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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
THE PARDON GAME.

Eugene V. Debs. convicted of violat-
ing the espionage act when this
Country was IT war with Germany. and
sentenced to serve 10 years in the
Federal pententiary at Atlanta, en-
toyed a pleasant jaunt to Washington
last week. as the guest of Attorney
General Daugherty.
The reason for Debs' unique visit.
according to the Attorney Generals
statement, was that he wished to give
the prisoner the opportunity to plead
his cause for pardon in person. The
official ruled that this would be proper.
as Debs had conducted his own defense
when his trial was in progress.
But an underlying reason. not stated
but easily understood. evidently was
that the Administration would make
friends of the radical element in
America. and would play a grand-stand
role before the eyes OF the un-thinking
masses. See, MIR. Wilson kept him be-
hind lock and key. I permitted him to
Journey to Washington without guard
to plead his case. Such words might
have been spoken by someone high in
authority.
The President has iHtimated that II
the Attorney General recommends par
don. that he will release Debs- The At
orney-General, we are informed, spent
the weekend reviewing the facts In the
case. and statement may be forth
coming from him today, or at least be-
fore the week is over.
Now that Debs has been accorded un-
heard-of liberties, win the President give
the same opportunities to other war
time prisoners to plead their cases IN
person? The executive leniency should
not be confined to the cases Of men VINO
are international figures. That is not
exactly fair. There are hundreds OF
other men. convicted for saying less than
Debs said, who have not been gwen
| ia,,nts 10 Washington. While playing to
| tho grand stand. let's make the show
worth while. Suppose that we open the
| doors Of the prison, and let all offenders
iournev to the nations capital. to plead
for pardon. What a sight that would be-
Even Grover Bergdoll might come from
/ Germany
II Debs is to be given freedom, then
those convicted Of lesser ofenses OF tht
same kind should also receive clemency
This pardon game should be played
| fairly
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
EDUCATION AND THE ALIEN.

Let us begin by educating our chill
dren in American schools and letting
them have the fun benefit of the edu-
cation opportunities which this coun-
try offers TO all. let US see to it that
they grow up cultured and efficient re-
gardless of the fact that their parents
may not have had any education at all.
Let us, ourselves, begin 20 learn the
English language on the first day we
land on American soil, and let us re-
member that it is this language only
which will be of service to us. and that
only through our own merits will we
win good luck" and will he able to
elevate ourselves 10 the heights to which
we aspire Ii all Italians would keep
these ideas firmly in mind there would
be more Of us who would obtain posi-
tions or hold ofIice-fn the State and
national governments
The Germans, Poles, Irish and Jews
have all learned these practical ideas
long ago. and little by little they have
gained a f0othold in the first ranks of
the country, both in business and in
politics. There are 500O0 900 Italians in
the United States; there are 100000
in New York State alone, and none of
them, or at least very few. have been
persuaded of the value of thorough
Amercanization.
The new Congress does not contain
even one member of italian extraction.
This also is partly due to the fact that
Italian organizations and associations
of mutual benefit teach their members
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
Jury to large majority of the people

jury to a large majority of the people
of our city.
About the harshest deserved criti-
cism that may be visited upon the Legis-
lature of 1921 is that. despite an un-
usually high personnel, a doubling of
the per diem compensation. and the in
centive to establish reform and record,
it was even more lazy in action than
it's predecessors. 1t dawdled away val-
liable time at first, and continued the
evil, discreditable practice of running
home each evening. Thus it allowed
business to accumulate, and, like it's
predecessors. was confronted during the
closing days with seriously clogged
calendars. 1t may with truth be said
that during the past week it worked
with inordinate industry. but just think
of the spectacle of a protracted night
session, with members so exhausted that
they fell asleep and had to be aroused
for roll-calls, many not fully knowing
what they were voting for. Really,
such a condition is too irritating to con-
slider with ordinary patience.
However. while the people may have
little for which TO commend the session
now at an end. we suppose they may
indulge in congratulations IL it shall ap-
pear that they have not been material
~ injured in person or estate by the
general results.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
lust Folks
By Edgar A. Gnest
RAsrRR

