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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
Let Charity Begin at Home.

During the disastrous storm of, last
Friday night large number of families
living adjacent to the lower reaches OF
the Brandywine river, in this city, were
driven from their homes by the rising
waters. Some houses were flooded to the
second stories, and few of them managed
TO escape the visitation without serious
loss of household effects. And many OF
them are said to be in almost state OF
destitution from the results of the storm s
intrusion.
Yet the plight of these food sufferers,
it is said, made little impression upon
the agencies that prevail here for the re-
lief of suffering and restitution. No help
ing hand was extended to these VIC
tins, deprived of their household effects
and now feeling the strain OF their losses
and the severe experiences they had to
encounter in fleeing from the wrath OF
the storm, until after public attention
had been called to their severe infilcions.
For s. long while the people OF Whining
ton have been continually asked Tor
money contributions in support OF various
worthy purposes of relief and charity.
They have responded literally. This
money goes to the relief of sufferers many
miles away, on the other side OF the At
lantic Ocean. But is it well to send SO
much money to foreign fields and have
none for the relief of the distress of worthy
victims here at home?
1t is hoped the relief agencies OF our
city will at once give attention to those
who suffered from the disastrous storm and
floods of last week. Every worthy and
deserving case should be promptly and
effectively relieved
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
NATIONALISM in CHINA.

One of the evidences OF the growing
spirit of nationalism in China is the
resentment winch has been awakened
against the right of the foreigner to live
under his own laws and to enjoy the
protection Of his own courts OF justice.
The younger and more progressive
element IN that country has been voicing
for several years its opposition of the
injustice Of exira-territoriality and demand
iME that steps be taken TO place foreigners
under the jurisdiction of the courts
which govern the people with whom they
live.
The new policy of opening up China
to trade and encouraging foreign aid in
the development of It's Untold wealth
probably viii accomplish more than
any other factor in tending to remove
a condition which is becoming increasingly
distastcful to the patriotic Chinese. A
steadily growing intimacy has developed
In late years between the foreign and
Chinese business men with benefit to
both. 1t can not be denied that for
eign powers have oppressed China un-
mercifully IN the last % years, but this
attitude has been largely caused by that
country's blindness 10 the advantages Of
foreign trade and its stupid obstinacy
In seeking TO preserve national ISOLATION
Indianapolis Star.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
PRESS COMMENTS.
THE DAYLIGHT ROBBERY.

Baltimore has not often been treated
to such an amazing display OF daring il
crime ~ that which was witnessed in thu
daylight robbery Of tho Charles street
jewelry establishment. That men could
have tho hardihood to smash the plate
glass windows Of a big store located upon
one Of the most popular shopping streets
at An hour when the number OF persona
and vehicles were nearly at the maximum
is almost past belief.
That the robbers succeeded in cmptying
the show windows Of many thousands
dollars worth of gems and then got away
in their automobile without apprehension
is no less surprising. The escape was not
without challenge, as is witnessed by their
desperate shooting OF one citizen who
sought to block their way with his machine
so that they had actually to drive along
the sidewalk to pass him.
The police of the country by now have
been apprised of the crime, and the day.
light bandits will have hard time TO
reach their rendezvous, wherever that
may be. The local police should feel the
occurrence keenly, and will bend every
effort to come up with the criminals. It's
scarcely to be believed that the robbers
will fail of capture, with the recovery Of
some part of the gems. They made ms
their mark one of the leading jewelry
establishments of the city, where gems Of
the highest value are displayed in the
windows.
This occurrence ought certainly to lead
the jewclry firms generally to have an iron
grill across their windows upon the inside
so that they would be able to display their
wares and yet not run the risk of losing
them by an extraordinary deed of daring.
These men went about their work ready
to kill or be killed in the act. There have
been bold daylight hold-ups in other
cities, but this Baltimore crime will be
featured throughout the country as one
of the most melodramatic that any city
has to record. Baltimore is not accustom-
cd to this type of criminality,. and the
citizens will be particularly pleased TO
read of the capture of the miscreants.--
Baltimore American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
WHY A RELIGIOUS WAR?

