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Evening star., 1915-11-08
Mr.. Underwood and Cloture.

In an interview Saturday with
representative of The Star, Mr.. I'm
derwood expressed the opinion that
Congress would conclude its labors
next spring. When it was suggested
that that seemed to commit him to
cloture for the Senate he replied:
Il am afraid that, as new men,
Der of the Senate, | should be duly
careful of what | say, but | do favor
cloture. The Senate is distinctly
rainority body 1t does not repre-
sent a majority of the people of the
country Take the state OF Nevada,
with two senators, for instance, as
compared with the great state OF
New York and other large states OF
the country. Certainly the minority
in a minority body should not be
given the weapons to obstruct the
legislation desired by the majority.
The ruling passion, strong in pro-
motion. As leader of the House for
four years, Mr.. Underwood applied
cloture in that body frequently and
vigorously. He called for, and got,
a vote on any proposition whenever
he wanted it. Even in the case of
his tariff bill he gave the minority
very small allowance of time. He
whipped the measure through to suit
himself.
True, while member Of the minor
ity Mr.. Underwood had protested
those tactics when employed by the
republicans. At that time he wanted
full and free debate, and often ap-
pealed for it. But, in politics as
elsewhere, it makes all the difference
i'll the world whose OK is gored.
When power was transferred from
the republican to the democratic side
OF the chamber, Mr.. Underwood i'm
proved the opportunity, and gave his
party the best Of the situation right
along.
With all Difference, was Mr.. I'm
derwood sufficiently careful in
speaking of the Senate? Is it "a
minority body" in the sense he sug-
gests? Has he become less repre-
sentative of his people in passing
from the House to the Senate! Is
not such a change usually regarded
as promotion? Rating the House
as the majority and the Senate as the
minority body, would d man be JUS
tilted in seeking change from the
former to the latter?
Nor was Mr.. Underwood fortu-
nate in his citation to support his
contention. Nevada is small state,
but has sent some notable and infu-
entail men to the Senate. John P.
Jones and William NJ. Stewart were
there together for long time; and
one of the veterans and ablest men,
bers OF the body today-Francis G.
Newlands-is; from Nevada.
The President and the democratic
party are fortunate in the appearance
OF Mr.. Underwood in the Senate at
this time. He is not only an able
man, but familiar with all the sub
jects that will be presented at the
coming session, and moreover is well
established in the respect of the
country. But he should not be ham
pered in his new field by rules which
are not suited to it, and which he
has seen employed in the House at
times to the detriment Of questions
calling for sound and conservative
legislation. Let US hope that Mr..
Underwood's present attitude does
not proceed from resentment at the
way the Senate, under full and free.
debate, treated his tariff bill.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

The coming Congress will give the
Congressional Record a great oppor-
tunity to employ big headlines if it
cares to revise its typographical
style.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

The London Globe was summarily
put out OF business by the police ow-
ing to the editors failure to convince
the government that he was entirely
friendly while exercising the rights
of personal criticism.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

1t will now be shown by Col Bryan
that the editors who fling incense
before the special interests" are not
the only people who can raise a
smoke.
Evening star., 1915-11-08
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Compulsory Reading.

Il didn't know you read the sport
ing page!''
I've got to read it." replied Mr.
Growcher. Nearly all my friends
play golf or have boys in college, and
| want to be able to converse intel
ligently, whether I'm interested or
not"
Evening star., 1915-11-08

Even in a war that is necessarily
long the taking of the Dardanelles
is requiring more time than the Brit
ish public feels like allotting to a sim
gle military movement.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

AS an observer of the friendly diff
ferences between the President and
his former Secretary of State, the
Speaker of the House OF Representa-
tives is probably one of the most in
terested bystanders known to his
tOry
Evening star., 1915-11-08

The assumption that the interior
states do not need battleships I'M
plies that their enormous yields are
independent of seaports and ocean
commerce.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

A London newspaper office that an
tagonizes Kitchener does not have
to wait for Zeppelin raid in order
to be put off the map.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

The democratic mule has always
been troubled by an irresistible i'm
pulse on the part of the hind legs
to kick while the head was thinking
Evening star., 1915-11-08
After Life's Fitful Fever.

