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Evening journal., 1912-07-27
RAILROAD WAGES.

From the New York Commercial
Now that the dispute between the
brotherhood OF Locomotive ENGINEERS
and the fifty-two railroad companies
of the eastern district has been sub
mitted to arbitration, comparison
Of wages paid here and abroad to
railroad employees becomes Of inter
est in considering the rights of the
parties involved The. highest wages
paid in Europe are those received by
railroad employees in Great Britain
Railroad employees in the United
states we're paid an average daily
wage Of S223 in 1910. the latest year
for which statistics are available, as
compared with St05 in the United
Kingdom, 81 cents in Prussia. SO
cents in Austria. and from two to
three times as much as in Italy. The
latest official returns available for
continental Europe are those of 1908.
In that year locomotive drivers we're
paid s647 a year in Germany and
$50 in Austria Firemen received
S424 in Germany and S532 in Austria.
The annual nav of locomotive drivers
on two OF the principal railways of
France ranged in 1908 from s505 Sc
TO S906.91, and Of iremen from s324-
"a to S595 98. In Italy enginemen re
ceived In 1908, salary and allowances
included from S5s110 to SS1270 a
year. firemen. from SS30.50 10 s475.05
a year. In these continental coun-
tries. the maximum compensation is
received only after many years of
service
The average annual compensation
Of enginemen in the United States
in 1908. on an estimated basis of 300
davs service. was S1,335: of firemen,
1892. In this country the rate Of
compensation to these employees does
not depend on length of service.
In Belgium enginemen received in
1907 from s23.16 to SSS6O a month ;
hremen from S17.37 toS2S16 a month;
conductors and station employees.
from as cent to sc cents day. In
the United States, In the same year
1907. enginemen averaged, on the bas-
is Of 25 days service. S10750 a
month. fremen, Se3.50 month, con-
ductors, $3.50 day. station en-
ployes. from S1.7s 70 S205 q day
IT probably costs the average rail-
road employe fifty per cent more to
live here than in England or on the
Continent, but his pay is more than
twice as great He lives much better
here in every respect, and the higher
standard of living in regards to food,
clothing and character of domicile
accounts for most of the difference
In the ten years from 1900 to 1910,
railroad wages have been advanced
q .sr cent. in the United States. and
only 3 per cent in the United King
/ dom.
Rents actually paid IN the United
! States by railroad employees are con
sidersbly higher than abroad, but the
accommodations secured are infinite
~ superior IN every respect AS tai
as refill cost Of food and fuel is con.
cerned. the cost of living in the
United States is reported in Washing
ton estimates TO be IFS per cent
higher than in Germany. 35.S pei
cent. higher than in Belgium and g
per cent higher than in Great Britain
These figures are arrived at by TAX
ing the standard Of living as a basis
Of comparison.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
cOMMENDs BENCH SUGGESTION.

From the (Wn) Labor Herald
THE EVENING JOURNAL has sug-
eested to the members Of the Levy
Court that they place a number OF
benches on the Court House lawn, at
Tenth and Market streets. The sug-
gestion is a good one, and it might
also be good idea TO have a popular
subscription band concert on the
lawn once in a while One man is
not in favor Of the Journals sugges-
tion, seeming to think that the people
who now congregate on the wall
round the Court House are all drones
and merely spend an hour or SO in
the evening gazing at the progress of
the erection Of the DUPONT Building.
II may be safely said that the major
ity who gather there at present are
genuine" workingmen who enjoy
the gentle hreezes round the open
SPOT. and who would greatly appre-
cite It II the Levy Court would pro
cure number Of benches for their
accommodation We are entitled 70
rest. and II our funds are so scarce
that our residence has no front or
back porch, nothing should be allow
ed 10 stop us from a little recreation
at the expense Of the Levy Court
which has charge Of spending some
Of our money
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
couNCLMANIc wANDERLusrERs.

