davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
New-York tribune., 1919-08-02

crably less than per, cent on the Sls.-
600 600 600 OF railroad property taken
over by tho government.
Railroad operating ofihcials point out
that, while the volume OF business is
now greatly in excess OF that IN 1918,
and while there has beean invested in
permanent irnproveme since then
more than 81 500 600 900, the net OPP
Grating income available. for interest
and dividends is only half what it was
four wears ago, when railroad credit
had declined 20 very low ebb.
Comparison of Ia rnings
The June earnings compare as fol-
lows with the June average in the test
period in the last three years Of pri-
vatc operation:
lSnG 'sis a1spas. aa@s inc. ,Hs.
T n miles of
re e h In
Rdndn%ss Wil,1ns s42a o7 oS 500 sso1 sasocSss 40
Eypenges isyvemess s5S.s6i.ooo 2oi. 100, 900 7s
Taxes, etc. ;;. l7,a5t,ooo l7,o4s,ooo -
Nf1 incona 1p9r"''"S .' sl,75e.ooo s2.5o5.ooo .a7
~Ioss
Comparison Of the Juno earnings
with those Of year ago is not posi-
bic because of the distortion Of the
1913 account by the heavy wage read
iustments following the award of the
Lane wage board.
The earnings for the half year com
pare as follows with the average for
the corresponding six months in the
three year test period of private oper-
alton:
1919 Test = c.
half year period inc
Ton milo,
OF freight
in millions. 178.0s3 1S0 1856
Revenues. - 352, $4,000 ST., GG5, l51 900 III
Expenses 2,pS1124, 600 I,lG9, 7i7, 900 7S
Taxes etc. l0S,45t.0O0 96,20l, 900 IL
ing income 15697l.0o0 400, ,237 900 Coz
Net opcrat-
Gloss.
The revenues for the half year show
gain of $G87 100000 over the average
for the test period, but the expenses
and taxes have increased $930,O00 900,
so the net income had declined $2i3,-
100000.
The Eastern roads are running heav-
lily behind, showing a deficit for the
half year Of $12o000,o00. The deficit
for the Western roads is $S3,OOO,0O0,
while the deficit for the Southern
roads is $4,000, 900.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-02
.Ncl tom . llo,. nl,.lc

The month of June 1919. shows a
slght Improvement over May, 1918.
both with reference to tho actual bust
ness handled and the relation to the
spending month Of 1917.
The unfavorable showing also con-
tlnues to be due in part to the fact
that the increase ii rates has been on
a much lower percentage than the IN
creases IN wages and prices of ma
terials.
New-York tribune., 1919-08-02
Advocate Higher Rates


Spokesmen for the hrotherhooAs Tor
the iirst time in the history Of the or
CARNATIONS have come out boldly ad
vocating higher freight rates to create
more revenue Ter the pay rolls.
The government railroad deficit for
the first half Of this year, as indicated
by an advance summary Of reports to
the Interstate Commerce. Commission.
viii be about S21a.903,a00, exclusive Of
losses Oh minor carriers.
The net operating income for the first
half year Is $l57 300 eco. which is a
loss Of S2S3,000 900, compared, with the
same period in 1917, the last year of
private operation, $500 900, goo under the
earnings for 1916 and STAT, 100000 be-
low 1918. which was year Of unusual
depression in railroad business.
The half year net income is consid-
New-York tribune., 1919-08-02
canned vegetables nt the following

Newark retailers and market men
held their own price scale unaffected
by the Mayors experiment ye terday
New-York tribune., 1919-08-02
4. S. June Rail
Loss ,5&233, e5233 600, 600
Nc,u Yorl; Tribune

WASHINGTON, Aug. In the face
Of dismaying demands for increased
wages for railroad employees. Director
General Hines to-day issued state
mcnt indicating a loss to the govern
ment of S23 100000 on railway opera
ton in June. The statement shows
that the corresponding net loss for
these same properties by months Of the
present calendar years has been rs fol
New-York tribune., 1919-08-02

