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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
FRANCE AND GERMANY.

We do not blame the French. Had
Germans done to New England and
New York what they did to Northern
country a desire and determination to
cxterminate the entire German race.
And yet, In fact. II was but a trim
ing minority Of Germans who were
guilty OF and responsible for those in
famous outrages, The German women
and children were mot guilty. Nor
were the majority of the German peo-
pie. And they are all being punished,
The Kaiser and his military chieftains
should have been hanged. II was a
miscarriage of justice that they were
not But we cannot TO such extremes
punish the German people. And yet
/ the Germans are robust and extremely
| Intelligent and cannot entirely escape
responsibility FOR the Government
which they maintained
If by any possibility Germany
should now or in the near future at
! tack France. tho world would rally to
/ the support Of France and the end OF
! Germany would be awful. There IL
certainly no present danger of II.
But the United states will not b,
treaty agree that the next generation
shall go to war In aid of France, be
cause we know that, regardless o
what this generation might promise
the next generation will do what i
deems best in tho light Of whatever
conditions may then exist.
And there is practical side To b'
considered. There is no reason to be
l.eve that the German people hav'
now more desire for further war thar
we have. We believe that France will
perfect safety and great profit coul'
reduce its army to a police force ant
that all Allied troops could be with
drawn from the occupied zone.
But in any case France need no
worry.--San Francisco Chronicle.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
sLEIGHING ON FRENCH STREET.

The occasional splitting of snow the
last two or three days recalls the win
ter sports of years ago. almost all of
which have disappeared or given way
to others. In the eighties, at the very
driving turnouts would have their
slcighs carefully overhauled. their
horses given extra allowances of hay
or oats. In anticipation of sleighing
bouts ON French street. With the
first appearance of sufficient snow.
sleiehcrs appeared 10 flock from every
where, and Of afternoons French
street would be filed with racing
horses and geysers of shredded snow
shot upwards from the flying feet of
the trotters. almost as high as the
housetops. IL was an animated scene,
with lots OF action and excitement.
for there was always the peril of up
set or ot crashing of sleighs or horses
as they speeded at 2.4O gait along
the street
However. the mishaps were few and
the enjoyment keen. for those who
liked racing. and they appeared to be
legion. as half the city seemed to
assemble along the highway. warmly
wrapped. and frequently spent the en-
tire afternoon watching the splendid
horses. which also seemed to find
great enjoyment in the brushes"
Traffic on the cross streets. between
Tenth and Fourth--the French street
winter race course--seemed to. paus,
as almost every horse and vehicle o
whatever kind stopped work for tn,
afternoon while the drivers watched
,bc races.
That victory is not always To tn,
beautiful is recalled 10y the fact tina
the homeliest. flea bitten, rat-taile,
trotter hitched 10 a rough, unsightl!
box sled. was almost invariably tn,
winner for three or four seasons, s,
long as his strength held out. H.
would come from half a days service
in delivering goods from his owner
store and without preparation Of an,
kind would jog down French stree
until some proud. high-stepper wuul'
attempt TO go 10y. Then the race wa
on, with the old plug finishing in tn
lead.
Possibly there are not half doze
sleighs left in the city and surely no
that many horses that could be drive
at the clip they used to go on Frenc
street in the old days.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
JACKSON DAY DINNER.

II was a wise move on the part of
its meeting in Dover. Saturday, to de-
eide upon holding a Jackson Day dim
ner at the Hotel du' Pont, in this city,
on either Saturday on Monday eve
ming. as Jackson Day--the anniver-
sary of the Battle of New Orleans
will fall upon n Sunday next year.
Andrew Jackson was one of the
great leaders OF the Democratic party.
He was three times the candidate of
his party for President. and twice was
elected. Also, he had such control as
a leader that he practically dictated
the selection OF his successor. Martin
Van Buren,.
But Jackson was much more than
a partisan. He was n patriot of the
highest order. who loved his coun-
try more than his party. and who
would not allow gallant old soldier
Of the War of 1912. although OF the
opposite political party, TO be re-
moved from the office Of postmast
at Albany, because, "a Jackson de-
clared. "he had a pound Of British
lead In his body"
Jackson Day, therefore should b'
an inspiring occasion To all Demo
Gratis, and especially to those Of Dela
ware. For the latter would find in 8
celebration next month additional in
| spiration in the fine prospects o
Democratic victory In next year,
/ State campaign.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14

measure provision for minority party
representation in the large officiary,
which might mt least have given to
their party the partisan advantage
of having this list OF all persons OF
To establish card index system at
Democratic headquarters for use dur
ing state campaigns.
But with respect to this law, all
members of the last Legislature were
rcprchensible and ncglectful OF the
interests OF the public. They should
not have allowed any shred of par
tisan legisla ton To be included In their
work. and especially should Demo-
cratic members have been on the look
out To avert legislation of partisan i'm
por,ancc TO the Republican party.
This remarkable specimen of alb
surd and costly legislation is an inn
position upon the people. 1t is truly
absurd because of the doubt that the
revenue collected, with the law en-
/ forced with strictness and entire inn
partiality. would cover the costs of
collection. II lis costly because of its
extensive administrative machinery
/ And Il Is unjust because its fun and
| fair enforcemcnt--and this should bt
/ the policy with respect to all laws
would impose hardships untold upot
thousands OF men and women in Della.
ware. especially during the grave in.
dustrial depression that now afiiict,
tho entire country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
PROSPECTS OF THE TREATY.

