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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06
CORNE R
BEFORE. THE SANDMAN COMES

everybody could fly. 1t seems such
an easy thing TO doP
Easy enough if you have wings"
laughed the watermelon seed good
naturedly, "but | haven't. So / guess
I'll just have to stay where am, even
If it isn't a pretty place"
The sparrow looked very mournful
TOO bad, too bad" he chirped sadly,
II feel very sorry for you, poor
thing"
Now, nobody likes to be pitied as
much as that-not even a watermelon
seed-and this particular seed didn't
like it one bitl
Don't feel sorry for me" she as
sured the sparrow cheerfully, Il don't
need that much sympathy"
But Just think, said the sparrow,
you will have TO stay here in all this
muss and dirt-all your life"
The watermelon seed laughed cheer
fully. IL will have to stay here" he
admitted, "but / mean TO make il a
pretty place to stay in. You just wait
and seel"
The sparrow laughed skeptically
and flew away, and the watermelon
seed went to work.
IHal size sAtuBGlEu uOWA INTO
the rich ground Then she threw two
tiny green leaves out of her hard she'll.
They grew fast and faster; it was no
time at all till the two tiny leaves had
grown into six big leaves, and then a
real watermelon vine began to
develop,
Up from the trash and CRIME il
climbed-up and up and up, till il
completely covered the side of the
dingy old barn.
Then one day the sparrow came
back Dear meP he cried in amaze
ment. you have done it after all
You've made this the prettiest alley
in the whole cityW
And the industrious watermelon
seed laughed and ehuckled in her
home down in the ground Il told
you / would she said, amy place
can be made pretty if a person is
willing to work" And she went hap
PLY on with her growing.
foaiogrotg--A Long Journey
oogBughf. f9fi, Clare EHgfam JiiasoH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06
MUSIC RUSSIAN OR
GERMAN? PLAYERS
STRICTLY NEUTRAL
Leopold Stokowski Receives
Spirited Protests Because of
Today'S Program, But
Orchestra Doesn't Care.

The troubles OF Leopold Stokowski,
conductor Of the Philadelphia Orchestra
apparently have no end. After exerting
himself to assemble his complete roster
OF musicians from the dragnet OF Euro
pean military service, 1t looked as though
he would he able to establish a neutral
zone here in Philadelphia. The first
three concerts apparently passed off
without any infringement of neutrality,
but the program announced for this after
noon and tomorrow evening has caused
trouble.
Tho CHIEF reason is the appearance Of
Tschaikowslty's "Marche Slave" at the
end of the program. This familiar piece
contains tine Russian national anthem,
and It's performances therefore was con-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06
ARGENTINE PANAMA EXHIBIT
ON SHIP GERMANS SCUTTLED
Vandyck's Owners Prepare Protest
Against Violation Of Neutrality.

NEW YORK, Nov 6.-Argentina's ex-
hlbits for the PanamaPacihc Exposition,
It became known here today, were on the
steamship Vandyck, which the German
cruiser Karlsruhe captured on October 22
off tile Brazilian coast. The Nandycll's s
passengers were landed at Para, Brazil,
on November 2. 1t is thought here the
Germans sank the steamship after re-
moving the beef and coffee which COM
posed part of her cargo
The Lamport and Holt Line, owner Of
the Vandyck, is preparing TO send a
protest to Washington and to the Argen-
tine Government that the vessel was
owned by neutrals and was In transit
between neutral countries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06
nrHr NUDE BARRED IN MAIL
Postoffice Inspector censors $1,000
Prize Painting.

CHICAGO. Nov. 6.--Copies Of "The
Nude the prize painting that won the
$1,000 Potter Palmer gold medal In corn-
petition at the Art Institute, were today
barred from the mails by Postoftlce Inl
snector Angler, who branded the paint
ing as purely vulgar" Indications were
TO-DAY that Morals Censor Funkhouser
would bar copies Of THE Nude" from art
store windows.
II wouldn't exhibit It in my window"
said Frederick u. Jackson OF the art hrn
which first went to court TO defend Sep
tember Morn" There is no excuse for
the pose, and I can't see anything to
Justify its creation"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06

