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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
Just Folks
BY Edgar A. Guest
GOLF PRIDE.


As a golfer I'm not one who cops the
money,
lshall always be member of the dubs;
There are times my style is positively
am awkward in my handling of the
clubs;
l arm not a skiilful golfer, nor plucky,
But this about myself proudly say
When ! win hole by freaky stroke or
lucky,
never claim Ipayed the shot that way.
There are times, despite my blundering
behavior,
When fortune seems TO follow Mt my
heels;
Now and then l toll supremelv in her
favor,
She lets me pull the rankest sort of steals
She II give to me the friendliest assistance
Ill Jump ditch of times when should
not.
III top the ball and get lot OF distance
But | don claim that's how ! played
the shot.
I've hooked a ball when just that hook
/ needed,
And wondered how ever turned the
I've thanked my luck for what friendly
tree did,
Although my fortune made my rival
sick
Sometimes my shots arc just as | had
planned EN-.
The sort of shots which usually play,
But when up to the cup chance TO land
EN-,
never claim | played 'em just that
way.
There's little in my game that will com
mend me.
I'm not shark who shoots the course
IN par,
| need good fortune often To befricnd me,
have my faults and know just what
they are;
| play golf in q desperated do-or-die
way.
And into traps and trouble oft stray;
But when by chance the breaks are coming
my way,
! do not claim played the shots that
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
Regulation Party Organ Approval.

with such an inspiring American
ticket as Harding and Coolidge, and such
n sound American platform as that adopt
ed at Chicago, the Republican party is
admirably equipped to wage successful
campaign, supremely confident OF
sweeping victory at the polls in No
vember."
How really nice this sounds. How
soothing; how satisfying in respect OF
words. But after all, how inexpensive,
how exceedingly formal 1t is framed as
though it had been written in advance,
with two blank spaces left for the inser-
tion of the names of the Chicago nomi-
nees. For it would have applied to the
outcome of the convention, no matter
what might have been the declarations
of the platform or who might have been
selected by the convention az candidates
for President and Vicc-President.
This fine and perfect sample of regula-
tion party organ approval is from an
editorial in the Scranton, Pa, Republican
the day following the Republican National
Convention at Chicago. And no doubt
similar machine expressions were printed
in many other Republican party organs
throughout the country, all as alike as
though penned by the same hand.
To the regulation party organ the party
platform always is patriotic and express
sive of everything that is calculated to
advance the best interests of the people;
the candidates invariably are men of states
men oalibre, patriotic to the core, and
splendid exemplars of the best American
citizenship. There is not a flaw in either
platform or candidates, and all should
receive the overwhelming approval of the
American people.
But what real information. what sound
suggestions, what kind Of advice can the
people obtain from such souroes7 The
papers that endeavor to tell them the
truth, the real facts, are their best friends,
after all
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
DECLINING PRICES.

While the political news has for the
moment overshadowed the interest IN
the prlce-cutting campaign, 1t Is en-
couragIng TO note that the trend Is still
downward An authoritative index num-
Der Of prices as Of June shows q sub
stantial reduction from May /, and
current reports since that number was
compiled indicate that the average on
July will be still lower.
The record high mark was reached
on February /, and not since the war
began has such length OF time elapsed
without a new high being made. This
In itself is a pretty good indication that
the peak has been passed and that the
man trend is downward. Subject To
slight fluctuations, II is good opinion that
In the next year prices Will be substantl-
ally lower all along the line, even such
a basic commodity as steel having fallen
In the last few weeks.
Fuel and food are still holding high,
but in foodstuffs the recent crop report
was so encouraging as TO lead to the
belief that these also will come down
sharply in the next few months. Foreign
crop reports are even much more favor
able than our own, with several important
surplus producing countries showing
remarkable incfeases. Coal is still the
bugbear, but with the reported slowing
up Of certain industries and the relief
in the railroad congestion there are good
possibilities of an easier situation in
this staple before long.
At the same time, If is vitally necessary
for every one to work the home gardens
to the limit this year and TO conserve and
preserve in every way possible. People
in this section, too, had better get IN their
coal supplies early, before another winter
threatens Il tie-up of transportation
facilities Boston Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
THE BIG CITY RACE.

