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The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-05-28

FOR SALE-Young Poland China pigs
from my registered Sunnycroft Per-
lection Sire. E. C.. Tagg 8-9
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-05-28

FOR SALE-Furniture and fish net IN
GOOD condition. See Nelson, Phone
%, $40
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-05-28

FOR SALE-Five fine grade jersey
cows Of the Island Type. The Big Y
Fruit and Dairy Farm, Alfalfa.
ITO I'd
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-05-28

FOR SALE-Good-sized refrigerator
in good condition. Jos. Gerards. 5tt
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-05-28

FOR RENT-Good seven-room house.
Modern throughout. Shaded grounds
. good barn and chicken park. CneAp
to right party. See owner >. aa ~
vorson. Third Street. 1o
The Kennewick courier-reporter. [volume] (Kennewick, Wash.) 1914-1938, 1914-05-28

FOR SALE-Four milk cows. VIM
Matzat, Section Nine. 7tf
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.CEN7-A-WORD COLUMN

a ADVERTISEMENTS under this head
Z One Cent Word. per insertion. payable
invariably in ADVISES. Advertisements un-
des The head Of sSnuatinns Wanted will be
Inserted free Of charge. qMnimun charge
fos any advertisement. IS cents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
An Arabian Nightmare

King Solomon, for It was none other,
faced them boldly. Even as the sands OF the
sea, or the chorus of comic opera, they
advanced. Throwing their collective arms
about the Kings neck they chanted in cho-
Less
We need some clothes to go down to the
shore, and the icebox is leaking and the
rent is due"
And Solomon, wise in his generation-for
only sage could explain late home coming
to a thousand wives at once-went to the
nearest street corner and rubbing the magic
lamp summoned the genii.
Get me an aeroplane," he demanded.
But your kingship, they haven't been in
vented as yet" explained the genii, but I've
got something just good" And he pro-
duced the magic carpet.
And solomon, gripping his whiskers firmly,
was whis2ed away to Reno, where he insti-
tuted 10O0-count 'em-100O synchronized di-
vorce suits and lived happily ever after
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
PASSED BY THE CENSOR

DR1NCE is dead He had home of which
Il any gentleman would have been proud, but
he was dog of wandering habits. The
wanderlust had him in it's grip, and so he
strayed from his lreside to the Bryn Mawr
Polo Club grounds-for a couple of years, at
least. He would happen along, like the dawn
OF a new day, and stay for a week or two.
Then he would disappear. A fortnight later
saw him at the club once more, and so after
while he became a fixture and a favorite
The other day he came again, after an
unusually long absence. He wagged his tail
in greeting, shlvered as with the cold and
gave up his canine ghost They took his
mortal remains to little knoll near the
Haverford avenue side and buried him.
And to the credit Of some Of the club mem
bers be 1t said that on the cheeks of at least
two of them tears rolled down for an old
friend-devoid Of hate and sham and envy,
and all the other fraities which make hu-
man beings human.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Expose the Last PreteD,e

JETHAT virtIe Republican leadership ex5z,s
w in Washington is against Penroseixn
Borah, Clapp, Cummins and men Of their t,,ne
make no secret OF their opposition. The
are close TO national sentiment; they sense
the verdict Of 1916 if Penroselsm is iDdorsed
by Pennsylvania.
The proposed Senatorial investigation Of
the primary campaign expenses Of Mr.. Pen
rose would be futile The mercenary char
aoter OF the Organization in this state and
its Willingness 10 squander funds to accom-
plish its purposes are well known. The ma
tion does not need TO be taught now the Sc
crets OF Penroseism. II understands them
There is but one preteuse left TO be exposed
Mr. Penrose is Capitalizing protection He Is
using IL as a mantle 10 cover up the real
Penroseism. He Is posing as the one cham
pion who can restore economic sanity IN
rational affairs. That position constitutes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
A Victim History Will Celebrate