There seems to be no authority 10 the
Anti-Saloon League capable of stopping
the rtIffanly indecencies of Superintendent
Anderson, but the clergymen who ap-
plaud him are subject to discipline that
ought to be exerted. We do not believe
that any church organization as such is
prepared TO renew under the leadership
of this abusive upstart the old religious
hatred which he is deliberately doing his
best to revive.
Anderson is both self-seeker and fanatic;
botn pay-roller and politician; both
demagogue and slanderer, with an eye
always on the main chance. If bis interest
In Prohibition were wholly moral and in
tellectual there would be no need of his
insolence to Cardinal Gibbons or his
brutal and mendacious assaults upon the
Catholic Church. He is scurrilous because
he believes that it pays. He defames
better men because it brings him into
notice. He goes to the very limits of
blackguardism because that is the way
he earns bis living.
No church can afford TO make. itself
responsible for this fellow. He has de
livered his diatribes in too many Christian
pulpits already. Without assistance An
derson's vicious tongue will never stir
up religious strife, but With the help of
foolish preachers there is no telling what
the evil consequences may be. Nobody
cares whether Anderson is restrained or
not, but there ought to be enough true
religious sentiment to halt the clergymen
who have given him countenance and
made his libels their own.-New York
World
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
REMEMBERING ROOSEVELT.

Theodore Roosevelts lasting hold on
the affections of his countrymen Is as
sured. His lifework made his place for
ever in the hearts and minds OF those
whose creed is a red-blooded and virile
Americansm. The way tn perpetuate his
influence that he would have preferred IL
not the spectacular architectural way that
every public square in Germany advertises.
Nor is itanv one Of the WAYS that many well
meaning but misguided persons are con-
stantly proposing, each of which means
one more immense fund lavished on
something that shall ''strike the eye" or
add to superfiuity of extant institutions.
A professorship in his name at uni
versity, park or playground or school
named after him: an effort TO teach the
alien that when he comes here his part Is
with America-such commemorations
would receive the approval of the great
servant of his country, who has passed
to the supreme approval and reward.
But what shall be sald of enormous
funds collected for archways or monu-
ments, or of the proposal TO found de-
nomination in which patriotism shall be
the handmade of religion = that in Theodore
Roosevelt's name unnecessary churches
may dot the landscape, when those OF the
present multiplicity of sects need I'm
worthy cases. to be upbuilt and strengthen
ed2
Let us spend money, il we must get
rid of it, for the things Theodore Roose-
welt would approve, when we seek to
perpetuate his name by tangible and visi-
bic memorials. s.--Philadelphia Ledger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
Good Results of Vigilance.

Reports of the Delaware Safety Council
division of the National Safety Council
show a large reduction ID the number OF
local violations of the laws governing the
operation OF motor vehicles. Especially
ID the reduction noticeable in the number
of arrests for violating the speed regl-
lations.
The operation of the Safety Council
in respect of this branch of its functions
is very simple. A vigilance committee is
appointed. composed of automobile own
ers or operators. The personnel of this
committee and its size are known only to
a few The members do not know each
other. They are pledged to make note
of all violations coming under their OBJ
servation and to report the same at head
quarters. The Office attends to sending out
warnings or instigating prosecutions.
The effect of this plan is to engage the
men most concerned and the most ouali-
tied to look after violators of the reglla-
tions. One owner looks after many others
The many others keep an eye on him.
And 50 all are under close and continuous
surveillance, and derelictions are easily
detected.
The system also inspires owners and
drivers of auto vehicles to a wholesome
respect for the law. and impeIs them to
give care to its observance The results
of such system are bound to be practical
and beneficial
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
Circulation Every 1A010
Evening Yesterday x4OxU
For a Pure Milk Supply.

