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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
Stage Set for Republicanism

A AREBOUND toward conservatism is an
"A parent throughout the United States. The
war has sobered public opinion. In fact even
before the war sentiment was veering away
from the experimenters who imagined that
he only sure way TO further morality was
to change the form Of government. But this
return TO common sense does not mean a re-
turn 10 Penrosesm and the other kind OF
"isms' which were so emphaticauy repu-
dated hrst in 1910 and later in 1912 The
people have learned that they can have sim
pie honesty without fanaticism, and they are
going 10 insist on having H.
The stage Is set for a triumphant revival
II militant Republicanism. Everywhere men
1ink more OF foreigners trade with US than
2 our own trade with foreigners. They are
more determined than ever to make this ma
ION absolutely Independent in a msnufac-
turing way. They are ready TO go forward
In constructive enterprise; they are anxious
TO begin again the upbuildinE which has
temporarily Jagged. They Will not hesitate
20 vote their convictions at the polls II as
suTed OF honest and faithful leadership Of
capable instruments to carry out their
wishes
n Pennsylvania indorses Penroseism II
will merely convince the nation that there is
more cleaning to be done before the Republi-
ean party can be entrusted with the conduct
of the Government. The defeat OF Penrose-
kz on the other hand, will convince good
kpublcans everywhere that their oppor-
unity Is at last at hand,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
Shocks From Ice Cream Plunges

Tee CREAM has won official standing as
i a food 1t used to be considered a sort of
thermal debdUch; you expended untold
pounds of energy in melting it. The cream
value was nothing compared with the waste
in bringing it up to the temperature of the
human interior But some Of the doctors
have changed all that. Ice cream is nov the
best number on the program, the perfect
close to the alimentary entertainment. And
it is that same chilliness which does the
trick The ice acts like cold plunge in the
morning, d shock which leaves the stomach
in a glow of reaction. Such is the new theory
that has made triumphant progress among
the young Yet a doubt remains. a bath
is a shock, but it is sudden, brief You don't
have to sit in the water until you've raised
1t to your own temperature. Ice cream IS
different
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to be characteristic OF American mo .ners. II
is largely through this natural disposition OF
the public that the political boss has climbed
into power and, in many cases, remained
there What he has secured for his con-
stituents has been appreciated and thanks
have been duly rendered. Pork" in rivers
and harbors bill bank check for charity, a
barrel OF -four for a workless and wageess
voter-by such means the corruptionist In
politics retains popularity with that good
fellow the public.
But even in good fellow the spirit of
rebellion is not dead. There may come to
him recognition of the fact that he has
been imposed upon, that the other good
fellow has gone too far 1t is humiliating,
maddening, to he made means to an end.
In politics the rebuke can be administered
n. tho DplIs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
Children Point the WAY to Health

H1HE public schools are the big field for
i social sanitation. Proper treatment of
the school child brings US close TO the source,
There disease can be discovered and cured
before it has wrecked life. Scientific school
hygiene means finding the best environment
for the physical and mental growth OF the
child 1t means correcting physical defects
while they are still remediable. 1t Is useful
in bringing standards of right living into
homes without them, homes where disease
otherwise breeds and spreads. The child is
the easiest and most fruitful avenue to pub
lie health.
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A Rondeau of Babies

AS you must know, some men there be
Who fiaunt the fact that they are free
From nursry thraldom; oft they cry
CAS- though to prove an altb),
"All babies look alike to me-"
To such man, the fates decree
The storks shall come in groups of three.
II does no good 10 hide or ny,
AS you must know.
All babies look alike? All, me!
When they arrive. / we'll foresee
He'll gain a more discerning eye,
Or else he will discreetly try
With wiser persons to agree.
AS you must know.
Burgess Johnson in Judge.
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VIEWS OF READERS
ON TIMELY TOPICS
Contributions That Reflect Public Opin.
ion on Subjects Important to City,
State and Nation.

