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Evening journal., 1915-12-03
How Congress Can
Best Help the Railroads
tFrom the New York SUM-

/ business structure OF the country. In
vestors, observing with growing fear
the incessant attacks on these essen
tial properties and informed Of the
shackles that ignorance forged TO
constrain their growth, refused their
support to new projects and the re-
habilitation of old properties. Alarm
ed by the increasing interference with
natural growth, the prohibition Of
natural alliances and the condemna-
ton of intelligent plans for improve
ments. they have withheld their capi-
tai, and ventured it in enterprises not
subject to the limitations Of Federal
management and the exigencies Of
shortsighted or corrupt politicians.
The heart of the pernicious code
that has been built up is in the enact
ments by which the right to make,
suspend and reduce rates is taken
from those to whom it properly be-
longs and entrusted to a body which
cannot possess the information and
interest necessary to its proper exer-
else. By these provisions the finan-
cial management of costly enterprises
is transferred from their owners and
put beyond the field of their control.
The answer of prudent men to this
extraordinary diversion of power is
the withdrawal of their investments,
and to that withdrawal is due the
crippled and inadequate condition of
the transportation facilities today in
the face Of rising prosperity and tre-
mendous demands on their capacity.
With what they have the railroads
are doing the utmost that can be
done; had they been unfettered in
preparation to meet the growth of
the country's business they would
have been completely equipped for
the situation they now cannot meet.
Into the statutory enactments and
their consequences by which this men
acing condition has been produced it
is the duty of Congress to inquire
with the determination to correct the
evils, Of which all sections of the ma
tion now have knowledge That the
disposition Of the Representatives
and Senators is to adopt this policy
Mr. Underwood's announcement that,
il it is required, he will introduce the
appropriate resolution is one index.
Another encouraging sign is his opin-
ion that such action by him may not
bt ltQNlituf btNduot VI lilt AOnoNhouo
among his fellows in the Capitol that
Federal regulation has proved unsuc-
cessful, that the laws must be modi-
fed and that the time has come to
amend them. In this they should
have the hearty cooperation of the
President, for no man has pointed out
with clearer vision the dangers inher-
ent in the abuse OF government ap-
thority by interference with industry
than has Woodrow Wilson.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03
MORE PEACE TALK.

n UROPEAN peace talk persists. One story now cur
T. rent is that Austria, through Italy is seeking to
negotiate separate and lasting peace. Another is
that Germany is eager to make peace terms with
France Russia which will enable her to continue
warfare against Great Britain with better show Of
success
break in the Teutonc alliance is much likely
than is in the Quadrupe Entente The worlds best
disnterested opinion in the European situation
nothing except ultimate defeat for Germany and Aus
ria IL is admitted that they fighting bravely; that
they have made some magnificent drives and that the
Germans especially have displayed great military
genius That dsinteresed opinion holds however that
both the Germans and the Austrians realize that
with the Quadruple Entente standing intact and grow
ing in strength hourly land and sea, there can
be only end to the struggle and that end the dis
comfture and defeat OF the Central Powers
Great Britain, France Russia and Italy realize that
they must stand firmly together to put down Prus
sian marsm and that they must stand firmly to-
gether in future to keep it down. Germany has dis
played such strong military hand that It has strength
ened the determination OF the Entente Powers to
the through regardless of the sacrifices of
and money needed to accomplish It, To the mem
Of the Quadruple Entente the work OF providing
their safety equally important as is that
of coping successfully with the present trouble.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03
FRIDAY DEC. 3. 1915
AFrER cLARKE,s SCALP.

7 n the last session OF Congress- Senator James p.
Clarke, OF Arkansas. president pro tempore Of the
Senate opposed the inquitous Ship Purchase bill.
That bill had the personal and official backing Of
President Wilson Secretary OF the Treasury Nc
Adoo
It's defeat was a stngng rebuke to both OF them ad-
ministered by a Democratic Congress which they
thought would stand without hitching and OF
the executive hand.
Senator Clarke is seeking recollection President
pro tempore.
Senator Pomerene Of Ohio, has come out in oppos-
lion to him.
The chief argument that is advanced by those who
endeavoring defeat me Arkansan that he op
posed the Ship Purchase bill
The only rational inference to be drawn from the
lineup is that President Wilson and Secretary McAdoo
have decided to punish him for his independence OF
thought and action in the last session that they
have selected Senator Pomerene the agent be
tor the innioton of that punishment
This White House and Treasury Department effort
TO dictate the organization Of the Senate has caused
fight the Democratic side that will be felt through
out the present session and that will reach its most
acute stage when. the Ship Purchase bill isup for
consideration
Senator Clarke is not who will submit tamely
10 being scaped politically crafty the feeling Of re-
sentiment entertained against him by President Wilson
and his son-in-aw.
IL is represented course that the fight upon Clarke
IS not being directed frcm the White House the
Treasury Department and that the administration lead
ers are opposed to it, That representation does not
fit in, however with the events OF the past or with
those which looked for in the future particularly
with respect to Ship Purchase legislation.
No matter what the outcome the contest for Pres
ident tempore may be- should to stien op-
position the Democratic side to the Ship Pur-
chase bill and thereby serve the public interest
Regardless Of whether the fight against Clarke can
he hacl IN
split the Democratic side of the Senate that should
have important bearing upon exceedingly important
legislation II is split OF beneficial nature and one
that should be welcomed by the public 1t should serve
to make the Democratic Senate something more than
an "Ameh Corner" OF the White House
Evening journal., 1915-12-03
ELISHA LEES OBSERVATIONS.

