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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04
PRESS COMMENT.


Republican leaders and Republican
newspapers have been a bit overhasty
in selling upon tho Grey letter ~ n plea
in justification Of the L.odgc-Borah
campaign against the Treaty. Read
carefully between tho courteous lines
of the letter, and it is apparent that Lord
Grey offers, not a justification for Repub-
lican fears, but an explanation. He is
like the reasonable opponent in debate
who can sec how the other man feels
about il without conceding that there is
any solid reason for the other mans
feelings. To explain Lodge and Borah
the British statesman asserts what no
reasonable friend Of the League has de-
MED, that the Senate is completely
within its rights in holding up the Treaty
but he finds also that the Senate's insis-
tence upon its Constitutional rights is
recognizes tho old American tradition of
sloofncss from Europe, but he believes
that this tradition does not represent tho
present state Of the American prorle.
ut would be mistake to suppose that
the American prople are prepared to or
wish to withdraw their influence in world
affairs" He can under stand why this
country should wish to make reservations
TO the Treaty, but he says rs positively
as can be done in the language of good
tempered diplomacy that there is no
need for the reservations.
Lord Grey puts the best face on
the matter. He agrees to take us as he
finds us. We are seemingly afraid of
ourselves. We are afraid of our late
allies. We are afraid that Council of the
League will order our Constitution thrown
into the waste basket. We are afraid that
England or Japan will order our soldiers
about. With criminal lighthcartcdncss
we speak of crossing bridges when we
reach them. After crying out during the
agony of the war that the thing must not
happen again, we contemplate another
war with apparent eglanimity. We
discuss compulsory military service. We
discuss billion-dollar navy. We insist
on not learning from the past. Such
is the present mood of America il Lodge
and Borah represent America. The
answer is that we, too, must make the
best of things, trusting 10 the near future
10 show how differently the American
people really think and fecl.-New York
Evening Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04

PLACES, provided they are vtso4.S, have
realized this law Of struggle in rts utmr
simplicity and nakedns7x. Thy have
learned ths4 . ebeaD-cait struggle and per
feet freedom are the ts.t that any ma
may hors for, and that whether the st<iz
gle ends in death or g,iccs1r dos not mat
ter, because death ~ always Jnst a fey
Jumps ahead of ,ts anyway. That " WHY
men who have once been 10 the polar
regions always want 20 ~ back, cyvn
though they have left frozen Toe or t,.e
body of friend there. You can't p-t
them 10 talk or think u anything else.
IT is not primarily love 81 seience, nor
yet barren desire 10 look at a spot
which no one elsc has seen that hadx tb,1u
on their brave qDcst. IL u kvc 81 the
freedom and the struggle which such a
q,Szt gives. Anyone who reads carefully
tho personal gtorie. OF explorer 70 tte
arctic or any other great wilderness WI b
convinced Of that, and any man who no
known the freedom Of wilderness car
understand IL.
Not long ago . young man who tia6
been on several arctic expeditions made
speech before nunbet Of newspaper nnsu
in behalf of another e&IadItlon which D.
hoped to lead into the north. He blDhed
aHO StdlfDrFffC AMI fhpt npiutix Ii''t
except that be war a good feTlov and could
not talk on his fect. But sfterward q
couple Of the scribes had lunch nth him
and he really unlimtered.
II want To grt back tberr," he yaSt,
II don't Like IL here-iss hot and st1ify
and there's nothing 70 do worth doing.
III be happy when my ships fro7en IN,
and can get N work"
And the incredible fact vas born~ IN
upon his listeners that thi- man who had
seen ship crushed between iceberv, vto
had known frost bite and starvation and
night six months long and had soeo crcvas-
ses swallow men and dog teams, wanted -
get bark 20 the scene % there drax4>rs,
10 faoe them again, simply for the
sake Of doing II. And they shook tkseir
heads and went lark 10 their gans u
dominoes.
The polar explorers nny brinz hn~t
proof TIA. The antarctic " all one biv cor
tinent, and that will be fine. But tb~y
viii bring back, above al, what they have
always 6rought-proof that he human
spirit is the biggrxt thing on earth, that 4
fares 70 st.ernp. the irnposzible and holds
ieath q minor hazard.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04
Like a Brutal Menace.

