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Evening journal., 1921-09-15
JOHN BAssErr MooRE's NEW DISTINCTION.

nElANNARBANS can justly feel proud that ono OF the
~ Diamond states most distinguished sons has been
elected judge Of the International Court Of Justice by
the Assembly OF the League Of Nations.
all the most gratifying to all The personal friends
of John Bassett Moore ind the press Of the whole land
unanimously prasng the selection eminenty wise
one.
It conceded by all competent critics that America is
sending to this ong-wated court OF her bestequip
ped diplomats in the technical sense Furthermore. Dr..
Mooes whole and his prolific writings reflect con-
stany he judicial temperament that will qualify him 50
singulsry for the highest court in the world.
1t is more than singular coincidence that so many
DelaWarcans who have distinguished themselves ma
iionaly and internationally have their aurels on
the ned Of international law and diplomacy Or. Moore
is but carrying the tradition OF Delaware statesman
ship as represented by James A. Bayard John NJ Clay
ton. Thomas F. Bayard and George Gray
II always has been fortunate that DR. Moore has kept
up his intimate Delaware connections. While he wss
born smyrna. much Of his early preparatory training
obtained at a private seminary 10 FELTON, where his
father Dr. John A. Moore resided the later years Of his
life After being graduated from the University Of vr-
gina studied law in Wilmington and was admitted 10
the bar at the age Of %
Always Of sludous inclination he was attracted by an
opening a law clerk in the Department OF State a,
Washington, deliberately choosing such post rather
than OF general practice. Young Moore served
under Mr. Bayard who had been appointed Secretary OF
by President Cleveland Al this stage Of his
he frequently seeking advice and from Judge
Gray who had succeeded Mr. Bayard the United states
Senate
Dr. Moore,s rise In his professional field rapid
the conclusion OF the Spanlsl-American war we find hin
selected the and secretary OF the Spanish
American Peace Commission which met at Paris in 1898
Judge Gray member OF that commission The Uni
versity Of Delaware in 1900 conferred Dr. L.
d degree and It is interesting TO note that the de-
gree aferward conferred by Yale University. the
University Of Chile and Brown University Happily and
appropriately, Delaware recognized her own nrst
In 1913 Dr. Moore named a member OF the Perma-
nent Court Of Arbitration at The Hague Judge Gray is
also member OF this court When the United States re-
Gently invited to make nominations for judges OF the
International Court at Geneva Judge Gray and DR..
Moore were two OF the four men designated to make
nominations for this --Gy.
Delaware is being highly honored by OF her native
who is typicaly Deawarean l-slon OF per-
sona friends here will watch confidently for newer hon
ors that are sure to come along llustrous path.
Evening journal., 1921-09-15
DIR. sYPHERDs LITERARY ACHIEVEMENT.

ANE Of the most noteworthy literary productions in
~ Delaware in recent years just has come from the
press OF the Craftsmen Of Kells Newark. II is THE
English Bible" being book Of selections from the King
James version. II edited with Introduction and
planaory notes, by Dr. Wilson owen Sypherd OF the
English Department in the University Of Delaware. The
biblical selections arranged as prose and verse; and
the volume which contains $50 pages rich in the great
stories, poems letters, essays ana biographies OF
sacred Book
Viewed from any angle IT is a noteworthy contribution
to English literature and one upon which DR. sypherd
He has spent years in the compilation the volume and
avshed upon 1t wealth Of ntelligeny y-direcied mental
and physical II all It's parts intense de-
voton to ideal which should live for many decades In
the field Of English literature
Dr. Sypherd says the foreword that the purpose OF
his book 10 make OF the best parts OF the great
old Bible readable and understandable TO the
modern reader.
perusal OF the new volume shows that as its author
says The basis OF selection Is the relative significance OF
the stories songs and letters OF the Bible as tera
ture and in literature.
Every educated person" he adds mo matter OF what
religious belief should know at least those parts OF the
English Bible which either have special literary value
in themselves or have in form another exercised
marked influence on English literature. As much as pos
sibe Of such material is here presented"
This serious literary achievement by Dr. Sypherd re-
fleets credit upon him. upon the University OF Delaware
and upon our State and should do amount OF
good IN shaping The religious literary thought and
action Of all who read IL painstakingly and understand
ingly
Evening journal., 1921-09-15
PRESS AND sMooT TAX PLAN.


