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Evening journal., 1916-06-17
Not a New Garmenffor Mr.. Hughes
OFrom the New York SUM

On October 10, 1907. Governor
Hughes delivered an address at the
dedication OF the monument in this
city TO General Franz Sigel In the
course OF this he spoke of the con-
tributions made to American prog
ress by men Of German nativity and
descent But nine years ago. when
hyphenated citizenship presented no
acute problem TO the nation, MIR.
Hughes, in closing his remarks. used
these words:
This is our common country. What
ever the abode of our ancestors. this
is our home and will be the home of
our children, and in our love for our
institutions, and in our desire to main
tain the standards OF civic conduct
which are essential to their perpetuity,
we recognize no difference in race or
creed-we stand united, a cOntented
people rejoicing in the privileges and
determined TO meet the responsible
tics of American citizenship"
These extracts from speeches made
before European war had brought
the problem of preparedness and the
menace of divided allegiance to the
acute stage they have reached since
August 1914. make manifest the
Americanism OF Mr. Hughes, and
display him wearing the robe of
patriotism. not as a new garment, but
as a garb familiar to him through
out the whole period Of his public
eorviop
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
coMMENDABLr MASONIC ACTION.

RH FNBERs Of 81. Johns Chapter 40. 4, Royal Arch
1E4 Masons. did highly -commendabe piece of work
when at the banquet following the semi-annua
vocation last night they record, by unanimous
rising vote being opposed TO the selling and de-
stroyine Of the old City Hail 1t also was refreshing
TO nnd one OF most prominent municipal officials,
City Treasurer Highdod, playing a leading part in
the work of saving old civic centre and the BIRTH
pioce and cradle of the Grand Lodge of Masons Of
DcnN8re from the hands OF the wiockers
sd Johns Chapter has within its membership many
Of the leading business and professional men in
city II is Of the most representative Masonic
bodies in Delaware. Between 175 and 200 OF its
bers and guests present last night when the old
City Hall matter was brought up Applause greeted
the uuerancos of those who spoke opposition the
RESTRICTION of the historic building. When finally
call made for show of sentiment all of the 175
POO diners stood up and voiced their protest against
thc dosocration contemplated by City Council and
certain other city officials At none of the tables was
there voice or vote in favor Of the destruction Of
the buildne.
Now that st. Johns Chapter has taken the lead, the
other Masonic bodies also should act, not only be
cause she Grand Lodge Of Delaware was born in that
buildine in 1906 and subsequently entertained General
Lafayette and his secretary there, but be-
cause the old City Hall has been our civic centre
since 7ss and should be hreproofod and preserved
a municipal museum or home for the Delaware His
torcal Society.
Nor Should the fight the building be restricted
to the Masonic bodies. We have our city and state
many patriotic organizations. They should stand as
unit against the wreckng plan and all good citizens
who lay claim patriotic sentiment should stand back
OF them.
Evening journal., 1916-06-17

IN the composition Of his memor-
able message Of acceptance to the
Republican National Convention on
Saturday Charles e. Hughes was
not obliged to break new ground in
those sentences i'm which he pro-
claimed his Americanism and re-
corded his belief in adequate pre-
paredness. His opinions were not
inspired by the incidents OF the last
twenty-five months, nor improvised
to meet the exigencies OF a political
situation on both these subjects
Mr.. Hughes was on record years
ago; he is no new convert TO undi-
vded citizenship or to an America
armed for self-protection.
In an address before the Republi.
can Club Of this city on January 81,
la0S. Mr.. Hughes, then Governor OF
the Stale, said:
I'VE are devoted TO the interests of
peace and we cherish no policy OF
aggression The maintenance of our
ideals is our surest protection. Il Is
our constant aim TO live in friend
ship with all nations and to realize
the aims Of free government Sc
cure from The Interruptions OF strife
and the wastes Of war II is entirely
consistent with these aims, and it is
our duty. To make adequate provision
for our defence and to maintain the
efficiency Of our army and navy. And
this / favor"
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
WilsoH, Marshall and The Three Ps
(From the New York SUM-

