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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06
CONCENTRATION
AND CONQUEST
When Fortune Advertises 1t Is Not
for the Man Who Can Do Any
Thing, but for the Worker Who
Excels in One Thing.
By JOSEPH H. oDELL

THE value Of virtue or a quality In
i creases with the passage of time. Long
ago, when every man worked for himself In
a thinly populated world in which the re-
sources of nature had not been gathered by
millions Of eager hands, It was not necessary
or wise for a man to concentrate his atten-
tion or powers. He could be his own mason,
carpenter and smith; he had to draw his own
plans, fashion what tools he needed, provide
for the family by his personal skill gather
his supply Of fruit or vegetables fight his
battles single-handed, doctor his own wounds
or Ills, carry what messages he wished to
deliver to friend or foe-in short, he had to be
able and ready to do everything except bury
himself and in some primitive societies n
man even made his own coffin. The vast in
crease in population, especially in the lands
where men mass in cities, has entirely
changed the program of life. 1t seems at
first sight like a contradiction, but it is un-
doubtedly true that the man who has the
best chance Of success is the one who can
do the least number of things that is, pro-
vided he can do those things more efficiently
than other men.
If Fortune should ever write an advertise
mcnt there could he little doubt about the
wording "Wanted-A man who can do
---- better than any one eIse" Everything
yields to well-drected skill Skill is the re-
suit of continuous application in one direc-
tion, until the mind or the muscles or both,
form the habit of working without conscious
effort. For such men there is an opening in
every field Of manufacture, science and
finance, while there is only a precarlous
chance for the one who has dabbled and
dipped into score of things and has failed
to make himself the master of any depart
ment
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

II John W. Alexander does not want 10
paint those lunettes for the Capitol in Har-
risburg. Councils here might be willing TO
produce a painter who would do the job II
some one would first tell him what a
Iunette Is.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

The man who told a legislative committee
in Albany that some Of New YorlTs so-called
leading citizens were misleading citizens
might have said the same Of Philadelphia
with eaual truth.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

When the Mayor vetoed the ordinance in
tended to prevent the use Of certain funds by
the Highway Bureau he saved 400 men from
discharge But "Rhawn Street Pete" wanted
the resolution to become effective.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

The report that all theatres in Berlin are
to be closed from and after April would be
more credible if the change were scheduled
TO begin on a different date.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

A 42-centlmetre gun does not seem half so
big when you call it 161a-inch gun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

The lid is on, and from the way the Or
ganization forces are behaving it is becom-
ing more likely every day that it viii stay
on four years longer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06
God Made the Country

WHO in this great town can read the list
w Of subjects they have been discussing at
the farmers institute in Horticultural Hall
today and yesterday without longing for the
country? one man talked of roses; another
discussed pastures those pastures which the
country-br poet had in mind when he
s,yrotp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

This was a billion dollar Congress in
billon-dollar country hard pressed by the
necessity for economy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

The issue is on between public utilities and
public utilities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

Recently man strolled into an office and
asked for employment
What can you do?" inquired the junior
partner.
"Oh, anythng!" was the reply
Sorry" came the answer, "but we haven't
any such place vacant. We can do with an
extra shipping clerk and an expert stenog-
raphcr: we want Immediately four machin-
lists, one tOolmaker, one patternmalser two
forgers and three molders; but we haven't a
job big enough for a man who can do any
thing"
To excel in whatever one attempts should
he the aim Of every man who chershes am
bition. NLediocrity-the ability to do mental
or manual work fairly well-neither merits
nor wins any Of the prizes of life in fact it
keeps the mind in a state of alarm because,
without a moments warning, some one more
skilful may pass us and snatch the reward
or even supplant and deprive us of the
meagre wage of ordinary work In looking
back over the men pre-eminent in their own
fields we are forced to believe that each did
the very best of which he was capable: it Is
scarcely possible to think of Phdias being a
better sculptor than he was or julius Caesar
a more capable soldier or Shakespeare a
truer dramatist, or Isaac Newton a more
careful scientist, or Washington a sublimer
patriot, or Wagner a more accomplished mu-
scian, or A. T. Stewart a keener merchant
or A. ], Cassatt a farther-seeing railroad
president.
There are no crowns in the world for those
who are content to do only what necessity
compels. and who do it without ardor and
conscious skill The supreme joy of life is
found in the sense of mastery-a feeling that
comes when difficulties have been overcome,
when it is possible to look back over the
days of immaturity and doubtful experiment
knowing that the position now attained is
unassailable-the result of persistent, concen-
trated effort. The field in which such a
triumph is won may not be a highly dis
tinguished one, not such a one as commands
admirlng attention, but the sense of victory
will be just real and the rewards quite as
precious. Probably the pride of personal at
talnment or accomplishment is the only pride
that is not foolish. Why should king be
proud of a throne he did not win, or a
nobleman of title he has not merited, or a
legatee of fortune he did not create? But
the man who has made nature give up her
secrets, or has harnessed the forces of the
universe to the car of human progress, or
has increased the general wealth by mechani-
cal and labor-saving Devices or has made
himself indispensable to his age or nation
may well be proud of the results of ais
power, Such a goal is worthy of any effort,
and happy indeed is the man who has set
himself to reach it at any cost
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06

