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Evening journal., 1919-08-23

for caution being exercised at crossings roadway inter
sections and functions, where most accidents occur.
This caution implies the part OF drivers
and constant waichfuness upon part Of both drivers
and pedestrians
These suggested regulations and the bulletin inter
pretins The same going and will continue to out
20 mayors chiefs OF police commercial Rotary and other
clubs insurance companies secretaries OF state
highway commissioners, highway engineers. colleges
universities motor associations traffic associations road
associations, newspapers, trade Journals, magazines
house organs, individuals and others.
In the interest Of the public safety the cooperation OF
public officers, publishers civic and trade bodies and
dlvduals IS sought IN seeking to Impress upon those
authority the very great importance Of standardlzlng
these suggested regulations far as Is practicable
view Of leeal geographical conditions.
Evening journal., 1919-08-23
GENERAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC REGULATIONS

fail TO interest Delawareans that suggested
general highway traffic regulations accompanied by an
nierpreiatNe bulletin now being sent out by the
tens Of thousands part Of the campaign inauguraed
by the United States Council OF National Defense through
It's highways transport committee to the end that the
lumber Of accidents the highways be decreased
Police records in cities throughout the country
especially in recent months emphasize the vital need for
concerted action looking TO the safety OF life and limb
snd intelligent study along lines OF simple and easily
understood highway regulations
The view Of experts who have given the subject Of
traffic regulations extended study is that Uniformity
especially as to the fundamentals in traffic regulation
necessary il in combating this evil is to be in
proportion to the need for the same
The Council OF National Defense believes IL is possible
through the adoption very generally by municipalities Of
the suggested regulations which distributing to the
public TO reduce to most gratifying extent the number
OF accidents growing Of the rapidly increasing number
of motor vehicles on the highways
Already following the issuance Of a preliminary state
ment TO the effect that this nationwide campaign was
to be undertaken gratifying response has been had from
Individuals state officers civic and other organizations
and comment in the public prints has been TO such an
extent and Of such commendatory character CON
vince the Council Of National Defense that step which
1t is taking is a most pertinent one
The key TO the solution of the problem OF how best to
protect those travelling the highways, especially in
the Giles and towns, both pedestrians and drivers Of
vehicles, is through education Of the public
the Standardization OF highway traffic regulations
is brought about through cooperation by authorities in
Tie principal cities Of the country this education OF the
public TO the for observation Of rules laid down
in these regulations it is believed may fairly quickly be
brought about
The regulations being distributed by the council
through its hieiways transport committee eaais4 af
ct hsye been received Delaware stress the necessity
Evening journal., 1919-08-23
Spirit of the
DefndrUia Press
THOMAS +. DUNN.

From the Dover State Sentinel
Once more death has called from life
one who has long been a leader Of the
press OF Delaware. a man who ranked
high in his profession and who was an
exponent OF the best in the great art OF
printing. His death is a loss 10 his
State, but more especially is it loss to
| his home city and county.
Thomas F. Dunn, for % years editor
and publisher OF The Index OF Dover,
passed from this life early Saturday
morning.
A man Of vigorous personality, his
newspaper activities have made him
known and esteemed by all who place
good citizenship and high ideals ahead
OF other and baser considerations. Dem
ocrat, he never hesitated to criticize
unworthy acts by members of his party.
A builder, his long guidance Of the for
tunes OF The Index was devoted TO
making that paper a constructive and
building force in the community. Al
times he attacked what his mind and
heart held 10 be bad foundations and
tore them out that they might be re-
placed with rocks of justice and mortar
Of right to the end that the social
structure might endure. By his hewing
10 the line, Mr.. Dunn made many enc
mics, but his enemies respected him
and loved him for his fearless honesty.
And now his last take" has been
proved, 80" marks the closing OF his
last galley" his body lies in the deep.
narrow bed, but the spirit OF Thomas
f. Dunn lives and his influence is still
vital, constructive force in city, coun-
ty and State.
Evening journal., 1919-08-23
With the Photographers

