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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
WE NEED THE LEAGUE.

Senator Harding has repeatedly told
us what we would do IN circumstances
similar to 1917. We would go to war again.
Senator Harding has repeatedly said that
the conscience of America can be depend
ed upon, and that there is no need OF
written obligations to make America do
her duty. In this Senator Harding was
stating the simple truth In this the
friends of the league heartily acquiesce.
But it is not out of fear that America
will fail in her duty that we need the
league We need the league IN order to
make il easier for America TO do her duty,
and at infinitely smaller price than we
have paid. We need the league through
which America can work for the defence
of the order of civilization, and can serve
notice upon wanton imperialist ambition,
without the dread recourse to war. In
spite of excess of patientce" we were
involved. We need league TO prevent
if possible, the recurrence OF a situation
in which, in spite of all our self-restraint
and disinterestedness, we shall not again
become involved.
What is the alternative to machinery
of international inve tigation and con-
ference for the prevent on of wae9 1t is to
let war come on and let America decide
whether she ought TO go in or not. Ii IS
to allow Europe to present us with an
accomplished fact, and then see what we
think about it. IL is to repeat our ex-
periences between August |, 1914, and
April 6, l9l7-to let America be torn be-
tween conflicting emotions; to repeat the
struggle between pro-Ally and pro-Ger-
man; TO repeat our experiences in propa-
gandas, oonspiracies, spy activities, muni-
tions and bridge explosions, offended
what not It is to divide America into
two camps as we were divided from the
first day of the war in Europe; and, after
all this travail, to make our DECISION upon
a state of facts beyond our control from
the beginning. g.-New York Evening Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
Post Campaign Fairness.

For the past four years the admins
tration Of Sussex county affairs, at the
hands Of q Levy Court Commission COM
posed Of three members, has been under
Democratic control. As a result of the
election held this month, this admins
tration, on January /, 1921, will pass
under the control Of agencies Of the Re
publican party.
This important change was deliberately
invited by majority OF the voters Of
SUSSEX county, and against what would
-eem 10 be the dictates of sound judgment
and discrimination. But the Republican
politicians, with an eye to the benefits of
partisan success, bitterly attacked this
Democratic administration, and criticised
its results, denying the apparent good
and pointing out imaginary evils. And
the people approved these false partisan
claims and voted accordingly.
Among the Republican papers that ad-
vocated this partisan change in the adj
ministration of Sussex county affairs was
the Milford Chronice e. Since the election,
however, it seems TO be taking different
view of the ituation and admits th many
merits of the outgoing Democratic ad-
nlinistration. "When the election Of four
years ago brought. the Democratic party
into control by the election of two of the
three members Of the court, it says edi-
sorial'y in its current issue, the people
gere fortunate that the Democratic
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
PRESS COMMENTS
THE WILL TO WIN.

II ia not the teaching Of human history
that those who were mort successful
started with most There are plenty of
examples Of persons who started with .
great deal nnd lost il and Of others who
began with one talent and multiplied II
exceedingly. Success or failure IL largely
n matter Of how much you wish to get
ahead and how much you nre willing to
sacrifice. Some pre quite unwilling 10
practice the self-deninl needful TO con-
quest. Any one can admire and envy riie-
cess when il comes to another and declare
il downright luck. tits easy " gpor. the
fact that the successful one had to pay q
big price He had 10 work and worry n
lot for all that has come 10 hun. The re-
wards that are his did not fall like mamma
from the skies. lie knows TINT tho old
rule holds and that bread il earned by the
sweat of the brow. Those who are quite
unwilling To work as he has worked are
always ready TO flock round him demand
ing portion of his gain. OF profit-sharing
we hear much and talk a great deal, but
! abor-aharing is not SO popular IN idea.
Look at the career of him who went on
ward and upward and you will find that
he arrived because he refused TO be an
swered with q mo-" he failed only 10 light
harder; he wes flung, but he go mp again.
Other men decried his plan, refused him
aid, shut their ears and doors to him, went
back on a pledged word. ignored con-
tract, played him false collapsed beneath
trust they held from him. Yet he did not
grow bitter; he did not waste an hour In
bewaiing the mischances; he did not give
up the fight and join the army Of vagrants
and mendicants who try To saudbeg So
ciety into supporting them.
No. he kept on; he held th"t we are
"bafiled 10 fight better" Such man
must win in the long fun. Defeats are tho
raw materials of his achievements. He
learns q ,essop from every adverse exc
perience. An Edison does not reach the
goa. of en- invention without indefatigable
repetitions. each teaching him something
and each bringing him little nearer what
he seeke. II you could see all there is to
see in the careei OF one who appears TO be
uniformly successful you would learn how
much he's gone awrv, fallen short, tumbled
in ruin on the way 10 make the result that
now seems happy eccident." Real
genius is not prarted to the generality OF
mankind. But measure OF perslstenee ~
supplied to the character of ell normal per-
sons, and il We use what ne have IL will
increPse by the using. and the result will
surprise us--Philadelphie Ledger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
A Point for Farmers.

