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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
THE WRONG ROOSEVELT.

The Helena Independent has long cd-
toral, full OF Montana SAVIOR, about a
Splendid young American" who has been
making speeches in the Northwest 1t ap-
pears that ''he packs most bewildering
punch In either hand" He inserts barbs
and arrows and dIrks" under the skin of
his political opponents. Withal, he does
this so engagingly and good-naturedly
that the recipients writhe and snort in
fury"
And this remarkable performer is accom-
panied by newspaper men who agree that
he is zone of the finest chaps personally
they ever met" He is frank and open
and sincere, and likes people just as they
like him" A ''bully fellow" is the unani-
nous verdict
Yet all that is said OF a Democrat, and
of Roosevelt whose first name is Franklin
or Frank, as they call him out in Mon
tana. 1t is all very sad for Republicans,
and seems to them highly undignifed. But
they used to grin and chuckle when such a
winning Of the West was undertaken by
the right Roosevelt belonging To the right
party.-New York Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
In the Path Of Ships.

1t seems strange that two men in q
dorv should drift twelve days in the ap-
proximate main track of ships on the
transatlantic course before rescue. Yet
so il was with the two fishermen brought
into port the other day by skipper The
aids of wireless and the like have reduced
the immensely of the sea in it's relation TO
those casts away and scanning the waters
for help, but men who cannot call for
sucoor by wireless and who are not sought
by seaplanes or swift vessels find the ocean
as mercilessly great as ever.
The very speed of present-day shipping
and it's lesser dependence upon wind and
wave reduce somewhat the chances Of the
castaway's being spied The vessel goes
on her way, is by before she has time TO
look the waters well over, and has little
interest in doing so, compared TO the sail
ing ships of other days, who depended on
the heavens for their motive power. The
sea has not grown safer for tho Sc lacking
wireless apparatus; perhaps less safe if
ANYTHING
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
PRESS COMMENTS
AN OPTIMISTIC PROSPECT.

Taken in conjunction with the opti-
mistic report Of the Federal reserve
board, the statement Of the United States
Chamber of Commerce thnt there il
definite trend to somewhat. lower level
Of prices" will stimulate budding hope
among millions OF people who for the
past few years have been staggering under
the load Of high living costs. The phase
Of this statement that is particularly
gratifying is that the rcadjnstmcnt will
be attained without financial disorder
or any sudden economic calamity"
The conclusions arrived at as q result
Of a survey Of business conditions by a
committee Of the chamber are reached
with frank recognition of conditions
which exist in industry. II is conceded
that in certain sections mills are running
on reduced time or have shut down en-
tirely; that certain industries have cur
tailed their working forces materially;
that there are disturbing factors, such
as tight money, unrest of labor, the
Russo-Polish war, DC. But the report
says there is no need for the country to
become panicky over any Of these mat
ters. II also is recognized that the trans
portation problem is acute and consti-
tutes the greatest of all handicaps to the
transaction of business.
But in the face of this conditions the
settling process is going on, and it IL be-
lieved that it will be carried through TO
normal condition without serious trouble.
A benehcent Providence Is helping won
derfully with bountiful crops. Conditions,
which have now reached almost the point
of certainty, give promise of yield Of
1900, ,000, 900 bushels Of corn, 500, ,OO0, 900
bushels of wheat and IL, 500 900 bales Of
cotton. That in itself spells wealth and
plenty. In addition the crops Of oats,
tobacco, potatoes, rice and sugar will be
heavier than they we're last year. This
indicates a reduction in the price OF live
gives assurance of profitable returns TO
the farmers, even If their products do sell
for lower prices. ashington Post
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
AUTO PRICES DROP ABROAD.
American Cars Make Cut-British Firms
See Competition.

Washington, Sept. 3.-Falling prices of
automobiles, due to supply catching up
with the demand, is seen in information
coming from England A 'welI-known
American car has been reduced in price all
the way from $I25 on ordinary touring
cars to $3.50 for one-ton standard trucks
British manufacturers think real competi-
ton has commenced.
Another side is the opinion that the re-
duction in price is to meet the disad-
vantage expected to, result from heavy
taxation on motors next year in England
1T is thought the American cars VIII be hit
more than the British and that the re-
duction is TO overcome this disadvantage.
AT the present time English manufactur-
ers are facing formidable competition
from the United States, French and Italian
firms.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
Proof a Big n . Mountain.

