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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

OUR CHANGING GEOGRAPHY.
Geography isn't what il used to be-
The croatb x,,.L,r,o bab III m btob q

1eograpny lSn What IL used TO De.
The mammoth volume behind which we
perused 'Deadeye Dick or ANDY, the
Boy Hero, in days of yore, has come to
present perplexing problem to educators.
Most OF the dismay comes as direct
result of the world war and has to do with
changes IN boundary lines and political
divisions. But not little of it is due TO
the growth of the world itself. Explora-
ton has made some slight changes In our
knowledge. The advance OF civilization
into former wilds and the development OF
territories once sparsely settled have caus-
ed metamorphoses III animal, vegetable
and mineral life.
Where wild beasts once roamed the
wilds they are now to be found only In
preserves. What was at one time only
stook-raising land has become today fer
tile with agricultural crops. Where deserts
stretched their weary distances the
prosaic structures of oil fields now break
the view.
The greatest difficulty educators meet
today is the difficulty of obtaining text
books that are up to date. Most of the
publishing houses are anxiously waiting
for more settled conditions in Europe be-
fore revising their books. Others are plao-
ing on the market books that contain the
old maps and political boundaries, with
new or probable boundaries indicated.
Some schools have hit upon safer
system of map study. They will use out
line maps, which the students will fill in
with present-day boundary lines and paste
in their ''jogerfies." This will make them
independent of any special book which is
out of date.
Few things change like geography, for it
is not the study of what used to be in the
world, ss is history 1t is the study of the
physical world, as it is, always study of
today Idaho Statesman.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
Not Named by the Bosses.

The most conspicuous feature Of the
Democratic State Convention held at
Dover, last Tuesday, in the opinion OF
the Dover Index, consisted in the abso-
lutte freedom of the convention from boss
control and the possession at all times OF
the affsirs of the convention IN the hands
of the delegates alone. The result OF the
conventions work is, therefore, to be re-
garded as the expressed desire OF the dele
gates, uninfuenced and uncontrolled by
anyone. A ticket so named is surely en-
titled to the support of all Democrats
There may be good ground for complaint
against ticket which scme boss with his
secret cabinet has nominated, but when
ticket is so manifestly the work Of dele
gates alone, as is Tuesdays ticket, no
one can find fault"
This condition did not prevail at the
Republican State Convention. That
gathering was under boss control and it
but registered the decree of the cor
trolling power in it's selections. Its re-
suits, therefore, do not compare favor
ably with the admirable results OF the
Embossed, representative Democratic State
Surely, this striking comparison should
appeal effectively to all voters, especially
those who sincerely desire good admins
tration ID Delaware instead Of the ex-
inefficient and costly malad-
that have been the rule In
State, New Castle county and the city Of
for many years.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

The Republican party emblem on the
official ballot in this State is appropriate in
one respect at least-the eagle with the
star on its breast is strikingly suggestive
of the double-headed Prussian eagle which
suffered such a disastrous less of feathers
during the closing months of the World
War All the sympathizers with the lest
cause represented by that dastardly
double-headed eagel are now aligned with
the Republican party, in the hope of
humiiating the administration under
which the German Junkers were SO thor
oughly beaten
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
Another Campaign Boomerang.

Republican orators and newspapers
speedily abandoned that part of their
party's campaign which comprised an
attempt to attach the blame for the un-
duly high cost Of living 10 the Democratic
national administration. For this change
of front there is a reason.
The launching Of this charge met with
immediate reioinder Of such conclusive
character that it's proponents had to
abandon the field II was shown that
blame for the persistent continuance of
high prices and Of profteering attaches ex-
clusively to the Republican party.
When the present Republican Congress
assembled at Washington, President Will
son addressed il pertinently in respect OF
this matter. Of such great Importance to
all our people. He suggested several
measures designed to correct the evils and
to tend towards lower prices. He urged
that Congress enact them.
Did this Republican Congress pay
any attention TO this important recon-
mendation? 1t did not II paid no at
tention to President Wilson's measures
and adopted none Of its own making.
In q word it did nothing whatever to
relieve the people. when it had ample OPP
portunity to do a great deal.
And so this campaign charge proved
such boomerang that it WAS dropped like
a hot potato"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
Just Folks
By EdeaS A. Guest.
THE BUMPS.