MARYLAND farmers, IN session part OF
last week at Salisbury, spent much OF
their time in discussing the matter OF CO.
lucrative marketing, both buying and
selling. and it was noted that the senti-
ment for such step was very marked.
The farmers have seen the value Of unity
in trade and labor matters and feel that in
such a way many Of their own problems
may be solved.
Price fixing naturally will be one Of the
aims of this cooperative movement, and
II is not 10 be doubted that they have as
much right as any other class TO sell their
own goods at the value they may set.
However. the farmers must not forget
that the consumers interests must not be
lost sight Of in any plan of the kind. They
must not overlook the fact, either, that
thew only can be benefited by advancing
the interests Of al classes. The farmer
cannot be benefited alone and this
fundamental fact must not be overlooked.
1t is suggested that the consumers OF
the cities be regarded as partners OF the
farmers. for only through mutually OF
interests can any substantial benefits be
derived by any of those concerned.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15

were fixtures of the front porch during
the campaign, his ,ittrranccs since the
election have been incrcWinGly milifArisfic
We need not dwell upon the bad taste
of Prcsdent~elecf continuing 10 ridicule
and DENY, ms he did at Brownsville on
ArTnisticn Day, the noble sentiment that
we went TO war To make the world safe for
democracy That IN brutal disclaimer Of
m ideal which our own people will come
day have to consider In all its bearings
What will give the statesmen and peoples
Of the world most concern IL the needless
emphasis he places upon our readiness TO
fight for our rights
There never has been mn American
President who made light Of "democrncy,
humanity, righteousness and uufailng
justice the terms are his own--and
plorlcd only in narrow nationality and
our ability To assert it anywhere with the
strong arm. The proclamation Of this
sordid doctrine was left 10 a man chosen
for the chief magistrncy by The largest
majority ever given in this country, and
who will take office controlled, M there is
reason To believe, by interests having
definite programs upon which he only
generalizs.
Senator Harding talks as the Prussians
talked at The Hague Peace Conferences
in 1890 and 1907; as the Kaiser talked in
July, 1914, when war was afoot, ns the
Pan-Germans talk today. Obligations Of
any kind arc 30 him vexatious and un-
American. We must be wholly free, he
says, especially to fight. All our preda-
tory elements viii agree with him. Those
who want war with Japan, war with Mexi-
co, war with England, win applaud every
word -~Meu Yurk World
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
Must Investigate the Fire.