Partisan organs of the Republican
party, terribly shocked over Governor
Coxs startling revelation of the campaign
fund methods adopted by the Republican
National Committee can sec only one
pretext of rebuttal With one accord they
shrek: sI,et Governor Cox produce proof
of his charges''
Proof Why he produced the proof at
the outset, in the course Of his speech in
Pittsburg. week ago last night. 1t was
proof as big as a mountain, and just an
plain to public view.
Governor Cox's proof was positive and
irrefutable 1t was no kind of Democratic
trick. but an official document prepared
nd distributed by the national commit
tees executive committee. And what a
document it was Not only did it show
the quotas Of money assigned to fiftyone
cities in twenty-seven States, totalling
more than eight million dollars-more
than half Of Governor Cox's estimate of a
''slush' fund of fifteen milGons-but it
impaired most impressive advice TO the
agencies of the subcommittee in the
very important work of collecting the
Republican party's funds for use m this
years campaign
And therein was the 'fbug that bit"
This advice was excrutiatingly funny, as
we'll as keenly practical The workers
were to be secret. especially as to guard
ing copies of their instructions from the
public eye. They were to work diligently.
especially in collecting large sums. And
repeatedly and emphatically they were
enjoined to get the money"
No wonder Chairman Hays disclaimed
knowledge of of responsibility for this
amazing circular. which SO completely set
forth the financial plans of his committee,
But his ignorance-if he really was ig-
not impair the convicting
proof. Nest Republican papers dccry
the effect of the exposing circular, but
some admit its damaging effect One Re
publican organ denounoes it as an evil
dence of "damfoolishness"
But there is the proof "as big as a
as we have said 1t is Re-
publican proof-po s,tive official evidence
and not the product Of Democratic
1t made plain the methods
adopted, and clearly set forth the desired
goal-more than eight millions in twenty
seven States, which may reasonably be
accepted as meaning more than fifteen
millions after the entire country had been
secured. And it iterated and reiterated the
practical and highly significant
Injunction:
But. Boys. Get the Money!
Republican administrations in Della
Tare-State, county and city-are great
IN promising what they will do" for the
,eople But about the only visible thing
hey really do is 10 increase taxes IN
'candalous manner.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
just Folks
BY Edgar A. Guest.
AT PELLErIER's

AT PELLETIEHS
At Pclletier's the ponies play
Unbridled round the yard all dav
And Shetland babies scarce knee high
Utter sad and plaintive cry
From time to time as II TO say
"Oh, dear, my mammals gone awayp
The mother hears and promptly stops
Devouring orchard clover tops
And on the gnIlop comes to see
Just what this fearful grief can be.
Major and Perfect, Tinker-Toy,
Names to delight each girl and boy,
Larry and Hal and Fairy Queen,
Surely their master must have been
A youngstcr once himself to know
The names which charm tire children so.
This glorious Shetland herd to see
! know by all I've seen and heard
That little children are preferred.
I've watched the master st his side
Teaching little boy to ride,
And in his eyes there's been glow
Born of the by-gone long ago,
When he was young and yearned to own
a pony he might mount alone;
I've seen my youngsters eyes grow bright
With all the sunshine OF delight,
Nor could tell, while watching there,
Which was the happier of the pair.
Teacher or pupil-weight Of years
Is little marked at Pelletiers.
Age seems to be as blithely glad
As is the little girl or lad;
And when the ride has come to close
Two hands caress the pony's nose,
Two hearts spill out the Joy they hold
And neither one Of them is old.
At Pelletier's--the spot in truth
Is Just fairy land for youth.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
EVENING SMILE.
DIED AT HIS POST.

Jack owned German-made watch.
Recently it refused to run, so Jack took
it to the jeweler. he made post~mortem
examination and when Jack called for
the verdict his watch was handed to him
with piece of crepe tied to it. mo hope,
was the mournful verdict OF the jeweler.
What's the matter?" asked jack,
alarmed
Found q cockroach inside"
That's what plugged up the works,
eh7"
mo" replied the ieweler ''The cock
roach had been keeping the thing going,
but he died at bis post. london Tele-
graph.
The Hi-Stool Hound-f'Here, here
This doughnut has tack in it. " Dimpled
Dorothy Well, / declare, IN bet the
ambitious little thing thinks it is a fivver
tire "-EL.
mo, / know nothing about music :
"All you have TO do is TO jangle this
oowbeil. 'FBut suppose ! come IN at the
wrong place?" 'fYou can't do that in
jazz. ."-Kansas City Journal.
What ar- you filming now?'' Ham
let in seven reels " '1t presents difficulties
eh?" ..FYes, | cant think of any excuse
for lugging IN our bathing girls. Film
Fun.
Visitor Why VIII women persist in
putting such ugly babies in a beauty
show" Judge-"My friend, when syou
have umpired a beautiful infant contest
you will realize that an ugly baby is yet
TO be bonn. Savannah Newr
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
ffirst Regiment Band.

