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Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06
LABOR LEADERs LACK coNrRoI.

WI HEN the began for the United States n was
w Immediately evident that the labor problem was
to loom large as factor in determining our activities
as belligerent. The leaders OF organized labor were
prompt in their pledges Of support to all wartime
necessties-and equally prompt and vigorous in demand
ins recognition for themselves and their followers.
The organized labor movement was described by the
American Federaonst the agency through which the
government must cooperate with the wage-earners."
In consequence, Samuel Gompers was given a place OF
prominence in connection with the Council Of National
Defence and other labor leaders took membership in
various bodies dealing with the problem Of organizing
the nation for These continued 10 assure the
country that organized labor would do ifs fun share I'm
carrying the burden OF tho times that there would be
no labor disturbances TO unsete the effort for full
productivity in all lines
The strike OF the longshoremen in New York OF the
shipbuilders the Pacific Coast OF the coal miners I'm
several States have recently shown how slender the
hold which labor leaders have upon the action OF the
men IN their organizaons and the report OF the so
called Herman board now shows how spurious Is the
claim OF organized labor TO control OF the productive
activities OF the country
The Herman board. so named from its chairman an
olcer, appointed by the Secretary OF War to
investigate the subject the manufacture OF arms mun
tons and military equipment 1t found that there are
1864 establishments which qualified TO turn out
supplies or these only is67 shops There are
4225 shops which have furnished supplies the gov
eminent I'm the last two years, and Of these only forty
per cent unonized.
In New England where the highly specialized war es-
adjustments to be found the largest number more
than ninety per cent OF the establishments open shops
and the proportion obtains establishments which
make powder aud explosives Less than four per cent.
OF the shipyards unlonized.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06
~ IOH HUN UT HE KHILKOAOO
Synopsis OF Statement Made by Alfred H. Smith,
President of fhe New York Central Lines, In Rate
Hearing Before Interstate Commerce Commission

WASHINGTON. y. c., Nov. G.-The
situation Of the railroads-tcrmed the
first limo OF communication with our
armies was pronounced "serinusr by
Alfred II. Smith, president OF the New
York Central Lines, in his statement at
tho freight rate hearing opening today
before the Interstate Commerce Com
mission.
Giving precise totals and PERCENTAGES
President Smith set forth conditions In
Dricf, clear terms. Summing UP, he do
olarod:
FOR tho six years up TO and in
Guiding 1915. the operating ratio OF the
New York Central Lines combined aver
aged little in excess OF 20 per cent.
that IS. out OF the average dollar
earned, 20 cents were required 20 pay
operating expenses. The remaining 60
cents covered taxes. rents, interest, divi-
dends and other capital requirements
OF this 20 cents. about AZ cents were
paid directly TO labor and % cents were
spent for materials and supplies. IN
the past year there has come an IN
crease Of II per cent. in the rate OF
wages. which. IL added TO the previous
AZ cents. would raise labor cost to ace
cents. Prices OF materials have in
creased 80 per cent, which, II added
10 the % cents formerly spent. would
make the materials cost 70 cents on
the same relative expenditure. Other
things remaining the same, labor and
materials. on the basis OF average con-
diiions and this years wages and
prices, would now absorb $50 cents
out OF each dollar.
THE ratio on the New York Central
It should be added, has not been per-
mitted 10 rise to $50 per cent, in spite
0f the assumption Of additional costs
In struggling against these adverse cir
cumstances, constant effort and sacri-
fees have had 10 be made to prevent
rise in operating costs fully as great
as that In prices and wages.
with such an increase I'm operating
costs, is IL not plain that II road is
now to earn money for its fixed char
ges and taxes 10 would have TO carry
more than double its volume Of trafllc
without any increase in its plant in
vestment2 Fourteen years Of time and
SGOO0OOO00 investment In plant have
been required for the New York Cen
trail Lines TO double the volume OF
their business. Manifestly. then. in
creasing the volume OF trafflc enough
to Offset this increased cost Is out Of
the question
Need or Relief Greater Than Before.
For the New York Central it was
stated last May that a IS per cent. adj
vance in all freight rates. which we
then asked for, would be insufficient
10 cover more than three-fourths Of
the expenses which had been put upon
us by new laws and changed economic
conditions. Notwithstanding this, the
Commission granted only a part OF the
relief then sought. permitting advances
in certain rates which, altogether, az
ford the New York Central Increases
in freight revenues Of about per cent
or about per cent. increase when
compared with the total operating
revenues.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06