The Four-Power Treaty was duly
signed, yesterday, and now only
awaits ratification by the legislative
bodies of the Powers that are party
TO it before becoming effective. Present
prospects are that it will secure
unanimous ratification.
There will be opposition in our SEN
ate. as has been demonstrated al
ready Borah. Reed, Stanley and the
erratic Watson of Georgia have
opened hostile batteries and loudly
declaimed against favoring the pact
They are likely to continue their op-
position to the end.
But the delegates from Great Brit
ain. France and Japan are confident
OF the approval of their home gov
ernments. Mr.. Balfour has given as
surance of English Endorsement, and
NJ. Viviani. head of the French dele
cation, expressed similar confidence
on his departure from Washington
yesterday. Japan's delegates also ar,
confident.
So we are likely to at least have G
practical operation of the Four-Powel
Treaty. Then we will know what j
/ the League of Nations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
ANOTHER CENSUS,

On account of dissatisfaction with
the results. in many respects. OF the
regular decennial census. taken in
1920. Il is said the House committee
on census. at Washington, and other
members OF Congress. favor taking
another during the year 1926. SeCre-
tary OF Commerce Hoover favors this
action.
1t may be difficult, however. to con-
vince the general public that there is
any necessity FOR an intermediate
census. The people are so little af-
fected by census showings that they
would hardly miss the regular decen-
NAL enumeration Most of them would
regard an extra one as a nuisance.
But there may he practical partisan
purpose in the suggestion nf an extra
census. 1t would open opportunity 'tc
an army of appointments. and tn,
party i'm power, therefore. would in,
cline favorably 10 thus securing Off
/ cial places TO dispose of as reward,
/ for party service, And should tn,
present administration he repudiate,
at the Presidential election of 1924
/ here would he fine refuge for man,
of it's lame ducks" especially thos,
among members of Congress. as con
! solations.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
JUST FOLKS
M0TIIER X.
by Edgar A. Guc5t.


lie hadn't any mother--he was just a
little lad,
And the kindly neighbors round aim
shook their heads and said, too
bad"
And they tried their best to cheer
him, but the gentlest of them
knew
She couldn't take his mothers place
with all that she could do.
They talked about him often just as
though he We're their own,
He was so young and small boy TO
face the world alone,
And l began to wonder as l heard
them whispering low
At just what age mans prepared to
see his mother so.
Oh, now and then hear it said that
grown-ups do not mind
The hurt when mother goes away and
leaves them all behind.
But never have 1 met a man so old
and bent and gray
Who didn't seem to want and need his
mother every day.
The oldest of the motherless still
wishes she were here,
Whate'er of JOY the day may bring
he wants her standing near:
And though the lonely children empha
size our grief anew,
Somehow I'm always sorry for tn
grown-up orphans, too.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
CHRISTMAS SHOPPING.

Christmas IN rather near at hand.
Here II the annual admonition: DO
your shopping now. II you have not
already done so. begin 10 make your
purchases today. The pleasure viii he
greater and you win assist TO keep
business moving. That In n material
consideration this year. II Is more COM
Portable TO shop during the early days
of December than during the mussy
graball days just before the great
festal day. Stocks are fresher, clerks
more efficient and helpful.
The dealers are ready. They arc tell
ing you through the papers and wln-
dow displays what you should most
wish 10 know. Steady, normal business
makcs everybody content and happy
II helps the merchants and the sales
people, II helps every citizen. With
Thanksgiving and it's pleasant mem.
ories and associations out Of the way
the entire Christian world is ready foi
the greatest festival week of the year
All the nations 90 happiness hunting
through the pro-Christmns days. Buy
and lay away your remembrances Be
gin today. Keep II up every day.--Cin
Cinnati Enquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
A FIRM STEP FORWARD.

