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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
SAVINGS ACCOUNTS.

An average OF moro than one saw
ings account for every family in the
United States Is indicated In partial
data for tho country compiled by the
Savings Bank Division OF the Ameri-
can Bankers Association, revealing
over 26.so0.oo0 savings dcpositors In
the sources OF data covered. In ad-
dition, there are at least ten million
other owners OF savings accounts Of
varied forms whose numbers cannot
be reduced to definite figures.
Complete data is practically impos-
sibie TO obtain under present statisti-
cal conditions In regards TO savings.
But even with all figures lacking for
the thousands Of State chartered
banks which accept savings In I'LL
nois, Missouri and twenty three other
States and the District OF Columbia.
and with only the mutual savings
banks out of all the State banks and
trust companies In Indiana, Ohio and
New Jersey included. the number of
savings accounts reported by tho Fed
eral and State supervisors OF banks
reached a total OF 26,637,S3i on June
80, 1921.
In addition, there are millions OF
savings depositors In the non-report-
ing States above mentioned. which In
clude not only the South, with the
exception OF the Viryinias. but also
the great States between the Mis-
sissippi and the Rockies. except Mn
nesota. Furthermore. there are per
haps three million owners OF time GER
tificates OF deposit which are used II
place Of savings accounts IN rura
sections, also the half-million patrons
OF the postal savings system, nv
million members OF building and LOAF
associations, and other millions WIN
invest the proceeds OF their thrift
with life insurance, real estate mort
gage and standard industrial an,
other corporations"
The total OF savings deposits va
recently reported by the Saving
Bank Division Of the American Bank
ers' Association as amounting on Jun
80, 1921. TO S16.6lS.5ss.o0o.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
OWL WAR PENSIONS.

The omnibus pension bill now In
conference viii call for about sixty
million dollars, ali increases to Civil
War veterans, their widows and de-
pendents. That is. this sum will be re-
ouired during the first year OF opera
ton The special expenditure will de-
crease rapidly thereafter. since the
average age of the bcneflciar1cs is
seventy-eight, and the remaining life
expectancy, according to tho calcula-
tons Of the Senate pension COMMITTEES.
Ia under six years.
This disbursement will bc addition
al to the old-agc pension. the maxi
mum OF which under the general law
Ii nifty dollars a month. Tho veteran
who, after reaching tho ago that en-
titles him TO the full allowance, Is
unable to care for himself Ia granted
seventy-two dollars. The names OF
this years beneficiarics. printed in
small type. fill nome twenty-five COL
umns OF the Congressional Record,
widowssand helpless children being In
cluded.
The pension roll exclusive OF this
enactment now calls for nearly three
hundred million dollars annually. The
roll has long been decreasing. but UP
to this time the pension appropriation
has steadily Increased. This Is ex-
planned by the more liberal allowances
made by Congress in recent years
Thus the Civil War pension account
combined with that of the Mexicar
War, has not yet reached its peak.
1t is estimated that fifty Thousand
will pass from the roll this year
seventy-five thousand next year ant
so on until, in a short while, the las
Civil War veteran will be gone
though not the last pensioner, fol
many of the widows are in the prim,
of life.
Large as the appropriation con
tinues TO be for the support of thes,
veterans and their dependents. mos
of whom are infirm If not totally in
capacited for earning q livelihood,
grateful country does not regard II a
extravagant; especially when we con
trast it with the billions Congress in
tends TO distribute among the able
bodied and youthful veterans Of tn
World War.-Providence Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
TEMPORARY PARKING.

