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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09

was disclosed that President McCurdy
of the Mutual Life Insurance COM
pany received a straight salary Of
$150.000 year. Mr.. McCurdy said
that was none too much-that he had
the handling of assets of SAC. 100000.
He said these assets we're more than
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1914-01-09

smaller Of the two buildings is set
apart for the use Of the women. The
intention is to convert this smaller
building into a clubhouse for the
mothers, where they can gather in
the afternoon and sew and converse
and forget their troubles for the time
being at least. This plan for reliev-
ing the suffering and want of the in
nocent is rapidly gaining ground.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
PRAISES TRANSIT EDITORIAL,

TO the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-I want to take advantage of your oman
column for letters from the people to saw 4
commendatory word about your editorial in IN.
nights issue on the transit situation Phlade.
phia is a great big rich city, and If anvboS
or any corporation expects to keep us taxpaver,
from getting what we need there will have IA
be another guess. That's my guess and that ot
most Philadelphians, Keep up your good work
along this line.
l am glad to see a paper with two "front"
pages so that one of them can be devoted to
local news. Maybe that idea has been applied
to newspapers before, but not to my knowledge
Anyway, it is a good one, and shows HON i'm
portant you consider the matters pertaining TO
our city. r. b. HILDRETH
Philadelphia, September 16, 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Golden DAYS of Opportunity

- - G4AtE have come the vacationists, the
II seashore harvest has been reaped, play
time is past, the thousands who laid down
daily tasks to relieve mind and body are
again in the t.. II daily occupation. The
ivy on walls is touched with red the trees
have taken their fringes Of gold while the
late corn. the pumpkin and the grape alone
remain to be Eathered-the very air breathes
of the fall time.
With bodies invgorated by rest seasons,
with minds alert. with spirits afresh, let US
approach this unborn future with a deter
mination of service. To all it Is not given to
grapple with mighty problems Of the day; TO
all It is not given 10 move in high spheres. to
mold public opinion 10 shape the destiny of
our fellows; but to all is given the oppor-
tunity TO work for =elf-service 10 the con-
secration Of ideals, to the fulhument Of de-
stres This is the time for a r5Consecratiou
10 definite purposes.
He who labors with hands often wearies Of
injustice of prejudice, Of class hatred; he
who gains a livelihood behind a counter feels
the sting of station, he who labors at thank
less tasks longs for better days. for higher
wages, for more appreciation Of his efforts
Envy for the rich the powerful the better
educated, the fortunate, IS In many hearts
The longing for another life is universal
unworthIness Of dissatisfaction with condf-
tlons, IS never more awakened than at this
time OF the year
So let us awake n the opportunity with
full realization that fate" and luck" and
"good fortune" come alone 70 those who con-
tinually strive; that increased wages. better
unent of condition and a fuller life are but
the rewards ot honest labor intelligent ar-
pucatlon and sincerity ot purpose. This
surely Is the moment for thourhtful consid-
Grafton OF the future, and for alI the lowly.
the mediocre and the great 10 clench FISTS,
apply brains and buckle down to the work
which alone gives the rewards so fondly
desired.
Goethe caught the spirit Of the fan time
when he wrote:
Are you IN sarnegt'
Seize this very minute,
What you do or dream yCu can
Begin IT,
Boldness has genius power and magic IN H.
Only engage and then the m nd grows heated.
Begin and then the work will be completed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
What's the Use F?

THE rehabilitation of the Republican party
l. is essential to the prosperity of the ma
tion, 1t cannot be rehabilitated in one state;
it must be rehabilitated in many States 1t
cannot be rehabilitated at all until the sore
spots on it are cured. Convalescence assumes
eradication of disease
No, it is Penroseism that has given the
country trade tariff That tariff will
be perpetuated If Mr. Penrose is indorsed in
November. This is so open and obvious a
proposition that politicians in Pennsylvania
are the only ones who do not understand it,
The way to get a protective tariff is to get
Republican President and a Republican Con-
gress. Mr. @enrose cannot get it. His intlu-
cnce in Washington has dwiudled to such an
extent that it is scarcely known whether he
Is in town or out Of town. Even Republicans
who are close to him are careful not to let
their constituencies know it, What's the use
of having a Senator who must be apologized
FOR in and out of season?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
THE IDEALIsT
OPPOSED TO DOCTOR BRUMRArtcp