II UMPlN, bumpty, bump went
X the old garbage wagon through
- the alley, &C.,,
Slidety, slidety, slide went the little
watermelon seed,
Out from the piece of melon rind,
where it had always lived, out from
the can in which it was carried, out
even from the wagon WHICH hauled It
through the city, the little water
melon seed fell.
Fell down onto the rough, dirty
ground of the back alley And IT there
is anywhere a dirtier, meaner place
in which to begin life the watermelon
seed didn't know it.
She looked around a minute after
she fell from the wagon. She saw
the dirt and the CRIME, the trash piles
and the messes that seem always to
adorn back alleys, Finally she drew
a big sigh and said to herself, We'll,
I've always wanted>to have something
happen to me, and ] guess now It has.
Then she looked around little
more. II wonder what they call this
place, anyway" she thought pensively.
"When ] was shut up tight IN that
watermelon out in the helds al
ways thought that if only | could see
a city i Woulu uN PNiANNhAy AeFF.
But now tlat | can see. a city It
don't seem so very wonderful or beau
tiful after all.
A sparrow hopping along the alley
heard her. and said. Dear me, ! hope
vou don't think this alley is the city.
This alley is a horrid place"
"Now isn't that too bad" said the
watermelon seed in a disappointed
voice. a wanted so much to see the
dOh. Of course" this is part Of the
city" the sparrow hastened to eN-
plain, "but It isn't the pretty part
You better fy over 20 some pretty
olace and look around there"
Dear meP exclaimed the water
melon seed, Pm not a birdl Water
melon seeds can't fly. We have g
stay wherever we happen to be- Didn'i
you know thatr
saVell II T did" replied the spar
row. 4 never thought about it'll ai-
! ways rather took Il ior granted thai
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06
WIFE AS CAMPAIGN TREASURER
Progressive Candidate Spent Only
$17S.5o as Result.

TRENTON. N. j.. Nov 6--WilIiam =.
Bright. of Wildwood. Cape May County
Progressive candidate for Congress in
the I'd District, spent Sl7S.5O in his cam
paiEn according to a statement filed here
by him today. Bright's wife. Mrs. Pris
ella Bright, was his treasurer,
His statement shows she contributed
$500 toward his campaign. while he con-
tributed nothing. AS she handled the
campaign fund, almost one-half the
money remained unexpended, Bright's
vote in the district was very small.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06
Farmer spry Foils Yeggmen

WILMINGTON, Del, Nov. 6-Julian
Spry, a farmer of Porter, Del, pre-
vented yeggmen from robbing the Penn
sylvania Railroad station there early to-
day. Spry shot at the fleeing men,
wounding one in the leg. Farmers headed
by Spry rushed to the station after Eli
mer Elliott, the railroad operator, had
shouted for help, The yeggmen escaped,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06

for speculation Next week apreerF
symphonic poem by Camille Saint-Saens.
the French composer, who has juss de-
clared II Is rs impossible for Freneh
orchestral to play wagner ss IL would be
for man to take tea with the murderer
Of his mother. The audiences today ana
tomorrow probably will be very thanktui
for the good sense OF the orchestra.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06
nUslNEss oP.onTI Alrlgs
TO THE GERMAN PEOPLE OF
PHILADELPHIA

Through withdrawal of financial
support because of the policy of
my paper, the Sunday Evening
Journal, need one or group of
menwith a small capital to finance
the paper. Success is assured by
the sale of last weeks issue, of
which $4,000 copies were sold
between the hours of , P. M. and
iOP. M. The paper must appear
next Sunday. Investigation in
vited at once. j. LAZAR, Editor,
% s. 9TH street. Market 4289.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06
WHITMAN HAS NAMEsAKE
New York Baby Is Named After the
Governor elect.

NEW YORK. Nov. 6.--Governor-elect
Charles S. Whitman received a letter
Yesterday from Louis Steckel, OF 900 East
i1Sth street announcing that a son. born
to tho SteclSels family yesterday morning,
had been named after Mr.. whitman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06
QUERIES
Bo7 and 5S
ANSWERS a

Questions submitted 10 LEDGER csr-
troll" situated n tLs Real Estate Trust
Building, at Broad and Chestnut streets
,Uii be dnstoored In this eolurH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06
100000 ADDED FINE
FOR MISTREATlNG GERMAN
Brussels Taxed and Policemen Inn
prisoned for Cruelty.