DELGGUM has been badly treated; there
- is no doubt OF that. 1t was her mistor-
tune to lie between two giants who spent
their nights and days making ready for
battle. If there is any glory in war any
acknowledgment by posterity of the heroism
Of a people who consecrated themselves
against fearful odds to the defense OF their
homes and fresides the Belgians will find
ample recompense in history for all that
they have dared and suffered. But however
great the sympathy OF ordinary citizens In
this nation may be for this vIcarious sover-
eign victim, il is obviously not proper for
the United States Government TO inject itself
into the situation. Final judgment will be
rendered in the future, when the minds Of
men are not swayed by passion and preju
dice Yet the President very aptly expressed
the feelings OF his countrymen when he
assured the Belgian Commissioners Of the
lasting sympathy OF the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Compensation Should Be Quick

T1UR years ago railroad brakeman in
L this city was injured in the discharge Of
his duties. He lost his right arm and his
right leg as result. He sued for compen-
satlon and a jury gave him an award Of
$4,000 but the brakeman has not yet re-
ce.ved a penny of this sum. Instead, he has
been spending money tor four years to get
it, and will have TO spend more now that the
last Court in which the case was tried has
thrown cut his claim on d technicality.
Under a Workmens Compensation Act this
mans case--no isolated one in Pennsylvania
would probably have been settled inside of
a month, and the claimant for compensation
would have received his money the very
same day the Commission finally adjudicated
his case. He might not have received so
large sum as the jury awarded him, but
he would have got adequate compensation
promptly and at no expense.
New York, ohio and 81 other States in the
Union have Workmen's Compensation Acts
IN force. They have not always worked sat
isfactorily but certainly some method of
Fastening final verdicts is necessary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
VIEWS OF READERS
ON TIMELY TOPICS
contributions That Reflect Public On;r
ION on Subjects Important to CITY.
State and Nation.

To the Editor Of the Evenino Ledger:
Sir-As citizen of Pennsylvania, altbouoh
absent In the South for several weeks I ss
Interested In the progress OF AFFAIRS at honns
l note with some disgust and more ndienation
the insincere and hypocritical position Of tSs
political leaders and newspapers supporting ths
policy of County option" NV
County option in Pennsylvania would tab.
from every city, borough and township ont
side Philadelphia which is a county by itssit
the right to decide by will of the majority ths
policy to be pursued in regulating LIQUOR H.
censes. In countries where the rural poppla.
tion exceeds the urban, It would take from m.
centre and give to the outlying section,
the control. If in Pennsylvania the Prohib,.
tionists could secure 81 per cent Of the vol.
in favor Of State prohibition, they would denv
to the other 40 per cent. the right of home ruls
After pointing out the decentralization which
attempted prohibition would work in Phlla.
delphia, writer says that there is less drunk.
enness in New Orleans, with liquor license IA
every 250 people, than in Philadelphia yhers
there Is one to every $50, and that in Ave week.
he has not seen score of drunken men in the
Southern city. AS for Portland Me-, where pro.
hlbtion prevails, It Is notorious for drunken.
ness.
My experience teaches me that the advocate,
Of local option and prohibition are sadly mis-.
TAKEN and yet recobnize and would, IL posi-.
BILE, eradicate the excesses and evils associated
with the reckless sale and use of alcoholic lo.
uors. GEORGE MULLER
New Orleans. September 10. 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Fished for Minnow. Caught Whale


