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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18
Heat and Leather Don't
Go Well Together
Shoe Talks

To make the shoe '1ook like new" as
the shoe repair man says, it has to be
treed and ironed with hot iron, the heat
Of the iron taking the wrinkles out and
also the life of the leather as well, causing
the yamp to soon crack and running the
shoe The best plan is TO do your own
freeing, by purchasing a pair of wood
trees at some shoe store, and putting
them in your shoes when not IN use
Another money saving idea is to buy
half pint of Meats Foot Oil and occa-
sionalIy rub little of it on the vamps,
and YOU will find by not having your shoes
made to f1ook like new and the use Of
little oil on the vamps your shoe bill
for new shoes wi1 be reduced one-half
in the year.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18
NorfhclIne blows In.

And after Balfour came Northcliffe.
The great British Journalist arrived on
June II. or rather ! should say blew in.
If you were to enter room already oc-
cupied by Balfour and NOrthcliffe, If
there was a quiet fire burning and some
books on philosophy or statecraft We're
on the table you would feel il was Bal
four's home. But if it were NorthcliTe's
home you would expect 20 see a type
writer pounding a late scoop" and
books here and there showing that their
contents were employed to give them as
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18

10 = caHse which called forth iu tln
and Initiative.
fAn0fhcf article ~ former Hf,u.faI
Daniclg win bc printed toilorI0u
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18

populatton. A. q fellow Journalist D.
wns happiness 10 come ia such cloHe
touch az 10 appraisc 1T ita full value
the bIe scrvlce herrendered here as well
aa in hts own country, 0nd iu Eur0pc,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18

about tnc navy and naval operations
and naval policies in the war. lie had
so recently directed the British navy
that his knowledge was full and inter
esting. Like most Engliahmen with
whom / talked during the war. Mr.. Bal
four was frankly grave. lie irradated
none of the optimism which fairly daz-
zles one when Lloyd George talks. lie
did not look glad on Joyous.
| am writing Of him now as he APP
peared in those dark days after years OF
difficult and battling warfare. His tall
form was bent as II with the burdens of
the world. Every part of his face and
body told of the weight of responsible
tiles upon him. But there was lit i'm
his eye when ne smiled that made YOU
wish you could have known him when
wars alarms did not make gravity sit
like a master upon his spirits.
a short time before he arrived, heard
story which / never doubted after
talking with Mr.. Balfour The story
was that an American journalist visiting
London desired for his paper above all
things an interview with Mr.. Balfour.
and framed some leading questions he
ment was obtained with this condition:
audience must terminate.
Worth Losing Scoop
AS he was presented To MIR. Ralfour
the editor thought to be agreeable by
speaking of the deep interest with which
he had read MIR. Balfour's work on
Philosophy" or go. lc Future Life" I've
forgotten which. II was fatal error.
for. once launched upon his favorite
topic. Mr.. Balfour did not pause for
fifteen minutes. At the end of that
time the American journalist was shown
out. Not one of his questions had been
asked, he had lost his scoop" interview
and was bemoaning his blunder Of pay
ing n compliment before proceeding TO
business. But afterwards telling the
incident to friend, the American said /:
1t was worth losing the story to hear
real philosopher discuss great. i'm
mortal questions in the most immortal
way. He seemed To rise from the plains
10 the heights and To carry you into a
new world OF speculation and thought
and faith which you did not believe any
man had fathoined."
And that explains MIR Balfour and is
the secret OF the good impression he
made in Washington. lie discus in
ternatonal diplomacy, war and books
with President Wilson and they both
spoke the same language He discussed
finance and loans with Mr.. MCAdoo
and obtained a loan OF 5000 600 600 for
his country-the first loan any assoCiat-
ed nation obtained from our govern
ment. He discussed shipping with the
members of the shipping board. muni-
tions with the secretary OF war; and.
with the secretary of the navy he dis
cussed naval cooperation and invcn-
tion to detect submarines lie was at
hime with the parliamentary leaders of
tho house and senate
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18
BaIfour In Double Character.

