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Evening journal., 1920-12-15
CRANsTONs MARRIED g YEARS.

Mr. and Mrs. John 4 UransI0n, OF
Newport, are celebrating in an in
formal way today their ilfiy-second
swedding anniversary. Both Mr.. and
Mrs Cranston are enjoying health. For
many years Mr.. CranstOn has been en-
gagged in the lumber business in This
city Mrs. CranstOn was an active
member OF the Delaware Equal Suf-
frage Association, and for several
years was It's president. Al the recent
presidential election Mrs. Cransion
served as an eleciOr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cransi0n have four
children: Mrs Edward NJ. Philips,
Paul Cranst0n, lof Wilmington and
aiiss Helen Cranston, of Newport.
They have len grandchildren.
ON January 4, Mr. CranstOn viii
Celebrate his seventy-eighth birthday
anniversary
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
INDICTED nv FEDERAL
Jury IN LIQUOR CASES.

Tne Federal Grand jury Yesterday
afternoon returned indictments
against the following men, charged
with violations OF the Nolstead Act:
Adam Drzewich. William NJ. Taylor.
Isadore Goldberger. Angelo Tutulo.
Nathan Dryer. Isadore Smoller. Morris
Strotnana, w. p. Budell. Ferris J.
Conner and willis Reed
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
TURNPIKE COMPANY
MAY BE DISSOLVED

A meeting Of stockholders Of the
Wilmington and Kennett Turnpike
Company viii be held Friday at the
office OF the corporation In the du-
Pont Building TO take action upon a
resolution providing FOR dissolution
or the corporation. Dissolution Is
. recommended by the president and
managers and is expected to be fav-
.Dred by the stockholders.
Tho corporation has been in ex-
istence since 1912. The new con-
crete highway constructed along the
turnpike right OF way by Pierre :.
dupont recently was turned over 20
. The State as a gift It is understood
that the State Highway Commission
IN the near future Will start con-
demnation proceedings 30 obtain a
right OF way for the highway az Cen
treN ule through the Or. J. Willard
CrOssan property.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
sHI ", no HELP CHILDREN.

]. A. NanDis, of New York city, 'ad-
dressed the meeting Of the Iii y
Club held In the "NH last evening. Al
the conclusion OF his address the boys
unanimously indorsed the Hoover
campaign and in behalf OF hungry
Fliropean children offered their indi-
Vidual and collective services In this
effort.
Weston Walker. president OF the
senior class OF the Wilmington High
school. was appointed chairman Of the
committee on campaign. lie has call
ed a special meeting to be held at the
~" Friday evening.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
ms ADM IN CONCRETE MINER.

Walter Adams, % years or age, Elev-
enih and King streets. was admitted
IN the Delaware Hospital this morn
ing. suffering with a fracture Of the
arm and severe lacerations OF the
shoulder. Adams was operating a
concrete mixer at the Parkway
Theatre. Delaware avenue and Adams
street. when his arm became caught
in the mixer.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
SWEET TOOTH CAUSE TROURLE.

ON a ch8rEo OF IarconY OF elFht Jars
OF preserved poaches and pcars. Mag
gle Barnes. Negrcss. was held IN $500
bail for court by Deputy Judge Fin
ger In Municipal Court this morning
She is alleged 30 have stolen The pre-
serves from Emma Matthews, Ne
gress, IN whose home she has been
living.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
BOYS COUNCIL WANTS MEMBERS

me BOYS COUNCIL, composed OF
boys from the several classes OF the
Y. VI. C. A. Boys Department, met last
evening and discussed a membership
campaign. lt was decided 10 make an
effort 10 enroll 25 more boys before
the first OF the new year, which will
bring the total membership up to 400
Special prizes will be given the men,
Der bringing in the largest number
OF new members.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
nEATH cOMEs Tn TMIN.

Twin sons were born 90 Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward r. Janney. OF 400 Harri-
son street. at The Delaware Hospital,
on Saturday. One OF the little ones
died last evening. Mrs. Janney, who
has been seriously IN, Is reported to-
day as TO be somewhat improved.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
s. S. suPERINTENDENTs MEET.

