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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
Need for Conservation.

Eastern Shore fishermen report the
crab season, now closing, 20 have been
the worst in the history Of the industry in
that section The diminution of the
catch Of crabs this year has been most
marked, and despite the efforts Of the
MARYLAND Conservation officials 20 aug
ment the natural increase of the delicious
crustaceane, they are gradually disap-
pearing. until the price has advanced to
such figure that they, like the shad,
bring the fishermen who get few Of them,
more money than used 10 be obtained for
catches which ran UP into the thousands
and makee the incentive for taking them
so strong a. 10 threaten the total eX-
terminal ion Of the species.
American fishermen or gunners evl-
IDENTIFY will not learn the value of con-
servation nor will the State step in and
prevent the extinction Of fish and wild
game, and eventually they VIII have
disappeared entirely.
The national law protecting wild fowl
in migratory seasons is said 10 have
nightly multiplied fooks Of ducks and
geese, just back from the North, into
countless thousands snd thousands. This
experience illustrates that the disappear
ing quail may yet be saved, or that by
drastic laws or prolonged close season,
the crab and similar food fish taken from
our waters, also would increase rapidly.
and possibly become &c plentiful as they
were twenty years ago.
1t is very difficult TO teach the greedy
hunter or fisherman the great importance
Of giving all these creatures such protec-
tion as will insure them against extinction
II there were anything coming IN the
future 10 take the place Of the valuable
food products Of our marshes or upland,
our rivers and arIns Of the bays, there
would be lees urgent need fer conservation;
but with the gradual and continuous dis
appearance Of them, the end must soon be
reached, unless the present slaughter may
be slowed up materially through legisla-
ton
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
JUST A PLAIN LIE.

In the general effort to discredit every
thing done by the American army IN help
ing to win the World War, In the hope
that theymay influence some voters against
the Democratic Presidential ticket, GER
tain Republican papers have been printing
imaginative articles purporting to expose
shocking extravaganza and waste on the
part of the War Department Startling
figures are given, and the impression is
conveyed that the government tossed
away millions of dollars as though they
had been pennies. No explanation of the
gigantic transactions involved Is sought
from the War Department, and there is
deliberate suppression of everything that
might tend to show that in the stirring
days of 1917lS the work of our govern
ment was largely influenced by the coun-
sci of our Allies and that everything had
to be done on an enormous scale because
Of the general belief by military experts
that the war would last through 1919,
and possibly into 1920.
A sample of such malicious lying re-
Gently asserted that the War Depart
ment had sold 22,000, 600 pounds
sugar to the French government at
two cents pound, causing a tremendous
loss 10 the government. This was alb
surd on its face, but probably many
unthinking persons were led to believe
il. Now the War Department comes
along and shows that the sugar was sold
to France and Great Britain at II cents
pound, plus a transportation charge
which amounted TO about two cents "A
pound. The partisan critics of the
government, no doubt with deliberate
intent, took these two cents as consti-
tuting the sale price, whereas, as the
department shows, this was simply an
addition to the II cents paid by France
and Great Britain
Many of these grotesque tales about
horrible waste could be disposed of in
the same way if the whole truth were
told. Only one side, however, is given,
and a deliberately wrong impression is
created. This is politics as played by
Republicans. 1t seems a contemplate
game; but what can you expect from a
party that selected Warren G. Harding
for PRESIDENT Philadelphia Record
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
Demand for League Covenant.

Since Every Evening secured pamphlet
copies Of the League Of Nations Coven-
mt for general distribution, there has
been steady call at the business Office,
and numerous requests by mail. for copies
Of the interesting and important docu-
1nent, which holds such leading place in
the political campaign.
The people are interested in the League
Of Nations and evince a desire to learn
all they can about it. This they cannot do
from the Republican campaign managers
The League Covenant is not included
among the Republican campaign docu-
nents, and Republican speakers and news
papers lie like pirates about It, The Dem
ecratic party managers, on the other
band. ash the people TO read it, study it
carefully, and vote for it.
Every Evening has more copies Of the
League Covenant for distribution. Call
at the business Office for a copy, or make
application by mail, being sure, however,
10 enclose a two-cent stamp for the pur
pose Of covering the necessary postage.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
COZ VS.. ROOT.

