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ANALYZING THE DEBTS.

Discussion Of the international war
debts widens evcry day. as II is most
desirable that Il should A contribu-
ton 10 IL made in Sundays Times we
owe 10 the special courtesy OF The
Saturday Evening Post which per-
mitied Us TO reprint the suggestive
article written by Garet Garrer. In
his usual pungent style. and with
abundant citation from official rec
ords. he argues the question whether
Europe should and can pay her war
debts 10 the United States
The special merit of his inquiry is
In hts exposition anu ANALYSIS OF the
differing elements which enter into
these debts. IL IL commonly urged
tha; our government made these wal
! loans for the common cause" Mr.
/ Garrett shows what antiquities may
exist In that phrase. In one item
after another he skillfully pushes his
analysis TO show that European ma.
tons used the money borrowed in this
country for a diversity OF purposes
Some OF these. at any rate. were not
IN direct pursuance OF the great end.
OF the war. Many Of the accounts In.
volved are confessed by Mr.. Garrett 4
be so intricate that positive con.
clusion can't be reached until IN,
books OF the treasures OF foreign ma
tons are freely opened for inspection
An obvious need In the whole bushes,
is 10 30 behind the nominal figures IL
bulk so as 10 arrive>at the precise OBJ
ject and effect OF certain government
expenditures.
The presumption IL that this sort %
Investigation will be undertaken by ou
own Debt Funding Commission. BE
fore II can demand payment OF on
war loans, or proceed TO fund them il
long-term securities. 1t must know ac
curately what are the amounts witt
which our foreign debtors are justl,
chargeable. Even II there were 10 b
a remission Of the debts incuue
specifically for the prosecution OF IN
war. there would be n large reeiduur
which was granted or obtained ia
national interests having no immedl
ate connection with the war. Here
plainly a Icoper field for investigation
New York Times.
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MANHOOD AND NEWSPAPERS

. Of to MEN, WIN editors
declaration Of Newspaper principles edited
has body called policy Of the
Those the principles and
opinions The editorial writer's
They They their
opinions just other observation
Election and information a principles
that guide believe
them Nobody the Times ONCE
AS to the restraints that the
without the intcrposion Miller
ad We before the before the
nauison OF the
breakfast table We
Il can ethical moral
or
kind would have marked
policy reduce the
nee the officials
shall
n
mony OF Mr. Miller OF The New York Times Senatorial Quiz
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NEW ENGLAND's RAILROADS.

AT the public hearings on the future
of the railroads of New England con-
siderable sentiment In favor Of the Gre
alton OF single system for the six
States has been developed. At the same
time there are business men who are
no, afraid Of alliances with trunk lines
like the New York Central or the
Pennsylvania. II Il apparent that as
yet opinion Is divided. presumably for
the reason that at present no one can
say positively which OF the two plans
"a the better for the properties in
volved.
one thing, however is certain: In
case the New England roads are kept
apart from the wes,ern hnes they
must I've enabled to earn more than
operating costs II the public la to have
the best OF service. A New England
system would have it's attractive fea
tures. but II Il were not elf-support-
ing mergers with the Western COM
panies would eeem q be preferably
Thus far there has been nothing 10
show that the business interests OF
| New England are prepared to offer a
definite asurance of their willingness
or ability to maintain the credit of an
AL New England company" In fact
this phase OF the subject has scarce
/ ly been touched upon.
one Of the speakers at the Hartfc I'd
hearing put a good deal OF truth in a
| few words: The railroads need less
/ regulation rather than consolidation .
| Twenty or twenty five years ago they
/ were run with little or no regulation hy
State and Federal Governments Pas.
Senger trains arrived and departed or
schedule; fast time was made, ant
I there we're trains enough 10 meet tho
\ reasonable requirements OF the public
The general service today is decided,
inferior 20 that OF the dave in which
politicians did little meddling in the AZ
fairs of the roads. OF course the VAR.
Gus regulating boards are not responsl
BILE fcr all the bad features OF the raj,
road situation. but they can hardl,
eNpec; the public 10 believe that the,
are not accountable for some OF IN,
/ trouble
Excessive and ill-advised regulation
Is worse shan leaving the management
81 the railroads entirely 20 men trained
In the business OF transportation -
Providence Journal
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JUST FOLKS
By Edgrr A. Guest
If I WERE A ROSS.
copysIgh, 1929 by Edgar A. Guest.