City Council, last night, gave con-
sideration to an ordinance providing safe
guards for the milk that is supplied TO the
people of Wilmington. Parties interested
attended, and the subject was discussed
from all points of view, reasonable and
otherwise. It may be resumed at to-
nights regular meeting of the Council.
1t is hoped, however, that no matter
what objections may be raised by special
| interests, the members of City Council
| will not lose sight of their obligations to
the people Of Wilmington. 1t is essential
that all milk served to our people shall be
I'D to q certain standard in respect OF
I strength and cleanliness and of freedom
from bacteria. Science has established
standards of safety in respect OF these
matters, and the pending ordinance pro-
vides for a maintenance OF these stand
ards. under penalties for violations.
To oppose regulations of this character
ia only natural. They impose some de-
gree of trouble and expense in the matter
of compliance, but they cover such mat
ters only as the handlers of milk should be
pleased to meet in all respects without the
compulsion of local or general statutes.
To expect this condition short of the
millennium, however, would be expecting
far too much, and so it is necessary to
invoke the aid of the law in insuring pro-
lection to the people. This was shown at
the consideration OF the milk ordinance
last night, when objections of various
kinds were offered.
This ordinance. which NAV be formally
offered for first reading at tonight's meet
ing of the City Council, is the result OF a
long and careful consideration Of the
subject. For more than six months the
milk Inspector, in regular monthly reports
to City Council, has been setting forth,
in detail. the condition of the milk that Is
served to customers in Wilmington. His
early reports were fairly appalling IN
respect of milk sold that was in condi-
ton he described as dirty" and they
showed other failures TO meet an ordinarily
sale standard The publication of these
reports. however, brought good results,
and each month showed an Improvement,
but not an actual reform.
1t is up to City Council TO insist upon
the reform by enacting an ordinance that
will enforce reform by punishment for
failure. Let the members recognize their
duty to the people of Wilmington and
refuse to be swayed by personal interests.
No subject of equal Importance has been
brought to the attention Of the Council,
and none Of more vital importance will
ever claim its attention. Having made
this much of aStart. they should resolute-
ly 90 ahead until they have inaugurated
a complete reform, which has been sadly
needed In this city for many years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
THOUSANDS HAVE KIDNEY
TROUBLE AND NEVER
SUSPECT IT
Applicants for Insurance Often
Rejected.

Judging from reports from druggists
who are constantly IN direct touch with
the public, there is one preparation that
has been very s1ccessful in overcoming
these conditions. The mild and healing
influence OF DR. Kilmer's Swamp-Root j.
soon realized. IL stands the highest for It's
remarkable record Of siccess.
An examining physician for one ~ The
prominent Life Insurance Companies, IN
an interview Of the subject, made the
astonishing statement that one TeasCn
why 30 many applicants for insurance arr
rejected is because kidney trouble y 20
common 20 the American people, and the
large majority n those whose applica-
tions are declined do not even suspect
that they have the disease. DR.. Kilrner's
Swamp-Root is on sale 40 all drug store
IN bottles OF two sizes, medium and large
However, II you wish first 20 test this
great preparation send ten vents % D.
Kilmer 4 Co, BinghsnntOn, ". Y, for
sample bottle. When writing he sure and
mention the Wilmington Every Evening
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
Just Folks
BY Edgar A. 0usgl
THE FRIENDS OF. SPRING.


Whsn thu world wakes up from sllmbes
and the dafodils appear,
And the sky gets blue above M and
know tho bpring is here;
When the birds begin TO ch9ttes and
there's somsthing in the air
Which sets man to thinking OF the
mrdm waiting there,
It 10 then the plants and roses and each
budding vino and tree
Seem Just ike good old neighboS that
I've waited long to see
Oh, It's like the break Of morning, and
there's someone that you know
Passes down the street and halls you, and
you shout glad "helloF'
Or it like the friendly greeting that you
give to people when
They've been away for weeks and weeks
and just got homo again;
Or at least that's how ] view it, for IL
That I've got to give welcome to every
bud see.
/ go into the garden and / watch each
plant and vine
For the signs OF their awakening, for
they're all good friends OF mine,
And bend above the roses, and greet
them with shout
OF delight there's no mistakinR when
find them budding out;
Oh, I'm mighty glad to see them, and
want to let them know,
And think they understand il when they
hear me call "hcllol'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
Mr.. Hoover's Position.

