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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

Reports OF financial, industrial and
governmental conditions in Europe
are becoming more and more serious
4 most disturbing crisis may come
al any time.
Andrew Bonar Law. Great Britains
new Premier. frankly admits his
country is broke" financially speak
ing. He said it would be impossible for
England TO pay its debt 20 the United
States as long as il receives no as
sistance from France and Germany in
paying their debts 10 Great Britain.
France cannot meet her financial
obligation. without payment by Ger
many OF its war obligations. and Ger
many protests loudly Its inability 10
pay. Reports of economic conditions
In Germany are very alarming some
Of them declaring many persons are
/ 1T NafHeI oi star NdAioiis W itaSoh u
depressed industry and the tremend-
Gus imitation OF the country's paper
currency.
II IL more and more apparent that
the government of the United States
will have have 20 come to the aid OF
distracted Europe. by a close confer
ence with all the interested nations
In some organized body that could
take cognizance OF the entire situation
No other plan seems promising Of
practical results.
This We should have done at the
first by taking active membership in
the League of Nations. There is no
doubt great good would have beer
accomplished had we taken this steT
az the outset Instead, we have re.
NAMED outside. looking in at the win
dow at European conferences, and in.
sisting only that things should b,
done, or not be done, entirely in oui
interest. and without assuming an,
direct duties or responsibilities in tn
real work Of settlement.
The League of Nations has done I
good work. but il has been seriousl.
handicapped by our aloofness. We car
do nothing by remaining only a self
ish outsider. We should step right IL
and 20 our part.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
STILL AN OPEN FIGHT

According to the story OF Every
Evenings Washington correspondent.
printed in yesterdays paper. Senator
Ball may not be permitted 70 enjoy n
solitary and uninterrupted feast in
disposing of Federal patronage in
Delaware. He Is encountering oppo-
sition at this time. and the opposition
may continue in n manner to at least
considerably impair his factionai pres
tige in the Republican politics OF this
State.
1t has long been public knowledge
that Senator Ball is DESTROYS of Sc
curing n good Federal berth for his
private secretary, Thomas Il. Peeney.
and has asked President Harding 10
name him as one OF the members of
the District of Columbia Rent Com
mission. recently created by Congress
But the opposing influences that baked
Senator Balls desire in this and other
matters i'm the past still seem to have
foothold in Washington, notwith-
standing Senator du Pont was sup
Thomas +. Bayard. at the last cleo
ton. Senator Ball has not yet sue
ceeded in placing his private secretary.
Washington opinion inclincs TO the
belief that former Senator du Pont
is still an influential factor at the
/ National Capital. by reason Of his po-
litical prestige az a member Of the
tRepublican National Committee. This
body has a large influence with the
President. as II may materially mid OF
mar his prospects for denomination.
Senator Ball may make this oppo-
sition ineffective by blocking conhr.
nation of any official favor II might
receive from the President. but h,
may not he successful in checkmatinr
Its opposition TO such appointments a:
he may personally desire. So IL i,
probable the merry fight over Fedora
patronage will continue for some tim.
TO come 20 keep alive the hot fac
tional fires in the ranks Of the Re
publican party of Delaware.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
JUST FOLKS
GETTING ON TO CHRISTMAS.
by Edgar A. Guest.
Copyright 1922 by EdsarA. Guest.

It's getting on TO Christmas and lit
tie boy | know
Jumps out Of bed o'mornings and TO
school seems glad to go.
And pair Of little stockings which
his mother grieVes about
Now have ceased their awful habit OF
bein~ always inside out
It's getting on to Christmas and a
little fellow stands
At the basin in the bathroom scrub
hing dirty little hands.
And certain little necktie which was
once a sight 10 see
Now looks az neat and proper as a
necktie ought to be.
It's getting on to Christmas. and a
shock OF tousled hair
Now wears the shine and lustre OF the
most devoted care,
And although the part betokens that
at times the task was rushed,
No one could doubt the statement tina,
his hair was combed and brushed
No longer little garments now are
hung upon the floor,
At night his cap and Jacket always
hang upon the door,
/ There's a sanity air about him, thing
are going as they should
It's getting on To Christmas and tn
rascals being good
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
A DANGEROUS PRECEDENT.