The Democratic party last night
nominated for a second term the agile
politician whom it had previously
pledged to the principle Of single
term. This is one fact of situation
replete with insincerity. The Presi-
dents course from Baltimore to st.
Louis has obliterated any title which
he might otherwise have to the con-
iidence Of the voters. Who cares what
the patform OF 1916 may say or omit
saying. when the platform of 1912 is
in evidence as scrap of paper? It
has been used as a shelter by Mr..
Wilson when IL suited his convent
ence to get behind it. and its promises
and obligations have been ruthlessly
discarded whenever in the way of his
political projects or personal inter-
osts. Is this too harsh judgment
Of the continuing breach OF faith
which marks the history OF the
Wilson Administration?
The platform. then. is aliunde. In
stead of any credible declaration ol
principles instead OF any program
for the next four years on which
Americans can count. we have moth
ing more than campaign cry OF al
legged achievement a personal claim
TO the nations gratitude for Mr. vii
sons services to Peace. to Prosper
ity and to Preparedness.
The destructive specifications ar
bound TO come later as the canvass
Z proceeds in the direction OF Novem
/ ber. Let us look in a preliminar,
way at this alliterative bid for con
! tinuancc in the Presidential office.
Pence with the European Power
! that have violated Americas right
as neutral; peace preserved by tn
! policy Of the fist first and the inge
afterward? Has anybody heard tina
the case of the Americans on tn
Lusitana has come yet to a satisfac
t-tory settlement
Peace as regards Mexico? That
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
Ownership of Railway Stock

Ownership Of the stock OF Amer
lean railways at the close Of the fiscal
year ended June 80. 1915. was dis
tributcd among 626.l22 stockholders" 8"
says the Railway Age Gazette, "ac-
cordIng TO a compilation just made by
the Bureau of Railway Ec0p0mics
from the returns of the railways to
the Interstate Commerce Commission
The average holding is Sl3.796 par
value. The statistics cover .2SJ rail
way corporations having an aggre-
gate mileage Of 257,21l miles. or
these roads, S24 are operating COM
panics owned by 5391lS stOckhold-
ors and 4l3 are Incorporating roads
owned by ST004 stockholders. This
represents an average Of Gao stock
holders per railway for operating
roads, 1876 stockholders for non-uper-
ating roads and 4S7 stockholders per
railway for all roads. The total par
value of outstanding capital stock is
sS.63S. .2N6.892 There are included in
he compilation 40 Class / roads.
with annual operating revenues of
FA fN'NfNNN VI NNNA sNf NAano - ANaANi
with revenues between 100000 and
SlO00.0O0. and 4O5 Glass III roads
with revenues of less than 100000.
For Class ! roads, operating 22S.-
769 miles. the average holding per
stakeholder was S13,361. For Glass II
roads the average holding was $780,
l47. and for Glass Ill roads it was
+, $6,439. The average holdings PEI
stockholder in Incorporating subsi-
diary roads was Sl5,22O. In each OF
the three districts the average hold
ings for operating railways Of Class
II we're larger than the average fol
roads of Class |. The average hold
ings per stockholder in Glass II oper
atng roads in the Eastern distric
we're S27,2lO; in the Southern dis
trict, 1884 in the Western district
S54.St1. The holdings in operating
roads of Glass were: Eastern dis
Evening journal., 1916-06-17

trlct, $1O193; Southern district. s2O,-
255; Western district S15.3S2.
"In order to ascertain how widely
railway stock is distributed and in
what amounts among the general
pnblic. The Bureau of Railway Eco
Monies in its compilation has at
tempted a partial elimination of the
holdings of stock by the railways.
Beginning with the fiscal year 1915.
the Interstate Commerce Commission
required every operating railway Of
Glass ! and Glass II and every nom
operating railway to report the names
and holdings OF its 20 largest stock
holders. This enables a partial separ-
alton of stock holdings in the hands
Of railway corporations from those in
the hands of individuals. The separ-
alton is not complete for the rea-
son that the operating railways OF
Class III are not represented because
they are not required to make returns
OF their 20 largest stockholders. and
the list of railway corporation stock
holders in other railways is not COM
plete. nor the total amount of their
ibAhliSNt ANHNAhNiAnk lut NiuNlolith
from this point Of view. it appearI
that there were 6SS railway compan-
les holders OF stock and $2.519 9J6.S13
of stock were so held. This leaves a
total of $1,000. .496, ,162 Of capital stock
in the hands of 607 $50 stockholders.
/ This number may be considered as
comprising the general public. On
this basis, the average holding per
stOckholder for the United States as
whole is $9,SS2; in the West. S7.158;
in the South, S15.92S; and in the
West, $12,365. The effect OF this elm
ination is strikingly shown when il
is applied to subsidiary roads Of Glass
l in the Western district which show
an average holding per stockholder o
! S1S5,44l. When the large railway
holdings have been eliminated this
average becomes $13,2S1 per stock.
HOLDER
Evening journal., 1916-06-17

