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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Prosperitv knocks al The Door

rTfHE resources Of peace are being con-
y centrated in the United States to coun-
teract the effects Of the world war.
Yesterday the new Federal Reserve Banks
began operation. revolutionizing ordinary
financial procedure in this country and Civ
Ing our currency for the first time such an
elasticity that It is certain to respond
quickly and satisfactorily to the demands
OF commerce. At the same time the New
York Cotton Exchange resumed business,
with the market low but not demoralized.
And the news dispatches have begun to tell
OF mills reopened instead of mills closed.
The general situation is more encouraging
than It has been in months It presages,
in fact, an era OF real prosperity. This ma
ton has already become, in three months,
the supply house of the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

eoaded by the action of General Taylor, who
was under the direct orders or the President
attacked an American force and killed SIX
teen Of our dragons. Congress then ac-
quiesced in the war policy Of Polk. Cleve-
land came near involving the country IN
conflict with Great Britain. Washington
saved us from a war and history may say
that the same tribute can be paid to Wilson
we cannot afford to delude ourselves
through our common use OF the mild term
"ilngoism," int, thinking that America can
have no militaristic peril of its own. Bal
ence Of power may be a menace peculiarly
European. but the green-eyed monster Of ma
tional jealousy stalks around the world ana
commercial egotism is its companion In mis-
chief making.
IL should be borne in min, that condemna-
ton Of mllitarsm is entirely consistent with
urging preparedness for war
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Philadelphia, November is.
CONSENT OF THE GOVERNED"

TO the Editor Of the EveniEO Ledger:
Sr--I have often wondered whether some
way could not be found Of limiting the terms
of public officials who get into Office on mi
nority vote. For instance, Mr.. Wilson is
minority President Why should he serve the
whole four years when It was not the will of
the majority of the voters that he should serve
at all? Why not review the mind Of the coun-
try by another election, say at the end OF two
years? That would bring the Government more
swiftly into harmony with the consent Of the
governed" The same applies TO Mr.. PEN
rose. 1t is quite conceivable that with only
one candidate opposed to him, focusing all the
opposition, he might be repudiated long before
his six years have expired. know this
would require a constitutional amendment, but
we have amended the Constitution in the past
to meet evils and inequalities far less serious.
Philadelphia, November 16. Fl. B. X
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Taking Care of the Careless

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. is the first law
- OF naturel" Every one says it, but no
one proves it, After unnumbered centuries
men cannot take care of themselves. They
never could. Each is his brothers
keeper. But it is harder now than ever, es-
pecially In a big city. A moments negli-
gence or absent -mindedness or temerity and
the policeman has to ring for the ambu-
lance.
Recognizing the inability of people to take
care of themselves and of the thronging,
hurrying, self-engrossed inability of the units
to take care of one another, Director of Pub
lie Safety Porter has formed a committee
whose duty it shall be to make Philadelphia
a safer city in which to live. The idea is
good and the committee has a large and diff
cult task to accomplish The movement
should have the encouragement Of every hui
name citizen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
The Babbling Fool
Specimen Dialogue from Impossible CoaUsrsa
ti0Rs."

