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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1911-12-28

melting snow, together with the
added weight of the heavy SHOWS
caused disintegration of the rock
upon which the crest rested.
The reduced peak was the high.
est in the San Juan country, %
miles from Telluride in the ex-
IRENE southwestern part Of Colo
RADIO.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
Efficient Service Requires
Sufficient Facilities

To meet these requirements il 10
essential not only that there be at all
times sufficient cable facilities, under
one control, but that they should be
operated interchangeably with each
other and in close physical -ccnnec-
ton with land lines as one system.
Ample spare facilities are necessary
TO provide against the very frequent
cable interruptions.
Neither the Western Union nor any
one of the companies of the Western
Union group has. independently Of the
others, facilities enough TO handle
the business which at times any one
company might be called upon to take
care Of, because of some particular
rush Of business, OF because Of some
cable interruption. Nor could any one
company furnish all the direct circuits
necessary for efficient service, al
though the combined facilities Of
these companies are ample if they
could be used supplementary to each
other and interchangeably.
AS it is, each company operates its
own cables through separate and dis
tinet Offices and under separate and
distinct management. All interchange
Of business is by actual transfer of the
business from one company TO the
other, with the consequent delay and
interruption of a service in which
seconds are valuable.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
A GREAT SCHOLAR.

VAT HAT might be called rare combination OF
w the ideal school teacher and the learned pro-
fessor and scholar was found in Francis Andrew
March who passed away at the ripe old age Of
"a Years at Easton, Pa, on Saturday. For more
than fifty years DR.. March was in active harness
teaching daily during the terms several classes in
Lafayette College No other professor ever did
harder work than he, other professor really fol-
lowed a more settled routine than he, although
there nothing of the routine nature about his
instruction
Besides his daily teaching DR.. March was in ac-
tive association with the students manifestng
lively interest in their sports and various phases
of student life. A beloved man was he.
His active work in teaching was enough to oc-
cupy the mind of an ordinary man, but it was
small part Of his labors. In the odd times from
his work of teaching DR.. March did prodigious
amount OF scholarly labor which made him recog-
nized in Europe for many years as the foremost
American authority in philology No authority in
America was higher questions pertaining to
the English language, and as a photographer he
was unsurpassed. Every man who used one of
the leading dictionaries of the day owes a debt
Of gratitude TO Dr. Francis Andrew March No
other man did more to advance the study of the
English language in American educational nstitu-
tions than DR.. March. A life rich in accomplish
ments has peacefully closed.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
THAT NEW FRANCHISE

THE statement of the gentleman who is seek
\ ing franchise for new lighting plant in
this city that his engineers have figured that they
can supply electricity at a reduction of thirty per
cent. from the rates now charged in Wilmington
should be interesting TO those who are signing
up contracts with him and also TO the members
OF the Public Utility Commission.
If this statement is correct, why should not some
OF the "signers up" make complaint TO the Public
Utilities Commission and demand a lowering of
rates now charged in Wilmington? And if the
field is so profitable why does not the Peoples
Railway Company which already has a franchise
engage IN the lighting business2
There is talk that the company, and no one
knows or seems 10 know who are behind this en-
terprise excepting their agent, is dickering with
those who want to see trolley line built up the
Concord turnpike
The negotiations depend upon securing a fran
chise for lighting in Wilmington. Why could not
Mr.. Underhills company reverse the usual order
and build the trolley line first?
In fact the assertions credited to Mr. Underhil
should bring the matter of the lighting charges to
a focus. We have Public Utilities Commission
which it has been presumed has authority TO force
the present lighting company to fix reasonable
rates. Let us see whether il has such authority.
Let the city find out where il stands, and if it de-
velops that the city has authority to regulate
rates or TO restrain the monopoly in any way, then
the time will be ripe TO consider new companies
or 10 discuss what is the best thing TO be done
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
school.

