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Evening journal., 1915-08-04
WEDNESDAY AUG. a, 1915
BmDLE AND THE AUDTrORsHIP.

q ANUEL C. BIDDLE, formerly City Auditor has
~ made mistake In his eagerness to continue in
public Office he has seized upon technicality and
placed Mayor Price and William p White the new
City Auditor. in an embarrassing position He should
time recedins from the attitude he has as
sumed For his own sake, and for the sake Of former
Mayor Harrison w Howell who originally appointed
him and kept him in office four years. he should come
out at and renqush any and all claim to the
City Authorship. Whether Mr.. White is a legal neum-
bent may be left to the courts settle by amicabe
action II such appeal shall be deemed necessary.
Technically. Mr. Bddle is right in his contention
that Mr. White not elected strictly accordance
with the provisions of the city charter. Experienced
lawyers have joined in the opinion however, that the
courts never will deprive Mr. White of the Office on
the strength of the technicality that Mr. Biddle has
raised which is that he not appointed at the pre-
time prescribed by the charter. His appointment
made shortly before that time and It is safe to
sumo that it will hold regardless techncalites.
When Dr. Howell elected Mayor four years ago
ne appointed Mr. Biddle who is his iathern-law. to
the Office OF City Auditor In certain quarters he
criticized for his act contention being made that there
were many equally capable who much
more deserving of the place. When DR.. Howell was
reelected two years ago. he continued Mr. Bddle in
office Once he subjected to criticism for
doing IT, No one imagined however, that who
done little 10 deserve the Office for four years
would become attached TO It that he would to
cling il years longer technioality espec-
tally when the incoming administration Repub-
lican.
1t is comforting to know that no one who is ac-
quainted with DR. Howell and his methods entertains
the thought that he inspired Mr.. Biddle to he
has that he approves of it, Our former Mayor
unquestionaby values the respect of the community
too highly to become party to such a movement
that which Mr.. Bdde has made
Instead of manifesting his reluctance to give up an
Office which he held for four years by the grace Of
Mayor who is his son-in-aw. Mr. Biddle should have
retired gracefully and congratulated himself that
he succeeded in holding long he did in the face
of the fact that in partisan sense he did not de-
serve it, and in broader sense. he possessed
cial qualifications for the discharge of its important
functions
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
aLEsT WE FORGET."

From the Elkton Whig.
Amid all the shouting of the party
captains and the scramble for ONCE
among the politicians, the people OF
Maryland should not forget that
there are more things to be decided at
the election this fall than were per-
sonal rivalries and ambitions. Among
the most important of these is the
home rule amendment to the constitu-
tions which would open the door to
local government.
This proposed amendment must not
be confused with other propositions
bearing the home rule" brand. For
example il has nothing whatever TO
do with the effort to place the police
LIQUOR license and election boaros un-
der control of Baltimore City. This
can only be done by the Legislature
and IL can be done Just as easily If
the enactment be defeated as II il
should be adopted That question will
not be affected whether one voted for
or against the amendment.
This amendment would not force
anything on anybody. BY itself II
would accomplish nothing-it would
merely break down the barriers
against local government Unless
the people Of the city or counties take
affirmative action following its adop-
ton, not a thing will be changed.
Any county that Il is satisfied 10
have the Legislature attend to the
Evening journal., 1915-08-04

some reason not yet revealed. Italy
has refrained from declaring war on
Germany or Turkey. and hence her
forces are not yet engaged at the
Dardanelles, although popular senti-
ment in Italy has been strongly in
favor Of cooperation with the allies
in that quarter Perhaps the fall
of Warsaw will dampen the ardor
of the Italians. since German and
Austrian forces will soon be avail
able for massive operations against
Italy.
Roumania is now likely to recon-
slider against her delicate position in
view of the Austrian ultimatum de-
manding that she shall permit the
passage Of supplies through her terri
tory en- route to Constantinople. This
demand is supported by Germany.
which is bending every effort TO
strengthen the Turks in their desper-
ate resistance 10 the allies. II Is
understood that the Turks have i'm
proved their condition with regard
TO the ammunition supply by the
negotiation Of the new treaty with
Bulgaria, in which territorial con-
ttenlohn nave httH Andut bN vi hN9
in return for Bulgarian supplies.
The entry of Greece into the war
on the side Of the allies would have
been a foregone conclusion if Rus
sia had been able 10 hold the Ger
manic armies in check. There may
be a different view of affairs now in
Athens. The possibility of a tre-
mondous march by Germany and
Austria to the Aegean is now vividly
presented to the consideration Of the
allies. II would become a probability
if Greece and Italy should try to sid
the allies at the Dardanelles. Many
military observers are of the opin-
ion, indeed that the next great for
ward movement by Germany and
Austria will be to the southwark, in
cooperation with Bulgaria and
Turkey. and that the relief of Con-
stantinople will be the first object
OF the two kaisers.
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
Possible Effects of The Fall of Warsaw
(From the washington Post.l