THE HAGUE, Nov. g.
An additional fine OF $l.OO0OOO has been
imposed upon the city OF Brussels, and
two Belgian policemen have been sem
fenced to two and FIVE years imprison-
ment r. Cspectively by the German military
authorities for maltreating a German
soldier, II is stated in German military
decree copy OF which was received
here today.
The extra fine was put upon Brussels
because 1t was alleged that residents of
tire city had participated In the ahair
in which the soldier was hurt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-06

DUMPTY, bumpty, bump went
the old garbage wagon through
- the alley.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
Better Be Safe than Sorry.

The number of automobile accidents
reported daily is appalling, and the
most of them may be traced directly to
carelessness.
These conditions exist because an
army of raw recruits develop as full
fiedged engineers, in day, and at
tempt to handle road engine, which
contains more possibilities of danger,
5, gthe streets ard country roads, than
M ron horse which travels the track
otsr which it ,gas built to run.
hese new drivers soon develop the
sized mania and become menace on
tie public highways. The only wonder
Is. that accidents are not Of more fire.
qaent occurrence. II is doubtful if
anything can be done to regulate them
until stringent laws are passed and
rigidly enforced.
A car which is speeding over a coun-
Try road at more than twenty miles an
hour is never under perfect control,
and yet this is considered slow pace
by the average driver, who is always
10 hurry to get there" and for no
reason which he can define.
Up to this time no auto accident
verging onto the serious has happened
in Mineral Point or vicinity. fact
which seems almost incredible consid-
ering the hilliness 90 our streets and
public highways ana the reeklessness
OF auto drivers. BUT that is no assur-
snce there'll be no accidents. Care
iessness without any serious results is
in7ariabIy followed by more careless
ness, and citizens are daily looking for
the lawful"
Because Of the approaching fair there
) sure to be an extra, an immense
number in fact, of these machines in
our city during the next week or ten
days. The Tribune pleads with all
drivers to go slow for humanity's sake.
10 take life or to MAIN a person for
life in this way is something terrible,
resulting not only in a haunting con
science but instills that life for life"
feeling.
Better be cautious and safe than
sorry.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
W. ]. Penhallegon & Co.
Johnson...Reed Wedding.

From Freeport Paper
AT high noon on August 9Th at the
home Of the brides mother, Mrs. VIM.
Turner, near Ridott. ILL.,, the marriage
of Miss Emma d. johnson and Mr..
Elmer G. Reed was solemnized by Rev.
w. F. Bastick, pnstor of the Baptist
church of Freeport. There were no
attendants at the wedding other than
the immediate families of the contract
ing parties. The bride wore blue
travelling gown with hat 10 match.
The happy couple left on honeymoon
! journey. Upon their return they will
make their home in Freep7rt,
Miss johnson came TO Freeport about
four years ago and has been employed
at the f. A. Read store since. OF a
happy disposition she has made many
friends here. Mr.. Reed is a native Of
Mineral Point, Wis, and is employed
by the w. T. Rawleigh Medical Co.
He like his bride has large number Of
friends who extends congratulations
Mr.. and Mrs. Stephen Reed Of this
city entertained about eighteen near
relatives at their home last Saturday
in honor Of their son Elmer and bride
who are here for visit. Supper was
served on the lawn.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
FIRST AND BEST FAIR"

The above quoted caption has been a
iong fixed motto of or title for the
Mineral Point Fair, and no one has yet
been able to successfully dispute it and
tor good reasons. First, because it is
thu first of fairs of any importance.
Best for more reasons than one. The
lisc stock and all other exhibits are
equal in merit and quality to any to be
found in the country, and this country
has the best in the world. The attrac-
ticns have always been something new
and of such class as seen at the big
state fairs. The races have always
been exciting and speedy through the
taet that it is the first opportunity for
che wonders" of the year to meet and
fight II out. And best because of its
liherality and reliability. Throughout
its long career of forty-four years this
fair association has met every dollar of
its great obligations. Where is there
another like organization with such a
meritorious record? All honor to Min
eral Point and the farmers adjacent
And don't overlook the educational
department, feature in keeping with
progress of the age. This year our fair
distributes $3.50 among the boy and girl
pupils Of this section.
This years fair in Mineral Point will
be held next week. Aug. 1921, and the
officers and citizens are bending every
energy to have it equal to any of its
grand predecessors. Let every one who
reads this make arrangements to come
il possible, and induce others to come.
1t $ as homecoming for many thous-
ards, therefore the social feature of
the fair is something enjoyably grand.
Don't miss it. Every home is eagerly
awaiting to welcome someone as a
guest.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13