The forcible ousiing OF Postmaster
j. Frank Starting of Dover. in order
10 make room for a partisan and fac
tional Republican successor. is called
by the Delaware State News Of Dover
dangerous precedent" Henceforth,
says the State News. the Dover post
mastership is to be kicked about by
the party in power. regardless Of Civil
Service rules or regulations. And the
people will always remember who
started it"
No doubt this is a truthful predic-
ton. Should a Democratic President
be chosen in 1924, the Dover postoffice
would be seized upon as part Of the
"spoils Of Office" \ Democratic Post
ma.ter-General would be asked 10 re-
move the present Republican occu-
pant. FOR the good OF the service.
/ in order 10 give immediate place 20 g
Democrat. And this regardless of pub
/ lie interests.
! Such is the evil effect Of partisan
precedent. The outlook is not assur
ing 10 the friends OF sound publ,
service. but in this respect az least. az
the Delaware State News truly says
the people will always remcmbe
who started g."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
A FARMERS REVOLUTION.

VIII the amalgamation Of the, to-
bocco cooperative marketing associ-
atoms. which has just been effected
at Louisville, prove. along with the
projected convention Of all the CO.
operating organizations for marketing
farm products, the first move In
revolution in the fortunes Of the
American farmer? The Louisville
Courlcr-Journal hopes and believes 80.
The Courier Journal liz owned by
Judge Robert w. Bingham. who has
led in the fight for the establishment
of the tobacco cooperative marketing
associations. and whose whole heart
has been In the work of making the
South appreciate the importance OF
cooperative selling. Judge bingham
believes that tho salvation of the
South is bound up in the s,icccv,s Of
Thin cause.
Growers OF every type Of tobacco
have now gotten together for tn, first
| time Ia take steps To meet their com
mon problems I'm common. At the sug-
section OF Senator Capper OF Kansas
arrangements have ahpo beer made for
hiNt'iht w III f'f=
ccmbcr. at which II IN hoped to lay
The foundations Of national co-opern b.
tive marketing OF all farm products.
Aaron Saplro. whose genius has blaz-
ed the way for this move, declares
that through ouch action. and by no
other means. can tho farmer be
guaranteed fair share OF tho natcr,nl
wealth he creatoa"
Except as the farmer acquires eco
nomic independence through, the medi-
um OF cooperative marketing as,oci-
ations there ~ no relief for him. rs
the whole record Of the past proves
1t Is fine thing TO observe the
spirit Of confidence on the Dnrt of
Judge Bingham and Mr. Sapiro. They
have been In the thick Of this fight for
many months. They have beer
throug4, all its dscoura gements. and
they know its difficulties and disap.
continents. Yet II IL clear that they
believe that the battle has swung the
right way. The hardest part OF a
movement Of this sort is 10 &c. Il
started Once II acquires headway lie
own momentum will almost serve n
sweep II forward and the problem 10.
comes one rather Of guidance and di.
rect!on. Charleston News and C'our.
Ter.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
FREIGHT RATES AND TRAFFIC,

The testimony OF the Interstate
Commerce Commission on the sub
ject OF existing freight rates and
their effect upon the volume OF traffic
In of interest in connection with the
assertion Of the agricultural bloc in
Congress that the financial troubles
f the farmers are due To the CO.'S, OF
moving their products and that relief
can be had only by forcing the rail-
roads to haul grain at ccs. or at
loss.
The commission never has been sus-
pcc,ei of a disposition 10 favor the
railroads unduiy. and when IL says In
it's report On the general situation that
"minifcetly the rates are no longer
interfering with the free flow of com
mcrce as a whole" the public is just
fed in concluding that the Representa-
tives OF the granger States have been
mistaken In their explanation of the
inability OF the wheat and corn grow
ers to sell their surplus crops ut high
prices.
AS a matter OF fact freight rates
have vcsy little Do do with market
prices. When there IL n heavy de-
mand for any commodity the price
will lie Isnid without reference tn trans
Irortat.on cs,ir. Tho farmers are not
getting satisfactory prices for the
reason that Europe is not buying
American grain in large quantities;
tho Wu,t has been hit Ivy drop In
expert trade. but the railroads src
not re,spo BILE for the lack of ready
moncy in the countries Of Europe. In
deed. IL grain were carried free tn the
Atlantic coast 1t IN not likely that the
faving in freight charges wouk make
any apprcciablc difference in European
buying Of American cereals. However
this obvious fact has net prevented the
dcrugogucs in politics from telling IN,
farmers that their salvation " In rail
road batting.
Tho report of the Intcrwtate COm
| mcrce CSmmsx,ion on rites IN timely
/ and valuable. now that another attach
| ON railroad credit IL In contemplation
| --provtdencs Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
GROWS BETTER AND BETTER.

