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Evening journal., 1910-12-30
FRIDAY. DEC. 80. 1910
THAT FRANCHISE.

y ROM Mr. Crosbys point of view 1t is very SUR
\ prisng that so great a rumpuS should have
been stirred up over the franchise OF the traction
company, but We think there are two reasons for
the agitation.
One OF these reasons is that the people of this
city until the recent deal enjoyed low rates be-
cause OF competition Between two companies fur
nishng electricity. Naturally they resent a heavy
advance Many months ago The Journal pointed
out that such competition could not continue that
il is almost a law that there can be no real
competition for an extended period between pub
lie service corporations because the nature of their
business tends TO monopoly. The Journal then
held, as it does to-day thai regulated monopoly
in public service corporations is better than al
legged competition under usual circumstances.
Another reason for the agitation, believe is
that the people are becoming educated the
question OF public service corporations and believe
that thcv should receive something substantial in
return for the valuable privileges which such cor
porations enjoy. This phase Of it in broad way
is apart from the specific case OF the application
Of the Wilmington City Company
In years gone by various persons have secured
franchises from the city for this that alleged
public service corporation scheme Few Of these
companies ever amounted TO anything substantial,
and some OF the franchises were not obtained in
good faith Yet they we're valuable in that the in
yesting public at one time believed that any pub
lie service corporation coined money almost as
rapidly as a mint But they have learned differ
emily and promoters find il far more difficult to
float bonds or interest persons in trolley lines and
The like
The residents Of cities especially have concluded
thar their franchises should be guarded most care
fully and that ample return shall be made to the
city for iavors concerned. If this sentiment af-
iects the request Of Mr. Crosby, it is unfortunate
ior him. chiefly because it has resulted in delay
q strengthening out tangle thar has pre-
vented the company from floating securities as it
would like TO do.
This delay seems to be the chief embarrassment
Of the Traction Company We do not believe that
there viii be any disposition on the part of the
members Of the Legislature so far as they have
The power, TO deal unfairly with the company or
with any other corporation or individuals doing
business in the State, but it is highly desirable that
the matter should be thoroughly considered
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The New Judge.

Dover News.
The Republicans have at last sue
ceedcd in having appointed to. the
bench a straight-out Republican pol
itician, Mr. Churchman. He has been
a politician OF the practical kind all
along, and was their State chairman
through two campaigns. He succeeds
if the Senate confirms him. which it
probably will--the broad-minded.
free-thinking, public-ofiice-is -is-a-public-
trust Judge Hastings.
But with all, Mr. Churchman ought
to make and doubtless viii make. an
excellent judge. No man can afford to
take 4 partisan spirit ON the bench
for twelve years Will soon roll around
and another party might nil the bench
with men just as bitter the other way
Mr.. ChuTChman viii, We believe, throw
away the cloak OF partisanship when
he dons the ermine Of the judge, a
judge in the little. sovereign State OF
Delaware, the first State in the Union
Mr. Churcbman is an enterprising
lawyer with a knowledge of common
law and statute law above the average
though not a brilliant speaker. The
Evening journal., 1910-12-30

A safe and sane" Fourth Of July having been
established in many cities, there is now an effort
to secure safe and sane" New Year holiday in
the larger cities. New Year among certain class
has been given over to drunkenness and revclry,
the lobster palaces being the citadel Of the mirth
making. In Chicago the police have determined
to hold the revelers within bounds but it has been
said that the awful result of the recent confagra-
ton in which many hremen we're burned to death
will have a tendency to throw damper on the
merry making in that city. In New York enor-
nous sums are spent for so-called pleasure money
that could be used TO a better purpose. The New
York police have determined, however, to check
the rowdyism in the streets on New Years eve,
but they will hardly be able to repress the en-
thusiasm Of the great crowds which make Of New
Years eve festal occasion in the metropolis.
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spent considerable time in England and the
Continent studying the subject. The result OF its
labor will soon be announced The National As
sociation desires uniform legislation on this ques-
tion in the States and il is pledged 10 co-opera-
tion with State legislators in forming uniform,
sound industrial laws regarding indemnity.
The probable outcome OF the efforts OF the as
sociation of manufacturers, who will work in con-
junction with the leaders of labor. will be sys-
TEN of voluntary indemnity which will be more
desirable as it would save the expense OF liuga.
tion and provide the victims of accidents with an
indemnity in excess of what they could obtain by
the tedious and costly processes of litigation
The fact that the National Manufacturers As
sociaton is willing that the laws shall be changed
on the matter is but another evidence OF the gen.
eral advancement in this country towards better
industrial conditions.
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INDUSTRIAL INDEMNITY.