Delaware has decided to keep its whipping
post and to get along without mothers pen
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-03-06
The Age of Steel

Henry Bessemer puzzled over the problem
of how to make steel from iron in sufficient
quantity to be put TO universal use. When
small pieces of iron had to be carbonized in
charcoal fire under a draught of hand
bellows the cost of making steel was so high
and the product so limited in amount that
it could be used only for sword blades, cut
lery and watchsprings. II was worth $500 a
ton, and England controlled the worlds mar
ket with $4,000 tons year So Bessemer put
his brain to work and made a thorough study
of metallurgy. He mastered what was
known OF the science in a few months. Next
he took small iron foundry in London and
began to use his eyes and hands as we'll as
his brain.
In the course Of 1s months of tremendous
work he formed the idea Of making steel by
using atmospheric oxygen. Attempt after
attempt failed, process after process proved
useless, cruelble after cruclble was discarded;
every penny that Bessemer could find was
sunk in numerous experiments; he himself
was made III by the tremendous work and
anxiety; but at last, when every one was
ridiculing his unproduetive Efforts success
came But 1t took six years OF the most
severe, concentrated work. The age OF iron
was changed into the age Of steel In 20
years the output of steel rose 10 1000, 900 tons
a year, while the cost dropped TO $40 ton.
Bessemer died in 1898, at the age Of 81, hav-
ing won titles OF honor from nearly all the
Governments Of the world. besides vast
wealth and the gratitude OF mankind
A man who concentrates every force Of his
nature in one direction meets every obstacle
with an impact that nothing can withstand.
Isaac Singer was an actor but having caught
a glimpse Of Elias Howe's sewing machine,
he determined TO make and market a similar
device In II days, working 21 hours out OF
each "a. he succeeded in his task ana im-
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
REDUCTION.

The newly rich hostess was trying TO
engage a celebrated prima donna to
sing at a reception.
What shall / be expected to pay
rou for a couple of songs" said the
hostess to a singer.
Five hundred dollars" was the
ionchgSant reply.
What will be the selections that
you will sing %
II would like &c sing the Lie bstod
rom Tristan and Isolde and the All
perfido OF Beethoven"
"Oh, ridiculousE' said the lady. My
.Iests would not care for that sort Of
hing at all. I shall have TO ask you
"a sing a couple OF ballads
I'm that case" said the singer. II
hall charge you seven hundred dol
ars 7 enjoy singing good music II
9 painful to sing bad"
The lady WINGED. but agreed New
lrtheless, she felt that as she had been
iested in bargain. she might as Wen
INSULT the singer.
You will not be allowed 10 mingle
18th my guests" said she.
In that case" replied the singer,
.ith perfect self-pOssession, Il shall
harge you five hundred dollars less"
-TOp-Notch.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

NEWMAN TONIGHT.