The first winter meeting or tle New
Castle County Sunday School superin-
tendents and their wives was held IN
Harrison Street NJ. r. Church. last
night. The women OF the church
served dinner at o'clock.
Henry G.. Downward. president OF
the New Castle County Sunday school
Superintendcnts, presided and gave
the greetings. The Rev. Charles
Earle. pastor OF the Bethany Baptist
Church. spoke on 1.-THE Need for Re
ligious Education" and Major Weston.
Of New York city. made an address on
s~COnditiOns in Palestine"
f. Ross Farra spoke on the Organi-
cation OF Sunday school superinten-
dents and then a committee was ap-
pointed 10 arrange Tor another meet
ing OF the superintendenis In Masch.
The committeeman named are ID. Her
bert Way and Albert Humphreys At
this meeting an attempt will be made
10 decide upon a suitable hour Tor
sunday School meetings.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15

Because OF fuel oil shortage, OIL
burning naval vessels have been or
dered TO reduce their speed.
From a 2000 population. when the
1920 census was taken a few months
ago, Brecklnrldge. Tex, has grown 10
a city Of $1,000. OIL is the reason.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
FTNF TRAFFTC LAW VIOLATION

William Hyatt. pleading guilty 10 a
charge Of violating the traffic rules,
was fined s. and COSTS by Deputy
Judge Finger In Municipal Court this
morning He drove wast a stop"
signal at Fourth and Market streets.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
Piles Cured in c to Il Days.

DruEglsIs refund money n pAZO
OINTMENT fails 10 cure Itching,
Blind bleeding or Protruding Piles.
Instantly relieves Itching piles, and
you can gel restful sleep after FIRST
Application GOc.-Adv.
Evening journal., 1920-12-15
NAME TWO MORE COPS.

Edward Montgomery, 2i39 Blddlo
street, and Ivan r. killOn, 2Z2I Wood
lawn avenue. entered upon course OF
instruction under Sergeant Hahn, In
the police school this morning.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Unified Diro1ce
La,Us Advocated
ID Doctrine Of State
Rights Called Barrier
to I1ldiuisible Nation

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: / am not afraid of being ac-
cused Of favoring paternalism when I
say that the chaotic, contradictory and
often times unjust laws of the various
states relating to divorce should have
the serious consideration of the Fed.
eral government.
II consistent with the Constitution,
I believe Congress ought to enact laws
covering divorce that would be uni
form throughout the Union, nor do
think the old-fashloned idea Of So
called state rights should be permit
ted to stand in the way Of such laws.
When the states were widely sepa-
rated, both as to distance and the char
scter Of the people. and when they con-
sidered themselves almost independent
of one another, an argument for state
rights could be maintained with some
show of reason, but with the advent
of steam and electricity state rights
have become practically obsolete. and
paternalism has lost its offensiveness.
If we are nation "ono and indi-
visible why not s. unity of laws on
so vital & subject AS divorce?
FRED n. PARKS.
21 Maple Street. Norwich y, y.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Plea for Wine and Beer
In Name of sDemocracv'
End of Social Unrest Is Seen
When Present Conditions
Have Been Relieved

To the Editor of The Tribune.
Sir: The political and social tur-
MOL existing in this country should
be readiusted. The thorough busi-
ness man and financier ie required to
accomplish this task, and man Of this
caliber will be the predominant can
didate in the Presidential campaign.
Repeal the ban on beer and light
wines and properly provide for the
men who made our nation and the
world safe for democracy. Social un-
rest breeds Bolshevism, which cannot
be tolerated, but it will be almost ex-
tinct when the present conditions are
relieved.
The appropriation that will be cs-
sential for the contemplated univer-
sal military service could be expended
in more advantageous manner if dis
tributed in the form of liberal bonus
TO the World War veterans.
Universal military service is NOT
necessary for several years, as we
have sufficient reserves TO protect this
country in an emergency
The league of nations does not COM
ply with the foresight OF The foremost
American, namely George Washington,
for it will entangle us with the al
lance of foreign nations.
R. T. NICHOLS.
81 West Seventy y-frst Street.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Exodus Quoted to Supply
Republicans a Platform
Ten Commandments Cited as
Giving Basis for Ten Planks
That Will Be InvincibIe