Few things are so good that they
cannot be improved upon. For in
stance, the Newark Post has long
been an excellent weekly newspaper.
presenting week after week the news
happenings Of Newark and vicinity.
and now and then a forceful editorial
by Everett c. Johnson. the publisher,
with credit 10 itself and the commu-
nifty which it serves.
Recently. Every Evening has noted
with real interes; a marked improve
ment in our weekly contemporary
and it is a pleasure 20 comment upon
il. The Post has not only increased
in size. but carries considerably more
local and State news. and in Other
ways shows "A marked improvement
along the lines which go 10 make q
successful newspaper.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
RURAL REALTY TRANSFERS.

The County Board OF Assessment
reports the following transfers o. rea,
estate:
In Delaware C.ty-By joseph "
Armstrong 20 Nora Baum. FOR 81.
In Brandyw1ne hundred-By Robert
A. Vance 20 the state Of Delaware
for 81.
In Christiana hundred-By the Elm
hunst Realty Co. 20 Harry II. Thomas
for S11O0.
In MI Creek hundred-By Benia-
min ". =. Hicks 20 the STATE Of
Delaware. Tor 81.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

talking about az he time ne vas shot?
F. F.
A u ~ recorded thai ne was say
Ing that there vas no city ne - much
desired % see - Jerusalem
O. What power house delivers cleo
trio current over he greatest 4 istance7
d r.
4 The Chicago Electric Power
House - said 20 deliver current across
me greatest distance.
@ What are Ilars-bou feathers
T. P. "
a. They arc the delicate white
feathers from beneath the wing OF the
marabou stork. which - a native q
West Africa
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

by Sir Robert Richard Torrens. whl
had given deep study to the mattel
OF simple and adequate property rec
ords. 1t substituted public registra
ton for conveyancing. and it's chie
characteristics are thus set forth:
Creation of truly indefcasible
titles. warranted and guaranteed
by the state.
Provisions for special proceed
ings by which the validity of the
title il established, and govern
mental certificate issued attestng
that fact.
The transfer OF title TO regs-
tered land by entry on the regis
ter. TO the exclusion Of all other
methods. Y
The creation OF an indemnity
fund to compensate those injured
by the operation of the system.
These elements have been
proven effective by years of prac-
teal use.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
hiring and paying.

The system also 10 cumbersome and
costly. and also lacks the agency Of
ASSURANCE that ought 20 go with all
public records % real property. In
the event that an attorney makes a
mistake IN his search - a title and
the purchaser IL subjected TO loss Al
any time thereafter. the latter has no
redress. This ought not TO be.
The bulky record volumes. already
occupying larw. space for storage
sr. a matter - concern for the future
j; the present system - continued. Il
viii not be- long before special quar-
tcr.. with provision for the demands
OF IN. indefinite future. will be re-
auired tor the accommodation Of ths
property records Of New Castle county
Imagine me building that would b.
required In the great city 81 New
Yors for the mere storage % property
record books had New York adhered
g. the old system. But New York
,oars ago. sought relief by the adop.
Ton o, new system. one that has an
swer.d every purpose since the da,
A. vns introduced.
There n no reason why Delawar,
should not adopt the same measures
az relief that New York has fOun,
o. satisfactory and efficient
And that H. The Torrens system.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
A GOOD FIELD FOR REFORM

