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Evening star., 1921-03-25
Dehs' Dramatic Visit.

There is a decided dramatic flavor
in the news of Eugene V. Debs' visit
yesterday to the Attorney General.
ton, or notoriety, almost worshiped
by certain classes and heartily con-
demned by others who, as result Of
deliberate and purposeful violation of
the law of the nation in an hour of
national peril was sentenced about
three years ago to serve ten years in
the penitentiary at Atlanta. Here was
the Attorney General of the United
States, upon whose recommendation
to President Harding largely depends
the decision as to whether that SEN
tence shall be served in full or Debs
be pardoned. These two. meeting face
to face after an unprecedented trip by
Debs, unguarded and unrecognized,
from his prison cell to the Department
of Justice, talked together. The dra-
matte quality of the situation is in
-tensif1ed by its simplicity.
Millions Of people are today speculat-
ing as to what the outcome of this
Extraordinary incident is to be. What,
now that the climax has been reached,
is to be the denouement? Debs is to-
day the most conspicuous political
prisoner in America. perhaps in the
world. Nearly u million citizens of the
United States voted for him as their
choice for the presidency in the last
campaign-voted for hin, as he wore
the stripes significant Of his conviction
for an offense against society. He Is
power with his followers, and the
ends to which he will direct that power
if released must necessarily play a
vital part in the decision of the keen
eyed guardian of justice to whom he
made his plea.
Debs has returned to Atlanta with
his little black bag. The Attorney
General is making up his mind. That
vital element Of all true drama,
suspense. is supplied. None save the
principals knows what was said there
in the Department Of Justice. None
save President Harding himself knows
upon just what factors his decision in
the matter depends. But all may spec
ulate in suspense upon these and
other phases of the subject. BY that
fact more than any other is the drama
in the case expressed.
Evening star., 1921-03-25
James Cardinal Gibbons.

James Cardinal Gibbons was not
only a great churchman; he was a
valuable citizen. His life was devoted
to the church. He had been for sixty
years a priest and for thirty five years
the head Of the Catholic hierarchy in
America. During his long service in
this responsible post he set an in
spring example to all the members
Of his faith in this country in respect
to their personal duties and obligations
and their responsibilities as members
Of the national community. He par
ticipated usefully in forward move
ments. He gave literally Of his time
and strength for the advancement of
worthy causes and the establishment
Of better relations between groups and
classes Of people. Always a church
man. always true to his faith. he was
liberal in his view Of other religious
beliefs. He possessed the rare quality
Of tolerant understanding.
A summary of Cardinal Gibbons
active works during the more than a
third Of a century Of his prelac; is
largely a summary Of national works
Of moment In that period. He lived
intensely in the present, striving con-
stantly for advancement not only for
his own faith, but for all the people.
Personal contact with Cardinal Glib
bons was helpful to all who enjoyed
that privilege. He graced every oc
caaion. He understood the motives
Of men clearly and compassionately
sympathized with their aspirations. An
ardent believer in the value Of educa-
ton, he aided every movement for the
fuller enlightenment Of the people.
To few Americans have come the
measure Of success in their chosen
work and wide appreciation and per-
sonal affection gained by James Glib
bons. A native Of Baltimore, it was
his privilege to spend the greater part
Of his career in that city. He chose
the priesthood from inclination. pre-
pared himself for this service and rose
in consequence Of his eminent merits
through successive preferments to the
eminence which he attained thirty
i've years ago. Since he received the
red hat other American cardinals have
been created, but he has remained dis
tinctly the leader Of his fellow church
men. universally recognized and re-
spected and loved. His death in ripe
age causes deep grief. not only among
the members Of his church, but others
who knew him as q man and who re-
specfed his great abilities,
Evening star., 1921-03-25
Communism Fails in Germany.

