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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-15

EVOLUTION OF TRANSPORTA-
TlON.-Today the Ttney bus compe-
titiOn with street railways is the SEN
sation in transportation circles.
Later on, when the great works of
road building progressing throughout
the country are completed, we will
see what the automobile will do to
the steam railroad, and, still later
another, the flying passenger car, the
oxcart, the omnibus, the horse car;
the steam car, the. electric car, the
auto, the airship-sOme evolution in
a little over a century, and maybe
man will some time fly all by himself.
He has only to solve the problems of
gravitation, as he has some of those
of heat and electricity.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-15
SHORT ONES

Who hoIIered "Hard. Times?
Homestead steel works has added
1000 men to the payroll.
Only dry reading goes in Alabama
after July 1. Liquor ads can't be
printed after that date.
A mere Napoleon of the battle
field hasn't any story on the lad who
has just won a pocketfuI of marbles.
N. Y. judge says best peace insur-
ance for a married man is to keep
still and twirl his thumbs while wife
scOlds.
Half the world won't have any
HAPPY Easter brides this year; but
thank the Lord that half is NOT the
U. S. A.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-15
cHAUFFEURS.-l

CHAUFFEURS.I am writing you
these few lines and hope you will
publish them to the public, as The
Day Book is the only paper that is
fair with all. We want to protect
the name chauffeur. -
Last Saturday evening a so-called
chauffeurs' society gave a dance at
the Unity club, 314O Indiana av.,
which ended in a free-fOr-all Mrs.
Merriam said that the only trouble
was women of obvious character,
which is the only kind Of company
said men care for. We are glad to e
feel Mrs. Merriam did not stick for
the big show or she would have been
lucky to have come out of that 4,
crowd without a pair of black eyes. ~.
We are wondering how these van,
dals have the nerve to call themselves p
chauffeurs. It is just these kind of B
buns that have placed our name low
er than any class Of labOring men to-
day, who have placed US before the
eyes of the public as panderers and
thieves and anything but what is re- =
spectacle. We do not think any real
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1915-03-15
THE PUBLIC FORUM
FAIRGROUNDS. Il read in the

newspapers all about the boy bandits
and 1 wondered. what will become of
all the rest of the boys if the city
does not improve the conditions in
which we live today. They could do
this by building Fairgrounds and
gymnasiums. There are some of
these, but not enough.
Where there are no Fairgrounds
boys hang around corners. Cops
chase them and they get a reputation
of being toughs. To get away from
the corners and the cops they go to
poorooms. There they get in
amongst boys with bad regulations
and crooks. They brag about the
cops chasing them and act tough just
to be tough and pal with. these boys.
Soon they get together to plan rob
berries. This is the beginning. The
jail usually sees the end. Who is to
blame?-Just a Boy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09
Little Dorothy Klump,
Failing Despite Medical
Treatment, Quickly Re-
spends to Exhilarating
Exercise.
After Eight Months Training
She Swims Mile in Schuyl-
kill River in Remarkably
Good Time-Experts Predict
Great Future for Her.