Newark Post.
The ding. dong" of the school bsll
again echoes and re-echoes in the
clear September sirl Everywhere
within the borders Of our broad land
the summons come; play time is over
for the youth Of the land; the season
has come for work.
From the tiny tot who makes his
bow in a new domain to the business
like boy whose summer experience
has taught him present study means
extra dollars by and by, varied am
bitions stir I'm the schOol-childa
breast. September rivals New Years
Day I'm the number of good resolutions
resolved Teacher and pupil alike.
refreshed by the rest of the summer
time. bring to their work higher hopes
and more worthy ideals.
AS the work Of the school moves
quietly along let us be slow to COM
plain, but quick 10 give merited
praise. The future of the American
nation lies close to the American
school. Around it the greatest oGpor-
tunities cling; in it our greatest
hopes lie. BY your voice Of ercour-
agement-lend a hand.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
Peoples Column
THURSDAY HALF HOLIDAY.
GrOcers are Commended for Giving
Their Employees Half a Day on.

GrOcers are Commended for Giving
Their Employees Half a Day on.
Editor Of THE EVENING JOURNAL
OF all movements that have been
started for the benefit of employers
and employees alike, the Thursday
half-holiday that has been adopted oy
the grocers Of this city is especially
to be commended. The fact that the
employing grocers can set aside one
afternoon week for their personal
comfort, and also give like oppor-
tunity to their employees without in
conveniencing their patrons has been
we'll demonstrated during the summer
months of June, July, August and Sep
tember for the past few years,
have been informed that the grO-
rers Of the city are considering max
ing the Thursday half-holiday a per
manent one. closing their places of
business the year round for that half
day. AS a workingman / would like 90
see such a plan put into practice. /
am sure / voice the sentiment of every
workingman I'm the city. Our wives
can easily see TO Il that the neces-
sary articles are procured in the
morning of that day, and thereby give
hundreds an opportunity to let the
sun shine on them" for a few hours
at least each week.
A Workingman.
Wilmington, Sept IA
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
FRIDAY. SEPT. Is. 1911
TAFTS STRENGTH.
FOUNDED 1858.

A LTHOUGH Mr. Taft as President is still sub
"A jected to some sharp criticisms ii will prob
ably be admitted by unbiased persons that he is
stronger before the country than he was year
ago. The list of his political assets is certainly
longer, looked at from the eastern point of view
bur how the list is regarded in the west remains
TO be seen.
The reciprocity agreement with Canada must be
reckoned as Taft asset, for the idea was his des
pite the fact that il was not enacted into law
without Democratic help. And in that fight Mr..
Taft showed persistence and pluck which have
won him many admirers.
Although there has been criticism of the arb-
tration treaties it is believed by careful observers
that the sentiment of the country is overwhelm-
lngly in favor of them. The business and com
mercial bodies of the country certainly against
war and in favor of everything that tends to pro-
mote peace Business is great sufferer through
Even the dispute between France and Ger
many over Morocco has affected some business
concerns in the United States that have foreign
trade
There is some question as 10 how the President
stands in regard to his vetoes of the tariff
Scfiedufes It is presumed that western sentiment
is against the vetoes, and Democratic newspapers
in the east have been condemning the President
for the vetoes. But the reason given by the Pres
ident is one that must appeal strongly TO business
which is weary of tariff agitation.
How the President will stand will depend upon
his attitude after he has gained the information
that the Tariff Board has collected and is collect
ing
During the past year Mr.. Taft has made changes
in his cabinet which have met with the approval OF
the country Mr.. Stimson and Mr. Fisher are GER
tainly an improvement over their predecessors.
Ballingerism is eliminated. Mr.. Taft could fur
ther strengthen himself by firmly uphoding Dr.
Wiley in his pure food crusade and thus prevent
slip backward in the onward and upward march
the administration has been making However.
Mr. Taft will find out during the journey into the
west what his real strength is. and his political f,
ture in measure depends upon the results of
his western trip.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
Efficiency Increased,
Waste Prevented

