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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

brought forth ten times the crop Of moral
mentors that iourished IN early Comstockian
days The necessity Is 70 bc admitted as much
as regretted. Some sort OF Christening opinion
in the background seems necessity Of civil
ized life
But how much better when that opinion Is
public opinion, when the censorship has the
moral sense Of the community behind Il, and
how much more effective II would be II that
jury in Chicago might represent, to some
extent, the dancers themselves and become
not an outside force, Tut a power from with
IN curbing Of themselves with their own
best judgment That is real liberty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
Penn's Surprise

CORNELL sprung her surprise yesterday.
~ And 1t was good little surprise in It's
way. Two touchdowns in succession. leav-
ing the score 12 to 10. naturally called up
before Cornelian eyes visions of other "Tur
key Days" when the Big Red team" had
gone home surprised, astounded and plucked
But when Cornell replied by making
touchdown off punt, things were back to
the even tenor of their predestined ways. At
any rate, It was fine Comeback that
Penn made, as fine as 1t was unexpected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
c. K. Chesterton on the Weather

do not know If other people are made
IKE me In this matter; but to me 1t is al
ways dreary weather, what may be called
useless weather that slings into life a sense
of action and romance. On bright blue days
l do not want anything to happen; the
world Is complete and beautiful a thing for
contemplation. no more ask for adven-
lures under that turquoise dome than I
ask for adventures in church. But when
the background of mans life is a gray back
ground, then, in the name of mans sacred
supremacy l. desire TO paint 1t in fire and
gore. When the heavens fail man refuses
TO fall; when the sky seems to have written
on II, in letters of lead and pale silver the
decree that nothing shall happen, then the
immortal soul, the prince of the creatures,
rises up and DEGREES that something shall
happen, If 1t be only the slaughter of A
policeman.-From Tremendous Trihes.p
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
10 THEODORA

Sweet maid, the passion OF the rosa
! lay not az your feet;
1he coolest fioWer that sprinFti5a kno,,.
! deem gift more meet.
a mower whose virgin whitsnsss slows
Adown the path we traes
While yet the naked hawthorn fbre,,,
Prophetic shadow-lacs.
a mower whose fragrant whispers saw
That tender eonstancv
AND truth and honor far outweivh
All passions ecstasy.
sweet mad. / pray thes, have no fear
To wear my April howers.
ana haply. when fair June h bers
me rose, too. shall be opr.t
AerS Lawscps Ia The Outloeis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
WAR DEPLETEs UNIVERSITIES

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-OXford University opened its year with
only a fraction of its normal student body
During the American Civil War many of our
colleges were depleted and had to close their
doors until peace returned. In some instances
entire classes volunteered for service and
marched to the front under their own student
officers
oxford has always had a military organIza-
tion within the university, and as Earl Kitch-
ener believes that the best officers are not
those promoted from the ranks, 1t is probable
that the collegans will all be commissioned at
once. university education is largely a pub
lie privilege. and should imply a return OF pub
lie service both In war and peace
COLLEGIAN
swarthmore, November 26.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
CRIsEs IN CREAT IIYEs

To Americans the name OF Lafayette suE-
gests the young, high minded hero Who sac
rlhced personal ambitions to help America
win it's battle for freedom. To France the
name suggests the man who might have
spared il the Revolution.
When Lafayette returned from America he
was fun OF the ire OF Jehersonian demoe-
racy. When the National Assembly was
convened IN IIS9. Lafayette placed before IL
q deelaration Of Independence similar 10 Jef-
ferson's instrument. Early ii July I7s9 be
> as selected vice president Of the Assembly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
A NOTE OF THANKS

To the Editor Of the EueHiuo Ledger:
Sir-Plense let me thank you and your delight
full representative who reported my girls ballad
dances at the Little Theatre on the 18th Enthu-
siasm is rare, helpfulness is too often dun and
a gentlemen in business is too refreshing 10
20 unnoted. Although authoritative critics iaud
and encourage real art effort, the crowd is
slow to take any achievement that has not gone
to Europe to get foreign names and starting
ground. When newspaper really helps Amer
lean art. initiative and effort l. for one am
gratefully glad. MARY PERRY KING.
Sunshine House. New Canaan. Conn. Nov 25.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
CURIOSITY SHOP