Those lakeside cities, those ports of
the unsalted seas-what explains them
what accounts for Chicago, Detroit, Cleve-
land, Buffalo, Milwaukee, Toledo, Du
luth and we may as well add Toronto,
though the last-named city is across the
Canadian line? Detroit considerably
more than doubled population between
1910 and 1920. Would it not be worth
while for Baltimore to send delegation
across to Cleveland and Detroit to spy
out the secret of the rapid rise of those
two lake port townsl
The concentration Of war business
probably explains much OF the quick
growth Of both Cleveland and Detroit,
but not everything. The big city race,
however, is yet on. Baltimore ~ TO occupy
eighth place in the column az assigned
by the 1920 census, but where in the line
will Baltimore be in 1850? That is looking
rsther a long way ahead, but this Cheasa
pealle port is just now started on develop
ment and expansion movement that Is
likely to be continuous through the next
three decades
Baltimore is not circumscnbed as to
commerce like q lake port Being an
ocean port means potential reach INTO
world markets After all the lake cities
must do business through the ocean port
cities The development Of big cities In
the United States during the past fifty
years has been amazing. Fifty years ago
Baltimore had 267 900 population and at
that time Detroit and Cleveland we're only
big toWns.-Baltimor American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
PRESS COMMENTS.
HOT WEATHER FOOD AND DRINK.

Much of the discomfort II hot weather
comes from unintelligcnt eating We are
all prone to carry over into summer our
winter tastes at the table. five can SUM
mon up fortitude to discard those foods
which develop heat-the rich meats,
graves, pastries and sweet things general
iy, which build fires in our tummies and
raise the temperatures of our bodies
we shall all be saved not only much dis
comfort, but also many of the perils Of hot
summer suns.
The vegetables and fruits are the things
to play up on the table now. Tho vege-
tables are the great blood purifiers. They
rid the blood Of what is called for in cold
weather, those qualities which resi- cold /;
and they leave us in condition to combat
excessive heat while the acid and juicy
fruits ably reinforce them. OF all the
fruits the lemon yields the most whole
some acid. 1t is as pure gold 10 pig iron
when compared with vinegar. IL Is q good
rule never to use vinegar "a an acid when
lemon is available.
And If YOU would be cool while Others
sputter and bubble with heat, eat lightiyl
Hot meats, rich puddings, sweets, all
heavy foods, have to be burnt up in the
body. Therefore shun them if YOU would
not have a conhngration within whi,e the
sun israging without And drink pure water
in abundance at cellar coolness. All iced
drinks react unfavorabiy on the system.
In the days when cold beer-'ice cold
beer" was sought by the heated crowd,
those who knew how to take it regarded
ice on or in il as an abomination. In
Europe, which has been drinking intelli-
gently much longer than America, cellar
coolness is the rule Ice has permanent
ly injured more stomachs in this country
than all the beer ever guzzled in it-Oma
ha Bee.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
BETHANY Band

Bethany Band
Blacksmiths Union.
Waneta Council, D. T.
Calanthe Lodge, X of P.
Humanity Circle, B. of t.
Crusaders Castle, X G. Z.
Franklin Lodge, A. 0. G. E.
West End Democratic Club.
Germania Temple, L. G. L.
Eureka Conclave, S. W. NJ.
Game Castle, A. o. X. NJ G.
Industry Lodge. A. O. L. NJ.
Royal Council, No. /, D. of L.
Wilmington Loan Association.
Eureka Castle, A. @. X NJ. c.
Chosen Friends Castle, X. G. Z.
Wilmington Council, A. O. I. W.
Y. p s. Zion Lutheran Church.
German Beneficial Society, No
Peerless Conclave, III or 5 W. NJ.
Mutual Encampment, |. Q. O. +.
Harmony Council. No. /, [. f. OF A.
East End German Democratic Club.
Brandywine Com, A. K |. Q. X. M.
Moriel Encampment, No. |, |. o. X
Wilmington Lodge, No. l76, |. O. G T.
Guiding Star Temple, No. 9, O. Of I.
Viii Branch, No 26, Grand Fraternity.
Car and Ship Painters Protective Asso.
Camp l26, Royal Neighbors Of America
NJ. B. A. of p r. r Employees, Inc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
RIPPLING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
GHOSTS.