The Grand Duke Nicholas appar-
entity will succeed in extricating the
bulk of his armies from the Jaws Of
the steel trap that was set for them
by the German field marshals. Details
concerning the last Russian retreat
are not likely to be available for
several days, but since the road lead
ing eastward from Warsaw has seen
open and the Russians had full warn
ing of their danger. It is more than
likely that the trap was sprung in
vain, so far as capturing the Rus
SLAMS was concerned. The Russian
commander doubtless has sacrificed
100000 men or more to death and
capture for the sake of saving the
majority Of his troops.
Attempts 10 minimize the import
ance Of the fall of Warsaw. however.
win not deceive anybody. Putting the
best aspect upon the situation and
admitting that the Russian forces
escaped. it remains true that a ter
rible blow has been delivered against
Russia and the cause of the allies.
The news viii fash around the
world. il will be particularly signifi-
cant 10 the Balkan countries and will
send chill down the spine of the
powers that have been on the verge
Of joining in hostlities against
Germany and Austria. II Russia
cannot stay the German Austrian
armies. how could Roumanla and
Greece and Italy expect to cope with
them?
Thus the fall Of Warsaw and the
crippling Of Russia for an indefinite
time may settle the fate Of CONSTANT
nople by retaining II in Turkish
hands. The fleets and landing forces
Of the allies have been unable to
reach the strongest position Of the
Turks American naval officers are
quoted as saying that the attack
upon the Turks at Gallipoli was
madness" The allies have been
making a show Of fighting. while ac-
lively trying to enlist the aid ~
Roumania. Greece and Italy. For
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
An Attack From a New Angle
(From the New York SUM

the initiative and the referendum for
they imply legislation directly by the
people. which is democracy pure and
simple in contradistinction to that in
vestiture of authority in rulers elect
ed periodically by the people. which
is the republican form of government
made imperative by the Ordinance of
the Northwestern Territory on all
States created under its authority
OF the States thus involved in ex-
clusion from the great initiative-ref-
erendum bulwark against plutocratic
Vaccinations. only Wisconsin has
manifested any disposition to embark
in that line Of Progressive adventure.
And even in Wisconsin the people last
year voted down by a large majority
an initiative and referendum amend
ment to the State Constitution. Thus
the curious point of law raised by
Mr. Harris is not likely to be illumi-
mated for the time being at least by a
court discussion or decision. which is
rather a regrettable circumstance. It
would be undeniably interesting to
have an authoritative determination
of the real Indebtedness of the i'm
portant group of States concerned to
this venerable Jeffersonian paper.
When II is borne in mind that un-
der that same paper what is now
Michigan came within an ace Of being
called "Chersonesus" and what is
now a part of Ohio was under sent
ence to be branded "Metropotamia. a
provision forestalling initiative and
referendum sprees might be regarded
as a more or less satisfactory plea in
mitigation of Judgment on the docu-
ment as a whole.
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
With The Photographers

Now that the newspapers have been severely criti-
csng W. j. Bryan that erstwhle apostle of free trade
free silver and free speech would put a gag on the
press.-South Bend Tribune
IL must be said in fairness that while immigration
TO Canada from European countries other Great
Britain is smaller proportion than immigration the
United States from European countries the character
of immigrants TO Canada approaches high standard
Rochester Democrat.
Effective Intervention two years ago would have saw
ed thousands OF lives and billions Of dollars 10 say
nothing of the loss in the worlds respect which our
Governments cowardly lodging of its duty has already
cost the nation Every day delay that interven-
ton adds to the shame OF America and to the humilia
tion OF Americans Only those of citizens can be
proud of performances in Mexico who are willing
10 purchase peace the price of robbery rapine
wholesale murder-Boston Transcript
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
rHE PoLIrIcAL SITUATION.