The highest street In the world is Main
street, in Denver; the richest is Fifth avenue,
in New York city; the widest is Market
street. Philadelphia. and the shortest is the
Rue Bile, in Paris. The dirtiest street Is thar
OF Tchanksti, in Nankin; the cleanest is the
Via CASTLE, in Seville. Spain; the most aris-
tocratio one is Grosvenor place, in London;
the most beautiful Is the Avenue des Chsmns
Elysees, Paris. The narrowest street Is Via
Sol, Havana. Cuba. which has a width OF no
more than 42 inches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

The 'Ignoramus Jury was formerly the
title OF the body now known as a grand iury
from the custom OF their writing the Latin
word lgnoramus-meaning We do not
know" "The evidence does not inform me-
on the back OF bill OF indictment when they
ignored" it, The words now used are mo
true BILL In "Collectanea Curiosa," OK
ford. 1871. is a copy of a charge bv Judee
Albion, at the Croydon Assizes. in 1855. In
which the Judge directs the jury thus:
III you md that anything proceeds from
envy and malice and not OF due prosecution.
you may acquit the person that Is so wrong
fully prosecuted, and so justice Is done be-
tween party and party, so an ignoramus Jury
may not be OF no use"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
It's Up To America

1t seems to be up to America, as the slang
men say. 1t is the duty owed by the great
neutral nation to the lesser neutral nations
in their need. That we shall build up a huge
profitable trade-and hold it's merely one
of the pleasant little ways OF Providence to
emphasize the fact that doing good is Just
as sound a policy as being honest.
And for all this two things are needed
banking facilities and ships. The banks as
you know have led the way. And the ship
ping men have begun-in a rather feeble
fashion to be sure-but still IT'S beginning
In the month of October I am told, 131 ships
were admitted to American registry. They
are flying the flag today. And it is worthy
Of note that 100 Of them were puit in Amer-
can shipyards. What that means is this: In
ante-bellum days American shlpmasters
found it more profitable to fly foreign flag
even over homemade ships. War conditions
have, to some extent, equalized things They
have given the American merchant a fairer
chance at the world game of sea trading.
His competitors are handicapped by war risk
insurance rates we'll as by the war in
creased cost of the goods they export But
the game is not quite an even one yet. To
get a rough general idea of 1t take, as an
illustration, the German merchant marine
which had grown to be so formidable a rival
of English commerce at sea. That was
artif1cially fostered by the Governmental
was enlarged exactly as the livers of strass-
bourg geese are enlarged by artificial feed
Ing. And on that Government pap it grew
and waxed big until it menaced the sea trade
of England herself.
OF course that illustration points the way.
The great merchants-the tan men of COM
merce-are virtually unanimous in the opin-
ion that Government aid is necessary IL we
are TO seize the opportunities now offered us
and as well do our trade duty by the smaller
neutral States am trying to make this
statement at once concise and precise. Per-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
Censorshin From Within

CHICAGO having determined on municipal
dance halls hnds itself embarked on CEN
s7rinE the dances 70 be indulged in jury
~ i1 women. Is y witness the latest steps
IS demonstrated bysaxperts, and 20 apply this
yarasfiek of knoHlstge 70 anything doubtful
that mzz develop.
The eensor L sesms. We shall have always
E'ih ea FLlaa aEss aeasrn dancing have
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
She Didn't Mean II

Old Gentleman (who had Just finished
reading an account of a shipwreck with loss
of passengers and all hands)-"Ha! 1 am ser
ry for the poor sailors that were drowned!"
Old Lady-"Sailors! It isn't the sailors;
it's the passengers am sorry for. The sail
ors are used to it."-Exchange.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
During tha Traininr

