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CRISES IN GREAT LIYEs

The most splendid failure in all history Ia
that or Marshal Ney. 1.-THE bravest OF tha
brave" He won his memorable title In de
feat and 1t was In defeat that the critical
moment OF his life came-at Waterloo June
IS. 1916.
From to in the afternoon came the az
tack OF the French cavalry, led by Ney IN
person. Nothing could be more maiestio
than their Onset-ths gleam of so MANY
thousand helmets and breastplates, the acres
or Wind-blown horse-halr crests and manv-
colored uniforms, the thunder of so many
gunners to stand until the French wers
within reach OF their guns, and as the mag
nincent aquadrons came pouring down upon
them the brave fellows raked their enemy
with enflading shrapnel. grape and solid
shot On they came, Indifferent TO the fire
charging magniheently AS they came up
the slope drunk with the rapture OF victorv
squadron after squadron broke into shouts
Of victory The gunners retired over the
hill no enemy was seen. Ney had con-
auered ana Waterloo was won for the
French.
Not yeti
Suddenly before them there rose the dou-
Die line of British oblongs, with their fringe
OF steady steel Standing there with Brit
ish 0bstinacy almost stupid Ia the face Of
that terrific onslaught, they awaited the
charge In that one moment Nsy should
haze seen that his work was futile But
intoxicated with victory, supremely confident
OF himself, he saw nothing. Hurting his dis
organized cavalry against the inmoVabls
blocks he charged on. "A terrific, incessant
murderous zis- zagging lre met him. Horses
and men tumbled over each other rbiisd III
the way q succeeding chargers, scattered
confusion g the army y the Brench. Those
Who broke through the nrst line were caught
~ - ths e4ea1d 4he dsadly Yollssa eon-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
BUsINEss MEN ON RusINEss

The New York World telsgraphed TO the
President Of the Chamber OF Commerce or tha
Board OF Trade in the 100 largest cities OF he
United states asking the head OF the most
important commercial body in each city 10 wire
In reply this information:
How Is business nOw7
What is the outlook?
large majority OF these representative men
answered promptly and their replies are given
here. The business sentiment varies win tha
section OF country, follows:
New England-Desoribed generally a. good
In spots, bad In streaks. particularly the latter
In manufacturing sections the depression IL at
tributed TO tarin reductions. Dominant NOT.
optimism and courage.
Eastern States-Generally speaking. mora oy
less below normal, due mostly 10 war directlv
or indirectly, but with many bright spotsS
where some industries are normal or above and
some mills ana factories working day and night
Normal conditions predicted BY January / ieig
The south-Praotieally an depression IN ne
South asertbsd 10 the cotton situation. vhieh
is partly Offset BY good crops In some sections
and By public improvements ana prospects, 81
increased shipping IN others. Strong faith IA
future
Middle West-Conditions nearer normal than
ID any other section generally described a fair
% good Prospects promising.
Mountain and Paelna slates-BoloW normal la
places, BIT general conditions zood ana IA exli-
cultural SECTIONS presrezeaa. outiook bfirha
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
Perpetual Motion Prosperity

FTNHE newest prosperity nostrum comes
Il from a Chicago contractor. The labor
unions have only to cut third or their
wages, he says, and there will be big boom
in construction.
How simplel Yet how far-reachingl The
workingman can then start a prosperity
propaganda OF his own. He can go TO the
grocer and explain that II the grocer would
cut a third on the price Of food. there would
be a big boom In groceries
After that, the grocer can pass It on 10 the
middisman and the wholesaler and the manu-
faoturer; and by and by the proposition will
be back 20 the contractor to cut ons-third of
thu cost Of his buildings. Perpetual motion
achieved At lastl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
VIEWS OF READERS
ON TIMELY TOPICS
Contributions That Reflect Public Opin.
ion on Subjects Important to City,
State and Nation.