From the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The people in Europe are for peace,
declares an American suffraGist re-
turning. And an increasingly large
number of men are finding it.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

A hope that Carranza will see his
way clear to stop any conhscation of
United States property by Villa seems
only reasonable.
Evening star., 1915-11-08
Not Sitting Now.

From the Albany Journal
Every time that we see the sugses-
tion that an International question be
referred to The Hague tribunal, we try
hard, but vainly. to remember what
The Hague tribunal Is.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

Uncle Sam is unquestionably at
peace with all nations, but his state
of content would be greater if his
ships were not seized so frequently
Evening star., 1915-11-08

The Evening Star. with the SUNDAY
morning edition, is delivered by carriers
within the citv at 40 cents per month.
daily only % cents per month. SUNDAY
only 20 cents per month. Orders may pc
sent by mail or telephone Main z44o;
Collection is made by carrier at the eho
of each month.
Evening star., 1915-11-08
Doing Their Best.

Let dogs delight to bark and bite,
AS canine custom they pursue.
They can't use cannon when they
fight,
As more enlightened creatures do.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

What w. ]. Bryan said to Wood
row Wilson on leaving the cabinet
is gradually undergoing revision in
his mind
Evening star., 1915-11-08

1t is still hinted in the stock mar
ket thar some. of those war babies"
are going to grow up to be bad boys.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

The Berlin newspapers are strong
for policy of peaceful unpr repaired
ness-in America.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

Political short story: Once upon a
time there was a bull moose.
Evening star., 1915-11-08
The Evening Star Newspaper Company

Business Office: 11th St. and Pennsylvania
Avenue.
New York Office: Tribune Building.
Chicago Office: First National Bank
Building
European Office: Regent st, London,
England.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

p,,,b,e in advanre-hv mail, postage prepaid:
naiIv SUNDAY included. one month 90 ceh's.
Daily SUNDAY excepted. one month, tu cen.s.
Saturday star, 81 year: Sunday star y 'eAi'
Evening star., 1915-11-08
Business and Pleasure.

1--WE want to keep business out Of
politics" said the reformer.
Well" replied Senator Sorghum,
you've taken all the pleasure out of
ii. If you take all the business out
of it, too, | don't see what's going
to be left"
Some of us try SO hard to be op-
timists that the nervous strain makes
US irritable.
A handsome man shares the fate
OF other natural scenery. No matter
how much he is admired, he isn't
allowed to interfere with practical
enterprises.
Evening star., 1915-11-08

showing the very newest models in sweaters
shawls, afghans, blankets, etc. See these nov
elites by all means. Join the classes if you wish
We can assure you pleasant and profitable visit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-20
BREWERS TO TEST CLAYTON
LAW IN WILMINGTON STRIKE
Union to Defend Position on Basis OF
New Statute.

WILMINGTON. Del, July so.-Tired OF
having their places pieketed and their
business damaged. saloonkeepers in VIII
mlngton have decided TO make test
case in court. The members OF the Brew
cry workers Union, who are on strike
and whose places have been filled by nom
union men, are just as anxious to take
the case into court. The brewery work
ers viii invoke the aid OF the Clayton
law, which they claim gives them the
right to boycott and to picket SO Ions
as they are not disorderly. It is, there
fore, expected that tho frst test OF the
clayton law will come In Delaware
The international Union OF Brewery
workers Is backing the local union IN
the contest and will put up the neees-
sary funds for a test. In fact, eonsid-
erable amount Of money has already been
deposited IN a local bank. Former judge
.. Frank Ball has been engaged 70 repre-
sent the brewery workers.
A number OF piclsets have been arrested
from time to time, but. as It was not
nroven that they were disorderly or that
they we're blocking trafiic, they were dis
missed By the City Court
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-20
FAVOR PHILADELPHIA
FOR 1916 CONVENTION
Two More Republican Moguls
Support Claims of This City
for National Conclave.