There's no level road to tho goal you seek,
No easy path To the fame you crave;
There are grades TO make, there are
bumps TO take,
And life finds out il a man is brave.
II never assumes from the smile he wears
When his sky il clear and his heart n
light,
That man has grit, but IL waits BIT
To see how he acts in losing fight.
Life gives no medals to tnwdry worth,
Nor laurcls an undescrving brow;
II puts up test for fellows best
And sounds the depth Of his faith some
how.
When there's nothing TO fear and there's
little to do
A coward can vow that he'll never
finch,
But life wants 10 ne just how brave he'll
be
When the claws of trouble begin to
pinch.
The years roll by with their Joy and pain
To filter the brave from the tirnid hearts
And the hills sublime are hard TO climb
Though the road seems smooth where
the journey starts.
There is much TO bear ere you reach the
top,
Sorrow and anguish must there be met,
But faithful be, for life waits To see
Just how you stand TO the bumps you
get.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
Our Fr lends the German Enemy.

II WAS not at all surprising to learn,
last week, that the German-Amcrican
Association Of this city had sent circulars
printed in German-to all voters OF
German birth OF parentage, especially TO
the women, urging them to register IN or
der TO become qualified TO vote at the
November election Nor was it surprising
to find in this circular letter especial
emphasis to the recommendation to get
registered, in the form OF reminder that
registration would afford them also an
opportunity to aid their Fatherland and
it's lost cause by voting the Republican
ticket.
eve all know the way we have been
oppressed the last eight years under
the Democratic administration, declared
this circular appeal to Germans and Ger
man sympathizers. "Shall we have this
oppression four more years." Not under
Republican national administration,
evidently, according to German expecta-
ton. A Republican administration would
be friendly to Germany.
Also, says this circular: "Should Cox
be elected, Wilson will again be boss.
And it concludes with this plain inlunc-
ton: "vote for Harding in November "
This urgent advice by German agencies
to voters of German birth or parentage is
well understood Germany hates Presi-
dent Wilson and the Democratic national
administration. BY their repudiation she
hopes to secure revenge and by the elec-
ton of Republican administration to
obtain favors and advantages they may
largely nullify the just results OF the war,
which our country SO materially aided IN
winning, at such great sacrifice.
This German movement in aid OF the
Republican party is not confined 10
our city or our State. 1t is country
wide. Everywhere the agencies OF Ger
many, the agencies of opposition 10
good government and our popular
institutions, are arrayed against the pres
ent national administration and IN the
solid service of the Republican party.
The evidence is conclusive, notwith-
standing the secrecy with which its Lead
ers endeavor to surround their move
ments. Shall this German conspiracy be
allowed TO succeed2
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
EVENING SMILE.
IN STYLE.

Guy Oyster, secretary TO Samnel
Gompers, said to a group Of New York
reporters the other day:
''Of course our organization can't sup
port Bolshevisrn. Why, look at the horri-
BILE way the Bol.heviki treat foreignersl
It's worse than the story, you know"
Mr.. Oyster chuckled and went on:
"A foreign correspondent said TO another
one in Paris:
Have you been to Russia since the
revolution"
Yes, said the second correspondent.
i took a knouting there last spring -
Los Angeles Times.
Mrs. Wiggs-"Ts Billy Ill, Mrs. Skinner"
Mrs. Skinner-"Well, Q amt III exactly,
but no stummick can stand thirteen bunsl
It's an unlucky number. London Tit
Bits.
The Senstor-"After you have finished
with the United States Constitution, what
will you tackle next?" The Reformer-
My dear sir, we shall next amend the
Decalogue. We find tvery lax in spots. "
Life.
They were strolling on the pier. "I
ciesht bt9 iiffS NJ iit1S ArSofsy
said he. THAT Is the happiest time Of
ones life, suppose. said she. ooh, yes;
one Is so ignorant Of the future. Pear
sons.
Your friend seems to improve on
acquaintance. ''He improves financially,
If that's what you mean. Every time he
meets me he generally manages 70 borrow
a sovereign. Garcia (Rio de Janeiro.)
my wife is suffering from shell shock
Impossible. mot at all. At breaIdas
today she broke an egg that had seen
better days. Buffalo Express
81 guessed from the way the girl was
using the deaf and dumb sign language
that she was happy" ''I suppose she was
telling q secret she had on hand. Bal
tinore American.
Harrington-f'How long have you
known that girl?'' Carrington-"J Judging
by her figures Of her age | have known
her longer than she has known herself. -
Boston Globe.
What salary do you expect?" asked
the prospective employer. AT first" was
the modest reply, Just enough to live
on. > you expect too much. can't use
you. .'-Notre Dame Juggler.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
A SAFE GUESS.

