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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
PROHIBITION ENFORCEMENT.

In calling upon the Washington nd
h,lnistration for n much more thorough
enforcement of tho Volstesd law In the
restaurants of this city the Hotel As
ISOLATION reveals the eyistence Of q
body Of sentiment which should act
ms an effective driving force against
tho Illicit and widespread traffic. Ad-
herring 20 the law themselves. tho hotel
keepers assert that their restaurant
business. which II n very important
source of revenue. cannot compete
with the outside restaurants. where
anu-liquor laws are brezenly viola ted.
II does not matter Tint the hotel
keepers are aotuated. az they openly
declare. by self-interest. a vigorous
private interest. In this case entirely
legitimate. can always net as a spur
TO government action. 1t becomes n
case Of something more than tho en-
forcement OF that abstracting thing.
the Law. II Is a parallel case IN tax
yers demanding efficient admiration
I'm the name Of dollars and cents. Such
demands. n persisted in. frequently
bring results.
The hotel keepers feel their troubles
mostly here In New York. and, doubt
less. In tho other largo cities II IL
nevertheless n question whether tho
most effective campaign for prohibition
enforcement is ono that concentrates
upon tho centres OF heavy liquor con-
sumption 1t has always seemed 70 us
that prohibition enforcement, a cnm-
paign OF enormous dimensions. has sur-
fered from tho beginning from a lack
OF fundamental strategy. The money
and agents at tho commad of tho en-
forcement authorities are not unlimit-
ed. 1t Is therefore question OF de-
livering the heaviest attack against
tho vital point In the enemy line That
objective lies not in the large cities.
where liquor Is consumed but along
tho Canadian border and along the
coast, where the liquor Is brought In.
Prohibition enforcement must oon-
centrate against the sources OF the
liquor supply. because that is tho
enemys base and line of communica-
lions and because II appreciably mar
rows the field OF action. II the inward
tiow of liquor can be checked. then the
enects VIII not be long In making
themselves felt at the ultimate con-
Stunning stations. Hotel customers who
patronize the outside restaurants
where drink is to be had are not Gus
toners for the cheap, synthetic
product Of home industry. They want,
as they can afford to pay for, the real
stun. But that real stun comes from
abroad. Once these foreign bases can
be isolated In whole or in part we can
lleave it to the instinct of self-preserva-
ton In man to deal with the dangerous
and unsatisfactory domestic product
1t is the importing bootlegger and
) not the peddler bootegger that is the
essence OF the problem. and against
the former the strategy Of enforce
: ment should be directed-New York
Evening Post.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
TO WOMEN.

Would you live long and he always
young. beautifully Do homework.
Would You be self-po.se-.ed. clever
Do housework.
Would you desire that rloety of
poise and balance that excites the
admiration Of men and the envy of
other women? DO Homework.
For work performed about tho
house not only brings into play the
whole series of varied sroup. of
muscles, but also so0rnes hyper-ex-
cttability and hyper-emotivity. II
further means relief for those given
over To forms Of obeession known rs
I'melancholic mystic contemplation. .
Such is the dictum laid down by
eminent scientists and brain ape-
cialists meeting together I'm Pari. a,
the Conference on Mental Hygiene.
according 10 dispatch In tho New
York Times.
Away with cold cream md the
vanity bag
Avaunt the lipstic,t and tho powyle,
puff!
| a fls. n farthins for the highbrov
"emancipators" and tho ssllow-chcclsct
new-thoushtersl
The broom. ladies. the broom; tn,
mop and the dishrag. Learn how I,
roast turkey! Discover tho max.
mss of cranberry sauce! Flee the di,
rect primaries OF ready cooked foot
and return 10 the convention system
OF the kitchen, Beat tho rugs I'm,
stead Of the tom-toms. Argue with
the cook rather than the Congress
man Stay tho mice and let tn,
mayors be- Make beds instead O
speeches. Back to nature. ladies.
Science hath discovered the pain
fui but sslutary fact that grand
mother knew more about beauty 40
crets and health secrets than all tn,
modern woman's uplift hallelutal
chorus members singing together cal
tell you.
Isn't science a nasty thing ?-Balti
more American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
DO TEACHERS "YAPl,

