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Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
FARMERS ASKING TOO MUCH.

BY recommending the Norris bill for
the creation Of a Observation-Disclosures
lar government corporation to buy
and sell farm products and lend
money for the financing OF sales the
Senate committee on agriculture
shows that the representatives, ot the
farmers in the Senate have learned
nothing from the collapse Of socia-
listic schemes In North Dakota. The
proposition is 20 pay the farmers fancy
prices for wheat and other products
and To take the chance OF getting the
money back when the foodstuffs are
sold in the market.
From the taxpayers point OF view
| the plan is most unbusinesslike. for
| the government has no control over
market prices and II II IS unable TO
unload It's purchases at a profit new
! taxes must be levied for making up
the deficit. North Dakota wa highly
unfortunate in the business ventures
which were supposed 10 he in the In
terest Of the farmers; there Is no rea-
son FOR believing that the government
can make any better showing In buy
D AlE anu StAAAih tiAAhF fNN'NNf -
government has BEEN notosiousiY un-
successful in its business undertake
inge for the reason that as a rule
politician. are not business mon.
The Norris brl Is simply another
example OF class legislation. The
farmers seem to think that they are
the only ones who have any claim
upon the money collected in taxes BY
the government. But there are others
II government funds should IL handed
over 10 the farmers. what IS there q
prevent the corner grocery man who
is not making ali the money he car
use from asking the government e
pay big prices For his stock OF goods
Owners OF machine shops likewise
may be encouraged 70 start legisla
ton sor government aid: IN fac
there 2. no limit 20 the demands tina
might De made upon the Fedora
ITreasIry. In times past strang
Ideas have come from the agricultural
states and have been dropped; IN
Norris bill is as unsOund as Green
lbackism. PoT-Iiism or free silver. We
i IS jealousy supported by the radi
cal members Of the agricultural bloc
This IS a good time Zoe common
sense people 20 assert Themselves
Providence Journal.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27

| watched him trudging through tho
field
for his harvest yield,
a man OF strength and vigor
Bat untutored and unclean:
The proud would scoru the sarb he
wore
And turn him colby from the door.
The dainty in his presence
Would have shuddered 10 be seen.
And as I watched l thought OF him.
Rough handed and OF visage grim
The sower. ankle deep in earth.
Distributing his seed.
Yet those who looked 10 him in scorn
And only saw his garments torn
Some day upon his s~now-white wheat
IN luxury would feed.
out of the common ONE the great.
Beyond ;hc task the Joys await.
Rough be the hand which sows the
seed.
But white and soft the bread
From them the naughty may despise
The s%plendors 81 the world arise,
The cradle in a tenement
May he a rulers bed.
Turn not away from any man
Who serves the Makers mighty plan
The sower does not walk In pride
or costly garments wear. Q
And from the mire which marked the
past
A genius may arise At last,
The mother In the tcnemen
A royal child may bear.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
PAYING THE PRICE.

There are many strikes in which
the pubic takes but an academic In
terest. II may know that 81 In going
to Fay the cost OF them directly or
Indirectly, but the fact In not brough.
home go forcibly as TO make IL step
IN and demand a cessation OF strife.
1t knew. OF course. while the coal
strike was In progress that there
would be hardship this winter. But
while the strike was going on the
weather was warm and though n Ger
tain number Of people sounded the
alarm. IL was impossible 10 arouse the
sort OF public opposition TO the strike.
public determination 10 have IL
brought 10 an end. that generally
makes itself felt on both sides and
brings results.
What we are now witnessing In a
drastic lesson In the suffering indus
trial wars may prccipitate. There .s
great need OF more coal In this city.
Many of the poor are in larnentable
want Of ~. Few Of them can use
soft coal. There are thousands Of
families who Fan buy either soft or
hard coal. when they ear get II. only
by the little. n few bushels at a time.
Ard yet this city Is somewhat fortu-
nate IN the moderate weather we have
had up 10 the present cold snap.
Farther North tho deprivation rs
much worse. the suffering more i'm
tense.
Tho whole country IL on shor,
%ratlOus because Of n quarrel over
wages In the coal nclds-a quarrel thu
was never settled and which. We arr
now told. is going 10 De resumed early
In the spring. Maybe so. n q Is
brought on again IL is safe to say
there will be n public ready 10 20 .,
the mat 20 prevent n. We are p
patient and \ long-sufcring people
but the mine owner or tho labor or.
ganizat.on that precipitates anoth,l
coal strike before the scars OF his on,
are healed Will ind there Is a limit {,
Observation-Disclosures American.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
TAXPAYERS WILL APPROVE.