As an instance Of the indirect effect Of the European
war the prosperity Of industries that Of the
canned goods industry may be cited The war has
boosted the price Of from 2la to pound
higher than normally. Canned goods dealers depend
this fact to seriously ourta the amount Of fruit
put mp by the housewives Of the country who will
cludc that it is the rart of economy TO buy the
mcrcial product rather than go to tho trouble and
added expense Of canning at home. The direct effect
of the war on this industry Is shown by the fact that
our exports of fruits increased about 300 per
cent comparing the seven months August 1915 TO
February 1916 with the seven months just previous
TO the outbreak Of the war; This is another sample
Of Democratic prosperity.
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
nnnr lMpnRIs-Irss RrvrNrr-

T a time when the Democratic administration is
a ntorng with the problem Of raising revenue
and when American business men are anxious
The competition this country must meet when peace
has been restored IN Europe, is important to note
that under the Democratic tariff law we are now inn
porting goods thsn ever before and receiving
hereirom the smallest customs revenue
When s2lS6ooooo worth Of goods we're imported
INTO ths country in March everyone thought the high
record for Imports had last been reached But
Aprh beat II by S42ooooo On that s2i7 100000 worth
81 imports we realized customs duties in the sum Of
$iS@zohl7 In April 1919 under the Republican law
we imported goods the value of s14e taA ooo on
which duty was collected in the sum of s2ssss9e7
In other words S7i6oOOOO less Of imports under
the Republican law We received S476Sooo more Of
revenue The average rate Of duty on all imports
for the month Of April 1916 was Sc per cent
For the ten months period ended April 1915 our
total imports amounted to S1722 100000. on which
revenue realized in the Sl7l 765 1888 or an
average rate Of duty for the whole period sliqbtly
less than 10 per cent, the lowest duty for a
corresponding period recorded the history of
/. American commerce, and which should make
a every Democratic advocate Of arf-for-revenue
4 hang his head in shame
For the ten months ended April 1913 under Re
publican law our total imports amounted TO $1,5iSs
e3soO0 or s174.36100O less than for the period jus
past but revenues paid into the Federal Treas
ury in the of S274OS9ooo or nearly SloOooooo
more than the amount realized for the 1916 period
The main consolation which the administration vii
draw from our April trade report is that favor
able balance Of trade S1S6500000. This is il
marked contrast with the condition OF trade il
APRIL 1914 when the Democratic tariff law was rails
me havoc with our Industries. During the month th
balance Of trade was sl12l0ooo against But April
1915 month in which the ports OF this country
we're slutted With munitions consigned to th'
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
nrLAMAnE ANn rrs arRArs.g

- pleased that the "frats" not to be abolished at
that institution. They simply are to be placed more
directly in the control Of the board and made more
fully subject to reasonable regulation by that body.
Decision also has been loaclbd that in the matter Of
supplying sleeping accommodations and table board
such organizations shall not be permitted to inter
fere with the domitory and commons systems of the
college If they be established
The "frats" are social centres for tho students.
They are productive of fratemal spirit that cannot
be supplied by either domitories or commons We
think the decision to continue them under reasonable
supervision Is a wise II will populorize the COZ
lege with the students and those who contemplate be-
ing students.
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
With The PaYaqraphers

