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

THINE was when men voted as they wor-
L SHIPPED, as their fathers did before them.
Example was everything. Party lines were
rigid and men voted bIndly, as they We're
told. for the parties candidates, irrespective
of the merits of the other side.
Times are changed. That's trite, but true.
We live in a different day and generation.
Today the Intelligent man who is not tied
down by paid party service owns his own
vote. He and his fellows have begun TO
weigh men, methods and policies. They are
thinking for themselves. Their ranks are In
creasing daily. You see il in the revolt Of the
Progressives, in their return TO the Repub-
lcan fold when they found themselves tricked
by their leaders and deuded by false prom
tses.
These are the men who count the men who
think for themselves Through them the
hope Of scotohing the snake ~ Penroseism
comes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Imagination Lifts Up Posterity

WE, THE people, need to have eyes of
wv imagination in order that we may be
good citizens. A voter with sufficient ability
to see the rest Of mankind and the genera
tions yet unborn will sacrifice his conven-
fence and even much more, to go to the polls
The better come to know mankind
the actual character and lives Of people whom
perhaps we have never seen or never will
see-the stronger grows our altruism, which
is normal quality of human nature, The
literature OF the magazines is rendering an
invaluable service. 1t is forwarding grad
ual reconciliation of classes and races by its
vivid portrayal of what people really are,
1t is bringing our conception Of "the rest
of humanity nearer to the human reality.
The psychology that tells clearly how
We are separated by time, rather than space,
from those who will be affected by our acts,
is important IN the development OF civic
Imagination. For every ton of coal that We
mine, for every beautiful hillside that We rob
of it's forests, for every law put on the stat
ute books by the Legislators that we elect,
for every vote that Is cast at the polls. we
are answerable TO future generations.
without imagination It IS impossible 10
comprehend our civic responsibilities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

France, Marcel sembat and Jules Guesde
Joined the Cabinet, abandoning their part in
petty political quarrels. Gustave Herve,
called by somebody "anti-militarist, anti-par-
liamentaran, anti-patriot," asked the French
Minister of War to send him to the front
with the first regiment of infantry.
In the minds of these men there is no
issue now, II there ever was, between So
cialism and patriotism Only the weakest
thinkers among the socialistic groups see an
antagonsm between the two Patriotism,
moreover, is rooted far deeper in human ma
ture than socialism, with possible exception
in the case of the inferior socialism of the
very smallest men. Patriotism is me OF the
highest expressions of the human trait of
loyalty. 1t is loyalty to "all we have and
are" 1t is really conservatism.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
STAIN NOT THE SKY

Ye gods of battle, lords of fear
Who work your iron will we'll
AS once ye did with sword and spear,
With rihed gun and Tendng shell
Masters OF sea and land. forbear
Tho fierce invasion of the inviolate air!
With patient daring man hath wrought
hundred years for power to fly,
And shall We make his winged thought
A lowering horror in the sky,
Where hocks of human eagles sail
Dropping their bolts Of death on hill and dale?
All. no, the sunset is too pure,
The dawn too fair. the noon too bright!
For wings of terror 10 obscure
Their beauty, and betray the night
That keeps for man, above his wars.
The tranquil vision Of untroubled stars.
Pass on, pass on, ye lords OF fear.
Your footsteps In the red,
And black on earth your paths appear
With ruined homes and heaps OF dead,
Pass on, and end your transient reign.
And leave the blue Of heaven without a stain.
The wrong ys wrought will fall to dust,
The right ye shielded will abide;
The world at last will learn to trust
In law to guard. and love to guide;
The peace of God that answers prayer
VIII fan like dew from the inYlolate air
Henry Van DYKE. in the New York Independ-
ent
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
In Reply to Cerhardt Hauptmann

MO ONE will dispute Hauptmanns conten-
1Ntions that Germany, the Germany Of
Kant and Schopenhauer," is the great bea-
con light of civilization. No one will dispute
that she has brought immortal contributions
upon the altar of art, science, industry and
literature. But all, all who think in the light
of ineXorable historical facts, will dispute the
brazen claims of the ruling class OF Germany
that German industry and the feudal ideas
of government and administration should
dominate the rest of the world. This is not
a fight for the preservation of German
culture 1t is rather battle for the liberia
ton Of German culture and all culture from
military and financial Prussianism. The
defeat of Germany will be the victory of
Germany and the victory of the entire world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Worth the Purchase