TINE attempt to picture Doctor Brum-
i baugh as a creature of the plunder-loving
organization would be more likely to sue
ceed had not the candidate demonstrated his
independence and his adherence of a bit on
dozens of different occasions. He has not
travelled in another mans harness at any
time. He has on the contrary, given re-
peated evidence of his ability to dominate
any situation which arises Within the year
he stood like a Gibraltar when the Organ
zation attempted to foist Its man on the
schools Of Philadelphia
The truth is that in fishing for respect
able but easy candidate the politicians were
Outmaneuvered They landed a whale by
mistake. 1t was not their fault Before
they knew it public opinion had centred on
the schoomaster, and there was no political
association in Pennsylvania that could
wrench the nomination from him.
At Pittsburgh, Doctor Brumbsugh swept
the ready-made platform out Of his way and
announced that his pre-primary platform
was his platform. that he was dedicated to
II and would stick He has stuck. He knows
what he stanGs for and the public knows.
Doctor Brumbaugh is used to giving orders,
not to taking them. II will be sad day for
gangsters in Harrisburg If any Of them at
tempt to tell this high minded gentleman
what he must do. The truth is that the peo-
pie at last have a candidate of their own on
the ticket. n man Of flesh and blood, OF char
acter and determination A vote for Brum-
baugh is a vote against the Organization
and so his term in Office will prove.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
FROM THE BANKERS VIEWPOINT

To the Editor of UIe Eutltnp Ledger:
Strive wish to congratulate the publishers
OF the PUBLIC LEDGER on the new evening edl.
ton. An evening paper of the PUBLIC LEDGER
quality is a great addition to Phadelphias
news service.
We presume that when the exchanges are
again open we shall see a financial page in keep
ing with the same department of the morning
edition. This will make a great hit with the
bankers, brokers and their clients. This city
has never had full and accurate report OF
bond and stock transaction particularly the
former) in an evening newspaper.
With best wishes for the success of your new.
est enterprise, we are
USsING, sCovILLE & CO.
Philadelphia, September 16, 1914.
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the only strength left in his candidacy, ex-
cept that which comes from the Organi-
cation, and this, of itself would be In
sufficient to bring him success. He has
chance OF election so long as he can deludo
business men into believing that their busi-
ness will be ruined unless he is sent back to
Washington. Once let them apprehend the
fact that Penroseism is the paralysis which
has seized on the Republican party and his
whole political structure will crumble.
Penrose victory in November would be for
the Republican party another march of Ma
nnleon to Moscow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
ANTITYPHOID VACCINE

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-The experience OF the American army In
the practically total abolition of typhoid fever
among our soldiers by the of the anti.
typhoid vaccine finds a striking confirmation
in the British army in India. In the British
Medical Journal Of August % is official ap.
peal by the British War Office for the use OF
this protective vaccination, in which it is stated
that though its use is only voluntary, 'at least
SO per cent. OF the British garrison of India
has been protected by incubation, and typhoid
fever, which used to cost us from 800 to coo
deaths annually, was last year responsible for
less than 90 Deaths NJ. ID,
Philadelphia September 10. 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
in A SPIRIT OF HUMOR
Poetry

We had decided to write serial poem on
autumn-its ETHEREAL beauty-its delights--its
anyway, we had decided. Just then COM
mittee Of long suffering and patient hoi pollol
waited upon us-they did not wait over long
Ccomma) however. They convinced us against
our will, but convinced us, nevertheless, that
poems on autumn, even as on spring, are de
trop, causing ennui, are conducive to mi
graine and not a bit gemuethlch So we
decided to stow away our rhymins dictionary
for use when balmy garlic no longer scents
the evening air and the little birds no longer
chlrp sweet nothings, and then-b' gosh
well write q poem on
BEAUTIFUL SNOW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
WELCOMES EVENING LEDGER

To The Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-If the spirit of the little article from the
Evening Bulletin entitled "A New Evening Con.
temporary" and reprinted in the first edition Of
the Evening Ledger, September II, is to be
taken in good faith, then we should feel that
MT least more than one great evening newspaper
can go in Philadelphia. especially when such
journal the Bulletin welcomes 1t does the
Evening Ledger. 500
! also beg to tender my humble congratula,
tlons and good wishes for your success. ,,,,,
ADAM GEIBELP
PHILADELPHIA, September 16. 1914. ..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
THE FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT

TO the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sr-Permit me to compliment you upon the
excellent showing made by your financial de-
partment I notice several articles In tonights
Evening Ledger which do not appear in other
evening newspapers. If you expect to gain the
confidence OF the brokers, IL is necessary TO not
only print more news than is the custom, but
have the papers on sale with market clOsings
in time for bankers and brokers when they
leave their offices. Thus far, 1 may say the
work has been excellent.
PHILADELPHIA BROKER
Devon September 16 1914.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
THANKS FROM NEW JERSEY

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-Thank goodness, Camden is represented al
last! Philadelphia newspapers treat our city
about the same as the New York newspapers
treat Brooklyn, | see that the news is printed
in the Evening Ledger, and can assure you
that the people of New Jersey will read your
paper if you continue to let US know what 10
happening over here during the hours we a"
at work in Philadelphia j. H. Med
Camden, N j., August l6. 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Araument Closed

Jackson and Johnson are not now on speaking
terms 1t all arose the result OF an argu-
ment which required some mental calculation
"I tell YOU" said Jackson, that you are
altogether wrong in your conclusions"
Pardon me, but | not" replied Johnson
Didn't go to school, stupid?" almost roared
his opponent.
Yes" was the calm reply, land you came
back stupid" d."-Tt-Bits
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
THE ROAD

This is 10 you like any other road
byway old and gray. that naught redeems,
Past common hedgegrows slipping. on its way
Across duh meadowlands, oer winding
streams,
But hear what this road is TO me my friend.
Lost ia the blue OF distances, afaT,
II is a way OF dreams. that does not end.
This side the farthest star.
The meadow bridge, the distant steepls tall,
The wooded slope, where shifting shadows lie,
Like loyal friends, across the years stl call.
To whisper memories OF the days gone by.
What garnered glories have the sunsets fiung
IJpon the canvas OF the mist-drapsd Vest
What treasured incense twilight's censer swung
Across the helds OF rest
Oh. tell me. where, in all the wide. wide world
AeoIus tunes his harp TO softer song
Than threads these trees, when darkness Is
unfursd.
And all Is hushed. the shadowy hills among7
:
Oh friend! to me. this old, forsaken road
With all its wistful windinEs DER the sod,
Is Just a misty ladder to the stars
A way OF still. white dreams, that leads to
Goa.
-Essie Phelps Duffy, in the Youths cOmDan-
Ion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Philadelphia, Sept
CoMMENDs OPPOSITION TO pENRosE

TO the Editor Of the Evening Ledger: az
Sir--I desire to commend your course in
opposing the nomination OF Senator Penross
for reelection. The sentiment in this part Of
the country is running very strong against
Mr.. Penrose. and a paper like yours help
II out and if the sentiment grows there as II
is here it certainly would result in his defeat
ROBERT RITCHIE
Beaver, Pa, Sept. 10. 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
FROM A POLICE CAPTAIN

TO the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-You have my best wishes for success.
have greatly enjoyed the first issues of the Eve.
ming Ledger. VIM. ]. McFADDEN,
Capt. Fifth Division Police Department..
September 49, 1914
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

fundamental Of all wars No oficebo,a.s
taY,n sSplrant tor public favor wants tho tssr q
tening mis- cfuntrymen that they are vvraas. . Of
thet the foreigner is right II Ia an unnns..n snd
ass,snmehe a. The few men who braveiy ss.,,ls
II deserve encouragement. So great Is tbo tbsuns I,,s
cause, like that Of Spain in 1898 or MaS,oSons
ISt6, that nobody is likely to do It unies. o. IN
strongly convinced that duty leaves bir.V very
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Bills WatcI,

Bill Bowhay is a jolly wight
He loves his little joke;
Says he: My watch is water-tight,
It's often been in soak
Cincinnati Enquirer
If Billy Were a German now
He'd show up good and fine,
His timepiece would most surely he
A Watch upon the Rhine"
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
CURIOSITY SHOP