II is almost impossible TO believe that
the firenen employed in caring for the
heating arrangements for thousands OF
apartment houses in New York City real
" mean to carry out their threat Of going
on strike today, and leaving their charg-
es without heat, unless their demands for
higher pay are complied with. A threat
to inaugurate the strike Saturday morn
ing was averted temporarily by COM
promise. but was renewed, TO be effective
this morning.
This strike would leave heatless hun
dreds of homes in New York City. and
the consequent suffering would be ter
ribly augmented by the fact that thou
sands Of those now suffering from the
alarming "fu' epidemic would be among
the victims. That this would mean death
to many OF these victims is assured.
In ordinary conditions, strike by
these firernen would be only as justifable,
or reprehensible. as the conditions might
be, as the strike of any other combination
of employees. But for workmen to or
ganize strike that, if carried out, would
infict untold misery and in many in
stances death, upon helpless and suffering
victims seems nothing less than brutal.
These men should at least wait until
the deadly epidemic is over before going
TO the extreme of strike to enforce their
demands. To strike at this serious crisis
would be like joining hands with death as
an ally.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04
Help the Community Service.

Community Service is sbcut to engage
in a campaign TO secure from the people
Of Wilmington, by voluntary contrlou-
tions. a fund sufficient TO enable the
prosecution of its important work IN a
successful manner Its cause is NEST
worthy one, and il is hoped the community
will respond literally.
Community Service has been aptly
termed social insurance locally applied.
1t has been working in our city for year,
with results so admirable AS TO make its
continuation matter of much importance.
II has established a Travellers Aid and
characterization Service, a department Of
community music; department OF social
recreation; department of drama and
pageantry; department Of physical recrea-
ton. All this work tends to advertise
the city, to make life better for its people,
and 70 advance healthy and inspiring
social feeling.
Money is required for the prosecution
of this valuable work, and the people OF
Wilmington are asked to give 1t. Every
dollar they subscribe viii be expended for
Wilmington purposes and In the city of
Wilmington II has been estimated that
the amount necessary, with careful econ
omy and Judgment in the expenditure,
for the ensuing year will be $62 $50.
The people OF Wilmington can well At
ford TO give to this cause, by the assurance
that thereby they will be contributing to
the material betterment Of the community.
Make the fund campaign, which viii
open February s, complete success.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04
Why Do They Fight for Such Plaoes7