Evidently the German government
has regained control in the region of
communist activity with the possible
exception of Eisieben and Mansfield,
where the radicals. according to latest
reports. are still holding strategic posi-.
tons. The red revolt. 1t would seem,
has failed. Evidently the people do
not want to experiment with bolshe.
vism. The communists called upon
them to join and they held aloof The
government still has sufficient military
power to maintain order. even though
the radicals may here and there rush
the local police and gain momentary
ascendancy. So long as the mass of
the population Is hostile communism
cannot gain headway.
This u 1t least the third time that
GGulsA,IadtQelA haYA -txtl6 70 over,
Evening star., 1921-03-25
A Reauisition for Bergdoll.

1t is stated that the United States
government has formally requested
the German government to surrender
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll as an Army
deserter. This Is a development of
the attempt Of two American Army
sergeants recently to kidnap Bergdoll
on German soil. who have been con-
victed and sentenced to prison.
Necessarily the trial Of these men in
the German court brought out the
fact that the man they we're trying
to capture was fugitive from the
United States. This being now of
record. 1t Is possible for this govern.
ment. through military channels. to
call upon Germany Tor the person Of
Evening star., 1921-03-25
The ''Tiger's" Return.

n. Clemenceau has returned home
ct = very interesting time. French
affairs. political. financial and social.
are In a greatly disturbed state. Will
hs take q hand in the efforts to settle
them? II 30. what will be the value
Of his influence?
He has had to do with medicine.
With iiterature. with daily journalism.
But politics Is his game. and he knows
The game thoroughly. He has had his
successes In times Of storm and stress.
The present IL such a dime. and
therefore inviting to a man Of NJ.
Clemenceau's tastes and talents. A
strong man is President. Another
strong man Is premier. A third strong
man Is at the head Of the army. And
yet there IL feeling Of uncertainty
and insecurity in France which is tell.
Ing against the country.
N. Clemenceau has had a long and
large experience as a politician and
legislator. For years the most un-
popular man In the country by reason
Of combativeness, and his success in
indulging in that humor, he won upon
the country as the fashioner Of sue
cess for France in the world war, and
retired from the post of premier with
great prestige. He did not succeed,
however. In securing the presidency Of
France-an Office he much desired
He 10 eighty years old. but still in
health and high spirits. II he enters
the fray In its present stage he will
add much to the interest now being
manifested at home and elsewhere in a
situation unprecedented in French his.
I tory.
Evening star., 1921-03-25
The Humors of Plebiscites.

Si!esia has determined herself, but the
opera bouffe is not yet at an end. Having
prepared for this matter for some two
years. having relied implicitly upon the
voice OF the people, and that voice at la st
having declared itself six to four in
favor Of Germany, there is already talk
Of upsetting the whole thing. Because
the rural vote was Polish. it is now sug-
gested that Silesia be split into the rural
and the industrial sections There is
apparently no end to the processes Of
disruption under the beneficent workings
Of self-determination. When there are
as many nationalities in Slesia as there
are voters. we may be expected to have
arrived at the final solution. In the
meantime, the practical effect has been
to create a POLAND unredeemed.' which
the Poles would never have thought Of
had it not been for the suggested plebi-
scite, and, at the expense Of infinite
time, money and railroad fares. to come
to the result-insofar as there has been
any conclusive result-which consd-
would have shown in the beginning
Great is self-detcrmination! In
world somewhat lacking in comic relief
it affords amusement; exquisite inter-
national foolery. 1t remains to be seen
whether in the end that sort of farce Is
not, perhaps. little costly. The pas
sions and policies set free by the Silesia
plebscite are not by any means at an
end but rather only about to begin.
Where the final working-out Of the mat
ter will bring US to is problem beyond
the powers of prophecy to solve.-Balti-
more News independently.
The early spring gets the late frost.
Boston Herald.
The expectant heir says that where
there's a will there's wait.-El Paso
Herald.
It costs something these days for
home and smash the furniture
Portsmouth (Ohio) Times.
What has become of the old-fash-
ioned man who boasted that he never
needed physician an?-Columbia Is. c.
Record.
1t is all right to have a "frm for
eign policy" But who is going to be
in the firm dayton News.
1t still remains to be developed
whether tn" packing house crisis IL
primarily the result of heefing of
beating or of hogging.-Wilmingt
On c. Star
Barber Murdered in Shop-Hea dime
Just one less to ask u.s. Have YOU
tried ANYTHING for your dandruff? -
Buffalo Express.
It is parsdoxical. but true, that when
kings become drunk with power the
world does the staggering.-Portlan
Telegram.
However, that Corvallis College
woman must know that il women's
dress showed nothing more than In
dividuality there would be little cause
for comment-Portland Telegram.
Evening star., 1921-03-25
Washington and Patronage.

