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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
eoMPERs IN MAINE.

From the Portland Press.
Mr.. Gompers may be an able and
competent labor leader. and by what
he has accomplished may deserve the
position he holds at the head Of the
Federation of Labor. We are not
prepared to discuss that question, but
when It comes to politics IL certainly
lacks in efficiency. Twice Mr.. Comp
ers has come to Maine and tried TO
use his position to aid he Democratic
party, and twice he has ANONYMOUSLY
failed. II was ten years ago, we be-
lieve. that he became aggrieved
against Charles d. Littlefeld, Con
gresham from the Second District,
and came TO this State and tried to
persuade labor, organized and other
wise, to elect his Democratic oppon-
ent.
The result was a complete triumph
for the Republican candidate and a
reputation of the so-called Labor
leader and the man he was working
for
Until this fall Mr.. Gompers kept
away from Maine. evidently having
unpleasant memories Of his eNper-
fences in this State when he under
took 10 tell the voters of the Second
District whom they should choose for
a Congressman. But this year, moved
bv the dire straits which his friend
Wilson was in and perhaps grateful
TO him for driving his wage law
through Congress, he came to Maine,
and at two or three meetings urged
the voters to stand by the President
and the Democratic State candidates
He had a big meeting in City Hail.
which was a Democratic rally, al
though masked as a labor gathering,
and in unmeasured terms denounced
the Republican party and Republican
candidates. What did he accomplish
OF course there is no way of making
a positive answer to this question, but
il is significant that Cumberland coun-
Nv gave one of the largest Republican
maiorities in years, over l,1OO' when
was far beyond what the most opti-
mistic dreamed OF.
we wouldn't say that Mr.. Campers
appearance here cost the Democrats
any votes, although this Is by nc
means certain, but itris certain thai
II didn't gain them any. AS a repre-
sentative OF the great Federation oil
Labor. Mr.. Gompers Is entitled to
hearing and consideration when he
comes IN Portland, but as a partisan
politician he is failure and would
better keep away.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
EIGHT MORE.

THE present Democratic majority in the United
States Senate is sixteen. To give President Hughes
a Republican Senate TO help him make America First
and America Efficient that nine Democratic Sen
ators must be replaced by Republicans.
Maine has already given one of them. Eight more
are to be elected; and Names example will be great
tonic to the Republican campaigners in other States
where Senators are to be chosen
This is exceptionally true OF Indiana, where the
parallel with Maine conditions is particularly close.
Both States now have Democratic Senators and Demo-
cratic Governors. In both States the national admins
tration has gone tho limit with patronage and other
assistance designed strengthen the sitting Senator'S
In both States have been ample contributions Of
money from Democrats who would like TO be classified
as deserving" In both States there have been massed
a battery OF the biggest oraorca guns at Democracys
command
Maine resisted all this Maine threw out her Demo-
cratic Governor and her Democratic Senator Indiana
can hardly fail TO do likewise and when this is done
the other Senators necessary Republican control Will
he found in Delaware New York. New Jersey West Vir
gnia Ohio Nevada and Montana. To these will doubt
less be added three morefrom Arizona, Missouri and
Maryland.
Eight more did say2 We mean ten more.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
Railway Revenues and Expenses in 1916