Some time this month the Levy Court
of New Castle county will elect eight
members Of tho Board Of Trustees Of tho
Poor. Two selections will be for the pur-
pose of filling vacancies. tho other six
for SUGGESTIONS upon the expiration OF
, the terms Of tho incslmbcnts. For each
of these eight positions there arc numerous
applicants, including the retiring MEM
bers, and an active campaign is being
conducted by each aspirant and his per
sonal and political friends. The Levy
Court being Republican, tho trustees
selected will be Of the same political faith.
The Office Of Trustee Of the Poor is Of
itself not desirable one. The members
of the board have charge Of the county
almshouse, and of looking after the
pressing needs of the poor in their re-
spectivc districts. These duties are not
of a pleasing character. They bring the
officials into close contact with poverty
and distress. Also, with the delicate duty
Of deciding between worthy and unworthy
applicants for public charity and thereby
protecting the public interests. The COM
penration is ncgligiblc-$25 per annum,
we believe-with good dinner and good
company at the almshouse oncc month,
ut the regular meetings of the board.
Time was when these positions went
begging and the appointing power had
to bcseech good citizens to accept them
In those days, persistent search was
made for citizens of advanced years, re-
tired from business, who had time to de-
vote to the work and would consent TO
serve as public duty.
But now it is different. Politicians
fight for these petty positions as though
they were highly profitable. They give no
heed TO the naturally distasteful character
of the duties. For decade or so, the
position of Trustee of the Poor has been
regarded as one worth fighting for. why
/. is difficult TO answer this question.
Possibly the mcagrely paid and bother
some position is looked upon as a stepping
stone TO something better-to the Levy
Court or possibly some OF the lucrative
county offices.
But, even so, it is mystery why men
will fight, intrigue, manUuvre. pull wires,
and 60 TO various extremes in pursuit OF
such an insight cant, profitless position
What is the powerful attraction?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Cigarnakers Union.
Camp No. 2, p. o. S. A.
Hope Lodge. /. o. o. II.
Sheridan Post, G.. A. X.
Franklin Circle, b. of D.
Welcome Lodge, o. S. b.
Delaware Lodge, d. o. II.
Delaware Council, c. b. l..
Usage Tribe, Imp'd o. r. NJ.
Wilmington Council, c. r.
Columbia Lodge, A. o. u.
Delaware Council, o. u. A. M.
Loyal Council, No. /, ID. of L.
Oriental Lodge, A F. 4 A. NJ.
Lafayette Lodge, No. 2, M. of p.
Welcome Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ.
German Beneficial Society, No. 3.
Harmony Council, No. 1, U. f. A.
Star of Bethlehem Lodge, l. c.. f.
Mattahoon Tribe, Imp'd o. R. NJ.
Wilmington Typographical Union.
Washington Camp, No. 4, p. o. S. A.
Evening Star Lodge, No. 2, O. s. of B.
Naomi Lodge, r. D., No. /, |. o. O. +.
Wilmington Division, u. X. K st. J. & n
VIM. Mckinley Conclave, II. or s. w. NJ
VIM. Mckinley Com, and l.. o. III NJ.
Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association
Local 626, Carpenter and Joiners Union
National Protective Legion.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04
EVENING SMILE.
NUMBERING WAGNER.

Excuse me-" said the detective, as
he presented himself AZ the door of IN,
music academy. 'hut / hope you'll give
me what information you have and no,
make any fuss"
What do you mean7" WAS the in
dignant inquiry.
'cWhy, that little affair. you know"
IL don't understand
why, you see, We got tip from tho
house next door that somebody was
numbering Wagner. and the chief sent me
down here to work on the case London
Tit-Bits.
Mrs. Hiram Daily-"In your las,
place six monthsl Goodl How much
did you get in that placer" Gladys, the
Cook-"Just my room and board, ina am
! was in jail for beating up my hts-
band. Houston Post.
care you going to wear that old silk
hat again2" inquired the critical woman
Eyes. | am going to funeral and n
high hat always looks more melancholy
when it's out of style. Washington
Star.
Charwoman--''Sorry TO inform you,
mum. as | shan't he able TO come no
more" Lady-"And why not, Mrs.
Bouscr?" Charwoman-Can't afford it,
mum. Me ',isban' says il | earns any
more money Ell ave to pay income tax
London Punch.
"You say this is an educational finn"
"Yes," replied the movie mamate,
blandly. "But it features a vampire.
Exactly We're trying TO make the
world safe for married men. Los An
geles Times.
The Man of Law-"But, my dear
madam, there is no insurance money for
YOU to draw Your late husband never
insured his life; he only had a policy
against fire. The Wonderful Widow
Precisely. That is the very reason had
him crematedp'-London Passing Show
Mother-You have kept the baby out so
long you We made him miss his dinner.
Percy-I was running home so fast
with him the cop arrested me for speed
Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04

whether the moro 70 admire tho naivete
or tho nerve OF this Considerable feeling
But il looks A. though this time tho United
States treasury had profit 10 well nailed
down ~ to be beyond al hope Of focovofy
by the private interests concerned.--
New York World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04

Pretty nearly time to be trotting out
candidates for the Republican guberna-
torial nomination this year. The prevail
ing situation as to the Republican party
leadership might afford favorable OPP
portunity for some active aspirant to get
decided lead over his competitors among
the voters.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04

Will City Council endeavor to do some
thing to correct the evil conditions in
respect Of the citys milk supply, or will
1T continue to do nothing? The milk
Inspector has given the Councilmen
much information to act upon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04

The mere suggestion of a special ses-
sian Of the Legislature is sufficient To
incite legislative propositions 1t viii not
be long wait for the regular session, next
January.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04
Alteration to Building

inspector yesterday for alterations at 1916
Jefferson street; owner, Bruce Housed
builder, Dennis NJ. Buckley; addition in
the rear TO cost $1,000.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04

The streets Of Wilmington are notice
ably and quite disgustIngly dirty at this
time. Is it not possible to make them o
little more preseptable?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04
RIPPLING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
HELPING ALONG.

