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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

Along with the day of prayer for the peace OF
Europe it might with propriety be SUGGESTED
that a day be set apart for popular memorial
to the Interstate Commerce Commission Tor
just rendering Of the public account with 'He
railroads. Times
Nothing can bring back the glory Of Rheims
Imagination is touched with the heat OF pas.
sion when armies heedessly leftover country
of its noblest church, and it recolls with S%CoIm %
and loathing from the guilty horde.-New foiN
Tribune.
The struggle in Colorado is sure TO be re-
newed, unless the State takes back Its anulca'eu
authority resumes its forgotten duties. anu
both makes and enforCes laws which VIII pro-
mote peace in the mining regions'-Ch'caS'
Journal.
Every well-informed commentator on ~ ~
problem of building up our trade with eo"tl -
America agrees that it is mainly questlol -
establishing proper system OF eAenaiI51 eAeIn.a,,51sd
whereby ample credit facilities may be eAtehuet
10 the Latin-Americans and payment or uan9I uaI
actions carried out with facilty.-st O."
Pioneer Press.
Railroad men should lean on themselves I'tol t
and on the Government less. They shoulu ~
stand back helplessly without economlzlhs ga "a
ask the Government for license 10 - Ia,
shippers and railroad passengers.-N4""'''3 "'''3
Journal ,,,.t.s
The extension OF American banking iacli'b b,
to South American cities should be follower -
the establishment OF cheaper rates OF pos'"s'
New York Times.
leaders desire 10 go into the coming elsago ooa
with an indefensible grab-eyen a s2ooVVVSgz
appropriatiOn-to their discredtt they nav a.
denly become less careful Of the poll'll"'. IN
poets of administration than they nave ~"
heretofoTe.-New York Tribune
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Praise From Sir Hubert
From the Boston Transcript.

From the Boston transcript.
George w. Chds himself might have issued
the order under which, with the beginning OF
this week, an EVENING LEDGER flashed upon
the Philadelphia publC-and the community at
large. 1t was liberal move to extend in these
hours of rctrcnchment the expense of publica-
tion. a false idea prevails that in war circu-
lations" there is great profit. Circulation in
itself is of no value. 1t is only as 1t, commands
respect and thus advertising patronage that 1t
is even self-supporting
Thus the expansion of the PUBLIC LEDGER at
this time Is purely for the advantage OF It's
readers, though let us hope in the long run It's
publishers, too, may reap their reward.
The infant marches like veteran. 1t Is
edited by a distinct organization" which we
may be sure in this does not mean that
please everybody policy-"support" in the
morning. "opposition in the cNening-to
catch them coming and going"
A newspaper without history is as happy
as the proverbial country" For the years OF
its existence the PUBLIC LEDGERs has been
most brief. 1t was conceived thoroughbred
and thoroughbred it has remained in spite OF
the temptations of mongrelization-by voting
contests. money prizes tango teaching, etc.
etc.
Its history is the personality of few clean
minded public-spirited individuals with trus
sense of what enterprise" really is. Never
has it been nearer its best than today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Roll of the Thunderbolt

THHE history Of representative government
l is the history of the gradual assumption
of power on the part of the people, The French
Revolution, which Victor Hugo called the
most profound thing in all history" would
never have left its imprint upon the social
and political soul Of mankind had it not been
for the current of life and action supplied by
the people. They made real the teachings of
the French materalists of the 18th century.
Rousseau and Diderot and Voltaire, and the
entire coterie of philosophers and thinkers
Of that period, would have remained dead
letters had it not been for the dynamic power
which the revolution supplied for the realza-
tion Of their ideas. Their thoughts were but
the rustling murmur Of a new day. The
power supplied by the people was thunder
bolt that has since rolled around the earth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

sired change in the old Constitution. which
dated back to Charles H. Rival factions
were formed-the Suffrage" and the Law
and Order" parties Each elected set or
State officials and each sought to gain con-
troll of the State Government. Thomas w.
Dorr was chosen Governor by the suffrage
ment but was sentenced to imprisonment
for life, being pardoned subsequently.
Cold slaw, a dish essentially American IN
its popularity is said to have been invented
by the early Dutch settlers, who called 1t
kool- saa.
John Bulls sister Peg is really Scotland
poor girl raised on porridge and water and
quartered in n Parret exposed to the north
wind. In Arbuthnots satirical History OF
Europe" she is represented as madly in love
with JaCk-John Calvin
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
THE IDEALIST
you ever tell a white lie"?

