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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

AGAINST Congressman Michael Donohoe
Awho in remarkable spirit of nonpartisan-
ship, has served this city well, the Organiza-
tion has nominated Peter E. Costello, whose
efforts in behalf of bad government have on
more than one occasion earned for him we'll
merited rebuke. lie is the same Costello who,
in 1910, took S64OOO of the taxpayers money,
having sold to the city for Si35,OO0 property
which he had bought within the year for
s61OOO Were Mr.. Donohoe not distinguished
already for his exceptionally valuable serv-
ice, it would nevertheless be the duty of the
voters TO give him an overwhelming vote as
an evidence Of the estimate they place Mr..
Costello's activities.
J. Washington Logue is another Democrat
who deserves well Of his constituents. He Is
entitled to reelection. He has earned the
Endorsement which he ought to get.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Every Man a King

Tn MANY lands men are subjects; in
l. America all men are sovereigns The in
sigma, the sceptre of this kingly right is the
ballot. When a citizen of the United States
fails to register or fails to vote he abdcates
his throne.
No one citizen has the right to do anything
tnat would destroy the government II all
the citizens did the same. 1t is palpable
even to the most stupid that If all voters re-
Trained from going to the polls there would
be no public officers elected and, therefore,
government would break down.
Absentee citizenship or the neglect OF duty
at the polls is most prevalent among the COM
Portable and respectable part of the popula-
tion. Because of that it is the more repre-
hensble and objectionable There are no
extenuating circumstances no available eX-
cuses The disreputable voters will be
whipped or cajoled to the booths by the ward
bosses. The only way to offset and outwit
and wipe out such a vicious element is for
every self-respecting man 10 make his voting
the paramount duty for Tuesday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Pennsylvania on Trial

TT is settled that Penrose is guilty or he
i would have taken the only effective way
of rebutting the charges An innocent man
would spend his last cent and devote every
atom of strength to clearing his personal and
public honor of such befouling accusations
have been made against Penrose His eva
siveness, his complacency, his faint and
vague general denial can only be interpreted
as q confession of guilt.
Tomorrow, therefore. Pennsylvania and not
PenrCse will be trial. Every one who
votes for Psnrose win tacitly admit that he
approves what Penrose has done, and accepts
the mud-turtle political morality for which
Penrose stands. II the face of the returns
should show that Penrose has plurality OF
the votes cast this great Commonwealth win
be convicted at the bar Of the nation OF hav-
ing lapsed from American ideals and repu-
dated the code OF public morality that is
essential TO the permanence OF a republic
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
How 10 Cook a Skirt

(From the Handbook of Universal ERoWIedoeI
The editor does not hold himself responsible JorI
opinions oppressed IN this tUdy.)
Take a large, square piece of Turkish
toweling and cut into large squares. II thd
squares are not large enough, take another
piece and repeat the operation. Leave oveI
night in a clean place, if you can find oneI
and in the morning season slightly with pep1
per and a handful OF butter Then take 4
fountain pen and roll gently over the mix !
ture, making sure that the gravy is of a
reddish green color, In the afternoon OF the
next Tuesday but one, speak gently TO Il and
let 1t simmer. Add four apples cut on the
bias, drape with the ripe fruit of the agpara
gus tree and offer the whole to the servan
If the servant refuses to eat it, discharge h,
and repeat the operation indefinitely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Roosevelt Voiced the Nation

IF ANY one imagines that Penrose and the
L Penrose voCalists would devote every
speech in the last days of the campaign to
refuting Roosevelt If Roosevelt had done
them harm, he does not understand poll
tics When the Colonel pleaded with the peo-
pie to overthrow Penroseism he was speaking
for the conscience of the entire nation.
-, No man knows the United States in all its
rastlrts more intimately than Roosevelt, and
RShether men always agree with him or not
" they know that he has the power of inter-
preting the thought of the mass of the people
with remarkable precision, Penrose has
precipitated a national crisis and Penroseism
must be overwhelmed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
DEMANDS RAPID TRANSIT

