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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Young Men Will Not Be Tricked

THINE was when men voted as they wor-
i SHIPPED. as their fathers did before them.
Example was everything, Party lines were
rigid and men voted blndly, as they were
told. for the parties candidates. irrespective
OF the merits OF the other side
Times are changed. That's trite, but true,
We live in a different day and generation.
Today tho intelligent man who is not tied
down by paid party service owns his own
vote. He and his fellows have begun to
weigh men, methods and policies. They are
thinking for themselves Their ranks are in
creasing daily. You see it in the revolt Of the
Progt essives, in their return TO the Rspub-
Iican fold when they found themselves tricked
by their leaders and deIuded by false prom
ises.
These are the men who count, the men who
think for themselves. Through them the
hope Of scotching the snake Of Pearoseisn
comes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Penroseism is Democracy,s Chief Asset

.H1HERE will be no weeping in the White
Il House If Penrosesm is indorsed in Penn
sylvania. The Democracy is quite ready to
do without vote in the Senate in return
for the continued use OF Penroseism as cam
paign material. 1t has a majority, anyhow.
The President knows and his advisers know,
that Palmer victorious Will not be worth half
30 much to the party as Palmer defeated. II
the Republicans in this state wish to deal the
Administration mighty blow, they can do
It by eliminating Penroselsm as an issue in
American politics
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

June Of the following year. winning in eddi-
tion to the money, the sobriquet OF "Jeru-
salem"
Fleet marriages" we're common In Eng
land at one time that between october 1s,
1904 and February ~, i705, there were con-
tracted 1854 marriages in Fleet prison. Lon
don, from which the ceremonies derived their
name. Twenty to thirty couples were welded
in day. their names being concealed by pri-
vate marks upon payment OF an extra Zee
abuse.
The English word lullaby is thought to
have a strange origin. It is said that Lilith
or Lillis, the first wife of Adam according to
the legend. haunted the abodes of men, seek
ing to kill their children. So wnen mothers
luled their babies to sleep they exclaimed,
"Lila abii" CBegone illith'), this being con-
verted into LULLABY"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Let the President Alone

From the New York World
This war is not our war. We did not make II
and we cannot end it, II mind our own busI-
ness, however, may be able to smooth the
pathway to peace when blood and iron have
determined the main issues II do not mind
own business, shall be regarded
impertnent meddlers and shall have no infiu-
ence for good whatever.
The President has been pettioned enough and
nagged enough. He knows the situation better
than any of his self-appointed counseIors. His
motives quite exalted those OF his
volunteer advisers. Let him alone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
WILL NOT VOTE FOR PENRosE

To tho Editor Of the Evcnn0 Ledger:
Sir--I have been a lifelong Republican, but
won't vote for Penrose! And there are lot Of
who feel the same way. 1t riles me when I
get out OF the state to hear the choice surs
that are cast at the quality of Pennsylvania
Republicanism which will nominate Boies
Penrose for United States Senator But have
to swallow the pill and reply, He is not elected
yet L. c. DENISE.
New Kensington. Pa, September q. 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
in A SPIRIT OF HUMOR
WHY Exchange Editors Die

with daring worthy of better cause, the
editor grasped his shears, adjusted his eye
glasses, and from the heap of newspapers
before him extracted the following gems:
Adelbert Fuller is back at home from Pitts
field, where he attends school on account OF
illness.
Miss Vera Castner returned to the hospital
in Grand Rapids after nearly two months
vacation.
@. II. Clifton, Third, and Lowell Bonewell
have gone to Grand Rapids, Mimi, for visit
with those who have gone before.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
STATE IS TIRED OF BOSSES

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-In my view the State of Pennsylvania is
tired of Boies Penrose it's representative
In the United States Senate, and more tired
of a corrupt State Government known as
"Penroseism" Patriotic citizens want to de-
feat both. The EVENING LEDGER will be q
powerful aid in that righteous work.
7. kITTERA VAN DYKE.
Harrisburg August 81 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Ethics and Politics
GRANVILLE.

From the New York Herald.
Statesmen OF past generations always sought
10 conceal the hand OF the tax gatherer but
our Washington solons OF today having cut
down the levy concealed in the tariff schedules
seem determined TO let every citizen know and
feel where the Federal GoWnment pinches him
It's good thics. But is It good politics?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Looking Toward Peace Sunday

From the New Haven Comm Journal Courier.
We may well be thinking during the coming
days how we are going to make OF peace Sum
day something better than perfunctory per-
formance. something infinitely finer than mere
lp-servce. To add to supplcatons for
happier days offering for the relief OF
afflicted nations will put our religion to a
practical and blessed use.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Socialists Flirt With War

