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Evening journal., 1915-10-14
PRESIDENT WILSON'S ENGAGEMENT.

THE interesting announcement, which recently ap-
peared in the columns, Of President Will
sons engagement Mrs Calf Of Virginia. and the
incident the Presidents stand in favor
of womans suffrage, may we'll give rise to certain
speculation. No sentiments other than
gratuatory due to the President in his intention to
take to himself wife and furnish the White House
with muoh-needed head but to announce at the same
time that he is in favor OF suffrage is to lay
himself open the suspicion that he is thus early
hunting for additional vote
Many will seek to emulate him in his matri-
monial venture Few VIII confess themselves engaged
to both. To busy man. however. the President,
the thought mrst certainly be refreshing that when
he is too tired to enjoy with other the pleasures Of
political discussion he may do at his leisure in his
home, and with his wife He may sit with his feet
at his hreside and enjoy the homemade paudits
for his political views. He may have tariff in the
morning national preparedness 6t noon, and watchful
waiting in the evening. He may have all these things
and many more. in perfect safety For, whatever may
be the eventual decision in regard to womans suf-
frage, and however much other and other mems
wives may differ on political questions. the wife Of
the President any other Office holder will be
accused Of trying to vote her husband out Of job.
But alas. for ye other mortals should the day
come when It will be true to say, "The truly happy
are only those in Office and he who would escape the
argument Of domestic politics. must run"
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
PENNsGRoyE AND BURLEsON.

u URI4ESON methods Of administering the postal af-
ID fairs Of this country being criticized in many
quarters In place however is that criticism bet
ter deserved and vehement than Il is at the pres
ent time in Pennsgrove n j. just across the Delaware
river from Wilmington That is because the Burleson-
lied Postofhce Department is endeavorng to serve
community composed Of from $4,000 to $4,000 persons
with postofHce force and equipment that was de-
signed to only from 1000 5000 persons. Dis
graceful congestion and delay in the handling Of out
going and incoming mails have resulted from the pur-
suit OF such policy.
II is the purpose OF those who are the sufferers from
such miserable service to hold protest meeting in
the heart Of the town tomorrow evening. Those who
have in charge have struck the right when In
the call for the meeting, they say
"DOn't kick to the postmaster; he can't help IT, Kick
here. II you don't kick here, then don't kick. Let
all kick together Organized kicking is the kind that
counts. Kick to those responsible for the rotten cond
ons in fhe mall service at Pennsgroye. Washington Is
responsible not the local postmaster The department
at Washington has not provided properly for adequate
service. VIII you provide the kck7 We need at least
three carriers TO relieve congestion in the postofce.
Are you with usl-
Yes; Washington is responsible for Pennsgrove
dtons. just II is responsible for the Generalization
that exists in the postal service in many other drec-
Postmaster General Burleson part and parcel Of
Democratic national administration that has spoiled
everything that it has touched and that unfortunately
for the people, cannot be gotten rid Of until March
1917.
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
Editorial Opinion
MIR. WILSON STILL OPPOSES A
PRIVATELY OWNED MERCHANT
MARINE.

From the New York Press.
According to the Washington des-
patches, President Wilson expects to
force the ship purchase bill through
the House and Senate in the first
session of the sixty-fourth Congress.
In order TO accomplish this the bill is
to be modified in some of its pro-
visions, and the rules Of the Senate
are to be amended. in order that de-
bate may be cnoked off when the
measure reaches that body.
Until the new proposals incorpor-
ated in the bill are revealed it would
be idle to discuss its terms, but an
other report from the capital justifies
the belief that the remodelled plan
will be no better than its predeces-
sor It records the purpose Of the
Administration to refuse any amend
ment to the La Toilette seamens act
which has already driven our fac
from the Pacific and threatens still
further to reduce our mercantile
marine establishment.
From this it is apparent that Presi-
dent Wilson intends that no relief
shall be given to the base CONNER
cialists who would build and operate
American ships for the sordid pur-
pose of earning profits if the Govern
ment would permit II. The alterna-
tive to be offered to the public is Gov
ernment owned vessels. whose deficits
the taxpayers will make good. whose
sailings will be dictated by the needs
Of powerful politicians, and whose
management generally will be sub
ordinated to the exigencies of parti-
san purposes.
Mr.. Wilson sufficiently displays the
general tenor of his revised ship pur-
chase bill in his decision to make
the commercial operation Of Ameri-
can ships financially impossible.
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
he'd FORGIVEN BEFORE:
GARVIN NOW UNDER BOND