G TX Of the seven Republican members OF City Coun-
- Gil have agreed not to go on councilmanic
iunket this year That is to their credit
The seventh Republican member President Samuel
n Renson Jri has refused to join with his colleagues
in that agreement That is TO his dscredt
The understanding is that the six Democratic mem
bers of City Council eager 70 go on a iunket
Buffalo at The expense Of the taxpayers and voters
That is Democratic.
II is said that President Benson viii vote with the
six Democratic Councimen 10 abstract from the city
treasury enough money 10 defrsy the expense Of JOY
ride 10 Buffalo That would an objectionable onense
against the Republican party the taxpayers and the
voters
It would be veil for President Benson 10 think twice
before joining with the Democratic Councilmen in
icyrde raid the city treasury II bis duty. and
the duty Of the six other Republican members pro
tect the public treasury against all such raiders
That man of President Bensons standing in the
community should be eager take costly outing
the expense of the taxpayers that be breaks
from his six Republican colleagues that issue shows
wanderust that is surprising il is discredtsble
Surely he does desire 10 be written down history
as a man who was so hungry for a free trip that he
broke away from bis Republican colleagues and allied
himself with The Democrats in order 10 get H.
We would remind President Benson that Wilmington
taxpayers work too hard the money they contribute
the support Of tho city TO have It fritered
away on Councmanic Joy rides 10 Buffalo.
elsewhere The money thus 10 be spent would
nay for much needed public Improvement In
fact il would 10 that n President Benson and
the squad Of Democratic Wanderlusters should manifest
disposition TO raid the city treasury for ioy-ride pur
poses taxpayer might. with perfect proprety,
get order from the court calling upon them to
appear and try Justify such waste Of public funds
No doubt there are many taxpayers who would cheer
fully nay the of certain Councilmen II they
merely we're going Of town. and would promise
never 10 come back When 1t comes however. to buy
ing trip tickets that is entirely different
position
Our advice to President Benson is TO defray the
expenses his vacation out of his pocket and not
TO Join with Democrauc wanderlusters in raid
the city treasury.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
NOT A LOVE FFAsT.
From the Elkton Democrat

From the Elkton Democrat
The National Education Association
which closed its session ir Chicago
last week was rather tumultuous
assemblage, and its dicta we're large
" censorious both as a body and IS
individual members.
Miss Stschan. Of New York, who had
slated herself for the presidency>ne
year. was outgeneraled i'm the finale
by Fairchld. and thereupon delivered
herself OF a stnging pedagogical,
logical and tasteful arraignment OF
all Chicago
The assembly in toto walled the
inferiority OF the schools of the
country in the rural districts, and left
itself on record as favoring national
administration and control Of things
scholastic.
Altogether the meeting did not
measure M 10 love feast standard,
nor did the school ma'ams Gf one
dare believe newspaper report) pre-
sent 10 each other and the public
those serene. benign and smilingly
pleasant expressions of countenance
that are required Of the profession.
salt Lake City will be the next place
of meeting.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
EDITORIAL OPINION

large number of outside newspapers
20 which il had been sent by local
correspondents, did him great iniue-
tice. Evidently the work of some one
who was not present in time to hear
al that Mr. DUPONT said. and secured
his misinformation through hearsay
or imagination the report attributed
10 Mr. DUPONT assertions in reference
TO the judges OF our state courts
which he did not make, and would
not have thought Of making at such
meeting or al any time. What Mr..
DUPONT really said was fully reported
in Every Evening yesterday. by a re
porter of this paper who was present
during the entire time of the meeting.
These false reports not only unjust
ly misrepresented MI DUPONT, but
made him appear ridiculous. For
they quoted him as saying that three
OF the Judges i'm this state wanted to
be reappointed. and of course took
the right view Of the question of the
constitutonality OF the Boulevard
law Also, that one of the Judges
VAS first TO hint that the act was not
constitutional He wanted 20 be re-
appointed and the same Judge jumped
back upon the fence" AS all the
members of the state judiciary, as at
present constituted, were appointed
for terms Of twelve years more than
year before the Boulevard Corpor-
alton law was enacted or even thought
Of. the manifest absurdity of such re
iiecuons is apparent And the alb
surdity, In this instance is 10 the dis
credit of those who thus misauoted
Mr.. DUPONT as he did not make any
such remarks What he said about
the Judiciary was in general terms.
not applicable to the Judges Of this
state. and in no sense resembled the
garbled and incorrect reports which
we're given such publicity
There is much opposition TO Mr..
duPont's boulevard scheme. and this
opposition. in the opinion of many
good citizens. Is based on sound rea-
sons. II is right for all who are op-
posed to the consummation OF this
project, under prevailing conditions,
to oppose 1t by all honorable meth
DDS But IL is most reprehensible to
attempt TO strengthen this opposition
by a resort TO misrepresentation Of
Mr. duPont's utterances to such an
extent ss 10 make him appear not
only unduly prejudiced, but irrational
and ridiculous, as has been done. He
Is entitled to thorough retraction
by all newspapers which printed the
sarbled and absolutely incorrect re
ports of his remarks in respect Of
judges.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
NO BAN YET
ON The CITY
P. 0. SPOONERS