George w. Wickersham, former Re-
publican attorney general, is one of the
most gifted and charming Americans
who have held public office. Those who
agree and those who disagree with his
politics easily unite in a single verdict on
the distinction of personal qualities. He
not only has a brilliant command of the
English language but is a fluent linguIst.
Yet one may hazard the guess that when
MIR. Wickersham read Senator Harding's
statement on the statement Mr.. Wicker
sham had previously made with regard to
the League of Nations there We're not
words in all his vocabulary quite adequate
to the expression of his inner feeling
Springfield lMassl Republican.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
AT G.. A. X. Convention.

-Four Wilmingtonians are among the
representatives from Department of Della
ware who left Friday for Indianapolis to
attend the convention of the Grand Army
of the Republic. They are Assistant
Adlutant Joshua Litzenburg, du Pont Post
No. 2 and Past department Commanders
William A. Riley, James T. Alexander and
William Middleton, Post No. %. The
convention viii remain in session one week
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

The largest and most alarming in its
proportions-lis of criminal cases ever
known here is now being handled by the
Court of General Sessions and the Court
of Oyer and Terminer in this city. There
are $50 cases on the calendars, mostly of
violent crimes. Six murder trials are to
be held. There must be reason for this
unusual prevalence of violent crime. and
ii should be unearthed-an remedies ap-
piled, if possible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
RIPPLING RHYME s.
Walt Mason.
HOW MANYy

TIE panic men forecasted has
not yet cantered by; our flag is not
half masted, and we are living high.
What though the prophet RACES
throughout the needless land?
We're drawing princely wages, our
work is IN demand; we ind the
money growing upon the evergreens
when we are blithely going to work
In lmousines. Where once the
guilders trickled, they now in rivers
shine; how many have you picked,
. how many are in brine2 The times,
so brick and breezy, have lasted
until now; and moneys been SO
easy we fed it TO the COW; and | am
not predicting a dreadful time to
come, or drearily inhicting a preach
ment out of plumb. But if you wake
tomorrow and find the boom is dead,
will you be forced To borrow before
the week is sped? For months YOU
have been tickled, the dollars came
so swift; how many have you picked
because of inborn thrift How
many have you carried to some safe
bankers vault, while foolish spend
tMifts tarried with grape Juice and
near malt2 lit is a time enchanted,
when roubles grow like weeds; how
many have you planted, how many
helpful seedsY
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

Open comparisons of general cam
paign work of the Republican party and
that of the Democratic party, to the ad-
vantage Of the former, should not be
viewed to the discredit of the latter Mon
ey is necessary to meet the legitimate ex-
penses of a political campaign, and while
the Republican party everywhere has
plenty. the Democratic organizations are
continually ''hard up" But this situa-
tion should not influence voters to the
slightest extent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

Revolutionary Italians at Genoa at
tackled the American consulate and de-
manded the hauling down Of the American
flag Possibly they had heard from
Washington how Senator Ball of Delaware.
Immediately after the beginning of the
disorders in Italy, was so quick
to make public announcement of his
opinion that Italy should have Fiume"
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
THE SHOP OF DREAMS.

Gentlemen and ladies fair,
Who viii buy, who viii buy?
Silken shoon and dainty wear,
Who will buy?
Who viii buy smile, a tear?
Who will buy hope, a fear,
A look OF love, a word of cheer,
Who will buy2
Gentlemen and ladies fair,
Who viii buy, who will buy?
Silks of Ind, and spices rare,
Who will buy?
Who will buy what none may sell,
Who will know what none may tell
Who viii read where none may spell,
Who will buy?
William Fraser in the Poetry Review
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

Go to the bazaar now being held for
the benefit of the Physicians and Sur
geons' Hospital at the South Broome street
hospital property 1t is fine affair, for
good purpose-the establishment of a
hospital for contagious diseases Help
this worthy project by your attendance
and patronage.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

Politicians of both parties are scratch
ing their heads in vain efforts to size up
the political quality of the women voters.
But aside from the colored women, who
are, of course, confidently set down in the
Republican column, they are "at sea-"
Many white women voters are non-com-
municative, and only the count of ballots
will disclose how they vote.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
Tower Hill School Opens Thursday.