TO the Editor OF the Evening LEDGER:
Sir-You are going to give us rapid transit in
the northern part of the city. 1 could tell
that when I read the very thorough article on
the street car situation which you published
yesterday. We're all getting tired of the push
ing and crowding.
Why can't we all get together and push and
crowd those Union Traction stockholders a lit
tle-and the Councimen, too, who are blocking
the good work. The men in Councils know that
we need better car service and won't help mat
ters. If they don't know that we need rapid
transit then they don't size UP to their Jobs.
You have started something and the people are
going to keep II going. LOUIS II. BELTS.
Philadelphia, October, 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Keen the Cotton Industry at Home

A VICTIM Of it's own economic crime, this
"A country is now asked to save the cotton
planters from the predcament in which they
find themselves. For hundred years too
much OF the American cotton crop has gone
abroad to build up the manufacturing indus
tries of other nations, and now we pay the
penalty for the long delay in utilizing the
opportunity here at home. But fortunately
our cotton factories are rapidly increasing
in number, especially in the South. The faster
the better, Producing three-fourths of the
worlds cotton crop. the country now con-
sumes one-third of its own yield; and one
third OF the spindles in the United States are
In Southern factories. AS the industrial de-
velopment OF the South goes on, following
upon it's advanced agricultural development.
the recurrence of such dilemma as the
present one becomes less and less likely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

coming out and he wanted to know II I
would take the contracts.
O. Did Mrs. McNichoi ever pay any money
under this agreement? A. No.
Q. Did you make up the estimates and bids
for these filtration contracts? A. No. that
work was done mostly by Philip II. Johnson,
the engineer I employed.
Ohl Yes, now we see II all. Philip H.
johnson is the great humanitarian architect
brother-in-law Of the late "Izzy" Durham,
He had his finger in the filtration, too. Take
q peep at him there. He is certainly versa
tile. He filters our water and he builds all
our hospitals
Probably the biggest private contract J.
Z. McNichol has handled was the building
of the Market street subway. Probably the
biggest private contract Edwin II. Ware has
handled was the construction of the UNDER
ground system for a telephone company.
Does it seem likely that either contract
would have been forthcoming had the two
contractors been less the powers than they
are In politics?
In conclusion: United States Senator Boes
Penrose was not candidate for reelection
in 1911. 1t appears that he was muclt-ra
about that time for he said:
THE so-cslled contractor leadership of the
local Republican Organization has for several
years been the subject OF criticism and re-
proach throughout the State. Any CANDI-
DACf WHICH RELIES ON CORRUPTION,
FRAUD, COERCION OF OFFICEHOLD-
BRS is CONFESSEDLY WEAK AND UN-
WORTHY OF SUPPORT"
penrose kpnu,s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Society Stuff

Willie HOhenzollern is being entertained by
French friends at their country home in Bel
gium this week.
T. Roosevelt was in our midst recently, but
has left Au revoir, T.
b. Penrose is not receiving this year.
Many Englishmen are spending the winter
across the Channel
Friends gave a reception in honor of Miss
Sylvia Pankhurst, of England and Jail, a
few days ago. The ushers were dressed In
yellow and white.
Nick Romanoff is shooting in Galicia this
fall. He says the shooting is fair to mid
ding.
Vic Emmanuel has decided not to travel
north for some time Vic says the climate at
home suits him.
Mohammed V, of Constantinope, is cruis-
ing in the Black Sea for few days
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
The Wares Bridled

TN 1911, when Mr.. Penrose was betraying
i Gang secrets to the enemies OF the Wares
and turning daylight on the nefarious prac-
tees OF himself and other politicians who
controlled City Hall. according TO unrefuted
accusations. he was generous in his excori-
atlon OF the Ware influence in Philadelphia
II IS quite probable that the Wares will not
exact vengeance for this at the ballot box
tomorrow, for Il is openly asserted that the
rum interests have overFuled the brother
bosses in their own baiIiwick; or is It true
that "Bfl" Ware has been promised the
snayoralty as a reward for not jumping over
the tracesP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
IMPORTANT QUESTIONS

To The Editor Of the BUeniH0 Ledger:
Sir-Some writer's in your letter column dis
cuss the personal qualities of political candi-
oates as though such topic of vital in
terest. Some discuss political issues that never
present many writer's take sides for or against
the warning nations of Europe, showing their
ill-taste and lack of appreciation of this, the
greatest country In the world. Discus
sion of such things is in line with other theo-
retical discussions which will not get work.
!ngman loaf of bread. nor do any construc-
tive good in the world
ORIGINAL THINKER.
Paulsboro N j. October e.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
VIEWS OF READERS
ON TIMELY TOPICS
Contributions That Reflect Public Opin-
ion on Subjects Important to City,
State and Nation.