The remarkable progress toward ply
slcal perfection attained by little Dorothy
| Klump the last eight months by means
OF a course in swimming demonstrates the
effectual results to be attained by this
exhilaratlng exercise.
This 6-year-old tot, failing In health
and a source of worriment to her parents,
showed no signs Of Improvement under
medical treatment, when her mother, Mrs.
Henriette Klump. decided to try n treat
ment of her own
Dorothy was sent to the Philadelphia
Turngemeinde and placed In the care
Of a swimming instructor. What has
been the result? Look at the accom-
panyIng picture of her Is not her clear,
keen eye enough to convince you that
she is healthful now? Look at her chest.
Doesn't It look as though Dorothy is
enjoying life?
Well she is, and her mother declares
she is the happiest woman In the world
This is what she has to say to mothers
who are worrying over the health of
siclSly children.
MY Dorothy caused us no end of wor-
riment up until eight months ago. She
showed no desire to eat at meal time
and as consequence her physical de-
velOpmeht suffered. We consulted physl-
clans, but they could do nothing for her.
DECIDES TO TRY SWIMMING.
Then, after we had almost given up
hope, an idea came to me. l used to do
great deal of swimming and found
that 1t proved both beneficial and in
teresting. 1 decided to try this remedy
as a last resort.
II took Dorothy to a competent swim
ming instructor. She was very timid at
first She refused to be taught and often
cried when 1t was time for her to take
her lesson. The instructor finally gained
her confidence, however, and after n few
weeks began to teach her the strokes.
Then, suddenly, the child changed She
wanted to go to the tank every day. She
became infatuated with the water. She
began to eat more regularly and soon
gained weight. Her complexion improved
wonderfully and she became more lively.
II knew that the swimming was doing
every day. but 1 only permitted her to
in health, but showed such rapid develop
ment that her instructor decided to try
her at long-distance swimming.
I'VE are overjoyed at the Improvement
she has shown, and both my husband and
myself attribute 1t to nothing else save
the exercise she gained in swimming. 1
would advise all mothers of sickly chill
dren to follow my example. 1 know they
will never regret II"
SwIMS A MILE IN SCHUYLKILL.
A few days ago Dorothy swan mile
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09
Wavs to Preserve Flowers

The first way is with sand, and It is
extremely important that' the sand be
absolutely free from any foreign matter,
and this state of perfection is brought
about by repeated washings. Pour on
water and the foreign matter will rise
to the surface and then may be skinned
off. The sand should then be dried In
the sun or in front of a fire. 1t should
be further treated by heating in the oven
to high temperature and stirring into
II n lump of candle wax about tho size
OF the end Of ones thumb II the sand
is hot the wax will melt and will prevent
the grains from sticking to the flowers
The flowers must be dry before being
treated. and the best results are with
blossoms of O bright color, such as pan
sizes, roses, geraniums. violets, tulips
etc Daisies and asters also come out
we'll White flowers usually do not turn
out well by this process. Pour some sand
in a box, then put in a framework or
fine wire netting and spread out the
flowers on this, arranging them so that
they do not touch each other. When
there are bells or cavities In the flowers
pour In some of the sand to preserve the
shape. Cover entirely with the sand'
and If desired make one or two more lay
warm placee for 10 days Handle with
care until they have been exposed for an
hour or so to the air. They will keep a
long time and hold their color If kept out
oC the sun.
The waxing of flowers is simple and
satisfactory way of preserving them. Or
binary candles with the wicks removed
may be melted and used for the purpose
but care must be taken not to use the
wax on the flowers too hot. 1t is again
important that they be dry and in fresh
condition. Dip the flowers in the liquid
wax and move about for few minutes
to prevent the formation of bubbles. On
removal into the air the wax will set.
Then treat the stalk end of the blossom.
The whole flower will be encased in film
of wax, which is invisible, but keeps out
the air. The best effect with wax is pro-
duced with flowers of compact blossoms
such as carnations. The wax treatment
is good with white flowers. which cannot
be treated with sand.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09

