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

BEFORE THE
SANDMAN COMES
"AN you imagine sunset without
II mini and rnen M;thnnt Minlet

|AN you imagine sunset without
- and blue2 With no softly
tinted clouds chasing over the sky
and no gorgeous crimson ball drop
ping lower and lower towards the
horizon?
Yet in some lands the sun just
slips out of sight without color or
glow. Listen to the story of how the
beautiful sunsets came to be.
Long years ago the sun shone with
all his fiery fury through the long day
all the time from sunrise till he
dropped out OF sight in the west. He
thought that was the right way to do,
you see.
One day two little cloud fairies met
each other in the sky. isn't the sun
perfectly awful person!" said one.
ooh, no, he isn't awful at all, said
the other pleasantly, "he is merely
stupid"
Stupid exclaimed the first fairy
in amazement; how do you make that
out:"
The second fairy ctuckled softly
That's easyl He is so very stupid he
thinks he has to shine his very hottest
and hardest all the day"
Eyes, but that proves how powerful
he is said the first fairy.
Not at ALL" replied the other; ''it
merely proves lie only knows how to
do one thing. Now ] could make the
sun really famous ii l had the chance
Whats that What's that?" cried
the sun in his gruff, fiery voice.
who's talking about me" 49,
"I am" replied the fairy bravely. II
was wishing could make you ia
Make me famous" cried the sun in
disgust. Don't you know | am famous
Famous as a hot-head. fiery person
maybe" replied the fairy, but l could
make you famous for your beauty and
softness, your color and glow,
"Who cares about such tribes as
t,ose?" said the sun heatedI-. daz-
zlc the world with my fire and light
that is enough .
But he couldn't forget what the tairy
had said. He thought OF 1t all tue
hours. Beauty she said; | W0nder,
what beauty would be like: Would
it be as great as strengths!
you could have both" whispered
the fairy, VINO ldppcllcu Wy Ja9t
tNow YOU have only strength, but !, i
can tell YOU how to have beauty, too
The hot old sun thought while;
then he said, VERY we'll, | have tried
strength and it is good-give me
So ne fairy called her mates and hey
drGped the sun qCith Shimmefy
Clouds
So the fairy called her mates and
they draped the sun with shmmery
clouds. They tinted the sky as rain
bow. They softened the hot rays to
And the old sun was pleased and
happy and thanked the FAIRIES for their
toll. g,
shows his strength at noontide and ms
beauty in the evening. And under his
strength the trees and flowers grow;
but under his beauty people love an1
arc happy-and the old sun Is sun
wondering which is the better:
CLARA-INGRAM lUDSON.
Copyright, Iol4--Clara Ingram JudsOn'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
AMERICAN WOMAN FORCED
TO WATER GERMANS HORSES
Civil War Veteran and Niece Have
Trying Experience.


Trying experiences befell Major Edwin
jacob Stivcrs. U. S. A., retired. and his
niece, Miss stivers, who We're caught in
the line of battle at Naumoise, a little
village about 45 miles northeast of Paris
The American Ambassador, Myron
T. IIerrick, learned of the majors sit
uation and sent Lieutenant Edwin ST.
John Grebel, Jr.. one of the young army
officers attached to the embassy, in an
automobile TO bring the major and his
niece to Paris.
Lieutenant Grebel found the American,
who is in his SSth year, broken in health.
The major said the British troops had
been in the village August So and 81 and
the Germans from September l TO 10,
There had been q good deal of shooting
around his cottage. He painted a small
American flag on a piece OF board, which
he nailed to the cottage, and this was
usually respected. Miss Stivers, however,
was made TO do all kinds of work for
the German soldiers. such as serving
them at table. making tea and watering
their horses.
All their food was taken except potatoes
and on them alone they lived for several
DAYS Some of the last Germans to pass
through Major Stivers said, declared they
had had scarcely anything to eat for three
days. He says he saw them eat raw pota-
toes and carrots.
As all means of communications with
Paris had been cut, Major Stivers was un-
able to send word to Ambassador Her.
rick Tears came into his eyes when he
saw the automobile on which was painted
"In the service of the Ambas ssador of
the United States" Within an hour he
ard his niece and pet bird were on their
way to Paris.
Major Stivers was born in Brooklyn,
o., and distinguished himself in the Civil
| War. lie was mentioned by General
Roaecrans for conspicuous galantry in
| the battle OF Chickamauga, His home
recently has been in Paris.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
sUFFRAG1sTs PLAN MEETING
County Convention to be- Held at
New Century Club.

