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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Bills Watch

Bill Bowhay is a jolly wight,
He loves his little joke
Says he: MY watch is water-tisht,
It's often been in soak"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
If Billy were a German now
He'd show up good and fine,
His timepiece would most surely be
n Watch upon the Rhine
Memphis Commercial Appeal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

There is no assurance as vet that the mine
owners In Colorado will meet the President and
the lapoF leaders halfway. Thus far they
nave SHOWN no Willingness TO concede anything
IN the interest OF peace. When they see the
Federal troops moving out of their safrspy they
may feel dnerently.-New York World
What is the prime and fundamental fact OF
this plan for truce in Colorado)? IL is thar
Sentlemans agreement shall be substituted
Ior the protection OF the state 10 which botn
men ana owners are entitled, and that il shall
be enforced by the personal skill and mower Of
the President of the United States generating
through an eXtra-legal device and ignoring
that government Of laws and not of men that
was so dear 10 our ancestors.-New York Sun.
The Western Powers, including the United
states, are not all likely 10 admit Turkeys
llght TO repudiate her treaty engagements.
The performance Of the Turkish Government
bears all the earmarks of an international
lndecency. IL the Turks persist they must
expect day OF reckoning. 1t may not be
convenient TO insist upon il at once, but in
time 1t will be made-Chieago Herald.
The New Hampshire Bull Moose indorse-
ment or Senator Gallinger merely proves how
meaningless is the official designation OF
Colonel RooseYelts party. The adjective
progressive applied to Mr.. Gallinger is lit
tie short OF rtdiculous.-ClsVeland Plain
Dealer.
1t is perfectly proper that Great Britain
should try to capture Germany's foreign
trade While the manufacture OF goods Is in
terrupted and the ways of borne com
mefce are blocked by war, but il is question
able II the British appropriation Of German
patents is entirely consistent with fair hghS
aps II The war sr Gade.-BoEton Herald
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Guns of Verdun

Guns o' Nerduu point TO Metz
From the plated parapets;
Guns OF Metz grin back again
Der the fields of fair Lorraine.
Guns Of Metz are long and gray
Growing through a summer day;
Guns of VeTdun, gray and long,
Boom an echo of their song.
Guns Of Metz 10 Verdun roar
Sisters. you shall foot the score"
Guns Of Verdun say 10 Metz
Fear not, for We pay our debts"
Guns Of Metz they gIumble, When ?"
Guns Of Nerdun answer then,
Sisters when 10 guard Lorraine
Gunuers lay you East again"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
THANKS FROM NEW JERSEY

10 the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-Thank goodness Camden is represented al
last. Philadelphia newspapers treat our city
about the same as the New York newspapers
treat Brooklyn. | see that the news Is printed
IN the Evening Ledger, and / can assure you
that the people of New Jersey will read your
paper If you continue to let us know what is
happening over here during the hours we are
at WORK IN fhlladelphia, j. II. Med.
Camden, n. j.. August 16 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
WELCOMES EVENING LEDGER

TO the Editor Of tho Euenino Ledger:
Sir-If the spirit of the little article from the
Evening Bulletin entitled "a New Evening Con-
temporary" and reprinted in the first edition OF
the Evening Ledger September II, is to be
taken in good faith, then should feel that
Mt least more than one great evening newspaper
can go in Philadelphia, especially when such
journal the Bulletin welcomes as II does the
Evening Ledger.
I also beg TO tender my humble congratula-
tions and good wishes for your success.
ADAM GEIBELL
Philadnlnhia. Sentenhnr 1911
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Argument Closed

Jackson and johnson not now on speaking
terms 1t all arose as the result of argu-
ment which Fequlred some mental calculation
II tell YOU" said Jackson, that you are
altogether wrong In your conclusions"
Pardon me, but ! am not" replied Johnson.
his opponent,
yes" was the calm reply. "and you came
back stupid. ."-Tit-Bits.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Philadelphia, September &c. 1914,
CoMMENDs OPPOSITION TO PENRosE