H LlsHA LEE, general superintendent OF the Penn
syNania railroad, is OF the most prominent
operating railroad men in the United States He has
peen especially prominent and tacful in the adjust
ment OF disputes between railroad corporations and
lner employees We are pleased to be informed that
Dr. Samuel Chles Mitchell the wde-awako and enter
prising president Of Delaware College has induced Mr.
Lee to become sufficiently interested in that institution
to consent to deliver address there on the subject
OF Some Observations OF Railroad Operating officer
1t will be delivered the morning Of December snd
should be exceedingly interesting and enlighening
Mr.. Lee is well and fayoraby known in Wilmington.
He formerly had his headquarters and residence here
All who know him that he is man Of great per-
sonal force They well pleased that he has at
tanned such high place in transportation and indus
trial affairs. He will carry TO the students and others
who assemble to hear him message that cannot fail
to be useful in the shaping of their lives the meet
ing will be open to the public the attendance should be
large and the benefit correspondingly great
II is clearly important part Of the policy Of Presi-
dent Mitchell to invite big and representative men to
assist him as volunteers in the educational work in
which he is engaged. He wishes such men TO serve
not only Informative but also as nspraory agents
The invitation extended to Mr.. Lee is in line with that
policy. The guest Of honor is the highest operating
ocal Of the standard railroad the United States if
not OF the world. What he may have to say will be
wen worth hearing good attendance at the meeting
Is the very least that Deawareans can do to manifest
their appreciation Of his interest in their leading edu
cational institution
Evening journal., 1915-12-03
SALISBURY BOY IS
KILLED UNDER auto

SALISBURY, Nd, Dec. "a seri-
GUS automobile accident occurred at
shad Point, two miles south of this
city. yesterday, which resulted in the
death of William Kibble. 10 years old
son Of Charles Kibble. Of Shad Point.
Mason Stevens, chauffeur for Harry
Waters, Of Princess Anne, in Mr..
Waters seven-passenger car, was
coming to Salisbury, accompanied by
two other negroes. and while going
through the village of Shad Point ran
into young Kibble. The boys legs
were broken and his skull fractured,
from which injuries he died in a short
while.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03
MAYOR Wants Change
IN CAESAR RODNEY BILL

Upon request Of Mayor Blanken-
burg, Philadelphia's Select Council
yesterday unanimously Withdrew from
his consideration a bill granting per-
mission to the Caesar Rodney Chap
ter, Daughters of the American Revo-
luton, to place a memorial tablet to
the distinguished signer in Indepen-
dence Hall.
The mayor pointed out that the en-
abling bill contained statement OF
historical fact which he questioned.
The bill was sent back to the City
Property Committee to be perfected
It will then be passed and it is believ-
ed approved by the mayor, who found
no objection to the tablet nor the pur-
pose of the chapter
Evening journal., 1915-12-03
IT IS UP TO THE PUBLIC.
CHoP earlyi

CHOP early!
~ Shop at homel
Those the slogans heard the length and breadth
OF Wilmington's commercial field today.
They having effect In no past year has there
been so much early Christmas shopping there has
been this year Nor has greater appreciation of the adj
vantages offered by the local stores been displayed.
this connection it also should be said that there
never been time in the history Of the work Of the
Consumers League when that organization and the
merchants have abored in such complete accord in be-
half Of the early shopping movement
It is encouraging sign. pointing to safer. saner
and more humane Christmas for everyone.
The buying public should bear constantly in mind
the that the merchant his employees and his beasts
of burden are entitled the sort of Christmas
that the average person enjoys If it will do that and
persist in doing IT, the three elements in tile situation
will be working in harmony and complete success Of
the movement will be assured
The merchants and the League are doing their part.
1t is up to the public to meet them at least half
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