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger!
Sir-The spendid work of the EVENING
LEDGER in calling attention to the child labor
evil at this time should result In great good
for the working boys and girls of Pennsylvania.
This Is most opportune time and feel keenly
the necessity for every voter ascertaining
actly how the candidates for the State Senate
and House of Representatives in the district
In which he lives stand upon the question of
an eight-hour day and the abolition Of night
work for children under 18. The Association
feels that every man who is running for Office
and is not willing to pledge himself to vote for
these two provisions should be defeated .
IL is a favorite contention of the manufac-
turers and other employers of children that they
cannot work their older employees more than
eight hours day and their children under 16
only eight hours This Is not true. IL any
manufacturer will only show willingness so
to arrange his schedule as to keep the children
busy eight hours and the machines and other
employees longer time. he will find that 1t Is a
comparatively simple matter. This was very
clearly proven in Massachusetts. In that State
they passed child labor law which went into
effect last September, containing much tho
same provisions as l have outlined for the
proposed legislation In Pennsylvania. At once
there was great cry OH the part of the manu-
factures that they would have to discharge all
children under 16. The law went into effect
on the first of last September, and on that date
there 10000 children at work under is in
the industries of Massachusetts and New Jer-
sey. =
Child labor is at once the cheapest and dear
est form of labor Manufacturers and others
employ children because they can get them at
a small price. But when one considers their
wastefulness and inattention. there is con-
siderable financial Offset and by sapping the
strength of the young manhood and young
womanhood of the State through working the
children long hours, a price is paid in the de-
terorating standard of humanity which makes
child labor the very dearest form of labor that
any one can employ.
DR. ]. LYNN BANNARp.
Chairman Educational Committee Pennsylvania
Child Labor Association.
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Old Issues in New Primaries

NEW YORK holds its first primaries today.
IN 1t will doubtless afford some relief to
the voters of that State to use the oppor-
tunity of thinning out the number of can
didates for the Governorship and certain other
Offices There have been so much brawling
and billingsgate and general confusion that
the voters will be lucky il they can see any
issue at all except the old ones of Tammany
and Barnesism. But these old ones still need
attention, and today the principal issue at
the polls is good citizenship.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
SPARE PRISONERS HUMILIATION

To the Editor Of the Euoung Ledger:
Sir-From a window of New York train
few days ago | saw a dozen or more men in
striped uniforms working in the fields which
bordered the railroad tracks. They were
plowing and doing the late harvesting They
We're of the county prison at Holmesburg.
Some of the undoubtedly were thieves,
but among them also were men whose worst
offense was drinking too much fighting. In
my opinion prison a house of correction is
place to reform man, not to humiliate him.
Why not do away with this kind of labor for
the same reasons that made the ducking stool
and the stocks unpopular generations ago?
NJ. NJ
Philadelphia. September 26 1914.
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DONE IN PHILADELPHIA

JNoR the last five years there has been an
IL agitation fc- the restoration of the
carrying trade of Philadelphia, and already
the movement is displaying signs Of bearing
fruit. 1t is a problem that will only be
solved by the years to come, whether the
port ever will regain its proud place as the
foremost in the United States.
The other day we considered the causes
that led to the flight Of the American flag
from the seas during the period Of the Civil
War, and now we might take a glance at
the alleged reasons why Philadelphia, in
1920 the leading port OF this country, should
surrender her place on the list
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
The Hesitation

