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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

the Graduate School Of Applied Science, Har-
ward University.
on fiscal matters, DR.. Leo s. Rowe, Of the
Academy Of Political and Social Science.
On markets, DR.. Clyde L. King, University
Of Pennsylvania
On street cleaning, Commissioners J. W.
Paxton, of Washington, D. c.
On altering, Prof. George c. whlpple, Har-
ward University.
On mosquito determination, Or. Henry
Skinner, Academy Of Natural Sciences, Phil
adelphia
On management, Major A. c. Hine and
Mr.. Frederick w. Taylor.
On water, Dr. Hollis Godfrey, Drexel 1nsti-
tute; DR.. Charles Penrose and DR.. A. c. Abb
bott, University of Pennsylvania
In charge Of the important Bureau Of High
ways was placed William II. Connell, an
experienced engineer from New York. This
was the bureau formerly operated FOR the
benefit of few contractors. 1t was to be
expected that Councils would avenge the con-
tractors. Councils did that 1t has refused
to supply funds necessary to keep the streets
in repair and 44S men had to be laid off
A hole in street, once started, gets bigger
and bigger until 1t is mended. 1t Is foolish
to have good roads unless they are main
tained. Repair work cannot be properly
done by contract. It must be done by city
employees. There are HOO miles Of city streets
in Philadelphia. Because of Councils failure
to provide funds f. the repair work, there
are about 40 men available. The earmarks
are that Councils is seeking to put the streets
into such a condition that they will have TO
be entirely repaved in 1916 There are subtle
minds behind Councils
Why is Councils7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
Hawks and Gulls

NATURALLY every one wishes to be rich
IN and to attain to wealth with as little
effort as possible. When a man comes along
with fabulous promises and can quote we'll
known names as a guarantee there are al
ways thousands Of unsuspecting people ready
to fall to the lure, James Hagg has been
convicted for fraudulent use of the mails to
promote his schemes. He promised so per
cent per year and used the name Of Daniel
N Morgan. treasurer OF the United States
under President Cleveland as an associate
in the enterprise.
Men and women with small amounts to in
vest ought to know by now that so per cent.
investment enterprises do not need to be ad-
vertised through the mails or by any other
means If there is any such opportunity re-
quiring money, that money can be easily fur
nished by the men who are on the inside.
No one has ever tried to estimate the millions
lost each year to the flamboyant promoters
by people who ought to be investing it with
the utmost care and who can III afford to
lose anV
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
Marking Time In Mexico

TTTHETHER Mexico win ever be able to
wv settle her own problems is still mat
ter OF doubt. The election of General
Gutisrrez a. President for 20 days is simply
an sxpedisnt. a truce. until a permanent
President can be chosen
what Mexico needs is a strong man who
a also & clean man. Such a ono has not
yet doomed up. CarTanza gave promise OF
being able to meet the demand and hope
once fxed upon him as the ideal, but he
seems now not TO be sufficiently strong for
the task.
.rhs whole world certainly Is giving Mexico
: FAIR chance TO work out her own salvation.
and II she fails America ultimately may have
y take up the white mans burden.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
Philadelphia, November q.
INTOLERABLE TRANSIT CONDTTIoNs

TO the Editor Of tho Evening Ledger:
Sir-The article in the EVENING LEDGER of
Saturday October so 1914, In regard to the poor
trolley service to and from the Philadelphia
Navy Yard represents the true conditions now
existing. The photographs, showing exactly the
crowded and jammed conditions at the close
Of working hours were splendid, and an
answerable argument against the poor transit
facilities now furnished the employees of the
Navy Yard.
The Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company has
been appealed to timo after time to better the
trolley service to and from the yard This
could easily be done by putting on a sufficient
number of cars during the rush hours. There
Is no excuse for the strap-hanging and crowded
conditions now existing during tho mornings
and afternoons. The commandant of this navy
yard, Captain Benson, has done everything in
his power to better these conditions.
Leaving out the question of any consldera-
ton for the comfort and safety OF its passen-
gers the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company,
in refusing to furnish adequate transit facill-
ties to and from the Navy Yard is pursuing
a policy detrimental to its financial interests,
many OF the employees use bicycles, and in
good weather a large number of employees living
downtown walk home in preference to making
a fight to get on the cars.
We thank you for your excellent article and
hope that you will continue the fight until the
conditions are improved.
G, n. WILLIAMS
Chairman Committee OF Employees Navy Yard.
Philadelphia, November 3.
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Philndelphia,s Cheerful spenders