Charles Garvin was before City Court
today on charge of breach of the
peace, preferred by Howard Lynch, a
south side cabin dweller.
Lynch. when asked about the trouble,
started to tell a long story, and Assist
ant City solicitor Lynn stopped him.
"Well, in building house, you have to
start at the foundation said Lynch.
''In this case we will put on the
roof first" said Mr.. Lynn
Lynch said that Garvin came to
his cabin and told him he could whip
him. Lynch replied that he knew he
could but that he was not going to.
He said that Garvin reached into his
hip pocket, as if to draw a gun, and
said he would fix him.
Are you afraid of him?" asked Mr..
Lynn.
"No, but / am afraid Of those
iron bars downstairs" said Lynch
Il wish him to forgive me-" said
Garvin.
Il have forgiven him before and
cannot do any more" said Lynch.
Garvin was then placed under a
$500 peace bond
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
WORK
UNDER new PLAN

Postmaster James ]. English this
morning announced that the fwo di-
vision plan, which has been tried dur
ing the past few months in postoffces
of the larger cities and which creates
the division of finance and mails,
had been put into effect here begin
ming today Under the new orders
the position of assistant postmaster,
which. has been under the Civil Ser
vice Commission, is abolished and the
Office will hereafter be known as the
division of finance with a superinten-
dent. Leroy W. Hickman, who has
been assistant postmaster, will have
charge of this department
Under the same order S. Austin Nc
Cam will become bookkeeper, James
II. Van Horn, chief stamp clerk, in
charge OF the sale of stamps, except
in the sale of large quantities, which
will be sold by the superintendent of
finance; and Isaac S. Jones, as finance
clerk, in charge of the money order
and postal savings divisions.
Joseph W. 5. Camperson will have
charge of the division Of mails. and be
designated as superintendent of mailsi
George w. Sasse will be his assistant in
charge of city delivery; Theodore F. Me
Daniel, as registry foreman; Joseph A
Glynn as street foreman of carriers, anC
West A. Trotter, as foreman of miscel
laneous divisions, which includes genera
delivery, directory, postage due, box anC
dead sections.
Lewis A. Bell, Noble B. McNullin anc
Clifford Young are foremen in charge oi
the mailing crews.
Mr.. Glynn, who is made street fore
man of letter carriers. has been workin,
as clerk in the postoilice for SOM
time. This was the only promotion
made under the new arrangement
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
REGRET MEMBERS DEATH.

At the meeting of the Park Com
missioners yesterday afternoon a
tribute of respect was paid the late
William G. Mendinhall, a member of
the Board, who died on October 4.
The following resolution was writ-
ten and offered by Jerome B. Bell,
close friend of the deceased:
1T is the sad duty of this board to
record the sudden death of William
G.. Mendinhall, which occurred on
the 4th inst Mr.. Mendinhall had
been an active and valuable member
of the park board for nearly eight
years. having received his initial ap-
pointment in January, 1908. He took
great interest in the betterment of
our parks and Fairgrounds, in their
extensions and improvements to meet
the public needs, and his activities
in that behalf were reinforced by
sound Judgment and by an earnest
desire to promote the best interests
of the city.
"His genial presence at the meet
ings of the park board. and upon
other occasions where the members
OF the board we're brought into close
personal relations. enhanced the
pleasure of park work and thereby
contributed TO the efficiency Of the
park service.
with keen realization Of its own
loss and the loss to the city, this
board extends to the members of Mr..
Mendinhall's family its heartfelt SYM
pathy in their bereavement"
The resolution was unanimously
adopted.
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
N0RTH SIDES GOOD TORTrNE.

rURTHER evidence OF the public spirit which
Il derlies the policy of the board Of managers of
the Wilmington Institute Free Library is found in the
opening OF the Brandywine branch of that admirable
institution in the Old Academy building in vande-
avenue. We lelictate the people living In the
Brandywne village section Of our city upon this
educational and recreauve acquisition. They should
manifest their appreciation Of II by using the books
periodicals and newspapers freely and prohting by
that
Official announcement shows that the new branch
viii be open at hours that will suit the convenience
of men. women and children and that librarian and
assistant viii be IN charge to assist those who
wish borrow books make of the reading room
It will be the plan Of the board Of managers and its
competent and enterprising librarian. Arthur L. Bailey
to popularze this branch and to cause It to ex-
ercise constantly-increasing influence for good on
the North Side That fact should bo recognized by all
persons who live within the circulating zone of this
newest extension OF the parent library at Eighth and
Market streets.
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
A PATRIOTIC PROJECT.