Suffrage party Till he held in this city
at the New Century Club on South Thir-
teanth street in October. Plans for the
event now are being made under tho di-
rection Of Miss Ida Stokes Adams, the
vice chairman. District leaders and Or
ganizers from surrounding counties viii
participate.
Plans also are being mads for the week
preceding the convention, and the party
is preparing for a bazaar and dansant
at the New Century Club at Christmas.
Tns bazaar will be open afternoon and
evening and an admission fee WILL be
charged for the dances. All the money
received from sales above expenses will
be given TO the State for its work in the
coming year
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
WOMAN OF TITLE EARNS
LIVING BEHIND THE COUNTER
Divorced Wife of Lord Affleck En-
ploYed in London Store.

Lady Affsck, who has divorced her
husband, Str Robert Afieck, had an in
terestiug experience after parting with
him, She decided that her financial posi-
ton compelled her at once 70 seek
living, and. being a sensible woman with
very little snobbery about her, she sought
a position in e large English department
store.
Her attractions, personality, knowledge
Of foreign languages and other excellent
qualifications quickly enabled her 10 find
an admirable position. For she became
second saleswoman IN the costume de-
partment of one Of the largest establish
raents IN oxford street, London, and un-
der the name of Madame Julie" soon
made great reputation as a splendid
business woman.
"T had some rather amusing expe-
rIeuces." SAYS she. "One day had
just concluded a sale in French with a
Partisan customer, and as I turned away
another customer patron!zingiy remarked,
How well educated you shopgirls are
nowadays! Do you attend evening
classes?'"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
MISS ADAMS TO SPEAK

Miss Ida Stokes Adams, vice chair
man of the Woman Suffrage party OF
Philadelphia and vice president Of the
Woman Suffrage Association of Penn
sylvania, will address the Ethical Cul'
ture Society. OF Canton, Pa, tomorrow
night on woman suffrage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19
FINDS ENcKE's COMET AGAIN

WILLIAMS BAY, Wis, Sept. "a
Encke's comet has been redlscoyered by
Prof. L. E. Barnard OF the Yerkes OBJ
seryatory, on photographs, he announced
Yesterday The comets position was
right ascension hours AZ minutes 40
seconds aeclnarion north 81 degrees 40
minutes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-19

I never learned the wonder OF That lane
Drenched with the summer rain,
Where through my boyish feet were
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19
DEATH OF
BANKER

d II Esser. cashier Of the Farmers
State bank. died this afternoon at 1880
aiier an illness that has extended over
more than year. during which time
the deceased has undergone several
operations, the results from which
We're thought to be for the best. Some
months ago when Mr., Esser returned
from Missouri he had apparently re
gained his health and he resumed his
work in the bank. Several weeks ago.
however he vas again confined to his
bed, since which time he has been
sinking slowly
During his last illness he has reviv-
cd several times and friends and loved
ones were again hopeful for his reeov-
cry. Last night about o'clock Mr.
Esser sank perceptibly, but later re-
viyed and this morning was in about
the same condition as he has been for
some weeks At Ii o'clock another
sinking spell came from which he fail
ed to recover and he passed away at
1880 o'clock.
II was announced this afternoon that
the funeral services will be held al Z
o'clock tomorrow morning at the Cath
olic church
The body viii be taken to his
old home in Pilot Grove. Mo, for bur
ial. leaving some time tomorrow The
remains win be accompanied by Mrs.
D. Z. Esser and two brothers OF the
deceased. who are here from Missouri,
The Farmers state bank closed its
doors as soon as the news of Mr., rs
ser's death was received this afternoon
and will remain closed tomorrow.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19

SITTING ON
VOLCANO

BY United Press.
Chicago. May 19-aColorado is sit
ting on Volcano said Judge Ben
Lindsay of Denver, who vas here To-
day on his way to Washington, where
he is accompanying party of suryiv-
ors Of the battle Of Ludlow.
Withdraw federal troops from the
coal field and there will be war, war
Of reprisal so terrible that one shud-
ders to contemplate it," continued
Lindsay I'VE are going to Washing
ton to beg the president not to with
draw the regulars
Lindsay characterized the horrors of
the Ludlow battle as unbelievable. He
said, IA father who went to the mill
tary camp at Ludlow was saluted with
the headless corpse of his little boy,
the body half burned. Mothers who
went to rescue their babies were shot
down and brutally mutilated, and there
were other crimes too horrible to men,
ton"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19
NELLIE
Is AGAIN
ON STAND
BE- United Press.