THE morning after Tommy Title
mouse had been so frightened about
the bees taking his home. he wakehed
feeling very brave and happy. Didn't he
have much to be thankful for? Wasn't
he glad to be safely out Of that dismal
cellar where he had lived so long2 And
wasn't he proud of his fine friends in
the garden? Where could anyone find
kinder treatment than he had found? Mr.
Garden Toad so kind and thoughtful.
Billy Robin so considerate and even the
oak tree fairies. whom he had never
seen, saving his home for him and treat
ing him with such consideration. He was
very happy.
"And now today" he said TO his little
mate, "I think l will be real brave and
learn something more about this nice
garden where we live. As soon as / am
through helping, you this morning, l
mean to explore and learn a great deal. :"
"Oh, dear. Tommy, you are bTave"
exclaimed his little mate; but please
don't do anything rash!"
AS a matter of fact, Tommy didn't in
tend 10 do anything rash-nothing was
further from his thoughts and Intentions,
but he was comfortably hattered to hear
that his mate thought he might be Teek-
be thought more brave and reckless than
you really are!
Never fear! Never fear, little mate, ="
replled Tommy considerably; II will be
very careful. Don't you remember that
kind Mr. Garden Toad told us only last
evening that the garden was now sate
and comfortable? That there was no
danger that could come to me? II seems
10 me that now, while everything is Sc
safe. Is the best time for me TO look
about and learn as much as I can. But
/ will be careful"
Mrs Tommy. who was so interested In
her home, in making every nook and cor
ner OF the nest just so fine and smooth,
and In her plans and hopes, could hardly
realize how much Tommy, sitting there
bv the front door by the hour, had heard
about the world outside. So, OF course.
she could hardly realize how he longed
TO see for himself all the things he had
heard about, all the wonders of the OUT
side world. the world of trees and shrubs
and gardens, the world Of insects unknown
10 them, and OF flowers and sunshine.
But she was a wise little mate; and when
she saw Tommy wanted 70 explore. that
he had grown brave enough 10 look out
for himself In this new, strange world
she was proud 10 have him go.
With many a word OF warning. with
many a promise 20 return home early,
Tommy started off-and went the whole.
long journey 70 the hedge az the end Of
the garden-all Of 10 long dangerous feet
aWayl
Tommy was so proud Of himself and
his bravery he wished Mrs Tommy was
there beside him 70 tell him an over
again that he was a wonderful little
mouse. But she wasn't there, 30 he had
10 content himself with thinking about
lis own courage ana with looking around.
re snuEaied down safely under 3 Big
bread LEAF and then peeped Qul q ioQk
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09
HINTS FOR THE HOUSEWIFE ON
THESE Bus = SLJNNIER DAYS

Chill a pitcher OF freshly made tea Of
the desired strength, sweeten with orange
syrup instead of sugar, being careful not
TO get too sweet. Then squeeze in enough
lemon Juice to give 1t little bitterness
and set on ice again to get thoroughly
chilled Have ready n bowl of chopped
Ice bowl of vanilla ice cream and the
cold tea. Fiji dainty glass a third full
of fee. pour on tea until II Is two-thirds
full and then drop a spoonful of ice cream
on top and pass with nut wafer or deli
cate cake
Portland woman stood on her back
porch recently sousing a stiff silk skirt
up and down I'm a bath of gasoline con-
talned In a galvanized bucket, when in a
flash the skirt burst into flames.
The woman escaped with scorched
arms and bruises, the latter caused by
falling down the steps backward in her
fright and endeavoring TO get away from
the flames,
The explanation was offered that the
cracking silk generated electric sparks
and set fire to the gasoline. Anyhow, the
incident proved to a neighborhood that
gasoline can ignite without being brought
near a light, and that stiff silks should
not be rubbed or swished violently in a
gasoline bath.
Boil in a quart of water for an hour
two sliced potatoes. sliced carrot,
sliced turnip and an onion. In y of an
hour add two tomatoes, or a cupful of
canned tomato, and minced green
pepper, Add boiling water II necessary,
so that a quart will remain at the end of
the hour. Season with salt and sweet
herbs. strain. add teaspoonful of mush-
room ketchup and serve.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09

the place Of the late lamented one. But
is this not a want of proper perspective
on our part? Should not fancy teach us
to believe and hope bid us to look for
that other who may be not only as fond
and as noble and handsome as tho one
We have lost, but haply have these quail
ties in excess of the mourned one?
The old glove fitted us so comfortably
and served us well, but let US not for
get that every old glove has Its fellow
The new glove in time becomes soft and
smooth with those associations which are
the dearest attributes Of friendship.
And yet we perpetually hear the
despalring cry of the poor unphilosophc
sufferer on the sands Of love, who, con-
sumed with envy at the rich catch of his
rival, does not perceive the fathomless.
spreading sweep of that ocean in which
there are as good fish as ever were
caught"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09