Henry G. Wasson. Republican national
committeeman from Pennsylvania, has
given his strong personal Endorsement to
the movement to bring the Republican
National Convention to Philadelphia in
1915 Mr.. wasson admits that there will
be little chance of harmony when the
choice of convention city comes up,
but he gave three reasons why he be-
lleves this city should be chosen.
The reasons are: First. because the
people of Philadelphia want 1t; second,
because the East. which has suffered
more from the evils of Democratic ad-
ministration than any other section. is
entitled to It, and, third because the
Republicans of the nation should be en-
abled to see at close range what has
been done to reunite the party in Penn
sylvania by a real Republican Governor.
Chaplin Brown, national committeeman
from the District OF Columbia. likewise
has announced that he will give the
claims of Philadelphia careful considera-
tion In the choice of a convention city
w, p. Jackson. national committeeman
from Maryland. refused to commit him
self on the question and Samuel Granger,
national committeeman from Ohio, an
nounced that in his belief more benefit
would be derived from holding the cod
vention in a doubtful State than in an
assured Republican State.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-20
DOCTOR ELY ACCUSED
OF GRAFT BY MEMBER
OF PARK COMMISSION
Charged With Receiving
easy Pickin's" at Reli-
gious Services Conducted
for Many Years at Lemon
Hill Pavilion.

Unsatisfactory financial management Of
today by member of the Falrmount
Park Commission as one of the reasons
for refusing permit to the association
to conduct the much-discussed Sunday
Ing the summer. 1t was authoritatively
and emphatically-stated today that the
commission would not issue a permit this
year for the services, which have in the
last IA years attracted an estimated at
tendance of more than 100000 persons.
Various financial features and intimated
easy piclin's" involved in the religious
work of the Lemon Hill Association "
which the Rev. DIR. James B. Ely is man
aging director, were brought UP at the
last session Of the Fairmount Park Com
mission. Doctor Ely's salary. one of the
features in question, was discussed to-
day by one OF the members of the Park
Commission. who insisted that as far as
he was concerned he would never change
his mind on the question of Issuing
permit. The member referred several
times to Doctor Ely's salary and also
easy plckin s. Wnlch ne Claimed the
preacher enjoys. Just what the nature
OF the easy pickln's' we're the member
of the Park Commission would not say.
He also intimated that he and other per-
sons interested in Fairmount Park were
not quite satisfied with the financial man
agement of the Lemon Hill Association.
Doctor Ely today at his office In the
Hale Building denounced the statement
that he enjoyed easy pickin's." He de-
fed every member of the Fairmount Park
Commission to visit his office and make
an investigation of the books showing
financial expenditures and contributions
for years back. He said he would gladly
turn his books over to the members of
the commission and would answer any
question relating to easy pickin's,"
81 don't know what the gentleman re-
fers to when he speaks about easy
plcltins," said Doctor Ely.
Let the man who made the statement
that he wasn't satisfied with the financial
management visit our office and make an
Investigation for himself. We have moth
ing to conceal"
Since Doctor Ely's organization was re-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-20