To tea or not to tea, that is the tango;
Whether 'tis better in the maXiXe to suffer
The slings and whirlings of the Texas
Tommy,
Or to press arms against sea of chiffon,
And by opposing rend IL. To dance, to dip
And by that dip to say we end
The two-step, waltz, and thousand natural
steps
That dance is heir to? To dip, to slip.
To slip! PerChanCe to fall--aye there's the
rub!
For in that fall what steps may come
When we have shuffied off our mortal feet
Makes us give pause
And rather dance those steps we've learned
Than rush to others that we know not of.
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temperament was OF the worrying type, and,
of course, this heightened her pain. The old
family physician noted this. AS he left her
room on one of his daily visits he casually
offered the Information that this afternoon
/ have to amputate a boys leg"
No. The young lady did not launch into
a TRADE against the countless sorrows of the
world. She just grew less selfish, in SYM
pathetic contemplation of the lads sufferings
she took her mind away from self. In doing
which she had discovered the real secret Of
llghteninR her hiirdens.
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THE NEEDLESS SHOPPER
ditor "a the Epeninn Lcdoer:

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-I was very glad to see the letter OF
"a Disheartened Salesgir' in the EVENING
LEDGER Saturday. II hit at a big evil. bigger
than It seems. l know, because have offended.
ThoughtleSsly, nconsidarately, | have caught
myself treating shopgirs with Just the in-
civillty that she complains Of and troubling
them with a hundred needless errands. Too
often we purchasers are thinking only of saw
ing 4 cent or two or getting away in time for
tea When hear other women talk of cross
unobliging shopgrls, l think of how much
have unconscously contributed to their
NERVES" and their troubles. NJ. l.. 5.
Newark. \. j., September e. 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
Extend the Possibilities

The Buy bale of cotton" movement can
be extended indefinitely. II Is not merely the
South that needs assistance. For example:
Buy freight car and help the railway
equipment companies.
Buy n tank of petroleum and help John
d. Rockefeller.
Buy steel rail and help Andrew Carne
gle.
farmer.
We were about to add something about
buying ton of coal to help the coal cor
porations, but the subject is too sacred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
THE AGONY COLUMN

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-I was much Interested to read in Sat-
urdsy's EVENING LEDGER of the present state
OF the personal" or agony" columns OF the
London papers. Has any reader, | wonder, amy
experience of such a curious institution i'm our
press? Sherlock Holmes spoke of II in one
of Conan Doyles stories n medium of COM
munication between criminals. Perhaps that 10
why papers have not cultivated IT,
j. S. PEARS.
PHILADELPHIA September e. 1914.
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MEXICAN vIEwS-VERSE
To the Editor Of the EUening Ledger:
Sir


Sir
Better let the soldiers stay
Down in Mexico while they
Need wise protectorate
over those who rule the State:
A queer bunch; most any day
They may break out in a fray
Some old Chapeau in the ring
Down there is a common thing.
Fact Is they don't want war cease;
No place for dove of peace
Anywhere in Mexico:
1t would be unwise, Woodrow,
To call home the soldiers now,
AT the outbreak of a row,
'TwiXt Carranza and his mate
Villa, bout ruling the State.
If it need be let them stay
Til the break of judgment day
Or maybe We'll have to take
For the common peoples sake
Like we did the Isles from Spain,
And not give them back again,
The old land until our light
Shows them how to rule Alright.
D. H. KENNEY
September 25, 1914.
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house, one for the mother cat and the other
for the kittens.
The Little Gentleman in velvet" who ap-
pears occasionally in print, was mole
which raised hill against which stumbled
the horse which William ILL., Of England,
was riding, throwing the monarch over its
head. William broke his collar bone, and
other complications ensuing he died in 1902.
Half seas over" meaning intoxicated, is
traced to the Dutch phrase, "ob- zee -sober''
oversee beer-a strong beverage introduce
ed into England from Holland.
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The MYsterous Keats

The little agricultural village had been
billed with Lecture on Keats for over a
fortnight. The evening arrived at length
bringing the lecturer ready to discourse on
the poet The advertised chairman, taken i'll
at the last moment, was replaced by local
farmer. This worthy introduced the lecturer
and terminated his remarks by saying:
"And now. my friends, shall soon all
know what personally have often wondered
what are Keats?"-Pttsburgh Chronicle
TELEGRAPH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28