L was Private Smiths (whose number was
zot) nrst church parade, and, having done a
5000 zeal OF marching, no was naturally feel
had not been in church long when the Iev-
erend gentleman announced the hymn;
languid?'" at 'h0u
Private Smith shouted with A loud voiea.
mot halfI"-London Opinion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
First Prize. Please

Fond Mother-Can't you manage to give
my son one of the prizes at the exhibition?
Teacher-Your son will stand no chance;
he obstinatey persists in idleness.
Fond Mother-Oh! but then, II that's so.
you can give him prize for Perseverance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
Trapped

"Dick," said his wife as aha po,rad IN.
breakfast coffee, 'did you get any mail this
morninRT 4 sH'9
Nothing but papers"
a. dig I9i! you post that letter gave you yester-
Certainly"
dressed to you" Va az
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
Of Course

Some persons ask. in deep surprise
Who keeps the doctor fake, the quack:
To answer one need not be wise,
Who but the hypochondriAc?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
More Or Less

Guest-Mrs. Jones, your roast is simply
delicious.
Mrs. Jones-Oh, yes, my husband always
buys the best; he is great epicac.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

We don't think ourselves that Bernar5 sb.,,
Is profound philosopher social prophet an
excellent dramatst We have found fauIt With
Shaw and have been impatient OF his eternal
paradoXes and fallacious processes But v-s
admit that Shaw is salt, Attic SALT IN an Anglo
saxon world of too much utility. And We re-
9oiee when Shaw stirs up complaeenev ana
prods hypocrisy, when he pitchforks sttpidItN
and days respeetability. He is a tonic. ana ~
a tonic not as a social savior, does us good -
Minneapolis Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
A Real Horror

One horror of warfare that flls us with vvoa
And even impels us to plot
Is the knowledge that jinEoists drivsp N s,n
no the 'front.' viii escape being shot
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

From the way King Albert Of Belgium
Nights you would never guess the horrid truth
that his middle name is Marie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

Whether Russia can conquer Germany is
an open question. but In dealing a knockout
blow 70 the demon rum" she has achieved
no small victory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

The weather this morning synchronized
quite perfectly with the morning after feel
ings appropriate TO the day following the
consumption OF the Thanksgiving dinner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

peace in Mexico has almost caught ur
with Death OF Menelik." and Menelll
finally died.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

After reading George Bernard shaw's
seathing criticism OF his conduct Of the war,
Sir Edward Grey probably exclaimed: ''oh
SbayVtH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

II the present rate OF destruction continues
among the leading naval Powers, we may
md ourselves with the greatest navy IN the
world without having built a vessel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

The fable says that Truth and Falsehood
went bathing; Falsehood came hrst out of
the water, ana dressed herself in Tr1Itb's
garments. Truth, unwilling 10 take those az
Falsehood, went naked-henee, the naked
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

Il is one Of the intricacies OF military
Etratesy that japan should occupy a big
slice Of Chinese territory for the purpose Of
preserving china's neutrality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

The doctors. az least ars getting a little
satisfaction out Of the war as an opportu-
nifty for innumerable operations that prove
the ever growing power OF surgical science.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

With England nnaneins the aght against
Germany nations are able 70 poFrow money
that neveF we're able 70 borrow before
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

The check which the Minnesota Minimum
Wage Act has received I'm being held uncon-
sttutiOnal by an inferior court Is chiefly siRni
hcant as showing how little the tribunals OF one
State are affected by the decisions OF another
Appeal 10 the State Supreme Court viii ds.
termine Y the Interpretation OF such laws is
really dinersnt in Oregon and In Minnesota =
New York Evening Post
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
Add Alliances

JOF FIRE
F r e C II
no longer stands alone. An English paper
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

The flag has not been saluted There is no
assurance OF peace. Except for our naval
force we are In no position to fulfil our en-
gagements with foreign Powers. Setting out
TO establish constitutional government IN
Mexico, We are leaving Mexico TO its own re-
sources at time when its internal AFFAIRS are
more chaotic than they were when we inter-
fered with them. Have served the Mexi-
cans? Have we served ourselves? Have wa
served mankind?-New York World
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
WILL YANKEE SAILING MASTERS
SCOUR THE SEVEN SEAS AGAIN?
Hall the World Calling for Neutral Ships, Uncle
Chance-Iwo Important Probems to Be Solved.
BY VANCE THOMPSON

rs traffic The YanEee saodn sUen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27