To The Editor Of the HveninO Ledger:
Sir.-I desire to commend your course In
opposing the nomination of Senator Penrose
for reelection. The sentiment in this part of
the country is running very strong against
Mr. Penrose. and paper like yours can help
II out, and II the sentiment grows there as t
is here, 1t certainly would result in his defeat.
ROBERT RITCHIE.
Beaver. Pa. Sept. 10 1911
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Do Not Trust Him

LAURENCE STERNE wrote "Tristram
IL Shandy." lie also wrote some sermons.
In one Of them, the 27th, he said: TRUST
THAT MAN IN NOTHING WHO HAS NOT
A CONSCIENCE IN EVERYTHING.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

fundamental Of sil wars No oficehoi6er or
aspirant for public favor wants the task ~
telling his countryfnen that they are wrong ara
that the foreigner is right. II Il an unpopuiar
assignment The few men who braveiy assume
II deserve announcement. SO great is the dis.
favor engendered in taking the other nations
cause. like that Of Spain in 1898 or Mexico in
1886 that nobody Is likely to do ~ unless verv
strongly convinced that duty leaves him no
other alternative.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
The Other Way Ahnl1t

FIRST Stenographer-"Out of job, are you?
Did the boss catch you irting?"
second Ditto-"No, l caught the boss that
way. You must come to our wedding, dear"
Brooklyn Eagle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
A New Internationalism
GRANVILLE

FROM The Boston Herald.
Ihs most oyerrated virtue in the world q.
Rauloush' lt can be developed 10 excess
people OF ones own land ana that is Ioysitl,
70 an mankind. We owe something. in 6eac4
shu IN war, 10 the spirit Of a broad humanitv
or 70 tAose forces and Influences which mate
Ior better understanding of the other fellow
ana clearer perception OF hts rights and feel
ings and interests anu 'S'i-
SalE9Snsss az national GesanE Is ths CAUSE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Excuse me- sir said the strap-hanger,
but would you mind moving your portman-
teau from the gangway? I really can hardly
find room to stand"
Move my portmaneau," Rasped the
stranger: "those sir, are my feet"
rs that sop said Jenkins, then perhaps
you would pile Them above the other?"-
Western Mail
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
What Lacked Ruttons

An English colonel at kit inspection said
to Private Flanagan:
'Hh. Yes, shirts, socks, fannels, all very
good. Now YOU assure me that all the
articles of your kit have buttons on them"
No, sir" said Private Flanagan, hesitat-
ingy.
"How's that. sir?"
Aren't no buttons on the towels SIR
Kansas City Star
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Exclusive |.

Somewhere the following verse was pub
lished-somewhere poets heart will bleed
because no credit can be given-we have for
gotten from which paper we clipped this
If liars cannot go on high,
I'll be real lonesome when / die
II will be tiresome up there, gee
With no one but r. r. and Me.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

named the Black Prince by terror Of his
arms" according 70 Froissart. Black Saturday
fell on August :. 1921 on which day the Scottish
Parliament admitted Episcopalian customs into
the Presbyterian Church. During the passage
OF the act violent storm darkened the heav-
ems, seemingly as mark Of Divine displeasuro,
so the historians saw
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
CURIOSITY SHOP

The well-hnown phrase, who struck Billy
Patterson"" Is said 10 have originated 20 years
ego in a medical college in the Middle West.
II is related that a student. William Patterson,
was blindfolded while being hazed, his head
placed on a block and the block struck with an
axe When the haZers sought to raise Patter-
son, they found that the shock had killed him.
The students were placed under arrest and the
question OF who struck Billy Patterson2"
arose ana has remained with ever since.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

VOC have never heard of Newsum, for he
! resides in Nashville, but he is living ex-
ample of the hustle and enterprise OF the
new South. Newsum-whose other name is
unknown to fame-deals in automobile tires.
When the war broke out and the cotton
Planters were unable to market their staple
for ready cash, Newsum grasped opportunity
by the forelock, swung himself into the meta
phorical saddle and rode to financial victory.
How? BY simply accepting warehouse re-
cepts for cotton as an equivalent for cash
And as a result of his faith in human nature
he placed 100000 new business his books
in a few weeks. Now he is advertising for
another 100000 in the way OF trade and from
indications he will set it,
All Of which may he hint to our local
manufacturers
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