81 feared very much for x. O. when discovered
that the Eee club composed of thirteen" writes
Charley Trap in the Topeka Pink Rag. Until ]
found that his pants high TO show his white
AS that left only twelve, the glee club saved
Kansas City star.
Mexican colonel reports that he has discovered a
cave in the mountains in which villa In hiding
for a time. This rs about important the offer Of
a sea captain to take people out his vessel and
show them where monster sea serpent diyed. Ports
mouth (N. H) Herald.
literary magazine has Just printed a esymrosium'
from magazine editors why manuscripts are re-
jected That may interest few unsuccessful authors
hut what thousands of magazine readers would like
10 know is the reason why many manuscripts ac-
cepted.-Providence journal
Some Of the Dublin revolutonists arc said 10 have
been told that hundred and fifty thousand lrishmen
from New York would land in ireland within week
after the outbreak il is pity that the Irish in Ire
land do not realize that the Irish in New York are
more oratorical than military-Galyeson CreX) News
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Let no one be willing to speak III Of the absent
Properties
.-.--.
We give advice, but We can not give the wisdom to
proht by i-la Rochefoucauld
.-.-.-.
& .ne WISE man does no wrong in changing his habits
with the umes.-Donysius Case
-;-.-.
The smallest actual good is better than the most
magnificent promises of mpossibiites- -Macaulav.
:-.-.-.
To know how TO grow old is the mastervork NJ
wisdom. and one of The dicult chapters in the
great art of hying.-Arnel. -
.-t-.-.
We are always equal TO what we undertake with
resolution II is a part Of the American character M
Guilty by resolution-Thomas Jefferson
Evening journal., 1916-06-17

a peace which is no peace, but chronic
and Intellectual warfare. The with
drawal from full naval and military
operations at Vera Cruz was with the
flag unsaluted. The wabbling de-
pendence on Villa and then on Car
rama as the foreordained co-servant
Of humanity has brought the nation
to the edge Of war nominal as well as
real; and the declared war, IL and
when it comes. will be a war of Mr.
Wilson's making.
Prosperity, now claimed as one OF
the three principal assets Of the st.
Louis candidate, is obviously due. so
far as it exists. not to the domestic
policies OF his Administration, but to
the shortlived effect of world condi-
tions absolutely beyond the control OF
Mr.. Wilson, and his party, in the
Congress.
Preparedness his issue? Why. not
so many months ago he was officially
sneering at the fanatics hysterical
enough 10 perceive the need Of it,
( He and his suhOrdinates like the
calamitous Daniels have been dur.
ing the precious years Of opportunity
the chief obstacles to Preparedness
The country is in no mood, if we read
the signs rightly, to entrust the work
OF adequate preparation for national
defence to this eleventh hour and
fifty-fve minutes advocate.
Truly did Elihu Root say of Wood
row Wilson He cannot change hi:
nature Platformc and fine phrase,
cannot change il for HIM. And carl!
this morning at ST. Louis Senator
Kern of Indiana. on whom may in,
blessings OF Heaven rest for the I'm
} conscious irony Of the suggestion
was matching the splendid leader
ship of Woodrow Wilson with tn,
! splendid leadership of Thomas r
Marshall as joint appellants for tn,
Egratitude OF the republic and the vote
) OF their fellow citizensl
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
SPIRIT OF THE
DELMARVIA PRESS
DELAWARE COLLEGE.

From the Dover Index.
Delaware College has this week en-
loved commencement of unusual in
terest. After years of adversity and
difficulties, the college seems 10 be
entering on a period Of prosperity and
usefulness that bids fair to make II
what has long been needed. an edu-
cal On head and inspiration. AT the
beginning Of the next school year,
with the new buildings to be erected
and the new plans for development
the college will be able to offer 10 the
BOYS and girls of the State oppor-
tunities and facilities equal to those
of the very best OF the smaller col
leges of the country. The time mas
come when Delaware can be proud OF
its college and all her citizens should
contribute TO the movement TO boost
anC uplift it by hearty endorsement
and patronage, The college in confer
ring honorary degrees most fttingiS
remembered the public service and
attainments Of two citizens Of Kent
Evening journal., 1916-06-17

President Wilson says he gets less partisan every
day. But notice he goes right on appointing
strict Democratic parsans to Office and tries TO force
confirmation upon The Senate And he is every few
days making order appointing some good Demo-
crat" to Office in disregard Of the merit provisions
OF the Civil Service law. And just few days ago he
made an order sweeping into the classified service
several hundred temporary employees in the State De-
partment who appointed without competitive ex-
animation. His non-partisanship evidently extends
only to the acceptance of all the Republican votes
he can get.
Evening journal., 1916-06-17