That Of army food supplies through the parcel
post will make every postmaster get pggy-wgge on
himself-Arkansas Gazette.
With the army Transforming military posts into col
eges khaki what refugees there for the youngsters who
have onged to enlist in the hope OF avoiding further at
tendance at school2-New York sun.
The unanimity with which all the railroad unions
agree that the Plumb bin just suits them is almost
enough to awaken The fear that wouldn't work out
quite well for the other 95 per cent OF people
Boston Transcript
For six years and five months Woodrow Wilson has
had free hand in treatment OF Mexico Every day
Of that long period has american interests suffer
In no case has the Wilson Administration taken adequate
TO safeguard those interests When The Ameri-
people in the funess Of time resume control Of their
affairs they will settle with Mexico and they may
settle with the Wilson Admnistration.-New York sun
Evening journal., 1919-08-23

under the old conditions will prove
themselves in meeting the spirit of the
new day and the reforms which IL may
justly call for, the better it will be both
for them and the community at large.
Society" said Pope Leo Kill, "can
be healed in no ether way than by a
return 10 Christian life and Christian in
stitutions." The truth of these words
is more widely perceived today than
when they were written, more than
twenty-seven years ago. Changes in
our economic and political systems will
have only partial and feeble efficiency
il they be not reinforced by the Chris
tlan view Of work and wealth. No pro-
gram Of betterment will prove reason
ably effective without a reform in the
spirit OF both capital and labor The
laborer must come to realize that he
owes his employer and society an hon
est days work in return for a fair
wages. and that conditions cannot he
substantially improved until ne roots
out the desire TO get a maximum of re-
turn for a minimum OF service. The
capitalist must likewise get new
viewpoint. He needs TO learn the long
forgotten truth that wealth is steward
ship; that prOflt-making is not the
basic justification Of business enter
prise, and that there are such things as
fair profits, fair interest and fair prices.
Above and before all, he must culti-
vate and strengthen within his mind
the truth which many Of his class have
already begun to grasp, namely, that
the labOrer is a human being, not
merely an instrument OF production,
and that the laborer's right to a decent
livelihood Is the first moral charge
upon industry.
I shall work with all my strength
to bring about changes as the needs of
the people become apparent. / shall
earnestly strive TO realize what for
merly were considered unattainable
ideals. But I shall do all this in the
American way Of sane and orderly pro-
gress-and in no other.
Evening journal., 1919-08-23
ouR rRoLLEY sYsIEM ANp Irs TROunLEs.


r, VERY minute that the Wilmington and Philadelphia
Il Traction Company operates under existing conditions
il Loses money
That is fundamental fact in regard to that Important
utility that should be borne In mind at an times by an
Of It's service,
It lost money on a nye-cent farel
Il is losing today on a six-cent fare
II still would be a loser elqht-cent farOl
With nne-cent fare t would show only a small
profit
Those facts are revealed both positively and Inherent
tally, by the records Of The public Uuty Commission
II is postwar condition which Is not local but which
. exists IN almost all American communities which enjoy
trolley service Delawareans Interested most acutey
however in the condition which confronls the Whining
ton and Philadelphia Traction Company,
That company has had annual deficit Of $4,000 in Its
railway department.
The men are demanding an Increase Of wages amount
ing 60 fifteen cents an hour
II the nfteen-cent increase granted It would
added financial burden Of S9s5OOO and six-cent
fare an added deficit Of that amount year, en-oent
increase in hourly wages would added deficit Of
about $4,000 s227OOO in ALL
IN order that that great deficit may be met part
least has been suggested according to the
Of The local papers that the fare be increased TO eight
cents thereby adding apparently S2iiOOO 10 the
panys annual revenues
But at that with enccnt increase for the men,
there stil would be annual deficit OF sl30OO
ing that the other elements in the situation they
at PRESENT.
This is not good for the Of the trolley lines
but It is true and they must prepare themselves to
meet it
The men say they must have more money!
The company cannot continue TO operate at a loss
It must have revenue to meet any increase for
The
Every reasonableminded person must appreciate that
fact when regetng the necessity for positive action
which will lead TO a higher rate OF fare The
Be kept running and the underlying motive power the
almighty dollar.
Since the began the public has paid for
homebuildng Materials for rents for fuel for light for
food FOR clothes for recreation and for railroad trans
portaon
It has not liked to do it but pressed by necessity, It
has done it, and will continue TO do 70 until the necessity
has been removed
And so It Will be With respect to street railway trans
portaion With every item entering into the conslruc-
ton maintenance and operation Of street railways much
higher today than il before the war be clear
10 everyone that something OF practical nature must
be done 70 the local railway system from further
financial embarrassment and the service further
danger
The interest Of the public is tied up closely with the
for everything else. should be willing for the
present at least to pay little for its transportation
until the traction system be put its feet and made
more efficient something that only be by the
expenditure OF money.
Evening journal., 1919-08-23

