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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
LESSON OF THE ELECTION.

Elsewhere in this issue we print an
interesting paper by Mr.. George II.
Hynson, giving attention TO the after
math" Of the recent election in this
State. We have no doubt It viii he
read with interest by many.
AS n native Deiawarean. n close and
capable observer. and a newspaper
man Of experience. Mr.. Hynson is en-
tirely qualified 10 write on this sub
ject. and to set down some things that
will challenge public attention. This
he has done in hts very interesting
lcon,rnution.
There will be many who will thor
oughly agree with Mr.. Hynson in his
estimate Of those results Of the recent
election that are most important and
most encouraging-;he elimination oi
vote-buyins corruption and the com
mendable spirit Of independence dis
played by many Negro voters.
These two elements alone offer hop,
for the future that may find visibl,
and potent expression in the elec
tons that are 10 come.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
THE COAL PROBLEM.

Editor Every Evening: There ap-
peared in the columns 81 your news
paper Of December and Q, a letter
from the Delaware Fuel Commission
complaining ~ the failure ~ the pub
lie 10 cooperate with them Ia what.
may J ask. In raising tho price ~ coal
from sl3.25 20 1925 or in advertising
coke a. s7.35 per half-ton2
Alas. poor public. this IL what you
got when you 20 n the office OF the
Fuel Commission We have no power
or no authority. but you can get coke
at the above quoted price. n IL very
good for fuel This IL all the satisfac-
ton you can get M the Office Of the
Fuel Commission
When ! asked them n they were
aware that the coal dealers were de-
livcrlng two tons az a time 10 certain
homes in Wilmington. the reply was
Yes" when asked them II they
could stop this practice the reply was
NO When I asked them n they
could compel the coal dealers 20 give
half-ton 10 those who have not q
bushel Of any kind Of coal in theii
cellars. the reply was NO" when
asked them II they could prevent IN,
coal dealers from further raising tn
price OF coal the answer was No"
Now may I ask what use Is IN
coal commission?
James Hynes. SIS w. sixth st.
Wilmington. Dec Il. 1922.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
A VIGOROUS PROTEST..

Editor Every Evening: Are we
rentpayers and taxpayers 81 New CAS-
tie county to understand that We are
compelled 10 support criminals IN the
workhouse in luxury while so many
Of us honest. hard-yorking men and
women have not the necessaries Of
life?
In the name Of God, are We com
pelled 10 pay back breaking rents
that criminals in the gaol may ride
In automobiles for their health;
work eight hours per day, support an
aged mother. and neither Of us ever
gets an automobile ride for our
health. Very often I wish mother
could.
As 20 the honor system honor
among thieves" is an old saying. and
the arch thief viii tolerate no criti-
cism from honest renters and tax
payers, and wants that fact published
in the Sunday Star. Where does this
tyraut hail from? Honest women Of
Wilmington wake up.
Jessie Anderson
wilmington. December l2, 1922.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13

That our entire school system needs
financial bu,tressing viii not he
denied, and here is one of the matters
that will demand serious attention and
practical action during the coming
session Of the Legislature. There
should he decided move in the di-
rection of bcttermcnt. But that re-
form would follow the adoption Of
the remedy now proposed by the
Board Of Education is gravely doubt
ful.
No doubt the trainers Of the new
city charter will take this important
matter into consideration in the per-
Torrance Of their work. and give Il
proper attention. The new charter
should make adequate provision FOR
everything that may be necessary OF
desirable in our city administration
Il would not he wise 10 have SIS
progress towards contamination in
terfered with by such important
special projects in respect Of IN,
School Board or any other branch q
the municipal administration.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
MIRROR OF PUBLIC OPINION

August and September twice as many
persons left the farms for the cities
a. normally"
lie believes that laws and grants and
credits Will stop the tide and maybe
turn n back upon itsen. More rural
credits. greater, easier and longer
loans % the farmer. The lowering a
freight rates ana more government
help are his panaceas. AZ he sees u.
the farmer has liquidhted his part %
the war. but the Workingman ~ the
cities, the railroads and Industry In
general have not nquldated. They are
moving along al. wartime levels.
while the farmer u down again 20 the
place no was before the war.
Credits will help, o. course. and tha
proposed agencies may ~viate some
what a condition that h. inherent in
+ an industrial civilization. The one
great help. however. ia tranquility and
J time. There IL no .rure. The cities
have always bockoHed to tho Children
/ Of men They will always r. ls mo
/ law that they shall renew and re-
/ create themselves from tho fields Man
may tinker with laws but s1me'hinz
mcre rs required than law 20 check
this ancient drift from tho burrows 20
the streets - Philadelphia Ledger
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
HAZERS PUNISHED.