Did you ever tell white lte'2
After you had told it, did you feel any
less mean, small and disposed to Green
snake-like into the nearest hole than when
you had told real substantial one?
1t is curious how we grease our con-
sciences in the white lie" habit. | sat i'm
a mans office when his messenger presented
a visitors card. After a quick glance he
returned II TO the boy with the trite in
struCtions to tell him I'm OUT
This fellow forthwith established his repu-
tation for wilful inaccuracies among Two
people, the boy and myself; perhaps in it.
self not a serious handicap to his standing
but just as a drop OF aniline dye will tint
a hogshead of water this mans lack of re-
spect for pure truth will gradually permeate
his entire environment. This is as Inevitable
as the law OF gravitation is inevitable.
Doubtless the mental process is: We'll /
don't want TO see this visitor and l don't
want to insult him by telling him So Hence
! abstain from making him angry by leading
him to believe / am not In my office"
Did you ever see a sin marching alone?
Never! Always II is found in the company
Of its own bone and marrow. The thief
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
FIGHT TO THE FINISH

To the Editor Of the EUenin1 Ledger:
SRA campaign Is on in this Commonwealth
which is being watched throughout the length
and breadth of our land 1t is a fight to a
finish between the dscredited old machine and
the forces which must prevail If the old Keystone
State is to be lifted into the place it must
occupy If we as Pennsylvanians are to stand
erect men worth while.
The issue is Penrose the embodiment OF
practices which longer have any proper
place in our political and industrial life. These
the days for the valiant on both sides OF
the ocean, and the call of duty Is just as clear
as if it were "ro. arms instead of to the ballot
box. When the EVENING LEDGER enlists in this
campaign, aggressivey opposing this blight on
our national life, It, In my judgment, performs
a great public duty and makes contribution to
the cause of good government second to none.
DAVID J. PEARSAL LII.
Mauch Chunk, Pa, September 49, 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

JLTAR has been declared on the rats
w of Philadelphia. They have not yet
scourged this city with the bubonic plague,
but science and education have convinced the
modern age that they are nenaces TO the
health Of any community Philadelphia will
probably do at once what New Orleans did
after the rats had been the means of destroy
ing many human lives. This is a wise maxim
for cities, TO take warning from others OF
what may be to your own advantage"
The rat never enjoyed the popularity with
which the fly used 10 be favored. Shakespeare
s.ad Cervantes both referred 70 him in slight
= metaphorical phrase, and Browning gave
m prominent but not complimentary men
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Curiosity SHOP

II was John G, Calhoun, who in speech
delivered May 81, 1885. coined the phrase,
cohesive power of public plunder" saying:
"A power has risen up in the Government,
greater than the people themselves consist
ing of many and various and powerful in
terests, combined into one mass and held to-
gether by the cohesive power or the vast
surplus in the banks
That other we'll known phrase TO die in
the last ditch" originated with William Of
Orange, who, on being asked by Buckingham
whether he did not realize the inevitable ruin
hanging over the Commonwealth, replied
There is one certain means by which
can be sure never to see my countrys ruin.
will die in the last ditch"
DORIS rebellion took place in Rhode Island
IN ls43, the bone Of contention being de-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Prayer