The decline in freight business as
compared with the years 1918 and
1917 Is indicated by the following COM
parlson of net to miles per miie Of
road per day:
New-York tribune., 1919-08-02
suggestions which Mr. Hines makes in
he two concluding paragraphs CT his

suggestions which Mr. Hines makes in
ne two concluding paragraphs CT his
letters? | hope that it Will be possible
fer your committee TO consider and
recommend legislation which viii pro
vide a body of the proper constitution
authorized II investigate and deter
mine all questions concerning the
wages of railway employees, and which
also will make the decisions Of that
body mandatory upon the rate-making
body and provide, when necessary, in
creased rates to cover any recon-
nsended increases in wages, and there
iore in the cost of operating the rail
roads.
in view also OF the indisputable
acts with regard to the increased cost
Il living, / concur with Mr.. Illness s
suggestion that the legislation under
aiken should authorize The body thus
set up to make its findings with re-
card to wage increases retroactive to
he 1st cf August. 1919: at any rate, to
shc extent that that tribunal may re-
"ard reasonable and proper, in order
. give. real relief to the employees
Concerned.
Il need not, am sure, urge upon
on the importance of this matter,
'vhich seems vital from more than one
nont of view. and | hope that YOU
III think this form of action the
atoper and necessary one.
Cordially and sincerely yours.
"WOODROW WILSON,"
New-York tribune., 1919-08-02

on July 27 BY $50 delegates to the con
vention of the United Brotherhood Of
Maintenance OF Way Employees and
Railroad Shop Fmploves Of the rail
read systems of New England and New
York.
"'rhe international convention of the
Brotherhood Of Railway Clerks, which
was heid in Cincinnati from May II to
~. endorsed proposals TO the railroad
administration which also urged an IN
crease and rcadjustrent of the wages
q the employees represented by that
organization.
The representatives of the railroad
administration have had assurances
from representatives of practically all
classes OF employees that the continu-
ance IN the increase in the cost of liv-
ing would necessarily involve very sub
stantal increases in wages, and that
any increases in wages given to any
enc class of railroad employees would
nocessitate corresponding increases to
all other classes of railroad employees.
"The situation thus presented in
wolves the following considerations:
I'VE have received the most positive
assurances that any general Increases
to shop employees will result in de-
mands for corresponding increases to
every other class Of railroad employees.
ne SITUATION therefore cannot be
viewed except as q whole for the en-
tire 100000 railroad employees View
ing it rs Il whole. every increase Of one
cent an hour means an increase Of
$50 100000 year in operating expenses
for straight time, with & substantial
addition for necessary overtime. An
increase OF II cents an hour, as asked
for by the shop employees, would, if ap-
piled to all employees, mean (including
necessary overtime) an increase OF
probably $S00,000,000 q year in opeiat-
inacXpenses.
"The government already is incur
ring q deficit at the rate of several hum
dred million dollars year in operating
the railroads. because the increase in
transportation rates has been proper
tionately less than the increases in
wages already granted and the in
creases in prices which have taken
place. Therefore, there is no fund
whatever out of which additional wages
can be paid, so that additional wages
cannot be paid unless new revenues are
produced through an increase in trans
portaticn rates Any immediate pay
ment Of additional wages would ncces-
state For several months an anpropria
tion by Congress out Of the Treasury,
because substantial increases in rates
could not be made immediately cHec-
tive
New-York tribune., 1919-08-02


freight In
millions ..... 3I.953 ~ eS3 -
Revenues $A2297l 900 $3O1. 1.6t3.0o 40
Expenses ..,,.. 353,S6l 600 1pl 100 Vo0 7h
Taxes ctc.... 17.35i.00O l7,043,00 -
income 5l.75G. 900 s2.595.o0o '37
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
SWIMMING PRIZES
WILL Be AWARDED
Silver Loving Cups to Go to
Bathing Beach Cham
pions Tomorrow.

The tidal bathing beach swimming
contest is drawing to close. Two
handsome prizes to champion male
and female swimmers are to be
awarded tomorrow. These prizes will
consist of two large silver loving
cups, and will be given to the man
and the woman who have scored the
most points in recent meets.
The events held yesterday resulted
as follows:
220-yard swim for men-First, Lio-
mel Levy: second. Joyce LEVY;
race for men-First, Joyce Levy:
second. Dick Newly; third. Lionel
First, Robert Rench, 60 feet and s
inches: second. w. H. Gross; third.
A. Wentworth. 10O-yard swim for
women-First, Miss Louise Beuchert;
second, Miss Elizabeth Faunce; third,
Miss Katherine Pfeiffer. 30-yard can
die race for women-First, Miss Eliza
beth Faunce; second. Miss Katherine
Pfeiffer: third. Miss l.. Harroun.
Women's plunge for distance-First,
Miss d. Parkhurst, 40 feet; second,
Miss Elizabeth Faunce; third, Miss
Ethel BiIson.
Total points scored SO far: Men
Joyce Levy. IT: Lionel Levy, IA;
Dick Newly. -; C. A. Maitland. s.
Women-Miss Faunce, IA; Miss Pfeif-
fer. IL; Miss Bilson, IL; Miss Park
hurst, z.
Tomorrow's events will include 440-
yard and 100-yard swims for men,
and 22O-yard and 50-yard swims for
women.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
u. S. NAVAL AVIATION SERVICE
SECOND LARGEST IN WORLD
Developed Rapidly During War From
Small Beginnings Many Sub
marines Out of Action.