Investigation into tho use OF mo
or occupants Of buildings have tho
right to set these signs In front OF
their properties without securing per-
mission from any authority. This
provision OF the law In on the face OF 1t
unsound. because under It tho streets
Of the whole city could be barred a.
parking space II the residents OF the
city cared to exert their rights.
But, actually, tho law works rather
we'll. Either through good nature or
Indifference most property holders
still allow cars to park at their curbs
But though this be true OF the city
In general. there are many places In
the business section OF Baltimore
which do not need clear curbs. bu,
which nevertheless have forbidden
parking in order to keep away the
cars OF those who leave their machines
all day ~ one spot.
As the law now stands, such placcs
have no recourse except to tho nc
parking" law. They must either ieav,
their curbs free for permanent park.
Ing or forbid all parking altogether
The latter course liz not the best, fol
II Ia to the interest OF each establish.
ment In the business section to pro.
vide as much space AS possible for tn,
transient automobilist. Shoppers
statesmen, agents and business visitor.
should be accommodated with tom
porary parking space In order to OK
pediate business. and for this reaso,
they would seem TO deserve more con
sideration than do those who use thci
cars only for riding from home to ofi,c
and return.
This Is n ticklish question. But Il
view OF tho comprehensive nature q
the present mo parking" law afM tn
fact that II Is superior TO the trafn
regulations, there may be good groun,
for revising II and bringing II int.
harmony with tho general scheme o
traffic control. That is to say. /
might be rcscinded within at least tn
congcsted part OF the business dis
trict, except in the cases OF property
holders~who cnn prove their need O
n completely clear curb; while at III
same time that section OF the cit
could have n one-hour parking limi
Such a change. already In use In elite
where traffic In no heavier than Balti
more's. would not seriously cmbarras
those who park all day. and yet ma
te,1ally help those who use automo
biles In tho transaction of business. =
Baltimore Sun.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
GRAY DAYS FOR KLANSMEN.

In this month, when sportsmen are
studying the dates on which cunning
is permitted in Maryland, they should
note that there is no open season for
Klansmen. The fact seems TO have
escaped the attention Of lawless per-
sons In Frederick county, and there
cannot be condemnation too severe
for the guilty parties who fired at
Klansmen a few nights ago. Fortu-
nately no one was killed, but the act
has naturally caused great resent
ment among the Klansmen. who OBJ
ject to shots In the dark. or any
other manifestations of secret attack
when directed against themselves.
Rather curiosly, this Frederick
shooting is being used by the news
papers of the country as a peg or
which to hang frivolous comment
One says nobody can blame the Khan
for being Justly indignant, adding
"As we understand the object and
purpose OF the order, If there is vio-
lence to be done the Khan will ad-
minister it," Some suggest that the
experience is very similar to taking
ones own medicine, and there is com
| ment that II the Khan tries methods
that are contrary to custom and CLOSE
to the breaking OF the law they mus
not be surprised II the boomerang
which they throw come back ant
strike near home. There can be, O
course, no justification for the shoot
| ing, but this Is shallow age, ant
the Klansmen in their nightshirt
and fol-de-rol provoked levity.
A more serious blow than stra,
shot was dealt in Chicago this week
when Judge David refused to admi
to jury duty any person affiliate
with the Khan. His decision wa
complete. Members of the Khan hav
confirmed opinions, and they canno
serve here" he said. As 1t Is the boas
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
Grass Lore For Farmers and Others

for redtop. II II perennial grass.
and natures AT about the same time
as timothy.
Bermuda grass In the mort import
mt pasture grass IN the South, where
II shows marked preference for ciayey
soils. but grows more or less album
dainty on randy soil n occurs 81
far north az Maryland. Kansas and
tho warmer valleys Of Washington
and Oregon. In yirglnin and Mary
land where II II more troublesome
as weed than valuable as forage
y Is commonly called wire grass" M
other important cultivated grasses
mentioned by Mr.. Piper are orchard
grass, carpet Ersss, Canada blue grass,
tall Meadow ost grass. meadow fes-
cue. foxtnil miilet. Rhodes grass,
| Napier grass. sheep's fescue. red fes-
cue. Para grass. Japanese niiiet, Itai-
/ ian rye grass. Rhode Island bent.
I Dallas grass and Sudan grass.
Nj Piper does not discuss tho prob
lem Of developing the best grasses
for golf courses, but experts OF the
Department Of Agriculture havs az
sisted in experimental work In that
line at the several country clubs
around Washington. Golf co1irses
need a heavy. sDringy turf for the
fairways and softer grass for the
putting green's that can be cultivated
10 yelvety smoothness. Great dir-
fculty IS experienced in getting grasre.
that will not burn out in dry not
weather, and crab grass is the hans
OF the green keepers Just ~ ure<ent
the Columbia Country Club az Chevy
Chasc, Md. seems 70 have come near
est the solution OF the problem with a
species Of bent grass for greens that
holds IT'S own under adverse weather
conditions and always affords an nd.
rnirable putting surface.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
A WISCONSIN VIEW.