Approving individual action taken
by postmssters of many large cities,
Postmaster General Hitchcock has is
sued a general order which has the
avowed purpose Of checking the use
Of general delivery windows for car
rying on flirtations and clandestine
correspondence
ANY persons who wish mail at gen
eral delivery windows instead Of
home addresses may hereafter be re-
auired to give their reasons in writ
ing
Many complaints have been receiv-
ed by the Post Office Department that
service at general delivery windows
was being improperly used by minors
particularly young girls, and by resi-
dents ordinarily served by mail car
riers
Under the postal regulations, post
masters may require all persons to
furnish in writing their names and
addresses and statements of their
reasons for preferring to receive their
mail az the general delivery. In ad-
dition, minors may be required 70
furnish the names of their parents,
in order that they may be notified
and have an opportunity to control
the delivery of mail to their children
Posmasters at Offices not having
city carrier service may notify the
parents of minors in all instances
where it appears TO them that the
minors are using the general delivery
TO obtain mail under objectionable
conditions.
When interviewed by reporter for
THE EVENING JOURNAL today rels-
tive to the matter, Postmaster NJ
Howard Jester stated that the general
order referred 20 no doubt will reach
him within a few days.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
GOVERNOR WILSON'S NOMINATION,

From the Wicomico News.
After a stubborn contest, lasting tor
forty-six formal ballots, and marked
throughout by the magnificent courage
and consistent devotion of his per
sonal and political friends, Governor
Woodrow Wilson, Of New Jersey. was
nominated for President Of the United
States by the Democratic National
Convention az Baltimore After the
taking of the final ballot, which was
mere formslity as victory was assured
the instant that Mt Underwood of Ala
bama was withdrawn as the roll OF
states was about TO he called. and
on which Governor Wilson received
q9O votes. Speaker Clark S4 and Gov
ernor Harmon Of Ohio. IL. the nomina-
ton was made unanimous amid enthu-
siastio applause and demonstrations
OF approval
While personal disappointment IN
evitahly attend the final determina-
tions of contests Of this character
/ they will be less insistent and have
much less reason for continuance in
respect Of this Presidential nomination
! than of any other made by the Demo
cratic party for many years. Friends
Of the defeated aspirants viii naturally
feel sore. but there is no reason why
all should not unite in hearty support
Of Governor Wilson, the chosen
nominee.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
HILLCREST

A special meeting Of the Imperial
Fife and Drum Corps of Gordon
Heights was held on Marsh road last
night. when plans for the approaching
political campaigns we're discussed.
II vas decided 70 meet every Friday
evening An effort is being made 10
obtain new members. and anyone
wishing 70 Join is requested 10 apply
az the hall The officers are Presi-
dent, John Clancev. vice president.
Roland Sidwell secretary. Willard
Sharpless, treasurer. CLYDE Sidvcll.
Owing 70 the illess Of George Masar
the he'll will not be rung preceding
the services az Calvary (Clyde Ne
moriaD P E Church tomorrow Sun
day school will start Al q quarter
past two O'Clock and the church ser
vice ar three
Evening journal., 1912-07-27

Brdgeville women are indignant and can
blame them Being annoyed by the dust in the streets
they advanced the suggestion that the Sussex county
town should have a sprinkler As the men made no
in the matter the women raised fund and pur
chased Now there certain men in the town
who object to it's use a gift In the light Of
the results Of scientific investigation Of the harmful
effects Of dust TO us that the opponents Of tho
use Of the sprinkler exceedingly unwise and short
sighted There are few progressive towns which
do not sprinkle the streets, especially in Summer.
How would It do for those enterprisng and public
spirited Bridgeville TO raise another fund and
hire an expert the harmful effect of dust 70 deliver
series Of lectures before the who oppose street
snrinkinE7
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
rRoeRrssrrrs AeArNsr sArLsRnRr.