Among measures now under con-
alteration looking To a decided reform
In methods of local administration is
one applying To the offices Of recorder
of deeds and mortgages in the three
counties. especially 20 the county Of
New Castle. where the recording bust
nsss 10 large and continually increas-
ms. II II conceded that reform in
needed.
The present system is of ancient
origin. and how far from sufficient It
in may he Judged from the occasional
defects In titles that are discovered.
Notwithstanding the numerous
searches that were made in the trans
fcrs OF the properties. and the assur-
ances Of lawyers employed TO make
the searches that the titles were cor
rect But more than all else the sys-
TEN is seriously objectionable by rea
son Of the cumbersome plan OF setting
forth. in painful detail, the descrip-
tions " all properties included in the
deeds or mortgages presented for rec
ord. 81 that today there is a huge ac-
cumuiaticn OF record books. and one
which will increase in bulk. and in
the dif'icultic. Of storing, handling and
searching. as long as the present sys.
tom n adhered 20.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

other evils % the present system are
painfully apparent. All the records
are kept IN handwriting. which Of
course nec.ssitate. the employment
Of clerk. TO do this work. Time was
county administration. as in former
times the court house officers. APP
pointed by the governor. were recon-
pon.ed hy the fees. The incumbent Of
the Office. therefore employed only
sueh clerical assistance as was abso-
lu,.ly necessary. in order that his
own profits nigh, be as large as pos
slble. In those dsys the clerks in the
court house Offices rendered full value
" their employer for the conpensa-
tsoa they received.
II l. different now. Under the new
Constitution these official places are
elective, and the incumbents receive
stated salaries. the fees going into
the county treasures. The clerical
assistants also are PAID out Of the pub
lie funds. Do these assistant. work
under the new system as did the clerks
under the old system, who were en-
pioyed and paid by their chiefs? They
Do not. And I, also is a fact tina,
many more clerks are employed in the
Once o, recorder % deeds IN this
county. under IN. new system IN r
any holder OF the Office under the
former system would have dreamed OF
hiring and paying
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
MEETINGS TONIGHT.

Olive Temple. l. @. r.
Wenonah Lodge. ;. " II.
Liberty Conclave. :. W. VI.
Mechanics Lodge. I. o. Q. ?.
Apache Tribe. Imp'd. o. z. VI.
Lenape Tribe. lmp'd. o. r. VI.
Sheet Metal Workers Association.
James 4. Garfield Council. d. Of A.
James Young. Con. II. or :. ". NJ
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

Tho Torrens system was launched
a. south Australia. In 1887. through
Ie..i Property act prepared and urged
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
THE EVENING SMILE.
THE DIFfERE nee.

4 man who finds himself behind
y maiden, quickens pace
And gets in front Of her 10 look
Upon the maiden's face.
When woman faces woman, though
Ito quite apOther knack-
She gets behind 10 view her dress
And how 1t hangs in back.
Buffalo Evening Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

IL you desire TO sell your car tell
Every Evenings $4,000 readers
/ through a want ad.--AdY,
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
MIRROR OF PUBLIC OPINION

such mon should be properly paid and
given a reasonable assurance OF the
tenure OF their Office.
Secretary Hughes In performing
real constructive work In his endeavor
to improve the foreign service OF the
United States. and he should have the
support OF Congress In
luIrer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

He-"I told your father that ] just
dote on you" She-"And what did h,
sayy' He-"That ! had better find an
anti-dOte. London Mail.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

IL will not be denied that the Tor
rens system would prove vast i'm
provement over the present system.
which is insufficient and unsatisfac-
tory. in addition to being cumber-
some and costly. Also. II has the vir-
tue Of saving the innocent purchaser
from loss through title errors. And
the fact that no complaint has at
tended the operation of the system
anywhere on the ground of an undue
expense upon the State in this mat
ter Of remuneration for errors. goes
TO establish assuring accuracy FOR
Che Torrens System.
Another potent argument is that
this system has stood the test of prac-
teal operation for more than sixty
years. and has not been abandoned by
any community where il was adopted
II prevails in England. Australis, New
Zealand. and in British Columbia and
other parts Of Canada. In our country
1; has been adopted in modified form
10y the States of New York, Massachu-
sets. Illinois. California. Colorado
Oregon. Minnesota Ohio. Washing
ton. and possibly some others, and
by Hawaii and the Philippines.
And IL IL operates satisfactorily. Of
ficiently and economically in all these
countries. il is difficult 10 conceiv,
any reason why Il would not do like
wise in our little State Of Delaware.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