What Paris is to France and New
York to the United States. Buenos
Aires is TO Argentina. The largest city
south Of the equator ard the center of
all Argentines activities, il Will nat
urally De an important part of l.. Nj.
Newman's traVeltalk on that country,
at the Oliver theater this evening. 1t
is the focal point OF all travel TO our
sister continent and because of the in
exhaustible resources of the country
behind il. is destined to become much
larger and weather.. although it al
ready boasts a population of one and
one-half million and for life, gayety
and fashion is unrivaled. Mr.. New
mans perturbation and description
Of everything Of interest in the city is
extremely comprehensive and includes
the life on the streets and in the fash
.onable clubs. the commercial activi-
ties and opportunities. the parks.
promenades, public buildings and res
licences. His new motion pictures
show the fashionable crowds in the
shopping districts, scenes at the Won
derful race track and on the prone
nades at Palermo. In the interior
Of the country, life on the estancias
and in the thriving cities Of Cor
doba, Tucuman and Rosario, give a
vivid conception of the backbone OF
Argentina, its agricultural wealth.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
AT THE OLIVER.

THE best show that has been pre-
scented here in a long, long. time" is
what everyone is saying that has seen
the divers production Of within the
Law" IL is the biggest bargain that
has ever been presented here in 4
theatrical way and that people appre-
ciate this fact is quite evident as the
theater has been packed at every per-
Torrance of this play. The seat sale
is enormous and il could play TO
crowded houses for "a whole week but
the policy during the run of stock is
two plays each week so that rule Will
be adhered to; although lots of peo-
pie will be disappointed as they will
be unable to get in-the company LAYS
off tonight for the Newman Travel
talks so this afternoon and tomorrow
night will be the last performances of
within the Law" The management
requests everyone that intends TO come
possible as the indications point to a
record breaking crowd, so the early
ones will get the desirable seats.
within the Law is considered to
be the greatest play Of its kind thae
has ever been written. II deals with
questions of the present day. and it
has scored the biggest hit that has
been produced in this country for the
last ten years. AS Theodore Roose-
welt says: 1T is the real American
play tina. we all have been waiting
for"-and that he is right is the con-
sensus o. opinion Of everyone that has
seen II.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

The present bill at the Orpheum
contains a variety of acts. all of a
clean. high-class nature. Prominently
featured on the program is win j.
Ward and five girls, who play pianos
and sing. Their act is a play novelty.
The solos and ensembles are delight
ful and artsticauy presented.
Chris Richards, an eccentric dancer
and clever mimic, offers a novel sin
gle turn. MCGOWAN and Gordon, an
energetic comedian and attractive girl,
offer a singing and talking act with
a patriotic finish which earns hearty
applause. The Cavanna Duo open the
bill with a miniature circus act and
Capt Preats trained seals furnish the
closing number.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
AT THE INDIANA

Ruth Stonehouse and f. II. Calvert
Will be seen at the Indiana today in
tense three-act feature drama.
namely THE PrOfiigate," also a Bio
graph drama, "A Romance OF Old
California" a story OF a young girl
in the dark dim woods Of old Cali
fOrnia who. having been kept away
from civilization, knows no one but
her father. She meets a young ad-
venturer who at first she is afraid of.
but in time comes TO love. Her father.
however. does not approve OF the
young man, and many thrilling situa-
lions develop. See the picture at the
Indiana with The Last OF the Stills. -
a Selig drama, and a Nitagraph COM
edy This is a jolly. snappy comedy,
and we believe you will have a hearty
laugh if you see IL.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

Wednesday. oct. goth, 1915, at my
residence in Clay Township. miles
northeast of South Bend, and one-half
mile east of Notre Dame university,
and One-fourth mile west of Stuckey
school. on what is know n as the sam.
Jennings farm. Consisting Of 5 good
head of horses Ct matched team of
greys) 3 head of fine cattle, and )
head Of hogs Also all farming tools
and implements, which are practically
new. Everybody come as this will be
one of the best sales ever held. Joseph
Kish, Propr. AdYt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

Sutro's play that served as a vehicle
for James X. Hackett a few seasons
ago. Mr.. Smith takes the part OF John
Glayde the iron-handed and stony
heatred master OF men. who. "a devot-
ing his every moment 10 establishing
a lofty position for himself and wife
loses his wife 10 "A young artist. and
ends his years ina loneliness. during
which he realizes the emptiness Of
mere wealth. The Fable Of the
Through Train" by George AIDE is also
on tOmorrow's bill
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
AT THE AUDITORIUM.

The Auditorium today is offering
". exceptionally fine pictures The
Woman Next Door, five reel drama
featuring Irene Fenwick, and 1.-The
New Adventures of j. Rufus Walling-
ford" the second release of a series
OF complete short stories by George
Randolph Chester featuring Max Fig
man. Burr Mcintosh and Lolita Rob
ertson. Tomorrow's feature is a five
part Gold Rooter play entitled John
Glayde's Honor with G. Aubrey
Smith and Mary Lawton in the lead
ng roles. The picture is taken from
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19
AT THE LASAILE.