By United Press.
Washington, May 19-Mellen. ad-
mitiedly the rubber stemp Of the late
J. P. Morgan, Rockefeller and the
other big financial magnates Of the
New Haven system. in his testimony
today before the interstate commerce
commission carried the responsibility
for frenzied finance directly to those
men.
Speaking Of the notorious West
Chester railway deal in which the New
Haven paid thirty-five million dollars
for only % miles of rails and fran
chises, Mellen indicated that Tammany
was taken care Off and named OAK
leigh Thorne, New York financier
and politician. as responsible.
Morgan and Rockefeller approved
the deal, said the witness. "They be-
lieved the franchise valuable / thought
the stock was worth ten cents a pound
and now know was right. Mellen
said he was the goat and was left 70
face the music while the others were
gone to Carlsbad
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19
PENROSE IS
AN ISSUE
in PRIMARY
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Harrisburg, Pa, May 1s.-Forerun.
ner of the first election of a United
States senator in Pennsylvania by
popular vote, thousands of voters OF
the state visited the polls in their re-
spectiye communities today and cost
ballots in the annual spring primaries.
Five tickets We're in the field; Re
publican, Democratic. Washington.
Socialist and Prohibition. The race for
nominations for United States senator
and governor. We're the center of gen
eraI interest. Candidates for lieuten,
ant governor, secretary of internal az
fairs, supreme court judgeships, super
ior court judgeships and congress tdis.
trict and at-large) were in the field.
however, and added to general and sec
tional interest
Boise Penrose held the center Of the
stage He was seeking from the pub
lie directly for the first time the en-
dorsement of his work of years in the
United States senate. He was oppos-
ed for the Republican nomination by J.
Benjamin Dimmick Of Scranton Upon
the same party's ticket for governor
were Martin c. Braumbaugh Of Phila-
delphia, Willard Ritter and Edward
Woods Of Philadelphia and Joseph
Canffiel of Johnstown. While the riv-
airy between the Republican candi-
dates has been keen, the nominations
of Penrose and Brumbaugh were con-
sidered most probable from the begin.
ming OF the fight and it has at no time
assumed the bitterness manifesym the
Democratic ranks.
Congressman A. Mitchell Palmer Of
Stroudsburgh and Vance Mccormick
of Harrisburg. who have had through
out the support OF the national admin
istration for the senate party Henry
Budd of Philadelphia has been pitted
against Palmer and Mitchael ]. Ryan
Of Philadelphia against Mccormick
The Washington (Progressiyel party
practically united on Clifford Pinchot
for United States senator and William
Draper Lewis Of Philadelphia for gov
Eernor, according to many Of the lead
ers. Charles N. Brumm o. Pottsville
was said TO have developed strong sup
port for the latter nomination in oppo-
sition to Dean Lewis. For lieutenant
governor, leading candidates of the
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19

three big parties were Frank McClain,
Republican. Lancaster; William T.
(rarmer) Greasy Democrat, Catawiss
sa. and Percy F. Smith, Washington.
Pittsburg.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19

there is .still considerable decrease
shown (l5 per cent If the same
death rate had prevailed IN the regis
tration area in 1919 as prevailed in the
annual average for the years 19Ol-1905.
there would have been ] ,O25,446 deaths
recorded instead of Sa0.S23, an excess
OF l34,G23 over the number recorded
in 1913, In the original group Of regis
tration states as constituted in 1901
1905, the population Of which is about
one fourth of the total population OF
the United States, the reduction in
mortality would have been equivalent
to a saving of SO,546 lives in 1913 thai
would have been lost if the former rate
Of mortality had continued
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19
FIRES Are
RAGING IN
MICHIGAN
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Escanaba. Mich. May 49, Prayers
are being offered here for heavy rain
tc stop the forest fires which hays
destroyed the villages of Alfred and
I-athrop and have done thousands Of
dollars worth Of damage
Communication with the devastated
district is impossible Every available
boat and raft has been loaded down
with women and children and started
down the Escanaba river.
appeals have been received at Dn.
Iuth from all over iron range calling
for aid to fight the fires which have
been raging in the second growth d
timber since Sunday.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19