To The Editor Of the Evening Ledger!
Slr-Colonel Peter Horny in his Life OF
Francis Marion relates an Incident I'm which
the raven-black locks Of a British officer be-
came snow-white in something less than "a
hours. While the British occupied Georgetown,
S. c., Colonel Horny, who was scouting around
the town with a small body OF men. came in
contact with party of 30 British dragons.
Tho British were put to fight, and in
The pursuit all save only an officer cut
DOWN This ono escaped by dartng into the
swamps Some years after the war Colonel
Horny while on business trip to New York.
was made acquainted with n gentleman whose
hair was white, although he was not an old
man. During their interview it developed that
this gentleman the officer who had escaped
the American charge; and he told Horny that
when he entered the fight his hair was "blacls
as coal" but when he crawled out of the
swamp the next morning 1t was white
E. GUTHRIE.
Gtnnside
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Ballade of Baseball

(AUer Master Francois Villor)
Tell me now in what hidden place is ,
Miner Brown the ancient foeman?
Where is Chesbro, no whose PAGES
Kept in rank the batting bowman?
Where's Comiskey, the baseball Roman,
And where is AltroCk; who shall know?
Graves of heroes are known by no man
Bender and Coombs and Plank must go!
Hidden now the one-tme faces,
Tannehill, Young, the ancient clan. .
Gone and faded-their old-timc places
Taken by many a swifter man.
Who shall question the leaders plan7
Who shall ask where the salaries grown
Let him remember while he can,
Bender and Coombs and Plank must gol
Once we watched their pristine graces- 7
Bender, the Redman, moving down
Giant and Brave i'm pennant races,
And Coombs with his oddly puzzled frown.
Plank on whose head we placed crowni
Eddie, our Eddie-we used to glow!
Father of Baseball! Is this renown?
Bender and Coombs and Plank must gol
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Let No Man Be Deceived

T EFT NO man he deceived by the insdious
IL argument that vote against Penrose-
ism is vote against Republicanism. There
stands Brumbaugh, bulwarked in honesty.
Around him good Republicans can rally;
through him they can give Pennsylvania's
verdict in favor of Republican prnciples
through him they can put the state fairly
and surely on record.
a verdict against Penroseism will mean
to the nation what it will mean to every
Pennsylvanan-a reassertlon of fundamental
principles, which must first be vindicated
before it is possible to determine the ordt-
nary routine of governmental procedure.
1t is fortunate thing that Republicans
are able now to vote for their political and
fortunate thing that they can elect a real
Republican while they are utterly repudiat-
fpg Republican masquerader 1t is a splen-
did thing that Penroseism can he over
thrown without imperiling in the slightest
Fennsylvania's message to the nation or dis
tprbing In any manner whatever her historic
economic position.
Every Republican votes tomorrow for or
against Republican President in 1917.
Every vote for Penrose fattens the Demo-
cratic chances of victory in 1915; each vote
against him will bring measurably nearer
revision of the tariff.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Mother Booze

Nursery Rhymes for Second Childhood
Old Father Muffet,
He sat in a buffet,
Drinking his Saturday pay.
He saw a green spider
With an arc-light inside her.
And Muffet he tainted away.
Whisky and gin.
Whisky and gin,
When a man tipples
His troubles begin.
Sing a song OF beer checks
And bottles full OF rye.
Four-and-twenty banqueters
Stewed TO the eye
When the door was opened
The fellows wouldn't bulge
Wasn't that a pretty case
To set before a Judge?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
sCRAPPLE