II were a boss would like TO say:
You did a good job here yesterday" a"
I'd look for a man. or a girl. or boy.
Whose heart would leap with a thrill
OF JOY
At word of praise. and Ia pass ii out
Where the crowd could hear as
walked about.
II were the boss Would like 20 nnd
The fellow whose work is the proper
kind:
And whepever 20 me good thing
came
Ia ask 10 be told the toiler's name,
And I'd go 10 him and I'd pat his bscE;
And Id say: That was perfectly
splendid. jack"
Now a bit Of praise isn't much 20 give
But it's dear TO the hearts Of all who
live:
And there's never a man on this good
old earth
But is glad to be told that he's beer
OF worth.
And a kindly word when the work /,
fair
Is welcomed and wanted everywhere
( II were a boss. ] am sure ! shoUi'
Say a kindly word whenever ] could
/ For the man who has given his bes
by day
Wants a little more than his weekl,
pay.
| He likes 10 know. with the setting sun
/ That his boss Is pleased with the worl
he's done.
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THE FOOD FAIR.

The Food Fair that opened I'm the
Auditorium. last evening. under the
auspices of the Retail Grocers' Ex-
change OF this city. is an interesting
exhibition of products that appeal
most practically TO all people. II will
continue next week, and should at
tract the attention and attendance Of
the people of Wilmington and gem
orally of all parts OF the State.
Food is essential to existence. and
therefore is an element OF interest Ia
all. The Food Fair makes n show OF
food in many forms. In great variety
and in most attractive array. Also
II aims to reveal, TO people useful
knowledge of the best kinds OF food
how To prepare them for consumption
and how TO derive the greatest bene-
NJ from their use.
All sections of the city are interested
in this fine fair. and the program in
cludes special demonstrations by each
section. and inviting programs of per
tinent and informing exercises. This
should prove a potent attraction Ia
all housekeepers. and TO girls and
young women. who may learn much
at this fair that will be of assistance
to them in the great field of good
housekeeping.
our local grocers are entitled tC
credit for arranging and presenting
this important food demonstration. anC
/ it is hoped our people generally vii
show due appreciation by generous
attendance. Visits will we'll repay nj
visitors. and they will learn much o
value, as we'll as enjoy pleasing enter
tainment.
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4 DANGEROUS TAX.

The Brooklyn Eagle. commenting
upon the decision of the Supreme
Court of the United States in support
of the Pennsylvania anthracite tax.
which bears 30 heavily upon coal con-
sumcrs everywhere. especially in our
city and state. points out a grave
danger that may arise in respect OF
other commodities In which people hv-
ing outside the states where they are
produced have vital interest. The
Supreme Court. In its decision. sus-
tanned the taN ON anthracite by reason
Of tho rather fine distinction that it
Il only a fuel. while bituminous coal.
which is not thus taxed is a source Of
utility products. and its special tax
ing would b. an interference with
general industry. Also. bituminous
coal h. product OF various States.
while anthracite is mined extensively
only in Pennsylvania. 50 that the law
81 competition might make a bitumi-
nous coal tax by Pennsylvania some
what >,zardous in its effect upon 'an
important STATE industry. while It may
work it, viii in respect of anthracite,
which IL almost solely Pennsylvania
product.
This decision. therefore. according
g. thc Brooklyn Eagle. may we'll he
disastrous in its consequences. South
,rn states having monopoly OF cot
ton production may by common action
increase their revenues by taxes on
cotton a. the expense ot cotton con-
Eumcrs everywhere. Wheat growing
and cattle raising States might take
similar action. II would be possible fo'
State 20 tax any manufactured prod.
uct 81 long as the tax was collected
before the product had actually en-
tered into the channels OF interstate
trade. New sources of revenue ar,
opened TO the States by this decision
and state Legislatures may avail
themselves % these resources no mat
ter what the cost 10 the country q
larec. The State of Pennsylvania ma,
have good use fcr the slo.oOO,OOO o
more. which 81 annually collects fron
she anthracite impos;, but IL has es
tabished bad precedent 10 which IN
people of the country viii not becom
rcooucued merely because It is SCUM
a. law"
A. any rafe. the tax Is disas:rou
IA its consequences 10 thousands G
coal consumers. here and elsewhere
u increases materially the charge
they vii he compelled 20 pay for Goa
and the charges without the tax wer
hish enough. IN all conscience. Bu
a. VII have % be endured.
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MIRROR OF PUBLIC OPINION