TO the Editor Of the Evening Ledger.
Sir-Your support of Doctor Brun,houah
not or Senator Penrose is very mystifvno "1u au
me, If not to many other voters througbonte 40 70
state. VIII grant, as you say, that Doo,os
Brumbaugh Is both fearless and honest b
what VIII that amount to should Penrose Ieo oo
lslature be elected? In what way can Dootss
Brumoaugh be of any service to the peonie i.
bringing about the reforms that the peonio -.
pennsylvania are SO eagerly waiting for9 ~. VI
the platform that Doctor Brumbaugh was nov"
mated on pledges to us all these reforms 'J," hm
nave not all Republican platforms which vsrs
launched by Penrose and his lieutenants were MeIe
the same thing? 'o"e
Has not Doctor Brumbaugh been the head 4,
the Philadelphia schools for a great NAM
years? Has any one in these many years ava,
heard of him in any way urging any of tho ".
forms which his platform now offers to IN,
people? " 'ne
THOMAS HURLEY
Philadelphia, September 16. 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
TIE IMPERIAL COUSINS

Whose hand has set Europes great vineyard
aflame?
Who was 1t laid fire TO her rick?
Who tramped her fields in pursuing their
game?
Why? willy and GeorgIe and Nick
Who changed into beasts all her peace-loying
sons
And taught them to main and TO kill?
Who gave them as food to the cannlhal guns?
Why's Nicky and Georgie and win!
Whose pathway is strewn with dire ruin and
waste?
Who the vultures with carrlon gorge?
What vandals have Art and fair Nature de-
faced2
Why! willy ana Nicky and George
How long shall this militant sport be endured?
How long ere Is snufed out the wick
OF Molochs fell torch, and our peace be as
sured-
From dsorgie and willy and Nick?
m. w. in the New York Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
A Truce for Three Years

n OYERNMENT by personality Is some-
VI thing that We can never get away from
In this country. II is legitimate and newt
able, but It is not by any means sufficient
for the purposes and requirements Of demo-
cratic government
The striking miners of Colorado have voted
10 accept President Wilson's proposal for a
three-year truce. Il was reasonable and
patriotic action, and should be followed by
similar action on the part Of the mine
owners. Mere peace is not, of course, solu-
tlon of the problems which underle the situa-
tion in Colorado but those problems can
never be solved and settled while both sides
are at swords points, truce viii gradually
lead the way TO calmer judgment.
Without President Wilson's interpostion,
apparently the turmoil and chaos would
have continued indefinitely. The fact that is
plainest Is the fact that the constitutional
and democratic resources Of Colorado have
proved inadequate 10 their task. So far as
the issues involved I'm the history Of the
strike are concerned. President Wilson's per
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Not Blue But Sane Laws

TF THOSE interested in innocent Sunday
/ amusements for the masses will present
rational arguments to the next Legislature
that body may consider the repeal of anti
quated blue laws. The great mass of the
public, men, women and children, who have
not the means to go to the shore country
in summer, should have the legal right to
quiet amusements on the one day avail
able
The Christian religion is the religion of
uplift, of happiness in this world in prepara-
ton for the next. Let there be sane re-
vision Of the blue laws of more than a
century ago-statutes outworn, outlived and
perChanCe outcivili2ed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

a modest salary for his services. He was 49,,
ing cigar. snoK-
Forthwith the elder man grew angry. tto -,
not smoke, did not believe in smokna @ ula
failed to understand how any one else oai,i anl
believe In It, At his direction a neetin
the trustees of the church was imrnedias,.I 9t
called, and the organist was dismissed fron, y,
service. A''in ih
Naturally, the young fellow launched ir..
TRADE against churches and against everybo,
In them. Which, of course, was all vrouIy
But how about the self-claimed Christia nit, y
this church leader7 OF
Suppose he had gone to the young man 4,
fatherly way and put the proposition in ~ 49,,
fashion! Now, my boy, one of us is wrous ..s
about this matter of smoking. Let us toi, 4
over and find out which of us Is wrong
Perhaps no agreement would have ~
reached, Perhaps the young man would he., en
lett his position simply because the eide ve @
had convinced him that his example vas HIaa @
good one to place before the younger b' no'
But the LEADER chose to perform an 'oys W
christian act one quite Incompatible with uh' .,.
founders idea of uplifting service He deerosss ss
the young man before the other rnembe,a aue1 "a
the church. eIs OF
Doesn't your conception of real cbr,.,,..
service make you believe that he derradas dSv,ss
himself too? degraded
THE IDEATIsr
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Stockholders for Ranid Transit