TO the Editor Of the Buenino Ledger!
Sir-Accept word OF praise, although Miss
Marie Corellis English find" says ITO paint
the lily is ridiculous, etc" But your Randall"
IN his interesting article on that mutual admi-
ration society, the American Bar Association Of
washington, gives and encouraging view
of lawyers. The prejudiced layman had re-
Earded as nnal the dctum OF Lord Brougham:
"A lawyer is one who defends our estate against
our enemies only to keep It all himself"
Hume held that "the soul is n Pigment OF the
imagination" Yet everything now Is psyche
logical We have psychological" President;
a psychological" European war; and, as
Jeremy Bentham defined lawyers: Accessories
to the crimes they defend,' we can understand
why lawyers are praisng our worthy Presi-
dent Just before election that is to be
measure of ballot-box intelligence. Judge Gray
says Mr.. Wilson is without n peer" The jurist
reels that Mr.. Wilson started as lawyer, and
became President. Mr. Olnoy also lauds Mr..
Wilson. Mr.. Olney originated the Venezuela"
message, and his testimony is questionable.
Hence lawyers are psychological" Lawyers
are generally religious and most inclined to
Presbyterlanism; and that "onnis homo"
cromwell, asserted, "Presbyterlans always did
what was most sure to cross their own design
and hinder their own aim" and lawyers are
thus true to their prototype statesman Pitt. "It
required even ingenuity to be wrong, and he
succeeded" LESLIE CHASE
Atlantic CITY October 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
The Crescent Threatens the Nile

DOR forty years Great Britain has been
Il working for the redemption of Egypt
and the work she has done in that ancient
land has been nothing short of n miracle.
1t is inconceivable that with Lord Kitchener
at the head of the War Department England
has not foreseen and provided for such an
eventualty as Turkey has precipitated.
Kitchener's two greatest pieces of work
were as Sirdar of Egypt and Military Gov
ernor Of India. He knows Egypt more int-
mately than any living man, and he knows
the religious temperament and the military
resources of India. 1t is a comparatively
short voyage from Bombay to Suez, and it
would not be at all surprising II Hindu
troops are already en- route for Port Said.
Furthermore it is folly to think that India is
all Moslem; the Hindus, Silths and many
other important elements of the Peninsula
are decidedly anti-Moslem, and would rejoice
to fight their hereditary foes on behalf of the
British Raj.
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Of the Federal League he made himself
ridiculous with his demands, which were in
spired by the contracts and big bonuses
offered to his playmates by the outlaws"
The lure Of gold has turned the head OF the
player until today he, and he alone, can be
held responsible for the deplorable condition
into which the national pastime has fallen.
The owners are out for the money. They
make no secret of it. The player is out for
the same thing, yet by his short-sghted
policy his foolish demands, he has been kill
ing by degrees the goose that laid the golden
egg. Indeed the poor goose is now on the
verge OF dissolution, and only by the greatest
diplomacy can the game be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
Sure of the Game

DR. JOSEPH KALBFUs. secretary of the
- State Game Commission, in his valuable
articles recently printed in the EVENING
LEDGER asserts that game is plentiful in
Pennsylvania.
The genuine sportsman will be the last to
take any advantage OF our well-stocked
woods; he goes forth not in the lust of car
mage. but accounts his skill of more credit
than the size of his bag; he loves the sport
chiefly for the contact It gives him with
Gods great out-of-d doors.
A day in the woods is one OF Natures best
reeuperatives, and at this time OF year there
are rich beauties Of forest and held that no
other period can rival. Fortunate is he who
can combine with the instincts OF the sports
man the appreciation OF the artist
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
LOST IN A TROLLEY CAR

TO the Editor Of the Evening Ledger!
Sir-I suppose there have to be rush hours
on all trolley systems-but I hate to 20 home
at night. It's pleasant, happy home, but
mighty hard place to get to. take n surface
car downtown Sometimes I find seat At
every stop the car takes on more passengers.
Fretty soon the crowd is so dense that there
isn't room to read my EVENING LEDGER. About
SIX squares from my destination 7 start for the
door. About IL squares farther on I manage
TO get out of the car During my progress down
the aisle | have been shouting "Out! Outr
nave pushed every bell button I could reach. If
give the motorman parting shot for carrying
me by my street, he retorts that he can't hold
the car all night. Then I have n long walk
home and when my wife sees me she asks
why what's the matter, dear? Something
gone wrong? All this happens every evening
only usually stand up In the car, either out
OF necessity or polIteness. Hereafter am GO
Ing to walk home from the office three miles
IL VIII save time. but won't be any more exer-
else. a u q
Philadelphia, November e.
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From the Cubs NotnhnoL

