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Evening journal., 1915-07-30
Posi- BeIIum Competition
(From the Iron Trade ReviewJ

After the war, competition with
Germany is to be more severe than
before and it is imperative ror Ameri-
can manufacturers TO cut their costs
to the bone, and do it in Il hurry Such
Is the view expressed IN q recent ad-
dress by Robert Grimslaw, consult
ing engineer and lecturer in New
York University, who. although an
American citizen, lived many years
in Germany He has come frOn. thai
country within a year and is thor
oughly familiar with conditions in
Germany and the United States.
Mr.. Grimshaw says that after the
war there will be in Germany alone
at least two million men who will
return home and find that they have
no jobs Some of them will see that
the factories where they worked be-
fore the war have been closed and
some of them will discover that their
Jobs have been filled by women and
children. Mr.. Grimshaw believes
that these men will be put 70 work
at about so cents a day and that the
product Of their hands is going to be
dumned upon this and other countries
He also says that there is a large
class Of work being done now in
! Germany. but the product cannot be
shipped on account of war conditions
He believes that as soon as peace is
declared and ships are free to travel
without being molested. this product
Of the war period viii also be dumped
in the United States and other coun-
tries now at peace.
These are statements worihy OF the
most careful consideration by every
one who has at heart the welfare OF
the working people Of this country. In
discussing the question as tc what
is to be done about 1t, Mr. Grimshaw
says that the tariff is usually made
by people who do not know anything
about it. or else by those who know
too much about it and consult their
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

The New England States generally
show higher death rate from cancer
than any other group Of States. This
does not mean that New England peo-
pie are more susceptible to this dis
ease. Cancer is disease Of later
adult life and it is well known that
in parts of New England there are
more old people proportionately TO
the population than in many other
regions. Nevertheless, the death rates
recently published by the U. S. Census
Bureau have stimulated much activity
IN these States IN the educational
campaign for the control Of malignant
disease
What are the facts on which this
movement is based? According TO
the report OF the Census Bureau, in
1913 there were 49,92S deaths from
cancer in the registration area Of the
United States. corresponding to a
death rate of 1873 per loo. 900 Of the
population All the New England
States have individual cancer death
rates much higher than this. Con-
neoticuts rate. which was the lowest
Of any of the New England States,
was S51 Vermont's rate was the
highest with 111.7. while the rates
of the other States were correspond
ingiv high, Maine having a rate of
1918, New Hampshire 1044, Massa-
chusetts 1014 and Rhode Island 1913.
When these figures are compared
with those Of Kentucky with a rate
of As. they seem indeed very high.
They mean that 6.S17 people died in
1918 in New England from cancer.
But il does not necessarily follow
that cancer is more common in New
England than elsewhere. The Census
Bureau attributes the high cancer
death rates in certain districts to the
relatively high age distribution of the
population and the negligible amount
Of immigration Translated into
everyday terms this means that m
New England the proportion of peo-
pie over 40 years of age, or at the
cancer age. to those under 40, and 20
less liable TO cancer, is greater than
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

Ing TO Information received from the
British ambassador at Washington
the United States Customs Court has
decided that the clause in the Under
wood tariff law OF 1913. grantine a
reduction Of per cent on goods
imported in American ships, is valid
and may take effect forthwith. More
over the rebate must be allowed on
imports carried in the vessels Of all
nations with the exception Of France,
Russia the British colonies, Mexico.
Brazil and some smaller countries.
THIS decision IL is auded has
created a serious situation for the
Wilson administration, and may in
yolve 1t in a maze OF legal and dip
lomatic complications. II also means
loss of revenue Of about $40, 900 600.
which has been collected since the
tarin came into force, and which will
have 10 be refunded to impcrters.
The government IS, in addition faced
with a possible loss of S625. 600 q
month unless a special session OF
Congress is summoned to pass an
amending law. Thus provision
which was designed solely for the
building up OF an American merchant
marine is held 10 apply equally to a
large number Of foreign ships"
Perhaps there could be no more i'm
pressive commentary on the fool leg
islation which stands in Senator La
Follette's name and for which the
Democratic Congress and the Demo-
cratic administration have made
themselves undoubtedly responsible.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

What excuse can be offered for a
re-enactment of the war revenue law
IS not apparent az this time. in view
lof the fact that he administration has
admitted that war orders are respons-
lble Tor the present prosperity of the
United States.
II Is clear that most Of the fnan-
cial trouble is due to the fact that
more than so per cent. Of all imports
nave been coming in free. Compared
with periods in which the protective
tariff was in force, the imports to-
DAY are not lower, and the lack OF
revenue is due almost entirely 10 the
tact that no duty is being collected
upon such q large percentage Of in
coming goods
with the necessity for spending a
large amount of money for military
defense, revenue must be raised with
out great delay A large pond issue
VIII meet the situation frankly and
lairly. so far as the present admin-
lstration is concerned.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
Facing a Deficit
(From the Washington Post)

