for his future and the
burdens he must bear?
Does the big fear ever strike him, as he
kisses him at night,
That in some way. as his parent he may
not be doing right?
Man cannot escape from worry, cannot
smile at self-disgrace,
He cannot sit down contented, shirking
tasks he ought 20 face;
By his moral obligations TO be Just and
clean and true,
He IS bound at times 70 worry over VII al
ls fair 10 do,
And there's none n rich in wisdom but
must sometimes sit at night
And worry lest his judgment shall not
lead HIM To the right