yATILLARD SALISBURY the boss who for years has
w kent his heel the neck Of the Delaware DEM
ocrats need look 10 the Progressive Republicans
for aid or The approaching election. The mere
fact that they like President Taft less does not mean
that they like the Democratic boss more than they did
before she Chicago Convention held knowing
that he aspres to seat in the United States Senate
and that would sacrihce anything 10 obtain IT, the
Proeressves. who have use for him will do their
best assist keeping him az home
II rs understood that part Of the Democratic
plan get Frank Alice and few Of his oronies
a. the head Of the Progressive movement in this State
and have them 10 aid the Democrats in carry
.nr Delaware on local as well on National issues
To the credit Of the Progressves be said they served
notice on Alice that they would have nothing 10 do
Vth him Broad inhmaton given that it would
dscredf the Progressive movement we're Democratic
hslpmeet like Alice 10 he connected with IT, Thus
another Democr stc plan has gone wrong
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
ouR CITIZEN SOLDIERS.

THE First Regiment Organized Militia Of Delaware
went into annual encampment today at Camp
Cannon on the Delaware river short distance south
Of New Castle We hope miitamen VIII have
good weather and that, in point Of usefulness and
pleasure, the encampment viii bring the officers
and men everything they anticipate reasonably
expect.
The First Regiment has had long and honor
able career It passed through years Of poverty
and privation the parsimony of unfriendly leg
islators but the members of the regiment we're so
loyal that they remained in the organization and
awaited the time when they and their services and
selfsaorifce would receive merited recognition and
ward That time has come The First Delaware is
ably oficered by who devoted 10 its inter
est The in the ranks fine fellows who com
duct themselves in such TO command the
respect Of the community. In their appearance and
sodierly bearing they compare favorably with the
uars and devote themselves so assiduously TO their
military duties that they become more proficient every
day
There are few persons who appreciate what great
sacrifice Of time and convenience our miltamen make
cheerfully for the good Of the community and 10 ht
themselves play useful part in time Of national
peril Most Of that self-sacrihcing work is hidden be-
hind the walls OF the srmores II Is only when,
al nfreauent intervals the regiment or It's constitu-
ent companies go ont for hike" to participate
in some public function that the people realize fully
that they have and efficient military organ
ization that is equipped and trained for the perform
ance Of any service that properly within the
scope Of the duties of regiment of militia.
The people should give 10 citizen soldery the
recognition praise that it's due Nor should the
line Of public appreciation and approval be drawn
as between the officers and the All have Joined
in tho upbuiiding Of the regiment and all are de-
serving OF share OF the praise.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
cREpIr on NIcoMICO COuNrY

From the Salisbury News
The sale of the Bonds Of VII
comioo county for School improve
ment at the price Of par and interest
and a premium Of more than $50 90
on the twenty thousand issue, shows
that the credit of Wicomico county Is
very high These bonds are only
four and one-half per cent aud are
comparatively short time in their re-
demption. all OF which would tend
70 keep down their price
II Is very gratifying 10 our coun-
~ Commissioners 70 know that the
credit Of Wicomico county is so high
among the financial people of the
state Nothing but tirst-clsss business
management will keep the credit Of
municipality up 10 the highest
standard and when we see the bonds
OF Wicomico county selling much
higher than the Baltimore city bonds
or even the bonds OF the State Of
MARYLAND II is certainly a very great
flying condition and one which
should make every citizen of the
county feel proud Of the management
Of our affairs by our efficient Board Of
County Commissioners This kind Of
mana cement Is What makes the Demo
cratic party in Wicomico county irwin
chile before the people A dollars
worth Of results for every dollar
spent" is the slogan in the Com
missioner's Office IN Wiconico county
and that is what the people like n
I hear and II is q record for business
managenent which keeps the credit Of
the county on such high basis.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27

We are informed by press dispatches from Washing
that army officers that the Joint resolution Of
Senator Henry A DUPONT for the relief Of Ralph T.
Bssre Of this city three other Military Academy
cadets who were expelled. win not avail them Those
army officers reported having said that the only
way the cadets can get back IN the academy is by re-
appointment Our impression is that If the Senate Of
the United States the House Of Representatives Of the
United states and the President Of the United states
say the military court which tried the four Young
men shall be- reconvened and that they shall have
new trial n they desire IT, that those things will he
done regardless OF the objections Of General Barry
and his friends in the army Senator DUPONT is en-
5esvorinr 10 right wrong and tho indications are
that ne viii succeed. While was not right
for the four cadets 10 drink sherry and blackberry
wine the fact remains that they did get drunk or
% anything 10 disgrace the service in the public eye
To eapel and disgrace fonr promising young men for
such an ofense was manifestly wrong. Indeed we
think it safe assumption that certain army officers
who have been SO active against the youns men and
ciamoring so loudly for the extreme penalty would
fe rather uncomfortable If their aideboards we're
searched and the liquid contents held up 70 public
view
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
Peoples Column
ASk ZOE MORE CARS.