They found fhe great stone rolled away
And Him whom men nad rrucined
with cruel spears nad pierced lis
side
And Knocked with egfs and ilhes hat
day
Gone from The larkrcEa and pc
gloom
~ Deafh's grim tomb
Where He had slept IN ueafh's s-nhrare
The .lnen - tFia ghrnur vas piled
And white-robea angels gently smiled
And hade them walk into fhe place
The Lord Is -isen 80 Lhem theY
said.
He 5 NOT dead"
Keep va the faith and stfn - hra~r
From every tomb fhat Easter dny
The stone 20 death was rniled HWar
The soul Ilvcs IN beyond the Trnve
Death q but rest from naah an1
strife
The gate 70 Afel
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
EVENING SMILE
LOOKING AHEAD

r., q revv Northcliffe story from
The Mirrors OF Downing street. me
eminent editor had a caller who raised
his hat and made a profound bow 10
the elevator boy as the two men, North
cline and his friend. went up 10 the
aaifor's rooms. When they came down
the friend again raised his nat ana
bowed low TO the boy. Northcllue re-
rnonstrated with him
You shouldn't joke with these boys,
he said. 1t makes discipline difficult.
"Ioke," exclaimed the caller. Good
heavens. I wasn't joking How do /
tnow that tomorrow that boy will not
he the editor Of the Daily Mail?"
.~You have made a big mistake" said
Tho hoss 81 never saw that word in
NV life. It may mean 'ossified,' but
even that word doesn't apply" But
that Is what you dictated" replied the
stenographer. spelling and pronouncing
from her notes. "Ah. yes" returned
the man. I understand now. said
bona hde.' but l didn't expect you to
spell it 'bonified.' "-Houseton Post
what is the meaning of consist
encv'?" Consistency. my son, has to
90 with the fitness of things" Il don't
know just what you mean. VIII
&c vou an example. A freckle-faced
g{ri in a polka dot dress leading a
coach dog."-Youngstown Telegram.
Teacher-.eWhy must we always be
carafrl 4o keen our homes clean and
neat?" Little Girl-''Because company
may walk I'm at any minute."-Pearson' 8
Weekly.
''Nable told me that this is her first
year out" Why, she's been out four
| seasons" We'll. ! suppose she counts
| four seasons to the year."-Toronto
| Telegram.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28

AS for the man, ordering bride by
picture from the old country Is con
venlent arrangement for him TOO
Coming from Syria or Jugo-Siavia or
Czecho- -slovakia, he lives in mis- own
foreign settlement in this country'
where there is probably not one single
satisfactory unmarried girl. The young
ladies' born in America do not interest
him as wives They are apt 70 be 10
independent, too irreverent of the nome
customs. and unable to cook MS fav-
orite national dishes. So what is more
natural than that he should write 70
relative in the old village-enclosinE
his photograph-and requesting that
a good, husky sweet-tempered wife oe
selected and shipped 70 him.
How much better an elder relatives
judgment than ones owp. And how
wide a choice there win be IN the moth
eriand with half the men destroyed ~
war; Thus argues the young man. ana
10. he il right Within a short time
comes the answer from the relative.
with the girls picture and references. "
and she is better than any product he
could get I'm this country AZ the same
price. without hesitation. ne sends
the passage money-it IL practically a
safe bet.
Wives are always much better y you
do not see them first" declared one
glowing bridegroom at the tnnigran'
hall on Ellis Island the other day, as
he put his arms around chubby. young
woman, in a white skirt and red shawl
who had just left the boat This CIR
now-ain't she fine? never nave
the good luck to find her myself she
r,ska me verae good wife Ny father
he know-he pick her out.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
TRoUBLE-mAkING STATESMEN.

Mr.. Lloyd George. one is sorry 10
note. has fallen a momentary victim 10
the current tendency In Britain and
France to suppose that there is some
thing unfriendly In the dominant atu-
tiido of Americans toward the govern
ments OF those countries. In replying
I'm the House Of Commons TO Mr.. As
quith's complaint that the government
had failed to employ the same vigor In
vindicating the law in Ireland against
the Crown forces as against the Sinn
Feiners. Mr.. Lloyd George told the
story Of the crimes of the men who had
been executed in ireland. and then
added
Il venture to cay that the American
papers. while quoting Mr.. Asquith $
statements, viii not publish the facts
! am now stating
The direct answer TO this Is that the
American papers today publish Mr.
LLOYD Georges statements rather more
fully than Mr. Asquith's The broader
and deeper answer is that the American
papers are making constant EFFORT 20
get at the Facts. down 10 the bottom.
Of the Irish difficulty
We are in the midst OF a period Of
worldwide irritation and international
elimination 1t Is the aftermath OF
war. Patience. coolness. liberality OF
view will allay the irritation. Why
should statesmen who are charged with
their countries destinies add 70 the
prevalent angry disposition by assum-
ing basic unfriendliness or hostile dis
elimination in a really friendly country
We may understand this disposition on
the part of mere demagogues on both
sides of the Atlantic. but it is incom-
prehensible as coming from Lloyd
George And perhaps he is sorry for
it by this timc.-Boston Transcript.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION.