The proposed arrangement between
the Western Union, the Anglo Amer
lean and the Direct u. S. companies
will bring the eight cables of the three
companies under one operating con-
troll. The consequent increase in
effectiveness and economy will place
the Western Union in a position to
offer certain advantages in cable
service not now enjoyed by the public.
The other way open TO enable
the Western Union to make such i'm
provements and introduce such new
services as it proposes to do, would
be to lay new cables. This would
seem to be the height of folly.
Duplication Of the existing trans
Atlantic cable facilities at a cost oi
many millions, when there are more
than ample facilities for all business,
would put an unnecessary financial
burden upon an already fully burdened
business and would probably postpone
the reduction Of rates or introduction
of new services.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
:: Personal and Pertinent ::


Ts said We go the pace that kills increasing more and
more
We're faster now than mortals went before
But one who clearly his way 'tis said is very
rare;
We don't know where we're going but We know we're
getting there.
We know that We are moving, we're going, every
one;
We've done few things now and there are many
to be done;
We're going faster on the earth in water OF in air;
We maynt know whore We're going, but We know
we're getting there
To be going. going, going, is the way that seems the
best;
man who never goes at all neer enjoy a rest;
And so We keep a-gong, and if don't know where,
Tis little consolation just to know we're getting
there. Chicago Record-Herald.
.-.-.-.
When the frost is on the punkin'
We remember with a shock
That pocketbook is shrunken
And our oyercoats in hook.
Springfield Union
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
/: With the Paragraphers ::

certain has gone through Wall Street and other
centres only TO find that nobody will lend him $1O-
600 00O That is we'll Had he succeeded others might
have quit work walk through Wall Street and some
other paces.-Florida Tmes-Union.
Kitty Gordon, actress says she to marry a
with whom other will fall in love Well
there's Louisiana who tried to drown himself
because he fat nobody would love him. and
proved too fat snk-The Louisville Courier-Journal
A cocktail would have a reviving influence on a pa
tient after he had tooth pulled but If that plan is
adopted generally by dentists viii be tooth
less nation.-Chester Times
Uncle joe Cannon has taken 10 golf, thereby prov
ing that he is still willing broaden his experiences
and strengthen his yocabuary.-New York Tribune.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
The Trans Atlantic Gable
Situation and Connection

The trans Atlantic cable situation
is as follows:
The Maekay group Of seven ca
bles, including the German cables,
owned by or worked in physical con-
neetion with the telegraph lines of
that company form one system.
The French cables comprise an in
dependent system, using both the
Western Union and the Maekay land
lines for their United States connec-
ton.
In competition with these is the
Western Union group of cables, eight
in all, owned by three separate com
papiss, two of which are British
companies owning FIVE Of the eight
cables.
TtOo only of the British oDned
cables terminate in the United States
and oil of them are entirely depen-
dent on the Western Union for then
connection Dith any telegraph system,
or for their reaching any centre %
business, and are now t0orked exciu-
siDely, so far as business is concerned,
Uifh the Western Union.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
Editorial Opinion
BOULEVARD AND MILFORD.
Milford Chronicle.

Milford Chronicle.
It now seems probable that the OBJ
structionists have caused the location
of the dupont boulevard TO be to the
west of Milford. which will once more
and for all time place this town and
the adjacent territory, of the main
artery of travel in the future; even
though flying machines become popu-
lar mediums of travel it would not
help us, for they follow the main rail-
road lines and broad highways as
guides for their fight, and hence they
would not be likely to touch at Mil
ford for either pleasure or entertain
ment A very interesting history of the
eccentricities of the people, who are
acting as obstructionists could be writ
ten, but it does no good to proclaim
the idioyncrasies Of mistaken people
From their standpoint they can't see
future benefits.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
LEGIsLATIvE SESSIONS.

@ ONE of the states inflicted with long leg
- isatures. The Connecticut Legislature is still
at work, pretending TO be at work, and the New
York Legislature has just resumed its sessions
after recess of seven weeks with big grist OF
work ahead including sharp fights over the d.
rect nominations bill and the New York city char
ter. The Legislature of Massachusetts quit in
July much 10 the regret of many of the members
who would have liked to continue longer.
Some ofsthe New England newspapers are
greatly perplexed by long legislative sessions. One
of them says that If the legislators are paid high
salaries and remain the year round, the expense
is heavy If their salaries kept at low figure,
as in Connecticut while the sessions similarly
prolonged, there is danger that the legislative halls
will be filled with undesirable men and the special
interests will be served more than the interests of
the public"
That is the view taken by one of the leading
newspapers Of Massachusetts, but think OF news
paper that would harbor the idea of having leg
isature in session all the year round. 1t was bad
enough in Delaware when our Legislatures held
on for six months and met only once in two years.
The long legislative session ought not TO be
much of problem to solve. The way to solve it is
TO limit the sessions Of legislature, even in large
states to two or three months. Cut out the waste.
1t is the waste of time and dillydallying that are
responsible for prolonged sessions.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15