To the Editor OF The Tribune.
Sir: It might be possible for mo 20
get away with all The Tribune prizes
If the judges should judge purely by
quality and not insist on originality.
Anyway, beg to submit the ten
planks for a Republican platform that
are recorded in Exodus Xxx: 3-l7. it
is remarkable that these ten planks.
or tables of stone" were given to the
lsraelites in a period Of reconstruction,
20 build up their morale after many
trlbulations, a great war and a great
victory over the Amelekites. Attention
might be called to the Injunction:
six days shalt thou labor" as con-
trasted with five and one-half days
snait thou feint and stall at thy task"
And when it comes to the last injunc-
ton: Not to covet "anything," that, Of
course, covers silk shirts and stockings,
diamonds, automobiles and Palm Beach
dinners
SO much to teach US to be proud TO
work, TO produce, TO till even g little
land, know how to raise q crop Of
potatoes and TO milk a cow AS for
our statesmen, if they would mount
UP as eagles" if they would ascend to
the clear ether of patriotism instead OF
wallowing in the mud of politics, they
m ght write platforms as sane and
timely as the Ten Commandments.
c. II. CRANDALL
Stamford, Conn.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Legal Abuses
Said to Defeat
Majority Rule
Conditions by Which Small
Minority in Any State
Nav Decide Presidency
Seen as National Menace
Corrective Laws Urged
Continuous Sessions of
Congress Advocated for
Good of Whole People
70 the Editor Of Tho Tribune.

10 the Editor Of The, Tribune.
Sir: In q representative democracy
i. is of the utmost Importance that
the laws determining suffrage should
be as free as possible from inequali-
lies; that these laws should be strictly
enforced, and that the government
should be responsive to the popular
will
IN some states Of the Union aliens
have the right to vote for members
for Presidential Electors In close
election the votes of few hundred
sNens in some Of our Western states
might determine the election Of Pres.
dent
Certain states have q voice IN Con-
cress, and by consequences in the Elec-
.oral College, to which they are not
entitled The Fourteenth Amendment
TO the Constitu ton has been a part Of
".hc supreme law Of the land' since
1858
There sre two abuses resultant from
the non reinforcement Of the Eighteenth
Amendment:
l. Rule by the majority Is thwarted
eli. A Republican Administration has
Al undue influence upon the national
nominating convention in that It can
control number Of delegates from the
Southern States to such conventions out
Of all proportion 20 the number Of
votes cast by the Republican party in
hose states.
But even more serious than these
,wo abuses is the evil OF disrespect for
lsw. Our government at Washington
IS not adequately responsive to the
popular will. I DO not believe that an
amendment to the Constitution would
be required to effect the change. In
Article I, Section 4, paragraph 2, we
read: "The Congress shall assemble at
east once in every year, and such
meeting shall be on the first Monday
IN December, unless they shall by law
adopt different day"
We believe ut the tendency toward
greater and e.. greater power in the
hands OF the Chief Executive is a
menace TO our principles and practice
Of government. We believe that It
s the duty Of Congress to prevent
'urther encroachment upon Its powers
by the Executive and to exercise Its
night OF impeachment whenever the
resident exceeds his constitutional
powers. The preservation Of self-gov-
eminent by the people depends upon
ms ". E. THOMAS.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Broader View
OF Our Forei on
Affairs Asked
Amendment That Would
Make Will of the People
Supreme Both at Home
and Abroad Is Suggested
No Rule by a Dictator
Committee of Congress to
Sit With the President
Is Proposed as Remedy

When tho Constitution was adopted
the population Of the United States Of
America was about three millions,
Europe was month to six weeks
away; no steamships, railroads or
electric telegraph existed; foreign
countries were mostly in the hands Of
despotlc rulers; foreign affairs, once
our independence was established, were
matters somewhat distant to Us.
1t was, therefore, deemed sufficient
that in these the President should. in
effect, act as President, prime minister
and secretary Of foreign affairs, trea-
ties, however, to be ratified with the
concurrence of the Senate.
The gift of the nineteenth century
to civilization was rapid and instan-
taneous communication. Free govern
lnent and invention have wonde rfullv
increased our standing. To-day the
whole world is in immediate contact
and the United States has become a
world power.
In view Of these changed conditions
and the increased responsibility thev
imply and in furtherance OF impressing
upon mankind, as All example for emu
iatlon, that this IS government o. the
whole people. the Republican party,
should it be returned to power through
the VIII Of the people, pledges itself to
take prompt steps, with the advice and
counsel Of our citizens, to bring about
an amendment to the Constitution
which will place foreign affairs jointly
III the hands Of the Executive, Senate
and House Of Representatives, through
committee of both houses or other
wise as thought and elaboration may
suggest, to the end that in foreign, al
in domestic affairs the will of the peo-
pie can be fully expressed through it's
reprcsentatives.-Luis jackson, Upper
Montciair, N. J.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
No Limit on Free Speech
Duty of Republican Party to
Stick hy Constitution