God of the warning nations,
God of the ways of peace,
Hark TO the pleas of women
And hid the warfare cease!
Hark TO the prayers of children,
Their small hands lifted up.
And from the world forever
Remove this bitter cup!
In years of peaceful living
Thy servants have forgot
The grief that follows carnage,
And now, their blood grown hot.
They challenge each the other.
And with no needing for
The necklaced arms of loved ones
They Clatter forth to war.
oh. God, remove this madness,
And make Thy servants sane!
Remove the fields of carnage,
Where wounded and where slain
Are trampled to CORY remnants
our God OF war and peace,
Remove from men their blindness
And bid the warfare cease!
A wife stands all forsaken
And peers into the storm,
Above the smoke Of battle
She marks the yultures swarm.
No loved one hears her pleading
And TO her succor flies
Beside where she stands weeping
A baby staryes and dies.
God. lift the burden from them
Who bear the burden most!
God. touch the hearts of rulers!
God, turn each warning host
From ways that lead TO slaughter
Back 10 the paths or peace!
God. hear the plants Of women
And bid the warning cease!
Judd Mortimer Lewis, in Houston Pc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Checkmate the Municipal Court Grab

A NEW Municipal Court grab, involving
"A eventually a million instead of half
million dollars, is in process of accomplish
ment. The Mayor has boldly challenged the
men who propose to put this burden the
municipality at a time when common sense
requires the outstanding of resources in order
to make the way clear for transit The
Mayors veto of the ordinance Condemning
ground as a site for the projected buildings
should be sustained. His argument against
it is conclusive. There can be no satisfac-
tory answer The city cannot he loaded down
with white elephants at this time without the
people understanding clearly the purpose of
h1 r,rprrnt,,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
VIEWS OF READERS
ON TIMELY TOPICS
Contributions That Reflect Public On;n.
ion on Subjects Important to Citv.
State and Nation.

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger.
In reading your efficient newspaper find m
article entitled, British Diplomat Criticisas
Wilson on the Mexican Policy" The Rrtist
Ambassador Sir Lionel Garden, was nothins
but a partisan of the Huerta reuin,S
AT one time l was a Huerta sympathizer until
after he committed murder-the killing ~
Francisco I. Madero.
Sir Lionel Garden cannot by any meens
compare with the great President WILSON, tbo
troops were ordered from Vera Cruz WhvS
Because the President knew that he was
leaving the situation to an honorable and edu
Gated man. Sir Lionels statement la aeainst
Senior Carranza, because he ordered that he (slr
BioneD should leave the republic for being a
Huerta partisan. SO let me explain, In few
words, that Sir Lionel contradicts himself hv
saying that Carranza has no sort of Govern
ment.
He must know that IL Senior Carranza had
no sort of government he would not have told
Sir Lionel to leave the republic,
j. R.--MEX1CAN CITIZEN
Philadelphia, September 81, 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

tion in one of his poems. The fy however
Jared somewhat better in general esteem
until science and education changed the atti-
tude. Fifteen or twenty years ago children
in lindergartens sang liltingly of "the fly in
baby's milk Selected by Professor CUTLER
Couch for THE oxford Book of English
Verse" is an excellent poem of William
Oldys, beginning
Busy, curious, thirsty hyl
Drink with me and drink |:
Freely welcome to my cup,
Couldst thou sip and sip it up.
But the fly is now our enemy, and the rat
is more knowingly dreaded than ever before.
There is safety in fear.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
A Fall Time Singer

Golden punkins gleamin' bright
Yander in de patch.
Never seed a purifier sight
Laying in a batch.
Trouble dis ways fraid to steer
Come right in an have cheer"
Dixie Lands de land TO me,
No whar else Use boun'.
Possums roamin roun' so free.
Nuff to make a darky grin
Bring yo folks an call ag'in."
Jacksonville Times Union.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Enmeshed in a Definition

THE most brazen of all the ant-morality
l. organs in Pennsylvania said this morning:
Facing defeat in their various districts.
the pitful appeal of Congressman, Let Us
Have Pork has changed to the insistent
demand I'VE Must Have Pork" 1t is n
tough outlook for mushroom statesmen
whose only stock in trade is faxed prayer
and a trunkful of broken promises.
Pork or no pork was the question before
the United states Senate yesterday. BY
some strange freak of fortune, Mr.. Penrose
happened to be in his seat. Putting himself
in "A class with mushroom statesmen whose
only stock in trade is faxed prayer and
trunkfu of broken promises" he voted for
iho nnrk
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
This is Too Punny