Cut Off the very tips of asparagus
stalks. Cut the remainder of the stalks
into half-lnch lengths and boil. Put the
tips in n wire strainer and, when the
stalks have been boiling in salted water
for half an hour steam the tips over the
stalks for another half hour. Then press
the stalks through a vegetable press with
the water in which they were boiled-it
should be only enough to keep them from
burning. Mix with hot milk, thicken
slightly with Cornstarch or flour mixed
smooth in a little cold milk season with
salt and paprilSa, add tablespoonful of
butter. add the steamed tips and serve.
Soak over night in one quart of water
to which two teaspoonfuls of salt have
been added, one pound of thoroughly
washed calf's brains. Add one we'll
beaten egg, and mix all thoroughly to-
gether with an egg beater. Melt i'm fry
ing pan one tablespoonful of butter. and
add the brain mixture, cooking slowly,
like scrambled eggs
White shoes in the city were once con-
sidered In bad taste, but not so now;
and this summer there are some that are
especially suitable to the city streets
These combine white canvas with black
soles. They are neater and severer than
those showing white soles and do not
show the effect of the clty's CRIME. They
have the added advantage of making the
foot appear smaller.
To try to get through the summer in the
city without one dark street costume
would be difficult Whether this is a suit
or a frock Is n matter of taste. But II 1t
is a frock 1t may well have a coat effect
in the way of bolero or peplum, and
washable white nectwear adds much to
its daintiness and freshness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09


you agreed to take dinner with him on
the evening OF the succeeding Wednes-
day.
At that little dlnnerBa gastric poem, he
had anticipated each condimcnt and di-
vined somehow the particular brand Of
ice cream you favored His travel tales
impressed YOU and you were not loath to
repeat an occasion SO auspiclous
And so the little dinners and little
theatre twosomes grew into an institu-
tion In which hands were sometimes
held and earnest avowals sometimes
made in hushed accents. Seeing him
vs-a-vis with you at table, Imagination
paled at the thought OF losing him, for
he had become Indispensable. kind of
placid, comfortable mirror that showed
you as you liked yourself and could not
we'll be lost or broken.
But the dread event happened. You
had evidence of the detection in the word
OF n kind friend who hastened to you
upon observing him in the baleful res
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09
THE FISH IN THE SEA--A DOUBTFUL
CONSOLATION FOR THE TRUE LOVER
OF with the old and on Huh the NeD Is Sometimes
Easier Said Than Done.
By ELLEN ADAIR

"rTlHERE are as good hsh in the sea
Il as ever we're caught" This dear
old bromide is on the lips OF every anna
teur consoler Of amatory misery The
moment that she or he who UP to now
has supplied the illumination Of your life
at 50 much fattery and pettlng per hour
goes OF for an evenings conviviality with
some one else. Jobs oomforters are all
on the Job with this cobwebby platitude.
Just let us try brushing the cobwebs
from the classic maxim and sec n the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09

A prize of 81 has been awarded to Mrs.
II. Hughes, 828 North 9th street, Camden,
n. j., for the following suggestion;
Threading needles is often hard work
for an elderly lady. so try my method OF
obviatng the difficulty Take a spool Of
thread and on it thread several needless
Tie a knot in the end of the thread to
prevent 1t slipping off. When they
are wanted for use slip the needles on
the thread to the length desired and
leaving one on the thread, break thread
off, leaving a knot in the thread on the
spool.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09

tourant-gay IN the complny u another
maid.
And so you determined 10 smash the
accustomed mirror whose. back was
quicksilver hcklc element. a cold
something enveloped your heart and took
tho courage out Of your knees, and sleep
was difficult after you have groaned
aloud, Done! Finished"
'Ts next day when your conndants
begin to employ the balm that is sun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09
Crossing the Bar