Statements of the revenues and ex-
penses of railways for the whole OF
the fiscal year 1916 covering roads
having annual operating revenues
above $1,000,000 are now for the first
time available" says the Railway Age
Gazette in its current issue. "A COM
pilation has been made by the Bureau
of Railway Economics from the re
turns made by the railways to the
Interstate Commerce Commission Of
the results for the month Of June.
thus completing the year.
Taken by themselves or in compar-
ison with the figures for the proceed
ing year alone, these results seem to
indicate an amazing degree OF pros
perity. Net operating revenue for
June was S1O3.451,443, or s451 per
mile Of line. an increase Of 246 per
cent. over the results of June, 1915
Operating income was SS9,912.522. or
1892 per mile of line, compared with
1911 per mile OF line in June. 1915. an
increase of 25.9 per cent. This was I'm
the face Of an increase in taxes from
$50 to S5S per mile Of line, or III per
cent.
"The annual figures, however, are
OF chief importance. Total operating
revenues during the fiscal year 1916
amounted to 1896, sos. 234, an average
OF SASS per mile of line. Operating
expenses were S2,22O004, 233, or SO ,6S4
per mile; and net operating revenue
was $1,176,S04 001, or $5134 per mile.
Compared with the fiscal year 1915,
the current year shows an increase in
aggregate operating revenues Of $685.
359,921, or 1863 per cent. per mile. Ag-
gregate operating expenses increased
S1SS 1893. or SO per cent. per mile;
and net operating revenue increased
1919 552,52S, or 1854 per cent. per mile
Taxes increased S12, 144,345, or S.4 per
cent. per mile. leaving an increase in
net operating income Of $307,2 ,11S,
or All per cent. per mile. The mile
age covered in these returns is 229,-
229 miles
considered by sections and upon
the per-mile basis, the operating rev.
enues OF the Eastern group of rail-
ways increased 2O.3 per cent; operat-
ing expenses increased los per cent;
net operating revenue increased $50
per cent; taxes INCREASED 5.6 par
cent; operating income increased
52.4 per cent.
I'm the Southern district operating
revenues increased 1916 per cent: op-
Grating expenses increased AS per
cent: net operating revenue increased
446 per cent. taxes increased lO.S
per cent; operating income increased
5l.2 per cent.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
With The Photographers

OF all shovels the snow shovel holds first place
a maker Of backaches. and the end is not yet-Wor-
cester (Mass) Gazette
Men named John" and Charles have to always
suffer more or less from "Jno" and "Chas. their
letters.-~Macon (Ga.) News.
You know just about how lively that Western town
is where the leading grocer dropped dead Of excite
ment at the burning OF chicken coop-buualo News.
The Indiana who violently assaulted his mother
in-laN because she would go 10 church manifested
an enthusiasm OF militant Christianity that ought to
please Billy Sunday.-Providence Bulletin.
Lillian Russell says she never was married to a
man who gave her money unless she asked for il.
Which, roughly speaking seems 10 indicate that the
man are all alike.-Topeka (Kans) Capital.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
THAT ADAMsON BILL BOOMERANG.

xNJHEN President Wilson, By pernicous political
w prearrangement forced through Congress and
signed the Adamson Eight-hour bill. he doubtless
thought he had made master-stroke in politics.
Too 10 repair his mistake he discovers that by
his act he has arrayed against himself hundreds Of
thousands Of business who formerly were favor
able his reelection and that he has failed signay TO
array in his behalf many other electoral elements
which he hoped to attract by his surrender 10 those
who insisted that the Adamson bill be passed. In
short the President fashioned and flung boomerang
It has missed its mark and returned and struck him
with stunning force.
The Adamson bill was framed and forced by the
President in the expectation that it would win for
him votes union in all sections Of the United
States, which would compensate him hundredfold
for the losses he would suffer through the disfavor
of the railroad companies. He lost sight entirely Of
the fact that Americans have no use for legislation
that is passed under pressure when its passage Is ac
companied by a scheme for subsequent ascertainment
whether It was WISE just necessary. He also lost
sight the fact that American shippers an army OF
millions, would realize at once that they must pay IN
increased freight the additional burden OF from
5000 TO S1OOOOOOOO put upon the railroad com
panies by the Adamson law. and that the average
American business man and investor would take alarm
at such policy being fostered and forced by Presi-
dent who seeking reelection
President Wilson could only the labor vote for
himself He was perfectly willing to turn intelligent
legislative procedure upside down and TO saddle an
additional burden OF from s5OOOOOOO TO $0OOOOOOO
upon American shippers in order that he might win
that vote It was piece of expensive vote-getting
that would financed by shippers OF all shades oil
political opinion. II would not cost him or the Demo-
cratic National Committee a cent
Cheap in theory. but dear in practice. The manner
in which the Adamson bill put through; the
shameful executive and legislative surrender that ac
companied it and the it contains to all forms
Of private business enterprise have become ma
tional issues which being emphasized by Mr.
Hughes and other public speakers, with telling and
constantly-widening effect.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
FHE REAL DEMOCRATIC OPINION OF PROGRESS
CTVES