Europe there were established and in
operation twenty-eight American naval
flying stations. two training stations
and twelve bombing stations located in
England, Ireland, France and Italy.
There also was a marine aviation sta
ton in the Azores.
A capable administrative force. drawn
by the Navy from civilians. administered
cess, but regular Navy officers were in
direct charge. Technical and manufac-
turing experts of international reputa-
ton represented the Navy at the bases
abroad and in this country.
American Aviators Active.
The American naval aviators carried
out joint patrols with the British. French
and Italian naval air forces, raiding
enemy submarine bases and aircraft
bases at Ostend. Zeebrugge, Bruges.
Helgoland. Pola, Trieste and various
other points. Large quantities of planes,
submarines. materials, buildings. han
and other valuable military projects
were destroyed
Seaplane patrols and aerial conveys
were particularly successful. After
the installation OF American seaplane
patrols and during thousands of miles
of convoy only one ship in such con-
voys protected by seaplanes was ever
successfully attacked. In the ten
months American patrols We're active
only three ships were lost i.r the en-
tire area between Pennalch and Isle
g Yeu.
British, French and Italian official
records give the American naval
aviation forces credit for attacking
95 per cent of AL submarines sighted
while on patrol. in spite of terrific
weather conditions at times. and of
damaging As per cent and sinking rs
per cent of all those attacked. The
exact number of submarines sighted,
attacked and sunk cannot be made
public until the compilation of figures
contained in allied records is COM
Melted
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31

Miss Lillian Chenowith has re-
ceived an engraved certificate from
the War Camp Community Service
committee of which Mrs. Newton D.
Baker is chairman. acknowledging
her services in singing and arrang
ing entertainments for the men in
uniform last winter. In addition to
her work at the nearby camps, Miss
Chenowith arranged the entertain
ments for the soldiers Monday even
ings throughout the season at the
Convalescent Home, which was sup
ported. by the Interior Departm ent
under the craftsmanship of Mrs.
Franklin K. Lane
Miss Mary Scott and her sister.
Miss Julia Scott, of Paducah, KY, are
visiting friends in Washington for the
summer. Miss Mary Scott, who is a
prominent organist of Paducah. will re-
main for an extended visit. and Miss
julia who is soprano soloist of the
Christian Scientist Church there. will
return early in September.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
THE OTHER ANGLE
Shoes and Home Runs.
By KIRK MILLER.
By KIRK MILLER.

Babe Ruth is steamed up to a mil
lion! Babe has twenty-five round-trip
tickets to his credit and Buck Free
man holds the worlds thimble-weight
belt for nose-diving around the bases
twenty-five times in one CONFUSION of
the base ball season. That was back
in 1899. when Washington was in the
National League. Now Washington's
home runs are as scarce as safety
try. If anybody were to perpetrate a
home run in the capital, Ban John
son would review the ufhpire's de-
bunt, good for two bases only with
out any Stop-over privileges.
jeremiah Public never knew how
many months he could wear one pair
of shoes until they started classify
ing them as necessities. When George
Government ruled all the on-essen-
tial industries off the diamond like
they were left-handers, he left scuf-
fers on the essential menu SO that
folks wouldn't walk so close to the
ground. Now shoes have shimmied
into the luxury. column.
1t used to be that a Yapp would
throw away a brace of kickers as
soon as the half soles got half shot.
The first sign of disintegration of the
heels he'd toss them into the ash
barrel, where the lunchroom man
came along and got them for use in
chicken salad. The uppers chop into
a good imitation for dark meat and
the soles make excellent soup stock.
The public thinks it's some imported
t1dbit and goes into eight kinds Of
rapture and crimson over the flavor
Now suit of feetwear is handed
down from generation to generation
Shoes are heirlooms like earrings
and tintypes. When a bird kicks in,
all of the relatives hop into court
to make first claim on the deceased's
hat-bottomed brogans. In the inter-
ests of equity. sometimes the Judge
has to award one oxford to one rela-
tive and the other to a second rela-
| one complement of foot harness
among three wives. ten sons, eight
granddaughters and the faithful old
coachman. The only way to soothe
everybody's feelings in such a case is
for the gone gander to leave an auto
graph photograph of his foot equip
| ment to each of his relatives and the
| original of the snapshots to science.
Then all the descendants could go
! through life boasting that the family
was once proprietor of one genuine.
| bona fide, bottled-in- bond, outdoor,
small-bore, double-exhaust, triple re-
volving set of high buttoned boots.
They're wearing their shoes down
| to splinter these days and then SELL
| ing the splinters for breakfast food.
All of which has nothing to do with
| Babe Ruth's home runs. except that
the old shoes in which he made the
| circuit clouts ought to be donated to
the National Museum in the interest
of posterity. You'll find that word
| in the "p's."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
PAPER MILLS MUST REFUND.
Canadian Papers to Get Rebate for
News Print; Price Reduced,