Some people say that they have
talked with ghosts across the river.
and with the shadows they have
walked-which rather makes me
shiyer. I've seen a weary waste of
words, To bolster this contention,
and facts and figures" thrown at
birds, too numerous to mention.
| do not wish to pierce the veil my
Ignorance throws Ger me, or see
or hear the phantoms pale of dear
ones gone before me My point
of view may be sin. sign | IN cal
lous-hearted, but | viii wait till |
cash ia TO greet the dear departed.
Then we can sit around in space,
in glowing fields tlSsian and speak
our pieces face 10 face, with naught
TO blur our vision Perhaps some
distant ghost may weep 10 hear my
accents qlliver, but what | have 10
say will keep till have crossed the
river. The men who think and talk
of ghosts where hustlers are en-
battled, by all the busy, buoyant
hosts are looked upon as ratified
/ do not wish to talk with shades in
spectral vague dominions. till this
old world behind me fades and |
am wearing plons.
- > ; : !
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
BISHOP kEELEY HERE.
He Addressed Preachers Association ON
General Conference.

The Wilmington Methodist Preachers
Association held its regular meeting yes
terday in Grace Church house. Bishop
Thomas b. Neely of Philadelphia gave an
excellent report on the General Confer
ence held in Des Moines, Iowa, last
month
Next Monday morping the annual out
ing of the association will take place ut
Eden Park Madeley NJ f. Church will
act as host and viii serve luncheon TO the
clergy The meeting today was the last
until fall.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
EVENING SMILE.
AFTER THE STUMPS.

At a league cricket match n young
fellow had the misfortune 10 get sew
eral Of his teeth broken while playing
against fast bowler
In the return fixture The Young man
was again facing the bowler hut before
the ball was delivered across the wicket be
shouted
Hey. mate, aw hope tha'rt not after
my teeth again
mo. lad J" came the quick reply. IL $
thy stump ann after this time
London Ideas
II reckon YOU heered tell that Jig
Fiddins wlfo grabbed up gun las
night and shot her husband couple Of
tunes through the body" said neigh
bor What in torment do you pose was
the matter, anyhow "Oh. prob bly, they d
had words, or something, replied Cap
Johnson Of Rumpus Ridge, Ark Kansas
City Star.
Il understand you once went into
politics with a barrel Of money Il did.
said MIR Dustin Stax And came out of
il with several hogsheads Of the same.
Washington Star.
SIS that picture sunrise or n sunset"
Sunset know the ARTIST He never gets
up early enough IN the morning to paint
a sunrise Washington Star
Edith-"How absurd of you TO tell
that awkward cousin OF mine that she
dances like an angel don believe angels
can dance, anyway Jack" Neither do
Boston Transcript
He-"So you wouldn't marry the best
man hving?' She-"Well not unless was
sure it would make better man OF him
--Pittsburg Dispatch.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22

Many new buildings are in course Of
construction in our city, but few dwellings
or apartment houses are among them
Yet there is pressing need for buildings
Of this character.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22

Presidential nominations "come high
in these days, at least for Republican as
pirants. No wonder good men without
fortunes hesitate to seek the distin-
guished honor of being candidate for
the high office.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22

Well, June gave us welcome breath
ing spell, last week, after some scorching
weather. IT required some violent storms
to effect the change. but the results seem
well worth the cost, except for the ac-
companying unfortunate loss of human
lives
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22

The League Of Nations, like Banquo's s
ghost, will not down" II is bound to
be the leading issue in the pending na-
tional campaign, to be decided only by
the verdict of the people at the election in
November.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22

The preserving season is under way,
with sugar still scarce and high Why is it
there is no solution for this irritating and
costly economic problem?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
New Elevator Plan.