The four-power treaty read by Sem
ator Lodge In the Washington Confer
ence, Saturday, will commit the United
states. II ratified by the Senate, to-
respect the rights of Great Britain.
Japan and France lin relation TO their
lnsular possessions and irNular do
minons In the region of the Pacific
Ocean" 1t commits those nations also
to respect In turn such rights of the
United States.
III insular rights thus assured are
menaced by any other power, the four
nations associated In the treaty are
to consult upon the Joint action to be
taken. What is for the present much
more important. any question aris-
ing between the signatory nations
themselves as, to insular rights In the
Pacific and not settled by direct dip
| lomatic dealings is To be referred to
IA conference of the four for "consid-
Grafton and adjustment"
1t In in the nature of any firm step
| forward that II leads to another, and
| another. We see the next happily
foreshadowed in Secretary Hughes
| tlpDt lflhl b1 hllfi'Bf fhA'
may follow as TO China, and in Mr.
Sees anticipation that "a satisfactory
solution can be found for the remain
ing questions which represent Chinese
sovereignty and aspirations" In
principle, s,rh settlements are i'm.
plicit In the Root resolutions. with
the progress which Is being made IN
arranging the details OF the Limitation
of naval armament, these develop
ments should mean for the Washing
ton Conference that final success
which generous souls In all the worlt
have ardcntly desired.
That the people Of the United States
will welcome an agreement that put,
the Anglo-Japanese alliance into liuui
dationf and substitutes for II four
power guarantee Of stabilized PaCih
conditions, The world has no doubt
Even In the Senate the situation 4
much more favorable for the ratliica
ton OF this admirable treaty thai
that which faced Wilson and tn
League of Nations. New York World
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
TOM WATSON.

In opening the sessions OF the SEN
ate committee which is investigating
the sensational charges made by Sen
ator Watson of Georgia on the floor
of the Ssnate a few weeks ago, Chair
man Brandegee stated that ii was not
proposed to investigate Senator Wat
son but to ascertain whether Ameri-
can army officers were migderers. This
may be the proper attitude for the
committee to take, but the investiga-
ton Is twofold nevertheless. IL is not
unimportant that there should he a
decisive answer to the question of
whether a Senator can make reckless
charges with impunity. That Sena-
tor Watson's charges are a monu-
ment of recklessness has been domon-
strated by every development since
they were made. II needed no formal
investigation TO prove that they were
rash. This was plain from Watson's
own admissions. He took the most
sweeping and the most improba Bile
statements at their face value, not
attempting the simplest tests of their
accuracy. The investigation is merely
demonstrating in formal fashion the
fiimsy character of his evidence" His
precious afiidavits one after another
are shown to be as untrustworthy as
they sound. The moment real test
Is made Of any one of them il fails
Every instance of an Illegal hanging
turns out to be based upon hearsay
or not to have been Illegal.
Watson's charges are being disprov.
ed as rapidly as they can be examined
and Watson is being shown up "a
deserving of the contempt which man,
of his countrymen have for him. anC
which he has earned anew by hi,
latest outrageous performa nce.-New
| York Evening Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14

q. Is Il possible TO get a pass
port 10 Germany now? II. F.
A. Passports may be obtained fof
Germany and Austria. At present pass
ports are not issued to Hungary.
q. When honey is used in cooking
is It necessary to use soda? T. p.
4. Honey, like molasses. contains an
acid. and one-fourth teaspoon of soda
should be used to each cup Of honey.
Dissolve the soda in a little warm wa
ter and add to honey. stirring until it
foams. This soda does not take the
place OF leayening. which should be
added in its usual proportion.
q. What was the first church es-
tablished IN New York City? V. X. ".
A. The Dutch Reformed Church has
the oldest church organization IN New
York City. Next in order of foundation
is the Episcopal Church.
@. Did the Romans invent their nu-
merals? G. A. G.
A. There Is no record to prove that
they did. Il is considered probable that
/ the Romans adopted them from the
Etruscans.
| @. Can fish remain alive after be-
] al. AAO[1h AZ n NaNt VA ANN a AA.N ~
is melted naturally? A. w.
A. The Bureau Of Fisheries says
that 1t is possible for fish 10 remain
alive after being frozen in a cake of
ice. They know OF an instance where
goldfish remained alive after being fro
zen in a pond all winter. In Siberia
there are rivers containing fish which
are buried in the mud and which are
frozen all winter, but are alive in the
spring.
Q. What kind OF an animal is the
straw cat? T. ID. L.
A This animal is also known as the
pampas cat, and the grass cat. II is
a yellowish- gray wild cat. with straw
colored bands running obliquely back
wards across the TANKS and horizon
tally on the legs and chest.
@. What are the Masdeburg Cen
turies? c. l.. l..
A. This name was given TO the firsi
comprehensive Protestant work on tn.
Christian Church. IL was published II
the sixteenth century, but was divided
into l3 volumes, each reviewing th'
church for one century, the last vol
ume being a resume Of the thirteenth
century. The work was begun in Mag
deburg--thus the name Magdeburs
} Centuries.
@. How long has antitoxin for use Il
cases of diphtheria been known? S.
A. Emil Buhring announced his dis
covery Of diphthefia antitoxin in 1896
In 1901 he received the Nobel priz
in medicine for his discovery Of diph
liberia serum.
@. How long do 4he ordinary bird
) liver r. r. S.
A. The average length Of life c
small common birds, such as a robir
is from 10 to Is years.
@. What does the name "Susquehan
, na" mean? F.. r. y.
a. "Susquehannas is a word derive
: from the Indian "Suckshanne" near
ing water.
e O. What dynasty is the oldest in IN
iworld? V. NJ. I.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
RIPPLING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
HAINES' WARNING.