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: 1t is my conviction tht layalty
to the best traditions OF the Republi-
can party means loyalty to the Con
stitution of the United States. 1t is
stated plainly in the Constitution that
the right of free speech and assem-
hlage shall in no wise be denied or
abridged.
In remaining loyal to the most
cherished traditions of the Republic,
the principles Of sane and progressive
democracy, which furnishes the only
safeguard Of national prosperity, true
liberty as opposed to license, and "a
substantially better social order.
W. E. SWEET,
500 West 1920 Street, New York City.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Federal Control of Schools
Advanced as Platform Plank

To the Editor of The Tribune.
ro H'r RI In suggestng ane feaera % con-
compulsory attendance through the ele-
mentary school in the United States
and it's possessions.
English the only language taught.
Teachers must be American citizens.
At least ane-half of each school day
spent in study of the following: Read
ing, writing and speaking the English
language correctly, United States his
tory, the Federal Constitution, instjtu-
tions and government peculiar to the
locality in which the pupil resides.
J. f. B.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Let the Majority Rule

The Republican party views with
disfavor the passage of any measure
that affects the personal liberty of in
dlviduals without the submission Of
such measure to the approval of all
citizens entitled to the right Of suf-
frage. And it pledges itself to the
enactment of such legislation as shall
prevent the passage of such measures
IN the future, and shall secure to the
people Of this country as whole an
unrestricted voice in their government.
to the end that that government may
III truth stand for the principles OF
Llncoln-"a government Of the people.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27

Through national support to the
elementary schools in which the first
lessons of citizenship are taught to
the child; through lectures to the
adult already has left the confines
of the school room, which shall tell
him the true facts of history 80
that he may better judge present
day problems in tho light of past ex-
periences; and through strong even
ing school system, in which the for
eigner shall be compelled to learn
the language, the customs and tho
ideals of our country, this depart
ment shall function to the end that
truer and better America may re-
suit therefrom.
EMANUEL GROSS.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Conditions of the
Platform Contest

The Tribune invites you to write
planks for = Republican platform
and to write letters about planks
proposed by other readers through
its columns.
For tho bsst planks and letters
The Tribune offers those prizes:
For the best plank. .... $4,000
For the second best plank $4,000
For each Of the eight next
best plsnks ............ 10000
For the best letter a daily
"iIc Oh 1VyUO
For the best letter In the
whole competition 1000. Ieo.Ne
Tho Tribune will mako up q plat
form c1 ten plenks 70 Be determined
BY your votes. The ten issues re-
ceiving the most votes will be tho
plsn&s. Tho ton plnnks that best
express the chosen issues will be
selected for the prize awards.
Each plank La limited to 100 words.
OF two planks or letters OF equal
merit the shorter will be chosen.
Every plank and letter must bear
the name and address Of the sender.
although nom de plume will be
published II the writer desirss
The contest will close at midnight,
April 30, 1920. Manuscripts will not
be returned
The Judges Of the context will be
three of The Tribune's editors. They
will base their decisions on sound
thinking and hrevity, clcarness and
strength of statement
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
2torms In Electoral College System Are Demanded
To-Day's Prize Letter

TO the Editor Of Tho. Tribune.
Sir, That the success and secur-
ity OF republic rest upon the in
teii'gence of its people is q fact be-
yond controversy; that the intelli-
gcncc OF people is determined by
the kind Of education it receives also
is admitted by all. I, therefore, be-
Neve the paramount need before the
country to-day, when mems minds
arc beclouded by so many false ideas
and doctrines, is liberal appropria-
tion for the improvement of all
means whereby education is dis
seminated, and the creation of real
department. of education with sec
retary OF education at its head, who
shall be member Of the Cabinet.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Assimilate the Alien

For prompt assimilation of the
alien and bulwark of terror for
enemy agents, twentieth century
America must be democracy that
cltizenshlp as unit will willingly
tight, die or invest it's last dollar to
preserve. With this accomplishment
in view, the Republican party advo-
Gates the most liberal compensation
for. the teaching faculty in our edu-
cational system and the enactment of
national legislation to abolish or re-
duce to a minimum causes Of indus
trial and social unrest-N. c. NJ.
81 Garrison Avenue, Jersey City, N. j.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Fair Division of Profits
he Editor Of The Tribune