Ihe experience OF six months proves
that the estimates submitted in May
were too low. and the inadequaoy of
the relief granted Is greater now than
it was then. Moreover, since May tie
money markets OF the world have be-
come practically closed 10 the rail-
roads, and new situation has deyel-
oped with respect TO our needs for CAPT
tai.
I'VE came here In May showing an
increased cost OF operation and taxes
Of about % per cent We may say. the
average operating ratios increased by
the percentages then shown would
make a dollar earned this year cost
US In operating expenses alone 1876
cents more than in the preceding year.
You gave us cents with which to
pay 1876 cents, and we cannot even
approximate economies which will
make up the difference between this IS
cents additional outlay and the five
cents on the dollar which the new tar
IFS afford. And that docs not take
into account the additional taxes that
have been imposed, nor the needs OF
the carriers for additions and better
ments.
I'VE estimate that at the close Of
the current year the New York Cen
tral Lines VIII show that they have
earned approximately S93O00,O00 more
In gross revenues than they did in
1915. That OF itself ought TO mean
prosperity, but the changes have been
so great in these two years that they
will have. after doing all this extra
work, actually less net corporate in
come by several millions than they had
in 1916
War Requires Strength-AsLing the I'm.
possible.
The prime necessity OF strong rail-
roads TO bring victory in the war was
emphasized by President Smith, who
declared present conditions amount to
requiring the impossible lie said
1T is Of the utmost Importance that
these railroads be kept in good con-
dition. They constitute the FIRST line
OF communication with our armies. We
may put ships on the ocean, construct
railroads i'm Europe, send our armies
TO the front. but we must not forget
the great importance Of maintaining in
the very best OF condition the first line
OF communication with our supplies
and people
These railroads are as necessary to
a successful prosecution OF the War as
are the muniton factories, training
camps and other enterprises. The fnan-
cial strains put upon them through
the rise In prices and wages are so
great that they have been forced 90 do
those things which do not contribute
TO their strength and efficiency.
Does it not appeal TO you that TO
ask any business to absorb the enor-
nous increases in cost Of operation
that have come TO the railroads in the
past year, without in any substantial
way increasing their rates, is TO re-
quire them to do the impossible? The
railway companies cannot accomplish
what the government itself has never
been able to do--keep labor at pre-
war wages and hold prices down to
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06
TUESDAY. NOVEMBER 6, 1917.
OuR ELECTION SERVICE TONIGHT.


elaborate returns collecting courier service cover
"A inc all the city and rural districts.
complete Illuminated bulletin board service showing
the by election Districts and the general results
of the voting.
megaphone service unsurpassed for reaching power
and clearness OF enunciation.
telephone information service reaching into every
district and into thousands business places homes
in which election is desired.
special edition which will he the street few
mnucs after the result the election known aud that
will carry complete returns.
Those will he the leading features OF the "wet'-
"dry" election service that THE EVENING JOURNAL
win give 10 the public this evening.
The polls opened at o'clock this morning. They will
close at o'clock this evening. The the ballot.
viii begin Immediately thereafter. Tho result in both
Wilmington and rural New Castle should be known be-
tNeee and 10 o'clock
So no matter whether you be advocate OF the "wet
or the dry cause Fourth shplcy streets
and get your election news, which also win cover tho
elections in New York and elsewhere.
II you cannot come TO tho JOURNAL corner, do not
hesitate TO call by telephone II is purpose TO give
the best possible service 10 everyone.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06