1t is not surprising that cases Of graft should be
barred by the investigation going on in Philadel-
phia. 1t has been testified that police and fire
station which cost the city sl2500O could have
been built for half that amount. firm of fav-
ored contractors got the work A thorough in
festgaton would probably show that the public
work IN Philadelphia has cost the city about twice
as much as II should have cost, but even such rev.
elations are unlikely to stir the citizens of Phil
adelphia so that they will demapd a dollars worth
OF value for the dollar they are forced TO give
up in taxes.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15

The New York Press knocks Colonel Roosevelt
rather heavily, although the Press is the radical
Republican newspaper of Gotham. The Colonel,
the Press thinks, is purposely keeping quiet at
present, but in the next campaign we shall hear
his voice again soIemnly defending truth which
everybody admits and setting forth with great We
hemence theories that nobody rejects" If it should
develop that there is no chance of defeating Taft
for the presidential nomination. the Press believes
that Colonel Roosevelt will turn UP as a vigorous
defender of Taft In other words the former
president is playing waiting game trying to find
out which way the cat will jump And yet that
is not his record Of the past; rather the reverse.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
Limited Business Hours
and Idle Facilities

As at present carried on, the trans
Atlantic cable business is practically
all fash service, !. {. instantaneous.
Owing to the difference in time, there
arc only a few business hours Of the
day common TO both sides and during
these hours at least 75% Of the cable
business is done. This is demon
strated by the accompanying chart.
In the interests Of International
business nothing should be done TO
interfere in any way with the so-called
fash or instantaneous service, and
the lines should be kept clear to ae-
eommodate such messages during the
few business hours common 10 both
countries; but to continue TO confne
the cables 10 this class of service, as
at present, will utilize only about ass
Of the existing capacity of millions of
property and places on that limited
service all the capital, maintenance
and operating charges.
The limited time and the character
Of the business, IL best results are 10
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
Proposed Modification Of
Existing Arrangements

A provisional modification of an
arrangement which has existed for
many years has been reached between
the Western Union Telegraph Com
pany, The Anglo-American Cable
Company and the Direct U. S. Gable
Company, under which the cable sys-
TENS Of these companies now worked
exclusively in business connection
with each other, but operated and
maintained separately, will be oper-
ated in direct physical connection
with each other and with the Western
Union land system.
Two objects are to be attained by
this arrangement;
First, more efficient and eeono1li-
cal operation.
Second, the introduction of netC
forms Of serDice 20 the adUantage OF
the public.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
Same For All of EN-.

Weary from her long stretch OF
work, the stenopragher sought her
September solitude among the healthy
hills of Halehearty The advertise
ments had attracted her. Halehearty
was described as the best, prettiest,
finest and everything-elsest spot in
the wide, wide world.
Tell me-" she said on her first day,
when she met stanch old relic of the
district, what is the death rate IN
Halehearty?'
The local walking advertisement
nodded his head reassuringly.
"Won'erful steady, ma-am-won'er-
full steady" he replied "One death
to each person, right along New
York Mail.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
Monopoly of Gable
Business impossible