kfvN HERE is doubt about the Progressive SOW OF
4 Maine returning to her wallow with whoop"
These chaste words fell from the cultured lips OF
Senator Vardaman OF Mississippi when he learned
that the increase in the Republican vote Of Maine was
just comparable with the Progressive vote OF two
years ago and that in consequence of Republican re
union the State had repudiated its Democratic Gov
ernor its Democratic Senator and its Democratic Con
gresham Vardamau is clever enough to know that
what happened in Maine is happening all over the
country and that reunited Republican party will en-
able the nation in November to repudiate its Demo
cratic President But he not clever enough to
conceal his real opinion OF the Progressives whose re-
turn 10 Republican ranks made possible the victory
in Maine and Will make possible the still greater vic
tory OF two months hence
Since June the Democrats have pursued the Pro-
gressives with honeyed words with places eof power
in the party organizations and with promises or sub
stantal recognition in Federal Office in of Demo
cratic success II only by Progressive cooperation
that the Democratic party remain in When
Progressves return TO their old allegiance Democratic
doom is sealed And then Democrats express their real
opinion OF Progressiyes-as Vardaman has done.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25

Taken by itself as a month which
ordinarily does not show as good rer-
suits as some of the months in the last
half OF the preceding calendar year.
the record for June is highly satisfac-
tory. The total operating revenues
for the month amounted to $29S.SOf-
697. an increase over 1915 Of $49,4l2.-
652. Operating expenses were 1884,
456.254. an increase of $2S,396,467. Net
operating revenue amounted to SlO3'-
451.443. an increase Of $21,Ol6, 1856.
Taxes were S1S,411, 539. an increase of
S2.O43,229, leaving $S9,912,522 net OPP
Grating income. an increase of SlS.-
992,S63. On a mileage basis. opcrat-
ing revenues per mile averaged S1,3O2,
an increase of 1870 per cent: operat-
ing expenses per mile averaged 1851,
an increase of 1862 per cent; net op-
Grating revenue per mile averaged
S451, an increase of 24.6 per cent. !;
and net operating income per mile
was 1892, an increase of 25.9 per cent.
Taxes per mile increased III per
cent. This summary covers 229,5S9
miles OF line, or about 80 per cent. of
the total steam railway mileage OF
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
the United states.

by districts, operating revenues
per mile of the Eastern railways show
an increase of 1913 per cent. as cont
pared with June, 1915; operating eX-
penses increased 2O9 per cent; net
operating revenue increased 176 per
cent: taxes increased ITO per cent {,
and operating income per mile in
creased 1876 per cent.
In the Southern district, operating
revenues per mile increased 1874 per
cent: operating expenses increased
GA per cent; net operasing revenue
increased 497 per cent; taxes in
creased 2O.S per cent; and operating
income per mile increased 55.3 per
cent.
"In the Western district operating
revenues per mile increased 1876 per
cent: operating expenses increased
14.7 per cent; net operating revenue
increased 261 per cent; taxes in-
creased 500 per cent; and operating
income per mile increased 26.9 per
cent"
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25

cent, the roads yet showed net oper-
ating revenue 21.S per cent. better and
operating income % per cent. better
than in 1913: but the increase in to-
tai operating expenses was only Ia
per cent. In other words, the improv-
e6 showing for 1916 is due over
whelmingly to the greater efficiency OF
operatior which the railways them
selves have been able to bring about,
and for which they are entitled TO all
the credit. and only in a comparative
Iv small degree TO the increased vol
ume OF business. which, especially I'M
der present conditions, is a highly adj
ventitious circumstance 1t is also TO
be noted that the railways performed
their duty as citizens by contributing
14.7 more in taxes than in the year
1913. though their average rate OF tax
alton in the earlier year was abnor-
mally high.
"The statistics from which the
above general conclusions are drawn
are shown in the accompanying Ia
BILE:
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
CARNEY POINT Flare
has seventh victim