Prof. Marshall Perring OF Boston
University has started something. He
says that teachers "yap" too much.
He explains what he means by this be-
fore a convention OF Massachusetts
teachers. The teacher. he holds. re-
peats a statement again and again in
the classroom. and thereby spares the
scholar the effort of thinking things
out on his own. Too much of the
learning is predigested The student
should be compelled TO do his own
easoning and analysis. The scholar
feels that he doesn't have TO listen.
since the teacher is doing his work
for him.
1t is true there are teachers VINO
seem to think that If they talk loudly
and talk a lot they are teaching. for
getting that, as Thoreau says, il takes
two to speak the truth-a nearer as
well as a speaker. But Professor Per-
ring. dealing with college students in
ella ssroom lectures. Is perhaps scarcely
in n position TO appreciate the fact
that the examinations the colleges re-
quire of entering classes make 1t nee
secondary schools to drum IN" the
facts over and over. Many pupils In
the grades never go near a college. Yet
| they must acquire their relatively ele-
rT--entary learning in the same way. To
learn the multiplication table-which
is still very useful thing-they must
rehearse 1t repeatedly. To learn how
| 10 spell or one is not born with the
happy intution) one must spell over
and over again.
The best teachers on the whole, are
! those most willing to do more than
they are paid for in helping the pupils
through tough places. They know
when to leave off and make the young
disciple go 1t alone for his own good
What Professor Perring calls "yap.
ping" is often both necessary and de.
sirable If lesson is TO be made per
fectly clear to the dullard as well a.
to the quickest apprehension.-Phi
delphia Ledger.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
IN DIRE DISTRESS.

Reports from Washington which
touch upon the inner consciousness"
OF quite q number Of Republican SEN
ators picture them as being in a state
of misery. They are opposed to the
pending Tariff bin and 10 ths Bonus
bill. But President Harding insists
upon tariff legislation and they do
not care TO antagonize him, while
as TO the Bonus bill they are afraid
Of the hostility OF the soldier vote"
IL they fan to pass It, and afraid of
the wrath of tax-burdened people
II they make 1t law.
II is small wonder these Senator's
are worried over the Tariff bill. AL
ready. although the bill has not been
enacted, expectant benefciaries by its
provisions are increasing prices Of the
products which It aims TO protect by
heavy import duties. These bene1-
Charles cannot wait for the bill TO be-
come a law. but are proceeding isnme-
diately to enjoy It's profits. Their ex-
traordinary cupidity. however. Is OPEN
Ing the eyes Of the people TO the con-
sequences OF such legislation, and they
know how they win be mulcted in high
SO they are protesting with vigor, and
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
JUST FOLKS
By Edgar A. Guest.
LINES TO A FRIEND.
Copyright. 1922 by Edgar A. Guest


When 1 have needed sunshine you
have brought Il.
When I have needed help you came
to me.
Sharing my battle. fighting as 7 fought
II,
Giving your strength TO win my VIC
tory.
That which l lacked. when doubt and
danger tried mo-
Courage and faith and hope TO carry
You, with your friendly graces, have
supplied me;
Always you stood for me 10 lean
upon.
Sometimes I feel that over-much I
task you.
With every day increasing friend
ships debt
You prefer joys~for which I would
not ask you
And I'LL the need before the need is
met,
Yours are the ways Of friendship, rich
with giving.
And when at last I stand before the
throne.
Telling the story Of my years OF living,
There 1 shall nAke your deeds OF
kindness known.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13

certain. He has been 30 discredited
In the opinion Of friends Of puro poli.
tics by his excessive employment OF
money In securing his nomination
II II now evident ne would have been
defeated had It not been for this
that they arc not likely TO sustain him
In good spirit I'm an attempt TO cut
loose from the machine. And should
he attempt 10 do this. tho machine
leaders would not do moro than was
required by mere form to advance
his prospects OF election.
Pinchot Is disappointment. the
Republican machine in Pennsylvania
a disgrace. What Is there for good
voters to do now but
to elect tho Democratic ticket, headed
by John A. Mcsparran for GOVERNOR
And this they may do. improbable
though It now seams.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
FAVORED BY NATURE.