II L1zABETH COOK CHAPTER Daughters OF the
II American Revolution, of Smyrna. is engaged in a
laudahle enterprise at the present time It is that of
raising funds to boulder In honor OF
the memory of Lieutenant Colonel Pope, one Of the
bravest and most distinguished officers of the Della
ware Regiment in the Revolutionary War It is pro-
posed that the boulder shall be put up Lake Como
at the southern approach TO the town. where will be
in full view Of all persons who the State road
There is every why persons living in and near
Smyrna should honor the memory of Pope He was
at Duck Greek Cross Roads which now is Smyrna
From the opening hostilites with Britain to
the end of the Revolutionary War he served with the
Delaware Regiment Following the wounding of Colo
mel Hall at the battle OF Germantown he succeeded to
the command Of that body Of valorous troops
Nor should contributions to the boulder monument
fund come alone from persons who live Smyrna and
its vicinity. The military service of Pope assisted ma
terally in the winning Of independence for our ma.
ton and State It also added to the ustre of Amer
lean arms Those things being true all persons who
patrioticaly inclined should experience pleasure in
sending money to Elizabeth Cook Chapter to assist Il
in carrying out its praiseworthy and patriotic pro.
ject.
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
Mr.. McAdoo's Mission
CFrom the New York Tribune,)

Secretary McAdoo is going to travel
as far west as the Pacific Coast. on a
missionary tour in behalf of one OF
his great ideas which went wrong at
the last session of Congress. Heds
not yet reconciled to the defeat Of his
project for government owned and
operated merchant marine. That eco
nomic delusiDn did not commend itself
last winter to the common sense of
the country, and a Democratic Con-
gress entirely subservient up to that
point to the Presidents leadership,
broke away from him and from his
Secretary of the Treasury when IL
came to forcing the government into
an enterprise in which it would first
destroy competing lines owned by
American citizens and then, as is the
nature OF most government mOnopo-
lies, give itself poorer service at
higher cost, making deficits good out
of the Federal treasury.
Mr.. McAdoo was still full of enthu-
siasm for a government owned mer-
chant marine when the Pan-American
commercial conference was held last
spring in Washington. He did not sue
ceed in committing that conference to
his pet idea. But he is still ardent
and hopeful OF the day when he, as
Secretary of the Treasury, will be di-
recting the operations of a govern
ment merchant feet I'm addition to the
armada of revenue cutters now under
his authority. II is reported from
Washington that on the western trip
he will try to conciliate opposition to
an out-and-out ship purchase bill,
like that which failed in the Senate
last winter, by suggesting the creation
of a Federal shipping commission with
full power to regular and conduct
American overseas shipping.
II the creation. OF such a commits
sion would lead to a real study Of the
merchant marine situation, without
pledging the country to the govern
ment monopoly method, there could be
little objection to it. A fair examina-
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
PIONEERs HONOR COLrMRrs.

The young Italian members of the
Benevolent Pioneer Literary Associa-
ton celebrated Columbus Day on
Tuesday night by giving a supper and
entertainment.
j. ]. kelleher. chairman of enter
tainment committee. introduced w. J..
Monigle as chairman for the evening,
who in his opening remarks told Of
the number OF states that have made
Columbus Day a legal holiday.
The Olympia String Quartet, COM
posed of Dominick Ioppolo, Alphonsus
Vittollo. Daniel Vignolo and Joseph
Strigliano was the first number on
the musical program and they had to
respond several times. Joseph Mon
giello sang several selections in Ital-
ian, the sweetness of which charmed
his hearers. Next was a violin Sc
lection by Frank Milano, whose play
ing proved his ability as a master OF
the violin. Andrew V. D'Onofrio was
speaker Of the evening.
The singing OF Lawrence H. Ferry
made a decided hit as also did the
cornet selections by the Grella Broth
ers.
President John A. Sullivan, the Rev
John J. Lynch and James J. Corrigan
spoke on the celebration. and Joseph
A. Lally and ]. con Murphy respond
ed with songs. The Rev John ]. Con.
nelly thanked the talent. speaking
lboth in Italian and English, for the
/ splendid entertainment
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
With The Paragraphers