Lewis r. Pudvan. aged 20 years.
of No. 1902 West Third street, one
of the nineteen men who were burn
ed at Carney Point, n. j., week ago
in the flare up that DESTROYED the
blending tower there, died at the Del
aware Hospital on SATURDAY night
Deputy Coroner Nichols will have
charge of the funeral services.
Pudvan is the seventh man to die
as a result of the injuries he sustain
ed in this fire. OF the nineteen men
burned. three were able to go to there
homes in Pennsgrove after the acci-
dent. one remained in the hospital at
Carney Point, and fifteen were
bronebt TO the Delaware Hospital
here or these fifteen, seven have
died. The remaining eight are said
to be progressing toward recovery''al-
though all of them are not considered
out Of danger.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25

In the Western district operating
revenues increased 40 per cent;
operating expenses increased 10 per
cent: net operating revenue increas-
ed 26.5 per cent; taxes increased 10.4
per cent; operating income increased
29.5 per- cent
"The average mileage represented
is ,403 miles in excess Of the average
mileage represented in the results for
1913.
"The figures show an attractive
column Of increases; but in any real
effort to determine the comparative
prosperity Of the railways the com
parison will not be made with one Of
the worst of preceding years as 1919
was. but rather with one showing a
moderately satisfactory record. The
fiscal year 1913 was such a period.
Comparison Of the results OF 1916
with those for 1913 shows clearly
wherein the very substantial better
ment of the record for last year large
" consists. With an increase in total
operating revenues Of only rs per
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
GEMS OF THOUGHT

Happiness made TO be shared-Cornelle.
:--:-:-s
Love comforteth like sunshine after rain.-shakes-
peare.
:-:-:-:
No great deed is done 10y falterers who ask for GER
taintly-George Eliot.
.-.-.-.
He that faithful in that which least is faithful
also in much.-Luke xvi. 20.
-
Faith is that courage in the heart which trusts for
all good to God.-Martin Luther.
.-s-.-.
Every noble life leaves the fibre OF it interviewer
forever in the work of the world; by SC much ever
more. the strength of the human has gained
Ruskin.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
LITTLE EVIDENCE or AyxIFTy

JAYS a Democratic campaigner. 'Mr Wilson has
- from the first day OF his Office shown the keenest
solcitude for the business OF the nation" There has
certainly been occasion for socitude but little evil
dence of any anxiety on the part OF the President
From the day Of the enactment OF the first law
passed by the Wilson administration the business OF
the nation has been in need OF the solicous attention
of everybody who could help. II temporarily re-
vived by the in Europe, but the business Of
the nation know what TO expect when the is over.
They will vote for party and for candidates repre-
senng economic principles which will necessate
any soctude upon the part Of anybody for the bust
ness interests of the country.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
WHY 1T SUCCEEDS
Because It's For One Thing Only, and
wilmington People Appreciate This.

Nothing can be good for everything.
Doing one thing we'll brings sue
cess.
Doan's Kidney Pills are for one
thing only.
For weak or disordered kidneys.
Here is Wilmington evidence TO
prove their worth.
Mrs. William Stanton, ll2l Reed
St, Wilmington. says; 81 have used
Doan's Kidney Pills and have found
them an excellent kidney medicine. |
know Doan's Kidney Pills give
prompt relief from backache and
other signs OF kidney trouble. others
OF my family have also used them
with good results"
Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Stanton had. Foster-Milburn Co..
Props, Buffalo, \. Y.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
A WHEAT EMBARGO.