THE greatest corporation in this commu
i nifty is the municipal corporation. In it
every citizen is a stockholder, Whatever the
stockholders Of the Union Traction Company,
through their directorate, decide to do--and
they are we'll within their rights to do or not
do whatever they pease-the stockholders in
the municipal corporation are overwhelm-
ingly for rapid transit. They have at their
command an incomparahle credit. They are
able through their own patronage to assure
the financial success Of the project. They, at
least are willing to dedicate thei~ assets to
the great program. The obstructionists are
almost to Gettysburg.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
OBJECTS TO COMIC PICTURES

To the Editor OF the Evening Ledger:
Permit me to congratulate the Evening
Ledger, not only for what it represents, but fot
the omission of the alleged comic pictures,
which, to my mind, are an insult to the intel.
ligent reading public.
For years we have been afflicted with u,
antics of impossible kids" with the buffoonery
of still more impossible beings, apparently men
Comic ca artists have inflicted upon a long.
suffering public atrocities of pen and ink.
And now, at last, we have paper which ap.
peals to the intellect rather than to the evi.
IDENTIFY atrophied sense of more or less humor.
Thank you, and for goodness sake, don't re.
lapse into humorous barbarism. We are willing
to stand for a reversion to type-but not comics
r. J. MURPHY.
Philadelphia, September 16, 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

seized by Lieutenant Gedney. of the United
States brig Washington, and taken TO New
London The Spanish Minister demanded the
delivery of the slaves, so they might be taken
to Cuba for trial
President Van Buren was anxious to comply,
for the sake Of comfy, but the Anti-Slavery
Society obtained counsel and the United states
District Court decided that even under Spanish
law slave trade was Illegal and that the
negroes free men.
The Circuit Court affirmed this decision, and
In March, 1S41, the Supreme Court followed
suit. in this tribunal, John Quincy Adams
espoused the cause Of the slaves without re-
muneration. They were sent back to Africa
in an American vessel.
The Appeal to Battle" by which a man
might fight with his accuser, remained on the
statute books of England until 1879
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
"Tbe Battle of the Ballots"

The conflict In Maine Is described follows
by the New York World:
The battle in Maine appears 10 have been
great strategic victory. The army of the Crown
Prince of the Progressives, which occupied the
extreme left of the line, forced back upon
the Roosevelt Notifications and the first sec
Nelson Dingley standpatters. pivoting upon
Portland in an attempt to effect a turning
movement. cut in two and put to rout
In spite of the censorship, enough is known to
make it clear that the road to a Woodrow VIII
son majority in the SIxty-fourth Congress Is
open, with nothing likely to interfere except
q few standpat aeroplanes and occasional
scouting party of Bull-Moose uhlans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Equality of Sex

There is Il little girl In Springfield, Mass,
who, like many Of her sex, resents the imputa-
ton that the feminine mind Is not so strong
the masculine.
One day her mother remarked on the apparent
lack of intelligence in hen.
You can't teach hen anything" she said
"They have done harm to the garden
than drove of cattle would, You can teach
a cat a log or pig something, but hem
never"
HIM" exclaimed the child, Indignantly. "I
think they know much the roostcrs!"-
Youths Companion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
THE IDEALIST