There are always many chances
to improve this vale of tears, as a
delegate advances down the high
way of the years. There are burdens
you might carry, to relieve some
weary Jay, who would like to rest
and tarry, for q season, on his way.
There are luckless gents a-plenty
who are deep In divers holes, and
some kind words, nine or twenty,
well might stimulate their souls.
Oh, some little chunks of kindness
bring relief to those who sigh, and
we walk in moral blindness If we
let a chance get by. Just pleasant
morning greeting, as we strut along
our way, To the citizen we're meet
ing, brightens up that fellows day.
Just gossip with kiddy as to
school she tolls along, in her tucker
and her MILDLY, fills her youthful
heart with song. Oh, mug that's
always pleasant, with a five-by-
fourteen smile, makes the future
and the present seem to jaded gents
worth while. We can make this
world daisy as we toddle to the
tomb, il we're not too ALFRED lazy
to dispel some yards OF gloom.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-02-04

Two German spies were executed in
France, this week The aftermath of the
war is still IN evidence.
Evening star., 1920-02-19
FOR SALE-HOUSES
Q STREET. NORTH SIDE. BETWEEN 17tn

Q STREET. NORTH SIDE. BETWEEN 18th
One Of the best houses in this square. s.,. .
dns soors Electric lights. lot
a public alley To settle an estate an oner OF
a little little less than 900 viii be considered
'''' ANOTHER GOOD ONE.
A substantial dwelling; near 10th street: 3
stories. 10 rooms. baths. hot.water .!r,on nsae'
A WIDE FRONTAGE.
.tsntial % dwelling. IL rooms; several bath
rooms; hot-water heat. $1s5Oo.
SEE THIS ONE AT sis ooO. 49,
4 reliable builder. Stone and brick front;
heat and sects ss g.. York
A GOOD DUY AT $3.50.
most substantial dwelling on a well I'M
proved square west Of 18th street; near ex, X
room.; % lot eoaso: i5-foot siley. Reasonable
STONE L FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
A FINE RESIDENCE ON 18th srREEr--A
plan; 10 rooms and baths; hot-watcr heat;
electric lights. $1S.500.
18th. rooms. hot-water heat electric lights;
A SEM. DETACHED RESIDENCE.
On the heights near 14th street. stories
and cellar; good sized rooms: up-to-d1te
bathroom: hot-water heat; electric lights: lot
over 80 feet deep to a 16-foot alley; HARDWOOD
floors; stationary tubs; beam ceiling In dining
| room.
An exceptionally desirable house on the
height. between 18th and 18th Front % Of stone one
feet deep; e0-foot alley: house newly papered;
in arst:eisss condition; immediate possession
''e' - CHEAP HOME AT $3.50.
Between 18th and 14th; stories and ees-
stone L FAIRFAX. 1872 New York ave.
THREE GOOD PROPOSITIONS ON THE
vacant bou,enNesr 18th and Gir.rd. 10
rooms and 2 baths: steam heat: alley in rear
Of lot. $11. 500.
cid .tseets stories rooms splendid
dition; immediate possession. $4,000:
A three-story dwelling between 18th and
electric elect g. lights. ' Now @ vacant. $1,000.
STONE 4 FAIRFAX. 1912 New York ave.
INVESTIGATES THESE.
most attractive house in the Pe1wof'a e1ssca
rooms and bath; hot-water heat: electric
liEhts; Laundry tubs; .s So house screened and
You should ids see this house on Park place;
There are few so fully equipped and 90 we'll
constructed. 2 stories and cellar: rooms:
8 $3.50 go. '0' s.'
semi-detached house: north OF fafk foao
on the heights: stories and cellar; 10 rooms;
hot-water heat; electric lights; lot 2oxloo.
$500. .
semi-detached house on varnum street. .
rooms; cellar; hot-water heat; very attfae-
tive; well constructed. g.
nice wide lot, improved by an up-to-date
dwelling. with hot-water heat and electric
lights; stories, cellar. large tiled bath.
colonial porch: attractive decorations; imme-
diate possession. Price, s., $50.
Detached dwelling near 14th street extend
ed; rooms: sleeping porches; hot.water heat;
electric lights; immediate possession; lot COX
40. $4,000.
NEAR 18th AND GA CORNER DWELLING.
II rooms; possession. Sc, 800. chance for
bargain.
STONE & FAIRFAX. 1872 New York ave.
Evening star., 1920-02-19
1906 H St. NV.