The boast OF Tho Milwaukee Hcrold
that Senator La Toilette was nomi-
mated by the votes OF the voters Of
German descent" may be satisfying
trSt now. but what will they think
about II when they realize what they
have done7 THE mood OF conpuarers'
and "the proud feeling OF having play
ed a leading part In the fight" is like
ly TO wear OF when Ia Follettism
gives them what they voted for.
Tho Herold shut ite eyes to tho fact
that the question whether tho United
States should have entered the war
was not the kwus. but merely a
crutch for tho Ia. Toilette Socislistic
program. and that in making it's fol-
lowers believe that II was tho issue
II was merely delivering them into
the hands Of tho radicals and Social
lists.
Tho Herold's boast will have q DIFF
ferent meaning next winter, when tho
Blaine Legislature cnacts into law the
program II has promsecd in tho pri-
mary campaign. The Wisconsin voter.
Of German descent are tho people whs
will be hit. They are not the kind wht
believe that prosperity comes from
tearing down. from putting a burder
on him who has for tho benefit OF hin
who has not. The Wisconsin voter
OF German descent are the substantial
and responsible citizens OF the State
Their contribution to the prosperit.
Of Wisconsin has como from thei
own accumulations through their In
dustry and thrift When their busl
ness is hamstrung by Socialistic law
and Blaine taxes The Herold's boast
will be little consolation. 1t is thei
State which will have 10 pay, and the
are an important part OF the State
Milwaukee Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
PUBLIC PAYS THE PIPER.

Whenever and whatever government
gets Into businces tho people puy the
piper. Just now Canada furnishes n
pathetic example Of thie. although the
United States has ample proof OF a
similar kind.
Before the war came Cannda, In
order to promote extension OF rail-
roads. guaranteed their bonds. The
slump created by the war. and the In
ability OF the companies to make both
ends meet, forced the Dominion vir-
tually to forecose the roads and as
sumo ownership. Today Canada owne
all IT, railroads except the Canadian
| Pacific.
itical manWGcmentf An addition OF
over SEQ. 1000. 900 10 the public dobt OF
| the Dominion. plus heavy deficit
from operations that grows greater
annually.
In 1919 Canada operated It's roads
Mt n loss OF S27. 000, 900. The ncxt year
the deficit reached S47.o00.0o0 and last
year saw a greater one or 100000 900.
Taxpayers OF tho United States are
etlll putting up tens OF millions to pay
for the McAdco management OF oui
railroads.
In Europe. as we'll ~ in Cansds and
In this country, government control o.
roads has inevitably led 10 three
things---an increase In the number o
men required 20 do given Job. n dc
crease in efficiency and a drop II
proflt.
Public peyroile arc notoriously srea
lcverywbere as compared with private
payroiis. Until politicians can manage
tho business Of others better thar
busines men can manage their owl
affairs. II Will be costly TO cmbarl
upon the Brynnitc theories OF puttinI
government In businees.--Philadelph
Inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
CONTINUES TOO LONG,

Editor Every Evening:-I am glad
to note that you have started fight
to end the daylight saving period at
the beginning of September instead
of the last Of September. The reasons
advanced by you are sound, but we
can add another:
A considerable number of our stu
dents come in on trains, and the
earliest train Delaware Railroad stuc
dents can get puts them at school
about an hour late. This Is very
great Inconvenience to them and to
us; and, of course, the same situation
exists In all the other schools in the
city that have students in attendance
from points on the Delaware road.
/ hope you will continue the fight
and that your efforts will be crowned
with success.
j. W. Hirons,
| Vice president Beacon Bushes.
College.
Wilmington, Sept. %. 1922.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
MIR. HARpING's .FRIENDs.-