THE American flag sailed to every point
i of the compass. You have read of those
stirring days And you know it was war
that drove us out OF that trade.
VIII war give us back our far-faring, flag
flying Yankee ships? Can we get back our
lost trade-and bring new carrying trade
under the fag2
These are the questions the best brains in
the world Of commerce are asking today,
And with hardly an exception they answer
in the affirmative. we can get back our
share of the worlds trade; and more than
our share. It is waiting for us. More than
that It is calling for us. Half the world is
calling aloud for neutral ships under our
neutral flag. This Is the sort Of thing that
should get itself said first OF all The finest
thing that commerce can do IS to supply
want-to answer a cry for help. That one
can help oneself by helping others Is only
corollary. For years the great nations of
Europe have been building up trade with
South and Central America, with Asia Minor
and the Far East. At great outlay they did
the pioneer work. while we stood idly by.
They created immense demands-new wants
and needs-in these more or less undeveloped
countries; and having created the demand
they supplied 1t at tolerable profit to them
splVes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
Demand Is Still There


War came and the supplies stopped; but
the demand for them did not stop. These
folk, who had been educated up to wanting
bright colored British cottons and boots and
linen-who had come to find the gttering,
cheap things made in Germany and Austria
and France quite indispensable--year for
them a man yearns for his habitual cigar.
And they couldn't get them and they can't
get them.
England, at cost Of over million day,
is trying to keep the trade routes open. And
she is doing it in way, as you know. in
spite Of the daring raiders of Germany. But
even at that the war rates for insurance
are high that 1t is we'll nigh impossible
for the warning nations to do business at a
fair profit 1t is only in neutral ships that
this trade, east and west, can be carried on
without loss. Neutral ships are prime ne
cessity. South America for instance, is an
innocent party in this war. 1t is the duty
of the neutral nations to come to her rescue
and see to 1t that she is not prived of the
things she needs. 1t is only decent duty
to see that the innocent nations do not suf-
fer And what neutral Power can help
them? l don't think the merchant marine
of Spain or Sweden can help much--not even
that of Switzerland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-27
NATIONAL VIEWPOINT

The Federal Council OF the Churches OF Christ
in America. which proposed the day of prayer
for peace. observed October T. Is planning 10
extend the good will and sympathy OF the
Christian churches In America" through
prominent cIergymen, TO the churches ~ Is1,-
rope, including belligerent countries After all
a most fundamental fact in spite of ali this
war business, Is that the peoples of the various
nations have vastly more In common, as human
beings. than they have In disagreement as fol-
lowers OF different flags. The Federal Coun-
Gil is proper body to help emphasize this
neglected truth.-Springheld Republican.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-10
COL. ROOSEVELT TO
MEET MANY BRIT0NS
Fear of Suffraget Activities Has Caused
Program OF Entertainments
TO Be Withheld.

London, Ems. June 11.-Fear Of SUI
fraEer activities has caused the with
holding from publication in London OF
Col Theodore ROOsevelts engagements
during his approaching visit 10 Eng
land. It is known. however, that eN-
cepr for his lecture before the Royal
Geographical society, Col Roosevelt
viii take no part in public functions
while he is here On the other hand
an extensive list of private entertain
meuts has been arranged so that the
colonel may have the opportunity or
meeting prominent men whom ne de-
sires 10 see.
Sir Edward Grey. secretary Of state
for foreign affairs, Is 70 give a lunch
IS. and on that occasion most OF the
leading members % the Liberal party
viii be present
Before this. however, Immediately
after the arrival Of Col Roosevelt from
the continent. Walter Hines PAGE. the
American ambassador, is 70 entertain
him at luncheon
The colonel is to spend the weekend
at CheQuers court, the country resi-
dence in Buckinghamshire of Arthur
Hamilton Lee. a Unionist member Of the
house of commons. who is to be the
host OF the former president OF the
United States all the time he is in Eng
land Among those invited 10 Chequers
court are field marshal earl Roberts ana
his daughter. owen Seaman. editor OF
Punch. John St Leo Stranchey. publish
Sir Sidney COlvin. who was 70 years
keeper of the prints and drawings at
the British museum. Sir Bertrand law
son. physician extraordinary 10 me
king. and Sir Horace Plunkett, the
agricultural expert
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-10
FIGHTING OCCURS
CLOSE TO VERACRUZ