pp9-war levels. A government may con-
script capital and 1t may impress labor
tot carry on its wOrk-an extreme meas
ure TO which we hope ours will not
have TO resort-but private corpora
lions are powerless to do this and must
cdnfpete in the markets for their CAPT
taa, labor and supplies.
situation Serious-Enlclency and Up
keep.
"The railroad situation Is serious.
This Commission and these companies
must assume the responsibility OF max
irAg II clear to our people that these
lines are necessary and that they must
be kept in good condition Good con-
dillon implies that they not only shall
be- maintained physically, but that they
shall be able TO expand in such degree
as Will enable them TO take care OF
their peak load The railroad com
pauies cannot secure any substantial
sum through the sale OF bonds and the
sale Of stock is utterly out Of the
question.
"1t is submitted that this Commits
sAon should, at least for the duration
Of the war, ADOPT a policy OF permit
ting generous earnings for this pUr-
HFo@s IL Nhio 10 ilOb lNltf tilt ldillDdlc
GENERALLY. in my opinion. cannot pos
sAbly obtain that maximum efficiency
which the situation demands"
/ Regarding increased efficiency ano
maintenance Of the overworked rail.
road plant, Mr.. Smith said:
! Efficiency is largely a matter OF
trained energetic men, equipped with
the best Of tools, but we cannot, II we
would. compete with the cost plus
contractors, and the government. OF
the special industries fosiered ~ It
are constantly taking away railroad en-
Teoyes. In one shop sincs January 4
/ We employed 2i3 per cent. OF the num-
her OF men normally required and thai
lDrcc is still short. Many Of our ole
men remain with us and, frankly, many
~ them are underpaid. II present con
dltions continue we shall undoubtedly
have a further increase in expenses on
account Of the wages which require
adjustment. New men are constantly
being broken in, and efficiency. which
we may try ever so hard to maintain
Is not gained by this process. There.
fore, the lack OF capital and inability
10 hold trained men necessarily slows
down the machinery, and while enlci-
ency IS a thing to be kept in mind and
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06
3 70, Get Better Cough
Z syrup by Making
3 if at Home
Whntsnore, you save Rbout ~ By
AZ. tdly made aud costa little.


Wv - SSV~'~'SN'~0N0~NVW
You'll ner really know what n fine
cough syrnlyou can make until you
prepare TINS omous homemade remedy.
You not oniyeave 81 as compared with
the ready-mas kind, but YOU will also
nave a more effective and dependable
remedy IN eVes way. it overcomes tho
usual coughs, iroat and chest colds in
quickly.
Get 2ls ouns Of Pinex $50 cents
worth from an good drug store. pour
1t into pint bttle and fill the bottle
with plain Circulated sugar syrup.
Here, you have full pint--a family
supply--of the nost effective cough
syrup that money an buy-at cost OF
only 90 cents or is. 1t never spoils.
The prompt and ,ositive results given
by this pleasant asting cough syrup
have caused 1t 10 beused in more homes
than any other remedy. 1t quickly
loosens dry, hoare or tight cough,
heals the inhamed membranes that line
the throat and bronchial tubes, and re-
lief comes almost Immediately. Splen-
did for throat tickle, hoarseness, bron'
chitis, Group and bronhial asthma.
Pinex is a highly cncentrated com'
pound OF genuine Norway pine extract,
anc has been used for generations fot
throat and chest ailmens.
Avoid disappointment w asking your
druggist for "2la ounces If Pinex" with
full directions, and dont accept any
thing else. A guarantee o. absolute sat
lsfactiOn or money promptly refunded
goes with this preparation. The Pinel
Co., TT. Wayne, Ind.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06
DON'T FonGEr HARRY nIcH.

IN ONT forget that tomorrow evening, at o'clock,
~ Harry Rich, daredevil hish-sltitude trapeze per-
former VIII give his rs exhibition from the roof Of the
Braunsteln Building, No. 6iO Market street.
u viii be free show but collection viii be taken for
the benent OF the Our Boys in France Tobacco Fund
Rchs afr stunts are unprecedented in ceverness and
thrill and everyone old and young should out and
them.
Don't forget to bring with you a contribution 10 the
Tobacco FUND.- TO be given TO the collectors when they
pass through the crowd The object OF the show is 70
set money with which to buy tobacco for tho American
noys" who are in Europe lighting our countrys
battles
There also viii be exhibitions on Thursday and Friday
evenings
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06
With The ParaqFaphers