hat In hand. and mutterinR with
trepidation. Your Royal Highness
would you deign TO be hanged2"
When the present session OF Par
lament opened. tho I.aborites got
rough. There was clamor and there
was interruption and the new Com
nunist member. a Mr.. Newbold. who
was az bold M he was new. got up
To make his maiden speech. He tore
into the Government. He demanded
the rights of the proletnriat at once
ana without ado or there would no
trouble for the world at large. So
enthusiastic became the Honorable
Member Newbold AT the hit he was
making he apparently lost his direc-
ton and commenced 10 air has,v
opinions about His Majesty the King
1T would have been much better o.
he shouted. III you had spent little
less money on this tom-fool show OF
yours referring to the royal pro
cession at the opening OF Parliament
The HONORABLE Member was at once
Informed he was "out of order"
Very we'll" he replied meekly. "IT
withdraw H."
Great is Communism in England -
| Baltimore American.
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presentation. That there will be the
regulation rush and turmoil during
the closing days is assured.
POOR SHOW FOR SUBSIDY.

With the Senate In hot fiibuAtcr
over the endeavor OF the Republican
majority 10 force the passage OF the
Dyer Anti-Lynching bill. and the
special session bound to end by limita-
tion at noon on Monday. there is no
probability Of the enactment Of the
Ship Subsidy bill. for which the Con-
gress has been called In special session
The Senate is not disposed favorably
towards the subsidy proposition any
way, and the opposition OF Republican
Senators would be sufficient TO prevent
its consideration In time to take a de-
cisive vote before the special session
comes to an end. Tho House proved
submissive, but the Senate is I'm re-
bcliion.
| II Is surprising that President Hard
ing could bring himself to believe he
could force this unpopular and unin-
spring measure through the Congress
a, a special session which could not
possibly last longer than two weeks
Congress seldom moves rapidly. and
never at such a wild pace ae tina,
would have meant. IL was apparent
TO the entire country. before Presidcn,
Harding issued hs call. that nothing
was expected Of such short session
But he persisted. and the result Is a
rebuff.
| Also. IL is an imposition upon the
country Of large expenditure OF
money that could have been avoided
had the Congress session been delayed
until the regular torn TO begin mex,
Monday.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-01
FEDERAL PATRONAGE.

By securing the appointment Of
William II. Satteraeld as acting post
MASTER OF Dover, Senator Ball makes
an award for political service that,
takes effect Immediately. which might
rot have happened had the appoint
ment been one awaiting confirmation
to he OF full effect. But. permanent
appointment will come later. and this
has been assured TO the recipient Of
the Senator's favor by the resort 10
the subterfuge Of acting postmaster. '
The interesting political element Of
this appointment is that It is a solec-
ton by Senator Ball designed 10 aid
him in his campaisn for denomination
and reelection in 1917 Senator Ball
is now the sole dispenser Of Federal
patronage in Delaware. 20 continue
until the end OF President Harding's
administration. and no seeker after
office can succeed without his indorse-
ment. Prior TO the election Senator
Ball had 70 share this prestige with hi,
Republican colleague. Senator du Pont
and by reason Of dissgreements
neither Senator was doing much busi.
ness in this line. But with this re
stricton removed Senator Ball nov
has a clear field.
The Dover appointment. by reasoI
Of its partisan connections. indicate
that Senator Ball proposes 20 bestoy
Federal favors upon his partisan fol
lowers. with scant consideration 70
those who adhered 20 the Senator d
Pont faction Of the Republican part
during the recent campaign. This pro
gram may result in building up
strong Ball machine. FOR fighting hi
battle in the next State primary cam
paign. but that 1t Will strengthen IN
Republican party or commend II
any manner 20 general public supper
IL smother matter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-01
A sHoCk TO THE WORLD.