bankers, brokers and manufacturers
ID are not the sole judges between pros
perity and calamity. 1t is a waste of breath
to talk pessimism to people of small or mod
crate incomes who find themselves able to
spend as freely as the patrons Of Philadel
phia stores.
It Is credibly stated that the sales OF de-
partment stores in this city have increased
over those OF last year, despite the war; and
this fact is all the more significant because
the little neighborhood groceries and mer-
chandise shops are likewise thriving. Let
economy go with spending. but let the
ability to spend teach lesson in optimism.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
The Covernor-Elect

ID ocToR BRUMBAUGHs candidacy was
~ one of the most attractive ever offered
to the people OF Pennsylvania. His con-
spicuous service In the cause Of education
had endeared him to all ranks. His splendid
independence, revealed over and over again
during the campaign; his tenacious hold on
his individual platform; his frankness of
utterance and the obvious sincerity of his
purpose combined to make him irresistible.
At no time was his election by a substantial
majority in doubt, but even his most en-
thusiastic supporters were unprepared for
the overwhelming Endorsement which he has
received.
Doctor Brumbaugh's election means a new
era In State government. He approaches his
task with wealth of equipment. Few men
surpass him in natural capacity, and his
training has devoted him to the best interests
OF the great masses, for the benefit of whom
his life service has been given. His perspec-
tive is broad. His executive experience is
great. He has been so wrapped UP in the
aspirations of Pennsylvania that no man is
aore conversant than he with the needs and
aims of the State. There will be no place for
scandal while his hands hold the reins.
Pennsylvania by eectng Doctor Brum-
,augh has vindicated her intelligence and
sober common sense. 1t is a great victory
for the people.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
The Babblinr Fool

Now that the President has issued his
proclamation, there will be many wise folk
going about asking What has a man to ia
thankful for?' Here is q provisional list,
That the people who are cynical about
Thanksgiving are not quite 80 noisy this
That there is no law compelling women
to smoke.
That water stin lows under bridges,
That owing 10 ths war the professors OF
economies haven't broken into the news COLI
umns this fall
That the sex novel" and the -ssz play
have gone forever.
That the people who usually interfere with
your business are too busy explaining how
they would have run the war
That no matter how stupid or how sleepy
you are, the war gives you something 10
talk about.
That there is no law compelling people
to read the novels O. (your favor
lie abominatton. whoever he is).
That the comic opera crop la excellent
this year.
That for the amusement of society II larg.
ex- Presidents are not chlorofoTmed aftsr
their term of once.
in the world
That the stylish young lnans ana So
slIong minded woman haya Eona - nubn
That the people who write books absef
npN q r'ia tae Government are ~ ~
ife'' h4 are intfusted 70 run he Cess
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
Once Seeking as Strenuous Exercise

