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Meade County news., 1914-12-24
President Wilson's Views

That the situation is profoundly
serious is manifested by the recent
utterances of President Wilson to a
group of Eastern railroad executives.
In his letter to Mr.. rrumbull of the
Chesapeake & Ohio he said
"You ask me to call the attention
of the country to the imperative need
that railway credits be sustained and
the railroads helped in every possible
way, whether by private co.opera-
tive effort or by the action where.
ever feasible of governmental agen'
-cies, and am glad to do so because
think the need is very real.
They are indispensable to our
whole economic lite, and railway Sc.
'curities are at the very heart of most
investments, large and small, public
and private, by individuals and by
institutions.
l am confident there will be earn
est and active; cooperation in this
matter, perhaps the one common in
terest of our whole industrial life.
Undoubtedly men, both In ane
out of official position, will appreci
ate what is involved and lend theil
aid heartily wherever it is possible
for them to lend it. The emergency
is in fact extraordinary and where
there is manifest common interes,
we ought all of US to speak out in its
behalf, and | am glad to join you IL
calling attention to 1t. This is the
time for all to stand together in uni
ed effort to comprehend every Inter
Meade County news., 1914-12-24

remind US how interdependent we
have come to be IN this mighty re-
public of ours that each is in truth
becoming more and more his broth
cr's keeper, and that we need to think
and act carefully lest in our mistak-
en- zeal We destroy those who. like
ourselves, need whatever of this
worlds goods the toll and sweat Of
years has brought to them.
During the next few weeks we prom
Use the reader the most intimate and
far reaching discussion Of the rail-
road question that has ever appear
ed in the public press and we trust
that all thinking citizens in the state
will read what is said carefully.
The facts and figures given will be
based upon public records, and
hence easily capable Of yerihcation.
Especially do we ask that farmers
whose market facilities and land
values are SO vitally affected by the
railroad problem will follow the
forthcoming articles closely-for ag-
riculture and transportation are cas-
lily the nations two greatest and
most fundamental industries. [Paid
advertising. To be continued next
week.
Meade County news., 1914-12-24
Why Railroads Are Helpless

In times of acute financial stress,
private industries are in position to
very largerly adjust their affairs to
meet the emergency. They can ad-
vance the price of their commodities
cut their pay roll in half, or shut
down altogether and thus permit the
storm to blow over without actual
shipwreck. The railroads as quasi
public enterprises. however, are in
an entirely different position. Their
rates are regulated by law and can
not be advanced without the con.
sent of the people through their law.
making bodies. In order to please
the convenience of. the public and
not to break down the commerce oi
the country they must operate theil
freight and passenger trains whether
they carry full load or only quar-
ter OF load and in view of these
facts, tits u,anifestly uufalr to put
the railroads in the same class with
private industries in the present
crisis and ask them to shift for then
selves as best they can. When the
people took over the complete max
ing and regulation Of railroad rates,
they at the same time assumed tn,
solemn implied obligation 10 sex
Meade County news., 1914-12-24