And so. with the background furnish
cd by the admiral's report, | went
presently TO meet these men who had
come 70 extend to US the hand OF COM
radeship in the great fight for civiliza-
tion.
OF course Mr.. Balfour. as l have said,
was the outstanding figure. In the sec
ond year of the war he was first lord
OF the admiralty He had been blamed
for giving Jellico the high sea command
He had been praised for many successes
OF the British navy. Was he Balfour,
the great philosopher. or was he as
some Of the Irish called him. bloody
Ralfour?" Was he a real DR.. Jekyn and
Mr.. Hyde?
If you had met him as I did on the
Monday after his arrival and been
privileged 10 be his dinner partner at
the white house. YOU could never sup
pose he was other than the rather alOof
scholar and philosopher. He looked the
student, not the administrator. certain
" not a man with whom bloody
could be associated. He had a calm.
rather majestic bearing. but you felt
that he could not harm fly.
Ralfour Impressed me by his reserve
power He always seemed TO be telling
you only little of what he knew. You
felt his largeness OF knowledge. his
breadth Of judgment, his clarity and
his charity. He had learned SO much
he could not be dogmatic. II was
hard to tell whether you liked him best
when he was talking or when he was
listening. There was a certain charm
in his drawing you out that made you
feel at once that he was keenly inter
ested in what you were saying; but
when he was answering your inquiries
his fund OF information was so ready
and accurate that you understood his
place Of primacy when world leaders
discussed big problems with him. Con-
ditions in Egypt or India or Mesopo-
tarnia were as familiar to him as those
in his own neighborhOod.
Baifour Not an Optimist.
OF course 1 talked TO him mostly
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18
Relies on Experts.

observed one thing about him and
the Job he had come to do. which showed
British thoroughness. He was the head
Of the mission and debated big problems
and talked about whatever was upper
most But he relied on Gen. Tom
Bridges "a fine soldier and fine man he
isl TO carry on the negotiations with the
war department; upon Admiral dc Chair
with the navy department. Lord Gun
life, governor of the Bank OF England.
with the treasury department. Lord
Percy on blockade and export questions:
Mr.. Ander: i on wheat and food sup
plies. Maj. Puckle on transports. Mr..
Layton on munitions. and SO on--an ex-
pert on every matter that might arise
was at his elbow.
And those experts were more than ex-
perts. They were masters in their line,
competent 20 confer and conclude with
the officials here who were charged with
like duties by the American govern
ment-
Mr. Balfour never lost sight Of the
one big thing he came for. he never
forgot the interest OF his country. but
he left his able associates the carrying
out Of the many details and amazingly
big transactions which fun cooperation
required.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18
War STAYED of for Year.

But this I want TO emphasize-if Ger
many had declined 10 abandon the sort
of warfare the Sussex sinking represent
ed, President Wilson would have sent
Bernstorf home in the spring OF 1916.
and we would have been at war. in all
human probability, before midsummer.
We were set for this program when
Berlin backed down.
Early in 1915 I asked the general
board 10 make a study and submit
recommendations concerning the prep
aration necessary TO be made by the
bureaus and Offices of the department
10 insure q state of preparedness for
war"
On March 13, 1915, the board, then
headed by Admiral Dewey, furnished
the desired plans.
sent them 10 each bureau chief with
instructions 10 comply with their re-
qulrements.
War plans had been made already,
and corr ected up-to-date for the fleet.
In July OF 1915. invited Mr.. Edison
and twenty other eminent engineers.
scientists and inventors TO devote their
genius 10 naval efficiency. 1 urged them
10 attempt 10 discover some effective
means for combating submarines.
On Oct. 1 directed he general boa I'd
10 prepare 4 hve-year building pro
gram Tor the navy, on an estimate Of
100000. 900 each year u new construc-
ton. ABOUT the same time Admiral
Blue. with my approval, made plans To
increase the number Of enlisted men
from $4,000 to practically 100, 900.
For two years before war did come we
worked 70 get the whole navy ready, and
when the mysterious s. w Davidcor,
sailed for London in March, 1HI7, / knew
from Admiral Mayo, connmander-in-
chief. that the fleet was in such good
condition that only a word would be re-
Quired TO mobilize it for war.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18
Bundle Of Energy

found Lord Northcline a bundle of
energy and a parsonage Of great ability
He fairly oozod vitality and information
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18
z SWEAR OFF
N TOBACCO

"No-To-Bac" has helped thousands TO
break the costly nerve -snattering to-
bacco habit. Whenever you have
for a chew. just place a harmless No
To-Bac tablet in your mouth instead TO
longing for a cigarette. cigar, pipe or
help relieve that awful desire. Shortly
the habit may be completely broken,
and you are better on mentally, physic-
ally. financially, It's so easy, so simple
Get a box Of No-To-Bac and If il
doesn't release you from all craving for
tobacco in any form. your druggist will
refund your money without question.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18
sReiiglon In War.