ol6ee Seeking as Strenuous Exercise
EE1HE political candidate sets more than
n 80 share OF whips ana seorns and proud
nsn's eontumely. During the election he
must stand itl but now. when the battle is
over certain OF his long suffering virtues
shoald b commended
i Is 40 easy thing, this pursuit of once.
BARRING he public attack 70 which Il lays
oaz opan It a g draining fatigue a. 4 mere
rhysicaI exerciss. ar la Toilette has coli
ianaad asaln under the strain GinoFd PIN
,aof aunsred yocally during the Psnnsyl-
4eaa campaign.
Day AFTER day Of campaigning long rides
ans iong conferences. speech upon speech.
aeria = IS NET. hands 70 Be shaken, the
Ihiliiy of proper alesp-it Il not a tight
.hfaa la be anse1ed q. HAPPY the rezl Which
las candidates aad shis day,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
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 Everin1 Ledger:
Sir-Whie you are making your courageous
fight for efficient transit in Philadelphia, may
I call your attention to piece of stupid rerout-
ing, which only goes to show how necessary a
capable manager is for the system7 Heretofore
there have been two lines running on Girard
avenue between Front street, theroabouts,
and 4oth street. AS result those who did not
wish to go farther than 4Oth street were taken
by line II, and the crowds which went as far
62d and Goth transfer points were accommo-
dated on line Is. The route %, which sup
plants Route II, does not drain Girard avenue
at all, and as a result the enormous crowds
all along that street are compelled to jam into
the cars of Route 15--and the jams are worse
than anything your reporter has yet described.
Keep UP your fight for real rapid transit but
meanwhile let us have some common sense.
NIGHT RIDER.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
Outside Stuff

1t must have a meaning or it wouldn't have
been printed:
"A succeeding climax strongly brings back
the subjective hue of the earlier symphony.
A counter theme OF the text of the second
melody of allegro-noW one above, now the
other-Is the final stroke. Even the shaking
of the trumpet figure is there at the height,
in all the brass. Yet as a whole the first
melody prevails with abundant variations OF
runs In the wood against the song OF the
gs."-From program notes TO TschRi-
koWslSy's Fourth Symphony.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
An Evening With a Book

AS THE excitement incident TO the annual
"A. November election dies down the
thoughts OF multitudes of men turn toward
the quiet and refining delights OF the eve
ming by the hreside. Political strife as a
periodic paroxysm Is inssparable from Amer
lean citizenship. but 1t is no more typical
Of American life than the love OF home.
with the long winter evenings come the
pleasures OF reading, when one can follow
ones fancy to distant worlds In quest OF ad-
venture, or store ones mind with useful
knowledge. or make new friends among the
great characters of the past or unfold the
fascinating pages OF human progress as rs-
corded In history.
Welcome the armchair. the lighted lamp,
the cheerful hearth. the open bookl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
We Use Both

Temptation doth insinuate;
All our ideas are haZy;
Our tired mind will not create
And cen the muse is lazy.
We do dislike, so many times,
The bones of war to rattle,
But one points good for many rhymes
Where Eufope's nations battle.
And so we ask this simple one
And thereby shift the burden;
Do you prefer to say Verdun
or would you call It Verdun?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
ORIGIN OF ABOLITION

To the Editor Of the BveHiH0 Ledger:
Sir-"Who were the abolitonlsts and where
did they originator" r. S. G. Tho abolition
movement did not originate in Boston, and 1t
was never popular there in ante -bellum times;
Garrison and Phillips were neither OF them
Identified with the early efforts looking to
emancipation "UncondiuonaI' abolition was
advocated by relatively few OF those concerned
in the propaganda At this moment I recall
only Garrison and John Brown. y. j. p.
Philadelphia, October 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
Rigging Around
sUiUaHs0 River.

Way down upon the Suwanee River,
It's far away, it's far away;
But that is where I'd love to stay,
Beside the Suwanee River. far away.
My heart is turnin', my heart Is burnin
For that far-off Suwanee shore;
Come hug me some moro
On that Suwanee shore.
All the world is sad an dreary--
Gee, this lifes got me leary
For the Suwanee, Suwanee River
Far away.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

The people will be less satisfied after this
war They will refuse patiently to accept the
old order Of things in many cases. They will
demand more, Having experienced the horrors
OF war, they will be less tractabls under the
lash of government authority. Reigning houses
may totter under the strain, the new erupt-
i've forces originating deep down among the
massss-Nilwaukee Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

The royal opportunities are ours. but ws
must build the roads TO them. We shall have
a merchant marine when We meet the logic OF
the situation. even IL that logic leads 70 ship
subsidies We shall not have South American
trade until we have accepted the facts as they
exist; until We have settled the primary prob
lens of banking and exchange and realized that
the nation that buys the products OF another
nation will, in the long run, sell its own prod
ucts in exchange to that same nation.-Albany
Knickerbocker Press.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
SCRAPPLE
our Abe and Mswruss on the War


