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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
Not So Wealthy Now.

In respect of per capita wealth, Delh-
ware has been heralded as the richest
State in the union, but this distinction IL
explained by the fact that the excessive
holdings of very few favored cit'zehs
serve to raise the per capita average 10
level higher than that of any other state
The removal of this elevating element
however, would show the per CAPITA
wealth of Delaware to be below rathef
than above the average.
Time was, however, when the State OF
Delaware was probably the richest state
in the country, so far as material holo nes
were concerned. Not many years ago our
State had bonded debt OF less thah
million dollars, against when IL couiu
show assets in the form of sound, interest
bearing investments OF nearly twice 'ne
amount of it's indebtedness And AT 'ie
same time it had current revenues amply
sufficient TO meet the then MODERATE
expenses of administration.
But conditions have changed radically
There has been large increase IN the
States bonded debt, which is now apou'
81. .OOO. 900. or three times as much as the
former limit. Its current revenues also
have increased enormously. from rev
hundred thousand dollars to more than
million dollars per annum. Aet as
State we are no longer in the wealthy class
The reason is, we have been increasing
expenses of administration at faster ra,e
than the revenues increased. Consequent
ly. we are little better off than we were
under smaller revenues and much lower
expenditures.
Some of our expenditures, however
those met out of the revenues OF our
augmented bonded debt. will add largely
10 the States assets. as they are for good
road purposes. In short time Delaware
will be wealthy in respect of It's improved
highways, although they will not con-
stitute an asset convertible into hard
cash. But they will bring business to the
State, and that is something desiraoie--in
fact. practical asset Of no mean conse-
uuence.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
Belgium Settling 10 Work.

Belgian industry will be completely
re-established by the end OF the present
wear in the opinion of Mr. Emile Francqui'
who is now in New York City negotiating
for the extension of the American bank
credit to his country Mr.. Francqu bases
his belief on the percentage OF production
AT the end Of March, 1920, as compared
with the figures for March, 1919, ana
upon the fact that Belgian factories nave
now been rebuilt to such an.extent fhat
complete restoration Of industries depends
solely upon the supply Of coal. For the
obtaining OF this supply Mr. francqul is
more than hopeful.
Belgium is making rapid strides IN her
recovery" said Mr.. FrancquI. Already
her collieries are not only w TO but little
ahead OF their 1918 output. Specifically
they are producing 103- per cent. Before
the war Belgium received annually
5000 900 tons of coal for industrial pur-
poses from Germany. BY the terms OF me
treaty.. Germany is required TO iurnish
coal to Belgium but so far Germany mas
not been able to do this, or at least she mas
not, but when the coal begins to come and
the remaining factories are repaired, the
Belgian industrial position will be again
up to normal. This should be by Decem-
| Der, 1920"
This is most encouraging information
Belgium was terribly ravaged by the
dastardlv Hun invasion and occupation,
and was made victim Of Germany
brutal lust for power-an innocent
sufferer. Bravely she fought for her
| national honor and the self-respect OF heI
people. and now that she is striving by
insistent industry TO repair the effects OF
wars destruction, she viii be indorsed and
supported most heartily by our country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
HOOVER AND OREGON.

The defeat of Mr.. Hoover IN California
is no reason for Oregon Republicans TO
abandon him. 1t ought TO strengthen them
10 their purpose TO stand the stronger
and work the harder for him. de rs their
ideal. He is the man through whom they
can give expression TO their aspirations.
II they are opposed TO war, Mr.. Hoover IS
the one medium by which they can say
so. II they favor a League of Nations
and a world organized for peace, Mr..
Hoover is the only Republican candidate
through whom IN the primaries they
can make their wishes known.
In spite of these Disadvantages, the
Hoover vote in California was great
vote 1t was poured out by the people
against one Of the most adroit and resource
ful politicians in the country backed by one
of the most compact and well creased
machines in the country. lt is a senti
ment that will be an appeal TO Thousand
of Oregon Republicans and that WI
| stimulate many TO renewed endeayoI an'
more resolute purpose TO struggle all tn
| harder for Mr.. Hoover until the PR
| maries are over It is kind OF sentlmen
that ought to be expressed Tor the goo'
| of the country and for the betterInent Q
the political parties.-Oregon journal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
Should be Punished.