LflE EOLlllkAls Oh 4AOAs
Fro,o the North Last Star.
The tension of the auhernatorial situ-
alton was lessencd somewhat this week
bv the announcement Of Governor Colds
borough that he would not be a candi-
date for reelection announcement
that was the more confidently expected
the longer it was delayed This leaves
the field clear TO Messrs. Warburton and
Weller. the only two avowcd Republican
candidates, and the only candidates now
likely 10 be in that party. AIR. Neller's
friends claim that the party leaders are
backing his candidacy which is being
run ON his excellent record as the head
of the State Roads Commission. Mr..
Wqrburtons friends say that all the
rartv leaders of the State are not
whoopers-up Of Weller. and further they
sav that the rank and iile of the party
had no say in his boosting, that he was
si,nplv the choice of some of the leaders,
and that when the voters are heard
from. there viii be another story TO tell
With the Democrats the tension II
heinc frightened on both the Lee and
Harrington lines. The light between the
two is warming up, mostly IN Baltimore,
where Mayor Preston is backing Lee and
Frank Furst is booming Harrington. IN
the counties, except in Baltimore county
no very great interest is being taken by
the voters in either candidate. Here in
Cecil. there doesn't seem to he much sen
timent either way outside the lung es
tabhshed factionll divisions, and along
these lines the voters will doubtless d.
vide. regardless Of the merits OF ethel
candidate.
Evening journal., 1915-08-04

A surprise attack on the initiative
and referendum cult from a new
angle was one Of the features of the
recent meeting Of the Wisconsin State
Bar Association Mr.. Addison c. Har-
ris of Indianapolis led the assault
He advanced the sweeping statement
that in the States of Minnesota. Wis
consin, Illinois. Indiana and Michi-
gan the initiative and referendum
cannot be legally adopted for the rea-
so that so doing would be in fiat
contravention Of Provision Four of
the Ordinance of 1884 under which
the Northwest Territory, comprising
the present lands of the States named
was conveyed by Virginia to the
United States.
This original Ordinance OF the
Northwestern Territory" in the hand
writing of Thomas Jefferson him
self, is still in the archives OF the
State Department in Washington and
is a plan of temporary government
for the territory eeded as drawn up
by a committee of three. Mr.. Jeffer-
son of Virginia, Mr. Chase Of Mary
land and Mr.. Howell of Rhode Island.
Having fulfilled prescribed conditions
the people of the Territories into
which the vast northwestern tract
was divided are empowered by this
document TO establish governments
Of their own, provided certain funda-
mental conditions are met. The
fourth in the list OF these conditions
is that the governments shall be in
republican form"
This, according to Mr.. Harris. bars
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
THE RETuRNING PROGREssryrs

CoLoNEL THEODORE ROOSEVELT will not enroll
~ as Republican this year. He has no criticism
to make however relative to those Progressive
leaders who have announced theirs purpose to do so
Speaking at his home at Oyster Bay. New York. he
said:
"As regards the Progressives who have announced
their intention Of enrolling as Republicans in this
State have nothing to say. except that think it has
been fine of them to have made the great fight they
have made during the three years progressive
principles and that they are acting con-
scientously in the step they take and with the
purpose Of doing what they regard as most useful to
the community
He thinks It would be impossbility for him. hold
ing the convictions that he does go back into the
Republican party
II is encouraging to note that hundreds OF thousands
of Republicans who followed him in his runous work
in 1912 have not experienced any difficulty in returning
to their old party allegiance. They have found
hearty welcome awaiting them and a desire to let
by-gones be by-gones. The trouble with Colonel
Roosevelt is that he burned his bridges 1912 and sees
open for a graceful return
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
PATRInTIC AnYERTtsING.