Some current stories Of office-seekers
in Washington are greatly exaggerat-
ed. The town is not overrun. Public
buildings are not identified by living
queues extending for whole blocks
from their doors. Street traffic In
front Of the White House is not inter
rupted by crowds milling around in an
effort to reach the President. Hotels
and boarding houses are not turning
people away for want Of rooms. 1t is
easy for anybody with the price to
find a comfortable bed and nourishing
food.
There are office-seekers in town
many Of them. Why not? There is a
good deal to attract men and women
who want to serve Uncle Sam. After
eight years Of good pickings. the demo.
Gratis are filing out. and the repub.
licans are eager to file in and take the
places.
But no unseemly push or rush is oh.
servable. Cabinet officials are not find
ing it necessary to hide out. All are
transacting business at their desks
The general picture is very much as
it has appeared at periods for half a
century. and as it is likely to con.
tinue to appear for half a century to
come.
But off1ce-seekers are considered fair
game by letter writer's and utilized in
many entertaining ways. Sometimes
in presenting them the language OF
chan and description is exhausted
The public. however. from long in.
diligence in such entertainment Is able
to make the proper deductions and nc
great harm is done.
Evening star., 1921-03-25

The urban pride Of Raleigh, n. c.,
must sooner or later experience a
touch Of resentment at Mr.. Josephus
Daniels. persistent modesty in refer.
ring to himself as Country editor. u
Evening star., 1921-03-25

A little foresight and information
on the part Of the actual inhabitants
Of the Island Of zap might have en-
abled them to figure with considerable
importance In present affairs.
Evening star., 1921-03-25

The soviet government is rapidly
reaching point where 1t is willing
to exchange a large list of more or
less diplomatic representatives for an
assortment Of energetic and practical
travelling statesmen.
Evening star., 1921-03-25

The German sense Of humor must
find a peculier interest in the sight of
Bergdoll assuming the stand as a
prosecuting witness wearing a look of
injured innocence. .
Evening star., 1921-03-25

Reports Of naval construction pro-
grams would indicate that Japan has
readily adopted the modern custom
Of employing astonishingly large fig
ures. .ai
Evening star., 1921-03-25

The New Jersey man who threatens
to discourage scant- bathing suits by
breeding mosquitoesfs evidently par
ticular friend Of the malaria germ.
Evening star., 1921-03-25

Things Mr.. Lansing thought OF but
did not mention while in Paris are
sufficiently numerous to provide him
with material for long literary
career.
Evening star., 1921-03-25

There Is no alternative beyond gov
ernment ownership and private own.
ership of railways, neither Of which
has proved prominently successful.
Evening star., 1921-03-25

Lenin now regards terrorism" with
the cautious moderation Of man who
has himself experienced something Of
a scare.
Evening star., 1921-03-25

It Is a fixed mental habit with sew.
eral German statesmen to regard any
indemnity whatever as entirely too
largo.
Evening star., 1921-03-25

The decision Of France to make
physical training compulsory will be
regarded by Germany as another evil
dence Of habitual militarism.
Evening star., 1921-03-25

Cruel criticism is disposed to assign
to the ex-kaiser a higher place as a
woodchopper than as a historian.
Evening star., 1921-03-25

Bolshevism is no longer regarded
by Trotsky as best-seller material.
Evening star., 1921-03-25
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Easter Decorations.