| I Is generally admitted by those who have
made study of the subject that the United
States is not so far advanced as the more pro-
gressive European countries in regard to employ
ers liability and industrial accident indemnity.
There has been considerable agitation i'm favor
OF better employers liability laws in this country
The present court method with its long DELAYS and
the possibility thar damages where they are Justly
due cannot be obtained because Of the legal iech.
nicalues and red tape, which benefit the party
With the longer purse, has not proved salts
factory he law usually followed i'm this country
fits conditions perhaps OF wears ago when manu-
lacturlng and industry were entirely different
from what they are at present. An effort is made
to apply TO present conditions the old laws suited
TO bygone times and il is asserted that the present
practice OF the courts especially the feow-servant
rule, works hardship and injustice.
An attempt will be made at the coming session
of the Delaware Legislature to have a new en-
ployers liability law passed. The law has been dis
cussed in the local labor papers, and the Rev.
Hubert w. Wells, rector of ST. Andrews Church,
went into the subject deeply during the excellent
series of addresses he delivered on social ques-
tons at St. Andrews Church some time ago, ad-
dresses which should have attracted much more
notice among those interested in social topics than
they did
The National Association of Manufacturers has
taken up the matter of employers liability in
order TO inaugurate constructive work for in
dustria betterment. special committee was ap-
pointed 10 investigate European compensation
legislation employers liability and industrial scoi-
dent indemnify.
During the last ioul months the committee has
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Tomorrow Mr.. Edwards will tell
~ story of The Last Days of 4 Great
orator"
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OFFICIAL ENDORSEMENTS.

Tho Association II
American AdNersis.
ors ia composed of
an The great sdver-
tiaers % this coun-
trr. The Assccis-
tiun endorses Only
such papers o. sub
nit 20 iis oraiiins-
fiou a. any Ugmeut,
and positive proof
must be snhuiited,
Tie accompanying
certificate no. ila,
has been issusd 70
thit nspsr.
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With the Photographers

p London paper calls Mr. Balfour, the William j.
Bryan OF English politics. which shows how vicious hev
do get across the pond.-Detrot FREQ Press
Champ Clark says that some congressman work for
an tney eve worth They may do that and then work
much-Memphis Commercal-Appcal
JACK Abcrnathy has resigned the Oklahoma marshall
snip. Now he can devote his time to managing the
oyeland horseback trips Of his small boys-Houston
Post
There stiii are good many mon whose idea of lux
ury is three square meals day and bottle Of whisky
Topeka Capital
Professor Safgeurs claim that woman is becoming
SO much like mau is manifesty absurd When woman
faces New York gale u skirts and doesn't get blown
away; woman luOst De huskier and heavier tnan mum
alrcady.-New York American
Christmas can Dc made merry without the assistance
Of turkey and more digesuble wthal.-lndlanapolis
News.
Dr. David Walsh, n an English publication. maintains
that the cost Of should be borne by The state
We fear tueie be dissent from this doctrine in
Nevada. New ork American
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writer has enjoyed an acquaintance
with him in the past which prompt
us TO say that in Judge Churchman th
public will have, not the p0liticiai
but man who will try his best d
make a good record as judge, a ma
OF integrity, loyalty and energy;
man who will leave his family nam
recorded among the names of Ia
clean, self-sacriiicing men who hav
served their State and their peopl
we'll in their day and generation.
He may have made mistakes bu
who has not2
Governor Pennewill might have don
much worse in the appointment of
Judge. We believe he has done the YER
best he could and we really believ
that the Democratic members Of tn
Senate will do. as their predecessor
did when the present bench was an
pointed, join with the Republicans Il
confirming this appointment
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Editorial Opinion
About BaIlots.