FOR sALE-Price. $1,000. A little OF from
Connecticut ave. and near the circle. in what
fs considered one Of the most attractive situa-
tfons in Chevy Chase. There - q lot lo0x14O,
with plenty Of shrubs and trees; also . garage.
An excellent house for entertaining; II large
rooms. rear stairway. electric lights, numerous
open hreplaces. large porches.
FOR sALE-Price. I'll. 900. A very complete,
comPaativsiy new two-story-and- attic house;
there ID living room with open fireplace; oak
noors: four bedrooms and two bathrooms on
second door; vapor heat; electric lights; well
selected fixtures and decorations. There il Z
garage ON . paved alley. Possession any time.
FOR sALE-Price. sl4.5oo. central-hall
planned house; there are ten rooms, two baths
hot-water heat. electric lights ald oak noors;
there is living room % feet long. with large
are large, and therstis I garage. Owner. wish.
ing to return to the city. win give possession
when desired.
FOR sAkD-Priee. 81 900. The Iet 10 I0ox
100. covered with BIG trees and lots Of shruh-
eight rooms .nd bath; hot;wster heat. eiec-
tricisy h % and a., ,a,tsProof earafe. oyner. occupy
to show you this house, for It viii please yeu.
Evening star., 1920-02-19
A VERY CHOICE HOME.
N nv nnAD NE II NQAh

A VERY CHOICE HOME.
PARK ROAD NEAR 18th.
Double front, with porch on two sides: COM
mands z magnificent view Of Rock Greek val
ley. The house is unusually well built and
most conveniently arranged. rooms and 2
baths:s rooms in attic; rooms are OF good
size and particularly bright and cheerful; real
iy Q charming home and we'll worth the price
asked.
Iot 1osx114 to wide alley. Ganse for two
Price $4,000.
VERY easy terms inspection BY permit.
GEO. Y. WORTHINGTON 4 SON.
woodward bldg.
Evening star., 1920-02-19
Telephone Main 43%.

FOR sAIE-price. s12.75o. br.nd.new
home. unusually attractive. where immediate
,,,sse.s;on will be given and reasonable terms
Of sale made bunsalSx style with =, ;e,sn m.n
r"o.. hot water heat; electric lights; large
living room with open fireplace.
FOR sALE-Price. s14, $50. A home you Ger
tsjnlv should see before you buy In Chevy
vase. = genuine colonial style house. having
seven rooms and bath; oak noor,. living room
" th open fireplace. hot-water heat, electric
I;.hts and many other up p-to-date conveniences.
The lot is nearly 100 feet square
FOR sAIE-Price. $14500. A home built BY
assent owner, who has kept 1t in perfect
condition; there are eight rooms and bath. hot
water heat. electric lights. Gag noors ana 1
This lot and produce this house for anywhere
near the price asked.
ron sALE-Price, $15.5OO. Near the circle:
decided bargain in de detached d,n corner . house;
house house has II rooms. large bathrooms; heated
es, and the whole property b In hrst-ciass con.
dition.
Evening star., 1920-02-19
FOR sALE-H0UsEs