XHTE printed. yesterday. full-page advertisement.
w It was spread before the public by N. Smell
enbmg & Co. of this city of which David Sneenburg.
Of our most progressive citizens and business men,
is the dominant factor That advertisement was in the
nature OF friendly criticism OF and warning the
city Of Wilmington. which admittedly is not MAX
ing proper of the many advantages natural and
artificial that it has al hand to aid it in its develop
ment and advancement in the siserhood of American
cities
"The motives that prompted this advertisement are
sincere interest and for the progress of VIII
mington." Snellenburg & Co said There is no roa-
son why Wilmington should not be a hustng thriv-
ing community; why should not get together and
have comprehensive plan for Wmingtons future de-
velopment We have the and have the mate
, rial Let's get busy. Let's DO it for viii
mngton!"
-Four pertinent and important questions are asked
by sneenburg Co. They follows
Where is Wilmington gong?"
rs Wilmington looking ahead?
"Is It prepared for the future?"
"Is Il taking advantage Of present remarkable
activtes?"
II is contended that Wilmington should have pop
ulaton of at least 100000 in 1850 Point is made that
if it TO make such growth It must have plan and
a system. because a city will not make itself Among
the things Wilmington must have snellenburg & CO.
say are good markets which VIII be the cty's biggest
asset and best advertisement; fair taxes. with rate
at least as low as other cities helpful to manu-
facturer, merchant, producer and householder and
stmuatiye Of investment and improvement.
Adequate harbor facilities and comprehensive
scheme for harbor Improvement also urged. An
earnest plea also is made for interurban system Of
trolleys that will make Wilmington the hub of the
rich and prosperous territory surrounding it, Those
and other things are suggested pointedly and in
terestingly that they cannot fail to make profound
impression upon the peoples mind
It was puhlicsprited and patriotic piece of adver
tisng We congratulate snellenburg & Co.. and David
snelenburg its enterprisng head upon its conception
and the clever manner in which it carried out.
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
pENNsYLyANn AVENUE AND NEGLECT.

once more ask, what have the and the
~ who live in Pennsylvania avenue done
that their valid claims for street improvements
ignored by city oficials?" In the apportionment
the paving fund that is about be spent they
have been treated scurvily that il is high time for
them meet organize. demand and insist upon having
those street improvements TO which they entitled
as citizens and taxpayers
They heard until they heartily tired
Of them. What they want is action Pennsylvania
avenue of oitys most important streets It
is important in its residence feature and more
important in its traffic. The city officials to feel.
however that important in the of the
extent Of the neglect which they should subject it,
1t is time them to change their attitude toward it,
, and do their duty by those who interested i'm
portantly in the condition of its roadbed
Evening journal., 1915-08-04

pie are endeavoring to engender sec
tional strife They have flooded that
Eastern Shore. This is entirely un-
called for. but is in keeping with
the desperate campaign being waged
by Senator Lees misguided lieuten-
ants. They should remember that
the election will follow the primaries
and that they are making it harder
for a Democratic candidate to win.
Evening journal., 1915-08-04

Another item showing the specious character Of the
prosperity so loudly touted by the Democratic
newspapers. comes from a study of the progress Of
building construction, which, in June showed de-
crease of 2S per cent compared with year ago. ac-
cording to an analysis by the Construction News Per-
mits taken out in 122 cities for 2542 buildings at
estimated cost of $es16sSOs against 25sss build
ings at ss197s,2s2 in June, 1914 The only one of the
larger cities to show increase was Philadelphia
with per cent
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
GEMS OF THOUGHT
Elegant as simplicity and warm as ecstacy.-c,

Elegant as simplicity and warm as ecstacy-cowper
.-.-..
In shame there is no comfort but to be beyond all
bounds Of shame.-Sir Philip Sidney
.-.-.--.
None are so fond OF secrets as those who do not
mean to keep them; such persons covet secrets as
spendthrlt oovets money for the purpose OF circua
uon.-Colton.
:-:-.-:
would be true, for there are those who trust me:
would be pure, for there those who care would
be strong, for there is much 70 suffer: would be
brave tor tnere Is much to dare would be friend to
all--the foe--the friendess. l would be giving and
forget the gift; would be humble for I know my
weakness would look up-and laugh-and love-and
lft-Howard Arnold Walters.
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
DrsLRyr CREDIT FKOu All.