Bridgeport Post.
The numerous contests growing out
of the present ballot in use in this
state has invited a general discussion
about ballots and voting machines.
The New Haven JOurnal-CoUrier rath-
er sadly concludes that nothing has
been gained "by the moving away from
the simple devices of former genera
tion,' which is frank admission that
you cannot make men vote right by
changing the form of ballots, as The
Post has pointed out long ago.
The Hartford Courant does not think
much OF the new ballot and never did
like the voting machine. The Courant
is entirely on the right track when IL
would legislato against the corrupt
use of money aud power and it hits the
nail on the head when It says: "If we
gave our efforts more to purifying
the voter and not so much to purifying
the ballot itself, the result would be
worth more"
The Hartford Times has much faith
In the voting machines and ridicules
the calling OF the present paper bal
lot the Australian ballot" which as
the Times rightly sayssit is very far
from being Our friend is inclined to
think things would be better If we had
the real simon pure Australian sys-
TEN. If the lesson of Massachusetts,,
which has the nearest thing TO the real
Australian ballot, means anything then
the faith of the Times in the Austria
liam ballot is misplaced.
Tho curse of the Australian ballot,
and of all other ballots modelled after
it, IS the cross mark That is the cause
of all the trouble. and the most strik-
ing fact about Il all is that It makes
possible the marking of ballot 10
show that the goods have been de-
livered" I'm the sale of the vote. In
fact there is no method of voting that
SO facilitates the marking of a ballot
to show what has been done as any
system which permits Of crosses here
and there. all perfectly legal, and yet
conveying the signal that the bought
vote has been recorded.
In our judgment The voting machine
is the only system yet devised which
makes IL next to impossible TO wlgwag
to the buyer of voters that his money
has not been misplaced. But so long
as paper ballot must be used, then
the simpler it is he better. There was
nothing seriously wrong about the old
system, except that IL allowed ballots
TO be taken away from the polls. II the
law had been amended so as to make
il an oilense with a severe punish-
meut to have ballot outside the yot-
ing booth the evil that was exposed
in the attempt to defeat Governor
Billey would not be again possible.
Constant changing is unfortunate,
too, and only invites errors. SO far as
the present ballot is concerned. all It
needs Is simpliflcation and the use Of
plain English in constructing the law.
Make 81 possible Tor a vOier 10 vote a
straight ticket II he so desires, then
allow the man who would split all the
opportunity necessary without possible
complications i'm the matter of crosses.
IN fact. e ought not TO be difficult to
construct q law that would meet the
present troubles.
Then one other thing should be done.
The law IN regard to contests ought to
be so amended as to prevent fishing
expeditions" The man who would se-
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Chany Stories OF the Day

f. C. Tiliotson travelling the other day with a
pompous chap who made life miserable for his fellow
uaveleIs oy deying into natural history philosophy,
chiropody and politics. He dwelt particularly upon the
ability OF the ny TO walk up and down a glass pane
Ot course he said, that is made possible by the
TACT that the glass. despite all its smoothness Is I'm
realty rough, as you may with the aid OF power
tui microscope. However, they have discovered a pro-
not even ly walk it'
Good exclaimed Tillotson. with an air of relief
what want" ~
But, my dear sir replied the bore "you can't do
lhai' you know. That's only done in a laboratory i'm
Germany Besides, what would you want il for?"
Well, said Tillotson "pve got a fy at home that is
bothering the life out me ana ] want my window
pane 80 fixed that he'll tall OF and break his neck
There nas silence during fhe remainder Of IRE "trip
Clcfeigud Press
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cure a recount ought to be able to
give something besides technical
guesses that some one mas blundered.
If he cannot give some good reason
for believing there is an error in the
original count, then no recount should
be allowed.
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GOVERNORS AND LEGISLATORS.