The well-known phrase, Who struck Billy
Patterson Is said 10 have originated 20 years
ago in a medical college In the Middle West.
il is related that a student, William Patterson.
was blindfolded while being haZed, his head
placed on a block and the block struck with an
axe. When the hazers sought to raise Patter-
SON they found that the shock had killed him.
The students were placed under arrest and the
question OF who struck Billy Patterson"
arose ana has remained with US ever since.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Black, as an adjective applied 10 historic
events dates back many centuries. Black
Monday was hrst applied TO Monday March 90
1903, when the Irish fell upon the English at
Cullens Wood. Dublin, and massacTed
men, women and children. Easter Monday.
April Il, 1850 was a Black Monday for Edward
III and his army, encamped before Paris Thou
sands OF his died from cold and hunger.
Ais son, Edward, Prince OF Wales. was Rtek-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
A New lnternationalism

fIOIl INC boston Herald.
.n. me most 99yerratsd virtue in the world "a
PbsIo RTlo'ismi 81 b t can bs developed to excess
asnnia -, nisher loyalty than to the other
70 aIl mankind We owe something. IN 5sacs
ana In war TO the spirit Of a broad humsnitSS
for better understanding of the Other ,siiss
ings and interests. N iesi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

named the Black Prince, "by terror OF his
arms" according TO Froissart. Black saturday
fell on August =, 1921, on which day the Scottish
Parliament admitted Episcopalian customs into
the Presbyterian Church. During the passage
Of the act, violent storm datkened the heav-
ems seemingly mark OF Divine displeasurc,
so the historians say.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Mrs Partinston and her historic mop really
existed. She lived at Sidmouth, Devonshire,
England. In November. 1924, a heavy gale
drove the sea waves into her house and she
labored with a mop TO wash them back into
the ocean until she was driven into the upper
story by the water.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Exclusive (!

Somewhere the following verse was pub
lished-somewhere a poets heart will bleed
because no credit can be given-we have for
gotten from which paper we clipped this:
If liars cannot go on high,
I'll be real lonesome when | die;
II will be tresome up there, gee,
With no one but T. r. and Me.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
The Other WAY About

First Stenographer-"Out Of Job. are you?
Did the boss catch you flirting"
second Ditto-"No, I caught the boss that
way. You must come to our wedding. dear"
Brooklyn Eagle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Do Not Trust Him

LAURENCE sTERNE wrote "Tristram
IL Shandy." He also wrote some sermons
In one OF them. the 9th, he said: TRUST
THAT MAN IN NOTHING WHO HAS NOT
4 CONSCIENCE IN EVERYTHING
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
In Extremis

Excuse me" sir" said the strap hanger
but would you mind moving your portman-
teau from the gangway? 1 really can hardly
find room to stand"
Move my portmaneau," gasped the
stranger those, sir, are my feet
rs that SOP" said Jenkins, then perhaps
you would pile .hem one above the other?"-
Western Mail
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18
Specifications Requested

The Boston Globe asks whether a man can
really love his neighbor as himself. Do you
mean the blonde next door, dear Globe or
the auourn-tinted Venus across the way?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

All the British soldiers are being yacci-
mated against typhoid and smallpox before
going to the front, It might also be a good
idea % shoot each OF them with smal-cali-
bred rife in order 70 protect them from the
..urs II the enenlN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Those VINO have been contending all along
that the influence n the East is felt over
the country will find confirmation Of their
views in the market reports that since the
war bread is rising everywhere.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

Recent events cast a shade of doubt on
Mr.. Kiplings remark as to the comparative
deadliness OF the male and the female of the
species.-Chicago Herald
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-09-18

There vas never any reason why the Army
ana Navy game should be played in any
other place than Philadelphia, Constant bick-
cr.ug I'm the matter does neither institution
any good and it may seriously impair in
tercst in the games,