We labored hard TO pen pun,
An hour passed, and it was done;
We nearly died of sheer surprise;
We plnched ourself and rubbed our eyes;
For, as we looked on it in pride
And, as we said, so nearly died
We found we'd made a double hit
(Of wisdom. infamy wit)
For then we saw, and not till then,
We'd penned pun that punned Penn.
A lot of fuss over little thing, perhaps,
but II occurred to us that William Penn
looks rather inky compared to the rest of
the City Hall tower.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

wEsTMORELAND AGAINST PENRosE

To the Editor of the Evening Ledger:
s;ir-As an independent Republican, interested
in raising my party to higher standard OF
citizenship. / am glad that you opposing
Penroseism You deserve the gratitude of the
good citizens of Pennsylvania. Our county was
strongly anti-Penrose at the last primary, and
the sentiment against him continues to increase.
f. r. ZUCK.
MI Pleasant. Pa. Sentember u. 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

GIVE HONEST POLITICS A CHANCE

To the Editor Of the Euening Ledger:
Sir-I have read for many years and have
appreciated deeply the splendid work which
the PUBLIC LEDGER has done toward the puri-
fcation of Pennsylvania politics. Another
great opportunity has arisen for 1t and the
EVENING LEDGER to continue this service, to the
advantage of both State and nation. ] refer to
the opportunity of defeating Mr. Penrose for
reelection to the United States Senate. :
WILLIAM I. HULL.
Swarthmore Pa, September IA, 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Silence Not Golden

From the Chambersburg CPa) Valley Spirit.
A strange. weird silence falls upon the lips
of the Republican candidates when the name
of Penrose is mentioned.
Not one of them has far dared TO declare
himself either for against the machine ina.
seeks to continue it's corrupt management OF
this State for it's own advantage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
A Bitter Dose

Petrograd and Jaroslaw,
Budapest and Crecy,
Kaiser Wilhelm, General Pau
Drive me nearly crazy.
But the worst is yet to come,
Tasting rather pill-y,
Reading like prescriptions all
Take some Przmysl-y" Choose your
Take some Przymsy" own
Take some Prmzsyl-y" Spelling.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Welcomes Evening Ledger

uVV'IHII I4FNI7OIINIIt
The EVENING LEDGER is welcome addltioh
tn the ranks of Philadelphia newspaperdom
There is no better paper in the United states
than the PUBLIC LEDGER, and few as good. Il
the evening edition keeps up the fine tradiuon
that the PUBLIC LEDGER has established II
will be a nOtent force for good.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
The Natural SEQUENCE

1t now behooves all good exchange editor!
to dig up the Ingoldsby Legends and reprin
THE Jackdaw of Rheims"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

becomes a murderer; the drunkard becor,..
lar the liar becomes a coward 'es
Benedict Arnold did the most convent.u.
thing 1t took too much courage to do Any
inconvenient thing. And that's exactly Az
situation with the teller of the white I,s ,e =
THE IDEA Tenr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Casualties

From Allied sources we learn that 4,356,711
Germans were killed, 1,699,326 were wound
ed and 900, 467 were taken prisoners, in the
last four days of fighting
From German sources we learn that the
killed, 43 seriously dead and Sc compre-
hensively wounded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

From the Elkton (Md.) Democrat
Fire of unknown origin totally de-
stroyed the contents of Clarence H. krauss
one night last week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
What's In a Name !?

Were giving our pastor a new drawing
room carpet on the occasion of his jubilee.
Show me something that looks nice but
isn't too expensive"
Here is the very thing, madame-real
observation-disclosures Punch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
A Nillainous Joke

Who is the Villa of Europe?
Which of the embattled emperors is the
friend of the Euro-peon?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
One Bad Turn

Brown Cwhose new cook is worse than the
last)-It was you who recommended that
new cook TO my wife, wasn't it?
Jones with dffidence) Yes, old man.
Brown (vengefully)-Then, l must ask you
TO come home to dinner with me tonight
London Sketch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