Our Own G.. X. Chesterion on the War
I was counting the buttons on my great
coat yesterday when I thought about the war
I hope no one will be quite foolish enough,
not even IL 1t be George Bernard Shaw, VINO
is certainly not fool, because he Is mad
man, to think that there is no connection pc
tween buttons and the war. Indeed, there ~
a serious and awful connection between but-
tons and the war If il weren't for my repu-
tation-with which have nothing to do-as
maker of paradoXes, l should say that with
out buttons there could have been no war.
The peaCe-loving citizen OF Somaliland wears
no buttons, and he makes no wars The
shades of Napoleon and Caesar make no
wars, and they wear no buttons In spite or
all the tailors of Cheapsde. The mild
hammered citizen of Tottenham Court road
wears a button on his coattails when he
dresses in that greatest Of irrellgious sins full
evening dress, and there is no buttonhole for
that button. BY sublime irony Of nature
he also wears a buttonhole which has no but
ton When bore attempts to speak to him
he takes him by the buttonhole which has no
button, and that proves that buttonholes
have nothing to do with the war. Whereas
when an enemy wishes to strike him he at
tacks the button which has no buttonhole,
and that shows that buttons have everything
to do with war Now-(and so on to the bot
tom of the page).
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

fTs8ERE are styles even 10 warfare And
+ they run 10 smaller matters than the
present popularity 81 submarines and dis
- gement of forts. floating or otherwise
Germany IS setting a number Of very in
teres4ing nea fashions-or abandoning some
aia anes. egaiserAehese mustaehes are sgo-
ine eai deeIdediy. IQo many officers have
..aa sprIahsnded Is fhe enemy ana cap
a. ahel8lnder the Impfesslo lon thak the
- rclaalate ~ Felsaam
e& paze tez t-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

tering blade, last token Of the romance Of
war only insignia Of the gallant officer is
doomed. Waving It in battle is nothing more
than signal to the enemy for determination.
War Is becoming every day more routine,
matter of fact killing machine We sing
neither arms nor the man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

To the Editor Of the Everfn0 Ledger;
Sir-The Woman Suffrage party of Phlladel-
phia extends to you sincere thanks for the
ceent publicity you gave the organization work
of last week. We appreciate that at this time
the papers crowded for space and news has
to be out down, therefore the amount of space
given to our cause all the more gratifying
FLORENCE L. PIERSOL,
Chairman Woman Suffrage party OF Philadelphia.
Philadelphia, October go
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Vote for the Loan

VTOTE for the loan. 1t carries a provision
v for sufficient funds to begin preliminary
work on the new subway elevated system
1t is work which II not undertaken at once
will seriously delay the completion OF the
whole project. The good items in the loan
so far overbalance the bad ones that every
body should vote for It.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Verv Good. Eddie: You Am

This bright little verse to scrappIe I'm send
ing,
Just on the chance that 1t won't get canned
Patience and thought I've been recklessly
spending;
(NOte how smoothly each line is scanned)
There isn't much stuff to this sort of yersicleI
I'm not intelligent, cultured or glib
For fame and fortune l don't care a curstclel
But tell me- now, amt your first contrib q
Eddie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Splitting

FrHE only thing don't like about this
II smashing Penrose idea is the trouble
~ splitting my ticket. / hate to split any
thing said the old-lfnef.
.sWell came the answer. III George Wash
inetop had felt ike that there wouldn't have
been any u s. A."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
WHAT SHE SAYS

1 can't stand clev-
er girls; they give
me a headache.
Not pre- [ ty-but
such a beautiful eX-
preston. You know
mere prettiness Is so
tiresome.
No, l don't like
these new dances.
They're SO vulgar.
I'm so glad your
daughter isn't the
kind OF a girl that
has to be coaxed 10
play.
/ like to see a good,
clean play like this
after all that stun.
It's a hne little
house-so comforta-
Bile and homelike.
You were quite
right, dear. / would
not speak TO her
again, eYerl
You're SO eleveri
OF course. a Wom-
an is as young a.
Ehe ls
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
THE HANDS OF ESAU
Philadelphia the Victim of BraegmeWh the Cards Stacked,
Contractors Take What Profit They PeaTnereing Facts That
Reveal the Immensy of the Spos Taken from Taxpayers.
coice, but the hands are the h
FOREwORD
"The eoice is Jacobs voice,