President Harding has confirmed
the penalty of dismissal In two in
stances and heavy demotion In three
Others. as recommended to him by
the authorities of the Naval Academy
nj Annapolis. upon five students con-
victed OF hazing. There had been n
revival of hazing at the academy, and
public attention was attracted TO the
evil by the serious injury OF n cadet
from Indiana. Pa. when being forc'b'y
nut through one Of the foolish
stunts" devised by the brutal hazers
The country generally will indorse
this summary action by President
Harding. Hazing has become dcspi-
cable i'm the public mind. and sound
sentiment refuses 20 tolerate the
brutal and ridiculous custom any
longer. II Is incompatible with de
cency and common sense Mt any In
stitution OF learning. and especially
should be sternly condemned by ou'
national institutions, with severe pun
ishmcnt for those who insist upoi
keeping il In use.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
MAY LIMIT Use OF Autos.

So seriou. has become the conges-
ton OF traffic in the streets OF New
York City. due TO the continually in
creas,ng use OF motor vehicles. that
the enactment Of law TO limit the
number OF taxicabs and pleasure cars
that may operate there is being urged.
The demands OF business. Of course,
will have TO be accommodated as far
as possible. hut It is believed some
measure OF relief would be afforded
by cutting out much OF the traffic that
cannot be called absolutely necessary.
Magistrate House. who has pub
licly suggested the proposed restric-
ton. SAYS ~ there shall be a continu-
ance OF the present rate OF increase
in about two years traffic will come
70 a stands,iIl for lack Of space Go
move in. Then, OF course something
would have 20 he done.
Restrictive measures also are neces-
sary TO the safety Of the people. De-
spite sentences of fine and imprison-
ment. reckless drivers continue 10 en-
danger the lives OF other users OF
motor vhicles and 81 pedestrians
Their entire elimination would do
much TO relieve the situation, but In
continually increasing number Of We
hicles alone constitutes problem ioi
the future, even with all drivers ox
ercising due care. And yet there 81
such a large number ~ vehicles de
voted entirely TO the purposes OF plea
sure that their elimination woul'
bring dissatisfaction 20 thousands
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
GOES To THE POINT,

No-matter what may be che result
OF the visit Of ex-Premier Georges
Clemenceau. the Tiger OF France"
20 our country. il cannot be denied
he has fully performed his mission.
He came here 10 express his opinion
OF the attitude OF our country towards
its European Allies in the World War,
and 10 say 10 us. plainly. he does not
believe we are doing our duty in peace
as we so grandly did our duty in war
And 20 convince our people, II pos
sible. that complete restoration OF
peace and industry in Europe will not
be possible until our country takes a
hand and does its full part in the
work.
In his address 20 the annual con-
vention Of the American Farm Blu
reau Federation in Chicago, Monday
morning, NJ. Clemenceau emphasized
his peace argument with the cOnten-
ton that it was to'the interest of our
country to further an effective Eu-
ropean peace settlement. 1t will b,
working against the best interests OF
the American people II il does not dc
its part, he held. I'VE want Americs
20 aid I'm the execution OF the treaty,
he told the farmers. adding that &
was not for him to suggest but fol
the people OF this country to decid'
in what form and under what circum
stances this assistance should be rem
dered You will have 10 choose be
tween peace that could be settled in
simultaneously in Europe If we kne,
that the United States still interest
herself in a practical way. or a con
tinuation Of the growing bad condi
'tions. We ask for no American sol
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
SCHOOL CONDITIONS.