WHILE Congressman are busyins them
w selves over a bill for emergency taxa
tion, II may interest others 10 take little
historical excursion back 10 February I5
1888. On that day Pelatiah Webster published
in Philadelphia at the very doors of the
Congress of the Confederation, an entirely
new plan OF Federal Government. One Of
the basic principles involved was the nde-
pendent authority OF the Federal Government
90 levy taxes. No Federal system that had
ever existed had been armed with the power
10 tax and Pelatiah's proposal was without
a precedent in history. In the Constitutional
Convention Of 1857 II was adopted, though
writer's Of textbooks have been in the habit
of giving the credit 10 other men.
The power Of taxation" Webster said, lis
a dreadful engine Of oppression, tyranny and
injury, when ill-used, yet l do con-
lend that our Union is worth this purchase" q"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
War Fever

used to think that Jones was strong
Within the laws domain,
But now 1 know that 1 was wrong
His fortes-Alsace- Lorraine!
And smith-(another sudden blow
His hobbies, was sure,
Were golf and cigarettes, but no!
They're Brussels and Namur
And Brown, SO reticent before,
Now keeps waylaying me
To mobilize whole army corps
or words-on strategy!
And Green, who thought the one best bet
Was peace, is now-alas!-
Continually storming Metz
Armed with a demi tasse.
And Johnson-but enough of spite!
The worst of all l am,
For on a tablecloth last night
/ drew a diagram!
New York Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Things That Abide In Changing Order

TIME never halts. War or no war. the
i seasons come and 60 The rose withers
on the stem, and already the pencils Of
autumn begin to tint the leaves. The guns
of Europe do not stop the sun, though they
may smash the clock. Time moves on like
q river.
1t is a satisfaction to know that some
things are above the might of man. The
imperishable forces Of life abide above the
danger line of rust and moth and gunpowder.
The Rheims Cathedral may be laid in ruins,
but the devotion that built it is everlasting.
In the world clash between materialism and
idealsm it is we'll to lay hold of the best
things-the indestructible forces of truth,
true love, friendship and every reality of life.
These realities are like blocks of granite in
a sea of changing conditions. The fact that
others have gone mad is only another reason
why the rest of us should remain sane.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Using Childhood to Muddy the Waters

TNHE massed cohorts OF the Organization
i were able by the slender margin of one
vote to override the Mayors veto of the
Municipal Court grab. In explanation of this
action, John p. Connolly, chief
of Penroseism in Councils, declared, so the
report runs. that ut comes with exceedingly
bad grace from the gentleman on the second
floor Cthe Mayor to obstruct the efforts the
Municipal Court is making TO help the delin-
quent child"
The Municipal Court has been chiefly noted
up to this time for helping itself to the funds
Of the municipality. The solicitude of Mr
Connolly for childhood might have aroused
the sympathy and support of all good citi-
zens had they not read elsewhere, in the same
issue of the EVENING LEDGER, the declaration
of Paul N Furman, secretary of the Child
Labor Association of Pennsylvania, that GER
tain deplorabe conditions in the matter OF
child labor in Pennsylvania are due entirely
to the influence of the Penrose-controlled
political machine" 1t is bad enough te have
such grab as this Municipal Court adven-
ture will be, If achieved, put through, but
1. is positively nauseatng to have the re-
sponsibiity for it placed on children who
cannot speak for themselves
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
VIEWS OF READERS
ON TIMELY TOPICS
Contributions That Reflect Public opin.
ion on Subjects Important to Citv
State and Nation.


TO tho Editor Of the Bvsntno Ledger.
Sr-England did not envy Germany her wan
earned commerce, nor was she Jealous Of o.,
many's army for defense, nor of Germsnv.,
small but efficient navy.
But Germany violated the neutrality Of Raj.
gium. and England, all at once became horrI.
fed at such breach of international faith
and declared Germany-or rather on
Germany's commerce and navy, primarily ana
on her army, but with less alacrity about
facing 1t. Why couldn't France, Russia ana
her CInglands) numerous other allies face tha
German cannon She would rather tbav
would. for Bngishmen would rather NAV
cricket and football than face cannon in any
cause. wy
Docs England forget-the world does not-hsr
own crime at Copenhagen, in Napoleons time
which the Japanese nation used as a precedent
to excuse its attack on the Russian fleet with
out a declaration of other warinnr7
Has England forgotten, too, her part in tho
Paoll, the Cherry Valley and the wyon,inr
Valley massacres, and in the battle of ths
Cowpens, where no quarter was given the
wounded Americans, still brave but too weak
to resist their slaughter In cold blood?
And has England further forgotten ber
prison ships in which many brave American
patriots were doomed to starvation and death,
And Is It, as a memorial to England's own
past good faith with other nations, that ths
Hollander, the Belgian and the Frenchman-
her nearest neighbors-are alike always ready
to exclain, with feeling of contempt UOh
thou perhdious Albionl"
READER.
Philadelphia, September 81 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
An International Police Force