10 the Editor Of the Eucnia1 Ledger:
Sr--YOu have my best wishes for success.
have greatly enjoyed the first issues of the Eve
ming Ledger. WM. !. McFADDEN,
Capt Fifth Division Police Department.
September Is, 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Mrs. Partington and her historic mop really
existed. She lived at Sidmouth, Dcvonshire,
England In November, 1924 heavy gale
drove the sea waves into her house and she
labored with a mop to wash them back into
the ocean until she was driven into the upper
story by the water
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Specifications Reulested

The Boston Globe asks whether a man can
really love his neighbor as himself. Do you
mean the blonde next door. dear Globe or
the auburn-tinted Venus across the way?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Al the British soldiers are being vacci-
mated against typhoid and smallpox before
going 10 the front. 1t might also be a good
idea 10 shoot each OF them with a small-cali
bred rife in order 10 protect them from the
gums of The enemy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

slacll as an adjective applied 10 historic
events. dates back many centuries Black
Monday was hrst applied to Monday, March so,
1909. when the Irish fell upon the English at
Cullen's Wood, near Dublin, and massacred
men. women and children. Easter Monday.
A pril "A, 1860. was a Black Monday for Edward
III and his army. encamped before Paris. Thou
sands OF his dad from cold and hunger.
Ills E0G, EdRaIds Primes or Wales. vas gioG>
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

There was never any reason why the Army
and Navy game should be played in any
other place than Philadelphia. Constant bIcE-
eriug iu the matter does neither institution
any good and it may seriously impair in
tercst in the games.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
FRANCES CALL TO ARMS

Since the French troops entered Alsace
and Lorraine, Paris has been rejoicing in
the prospective return of the Lost Provinces.
A picture entitled After Forty Years" and
vsualZing the reunion by showing an AL
satan demoisele dancing with n French
soldier, has been scattered broadcast on post
cards. London Punch has observed the occas-
i'm in tlRen NereeS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

The cheering news comes that Nj Bryan
has effected treaties with sufficient powers to
insure peace with two-thirds Of the world.
In the same paper we read that those ls-inch
has effected treaties with sufficient Powers TO
be rIaned.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
All Right. Have It Your Own WAY

Young hubby has an awful ache,
With pain his tummy's rent;
His wife baked bread, and by mistake
For -four she used cement.
-Wapakoneta, O.. News.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Those WHO have been contendiug all along
that the Influence Of the East is felt over
the country viii find confirmation ~ their
views in the market reports that since the
war bread is rising everywhere
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Dangers of a Great City
REV. ALLEN VISITS
BUFFALO AND FALLS
Headline in Dunkirk. N, Y. exchange
SANDER Refuted

Recent events cast a shade of doubt on
Mr.. Kipling's remark as to the comparative
deadliness of the male and the female OF the
species.-Chicago Herald.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
But George Fred RESIGNED

one fancies that Turkish Ambassador Rus
tam Bey is the George Fred Williams of his
News
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Judging from the talk among the allies as
10 the terms upon which they viii permit
Germany to sue for peace, it is evident that
they have overlooked the dangers attending
q pre-incubation enumeration of young poul-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Fully Recovered Evidently

She was completely Frustrated and made
very i'll by his perfidy."
Did she recover"
Yes, s5000."-Boston Transcript.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

LNROM Ostend comes letter detailing a
i bit of war history which makes interesting
reading, though utterly devoid of gore. An
American and his wife were visiting the
famed resort when the broke out.
Checks letters of credit, even Belgian bank
notes were refused in payment of debt. The
American had just eight francs in gold. and
hunger was staring him and his mate in the
face-as we'll as the onrushing Germans.
Down the beach they wandered, disconsolate-
ly Soon they came face to face with the
brightly lighted Kursaal where roulette and
rouge ct nor were in vogue. So they de-
cided to risk their all in one desperate tus-
sic with luck.
But the sign Admission five francs" faced
them The wife dug deep down in her
pocketbook and tshed out f1ve-franc piece,
placed there for eventualities. They went in
and placed their eight francs No. 2s.
They received 50 to one for their money
and lived on the gambed fortune until they
could get out of the war zone
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