fused a permit to hold religious services
at Lemon Hill he has been besieged with
letters from all over the city as well as
from various parts OF the country. He
has been urged to hold religious service
at Lemon Hill whether the Fairmount
Park Commission Issues a permit or not.
Many church and social organizations
have sent petitions bearing hundreds of
names to the Falrmount Park Commits
sion, urging them to permit Doctor Ely to
conduct services this summer at Lemon
Hill.
Though Doctor Ely refused to say today
whether he would invade Lemon Hill and
conduct services some Sunday without n
permit, 1t was learned that he has been
giving consideration to the idea of
holding such services in the near future.
Doctor Ely said that at the present time
too much interest was being displayed in
surf bathing and other recreations such
as automobillng and getting sunburned at
the beaches
Sunday morning, July II, 1915. worship-
ers collected at Lemon Hill for the early
morning service, as in former years; In
stead OF hearing the word OF God
preached and the people sing and thus
help their fellow men, they found Eve
drunken men lying upon the benches and
three women, who acted as though they
We're drunk
ut may be that the Park Commission
has reasons for not allowing the GOSPEL
to be preached there with q view of re-
deeminE these, as many such have been
redeemed; but, II they have, I wish they
would square them with the word of God
and their own conscience and the Chris
tian public of Philadelphia.
we Know of large number of self
sacrificing people who have ACTUALLY
given up their summer vacations with
the hope of doing a little good for the
wayward who are found on tho nars
benches, with the hope OF reclaiming and
making better citizens for PHILADELPHIA
and making Fairmount Park a real moral
as well as physical uplift to the city.
we regret that our labors have not
reached as far as we had hoped in in
teresting the members of the Falrmount
Park Commission themselves and others
who seem to be more interested in bath
ing In the surf. automobile riding, break
ing the Fourth Commandment and busy
with the things of the world. as the pur-
chasing of attractive bathing suits and
large estates, and who are neglecting the
souls OF men and women who are going
TO hell faster In the summer than at any
other season OF the year. II we could
only have more Christian workers we
would have fewer Harry X Thaws and
such other rich buns that are a disgrace
TO Christian civilization. for 1t is well
known and understood among all right
thinking people that the gospel message
is not only for the poor down-and-out
people OF the slums, but that 1t is ior
ALL"
II refuse to enter into any duel Of
words" he said. Probably II is true
that l am sunburned, but received my
coat Of tan while walking on the hot
sidewalks of Philadelphia, AS for show
Ing the same interest in Doctor Ely's ap-
plication as in the subject of automobiles
and attractive garments / don't care to
touch upon those subjects"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-20
UPHoLsTERERs' UNION MEETS
Business Sessions at Hotel Walton
Scheduled for Today.

The annual convention of the Upholster-
ers and Trimmers' International Union
was continued at the Hotel Walton, the
headquarters, today This is the second
day of the convention, which will con-
tinue through Saturday. The business
sessions today, in the morning and after
noon, are for the purpose of bringing
committeeman together. Tomorrow the
reports of those committees will be heard
and important matters will be discussed.
A feature OF the convention will be a
mass-meeting OF all Philadelphians fol-
lowing this trade in the Parkway Build
ing. Nonunion as we'll as union men will
attend. The purpose of the meeting Is to
discuss methods for conducting the busi-
ness with advantage to the tradesmen
The benefits OF the unions will be told
and all phases of the question will receive
consideration.
More than 100 delegates from the United
States and Canada are attending the
convention. They are stopping at the
Hotel Walton, where the meetings are
being held.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-20
LEDGER PARTY SEES
BELL AT EXPOSITION
Philadelphians Keenly Enjoying Fair,
and viii Soon Go to Santa Barbara.


SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. July 2o-s,1,y
patriotic Philadelphians, the Ledger
eeoast-to-coast travellers, reverentiy stood
,oy as the Liberty Bell was put to he'd
last night In its earthquake and areproof
vault in the Colonial brick building that
represents Philadelphia on the palmv
esplanade beneath the gittering tower of
The Ledger tourists let the Panama
Pacific Exposition know that they were
here to help the Golden Gate guard the
Bell. They rushed to Its side and besped
flowers beneath its silent tongue the mo-
ment they trooped into the grounds. The
nine policemen travelling with the Ledger
party chummed with the Bells guardians
who do not leave Americas most precious
relic even when they eat and sleep.
If there is a nook or corner of San
tranciscos foreign quarter, or anything
on the exposition grounds the Philadel-
phians did not see today, they will see
1t before they leave here Thursday night
on their special for Santa Barbara.
AS to the Liberty Bell-every one Of the
scores of thousands who see It stand with
uncovered heads gazing from II toward
the Golden Gate, where three Of Uncle
Sans gray battleships swing at anchor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-20
lilORNEY GENERAL WESCOTT
SPEEDING TO MOTHERS BED
'ns at Denver of Her Desperate
Hlnsss and Starts Homeward.