First Regiment Band.
Oriental Lodge, X. of p.
Excelsior Lodge, X. of P.
Camp No. 4, 2. o. S. A.
Fairfax Lodge, /. o. 0. T.
Local No. 3l3, |. B. E. W
Brandywine Lodge, 5. of II.
Columbian Lodge, |. Q. o. F.
st. Georges Castle, h. c.. Z.
Local No. 626, c. & J. Of 4.
Wilmington Tinsrhiths Union.
Encampment No. 81, L. Y. L.
Third Ward Democratic Club.
Manitou Tribe, Imp'd o. r. NJ
Star of Bethlehem Lodge, 5. Of B.
Delaware Tribe, Imp'd o. r. Nj.
Delaware lawmakers Association.
Washington Council, u. f. of A.
Diigent Council, Jr. .. Z. A. NJ.
Lady Jefferson Home Communion.
Canton Delaware, P. NJ, |. o. o. f.
Camp, No. 4, P. o. S.
Lodge, No. ia, L. D. G.
Plumbers, Gas and Steam Filters UniC
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03

Governor Cox charged the Republican
National Committee with having in
augurated a campaign for a huge "slush
fund" and proved his charge. Congress
man Britton Of Illinois charged that the
British Ambassador at Washington had
applied an entertainment fund Of So7 500
allowed hum by his government to
the benefit of the Democratic National
Committee, and had to admit he hadnot
aword of proof to offer in support. There's
a difference between a man who knows
what be is talking about and one who does
not.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
Again Senator Harding takes a pl

Again Senator Harding takes a plain,
unmistakable and very creditable stand
in respect Of an important question of
public interest He said yesterday he was
in favor Of more pay for school teachers.
But what kind of man, what kind of a
candidate. would he be if be felt other
wise? This question not being an issue in
the campaign. however no doubt he feels
that it is safe to speak positively about it.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03

Senator Knox called upon Candidate
Harding, yesterday, probably 10 drill him
g little more as to what he should
say or should not say in respect Of
the League Of Nations. the candidates
utterances thus far having proved most
disconeerting and denoralizing. Poor
Harding; he is like dull boy at school,
tormented by insistent teachers. And
teacher "Hi' Johnson is yet in reserve for
him
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
BARRIERS LOSE IN ADVANCE.
Lack 0f Patronage Causes Resumption OF
35-Ccnt Charge for Haircut.

Pottsville, Pa, Sept. 3.--The public
won the strike against higher prices IN this
city when union BARRIERS, who announced q
week ago that hereafter so cents would
be the price for hair cutting instead Of 35
cents, have resumed charging the former
prices.
Customers refused to pay the increased
prices and began patronizing non-union
shops. That speedily caused q reduction.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03

The treasurer Of the Republican Ma
tional Committee is accused by one Re
publican organ Of "dsmfoohshness" in
issuing his famous circular Of instructions
in the work of raising campaign funds,
with its now notorious injunction: But,
Boys, Get the Money" But occasionally
even "damfools" blurt out the truth, and
this particular one did so with VEN
geance
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
BRITAIN FACES BIG sTRTKZ.
Miners Federation Votes WaIkout md
Set September 2S as TIE Date

london, Sept. 3.---Strike notices call
ingfor orawaIkouto Of membo;s of the British
Minera' Federation on September 25 were
sent out today, according ~ a dc, islon
reached NJ meeting of the district dele
gates Of the Federation here
Belief ~ expressed that a stoppage of
work may be averted, as the actual walk
out may be suspended from day b. day
under the rules of the Federation.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03

Striking coal miners cannot expect any
public sympathy at this time They con-
sented to arbitration and then refused TO
accept the award, thus proving themselves
poor welchers," in fact
and men whose pIighted word is not to be
relied upon.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
NEW OIL WELL RECORD.
There We're 3,5I3 Completed in u.
During August.