The escape of Grover G. Bergdoll of
Philadelphia, the wealthy draft dodger
who escaped capture for months, giving
the government officers long and costly
chase, but finally was convicted and sen
fenced to prison, evidently was the result
of conspiracy. And it was amazingly
successful, army officers who should have
known better asserting to the request Of
BergdoIrs counsel that he be released
from prison, under guard, for few days,
in order to recover some money he had
buried. Such pretext should not have
deceived child.
The entire affair is a reflection upon
the War Department, and Secretary Of
War Baker owes it to bis official credit
to have q rigid investigation made and
stern punishment visited upon all who
are in any manner concerned in the con-
splracy. Also, to trail Bergdoll to his
hiding place and return him to prison.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
PREsS COMMENTS.
EXTRA TERRITORIAL CHRISTENING

The new police patrol boat John r.
Hvlan was christened on Saturday IN
this city with all of the traditional and
impressive ceremonies of such an occa-
sion, bottle of champagne bong broken
against the bow Of the vessel. The Mayor
himself was present, with other high city
officials. :.
How that bottle OF champagne legiti-
mately got there must puzzle many
people. Whether taken from somebody 8
''private stock" or whether originally
having been obtained on special permit
from the Internal-Revenue Commls-
soner for medicinal or sacramental or
commercial purposes, under the vol
stead Enforcement Act neither the Mayor
nor any one of his encourage could nave
transported that bottle to the scene OF the
christening without branding himself
as law and Constitution breaker IN the
presence of the whole company.
And for the good name of the city as a
lawabidng community we are glad to
record that no official or citizen guest
carried the bottle through New York g
streets contrary to law. 1t is officially
announced that the champagne was
presented, 4" and by inference transported,
by Prof. Commentators Bernardo Alto
lica. Italian Commissioner General to the
United States for Finance and Economic
Affairs As this officer may be said to
exercise quasi-diplomatic functions, he
would be entitled TO all diplomatic Inn
munites and privileges, and hence the
transportation of the bottle to the scene
of the christening fell under the extra-ter'
ritorial jurisdiction OF the Italian Govern
ment. United States law accordingly was
not violated and the incident is closed
New York World.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
BALTIMORE'S GROWTH.

The chagrin which we felt IN 1910
when the census figures we're announced
is not renewed this year by the result
of the enumeration. What our exact
relative standing will be numerically in
the rank of American cities is not yet
disclosed. but we know ut least that we
have made a good showing In growth'o OF
popuIation and that our decade of sleep
ing sickness ended with 1910. We have
walked up in earnest in the last ten years
and have made the largest percentage
of increase since 1850 This is IN marked
contrast with 1910. when our growth
showed the smallest percentage IN our
history. Il troubled us as an outward sign
of inward decadence. This year $ census
treasures us and renews our conndence
in ourselves. This in spite OF the tact
that some of our growth is due 10 annexa-
tion, because what Is evident to every
observer is that we have annexed some :
thing much bigger than our suburbs IN
the last few years. We are really inuch
larger city industrially and commercially
than we were ten years ago, and there IS
every reason TO believe that We are only
beginning TO strike our real stride. All the
stars OF good fortune are fighting for US APP
parentlv. Unless we consplre against
ourselves. 1880 will probably see us across
the million mark.
We have right to be little proud,
50 far as this growth is the result Of our
own energy and vision But with the pride
should come an increased sense Of public
and private responsibility. Greatness IS
not matter of numbers any more than
ii is of dollars. II is chiefly q matter OF
good citizenship. Let our ambition be 70
make Baltimore not the biggest OF cities,
but the best governed and the happiest
Baltimore Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
Just Folks
by Edgar A. Guest
LEADER OF THE GANG.

Seems only Just year ago that no was
toddling round the place $,
In pretty little colored suits and with
pink and shining face,
| used TO hold him in my arms TO watch
when our canary sang,
And now tonight he tells me that no
leader Of the gang.
II seems but yesterday, | vow, that |
with fear was almost dumb,
Living those dreadful hours of care walt
ing the time for him to come
And can still recall the thrill of that first
cry of his which rang
Within our wall--and now that babe tells
me he's leader of his gang.
Gone from our lives are all the joys which
yesterday we used to own,
The baby that we thought we had, out
of the little home has flown,
And in his place another stands, whose
garments in disorder hang,
A lad who now with pride proclaims that
he's the leader of his gang.
And vet somehow ! do not grieve for
what it seems we may have lost,
To have so strong a boy as this, most
cheerfully | pay the cost;
! find myself sense of Joy to comfort
every little pang,
And pray that they shall find IN him
worthy leader of the gang.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
EVENING SMILE.
TRIALS OF THE ASPIRATE.