/. :s reported that the Russian General
ReGleukampf wants 10 make name for
himself iu this war But the one he has
would seem enough for ordinary clrcum-
staucss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

THINE was when Americans were not well
i come in England. Ralph d. Blumenfeld.
editor and owner of the London Daily Ex-
press, born In this country, had that ex-
perience when he went to London to become
editor OF the London edition of the New York
Herald, He fought the good fight and won,
and now he is power in British politics and
Journalism
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Reports from Berlin are 20 the effect that
the German outlook is still favorable Moth
ing like being able 10 see the clouds silver
lining
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Fntz KreisIer, the violinist is on duty
guerding a bridge in Vienna regular
bridge not violin bridge
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
THERE is every likelihood that Rober

THERE is every likelihood that Robert
l. Strawbrdge, well known as a member of
the Radnor Hunt Club and as polo player
of commence, will be reelected master OF
hounds Of the Hare and Hounds Club in
England although he has still part OF his
second year to serve in this capacity.
To be master of hounds Of British
hunt club is an honor not understood in this
country. Any American can be president,
for the constitution says SO, but few Ameri-
cans are called to DO master of hounds. And
yet Mr.. Strawbridge accomplished this with
a few years of transmigratory residence of
the British Isles by gentlemanly courtesy.
good fellowship and, perchance, his American
air of independence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

The War tax revenue bill is loaded with
dynamite. New taIes seldom pay politically
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

II Is not surprising that the cutting into
me pork barrel Ebould elicit loud Eqgsals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

(WHICH recalls that American idoms
w were not known in Britain, either. An
American newspaperman wrote an item
alleging that a certain Briton had a "sweled
head" Within six hours the Office was del
uged with learned epsues, quoting Lindley
Murray and all the other Grammarians to
the effect that it should have been Swollen
head"
Since then England has made satisfactory
progress in the gentle art OF using slang.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

TNHEY sat in roof garden atop one Of our
i hotels, discussing and cussing the war
and its effects on trade, The German waiter,
Louis brought the check for the luncheon.
Louis" said one Of the party you must
have gathered enough gossip during your
many years Of waiting 10 write an interest
ing book"
Il know enur to vride book" responded
Louis bud I know also too much to wride
one" BRADFORD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
FROM A POLICE CAPTAIN

Beaver, Pa, Sept. 10, 1914.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05
''BURNTS|DE LODGE
New Officers Elected and Other
Business Transacted

The Ely-Burntside Outing COM
pany held a meeting Friday even
ing and elected officers for the
ensuing year. The Outing COM
pany is in a fine condition at pre-
sent and able by the end of next
week to care for large number of
people at their new summer resort,
BURNSIDE Lodge" on the portage
at BURNSIDE lake.
The building is finished and the
only reason it could not be utilized
this week is the newness of the
paint on the same. The Lodge"
is "a feet in length and has eighth
small rooms and two large ones, all
fitted with hardwood floors and the
walls of white beaver board with
stained strips. New furniture,
beds and bedding has been supplied
the rooms. Along both sides of
the lengthy structure extends an
eight-foot screened porch from
which an elegant view of the lake
is had. Those who have visited
the place declare it the handsomest
summer resort in the northwest.
The company have secured the
services of Mr.. Cazda and sister
Miss Frisynger of Milwaukee to
manage the Lodge" They are
recognized as experts in the line
having had much previous exper-
fence with summer propositions in
Wisconsin. A first class cuisine
will characterize the new place and
everything will be done for the
comfort of guests.
Boats and canoes for all purposes
are constantly on hand at a slight
rental. Boats and canoes will not
be let out for long trips, the prime
ipal desire being to accommodate the
guests of the Lodge. Adver-
Using matter is being prepared.
Already the requests for infor-
nation and the demand for accomo-
dations is quite brisk.
The new officers are as follows:
Prest. 7. Ayres.
Vice Prest.-Jas. /. Laing.
Sec.-Peter Schaefer.
Treas. 7. Brownel1,
Directors-John E. Porthan, Jas.
Moonan and Geo. L. Brozich.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05

