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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

The soldier was limping back to camp
from the battlefield when suddenly a vision
in white rushed toward him. Upon the sleeve
of her dress he saw the insignia of the Red
Cross. :.
Poor fellow she cried, you are wounded
The soldier gazed long and sadly into her
blue eyes. A frown furrowed his brow. he
seemed to be having a struggle with himself
Then he shook his head.
But you must be injured" she insisted
"You are limping."
Again the soldier fought the good fight
against temptation. and again he won Low
ering his head, he muttered
Tight shoes, ma'am."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
A LARGER PORK BARREL

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-Republicans have vigorously opposed the
passage of the ADMINISTRATORS tax
measure not because It is a tax, but because 1t
is not a war tax. The title given to the bill
in Congress is a clever but unscrupulous subter-
fuge. That the European should be used
as a fiction to cover the derelcton of the Gov
ernment I'm carrying out It's campaign pledges
of economy and to hide its failure to produce
the prosperity 1t promised, is ruse that
straightforward people must condemn, If the
Democrats need a larger pork barrel after so
many years of hunger. let them frankly cast
themselves upon the charity of the country.
]. It. W.
Philadelphia. October 81.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
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-It would be little short of an irreparable
calamity to the great business interests of
Pennsylvania and those dependent thereon for
means of livelihood and employment to elect
a Democratic Governor at this time because If
there Is one thing which stands out more clearly
than anything else in the ill-advised and erro-
neous financial policies OF the present Admins
tration it is that of the tariff.
The fact that Doctor Brumbaugh. If elected
Governor of Pennsylvania, which he undoubt-
cdly will be by an overwhelming majority, will
stand forth of the most conspicuous
Presidential possibilities, of course should act
as an added incentive for every Republican and
Progressive alike to not only vote for him, but
also to see that the real issues are neither be-
clouded nor confused.
EDWARD NEWTON HAAG.
Philadelphia October 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
CoIlege Workers

TTOW few PhiIadelphians realize the lump
IL of labor thrown on the market every
fall with the opening Of our colleges, Popu-
lar superstition puts down the university
youth as care-free idlers. As a matter Of
fact. the amount Of money earned each year
by the students Of a large college is surpris-
ing The University Of Chicago announces
that last year a thousand students earned
over Sl50O00 between them What may the
men at Penn be doing?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
STATUS OF RAPID TRANSIT
Ratification of Suggested Program by Union Traction Company and
Councils Should Not Be Deayed-Phladephia Amply Able 10
Finance Proec-Exisng Assured Fair Treatment

The for rapid becomes and daily The
during the
are handling the maximum traffic Of h they capable Reong this the
Philadelphia
ton the lines This contepnt the abolition all enhong tickets and the
the
cal be toIoWed articles
Ohch
ebeneftt
of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
Our Suburbs

KTO CITY in the United States, and prob
IN ably none in the world, has more beau
tlful suburbs than Philadelphia Their eleya-
tlon makes them healthy, their wealth OF
trees gives them a genuine rural aspect, their
well paved roads and hedge -bordered lanes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
ANNOYING Items

'Twould anger cen courteous Don'
And drive him almost to the border
or peevshness. to find upon
The elevator "out of order
And who has not reviled and cursed,
Emitting, at the least, darn
When, after waiting long, the first
Ten cars are labeled "to the barn?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
A Mad Musician

VITAR is a venom that drives men mad
w ludicrousIy mad sometimes Even a
great composer is not proof against it,
Saint -Saens is credibly reported to have burst
forth with the grandest and the meanest
asninity Of the war: 1T is now as impos-
sble for any Frenchman to demand 10 hear
Wagner's opera as it would be TO go to ap-
plaud marvellous singer who had injured
ones mother"
When Alexander sat upon his throne listen
ing to music-so Dryden told us-and the
strains turned martial the monarch threw
back his chest, assembled his mental minions
and In Imagination
Thrice he routed all his foes,
And thrice he slew the slain
Poor old Wagner, he who was exiled as a
revolutionary against German arstocracy, on
his head be Rheims and Louvan. Kill the
dead foe!
But. seriously, what are the Allies going to
do for music If they put an embargo on Wag-
ner, Bach Beethoven, Mozart and Mem
delssohn not to mention present-day
Strauss?
After an Arbor Day Director Norris would
like to see Harbor Day.
"Habitual hedge" is an excellent descrlp-
ton of the position OF Councils on the cleo
trio rates.
Keats hardly touched the virtues Of au-
tumn In his long celebration Of that season.
Fall styles were a later invention.
In the light Of recent developments up in
Mr.. Crows country, It is excusable to repeat
the aphorism: Registration Is vexation.
BY carefully reading the American papers
those war correspondents ought TO be able
10 keep up with what's going on at the front
What a Congress, After working almost
a solid year it threatens to make the Presi-
dent haul out a neglected constitutional
power to adjourn 1t.
Between the Wares and the voters, Mr..
Penrose is in as interesting a position as
anything the war has shown. Even stra-
tegic retreat looks impossible.
A party OF "co-eds" gazed reverently yes
terday on Penrose's empty chair in the
Senate. After November every visitor 10
Washington will have the pleasure
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
A Prediction