BY far the most encouraging news
that has come out of Washington in
all that has been written of the pro-
posed program Of the Sixty-fourth
Congress is that which represents the
legislative department as considering
the adyisability of inquiring soberly
into the processes and effects Of rail-
road regulation through the Inter-
state Commerce Commission under
the authority now reposed in IT, No
subject more urgently requires atten-
tion; no government undertaking has
more adversely affected the develop
ment of business and the operations
of commerce. no exercise OF sovereign
power has more malignly Influenced
the course OF industrial and mercan-
tile adventure.
Since 1887 the Congress, through
the Interstate Commerce Commission
has sought the regulation of the rail-
roads. The commission, at first an
investigating body with its recon-
mendations enforceable by judicial
action only, has undergone a remark
able course Of ACKNOWLEDGMENT. BY the
legislation of 1906 and 1910 the COM
mission acquired that authority by
which il could suspend rates, make
rates, and otherwise exercise the
function OF ownership, and compel
obedience to its orders. Originally
it was a legitimate instrument for the
detection, registration and exposure
Of evils; frof 1906 it has dominated
the common carriers, debating the
minutest details of their procedure,
col rfrt,.
their operations, and generally re-
placing In the conduct of their busi-
ness the individuals to whom the well
fare of the roads and their proper
ties was entrusted by their owners.
1t is not alleged that the commits
sion has been dishonest. lacking in
diligence, or influence by unworthy
motives. It's failure has sprung from
the fact that the Congresses which
have imposed new duties on it from
time to time have set for it a task
impossible of accomplishment The
disastrous effects that are not the re-
suit of weakness OF personnel, but
flow from the untenable economic
theory which the statutes embody and
the wrong political principles that in
spired them.
The result Of the incidence OF these
disturbing laws is expressed today in
the financial situation of the rail-
roads. The hampering effects of re-
straints imposed without clear recog-
milton OF the needs of the nation and
the necessities Of transportation lines,
too frequently the fruit Of unreason-
ing prejudice and ulterior motive,
have produced the conditions that
now threaten serious injury to the
Evening journal., 1915-12-03
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Extreme justice is extreme njustce.-Cicero
No man ever became extremely wicked all at once.
--Juvenal.
The silent organ oudest chants the masters requiem
Emerson.
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Innocence is like polish armor, it adorns and de-
fends.-South.
:-t-:-:
The do. the more we can do; the more busy
we are, the more leisure have.-Hazlitt
:-:-:-.
No man ever did designed injury to another but at
the same time he did greater to himsef-Tome.
:-.-:--:
For let 4 show the World that he feels
Afraid OF its bark and twill ny at his heels
Let him fearlessly face twill leave him alone:
But twill f.. at his feet--if he filings il a bone,
Lytton.
.-.-.-.
It is hard to personate and act a part long; for
where truth is at the b.ttom will always be
endeayoring o return and will peep out and betray
herself time other Therefore if any man think
II convenient to good. let him be so indeed and
then his goodness will appear to everybodys salts
faction; that upon all accounts sincerity is rue
wisdom; particularly tc the affairs of this world
integrity hath many advantages over all the fine and
artificial ways Of discrimination and deceit II is much
the safer and more way OF dealing in the world
lit is the shortest and way 10 our end carry
ing Us thither in straight line and will hold ont ana
last longest-John Tillodson.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03
PHONE COMPANY mo- EXPAND.

CHESTER. Pa, Dec. 3.-Because of
increased business in this city the
Bell Telephone Company finds it
must spend more than $4,000 to in
crease its facilities.
The largest item in the improvement
program is $4,000 for an additional
underground toll cable between Ches-
ter and Philadelphia. A s21 900 un-
derground cable will be laid between
Marcus Hook and Chester. The third
project will require $4,000 for addi-
tional equipment to the local Office.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

William Mclaughlin, John Reeder.
John Ross, Joseph Allen, Francis
Manion, Andrew Phillips. James J.
Quigley, Frank J. O'Rourke, James J.
Kennedy, Elmer T.. Walls. John G.
Dougherty, John ]. Lynch, John #.
Malloy, Francis J. Murphy, Michael
Malloy Dancing followed the min
strel show.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03
BROWNsON SCORES IN MINsTRELs

The first annual minstrel show and
dance of the Brownson Library Asso-
citation was held in New Century Club
last evening and was a success. John
A. Sullivan was the director and Dan
iel Hagan, Robert Richmond, George
Johnson, John Collins. Francis Man
ion and Earl Gebhardt were the end
men. John E. Healy, Jr.. was the
interlocutor The remainder OF the
cast were the following: Hugh Brain
ard, John McKibbin. James Hagan.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