It's Dry Law Haines who now
explains that bootleg drinks are
deadly; so let's eschew the poi
soncd brew, and cease to paint
things redly, This Dry Law
Haines is taking pains to warn
us of our danger; he hates to
see the graveyard tea kill OFF
the pilgrim stranger. The boot
leg drinks are made by ginks
who are not moral dandies, and
he is wise to all their ryes, their
bourbons, gins and brandies.
OF poisons dire and liquid are
they are a sinful medley, and
Brother Haines, he still main
tains that bootleg drinks are
deadly. And Comrade Haines,
a man of brains. should know of
what he's speaking. he tolls
among the jug and bung and
spigot sadly leaking. lie sam
pies rye and finds IL lye, all
kinds Of booze he handles; he
finds one brew has liquid glue,
put in by Goths and Nandals.
"Oh, iakes and james" cries
Helpful Haines, Tets all apply
the swatter TO those who sell this
broth of hell that makes the
reason totter. 1t strikes mon
blind and wrecks the mind that
once was grand and gaudy; so
let us fay the heartless Jay who
sells this boneyard toddy."
Thus speaketh HIaines; applause
he gains from sane and sober
thinkers, whu've marked the
fate that seems to wait for
bootleg whiskey drinkers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION

nations OF the world ut wnr. This fact
alone possessed terrible Significance.
Then again, Christian Industrial
Ism In India had led TO the bullt.ng up
of crowded cities, where hundreds of
thousands OF the Indians own
countrymen were herdcd together To
minister to the greed OF Christian men.
Tho Indian saw that men IN Christian
lands were bound by vice ms foul as
any In his own. II had led one Indian
to say Your Christianity In nothing
but dancing and drink" They had
got the impression that the British
relied more on the power of the gun
than on the strength OF spiritual
forces. Could II be wondered at that
Christianity as seen In our Christia n
civilization was not wanted2---Man-
chester tEngD Guardian.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
INDIA'S IDEA OF THE WEST.

THE Northern Congress of the
Church Missionary society continued
its sittings at Bradford. the bishop OF
Bradford presiding. The subject for
discussion was The building up OF
the church in the mission field for its
task of (a) evangelization, and th>
leadership in social and Industrial
Ideals"
In discussing the first portion of this
subject the Rev. II. 7. Vodden
tAurungabad) gave the Impressions
Of the Christian church which were
current in India. To the non Christian
Indian all Western civilization was
supposed to be the religion of .Iesrs
Christ put into practice, and these
last few years had brought a terrible
disillusionment, for the non Christian
had seen all the leading Christian
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14

that us far back an 1887 the finance
committee OF City Council disposed OF
a loan OF sl5o,oo0, bearing interest at
only az per cent, at one-fourth of 1
per cent premium for $4,000. and the
remainder at par. And this, too. In
the face OF opposition from financial
interests that were hoping To secure
the entire issue at a liberal discount.
That was something OF an accomplish
ment, even for those more moderate
times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-12-14
THE EVENING SMILE.
FINANCIAL STRESS.

The fact that his supposedly adored
big brother was returning home from
college that day had been carefully
concealed from 10-year-old Tommy un-
~ he came back from school.
Tommy" said his mother. after her
younger son had gone upstairs 10
wash his face and the elder had been
concealed in the pantry. IL have big
surprise for you.
81 know what 1t is" replied Tommy
unconcernedly Brothers back"
why, how did you guess that
cause my bank won't rattle any
more. American Legion Weekly.
Have you heard today's gossip"
mo. | haven't" Then | guess there
isn't any. Boston Beanpot.
Cleaner of Artists Studio: Such a
mess in ere. Mrs. Baggs. they must
a bin in a state last night" Second
Ditto: Shameful. calls It; and then
as the cheek to say it's their artistic
importance. London opinion.
Mother: "Now, remember, Johnny
there's a ghost in that dark closet
| where | keep the cake" Jahnny.
Funny you never blame the ghost
when there's any cake missing; it's
always me"-Boston Transcript
What made you drop out of society?'
I'VE didn't drop out: it slid out from
under us."-Boston Transcript.