The action of the Greek government
an executing several former cabinet
ministers and army officers because
Greece was defeated disastrously by
Turkey iu the recent unfortunate war
bctween those Two countries; has
shocked the rest OF the world. possibly
with the exception Of Turkey, where
10 doub; IL viii be an Increment 20
savage rejoicing. There is no doubt
q viii DO FAR more injury 10 Greece
than Turseys triumph can do. and i'm
pair the prestige of that country for
years 20 come. And ar It has resulted
in alternating the friendly feelings Of
Great Britain. az was promptly at
tested by q severance OF diplomatic re-
lations. and will chill the ardor of
other former friends. Greece may be
lefi O., danger OF subsequent aggres-
kiuns on the part OF Turkey which she
may be unable 10 resist by her own
resources. And then friendly aid may
- lacking
During the early days OF the French
Revolution. generals OF the Revolu-
tionary armies who suffered defeat in
battle and could not offer a reasonable
justification were promptly sent To the
puillotins This now seems barbarous
but there was some reason FOR such
summary action IN the conditions ther
prevailing and the dangers that con.
fronted the Revolutionists. both a
home and from foreign enemies. The
result. however. was an inspiration tC
succeed that developed the finest gen,
sTa.s and the best fighting soldier.
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nary times is thrown away. william c.
Redfield when Secretary % Comm~ros,
started a useful fad which sav~c ths
6overnment probably thousands q
dollars He gave Instructions that for
inside Office rnsnnOra ndurn use and ths
passage of notes between officials 2
his department. waste paper should
be utilized Much OF the Govsrr-1enr
printing r. done only on one side of a
sheet. Mr. Redfeid had his depart
ment provided With supplies % such
printed paper after it had served tbs
purpose for which it was first used and
his Office work v-as done on the blank
reverse side. Other officials % ths
Government took I'D the plan and no
taxpayer can have any just complaint
OF waste OF paper In the Government
departments az Washington during
The period.
Not all OF this var economy has
passed out z fashion. L viii Be re-
called that the Fuel and Food Admin
istrations.the War Industries Board
and a score OF other governmental
organizations were in existence dur
ing the war. They ali had stationery
printed. Now that they have gons
out OF existence. IL would not be sur
prising II all the surplus stationery
printed IN their names were scrappe.d-
But in the interests OF economy. al
of IL has been reprinted. A slug has
been printed across the names ot the
defunct boards and bureaus and be-
meath them the names OF active OIL
ces have been printed. In this way
much waste Is being avoided and .ex-
pens!ve stationery - utilized.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-01
GIT YOUR BILLS READY.

Il Is known that some organiza-
tlCns and individuals having the pur-
pose o. asking FOR legislation al the
hands OF the next General Assembly
are now engaged IN the preparation OF
fheir measures. This Is an example
that should be carefully followed. and
il would be well for members OF the
Legislature TO confer in advance over
,he important matter OF business for
the coming session.
The next session Of the Legislature
promises TO be OF unusual interest, as
many matters Of importance Will
claim attention. The session Will yir-
tually be limited 10 sixty working days
Of actual sitting. as THE is all the time
the Constitution allows pay for. and
members will not be inclined 10 remain
IN Dover entirely al their own expense
And sixty days will soon slip away.
Those who have their measures
ready viii secure first attention and
Is it notorious that the opening days
are the days OF ldleness and inactivity
II would be a very good thing TO have
the innovation Of a Legislature with
plenty Of business on hand right at the
start. and this situation may prevail
! II those who are directly interested vii
have their measure ready for prompt
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-01
WEST POINTS BAD GRAMMAR.

Perhaps there is nothing surprising.
after all, in the circumstance that de-
ficiency in English grammar ls tho
cause Of the majority OF failures 10
enter West Point. From 1928 70 1917
no less than $3.50 boys were unable 10
pass this test. They must have been
boys Of more than ordinary inteili-
gence 10 seek entrance 70 the military
academy. and presumably most Of
them had the advantage OF intelligent
parents and favorable social sur
roundings. Yet they could not speak
or write their native tongues correctly
one wonders what kind OF school in
.struction they could have had
The fact that English has become
practically an unaffected langua -,
makes the study OF It's grammar A,
once more easy and more difficult. On
the one hand, gender and case, except
in pronouns. do not exist. On the
other hand. number offers various ir-
regularities which in most cases must
be learned by example rather than by
rule. Thus you were" is a survival
of the time when you" or we" was
the plural and thou" was the slngu.
lar. There is really no excuse, how.
ever for any person with the rudi.
mente Of an education saying "yot
was" English participles retain tn,
/ Old English form In some cases. il
others not. but II requires no extra
ordinary effort 10 learn that she ha!
went" is incorrect. These and othe
illiteracies are none the less common
among graduates OF the public schools
| Are modem methods OF teachinl
grammar at fault? This is not alto
gether satisfying explanation. Ba
grammar was probably as prevalen
nifty years ago, though not among pre-
sumably educated people. as Il is nov
The old-fashioned parsing and con
jugdtion did not achieve all IL nigh
Yet more drill than Is the custom no,
seems 20 be necessary. In a sens
grammar, like spelling. is more or lee
OF an instinct Many who know hit
Of the rules speak well, either becaus
they associate with those who do {
because they read good books
Theory aside. there is no doubt ,
the amazing amount OF slOvenly Ems
l!eh on the lips OF those who shoul
know better. What is the reason
our educators do not tell us-phu,
delphia Inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-01
kLANSMEN AT CHURCH.