The story OF how Dr. Martin a. Hr,,n,
baugh asserted his Independence ~ e assJ IN
Senator Edwin 8. Ware Is told bv = sa.s5s q
worker who enjoys the Intimate sc,,,sss. !
tanceship OF the distinguished sdueatoe
Before the primaries. when ths srna,,r
tendent OF Schools was being booYnsd ~ =,
candidate for the gubernatorial nominaein,,
the south philadelphia leader had ooea asinr
70 call upon Doctor BFumbaugh Al his ofiScs
In the Stock Exchange Building
ons OF Senator Wares heutenants. a xofa
pfoaueer OK unusual ability, Complained that
although his daughter had passed ~ coy,-
peutlFo examination she was unable 10
OBTAIN an appointment as music teacher 4,
the elementary schools. Mr. Ware propaiae5
70 call upon the Superintendent IL possibIe
70 exert MS political influence IN an efsort
woman. @S~He
He saw Doctor Brumbaugh. ..DoetorP. bs
for this lady?" 9n9
The latter called for his stenssp.o...
Allss -. let me have a copy 81 ths fsnsio
teachers eligible list"
ms LIST obtained. he showed Il to ssrat,.
ware. There" he explained, syoa - ft.st
she Is far from the top" Hs sdSss -+ -
pn4tieaiy' This young woman y4ill not ~
appointed until those who are hirher -,
tne nst have received posltlonss
Senator Ware arose from his chair ,sa.,
me way ne remarked, the door knnh IL
his mana nave been reading q lot ahoie
your eandidacy Ia the newspapers
On haven't thought 81 that senafs.. y
a19esqr hral1baush replied 4 an on ss,r-r
lnsanaent of schools
aa AaaerRiew ended
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
NOMINATED

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-"We must play a great part in the world
and perform those deeds of blood of valor
which above everything else bring national re-
nown. BY war alone can we acquire these virile
Qualities necessary to win in the stern strife
Of actual life"
Kaiser William the Second? No. gentle reader,
guess again! General Won Bernhard mouth
piece of German militarism? Once again! Give
the United States of America; winner of the
Nobel Peace Prize, etc. etc, etc Wilson'S
watchful waiting to the southwark is still a
question upon which Judgment may be suspend
cd n the ever-expandlng list of what-mlEht-
haYe-oeen looms up RooseveIts rigorous rows
with all the world. hereby nominate Theo-
dore Roosevelt candidate for Innocuous Desue
tude. EDwARD pSRTEp
Philadelphia, November 2.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
villanolle: Chestnut Street

Aren't the fashions grand this year
Lace and velvet, grave and gay
Out on the street when the sky is clearR
Serge and linen and silk SO sheer,
Braid and trimmings on ratlne
Aren't the fashions grand this Year,
Black and purple and gray, not drear,
Clothing our feminine mortal clay,
Out on the street when the sky is clear.
Over on Chestnut street, do YOU hear
The girls on their way to the matinee:
Aren't the fashions grand this year?"
Some made in Paris others here
Some go to theatre, others stay
Out on the street when the sky is clear
Hark to the critics without fear
Eagerly gazing, cheerfully say.
Aren't the fashions grand this year
Out on the street when the sky is clear7"
Sebastian.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
GERMAN DYNAsTIC RIFLE

TO The Editor Of The Evening Ledger:
Sir-Once in ever so often. since the war be-
gan, the writer's on the war have said that
II Germany is defeated 1t will mean not only
the end OF mlitarism. but the end of the
German dynastic rule. This Is to any German
pure nonsense Why we should assume that
a military defeat will suddenly persuade mill
lions Of loyal and enthusiastic subjects that
their monarch is unworthy is a secret so pro-
round that only the war correspondents can
make It out. Did 1870 have that effect on
France, I mean In relation to militarlsm? II
is part OF the deep misunderstanding of Euro
pean character and ideals which is universal
in America for us to believe such things
UEBER ALLIES.
Vineland. N. j., October 20
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
Jews Aid European Sufferers