II was almost miracle TINT several
lives were not lost in tho fire at the Waver-
ly Apartments that Quilted the building
last Friday. Women and children, accord
ing TO the reports Of eye witnesses, were
compelled to gropc their way from one
floor to the other, through narrow hall
why's in surping volumes OF smoke. One or
two women, the reports say. we're carried
from the building. unable to make their
escape without assistance. Inasmuch as
the fire was discovered in daytime, when
practically everybody WAS awake and
dressed, under fairly normal circumstances
all could have hastened out Of the apart
ments in two minutes or less, it would
seem something WAS mnteriallywrong to
have caused SO much confusion when the
tenants were drivenrout by the flames.
What was tho cause that placed in peril
the lives of fifty or more persons, our
authorities should ascertain, and so inform
the public. II the officials have been negli-
gent in their duty as inspectors, or II the
building is not provided with means OF
speedy exit for such emergencies, these
officials should be held To strict ac-
countablity.
One report, given out while the fire was
in progress, said an inspection of the fire
escape would be made us soon es practi-
cable. in order to ascertain If it was in
working order on Friday. The query
naturally will arise as 10 why the lire
escape had not been inspected and put in
order before, not after, the fire, and kept IN
order.
Thepublic will have the right to know If
our inspectors are alert and attending 70
their duty. The people have more concern
in this direction now than ever, when, owing
to the crowded condition Of our houses, 30
many live in apartments, tenanting a
hundred or more persons, and they should
have the assurance that the means ot exit
other than by the stairway always are IN
readiness for such an emergency as fire.
And what Of the origin Of the fret 1t
was stated by some of the firemen who
directed the fight against the flames
that IL originated in an areaway where
some scraps Of rags and bundles Of waste
paper had accumulated and that the
spark was supplied chemically, by spon-
taneous combustion. II this view ls cor
rect. il will be in order 10 inquire why such
inflammable material was left to gather IN
dangerous quantities in a house where
there were forty or fifty persons when
even the children would know OF their
menace. This would also indicate that all
the warnings issued on Fire Prevention
Day had gone for naught, for il would seem
that by following>the most elementary OF
the provisions against fire, inbammabie
waste could not have been permitted TO
gather where il did, or anywhere IN fact
for il is always dangerous.
From all the light we have on the origin
Of the fire and the peril Of the inmates
there seems to have been carelessness IN
the conduct Of the house, and negligence
on the part Of officials that seems IN
credible. and which must be investigated,
50 the blame may be definitely placed and
si,ch action taken as will make a repetition
OF such fire impossible.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15

Reports from the lower end of the State
declare that many farmers are posting
signs prohibiting hunting and shooting on
their property, because. they say, men
with guns in past seasons have mistaken"
guineas and turkeys and chickens for wild
game. 1t hardly seems possible that sports
men would be unable 10 refrain from taking
a shv shot at barnyard fowl, even though
sure they would not be observed, and
could get away with the bag without beng
detected. Because Of such disreputable
practices, large areas of the best cunning
sections of Kent and Sussex counties are
closed TO hunters at this time, when the
birds and rabbits are said to be more
than usually plentiful. Gunners will find
that honesty is the best policy in the field
of sport. as elsewhere,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
KvKNINO SMILE
EZEkIELn OHYYNSY

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and loving mar. s"ys, dsd ~ o. aTe,is
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bts ~ss a f,s w<on~ss tIAsss~iV gnI
strong, nnd tsr h,rns ~as bsT do
Es.k,el smith slra1s 1Isnsd 80 doDI
With h,s bsndsstshlfl. lo.f b. Nnssfa
should Isave r,er nsafs un 90 iGil|'sr
brN~ Jcusns,b.
"Zekey, sshe sh.d ous evsning, A. d.
sank qnefiy INTO ohaif, I ean nad V1u
like book You've ben douf g.usftlng
wrong Ind you srais y0'u hf0is l..in
entering The hall"
Yes, NY denfi'
Then what haye Y1u d0la7
Ezekiel blush.d ~ The foofs a hs haH
and clsS,,ed be shaking knrss
Martha" h. gamms rrd. \ hiH. n
ba, up oarelessly, and q raindrop felilrlf
IL onto tho umbrella aandH' i.andrt
Answers.
Percy How would y0u sw 10 h.
0rn-ay a bttls ylpIy. Mu D0vrlyf
Mis- D.-'"rhis q ~ aiiffn W. Chsr
pisgharn "-Detroit Nsvs
Have you hfard ny .nfi .otrf rstf
the the Pest, A. b. riopFsd tif f,nnrf ln
the street 20 hoTlf o. rrrlIod a.
Crouch, as he kep' on 'avrhnF Nj.
ysukee Scutirel.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
AMERICA TAUGHT THE LESSON.

The burial of two unknown soldiers
In France and England emphasizes a
phase in those countries which has long
been q part of our own national lie and
so in nothing new To us. This phase "
tho advance of democracy which the
world has brought about. 1t ~ true that
the control of world commerce was the
direct inspiration Of the war, but the
biggest thing which really cnme out OF
that terrible struggle was the eyaltn-
tion of the many above tie few, the
right of the majority 10 rule: 10 word,
genuine democracy--the literal up
holding OF it's etymology, the might
of the people.
In the nations provocative 10 tho
war, the people were the dumb driven
cattle 70 slaughter Of their rulers; the
army was vast machine In which each
soldier was but dog II some of tho
defensive nations, although the ideals
were higher, still the theory prevailed
in practice that the sharp division of
the population into classes and masses
was to be maintained by law, that cer-
tain members of the former took Their
place as legislators for the cole and only
reason, and this entirely regardless OF
their fitness for the task, that they were
the sons OF their fathers; birth, not
merit, was the legal qualification.
In this country, the nation Is not an
abstract system but vast aggrega-
ton of individual units, each with a
stake and q say In the government.
The army is not machine, but a mill
tary organization of responsible human
beings with human rights. The solemn
burial Of the unknown common soldier
under the Arch of Triumph and in Weot
minister Abbey is n solemn notification
that the world has practically adopted
the American idea Of the government
for the people, and not the people for
the ernment-Baltimore American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15