Specimen Dialogue from ImpossibIe CoRUsrsa-
ti0Rs."
She-But why do you love meP
He-Well, you see, you are the only nep-
son admire--that Is, whose Judgment I
admire-Who loves me. l have been Iovad
before, but never admired the people WyhS
loved me. Now you "HS
She-Fhen doesn't IL ever occur N vo,,
that II my Judgment is so good ii may onIv
be the exception this time Mavhs IT, H.,
making my first mistake.
He-lye thought Of that. So I've VatebaA
you IT'S a year and a half now and I
haven't seen you make any mistakes Yo,,
are perfect and you love me. Isnit that
hattering enough to make me want 10 marry
Shells that the only reason you Low.
He-oh, no! You really are rather nio.
you Know, 1 should be proud Of you-when
people came 70 see me, they would sa,, aIIs
must PC a nne chap 10 have q vie ne
thsS ana so nay reputation would "a nm
bsslues you are unconscious OF an the v5esttt
hssses IN me which / hate ana Won 80
give az the frailties Of Character V,hteb
Woolant give up for the world-nof s,,.s
t9l you. fou aren't Intelligent eno,,e6 - ~
ulstulp hle "nen ! want 70 appear v7iss ~ ~
you are lnst intelligent enough to anness SAte ~
Ideally mated. -ti'A We are
you loved yourself soa "hy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
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 EveHinD Ledger!
sir--There is at least onr undeniable virtue
Of "watchful waiting" It means giving the
subject chance to prove the merits OF the
case. I think that. in spite Of the EVENING
LBDoER's powerful editorial today on the pres
ent crisis in Mexico, there is still room ior
watchfuI waiting there The situation may
look to us at this distance like "a vast ca
mora which is itself split into factions On
the other hand, Villa and the large BODY Oh
revolutionary leaders who stand with MIN "a
majority of the convention to which Carranza
at FIRST showed o willingness to submit him-
seIf) may be sincerely and honestly opposing
Carranza for the reasons they give-that he Is
not at heart interested In the big faot LOT
which the revolution has been going on ever
since Diaz's day, the necessity Of returning the
land to the peon. II they succeeded In dis-
placing Carranza and electing man commit
ted TO land reform, and II they then continue
to bicSer and Tight, we may have Just cause TO
say that Mexico loves revolution and that Its
leaders have no principles. But till then, give
them the benefit of the doubt
JOHN YOUNG.
philadalnhia Nnvannber
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Phantom Money for the Unemployed

rs 1T a puzzle or oonundrum or an aero
j batio exhibition Of imagination that con-
fronts the unemployed Of Philadelphia?
few weeks ago millions Of dollars flashed be-
fore their hungry eyes and they saw honest
labor sufficient to tide them over the winter
Presto, the millions vanished. In their place
came hundreds Of thousands Of dollars, but
the sum seemed to play hide and seek for
a while among the various city departments
Presto the hundreds of thousands vanished
too.
Now Councils is going to permit" the u
g. l. to spend 100000 in taking care OF the
hungry. disiIlusIoned, oft-disappointed un-
employed Will that vanish also like the
morning mist? If things are as bad as they
have been painted and the out-of-work null
tltude can find nothing but the baseless fab-
rIc of a dream on which to subsist, 1t Is
probable that undertakers will be more to
the point than Councils.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
No End in Sight

AS THE war is now being fought in Bel
"A GUM and Northern France no immediate
issue can be expected, Each side has sea-
soned troops, and is conducting campaign
in which gains and losses are measured by
the unit of 100 yards. The spectacular fea-
lures have been eliminated and everything
is reduced to movements of troops from one
line Of trenches to another. It is a duel of
ipfantry against infantry and artillery
AGAINST artillery with heavy daily toll Of
life. Patience is no less important than cour-
age Judging from the Official reports of
both sides. there is no reason why the strug-
gle should not be protracted indefinitely.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

met the Prince and his party. with pii1ISSS sISs,-
ostentation the royal parsonage scieut .t,,5 te-
idan aside and spoke to him poii31,,eu.s 1,,,,,eli
noring Brunuell, who stood BY. bIui.'ii6 bIulil t6c
aid not finch. IN the crisis he was .
only person who seemed 70 be inoltt,e inlt,,re Of
Then Sheridan returned. with 49, his
Indifferent curiosity Brummeh htteo .t
glasses to his eyes. and indicating WIN wiz, q
slight wave Of the hand the person 70 wsr1iid ws,,id
he referred, he asked in clear put ie"e
voice the famous question; 90,
"Sherry. who's your fat friend?' A..
Brummeli spent the greater part ottsnt ot ~.
remainder of his life at Calais, an oS QUIZ tis
o. broken man But with the memory OF his ~.
great rebuke 1t can hardly be said that ln
the crisis he was found wanting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Dragging About Philadelphia