Easter Decorations.
The Easter egg shows colors fair,
Which indicate refinement rare,
It's outward garb seems to express
A nature Of great loveliness.
1t Is an adage old indeed:
appearances sometimes mislead."
The shell which CLEANS with beau
teous pride g.
May have a hard boiled egg" inside
Evening star., 1921-03-25
Cold Calculation,

VVIU NdICUIdtIUIIs
Statesmen don't fight duels as they
did in the old days.
NO" replied Senator Sorghum.
"Dueling is poor business as we'll as
bad morals. Why should statesmen
fight for nothing when couple Of
safety-frst pugilists will divide purse
Of a hundred thousand or so?'
Evening star., 1921-03-25
Soft Melodies,

why are angels always represent
ed as playing on harps?"
Probably" replied Miss Cayenne,
Ito keep our minds as far as possible
from thoughts of the customary music
provided by a phonograph in an ad-
jacant Dat"
Evening star., 1921-03-25
Annual Announcement

This is the time when zephyrs gay
Turn into billiards. as they play.
Repeating that old dirge so sad,
"The fruit crops going to the bad."
Evening star., 1921-03-25

Jud Tunkins says. the only man he
knows who keeps worrying about the
purcha sing power Of dollar hasn't
taken the trouble to earn one in years.
Evening star., 1921-03-25
Expenses.

1.-THE problems of meeting railroad
expenses are very difficult" said the
man who works in the Interstate Com.
merce Commission.
''Ill say they are" rejoined Mr..
Crosslots. "And I'm not in the rail
road business either. I'm just a com
muter.'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-05
Cantor SoIotist Here Tomorrow

The noted Jewish cantor, Rev. A.
SoIotist, will give concert tomorrow
evening at o'clock, in the Adas Kadesh
Synagogue, Sixth and French streets
An unusual program has been arranged
and the cantor, who has q wonderful
tenor voice, viii render selections from
Rigoletto, 'Tosta" and Jewish folk
songs. Mr. Solotistc as had the unique
distinction Of leading choir of $50 men
together with the Wassili Leps Orchestra,
at Willow Grove Park
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-05
RED, WHITE AND BLUE LAWS.

At the eight o'clock Forum Meeting
In Westminster Chrch tomorrow night
DR.. Wilbur F. Craft, Superintendent Of
the International Reform Bureau, will
deliver lecture on, "Red, White and
Blue Laws"
At q O'Clock Vesper Service, Rev.
Chares L. Candee viii preach on What
is Sin?".
Before the forum meeting, the regular
Sunday evening church meeting viii be
held. The Church and the Community
is the title Of a series Of talks which are
being given
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-05
PRESBYTERIAN.
HANOVER.