nominees were such AZ would be for tho
best interests Of the taxpayers in general.
While we have disagreed with their poll ics
and not ways agreed with their policies,
vet the affairs Of Sussex county have been
brought to higher state of business, to
higher state Of practical benefit for the
taxpayers, and placed upon standard OF
respect from all classes of citizens by their
administration But during the cam
paign it advocated departure from this
high standard, for partisan reasons.
However, it is encouraging to have such
a frank admission of good results from the
Democratic administration in Sussex
county from partisan Republican paper.
II is regrettable, however, that IT did not
make these righteous admissions before
the election. and aid in having such
good administration continued. And now
that the partisan disturbance has been
raised, it seems apprehensive OF results,
for in the same issue it advises the lncom-
ing Republican administration TO have
due regard for the public interests far-
tisan considerations, it says, "must not be
permitted to overshadow practical bus'-
ness and good government"
This is good advice, but somewhat IN
sincere. The people of Sussex county had
the opportunity to continue an effective
business administration, but instead, they
repudiated one of the best they ever had
How can they expect an improvement
through partisan change, or even an adj
ministration nearly MS satisfactory as the
one they have enjoyed for the past Tour
years7 The members OF the incoming adj
ministration certainly will feel under no
obligation to make partisanship subord-
mate to good work, for they have just seen
fiat reputation, by q majority OF the
people, of an administration that was most
commendable in this respect. What the
taxpayers of Sussex county may derive
from this partisan change, even though 1t
be evil. will be only what they deliberately
voted for.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
RIPPLING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
THE WET HOME.

stand upon the shore and prep
At creatures that infest the deep, all
All sorts Of things with fms and scales,
from shrirnps and HOLSTERS up 70
whaIes fOf course you'll say, with
scornfui grins, there haven't either
scales or fns; smart slecks always
gather near 70 show where little
breaks appear.) AsI was saying, on
the shore fstand and hear the breakers
roarand wonder how the things that
roam forever in that briny home
can stand ruch moisture all their
lives, and not get mad ard heat
their wives. No magazines or books
are there, no glowing hearth, no
easy chair: there's nothing for a
fish 10 do but soak itself the long
years through, and dodge the bigger
fish that strive 10 catch and swai-
low il alive. There's no place for a
fish 70 20, no lecture hall or movie
show ! have sympathy profound
for aIl the fish that scoot around,
and ply their fms and wag their
tails, the sharks, the devilhsh, the
whales. would invite them from
the deep, and give them beds in which
% sleep, and places where they
might get dry, and noggins of de-
natured rye, but they can't under
stand the tongue in which the IN
vitation's sprung And, maybe, ~
they ser me stand in solemn
grandeur on the land, they wonder
why don't wade in, and like them
WELD the trenchant hn.
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just Folks
BY Edg~ A. Guest
HUMAN.


Jus / 70 be liked for the thing That am,
Not for the friII and the ponp and the
sham,
Jugt to be liked for the thing thst - rpe.
Not for the glory thst somc day may be,
Teach ne 70 walk with my fellow Den here,
Being myself every day of the year.
Never mind fortune and never mind
skill,
Though they should come | would b.
myself still,
Though they should MRS me ] st'li want
~ 20
Friend 10 the friendly, and just ~ The
foe;
Teach mo 10 live without prctcrse md
sham,
Going through life i'isaAhe man that arm.
Want 10 be- human, reckon that's all,
Glad when he old friends shall drop IN
70 call:
Nothing that's helpful too little 10 do,
Patient and kindly and generous, TOO;
Teach me 10 walk through this hie 70
the end,
Free from all pose as a man sDd fnond.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15