Of
eral aud n o. some thou o
n o prac
n 4
ato cuvo Office erp h complete
n o
o
trouo of
1DoE Thc croH said of
oH is ares a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Philadelphia, October %,

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
SiT-I must extend my thanks to the EVENING
LEDGER for the stand 1t has taken for better
transit conditions in Frankford, 1t seems that
this part of the city has been entirely forgotten
1 used to stand with the strap-hangers all the
way to Market street. but for the sake of COM
fort and speed now the train to the Read
ing Terminal. Many other workers whom
know had TO do the thing. But this is
too expensive. so when you arouse the people
and make them realize that we need quick serv-
Ice to the centre of the town you viii earn the
gratitude of many Frankford toilers.
G. r, SPENCER
Philadelphia, October %.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Penrose on Penroseism

ANY candidacy which relies on corruption,
n fraud, coercion of offceholders is con-
fessedy weak and unworthy Of support
Senator Penrose in the 1911 campaign.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
CURIOSITY SHOP

''Pramnian mixture was a name formerly
applied to any intoxicating drink. Circe gave
TO Ulysses Pramnian wine, impregnated with
drugs, to prevent his escape from her island.
The Odyssey says;
80 And for my drink prepared
The Pramnian mixture in golden cup
Impregnated Ton my destruction bent)
With noxiOus herbs the draught."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

These are rotous days for the hitherto
sober-lived clock in Independence Hall. After
two or three vaca9ions-the first Ia thirty
odd years-it celebrated PenTose's birthday
yesterday BY striking thirteen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

Rainfall in the small hours Of the night
has othez advantages than the inspiration
of melancholy poets H. as Director Harts
SAYS. We must have moisture, let Il accom-
aodate Itself 10 huraanitya a0rl1ins hours,
s. 4 aie At Night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
To az Editor ot tAs Kverlnq Lsdoer:

To the Editor Of the BUeuiH0 Ledger:
Sir-Your newspaper certainly stirred things
UP in this neghborhood with the article on the
Frankford trolleys. II your reporter rode to
Market street in 49 minutes he must have taken
a fast car or else II didn't make many stops,
It often takes hour to reach Sixth and
Market streets from here.
A DAILY RIDER,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Hidden now the one-time faces.
ENVOI

Fan, don't ask if Fame's a woman
Fictle Fortune! Sure but slow.
Back to the minors or Federal yeoman
Bender and Coombs and Plank must goi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

sChicaso packing houses have three shifts
Of men at work on account Of the rush OF
European orders" Prosperity Dear me,
no-another excuse for raising the price OF
meat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

The Leesburg, Indiana, Journal asserts
that a family there was made seriously i'll by
"pantomime poisoning"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

There is some truth in the statement that
Penrose is going back. Certainly the Repub-
ncan party has been going back ever since he
became influential IN It's councils.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

"Gringo," the Mexican name for an Ameri-
can, Is said by some 70 have originated dur
ing the war OF 1s45. when the Americans in
vaded Mexico. The favortte American song
AIexicans ever after referred to the singers
as Gringoes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

II the war does nothing slse-whioh seems
highly probabls-at any rate It is teaching
us a lot OF forgotten geography,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Birds of Passage
Bruce Ismay
Upton
Lauder
War Nnws of Society
Sneochless With Pain?

Cable dispatch says that they are fighting
at Nieuport. Must be the charge of the 400.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
Buy a bond"

1t might truthfully be said that swarth-
more was all Tuckered out Saturday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

The Belgians will have no constitutional
objections to the Rockefeller Foundation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

Taft to go TO Harvard" In time for a
decision on the Yale game7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02

stupid. old fash
Toned thing Does IL
think I'm a childf
Pretty good for sa
a month. but that
kitchenl
And / wouldn
speak 10 you ellhes
If you treated nd
Ike that.
smartyi
But that's no
eufe Tor sou 10 dfa
Ike Do.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-02
The Babblinr Fool

WHAT SHE MEANS
They make me fee
a fool that's what
Trying to Loo
soulful How / hat
soulful people. T
The man told me
was too awkward K
tango.
Showing on. Play.
like a machine.