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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
The Exnlanation Man

oh, de explanation man, he come around
a-talkin' strong;
De words he uses soun's like dey was fvs
or six feet long.
He talks so ornamental dat you has a great
desire
To drop yoh daily work an stan an listen
an admire.
You kin AK i'm any question dat you chance
to have on hand;
His answer win he mos too fine foh you to
understand.
He will tell you bout de taxes an de cost
Of what you eat
An bout de wars dat fiji de world VIII sor-
row so complete.
But wifi all dis conversation bout de mos
dat he can say
Is dat men jes' keep on hghtin' an deys
got de tax TO pay.
Though he's very informatious an he does
de bes' he can,
You never gets much comfort fun de sx-
-Philander johnson in the Washington
Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
An Appeal 10 the Farmers

from The New York Tribune
Recognizing the fact that America must sup
ply an extra large part of the worlds food
stuffs next year, the International Harvester
Company of America has begun n campaign to
arouse the farmers of this country to their
opportunity and duty. It urges every farmer
to utilize every available acre and to increase
the average yield OF each acre. That is eX-
tremely good advice two counts.
The first Is the natural desire of all producers
to have available a large supply of merchandise
when there is an unusual demand. With Eu-
rope In chaos, question exists about the
demand and no question about the desrability
of being able 20 fill it with profit. The second
Is the humanitarian and altruStic
sideratlon of ability TO relieve out of the over
flowing storchouse of American farms. the
suffering which EurOpes shortage of grains
and stock will inevitably produce. This has
been year of bounteous crops here If care
next years crops should be even bigger for
there will be need for all that the best farm
ing and the most proptious weather conditions
can produce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

From the Baltimore News,
The favor of this country seems to be courted
all sides. The propaganda which is being
carried on here is dangerous to peace of
mind and spirit of fairness; not to our
national peace, I:ut 1t goes elsewhere.
There is a little country called Holland that
is struggling nightly to preserve its neutral
ity and to which war would spell ruin and
perhaps obliteration. Yet for all the regret aud
horror OF war that the great Powers are daily
expressing, each is spending its efforts in
melting that little country to hostility against
the other What sort of friendship Is it that
permits such things? The world is already
half embroiled. Why should the other half be
inundated with unsubstantiatcd accusations,
half-truths, eXaggerations that, If believed
must at the very least Cmbitter its neutrality
and may even lead II to cundone offense against
it's strict neutrality or tempt it to depart from
an honestly impartial course?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
THE IDEALIST

The pursuit OF trihes is one OF the most
common Of human failings
For instance: Here are two clerks in
business office. Both have planned to go to
the ball game this afternoon. All morning
the game is on the mind of one of these
clerks; ne mixes base hits with bookkeeping,
beautiful running catches with columns Of
figures.
The other fellow subconsciously knows he
is going out to ball game. But the fact
exists in his subconsciousness only. For the
present. his mind is taken up with his days
work. If he completes 1t satisfactorily and
in time, he will go to the game. II not, well
he will go some other day.
The nrst clerk is due at party this eve
ming What will he wear to make a favorable
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
IN THE CORNFIELD

Unseen the farmers boy from round the hill
Whistles a snatch that seeks his soul un-
sought
And flls some time with tune, albeit shrIl;
The cricket tells straight on his simple
thought
Nay, tits the crckets way of being still'
The peddler bee drOnes In and gossips naught'
Far down tho wood, a desiring dove
Times me the beating of a heart OF loyei
And these be all the sounds that mix each
morn,
With waving Of the corn.
There. while / pause my feldward farlng eyes
Take harvests, where the stately corn ranks rise
OF inward dignities.
And large benignites ana insight wise,
Graces and modern majesties
Thus. without theft, / reap another's held;
Thus, without tilth, / house wondrous yield'
And heap my heart with quintuple crops con-
Ceaed.
Sidney Lanier
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Great Britain Does Not Own the Seas