: VAe LulCot OF Inc Ir1bUne.
Sir: Workers sre demanding q
.arger part Of the products Of their
'aoor' not merely an increased wage,
but also share in the profits as we'll
IS IN management of the business. the
rght to organize and bargain collec-
tYely, the right to strike and the
of the injunction in time
o. strike. In my opinion, the party
which embodies these ideas in their
Platform will secure the working men
snd women's vote, and, if enacted into
law. would insure harmony between
capital and labor and make for indus
rrlaI n peace. HOMER D. CALL.
RS, Fice-President New York State
Federation Of Labor, PA MAY
Avenue, Syracuse.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Punishment of War Grimes

Believing that the crimes and
atrocities Of the enemy in the war,
committed in cold blood by deliber-
ats governmental policy and official
orders of responsible off1cers, cry out
for punishment and vengeance as
check upon similar acts in the
future, but having in mind the
traditional policy Of isolation Of cur
country, we demand that France and
England take Che necessary measures
to bring this about-Charles Gold
son, 181st Street and 18th Avenue,
Brooklyn.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
For Industrial Democracy

Arbitration and mediation as
means for the settlement Of disputes
arising between capital and labor
having failed in the past to effect a
permanent settlement of such dis
putes, we advocate the enactment of
laws necessary for the formation and
operation of industrial courts, to be
composed Of judges nominated and
elected by the people, to take juris-
diction over all disputes arising
thereafter between employer and enl-
ployee, whether as to hours of labor,
terms of compen sation or any other
!nstlflable cause.-Daniel W. Wilbur,
Poughkeepsic.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Rejuvenate School System

The Republican party declares
itself in favor of advancing the
standard of public education in our
schools and obligates itself to aid in
every way toward the attainment of
a higher standard of public educa-
ton. Firmly convinced that no one
thing is of greater Importance to us
as d nation than a continuous high
standard of free public education
for our youth, VIC promise TO adopt d
vigorous po-lcy calculated to reju-
venate and elevate the standard Of
that serylce.-William V. Carolin ir.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
League Of Nations

Our policy toward foreign affairs
must be In strict accord with our
constitution and tradition. While
that allows participation in a
League of nations. it can only be
pursuant to clearly defined under
standing which shall not abridge the
sovereign rights Of our people or its
institutions. Accordingly, we well
come such league, for the
foundation Of which our own sons,
including our immortal Roosevelt,
gavo their best thought, relying
upon 1T to promptly provide as an
integral part thereof an international
court OF arbitration, it, in turn,
promulgating code Of international
law based on our standards.-Sau
Bernstein, 149 Broadway.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Reserved Rights Of States
Indorsed as National Policy

To the Editor Of The Tribune:
Sir: ! thoroughly indorse the ere
served rights of states" Each state
should be allowed to make laws &C
cording to the wishes of the people
for the good of all, but when We start
making constitutional laws for the gov
ernment of each and every state fear
We are going too far afeld. T. W. +.
Philadelnhia.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Square Deal for Labor

The Republican party demands a
tar share for all of the fruits Of
industry. Restriction in the en-
ployment of children, stringent reg
ulation Of the employment OF
women, clean surroundings and fair
conditions of employment and the
creation Of industrial arbitration
boards should be the object of ma
tlonal and state legislation. In
dustrlal peace and regular employ
and can best be secured by the
patriotic cooperation OF capitai and
labor in spirit of mutual confidence
and friendliness rather than by any
artificial remedy. The genius of our
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
by the people and for the people,
Converse Cleveland, Tenafly, N. J.
Restrict Assumption of Power

The Republican party is resolved
to abolish the evil Of executive pre-
ponderance, to restrict the arbitrary
assumption of power and to sever for
ever the relation between petty per
sonal arrangements and Presidential
rulings. We advocate the delegation
OF the Presidents major appointing
privileges to the houses Of Congress
and believe that choice by legisla-
tive plebiscite would operate to the
ultimate national advantage.-M.
Hauber jr. and Oscar Newton, III
Hudson Avenue, Haverstraw, N. Y.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Some Suggested Planks
among tho mass Of suggestions Republican platform are til

people will solve the problems IF
each generation.-Abner P Hayns,
Waterbury, Conn.
New-York tribune., 1920-02-27
Open Up the Covenant.

To the Editor Of The Tribune.
Sir: May I suggest q practical
plank for the Republican platform:
Open up the covenants secretly ar
rived at R. M. M'ELROY.