Mrs. Stuart Menzie tells story OF
q cleric. famed alike as hard rider
to hounds and profound scholar, who
was arranging 10 perform christening
ceremony.
Owing TO the mothers faulty pronun-
ciation of the aspirate he could not make
out whether the name was to be Anna or
Hannah. so he asked her quietly: How
do YOU spell lt?'
To this the mother, in an embarrassed
and confidential whisper, replied :.
"Well. | ain't no scholard neither, sir.
She was evidently surprised at his lg-
norance" Fancy his asking her how to
spelll-Sportsman Parsons.
Tdi,h-"Dear Jack is so forgetful :
Maud isn't he? At the party last night
| had TO keep reminding him that its YOU
he's engaged TO and not me. London
Answers.
Friend-"Nhat experience with an
animal gave YOU the biggest scare?'
Returned Big Game Hunter-"The first
night I was home when | stepped on the
eats tail in the dark Judge.
''There is one good thing about this
verso Ghre = ssWhat thafg Nobody
has tried TO set any of it TO popular song
kansas City Journal.
Schreecham-'H He was a wise poet who
remarked that in this world man must
! be either anvil or hammer Peacham-
''Oh. don / know? 1t seems that most oi
them are merely bellows. o-Edinburgt
Scotsman
Willie-"Paw. what is an added at
tractInn?" Paw-"Any womans com
nlexion nv son. Cincinnati Enquirer
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
THOUGHTS.
Annie E. Michener.

Wherever there's life, there's labor.
Wherever there's toll, there's pain;
Wherever there's want OF riches,
There also is loss or gain.
Wherever there's smiles there's sighs,
Wherever there laughter, there's tears
Wherever therAs hope, there's promise,
Through ali the swift-heeng years.
Wherever there light, there's darkness,
Wherever there's doubt, there's doom
Wherever there's faith, there's action
And space in the upper room.
Wherever there's meeting, there parting
Wherever there's love, there's loss,
Long ere we wear the crown of life
We must learn to bear its cross.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
COST OF INTERCHURCH
MOVEMENT

There is danger of injustice 70 the In
terchurch World Mo-ement from care
less reading of headlines and news. 1t
must be remembered that the sixteen
months work has comprehended, along
with the raising OF funds Tor the inter
church program, a vast labor OF planning
and Investigation preparatory 10 that
program Field workers have gone 70
the uttermost parts Of the earth; inquiries
st home have extended from the steel
strike to education: there have been
bv-efforts like the production here OF
THE Wavfarer. The mere task OF or
panization has been hugely expensive.
The school at Atlantic City in December
for ch,Irchmen and laymen was the pre-
llde to their dispatch into every state
for what was described as gigantic
extension university for explaining
the purpose and plans OF the lnterchurch
World Federation. In any scheme SO
prandiose there is sure To be waste, ard
certain evidences Of incautlous spending
have appeared But criticism at this week 5
conference in New ! Aork has been re-
strained.
We must not expect the executive work
of a great scheme of betterment to be
done much more cheaply than that OF
anv other business, but We expect 10 see
strict business rules applied. We may
hope that meanwhile the taking OF
pledges goes successfully on. The move
ment NAV fall far short Of the sum set
and still obtain enough to carry through
a monumental achievement York
Evening Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
Legion Memorial Services on Sunday.