abuses--but just as the public does
not hold the banking world, or the
ministry responsible as a whole for
the shortcomings of an occasional
black sheep, so the hundreds OF
honest railroad officials throughout
the country should not be condemn
ed because of the misdeeds of the
few.
Who Owns The Railroads
In this connection it may be said
that the railroad world is cucumber
ed with lot of phantoms which ex-
ist only in the popular fancy. For
instance, because there have been
some half dozen so-called railroad
magnates whose names have figured
prominently in Wall Street, many
people have come to believe that
the railroads of the country are
largely owned by few rich men.
AS matter of fact, nothing could
be farther from the truth. Out of
the colossal sum of twenty billion
dollars invested in American rail-
road securities less than 5 percent
is now, or ever has been, in the
hands of these men who have figured
prominently in the newspaper head
lines-while the other o5 per cent is
in the hands of nearly two million
investors, large and small, who in
many instances have put the modest
savings of a lifetime into these Sc
curities in order that they might lay
away competency for old age.
When, therefore, the value of
these securities is depressed, or per-
chance destroyed, the hardship is
tenfold greater upon thousands of
everyday citlzens-upon the frugal
mechanic in New England factory,
the widow with her life insurance
funds, and the countless other citi-
zens in every avocation ald walk of
life, than upon the handful of mill
ionaires, good or bad, who have
figured prominently in railroad cir
cles. Thus, for Instance, the great
Pennsylvania System has over 7o,-
600 stockholders. while the Santa
Fe has over 40, 900 and the same
ratio holds good in nearly all the
other lines.
That isn't ali. For many years
railroad bonds were considered the
safest and soundeSt investment in
the country and hence hundreds of
millions of the assets OF our great
life insurance companies, banks, be.
ney.olent associations and colleges
were invested in them, and the mo-
ment, therefore, that the soundness
of these securities is affected, the e.
nancial solidity of these myriad in
stitutions is greatly meuaced at the
same time.
Carrying it step further, il
means that every dollar of an old
line life insurance policy and mill
ions of depositors in savings and
other banks, and those interested in
many fiduciary, benevolent and ed
ucational institutions are directly
concerned in the present situation,
which threatens to largely destroy
the former high regard in which al
investment in railroad bonds wa:
held.
In the impending crisis therefore
not merely the fate of our transpor
tation system is at stake, but along
with it the very financial integnt!
of our entire investment world
and this only goes to show how vas
and overshadowing our railroad in
dustry has become --how they ar,
not merely the giant arteries of ag
riculture and commerce, but how
closely their welfare is woven into
the wool and fabric of heentirc ma
tion. Among other things, il shorlc
Meade County news., 1914-12-24
GRAVEST CRISIS IN
HISTORY CONFRONTS
AMERICAN RAIL WAYS
War Has Closed Financial Markets Of Europe To Them
Indefinitely
Indefinitely

In view of the fact that the rail.
roads of Kansas have filed an appll'
cation for an increase in passenger
rates before the State Public Utilities
Commission, it is their desire to util-
ize this occasion for an intimate and
frank discussion of the whole railroad
question with the people of this state.
To this end, the careful attention oi
the reader is invited to series oil
articles which will appear in this
newspaper during the next few weeks.
All that is asked is that the people OF
Kansas, whose broadmindedness is a
by-word throughout the country, do
the railroads the justice to listen to
their side of the story-and then
form such conclusions as they think
the facts warrant.
That the railroads of the United
States are today confronted by the
gravest crisis in their history there is
not the slightest question. For some
years they have been desperately
struggling with an ever-increasing
cost of operation in the face of re-
duced freight and passenger rates
but serious as this situation was be-
fore, the European war, which has In
definitely closed to them the foreign
money markets, has suddenly brought
them face to face with a situation
which threatens not merely many
new receiverships, but the actual
paralysis of the entire transportation
industry of the nation. 1t was this
state of affairs which compelled the
closing of the New York Stock Ex-
change some months ago. What
will happen when it opens only the
future can tell. American railroads
are valued in round figures at twenty
billion dollars, and of this vast sum
nearly FIVE billion dollars worth of
securities are held abroad. Should
Europe, in its frantic struggle for
funds, seek to convert these securi.
ties into ready gold when the Stock
Exchange opens, as it did before it
closed, where are the railroads to
get the money with which to buy
them? If they havn't the money,
what decentralization will follow not
merely in railroad securities, but in
all other great American industrial
values as we'll
Meade County news., 1914-12-24