Emerson's theory that "a mankind loves lover" is
likely to be tried out soon in politcs.-Kansas City
Star.
The Car has graciously granted amnesty to 1O0-
GOO political prisoners who have all the privileges
OF going TO the front 10 be sain-Boston Transcript
At this writing, wouldn't give much more than
their bullion value for the adornng the regal
heads of two Balkan gentlemen named Ferdinand and
Constantne-Waterbury Democrat
Congressman in naming candidates for admission to
the West Point Military Academy should be care
full the physical conditions of their choice II
reported that no so Of the ass nominees for
cadetshps last year failed to the physical tests
Camden Daily Courier.
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
CITY MOOSE Will TAKE
part IN BIC Celebration

The outing committee of Whining
ton Lodge, No. 1874, Loyal Order of
Moose, gave a successful smoker and
entertainment in the lodge rooms last
evening.
The purpose of the affair was to
create interest in the coming trip to
Philadelphia, when Wilmington Lodge
will make a fraternal call on Phila-
delphia Lodge, No. 81. during the dedi-
cation of the new home of the Phila-
delphia lodge
The Moose Band of 2s pieces fur
nished music during the entertain.
ment. Short addresses were made by
Sylvester ID. Townsend, Jr., Past Die
tators Frank NJ. Sewer, James X. I'm.
derwood. William M. Mooney and
Thomas Taylor. John G. Saylor, II. A.
Gerstenberg, Maurice Walsh and
others. Mr.. Townsend, who was call
ed upon to make the address of the
evening, commended the lodge on the
interest being shown and predicted
that it would win many prizes on Sat
urday, October %, when the trip to
Philadelphia will be made.
Robert F. Manlove, chairman Of the
band committee. on behalf of the
Moose Defenders. presented to the
order a handsome silk American flag.
The band played the Star Spangled
Banner" while the members arose
and saluted the colors. On behalf of
Wilmington Lodge, Past Dictator
Frank NJ. Sewer, accepted the flag.
Edward DuRoss, chairman of the
trip committee, presided, introducing
the speakers. Albert Frankish, a
member of the committee, gave the
full details of the trip. He stated
that the members will leave Moose
Hall at 1 o'clock sharp; the P. B. and
w. station on a special train at lis
o'clock, arriving at Broad street sta.
tion at o'clock
Wilmington lodge expects to land
some of the prizes in the street pa
rade in Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1915-10-14

tion OF the facts will show that If we
want to maintain merchant marine
ON the high seas in competition with
the merchant marines of other mari
time nations, we must use the
methods which the other maritime
powers have successfully followed.
American construction cost over
head charges and labor cost being
above the international average, our
ships can meet competition only If
aided from the Treasury. Postal sub
ventions and direct subsidies have
proved effective in building up foreign
merchant marines. They would GER
tainly do that service for us, If we
should put aside the foolish notion,
which has bothered Congress for
many years. that though subsidies in
the form of mail subventions are le-
climate, subsidies in other forms are
economically and politically wicked
The merit of a subsidy system is
that it puts private capital to use In
the overseas trade and creates an
industry which attracts ambitious,
eager men with a stake in its prosper
ity. Governmental liability is limited.
The cost of subsidies can be accurate
ly figured and aid can be decreased
or increased, according to circum-
stances. In a government monopoly
on the other hand, the original IN
vestment is large, depreciation Is
rapid and there is no possibility OF
Withdrawing from poor investment. a
plant once fought and a salariei list
once created, the pressure for con-
tinuance, even at a manifest loss,
would be almost irresistible.
The Sccretary OF the Treasury has
yet to develop his shipping commission
suggestion. If it involves merely the
creation of a board of directors for
national shipping monopoly, the
country will have none of it. If the
commission is to be a body with free
dom to 60 to the root of our failure
to establish a real merchant marine
J its activities may be of considerable
value.
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
ANrHRAx AND HrMANs.