We do not think that Mr. Elihu Root,
as a lawyer dligent for the interests of
his client, would be content to submit to
any tribunal presided over by Judicial
officer higher than Justice of the Peace
his defense against the charge that IN his
Carnegie Hail speech he had misrepre-
sented the position OF MIR. Cox IN respect
to the League of Nations. The issue II
extremely simple, It Is clear. MIR. Root
fails TO meet t. lie said in his Carnegie
Hall speech. MIR. Cox declares that
he will insist upon the treaty Just rs MIR.
Wilson negotiated il" In his telegram
requesting Mr.. Root 10 correct that mis-
statement MIR. Cox pointed out that
invariably In his utterances he had made
known his willingness to accept reserva-
tions that will clarity, that will be help
full, that will reassure the American peo-
pie" verbatim reports OF hls speeches
prove this fact In respect 10 Article X
Mr.. Cox in the article he contributed to
The Times of May %, 1920, prior 20
his nomination, made this proposal OF
reservation.
1t will, Of course. be understood that
In carrying out the purpose of the league
the government of the United States must
at all times oct in strict harmony with
the terms and intent of the United States
Constitution, which cannot IN any way be
altered by the treaty-making power.
Also In his campaign addresses Mr..
Cox has stated his willingness to accept
a reservation that will clearly state to our
associates in the league that Congress,
and Congress alone, has the right TO de-
clare war, and that the treaty-making
power cannot override that provision. This
is enough completely to disprove MIR Root 8
imprudent statement In the Carnegie
Hall speech-New York Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
Just Folks
BY Edgar A. Guest.
THE DREAMS OF YOUTH.

I wish Had my dreams again, my cher
ished dreams Of olden days.
Before I'd heard the call Of men and
learned 10 follow in their ways;
For then the world was glorious with
honor browning every hill,
And coming horne victorious was JUST
feat OF strength and skill.
| feared no foe, those days Of old, there
were no pits for me TO dread,
Nor summers heat nor winters cold
could daunt me as Jared ahead;
Through eyes Of youthI saw afar the heights
of glory Turing me,
And thought without one hurt or scar |
could achieve my victory.
| had no thought that ! might err, that
folly must be mine to know,
That | should feel life's cruel spur or lose
the road | wished TO 90;
II seemed 80 easy to be true, 40 pleasant
10 defend the right,
And there was uaught | couldn't do In
those lost dreams of youth delight.
But now AZ times the road seems long,
and facts are bitter things 10 face.
II IL not easy to be strong-one careless
step may mean disgrace;
I've learned among the haunts Of men
that hate and hurt are everywhere;
wish I had my dreams again when all
the world was wondrous fair.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25

put the league behind him. He wants
neither interpretations nor reservations,
but outright rejection"
Consider these sentcnces--Mr. Root,
Mr. Taft, ct al, plca-e take notice.
For reasons Of their own, certain in
terested individuals and newspapers rnay
misrepresent and misntcrprct his words
| resent these imputations upon the sin
ccrityJof the uttrrances Of the candidate
md the manifest endeavor in some quar-
tcrs 10 distort bis plain laAp,iaee.
"ln some instances the comment has
been mere rank misrepresentation; in
others, disinponuous Interpretation. /
do not object 10 some men in this cam
paien aving their faces so long as they
do not save their league, but | viii not
permit TO 20 unchallenped from other
sources the Justification Of the position
Of the Republican party and Senator
Hardipgs fortnight stand
II Senator Harding permits 10 90 UNI
challenged fortnight statement Of this
sort from one Of the most prominent of
his supporters, how can he afterward
deny that it did represent his position
in this cnmpaign7
Governor Cox is right. Senator Hard
ing must say whether Taft's interprefa-
tion Of his stand on the league, or John
sons, is correct. Otherwise he must
fnce the charge Of deliberately trying TO
deceive the American voters.--Bsltimore
Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
City's Farm Experiment Fails.