Editor Every Evening Don't you
think Il is about time the citizens did
something regarding conditions In our
Wilmington High School7 Neither
building has a fire escape, nor sufil-
Client cloak rooms; last winter two
ovcrcoats were stolen flor that matter
anything can disappear and never be
found and pupils are really afraid
to wear their coats when they have
to hang them In the halls ~ they did
forty years ago. There used 20 he one
bell for fire drill. now there II "A score
~ different rings. for different parts
~ the building. and pupils are sup
posed 10 memorlze these alarms. TN
less things have changed lately Do
nestle Science and gym cihsses both
on the top floors. never go 90 FIRE driil.
so II real fire occurred they would
Ice trapped up there and no FIRE es-
capes.
Another new rule Is. certain stair
ways TO be used for going up and GER
tain others for coming down. and II
happens rarely 10, H. the ono nearest
/ you 80 mo pupils walk miles 10 a day
with tho first lesson on third floor Of
one building. second lesson on FIRST
floor Of annex. third lesson on fourth
noor and then away 10 the basement
Tor lunch. I fear our children spend
most Of the day on the stairs. ON,
~ my neighbours daughters was IN
Tor week. IN bed. and the famil,
physician said ''too much going up an,
down stairs"
Last week was Educationa. Weol
In High School. and one teacher wa
heard 20 say. she wished some Of IN,
parents would take little interos
and look into things. {. would maxi
u easier for pupils and teachers too
Let us get together and investigate.
a Mother ~ Three Pupils.
Wilmington. December IL. 1922
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
RAIL EARNINGS.

Sometime in the near future the In
teratate Commerce Commission ia OK
pected 20 issue an order requiring
certain railroads td pay TO the govern
ment one-half Of their net operating
income In excess Of 8 per cent on the
value Of the properties 81 the indl-
yldual carriers In compliance with. tho
Transportation law. Such order. when
issued. will undoubtedly be the signal
for long -drawn-Out litigation. There
seems 20 be q wide difference 81
opinion In the legal fraternity as %
the constltuiiOnality Of this clause 81
the Esch- Cummins act. The con-
tontion ~ that II lsses private prop
crty. without due process Of law.
AZ a principle OF government policy
II IL OF doubtful wisdom. even II it
should he able TO stand the test ~ the
courts. n might get by as species
Of taxation but II 20 70 would have 10
apply TO all corporations alike. and
would. therefore. preclude any corpO-
ration from earning more than s per
cent. on the other hand. 10 IL an IN
reasonable provision, IN that there n
no NWuNNfN fAAAf hlAAA NlANfflNAh ~ m
earnings II would mean. therefore.
| that n any one year the
roads earned more than per cent.
4 they would have 10 give under the law
one half az the excess 20 the govern
ment. II 90 happened that IH another
year they should not only fail "a
earn tho 9 per cent. but should show a
deficit. there would DO no way they
ever could make good. beca1e- the OK
cess 81 another year would be taken
away from them. j. would Do. in o.
feet an excess profits TAX. applicable
20 railroads only. AMI word have All
the ill effects which experience ha'
shown follows that form o. taxation
81 would lead 10 extravagancee on th'
part 81 those railroads which woul,
react upon the railroads which
react upon tho railroads earning les
than per cent.
II is maintained that this provision
of the law has nothing 20 DO with rat
making. which Is true enough. hc
cause Of the fact that section 111
which based rates upon so or 90
cent return. automatically relraie'
iiesif on March J. 1922. 81 that thfre
- no longer anything in the law whic
bases rate making upon n sperifi" 70
r turn. 4 great many who are taikin
n against the law. not only assume tha
the roads are gu-~1n'ced a per cen
return. but believe the provision whic
4 they have thus misintcrpretcd 90
Z still in force. The point is that ther
Ia nothing .n the law that can - cor
VI strued ~ adequate compensation
o justify fho levy ~ the EXCESS earning
n II - s not taxation there must
. compensation FOR the property take
y II. ?Or example. there were an actu
BE- guarantee of per cent. or Of any fx'
% rate. then the government would
justified loo taking the excess beyond
% certain 20 xfnum. or. = rates wo
b.. baeed upon a 6 per cent return. IN.
N The government would loo justified
- ievying upon the excess or in orderir
~ reduction IN rates. The provisi,
,s as % stands now. however. - heads
~ win, tails You lose" proposition for Il
% government.-New York Commerce.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13

diers-we ask for no diplomats-for
sometimes diplomats are worse than
soldiers. All we ask 10 your good
word. That Is what i came for
1t Ia not possible TO successfully re-
flute this contention. Self-intercst. us
well an world interest. demands that
our country take practical and lead
ing part in the complete restoration
of peace In Europe. Our country can
do more than all the European coun-
tries combined. by reason Of Its enor-
mousiy better condition and It's large
influence. NJ. Clemenceau sees this
clearly and has done his best to en-
phasize the condition. Let us hope his
mission has not been In vain.'
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
RIPPING RHYMES.
BY Walt Mason.
SANTA-s BFLLS.