ACCORDING to the reports Of American
Acorrespondents the Socialist movement IN
Germany has disa appeared in these times Of
war. Vorwaerts. the famous Socialist paper
has turned patriotic and for the first time
IN It's history may be sold on Government
property and even In the army. few weeks
ago the Socialist deputies in the Rechstag
sotsa unanimously for the war credits. Ia
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

viduai at the hearth Of his home TO the nro-
found wisdom of peace. We still have IN
our hands the task of educating collection
OF individuals, the mob.
Europe's deluge OF blood and pain will
develop only one true hero He will be tba
man who changes It to peace.
THE IDEAIIsT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
ENTITLED TO APPROVAL

To the Editor Of the Evenino Ledger:
Sr-Since the first issue OF your paper I
have taken 1t each evening and studied II with
interest The opposition that is made in your
columns to Penrose and all that he represents
is OF Itself enough to earn the approval OF
every right thinking citizen in this boss-ridden
State. GEORGE a. ELLINGTON.
PHILADELPHIA. Sentemher 21. 1a1A
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Nefarious Political Brokerage

DOPULAK government consists in the con.
troll Of political affairs by public opinion.
Bossism and popular government are incon.
sistent.
The boss" says President Lowell, OF
Harvard, does not act mainly as an expo
nent Of public opinion or frame the issues
therefor. lie cares little for public policy or
legislation relating to the general welfare
SO long as he is allowed TO pursue his trade
in peace. He is a political broker, but one
whose business relates far less to subjects Of
genuine public opinion than to private
benefits"
The reason why the boss has been allowed
to continue at his nefarious trade is public
indifference. So declares James Bryce, whose
judgment comes Of long and close observa-
tion Of American politics. How long is this
Indifference to continue? How long are the
voters TO overlook the weapon which lies at
hand? Unless all signs fail they are going 10
use It in Pennsylvania on next election day
Indifference to public welfare is a crime
Of citizenship.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

Jerusalem" Whalley walked from Dublin
10 the Holy Land and back in one year. on a
wager Of nearly 100000 large sum In the
days Of 1889 Being asked in Jest where
he vas going. he replied ITO Jerusalem" and
then and there the wager was undertaken,
the condition being that the journey be made
on foot. save where II was necessary to take
a ship. lie started in 1855 and finished In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Internal Strategy

For idiotc strategy why not have the
French name one of their towns lpecac and
let the Germans take it? 1t would be all uI
with them.-Chicago Tribune.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
PASSED BY THE CENSOR

UNHAT Joseph Hirt, the artist, married a
l. Philadelphia girl shows his good sense;
that he was chased a couple Of thousand
miles by an earthquake is Indicative Of his
ability to dodge trouble. It began in San
Francisco, where Hirt was more less busy
drawing cartoons for a daily paper. 1t so
happened that he was not busy on the night
in question that is. not until the earthquake
started-then he became extraordinarily so.
In fact he never stopped being busy until
he reached Oakland in safety, minus cloth
ing and money. For three weeks he lived In
the refugee camp, awaiting a remittance
from his family in this city. Then. dis
gusted, he became a passenger de luxe on
freight train for Los Angeles. But work and
money we're even scarcer there, and so he
continued in haphazard fashion until Chi
cago was reached.
There he became chef in a quick lunch
room for week. but, having higher aspira-
tions, he started once again. this time for
Buffalo. There, too. work was unobtainable.
For two weeks he managed to eke out de-
cidedly precarious living one day just by
chance, he sauntered into the postofIice and
inquired at the general delivery whether any
mail had been forwarded to him via Los
Angeles Kansas City, St. Louis, Chicago
etc. There was, said the man. In the letter,
which was from home, express order
for 5000.
Hirt says that he dned that night and the
after effects of that dinner will be his death
some day, but he doesn't care now, for he
is wed to that Philadelphia girl and has
more orders than he can fill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
CURIOSITY SHOP

The famous Sale Law is a chapter in the
SalaH code regarding the succession 10 SaliC
lands, which were limited TO male heirs,
chiefly because certain military duties were
contested with the holding OF those lands In
the fourteenth century females were excluded
from the throne Of France by the application
Of the Salic law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Super.Optimist

What a cheerful woman Mrs. Smiley is."
Isn't she? Why. do you know, that wo-
man can have a good time thinking what
good time she would have IL she were hav-
ing it."-Boston Transcript.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Asking Too Much

From the St. Louis Post Dispatch.
Apropos the incident OF the steamship Robert
Dollar, II may be remarked that with all due
respect and regard for England the land Of
Shakespeare. really cawn't you know old
chap. admit that the Atlantic Ocean. any
other. is an English lake.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
A Man and His Money

Scot Of PEBBLES said to his friend MacAn-
drew: Mac, hear ye have fallen in love WI
bonny Kate McAllister."
"Weel, Sanders" Mac replied IT wis near
vera near-daein' It: but the bit lassie had nae
siller, so said TO maself. Mac. be mon.' And
! wis a mon, and moo jist pass her by."-Ar-
Ronaut.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