In the eleven years the average wages
Of the steel worker have advanced
from 1929 to 81 $50, an incrase Of i60
per cent. During the same period the
wages of railroad workers have adj
yanced 40 per cent.
Never was there so rapid an increase
OF wages affecting such masses Of men.
And the weight Of statistical au-
thority Is that the advance has been at
a faster rate than the advance In the
cost OF living Food prices have kept
pace with the rise I'm steel and railway
wages (those Of some commodities
SURPRISING it), but food expenditure
represents only 40 per cent. OF a nor
mai family budget. Shelter cost a
most important item, has gone up the
country over probably not as much as
% per cent Many miscellaneous items.
such as amuscments. articles Of lux
ury, etc, show increases OF 80 per cent.
or less. Tho public utility companies,
speaking generally arc largely getting
the prices or eleven years ago because
of limiting provisions IN their fran
chlses.
Turning 10 the production side the
exhibit Is a melancholy one, especially
with the railroads. In the last year OF
private operation 100000 employees
moved three hundred billion tons OF
freight one mile at labor cost Of
SL45OOOO,OOO. During the first six
months Of 1919 a larger force OF men
moved one hundred and fifty billion
tons OF freight one mile at a labor cost
OF approximately Siij00OO0OO.
Thus the enhanced wages brought
decrease OF efficiency per man. The
dogma Of shori-day advocates that high
wages and a short working day lower
labor costs per unit OF production has
been exploded
In the passage from the twelve or
eleven hour day TO the ten or nine
hour day speeding up and better ma
chinery and methods permitted net
Evening journal., 1919-08-23
GEMS OF THOUGHT

But pleasure is even comparable TO the standing
upon the vantage sround OF truth.
Dying is an art, which while it has to be performed
by the least among men, is the greatest act in the
experience Of the greatest.
:-.-:-.
The weakest among us has gift however seemingly
trivial which is peculiar TO him. and which worfhiy used
will be a gift also TO his race forever
- child ! nat blank paper Wiiici we may write
out own ideas but individual has character 10
be developed and place TO make in the world
Evening journal., 1919-08-23
STILL UNCERTAIN.
e Dover State News.

From the DOVec Slate News.
ITO be, or not to be--that is the
question" It is the question that is per-
picking Governor Townsend just at this
time, and it refers Of course to the
question as to whether there is TO be
or not TO be" a special session of this
Delaware General Assembly for the pur-
pose Of ratifying the suffrage amend
ment 10 the National Constitution. How
the question will be answered is still
uncertain.
Evening journal., 1919-08-23

It is claimed by at least one OF the members Of the
Foreign Relations Committee that majority Of its mem-
bers favor an amendment to the lague covenant
that will give the United states equal vote with the
British Empire in the league assembly As at present
written the Empire and its colonies Will cast six votes
and the United states but one
Evening journal., 1919-08-23
The Gamers and the Losers
tFrom the New York TrIbune.

Here is a table, compiled from official
figures, which shows the progression
in the annual wages OF employees OF
the steel Corporation ana Of The rail-
roads.
Evening journal., 1919-08-23
Labor Leader Demands Sanity and Safety
AR STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE BALTI-
MORE FEDERATION OF LABOR.

president Of Of Labor
for the Manufacturers Record the and soundet discussions
OF the whole labor situation which
influence the labor leaders and the socaed labor to accent and
follow his the labor problems
solved and employers and employees capital and labor and all other in
dwell together
American
Of labor who Americans by birth
who would the rocks" The
sland-Edtor Manufacturers
Evening journal., 1919-08-23

Takash Hara informs that the restitution OF
shantung depends the attitude of China The attitude
Of China will be cringng and submissive, usual.
Evening journal., 1919-08-23

A stranger from Mars, dropping in about now would
conclude that the chief aim and function Of govern
ment is to keep from praccing natural rascay.
Evening journal., 1919-08-23

Hoarlcrs have begun to transfer goods from city
10 another in order to dodge Uncle Sam We anxously
warm them that It is about time to transfer themselves
10 Canada
Evening journal., 1919-08-23

The list of Gemanys great defeats won't be complete
without mention of her failure to block the appointment
OF Palmer.
Evening journal., 1919-08-23

Advice to young men who desire to become rich: Get
q reputation for honesty.
Evening star., 1919-04-02
Egg Rolling at Monument.