The net operating income of the
railroads of the United States for
the year ending June 80, 1914, was
$I2o, 900. 600 less than for the pre-
vious year. The gross earnings for
the year were $44, 900, 900 less than
for r9I3-while expenses and taxes
were $40, 900, 600 more. Heavy as
this burden was before, the great
struggle across the seas, carry
ing in its wake the destruction of
untold hundreds of millions of dol
lars worth of all kinds of property,
renders the situation thousandfold
more serious. 1t means, in short,
that for a number of years to come
Europe will have no surplus money
for investments in the United States
or elsewhere, and that American
railroads will have to finance their
future needs at home. How Her
culean this task will be, saying moth
ing about protecting themselves
against the dumping of foreign Sc
curities, may be judged from the
fact that the bond and note obllga-
tions which will mature between now
and the end of the next year and
which the railroads will have to
meet in some way, amount to more
than $500, 900, ooo-and this doesn't
take dollars worth of improve
ments or betterments into consider.
alton. These are obligations which
were incurred in the post and which
must be met as they fall due if the
companies are to be
preserved from wholesale receiver
ships and ruin.
Manifestly, therefore, American
investors, big and little, will have to
come to the rescue and before they
will consent to this American rail-
road securities will have to be re-
established as a sound, respected
and paying investment-an this,
on the basis ofpresent earnings, is
impossible,
For this reason the railroads of
Kansas believe the impending crisis
demands that they lay this whole
problem before the people of the en-
tire state-that they have heart to-
heart talk with the farmer, the mer-
chant, the manufacturer, the banker
the laboring man, and all other clt-
iEens upon this great queetlon which
so yitallr affects the future welfare
of the commonwealth.
Meade County news., 1914-12-24
Fall & Winter Needs

F1ere needs for the season. the winter at hand
Our stock is assorted to suit the demand.
Materials for building new work or repair
Estimates furnished figures all fair
Lumber, Of all kinds, seasoned and dry
Under it's found when you come to buy
Mill stuff, reliable here will be found
BEST grades of shingles, lasting and sound
Every need in the way of DOORS sash and blinds
Reliable products here you will find
&
Superior roofing and paper here.
Onexcelled qualities, not found too dear.
fants posts and barbed wire cement brick and lime
Prices right at this place every time.
Look up this place for all Of these needs
/ ou will meet with supreme satisfaction, indeed.
lone in and find our statements are true
Our figures will some money for you
Meade County news., 1914-12-24

est and serve and sustain it in every
Legitimate way.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-17
LYRIC

One of vaudeville's most notable
features that has headlined in leading
variety theatres all over the world,
La Petite Revue" a big novelty pro-
duction, is to top the bill at the Lyric
for the first part of next week. Re-
plete with delightful singing bits,
unusual scenic novelties and clever
comedy diversions, the act should
prove nothing short of a sensation.
Louis Escehelle and company, in a
delightful character comedy sketch
called "Too Many Hats will offer
a roaring burlesque and the mixture
of millinery and matrimony.
The Temple Quartet, one of the
stages St. most sue successful singing or e
Nardini, in an artistic musical
novelty; Daniel j. leighton and
company, in an original comedy pro-
duction; William Sisto, the Italian
orator and musical entertainer;
Brown and Newman, in a roaring
comedy sketch; Youna,. original
Oriental juggler, and many other ex-
cellent features are listed on the bill.
Juliette Dika, noted Broadway
beauty, and star of such important
successes as THE Rose Maid,' is to
be the feature of a big bill at the
Lyric the last half of the week.
Helen Page and company, in "The
Understudy," playlet of life behind
the scenes, is another big feature of
this bill, as are Jack Gerard and
Mabelle Gardner. The photoplays at
the Lyric are changed daily.
The profit-sharing plan, which has
proven so successful at the Park
Place Theatre, is to be in vogue at
the Lyric, beginning Monday. Profit
sharing coupons will be given away
with all admissions. Catalogues of
these premiums can be had at the
box office.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-17
PROCTOR'S