The news reports OF the meeting OF
the Levy Court Of New Castle county.
yesterday. stated that a bill for re-
pairs OF an automobile-the property
OF the county-was refused payment
by a majority vote OF the members
present. Il developed thai the auto
mobile was being used at the time Of
the accident by certain Levy Court
officials. who had gone 10 Middletown
to attend a baseball game. The presi-
dent OF the Levy Court il quoted as
authority for this explanation. stat
ing thai "he was invited 70 the ball
game as president Of the Levy Court
Every Evening ventures 20 sugges,
that the taxpayers OF New Castle
county will approve the action OF
those members OF the court who re-
fused 70 sanction payment Of the re-
pair bin for the county car. We also
venture 20 suggest that these same
taxpayers will incline 20 the opinion
hat Levy Court automobiles were
not purchased 10 attend ball games
even on special invitations" Of IN,
political friends OF the Levy Courl
Commandments Middletown or else.
where.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
WARNING TO FEDERAL AGENTS.

In quashing the warrants In two OF
the most important prosecutions for
breaches OF the Nolstead act which
the government has undertaken in this
Federal district, Judge Thompson
comments with equal severity and
Justice upon the methods OF Federal
prohibition agents. Since in most
such prosecutions evidence cannot be
obtained except by search warrant.
the legality OF the warrant is III , very
foundation on which the governments
case depends. Yet again and again
an inperfectly drawn warrant has al
lowed n defendant OF whose guilt little
doubt exists to escape. Judge Thomp-
son thus throws out the cases in ques-
ton because under the law there IL
nothing else ne ian do.
lie further takes occasion 20 remind
tho Federal officials Of certain i'm
portant facts they constantly ignore.
The adoption OF the Eighteenth
Amendment has not made other
amendments imperative. The Con-
stitutional rights OF the individual
under tho Fourth Amendment" he
pants out. must be equally enforced
In favor Of the guilty and the limo
cent" In other words. n presump-
ton OF guilt is nc Reuse for Illegal
acts. whether on the part OF prohibit
ton agents or police detectives. Tn
less. therefore" Judge Thompson adds.
sufficient facts are shown under oath
10 support the finding OF probable
cause, the right OF a person 10 be Sc
cure from unreasonble searches and
seizures nus not be violated To
punish the guilty is important: but
so IS the protection Of the individual
from h Entertainments OF govern
ment officials upon his constitutional
rights.
Unquestionably much OF the resent
ment which the enforcement OF the
Nolstead act has aroused has beer due
10 the too common disregard OF these
rights by prohibition agents. The WORK
would have been difficult at best. IN
view OF the natural opposition Of a
large portion OF the community "a
sweeping sumptuary legislation. The
situation calls for tact above all else
The government officials have a powe,
under the law which many belieys
they shosid not have When they at
tempt 10 exercise hat power beyonC
the legal limit. the popular reaction
IS precisely what might have been ex.
pected.-Philadelphia Inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
New Crew for Noah's Arb.

At the regular monthly meeting Of
Noah's Ark, No. ], Playground Of odd
Fellowship, held last night at Pythian
Castle. the following officers were
elected: Chief navigator. c. Y. Taylor:
first mate. John Reynolds; financial
secretary and treasurer. John W. Kel-
ley: secretary. Andrew UlriCh; guar
dams. Herbert Holiday, Marshall
C~rossan, william Seidle. Benjamin
Harris and c. j. Davis; degree master.
Harry Whitaker; assistant degree
master, John w. Davis. A library
lamp was presented To retiring Chief
Navigator c. r. Beatty. Following
the regular meeting several vaudeville
acts were given by Philadelphia per-
formers.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
AMERICANIZATION.


From the following carefully COM
piled statistics we come to the con
hat there is plenty Of work
ahead for those engaged in American
izing America. o.
There are In this country :1.404
foreign-language newspapers with a
combined circulation OF almost IL .000,-
900.
Almost one-third of the entire
population of America is either for
eign-born or the children OF foreign
born parents.
America has more N~orwegians han
Christiana: more Swedes than Stock
holm; more Germans than Bremen.
Hamburg and Leipsic; more Czechs
than Prague; more Poles than War
saw and almost as Many M~ex,cans as
Mexico city.
Take the state OF New York alone.
That mighty melting pot contains &C.
600 native Greeks. 81 900 native Nor
wegians. $4,000 native French. IS. 1000
native Czechs. 10000 native Rouman-
ians. $4,000 native Swedcs. 10000
native Hungarians. 100000 native
Austrians. 250.000 native Poles. 800. =
900 native Germans. 500. 900 native
Russians and $50. 900 native Italians
There are single news stands in
New York City where ono can buy
newspapers printed in 20 different
languages.
As we have been generous In adj
hitting alien immigrants. so should
we be careful in seeing that these new
gratis do not produce freak and sport
growths to the detriment OF the old
| original stock.
Wherever this can he effected by
cultivation we are all to the good
wherever It can't we must be un'
sparing with the rruning shears.
Ind IL seems To us that h n DIS
New York limb needs special atten'
tion.-Los Angeles Times.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27