Wise was the man who said, "A punishment
that degrades the punished will degrade the
man who iHhicts it,"
Here IS little story about a man who ia
the hgure Of power in little church not far
mean Some men, by very reason Of Their
dominating personalities rather than Their
executive ability, naturally grayItate 10 nosi,
uons where those about them look up 10 them
as a matter Of course.
One evening this man passed a young member
OF his church on street corner. In fact. ne
young man was the organist. and In receipt OF
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

nj AINE has sounded the warning. The
WI Republican party must clear for action,
clean the debris from the decks sweep over
board Penroseism, Baruesism, Lorimcrism
and all the other "Isms which have fastened
themselves on the quarterback. a pilot who
can only run the craft into an iceberg is a
very good pilot to drop.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
The Dnm.dum MYTH

From the Roston Herald
The Kafser,s charge that both France and
ENGLAND have been using dum-dum bullets Is
merely an echo Of a similar accusation against
the Germans made at the outset Of the war
bv the French, Both charges are surely un-
founded They grow out Of the hysterIa and
ynffcatlon which are among wars lesser by
Tr,1ucts No one seriously believes that any
of the combatant nations are officially and de-
liberatelv engaged In violating those principles
which have given modern warfare the paradoXi-
cal qualification Of civilized"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

When the drums begin to rattle and the
legions clash in battle.
Where is Wied?
When the cannon do their roaring, and the
arships high are soaring,
Where is Wied. Willie Wied?
Does he seek an hour of quiet. free from
Wrangle and from riot?
Where is Wied?
Is he somewhere idly fretting cause he had
to stop Mpretting?
Where is Wied Willie Wied?
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
PRAISE FOR WHOLESOME HUMoR

To the Editor OF the Evening Ledger:
Sir-I have been a reader of the PUBLIC
LEDGER for 20 years. You have my congratula.
tions and best wishes for the success of the
Evening Ledger. l have been particularly I'm.
pressed with the high class and wholesome
humor which is found on your editorial page
One of the curses of the average evening paper
is the presence of slap-stick humor. Why don't
you secure the services of a good cartoonst?
NJ. S. B.
Melrose Park. Pa, September 16. 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
A WORD FOR ELLEN ADAIR

To the Editor OF the Evenin0 Ledger:
Sir-May I add a line of appreciation for the
excellent showing your paper has made during
the first three days of its existence? have
been more than pleased with the articles Of
Ellen Adair. There is a tone of sincerity and
truth about her writing which is frequently
lacking in the conventional articles often found
on woman's page. hope she will continue to
write her experiences. READER
Philadelphia, September 16, 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
CURIOSITY SHOP

AosoD's fable about the youth who crled
ssyy0lf'' until no one believed him is based upon
tho silence Of the Amyelaeans. So often had
the inhabitants of Amyclaea been alarmed by
the rumors that the Spartans were coming that
they made a decree that no one should ever
again mention the matter. When the Spartans
actually came no one mentioned the matter" :"
and so the city was captured
In June 1889 the schooner LAnistad sailed
from Havana for Principe with a large number
of slaves who had been kidnapped from Africa.
On route. the blacks rose and killed all save
two Of the white crew. The iatteF steered the
a. directed, and the schooner was eventually
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Praise From Up-State

From the Carlisle CPa.) Evening Herald.
The new Evening LEDGER, sister publication
of the PUBLIC LEDGER, made its debut as'
evening and was cordially received, IHs
same vast volume of news which is chaE'
acteristc of the morning LEDGER was ap'
parent in the latest publication We m
spected closely both editions and each wa
marked by n host of fresh news stories INV
suCCCss OF the new journal is assured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Railroads and Relief


From the Chattanooga Times.
The railroads have been instructed TO preP4s'
tariffs for all services they now perform -, wln,
out charge, the commission In the meah',ss
resuming consideration of the petition ior ,l -.
Vancng rates, this time 1t Is said more uhuSh uph
standingly, if not more sympathetica.iy "I,1 ,,1
affords a hope that they will provide '''
and complete measure of relief.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
How Warren Views Penrosc

From the Warren Pa. Evening Times g.,
The defeat of Senator Penrose this fall W Wous
mean rehahilitated and united Repupicaa
party. 1t would be party that could be proa1
of its ability to overthrow the ignorance, pg
litical debauchery and uncleanness that IN e'
senCe are Penroseism.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
AT Least