Oil City, Pa, Sept. IA new, record
the different fields of the United States
was established during the month of
August when the total reached asia, ac-
cording to the monthly review of the
Derrick made public here today.
New production in August was 800
5l8 barrels, gain Of 81 $50 barrels.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03

strike by moving van drivers in New
York City hardly impresses an outsider as
a serious matter at this time If reports
are to be believed, there are no houses for
people TO move into in that crowded
METROPOLIS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
State Hospital Contracts.

The trustees of the State Hospital at
Farnhurst, at their monthly meeting yes
terday, awarded the contract for meats to
Radcliffe Baking Co.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
RIPPING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
THE RELEASE.

Whom Old Hiram Rumble was
planted, sighed like a son of a gun,
although | was rather enchanted to
know that his troubles were done.
Some symptoms Of grief are expected
when neighbors OF friends pass
away; we have to look sad and de-
jected, and give our emotions some
play. When old Hiram Rumble
was living, he cornered all anguish
and pain; each hour in it's passing
was giving some joint an additional
strain. His nights were lead-footed
and sleeplcss, his days had the
semblance of years; and if he was
dry-eyed and weepleSs, twas be-
cause he had run out of tears. But
now all his torture is ended, he sleeps
in bis tomb like child, then why
should our garments be rended, and
why should our wailings be wild2
Above him the blue grass is seeded,
above him the daisies have grown;
the heat of the summer $ UNDECIDED,
the cold of the winters unknown.
Rheumaties may torture and rack
us, and put all our lives out of tune,
all manners of ills may attack us,
but Hiram is strictly immune. And
so | knew little of sorrow when over
his casket | stood: | doubt if old
Hiram would borrow one hour of
this life il he could.
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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
Cholera Epidemic in Korea.

Seoul, Korea, Sept Mine thousand
cases OF cholera are reported in Korea and
5000 deaths have occurred, according
to health officers here.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
G.. NJ. Jessup Dead.

] Ivey Jessup. proprietor of the Jessup
Piano Co, has gone 70 Caldwell, Ga, 10
attend the funeral of his father, G. NJ
Jessup, who died there few days ago.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
For Coated Tongue

BAD Breath, Sour Stomach,
Bloa,ing. Gas. Biliousness. Sick Head
ache. Indigestion. Constipation, take
tnc always reliable
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
FOLEY cATnAprIc TABLETS

They clear the bowels. sweetcn the stom-
ach and tone up the liver. Do not gripe-
J. +. Coiver. loS Labor Temple. Los Anxelss
Cal: Alter SO years experience with all sorts
and kinds OF csthartic remedies. l got wise to
folsy Csthsuic Tablets, aud they are tbs hss'
ever used
~. b DAnfortL. Second aud Market SITS
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-03
"But. Bows, Get the Money!

Republican administrations in Della
ware-State. county and city-are great
on promising what they will do" for the
people. But about the only visible thing
they really do is to increase taxes in a
scandalous manner
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11
Capacity of Barrels Daily

Dino ina Into the HOMER FIELD from the Re- lPO IAAl0 fnery at Sibley, to for of this
 ENORMOUS PRODUCTION. Tool1 Coyc TOLA PRODUCING AND REFINING loliA C0AO will operate it's fleet of TANK
 CARS in which to market "TOLA' Petroleum Products.
 Noc plar+c The Company will build it's gaso- OoO ieiiOo line absorption plants to help salvage
 some of the hundreds of millions of of casinghead gas that to Vaste in these fields and from which many thousands of gallons of high grade gasoline is to be obtained
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11
Cotton Review
By Associated Press


 New York, January 10.-Cotton goods and cotton yarn markets have become very strong and active purchasing is reported in the gray goods markets. New high levels of prices have been reached on many goods. For wide print cloths buyers are paying as high as sl.15 per pound for deliveries carrying into the second quarter of the year, this basis being S2c a pound above the gov ernment wartime level. Percales are selling at ZIG a yard for A 6lxe0s and Slc for 6Sx72s. which is well over four times above the pre-war normals. The demand is persistent.
 The wholesale dry goods jobbers of ! the country will meet there next week 1 to discuss the situation and outlook Many goods are in active demand for | spot delivery and appear to be veys scarce. notably in some lines of wiSa sheetings, brown sheetings and many colored cottons. The largest manufac- turers of cotton blankets will make ITO open prices for the fall season of 1920, and already have sord a large part of the possible output for the first half of 1 the year.
 Foreign goods are beginning to come | in more frely and the export demand continues steady. Prices are so largely dominated by supply and demand condi- l tipns, that they bear most irregular re-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11
Weekly Financial Review
By Assoniaind Pr,,.