Arrangements are being made for one
of the elevators IN the north end OF the
Public Building, whose lower terminal
now is at the main floor, to proceed to the
basement
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22

All roads are now leading to San Fran
cisco. For IN that city. in all reasonable
probability, the next President Of the
United States will be named next week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22

Is that picture a sunrise or sunset
Sunset. ! know the artist. He never gets
up early enough IN the morning to paint
a sunrise w ashington Star
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22
Member Of Associated Press

EVERY EVENING is the only. evening
newspaper in Delaware using The Asso.
Cia ted Press news service A special
wire connects the editorial rooms with the
Associated Press Office In Philadelphia.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22

He-"So you wouldn't marry the best
man iving?' She-"Well not unless was
sure it would make better man OF HIM
---Pittsburg Dispatch.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-06-22

MOTHERHOOD As A R0FESSlO$.
This whole movement is really a step
| toward the recognition Of motherhood as a
profession which is of great value 10 the
State 1t will in all probability lead 70 more
systematic education Of women for
motherhood so that when the State IN
vests money in children it will he sure of a
return As it is, most women 80 INTO mar
riaqe without the slightest training or
preparation for the difficult occupation Of
raising children The proper motive for
marriage iii this country IS supposed 70 be
romantic love The typical American girl
does not regard marriage and mother
hood as the difficult and responsible husi-
ness which they are; she regards them rs a
great emotional adventure. There are two
inevitable results. In the first place she is
bitterly disillusloned. Il, The second place
she has no training for the only dignlhed
and truly creative occupation which Is
open to the average married woman
that Of raising children Ii She is intelll-
gent aud adaptable and has real liking
for the business, she may adjust herself
and make success Of raising family
But often the children suffer for her igno-
rance and often she regards them primarily
as a nuisance
Ii is becoming more and more the Gus
tom for women to take up some trade or
profession and prepare themselves for II
just as men do Ii is probable that IN the
future the woman who really desires To
raise children viii prepare herself for
motherhood Just as carefully as she would
for trained nursing, or medicine or the
law The knowledge that the State
recognizes her profession as one of the
first Importance, and that it will insure her
an independent living, will greatly en-
courage her in making motherhood her
profession.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
REBUILT CARS ON
 HIGHLANDS LINE.

Another of the new rebuilt cars will be placed on the North and South High lands line today. This will leave but one old on the line and that is to be re- placed by a new rebuilt car within the next week or ten days, according to T. G. Brabston, superintendent of transpor- tation of the Birmingham Railway, Light and Power company
 The new car which is No. 264, will have a seating capacity of o2, the same as the other new cars which have re- gently been placed on that line. off cials of the company declare that the as they are able to accommodate the
 Another new rebuilt car and rebuilt trailer will be placed in the service of the South Ensley line today. The motor car is of the best type and the trailer is one of the new pay-as-you-enter .ype with side doors. which enables the easier handling of the crowds, according to of- ficials of the company,
 All of the old cars and trailers on the South Ensley line are soon to be re- placed with new rebuilt cars which are now being turned out at the shops.
 A new sidetrack has been added be- tween Brighton and Jonesboro, allowinS for a better dispatch of the cars on that branch of the North Bessemer line. The company announces that new wiring De- tween Brighton and Jonesboro has also been installed and is now in use
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
INVITED ID VISIT | B|G PACKING PLANT
Capt. Phillips Wants Public to See Fine Dressed Beef and
 How It Is Handled

q want to extend a hearty invita- tion to the public to visit the Birming ham Packing company, 2314 North Twenty fourth street, on Monday be- tween the hours of 9 and 12 o'clock" says Capt. Jack Phillips, vice presi dent
 The invitation is extended because I am anxious to have the people of this district see the grand champion of the nashville Fat Cattle Show and the other Irize winners after they were slaughtered and hung in the cooling boxes.
 Naturally I am greatly interested in ,he cattle industry in the south and the fact that an Alabama raised steer tcok the sweepstakes at the greates% shcw ever held south of the Mason and Dixon line made me anxious to buy hir, and other prize winners in order to boost the cattle game in the state
 "I also extend the invitation from the fact that too few know that here in our city there is a packing plant which is under government supervision and that it's products can be shipped into any state in the union. l want the public to come and see for them selves what is being done locally.
 ."rhe cattle which will be on exhibi- ton in the forenoon will be sold after dinner to the best butchers and grocers in the district. so be sure and come out in the morning and get a peep at ss fire lot of beef as was ever killed ia Alabama
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
PREPARATIONS FOR CITYS ORCHESTRA