OTTAWA. August 30.-Canadian pa
per mills must refund about $15O.000
to newspapers of the Dominion on bills
for news print sold between July 1 and
November 80. 1918, according to a
judgment just rendered by the paper
control tribunal
The judgment reduces the price of
news print in rolls from $50 to SIS a
ton for that period. Appeals from the
publishers to reduce paper prices in
the periods from November 30. 1918,
until the end of the war are still
pending.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
PosTHUMOUS CROSS GIVEN.
The Late William J. Geary Of
Washington Honored by French.

A posthumous award of the croix de
guerre has been made by the French
government to Sergt. Maj. William j.
Geary, a Washington boy of the 4th
Brigade, Marine Corps, who was
killed in action in France. The cita-
ton reads as follows: In Belleau
Wood on June II, 1918. under extreme
ly violent artillery and machine gun
fire, he demonstrated extraordinary
courage and indefatigable energy in
the fulfillment of his mission"
Sergt. Maj. Geary has also been cited
by the American general headquar.
tiers, for gallantry on the night of
June IS, 1918. in leading an attack In
the north end of the Rnis de Belleau."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
$4,000 IN GEMS STOLEN
AT SUMMER RESORT

ASBURY PARK. n. j.. August 3d.
Joseph Palermo, a New York con-
tractor. tonight reported the theft of
$4,000 in jewelry from his summer
home, at Allenhurst.
The stolen gems included diamond
chain and plaque containing 100
diamonds and valued at $4,000;
several damiond rings, a diamond
studded bracelet and a lavalliere.
which his wife had taken from a safe
deposit vault in New York to wear at
a masked ball.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
Numerous Stations Organized.
MACON HAS 500 TRUCKS
FOR STRIKE EMERGENCY

MACON, Ga, August 30.-The
Macon Chamber of Commerce an
nounces that 500 motor trucks
have been made available through
for the operation of motor trucks
over a radius of fifty miles of this
city IF any emergency arises"
The trucks are to carry food sup
plies and other essentials in the
event of a railroad strike. The
chamber of commerce urges other
organizations throughout the coun-
try to adopt similar measures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
Mr.. Tess Has Ratification Plan.

JOHNSTOWN. Pa, August 30-Rep-
;resentative Simon Z. Tess of Ohio,
chairman of the republican congress
sional committee. speaking here yes
terday. said he had suggested to SEN
ators a plan for treaty ratification by
adoption OF a congressional resolu-
ton containing all of the amend
ments demanded by the United States,
with provision that these shall be
accepted or rejected by the league
within two years II accepted the
United States would remain in the
league of nations. If rejected menu
bership of the United States would
automatically expire.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
PERSHING LEAVES PARIS
TONIGHT, BOUND HOME

PARIS, August 30.-Gen. Pershing
will leave Paris for Brest Sunday
evening, sailing on the Leviathan on
September l.
The Panama peace delegation IN
behalf of the President Of Panama,
has presented Gen. Pershing with a
gold medal in appreciation of his eff
forts in the allied cause.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
PRINCE TO TOUR AUSTRALIA.
Announcement Surprises; Will Go
After June Imperial Farley.