Allentown, Pa, has found that Social
istic and non-Socialistic farming is fail
ure, and will sell the city farm OF 500 acres
of river bottom land after sinking SIS COO
in the undertaking. The Socialists, who
had leased the property up until last year,
failed utterly to prove their theories, al
though the land was fertile and the market
almost at the door 1t was claimed that
these Utopians were so much over
organized. or oyer-officered, that there
were scarcely any actual workers left
like an army Of all generals and no privates.
Whether or not this was correct, they fall
ed, and the farm last year was leased to
practical farmer and conducted on real
business basis, but the experiment resulted
just as disastrously, and the failure has
Just been a nnounced.
There was splendid farm land, fine for
trucking and gardening and almost at the
gate was big rich city of nearly hun
dred thousand population--a market big
enough TO consume all the products Of the
tract. One would suppose that with farm
ing under these exceptional conditions sue
cess would have been assured, but such
evidently was not the case, nor is there
any explanation as te why it was not so,
and we have cnly the bare announcement
that well-equipped aud practical farm
er failed under the most suspicious con-
difions.
If the Allentown farmer found it impcs-
sible to make his expenses at very modest
rental, with sale for his products effect
ed as fast as they were ready for the mar
ket, we must conclude there is something
radically out Of joint with the farming
itself, for in this case the problem of
distribution must have ee entirely
eliminated
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
They Are False Prophets.

The total OF 395 electoral votes, which
Will H. Hays, chairman of the Republican
National Committee, predicts will be cast
for Senator Harding, is just ten votes less
than the 405 which Republican managers
claimed, two weeks before the 1916 cleo
tion, for their candidate, Charles r.
Hughes, When the returns were counted
Hughes actually received 254 electoral
votes, and Woodrow Wilson wns re-
elected.
just before the 1916 election William
r. Wilcox, chairman of the Republican
National Committee, predicted Re-
publican landslide "The people," he
said, "have made up their minds in favor
of Mr. Hughes. and that is all there 10 to
it,"
Among the States which he claimed
with the utmost assurance would give
large Republican majorities were Cali
formia (went Democratic by 3,S00l,
Kansas (went Democratic by 80, ,90o), and
Ohio went Democratic by $4,000.
California, Mr.. WILCOX asserted would
go Republican by 100000, citing the
fact, as evidence, that 307, ,7Q3 Repubh-
cans had voted in the State primary and
only "a, $50 Democrats.
Charles W. Farnham, campaign tour
manager for Hughes, reported to the
Republican National Committee on Oc-
tober 1s, 1910, that Hughes WAS assured
of 800 electoral votes, and, probably, l05
more Among the States which he pre-
dioted would certainly be carried by
Hughes were Delaware, Ohio, California,
Kansas, North Dakota. Utah, Idaho,
Wyoming and Washington, every one of
which went Democratic, and in the
probably for Hughes" column he placed
Arizona, Nevada, Montana, New Mexico
and Nebraska, all Of which were carried
by Mr.. Wilson. In the possibly for
Hughes column Mr.. Farnham placed
Colorado, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri
and Oklahoma, all of which returned
substantial Democratic ma iorities.
Surface indications are far more promis-
ing Of the election of Governor Cox than
they were of the reelection of President
Wilson at this time four years ago. The
Republicans were false prophets then, and
there is reason TO believe their present
prophecies are equally worthless.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25

The registration Of Talbot county. Nd.
is divided as follows: Democrats, 2,54l
men and / sos women, total Of 4, lO6;
Republicans, 627 white men, 352 white
women. total of 979, and 1889 Negro
men and 92S Negro women, total Of
PLY, making q total Republican vote Of
3.0oe. This indicates a Democratic ma
jority Of 1,OlO, but there are 463 register
ed as Independents or Prohibitionists.
The margin, however, is comfortably
Democratic, and this is said to be about
the situation in all the other Eastern
Shore counties excepting Somerset, which
has an unusually large Negro population.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25

There have been eight cases of infantile
paralysis reported at Willismsport, Md,
andthe people Of that vicinity are natur-
ally much concerned. AS the doctors seem
to be unable to conquer this malady, or to
ascertain whittier it comes, or whether it is
contagious or infectious, or anyway COM
municable the general recommendation to
observe carefully the laws of modern
sanitation, eat only well-cooked. nutritious
food, keep the body scrupulously clean,
and avoid excesses or dissipation of any
kind, and, above all, keep the minds of the
children free from vexations and fear, is
both practical and valuable.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
EVENING SMILE.
T'OTHER WAY ROUND.