MIR. PENROSE, if elected on the face Of
IYl the returns cannot take his seat in
Washington without dragging the good name
of Pennsylvania through the mire and pre-
venting the enactment of a protective tariff
for another six wears.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
Reversion to Type

The time has long gone by, yet the type
writer will occasionally insist upon malSinr
it The Smart Sex instead of The Smart Set
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
What is the Mexican for ''Big Stick?

Francesca Villa, the famous subject Of
articles by John Reed, spoke yesterday Of
my commanders and my people," Not to
mention MY Policies
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
'would like to.
Literary Note

Literary Note
Tho war has affected M Anatole Fro,..,.
literary style. Who could have inagines a,ces .ss
author of The Garden of EpicurusS so v,ae tne
before august exactly what he meant %psss
than the original criminals They deser,,o worse y
be shot without scruple" Irony and vJ rjtu y
M. Anatole France, irony and pityl piy'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
Political Stuff

(f Alfred Tennyson were press agent for
certain candidate): '
come from haunts Of booze and rum
Along the Schuylkill Valley.
For dead mems votes beat NV dr,,u.
lead the grafters' rally.
With honest men I stand no show.
l want a scoundrel clever;
For men may come and men NAV 90
But l go on forever.s eo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

The subtitle of Mrs. Fiske's new play 10
1.-THE Adventures OF a Lively Hussy." If the
play succeeds 1t may restore a good word to
the public which now refers to some dame
swell chicken" skirt" and "frail."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
A Munifcent Reward

The Guggenheims smelt tin and the fish
trust tin smelts. Any one finding the conun-
drum to this answer may keep It.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
Expert Advertising

Your gallery seems to be drawing qul1e
well. Last time 1 was here the place was
nearly empty"
"Yes, the wife of one of our stockhoden
belongs to the Civic Club. and we had hs'
start a crusade to drape some of the sIaF
uary."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
Topics of the Day

July-Weather.
August-War.
September-War and Weather.
October-Weather and War.
oVember-Weather
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
Farewell

She poured benzine upon the stove
The thought, it makes me vince
Her mortal coil she shuffled off,
And
she
benzine
since.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
lin in the Air
Baggage and Such

"Flying Competition Off."-Headline
OF course.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24
sCRAPPLE


For Bachelors
my fortune is made" exclaimed tbs !.
ventor. 'iie u.
What is IL now2"
IAN alarm clock with phonoerapb at,..,
arouses him." "Heh u
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

What a Congress! After working almost
a solid year it threatens TO make the Presi-
dent haul out a neglected constitutional
power to adjourn IT,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

Between the Wares and the voters, Mr.
Penrose is in as interesting a position as
anything the war has shown. Even stra-
tegic retreat looks impossible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

In the light OF recent developments up in
Mr.. Crows country, It is excusable to repeat
the aphorism: Registration Is vexation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

After an Arbor Day Director Norris would
like to see a Harbor Day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

A party OF "co-eds" gazed reverently yes
terday on Penrose's empty chair in the
Senate. After November every visitor TO
Washington will have the pleasure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

BY carefully reading the American papers
those war correspondents ought 10 be able
10 keep up with what's going on at the front.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

Keats hardly touched the virtues OF au-
tumn In his long celebration Of that season.
Fail styles were a later invention.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

'Habitual hedge is an excellent descrip-
ton Of the position OF Councils on the cleo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1914-10-24

Under the terms Of the program, the Phila-
delphia Rapid Transit Company undertakes
TO eliminate the scent exchange tickets.
which are highly discriminatory against per-
sons and localities and which many leading
members of the bar have branded as Illegal
and to Issue free transfers in their stead.
The carrying out OF the program now
awaits the action OF City Councils on the one
part and the action Of the stockholders of
the Union Traction Company on the other
part
The time has come for Councilmen and
Union Traction stockholders 10 heed the voice
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
For More and Better Sports.