LONDON, August 80. via Montreal
An announcement from Melbourne
that the Prince of Wales will tour the
Australian commonwealth has caused
surprise here.
The message says he will visit the
commonwealth at the conclusion OF
the imperial conference which takes
place next June.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31

Venice" by Ethelbert Nevin: con-
tralto solos, "A Legend" by Tschai-
kowsky. and How Lovely Upon the
Mountains" by Harker; a solo Sic
iliana," by Mr.. Loreleberg and the
organ solo at the close, Fanfare"
by Lemmens
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
MRS. CARRANZA MAY
VISIT U. S., REPORT SAYS

EAGLE PASS, Tex, August 30.-Mrs
venustiano Carranza. wife Of the presi-
dent of Mexico. with attendants and a
escort, arrived today at Piedras
Negras, Mexico, according to a dispatch
received here. She has been in ill health
for some time and may come to the
United States. it was said.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
Takes Up Research Work.

J. c. Hostetter. has resigned from
the geographical labratory OF the
Carnegie Institute to take up re-
search and development work In
49,, n New York
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31

Miss Elsie Reid Forester. alto So
loist of the Church of the Epiphany.
is spending her vacation with rela-
tives at Pittsburgh, Pa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31

recital at st. Edith's Academy. which
is located near Bristow. Mrs. Brosius
gave a generous program of modern
compositions, southern airs and old
Irish melodies.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
Once Granary of World.

I'm the days of Rome northern Africa
(Tunisia) was called the 'granafy of
the world for the Roman system of
irrigation was marvellous and the soil
fertile wherever water was to be had
and it was to be found in abundance in
the mountains. The aQueduct, built
under Hadrian, about 1876 AID. supplied
Carthage with thirty-two milliliters
lover 100000 gallons) of water a
day.
To-day Tunisia has over 10, 900. 900
olive trees under cultivation, and they
cover an area of about 500. 900 acres.
April 13 marks the commencement
of the Jewish feast of unleavened
bread, or Purim. when no business
is done and unleavened bread must
be eaten for seven days..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
Poincare Receives Gen. Pershine

PARIS. August 20 (by the Associ-
ated Press) Poincare this
afternoon received Gen. John ]. Per-
shing at the E1ysee Palace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-08-31
Friday the Arabs Sunday.

Friday is the Arab Sunday. when
all the women go in the morning to
the cemeteries to pray. One passes
hundreds of them, chatting together,
dressed in their silvery white 'haiks'
and black face wells. Many of the
women of the wealthy families. in
stead of a face veil. wear a broad
scarf of heavy dark silk. which COW
ers their face and is held out in front
by the arms of the wearer. All she
can see is few steps in front of her
feet. These wealthy women are usu-
ally followed by several female at
tendants.
"a tiny donkey with panniers filled
with oranges shoves you up against
the wall Of the narrow street as he
passes. and we wonder what the
vender is crying. 1t sounds weird. but
translated means only. Oranges
sweeter than honey.
Entering the souks or bazaars,
steaming Turkish coffee is brought in
tiny cups. while oriental rugs. silks,
Jewels and antique weapons are
shown.
Eat the slaughter house there are
three separate divisions-one for the
Europeans, one for the Jews and a third
for the Mohammedans. where the ami
NAL to be killed has to face toward
Mecca.
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No wonder Germany quit.

No wonder Germany quit.
Announcement yesterday by the Navy
Department that the United States naval
aviation service was expanded so rap
idly during the war that when the
armistice came it was the second largest
flying force in the world Diseases the
fact that seaplanes manned by United
, States naval airmen put out of action
many submarines and did their share to
bring to an end the submarine terror.
When the United States entered the
world war it maintained small naval
aerial establishment with the principal
station at Pensacola, Fla. The person
mel at that station was 3S aviators and
1853 enlisted men and the equipment con-
sisted of % seaplanes. kite balloons
and free balloons. Then the War De-
partment of aviation was organized ana
the various bureaus took up the work
of providing men and equipment. All
bureaus of the War and Navy depart
ments prosecuted the work of building
up naval aviation service so vigorously
that the armistice found the Navy with
more than 1900 aviators, 1890 ground
officers and 81. 600 enlisted men. with
1000 flight officers and 10000 enlisted
men in training. There were in commits
sion 400 seaplanes and airplanes and
about 300 lighter-than-air craft of all
types. More than 1900 officers and
10000 enlisted men with 3SS seaplanes,
40 airplanes and ~ kite balloons were
sent to the war zone.
Numerous Stations Organized.
Meanwhile the single station in the
United States had grown to seven train
ing stations. ten patrol stations, nine
rest and refueling stations, two expert
mental stations and a number of other
stations for various purposes.
They formed a girdle that encircled
the entire SeacoaSt of the country. In