He was worry small boy, and the
apples he was eyeiug were very large
He eyed them for 10 minutes, longlngiy.
and furtively, while the green grocer
hustled about serving customers. Now
he edged near the tempting basket.
Now be edged away again. Ard at last
the greengocer thought It time TO inter-
vene.
Now then, Tommy" be exclaimed,
what are you doing"
"Nothin'," replied the small boy.
"Nothin', eh7" said the geengocer.
well it looks to me as though you are
trying TO steal those apples.
tfYou're wrong?" reported the nipper,
I'm trying not to."-Answers.
"You're q very careful driver2'' Yes
ma'an. When | learned to drive there
were always three women in the back
sea. telhn' me what 10 do. detroit
Free Press.
Percy-sDoes it always rain in this
ghastly placer" Boatman-'Ior' bless
yer, no, sir. Why, only last summer a
London gent went 'oue with sanstToke.
Punch
"'Do you find many human interest
stories in tn slums?" Yes" replied
the popular novelist Il found one family
who had stinted themselves on goulash
for six months to buy = phcnogrsph.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Boy Scout to old lady)-"May l
accompany you across the street, ma
dame?" Old Lady-"Ce Certainly, sonny.
How long you been waitin' here for some
body to take you across? s?'-Judge.
No sooner is temple built TO God
but the devil builds a chapel hard by
Herbert.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
WHICH is RIGHT-oR WRONG?

Senator johnson, in his speech last
night, repeated the points he has been
making against the League of Nations
ever since the covenant was framed.
They have been answered so often that
il would be a waste OF time TO answer them
again,
But this was not the important part
of his speech. The important part was
that in which he declared with vehe-
mence that Senator Harding. il elected,
will not take the United States into the
League of Nations. "'There is nothing
ambiguous or uncertain in our eandi-
dates declaration" he said s'He has
courageously taken his stand. He has
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
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RIPPING RHYMES.
By W alt Mason.
BETTER DAYS.

For long, long months we've lived
! to spend, but now our orgy secs ITS
! end, and better, days begin; the
man who has bunch of bones now
asks himself, in stentor tones,
"Why should blow them in? Why
! feed my money to the cows when
yonder savings bank allows a !
seenly interest rate? Too long, too
long I've thrown away the shining
plunks | drew as pay, and mt
gaudy gait" And now the mer-
chant prices rise, and say to clerks
and kindred guys, "Our prices must
! come down, so lets reduce some
picayuues on every pair OF panta-
looms, and every velvet gown,
And all the hungry prohteers are
doubtless filled with. sordld fears,
as they size up their rolls, doomed
is the graft they long have held,
the easy marks have all rebelled, and
they must hunt their holes. An
end TO protiteering crimes would
. come, I've said, in countless !
rhymes, and many a deathless
creed, when eople sane again once
more, refused to purchase at the
store the junk they did not need.
And now that happy day has !
come, or all the signs are on the
bum, and all the omens punk; and
Father, when he draws his wage
wont seek the marts in noble rage, !
10 blow his bottom plunk.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25

Hiram Johnson reiterztes his insistence
that Senator Harding is against the
League of Nations, and Harding supports
his assertion. But Taft, Root and Wicker
sham hold that Harding favors a League
Of Nations Of some kind or other. This is
equivalent TO saying that Harding does not
know his own mind, which probably is the
case.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Bayard Legion.
Mt. Calvary Club.
I. G. ;. F-atcrnity
Board Of Education.
Sumner Post, q. A. R
Camp No. 8, p. -. :. A.
Painters ane Decorators.
Delaware Lodgr, ; uf n.
North End Athletic Cluh.
Delmarvis Unlon, 3. Z. Z.
Alpha Council. L. o. K. Q.
Antietam Temple. v. e. A.
Delaware Lodge, I. %. o. ?.
Harmony Council. [. T. of A.
Beta Tent, No. ,, X. .. T 81.
Brownson library Association.
Del. Council. No I, A. :. .. =.
Eureka Lodge, A. f. & A. VI
Brandywine Lodge. 7. q. o. =.
Blue Il ck Council L. y. q. q.
Ninsua Tube. Imp'd Q. r. VI.
Brsnavwine Iihrsr Association
St. Benedict's Benehclsl society.
Wilmington CoEncil, .. z. A. VI.
Lady Miller Lodge, No. 8, :. of 3.
Bricklayer-' International Union.
Diamond Council. j. Q. Z. A. VI.
Delaware I onclave, III. or ;. ". "a.
Christine Encalnpment, I. .. q. Z.
Wilmington Ae-ie, No. "A. 2. o. E.
Eleventh Wand DemoSsslie League.
Ushers Union Union VI. 2. Church.
Wm. Mckinley Circle, No. 3, Il. @ ;.
B. NJ. & p. l. u. (Bnckaysr unioi
Wilmington Circle, +. Of A., Noe. z, $.
Ladies' Catholic BeneVoleat As~ociatlg
Wilmington Nest No. 1895, Orlcr Of o.
Benevolent Pioneer Library ASsoCiAlic
VII. & Brandysine Council, o. e. A.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25