VACANT
Corner house. 100 block 18th street;
rooms. 2 baths; furnace heat. A
very desirable location
Price. SIC. 500. Terms.
VACANT.
100 block kilbourne place; rooms,
bath; hot-water heat. electric lights,
servants quarters and toilet storage
attic, ceGar closet, shower bath. front
and rear porches; room for garage.
Price. 81 800.
POSSESSION IN 80 DAYS.
Columbia rd. near 18th: 8 rooms.
baths. hot-water- heat. electric lights
and in perfect condition. This house
can be seen 6y appointment only.
Price, $1O.5OO. Terms.
POSSESSION IN so DAYS
Columbia I'd near 11th; rooms and
bath. furnace heat; in excellent con-
Price. 5000; $50 cash. $40 per month.
We have listed several new houses
in most desifable neighborhoods: seven
rooms. bath, hot-water heat aud cleo
tric lights. Can be bought on easy
terms.
ERNEsT HALL COOLIDGE COMPANY,
800 18th st. NV. just above H.
Main 34S2-34S3.
Evening star., 1920-02-19

FOR sALE-141 THOMAS ST. NV; sI4
rooms, bath, cellar under entire house; 1M9
story porch on rear; nrst-elass & furn,ee; NV NV
Main 2sss. o. ~ ass AZ st. ~
BLANToN REALLY BARGAINS: ~.
The longer you put OF buying home the
longer price you will pay when you do buy; 1
Moreover. the opportunity to get just what you
Mn j M,ts whess ssur yeS Choice sanf TopAf B. from sSs
iist-tomorrow may be too late.
Elegant 1o-room. 2,bath extra toaes ,it n.se, e.
garage: Fairmont near i4th richly .n 9nishsd she
home could not be built today for $ls.VO0'
Price. cash. 600: See fnis .oGcy dc;,.
bile BRICK s garage: 400 block II st. NV; honss
win nay for itself rooming house. rnse'
s1s 900 cash hass %optns ysrp 1esr Lincoln
Park; room for garage; price ano 'ern"
right. ,s 10Th
sts. ne !: large yard; giveaway at $4'ooo'
small cash payment. .,>
Beautiful. large. new store broom .p..
above: corner W and 4th SITS. ne: h1t-w.ter ,,isa
for for any business. Price and terms right: h.
Store and apt above Just OF North s. c:p''G. ia
Voice II you want them. Price. $7.7oo; CASH.
$4,000.
,tv. oSs Iocs: superb ittle ho,ne: Ut. ne;
exclusive white. $3.50: cash. 5000.
Numerous small properties. 9 rooms. pam
with Iatrobe heat; white location; very cheap
'''' SEE rs AND GET IT CHEAPER.
We collect rents on SO basis. We collect
rents the day it is due, and remit TO owner
same day Absolute satisfaction guaranteed
BLANTON REALTY CO.. 71O 14th Ct: NV.
Main 1856. Evenings, North 5795.
e5os CHAMPLAIN ST. (RIGHT AT 18th AND
Columbia rd.)-Facing park: surrounded by
fine homes and apartments; 10 rooms. paths
eas hot water heat; possession soon very low
nrice for quick sale. Phone Col. 63S6.
If YOU WANT TO BUY Or SELL. REAL ES-
TATE TALK 1T OVER WITH n. Z. NOR
GAN, AT ZANTZINGER.S.
FOR COLORED.
"a 5OO-S rooms and bath. large yard; On W
n. bet. 14th and 18th; very easy terms.
BRAswELLGAILAAGHE CO..
1917 H st. Main SS4 1s'
PRETENTIOUS CORNER HOUSE IN PET
worth, with pretty front and side lawns,
hedge planted; containing reception nall. nv
ing room, dining room, Kitchen, three bed
rooms, sleeping porch and bath; heated 81,
rage under house; hof-water heat; hardwood
floors; gas; electricity; excellent condition; /;
immediate possession. Price only $S.1oV.
ROBERT q. HEATER.
Nat, 1Osa 40 Colorado bldg.
FOR QUICK SALE ! WILL SELL MY VA
can't frame house In Columbia Heights section
for only s., 800; terms. Apply to MI. YOUNG.
l411 Park rd..
Evening star., 1920-02-19

. gr. NEAR UNION STATION: 8 ROOMS.
nth cellar; corner alley; only 5.oO0; tsfns,
SOI.AND 6. BOOTH. 1iS . nv; =. .1a.