Children will roll eggs near the Syl-
van Theater. south of the Washington
Monument. hove. 10 Their heart $
content following the salute to the
flag. Games will be played until 1880
o'cloch. when small pupils OF the
Noyes School of Rhythm will appear.
| From ! TO O'Clock lunch will be
eaten.
SIX airplanes from Boiling Field are
to fly from > to ) o'clock. At o'clock
Christ Child Society bookmarks will
be distributed. At I o'clock pupils of
Howard Leslie Holt are to dance.
There will be a band concert from 4
to 6 o'clock. Dancing pupils of Miss
Cora Shreve are to appear at I o'clock.
Evening star., 1919-04-02
PLAN ARBOR DAY TRIBUTE
FOR THE SOLDIER DEAD

Secretary Houston of the Depart
! ment Of Agriculture has requested the
District Commissioners to designate a
date on which Arbor day might be fit
tingly celebrated in Washington. A
determined effort is being made b. the
department to make this years cele-
bration one of the greatest in the his
tory of the country by the planting of
trees in memory of the soldier dead.
Il conceive. if the origin of the day
be borne in mind. the invitation to
our fellow citizens to join in making
it day Especially set apart and con-
secrated for tree planting may appro-
priately come from this department."
says Mr.. Houston in letter sent to
the Commissioners Il take the lib
erty, therefore, Of suggesting that you
commend to the citizens Of the Dis
trict of Columbia. and particularly to
those in attendance upon it's schools.
such an observance of a suitable day,
to be designated by your board, as
will secure IL widespread: planting CT
trees dedicated to those whose lives
have been sacrificed in the great
struggle to preserve American rights
and the civilization of the world"
Evening star., 1919-04-02

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might be known TO their friends and
relatives at home
THE policy of the War Department
has been 10 immediately notify the
; next o: Lin by ielecrapE o. any mis-
; fortune Detailing :. So'jie". but the
responsibility OF notification extended
also 20 The community. and this has
. been aCcoiHn.iSh cd through the news
IA: )e" press. TO meet the duty of
"&n;d notification the casualty lists
harc been icleEraphed each day by
:1a War Department to the post
masters Of Chicago. and San F'raI
cisco. ana iho&n government oficial ls.
;o2c:Esr wi |, 'ne government print
'nS o,.a, 3 Washington. have pub
'i:3e:i the i.s.S I-r,;cn The press asso-
Citations lu,r furnished to all daily
newspapers Wil.t the icGs. possible
, lafiSo Of time.
The newspapers have rigidiy kept
fai'n on release notices. thus insuring
Simultaneous publication The United
States government and the newspa-
. pcrs have thus undoubtedly estab-
lished an unprecedented service in
rapid and co'nDlete publication of the
names. addresses. and classified mis-
j fortunes OF soldiers at the front The
general efficiency and humanity kind
| coop. ration of the American press
in this matter deserves public appre-
ciation.'
Evening star., 1919-04-02
Secretary Baker Explains
Change Made in the System
of Announcing Casualties

In formally announcing today the
discontnuanoe Of tho War Depart
ment's system Of telegraphing cas-
ualty lists to San Francisco for mail
distribution by the press associa-
tons. Secretary Baker made this
statement:
ut is with profound gratitude that
we approach the end Of the American
expeditionary force casual lists
grateful that the price Of victory,
IN human life and limb. was not
greater. The War Department has
lic service the newspaper press has
been rendering to tho people by tho
prompt and accurate publication Of
the casualty lists from day to day.
that tho supreme sacrifices made by
officers and men Of our forces abroad
Evening star., 1919-04-02
CHILDREN TO HAVE BIG
EASTER MONDAY R0MP
Christ Child Society Prepares an
All-Day Program to Be Given on
Monument Grounds.