TAKING breakfast with a real, live Prcsi-
i dent is undoubtedly an honor but some
times there are drawbacks, as in this in
stance. l had been in Johannesburg, South
Africa, for well nigh year, when William j.
Leyds, Secretary Of state. invited me to par
take of frugal morning meal with Presi-
dent Kruger. So to Pretoria, the capital,
went by stage coach 81 miles in six hours.
and called upon the aats-Sekrctaer.
II suppose o'clock is the breakfast hour?"
I asked.
THE President has a Cabinet meeting at
in the morning, so you'd better come half
hour before that" replied Doctor Leyds.
Regrctfully / retired slcepily | arose,
dressed and went to the little cottage which
served for the Boer White House It was
still dark, but the President, surrounded by
Generals Joubert De Wet, Botha and Doctor
Leyds, awaiting my coming. For ten
minutes Oom Paul cross examined me on
America; then Vrow Kruger brought huge
bowls of steaming coffee and black bread.
covered with real creamery butter. And at
4 a. m sharp the Boer Cabinet went into
session with prayer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
The Horrors of War

Ethel Gin apprehensive whisper which
easily reaches her German governess, to
whom she Is deeply NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS., shall
we have to hil Fraulein?-London Punch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

Thirty-six thousand tons Of British ar
mored cruisers are at the bottom Of the North
Sea as the result Of a submarine attack.
Measured IN dollars. there Is no comparison
between cruisers and submarines, measured
in results the little fellows have nbthlng 70
be ashamed OF.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

no YOU recall that when you went to
~ school you were induced to learn some
thing about Peter the Great and Catherine
and how wicked and cruel Catherine was
Well, she wasn't so bad as you imagine,
for Diderot, the encyclopedia, says she was
not, and he knew. Desiring to provide a
dowry for his daughter and not having the
means, Diderot decided to sell his magnif-
cent library. II came to GATHERINGS ears
and she sent for Diderot
Then she showed how cruel she could
really be when the occasion offered itself
She bought the library at Diderot's own
price, made him the librarian of her new
purchase and ---
Paid him 80 years salary in advance!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
A Burning Question

Parke-Is your house insured against hre!
Lane-I don't know. I've just been reading
over the insurance policy.-Life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
The Retort Frosty

81 suppose, captain" said the inquisitivs
ocean vOyager. that the passengers make
you dreadfully tired with the questions they
ask"
''Yes, indeed" replied the captain. What
else Is it you want to know?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
unnY

Turkey protests against the Jests In
American newspapers at her expense II
Turkey will stay out of the war she will not
be a joke-Washington Post.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

What is your opinion of our foreign rela-
tions?" asked the patriotic citizen.
They don't do you any good, replied the
local politician What you want is a lot of
relations right here in your own country
thatll vote the way you tell 'em to.-Wash-
ington Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Welded Persihage

Miss Fluff-Mr Deepthought, do you think
marriage is failure?
Mr. Deepthought-Well, the bride never
gets the best man.-Judge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
The Inquiry Courteous

F,xasperated telephone subscriber (havinG
found six different numbers engaged
well what numbers HAVE you got"-
London Punch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
International Diet

1t is reported that the animals of the Ber-
lin ZOO have been killed for food, which
may explain why the Germans have latel!
taken to eating crow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

Maid at Country Hotel-"Please, sir, Wi
YOU use the hot water soon, as there's an oil
in the CanY'-LondOn Punch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

The world does move. II seems but yester-
day that universal excitement was caused by
a successful aeroplane flight across the Chan
mel from France 10 England. Just a few days
ago 36 British army planes were reported 70
be making the passage from England 70
France at one time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

Mr.. Roosevelt is correct In announcing that
he Isn't a candidate. But wait until 1916
Springfield Republican.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

T HAVE no desire to claim credit for
1.-the discovery, but l have found the
champion fisherman, and he halls from To-
ledo. His name is Howard Weigle and he
dates his fish story from Frankfort, Mich.
According to this modern 1zaak Walton, he
went fishing near Frankfort during his va
cation in 1913. In the course of time he
hooked huge pickcrel. which, after long
struggle, got away This summer Wegle
went to the same stream and dropped his
line into the hole left in the water by the
dropping of the escaping fish. cast was
made. a bite and-Weigle had caught the
same fish, so he says. In its gill was fast
ened the selfsame bait which Weigle had
lost the previous summer Which proves
that, after all, some fish honest enough
to return things which do not belong to
them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