The frm Of Potash q Perlmutter was in
something Of an uproar. II had just been
discovered that the receipts, net above ell,
for october, 1914. were 5000 less than those
IT'S article in this mornings paper
says dat's the effect Of the war, dats what
TITS die Deutschen, not the war" that
gentleman retorted. Now, Mawruss, It's
no use taliin,,; When not for the Germans
you're a Russian. Abe, ain't your" was
the reply in Mawruss' best sarcastio vein.
Don't be a fool; You know, Mawruss, !
ain't crazy about Fonya Russ. Wot care
about Nikolai7 a black year on him. But
ye got to hand It to him, like they say on
the street 1T won't be a peutsoher left
You're a fool, Abe. Just because I come
1t from Homburg you tink you can bienze
is gonif. Yesterday It came here a sales
man-Grodofsky you know him, from KEEP
plemann; he. should live so like he'll pay
And here more important matters inter-
yening, Messrs. Potash and Perlmutter left
the war to take care Of itself.
Also Whisky
The most confusing things in Mexico II
pulque.
Muchias Cracias
Paragraphers' Union No. o extends its
collective thanks to Turkey for furnishing
a new subject for wheezes.
Phonetics
Wonder II the tired soldiers of the Little
White Czar beguile the passing hours in the
trenches having Russian spelling bees2
Puzzle
Oh say, have you heard OF the latest exploit
OF the tansoing, fish walking girls,
Do you know why the dears are so very
adroit
In the whirls7
Have you wondered at times at the mar
velous pace
That the ladies accept as a cinoh7
At the twists they accomplish with curious
grace
In pinch7
Do you linger at halls where the Argentine
dance
Is the thing, and where waltzing Is mott
Are you quite at a loss how tho ladies do
prance
In the trot?
Do you know how each foot of a tangoins
dress
OF fine crepe de chine or foulard
Is persuaded to stretch till 1t reaches,
guess,
To yard?
Are you searching to learn how this difficult
stunt
Is performed without batting an eyer
II you are, If it's accurate knowledge you
want,
So do I.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

thy opinion and to fuow him
8 ntUihf a. . 1 s
8
of
of
ALWAYS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

Before many years. 1t is to be hoped. tho
United States will once more have a merchant
marine engaged in foreign trade. It Is
altogether desirable that the naval powers shall
understand that that marine Is going TO be pro-
sected by the national policy OF the country,
proper precedent established now will be re-
gardsd in the future.-Washngton Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
Truth Is Stranger Than Pres, Agents

Truth Is Stranger Than Press Agents
Leopold Stokowsk Narrowly Escapes
Death
Fritz Krelsler Shot.
Vanni MarcouX Reported Shot
Fifty Operatic Stars Detained in War Zone.
News items.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
Odd

Funny thing about matrimony."
Continue"
TITS only in the case of poor match that
the sparks fly"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
An Artist

"Funny, that Brown should have such an
aversion to borrowing isn't it2"
"Yes. how much did he induce you to force
on him7"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

Exposing war prices next year, the farm
erz 81 Kansas ars said g b putting n the
hsaFiszs pesst1ls HasaS crops. Il anything
gees Nrons in thelr calculations. AHaeHlea
sl q ecaFse haVe 20 ansNsr 5 aeN variety
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
A Good Time

''Does papa's little boy want to go to the
country tomorrow to see his grandma" asked
6-year-old Tommy's father
Sure, daddy, if the chickens are ripe now,"
the youngster replied.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

Even the most ansmio OF absentee VOtars
hadn's = shadow Of an excuse yesterday.
Indeed sleetion day might have been held
any time within : week past without sm-
barTaasmsnt fFom the weather.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
oh, Yes

'Fear," said the professor. '1s absolutely
foolish"
"Yes." remarked one OF the students
pleasantly. "it does cover one with goose
desh."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
Horrors Of War

asThIs war In Europe e terrible thinE,s
%Sure. but It ought TO out down irrigation
10 this country"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