Mr.. Herbert G. Hoover, after receiving
with apparent unconcern various ten
taGvc suggestions Of his nomination for
President by either the Republican or
Democratic National Convention--or
both, for that matter--and declaring his
independence of all partisan considere-
tions, has at last made a definite state
mcnt of his position. In letter made
public this week he said ~ am on in
dependent progressive in the issues before
us today. l think that at this time the
issues before the country transcend parti-
sanship. 1t is well-known that / was n
Progressive Republican before the war,
and, think rightly. non-partisan during
my war service. The issues confronting
us are new. and the alignment upon them
has not yet been made by the great parties.
] still object ms much to the reactionary
group in the Republican party as do to
the radical group in the Democratic
party"
|. Mr.. Hoover reiterates his statement
that he is not seeking Office and does not
want Office, but while he cannot prevent
persons agitating that he should take
Office, he cannot conscientiously partici-
pate in any organization to that end
Still, he believes that he. 'likc every other
citizen, should always be ready for ser
vice when really called upon"
II is somewhat difficult to analyze Mr..
Hosver's real feelings in respect OF asp'r-
ing to the Presidency from such a de-
liverance 1t seems plain he does not
desire, at least does not expect, nomina-
tion from either the Republican or Demo-
cratic party. But Mr.. Hoover must know
it is not possible for any man to be elected
to the Office of President without the aid
of an effective party organization. Does
he invite the formation of an organization
from whose hands he could freely accept
a nomination for the Presidency?
It may be inferred from his letter that
he does. He states plainly that before
the war he was Progressive Republican.
May not this be call for a reorganization
of the Progressive Republican party, Tor
the purpose offormally making MIR yHoov-
er its candidate for President? Or Der
haps the action of New Hampshire Demo-
Gratis in instructing for him, this week at
their primaries, may cause him to modify
his views
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
EVENING SMILE.
NOT BROKEN, RUT BADLY BENT.

Same old story--banana skin on the
pavement and the unobservant passerby.
In this case the victim was a we'll
nourished lady of 200 pounds or 80, and
she alighted in box Of "best country
eggs" outside grocery store. The mer-
chant ran out to assist her 10 her feet.
"Oh, do hope haven't broken them" !"
she said when she had repained her per-
pendicnlar.
Not at all ma am" said the man
politely. "They aren't broken, only slight
lybcntf ntf--Pittsburg acknowledgement.
Joe--'She married confirmed pes
simist." Bob-["Indeedl Who was his
first wifc?'--Doston Globe.
Poet--'fYes. ] visit the sea 10 gaze at
che long blue roll Pickpocket--"And1 I
came to get the long sreen roll. ."--Hous-
ton Post.
Brownc-"Dont you find reading n
cookbook mighty stupidf" Towne--"Oh,
1T has good many stirring passages.
Cartoons Magazine.
II see one candidate announces that he
proposes To bring down the cost of living
let him show few samples al nd he's
elected. louisville Courier Journal.
"Wimmen voters this year. "Yes, and
these short skirts make lot of women
look like little girls" That's right. You
gotta be careful who you try to pat on
the head.--Kansas City Journal.
''What should a speaker do in case he
loses the thread of his dlscourse?' we
asked the head OF the College of Oratory.
He should wind it up rs soon as possible"
was TIL, reply-Cincinna Enquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11