HOWEVER, even in those days this city
IL was the chief manufacturing city in
the country, and 1t was believed that
when the Pennsylvania Railroad was COM
pleted and the primitive inclined planes and
canals were replaced by a continuous road
bed. commerce would return TO this city.
The Pennsylvania Railroad was completed
in 1854, and its advent did prove a factor in
bettering the commerce OF the port for a
quarter OF century, and then the carrying
trade began to fall off again,
The outlook, however, Is far brighter now
than 1t was when Richard Rush and others
were trying to arouse the civic pride of Phil
adelphia capitalists 60 years ago.
GRANVILLE.
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Reviying Personal Combat

From the ST. Louis Post Dispatch.
We observe that Generals Villa and ObreRor
came near 10 personal encounter day or
two ago They had words and rushed at each
other and were with difficulty restrained I"
Why in the name OF humanity did anybody
restrain them? Two generals in personally con-
Quoted warfare would be a spectacle TO cheer nm
all the privates everywhere.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
BRADFORD.
CURIOSITY SHOP

The Mazda incandescent lamps now in
common use are named after Mazda, god
ness OF light the deity OF the Zoroastrians. or
MaZdaists The character of Zoroaster fur
nishes the theme for absorbing and eN-
Guisitely poetic romance by +. Marion Craw-
ford tie American author who spent many
years in Eastern countries.
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One Might

This we may say for Mexico's
One time first chief whose sway is sliding;
Who is weighted down with woes
And with the end may be colliding;
This may We say-that one might mention
Him--of course, mean CarranZa-
Unlike his fellow countrymen-
And get him in q single stanZa.
And likewise him who soon NAV billa.
First chief referring now to Villa
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Caller-Is your daughter an equestrian?
Proud Mother-Either that or valedictor-
ian. These class officers are so confusing
don't you know.-Buffalo Express.
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Peace Earned. Not Bestowed

II EwARDS are promised peacemakers in
n the future but here they have their own
troubles. Various the peace theories in
these days of war. Some would enter into
compacts Of fellowship and enforce them with
soldiers Others would make treaties by
signing paper which in times OF trouble is
likely 10 be trampled under the feet OF armies
Another peace party would cultivate public
opinion against the horrors OF war. All these
theories are good while the nations keep
sweet. but once they grow angry ideals Of
federation disappear like frost before hre.
Peacemakers. however, look forward 70 the
realization OF a golden dream and deserve
encouragement In the meantime let us re-
member that peace Is something earned, not
bestowed; that the hghting blood OF the
animal cannot be changed by resolutions or
legislative enactment.
Peace is one of the ripe fruits Of the eternal
spirit.
Ten Cents Pound" Do you cotton to it'
Its a Ions, long way 10 Tipperary" for
Home Rule.
It looks as if carranza intended 10 get out
and get under
The baseball SITUATION may be described as
beans and more beans,
prosperous" France extends The mora
torium. while Germany subscrbes Sl6,ooOOOO
more
The capital slum bin has been signed oy
the President. Nothing remains TO be done
hut get rid Of the slums.
Housewives are blamed for the high cost
of sugar, II having been proved that they
continue 70 use il.
There has been too much confusion about
a simple thing Przemysl is pronounced as
If II were not spelled that way.
The events OF the last week in Europe have
proved that the Germans and Allies are
tied for hrst place in the ti-Ctvilization
League.
II must cause George Fred Williams
sharp pang 10 view A Rustem Bsy and see
Just how much indsCTeet talk a diplomat
can emit.
The President did right to stop the plan
Of New Jersey Democrats to indorse him for
a second term, but it may be noticed that
there Is nothing in Mr. TumuIty's letter 70
indicate that the President will not be q can
didate TO succeed himself.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28

The skepticsl phrase, Tell that TO the
marines" originated in England, where the
sailors poked fun at the lack of sea knowl-
edge on the part Of the marines. Lord
Byron in his poem, THE Island" makes use
OF the phrase:
.. I'm thin, whatever intervenes,"
Right" quoth Ben, that will do for the ma
rines"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
Affection