Mary had a little lamb,

Mary had a little lamb,
And then l heard her holler:
What does that waiter think l am?
He charged me half a dollar!"
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Domestic Discord

my husband used to call me his lovely
lute.'
And now?"
Now he picks on me."-Louisville Courier
Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Sign of the Times

A Baptist Church in Paterson has spoken
the last word in business administration of
religion. This is the sign erected in front
of the edifice:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
'Twouldn't be Tolerated Here

From the Buenos Aires Standard
again l was welcomed by my CHEEKY host
ess, and once more partook of her simple
yet paatable face
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
In A SPIRIT OF HUMOR
Popularity Assured

That proposed bus line on Broad street
should become immensely popular with the
young folk, for bussing has ever been
popular pastme.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
Altruisrn
TeaCher-Johnn

your excuses.
JOHNNY know, mum; it takes all pas
time to think of his own.-New York Sun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22
No Quarter to Political Plunderers

out in Kansas City the friends of good
| government are quoting what Hugh
O'Rricn q former Mayor Of Boston, said in
an Official message after his reelection IN
1855:
IF political parties nut INSCRIPTIONS men
10 the front, they ought 10 he voted down,
II political parties make combinations with
mon whose morality and integrity are ques-
tforabr. such combinations should be dis
colraeed and discounteranced by every
good citizen. II no quarter is given TO men
who have no moral principle behind them,
who connect themselves with leading
parties merely for plunder, they should be
stamped out and then the business OF the
country will be conducted, like any other
large corporation, on business principles.
These words apply TO all combinations for
plumber i'm municipal State or national poll
tics. They point to the responsibility of
every American citizen
Doctor Brumbaugh is immune to spitballs
A man with a feather in his cap usually
has an eagle in his pocket
Was the recent eclipse OF the sun an Eng
lish plot 10 deprive Germany of her we'll
known place therein?
The Mayor has done his duty in the matter
Of the Municipal Court grab. Councils will
have another chance this afternoon.
There is no question about what Mr.. Pen
rose stands for. The record shows that
through his Organization he has stood for
anything.
Mr.. Roosevelt says that Mr. Pinchot will
not retire, but what does Mr., Roosevelt know
about it? A man is not addicted to coffee if
he has never been able 10 get first cup,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

TT MUST be remembered in reading that
i sentence from Roachs pamphlet that it
was written less than ten years after the
Civil War, when the wounds and prejudices
of that strife had not yet been efraced new
ertheless. il is likely 10 make feel little
more comfortable about seizing the present
opportunity to get our flag on the sea again.
GRANVILLE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

This war tax on gasoline is a direct blow
at the poor down-trodden automobile owner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

Love and Sunshine Company,
Wholesale and Retail Christians;
Distributors of JOY and Goodwill.
In Essentials Unity; in non Essentials,
Liberty; in all things, Charity.
The Church with the Royal Welcome.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

AR Roosevelt says that Mr.. Pinchot Will
not retire but what does Mr., Roosevelt know
about it? A man is not addicted TO coffee if
he has never been able 10 get first cup,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

There is no question about what Mr.. Pen
rose stands for. The record shows that
through his Organization he has stood for
anything.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

The Mayor has done his duty in the matter
If the Municipal Court grab. Councils will
have another chance this afternoon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

JITHEN William c, Reick was editorial
w manager of the New York Herald it was
well-nigh impossible for any one from the
outside world to see him. But Harold ]. Lit
tledale, an English newspaperman, accom-
plished the seemingly impossible, and here is
told how he did it. He sent word into Mr.,
Reick that he had story which he would
tell only TO him. Mr. Reick sent a reporter
10 see LittIedale, who declined to reveal his
story to any one save Mr. Reick, After
long wait he was taken into the august
presence.
well young man, what's your story?"
asked Mr. Reick.
IT'S hard-luck story want job" said
Iittledale, and then he was ushered out,
BRADFORD.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

Doctor Brumbaugh is immune to spitbaus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

a man with a feather in his cap usually
has am eagle in his pocket,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-22

Was the recent eclipse Of the sun an Eng
lish plot 70 deprive Germany Of her Well
known place therein?