AEk EVh NUM- LAh's
To The Editor of THE EVENING
JOURNAL.
Sir: On behalf of the residents Of
Rising Sun and vicinity, ] would like
TO ask favor Of the Public Utility
Commission OF the city Of Whining
ton, through the columns of your
paper. We would like to have the
commission compel the Peoples Rail
way Company TO run more cars on
the Rising Sun Line of that COM
pany between the hours of four and
eight O'Clock .. NJ II is a shame
that men and women who work
hard all day have to stand up on a
trolley car all the way home In
addition TO standing up. those who
sit on the front and rear seats are,
nearly every evening. hemmed in
with boxes and barrels of freight
We would be very thankful TO the
members of the commission if they
will have this practice stopped The
railway company puts up the cry.
they can't make the time right with
more cars on the line ] happen TO
know from experience. they can
make the time if they want to. I
know two crews who are on the Ris-
ing Sun line now and they don't care
whether they make It or not The
same crews are nearly always late.
The residents Of Rising Sun and
vicinity. for whom / am appealing,
will do anything. II needs be, and
viii be very grateful TO the mem
hers Of the Public Utility Commis-
sion If they can improve the condi-
tons or the above named locality II
we don't get satisfaction this way we
will try the Legislature or some
other power TO give us satisfaction.
No one knows how bad the condi-
tions are until they live in Rising
Sun and especially. is 1t disgusting
when you are in hurry to get home
after a dsv's hard work
Thanking you for space IN your
paper and tor any satisfaction We
may receive We are
Residents OF Rising Sun and vicinity
per LOWTHER W BEACON
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
BALTIMORE s OHIO r. R.
S1OO to Baltimore and Return Sun.
day. July rs.

Special train will leave Whining
ton Delaware avenue station, at go
a. m; Newark at $50 a. m Returning
leave Baltimore, Camden station. at
$50 p. m Mt. Royal at 6.35 D. m.
Tickets on sale, s14 Market street Of
fee, Fridays and Saturdays
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
BALTIMORE & OHIO R. r.
Special S1.00 Excursion TO Baltimore,
Sunday. July 2S.

Special train will leave Wilmington.
Delaware avenue station. at $40 a.
m: Newark at $50 a. m. Returning.
leave Baltimore, Camden station. at
$50 p. M. MI. Royal at 6.35 p. m.
Tickets on sale, S14 Market street of
fee. Fridays and Saturdays
Evening journal., 1912-07-27
PERSONALS.

Miss Martha Bailey, Miss Lila
Burke and Arthur Bailey. Of Ceoilton.
Nd. and Miss Emily Gamma and Cliff
ton Burke, of Philadelphia, are visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. J. c. Cannon at No
207 West Sixteenth street
Evening journal., 1912-07-27

Decision by the Young Mems Republican Club Of
this city 70 build $4,000 club house speaks we'll foi
the enterprise Of that active and organ
ization There is nothing that situation which in
dicstes that the club expects any one to succeed in
wreckng the Republican party.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27

DrowninEs Of children particularly bows, being
reported now from all sections Of the country. VII
mineton parents should be careful Of their children
and to it that they hattie only in safe places II
would be msnifestly keen the boys and girls
out Of the water but ordinary supervision Of their
bathing would reduce minimum mortality from
drowning.
Evening journal., 1912-07-27

Democratic orators have rallied against the Re-
publican party for using money Presidential cam
psiens II now is revealed that in the Parker
paign the Democratic National Committee had fund
of sioooOoO That s not hearsay. but the testimony
Of Blue Eyed Billy" Sheehan Of New York who was
chairman Of the executive committee Of the Democratic
National Committee In the face Of such showing
is il not time for the Democrats 20 change their chief
line of attack on the Republican party?
Evening journal., 1912-07-27

n Delavaresns who suffer from hay fever will
cease snvene sneszins and irrigating their cheeks
long enough 10 pay attention win tell them
something in strict confidence The annual conven-
tion Of the United states Hay Fever Association viii
meet in Bethlehem. ~ H. on August IS n promises
10 he an interesting snifie-snufae congress