NREAT BRITAIN has been for generations
Vt the pig of the oceans. Venice once
claimed the sea as her bride and warned all
others to cease their Illicit intercourse. The
United Kingdom assumes the same position
today. There are many ships owned by
American corporations that fly the British
flag. There can be no justifabe protest
against transfer to American registry of the
Robert Dollar, owned nominaly by a British
corporation, but in fact by American capital.
Our Government cannot afford to yield one
jot or title in this matter The nation when
a comparative weakling dared the might OF
the British Empire in defense of its right to
use the seas. II will be no less viEilant in
protection of American interests now. The
nation has decided 10 put the flag back on
the oceans, and il IS going TO do it, London
has failed to appreciate the depth Of Amer-
can purpose in this matter. In fact, the Brit
ish attitude is extremely impolitic in view Of
the abnormal conditions now existing when
the friendliness of the United States is some
thing which no nation in the world can
afford to ALLEVIATE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

MIR. PENROSE is or is not the directing
1fl brains of the Organization in Philadel-
phia and the State. He is or he is not re-
sponsible for its acts. He approves or he
does not approve the bipartisan alliance
through which the liquor interests are
brought into support of his candidacy. If he
is responsible for the notorious political inn
morality with which his name is associated,
he has no right to ask even consideration OF
his economic views. A candidate must come
into court with clean hands Can Mr.. PEN
rose do that?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Prophecy in Process of Achievement

iIoPheCy III IroCess ol AChleNemtlh
H1HE prophecy Of Olivier In France, and of
i August Bebe In Germany is coming to
realization. 1t was Olivier, the Prime Min
lister Of Napoleon Ill, who in a letter to Will
helm / warned him against the annexation
OF Alsace-Lorraine. 1t was August Bebel who
in 1871 alone had the courage to stand up
in the Reichstag and plead with the rulers
of Germany not to tear asunder the bonds
which tied a people together. He boldly pro-
claimed the lurking danger to the interests
Of the German Empire and the peace of Eu-
rope in such an act. But in vain. Germany
was to become world power, and in eXecut-
ing this design she was to stop at naught.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

his hand.
where's the dishdonged printer who set
this obituary notice. he Numbered.
whats wrong with itY' meeky asked the
third subassistant city editor.
Wrong with it? Everythingl I wrote
a beautiful poem, beginning She was left
weeping widow and that blabgasted
printeE made it read: She had cleft
weeping willow. Then I wrote: Throw thy
pearls before the swine And how did 1t
come out? How2 ! ask! Buy thy curls
as I do mine. ] --"
Gently, yet firmly, they killed him, for
obituary poets are taboo in highest journal
istic circles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

has broken down in most discredtable
fashion.
Sir Lionel Gardens antl-American out
bursts are distinctly adverse to the success
of our country's steadfast purpose and policy
in the establishment Of cordial political and
closer commercial relations with Latin Amer
lea, and should be put stop to with i'm
pressiye prumptitude by our British cousins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
For Norwegians Exclusively

once put on pair of skis
And jumped into the skies;
But Just how to pronounce the name,
| haven't been put wise.*
"Just heard from the human encyclopedia
who adjons the northwest that the
plural of ski is ski and that the singular OF
ski is ski For which information an ex.
peCtant world should be duly thankful.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Two Essentials

Tommy" said the Sunday school teacher
who had been giving lesson on the bap-
tismal covenant, can you tell me the two
things necessary TO baptism?"
"Yes M" said Tommy, water and a baby
Western Mail
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Survived the Ordeal

A Scot of PEBBLES said to his friend Mac
Andrew: Mac, l hear ye have fallen in
love wi bonny Kate MCAllister."
"Weel, Sanders" Mac replied, II was
near-verra near-daein in. but the bit
lassie had nae slller ! said to maself.
Mac, be mon. And l wis a mon, and moo
/ jist pass her by.'-Argonaut.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
CURIOSITY SHOP