Sunday evenins's storm was tor
rifo in some eections. especially In
and around New York City. where Il
resulted in many deaths and injuries.
The wind assumed almost cycionic
violence in many places. and was ac-
companied at times by heavy rains
which caused much food damage.
But while the elements were thus
playing havoc elsewhere. Wilmington
and vicinity enjoyed splendid inamu-
nifty. Here we had but clouded skies,
with cooling breezes which fell far
short of being gales. and n gentle
rainfall that did much good. Tho
results We're very refreshing.
The immunity In this respect 80
frequently enjoyed by this city and
vicinity is really remarkable. We have
violent storms occasionally, but fire.
quently such storms afflict nearby
neighborhoods and pass us by. II is
not infrequent for heavy storm from
the southwest 10 divide before reach
ing our city and pass IN two sections,
leaving only their ragged edges to fall
upon us.
Why this Is We do not know. Per-
haps Il VIII be well for all who read
this to knock wood" at once. Al
least It is something we frequently
have occasion 10 feel thankful for.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13

In manner that indicates stern re-
prisals at the coming elections should
the Congress insist upon enacting this
unjust measure.
The Bonus bill also bothers the
Senators. Its enactment will mean a
large expenditure of money--nearly
four billions of dolars--and they know
this burden cannot be assumed with
out an increase In taxation. And tho
pathway OF those members of Con-
gress who go before their constituents
with record Of voting to impose
higher taxes instead OF reducing those
already In existence may we'll be Inn
agined. 1t will. indeed. be a thorny
ono TO travel. far moro likely to lead
to defeat than TO victory.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
ovERRULED BIT THE GANG.

Clifford Pinchot. Republican candi-
date for governor Of Pennsylvania,
who won q notable victory over the
Republican machine OF that State at
The recent primaries. learned last
week that his victory was a hollow one
In many respects. BY reason Of the
outrageous ertravaeance OF his ex-
penditures 81 money 20 secure his
nomination he has lost the sympathy
and good opinion Of many who had
supported him under the impression
that he was above such degrading
political practices. And now he learns
he Will not be permitted TO guide iiis
own campaign. but must submit 20
the chances Of a campaign conducted
by machine influences.
The contest came al the meeting OF
the new Republican State Committee,
m Philadelphia last Saturday. for or
gar iz',tion. Ordinarily. the candidate
for governor Ia permitted TO name
the chairman OF his party's State
committee. and Pinchot selected his
candidate. But the committee is largely
controlled by gang influences. and
Pinchot's choice was defeated by a
heavy majority.
What Pinchot VIII now do Is un-
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13

constructed and conducted hotsb 70
house its workmsn. IL built to1rns, with
all the necessities and conyeDieUces
of municipal life, such az paved streetss
sewers, water. gas. theatres, moving
pictures hospitals and the like.
All in all. Il was a big job tho
Shipping Board had on Ia, hands. 7.
was an undertaking that fairly stag
gers the imagination, and that It was
accomplished is a monument TO Arneri-
can business enterprises and genius.
OF the great feet that might now
be carrying the American flag into
every port Of every sea more than L.
600 vessels are today laid up---as idis
as Coleridgs's painted ship upon a
painted ocean. This is due "a some
extent 10 the world wide depression
In the shipping business. but more
largely 10 the fact that the Ameriosn
operator Is at a serious disadvantage
with his foreign competitors in the
matter Of operating expenses. Il costs
great deal more 10 sail vessel I'M
der United States registry IN compli-
ance with our laws az 20 crews. etc.
than it docs under that Of any other
country. and unless something Is done
main out Of comniejion.
! This brings up tho problem Of what
/ ls TO be done 20 preserve the American
merchant marine. Albert y. Iasker,
chairman Of the Shipping BOARD, In
sists that nothing but Government aid
offers a solution Of the problem. lie
says: THE proposed ship subsidy bill,
which Is now being discussed before
the Joint congressional committee. pro-
vides adequate means, subject 70 such
amendments as are advisable snd
practical. for the restoration Of Amer
lean maritime prestige.
Until the citizen who rssldss IN
land co-operates with his brother on
tho various coasts Of tho country and
truly feels that he VIII share directly
or indirectly n the prosperity that -
TO follow the upbuilding OF our import
and export trade. all efforts ~ put our
IDLE feet in operation win be futile.
This is a matter for the entire nation
to support. not only from a spirit oS
patriotism and ~ pride. but for the
even greater purpose Of economic md
national preservation.
America must build up her sxpo-+
trade. We must find markets for o-,y
surplus production. No nation has ever
been successful in carrying out thess
policies unless 10 has had a strong
merchant marine capable Of trsnspor,
, ing it's own commodities TO all PARTS
OF the world In It's own bottom. For
u.s. the only solution LES IN Federal
assistance"
Ship subsidy Is by no means 3 new
issue before the country and the Con-
gress. 1t antsdates our ernersence "A
shipbuiIding nation and. in fact
has been recurring year after year
ever since the first decline ~ our rnsr.
I chant marine. Now the Issue rraseu-s
: different problem. Heretofors a sub.
4 sidy has been urged in order that Amer.
? leans might be encouraged to burf
a ships and sail them under our flag
, Now Government aid Ia sought IN or
/, der that tho hundreds Of ships tha,
q wa have idle on our hands nav >.
!, put into commission and made potsn
factors in world trade. Shah We hot.
I. the Blue Peter?
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
THE MIRROR OF
PUBLIC OPINION