Secretary Redneds refusal to make public the
names of the men employed to take the manufactur
ers' census viii make it easier for these to do
good campaign work without the effect being spoiled
by knowledge Of their official connection with the ad-
ministration Secrecy has It's uses. in ad-
ministration pledged to "pitless publicity"
Evening journal., 1916-06-17

hghting powers in Europe. We may shortly expect
another bulletin from Democratic headquarters OF
peace and Prosperity
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
Dawn On Mount Lowe
BY JAMEs G. CLARK

Selected by Edward De Lacour.
Looking southwark to the sunlsnds
On the oceans ehb and flow,
Keeping watch on Echo Mountain,
Dwels the spirit of Mount Lowe
In the glowing light of MONDAY,
In the midnight calm and lone,
Gazing outward from the summit
Like ruler from his throne.
At his feet sits Pasadena,
Framed with fields of fruit snd grain,
Where the valley Of San Gabriel
Slopes in beauty TO the main
Pasadena decked with roses,
And with gems of gold and green
Resting on the landscapes forehead
Like a crown upon a Queen.
And the "City of the Angels"
On her hills of bronze and gold,
Stands amidst her groves of olives
Like Jerusalem Of old.
With the purple Sierra Madres,
Smiling downward from the dawn,
As Mount Hermon smiled on Lion,
In the ages that are gone.
West and South the blue Pacific,
Hemmed with surf and fringed with spray
Battle in floods Of molten silver
Headland, island, beach and bay;
East and North the inland deserts.
with their ever shifting sands
More unstable than the waters
Fade in distant mountain lands.
o. that vision Of the sunlands
Where the skies are ever fair
And the Autumn woos the Winter
with young rosebuds in her hair
Where the orange blooms forever
And its leaf is never scar,
And the mockng bird is singing
To his mate the liyelong year.
Il has haunted me in sumber,
II has cleaned and throbbed again
In my solitary musing,
And in crowded throngs Of men;
Like a vanished revelation
Floats the memory back to me
of that dawn Upon the mountain
'Twixt the desert and the sea.
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
duPONT NATIONAL COMMITTEE
MAN.

NAM
From the Dover Republican.
General T. Coleman dupont. OF
Wilmington. by unanimous vote of
the Republican National Committee,
was reelected a member of the Ma
tional Committee to represent this
State. such action being taken upon
the recommendation of majority OF
the Republican State Committee. The
six Delaware delegates to the Repub-
I lican National Convention we're un-
able to agree on a National Commit
teeman and IL was thus made neces.
sary for the State Committee to rec
ommend the man to be selected.
That General DUPONT has been re
electeL a member of the Republican
National Committee is pleasing To hil
+ friends and to the members OF tb'
i Republican party generally. Muci
importan- WORK falls upon a ma
tions' Committeeman. and il is be
/ lieved that General DUPONT will Prov
as faithful and as capable as a Com
mitteeman II the future as he has il
the past,
Evening journal., 1916-06-17

When President Wilson said that a lot Of his ap-
pointees swell instead OF grow, there were quite
likely few of them who felt like resortng to the
language of boyhood by replying You're another"
Evening journal., 1916-06-17

It is rather grave assault upon the Democratic
party for President Wilson TO assume, as he seemed
to do, that there is only Democrat who will do for
place on the Supreme Bench
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
CAPE MAY RESORTS

FTNHE COLONIAL HOTEL. CAPE MAY,
Il r. d. Beautifully located overlooking
the ocean. Refined aud homelike; cuisine,
unsurpassed. Address John II. Coleman,
Cape May n. J. june2- fri-sat--wed-tf,
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county. Chief Justice James Penne-
will and Henry Ridgely, Esq. both Of
whom received the degree Of Doctor
of Laws.
Evening journal., 1916-06-17
ATLANTIC CITY RESORTS.
HAVING DECIDED TO VISIT

HAVING DECIDED TO VISIT
Atlantic City
you are in the usual position Of uncertainty
as 10 what hotel TO select to get the most
comfort and the best value for your money.
Hotel Arlington
Is the O.ird house from beach and boardwalk
on Michigan avenue. and is without question,
one Of the best equipped hotels not directly
on the beaehfront. Every modern conven'
ience, with meals and service that cannot be
eNcelled anywhere at the rates charged.
81 so per day and up.
Si4.OO per week and up.
Capacity $50 Open all year.
Write for booklet and references.
X. j. OSBORNE & SON.
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