The expression, "knock wood is said to
date back to the Crusades. AT that time
when religious fervor and belief were far
stronger than today, almost every SOL
der carried a piece of what he conceived
to be a part of the true cross When evil
seemed impending before going into
battle, the crusaders were wont to touch the
bit of wood, usually kept in an expensive
golden receptacle Eventually any piece of
wood was touched for luck and so the ex-
preston came into general vogue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Fair Words or Nothing

George" said the wife to her generally
unappreciatiye husband, how do you like
my new hat?"
well my dear" said George, with great
candor, "to tell you the truth"
stop right there, George If you're going
to talk that way about it, don't want to
"--I1aas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

The so-called Fatal Stone, now resting in
Westminster Abbey, was used first as
a place on which to crown the kings of
Munster. 1t was originally deposited in the
Cathedral Of Cashel, their metropolis. In
1913 Fergus, prince Of the royal line, hav-
ing obtained the Scottish throne, obtained
this stone for his coronation at Dunstaff-
mage, where IL continued until the time of
Kenneth II, who removed 1t to soone. In
1928 1t was taken by Edward I to London
and placed In the world famous Abbey.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Speaking of Names

She was round and she was ruddy
And her cheeks were like the rose.
And she weighed at least eighty
AS the hay scale record shows.
She was sound as any dollar,
And no stronger girl you've met;
Yet this big and robust creature
Had been christened Violet
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
He is sisslfied and happy
And he shrinks from blows and strife,
And he never said sCrappy
Word in all his peaceful life.
lie would show a streak of yellow
If he saw a wooden gun;
Yet this fossy little fellow
Has been christened Well-ing ton.
Springfield Union.
She was built of bone and gristle,
And her nose was sharp and thin,
And her eyes were sharp as gimlets,
And she had a scrappy chin;
With her tongue she tore her neighborS'
Reputation up, and she
In the days beyond recalling
Had been Christened Charity.
Houston Post.
He is crooked and a CRATER
And he seldom tells the truth;
Has been robbing other people
Ever since he was youth.
Beats his wife and plays the bully,
But from any man would rum
Yet this much -detested villain
Has been named George Washington.
birmingham Age-Herald.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Wbv There Are No New Jokes

King Ashurbanurpal laid down the morn
Ing paper, remarlling to the Mesdames
Ash, etc. that there was nothing new under
the sun.
"Where didst thou hear that, great King?
asked the court jester. Which goes far to
prove that even the wisest of ancients wasn't
original.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

The moral damage OF this war to the school
child will be incalculable 1t nils his head with
daiI,, stories of bloodshed, ightings, passions.
revenge Religion is so oyershadowed by the
daily story OF Christians blowing each others
brains out that II is hard to make it even a
reality 20 him, and as TO human brotherhood
there is no such word in vocabulary at
nrasent except as we Americans can eXemplify
u-Christian Work and Evangelist
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
A Pleasant Ride Ahead

"Great Scott forgot to bring the tool Kit
along"
Good" exclaimed his wife NOW we car
20 right on without taking time out for you
to tinker with the engine,"-Detroit Free Press
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

Thus far the war has produced no great
poem and the first forthputtings OF the poets
OF distinction have been disappointing, but It
is too soon 10 abandon hope The first shock
was too strong for poetic expression. which
requires a transformation of emotion into
definite form. 1t will be surprising II some
notable poetry is not inspired by the war and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

The National Municipal League Is very
well-meaning and high-minded institution, but
n il irnagines for moment that the peoples
OF cities IN general ana Boston IN particular,
have The slightest notion OF giving up the right
To choose their own Mayors 1t is gravely de-
luded.-Boston Post.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
One Good Bathroom. Surely

"That rich Mr.. Smith is going to build
home that will cost $4,000, OOO"
THAT looks If the plumbing was in
cluded."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
A Diplomat

"How do you like your new music master?"
'He Is very nice, polite young man. When
made a mistake yesterday he said, Pray
mademoisele, why do you take much
pains to improve upon Beethoven" Paris
EipnrO.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Twas But a Dreaml