While the overwhelming vote OF the
House Of Representatives for passing
the Soldiers Bonus bin over the Presi-
dents veto is not to be taken as a
partisan Reputation Of Mr.. Harding
many Democrats Joining IN tpe two
thirds majority vote-thc attitude OF
some Of the Republican opponents Of
the President has that appearance He
was rudely treated by some Of those
who have been looked upon as close
friends.
Among the votes against President
Harding were those OF Republican
Floor Leader Monden, Fordney and
Mick" Longworth, the latter OF Ohio.
Representative Simeon d. Fcss OF the
latter State, who is the Republican
candidate for United States Senator
gave the President the cold shoulder
All told. Is Of the 2, Republican mem-
bers from Ohio, the Presidents State
voted against him.
This was harsh treatment OF the
President from his fellow-citizens anC
presumed friends. They would not
have been more rough in dealing with
his Democratic predecessor, Mr.. VIII
son. 1t is clearly evident that Presi
dent Harding's influence with the Re
| publican members of Congress is O
small proportions.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
RIPPING RHYMES.
by Walt Mason.
BUYING JUNK.


We spend too much for foolish
things, for things we do not
need; for Airedale pups and
piston rings. for idle tales TO
read. Tired Father draws his
weekly wage, and says TO wife
and kin. Since blowing coin is
all the rage, come. let US blow
II IN. may be broke when I
am gray, Ike other shiftIess
skates, but while I live no man
can say that I have tightwad
traits. So, now. Miranda. don
your lid, and children. come
with me; along the village street
We'll skid. and buy all things
we see" Tired Father labcrs
long and hard to earn the help.
full scads; through weary days
he renders lard, or fashions liver
pads; through long. long hours
he greases pigs for use at
county fairs, or manufactures
oakum wigs Ike that which
grandma wears. And when he
draws his weekly pay, all
stained with honest sweat, he
should TO wife and kindred say,
The banks the one best bet.
Just now you handed me some
hints that you would shopping
go. but I must see your plans
and prints before a cent you
blow / give you, wife. silver
dime. the children each cent:
therell be no carnival Of
crime. no coin for doodads spent.
In yonder bank III place my
roll. and when we're old.
eftsoons. We win not freeze for
lack OF coal, or starve through
dearth of prunes."
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23

turcrs interested In radio who wish 10
sell abroad but who are prevented
from keeping In constant touch by
frequent visits and telephone calls
with the trade openings reported to
tho government agents. Az tho radio
stations reach many outlying cities
It would seem that this service should
be of especial value to more distantly
situated business men within q wide
radius"
Selling American goods in foreign
markets through the help OF ether
waves can b readily extended to
other parts OF tho United States. in
the opinion OF DIR. Julius Klein. d.
rector of the Bureau Of Foreign and
Domestic Commerce. Director Klein
pointed out that his bureau maintains
81 district and cooperative Offices In
this country In addition to the Bos.
ton branch. Tho sending out OF the
information In each case Is prob
lem for the local manager to arrange
with some nearby broadcastinR sta.
ton as all Of them have been author.
izcd to undertake tho work.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
JUST FOLKS
BY Edgar A. Gsest.
Copyright 1872. by Ed9sr A. Guest
HOME.

HOME.
Home IL the place where a man can
rest,
Home is the spot where HES joys are
best.
Battle for glory and strive for gain.
Stand 10 the ache and the hurt and
pain,
Rise or fall. but at last your feet
VIII come once more TO the little street
And the wide swung door and the
sheltering roof
Which are hatred and malice and
envy-proof.
There, II only your heart is kind,
Faith that shall last 20 the end youTI
find
There is bravery. day by day,
Standing with you as you fight your
way:
There are the srnfles that shall cheer
you on,
Smiles that live whsn the worlds arc
gone.
There. though all IN she world rsvfle,
Abide tho trust and tho praise worth
while.
Under the roof where your babes were
born
| There is no corner that harbors scor,.
/ Search 1t through ard there's no ona
| near
Who views your toll with a bitter
sheer:
Never a doubling heart that stands
To mock the strength OF your weary
hands,
Oh, the world may laugh and the world
deride
But the eyes Of your loved ones glow
with pride.
Home at night with the setting sun.
Whether the battle be lost or vvonl
Home. away from the teerninR crowd
And the joust for gain with It's noises
loud.
: Back TO the spot where the cianors
cease
And the gentle rooms that are sweet
with peace.
] Home 10 laughter and niirth and bliss
I And faith that is sealed with an even-
ing kiss.
DC a line per day for cIaasined
ads on monthly contract.-Adv.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23