BILLY" Williams. United States com
To that Many letters tell the truth
missioner of internal revenue. says
lawyer told him once that "a letter of
recommendation does not evidence a
days walk.
Every ready letter writer will agree
amiabilitY of the writer" That IS about
as solid a truth as one viii see III
mans ability. but merely signifies the
about the man for whom they arc writ
ten. but they rarely tell the whole truth.
If there are unpleasant facts about the
bearer of the letter. the writer has been
discreetly and courteously silent in re
spect to them II is not his business
TO argue and analyze. It Is his job TO
give a friend a lift.-Montgomery Ad-
Vertiser.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
RIPPING RHYMES
am srTFF
~ Walt Mason


Crown lred 80 al tne modern
books. = which sex stun nre-
vaus. sad. nds lodkins ana
-adzooks. Il read some cd time
tales The authors ~ a lysone
time wrote works lhat hit the SPOT
but modern authorship = a crime.
nj modern ooohs are -nt
took 0oper story tncn--a
leather -toChing warn, ne
sight 80 1ro4ght hack asaln
our old ancestra. uarn. there 4
would sit among the has wnon (
was but child. and rnamea vita
ooper Tar away. "a t1rCsts dars
and wild. hut now Z turned tns
ages Der. and 1eaYod some
weary s,shs. Z found each chai
4cter "a bore. preacher in iis-
Eulse. The 0ailtace zero strutc
Is teach "a lesson worth our ehlie
the noble red men nauscd 90
preach every FOREST aisle. fhe
lovely 5amse.s ride around on
ra.frevs nsalh and white. 1nd
preached whue whcne er thet
found ar audience a slght ~,
luckless captive didns screcch
when burning a. the stake. nc
merely saw a chance 90 preach.
and windy maxims make. 7 read
that book an hour or two. thcr
threw il on the hoor and slsnca
Great Scott can q ~ frur
that once il didn NOre' Ard Aa-
ever youug euo4sh to fnioh
that story ene' Ard aid a>el
read such stun and thrll a. p
my spine
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28

to respect and revere Italian anbas-
sadors and consuIs, but they do not un-
derstand that our future and our well.
fare lie in this country and that our
political independence cannot be at
tanned by paying homage to the repre-
sentatives of the Italian government,
but that 1t must be won by learning the
language, customs and laws OF this
country. 1t is time that we Italians be-
gan to hover about American insti-
tutions and admire them. If they
should In some slight way be defective
let us cooperate with the others and
try to improve them. but let us always
be respectful, sincere, and honest
Il Cittadino, Akron, Ohio.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
War RISK Burenu Here.

A branch of the United States Bu
reau of War Risk Insurance shortly will
be established in Wilmington. DR.. Mere
dith ], Samuel, S22 West street, past
commander of the American Legion Of
Delaware, viii be in charge.
Lease is being arranged for a suite Of
offices in the du Pont Building to ac-
comnaodate the new bureau.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28

to the other belief. 1t Is not
without tho hope of probability that all
nations, including this one, will soon
adopt tho progressive view. 1t is
step backward to the days of the Hague
Tribunal The adoption of the League
Of Nations is a step forward, no matter
what the eventual outcome may be.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28

Rush. many other Army o~'c~rs arr
members - the Continental Corr r-~ss
They gained sufficient power 20 s~~urr
the appointment - General Gates A.
head. and Conway a. Major General ant
Inspector General buf unen failer fo
retain any great following arf On
short while their scheme feil tnrourh
In i17s Conway was forced % iesvs the
service
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28

