Evening journal., 1910-09-05

with their propaganda II they desire,
but with men of the proper spirit to
lead and to follow nothing Of perma-
nent good can be accomplished.
The New York nation in a recent
issue sounds a true note when in its
editorial entitled 'Fumbling with a
moral issue. It says Never was
there a more unmistakable call for
true leadership than to-day AS yet
the movement is unorganized. u
stands for a great aspiration rather
than a definite program. But Il
awaits a virile leader. who has the
imagination to perceive its vast pos
sibilities for good and the courage TO
give il free course in our national life
so that moral ideals may again stir
the enthusiasm and call out the de-
votion OF citizens, who have only dis
gust for politics without principle and
politicians without a soul. The need
Of the hour as I see II is for q COM
pact harmonious federation OF all the
forces striving for the betterment Of
existing conditions.
I'm those unholy alliances. which
our national and state and city poll
interests as are without conscience or
soul, we all have a common enemy.
II is no time for single takers 70 he
nghting the Socialists OF the Social
lists the single. takers. II is no time
for Republicans TO be knitting Demo-
Gratis or Democrats, Republicans. II
is no time for those outside Of the
church TO be denouncing those in
] aII sHtN
| fghting one another the enemy is get
ting the best OF us Let us be men
| and not children and altogether Re-
publicans and Democrats. Socialist.
and Single Takers. Christian, and
non Christians, Protestants and Cath
olics, Gentiles and Jews recover wha
by our quarrels among ourselves W.
have lost viz genuine self govern
ment With this once more In ou
possession we can take up thos'
specific measures which the welfar'
OF the people call for
The principal speakers did not de
vote much time to the celebration, bu
launched into lengthy arguments ol
taxation and laudation OF the Somer
unit plan. Frank stephens said
was the greatest step toward just tax
alton proposed since he has been In
terested in the matter. and he was en-
thusiastic for It's adoption. Mr.. ste
phens spoke at length on the rela
OF taxation 10 architecture and point
ed TO Arden as an example Of the ben
ehcent results along this lie.
Jibes for Philadelphia.
Haines d. Albright. an attorne,
made the principal address, in whic
he highly commended the Somers sys
tenn. He characterized Il as a step 1
the right direction toward the singl
, tax system, which. he declared, wi
eventually be adopted in this countr,
az Il has been in Vancouver, Britis
Columbia. Mr.. Albright said Il wa
pity that the home city Of Henr
, George should be so slow in adoptin
his teachings. but exemplified the say
ing of Christ. "A prophet is not witt
out honor. save in his own country.
Most Philadelphians regard II
, George men with amused tolerance
continued Mr. Albright, but the tin
, will come and perhaps soon, whe
, the message Of that modest Philade
! phian will be heard. Then civihzati'
n will become civil, labor Will reap
I own reward without being despoilt
z nightmare of the past"
l. Taxation and Architecture.
le William Price, Of Rose Valley, a
p smoke on the relation Of taxation
in architecture. but confined his remai
principally to the passing OF the
Ir. types OF architecture, and the incs
in ing of a new school. Mr.. Price 6
b. this new form of architecture wo
al he democratic and when me we're RI
I'd ed above the necessity of Shaving
lv a living there would be no more !
aces OF hideous skyscrapers, but
IN plain style, which is now gradua
re coming into existence.
ic ''It soul will not be wrapped
10 in things, but in feelings" he sa
4 'in great expressions OF great en-
m tions. and its external trappings "
I be. In the end OF comparative uni
{. Dortance. We will paint, not that o
T. names shall be great OF our tempt
d Glorious. but that our souls shall
o great and we will wrestle with o
: souls through the medium OF art, u
4 that men may praise OF love o
q works. but that we may become NTH
Ie onpanions in the great brotherhood
d Fully 300 persons gathered In {
D. little outdoor theater. Upton Sincl9
e the author said he had become 50 W.
n pleased with Arden and its people n
ir he intended to make It his permane
n residence He has leased one OF I
II best properties in the community.
r present Mr. Sinclair is writing
,r novel
" In the evening a campfire was ligl
"a ed. round which 250 persons gather
II and told stories. Frank Stephens re
an Uncle Remus' story, and son
r. were sung by members OF the CO.
l. munity. viii Price read q short or
le inal paper, which was appreciated
ar the Ardenites.
Today is Pageant Day" and
n exercises Cancelled on Saturday 0
,e ing 10 the weather will be conduct
II AT 8 o. m. the fair will open, follow
Is by a procession In which more u
OF $50 persons, dressed IN costumes
is Merle England Of the Thirteenth G
n. tury. will participate. Supper will
vc served in tho clubhouse, and In
al evening there will be a masquer'
be bali and fancy dancing
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O. In telling your side u the cont
ic versy you are often as unfair as
ne enemy you are abusing.
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