How far the Governor of State should in
\ u terfere with the doings of the Legislature
has become a question OF debate. Nationally the
view seems TO be to hold the President response
bic for the success or failure of a program put
forward by the political party TO which he be-
longs. If Congress fails to pass law according
to the promise OF the platform the President is
subject to criticism. This disposition to hold the
President responsible has increased much during
the latter years
Now the point is, how far shall governor of
a State be held accountable for the failure Of the
Legislature to enact proposals contained in the
party platform. The sessions OF the House of
Governors" indicate desire TO create a scnti-
ment that governors should be more insistent
in urging their opinions on the legislators.
During the administration of Governor Hughes
in New York he was very active in expressing his
views and in endeavoring to force his ideas on
the Legislature. He was appauded for so doing
The governor at first tried to keep hands Off
but nc soon realized that il he did so, no legis-
lation OF progressive character would be enacted.
Governor-elect Dix is disposed not 10 force his
opinions on the New York Legislature. Governor
Harmon of Ohio kept out of the legislative tur-
moil when many residents of that State thought he
should have forced through the Assembly Pub
lie Utilities Commission bill.
Governor-elect Wilson is taking the other posi-
ton in New Jersey, but he is justified in so
doing because he elected practically as a non
partisan after he had pledged himself to give the
people of the State the benefit of his leadership
in every way
Here in Delaware our governors have had but
little to do with legislation and that plan has
proved to be satisfactory in our State The COVER.
sends his message giving his views and US
ually that is the end of it so far as he is CON
cerned. In theory perhaps the rule of non-inter.
ference is the best but circumstances alter cases.
There is however little likelihood that governors
will meddle in a manner that would be detrimental
to the interests of the communities
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While one of our local newspapers is comment
ing on the folly of the referendum the Dover
News reports that the grangers and religious So
cieties of Kent are bringing educational refresh
ment. They have proven an eye-opener about the
referendum and popular election of senator" "
And that is what worries the ultra-conservatives
They know that the referendum would show tina,
in many instances representatives in councils and
legislatures are representatives only in name
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M. Unilsl puh

Tbs United Pus-
iish-rs' Association
shroueh ito prsfi-
dent. NJ. Arthur
koppeil las cEau-
ined TfiE Jour
NAILS circulation
and Nr. Koppeii Of.
gera So wager $1,000
u his own money,
and undertake SO
prove shat THb
EVENING JOUR.
fal hes The largest
paid circuistioi %
any paper printed IN
Wilmington.
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Academy OF Music.

At least once in every two years
some ravishing melody sweeps the
country and ingratiates itself in the
musical affections of the people of all
classes. Two years ago 1.-THE Merry
Widow" waltz seemed to be the inspire
alton and the solace of every one who
could play an instrument, sing, hum
or whistle. This year another waltz
has taken the place of "The Merry
Widow" theme, and it is oddly called !:
Alma, Wo Wohnst Du ?" ("Alma,
Where do You Live 20 This waltz,
which is now all the rage in New
York, is the same as the title of the
fascinating operetta of which it il but
one of many ravishing features It
will be heard at the Academy of
Music, Baltimore, for the first time,
amid it, proper senic and comic en-
vironment, the week beginning Mon
day, February 18th, with popular
matinee on Wednesday and regular
matinee on Saturday.
Every one remembers Mr.. Philips
rare comedy, with music, "The Ger
man Grocer" which ran for 500 nights
in New York. Other plays of equal
popularity for Mr.. Philips pen are
such well-known successes. The
titles of these plays are good index
to their hold upon the affections of
New Workers., who are as loyal to New
York as are Parisans to Paris. There
is a perfect wealth of comedy and
melody in Alma, Wo Wohnst Du ?" SO
that the playgoer without any knowl
edge OF German reve1s in it a. hap
PLY and contentedIy a. does the Ger
man at hi side.
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25 Cents q Day for Food.