The president Of the Sussex County
Board of Education has at length yielded
TO the well formulated opinion Of the pro-
gressiye element OF the community and
appointed three school supervisors under
the new school law Perhaps when the
new system of educationfor the children Of
Delaware has proved it efficacy, as it is
sure TO do, it will find the men and women
of oil sections Of the State in full accord
with its purpose, which is to equip all the
girls and boys with fair education-with
the Fundamentals Of success in whatever
careers they may choose, and to make Of
them better, forward-looking citizens.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15

Hops and malt, under Federal ruling,
may no longer be sold to any except
bakers and confectioners, as private pur-
chasers are inclined, in many instances,
TO use them in the production OF various
seductive 'home brews.' But how about
the raisin, which is said 10 be popular
ingredient IN such decoctionsf Many
housewives will be apt to protest Vlgor~
ously if they cannot buy ralsins freely.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15

Senator Harding is greatly enjoying his
fishing at the iumping-off point OF the
TIE xas coast. But Governor Cox also may
enjoy a fishing trip if he desires, and draw
just as big fish from the sea as his success
full competitor for the Presidency. But
Of course, he would not enjoy the en-
trancing sport with SO keen a zest
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15

1t is hoped Senator Harding will gain
largely in physical vigor and endurance
during the vacation he is now enjoying
He will need all he can get to Withstand
the pressure Of the political manipulators
and office-seekers, who will not wait for
him to assume the Presidency before
inaugurating their pestiferous campaign
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15

It is surprising, almost audacious, IN
fact, that the dispute between Italy and
Jugo-Slavia, including the disposition OF
Fiume. was settled without the slightest
attempt at consultation with an eminent
statesman from Delaware who was so
quick TO shout, at the beginning OF the
controversy: 81 think Italy should have
Fiume." Well, Italy does not get Fiume,
which is erected into free city, although
with an open road to Italian territory
But our own Senator Ball having thus so
valiantly declared his dictum-which
was bid for the Italian vote and appar-
entity successful one-it is almost un-
beIieyable that the matter should have
been settled without calling him into con-
sultation
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
Grace Before Meals.

There Is restaurant In London in
which tits the rule TO say grace before meals
There are restaurants in this country in
which the prices make their patrons feel
like praying for help--Boston Transcript.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15

Well, the cold weather has come, al
though, fortunately, it is far from appall-
ing in it's biting qualities. It will, how
ever, accentuate the anxiety of the people
over thecoal situation. When is Whining
ton to have decent supply Of coal for
the people who need il so badly?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1920-11-15
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Bnvard Legion.

Bayard Legion.
Mt. Calvary Club.
]. G. s. Fraternity.
Democratic League.
Paperhanpers Union.
Appomattox, S. Of v.
Summer Post, G. A. r.
Camp No. 5, r. o. s. A.
Delaware Lodge, s. Of RI.
North End Athletic Club.
Delmarvia Union, B. l.. p.
Antietem Temple, q. |. A.
Wilmington Lodge Of Elks.
Delta Chapter, X. A. NJ.
Delaware Lodge, T. o. o. r.
Washing 9ton Lodge, X. Of p
Beta Hive No. /, o. H. o. NJ.
Fidelity Lodge, A. o. u. W.
Santa Maria Council, X. Of G.
Beta Tebt, No. 2, X. o. T. NJ.
Minqlia Tribe, Imp'd O. r. NJ.
Harmony Council, Z. r. Of A.
Brendywine Lodge, /. o. O. T.
Brownson Library Association.
Blue Rock Council, T.. O. r. G..
st. Benedict's Beneficial Society.
Brieklayers international Union.
National Protective Association.
Brandywinc Library Association.
Wilmington Council, O. U. A. NJ.
Diamond Council, Jr. o. u A M.
Lady Miller Lodge, No 6, 8. ofB.
Wilmington Aerie, No "a. #. O. r..
Christine Encarnpment, |. O. 0. r.
Delaware Council, No o, A. @. 8. z.
Eleventh Ward Democratic League
Delaware Conciave H. or g. w ~.
Ushers' Union, Union VI. f. Church.
b. NJ. &P. II. e. (Brioklayers' Union)
Vim. Mckinley Circle, No. 3, r. or 5.
Wilmington Circle, r Of A., No 789.
benevolent Pioneer Library Association
vii. It Brandywine Council, O. T. A. n
Wilmington Circle, F Of A., Nos. 7, 3, 9
Ladies Catholic Benevolent Associate