Sunset and evening star,
And one clear call for me!
And may there be no moaning of the bar,
When l put out to sea.
But such tide as moving seems asleep,
Too full for sound or foam,
When that which drew from out the
bounding deep
Turns again home.
Twilight and evening bell,
And after that the dark!
And may there be no sadness of farewell
When 1 embark.
For though from out our bourne ol
Time and Place
The flood may bear me far,
l hope to see my Pilot face to face
When 1 have crossed the bar.
Alfred Tennyson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09

in the schuylkill River at Lafayette, in
remarkably good tlme and her instructors
are confident she will become one of tho
best female swimmers in the country.
Recently three of this citys expert In
stiuctors, after witnessing an exhibition
of the child's diving, accorded her As
points out of possible 80. Dorothy lives
with her parents at 1919 Girard avenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09

stun In IL be moldy
or good to consume
for the souls veal
Perhaps you have
met the man who
is now the apple
OF your eye at a
dance, let us say,
and his smile was
SO contagious and
had so much Of
sympathy and adj
H. IL HH.N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09
SIMPLICITY EYER THE KEYNOTE OF
FASHIONABLE CHILDREN'S DRESSES
THE little girl or
bow whose sum

THE little girl or
i boy whose sum
mer is spent at one
of the Maine resorts
needs warm, prac-
teal clothing. Most
OF the shops are
showing light ba-
tiste or pique cos
tunes of all kinds.
but It is a really
difficult matter to
find a becoming and
useful cloth dress.
The pinafore style is
fashionable for lit
tie folks this season.
Variations of the
same are seen, such
as Mother Hubbard
dresses, short romp-
ing dresses and sim
liar designs. T h e
day of the much
overturned child's
dress OF light china
silk and laces ga
lore has gone. Sim
plicity OF material
and conception char
acterizes the most
fashionable hill
dren's wear.
Q o m b / nation OF
two or more mate
rials Is also a FASH
ionable form OF
trimming these plain
dresses. Plaids and
striped materials are
used with a light
tan or blue for ev-
eryday wear. Print
ed yoiles are used
with batiste a n d
self tinted voiles on
I h q sleeves and
6 h o T {. bouffant
skirts. Embroidery
haa almost lost its
vogue. having been
replaced by, a reg
ular craze for hand
shocking. The ex-
Quiate infants wear
shown in n e "
Works most exelu-
sive speciality shops
Is. almost without
exception, h a n d
5 m o c k & a, IN all
white or colors.
A navy blue Eab-
ardine sm ock is
shown IN today's IL
tustration. 1t has
piq a 9 trimmings,
which are detachable
Tor laundering puF-
poses These can be
replaced TO good adj
vantage by colored
linen styles. The
slight tou ch OF
smoking AT TIL e
front and back OF
the dress Is done ia
Hhite. Bail buttons
afe usHu 10 faEreH
the belt tabs aud
the collar This
vy am q white
combination a a 81
teer used frequent
iF u omen'g ccs-
tunes This atason.
hIeh aolhile
fra flr rs
inIt cn tt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09

posed to lie In the
previously mention
ed piscatory par
allel.
But let US think.
Have you ever COM
sidered the limited
range Of focus Of
one individual2 Fix
ing our love laden
glance on the per-
son who has an OPP
tion on our heart,
the rest Of the sex
is nonexistent for
us. We are totally
unable to conceive
OF another in a
world of a trilllon
residents supplying
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09
Tommy Tittle-mouse Starts Exploring

at the world. And what do you suppose
he saw the very first thing? A giant2
A fairy? A-oh. you never could guess!
He saw splder A great beautiful black
and gold spider dangling down right from
the leaf above where little Tommy was
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09
s5 Letters in His Name

DUoUoIN, Ill, July 9-Demetrio, =
patheothorokoummountorgeotopoulos /.
525 18th street, Moline. Ill, has besn 4,
clared the winner of long mana +.
test conducted by clerks Of the ~
office here. Demetrlos walked under 4
wire, all other contestants getting n
distance flag. The contest, open 10 4,
one in the United states, was decls,.
closed on receipt of the entry Of N,
Papatheothorokoummountorgeotopoulo,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09
Po1yramy Exists, Says Mormon n.

OGDEN, Utah, July o.-Polygamy Ga
exists in the United States plural nn
Joseph f. Smith, president of the Ky,
mon Church, testified today in the suIt y
Mrs. Margaret Geddes to establish NM,
shin for her 16-year-old son Albsrt \
the estate of the late millionaire, Day1
Eccles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-09
Prize Suggestions

A prize of 81 will be awarded
daily for the best practical sug-
gestion. No suggestions will be
returned.