No longer can there be any doubt
that the United States government
mas such a deficit on its hands that it
must soon provide a bond issue TO
meet the difference between expendi-
lures and revenues.
The Ss0,000,00O in the Treasury at
the beginning Of the fiscal wear is
rapidly disappearing, and while part
OF the depletion # the balance IS due
10 the extraordinary expenditures
usually made at the Loginning of the
fiscal year, 1t is no longer possible 10
take the view that there will be no
deficit
Several months before the end OF
the present fiscal year sugar will
have gone upon the free list, and
there Will be a loss from this source.
amounting probably to $50 600 600. as
result OF the natura; tendency 10
hold back imports until the duty ia
removed. The war tax will expire by
limitation on December / meaning a
loss OF another $4,000 600.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
The M0nfeSs0H system

'iiven under any system direotress
sympathetic and magnetic who under
stands how 10 lead children in the exer.
else of their natural aptitude without
restraint or force, and the effect has lust
the hypnotic character which is de-.
scribed again and again by Montesseri
and has been noted by impartial visitors
at the children's houses This quota
tion is not taken from a philippe
against the Montessori system, nor is it
any enemy who has done this thing. It
is taken from the least imaginative Of
sources II is an extract from one of the
bulletins of the United States Bureau OF
Education. i is, in short, simply from
No. II, for the year 1912, and may be
found on page 25. When friendly critic
sums up a situation in Just such a way.
great effort Of proof is not demanded
from anyone else But inasmuch as the
Panama Pacific international Exposition
Is TO be delivered over to a campaign IN
favor Of such q method, for the four
months OF August, September. October
and November, it is as well that the
people Of the United States should re-
alize the full significance of the under
taking. And this is, indeed the more
necessary seeing that amongst those re-
sponsible are the Presidents daughter,
Miss Margaret Wilson; DR.. David Starr
Jordan, chancellor Of the leland Stan
ford, Jr., University, and Mr. Claxton,
the United States Commissioner Of Edu-
cation.
Now there is, Of course, no law against
the practice Of hypnotism. There is no
legal reason why anybody who believes
1t 60 be a desirable practice should not
indulge in IL. But what is desirable IS
that the world in general should know
what hypnotism means, and should not
encourage the practice OF It without first
acquiring that knowledge Hypnotism
and mesmerism are only variations OF
the same mental process and are sim
ply the lineal descendants Of magic, ne
cronancy, divination, cxorcism, ct hoe
genus omnc The man in the street
may imagine that the practice Of these
things vanished with the witch of Endor
or the vagahond Jews Of Ephesus. As
a matter Of fact this is a pure hallucina-
tion.
The process Of mental suggestion
indulged in by the Egyptian magici-
ans or the witch of Endor was only
aonther phase OF the theories pro-
mulgated centuries later by Sir
Kenelm Digby, in England, or Para
CELSIUS, az Basle What these men
did in all the pomp of doctors gowns
and with the aid Of the implements
Of the laboratory, the lazzaroni of
Italy and the rustics of Sussex did
by the simple method OF sticking
needles in a lemon or thorns in an
apple. In plain English, the yckel
by a purely superstitious indulgence
I'm ignorant mental concentration at
tempted 10 arrive az what Paraceisus
or desmer claimed TO reach through
the theory OF animal attraction. In
each case what was merely a mental
lever was applied on a physical full
crum, and anything that may have
occurred was brought about by pre-
cisely the same process which the
witch of Endor practised on Saul
or the OWNERS Of Phillippi on their
victims.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
COVERING UP THE FACTS.

THE administration is determined that no more sta
tstics will be issued from the department. under
US control that tell story hostile to the fuldnent OF
democratic promises and pledges
inc recent publication Of the Government inouirv
into retail food prices glaring expose Of the
fact that although the terin had been lowered and 10
point where American manufacturers did not recevo
protection yet food prices higher than they we're
before the tariff was dlokered with by the Democrats
The labor situation in the country shows that fewer
men are employed working fewer hours and al less
wages than before the Democratic party came into
power. two years ago
These are unpleasant facts for the country 10 know
especially as the Democratic promise Of 1912 was that
II that party were put in control Of the nation the tariff
law would be so revised keep labor employed and
bring down the cost Of living The result is that the
administration has decreed that no further investiea
tons OF that kind shall be carried on and the results
made known. IL cloaks its purpose under the more
plausible explanation that hereafter such Inquiries on
the part OF Government Departments are to be con
Quoted along different lines and by different methods
The result OF such change will be that the statstics
gathered by government Investigators will be such as
cannot be compared with the conditions Of previous
years. This viii make IL almost impossible 10 draw
the deadly parallel between Republican times and Dem
ocratic times and that is the object Of the admnsra
tlon in making such changes
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
With The Paragraphers