Newest productions from such pro-
ducers as Vitagraph, Kalem, Lubin,
Essanay, Edison, Selig and other film
manufacturers Of note make up the
programs at the Park Place. The
motion-picture patrons there will find
the thrilling drama, roaring comedy,
news of the hour and educational sub
jects as well.
The programs for next week offer
many interesting features. Lubin,
producer of such successes as THE
Wolf" and 1.-THE House Next Door,
will present on Monday a production
of psychological interest, called THE
Double Life"
'The Isle of Sarne," an Edison pro-
duction, with such well-known
favorites as Miriam Nesbitt and Marc
McDermott; the Vitagraph produc-
tions, THE Painted World" and that
sensational railroad drama, ABB" an
other big Lubin production, 'Marah.
the Pythoness;" a Kalem feature.
1.-THE Barefoot Boy" with Alice Joyce
and an all-star cast, are among the
principal productions for next week.
The programs are entirely changed
every day. and the performance is
continuous from IL q. m. to IL p. m.
Proft-sharing coupons are given
with all tickets Of admission, 81. (.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-17
NEWARK

Up Against It," a new farce COM
edy written by William Eville, will
open an engagement of six nights and
two matinees at the Newark Theatre
next Monday evening.
In the company presenting this new
bidder for theatrical approval will be
found Bernard Thornton, late leading
man with the Kitty Mackay Com
pany; Charles Carver, of the James
X, Hackett the Amelia Bingham and
the Virginia Harmed companies; e. A.
Eberle, a well-known actor of re-
pute; Miss Clara Blandick, a young
woman who has won histrionic fame
as leading woman with some of the
biggest stars Marie Hudspeth, from
the Little Theatre Stock Company in
New York; Blanche Carlisle, who has
been an importaot member of the
George Broadhurst companies, and
Harry. Sedley, who received his early
training in the great school afforded
by association with the late Lawrence
Barrett
'Up Against 1t" is described as
simple in construction and movement,
but human in sentiment and charac-
ter. and presents the company In
natural. finished performance.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-17
MINERS

I'VE could do without laces and
fashions, we could do without dia-
monds and pearls, but I'll be blessed
If we ever could do without girls,
girls, girls"
This is the theory of Max SpiegeHs
new comedy, "The Winning Widows
which will begin a weeks engage
ment at Miners Empire, next Mon
day matinee, and the strain of the
above melody is heard at various in
tervals throughout the entire per-
Torrance.
The company is well balanced
Ben Holmes, the author of the story,
is the principal comedian, and for
assistance he has the aid of Mark
Hart and Neil Burns. The leading
female roles are handled by Miss
Mae Rose, Leona Fox, Emily Bren-
ner
Two score and four beautiful WON
en- will be seen to a good advantage
in Partisan modes. New scenery,
new costumes, in fact everything is
promised by Mr. Spiegel in this new
production at Miners Empire
Daily matinees are offered to
which the ladies are especially in
vited by the management.
Week of October 26, Watson Sis
ters
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-17
.ORPHEUM

For the week commencing next
Monday the Forsberg Players have
chosen as their weekly presentation
Mark Swans amusing comedy
drama, "Her Own Money" which
will be recalled as the successful
medium for Julia Deans last years
New York appearance at the Comedy
Theatre
An ingenious and pretty story,
with much comedy and many dra-
matte situations, and a motif that
appeals to all, is a brief resume of
Her Own Money" which tells of
the vicissitudes of married life, with
a careless husband. and wife with
an income of her own.
The husband will, of course, be
played by Charles Qingle, the popu-
lar leading man of the Forsberg
company, while the part OF the wlfe
will be the first to be played by Miss
Frances Nelson, the new leading
woman, and will mark her debut
with the company. In passing, 1t
may be stated that Miss Nelson.
who will be the regular leading
woman of the company, is a charm
ing and clever actress, and has
headed many companies throughout
the country, notably at Washington,
st. Louis, Cincinnati and at the
Prospect Theatre, New York. She
was originally engaged this season
for the Forsberg company. but was
released by Manager Forsberg in Or
der to allow her to accept an en-
gagement with Harrison Gray Fiske
for a New York production. This,
however, having passed the way Of
many other new plays, Miss Nelson
was able to carry out her original
contract. and SO will be q Newark
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-17
PARAMOUNT