Children Of Washington are sinvIted
to attend the Easter Monday colehra- =
ton to be held at the sylvan Theater.
Monument grounds. April 2l. under
auspices Of the Christ Child Society
Mrs. W. T.. Baxter is getting up the
program. and will have charge of the
a day events.
Festivities will begin at II o'clock
that morning. when all present will
give the salute to the flag. Five bands
are expected to cnliven the day, in
Guiding the Marine Band, if this or
ganization is not at the White House.
1t is not believed now that there will
be any egg rolling at the Executive
Mansion Easter Monday.
Evening star., 1919-04-02
BIGAMIST'S TERM CUT.
President Acts in Two Cases on
Which Courts Martial Ruled.

First Lieut.. Frank a. COLONEL. 11'th
Infantry. recently stationed at the
port of embarkation. Hoboken, \. j.
was convicted by court-martial of
charges of bigamy and breaking ar
rest and sentenced to be dismissed
and to be confined at hard labor for
five years. The President confirmed
the dismissal, but reduced the period
of Imprisonment to two years. Lieut..
Colonel is from Lyndhurst. n. J.
Second Lieut.. Edward Van, United
States infantry. stationed at Camp
Pike. Ark. was convicted by court
martial of the charge of being absent
without leave and sentenced to be
dismissed. The President commuted
the sentence to a reprimand.
Evening star., 1919-04-02
THURSDAY ONLY SPECIALS

Standard lines and standard qualities
every houskeepcr knows their merit-reduced
to prices that cannot afford to main
tain for longer than one 'day-dont miss them
tomorrow
Evening star., 1919-04-02
DRY LAW CUTS WATER SALE.
Reduction of More Than 500, 600
in Cincinnati Is Expected.

CINCINNATI. Ohio. April DE
spite the fact that water may become
a popular drink in Ohio after May &c,
when the state goes dry. prohibition
will result in sale losses of more
than 100000 a year to the Cincinnati
water works. according TO W. +. Won
Hoene. controller.
He estimates that Cincinnati brew
cries. diStilleries, manufacturers OF
accessories Of intoxicants and sa-
Evening star., 1919-04-02
Motion Picture Number.

Jack and the Beanstalk." motion
picture. will be shown at o'clock.
and the band will play Home. Sweet
Home" at $40 o'clock. Two Army
tents will be on the grounds for the
convenience of mothers and children.
Two Red Cross nurses will be in
charge. Boy Scouts will help guard
the grounds.
Evening star., 1919-04-02

looms annually consumed water for
which they paid the city more thin
100000. and this income Will be diSr
continued under prohibition. =
Evening star., 1919-04-02
BOOKBINDERS' LOCAL, 4,
DISPUTES DEBS' CLAIM
Instead of Supporting Threat If
Sent to Penitentiary. Union
Adopts Loyalty Resolution.

The statement OF Eugene V. Debs.
federal penitentiary on charges of
Gisloya!ty. that he had letters from
every labor organization in the
United States stating that work
. would be suspended the day he en-
tered Il pcnitentiary was declared to
I! be absolutely false by Local Union
No. of the International Brother
/ hood of Rookbinders at meeting
Monday night.
, \ resolution stating that the local
was loyal, always had been loyal and
always would be loyal to the laws of
the country was adopted
D. NJ Manly. joint chairman of the
war labor board. addressed the meet
ing on the industrial situation Of
today.
Nominations for Office.
These nominations were made for
ni.ccrs for the comin- annual cleo
tion to he held in May: President.
Charles r. Miller; vice president.
Otto Herman: recording secretary,
! II. +. Oehler; financial secretary. r.
ID. Barrett: treasurer. William Hill
and Bright Sonen: inspector. William
r. Ryan: guide. George f. Furmage:
sergean,-ai-arms. W. !. Connolly:
st;ltistician. Bertrand Hutchinson;
financial committee. T.. A. Strudly.
Arthur Ward. Edward Paudert. Jo-
seph Mitchell; executive board. f. X:
Taylor, ]. H. Raines, George Hedges.
w. A. Twynham. J. W. Sullivan. Ed
ward Farhman. Charles Irvine,
Charles l.. Shepherd. A. {. J. Lind
strGm and James Brotskey.
Charles +. Miller was elected as the
delegate to the Maryland and District
of Columbia Federation Of Labor at
Baltimore.
Evening star., 1919-04-02
Killed in action (fnclud-
2SS,JS1

The above is SUMMARY Of casual
ties. including casualties reported to-
day. The list includes those lost at
sea also the total Marine Corps cas-
ualtIes to date. but does not include
the Navy casualties.
Army casualty lists released 1or
publication today contain 1o4 names,