In elseting General outisrrsz Provisional
President for only 20 days. the Mexican con-
vsntion Is merely giving legal recognition to
sstablshsd custom
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
CURIOSITY SHOP

the Angelical Stone, because, he asserted Il
had been presented to him by the angels
Raphael and Gabriel 1t passed into the
possession OF the Earl OF Peterborough,
thence to Lady Betty GeFmaine. by whom
il was given to the Duke OF Argyle. Eventu-
ally Il passed 10 Horace Walpole. In 1s42
1t was sold at auction.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

II seems that Germany should be able to
spare Us plenty OF dye-stuhs. most OF her
dying at present being done on the battle
nsld
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

The word 'barbecue" Is supposed 10 have
originated from the French. bRrbe & queue
(from snout 10 tail. The roasting OF an
entire pig or OK was a political necessity In
bygone days. but has gone out o. fashion Ia
the last generation
The famed Bridge OF Signs connects the
palace OF the Doge Of Venice with the state
prison. In "Childe Harold Byron says:
Il stood IN Venice on the Bridge of Sighs.
A palace and q prison on each hand.s
titus the Roman Emperor "a ID. A0-s1),
Uyas known as the Delight Of Manklnd3 y
Thompson in his '1AbeIly' has this:
Titus. indeed. gave one short evening
CLEAN,
More cordial felt. as in fhe midst n
spread
OF sfein x horror The Delight q
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04
THE HANDS OF ESAU
Era of Experts in Municipal Administration Great Blow Councmen,
Remarkable Saving Effected by Scientific Conduct of the Cs Bu
ness-Crookedness No Longer the Rule-Why is Councis9
FoREwORD

he ooice is jacobs ooce but the hands are the han
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

All is over but the shouting of post
mortems and alibis
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-04

culsbra Cut is just one slide after another
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
IA HAPPY CHILD
 IN A FEW HOURS
When cross, ,constipated, ,feverish, give California Syrup
 of Figs

Mothers can rest easy after giving ..california. Syrup of Figs, because in few hours all the clogged-up waste, sour bile and fermenting food gently moves out of the bowels, and you have a well, playful child again. Children simply will not take the time from play to empty their bowels, and they become tightly packed, liver gets sluggish and stomach disordered.
 When cross, feverish, restless, see if tongue is coated, then give this de- Hcious fruit laxative" Children love 1t, and it cannot cause injury No difference what ails your little one-if full of cold, or a sore throat, diarrhoea, stomach-ache, bad breath, remember, gentle inside cleansing should always be the first treatment given Full directions for babies, children of all ages and grown-ups are printed on each bottle. Beware Of counterfeit fig syrups. Ask your druggist for 50 cent bottle of "Calf- fornia. Syrup of Figs then look care fully and see that it is made by the 'sCalifornia Fig Syrup Company We make no smaller size. Hand back with contempk ny other fig syrup Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1914-02-11
BTFEERD- -IlEBEDIN

Al very pretty wedding took place last evening, in the Adath Israel tenn pie, 564 East Washington avenue. at r o'clock, when Miss Edith Lebedin. popular young woman of the East Side, was united in wedloek with MT. Josephs Buferdsz 26 Caroline street Rabbi Wittenstein, of the temple. of Hciateds and was assisted by the Rab- bis Gold and Cutler
 The bride was very becoming1y goWned in white silk, with a lace veil Of the same color She was attend ed by her father, Nathan Lebedin, of 532 East. Main street.. The temple was filled to it's capacity with the friends of the happy couple. .and the rair were showered with telegrams of congratulation from friends in New York, and other cities.
 After the ceremony, the bride and groom entertained at supper, at the home of the bride. at 53z East Main street, at which were present on he immediate friends of the newly mar ried couple. At late hour last even ing the bride and groom left to spend the remaining few weeks of the month with friends in Passaic, N. J.. MT ana Mrs. Bufferd will be at home about the first day of March. at 1o6 Barnum avenue, where the groom as prepared a home for his bride me groom fsssa salesman at the SamueRs shoe store.