Tuesday afternoon the Methodist
Brotherhood held the regular monthly
meeting at picturesque Castle Rock and
the novelty and pleasure Of the event
viii not be soon forgotten by those in
attendance. The members were in
gtructed to report there in time for sup
per and found awaiting them gener-
our spread Of substantial eatables, the
result Of the skillful manipulations Of
some Of the members. Various games
we're INDUCED in and competition for
the championship was quite keen.
The meeting was adjourned to the
home Of Mrs. Morris Dobson, where the
DorcaB society was in session, and the
ladies were treated to ice cream.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
Family Picnic.

Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph EnRels and
family, Mr.. and Mrs. Il. J.. Engels and
family, Mr., and Mrs Nicholas GRADER
and family, Mr.. and Mrs. John l.. Gray
and sons, Mrs. Lena Smith and daugh-
ter, Mr.. and Mrs. George Philips and
the Misses Mary and Anna Weckler
enjoyed an all day picnic last Thursday
at the pleasant farm home Of MIR. and
Mrs. Henry GRADER. A bounteous din
ner and supper was served on the lawn
The day was spent in fishing and other
amusements. All report fine time
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
Board of Review, Work.

The local Board Of Review has been
in session for some time earnestly en-
deavoring to make an equriization of
the assessment of our city The grand
tota. will be considerably larger than
last year.
The work of the board was done TN
der the direction of the tax commits
sioner, While the total will be quite a
little above that of last year, it is cal
culated that the raise will not very
materially increase the amount of taxes
to the individual Larger assessment
simply means smaller percentage.
The tax commission has required all
assessment districts of the state to
adopt sales system as basis.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
The Local Field.

-Correll & Martin for clothing
Smoke Red Trunk cigars.
Don't forget to ask for coupons.
Mineral Point Fair. August 1921.
-One-pound can good Salmon, for
25c. Wallace Bros.
w. J. Penhallegon was in Chicago
the first of the week on business.
Miss Mayme May went to Milwau-
Ike riday to spend her vacation.
Mrs. James Anderson went to
Platteville Friday for short visit.
Miss Nettie Schilling is home from
Milwaukee to spend several weeks.
George GRADER of Chicago is visit
ing his mother, Mrs. John GRADER, Sr.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. B. Mason and
daughter returned to Milwaukee Mon
day.
Francis Mack of Chicago is visiting
his mother, MRS. Henry Thies, in this
city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Ellsworth
went to Chicago yesterday for week S
visit
Mrs. N. P. Samen and four chill
dren arrived here Monday from Sioux
City, Iowa, for visit at the Linden
home.
Henry Bray returned home Monday
from Lake Linden, Mich, where he at
tended the funeral of cousin one day
last week.
Charles Knight of Reno, Neb., was
welcome, over-Sunday visitor at the
home of his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Knight.
Have you seen the beautiful, enam'
eled clock offered by j. ]. Mauger al
fourth prize in the piano contest. WIKI
wouldn't be glad to win it. See it OF
display and ask for coupons.
Bob Hillary Of Linden and cand
date for sheriff Of Iowa county was il
our city a goodly portion Of Saturday
Bob has numerous warm friends in thi,
community. . condition in his favor
especially when aspiring to Office
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13

Such is the number indicated by this
heading of Eastern Star ladies' of this
city who went over TO Linden Tuesday
evening and participated in the insti-
tuting of an Order at that place. There
We're about fifteen charter members.
Every detail to insure such an event
success was complete, especially the
hospitality.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
Bids Solicited.

Sealed proposals for the construction
of 5, 900 feet more or less of additional
curb and gutter in this city will be re-
ceived at the Office of the undersigned
up to and including the 26th day of
August, 1914. Free details of the work
to be done and plans and specifications
thereof may be had from the city clerk.
Separate bids for "a inch and 80 inch
cutters are requested.
H. G. JACKSON, City Clerk.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
Observe Thirty-fifth Wedding
Annivel.nr,

The thirty-ffth wedding anniversary
of Mr.. and Mrs. James Brewer was
observed in quiet manner at their
home in this city by their children last
Saturday. There were present Prof
and Mrs. A. w. Hopkins, Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul ]. Brewer and daughter of Mad l.
son, DR.. and Mrs. Robert X. Brewer
of Syracuse, N. Y, Miss Agnes Of
Superior, and Mr.. and Mrs. Franklin
Brewer and son, and Richard and Philip
of this city.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
She's Here, Ready for the Fair.