Edward J. Reardon, the county de-
tective, who was dismissed some time
ago by District Attorney Jerome at the
instance of ex-Police Commissioner
Bingham, figured in case which Vim
cent Il. Pisarra, agent of the Children's
Society, took to the Harlem Court. Tt
developed that he il doing detective
work for Emil T.. Fuchs, lawyer of
800 Broadway. Mr.. Fuchs Is counsel
for the prisoner in the matter heard.
Joseph Rosenthal, broker, was the
prisoner.
Mrs. Minnie Rosenthal, Rosenthals
wife, was in court with her four child
rem, ranging in age from 6 months to
years. Two of her neighbors, at So
East Ninety-eighth street, who said
they were Mrs. Sadie Lampert and Mrs.
Rebecca Gordon, reported a day or two
ago to the Children's Society that the
four children of the Rosenthals were
not properly fed and needed more
clothing. They said that the father,
Joseph Rosenthal, was able to make
much better provision for them.
Mrs. Rosenthal told Magistrate Butts
that her husband gave her 25 cents a
day for food for herself and four child
rem.
Not only that your Honor" said the
woman, with tears I'm her eyes, but
he had started divorce proceedings
against me, charging me with miscon-
duct. Look at me. Look at my cloth
ing. I borrowed this shawl from Mrs.
Lampert to keep me warm. Look at
those children; they are cold and hun
CRY now"
His lawyer, Mr.. Fuchs, sent Ed
| vi lot 10
me, and one day recently he burst in
what appeared to be shield of some
sort, he accused me of having enter
tanned men and with having just let
one out of the apartment before he en-
tered.
I saw him. he shouted at me. T
saw him leave
my neighbors can tell you that this
il not true. T haven't even money to
keep decent place for me and the
children to live in, let alone receive
any one"
your honor" said Pisarra, II have
made a thorough investigation into
this matter, and 7 think this woman Is
being outrageously treated by her hus-
band, and maligned besides. / went
among the other tenants, and from what
they say | am certain that she is the
sufferer in the matter.
! Look at this man Rosenthal, he is
finely dressed and looks prosperous,
but his wife and these babies are a
fine contrast l would like to have
this case put over for consideration
later, and will have more to say. Law
yer Fuchs told me himself that he en-
ployed Edward ]. Reardon, the former
Jerome detective, to shadow this wO-
man, and 7 need say nothing about
that If this case il put over T will
take these youngsters and the mother
down to the Children's Society rooms
and feed them and get them some
clothing"
Both Mrs. Lampert and Mrs. Gordon
swore that they were compelled at
various times recently to provide food
for Mrs. Rosenthal and the children,
and that they saw Reardon break in
the door of Mrs. Rosenthals apart
ment
Magistrate Butts postponed the case
until Tuesday and held Rosenthal in
5000 bail.
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@BiIl'S firm TROUBLE
he Editor Of "The Press. \

10 the EQlCOr or line PreSS,
Sir Will you please print in "The
Forum the poem Bills in Trouble q
z. A. ID.
Lancaster, Pa, January s, 1910.
I've got letter, parson, from my son
way out West,
An my OF heart is heavy as an anvil
in my breast.
To think the boy whose futur' I had
once so proudly planned
Should wander from the path O. right
an come to SIGH an end!
7 told him when he left us only three
short years ago
He'd find himself plowin' in a mighty
crooked row
He'd miss his fathers counsel, an his
mothers prayers, too,
But h. said the farm was hateful, an
he guessed he'd have to 20.
! know thar big temptation for a
youngster in the West,
But believed our Billy had the cour-
age to resist.
An when he left I warned him O. the
everwaitin' snares
That you find like hidden sirpints in
;Esst Iife's pathway everywheres. Es
But Bill he promised faithful to be
kerful and allowed
He'd build reputation that'd make
SIS us mighty proud:
But it seems as how my counsel sort
o. faded from his mind.
An now the boys in trouble O. the
very wustest kind.
His letters came SO seldom that I
somehow sort o. knowed
That Billy was a-trampin' on mighty
A rocky road.
But never once imagined he would
bow my head in shame,
An i'm the dust'd waller his OIL daddy's
hOnCred name.
He writes from out in Denver, an the
story's mighty short;
I just can't tell his mother; it'll crush
her poor Oh heart;
An so reckon parson, you might
break the news 70 her
Bills in the the Legislator, but he
doesn't say what fur.