& nsIe 70 understand the viewpoint OF those who
~ -. Fissuent Wilson. believe that with the elimination
~ ~ ~ aon,cn1olerns Germany VIII cease TO be menace
80 e herman people have had the idea of might
eu VI unquesonng obedience nculcaled into Them for
kenctatons ana peoples whole mental ana ethical babi
~ ~ 70 DC ohsnsed over night Deutschland Iber Allies
Kaiser.-Hsvans Post "O 4ess lhah thelr
Congress has been reluctant 20 deal with co,,o, -
wool as II dealt with food metals and snei h, IN ana
reason to believe that II il fails presentv 10 roeo, M
issue II VIII have successor that viii moi hes,is - ~
With sectional vote almost sodly IN ne ts, 40 20
Washington. cotton although richer than ever befor b
pleaded poverty on all occasions since the war hogan
IL has helped government TX prices for other nrod,s
For Itself II organizes combine names its own terms
and asks. What are you going to do about it?r-Nev
York World Wv
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06
"ONLY Nowrp

tme goes nj It ir becoming more and more ,a.n,
that one Of tho most serious mistahes ,S ,
administration has made was the continuance =, a..
policy OF supplying orrmsny with food and o,h -
needed matorinls Our boys in the trenches III,
race an enemy whose power to fight has been rrost,
strengthened BY the aid received from America under
iusistenee OF the administration This fact has been
ouentiy pointed out but when mentioned by Republican
newspapers 1t has been characterized asa partisan atsc
upon tho administration. It interesting therefore 10
read the statements made by the Christian Science Mon
tora paper which IS entirely nonpoltcal and has been
very earnest In ITS efforts to uphold the administration
In iis issue OF October 16. the Monitor said:
The government at Washington is only now getting
down 70 economic in earnest and having
taken ample time in which arrange the prelminares
It prepared to proceed with horoughness that prom
ises very unpleasant results fo- the enemy From
August 1914, until the declaration or war with Germany
IN April 1917 the commercial facilities OF the United
States were entirely open to the German Empire"
It is true the Monitor points out that because OF her
nlockaded shipping. Germany could utilize our mar
ke's as readily could the Allies but that was not due
70 any action on the part OF this country we were in
n' upon our rshs TO ship goods to the neutral coun-
49, adjacent TO Germany. whence they wers sent on as
-s'''s as possible 10 the nation we are now lighting
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06

lmed at, II is not a promising field for
h relief Immediately needed.
eThe wasting Of the railroad machln-
4 without adequate replacement can
n continue Indefinitely. Due to the
Sing foundation on which some or
tle railroads were built, due to the
mNenance that has been given them
IN 10 past. they went into the war
perd Of rising prices able to stand
lsomsapplng Of maintenance. But they
cam. continue that and they cannot
be lded with constantly expanding
busins without giving them back
what necessary TO sustain them
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06
JAPAN COMEDIES IN PEOPLE.

Japan is TO relieve the United States Navy OF the task
Of patrolllng The Pacific and Pacific and Asiatc
fleets WILL in consequence, be freed for service In the
Atlantlc-where, transports become numer-
Gus and frequent, larger force Of convoy and patrol
ships will be necessary.
This information comes to the American people. not
from their government but from authenticated state
ments which have appeared in the Japanese press.
Inc rulers Of Nippon evidently not carrying the
war IN secret as our administration is.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06
A TYpIcAL TARIFT nEcoRn.