post. This 10 an altogsthsr different
matter. a. It affects one Of the agsn-
ciss Of the law for the supposed Just
punishment Of criminals. Many efforts
have been made In the past to abolish
this agency Of punishment. but with
out success, True. in friendly hands It's
cnstisations have been amazingly
mitigated. but It is still a part Of our
penal codes punishment.
But an entirely different point Of
view is opened by a consideration OF
this proposition. 1t is whether the
law should be made more largely n
reforming agency in penalties imposed
for crime. and less an agency of ac-
tual punishment for wrong-doing. In
a word. whether clemency or justice
should moro largely rule in the adj
ministration OF punishment upon
those who commit crimes.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27

O. 10 {. trus c1AS Christmas dance
Is performed in a church n Spain?
]. II. X.
A. One beautiful! feature OF the
Mesa de Gallo" in the great Cathedral
OF Seville n a TRANCE mystical dance
or Interviewing Of steps" BY the
choir boys. who thus dance Before the
high altar. This reverent dance which
q given but twice a yea - marked
by the chanting OF the choir boys. who
carry taIl lighted candles as they
cross n recross up and down the
wide choir steps. One OF the occa-
slons IS the celebration OF midnight
mass on Christmas Eve.
Q. Il a magnolia sometimes called
a tu,ip-tree? A. z. T.
4. The tulip-tree IS one o. the
magnolia family.
Q. What metal IS me heaviest?
T. 2. A.
a The platinum group OF minerals
IS the heaviest. Native iridium heads
the list.
the author Of the antitrust AN that
bears MS name: II. -. a.
\. Senator sherman originally
lproposed n outlined the sherman
Law. but & was perfected by the jul
dietary Committee OF the United
States Senate. and there has always
been controversy over the question oi
the authorship OF the Jaw. Senator
Hoar. a year before his death. claimed
g. 49,. -. Hh. .rnsh-H EnmnrlH
Edmands. chairman Of the committee
declared that nearly every member o.
the committee participated IN the
week ~ preparing the bill.
q Are some ~ 4 horses muscles
c'assed as speed muscles and some 81,
strength muscles? r =. T
y. The law framed by r. J. Mare,
and known as Marey's Law. Is The
muscles OF speed in the horse are Ions
and slender. and those Of strength
short and thick
q. Who invented the arst navi
eating instrument? }. r
\. To the greek, AnaNtmander ~
Miletus.. is attributed this invention
Tho following account - given
Mariners had observed that the far
Their north they went the higher IN.
Pole star rose In the heavens an,
AnaNimander Is reputed 20 have in
vented an arrangement OF . stick
hinged together. 50 that when one wa
held horizontally and the other point
ell % the Pole star. the angie the.
made would indicate how far mort
the observer vac.
@ Did the present King OF Eng,an.
have an older brOthcv? N. h
\. The present King had an oldc
brother Prince Albert Victor. Duk
of Clarence. who died January 49, 1888.
Al that time George was made Duk
OF York. When his father becam
King in 1901, he VAS given the titl
Duke Of Cornwall. and shortly after
waVd he was created Prince Of VALE.
Upon the death OF Edward VII. &
1910. he succeeded 10 the throne a
George V.
q Is "trume-hound" a Sian
phrase? 4. I
\. In France trumes are locate
and dug out Of the ground with IN
aid of dogs and pigs. The latter AT
commonly used In Perigord. the.
vooting Instincts n fine nose Il
scent being turned 10 account.
trained SOW viii snin the peculia
pcryasive odor eNhaled by the rip
tuber and will make directly for i
{ either laying II hare "a uproot!ng
G TO be rewarded with an acorn or ches.
nut. Dogs are used in the same mar
Iner -ecuactnlIv nv noachora
.. Who said NO man e'or felt Oh
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
Therefore. II foxes are detrimental

Therefore. II foxes are detrimental
to farmers. and are protected merely
to allow a fow to enjoy q sport which
to them In most satisfying and excit-
ing. tho farmers would seem ito have
It" by a large majority. II foxes are
destructive and infict injury upon
farmers. fox hunting does not appear
10 stand securely as q sufficient rea-
son for the protection Of the fox. SO
here Is one subject that may find in
teresting place during the session of
the Legislature which will open at
Dover. next week.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
TnE RODNEY T