Members OF the ku klux Kian in
Delaware are making themselves con-
spicuous by sending delegations TO
church. for the purpose of leaving on
the pulpit an envelope containing n
sum OF money to he applied 10 some
worthy or benevolent purpose. There
have been several such incidents. one
in Wilmington church last Sunday
evening.
Here may be an appropriate oppor-
tunity for pastors whose churches may
be so signalized 10 do good work for
civic righteousness and the further
ance OF the sound principles of good
governmeSt. They should make any
visit of this character the occasion
OF impartlng sound admonitions TO the
misguided followers Of this truly un-
American movement. and advisins
them 20 conduct all their operation.
openly. without sinister DISCUSSES, and
/ in full accord with the law. Also. hy
kindly. hut firmly. declining 20 accept
their proflered gifts Of money. no mat.
ter for what purpose designated.
Certainly, the church cannot afford
to countenance In any manner an in.
stitution so plainly inimical 20 oui
| government.
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THE EVENING SMILE
PERVERTED PROVERBS.

Every gay dog has his day.
All Is not golden that's peroxided.
Alimony is the root OF much evil.
Heaven helps those who help others
lie who hesltates is no self starter
There's many slip 'twlxt the stock
and the tip.
The faster the pace the shorter the
race.
a chuekle a day keeps the blues
away.
A ring on the finger Is worth ten
on the telephone bell.--Boston Trans
cript
Did you inform father YOU intend
30 marry me2" asked the girl with
fluffy hair. Yes" answered the young
man with large eyeglasses. "An ne
said was that he wasn't very well ac-
quainted with me and he didn't see
why | should tell him my troubles" -
Washington star.
The frost Is on the pumpkin-and
Poor ladders had an awful shock
lie finds TO buy his winters coal,
His motor car he'll have To hook
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Daniel frohman is quoted as say.
ing THAT rwomen almost never
achieve sreat beauty until after they
are 30" Hereafter, when you see 4
beautiful girl, you viii know she is 81
past-but maybe you'd better not tel
her she's beautiful-kansas City star
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the world had known TO that time.
and paved the way to the extraordi-
nary development OF the genius Of
Napoleon.
But Greece had no such incitement.
no such occasion. The execution Of
her unfortunate ministers and her un-
successful generals was more like a
brutal murder for revenge and pun
ishment. The act will long remain q
disgrace 10 that country.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-01
COMMUNISM-BRITIsH BRAND.

One pouble with the English revo-
iutionists and their Parliamentary
advocates is their sweet innocence.
They start out by bawling and thun-
dering for all the world like French
revolutionist or "A Russian Commun-
list or an American dough head and
then suddenly they discover they
have said something which is con-
trary To precedent and at once hum
bly, apologize. They are funny peo-
pie. II an English revolutionist
reached the conviction II was his
bounden duty 10 hang the King. he
would be sure TO approach the lob,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-01
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

First Regiment Band
Oriental Lodge. X. Of i.
Excelsior Lodge, X. OF T..
Camp No. Z, Il. q. s. Of a.
Local No. 3l3. j. Is. r. W.
Fairfax Lodge. J. o. o. Il.
Brandywine Lodge. s. 'of II.
St Georges Castle. X. @ IL.
Columbia Lodge, /. o. o. +.
Local No. GIG, G. 4 J. OF a.
Encampment No. "a. u. V. l..
Manitou Tribe. Imp'd. o. X. NJ.
81. Johns Chapter, r. A. NJ.
Wilmington TinsIniths' Union.
Wilmington Lodge, l. o. G.. 7.
Third Ward Democratic Club.
Diligent Council, Jr. o. u. A. NJ.
Delaware Tribe, Impid. o. X. NJ.
Star Of Bethlehem Ledge. :. Of NJ.
Washington Council, L. T. of A.
Canton. Delaware. 4. NJ, /. %. o. i.
Delaware Haymakers' Association.
Lady Jefferson Home Communion.
Plumbers. Gas. Steam Filters Union
Washington Camp, No. 4, y. o. 5. Of