From the Richmond Times Dispatch.
The war Of nations in Europe has revived
the talk of combination of the forces of the
nations to police both land and sea, and keep
the peace among nations just present
police forces keep the peace among individuals
The idea is old one, but has never made
much progress until recently. Now even so
conservative n writer Henry Clews accepts
it, saying in his latest report that its adoption
Is necessary to permanent peace. 1t is hardly
TO be supposed that SO radical change in Gus
toms and the point of view will be brought
about soon. IL at all, but 1t is certain that
without practical disarmament there can never
be permanent peace in Europe. If the war
result in that consummation, 1t will have been
worth while. If the Powers that win Insist
upon 1t a precedent necessary to the end
of the war. those Powers will have justified
their entrance into it. If they do not, they will
have to fight another war at some future time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Intoxication of the Panoelus Pilaceus

MO. THIS is not q new cocktail nor cor
In dial of monastic manufacture For the
devotee of the glass that cheers many and
various have been the substitutes devised,
but It has remained for modern science to
discover a stimulant more potent than alco-
hol and, II reports are correct with no after
depression
The panoelus pilaceus is said to confer
upon the partaker thereof visions as radiant,
as exhilarating, as finely hallucinatory as
those of hasheesh, as subliminal as the men
tai vaporings of opium and a sense of super
ve1l-being and it-feeling transcending that
afforded by the vtntages of Burgundy or
John Barleycorn.
The panoelus pilaceus is a mushroom. Its
discovery is announced by no less a savant
than DR.. A. E. verrill, OF Yale University.
In the current number of Science he de-
scribes the case of Mr.. W." middle-aged
man, vigorous. strictly temperate and bot
anist, who experimental with the hilarious
fungus. According to the description, the
panoelus pilaceus is delicate, umbrella shaped
and will grow in any garden.
Possibly with fields, gardens and flower
beds given over to fond and assiduous cul-
tivation of the newly discovered fungus, the
reign of Bacchus may he over!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
THE IDEALIST

Every display of vaior, from football 10
warfare, brings out a curious trait i'm the
human makeup. Shortly, the feeling. the
discussion, the enthusiasm incident 10 the
present conflict will resolve themselves into
a very definite human desire-a desire as
old as time -
The mob wants a hero!
A contest proves listless unless it un-
covers an individual star. A battle is oniv
a free-for-all unless hero energies.
Few folks realize the tremendous mart This
instructive mob-CraYing has PLAYED in the
eruPtions OF history. The individual calm
and cool away from the crowd we'll knows
that Just so long the laurel wreath is
placed upon the brow of those that main
and kill, just so long will blood be spilled In
war And he abhoTs the reflection.
But the mob spirit alters him He be-
comes a Weakling
We have succeeded in educating the indi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Nefarious Political Brokerage

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

THERE will be no weeping in the White
i House II Penroseism is indorsed in Penn
sywania- The Democracy is quite ready to
do without one vote in the Senate in return
for the continued use of Penroseism as cam
paign material. 1t has n majority, anyhow.
The President knows, and his advisers know,
that Palmer victorious will not be worth half
so much to the party as Palmer defeated. If
the Republicans In this State wish to deal the
Administration mighty blow, they can do
II by eliminating Penroseis1n as an issue in
American polittca
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

June of the following year, winning In eddi-
tion to the money, the sobrfquet OF Jeru-
salem"
Fleet marriages" were so common in Eng
land at one time that between October ~,
1704 and February H. 1905, there were con-
trscted 1854 marriages in Fleet prison, Lon
don, from which the ceremonies derived their
name, Twenty to thirty couples were welded
in day, their names being concealed by pri-
vate marks upon payment OF an extra Zee.
The first marriage act of 1853 stopped this
abuse.
The English word LULLABY" is thought to
have a strange origin. 1t is said that Lilith
or Billis the first wife of Adam, according to
the legend haunted the abodes of men, seek
ing to kill their children. So when mothers
luled their babies to sleep they exclaimed
"Lila abi!" ("Begone llithD, this being con-
verted into lullaby"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Let the President Alone