A Prohibitionist editor says Alabama has parted
with open saloons probably forever He might 90
Ground to the back door and il anything doing
Florida Times Union.
The next geography will describe Central Africa as
partly explored and partly inhabited by savages and
Central Europe wholly explored and wholly occu-
pied by savages.-Louisville courier-Journal
In our Twenty Years Ago" column OF yesterday there
appeared these words: Secretary Olney has sent a
demand TO Spain for immediate payment 81 500 900
70 Antonio Maxinio Moro an American citizen whose
sugar property IN Cuba conhscated by Spain dur
ing revolution. oney ntimated that unless payment
was made az the United States will occupy Havana
ana seize the custom house. We would wonder If we
might DO SO without being Of being unpatri-
otto why the present and the last administration at
Washington considered il advisable 10 do in Mex
leo what the Cleveland administration did so simply in
Cuba in the sood year lSs5.-Chicago Evening Post
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

in other places. = Yet there is no
doubt that the cancer death rate in
New England as well as in other
parts of the country is much higher
than il ought TO be. without question.
a large percentage OF. cancer deaths
can be prevented by sarly-recog ignition
Of the symptoms and prompt recourse
10 competent surgical advice and
treatment Cancer is not a hopeless,
incuTable affection. as so many people
wrongly believe Those who know
the facts believe that if the public
can be properly eeIcated in regard
to the early signs Of the disease and
will act on this knowledge, the pres
ent mortality should be reduced at
least half and perhaps two-thirds.
That New England is awake TO this
opportunity Of saving lives Is evident
from the activity in several States.
To protest against taxation without
representation the patriots Of Massa-
chusetts dumped overheard the fam
Gus cargo Of tea Vermont medical
men have become so concerned over
the high cancer death rate Of their
State that they are going to hold a
tea party" of another sort and at
tempt TO dump overboar the high
death rate from malignant disease.
While their action is not so dramatic
as that of the patriot raiders they
hope 10 prove that through its great
ultimate benefit 70 the community it
viii be almost as patriotic. The New
Hampshire State Board Of Health has
recently published sound advice in
its Bulletin. In Maine an active
committee of the State Medical So
ciety is arranging public lectures and
causing the publication of instruc-.
tive articles in the newspapers. Massa-
chusetts has a well organized branch
of the American Society for the Con-
troll Of Cancer with headquarters in.
Boston. The Vermont State Medical
Society has held a series Of public
meetings to spread the bad news Of
the high cancer death rate and the,
good news of the hope of controlling
the disease by earlier recognition and
prompt surgical treatment.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
BOOMING OUR CIrY,s TRADE.

IN the towns and villages visited by the Whining
ton Chamber Of Commerce trade-boomers yes
terday, hearty welcome accorded TO the visitors
The Buy in Wilmington What You Cannot Buy at
Home" slogan seemed to strike a responsive chord
all along the line The effect Of the impression made
should be felt in stores in the Fan and Winter
shopping
Twenty automobiles engaged in the run. Most Of
them filled with Misunderstanding pllerims
Wherever the excursonsts stopped they did their ut
most to arouse interest in Wilmington as a shopping
centre. That their work vas effective in many in
stances was indicated by the responses made We
hope the friendly assurances given in the rural towns.
and villages will be followed by equally friendly ae-
ton
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

Charles D. Hilles chairman OF the Republican Ma
tonai Committee and William F. McCombs, chairman
OF the Democratic National Committee are ndugins
In political prophesy just now. Both men have is
sued brief but pointed relative to the prob
able result Of the Presidential election next year Each
chairman sees victory for his party or the two men,
Chairman Hilles advances much more logical reasons
for his confidence in the future than does Chairman
Mccombs in fact, there are certain reservations
In the prediction Of the latter which show that he
does not care to pose prophet who has burned
his bridges.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

Fearing that the United States will intervene in
Mexico for the purpose of putting an end to the long
and bloody struggle that has convused that repuhtc
prominent Mexicans are endeayoring TO bring about
conference OF the rival military leaders at which
pacincaron programme may be arranged that will be
satisfactory to President Wilson and his advisers In
the past many attempts have been made to do some
thing effective by conference Thus far they have
failed II may be- however that in the present crisis
greater success VIII attend the in that direction
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