1.-THE County Chairman" with Mac
Ign Arbuckle in the title role, will
play at the Paramount Theatre all
next week. This photoplay will be
the first in which Mr.. Arbuckle has
ever appeared, and 1t is stated that
the picture is even superior to Where
the Trail Divides" which is showing
at the Paramount this week. The pic
ture is the first offering of Henry
W. Savage, the noted theatrical pro-
Queer, and the Famous Players Film
Company, since the affiliation of Mr..
Savage with that company.
1.-THE County Chairman is one of
Mr.. Savage's foremost successes and
toured the country at the time of its
original production with nationwide
popularity. The play was written by
George AIDE, the weil-known humor-
list, and fairly sparkles with funny
Incidents. Mr.. AIDE has more than
once shown his knowledge of politics
in a small country town, and this
play has to deal with politics. OF
course it could not be imagined that
Arbuckle should take any part ex-
cept that of the county chairman.
Woven into the plot is a charming
love story, The picture is in five
parts.
The management will continue to
use singers on the program, as it has
proven wonderful success. Mae
Sutton, soprano. and Gilbert Wilson,
of the Century Opera Company, New
York, appeared there all this week.
It is stated that the new organ,
now being installed, win be ready for
use inside of three weeks. 1t will be
played by prominent organist.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1914-10-17
ETHEL BARRYMORE
|NF|LM AT STRAND.
Celebrated Actress in Leading
Role of The Nightingale"
Next Week.

Two of the strongest features in
nlmdom will be presented at tn
Strand the coming week. The attrac
ton the first three days will be Ethei
Barrymore in the five-act photoplay,
THE Nightingale" which was writ
ten especially for the screen b9 All
gustus Thomas
Ethel Barrymore is a name to con-
jure with on the legitimate stage. and
she shows conclusively that her ar
loses nothing of its charm when de-
prived of the hypnotic power of her
voice. Her wonderful method gets
over the orchestra pit from tle
screen just as it does over the soot
lights from the stage.
An exceptionally strong company
will be seen with Miss Barrymore In
THE Nightingale" among whom are
Conway Tearle, Frank Andrews,
Charles Stevenson. William Court
leigh, Mario Majeron and Irving
Brooks.
An illustration OF the exceptional
care which has been given this pro-
duction by the All Star Feature COM
pany is demonstrated by the fact
that thirteen members of the Savage
Opera Company were engaged to
enact the scenes of the opera Aida
which plays such an important part
in the production.
''rhe Nightingale" is beautiful
story replete with soul-stirring situa-
tons and heart-throbbng climaxes
The photography is of that order
which is fast putting American pro-
auctions ahead of those made abroad.
! Interesting scenes were taken at the
| I.archmont Yacht Club, during racing
week, aboard the schooner Anita, and
| Miss Barrymores personal acQuaint-
anee with the various members or the
Larchmont club made it possible for
! the company to select whatever ma
| terial they needed and several very
picturesque scenes We're the result.
The feature for the last half of the
week will be that wonderful star,
Annette Kellerpsan. The Perfect
Woman" in the spectacular pictorial
/ triumph, "Nepiune's Daughter,
| which was produced at cost of $50
| 900 and was three months in prepare
| ton. It's success in New York Mas
| sensational. 81.
Miss Kellerman. aside from her
marvellous acqatic feats. which she
has many opportunities to display In
| this drama. proves that she Is also a
splendid actress. graceful dancer
an expert swordswoman and mistress
of a hundred arts which contribute to
the success of the production. The
mastery staging of the drama by
| Herbert Brenon is a factor which
| helps to make "Neptune's Daughter
a. production to be watched with de-
light. .,ss.,,
1.-THE Million Dollar Mystery Will
he presented Monday only. ~ Tire
eighteenth episode will be the next
shown, There will be amusing
comedy films at each show. The lat
est current events will be presented
and the Strand orchestra and organ
will entertain with pleasing Sc
leetions.