y
Washington, May 19.-Interest in
the Mexican situation shifted today to
Niagara Falls. The American peace
ENJOYS left for that place today. They
expressed the hope that mediation
would succeed.
Unless something unforeseen de-
velops in the Silliman case there will
likely be no change in the entire sit
uation until after the mediators get
down to business.
President Wilson Monday told the
American commissioners that the
United States government regards tha
settlement OF the Mexican problem in
Ia definite form as a prerequisite to
the withdrawal of the American forces
from Vera Cruz.
The president gave the American
commissioners-Jus Lamar Of the
supreme court OF the United States and
Frederick w. Lehman, former solic.
itor-general and Diplomatic Secretary
Il. Percsval Dodge mo specific instruc-
.ti5ns. He told them to place them
selves in a receptive mood and await
proposals from che three South Amer
ican mediators. But at the same time
he outlined to his representatives that
peace in Mexico seemed to him to be
conditioned on the elimination Of the
Huerta administration and the estab-
lishment in its place OF strong pro-
yisional government which would COZ
duct an election giving fair treatment
to all factions and parties and guaran-
teeing, moreover, a solution Of the
agrarian problem and other internal
difficulties which have bred revolution
in the southern republic during the last
three years.
The president wishes the Mexican
question settled on comprehensive
lines that will take into account the
economic principles for which Zapata
in the south, as well as Carranza in
the north, have been fighting and at
the same time will conserve the right
full interests Of the people in the terri
tory now controlled by the Huerta gov
ernment.
President Wilson in his final talk
with the American commissioners at
which Secretary Bryan also was pres
ent, spoke hopefully Of the mediation.
He is earnestly desirous that II shall
succeed ana indicated that every pow
er and legitimate influence at the dis
posal of the American government
would be exerted to make it succeed.
Though the constItutionalists have NOT
yet agreed to take part in the media.
tion, one high administration official
held out hopes of their ultimate par
ticipation. saying Misunderstanding
which might be remedied in short
time was largely responsible for their
failure to be represented at Niagara
Falls.
The president laiu before the com
missioners the entire Mexican prob
lem as he saw It, emphasizing that the
duty Of the United States was 10 seek
unselfishly to assist Mexico to set up
constitutional government which
(Conunued On Page Tw0.l
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19
DECREASE IN
DEATH RATE
REPORTED

BY United Press.
Washington, May l9.-The death
rate of the registration area of the
United States in 1919 was l4l per
1000 estimated population. according
to a statement made public BY Director
William j. Harris OF the bureau OF cen
sus. department OF commerce. This
statement was prepared under the sup
ervision of Or. r.Cressy L. Wilbur of the
division Of vital statistics. This fig
ure of III as the death rate for 1913
was based on S90.S2s deaths returned
from "a registration states, the Dis
tlict of Columbia. and Il cities in non
registration states. The total popua-
tion included in the registration areas
reporting is g., ,299.i6l or Gal per cent
OF the estimated population Of the
United States
The death rate for 1913 (14D per
10000 slightly exceeded that for 1912.
which was 1879. but was less than that
for 1911. which was l4.2. II also is
markedly lower than the average rate
for the five year period l9Ol-19o5,
which was 1862. The decrease in the
death rate amounts to 1S per cent OF
to a reduction of about one death in
every eight, during the interval of ten
years. Allowing for changes made in
the registration area during this time
| (In-stfi'tsf .ic0rs.s.so lse.. s9ded), when
comparison is made Of the rates shown
for 1919 and for 1901 to 1905. with the
same group OF registration states
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19
Villa Establishes Censorship but
Battle Believed to BE- in Pro-
gress = Rebels Investing
City with Army of25OOO
INTEREST SHIFTS TO
STAGE AT NIAGARA
No Decided Change in Situation Till
Mediators Get Down to Business
President Outlines Plans
to American ENJOYS
BY United Press.