TT Is a considerable step from Presidents
and Empresses to a mere Mayor, but
there one Mayor who was as autocratio
in his way as was Dom Paul or Catherine
the late William ], Gaynor, whose last offi-
Clal words were, II have been Mayor" In
contradistlnction 10 some OF his predecessors,
who were mere tools Of Tammany, Mr.. Gay
nor was rccklessy fearless in lis outspoken
opinions. He cared not whom he hit nor
what the consequences might he. One incl
dent shows this clearly. He had been in
Office two days when friend called on him.
After the usual prelimnaries, Mr.. Gaynor
commented upon previous administrations
and their lack ot common sense.
MY predecessor In this office was the
smallest man who ever sat in the Mayors
chair thundered Mr., Gaynor bringing his
first down on his desk That predecessor
was George y. Mcclellan, son of the Little
General, who fought Tammany furiously
and was crushed beneath the claws Of the
tiger. Not that there was ever a breath OF
suspicion Of wrong against Mr.. Mcclellan,
but he played politics instead Of governing
the city and paid the price
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

II would have been a nne thing for Penn
sylvania II Mr.. Knox had offered for the
Senate last spring. II would be a finer thing
II Mr. Penrose would retire in his favor now.
But such things do not happen in Penroseisn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

Herman Ridder explains that the war ls
IAN expression ot the acute neurasthenia
from which the nations are suffering" This
Of course makes II entirely plain; but isn't It
stealing Mr., Wilson's psychological theory?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

New Yorks 800 100000 loan oversubscribcd
three times by private investors and a tidy
Bit of the money from Philadelphia, We sim
have a few pennies 10 rub together In spite
Of the pessimists.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

The railroads hardly be bad they
have been painted, II President Wilson be-
comes one OF their Observation-Disclosures Even
inp Sun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

once upon a time there was a political
" boss in Philadelphia, and there are more
Of them now. A reporter asked him one day
whether Jones, which wasn't his name, would
be nominated for Congress.
IF WE think our opponents will win,
Jones will be nominated; II WE think WE
will win, then | viii be named"
Jones was nominated. If this were a short
story or a play Jones would have won, Just
10 make a dramatic climax. But this being
a true tale, Jones was everlastingly licked.
BRADFORD.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

In comparison with the present European
war, Caesar. Alexander and Hannibal were
guilty of nothing more serious than disordery
conduct-Kansas City Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

New Jersey has a habit of standing by the
President The Democracy gets the credit
for Woodrow Wilson's personal victories
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

The Government ought to show Its appre-
citation Of what Ambassador Herrick has done
service OF the same general knd-Charleston
News and Courier
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

Doctor Brumbaugh is confounding his
critics and he will coufound Penroseisn be-
fore he gets through
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

THERE are half dozen medals and pre-
i miums at the service of the institute TO
bestow upon inventors and discoverers and
need not tell you that they are priced far
above their monetary value by their winners,
who arc not always Americans. They are
not bestowed until committee thoroughly
examines the claims for the invention or dis
covery entered for the prize, and the award
in itself is proof everywhere OF the value OF
the idea that is accepted.
In the weekly lectures and meetings OF the
various sections of the institute each winter
the visitors will hear the last word on tho
latest contributions 10 the mechanic arts.
I know Of no institution that is so young
and modern In spirit and feels so little the
effects OF age when passing it's Goth birthday
as the Franklin Institute.
GRANVILLE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

Everybody except the Interstate Commerce
Commission thinks the railways are entitled
TO relief.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

he isn't candidate. But wait until l9lb-
Springfield Republican.
The railroads can hardly be so bad as they
have been painted II President Wilson be-
comes OF their Observation-Disclosures Even
ing Sun
In comparison with the present European
war. Caesar, Alexander and Hannibal were
guilty Of nothing more serious than disordery
conduct.-Kansas City Star.
The Government ought to show It's appre-
citation Of what Ambassador Herrick has done
and avail itself of his capacity for further
service OF the same general knd.-Charleston
News and Courier.
Reports Of the first football injuries. broken
collar bones and tho like. cause small thrill or
protest this year There are too many worse
things going behind the veil of the Euro
pean censorshp'-Springheld Republican
One small. imagined sigh from sweet Cor
della. fancied smile upon the lips OF
Imogen, one heetins dream of Juliet from her
window leaning, brings England closer TO TINS
land of ours, than Kiplng, Pinero. Doyle
Bridges and all that list OF authors ever could
Chicago Herald,
The Presidents remark upon the activities
of certain professional jingOes who are now
crazy for peace-that their program 10 'un-
practical and silly'-is mildly true What he
might have said II he had been In ill-humor
would have been much more TO the point-Ne"
York World.
Senator Burton's brilliant struggle has been
amply repaid. and the admirable rules and Gus
toms Of the Senate which made his stand FOR
justice to the taxpayers possible have been
abundantly justihed-New York sun
The British navy has done nothing dar-
ing as the exploit of the German submarines.
one OF the Oldest lessons OF human history
Is the folly Of despising your enemy-Ns"
York World.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
But Not for Father
LOTT HARDER
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