The children hear The ringing
q Santa's string % heiis. az he
comes blitheiv swinging across
the uaOors and fells. They near
his reindeer Looping beneath ne
w.ntry sky. tney .Aten. and
they're hoping ne VIII not pass
them bv. T listen 700. bur only
discordant things ( hear; ne
night .s dark and lonely. he
wind is bleak and drear. The
snow .s on the gables. tho wind
beats az the door. and am old
and fables appeal 20 me 10
more. / nave a rUiden chalice.
a d.amOnd-studded fan; I'm
l.vils IN a palace, Z have
rich sedan. I'm decked IN
purple raiment. have q costly
Tyre. In fixed % MAKE the pay
ment Tor al 7 may desire; my
aunts. IN priceless sab.es. 20
s.Oshing through The marx. but
snow Is on The gables. and snow
is on my heart. listen Cor he
ringing that only children near:
listen for The singing u santa
% his deer. And I would give
my plumber. ms Iyre and dachs-
hund too. 2 T could hear and
wonder. as .t,,e children do.
There are % ewes or witches.
or ;ai-4-s by ,he streams. but
Al an Old mar s riches aren't
worth a BARNES dreams.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13

on this scheme the public school
system Of Wilmington has since been
operated. but the financial difficulties
we're not long dissipated. The pro-
vision % law that prohibited the crea-
ton % floating debts was soon dis
regarded. and for many years the
Board % Education has been financial
" straitened right along. There
was always a difference of opinion
between the board and the City Coun-
Gil over the extent OF the annual ap-
preparation. and seldom did the board
get all Il asked for in any one year.
And all IN. time financial difficulties
have been increasing.
50 u il no wonder the Board Of
Education earnestly desires financial
Independence. 50 that II may raise by
taxation each year as much money as
u may ucem necessary fOf the sup
port Of the schools. within the limit
fixed 10y law. and authority foI
borrswing money on long time bonds
from year 20 year. In order 10 fully
keep up with the continually increas
ing need for larger school accommo.
cations No wonder the possession
Of such power seems roseate 10 IN,
members q the Board OF Education
and also presents TO them an appro
pirate and effective solution OF tn
entire problem Of public education Il
Wilmington.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
THE EVENING SMILE.
CAUGHT ON THE RUN.

Private Banks had been the most
bashful and retiring little man In the
army. When women visited the camp
he had always fled for shelter and
STAYED there until after they had LETT.
SO Il came as "A surprise when one oil
his former companions came across
him in civilian garb and was intro
duced 20 large. husky girl as Mrs.
Banks.
When he was able TO get Banks
aside. ne asked him how he had met
h'I wife.
Well" returned the little man
meekly. "!t YVES this way. l never did
exactly meet her. She just kinder
overto X me."-American Legion
Weekly.
one never knows when love IL born
a gal sees n hired man hoeing the
corn.
A Bowery lad biffs his Jane on the
jaw,
w1hereat she loves hint is ma
lures law.
Louisville CoCrier-Journal.
Meetinge tonight Wednesday Dec II
Very green: no tip. Rather green
large tip. Sophisticated: small tip
san Francisco Chronicle
Ii begins 10 look as II the disarma
ment agreement would be scrapped be
/ fore the battleships --f,eading News
| Times.
Are you a reformer?" "Of course
! ] am" answered Senator Sorghum
What are YOU trying 10 reform?
The oppoeiti-n. I'm doing my bes
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
DRIFTING CITNwARD.

Every ten years, when We count
the people Of thest United States. we
End a greater proportion Of them are
crowding into the cities. We were
alarmed about IL in the Roosevelt
days. There was Country Life Com
mission, that amounted 20 no more
than dc most commissions ana cry
OF Back 10 the farm"
In 1920 the enumeration showed only
81 per cent OF America LIVING on its
farms and in its farm villages. The
drift has never been checked and IL is
increasing
According TO Secretary of AgrlcOl-
ture Wallace. the continued made
Quate returns ~ the farmer for his
work and his risks are speeding up
that movement. His information Is
that during the months Of July,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-13
MANY TAX DELINQUENTs.