A STUDY Of the press reaction TO the Smoot taxing
IA discoses the fact that the plan being
ceved with remarkable favor by metropolitan editors
gardless OF any party Affiliations
For example, the New York Journal OF Commerce
Dem says mo one has ever accused the Utah Senator
Of being dealist He would not undertake to up
set bill which had already been approved by the elder
statesmen OF the party not that Urgent need
for such action is recognized"
The New York Times Dem) earnest in It's praise or
the Smoot plan: "The measure which Senator Smoot is
preparing is plan devoid OF all humbus simple work
able, business plan untanted by submated theories
taxation drawn from the German literature the sub
ject Mr. Smoot has in view taxes that will not be
evaded but will be collected; that will not be ana
oppressive; that will be distributed just taxes should
be frankly and openly the very body Of the
population sharing in the benefits Of government
properly liable for It's support II is not to lift
the burden from the rich and put upon the poor Sen
ator Smoot shows statesmanlke ability and courage in
bringing forward his substitute measure"
The New York Herald Rep) praises the Smoot plan
ulsomely saying senator Shoots plan provides the
stable source Of revenue with minimum uctu-
ations under ali degrees OF business prosperity
preston The Manufacturers sales tax be checked
up by simply referring their sales Furthermore II
the Smoot plan is adopted. there win be need for
sweeping revision year. With minor alterations
needed from time to time the plan would for
years to provide necessary for the
ernment with minimum OF disturbance the nations
industries" The New York Herald warmly compliments
Senator smoot the clarity the simplicity and the prac
tcality OF his plan for raising 1T is wse it
comes from a craftsmanship OF a high order"
The Providence Journal tnd) says: THE country will
especially welcome The Smoot PLAN and "a clean straight
forward bill" The Utah Senator is Of the ablest
authorities in Congress government finance and his
addresses since the ended have shown that he
giving studious thought to the subject as the time ap-
preached when it must be faced"
The measure has the merit OF simplicity" says the
omaha Bee CHep) "in that It seeks from but
sources eliminating % that exist present and OF
which Of the variety grouped nuisance taxes"
The Portland Oregonian tiep) believes that the six
mposts proposed "are greatly TO be preferred TO the
many included in the bill passed by the House." but sug
gests The Senator distinguish between earned and
earned incomes and provide for higher rate the lat
ter
The Washington Post, which is swift to accept
new hing, declares There is strong argument in
favor Of Senator Shoots plan which the author does
fail to direct 10 The attention OF the public. It would
make the nng out Of tax returns a comparatively simple
matter, while doubt enectng a considerable saving to
the government in the collection OF back taxes"
There also has been marked reaction OF public opinion
in Delaware with respect to this taxing plan
Evening journal., 1921-09-15
MORE OF the HEART THAN THE HEAD

IN Washington preparing for the conference TO limit
armaments many landlords and hotels prepare to reap
rich harvest OF boosted rates Much grumbng from the
delegates which shows that diplomats are human,
after ALL
II these diplomats will forget that they thinking
machines. II they will unleash their natural human ten
dences, the conference will have better Of
cess
Sentiment well brains necessary at the confer
ence little heart-hrob well brain pulse should
enter into H. Disarmament more a matter OF the heart
than OF the head.
The people OF Delaware realize that fact and to their
way OF thinking the matter OF Washington hotel rates,
as applied 10 delegates to the armament Limitation con-
ference is such small matter that II should not be per-
mtted to disturb ne diplomatic mind, especially when
the public viii foot the bills
Evening journal., 1921-09-15
WHMINGTONIANS
AT SAFETY MEET
Officers of Delaware Coun-
Gil to Take Part in Ma
tional Congress
WILL PRESIDE OVER
SECTION MEETINGS