Sundays in wartime were apt TO be
quite unlike the Sundays with which n
pious training had made us familiar in
DAYS of peace | found during the war
that except for the church hour, II was
Imperative TO vary from the long eStab-
lished custom OF not working on the
seventh day Indeed, in planning. as
well as in fight,ng in the world war as
in most wars. history shows that the
Quiet Of the Sabbath has seemed con
ducivc 10 important conferences and
bloody battles Why is this? | pass the
query on. having no answer except that
in n war for humanity, hottomed upon
christian principles. l believe that the
ox-in-th ditch principle. rather than
strict exclusion OF all save church "or-
ship. is religion in war
Admiral Fletcher in that Sunday
morning conversation reported to me
his impression of the members OF the
mission. He said Mr.. Balfour and Ad-
rniral de Chair-the latter the naval
member of the British mission--talked
freely. but seemed 10 be deeply serious
If not depressed. by the gravity OF the
situation. They expressed confidence or
ultimate victory for the allies. but re-
garded the German submarine warfare
a : most dangerous. and thought there
would be a terrible eand probably, a
long struggle before victory. Admiral
Fletcher and Admiral de Chair were old
acquaintances and there had been no
reserve between them.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18

OF course I talked to him mostly
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-04-18

II is OF these two men in particular
that l want to write in this article.
They made profound impression upon
Washington and they did much 10 pro-
mote the cooperation whicr was es-
sential to tho successful uoing of the
common task
OF course both men were well known
TO us by reputation. Northcliffe had
been in the United States before the war
and had many scquaintances here.
Balfour wa knew as a statesman, n
student, a philosopher. His fame was
built upon his conspicuous service in
government office and his scholarly and
Illuminating contributions to the dis
cussion a some of the most profound
problems OF human life.
Bahvur of Ancient Lineage.
Reference to a British Who's Who"
discloscs the less generally known facts
that he vas an enthusiastic golfer and
tennis player. and at one time president
of the English Cyclists association.
And Banour was a Cecil.
In Great Britain that meant much.
Here IL meant little, and one OF the diff
cult things for us TO understand was
that Balfour, scion of an ancent and
aristocratic British family. nephew of
Lord Salisbury and uncle of Lords
Hugh and Robert Cecil. came to us as
plain Arthur James Balfour. Esq. or
Mr.. a. j, Balfour. whereas Alfred
Harmsworth. who began life without in
fiuence or wealth, came to US as Lord
Northcliffe.
| was prepared for the arrival of the
British high commissioners by visit
from Admiral Frank +. Fletcher. who
had been chosen by me to go TO Halifax
as naval member OF the committee on
welcome.
He called at my home on Sunday
morning. after leaving the distinguished
guests of America comfortably estab-
lished in the capital. and that afternoon
the whole city turned out to make gala
day of its welcome.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13

from the front spring to the rear
axle. In other words. the public Is
not buying generalities, norris II
buying price. Thee average ouyer
has apparently made up mis- mind
as to certain definite advantage cs
that his car must possess, and he
shops around until he nnds them.
and then buys,
This is one of the most hopofui
signs of the times for all of us In
the industry. II every pfospecsiye
buyer of car will only analyze
for himself just what he ought to
have when he buys a motor car.
and then carry his, analysis a sep
farther to see where he can get one
most for his money. all Of the stand
ard cars of good reputation will
in their history.
But 1t is apparent that the mo-
tor car dealer during 1921 will ha Is
to see that his sales force Is SO
thoroughly familiar with his car
as to be able to answer without
delay questions on various points Of
construction, service, operating Sx-
pense and similar matters, wal;h
for the last year or two have bsen
rather subordinated--and that is
another good thing for the Indus
try.
"Thes day of order taking is over
1t passed, as a matter Of fact, when
the passenger automobile ceasei 10
be a pleasure vehicle and became
an essential utility in the business
life of the country. For when pso-
pie buy q utility they buy on rea-
son, not on impulse, and that car
ries with II the necessity for intsn-
sfve salesmanship. The next step
in motor car marketing Is the ele-
walton of standards in the sales
force itself.
'I try to avoid overoptimism. No
executive of a large corporation can
AFFORD It. But, after talking with
dealers and business men from all
over the country. after listening
to the reports Of our field men,
after a Thorough analysis of bust
ness conditions. hnd we are gong
ahead on a production schedule con-
siderably greater than that of 1890.
And I am already beginning to
doubt whether even the increased
schedule will be large enough
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
MOTORISTS INSIST ON BEIGN SHOWN EVERYTHING BEF