settle domestic troubles. nor 70 undertake
Write your questions plainly and orieny
Give full name and address ana enclose
two cents IN stamps for return postage.
All replies are sent direeI 70 me lhQ1--s4-
Q. How many real strad vloIins are
there? L. z
4. Il IS stated that between the years
1865 and 1871 Stradivari made lilo
instruments. OF these, so vioiIns. : :
violas. and so violoncellos are actually
known TO exist today.
q. Where is the largest drydOciS IN
the world? 0. y. A.
A. The Navy Department says that
the Navy Yark Drydock at South Bos-
ton, Mass, is the largest drydOck in the
world. Its length Is more than 400
feet.
.. Was there ever one-eyed ami
nal? If 50, what was is name, and
does it exist today? A. X
y The Bureau Of Biological Survey
says the only one-eyed animal N ex-
istence is the Cyclops. genus OF small
fresh water crustaceans. They are
popularity included under the title OF
water feaS" Various species are
common as active swimmers in fresh
water pools or slow flowing brooks, and
a few forms have been recorded from
the sea. \ very marked feature. 20
which the name refers. is the singie
medium eye. usually bright crimson
and sparkling like a gem.
Q. Please tell me what true river IS.
D. c.
A. A river is body Of water flowing
with a perceptible current in definite
course or channel. generally towards
the sea.
Q. why IS the sentence He IS like
me" correct, instead Of lie IS like -
f. c. l.
A. With to" understood. like" IS
often construed as a proposition. and
the objective form OF the pronOun fol-
/ lows it.
@. If a child is born 10 American
parents. in a foreign country. what
nationality is it? J. w.
/ a. Any child born abroad Of Ameri-
/ can parents is considered q citizen OF
| the United States.
Q. What is the population OF the
| United States? d. V. Q.
A. The census of 1920 gives the
/ United States, including territorial pos
sessions. a population Of ll7.SS1,oo9.
The population without the territories
- ANof ANcsts a.
Q. Has the frieze around the rotunda
of the Capital been completed? l. Nj. G.
A. The frieze is IN an unfinished state.
Several attempts have been made by
artists to carry this work 70 completion.
but a satisfactory conclusion in the
Brumidi style has not been developed.
Q. In what countries besides the
United States is the English language
spoken? IL. G. G.
A. The English language is spoken In
Great Britain. Canada, Australia. New
Zealand, South Africa. and locally IN
various other parts of the British En-
pire.
@. To settle a dispute. was there a
/ conspiracy known as the Conway
Cabal?" ID. NJ. X.
A. IN 1777 Thomas Conway organized
an intrigue against George Washington
by which he attempted 20 replace Wash
ington as COMMUNICATIONS OF the
American Army by General Horauc
Gates. Associated with Conway were
Thomas Mlftiin, Charles Lee. Benjamin
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
Teacher-''why must we always
MEETINGS TONIGHT.
Bayard Legion.
Mt. Calvary Club.
- - 4 49,. a.

Bayard Legion.
Mt. Calvary Club.
!. c. S. Fraternity
Board Of Education.
Sumner Post, G. A. X.
Camp No. 5. p. O. S. a.
Brandywine, /. o. O. L.
Painters and Decorators.
Delaware Lodge, S. OF ii.
North End Athletic Club.
Delarawe Lodge, l. o. o. f.
Antietam Temple, o. u a.
Delmarvia Union, b. l.. =.
Alpha Council, l.. o. r. c.
Lady Miller. No. 6. S. Of Il.
Minqua Tribe, Impd o. r. NJ.
Eureka Lodge, A. L. & A. NJ.
Beta Tent, No. 2, X. o. r. NJ.
Harmony Council. u. #. Of A.
Blue Rock Council, l.. o. R. G.
Brownson Library Association.
st. Benedict's Beneficial Society.
Wilmington Council, o. u. A. NJ
Bricklayers' international Union.
Brandywine Library Association.
Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Asso.
Wilmington Nest, Order of Owls.
Benevolent Pioneer Library Asso.
Diamond Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ.
Christine Encampment, l. o. o. r.
Wilmington Aerie, No. "A, It. o. Z.
Delaware CouncQ, No. !, A. 8. o. p
Delaware ConclaNe. II. or S. w. NJ.
Eleventh Ward Democratic League.
Ushers Union, Union NJ. r. Church.
B. NJ. &P. ]. u. (Bricklayers' Union)
VIM. Mckinley Circle, No. 3, II. Of s
WI. e. Brandywine Coun., o. u. A. NJ
Wilmington Circle, T.. Of A., Nos. Z, s,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1921-03-28
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

ANY reader can get the answer % any
question by writing Every Evening Lnlor-
nation Bureau F'redaric J. Hasktn. Direc-
tor. Washington. D. g. This oTfer applles
strictly 20 Information The bureau caA-
not give advice on legal medical anu
ffnancia( matters. Il does not attempt 80
settle domestic troubles. nor 70 undert4Se
Write your questions plainly and briefly
exhaustive research on any sUD@ecI
Give fun name and address and enclose
two cents IN stamps FOR return postage
All replies are sent direct 10 the inquirer
New Britain herald., 1921-02-17
(. A. R. HOLDS SOCIAL
Pleasing Program Rendered at Am nuaI wRshlngton-Lincoln Celebration
 in Hall in Sovcrcigns' Block.