and helpers, went into court and found 4
judge who declared that the ordinance
compelling them to put up . bond was
Unconstitutional. They then resumed
operation at the uniaI fares. The busps,
IN order to meet this competition, came
down in fare to FIVE cents, but even at
that price they could not eet any business
The jifneys had it all The bss line got
another ordinance, just like tho first one
passed, and the jitney drivers again went
into court and had it declared uncon~
stitutional. That finished the bus line
A. means OF conveyance within the city
The jitneys are now absolutely suprcrne,
and they have remarkably secure place in
affections Of the people.
uTNEr SERVICE USoRGArrzZp.
This Utney service il good example
Of very loose organization in which every
individual is free operator, but which
serves it's purpose very well. The union
has president, and lodge room. II
costs ten dollars 10 join it, and dollar
month in dues. The union has business
agent on the street, who looks out for iis
interests. Each driver, however, IL free
10 drive where ind when he pleases.
Supply and demilnd is relied upon 70
regulate the number OF jitneys operating
on each street, anc this laissf x-faue policy
seems 70 work very well, as you never
have to wait long for ear anywhere. The
driver may leave bis route wherever be
pleases. If be has time he will often take
you TO your door for a dime or nickel
extra, but in the rush hours he will
usually refuse TO do this. The only hard
and fast regulations have TO do with the
fares. Each operator carries card on the
windshield which announces on the out
side that it is union Iitney, and on the
reverse carries a statement Of the fares To
all points. Thus there is no chance for
Misunderstanding.
Nearly all Of the jitney operators are
young men, most Of them little more than
boys. They make from twenty-five TO
fifty dollars q week each, over and above
all expenses Of operating their cars. That
is IN the tourist season. In the summer
good many Of them 90 away, and the rest
manage to make living here.
This jitney service has grown 10 with
the city Of Miami, which means that IL
has grown up very fast. Miami has grown
like tropical plant. Twenty years ago
there was next 20 nothing here. Now
there are about thirty-fve thousand
regular inhabitants, and in winter about
the same number Of residents Building
is going forward at a great rate Hotels
are crowded Prices are high but service
is good Every possible opportunity is
afforded You 70 spend your money, but
YOU always get something for il.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
Give Stomach
What it Needs
The Alkaline Effect of Stuart's Dys-
pepsia Tablets Usually Correets
the Stomach Faults That
Provoke Attacks of Indi-
QeSfion or DvspeuSfa

To st back after good meal and
know there are not going TO be sour risincs.
gas, drowslness and discomfort is the
logical result Of using Stuart's Dyspepsia
Tablets Immediately after eating. Most
people believe they can trace each at
tack of, indigestion 10 the something
they W. and can still taste. And Il
surprised them, invariably, 10 note how
quickly rs-fIeT comes after using one or two
OF these tablets. Whether it is highly sea-
soned food, rich pastry, the heavy hearty
foods or some one particular offender the
relief comes just the same. Those who are
susceptible 20 attacks of indigestion or
dyspepsia should try Stuarts Dyspepsia
Tablets AS they supply the stomach with
an alkaline effect Just as IL does naturally
when 1t Is working In a perfectly healthy
condition.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are so
widely known and used that YOU can get
them in any drug store in the United states
and Canada at 50 cents a box.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
HOME.
Annie f. Michener.

Safe anchorage for the soul,
Bound by the ties of love,
Under the wise control
OF guiding hand above.
Shelter for weary heart
After the day is done;
Close shut from all apart,
With each beloved one.
Father, the priest and power,
The strength, the hearts delight;
Making home, hour by hour,
More joyous and more bright.
Mother, priestess of home,
Hers is the holiest place,
Diffusing love alone
While lending all its grace.
Son, daughter. gladdest word
That falls from parents lips;
Their deepest heart is stirred
With Joy TO tinger-tips.
Home! Safe anchorage for the soul
While life itself shall last;
An earnest of home above
When life below is past.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
GO AFTER THAT
SKIN TROUBLE
With POSLAM

If any unsightly eruption is showing on
your skin decide right now that you have
tolerated it long enough. Take prompt
steps toward its removal by the use Of q
little Poslam.
Poslam, the concentrated healing
remedy, is made to render quick and de-
pendable help to every man, woman and
child who suffers from pimples, eczema,
rash, redness, itching and other grievous
skin troubles. At once it soothes, cools
and comforts. Makes the work Of healing
eczemas unusually short and pleasant.
Sold everywhere. For free sample write
to Emergency Laboratories, 243 West
47th ST., New York City.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
OUR HUMAN WEAKNESSES,

Iwouldn't give three whoops for a man
whose heart did not beat faster, whose
eyes did not take fire, and whose spirit
did not swell-who would not be moved
TO laughter or to tears by the voices Of
birds and children, by song from the
heart, by a woman's pleading, by noble
oratory or noble acting. by any human
action through which the spirit IN one
speaks 70 the spirit in others Olir human
weaknesses are often the secret Of our
salvation .-Ex-Speaker Cannon in Har-
per's.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-03-11
SETTLING ESTATES.

Register of Wills Isaac r. Brown has
granted letters as follows:
Enthusiastically the estate of Otto
M. Lederer to Margaret +. Lederer.
Testamentary-On the estate of Mar
garet Richenberg to Lewis Sasse; estate of
William w. Lackey to Mary Josephine
Iackev.