T Is easy to understand why an American farmer in
tho state Of Delaware and the Dolmsrva Peninsula,
the hills OF New England on tho prairies OF tho Middle
West or IN tho valleys OF the Pacific Coast feels little
interest in discussion OF protective tariff on dyes tin.
or numerous other commodities with which no has only
very indirect dealing At first thought tho inclina
ton OF the farmer would be TO assert that his only in
terest 10 get what little tin he needs cheaply a
possible and that he has interest whatever dyes
as he buys none.
That first and l-considered view would not be long
retained by a who thinks. for he would Immediately
realize that every time he buys cloth he pays for tho
dye that Is I'm t. lie must also realize that II he Is TO
have the utmost advantage from the market for his
surplus fruit and vegetables there must be provided
adequate certain supply Of tin plate from which the
canneres provide receptaccs.
But the farmers interest IS close than this
lie only buys material in which dye stuns used
but he sells his commodities to people who engaged
in the dye industry and in the production OF numerous
articles in the manufacture Of which dyes used
For which will be readily apparent the tin and
dye Industries present particularly valuable lesson In
American economic policies. In the dyes have
recently had demonstration Of the vital Importance Of
home supply In the OF tin have demonstrated
IN the last 20 years that by OF protective tariff
we can build UP industry OF our own and thereby
the product at a less price than had been
paying to the foreign manufacturer. These two
modtes may be taken striking illustrations Of the
purpose and effect Of a protective tariff Innumcrabe
u
though circumstances have not impressed the facts
forciby upon minds.
The Republican tariff act OF 1890 placed the first pro-
tecye duty tin plate. Prior to that time we had been
importing practically all Of tin. Immediately we
built up a tin industry Of and produced at a
less cost than we had been paying the foreign manu-
facturer. As result not only producing
all the tin need selves, but making heavy
exports TO other countries
When we placed protective duty on tin we failed TO
take similar action in the OF dyes Consequently
continued 10 buy dyes from Germany and when the
broke out II found without any dye factories Of
Everyone who has had occasion to buy cloth
since the outbreak Of the war; than three years
ago. has paid excessive prices because Of neglect
Moreover, handicapped in the manufacture Of
munitions because had not built up a chemical in
dusry which could be readily utilized for that purpose
With these two illustrations mind all those who be-
lIeyo in America first" should determine that hence
forth they Will vote for for seat in either
branch Of Congress- who fails TO pledge himself to work
and vote for comprehensive protective tariff system,
which Will build up in this country every industry which
It is practical for us to establish and maintain
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06

Regardless OF what they may be doing IN Russia and
Italy, the continue to retreat before the terrible
and persistent OF The French British As
that pressure increases the Teutons viii become more in
teresed IN defense the Western front than In oens in
the Eastern aud Southern fronts
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06

The Central Union Of the German Wholesale Trade has
recently issued pamphlet dealing with Gcrmany's trade
problems upon the termination OF the war, and among
other things recommends special efforts for the export
such valuable commodities potash and dyes. The
American market looks good the German dye makers
and they hope TO be able to put dye industry Of
business by keen competition.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06

Soldiers in the trenches reported begglng for
women's fashion magazines II not the woman then her
picture In gay attire. Yet wonder why we fuss so
much about clothes
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06

,, astonishing that as IN the case Of the Battle Of
suso inc German Admiralty has not como out ubIlantly
ma he obstruction by The British OF one Ger
'onatisutes great German naval yleory9 '''' s''
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06

match be found for this Get at price anywhere
near ours. We are willing that you should be
the sole judge; we send this constellation of
scintillsting gems direct from the factory TO
your dining-room, for you to use and enjoy for
thirty days; then II may be returned at our ex-
pensc, II you % desire, and you need give no
reason for returning il. II you decide to part
with II for any reason. or for none, We will pay
the return charges. provided the return ship
ment be made not later than the end OF the
thirty-day trial period.
The love of the beautiful, inherent in
every woman's soul often furnishes for such
imperishable works of art in the homs.
Prices Of such goods have been prohibitory ex-
cept for the wealthy. This offer breaks down the
barriers; rich and poor alike may take advantage
of H. II matters not what your station or cir
r,,n,sfance this offer is for YOU because YOU are
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1917-11-06

This set is GENUINE cut glass. It
seems to be necessary that we re-state and
emphasize this. Our connection with nine great
factories as Factory Bargain Distributors enables
US TO offer this set at extremely low price; bur
you may rest assured. madam, that all Quaker
Valley goods are precisely what they are repre-
scented to be, regardless of the price.
We are so positive that an Investigation
will prove to your satisfaction that such set Of
GENUINE cut glass would cost you at least twice
our price II bought In retail store. that We ara
wiIling-nay, we are anxious 10 place this com
plete set in your home on thirty days trial, and
without the payment of z cent In advance. Il
must be clear 10 you that we could not safely
submit such an unusual proposition unless we
werc very sure that nowhere on earth could