According 20 unofficial statements,
there will be a large number of de-
linquents under the operations Of the
fling fee provision Of the new state
Tax law for the attorney generals
Office 10 deal with. II is said about
81 900 persons paid the tax this year.
out OF a total assessment Of probably
10000. This would mean about 90
600 delinquents.
The attorney-general and his as
sistants may well be appalled, al the
prospect OF prosecuting such a large
army Of alleged offenders. To indict
and try all OF them would comprise a
practically impossible task. Even set
Element 10y this large number OF delin-
auents. in the event they finally
deemed il best TO peacefully pay, would
DE a formidable task.
In view OF the practical certainty
that the law providing for the -impo-
sition Of this obnoxious tax will be
repealed by the Legislature at lis
coming session, there IL not much
probability Of a rush OF delinquent'
TO settle by voluntary payment. Anc
yet. I'm strict justice, all who were
: assessed should be required 70 pay
How 20 settle this imposing problem
may tax the ingenuity and patience o
those who have II I'm hand.
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As DRY LEADER

An aggresSvely militant Mr. Hard /
ing. leading the Ant-SalOon League F
and the VOlstead forces. would De %
decided change from the pacific NJ.
Harding & 1920 pouring oil upon
troubled waters and troubled souls;
but from the standpoint OF expediency.
80 FAR as we can see a. the moment
such a pros.-am g not lacking IN po-
Utical acumen. For one thing. . u
clear that We have passed me pussy
footing stage N politics az - Pro-
hib.tiOn. For a tine a majority %
public men and politicians attempted
20 dodge ne .ssue and 20 treat 30 As
none Xstent. They were afraid 90
discuss lt frankly and honestly. Never
before u our V-Ltlcal history vas
there such a shameful exhibition Of
political hypOcraCy and pOitrOOnery.
Happily FOR The honor and god name
of the country this period - disgI ace
fui cowardice has passed. We are now
at last ashamrd OF being afraid. and
ne are freed from The repr- ach Of the
cgaven-hearted.
This revival Of c-uraGe makes a na-
tional battle royal over Prohibition one
OF the certaint!es OF the tuture-lf not
- 1924. than in 1928. Lincoln said the
country could not continue 20 live aalf
slave and half free. Nor can % en-
tinue 20 live indefinitely h4if Dry and
half Wet. under a theory which Is
conttadicted By practice every dav .n
the year. The Prohibition people have
been content up 90 this time % hold
on 20 what they gained by the Eight
eenth Amendment and The Nolstead
law. and 20 refuse the Wet Challenge
20 put the question up % the people.
But the increasing ferceness and de-
+ termination OF their opponents make
purely defensive policy impracacabie,
and they must soon or l7te accept the
7 challenge 20 submit the issue 20 A ma
. ;ional referendum.
Mr.. Hardings reported intention 70
make himself the Dry leader n 1924 Is
in line with his own political necesss-
ties and with the dr.ft Of events. Il
recognizes Prohibition as the most
vitSl issue before the country and one
which, ike slavery, can only be settled
by a decisive national battle. Mr..
Daugherty's table % political pCssiblli-
ties IS not without plaus. b.l.ty. though
we may be sure thai the South mus;
De left out OF g. no matter how Dry
Il may be on the legal surface. On
the other hand. Mr.. Harding might
find Democratic allies in the West q
whom Mr. Bryan's Dry influence woul,
appeal And in the blotting cut o.
PARTY lines IN other sections than th'
, South ne might possibly discover
way 20 Escape the ignOminy Of be.n.
laid on the shelf. and also gain IN,
distinction Of militant leadership in
tremendous national controversy
Baltim. re sun.
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lust FOLKS
Copyright 1922 By Edsar 4. Guest.
BY Edgar A. & nest

KEEP AT 1T.
II you really want TO win,
Keep at II,
When task you once begin,
Keep at it!
Il may battle YOU today.
Men may laugh AZ your dismay.
But some day you'll find the way,
Keep at it!
II you've started for goal.
Keep at it,
With your heart and mind and soul
Keep at il.
Make mistakes. as people must,
But get up and shake the dust
F,om your garments. and then Just
Keep at IT,
When you've learned where you are
weak.
Keep at It,
You can win the JOY you seek,
Keep at II,
study, practice. think and plan,
Make yourself a better man.
II another can, YOU can
Keep at IL.
Even though YOU fail today,
Keep at il!
Never throw your dream away,
Keep at IT,
Let the thoughtless laugh and cheer
Then pretend you do not hear.
When you've conquered. they VII
| cheer
Keep at IL,
Keep at Il, day and night:
Keep at IL,
II you'd paint, or sing, or write,
Keep at IL,
Hold the goal you crave in view,
There Is much that YOU can do,
BY and by youn win. II YOU
Keep al IL.