RTEARLY everybody confesses now and
IN then to the opinion that Dragging of a
certain kind and amount is a good thing. 1t
Is even better for cities than 1t is for people
And Philadelphia has a great deal to brag
about Even the visiting Mayors who were
here last week aeknowled- ID this and re-
minded as OF several points which we hadn't
half appreciated ourselves though one or
two Of Them in an attempt to be humorous,
quoted a frazzled old saying which the facts
refute. No, a thousand times. no! There are
q thousand particular reasons why Philadel-
nhla cannot be called slow; and. BESIDES
there is much more virtue in being a live
town. like Philadelphia. than a lively one,
like New York.
When cities are mentioned let none OF US
dodge his share Ia the conversation. It
would take only a few minutes to bring to
mind scores OF up-to-date facts OF which
Philadelphia has a right to boast. Our city
IS famous the world over for many OF its
manufacturing products, from hats and shoes
Is ships ana locomotives; Il is the textile
centre Of the world no other city has so
many large factories. No other city has so
.anch per capita wealth or so many separate
dwelling houses. But in fortifying ourselves
Tor the Dragging which We owe to Philadel-
phia. ne must not forget the less obvious
iastlAeafions OF pride. Terrapln that goes to
grace the board at Windsor Castle Is not to
IS despised. and as for Philadelphia scrapple
there IS nothing Ike It.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
EvEN As ME BEAsTs

,rhsre Is no hope for nations SEARCH the page
~ MANY thousand years-the daily scene,
.,,ss eovg and ebb OF each recurring age
sr,,s s,rarlasting TO Be which Hath Been.
Hath taught us nought. or little; still We lean
-, st,tnFs that rot beneath our weight, and
wear
Our strength away In wrestling with the airi
Efor 'tis our nature strikes US down. the beasts
slarghtered In hourly hecatOmbs for feasts
-. ~ ~ hfsh an oTdsT.-thsy must 80
sven where their driver goads them. though 20
slaughter,
Ye men, VINO pour your pi9oa AVt SINGS @s
water,
What have they given your children IN returnf
A heritage OF seryituda ana woes,
A bHndfold bondage where your hire Is bioHsi
Lord Byf1a-
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OF all who place,
Upon the face
OF English as she's spoke, a blot,
The one in ink,
We'd drown's the gink
Who says, Il do not know but what"
We'd also soak
The genial bloke
And pound his nose and black his eyes,
Who rouses us
BY speaking thus;
"Ele acts like he was rather wise"
We'd also pan
The business man,
Despite that multitude's his name,
Who ne'er repeats
A word, but bleats
In letters, I'VE will send you same"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
EMPLOYMENT AND EFFICIENCY

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-In regard to the proposals for helping the
unemployed of Philadelphia through their en-
poyment by the city municipal improve
ments, It seems to me that there has been al
together too much charitable hullaballoo A
city's FIRST business is to be efficient and In
its disposition of funds and employment OF
labor that is the principal consideration. Ef-
hciency first charity afterward. That is the
course which Philadelphia will pursue. All 1
object to Is the self-advertisement of Councils
in telling everybody how kind and tender
hearted IL is and how many millions 1t wants
to spend for charity. It. d. STBARNS.
Philadelphia, November 16.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Wars Fading Romance

From the New York Globe.
Wars tend to become mechanical. Successful
militarism Is chiefly matter OF advantage in
instruments of destruction. 1t Is the inventors
and constructors who count. Liege Namur and
Antwerp fell because the besegers possessed
the new 42-centimetre guns. That France has
been able to do so we'll In the open country is
because Of the genius of Schneider, the Alsa-
tian, who invented her wonderful field gun.
Kitchener, to recover the mobility that has been
almost destroyed by the aeroplane, wishes to
make IL possible to move army corps 100
miles A day by the of automobiles. Bravery
and numbers are stlll necessary, but they are
not the controlling factors In modern warfare.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Our DUTY In Mexico