Cyril Maude in Henrik Ibsen's
Peer Gynt," is the treat in store at
the LaSalle theater today As Peer
Gynt. Cyril Maude, star of last sea-
sons immense stage success,
Grumpy" gives one of the most re-
markable exhibitions Of the art Of
makeup ever presented in a single en-
tertainment upon the screen. Be
fore ones very eyes Peer Gynt"
grows from a boyish 30 to a white
haired. palsied TO- and Cyril Maude's
uncanny skill in delineating the toll
the years take ard in reproducing the
various periods in face, hair and fig
ure would be worth any professional
players time to study and any lay
mans time simply TO see.
Wednesdays feature is a William
Fox production with the fascinating
Theda Bara in the title role. 1t is
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-10-19

entitled Sin" and is said to be a
startlingly realistic, modern screen
drama This photoplay was written
especially for the famous French act
ress. who created a sensation in this
country as the vampire woman. 1t is
an unusually powerful and convincing
work. Astounding in strong, dramatic
climaxes growing out of the clash of
elemental human passions.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-29
GETTING READY
TO REPAIR AND
OPEN BAYv|EW
wivHiN FE~ WEEKS pgNsA-
ccLAfs POPULAR BATHING
CENTRE WILL BE TIE MECCA
FoR THOUSANDS OF BATHERs.

Tentative plans fer the opening ~
BastIew park are nov being cunsld
erred these interested ~ the de-
nNhtfu, pleasure point and one CAV
This week there VIA be e meeting IN
ire cry bat IS iouk into ths question
81 the needs ~ q place which attracts
thousands ~ people during The warm
weather
81 has been the case, 80 least ila very
recent seasons where several hundred
are looked after almost every hour
~ the bathinR season. and a. tHe fame
- thia Delighted point has spread with
The sessions. it Is expected thsst the
fefthcominw PATRONAGE win ha heavier
faan ia has ever been fu ths h4story
81 nasstsw For thar and ofhes- very
Rood reasons. some little preparation
Tor the safety 81 thousands IL now an E
der confederation and ire meeting viii
take place one aav this week IN the
city hall probably Ia the offire 81 the
building Inspector. a. ar. Shacksl-
ford = . member ~ the COMMITTEES
rom tae Fairgrounds Association hav-
lnr tbe park iu direct supervision.
Commissioner Thos r. Johnson. -
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-29
WANT EXPERTS
IN TREATMENT
TUBERCULOSIS
STATS HEALTa OFFICER WILL
EMPLOY FOUR WOMEN WHO
ARE FAMILIAR WITH TaEAT-
WENT or DISEASE.

The state Board Of Health a. lis
annual meeting authorized the state
health ofacer 70 employ four addition
"a educational workers IN a tuberou-
losls eradication preliminary cam
pa3gn in the state OF Florida The
state health officer would like 10 Gem
munieate with those who have had
special training instruction ar educa-
tion ia this work with a view % OBJ
tanning the best Informed along these
lines. TIE duties o. these workers.
would be 90 search out persons suffer
ing with tuberculosis IN = given ter
Fitory and educate them regarding
the disease. The results expected from
these workers. who must be women
~ Initiative ability. are that an tuhsr-
calaus persons IN their respective ter
riiories shall De induced by tactful
reasoning and convincing argument
through the personal interest 81 the
Instructor, g. observe the necessary
and recognized mode ~ living for their
own amelioration OF ths disease. and
@ r1lsrd against the infection of
others.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-29