He ate two big Welsh rabbits
In the land of horror tarried.
He dreamt-it was u frightful dream
He dreamt that he was married.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Fighting Out

From the New York Herald.
ANY cessation of hostllities Gn EuropeJ at
this time would be a disaster to the cause Of
true peace disaster to humanity. Far better
that the issue of Prussian militarism be fought
now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

Delaware gets the nickname the Blue Hen
State, from expression attributed to one
Captain Caldwell, noted for his coclS-f fight
ing proclivities. In days gone by the entire
State was addicted to this kind of sport"
and Captain Caldwells allegation that no
rooster could be game unless Matched by a
blue hen stuck to the State1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

It may not have had anything TO do with
IT, hut the decision Of Turkey not to join
Germany came remarkably soon after the
successes Of tn allies along the Marne began.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

Those African troops OF the French are
said TO be the best shots among the allies, but
the Africans I'm American can be backed
against any Of them when It comes to shoot
ing craps.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Cause for Mirth

"Why are the hyenas laughing SO hysteri-
Cally?" asked the visitor to the Zoo.
Somebody mentioned - just now
explained the keeper.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

an the street corner Of Lyons, in France,
" stood Elizabeth Felix, daughter of a poor
Jewish peddler, playing the violin and sing
ing, that she might aid her sisters and broth
ers Eventually she drifted 20 Paris, where
the revolt Of 1S4S had turned the city topsy-
turvy. Somehow OF other she fell in with
a mob Of rioters, maddened with excitement.
The rabble rolled along one street into an
other until It came to the Theatre Francais'
renamed Theatre de la Republique.
A man lifted Elizabeth to the stage and
holding gun to her head, ordered her to sing
the "Marseillalse,"
She raised her voice-overcome by emotion,
vibrant with the import of the events In
which she was partiCipating-and intoned the
famous battle hymn, Half singing, half
chanting her voice rose and fell, the hushed
rabble seemingly hypnotized by the frail girl.
Then she ceased and uproar Of wild ac-
claim burst forth.
From that moment Rachel greatest of
French actresses. was firmly established in
the volatile hearts OF her countrymen. Event
uaIly when stricken with tuberculosis she
came 10 this country. but was forced to can
Gel her tour She returned TO France ts
die there. BRADfOftD'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
An AGED Infant

Miss Carter was born in Mazie, Kansas,
at the age of 20 years. five months and one
day."-Beardstown Ill.,, Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
IN A SPIRIT OF HUMOR


From the little we have seen of purple
hair it appears to be woman's clowning
trIn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

Philadelphia school children can't lose very
much on account of the elimination Of Euro
pean geography from the schools They
couldn't keep up with all the changes in the
map anyhow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

The immigration restriction bill that ap-
pears to have been pigeon-holed somewhere
in the Senate should be resurrected ana
passd.--Nashvlle Banner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

The pity Of it is that the vast horde of
amateur strategists in this country cannot
be sent 10 the front. and TO that part OF the
front where the hring Is heaviest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

The principal die-stufr from Europe stin
continues to be red.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
Thus Died a Hero

"1nsert name of statesman you don't like
over well.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

servia's army is not so large but her Of
ficisl news bureau is fully up to the standard
or the allies in sending out reports.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

To the first German soldier W sets foot
on English soil a Berlin newspaper has
offered s750-just about enough 70 give his
rsnaing a decent burial
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

We put Henry Lane Wilson out of the busi-
ness of so-called diplomacy. II Great Britain
wishes to satisfy the United states, II VIII 90
the same with Sir Lionel Carden.-New York
World
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

Sir Edward Carson has Just been married,
He viii now learn what home rule means.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

The problem of stock market resumption IN
this country is the problem of providing the
proceeds In such other shape than gold as
Europe will be willing to take.-New YORK
IN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

* Of K" has used more language In the
last few weeks than in his whole previous
life
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

even now a masterpiece may be taking shape
Springfield Republican.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