TnE RODNEY STATUE.
II is pleasing to know that the
equestrian statue Of Caesar Rodney.
the pedestal for which already is in
place at Rodney Square. this city,
Will Id completed in ample time for
formal dedication on the nex Fourth
of July And that day is the appro-
pirate one for such an occasion. as
what Caesar Rodney did. and what
this statue will conspicuously com
momorate. resulted in making the
Fourth % July our great national holi-
day. the anniversary Of our coun-
try's Independence.
Caesar Rodney was n delegate 10
tho Continental Congress that adopt
cd the Declaration Of independence.
That momcntous step was not taken
hastily. hut after due deliberation and
a wide discussion. in the course OF
which much opposition was mani
Tested. For awhile the fate OF the
Declaration hung IN the balance.
There was division among the three
dclesates from Delaware TO that Con-
tnental Congress. John Dickinson and
George Read were in Philadelphia. but
they were on opposite sides. Read be-
ms doubtful about adopting the Dec
'aration. while Dickinson was its
staunch supporter. The vote Of Della
ware. therefore. depended upon Caesar
Sodney. and the vote Of Delaware
sisht decide the result.
Rodney was at Dover. Of
Ne crisis at Philadelphia until a mes
senger reached him with a note from
Dickinson. urgently calling him 70
ome on and save the day. At once
~ started and made his memorable
r.de. arriving in Philadelphia Jus, in
time TO have the vote OF Delaware
recorded IN favor Of the Declaration
Of Independence. Read later Endorsed
the Declaration BY appending his sig
nature.
Through Wilmington Rodney rode
o. bis fateful journey 20 Philadelphia
IL . probable ne passed up Marker
street or KING street, the thorough,
fares that hound the park on ives.
ana east s. the location Of IN.
monument IL most fortunate in IL
direct reference 20 the event !; com.
memorate..
80 more inspiring incident Of IN,
s~trussle for American Independence,
D. recorded by history than Caesa.
Eudnsy's ride from Dover 20 Phila
dc,phlA. 20 ave The Declaration % IN
W NHNAtNNH AL' ClAA' OF D-AE way
has been slow in rendering tribut
O. bic great service by appropriat
memorial Now this remissness ma
bssn atoned for. and me statue :
Rodney. sioquently depicting hi
splendid enterprise IN the cause q
freedom. is nearly an sccomplishe
fac
The next Fourth q July should b
o notable day In Wilmington. Il Wi
b. "a. occasion Of such a celebrate
~ we never have had IN the pas
Nny nothing intervene 20 mar il
complete success.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
Work of inclneratOr.

The incinerator report for the past
week has been issued by me Board @:
Health. Two hundred seventy-eight
and three-quarter tons % sarbagC
We're DESTROYED during that time
Seventeen aud one-half tons 81 coal
burning ia houns. were required.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
A DIFFERENCE OF OPINION.

II may be an interesting question
whether Secretary OF State Hughes 10
in entire accord with President Hard
ing in the latter's endeavor to secure
from Congress an amendment 10 the
Constitution prohibiting the issuance
of all tax-exempt securities. In his
recent message { o the Congress. Presi-
dent Harding. in reference 10 this
matter, said:
"Tax-exempt securities are dry .
ing up the sources Of Federal taxa
ton, and they are encouraging I'M
productive and e~xtravagant ex-
p~enditures by States and munich
palit,es. There Ia more than the
menace in mounting public debts.
there is the dissipation Of capital
which should be made available 10
the needs of productive industry.
The proposed amendment will
place the State and Federal gov
ernments and all political subdi-
visions on an exact equality and
will correct the growing menace
Of public borrowing. which II left
unchecked may soon threaten the
stability OF our institutions"
Years ago. when the Income Tax
Amendment 10 the Constitution was
before the New York Legislature. for
approval or reputation. Mr.. Secre-
tary Hughes, then governor of tina,
State. sent a special message to the
Legislature, recommending that sp-
proval be withheld. In that message
he said:
But the power 20 tax incomes
should not be granted in such
terms as 10 subject to Fed
eral taxation the incomes derived
from bonds issued b. the STATE ;t-
self or those issued by municipal
governments organized under the
States authority. To place the
borrowing capacity OF the State
and o, its governmental agencies
AZ the mercy OF the Federal tax
ing power would be an impairment
OF the essential rights o.. the State
which. as its officers. we are bound
70 defend
TO permit, such securities 20 be
subject OF Federal taxation 5 10
place such limitations upon the
borrowing power OF the State as
10 make the performance OF the
functions OF local government a
matter OF Federal grace"
Thus. Governor Hughes OF Ne'
York. a dozen years or so ago OF
posed the proposition Of Federal ,axs
ton OF the income arising from sta,
or municipal bonds. Now Presider
Harding. under whom Mr.. Hughes
serving as Secretary OF State, want
the State deprived OF the power
exempt such bond issues and their ir
come from taxation. II he desired n
States u be at liberty TO grant sue
exemption. certainly he cannot fave
Federal legislation that would prever
the States exercising their discretio
J in the matter. and forbid them exten,
ing the favor.
Here. therefore. IL a point OF diffe
] ence between President Harding ar
] Secretary OF State Hughes. But il
possible Mr.. Hughes has changed h
; opinion OF this matter since he WI
governor Of New York.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27