H. =. wardwell. president Of the
Briscoe Motor Corporation. "and at
the Same time. to my way OF think
ing. one Of the most encouraging.
is the way In which the general
public is scrutinizing every detail
of the various cars before purchas-
ing.
Il think 1t Is safe to say tha.
more care and attention are being
given car selection than at any tims
during the last four or five years.
The public absolutely refuses to be
stampeded by either the written or
spoken word, and insists on know
ing for itself just what Is in~the
car and why.
In talking with one OF our re;ail
distributors not long ago<he told
me that every sale he was making
was practically the result OF a per-
sonally conducted tour OF the car
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13

provided one Of the most striking
features Of the fiim stars parade In
the Southern California metropolis
recently. cameroni stood in the
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13

tonneau Of one Liberty SIX and. via
the tow line held I'm his' teeth. haul
ed another Liberty for more thsi
two miles through the trsfihc Of tbs
city. :.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
Tows Car by Teeth.

Towing q Liberty six touring car
by means Of q rope held in his teeth.
cameroni. Los Angeles strong man.
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
PUBLIC SHOPS
BEFORE IT BUYS
AUTOSNOWADAYS
Insist on Knowing the
Why and Also the
Wherefore.

-one offthe curious signs OF the
times In automobile buying" says
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
Without Anti-Freeze.

Without an anti-freeze solution
in the radiator, during cold weather
not more than two or three hours
protection should be expected from
a radiator cover. If the car is left
out in the cold for a longer time,
the engine should be run for a few
minutes at intervals of two or three
hours
The Washington herald., 1921-03-13
Effect of Spark Knock.

Spark knock occurs when the
engine is laboring. especially when
going up hill. The result of it is to
fatten the bearings and weaken the
power of the engine To avoid this,
the spark should be retarded as
soon as the knock is heard
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-15
COUNTIES READY TO
BATTLE TAX BOOST
Representatives Will Protest
Property Valuation Before
Michigan State Board.

Lansing, Mich, Aug. 14.-Half OF
the counties Of Michigan will send
representatives to Lansing, Monday
TO fight the proposed increase in the
states property valuation, before
the state qualizatlon board. accord
ing 10 letters received by Auditor
General O. B. Fuller. Although the
counties are not required TO file for
NAL protest 10 insure hearing Of
their claims. letters have been COM
ing I'm 10 the auditor general all
week in which opposition is express
ed
Rural counties in the northern
part Of the state are among those
protesting. a rather surprising sit
uation when no attempt has been
made TO disguise the purpose of the
state tax commission TO tighten tho
burden Of the agricultural districts
by recommending large proportion
ate Increases for the Industrial dis
triCts Of the state.
Resort districts also are among
those protesting. the claim being
made that the free Larlks installed
by the state have cut down resort
patronage and they are given a
greater valuation and presumably
will be asked to pay increased taxes
with their business reduced.
Wayne county is expected to pre-
test vigorously the tax commissions
$6.7G6, 421.0OO state valuation pro-
gram. under which Wayne would be
forced 10 pay approximately 40 per-
cent Of the states taxes as COM
pared with 33 percent in the 1919
equalization.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-15
DICTIONARIES ATTEND
DEDICATION OF STATUE

BLOIS, France, Aug. 14-The del
egation of American Legion memb-
ers are revisiting France arrived
here Sunday and attended the de-
dication of the statue of Joan dare
which was presented to this city by
the Joan Of Arc committee of the
city Of New York.
A company Of infantry. a band
and representatives Of societies Of
French veterans were drawn up in
front of the station and saluted the
Americans as they marched out.
Besides the dedication of the sta
tue, which is 4 copy Of the work OF
Miss Anna v. Hyatt of New York.
the visitors attended luncheon at the
city hall and later visited the hist
oric chateau at Chambord.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-15
SedIers Of " Fights and
Measures to Meet hug. II