rollmcnt for Devens up to tho end Of
May, with an allotted quota of goa.
ls symptom Of lack OF interest. 14nst
year this city and State overran their
quotas. and II would be safe to wager
that they will again.
The end OF May was the official limo
limit set for the receipt OF applications
for tho New England camp, and there
In may be dIscerned the explanation Of
the troublc--suggesting, too. that II In
more apparent than real. The early
date may have been shrewdfy intended
for the purpose OF bringing pressure
upon the young men eligible for enroll
ment. tn boatlr themselves. Or the mr.
my men. who are chnraCtorlsticall
keen for timely preparedness, may
have overlooked tho fact that high
school boys and college students, who
form n copsidera bic proportion OF the
training camp battalionr. have some
thing else TO think about Mt this sea-
son Of nerve-ra cklng examinations and
radiation festivities. than an event
acheduled for next August. And young
men in business life nro not alwaye
able 10 plan their summer outinge so
far ahead as the month OF May.
The responses, no doubt. will be
coming along Mt an increasing rate
from now on. Tho time h.s/been OK
tended Of course. But those who arc
looking forward TO the month of army
life--the vacation at government ex-
pense"-ehould file their applications
| as promptly No they can got around
to IT. Subject to passing tho simple
preliminary tests for acceptance, phys
| ical and mental. II is case Of fire,
come And tho camp committee md
the army recruiters will naturally he
glad TO have tho enrolment completed
as early az possible.-Providence Jour
| nal
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
STOP! LOOK! LIsTEN,r


Railway Association. the railroad
mana Ee1nents of the country are en-
tering upon an intensive campaign
for the purpose OF securing tho interest
and cooperation OF the people In ef
forts by the railroads to make their
service as free from accidents rs pos
sible. Tho summer season. with It's
large increase in railroad treffio and
It's increase In vehicular traffio over
highways. especially pleasure traf'lo.
makes the grade crossing danger
more threatening than at other sea-
sons. And It always ia imminent
even with the utmost care that may
be exercised Ivy both sides.
Even with the greatest precautions
that may be put forth by the rail-
roads. their efforts frequently are null
lined by tho recklessness Of far too
many users OF the public highways.
II is amazing how some drivers OF
cars will deliberately invite the danger
Of death or serious injury merely for
the purpose OF saving minute or
two OF time IN crossing the tracks OF
n railroad. These reckless ones seem
20 lose nil sense OF risk and virtually
take I'm their own hands their own
live. and the lives OF those riding
with them.
The grade crossing is ever danger
Gus. no matter how 1t may be guarded.
All the important railroad lines arc
giving serious attention TO the subject
Of its elimination. but this work is
necessarily slow, and grade crossings
Will remain In many places for years
| TO come. II is essential, therefore,
that those whose purposes Of pleasure
or business require them TO use high
ways traversed by railroad lines ok
eroise care and caution every time
they approach one OF these danger
spots. II Is their duty to do this. as
we'll as the duty Of the railroads to
make the crossings as safe as possible.
Nearly half a century ago the Su-
perior Court of Delaware for New
Castle county, in the hearing OF an
action for damages resulting from a
railroad train striking a carriage
which was being driven across the
tracks at Newpore-with two fatali-
ties resulting-emphatica set forth
the duty Of all who drive across the
tracks OF a railroad to exercise due
care and precsution for the avoidance
Of accident. In this decision the court
imposed upon drivers OF vehicles In
these circumstances the pertinent in
junction 10 "Stopl Look! Listen"
This precaution. the court held, was
essential TO the establishment Of 9
sound claim for damages in the event
Of accident. failure TO DO so being held
as con,ributory negligence. And thai
decision. we believe, holds good to this
day.
There should be no lack of coop
GRAFTON between railroad management,
and those who travel in public, espe-
cially IN these days Of the enormou:
employment Of motor vehicles foi
pleasure and business purposes. Tn,
railroads are doing their part. Let TIT
people do theirs.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Coremakers' Union.
Blacksmiths' Union.
Brandywine Fire Co.
Smyth oPst, G.. A. r.
Division No. l, A. .. Z.
Calanthe. Lodge, X Of p.
Waneta Council. d. of E.
Crusaders aCstle, X. G. E.
Humanity Circle. B. OF L.
Corinthian Lodge, S. OF Fl.
Patternmakers Association.
Eureka Conclave. S. w. NJ.
Germania Temple. L. G.. Z.
Fame Castle. A. Q. X. NJ. c.
Y. p. s., Zion Lutheran Church.
Corinthian Lodge. A F. & A. NJ.
Mutual Encampment. l. o. o. F.
German Beneficial Society. No. l.
Peerless Conclave, II. or s. w. NJ.
NJ. B. A. Of p. r. r. Employees, Inc.
Harmony Council. No l. L. f. OF A.
Camp Farrell. No. l, Spanish War V.
Camp 716. Royal Neighbors Of Amer
East End German Democratic Club
Guiding Star Temple. No. 6, 0. OF u.
Sheet Metal Workers Local, No. 3O2
Wilmington Camp. No. 10, 2. o. S. A
Car and Ship Painters Protective AS.
vii. Branch. No. rs, Grand Fraternity
Snowflake Lodge. No. SIS, L. A. r. b. "A
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
MAY RE 4 GOOD MOVE.