From the New York Press.
Our Administration had a very big respon-
sihility before II sent our fleet and troops to
Vera Cruz; but 1t has bigger one now. Be
fore then our Government was chargeable with
the protection and of our own citizens
and their property in Mexico. Now we stand
also In the position Of trustee for all the
AIexIcans who, relying upon the power of the
United states Government to shield them, went
to Vera Cruz. at the invitation of American
officials, and stayed there under the shelter
of our ships and soldiers, whether commanded
not to do so by Huerta, Carranza or Villa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
sCRAPPLE


awbst man in history do you Ike iaDss 1aSrs;.
WnJe ds,.sd ii Of several hundred Philade.p,nss ~.
school children These we're some u '
answers: - sov bir, there
columbus II it hadn't been been TOT MI" ''''''
wouldn't be anybody else ne heiS, ,.orle and not
"Monroe for doctrine the PSOP
charging for it, A.. Nfisaissippi to
his elbows and fnden his graveta Tu heat
,hon, British or bust and then done i1,.,sh
ANDREW Jackson, for hckeh 'io
with an old hickory"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
The Fatal Error

The newly married printer was at tho
point of death.
"He's very low" said the specialist,
gravely.
"Pity, isn't it," muTmured one OF his
friends. II understand his people are very
bitter toward his wife. They blame 1t on
her cooking"
"They do the lady an Injustice" said the
specialist sit was a typographical error in
theIcookbook,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Cempanions b bIisehiefmaking

f-fEoRGE BERNARD SHAW remarks: Il
4 hnoei that even in the United States,
here treatiss and declarations OF war must
IS niaae - Parliament. it IS nevertheless
ssIbla gor the President 70 bring about a
fnafion ia which Congress IKE our House
1 commons Ia the present instance, has no
alternative but to declare war" when Polk
as President cohsress had no other alter
4atlae POLK, covsting California and New
a nl nndIns il Impossible 10 purchase
eas1 - aaF ne Ae1leana.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Doctors. a Hint For You

"That young physician is working up a
big practice and at the same time settms
some wonderful cures"
"Yes, somebody with q lot Of money Is
backing him. He tells every other patient
the case Is so unusual that he won't charge
anything for handling It,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
FamolIs Savings

The barber to julius Caesar-Getting q
little thin on top sir.
The athletic trainer to N. Bonaparte-
WE'LL not exactly fat. But you're getting q
corporation.
Socrates to Xantippe-This is going too
far. l won't have all Athens saying that
I'm tied to your toga- strings.
Diogenes to Alexander-Get out of my
light. Can't you see I'm worlSin'?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
coethals: The Man Who Did Things

OTHERS dreamed and wrote and talked
" and prophesied; Colonel George W.
Goethals spoke little and wrote less, but he
handed over the completed Panama Canal to
Uncle Sam AAong all living Americans he
is one of the greatest. He has mastered
nature vanquished disease, organized gov
ernment managed multitudes of refractory
men and in doing 1t he has divorced two
continents. welded two oceans and changed
the trade routes Of all the world. Yet If he
were asked what he had accomplished he
would say quietly and modestly: MY duty
as a soldier" That is enough; many man
has had n national monument for doing less.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
General Remarks

Said Kaiser Will to Emperor Nick,
"Tm going to land you an awful kick"
Said Emperor Nick to Kaiser Will,
"Go on, old scout. You'll pay the BILL"
Said General Joffre to General French,
my men are tired in the trench"
Said General French to General Joffre,
Aren't you a cheerful sort of duffer.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

If any country in the Western Hemisphere
has violated It's neutrality, it is right that at
tention should be officialy called 10 such lapse.
In making these representations 1t is not neces-
sary for the offended powers to employ the
United States medium. 1t is matter, both
of wisdom and courtesy, however, for the
Powers 10 notify the American Government OF
any action taken.-Indianapols News.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
BANNING FIRE WATER