While the British miners insist upon
striking, they are joining in efforts to pre-
vent the mines being seriously injured by
foods through stoppage Of pumping
operations This is highly commendable
on their part.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25

One week from tomorrow, and the great
battle Of ballots will take place throughout
the country And at this time there are
most encouraging indications that il will
result in a righteous Democratic victory
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25
Anartment Robbed.

Sneak thieves robbed he apartment
of I'll. Jones, Repauno apartments,
Twenty-ninth and Market streets, last
week, obtaining entrance by jimmying
the door.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-10-25

Hot rolls every afternoon make
Turner and Stelle. .--Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-02-06
DEATHS.

u
APPLEBf-At the Homeopathic Hospital
on February 4, 1920, Oliver H. son oi
william l.. and Annie b. Appleby. aged
30 years.
Relatives and friends. also Christiana
Lodge, q. OF r., and Osceola Lodge. X. OF
= OF Newark, Del, are Invited TO attend
the funeral services, at Christlana Pres
byterlan church, on Sunday nffernonu af
? o'clock. 1nterment IN adjoining ceme.
terry. Automobiles will meet troiievs due
~ stanton az 1890 O'Clock.
HOPklNS-At Farnhurst, Del, on Febru-
ary 4, 1920 Hanna II. Hopkins, aged 81
years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
tend the funeral services at the residence
OF, OF ner brother' Stewart Hopkins, on Acad-
emy street, Newark, Del, on Saturday
afternoon, February 7, nj O'Clock. Inter
ment no Principle Furnace. Md
HALL-ln this city, on February O. 1870,
George ID. Han, In his 10th year.
Relatives and friends are Invited 10 AZ.
tend the funeral services at his late resi-
dence, No. lis West Eighteenth street on
SSn.hday SUNNY e evening. ,, February at o'clock.
on arrival OF train leaving Wilmington
=. r. r., az 1912 A. NJ
MAGUiRE-In this city, on February 4.
1920, Mary. widow OF Jared Magnfre
Relatives and friends ares Invited 10 At
tend the funeral from her late residence
No. SIS Monroe street, on Saturday morn
Ing. at O'Clock. Requiem mass AZ the Ca
thedrnl. lnterment at Cathedral cemetery
Penny Hnl. Del. on Feb
ruary 4. 1920. Alfred p. Stevenson, aged
73 years.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 at
ted the funeral services at his late resi-
dence. "Beverly Place" Penny Hin. on Sat
urday afternoon. at ? o'clock Interment
private.
DAvIS-in this city, on February 4. 1920.
Robert p. Davis. In his 43rd year.
Relatives, friends and Brotherhood OF
Railroad Trainmen. are invited to attend
the funeral services. at Chambers Funeral
Parlors. No. PA West Ninth street. on
afternoon, February T. az 4
o'clock. Interment private
WASHfNGTON-Tn New Castle, Del, on
February 2 1920, Elizabeth Washington, |
in her 43rd year.
Relatives and friends are invited 10 nt- |
tend the funeral services, NJ Union NJ H. /
Church, on Sunday afternoon. February q |
1920, al o'clock. Interment In the ad- |
Joining cemetery.
this CITY, on February 2. 1920 |
Mary Adams. wife OF the late John |
Adams
Relatives. friends and Holy Rosary So.
'iety, are Invited. 10 attend the funeral /
rom her late residence, No. SIS Tatnall |
ltreet, on Saturday morning. February T.
u 2 o'clock. Requiem high mass M Sacred
Heart Church. at 030 o'clock. Interment
Il Cathedral cemetery.