Muggins-I feel so sorry for Bjones. He's
as deaf as post.
Buggins-Oh, there are worse Affections
than mere deafness.
Muggins-Yes, but he has always been
so fond OF hearing himself talk.-New York
Mail.
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The Bacini Craze

we are going TO give up having Johnny
get an education"
For what reason?
well, we can't get him steriized every
morning in time TO go to school."-Puck.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28
1t All Depends

Examiner-Now, William, if a man car
do one-fourth of piece of work in two
days how long will he take to finish it?
William-Is it a contrac' job or is he
workin by the day?-Life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28

Willie-Paw, what is a monologue?
Paw-A conversation between a man and
his wife, my son.
Maw-Willie you go do your lessons
Cincinnati Enquirer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28

In the early part OF the last century, some
wise men OF Southampton, England, cut
ditch for barges between their city and
Redbrdge. But because OF the high dues
the canal was never used and the wisdom
OF the builders was compared 10 that OF the
man who cut two holes in the walls OF his
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Terpsichore's Triumph

Isn't there a proverb about those who
hesitate being lost?"
Yes" replied the frivolous youth. But
/ never hesitate. The one step is good
enough for me."-Washington Star.
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OF Course

"a mad dog ran into the smithy today"
said the village blacksmith casually.
"Heavens!" calculated his wife, what did
you do?"
"Aw-we shooed him.
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The "Good Fellow" Has Smashing Fist
rNHE American public, it has been said is
u good fellow" Whether or not Kipling
was right when he asserted that our people
are indifferent 10 liberty and equality. but
lasist On fraternity, good fellowship seems
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Correctly Misunderstood

Examiner-Now, speak up, boy. Do you
know what nasal organ means?
Boy-No, sir.
Examiner-Correct! London Opinion.
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In A SPIRIT OF HUMOR

If those Mexican beligerents aren't care
full somebody will have them arrested for
disturbing the peace.
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True Enough

There is quite a change in the weather."
remarked the Optimistic Individual.
There always is" added the Cheerful Pes
smist.
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TO THE PEACE PALACE AT THE HAGUE

RuiIded of Love and JOY and Faith and Hope,
Thou standest firm beyond the tides of war
That dash in gloom and fear and tempest
roar,
Reacon OF Europe though wise pilots grope
Where trusted lights are lost; though the
scope
Of storm Is wider, deadlier than before:
Ay, though the very foods that strew the
shore
Seem 10 obey some power turned msanthrope.
For thou art witness to a worlds desire,
And When-oh, happiest of days!-shall
cease
The throes by which our Age doth bring 10
birth
The fairest OF her daughters, heavenly
Peace,
When Mans red folly has been purged IN nFs.
Thou shalt be Capitol OF all the Earth.
-Robert UulsTEo0d Johnson, IN the IndeDsndsnt.
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Philadelphia. September 27, 1914,
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

II Is an excellent thing 10 find bankers in all
parts of the country explaining, excuslng and
defending their position. They never were
under any such compulsion before.-New York
World.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28

Fairmount (after few puffs)--I thought
YOU said these were choice cigars.
Observation-Disclosures what l said-mS
wife's.
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'Villa is pronounced Vega.
A la Sherman
In Doubt

Night Watchman lin any European town
Eight o'cloCk-and alls hell.-Life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-28

LIE DECLARED that too cautious Leg
IL islature had prevented banking capital
from being more than one-fourth what
1t was in New York, and that although the
Bank OF the United States was located in
Philadelphia it did not render such accom-
modations to the business community here
were favorable to he growth of the for
eign and the enlargement Of the coasting
trade"
With the completion of the Erie Canal
many OF the most enterprsing Philadelphia
merchants transferred their business and
their capital to New York and It was shown
that one-third OF the investments in New
York shipping in 1850 was owned by Phila-
delphians