George Pullen Jackson. president of the Nashville symphony orchestra. will arrive in Birmingham Monday for the Christmas holidays. During his stay he will assist in organizing and map ping out the work of the Birmingham orchestra.
 The orchestra was recently organized here and is the nucleus sof what Bir- mingham musicians hope will be one of the leading symphony orchestras in the south in the next few years.
 Mir. Jackson, who is a brother of Mrs Laura Jackson Davis, one of Birming hams best known musicians, has of fered his assistance in the work. A committee of the associations will hold conference with him imm ediately after he arrives.
 On Tuesday. December 2S. members of the association will meet again to ratify the constitution and elect a board of directors. At this meeting it is hoped MT. Jackson will address the members on the organization of the Nashville orchestra, which held it's initial concert November ' at the Ryman auditorium. J. w. Donnelly, temporary chairman of the association, will preside a the meeting.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19

300 cars come south through the fall and early winter months each week. The secretary of the club, Mir. J. P. Dobbins, states that quite a number of these tourists who have been routed through Birmingham have liked the city so we'll that they are passing the winter here rather than going to Flor ida
 The club is planning to erect four platforms a the corner of Second avenue and Twentieth street to assist in the carrying out of the safety zone regulations. It seems that many peo- pie are unable to appreciate the valpe of the safety zones or do not under stand their object. The club will place these platforms with large post and heavy chains at the intersection of these streets to see if the public will not conform with the law better
 The club service cars will operate today for the benefit of stranded mo- torist. Five cars will be kept at the club headquarters subject to the call of any member in distress
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
DEM URRERS OVERRULED

Demurrers to the application to modify decree granting the GUS tody of William Dudley Vaughan to lis mother, Mrs. Leila s. Vaughan, now Mrs. Edward Torgeson, were overruled yesterday by Judge Hugh A. Locke, chancellor. The court held that in re- moving the child from the Jurisdiction Of the court she was in contempt
 The divorce granted to Mrs. Vaughan several years ago gave her the GUS tody of the child, William Dudley Vaughan, but the father was to see him at intervals. Several months ago she moved to New Y York ~te Hive, taking the child with her, Proceedings were the chancery division of the circuit court to secure the custody of tho child. Demurrers to the original bill
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
AUTOMOBILE CLUB
 PLANS TOUR BOOK
Many Tourists Coming South Stop Over in City-Free
 Service Cars

D. Allen, pathfinder and founder of the automobile tour book for the Bir- nsingham Automobile club, is prepar- ing the 1921 edition. This book has been published annually by the club Tor the past three years. It carries all information about the main highways from Birmingham to all principal points in the southern states.
 It has large distribution over the country. The club makes a speciality of placing the book in the hands of tourists coming south for the winter. At Louisville, Ky, and other places tourists are given the Birmingham tour book in the hope of bringing them through this city. It is estimated that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19
TECHNICAL ASSOCIATION
Officers for Coming Year Elected at Board Meeting-Membership Grows

At meeting of the board of Gi- rectors of the Alabama Technical as- sociation last night, the following cf ficers were elected for 1921: W. F. Mitchell. president; F.. G. Cutler, vice president; Howard Duryea, secretary; H. M. Gassman, treasurer.
 The election of representative to the Federated American Engineering so- ciety was postponed until after the first of the year.
 The report of the treasurer shows that the society now has the larg est membership that it has had since its organization four years ago. Nearly all of the members of the National Engineering society who are resident in the Birmingham district are now members.
 Through it's utilization with the Federated American Engineering so- ciety it is believed that it can carry lon a very ambitious programme Sdur- ing the year of 1921.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19

were filed by the attorney for Mrs. Torgeson. but were overruled by Judge Locke yesterday. who held that she had violated the order of the court in removing the child from It's juris- diction without the consent of the father
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-12-19

born in the Ohio county jail in 20 years, is a guest at the prison today. The parents. Mir. and Mrs. Antonio saratoria. are being held without bond in connection with the killing of James Augustus.