By United Press.
Juarez, May 19,--It is believed that
a battle Is in progress at saltillo.
VIVA has established a strict censor
snip and no news from the field can
be obtained.
villa Is Investing saltiIIo with an
army Of 25,O00 men, the rebels prac.
tically surrounding the city 1t is per
slstently rumored that the federala will
evacuate the city.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19
CANADIAN
Is RISING

Grave fears are entertained as TO the
safety Of the Rock Island and Frisco
bridges across the Canadian river near
Minco and Mustang, respectively, fol-
lowing the report that ten foot rise
was coming down the river. Ii is
known that the Rock island bridge at
Bridgeport, Okla, has gone out again.
having been only temporarily repaired.
Reports thus afternoon from the riv-
er were that it was rising and desper-
ate efforts are being made to hold the
two bridges. Crews OF men at each
structure are working frantieally sand
bagging and riprapping in an endeavor
to save the approaches and banks at
the bridges. The Frisco bridge at
Thomas. Okla. was standing this after
noon late and the rise that swept away
the Bridgeport structure on the Rock
Island had not reached the bridges
north Of here
The first rise. due to reach Minco
and Mustang Tuesday afternoon or
evening, was about three feet, but over
the wires at the local depots news Of
a ten foot rise further UP the stream
was reported. 1t would be due to ar
rive at Minco about Wednesday even
ing. The Pioneer Telephone company
has sent crew of men from Chickaa-
sha to the Rock Island bridge in an eli
fort to retain their service at that point
in the event the reported rises strike
with the expected force.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19
RAIN INJURIES
COTTON CROP
BY United Press.

BY United Press.
Houston, Texas, May 49, Reports
received from practically the entire
southern cotton belt tell Of almost to-
tai failure Of the crop unless dry
weather COMES Immediately
The entire southern part Of the state
has been soaked and it is still raining.
The whole Rio Grande valley has re-
eeiyed more rain than ever before.
Railroads nave been seriously dam.
aged
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19
Bitter Against VlIla.

by United Press.
farrl, Mexico, May l9.-Choa, the
deposed governor Of chihuahua. is bit
ter against villa and ii is rumored that
he is plotting with Gen. Louis Herrera,
to overthrow villa after the battle OF
Saltillo and deprive him Of the prestige
OF capturing Mexico City.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1914-05-19

Generally cloudy and cool; rain
4 Ing at Hearne. Navasota. Bryan. :.
Bremond. Longview, Denison.
sherman, WaXahaehie, ANA
rillo, Beaumont
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-08
ROCKLAND.

George Remilly his a Hupmobile car.
Oscar Blackmar hts purchased a Ford
car.
J. H. Sherlock ha, taken a position in
Providence.
George Arnold ha. removed to the John
Davis place.
Nathaniel Hopkins is soon to remove to
North Scituate.
Charles Franklin has opened a barber
shop in the Old Red Mill.
George Davenpor has severed his con-
nection at the Battey store.
Howard Paine hss removed from the
Knight Hill place to this village.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gecsge Cole visited Mr..
and Mrs. Louis Pa terson at Phenix on
Sunday.
The Christian Eildeavor Society last
Sunday evening was lead by Mrs. Mary
Atwood.
George E. Lee ald Miss Harriet r,
Arnold were married on Thursday Of last
week by Rev. G. B. Cutler of North
Scituate. They will reside here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. P. Waterman of Provi-
dence, Mrs. Mary Waterman and Mr..
Elisha Whitaker we guests OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Waterm IN on Sunday.
James c. Nichols POST, G. 4. X. held q
regular meeting on Saturday afternoon.
The Post will visit the cemetery at
Moosup Valley on S inday, May 24th.
There was no pres ching service at the
Christian Church .st Sunday as Mr..
Turple, the acting minister, attended the
Pentecostal Conference in Providence.
The Olneyville times. (Olneyville [Providence, R.I.]) 1887-1917, 1914-05-08
POTrERSVILLE.

George Rathbun, who has been III, is
improving.
Mrs. Mary Barden Of Edgewood, called
on Idrs. Harry Hutchins on Monday.
Mrs Kerr, who has been i'll for some
months past, is somewhat on the gain
John Burlingsme Of "walnut Villa" is
building a garage for a new automobile
Mrs. Perry Franklin and Mrs. Joseph
Law renee visited at "Walnut Villa" re-
Gently.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Potter Of Rockland,
wer guests at Potter Homestead on Sun
day last.
Benjamin Wilbur and daughter Lena,
hav: purchased home in Providence and
will move there in the near future.
Mrs. Mary Bsrden and Miss Alice Potter
Of dgewood, visited at Potter Homestead
over Sunday and Monday. Miss Potter,
who is with the Providence Telephone
Company, had Monday as holiday.