HANOVER.
Hanover PRESBYTERIAN Church, Eight
teenth and Boulevard Rev. c. II. Boh-
ner, pastor. Preaching tomorrow morning
and evening by pastor. Subject, 1880,
"The Secret of u Radiant Personality;
7,30, "One Who Standeth With Open
Arms" Sunday schooI and other regular
meetings at the usual hours.
FIRST AND CENTRAL.
First and Central Presbyterian Church,
Market street, above Ninth street. Preach
ing tomorrow morning by Rev. Robert
A. Marquis, Casper, Wyoming, Sabbath
School Missions" 7.30, preaching by
Rev. S. Beattie Wyiie, of New Castle,
''The Films Of Life" Sunday school and
other regular meetings at the usual hours.
West Presbyterian Church, Eighth
and Washington streets, Rev. Z. Frank
lin Smiley pastor. Preaching tomorrow
morning and evening by pastor. Subject
1890. ''The Ministry of Sympathy"
7.30 Laughing at God" Sunday school
and other regular meetings at the usual
hours.
Italian PRESBYTERIAN Church, du Pont
and Seventh streets. Rev. Agostino
Dassori, pastor. Preaching tomorrow
morning and evening by pastor. Com
munion service at ! evening service at
7.30. Sunday school and -other regualar
meetings at the usual hours.
DELAWARE CITY.
PRESBYTERIAN Church of Delaware City
Rev. Robert Claiborne Pitzer pastor.
Preaching tomorrow morning by pastor.
n % A Il 90
Sunday school and other regular meetings
at the usual hours At 7.30 o clock q special
service will be held on behalf of the China
famine fund. Miss Clara T.. RICHTER of
Wilmington, for many years missionary in
China, will have charge of the service,
illustrating her address with China curios
and costumes.
GREENHILL.
Rev. J. F. Mordecai will occupy the
pulpit of Greenhil Presbyterian Church
on Sabbath morning in exchange with the
pastor Sabbath school at $50 O'Clock ;
morning worship, 10.45; Y T. :. c. +. at
Up. m; Sabbath school missionary Robert
Marquis of Casper, Wyoming. will give
a stereopticon lecture in Greenhill Church
on Tuesday evening.
oLIvET
The Ladies Aid Society of Olivet Church
will have Thurman pure food supper
in the church on Wednesday evening at 6
O'Clock. 4 splendid menu viii be served
by the ladies.
FLSMERE.
Elsmere Presbyterian Church, Rev.
L. McMasters will preach at II a N, on
Divine Strength and Human Weakness, =
730. Christian Optimism" Sunday
school at 10 a. m, Christian Endeavor
at Gas.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-05
LENTEN SERVICES.
Many Prominent Clergymen to Address
Monday Meetings.


Lenten Monday scrvic - in st. Andrews
Church. Eighth and Shipley streets, have
been arranged for the entire period
of Lent. Rev. Richard w. Trapnell, rec
tor. assisted by Rev. Edward ii. Ford,
assistant. have completed the program.
which includes services each day. bepin-
ming with Ash Wednesday, February .,
until Easter Sunday, March 81 Many
out-cf-town speakers have been arranged
for. These meetings are for the public
generally. The services will be held on
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and
fridays under the auspices of the mems
clubs of the city parishes. The services
begin promptly at 12.30 and end at 1856.
The committee in charge announces the
list of speakers as follows: Rt Revs.
Philip Cook, D. D., Delaware; Theodore
p. Thurston, ID. D., Oklahoma; Robert
c. Jett, ID. D., Southwestern Virginia;
Rt. Revs. William +. Mcdowell, ID.
ID. of the Episcopal Church, Wash
ington, ID. c., and Luther b.. Will
son, ID. D., New York Of the Methodist
Church: Revs. Clarence T.. Mccartney.
Philadelphia, A. T. Mutoh, d. d, Bryn
Mawr; Alexander Alison, Jr., Bridgeport,
Conn, of the Presbyterian Church;
Rev. Professors Isaac G. Matthews, d. D.,
and s. b. Meeser, ID. D., Crpzer Semin-
ary, Chester. Pa, of the Baptist Church;
Revs Arthur B. Kinsolving. ID. d.,
Wyatt Brown, Lift. d., and Peregrine
Wroth, D. D., of Baltimore and Revs.
George c. Foley, ID. D., Llewellyn N.
Galley, ID. D., and Loris C. Washburn,
ID. d., of Philadelphia, Episcopal Chmch.
Special Lenten preachers will be as
follows Ash Wednesday evening, Rev.
Chas. Albert Raritz, rector Of Ascension
Church, Claymont; Tuesday. February
IA, Rev Arthur b. Kinsolying, ID. d,
rector st. Paul's, Baltimore; Tuesday,
February %, Rev Floyd W. Tomkins,
d. d, rector Holy II unity, Philadelphia;
Tuesday, March /, Rev. Wyatt Brown,
Lift d, rector st. Michaels and All
Angels, Baltimore; Tuesday, March g,
Rev Charles l.. Atwater, rector Emmanuel
Chestertown, Md. Tuesday, March Is,
RI. Rev George w. Davenport, ID. D.,
bishop of Easton.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-05
PROTESTANT EPISCOPAL.
OLD swEDEs.