Petitions are circulated in Augusta,
asking the Mayor and City Council to
appropriate the sum of $1,000 to put
Reuef Williams athletic field in eondi-
ton for contests, that clean sports
may be encouraged and the general
cause of education and moral uplift
be promoted. 1t is wholly non
partisan matter and it is not for us to
decide as to the best means of pro-
viding the necessary funds, but we
are frank to express our convictions
that Augusta cannot afford to post
pone this c6mmendable enterprise
Wholesome sports and athletic con-
tests have become an acknowledged
and necessary part Of human progress.
Sports are the best known upbuilder
of good morals, controlled passions
and clean living. He that would do
his best must be temperate in all
things; he can indulge in no excesses
of any sort. Students interested in
and especially participating in, ath-
letic contests, early learn the value of
self control, mind balance, good tenn
per, abstention from intoxicants, to-
bacco, coffee and over eating. These
lessons may be of inestimable value in
after life ts
We believe that $1,000 is small sum
to pay for such great encouragement
to better contests and more frequent
worth while entertainment We are
confident that the money will be
raised promptly. If not by the city
government. by popular subscription.
And we also believe it is the duty OF
every citizen who is interested in the
future of the young today and of COM
ing generations, to do everything
possible to promote wholesome amuse-
ments and sportsmanlike athletic con-
tests. The business man who gets
behind these things and lifts has our
admiration and support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
Sensible Lynn Girls"

Glory Hallelujah! 1t is begun;
may it never grow less and may its
celebrity redouble every moment until
every school in the country is over
whelmed by this wave of common
sense and human justice! The Boston
Globe editorially comments as fol-
lows:
Common sense and a democratic
spirit are two characteristics of the
girls Of the Lynn Classical High
graduating class Including daughters
of wealthy residents of that city,,
who have voted unanimously to wear
simple" gowns when they receive
their diplomas
A committee will call for bids from
the local merchants on $50 yards of
batiste and the goods will be bought
of the lowest bidder. 1t is expected
that 10 cents will be about the rock
bottom price, and the 800 yards will
be transformed into SO costumes.
Many of the pretty maids will be
their own dressmakers. and they
figure that s1.25 will cover the total
cost Of the creations. with trimmings.
Under this plan all can graduate
In style.
There viii be no broken hearts.
no jealousies; no busted" pocket
books
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
To Our Republican Guests.
Welcome. gentlemen!

Welcome, gentlemen!
Help yourselves to our city; all we
ask is that you notice how we have
spruced up since you were here be-
fore
Cutie some little old New England
city. aren't We? Sure! Look around a
bit: we like it. We are going to have
a cleanup day pretty soon, but you
will notice that we didn't need it as
badly as some places you have visit
ed. or as you will quite likely visit
again. If you see anything you don't
like. why say so and We'll do our
best to have it fixed.
Yes, we are quite proud of our city
and we brag a little now and then
lust because We can't help it-you
would most likely do the same if you
lived here.
Ru- make yourselves at home, gen.
tlemer; you are going to cramp our
quarters a bit tonight, it's true, but
wc1l snuggle up a little and get you
under the shingles. Augusta has been
a Democratic city in recent years but
she likes Republicans. perhaps better
this year than ever before. Augusta
has her hopes from this convention. 1t
is high time that Republicans got
busy and Strengthened out some of the
political and government tangies-
Come in. gentlemen, and hang up
your hats. Augusta bids you well
come and extends to you a warm hand
clasp.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
Coming Events

April 7-s-Good Roads Convention. first
meeting Maine road commissioners Ban
gor City hall.
April 7-8-9-Grand Lodge. Independent
Order of Good Templars, Waterville.
April 8-Bangor Historical Society cele-
brates centennial anniversary 2.O Ban
gor
April S-Maine Lumbermen's Associa-
ton meeting 10 A. NJ. City hall, Bangor.
April 9-Republican State Convention,
Augusta City hall, to adopt platform for
State campaign, consider basis of repre-
sentation in next Republican National
Convention and select State, district and
county committees; Congressman John
A. Peters presiding.
April 9-Grand Castle, knights Of the
Golden Eagle, annual meeting. 10 A. M,
at 50 Exchange street, Portland.
April 12-Easter Sunday.
April IA to 20-Maine Methodist Confer
ence, Pine Street Church. Portland; Bish-
op John w. Hamilton presiding.
April 15-Sardine packing season opens
along Maine coast
April 16-Great Sun Council Fire OF
Great Council of Maine. Improved Order
of Red Men.
April l7-Past Pocahontas of Maine, an
nual meeting, Portland, 8 A. M.
April 1S-Portiand N. z. League opens
season. playing Toronto of International
League.
April Js-Maine plays New Hampshire
state Oolege opening home seasoncmfW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

The leopard moth is now the pest
that is threatening the hundreds Of
handsome elms on Boston common, the
experts saying the trees are doomed.
They may be kept along for a few
years by trimming the limbs, but they
have no remedy now for the pest. The
insect matches under the bark Of the
uppermost branches and defles early
detection. Harvard College has re-
Gently lost many of her beautiful trees
from the same cause. e#4-aa
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
Worth Knowing.