Tower Hill school viii open for the fall
and winter season on Thursday morning
On behald Of the trustees of the school
Josiah Marvel will make short welcom-
ing address to the pupils who will assemble
for the first time in the assembly room
Following the brief opening exercise the
students viii begin the fall term.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

The hard coal miners in Pennsylvania
have returned to work, but there is no
indication of any lowering of the present
high prices for coal. Let us all pray fer
vently for a long and pleasingly warm fall
season.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
JUST SUPPOSEi
McLandburgh Wilson.

All, what troubles
Would amaze
Should the creatures
Learn our ways.
Keep on singing,
Bird divine,
Don't you ever
Learn to whine.
Keep on braying,
Donkey meek,
Don't you ever
Learn to speak.
New York Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

BriEhtca up tae rooms with frcsh. neN
Wallpaper. Paperhansors advertise in as
sifcation "a today.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

NIutuaI LHCatIII pIIIclIti L Y. =. Il,
Wilmington Nest, 1895, Order of Owls.
Sheet Metal Workers, Local 302.
Brandywine Com, A. & |. o. X. NJ.
Washington Camp, No. Is, P. 0. 5. \.
East End German Democratic Club.
Guiding Star Temple, No 6, o. of L.
Wilmington Lodge, No. 176, Q. l. G. T.
Moriel Encampment, No. l, l. n o. X. H
Eureka Council, No. /, Jr. o. U. A. NJ
VII. Branch, No. 20, Grand fraternity
Car and Ship Painters Protective Asso,
Wilmington Conclave, d. of L. o. h. c.
Camp 1926, Royal Neighbors Of America
NJ. b. A. of z. r. r. Employees, Inc.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Bethany Band.

Bethany Band.
StoDemasons Union.
A. OF s. Z. r. Z. of A.
Central Labor Union.
Smyth Post, G. A. r.
Waneta Council, ID. P.
Calanthe Lodge, X. of P.
Corinthian Lodge, s. of H.
Humanity Circle, B. of L.
Crusaders Castle, X. G.. Z.
Eureka Conclave, 5. W. NJ.
Fame Castle, o. 0. X, NJ. c.
Germaine Temple, G. h. E.
Industry Lodge, A. o. L. ".
Canton Delaware, No. l, P. NJ.
Cherokee Tribe, Imp'd o. r. NJ.
Harmony Council, No. l, U. F. A
German Beneficial Society, No. l.
Peerless Conclave, II. or s. w. Nj.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

The Senstor-"After you have finished
with the United States Constitution, what
will you tackle next?" The Reformer-
MY dear sir, We shall next amend the
Decalogue. We find livery lax in spots"
Life
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

What salary do you expect?" asked
the prospective employer. AT first" was
the modest reply, Just enough to live
on" you expect too much. can't use
you. ."-Notre Dame Juggler.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

Mrs. Wig9s-"Is Billy III, Mrs. Skinner"
Mrs. Skinner-"Well, q amt Ill exactly,
but no stummick can stand thirteen bunsl
It's an unlucky number. London Tit
Bits
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

Harrington-"How long have you
known that girl?" Carrington-"J Judging
by her figures of her age I have known
her longer than she has known herself. -
Boston Globe.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-09-21

They were strolling on the pier. "I
spent my honeymoon here at this resort,
said he. THAT Is the happiest time of
one s life, suppose. said she ooh, yes;
one is so ignorant Of the future Pear
sons
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-27
Russian Government TT sr,a >s'sS> s !
Started National '.s% -.s
Children of All Families
Today More Than Half the Riddles in Large Towns
Are Living in State Institutions, Procuring Sus-
tenance, Clothing and Education at the Expense
of State-Is One Bright Star in Soviet Darkness.
py, healthy faces of the youngsters

