Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1910-08-01
Governor PennewilI and Con-
Gresham Heald Address
Visitors at Springs
Park
SUNDAY MEETINGS BRING
THE OUTING TO A CLOSE

the Safety Appliance Commission. A
/ public meeting was held yesterday
morning. A gathering at Brandywine
Springs Park on Saturday afternoon
also was addressed by prominent men.
Mr.. Duffy I'm HIS address yesterday
afternoon told of the history Of the
Brotherhood, which he said now num-
bered 100000 members. and had paid
$40. 2O6. 9224S TO widows and orphans.
A letter regretting his inability to
attend was read from Secretary Mos
ely. of the Interstate Commerce Com
mission. Dinsmore's Orchestra played
and there was singing by p G. Wood,
Of Philadelphia. who was a member Of
the "Mikado" cast here recently.
The principal address OF yesterday
mornings meeting Ia the Garrick The
atre was made by NJ. l., Hobbs. of this
/ city, a representative OF the Railway
/ Conductors. Mr.. Hobbs urged the
/ railroad men to be strong I'm legisla-
| ton in order that they might enforce
acceptable working conditions. George
| b. Rowand, chairman OF the State leg
islative board Of Pennsylvania, spoke
in the same vein. Colonel J. T. Lay
field, retired conductor, also spoke.
Governor Greets Trainmen.
At the meeting I'm Brandywine Park
on Saturday afternoon Governor PEN
newill and Congressman William II.
Head we're among the speakers. NJ.
II. Tilghman presided. After express
ing his respect for the railroad men,
Governor Pennewill said:
81 do not believe there can be found
anywhere employees who take more
interest In their work and who feel
greater pride I'm its proper perform
ance. than that class of our people
that is here so largely represented.
I'm every field OF human endeavor
the best man, and the happiest man,
whether he be employer or employe, is
the one who is honest, diligent and
faithful in his profession or business.
And permit me TO say there is no bet
ter or more valuable possession for
any man than the respect and con-
fidence of his people. Such q posses
sion is yours to-day, and may 1t not
be lost, but rather grow stronger and
surer as the years go by.
Yours Is a hard, exacting and most
| responsible work, and its performance
/ has been in keeping with It's RESPONSE
bility. The successful discharge OF
| your duties requires long hours. good
!
ments you have willingly and man
fully met, and may there be no falling
away i'm the future from the high
standard you have established In thu
. past. Continue to furnish TO the worli
an example OF what efficiency, sobri
! ETY., honesty and fidelity can do 70
the cause of labor and the good O
man. Such qualities and virtues viii
find their perfect fruitlon In the com
fort OF your lives. the happiness O
your homes. and I'm the sweet con
seriousness of having performed you
duty to society and TO your fellow
men,
Mr.. Heads Appreciation.
Following an address by Mr.. DUFFY
Congress Head said in part:
IF it is proper that corporation
tshould combine for protectiOn-whicl
b they should-so should the labor men
The harmony which exists between
employers and employees is indicated
by the business conditions all over thu
country. II Is The part Of the Gov
eminent to see that neither takes ad
vantage Of the other. We should SCI
that every man gets a square deal
And i'm my relations with the rail
. ] I "a
that desires more than a square deal
81 desire to express few word
of appreciation, and TO tell you | fee
a personal friendship for your organ
ization through the members Of you
committee. And I'm conclusion wan
you TO feel that there is nothing tina
can do for YOU that ! will not be glai
to do, and nothing that you cannO
/ ask of me"
Former Lieutenant Governor l. 7
Parker, who is prominent railroa
, man, told of the progress OF railroad
ing during the last 40 years.
s After the speaking there wer
= sports ON the athletic field. The re
n suits follow:
@ 100 Yards Dash-First, Kidd, priz'
'- watch fob. presented by d. II. Stass
p fort; second. Dare. sweater. "A.
d Nandever Co.; third. Dougherty. stra'
IS hat, Saltsgiyer and Bupp. Time.
D. seconds.
Il Running Broad Jump-First, d.
a. laney. n feet 4 l-2 inches. prize, seal
l. pin, presented by W. L. Roberts
Of second. Kyle, IL feet IA inch, fame
vest. James H. Wright Co.. thir
le Kidd, Is feet inches, suit case,
8 Ross and Son Co.
ID Hop, Step and Jump-First. Dl
IS laney. 81 feet inches; prize, Gu
ct buttons. presented by c. A. Fell: Sc,
NJ ond, Kyle, SO feet 3 inches, umbrell
er Frank ODonnell; third. Dare, "a fe
? - inches, cuff buttons, Charles
Doughten.
220 Yard Dash-First prize, Nola
suit case, presented by James r. Mu
G lin & Son: second, Dare. scarf pi
- Baynard, Banks & Bryan; third, XVI
hat, Saltsgiver & Bupp. Time.
\. seconds. Kyle and Dare ran tie II
10 second place, and had TO run IL o
q Dare winning in 26 seconds.
o. Altoona and Wilmington were u
o. opposing sides in the ball game in
after the athletic sports. WilmingtC
walloping the Pennsylvania boys,
the score OF to 8.
The visiting delegates were royal
entertained by the local trainmen {
Saturday evening. when fully "
ID hundred members and guests sat dow
Al to the tables in the large dining roo
of the Clayton House. Address
were made at the close of the banqu
ed by the different members present, al
,o at the conclusion the time was Will
away by dancing until a late hour.