The American Legion posts will hotd
Memorial Dav services Sunday afternoon
at ! under large circus tent at Twenty
ninth and Market streets. Members z
the various posts and auXlllarles VIII ne
in attendance. Rev Raymond NJ GooSe
viii conduct the services Rev Georga
C. Williams, state CHAPLAIN. wlll denver
an address. Music viii be- furnished bv :
band under J Norris Robinson
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Bethany Band.
Blacksrniths' Union.
Waneta Council, ID. p.
Calanthe Lodge, X. Of P.
Humanity Circle, B. of I.
Crusaders Castle, X. G. Z.
Franklin Lodge, A. o. G. +.
West End Democratic Club.
Germania Temple, l.. G. Z.
Eureka Conclave, 5 W NJ.
Game Castle, T. o. X. NJ. {.
Industry Lodge. a. @. I. NJ.
ROYAL Council, No. /. ID. of l..
Wilmington Loan Association.
Eureka Castle, A. .. II. NJ. {.
Chosen Friends Castle, X. G. Z.
Wilmington Council, \. Q. y
Corinthian Lodge, \. F. 4 \. VI.
y. p. :. Zion Lutheran Church
German Beneficial Society, No. /.
Peerless Conclave, X. or ). ". NJ.
Mutual Encampment, !. .. .. r
Harmony Council, No /, I. /. OF \.
East End German Democratic Club.
Brandywine Com, 4. & |. O. X. NJ.
Moriel Eneampment, No. /, |. o. h.
Wilmington Lodge. No. 176, /. q. 9. L.
Guiding Star Temple, No. d q. of /
vii. Branch No 26, Grand Fraternity
Car and Ship Painters Protective Asse
Camp l26, Royal Neighbors Of America
NJ. B. A. OF 2. r. r. Employees, Inc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25

When such an excellent rural weekly as
the SMYRNA Times, well managed and
prosperous. is almost compelled to sus-
pend BY difficulty in securing adequate
help, we have plain evidence that the
times are out OF Joint" II is pleasure,
however. to note that its prospects are
improving, and that i may soon secure the
help necessary TO regular publication.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
RIPPING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
THE GRAYREARnS.

There 3 some delight in being old,
for one is licensed then to seold
and view things with ALARM ! hang
around the marketplaoe and let
some brine run down my face, and
talk OF things that harm. tear my
hair and wiring my fins and talk OF
all existing sins dis though they
modern were; and | denounce the
thriftless jays who blow their com
in forty ways, and fill the air with
fur. But truly, in the ancient tunes
the giddy lads blew in their dimes
Just as they blow them now; and
people mortgaged their ahodes Tor
trotting nags TO burn the roads, as
eraybeards must allow. The poor
house reared its front OF brick and
gathered in the thriftless hick, Just
as it does today; and pauper graves,
behind the kirk, were made Tor those
who wouldn't work, but spent their
| hours in play. / know these facts
/ and many more, but when M IN
I the Blue Front store, discussing
I timely themes, | boost the past as
! something bright, noble structure,
| fair and white, on which the sun
/ light CLEANS. knock the sawdust
/ from the truth; they voilldn I stand
/ il from youth, but ! am bent and
!. grey; and as | ramhle on and on
4 they merely SIT around and yawn
4 until | drift away.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25

Two weeks from today the great Re-
publican circus will open at Chicago. And
there il q strong probability i Will not
nominate the next Presidr I o he United
States by long shot.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25

eHe certainly is a philosopher lie
takes even trouble with equanimlty.
YES, when he il sick in bed, you can
say Of him literally that he is perfectly \
natura. and i'll at ease at the same time
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25

If criticism on the ground Of eAtfava-
gance be offered let it he known that the
gentleman who acted as her adviser was
OF the very wealthy class~-ln fact,
plasterer. When that is considered the
lady might say, like Give, that she was
surprised at her own moderation. New
York Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25

Every Evenings classified advertise
ments bring results Proved by the satls-
faction OF many and will be to you.-AdF-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-05-25
MAKINGAGOOD APPEARANCE.

A young woman who is under arrest
for larceny explains that having been
told by a man that she was TIT for. Broad
way cabaret work she decided IN favor oil
a wardrobe suited to her expected future,
and thereupon stole it. Here Is an lnyen-
tory of some articles she believed necessary
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-05-07
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

The United States civil service
commission has announced an ex-
animation for the county of Whit
man, Wash, to be held at Pullman,
Colfax, Wash. on June IL, 1920, to
fill the position of rural carrier at
Pennington, Cotton, Wesh, and va
cancies that may later occur on rural
routes from other post offices in the
above mentioned county. The ex-
animation will be open only to citi-
zens who are actually domiciled in
the territory of a post office in the
county and who meet the other re-
quirements set forth in Form No.
1877. Both men and women, if quail
flied, may enter this examination
but appointing officers have the le-
gal right to specify the sex desired
in requesting certification of elegi-
bles. Women will not be considered
for rural carrier appointment unless
they are the widows of U. S. soldiers,
sailors or marines, or the wives of
U. S. soldiers, sailors or marines who
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-05-07
FIRE PROTECTION