ANDREW BRADFORD also was one of the
n earliest postmasters of Philadelphia, if
not the first, and, of course, his shop was the
postoifice. Franklin was enyious of him in
this position. realizing that to he postmaster
and have the control of the postboys was a
distinct advantage in the distribution of a
newspaper How Franklin managed to get this
office and how he turned the tables on Brad
ford by bribng the postboys to neglect Brad
fords Mercury and take care of his Gazette
Is very characteristic of the great philoso-
pher who not all philanthropist where
business was concerned.
Bradford, who died in 1742, published the
American Magazine the previous year, the
publication making its appearance about the
same time that Franklin's magazine ap-
peared.
That was another time when Poor Richard
opposed his rival and defeated him.
GRANVILLE
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

TITLE MISS NINE YEAR-oLD went to
- the theatre with her father They had
the best of seats and a box Of candy. Her
father treated her as a grown-up. The light
opera was drawing to a close.
Father" said the miss, don't you think
I'm getting old enough to be taken to supper
after the show?"
And it cost father two dollars to make good
his promise to treat her like real lady.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

HD AVIS is the wrong man in that job
IL said member of City Councils to the
writer. How in war can he do his work
right when he drives out to the pumping
stations and filters at three in the morning to
see if the men are on the job? No man can
dssipate that way and get down fresh to
the office in the morning."
Which is one of the reasons why Davis is
making good.
La croÌnica. (San Francisco, Calif.) 1914-1917, 1914-06-13

la Camara de Diputados PROPOSE
clones acerca de los ferrocarri-
les que hoy son de verdadero in
|teres para ell comercio, hacienda
que las Companies ferroviarias
rebajen las tarifas de trasporta-
ci6n.
Tambien he infuido en- la cues
ton del trafco con ell ser huma-
no, con 10 relacionado a la Mari
ma y la Armada hasta conseguir
que sea de respeto e interes pa
ra la paz.
Durante TODD ell tempo de mis-
servicios, toda mi ambici6n ha
sido ell trabajar con fe por ell pue-
bio de mi Estado, yquiza me juz-
guen 8 cream que he sido equivo-
cado en- mis- proyectos, pero en- los
diez y siete amos que llevo en- ell
servicio del pdblico, no he tenido
OCCASION para que Sc dude de mi
Hace dos amos, en- Agosto, game
las primeras e%lecciones en- Ala
media Country. Ell ex-Prepresi-
dente Roosevelt, llevo en- ell Con-
dado cerca de II, 900 votos. Du-
La croÌnica. (San Francisco, Calif.) 1914-1917, 1914-06-13
Casamiento

Ell viernes 5 del corriente, Sc
unieron en- matrimonio ell senior
Luis Abello y Blasa Urea Perez.
Despues de la ceremonial, siguio
una animada fiesta en- ell domici-
lilo No. 1881 Gale Pacific, donde
concurrieron varias personals de
amistad intima de los desposa-
dos. Apadrinaron ell acto, ell Sr.
Ramon Aguirre la Srita. Eloisa
Salazar.
La croÌnica. (San Francisco, Calif.) 1914-1917, 1914-06-13
Personal.

Apreciaremos con sinceridad
toda aclaracion e informes que
Sc nos de, acerca del SR, PEDRO
GANDARA, meXicano, que hace
algun tempo vivi6 en- Birming-
ham. Alabama, de donde salio
para Nueva Orleans y Portland,
diciendo despues que venia a San
Francisco.
Sus senas son.: unos 81 amos de
edad, cinco pies y medic de alto,
140 libras de peso, moreno, POGO
pelo de barba, un corte en- la ore
ia izquierda, buenos dientes, un
corazon con la palabra LOVE
(tatuado) en- ell brazo derecho y
un ancora en- ell brazo izquierdo.
Sus ofcios son vendedor de ia
males y tambien herrero; ha ira
bajado para las companies ferro-
viarias.
Toda information que nuestros
lectores puedan darnos sera muy
agradecido por su desconsolada
esposa y por La Cr6nica."