From the New York World.
This war Is not We did not make II
and we cannot end it. If we mind own busi-
ness however, may be able to smooth the
pathway to peace when blood and iron have
determined the main issues. If we do not mind
business, shall be regarded
mpertinent meddlers and shall have no iniu-
ence for good whatever.
The President has been petitioned enough and
nagged enough. He knows the situation better
than any of his self-appointed counselors His
motives are quite as exalted those OF his
volunteer advisers. Let him alone.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
IN A SPIRIT OF HUMOR
Wby Exchange Editors Die

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

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-In my view the State of Pennsylvania ia
tired of Boies Penrose its representative
In the United States Senate and more tired
of a corrupt State Government known as
"Penroseism" Patriotic citizens want to de-
feat both. The EVENING LEDGER will be
powerful aid in that righteous work.
T. KITTERA VAN DYKE.
Harrisburg, August 81, 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
SnciaIists FIirt With War

ACCORDING TO the reports Of American
AcoFrespondents. the Socialist movement in
Germany has disappeared In these times OF
war Vorwaerts, the famous Socialist paper,
has turned patriotic and for the first time
IN it's history may be sold on Government
property ana even In the army A few weeks
ago the Socialist deputies in the Reichstag Z
voted unanimously for the var credits. In
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

Jerusalem" Whslley walked from Dublin
TO the Holy Land and back in one year. on a
wager of nearly 100000 large sum in the
days of lTsS-s9 Being asked in Jest where
he was going, he replied ITO Jerusalem and
then and there the wager was undertaken.
the condition being that the journey b made
on foot, save where IL was necessary TO take
a ship. He started in l7ss and finished in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
The INQUIRY Courteous

Exasperated telephone subscriber (havinG
found six different numbers engaged)-
well, what numbers HAVE you got?"-
London Punch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
WILL NOT VOTE FOR PENROsE

To the Editor Of the Evenin0 Ledger.
Sir-I have been lifelong Republican but I
won't vote for Penrose And there are lot OF
us who feel the same way. 1t rlles me when I
get out OF the State to hear the choice slurs
that cast at the quality OF Pennsylvania
Repubcanism which will nominate Boies
Penrose for United States Senator. But have
to swallow the pill and reply, He is not elected
yet" L. c. DENISE
New Kensington, Pa, September 21, 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Looking Toward Peace Sunday

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

TO the Editor Of The Evening Ledger.
Sr-Since the first issue of your paper
have taken 1t each evening and studied It with
interest The opposition that is made in your
columns to Penrose and all that he represents
is of itself enough to earn the approval Of
every right thinking citizen in this boss-rIdden
State. GEORGE q. ELLINGTON
PHILADELPHIA September 21 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
Asking Too Much

From the St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Apropos the incident of the steamship Robert
Dollar it may be remarked that, with all due
respect and regard for England as the land OF
Shakespeare we really cawnt. yol know, old
chap, admit that the Atlantic Ocean, or any
other, is an English lake.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

yldual at the hearth Of his home to the NJ.
found wisdom OF peace. we still hava %
our hands the task of educating n cojiae..on ON
of individuals, the mob.
Europe's. deluge Of blood and pain min
develop only one true hero. He will he VTI an
man who changes 1t to peace. '"e
THE IDEAIJsr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
lRANVILLE
Ethics and Politics

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

For idiotic strategy why not have the
French name one of their towns Ipecac and
let the Germans take 1t? 1t would be all up
with them.-Chicago Tribune.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
To Cover the Ground

The great American novel that
The nation still expects
Will have to be, experts agree,
In 40 dialects.
louisville Courier Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
CURIOSITY SHOP

The famous Salic Law is a chapter in the
Salan code regarding the succession to Salic
lands, which were limited TO male heirs,
chiefly because certain military duties were
connected with the holding OF those lands In
the fourteenth century females were excluded
from the throne OF France by the application
OF the Sale law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23
A Man and His Money

Scot Of PEBBLES said to his friend MacAn.
drew: Mac. I hear ye have fallen in love wi
bonny Kate McAllister,"
'Weel, Sanders Mac replied, II wis near
vera near-daein' 1t; but the bit lassie had nae
siller, so l said TO maself, Mac. be mon.' And
| wis a mon, and moo jist pass her by."-Ar-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-23

Thirty-siX thousand tons Of British ar
mored cruisers are at the bottom OF the North
Sea as the result OF a submarine attack.
Measured in dollars there Is no comparison
between cruisers and submarines; measured
in results the little fellows have nothing to
be ashamed Of.
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For Home Industries

What is your opinion of our foreign rela-
tions?" asked the patriotic citizen.
They don't do you any good, replled the
local politician. What you want is a lot OF
relations right here in your own country
thatll vote the way you tell 'em to.-Wash-
ington Star.