py, healthy faces of the youngsters
one meets everywhere in Moscow.
Many are wearing clothes which
passed the beggar stage years ago,
but so is every one in Moscow. But
they at least are warm and well ted.
The soviet government has taken
its role of parent seriously. 1t has
found that by providing homes
where the kiddies can live in groups
of perhaps 80, it not only is better
able to feed them and make them
warm and comfortable than if they
were scattered in individual homes,
but it has been able to relieve moth
ers who work of much of the
drudgery of home life and permit
them to perform their industrial
tasks with greater efficiency.
Adults Must Work.
The organization of the commun-
ist states is such that every adult,
especially under the conditions of
hunger and economic break down
which prevail, is required to do his
or her share of useful labor.
"The woman who works." said
Nine Kollontai, Cannot do her
duty as mother and at the same
time accomplish efficient work un-
less she sacrifices all her time to
these two objects, or is given aid in
the routine work for her children
That is why we are urging mothers
to bring their children into the state
group homes when they have at
tanned the age of 3. No coercion is
used, however, and indeed none is
necessary, for the parents are in no
way cut off from their little ones.
They can see them at any time and
can take them home when and for
as long a time as they wish.
"Those for the younger children
Continued on Page Two, Column One)
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-27
M'CL0UD NAMES
new MEMBERS OF
COP. COMMITTEE
Women Are Given Equal Rep.
resentation in New 0rgani-
zaation-Omaha Woman
Is Appointed.

Lincoln, June 26.-(Special. IRE
organization of the state republican
committee in part was made at the
headquarters of the committee yes
terday evening when the new chair
man, Charles McCloud of York
called the state officers into con-
ference.
The new committee will consist
of a man and woman from each
congressional district and will be
made up as follows:
First District-C. B. Thompson of
Auburn and Mrs. Rosalie Condor
of Pawnee City.
Second District-T. J. Mcclure
and Mrs. John Baldwin of Omaha.
Third District-George w. Will
Jams of Albion and Mrs. elan
Whitney of Norfolk.
Fourth District-E. G. Hall of
David City and Miss Eta Canton
of Hastings.
Sixth District-O G. Smith of
Kearney and Mrs. Elizabeth OHM
smith OF Chadron.
Mrs. Lulah Andrews, who has
been acting as assistant secretary
of the committee for some time,
will remain with the committee for
the present and at some later day
the regular secretary will be selected
by the chairman after he has had
time to look over the situation and
find the man he desires.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-27
REFUSE TO Give
SENATOR REED
SEAT AT FRISCO
Administration Leaders Win
Victory in National Com
mittee-Recognize Pal
mer Delegates.

Auditorium, San Francisco, June
26.-Administration leaders won a
sweeping victory in the democratic
national committee today when that
body recognized the Palmer group
of delegates in the Georgia con-
test and refused to give Senator
James A. Reed of Missouri, bitter
opponent of the league of nations,
seat in the convention. The vote
to keep Reed out of the conven-
ton was "a to IL, and came after
a long public hearing and an hour
and a half of discussion behind
closed doors.
The vote to seat the Georgia
Palmer delegates was unanimous, 49
votes being recorded in their favor
with four committeeman absent. The
action of the national committee in
the Georgia contest carries with it
the reelection of Clark Howell as
a member of the national committee,
his delegates having selected him
at the time they were named in
Georgia.
Vote by States.
The vote by states on the rejec-
ton of Senator Reeds claim to a
seat in the convention was as fol-
lows:
For Reed: California, Delaware,
CONTINUED on Page 8, Column ~
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1920-06-27
MAYOR Passes Buck
To Ure On Big Loan
To the Water Board

City Commissioners Ure. Zimman,
Ringer and Towl voted yester-
day to loan to the Metropolitan Wa
ter board $4,000 from the public
comfort station fund, on 6 per
cent demand note, to be used in the
municipal management of the gas
plant.
These officials went against an
opinion of the city legal department,
in letter to Mayor Smith, stating
that public funds could not be trans
ferred or diverted legally and that
the commissioners would be liable
if they transferred or diverted such
uiEnds.
In voting against the proposition,
Mayor Smith said he would not sign
the warrant, adding: II don't ex-
pect to be here next week anyway,
so Mr.. Ure as acting mayor may
sign it if he wishes"
Commissioner Butler stated that
he would consider the loan as con-
stituting malfeasance in Office.