ciatiun appoint standing committee
on American Citixenship. composed OF
five members representing different
parts OF the country. to establish bu-
reau having active charge Of the edu-
cation, training and development of 4
better citizenship. Tho activities Of
this bureau are to be directed towards
arouNng patriotic effort of members
Of the bar In every State; arranging
programs and outlining plans for pa
trlotic community effort; arrSt.ging
for a committee in every community
to see that the Constitution Of tho
United States II taught in every
school; to have general training In
citizenship in all schools, and in spe-
cial schools for adults; to arrange for
a Department OF American Citizenship
In all newspapers and other regular
publications: for uniform laws reQuir-
ing special course OF study of and
devotion to American institutions and
ideals in all schools.
Here Is the outline Of q patriotic
work that should be Endorsed by every
good citizen, with a view to having It
Incorporated as far az possible in the
laws OF the States. Legislation to
this end may insure tho complete sue
cess of the needed reform. Comment
Ing upon this element Of tho situa-
ton, the Dallas, Texas, Evening News
recommends that the next Legislature
OF that State accept the rccommen-
dations OF this platform az an author
ICED direction and give them force and
effect"
And the Legislatures OF all the other
States should take similar action. Let
us hope the Legislature OF Delaware
at its coming session, will ind time
10 give force and direction 20 this pro-
posed plan Of education in American
government, American ideals. and that
regard for our institutions OF govern
ment which Is 10 essential to their
maintenance. For surely there Ii
nothing In the radical propaganda
which so violently assails them &c
/ promise anything better, or nearly As
good. On the contrary. it In menace
10 our people that should be sternl,
checked before 1t engulfs them in an
archy and ruin.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
Seek South Bend Man.

The Chamber OF Commerce has re-
ceived a letter from the South Bend.
Ind, Chamber. asking their co-opera-
ton in the search for Frank @. Mel
son, whom It seeks 10 locate. He Is
described as being about 81 years old,
FIVE feet eight and a quarter inches
tall, dark complexion, full florid face,
grey eyes, smooth shaver and speaks
with q Danish accent.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
Rubber Seed Oil.

An oil similar to linseed oil is ex-
tracted from the seed of rubber trees
and the residue used as fodder. A mill
has been set up in Malaga and small
consisnments have been sold in Eu-
rope at good prices. Under present
conditions on the rubber plantations
seed for this purpose is easily secGc.
ed.-Scientific American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
GRANT LETTERS ON ESTATES.

Register of Wills Isaac r. Brown
has granted letters as follows:
Administration--On the estate of
Mary Davis TO Holger V. Berg; c. l.
a., on the estate CT Margaret Moore
to Joseph c. Moore.
Testamentary-On the estate OF
Catherine a. Plunkett to Anthony
Heaton Minnick.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
MIRROR OF PUBLIC OPINION

Of the Kiansmen that they are the 100
per cent Americana. this action OF
the Judge places them In a peculiar
quandary. Jury service II an impor-
tant part OF Amcricanism. Obvious
ly, tho only alternative OF tho Klans-
mon IL to make terms with the Judge
or to reduce their pcrcentagc.--Balti-
more American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial. (Wilmington, Del.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-23
WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY.
Thoughts and Comments O
Every Evening Readers.

The full name and address OF tho
writer must accompany each letter, not
necwssartly for publication. but as evil
dence OF good faith. Anonymous COM
munications will be ignored. Publication
OF letters does not carry with 1t indor Sc
ment by Every Evening Of the opinions
therein expressed.