city Council now has under con-
sideration an ordinance providing for
another assistant city solicitor. at a
salary OF $500 year. whose duties.
IL r. understood. would be directed to-
wards tho collection OF overdue taxes
and all other claims OF the city adj
n,inistration. This purpose seems
very practical and although increase
IN public Offices should he avoided ms
far as possible. an official Of this char
acter ought TO be able to not only
earn his keep" but turn into the
city treasury considerable sum OF
badly needed money each year. or
course. municipal business. like any
other kind OF business. requires larger
working forces as II increases in vol
ume. and new Offices must be created
from t,rne 90 time 20 meet legitimate
demands
There is prevailing belief, however,
that our local administrations. city
and county--to say nothing Of the
state--elready are considerably over
differed. There is no doubt n COM
prohensive plan Of reorganization and
concentration would bring valuable re-
suits. Indeed. there Is room for the TN
preston that following a plan Of this
character. some o-fcials might. with
due warrant, be provided With In
creased salaries. with the provision
that they engage IN no other business
and give their entire working time 20
the duties OF their official positions.
There are some officials with good
salaries attached TO thek positions.
who stin are able 90 devote part Of
their time 20 outside business affairs.
II Is not charged they neglect the du-
ties Of their public Offices. but It is
far more than conjecture 20 hold that
when a public oficial. at good living
salary, fnds plenty OF time 10 engage
in outside business. the city Il not
getting full value for the money il
paye him. Here is where the plan Of
consolidation. with restriction OF Of
fcials 70 the duties Of their public
positions duly provided for. might be
applied with profit 70 the city. both IN
results and saving. ...-....
II Is not probable the City Council
could DO much IN this direction under
prevailing conditions. The duties and
compensation Of too many city Of
fcisls are detailed In the city charter
and can be changed only by amend
meats TO the law by the Legislature
But II would be pertinent for City
Council 20 appoint n committee Il
make thorough investigation Of the
situation. and devise reformatory
measures which could be enacted by
the next Legislature A new city char.
ter would be the best remedy, but
falling IN this. tho changes we hsv,
suggested could be made 20 result II
considerable extent OF needed re
form--increase efficiency and prao
fical economy.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-06-13
TRAINING CAMP ENROLMENT.

The army authorities and represen-
tatives OF the Military Training Camps
Association should not be too much
concerned because of the seemingly
slow response TO the call for recruits
for Camp Devens from Providence
and the State generally. 1t is to be
presumed that the same situation ex-
lists in other cities, States and corps
areas. 1t may confidently be disputed
that the record OF only twenty Ave
applicants from Providence for en-