From the Washington Post
Government officials are hardly
likely to pay much attention to the
recommendation Of the Brooklyn Bak-
ers' Association that an embargo
sbould be placed on wheat to prevent
an ultimate rise in the price Of n loaf
of bread to 20 cents. Flour at si4 a
barrel, bread at 20 cents loai' ana
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25

wheat, there would be an immediate
demand for using similar methods
with reference to every other product
whose price has increased in the
United States.
It is true that there has been de-
cline in wheat production but this
decline has not reduced the available
wheat by one-third. and it does not
furnish any excuse for doubling the
price Of a loaf of bread.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25

President Wilson has the distinction Of being the
head Of the only administration since 1888 that has
not extended the merit system in the Civil Service
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25
1916

Summary Of the Fiscal Year 1916 Compared
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1916-09-25

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GIka lean AdveFtisers has sx-
VIEW anined and certified 60
tho cireulation Of this pub
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Tho Associatlon q

The Association Of
American Advertis.
ers 10 composed Of
all the great adver-
Users Of this coun-
try. The Assooia-
tion endorses only
such papers as sub
init 20 ia sxhmina-
tion a. any moment,
and positive prosf
must be submitted
The accompanying
certificate. No. t151,
has been issued "a
this paper.
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-07
Airship Built in Connecticut.

New Haven-The first dirigible
airship 20 be owned by the United
States Navy was manufactured by the
Connecticut Aircraft Company of New
Haven. 1t is finished and will shortly
be delivered to the government ex-
perts for testing out. The airship is
a Zeppelin type. which now only
waits the completion of the floating
hangar which is being erected at
Pensacola, Fla The airship will be
assembled shortly in one of the big
sheds at the Portsmouth, N. H., Navy
Yard. There the Nays aeronautical
experts will go over No. and say
whether or not it comes up to speci-
fications. Then /. will be knocked
down, packed and shipped to the Pen
sacola Aeronautical Station, where the
final tests and trials are soon to be
held.
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-07
AUSTRIA SENDS NEW REPLY
Nenna's Answer to American De
nnands In Ancana Case

Nenna's Answer TO American De
rands In Ancena Case.
London. via Amstesiam-A dis
pr.ch from Vienna says that Aus
tria's reply to the American Ancona
note expresses agreement with the
Washington view that the laws of
humanity should be recognized in
war. Indemnity is offered Tor Ameri-
can lives lost The note is 5000
words long
The reply also states that the com
mander of the Austrian submarine
has been punished for not sufficiently
taking account of the mic aboard the
Ancona, which rendered disembarka-
ton more difficult
The note says that Austria has
given numerous proofs that she
shares this view and sets forth that
she also agrees with the American
Government on the principle that non
resisting merchant vessels should not
be destroyed until the occupants safe
ty is assured. Part of the note is
quoted as follows:
In reply to the second American
Ancona note, the Austro-Hungarian
Government fully agrees with the
Washington Cabinet that the sacred
laws of humanity should be taken into
account. also in war, and emphasizes
that it, in the course of this war, has
given numerous proofs Ell Ia most
humane feelings.
The Austro-Hungarian Government.
too, can positively concur in the prin-
eiple that enemy private vessels, so
far as they do not fly or offer resist
ance, shall not be destroyed before
the persons aboard are secured.
The assurance that the United
States Government attaches value to
the maintenance of the existing good
relations between Austro-Hungary
and the United States is warmly re-
ciprocated by the Austro-Hungarian
Government, which now. as hereto
fore, is anxious to render these rela-
tons still more cordial.
Putnam patriot., 1916-01-07
PLAINLY EXPRESSED.

A certain rector in a small English
village who was disliked in the parish
had a curate who was very popular,
and who, on his leaving, was present.
ed with a testimonial This excited
the envy and wrath OF the rector and,
meeting with an old lady one day, he
said: Il am surprised. Mrs. Bloom.
that you should have subscribed to
this testimonial why. sir" said
the old lady. IF you'd been a-going
I'd have subscribed DOUBLE