halter draw. with good opinion Of ;he
iaw?" II. r
a. The quotation = from Nc
Fingai' a buriesque epic. written by
John Trumbuii. American .lrst and
poet. IN 1872.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS.

Any cader can yet the answer 70 any
question by writing Every Evening lnfor-
nation Bureau. Frederic J. Hask1n, direc-
tor. Washington. ID. & This Offer applies
strictly 20 information. The bureau can.
not give advice on legal. medical aud
financial matters. - does not attempt 20
settle domestic troubles nor TO undertake
exhaustive research on any subject. Write
your questions plainly and briefly. Give
full name and address and enclose two
cents In stamps for return postage. Al
replies are sent direct 10 the inquirer.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
THE EVENING SMILE.
HR WAS TOO QUICK.

TIE chairman % the board or direc-
ballot was being taken. thought they
were trying 20 put something over on
him. and yelled:
7 don't know what you're ballot
Ing on. but IN against -"
You've got plenty of company,
said a quiet Old d!rector.
Hey"
The vote vas OF a motion I made
20 buy you a god watch. Louis
vile Courier-Journal.
He-"No doubt you believe n The
higher education for girls. She-"Oh.
yes. indeed. Why I am taking lessons
N aviation. Boston Transcript.
Man-~Do you collect pennies
Teenie-Yes slr. Man-Weu. mere
are two for your collection. Now.
how many have you?" Feea.e-TwO.
-Toronto Globe.
Teacher-"This question Gems 20
puzzle you" Pupl-Not me ques-
uon-but .he ausWer,"-Sondag Mss.
Stockholm.
Justice Of The Peace-"WII you ,ove.
honor and obey" Lady-Yes.
Justice OF The Peaches yours.
Ten bob. And II you need my ser
vices again. I make a SPECIAL discoun,
20 Old customers London Mai.
How FAR have YOU studied English
history, john" inquired Miss Cross
the new ~governess. as she and John
ana sund-y sisters settled down g.
.,hcr res lesson together. Just q.
fear AS my history book is dirty. Ms.
Cross, said JoAn-Ed.nbursh Scots
man.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27

a big buy at small cost-an Every
Evening want ad.-Ady
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
JUST FOLKS
BY Edgar A. Guest.
THE SOWER.

Copyright 1922 bE EdsarA Guest.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27
R OF PUBLIC OPINION

soviet and even there the idea was
not long entertained as feasible
Philadelphia Record.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27

Teacher-This question seems 20
puzzle YOU" PupL-"Nor the CUES
uon-but me answer -Sondag Mss.
Stockholm.
Every evening, Wilmington daily commercial., 1922-12-27

He-No doubt you believe n The
higher education FOR girls. She-"Oh.
yes. indeed. Why I an taking lessons
n aviation. "-Boston Transcript.
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-07-29
ERNEST SCHMIDT OF
THEODORE THOMAS
ORCHESTRA PASSES

Ernest Schmidt, formerly a men,
Der Of the Theodore Thomas orches-
ira, and a son of Herman Schmidt,
ST., head Of the Schmidt Music
company. Davenport. is dead in
Chicago.
The news came as a shock to his
relatives because he had visited in
Davenport last Friday. Born in
Muscatine, he studied abroad three
years. At the time OF his death he
was manager OF the Aeolian pipe
organ department of the Aeolian
company of Chicago, and previous
to accepting that position had been
manager of the piano department
of Lyon & Healy, Chicago. He was
So years Of age and made his home
at Wilmette, Ill. The eldest Of six
children Of Mr.. and Mrs. Herman
Schmidt, 1896 Brady street, Daven-
port, he is survived by his wife, his
parents, a sister and four brothers