A number Of men who have been
active in the safety movement in
this vicinity will attend the tenth
annual congress of the National
Safety Council, to be held in the
State House at Boston, Massachu-
sets, from September 26 to Septem-
Der 80. The Delaware Safety Coun-
ell will be represented by its presi-
dent, Carlton T. Brigham, and its
executive secretary. T. A Walsh,
while other members OF the local
council will be present in their
capacity as members OF the national
body. One OF the important fea-
lures of the forthcoming Congress
will be conferences looking to the
extension Of public safety work on
the part of local Councils. Public
safety activities in communities have
grown widely in the last few years
and constitute one, OF the most sue
cessful phases OF safety work Mr..
Brigham, as president Of the Della
ware Safety Council. has been invit-
ed to take part in the deliberations
OF the Congress. looking to further
extension along these lines
S. II. Kershaw, safety engineer OF
the Hercules Powder Company and
vice-president OF the Delaware Safety
Council, is vice-chairman OF the
chemical session which holds its
first session on September 27. The
program also shows that Mr.. Ker-
shaw viii be chairman of the A B. c.
Session on September "a, when a
number of important topics win be
taken up and discussed
John S. Shaw. assistant to the gen.
eral manager of the Hercules Powder
Company. is scheduled to read a
paper on Protection From Excess
Pressure in Chemical Apparatus.
+. L. Hurlbutt, for several years
connected with the safety movement
here, but now associated with the
Standard Safety Equipment Com
pany, Of Chicago, is vice president
Of the construction section, which
holds its first session on Septem-
Der 81.
The Delaware Safety Council has
been giving attention to the question
of safety instruction I'm public. pa
tpOhAdi anu private SCHOOLS, ana con-
siderable interest is felt here in the
discussions in the Convention of the
National Safety Council in this re-
gard. Among the speakers listed to
address the convention is DR.. +.
George Payne, principal OF the Har-
ris Teachers College, of St. Louis.
Doctor Payne spent some time in
Wilmington last year and addressed
teachers in the schools at a meeting
held in the High School auditorium.
He also addressed the Board Of Ed
ucation and held several conferences
with of1cials OF the Delaware Safety
Council, helping them to outline
their plans for teaching safety in the
schools.
Evening journal., 1921-09-15
HOG CHOLERA AGAIN
In THREE COUNTIES

Hog cholera now exists in many
parts OF the state. the most severe
outbreaks occurring near Smyrna,
Milford and Lewes
Owners OF hogs should have them
vaccinated as soon as possible, as the
disease spreads rapidly and may
break out in places least expected.
The state Board OF Agriculture Is
still furnishing free serum so the
expense OF vaccination is not great.
Last spring and this summer.
thousands OF hogs have been vacci-
mated with serum furnished by the
state. with practically no loss. The
administration of the serum never
Injuries the animal, neither will It
affect the meat
The board has on hand for free
distribution a bulletin on the subject
of hog cholera and its control. which
will be sent to any one desiring II.
Further information can be OBJ
tained from the state Board Of Ag-
riculture. or Dr. NJ. zurkow, U. 5.
Veterinarian. Dover.
Evening journal., 1921-09-15
TAKE oARE OF YOUR SHOES.

With the right care you can make
your shoes last ever so much longer
than they have been lasting.
Heat is an enemy OF leather. 1t
Is particularly destructive to patent
leather. but it robs any sort OF leath-
er Of its vitality so that it becomes
brittle.
So. when your shoes are wet with
fall rains don't put them close to
the FIRE. For as surely as they are
cloe, enough TO the fire to give the
characteristic odor OF leather. they
are being singed.
Rubber overshoes should not be
worn any more than is necessary.
because they tend to hold the animal
heat and thus injure the shoes
If your shoes are wet, put them
in a warm room. in a draught OF air
II possible and fil them, with
crumpied newspapers.
Wet shoes that have become stiff
can be softened nicely with castor
oil which is quite as warm as the
fingers can comfortably stand. APP
ply It with a sponge and rub it in
with the fingers.
Evening journal., 1921-09-15