GRAND RAPIDS. Mich, Aug. "A.
Although all former conventions OF
the Michigan Association OF Sealers
OF Weights and Measures have been
held in Detroit the eighth annual
meeting OF the organization will be
conducted at the Hotel Pantlind IN
this city August Il 10 10.
Omcers representing every i'm
porant city in the state and repre-
sentatives OF departments from sew
eral states viii be in attendance.
DIT ". s. Stratton. director OF the
national bureau OF weights and
measures at Washington. and F. G..
Barnard OF Battle Greek. president
OF the association, will be the prin-
cipal speakers.
A. G. Greer, Of Lansing, who is
preparing the convention plans. SAYS
a tneater party will be held on the
first day or the convention and that
on the second day a banquet will be
served.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-15

dominions came BY consent. the
document continues:
In no conditions can they con-
sent TO any proposals which should
kindle civil war in Ireland. such a
war would not touch Ireland alone,
for parisans would flock TO either
side from Great Britain. the empire
and elsewhere, with consequence
more devastating 10 the welfare
both OF Ireland and the empire than
the conflict 10 which a truce has
been called this month"
Conclusion OF Plan.
The document concludes as fol-
lows:
The British government will
therefore leave Irishmen TO deter
mine by negotiations between them.
whether the new powers which the
new pact defines shall be taken over
by Ireland as a whole and admins
tered by a single body, or taken
over separately by southern and
northern Ireland. with or without a
joint authority TO harmonic their
common interests. They will will
ingly assist in negotiating such q
settlement IL the Irish should so je-
sire.
by these proposals the British
government sincerely believe thew
Will have shattered the foundations
Of that ancient hatred and mistrust
which have dishgured our common
history for centuries.
The future OF Ireland within the
commonwealth Is for the Irish peo-
pie 10 shape. In the foregoing pro-
pOsals the British government has
attempted no more than a broad
outline OF a settlement, the details
Of which they leave for discussion
when the Irish people have sigr.-
fed their acceptance OF the prin-
ciples Of this pact"
The document is signed by David
LlOydGeorge.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-15
OFFICIALS CONTINUE
RELIEF NEGOTIATIONS

RIGA, Aug. 14-Maxim Litvinoff,
representing the soviet famine relief
committee, and Walter L. Brown,
European director of the American
relief administration, will continue
their negotiations relative to Ameri-
can relief FOR Russia's famine suf-
ferers Monday, with 16 Of Mr.
Browns original proposals absolute
~ and seven partly agreed 10. Four
of the proposals will require decis-
ion.
NJ L.itvinoff yielded on many
minor matters, but up to the present
has declined to surrender the bolshe-
vik governments right to the con-
troll of persons distributing food. and
Mr.. Brown said today that no plan
for joint control has as yet been eff
fected.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-15
WIRE BRIEFS

NORTH BRANCH - Isaac A.
Blackburn. 20 years old. pioneer
furniture dealer and undertaken
widely known through the Thum r
district. IS dead here. Funeral sew
ices VIII be held Monday afternoon
EATON RAPTDS-The city has
been asked by Clifford Weber 10
replace home furnishings alleged "a
have been damaged while his hons
was being fumigated.
EATON RAPIDS - WOodmen "a
America from Eaton, Branch, kais~
mazoo. Calhoun and Hiilsdale coun-
ties viii hold a picnic here, Septem-
Der 8.
EATON RAPIDS - Citizens day
viii be celebrated here August "a
Talbert Abrams. OF Eaton Rapids
will make a parachute drop from a.
aeroplane-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1921-08-15
TWENTY PERSONS HURT
FOLLOWING EXPLOSION

PHILADELPHIA. Aug. IA. -
Twenty persons We're injured. two
seriously. here early Sunday morn
ing when the 30O-acre Point Breeze
plant Of the Atlantic Refining com
pany burned. following an explosion
OF an oil tank The damage was 60
timated az $3.50 600.
Twenty-Five other tanks ignited
from the flames. ~ an early hour
this morning the fire was still
burning and il IS not believed that
il viii be subdued for several days.
No cause has been assigned for the
explosion.