Henry Fords peace-producing junket to Europe is
now in its most dignifed Not until he reaches
the other side will he realize the hopeessness and
the righteousness of his enterprise It is surprising
that such an impractical humanitarian scheme should
have been evolved by brain that has shown such
practcaty in the field of mechanics and big business
We wonder if William Jennings Bryan put the idea
in his head at the recent but memorable conference
between those two men?
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

Lieutenant R. c. sausey of the United States Avia-
ton Corps has won unusual distinction by record
breaking flight made Pensacola, Florida. He
piloted hydroaeroplane TO altitude of s,4OO feet,
and took passenger with him his aerial journey
That is a new altitude record for machines of the
hydro-aeroplane type It reflects great credit upon the
skill and bravery of the man who made 1t.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

Canadians are so heartily in favor Of the mother
country prosecuting the European to successful
conclusion that they have subscribed twice the
new s5OoOOOOO war loan. There were more than 25,-
600 individual subscriptions. II money be needed,
the government knows where to go to get it.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

"Tom" Watson Of Georgia, is still attended by his
guardian angel The jury selected to try him on
charge Of sending obscene printed matter through the
mails has reported disagreement and been discharged
by the Federal Judge in Augusta. Watson and his
friends quite naturally are iubilant They had pre-
dicted from beginning of the trial. verdict Of ac-
ouittal or disagreement Notwithstanding the out
come of the trial. its results probably will be
to cause Watson modify his English in future publi
cations
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

bomoardment Of the defenses of the Dardaneles has
oeen resumed by the British and the French The
Aes are finding the Dardanelles hard nut 10 crack
mat Lord Kitchener does not however. regard tho
TASK hopeless one is indicated by the fact that since
ne visited and inspected the southeastern war zone
tnere have been many evidences Of renewed ACTIVITY
by those who endeavoring to batter their s,, :.
Constantinope. -
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

What Emperor william, of Germany, and Emperor
Franz josef of Austria said in their recent conference
in Vienna is not for publication. Il would not be
pedient from military a political point of view to
lay before the public stenographic report Of the
terview.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

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Evening journal., 1915-12-03

Gamblers in Jefferson Parish, adjoining New Or
leans must be well entrenched indeed when it is
cessary for Governor Hall to declare martial law in
the parish and to call out the Organized Militia to
with them Good American citizens will wish him
success in his campaign against defiant offenders
against public morality
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

The fact that NJ Tonchen BULGARIAN N,n,s.o. .,
Finance see no signs Of exhaustion in Germany
counts for little in the face widespread complant IN
that country against the misery which the civic pop
ulaon is being subjected result of the war and the
blockade established by the Quadruple Entente
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

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Evening journal., 1915-12-03
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Evening journal., 1915-12-03

Innocence is like polish armor it adorns and
fends.-South.
Evening journal., 1915-12-03

The more we do. the more We can do; the more
are, the more leisure we have.-Hazlitt.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-12
A Step to Be Avert, d.

The government of Great Britain, confronted
with the imperative necessity of preventing cotton
from reaching her enemies through neutral ports,
is resisting the almost unanimous demand of the
British press that the product be declared con-
traband England has so far refrained from taking
this step of consideration for the interests of
the United States. London, while pleading just-
fcaton for its acts under international law, fully
realizes that the embarrassing restrictions which
it has been reluctantly mpclfed to place upon our
commerce contestable, and as matter of
policy less than friendship hesitatcs to add to
the irritation in Washington by imposing an ad-
ditional burden. The declaring of cotton contra
band would entail heavy loss upon the Southern
planters and would give Senator Hoke Smith
something serious to worry about though Great
Britain might find it easier technically to Justify
her course in this respect than it was to prove her
case in previous controversies. 1t is not too much
to expect that this government will find way to
assist in avertng the necessity for such decla-
ration.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-12
Another Zeppelin Failure.

1t cost Germany one more Zeppelin arship to
kill nine women, four children and one man in
England on Tuesday 1t was the fifteenth Zeppe-
lin raid on England since the war began and the
first since June 7, when the British airmen DEM
onstratcd their ability successfully attack the
huge invaders. one Of which was destroyed by the
unfortunate Lieut.. Warneford. In the latest
thrilling battle, though seriously handicapped by
a dense fog, which no doubt encouraged the Ger
mans in their attempt the British and French
airmcn. displaying admirable courage and skill,
again demonstrated their superiority. With the
failure of Tuesdays raid, in which FIVE airships
participated England no doubt feels secure
against serious invasion by Zeppelins, which have
in fact become the subject Of jest in both London
and Paris The fifteen expeditions to England
resulted in the killing of seventy persons, and
the wounding Of eo7, most Of them women and
children, with no serious damage to military de.
fenses or operations; while the Germans lost two
of their airships and sacrificed number OF lives.
1t Is not likely that England will receive another
Zeppelin visit in hurry