Our office mathematician has it figured
out that if all the war strategists who never
saw Europe, never read a book of military
tactics, never even pulled a trigger, We're
chloroformed and laid end to end (as we
often wish they might be-, they would form
a line long enough to girdle the earth II
times at the Equator.-St. Louis Post-Dis-
match.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
NOW EVENING LEDGER READER

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sr-Just a good wish from old reader Of
the PUBLIC LEDGER If you maintain the SAME
standard which you have set for the past three
days I am sure that the people of this city will
appreciate the service you render the COM
munity. R.
Norrstown, Pa, September 16, 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

sonal force and influence will govern Colo
RADIO until the strike is settled 1t is not
settled yet and will not be settled till reason
and justice prevail The truce gives all
parties time for sober second thought It
gives Colorado another opportunity to prove
it's capacity for self lf-government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

It's tough to dock a Congressman
For work he hasn't done.
II Is fine, and 1 opine
1t isn't any fun.
If we taxed all our Congressman
For work. they didn't do,
A lot would get into our debt
million bones or two.
Louisville Courier-Journal.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Superhuous

will I get everything I pray for, mamma7'
Mother Cautiously: Everything that's good
for you, dear"
Marjorie (dsgustedy): "Oh, what's the use,
then: 1 get that, anyway."-Life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
A Sharp Lad

what do you expect to be when you grow up
little boy?"l
"a man."
MANI"
"one that isn't always asking questons"-
Detroit Free Press
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
The Minister-and Others

Our minister" said Mrs. Oldcastle, appears
to be real altruist."
"Oh think you must be mistaken" replied
Mrs. Gottalotte at seems to me by the sound
of his voice that he must be a bass"-Judge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
The Retort Juvenile

Mamma-Johnny see that you give Ethel the
lions share of that orange.
Johnny-Yesm
Ethel-Mamma, he hasn't given me any
Johnny-Well, that's all right. Lions don't eat
oranges-Kansas City Times
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
IN A SPIRIT OF HUMOR
Circular Evolution

"Jim'-errand boy.
"James"-of1ce boy.
"Brown-clerk.
"Mr. Brown"-head clerk.
"Brown"-junior member of the firm
'James"-son-in-aw of head of firm.
"Jm"-head OF the firm and power on the
street.-St. Louis Mirror
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
A Kicking Bee

While kicking a mule for kicking another
mule, Worn Holloway was severely kicked
by his fathers mule, which he was correct
ing. Had he not received the kick on the
arm, no doubt he would have been more
verely hurt.-Prescott (Ark) News
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

When we read the statement, "Buenos AuGG
is to have another subway" we are compslIga
to admit that there is spirit OF ehttlPtt%i M
in the South American capital that w. @g ~.
fondly thought of as peculiar to ourselves
New York Evening Post.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
Too Persuasive

But how did he happen to get engaged
to the girl IL he doesn't love her?"
why, he says he was convincing when
he merely meant to be plausible. Judge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17

The war fills the newspapers, weekhes 4T a..
one magazine has gone far as 10 pFlnll h,
tirely whole issue devoted to the war anu II.
various aspects. When history is being 'I m.
children are eager TO know about IT. ,,on
schools must respond TO the demand.-Bal'''''
News.
Unless the Republicans want to see IaIuut[saa .[a1
sweep New York by a far bigger margin IAN, so
that OF the Democrats In Maine, they WIN Met nt
mate a Progressive Republican state "'
headed by IIinman,-New York Tribune
In Maine the diversion of even HOVa as.ssi 'gi
from the Republican candidates was sum- %. 3
20 elect the Democratic candidates ouI TrS
positive factor in American politics ths sstbsnJ
gressye party has ceased to eXist.-A''-
IN. " Journal
In opening the sanitary conference IN sac
toga, Commissioner Biggs said that ths hs,ott9.
department Of Health has adopted as 10 coud
Public Health Is PuFchasable" IheIgI 5sel
not be better one Public health 49, lnrrsfea
purchasable. Humanity still generaliy soma
70 buy things OF less importance, Dg'
day We may be wiser-NeW York MoF4u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-17
The Sword and the Censor

1t is remarked by the Boston Transcript
that the blue pencil is mightier than the