From the Milford Chronicle.
II is we'll for the people to remem-
Der some Of the inside facts connected
with the building Of the gravel road
from Milford to Glendale. which are
not generally known Several years
ago The practice Of getting better re-
suits from work on the public roads
in the First Representative district
of Sussex county. in which South
Milford is located. originated with
the Levy Courtman and the Supervi-
sor of the making of the gravel
roads, TO go ahead with the work at
the proper season, regardless of
whether the money was in the treas
ury to meet the road orders or not.
II was ascertained about what the
shortage would be, and the Levy
Courtman and the Supervisor placed
their individual note in the bank. and
secured the cash to pay for labor
and materials as the work was
done. and then took up the road or
ders with this money borrowed This
enabled them TO perform the work
of building the road at the proper
time and gave to the men doing the
and materials. This enabled the Levy
Courtman and Supervisor 10 demand
better service from their employees, as
they we're in a measure paying for the
work as it progressed, to all intents
and purposes from their own pockets
This plan has been followed by the
president Levy Courtman, George
Reed, and Mr. Cook the Supervisor
of Roads in the First Sussex Repre-
sentative district One is a Demo-
crat, the other 2 Republican but they
deserve credit from both Democrats
and Republicans alike, for infusine
business methods into accomplishing
public highway work. By making their
districts credit worth the effort Of
those who do the work, realizing that
they will get their pay promptly for
all service rendered The work is
done at the proper time, and the
quality of work given is of a higher
grade. When the short stretch through
the Glendale swamp is completed.
and Cove Lynch completes the work
of graveling that part connecting this
main road with the part leading into
the county seat Georgetown, the
iA0A AiltA II part " 0uHEGA GUILTY VIII
have sixteen miles Of excellent high
way which is o pleasure to ride over.
The Levy Courtman. Mr.. Lynch. from
the neighboring district. will have a
splendid example of how to build a
fine piece of road from that already
constructed from Milford to his bor-
der. and he will also have en- object
lesson as TO what to avoid in building
a gravel road. by remembering and
escaping the mistakes of his pre-
decessor, when he started to gravel
from Georgetown northward a few
years ago and left the road hard
but one Of the most uneven and un-
pleasant to ride over in the district
but Cove Lynch will make no mis-
take along that line, and we certain
ly expect to see his end of the road
equal to the Milford part
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
sELF-INTEREsTED HELPFULNEss

From the Dover State Sentinel.
There has been considerable dis
cussion recently in various circles
about what the town merchant can do
to develop the rurual community. In
some parts of the west. the city peo-
pie have found that the easiest,
quickest and cheapest way to devel-
op the city is to help develop the
surrounding country. This should be
emphatically true in Delaware. which
outside the city of Wilmington, is a
purely agricultural State. The pros
perity of almost everybody in Dover
depends directly upon the prosperity
of the farmers of Kent county. The
business men of Dover should unite
to develop the rural community.
Money spent at home is better for
the town than money spent abroad.
and town people should buy home
grown farm products. The town peo-
pie should furnish farmers with mar
ket facilities. They should help the
farmers to secure adequate credits so
that farm crops may be produced
economically. The town man should
consider himself identified with the
country and try to get the country
people fully identified with the town.
Town merchants should give the far
mers a service that will bring them
to town and sell goods of quality at
prices that will deserve the farmers
patronage. In this way the tc IN and
the country will be built up together,
in prosperity and real community in
terest.
Evening journal., 1915-08-04
CAMP MEETINGS
AND POLITICIANS

From the Harrington Journal
As the custom has been in the past
so it is this year. The politicians
visit the various camps now in pro-
gress throughout the State for the
main purpose OF planning the future
campaigns.
AT all camp meetings the politi-
clan is very much in evidence, as the
camps are most always held at the
time of the summer when our far
mers have their crops laid by. II af-
fords a grand chance for the politl-
clan 10 talk with more people in one.
day than they would in weeks at other
times of the year.
Bowers Beach on big Thursday"
is another field for the politician.
Evening journal., 1915-08-04

It is no wonder that Democratic leaders are dis
gusted by the action OF Secretary of Commerce Red
field in refusing to make public list Of the persons
employed 10 take the census Of manufactures His
refusal leaves for nferences that upon the
whole force of employees whereas there are undoubt
edly many entirely competent persons on the list
The employees themselves will very likely resent the
attitude Of the head Of the Department