How do you do?" That's English
and American. How do you carry
YOURSELF" That's French. How do
you stand?" That's Italian. How do
you find YOURSELF" That's German.
How do you fare?" That's Dutch
How can you?' That's Swedish
How do you perspire?" That's Egyp-
tian. How is your stomach? Have
you eaten your rice?" That's Chinese.
How do you have YOURSELF" That's
Polish. How do you live on?" That's
Russian. May thy shadow never be
less" That's Persian-and all mean
much the same thing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

The high cost of living was a some
what bothersome question so years
ago as we'll as today Judging from the
old newspaper files, and the solution
was as far off as now, though cor
respondent of the New York Herald
of that year said that the present
high cost of all articles of food is
due to specializing and jobbing." He
said that -four which was. selling for
IS to $40 in New York only brought IS
to Sc in Liverpool, after the freight to
New York had been paid.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

1t pays to advertise. Rev. FIR.
Francis P. Duffy of the Church of
Our Saviour, Washington avenue and
1890 street, New York City, found 1t
so when, after announcing that all
babies with their mothers would be
checked at Sundays services in charge
of nurse, his congregation was very
much increased. He figured that the
babies kept many a mother from
church., and Sundays experience
proves to him that he is correct Now
what may we check TO get the fathers
there?
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
Editorial Comment.
An Unfounded Suspicion.
(Pittsburg Dispatch.)

(flttSDurg DlSpatcn.D
1t arouses the sense of humor to
learn that Canada is disposed to file
objections to the Chicago plans for i'm
proving her lake front, under the sus
picion that it involves some sort of
fertilization contrary to long-estab-
lished treaty.
Our Canadian friends should reas-
sure themselves. The United States
is confident that before Canada gets
ready to invade the United States air
ships will be made available for war
ships and the Canadian host can poise
itself above Chicago and destroy it by
bombs unless some pernicious pivot
guns first wreck the invading flyers.
Perhaps the more probable invasion
will be that of Canadians with money
to invest in United States enterprises
as a return for the s637 100000 citizens
of the United States have put into
Canada. But if 1t is necessary to erect
Notifications to keep that class of in
vaders out, Chicago's lake front Is not
the place that will be fortified. We
will have to. surround our exchanges
or boards Of trade with redoubts and
rife pits to protect our sacred dol
lars against the Canuck raiders.
No. the United States is not in fear
of Canadian invasion. The century of
peace between the two countries is
more likely to infect the whole world.
Chicago will not fortify its lake front
for sundry reasons. 1t would not pro-
tect Chicago for one reason. But the
more important one is that Canada
and the United States will never go
to war unless at least one nation and
probably both go crazy as prelim-
mary proceeding.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08
Mayor Curtis Submits.

Mayor Curtis of Portland. who is IL.
the coal business and was on the grill
in the Maine Legislative coal trust
inquiry. is sorry for the municipality
that establishes coal yard He says
he hates to see Portland lose money
In such a venture but he submits to
the decree Of the law court; he will
not attempt to trig the wheels of
progress. How grateful we ought to
be TO this benevolent gentleman for al
lowing US to sqkander little money
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

events which took place there. 1t
occurred to me that possibly, in the
stress of business, the Globe dispatch
referred to, escaped your eye, or the
time had been too short to make re-
ply, so I took the opportunity to show
you this dispatch and to suggest that
you would, in the spirit of fair play,
which has so characterized the Jour
nails political life, undoubtedly make
the correction at an early date. If
you have done so, have failed to
see it and / assume that you have
forgotten it, hence / again call your
attention to the same.
E. E. PEACOCK.
Readield. Me-, April g.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

State College, opening home baseball
game Orono.
April 19-20-State Post Office Clerks AS
ISOLATION annual meeting; Congressman
Thomas II. Reilly of Meriden, CT, guest
of honor.
April % to 27-East Maine Methodist
Conference. Presque Isle; Bishop John
w. Hamilton presiding.
April 22-Torpedo boat destroyer Nc
Dougal launching, about u.30 A. NJ,
Bath.
April 25-Bowdoin- Massachusetts Insti-
tute of Technology dual track meet.
Brunswick
April 2s-Colby College Interclass Meet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1914-04-08

in the experiment! But it may be
said that he fought for public inter-
ests until overruled by the highest
court. He could not bear to see the
community sink its hard-earned
wealth in business in which he is so
successful.