In electing John Bassett Moore n
Judge OF the International Court OF
Justice the Assembly OF the League
OF Nations has chosen one of the
veterans OF American diplomacy. In
State Department experience Mr..
Moore is second oniS 10 Alvey A.
Adee. who has been Second Assist
ant Secretary of State for thirty-five
years; for Mr.. Moore was a valued
oficial OF the State Department at
various times from 1885, when he
became Third Assistant under Bay
ard. to 1914. when disgust with the
performances of Bryan drove him to
resign the place OF Counsellor of
the Department. In the meantime
he had been drafted from private
life by three Presidents--McKinley,
Roosevelt and Taft-for highly i'm
portant work in the state Depart
ment
Mr.. Moore has a wealth of expert
ence and knowledge to bring TO any
diplomatic gathering. He is Amer
ica's most prolific writer upon in
ternational law, a topic upon which
he has lectured at Columbia Univer-
sity for nearly a generation. His
dozen published works upon various
phases Of international relations are
evidence OF their authors devotion
to a subject which has been his life
work. The Court of Justice might
search the whole world without find
ing a diplomatist with greater tech
nical knowledge than Mr.. Moore.
Lest any reader gather from the
fact of Mr.. Moore's election by a
branch OF tho League of Nations.
that he is inclined to look toward the
horizon for visions or listen for
Evening journal., 1921-09-15
John BdsseH Moore
(From The New York Herald.l

voices in the air, let us quote Mr..
Moore's own calm opinions upon
such delusions. They are to be
found in the 1918 edition OF his
principles OF American Diplomacy" :"
Writing OF proposals for the forms
tion OF leagues or alliances" to end
war he says:
"The plans and proposals put for
ward since 1914. like those published d
from time to time in previous years,
present, so far as concerns their CEN
trail thought. nothing to surprise the
student of such subjects. The as
surance OF peace by means OF a
concert of nations. designed to mod
crate or control the propensity OF
men In the mass to gain their ends
by violence. has stimulated the spec
ulations of philosophers and bafiied
the skill of statesmen since the dawn
OF International relations.
1.-THE general statement OF such q
design offers no difficulties; but the
definite formulation OF plan to rem
der the design effective would in
voive, no less than heretofore. the
consideration OF questions both nu-
merous and varied concerning which
IL would be as unsafe TO count upon
a ready unanimity Of sentiment ane
of opinion as to presuppose the sud
den cessation Of the human wants
and human passions in which wars
have immemorially originated"
Here we have a first-rate exam
pie Of the judicial temperament of
Mr.. Moore and his keen knowledge
of human ways and weaknesses. The
league assembly selected a wise as
well as distinguished judge.
Evening journal., 1921-09-15

teachers specifically for teaching in the elementary
schools and which leads to nrstsrade elementary GER
t1oae in Delaware The subject matter consists OF Eng
sh in elementary schools arithmetic history of modern
and contemporaneous Europe and history of the United
States science in elementary Schools drawing and art
appreciation. music physical education, modern educa-
tional theory. and practice teaching.
While fundamentally professional in character. both
include much subject matter OF general
value without which teachers work is OF necessity
limited.
Therefore those who aspire be teachers should
roll students at the Womens College without delay.
The dupont free scholarships should make especially
strong appeal to such aspiranis
Evening journal., 1921-09-15

II you are daily embarrassed by PIN
ples. Rashes, or Facial Blcmishes. IL
vour Skin In Rough, Sore, Chapped or
irritatcd If you suffer from Eczema or
scaly, crusty, itching skin-uiake this
test tonight in your own home at little
expense.
Wash parts thoroughly, apply a layer
OF Cicero WOrmwoOd Balm" and cover
with a hot steam towel. Wheh towel
cools. remove and apply more Balm,
massaging briskly for about two min
utes. Repeat this treatment for FIVE
nights and note the remarkable change.
This pleasant WormwOod Trea meat
penetrates way down deep, cleanses.
soothes and heals, leaving the skin soft,
raj health. n b. Danforth aud all good
druggists can supply YOU with an mex
pensive package OF "GeerO Wormw0Od
Balm" and will return your money if
YOU are not entirely satisfied. Insist
on the genuine "GEERO." Full directions
inside package.
Evening journal., 1921-09-15
SAYS HONESTY
BEST POLICY
Plant Juice Man Uses Only
Testimonials of Local
People
WHO ARE GRATEFUL
FOR GREAT BENEFIT