The village hall, Sam Loewn-
STEMS clothing store, E. L. Smiths
general store, the Owl restaurant
and Gilbert & Bakers saloon at
Mesaba were burned by a damaging
fire Sunday that broke out in the
Owl restaurant from a gasoline ex-
plosion and caused loss estimated
at over $4,000. A high wind
famed the flames and added to the
damage. Aurora promptly respon-
ded to call for help and sent men
and equipment but the progress of
the flames could not be stayed.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05

The jury in the case of Passanen
VS.. Popovich returned a verdict of
SIS damages against Popovich.
He was accused by Passanen while
the latter was under arrest in this
city last fall of having been mis-
treated by Popovich who was
policeman at the time. In the
scufHe that ensued at the arrest
Passanen lost a part of luxuriant
mustache and for which he demand
ed damages of $500.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05

The city Jail had ten or more
occupants Monday, several location
fights having been the inducement
to fill the bastile. Milwaukee
avenue, which was given water
connections at considerable expense
to the city last fall, had gotten tired
of the aqua pura beverage and
substituted the stuff that made
Milwaukee famous with the result
that several had loaded up and
proceeded to raise h with some
others of their neighbors. The
Chandler location bunch also did
the loading up stunt and the re-
suits were the same. Judge
Schaefer was quite busy Monday.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05

The farmers in the White Iron
district will again make an effort
to have mail route established
through their section of the dis
trict. A former effort fell fiat by
reason of no rural routes being es-
tablished OF roads that did not cir
Gle district and compelled the
mail carrier to retrace the route.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05

A shower was rendered Miss
Emma Murphy at the Hedloff
home Saturday evening at which
many of the young lady friends of
Miss Murphy were present and a
good time was enjoyed. Many
valuable and useful gifts were
showered on the bride to be.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05

Jas. McCarty went to Two Har-
bors yesterday as a witness in a
case whereby a farmer on Stoney
river demands damages from the
st. Croix Lumber & Manufacture
ing company for trespass and over
flowing of his lands. City Eng
ineer Nutter and Mr.. Rodgers of
Winton also are on the case at Two
Harbors at witnesses.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05

Commissioner Grant McMahan
has several road crews on the roads
in this neighborhood. Foreman
Quigley is improving the Burnt
side road by widening, crawling.
cutting out the brush on the curves
and ditching; Foreman Nickson is
on the Tower cutoff which is be-
ing put in passable shape and when
completed will shorten the route to
Tower from here by about IN
miles, Foreman Isaacson is on the
White Iron road. ,..<
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05

slammed out home run. The
next man up also hit a homer.
This put the visitors in the lead to
such an extent that to catch up
was impossible. Gianotti. succeeded
Seraphine in the seventh and held
the hard hitters down to a few
bingles.
Seraphine, Gianotti and Martin
filled the points for Ely and Brad
ley and Berger did the same for
Winton.
The score stood IS to 9 in favor
of Winton.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05

DR.. and Mrs. 0. w. Parker left
Monday for an extended trip in
the east. They first go to the old
home of the DR.. at Des Moines,
Iowa, and will visit Chicago,
Washington, Philadelphia, Allan
tic City, New York, Buffalo, Cleve-
land and other cities. While away
the DR.. will attend the meetings of
the American Medical Association
at Atlantic City. They expect to
return here about July 10.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1914-06-05

Mrs. B. O. Strachan entertained
with 800" Wednesday afternoon
in honor of her mother, Mrs. G. B.
Miller, who is visiting here. Five
tables were in play. Miss Edith
Trezona and Mrs. w. D. Gallagher
were the winners of the honors.