OUTBREAKS Of anthrax among cattle have occurred
" from time to time the Delmarvia Peninsula.
That call editorial attention 70
the case of George f. Stackpole. of Long Island who
recently contracted the disease from cattle and is in
Bellevue Hospital. New York lighting what is thought
to be losing fight against death.
The fact to which wish to call the attention Of
readers Of THE EVENING JOURNAL is that anthrax
may be communicated from affected animals TO human
beings and that rarely, If ever, does human being
recover from it, Those things being true they can
not be too careful when they around affected ami
mails or handling articles that have beenused treat
ing them The disease is terrible one from whatever
point is viewed. and Delmarvians should shun IL as
they would yellow fever typhus, bubonic or any Of
the other great plaques that have preyed upon man
kind,
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
ALLEGED House
BREAKER ESCAPES

John Maczej. of No. 914 L. Seventh
street. escaped from Constable Fisch-
er last evening while on his way to
the workhouse. Maczei had been COM
mitted by Magistrate Gluckman on
charge Of entering dwelling in night
time.
Maczej had been arrested on war
rant charging him with a more SER
ious offence, but Attorney General
Wolcott decided to change the
charge. Mrs. Katie Bosick, of No.
1907 E. Eighth street, was the prose-
cutting witneks. Her testimony was
that while in her bedroom on the
previous night she saw the man in
her room. The room window was
open, but she could not say that the
man had entered the house that way.
The man was intoxicated at the
time and the woman called for help
and the intruder was elected
Magistrate Gluckman held Maczei
in $500 bail for court on the house
! breaking charge and in default he
was committed TO the workhouse.
Constable Fischer took the man on
Springs car last night towards the
workhOuse.
The prisoner was not handcuffed,
the trolley company having issued an
order against the practice. AS the
car reached the Elsmere woods
Maczej leaped off and escaped. He
had not been caught at 2.30 o'clock
this afternoon.
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
Want MORE MEMBERS
IN The navy LEAGUE

Within the next few days the Ad-
miral DUPONT section of the Navy
League of the United States will meet
to organize a State section of the
league. II is expected that the mem
bership of the DUPONT section, which
totals about 100. will be greatly in
creased after this meeting
George II. McGovern, secretary,
has been in communication with the
national headquarters. and it is ex-
pected that an active campaign will
be inaugurated through the State.
The purpose Of the Navy League
has been to spread information con-
cerning the condition Of the United
States Navy to the citizens of the
country. and to awaken public inter
est and activity in all matters tend
ing to aid, improve, and develop the
navy.
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
ThA Aanoelation e
THURSDAY OCT. IA. 1915
THE BWrTFR TEAM WON.

II )sTON won the worlds championship baseball
- series because It placed the better team in the
field. That is the long and the short OF IT, No true
lover of clean sport begrudges the Bosonians the
aurels they with such well-deseryed satisfac-
ton
Philadephians quite naturally feel the sting Of dis
appointment The ardent partisan among them
cannot contend fairly, however that merit did rule
in deciding the issues involved in the great blue-rb
bon field event Of the baseball of 1915.
Boston had better feders htters and pinch pitchers,
while the wonderful work expected from Alexander
and certain other Philadelphia players failed to
materialze. The result was inevitable
We congratulate Boston upon having won not be-
cause we desired it win because it deserved
the victory that IL. Devoees OF clean sport
know no municipal geographical lines They
Geld by the rule Of merit and it is such
ment that reconcles the wel-wishers Of Phadel
pbia to the result Of the worlds series contest
Evening journal., 1915-10-14
SCOTT AND SCHOOL GRADING.

NLIFFoRD J. SCOTT, superintendent Of the VIII
~ mngton public schools has sent important
communication to the Board of Education. In It he
recommends radical changes in the present system Of
grading the pupils. Coming from such a source, those
recommendations deserving Of the careful consd-
Grafton and wise action of the members of the board
They involve the interests thousands OF children who
attending school who have not yet passed under
the control and guidance Of instructors.
Professor Scott has been in Wilmington little
over a year. During most OF that time he has been
studying educational system with critical eye
He has proceeded cautiously and wisely along
structive and inonensive lines AS he has written
the board recommending changes in the grading sys-
TEN, il may be accepted fact that those recon-
mendatons based upon calm consideration and not
upon impulse. That makes them well worthy Of
the calm and cold-booded consideration of the
missioners and affirmative action II they reach the de-
csion that the criticisms and the recommendations
the superintendent we-founded.