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
SIr-Uncle Sam has just established prohibi-
ton in one of his reservations, Good work,
Uncle Sam. Maybe you'll do as much for the
palefaces after q while. EZRA ]. WALL.
Philadelphia, November 16.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Getting Even

Mother-Did you tell him you had false
teeth?"
Daughter (weepingly)-Ye-ye and every
time IL me-mention some o-other defect
he tells me o-of some new debts he-he has"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
EareMell Seriatim

"well have to start home early dear"
''Why?"
There's ourselves and the Joneses, and
that's 32 good-bys we'l have to say"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
CURIOSITY SHOP

Baron Jean Baptiste Clootz, who lived
from 1855 to 1874, was an enthusiast who
adopted and preached the doctrines of the
French Revolution. He dubbed himself The
orator of the Human Race" and "Anachar-
sis Clootz"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Between Calls

"Peanuts!" calls the train boy.
"Have no teeth, egadl"
Muttered Mister Toothless.
Gum drops!" cried the Lao,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Exceedine the Limit

$50 you don't think much Of his new ma
chine?" -, 49,,
than the rate sworn to by the constable VINO
arrested him."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

one OF the most amazing instances of re-
llgious stupidity is recorded in connection
with Marylebone Church, London. In 1850
some one cut the initials II. II. s." from the
altar cloth. The vestry was IN rull conciaVe
to dfscuss the sacrilege when the vicar
admitted that he had done the mutilation
because he objected to the initials of the
rector (John Henry Spry) on the cloth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
More Than Likely

It is safe to presume, If the Allies should
win
And smash the full length of the line,
II they drive back the Teutons and capture
Berlin
They will wind up the watch on the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
Cause and EHect

How do you. like the wine imported
from the TyrolF
my heads beginning to yodel already"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

Napoleon said that Providence was on the
side of the last reserve. Others have 1t:
"God always favors the heaviest battalions."
Seyigne. in Letter a sa fille," says:
"I4a fortune est toujours pour les gros
bataillons"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
An Intermittent Rider

"How do you like my photo on horseback %
"Must have been taken with instanta-
neous exposure"
"Why?"
You're on the horse"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

Those who have tasted that savory dish,
ErInnan haddie know little of its origin. Its
correct name is Findon haddock, derived
from the Scotch village of Findon, lying on
the seacoast, some six miles south of
Aberdeen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

Contrary to general belief the Babes in
the Wood" were not innocent darlings but
outlaws who infested the hills of County
wicklow, Ireland, many years ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17
CAPITAL GOSSIP
Prophets Attempt Consue Election Returns Favorab
President Sure Necessity of Cotton Exchanges
Kitcbin Will Be Democratic Leader OF House.

himself about It and will not lose any sleep
over 1t: but he would be a sorry sort of leader
indeed, should he fail to respond to the call
Of his party.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

Seven million dollars the FIRST day isn't a
bad start for any bank.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

Supplying work for the Belgian refugees
Ia England seems quite as necessary for
their mental health as supplying food for
those still maroonsd In their ravaged moth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

Half the continent pulled out its thlekest
overcoats this morning and discarded the
umbrellas aud raineoats that have lately
proved 50 useful The shock OF a north
wester Is q good deal Ike a cold sponge IN
the morning. little hard the arst day. but
delightfully."-. tinglingly refreshing after the
ialFedacloFy plunge
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

number of Southern States are making
preparations to encourage the immigration of
Belgian farmers who are now refugees in Eng
land. Holland and France The Belgians are
known as a thrifty and industrious people, and
the South believes they would be of genuine
value in developing the land.-cleveland Plain
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-11-17

1t takes ST. Louis 10 years OF agitation
and lawmalSing to get q free bridge over the
BIizslssippl-and ST. Louis hasn't Philadel-
phia's COuncilsl