A good many Pullman taxpayers
feel that the time has come to pro-
vide better protection for the city
against fires. A motor driven chemi-
cal engine which could reach fire
four or five minutes after the alarm
is sounded would save lot of prom
erty and might reduce the insurance
rates.
In these days of the high cost of
building. every dwelling DESTROYED bv
fire, no matter how old or small it
may be, makes the housing situation
more acute and curtails the growth
of the city.
The purchase OF a chemical en-
CINE and the employment of a man
who knows how to drive and operate
It, to sleep at the fire station, would
double the efficiency of the fire de-
partment and very greatly reduce the
danger OF disastrous conflagration
Pullman's fire fighting equipment
should be increased to keep pace
with other improvements. In the
long run it would prove very prof
liable investment.
VIM. GOODYEAR.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-05-07
A NOBLE PHILOSOPHY

Among the papers of the late
Thomas Van Alstyne, electrical en-
gineer expert of the Westinghouse
Company, widely known as one Of
the foremost of his profession. was
found this piece of practical phil
osophy, to which men of today can
not give too much consideration:
ITO respect my country, my pro-
fession and myself; to be honest and
fair with my fellowmen, as / expect
them to be honest and fair to me.
To be loyal citizen of the United
States of America; to speak of it
with praise and act always as trust
worthy custodian of it's good name
To be a man whose name carries
weight wherever il goes.
ITO base my expectations of re-
ward on solid foundation of serv-
ice rendered. to be willing to pay
the price of success in honest effort;
II
tunity to be seized with joy and
made the most of, and not as painful
drudgery to be reluctantly endured
ITO remember that success lies
with myself-my own brain, my own
ambition, my own courage and de-
termination. To expect difficulties
and force my way through them;
to turn hard experience into capital
for future use. To believe in my
proposition; to carry an air of optim-
ism in the presence of those | meet;
to dispel i'll temper with cheerful
ness, kill doubts with strong convic-
ton, and reduce active friction with
an agreeable personality
ITO make a study of my business;
to know my profession in every de-
tail; to mix brains with my efforts,
and use system and method in my
work. To find time to do every
needful thing by never letting time
find me doing nothing. To hoard
days as a miser boards dollars; to
make every hour bring me dividends,
increased knowledge. or healthfhl
recreation. To keep my future un-
mortgaged by debts to save as well
as earn; to cut out expensive amuse-
ments until can afford them, to
steer clear of dissipation and guard
my health of body and peace of mind
as precious stock in trade
Finally, to take a grip on the
joys of life; to play the game like
man, To fight against nothing so
hard as my own weakness, and to
endeayor to grow in strength, a gen
tleman, Christian.
SO may l be courteous to men.
faithful to friends, true to God, a
fragrance in the path l tread"
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-05-07
FOR SALE BY OWNER

Why pay rent when you can buy a
home with a small amount down and
the remainder like rent? Houses
modern, except heat.
One S-room house at 511 Grand
street for $4,000.
One Groom house at 500 Grand
street for $1,000.
One Groom house at sos Linden
avenue for S2700.
One lot on Grand street across
from Standard Lbr. Co for $500.
400 acres of timber land in Idaho
for $4,000.
Will take $500 down and $25 per
month with interest at eigth per cent
on the deferred payments. Write OF
see w, w. Park, Sites, Idaho.
apr30my21
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-05-07
VIM. GOODYEAR

The proper function of college fra
ternities is to increase their prestige
by contributing all they can to the
succ ess OF college activities. When
any student places the interests of
his fraternity above the interests of
tho college, he becomes a detriment
10 the institution. 1t is far more
important for the college to win the
athletic contests in which it par.
tieipates than for the members OF
any fraternity TO win their letters
or be taken on trips or get the credit
of making touchdowDs or star plays
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1920-05-07

are physically disqualified for ex-
animation by reason of injuries re-
ceived in the line of military duty.
Form No. 1877 ana application
blanks may be obtained from the of
fices mentioned above or from the
United States civil service commits
sion at Washington, d. C. Applica-
lions should be forwarded to the
commission at Washington at the
earliest practicable date.