At any rate. here is something prac-
teal FOR consideration by our Lcgis-
lature at its coming session. At least
II would be well To appoint a COM
mission TO investigate the operations Of
the Torrens-Systemi in New York and
other States where e has long been en-
ployed, and thus be prepared for def
mite action by the Legislature Of 1925.
Two sessions Of the Legislature would
he required for the purpose. in all
probability. as the adoption Of the
system would involve changes in our
State Constitution. which deals speci-
fically with the court house Offices of
each county.
But IL cannot be denied there is
enough promise OF good In the propo-
sition TO warran; action by our next
Legislature.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

Il wish TO see pianos" Next floor,
lady" DO ] have TO go up there?''
Wen. no, VIII ask the clerk 10 fetch
a couple down. Courier.
Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

Official-"No. can't find you a job
/ have so many people here after jobs
that can't remember their names. -
Applicant-"Couldn't you give me a
Job keeping a record Of their namesY'
Boston Transcript.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16

Parent-"Helen, do you ever stop to
renect?" Every time there
is a mirror TO reflect in, Mater."-Life.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-12-16
EUROPE's SERIOUS PLIGHT.

Reports OF financial. industrial and
governmental conditions in Europe
are becoming more and more serious.
4 most disturbing crisis may come
al any time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-15
TWO JIM-DANDIES

~ 10 ACRES IN GROVES-10
acres in best, unimproved, citrus land.
All fenced, and fronting u mile on
Scenic Highway, short distance from
Lake Wales. acres of grove is 8
years old, and 5 acres years old,
about half oranges and half grapefruit.
Nice crop of fruit on trees. You bet
it's a bargain. Price $13,500 with
terms.
(2) II ACRES IN GROVES acres
planted 22x22 feet, 10 years old, 1-3
Valencia oranges, 2-3 grapefruit;
acres, 8 years old, Valencia oranges;
7 acres, 21a years old, Temple orange.
$4,000 worth of fruit One 5 room
house, copper screened, and in good
condition. Fronting on asphalt road
and beautiful lake. If your ideal de-
mards the best, you should see this.
Price $4,000 with terms.
JOHNSON G JOHNSTON,
Barlow, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-15
MYRTLE STREET METHODIST
CHURCH..

Corner North Tennessee avenue
and Myrtle street.
Holmes Logan. pastor.
A Chemical Sermon. A sermon IL
lustrated by chemicals rarely, and
by many never seen, will be given
on Sunday night service commenc-
ing at 500 o'clock. Children are es
pecially invited. but it will be just
as interesting for the grown-ups.
The morning service commences at
HOO Subject: THE Power of Pen
tecost." An expository sermon.
Young Peoples Services, 1000 a. m
Sunday school, o. j. Pope, supt.
Junior Epworth League at 2:90
Mrs. j. P. Goldman, supt.
Senior Epworth League at 700
Dwight Goldman, president, Grace
Pope, leade!.
Do not forget that interesting event
at night. for You will be a stranger
only once"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-15

A little side light is thrown on European conditions
this year by the unusual influx of tourists from both North
and South America Reports coming back to the folks
at home are to the effect that it is not wise to plan
European tour unless the bank account is ample and
capable of considerable expansion For it is OF
pay! pay! pay wherever one goes and especially is
this true Of trip over the battle6elds of France. To
be able to travel abroad is laudable ambition because
of the educational value of such experience further
more, there presented the opportunity for contrast
the contrast between conditions in other lands and those
at home The result is better appreciation of these
United States and greater love and respect for our
institutions.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1922-07-15
CHURCH OE CHRIST.

Church OF Christ meets in the Wo-
mans Club and Library building, 30
South Massachusetts avenue.
]. W. Grant. minister.
Bible study 1000 a. m.
Preaching 11:00 a. m.
Communion l.. a. m.
Preaching 7:45 Z. m.
All members OF the Church OF
Christ and the public, also are cor
daily invited to attend and enjoy
these services The singing is con
1gregational without instrumental &C
compartment, and all who can are
urged to take a part in it.