There is no cable monopoly pos
sible. The three systems-the
Western Union, the French and the
Maekay-will continue to exist.
The Mackay Companies is hold
ing organization with no physical
properly, but exercising through stock
ownership, lease OF contract, operst-
ing control of various companies
owning land lines and cables which
make up the Msckay System. Through
this control all the various properties
are operated as one system TO great
advantage in service over what could
o be given by these same companies
if operated separately.
The French cables form another
system.
The Western Union System, under
the proposed arrangement for one
operating control over the present
segregated units, will be enabled TO
make two distinct advances in the
s-Atlantie cable business:
I-BETTER SERVICE. This will be
insured by more efficient and econom-
ical working resulting from single
direction over the operations Of both
cables and land lines.
a-PUBLIc ADVANTAGES. The
greater part Of the cable capacity has
been and is now unutilized. Il will
continue to lie dormant and unutilized
under existing conditions and tradi.
tions. The Western Union purposes
TO make these wasted facilities usefu'
TO the public by means of new kinds
of cable service.
In addition, the Western Union in
tends to nationalist it's land lines b.
opening them TO all transatlantic
cable companies.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
A New Phase OF colonel ROOseveIt.

Chicago Tribune.
Colonel Roosevelt, to whom con-
gratulations have been extended, is
entering, with unknowing feet, a new
period in his important and conse-
quential life. Grandfathers are true
conservatives. They even incline to-
wards toryism. A man cannot have
an interest I'm three generations and
remain a blithe spirit, rampaging on
the highways, attacking goblins, put
ting giants to flight and defeating the
black magic of enchanters.
A grandfather gets home before
dark and counts the members of the
family to see that they are all at
supper. He puts the cat out and
makes sure that the milk card is
marked. He goes the round of the
house, sees that the grandchildren are
sleeping, that the back door is locked,
that the dog is turned loose, and that
the fires are out. Then he goes to
bed and sleeps lightly.
An interest in three generations is
a SOLDERING thing. Even a universal
force like the colonel must yield to
its influence and become, if not timid,
at least cautious.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15

An aged man in Philadelphia has just dscov-
cred that he can live on food the rate of seventy
five cents week Well wager that Philosopher
Brown at Arden could give him pointers and go
him one better. Upton Sinclair could make out
a menu that would not call for the expenditure
of seventy-hve cents a week. The Philadelphian
could turn the trick by eating one square meal a
day and fasting for the remainder of the week.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
SHORT STORIES OF THE DAY

ate I'm not quite sure about Che
spelling"
The boy disappeared, but did not re-
turn. The manager put the letter
aside and took up some other duties.
Presently he remembered the boy and
went out to look for him. He found
him studying the big dictionary with
great intentness.
what are you doing. Georgeg" he
asked.
The boy looked around.
Il forgot the word you told me,
sir" he~ replied, "an I'm lookin'
through the book to find il"
The manager gasped.
How for have you got2"
Pm just finishing the second page,
sir. Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
Daily and Weekend
Gable Letters

So soon as the proposed orange
n1ent goes into effect, the Western
Union purposes, Dith the consent Of
the British Post Office Department.
to introduce at least ttDo nsw features
or services in addition to the proposed
deferred rote-the
DAILY CARIE LITTER
Evening journal., 1911-09-15

This exclusion gives hope that
a sound public sentiment will
censorize our stage little
further. Criminal curiosity is
as mischieyous in the theatre as
lubricity.
New York Evening Mail.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15

be obtained, demand direct cable cir
cults between principal centres of the
two. sides Of the Atlantic, as well as
special circuits devoted to special
business.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
GUNPsWDER AND KID
HAPPINESS.

or all the women doubly blessed
The sailors wife's the happiest,
For all she does is stay to home
And knit. and knit,-and let i'm roam
OF all the husbands on this earth
The sailor has the finest berth,
For in his cabin he can sit
And sail, and sail,-and let FER knit
The Pirate.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15
ondfbe

WEEK END CABLE LETTER
at Uery lol0 rate for cable serUics
only. This wM enable the public to
saUe the six TO eight days consumed IN
the trans Atlantic passage of mails.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15

The conference of the Governors at Sea Grit
N. j., is the blue ribbon winner as a talk-fest
There will be nothing but talk there, but talk is
very entertaining at times.
Evening journal., 1911-09-15

We were speaking the other day of
natural verbs, and more particularly
censorizing the lexowing terminology
of current newspapermen. Our ever
reliable correspondent, c. S. p,
thinks there are adjectivable names.
He says if there are Dinner Beebers
there surely should be some dimnerest
beeberests.