OLD swEDEs.
Old Swedes Church. Seventh and
Church streets. Rev. Robert Bell vicar.
s a. m. holy communion; II, litany and
communion; 230, Sunday school,; 7.30,
evening prayer and sermon.
TRINITY.
Trinity P F. Church, Delaware avenue
and Adams street: Holy communion, 7.30
a. m: Sunday school, $780, htany holy
communion and sermon. IL; evening
PRAYER and sermon. 745. The rector will
preach morning and evening At the even
ing service the choir VIII sing the cantata
"Gallia The obligato solo work viii be
sung by Mrs. Clarence Dickey. Solo parts
elsewhere n the service will be sustained
by Mr. and Mrs. Ashby Wallace and
Wellington F Butler,
Ash Wednesday: Holy communion
7.30 a. m; morning prayer, sermon and
holy communion, 1890; evenang prayer
and sermon, 745, Rt Rev. Philip Cook
d. D., viii preach in the morning and the
rector st the evening service.
Thursday: Evening prayer and reading
430
Friday: Litany or penitential Office and
address, 40 p. m.
ST. ANDREWS.
81. Andrews P. E. Church. Shipley and
Eighth streets. Rev. r. ". Trapnell
rector Holy communion at s, Sunday
school at 9 as: holy communion and ser
mon at IL; evening prayer and sermon at
745. The rector viii preach at both
services
ST. MATTHEW'S.
ST Matthews Mission: Sunday school
at 23O, evening prayer and sermon at 5.
Ash Wednesday: Holy communion at
7.30; morning prayer at 10; mems service
from 1890 to 1856. Speaker, Rt Rev
Philip Cook, d. ID. Evening prayer, 7.45
Speaker, Rev Charles A. Rantz.
ST. 'oHEs.
St. Johns Church, Concord avenue and
Market street, Rev Alban Richey rector
Preaching tomorrow morning and evening
By Rev Father Huntington, Q. Fl. c.
Services will be held at 7.30 and II a m.
and s D. m Sunday school and other
regular meetings at the usual hours.
Father Huntington viii preach at a
special service tonight.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-02-05
BAPTIST.
NORTH.

NORTH
North Baptist Church. Preaching by
Rev. w. L. Pettiagill 1890 a. m, "Our
Promoted Missionary" Mt 7.35 p. m,
Things Worth While"
DELAWARE AVENUE.
Delaware Avenue Baptist Church, Del
aware avenue and West street. Rev.
Joseph Y IRWIN, S. L. D., pastor. Preach
Ing tomorrow morning by pastor. Subject
1920, "The Great Dynamic of the
Church" +" ordinance Of the Lords Supper.
7.30, special service by Evangelist War
and other regular meetings at the usual
hours.
Bethany Baptist Church, jackson and
Elm streets. Rev. DR.. G. G. Earle, pastor.
Preaching tomorrow morning and even
ing by pastor. Subject 1890, Bread
from the Spirit World" Sunday school,
hours. A new feature will be the pro-
cessional of the pastors singing band. J."
Second Baptist Church, Ninth and
Franklin street Rev George d. Allison,
Phi. D., pastor. Preaching tomorrow
morning and evening by pastor. Subject
1890, "Bad Shepherds and Unruly
Sheep" 745, "The Christian Life Siren
uous Life-"It's Great Life if You Don't
Weaken" Sunday school and other regIi-
lar meetings at the usual hours. Com
munion and reception of new members In
morning baptismal service in the even
ing.
SWEDISH.
Swedish Baptist church, l045 n. m. f,
"a Voice From Heaven" by Rev. d. F.
Nygrcn, II noon, bible school; 6.45 p. m
young peoples meeting; 7.30 p. m, song
service, led by Mr. Nygren, followed by
his sermon, whats Wrong with the
World. and Whv?"