reason - having the parks and squares
under his Jurisdiction. - 10 attend this
meeting. and win be much interested
IN anything looking @ the improve
msnt 81 the bathing place.
Everybody goes 70 E.ayvisw aurinE
the bathing season OF course this
means everybody who knows how. and
does not forget bow. Is behave. D4a-
order wiM not be countnnancea. and
ths PARK has been the boast 81 those
having Il in charge as being entirely
safe for ladies and children. Inslrnc-
tore in swimming. a volunteer life saw
ire corps chansrones police protec-
ton. and in fact every safeguard has
been thrown around the peoples
pleasure park. and everybody = happy
la consequence thereof TO tire credit
- those having irunsdtue iurisd elton
~ Bayview IL might be rem liked
that there have been thousands o.
hataera there. yet NOT az accident has
occurred. ali ~ which hsapeaks well
fer The association which iools into tae
matter % tbs ppbho's enjoyment
a number 81 irnpro vemsnts have
been planned from season 20 season
for the convenience and comfort of the
thousands Of patrons, bas Just now a.
la likely that these contemplated
changes win not Be made because -
a shortage Of time ard funaR. How.
ever these plans are g. ~ discussed
at ths early meeting following q dis
cusaiou on Saturday between on riais
interested r. the early opening q
Bavvisw
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-29

~ weeks In order Ia secure all the
Information possible on this new prob
lem. tle mayor has addressed letters
g the mayor IL every city In which
the titneys are operated. and copy of
ordinance under which the iitneys are
being operated was asked OF each on }
cial addressed. some replies have been
received, but those cities which have
had the widest experience with these
vehicles, and which have regulated
their operation. have rot been heard
from, and replies TO letters written
10 each ~ these points viii hs awaited
before the ordinance in hs present
shape. goes further
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-29
IS BLAMED FOR
PISTOL THEFT
YOUNG WHITE MAN BROUGHT TO
CITY FROM RURAL DISTRICTS.
AND rs NOW HELD UNDER Sc
RloUs CHARGE.

Held % = charge ~ breaking and
entering. 3 white man named Cherry
vas brought rs the county jan and
locked up yesterday. and win be given
a trial possibly today.
Cherry was arrested upon complaint
~ an alleged victim from whom. h 81
charged. be had not only forced an
entrance - bis home. bat also. Il L.
alleged. by means % a key whlca 80
carried. went Mto his victims trunk.
taking therefrom. among other things.
a costly revolver
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-29
WILL CONSIDER
NEW ORDINANCE
CITY COMMISSIONERS HAVE sEv !.
ERAL MEASURES BEFORE The
MEETING TODAY. ANY or AL
OF WHICH NAY sc CALLED.

several ordinances on arst or sec
ond reading are now pending before
the city commissioners. any one ~ al
q them ready % BE- called I'D az any
time The lengthy ordnance reruIat-
inE the sale Or milk in the city has
been read the frat time. and il nov
on second reading. buf the probability
u that d. viii not he heard from ~
today's session. Really IL seema 10
be the opinion % the commissioners
that the measure Is too drastic for en-
forceEent In Pensacola right away.
and Il VII likely be some time before
Il reaches the second stage
The ordinance looking 20 the regn-
iltion - the proposed Iitnsybus In
dustry i also on second reading. ana
may come up today. although its pas
sage 6 not looked Tor within a csupie
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-29
CARRIERS.

Carriers, March 2s.--Air John Hin
ston and family moved a. Alabama
last week he has been sick an win.
ter II II hoped the change viii bena-
at him
ar and Mrs W Is rade from Ala
hsma. who have been stopping at
Camp Walton Tor the past month.
moved e. Carriers Thursday They
are stopping "a SIR martgrove's
Mr. and Mrs HartgroVe aud son,
Nr q. VI W.nkley. and GenesIeTe KEEL
~ and Mrs.. Irwin were the guests IF
Mr.. y. A. Bsttenneid Tor luncheon sun
day
a launch party consisting % Mrs.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-29
THE FAvOR|TE
LOSES WHEEL
POWER GOAT FISHING NEAR
EAST PASS WAS HEpoRrEo
LAST EVENING IN NEEo or As.
sIsTANcE-To BE TowEo HERE.

A request for assistance came last
evening from the skipper OF the
launch Favorite, said vessel being re-
ported in distress az a point up Fast
Pass The Information coming here
stated that the Favorite hisd lost her
wheel and was unable 20 make the
trip 90 this point. so a tuE was des-
patched last nil;ht. with orders Go tow
the vessel thus disabled to this point
for repairs
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1915-03-29

Soase and children. Hrrs. Nichols and
her son. AIR Herbert Nichols, ~
EthTedse. Iowa. Misses Helen Vars
and Dorathv stack were the guest
u ~. ans Mrs. Hartgrovs Thursday.
the 18TH.