Many persons think that testimon-
ials for advertised medicines are not
bona fide. Take, for instance the
published endorsements for Plant
Juice probably the best known her
bal medicine on the market today
which is too well known and has too
high a standard to stoop to any
methods to deceive the public Plant
Juice advertising does not quote peo-
pie living in a remote section OF the
country, but gives you the names and
addresses Of friends. neighbors and
acquaintances right here in Will
mington, so that you will be able to
verify them and to whom you may
phone, write or call for particulars
regarding the benefit they nave re-
ceived from Plant Juice.
Following are few selected from
thousands in Wilmington, all breath
ing thankfulness for relief received
from illness OF long standing:
MILLER. DAVID A, 65 Rockford
Road: MY son and myself were
both restored to health by Plant
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headaches and could not sleep at
night Plant Juice has made us we'll
and we are glad TO endorse it,
FISHER, JAMES ", 1o6 Wash
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with stomach trouble and tried all
kinds OF medicine without any bene-
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ever; had pains all through my body:
my wife also was a nervous wreck.
could not eat or sleep. Plant Juice
completely cured us and we are glad
to endorse Il and recommend 1t to
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zINSER, d. w, 100 East Eighth
street; Il had one of the worst cases
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BALDWIN. P. J., 500 North
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Plant Juice was the only one to re-
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have a splendid appetite and sleep
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JOHNSON. WILFoRD. 500 South
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self Since taking Plant Juice ] have
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have a splendid appetite and good
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Plant Juice Is sold in Whining
ton at the Miller Drug Store, 4o4-
4o6 Market street Sold in New
port by c. b. White; in New Castle
by E. Challenger & Son; in New
ark by w. e. Brown.
Evening journal., 1921-09-15

Out in Kansas. with just one years
trial. he reported that twenty-seven
cases. decided by their court of in
dustrial relations. had been accepted
as just and satisfactory by the work.
ers and employers. Considering that
only little over thirty cases were
brought before it, the results were
astonishing. Naturally, it would not
pay the labor leaders to have this
method make good. They would be-
come superhuous. and the sixty mill
lion dollars would remain in the
pockets OF the men who earned the
money. OF course. II would not help
the agitators to have things settled
thus but would it not pay the men
themselves7
Evening journal., 1921-09-15
What About IT,?
CFrom the Philadelphia Evening Bunetin)

Just take two OF the sets OF facts
offered by Governor Allen, OF Kansas.
for consideration yesterday in Phil
adelphia. First, he made the un-
challenged statement that sixty mil
lion dollars are being paid yearly to
one hundred and fifty thousand labor
leaders. Second. that in Pennsyrva-
MIA alone for the first six months OF
this year over three hundred strikes
cost the workers a wage loss from
4,1s6,o00 working days. That's
enough. That's all anybody needs
TO know. What about this strike
business? Does It pay? For as the
Governor remarked nothing came Of
the strikes.
Evening journal., 1921-09-15
WANT RECEIPT FOR
PAID FIRE SERVICE

While the restraining order OF
Chancellor Wolcott stopped the ac-
tivities of the Department OF Pub
lie Safety. insofar as the fire depart
ment is concerned. packages OF
goods of various descriptions con-
tinue TO arrive al the local express
Office for the fire department.
Many OF the packages have been
taken TO the fire bureau office. in the
Public Building. but have been re-
fused as the directors do not see
their way clear TO pay the bills and
prefer that the express company
either hold the articles until matters
are adjusted or return them to the
shippers.