 New York, January 10.-Further warnings issued by the federal reserve board against unnecessary credits; an- other reaction in foreign exchange. and the increasingly unsatisfactory state of the railway situation. combined to give this weeks stock market a mod crate but general setback.
 The admonitions of the central bank as Wall street later interpreted them were aimed no less at trivial specula- tion in commodity and realty opera tions, than at the securities market This was evidenced by the tightening of rates at other reserve centers. in. cluding those whose dealings in food stuffs. cotton and metals form an i'm portant part.
 The almost steady diminution ot dealings in bonds offers strong proof that the new year outlet of interest anC dividend payments has yet to find it. way into the usual investment chan. ncls.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11
FRIGHTENING OF THE RESERVE DISCOUNT PUT BULLS ID ROUT Both Oats and Corn Went Off, While Provisions
 Lost 30 to SIC During
 Days Trading
By Associated Press

Chicago, January 10.-Tightening of federal reserve discount rates tended to put bulls at disadvantage today in the corn market
 Closing prices, although firm, were at %c to 2@2bc net decline. Oats lost ssc to 1Sc, and provisions BOG to SIC.
 Opinions that January was not a favorable time for efforts to hoise quotations on corn received wider no- tice today in view of the increased diff ficulty of financing loans at the banks here.
 Uncertainties of freight transporta- tion did good deal likewise to dis courage holders and to provoke ag-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11
Rich Man Poor Man Lawyer
 Chief
The Awaited Opportunity at Hand

Forye tn the Hbank to nvet
 fmoneyw in oil
 the
 in who Burkbur $ an amhH
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11

gressiveness on the part of bears who made much also of reports that the German government had been over thrown. Active trading resulted. but declines continued until news came thai Congress might grant $150, 100000 cred it to Austria, Armenia and Poland to buy food
 A moderate rally. due chiefly to the prospect of such credit was in prog ress as the session came to an end.
 Oats paralleled the changes in the value of corn.
 Reports of British offers to resell lard to packers had a weakening influ- ence on provisions, but subsequently, were offset in part by chances thai Congress would authorize food credit
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11

and in a number of instances below cur rent mill agents prices.
 quotations are irregular and as fol- lows: Print cloths, B-inch, 64x64s, 1iAc; G4x6Os. 141kc: sSJk-inch, 64v6is, 22izc; brown
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11

-lation to costs. Mills appear to be gaining in the volume of output very slowly. Retailers in many parts of the
 country are offering staple goocs at
 prices below the cost of replacement
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11
Cash Grain uu n..AeiaA.d pr...

By Associated Press Chicago, January 10.-Corn: No. < mixed and No mixed. not quoted; No. mixed, S1.46n1 .46Ia; No. 2 yellow, not quoted No. yellow. sl. 49d1.5o. Oats: No 2 white, S511Gse14c; No. 5 white, S4s4@S5hc
 Rye, No 2, slS21kG1 SS; barley, s1.4sM 159: timothy seed, ssq1S25; clover seeSi' s4s@52.
 Pork. nominal; lard. s2sso; ribs, s19g 1915.
 St. Louis. January 1o.-Corn: No. 3 vel low. s1.530t52h; No. white, s1.5lai.S2; May, sl.S57s.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11
Rice Market

By Associated Press
 | New Orleans. January i0.--Rcugh rice no sales; receipts, 14.20f sacks; n1illers receipts. 20n. Clean rice, strong; sales | bluerose, 2o10 pockets, 9is to 12ia; re ceipts, 1S,S20; bran, per ton, S55; polish | Sea
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11

sheetings, southern standards. soc; inns, 22Os, 45c; staple ginghams. 2
 staple prints. 21c; tickings, s-oz., dress ginghams, nominal; last price, - | and BOG.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-01-11

creamery, firsts, 6fTa641sc.
 Eggs, firm; firsts, S1qS2c.
 Cheese, irregular: average run, S01s43le. Poultry, live, not quoted; dressed, steady and unchanged. - Chicago. January 1o-Butter, unsettled, 53G6sIsc.
 Eggs. lower; frsts, 70d71c.
 Pouitry, alive, unchanged.