II the United sportsmens Association, which meets
this week in Wkesbarre Pa do anything effective
to put end 10 the pollution OF Brandywine creek its
action will be appreciated by the people OF wming gton
who are dependent upon that stream for their water
supply. While the association approaches the subject
from the angling point OF view and with desire TO
conserve hsh life, the people Of city have much
more vital interest in the purity Of the Brandywne
water which they have to drink
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

own interests instead Of those of the
general public There is a g eat deal
OF truth in this statement and il is
high time to begin a scientific in
vestigation to determine as nearly as
possible what kind of a tariff bill
should be enacted This should be
done by a non-partisan commission.
and done thoroughly. Then when the
war ends, we shall have at hand
mass Of facts of great value to guide
Congress in quickly passing a tariff
bill, if a revised tariff is not placed
upon the statute books before peace
is declared.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

IF had any doubt to the guilt OF Becker should
pardon him. said Governor Whitman, Of New York
when commenting upon the refusal OF Justice Ford TO
grant new trial to the former police lieutenant CON
victed OF completely in the murder of Herman Rosen-
thai gambler 1t was Beckers misfortune that he had
little to offer that appealed to Governor whitman's
JUDGMENT and that the Governor was too honest 10
permit appeals to his sympathy TO swerve him from
doing what he believed to be his duty to society in
the Rosenthal case
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

Because Of lack OF funds. the American Red Cross
probably will withdraw its doctors and nurses from
the European war October l. They have
done fine work far and have been praised without
stint by the soldiers and officials the countries in
which they have been operating is regrettable that
the socieys appeals for additional funds have met
with such scant response that withdrawal Just before
the opening Of the Winter campaign is deemed ne
ressary
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

Grade crossing accidents still continue with distress
ing frequency. Investigation reveals that In nine
out Of ten instances they due the careessness Of
drivers who fail to STOP look and listen Many drivers
would rather risk death than pause for few seconds
TO ascertain whether train a trolley car is ap-
preaching
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

Emperor William, Of Germany, now announces that
the War OF Nations will end January ! next and
that Germany will be victorious Posterity no doubt
will look upon him most reckless war prophet A
Thanksgiving dinner in Paris, Christmas dinner in
London a trumphal entry into Warsaw with the
Empress at his side, and nova conclusive German
victory New Years Day One would think he
might tire Of arranging for imperial functions that fail
to materialize
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

We have no doubt that the Wilmington Gas Company
will cooperate heartily with the Street and Sewer
Department in its effort to ascertain whether leaking
pipes responsible for trees and grass dying
certain places in this city. The company interested
acutey in discovering and stopping leaks, especially
when they arc on the wrong side Of the meters. It
should welcome municipal assistance in the work of
hnding them.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

The sinking OF the Leelanaw by the Germans was
done 40 coureously and considerably and with such
high for the lives OF the Americans on board
that has resolved itself something TO be handled
with the soft glove OF diplomacy and not with the
mailed fist The murder done when the Lusitania was
sunk atlll Is the paramount issue between Washington
and Berlin
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

Henry James, an American long resident in Eng
land has become British subject He has been away
from this country SO long that his surrender of Amer
lean citizenship scarcely ripple on this side
Of the Atlantic
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

Don't you know that the Want Ads
have come to be such a potent factor
in the real estate world that they are
known as The Best Real Estate
Agent adv.
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

General Hamilton, who has charge Of the operations
OF the allies IN the Dardanelles and on the Galipo
Peninsula, is not issuing daily bulletins He is saw
ing wood and saying little
Evening journal., 1915-07-30
The Campaign Against
Cancer in New England

Frcm the Journal the American Medical Assocaton)
Evening journal., 1915-07-30

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Evening journal., 1915-07-30

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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-15


not to further any private end, but
the way in which the National Bis
cult Co. is being conducted now lends
color to the impression that it is the
preserve of some car.
A reign of oppression, both in high
and low circles, has been instituted
by the president, so that in the chain
of plants of the National Biscuit Co.,
reaching from Maine to California,
there is an atmosphere of terror and
alarm among the officials, resulting
in disorganization and the destruc-
ton of unity, which should not be in
such an organization, and this is
distinct loss to the various stockhOld-
ers of the National Biscuit Co.
The president employs man who
is under the disguise of traffic man.
ager at a salary and expense account
of about $4,000 a year, and he has
in his hands the disposition and plac-
ing of millions of dollars of freight
traffic, and with this traffic weapon
he is able to sandbag the railway
companies into granting preferential
rates in violation of l. S. c. laws; this
is affected by the ingenious trick of
going to the point of shaping the
very wording of the tariff schedules
on the various trunk lines, his words
Ctariff rates on crackers, cakes and
biscuits) being adopted in some in
stances verbatim.
The traffic man goes further. He
demands of the railways that the Ma
tional Biscuit Co.'S finished products
be served in the restaurants and din
ing cars over which ne routes his
traffic to the exclusion Of all others,
and to be sure that the railways re-
Iigiously observe these demands a
statement of sales from this source
must be mailed to him each week
from the various agencies.
Railroads affected by these orders,
cFriof1v odhnri0oy tn Same are. Santa