The prettiest girl in the world has
Just landed in New York, says The
World. Wrong for once if not before,
Mr.. World. The girl in question is
right here, and we've talked with her,
and she says she'll be at the Mineral
Point Fair. The best girl is here too,
and has been for long time.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13

1t Is the request Of the superintend-
ent Of the household and domestic de-
psrtment of the Mineral Point Fair
that all parties making exhibits bring
their articles TO the fair house early
Tuesday afternoon, il possible, as con-
siderable time IL nee ssary thereafter
to arrange them attractively.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
Cleanliness Mex, to the Beat There is.

Let's see, isn't there an ordinance
prohibiting the sweeping of paper and
other rubbish into the cutters on High
street? II not, don't you think there
should be? The appearance OF said
cutters on Sundays. unless it rains the
previous night. is not very pleasing to
the eye, neither does it make very
favorable impression on outsiders who
come to our town on Sundays, and as a
rule there is quite number,
Cleanliness being the topic, why not
have another cleanup day for back
yards, those of business places as we'll
as residences
1t would be the proper caper if lot
of cleaning up was done before the fair.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
Rest Tent a, the Fair.

A pIace to get away from the crowd
and rest win be provided by the ladies'
Of the ~. c, 7. IT,, Who viii have
charge Of the rest tent at the fair
grounds next week. Admission free.
Parcels checked for 70 cents
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
Hog Cholera Prevention.

DR.. Faunce of the University of
Wisconsin will attend the Mineral
Point fair on Friday to give demon
strations in vaccination for prevention
of hog cholera.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13

Have you inspected the beautiful
piano in the store Of Gundry & Gray
Co? Who will win it next Saturday
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13

For the next then days we will
make very low prices trio
out our Mems Dept,
All Mems Shoes at Is per cent
discount
All Mems OXfords and Low
Shoes at cost
land some at less than cost
Mems Fancy Shirts at 20 per
cent off
All our Mems Summer Under.
wear at 20 per cent off
A sample line of Mems Sweat.
ers from soc to Sc, at a dis
count of % per cent
This is less than wholesale
price and affords you a
chance to buy sweaters at
prices you seldom see.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13
Residenee Properly for Sale.

Known as the old VIM. LaDyon place,
south Of High street. Enquire on the
premises. CHAs. GILLmANE.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13

Special Xmas Saffron loaves, Corn
ish style, l5c. Home Bakery.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1914-08-13

"A travelling bag is handy article
when you 20 on "a trip. See the elegant
$40 article on display at the store of
Correll & Martin; third prize in the
piano contest. Ask for coupons.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-06-18

profession of few and some of the
few have engaged in it entirely for
their own private gain.
ut is great opportunity for CO.
operative enterprise and yet we have
forgotten the great principle of CO. 4
operations. The bosses and managers
Of political machines have not for
gotten it. The great corporations
have perfected their cooperation
while we, in the meantime, have dis
integrated and have fallen apart and
have forgotten our common duty.
1--WE have been more interested in
our own little affairs than in the great
affairs of our country, but, the ma
ton is waking up and women and
men are becoming universally inter-
>ested in cooperation, in how to or
ganiZe. . =
Eve must have our council cham
Der, meet regularly, take counsel to-
gether and these council chambers
should be in the school buildings
where we organize neighborhood
clubs.
In this way our legislators will
know what we expect of them and
they can come to us and tell US what
they expect to do for US. We will
mould public opinion better than the
newspapers.
"The schools should also be used
for polling places and the expense
paid from the common fund, as this
is community responsibility.
eve must also provide recreation
for the boys and girls. We are re-
sponsible for their recreation. We,
in the neighborhood organizations,
should see that they have the good
time we have had. We are respon-
sible if they waste their lives or
wreck them. 1t is our duty to see
that they get recreation in a normal,
clean, healthy way, so that they
would be re-created and not degen-