Skirmishes between rebels and fed
era1s, 20 miles inland from Veracruz,
were reported Wednesday in official
messages received in Juarez- Federal
Gen GustavO MASS men were at
tackled Tuesday by scouts attached TO
the rebel army Of Gen. Candida Agui-
lar, who recently drove the Huerta
troops from TuXpan- on the coast be-
tween Tampico and VeracruZ- No de-
tails OF the engagements, except that
they were merely preliminary Skin
mishes, have been received.
Much significance is attached 10 this
latest development in view Of the fact
that a new international situation will
arise in case MASS army is driven
from the vicinity Of VeraCrUz by the
rebels
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-10
TO SAVE EYES
Is the object Of This Free Prescription
Try II If Your Eyes Give
You Trouble.

Thousands Of people suffer from eve
troubles because they do not know what
70 do. They know some good home rem
edy for every other minor ailment. but
none for their eye troubles They neg
lect their eyes, because the trouble is
not sufficient 10 drive them TO an eve
specialist, who would, anyway, charge
them a heavy fee As a last resort they
20 TO an Opticlan or TO the five and ten
cent store, and oftentimes get glasses
that they DO not need. or which, after
being used two or three months. do
their eyes more injury than good. Here
is a simple prescription that every one
should use
5 grains DIPLOMA Il tablet)
ounces Water
Use three or four times a day and battle
the eyes. This prescription and the
simple DIPLOMA system keeps the eyes
clean, sharpens the vision and quickly
overc6mes Inflammation and irritation;
weak, watery, overWorked, tired eyes
and other similar troubles are greatly
benefited and Oftentimes cured by its
use Many reports show that Wearers
Of glasses have discarded them after
few weeks use. It is good for the eyes
and contains no ingredient which would
injure the most sensitive eyes Of an in
FAINT or the aged Kelly & Pollard or
any druggist can fill this prescription
promptly. Try it and know for once
what real eye comfort advertise
ment.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1914-06-10

she mas Few clothes and they
are shoddy. Her food is only the cheap
est and she has nothing 10 spend for
the innocent pleasures Of her girlhood.
She longs for the things that other girls
have and she becomes disheartened aud
Then IL is that temptation in its most
insidious form comes 10 lure her away
from her innocent life into q world Of
shame. Il is not the dollar that she
seeks when she fans, but the simple
things that every girl deserves as her
own right"
That is the picture that Miss Eva
Goldsmith draws of conditions under
which hundreds Of girls in Texas work
and thousands Of girls and women Ia
Dor throughout the country. Miss Gold
smith knows, for she has worked along
side Of the weak ones in the garment
sweat shops, and IL is her experience IN
this work that is making her such
strong ally Of the few who are fighting
for the corrected 81 hour law and the
minimum wage scale through the Tex
as Federation Of Labor.
Miss Goldsmith is Attending the state
convention this week as a delegate
from the Garment Workers council, OF
which she is president Whenever a
resolution or recommendation is made
that will better the living conditions Of
the working women Of Texas, Miss
Goldsmith is sure TO be behind this
measure and is bringing the force Of
her intelligence and personality to bear
on the proposed measure for the benefit
of wOmankind-
Would Use Vote to Get Reforms.
Although she has worked in seyral
sweat shops in Houston alongside Of
many other girls, has seen store girls
eat their lunch in the rear of the stores.