r TNHAT the Jews of Philadelphia should take
i immediate and effective steps toward re-
lieving their fellow religionists in Europe is
In line with the laudable spirit invariably
SHOWN by them toward their own needy ones.
The exceptional demand will meet with an
equally exceptional response. and DR.. Cyrus
Adler will receive the support that his lead
ership In this work of mercy requires.
1t must not be supposed that the great
benefaction Of the Rockefeller Foundation
obviates the need Of charity in other direc-
tions. Let everybody help. each in his own
way and each according to his own ability.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
"They Also Serve"

DARRIE left America some weeks before
ID he intended, because he felt in a vague
sort OF way that his place was in England.
His short stature debarred him from the
army. but he wished TO be where he might
render any useful service within his powers
Much the same spirit has spread through all
the men OF letters OF England and France, so
many OF them anti-miltarists
or those who opposed the three-year con-
scription act in France, none was bitterer.
none more open In preaching mutiny than
the poet-novelist. Anatole France. Now, with
his country in the throes. he has stepped for
ward as a common volunteer. But he may
only feel hts patriotism vindieatsd. His II
years-ths pity OF iti-hsve buTdened him
with III health that the medical examiner
cannot overlook. He has Milton. however,
for solacs:
"Thsy also serve who only stand and wait"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
AUTUMN SONG

All things that fade and fall
With a strange. haunted sound
Upon the astered ground,
In sad September nights;
Apples and yellow leaves
And tho low. ghostliks can
OF summers lost delights
That sTiSVss and srisves;
OF these be the song made,
Like them to fall ana fade.
or garden corners dank.
With piercing smell Of mold,
OF summers cup OF gold.
Wherefrom 20 deep he drank,
By the dry fountains edge
Cast down and grown aFust;
Dust calling unto dust.
ssdso signing unto ssdgs;
OF these let the song tel
That pleaseth Autumn veil
OF woods painted sesas.
A hollow mimic show,
"A mask within whose Eisu
"A grinning death Z seen;
OF flowers funeral
That seem not noWarE e Al,
But httls paper shapes
An art fantastic apes.
Ia these has Autumn pElas
Inat knoWa net aha aath aisd.
- - 44ltthna. So HazaEs MaeaEins
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
- Il Poor BalI PInrsrl

ffHIs be- been the cry or tho player him
a ssR since tha bssinning of professional
tas<haH- Ths fans have taken L up. too.
9nsy believe that. because hs = bartarsd.
heaEot aad zoad. hs q q slave To b surs.
lha PLAYER 4 o4sanisad baseball has only the
all4s aaElaa & accepting 8 contract a. zsllr-
1H lha a.amoad buf esrlainiy - s net
.sl sar aq8eFa. hs haa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
sCRAPPLE
our Nc. Brinkler On lhe va
fPioturs sppprssssS by

tFtCtTo ouppTo5oeN ~ ftoQHuNpE
Last night the Sojer Lad was called 20
the colors. Poor handsome Sojer Ledl Ha
loves his country, but he loves his Ditte
Lady best Of all. he will 80 to the war
and while the bayonetB are screaming over
head he will think OF her soft liquid lips
and her rich red eyes and her whole win
some, wayward wobbliness. The Little Lady
Will sigh for her bright, handsome knock
kneed Sojer Lad-her own little Sojer with
the bright blue uniform. Isn't he handsome
as he marches by under the Tapping, nut
tertng flaggins2 She watches him and wants
him to not, no never be wounded. But
maybe the poor little Sojer Lad will be shot
in the wrist Poor Little LADY, Poor
Sojer Boy! Such are the horrors OF warl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

Among the earlier consequences of Turkav's
taking up arms against the Allies the most
nearly certain is a declaration Of war against
her by Greece. Rumania, also, and Bulgaria
may become involved. the former as an ally of
Russia, the latter perhaps Joining Turkey in
reinforcing Germany and Austria The ultimate
consequence will be the expulsion of the Turk
from Europe for all time.-New York Times
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
Putting One Over ON the Cen,o