Stanley Post. c. A. R.. held an en- joyablo social last evening mt tho club rooms in tho Sovereigns build ing in commcmoration of the births of Washington and Lincoln. Past De- partmont Commander Frederick V. Streeter was in charge of the excel lent program, which included read Ing. Mortality" referring to Lincoln. by Mrs. Cora H. Eddy of tho Stanley woman's Relief Corps; a piano solo by Mrs. Niles and vocal solo by Mrs. William Bryan. A vocal solo, "Beautiful America.'' was rendered by Myron Rancor, past commander of corbin Commandery. P. O. S. of A. Other pleasing selections were a recitation, 'I Am An American" by Mortimer Covert and Sophie Kramer "Lincoln's Gettysburg Address" was given by Einar Johnson. These three arc pupils of Miss Clara Vile of tho eighth grade at tho Grammar school. Among others present last evening were Rev. Fl. ". Maier. Rev. c. NJ. Miasirian. Past Department Com mander George T. Meech of Middle town and Past Department Com
 mander Theodore Johnson of the [ Spanish War Veterans.
 Refreshments were served, through the courtesy of Commander S. II 1 Wood.
 Il
New Britain herald., 1921-02-17

Brown and Lucy J. Smith. She is survived by three sons, William H., and Charles B.. of this city. and Frank A. Caldwell of Farmington: also a daughter. Mrs George B. Grocock of 225 Vine street, with whom she madc her home.
 Funeral services will be held Fri day afternoon from the home on Vine street. Rev. MT. Blakesley of Farm ington will officiate. The remains will be taken to Pennington for interment in Riverside cemetery.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-17
REV. MIR. DAVIS TO SPEAK
Local Clergyman Will be One of
 Those to Make Addresses at Put
 nam Phnlnnx Annual on Feb. 22.


 Rev. l.. Davis will be one of the speakers to take part in the annual meeting and banquet of the Putnam Phalanx. to be held in Hartford, Tuesday. February 22, Washington's birthday. The Phalanx has many New Britain members.
 The Phalanx has made extensive preparations for the observance of Washington's birthday. During the forenoon there will be a prize target shoot, held in the hall and com- mencing at o'clock. At 12 o'clock noon refreshments will be served and at o'clock tho annual meeting will take place. Officers will be elected, re- ports presented and the usual routine observed. Fatigue uniform will be in order.
 Tuesday evening the banuuet will IAa place at the Hotel Heublein at
 -o'clock. Commissary Lieutenant
 Perkins, proprietor of the
 Nin will stand sponsor for the
 The ladies ol
New Britain herald., 1921-02-17

Millinery Department convince ready of Straw Ir They beautifully
New Britain herald., 1921-02-17
IND MILK
 COURT
rent Types of Fluid
 nmrnnce Of Four Morning.

of 245 Elm street. cafe on Railroad !. Curry of los |ho has n saloon on Anthony Mikalaus- hr street. who con- ace of business at were before Judge Ice court this morn violating liquor F. McDonough re- Imnce In tho Mika- Wednesday morn r. Mangan asked ment In tho Walsh { the two contin- osocutor NJ. A. Sex he Curry case bc 10 made last night D Of police. At tho 'neHM, n pitcher of
 E of beer wore
 also taken at
 both whiskey
 ns' saloon.
 s25 and costs
 milk. City
 told of tests
 aght to the
New Britain herald., 1921-02-17
HELP wANTED-MALE.

WANTED-Press Room Foreman In local
 plant Address r. O. Box No. 33. 2-l7- Sd
New Britain herald., 1921-02-17
1BO PAIR or Blankets $2.69

special offering of |thor Plaid Blankets
 beds. They arc bkod cotton and the |e, come nll, but |you come early as |nly Is0 pair.
New Britain herald., 1921-02-17

Pure Lard, 15c lb. Russell Bros.--- advt.
The Lexington progress. (Lexington, Tenn.) 1884-current, 1921-01-07
BOOK SHOWER.

The Parent Teachers will meet next
Thursday, Jan. 18th. A Book Shower
has been planned and everyone is re-
quested to either bring or send book
for the school library. There is a
scarcity of small dictionaries in the
school and even a dictionary will be
appreciated. The children are max
ing use of the books this year more
than ever before. They have read all
they have and are hungry for more.
1t would be grand thing if the
friends of the school would send us a
hundred volumns. as