Florence QuukeS With Shook-Heudline
Now although the story we read meath this
head
said an earth tremor caused her to quake
The truth is that Florence just quivered with
dread.
Apprehension's what made Florence shake.
For Flo knew the armies continued to kill
And at chtvalric gentleness mocked;
Lille aN
It's no wonder that Florence was shocked.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
How to Develop a Picture
(From Household Hints to Rardsse


HuSbdnds.J
Take a kind Swedish word, trim the edges
carefully and add the pulp of beneflcent
banana seasoned to taste. Taste. When
the film is dry, wet It. Address Il on the
folltes of intemperance and give 1t a COPY
or Horatio Alger. When sufficiently do
veloped take out of the oven and slam the
door. Serve in individual plates, with q
fork for each person.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
Richard the Lion Hearted

lRtohard Harding DdUis ts baok-Ee,ss yt.r.
what. Richard, back with the battle still ON !;
=, shall we look for your stories in vain?
won 0AS Sou
This battle and that in LorrainsH
f''' Isderard' wsr. dear lad You back to tht
You haven't exhausted 1t quite.
Get back quick and send lls a gonlIx T..
of the exquisite nonsense you write,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

tinued, and for two hours Ney threw him
self against the solid mass, Thirteen times
Ney swept up to the guns, broke on the
squares and was thrown back, baffled and
defeated.
In that defeat the seal Of Napoleon's doom
was fashioned
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

AusoniA was the ancient classic name OF
Italy, from Auson. SON OF Ulysses and father
OF the Ausonss. Campbell in his "Gertruds
of wyoming" has the lines:
Romantic Spain,
Gay-lilled nelds OF France or, moro refined,
The soft AuHoniR's monumental reign"
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10.
William Tell and Julius Caesar
Never turned an ice cream fraazs.
IL.
wellington and Bonaparta
Never took Ford apart.
~.
Cam ana Abel, Eve and Adam,
Never motored on macadan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

The Paradise OF Fools OF the Mohamme-
dan and Buddhist religions is supposed to
be half way between heaven and purgatory.
AS there can be no sin without intention,
infants and fools cannot commit sin; but
not being believers, they cannot be placed
with the saints, so they are relegated 10 the
Paradise OF Fools.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

~Crisp ana eieaE''-thers are no more sat
lsgying words d the weather mans diction-
ary and csFtaiaiy the year furnishes few
days - inspisillng = these. here in Phila-
aelyhla ipis mQnth e AogambsE
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CanacitY

"What?"
Yes, he always has room for one NOR. -
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Inside Stuff

President Judge Mayer Sulzberger, OF thu
Court of Common Pleas No. 2, has held thatfr
Hands of Esau
FoA-trot2 Half-step? Or what?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

We are the one great nation that Is spared
from the prevailing madness. The President is
the one great Elective with influence powerful
enough at the right moment to assert itself We
cannot humilate him without humiliating our
selves-New York World.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

The Queens MarisB were four English
girls OF that name, who became companions
OF Mary, afterward Queen OF Scots. They
were Mary Beaton. Mary Livingston, Mary
Fleming and Mary Seaton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
Perhaps

Each day we learn that the Germans have
, Russians
pressed on Each day they seem to start and
finish at the same point 0"1
Are they using treadmills?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
CURIOSITY SHOP

That Duke OF Portland. who died in 1888,
was known as the Invisible Prince because
of his love OF privacy. At his country seat
in Welbeck, England, he constructed a sys-
tenn Of underground passages and rooms
from which the light OF day was excluded
utterly. in order that he might be free from
intrusion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
Made in Germnnv2"

Turkey has entered the war. Just in time
for the Thanksgiving joke
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03

We hope that Minister Whltlock who Is said
to be living on peasants black bread like the
people around him. will make frequent reports
OF their condition, so that Americans can un-
derstand what war ana subjugation mean to
Belgium and give of their abundance generously
70 relieve the bitterest want and distress ever
recorded OF a heroic people defending their land
from invasion-Hew York Sun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-03
Quite Simple

The man who tells how to end this Euro.
pean war Will never be forgotten"
Why. any simpleton could do that"
What"
Sure just get 'em to stop fighting."