ne with death from Denver, Col.
M, Camden County. N. j., was
sarly today by Attorney General
Wescott. OF New Jersey, the man
Aas the speech at Baltimore nom
Woodrow Wilson for the Presl-
Ar. Westcotts mother, Mrs. Q.
ott. is dying at her home, Wash
and Jefferson avenues, Berlin,
years old.
sek ago Mr.. wescott started for
slle Coast to visit tho Panama
zposltion. he did not furnish
with complete itinerary. how
'aa when his mothers condition be-
leal they did not know where
ror two days they have been
1slesrams to various points in
ene during the night one OF the
.ssehed Mr.. Weseott at Denver and
ains he telegraphed that he had
he All other members OF the
~ her bedside. She Is being
another son. Or. william A.
neF death Is said to be a mat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-20
This Is Estimated
Number of Persons
Who Have Visited
Relic at Exposition.
rvsry Night Four Big Philadel-
mia Policemen Gather Arm
fuIs of Flowers From the
gase of T h cir Sacred
Charge.
sp a sta6 Correspondent

IN FRANCISCO, July 2O.-"Facing
4. nom california's shores, inquirlng.
-.,s. seeking what is yet unfound, 1, a
"a, very old, over waves toward the
81, Of maternity, the land of migration,
M afar; look off the shores of my
u,siern sea, the circle almost clrcled."
sasse are the words of an old man,
,so wearing white plug hat, used to
.sk Philadelphia's streets-walt Whit
IN the Camden poet, They are craven
,h on an arch in the shadow of the
,.ser OF Jewels on the grounds OF the
nnama-Paciic Exposition.
f ralt Whitman loved the Liberty Bell.
,slch. II It's tongue were not stilled for
~ would ring Americas message out
laugh the Golden Gate today.
, rvsry night the four Philadelphia po-
rensn who guard the bell gather arm
A OF flowers from it's base. The
4 poms have been tossed in all reverence
4 Z lovers of liberty, people from all cor
M Of the earth, people of all nations
r,sas and colors. who consider the bell
+ 4, most wonderful and precious thing in
=. 4 calfornia.
! When the count was in last night,
ssta0 persons, It was estimated, had
,,ae pilgrimage to Liberty's new
nrne In the stately colonial building
,seh stands for Pennsylvania, 5000 miles
irr nom independence Square.
rrsy tourists, guests of the EVENING
4 lrooER and PUBLIC LEDGER, are helping
facemen Quirlt, Sykes, Frank and jack
n and the councilmanic party guard the
VI The Councilmen start back East
bnsrow night, leaving the bell behind
f hsn
+ Ihcugh every one bows his head before
+ n bell, and some would kiss It IL they
5 ght these, say the Philadelphia Off
IA are not Californians, but mostly
saple from the Eastern seaboard. The
tlfcrnians have been disappointed In
( 4, hell. II is not large enough to suit
krm II impresses them less than its
rcent throne rug, valued at 100000 and
r,re than 200 years old, which the Shah
h Persia sent here to be the bells own
nDst
3 though thousands of Shriners daily blare
aelr colorful way about the exposition
mounds and guns thunder from the three
4 |httleships riding in blue San Francisco
1hy and myriad shafts of light sparkle
si'um the Tower of Jewels, one feels that
4 ne Bell Is, after all, the real spirit of
ne place. Its new shrine is the one
face where the surglng throngs are
tilent and strong men unashamed to
brush tears from their eyes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-20
NAB MAN
/ TOR CONFIDENCE GAME
Cfssp Up on Alleged Crook as
He Reclines in Hammock.
Accused of Swindle in West.

BENTON, July 20-While reclining in
Aammock at a luxurious bungalow
'ag the Raritan River, six miles north
As city. William Harney, AZ years
eeclaled to be one of the cleverest
dence men in the country, was ar
- last night by Detective Barry. OF
Chicago Police Department, who
nN upon him, along with Detective Pill
p Of the Trenton Police Department,
detective from the Prosecutors s
tss at Somerville. Harney was served
w warrant charging him with feec-
o =. Baker, a wealthy lumber opera
of Traer, Ia, out of 5000 at a hotel
sAleago about four months ago. All
iFualions have been made with Gov
|nN Fielder to have the prisoner ex-
|Na'ed to Chicago today.
Apey is said TO have met Baker and
'ays claimed that he was a Million
and the administrator OF an ex-
ls estate at Plattsburg. N. Y. He
John Paterson. a Chicago business
70 Identify him at a bank. and
Pea a draft for $4,000 given him by
Then, 1t is alleged. he dlsap-
leaving the lumber man and law
ldtims Of his game.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-07-20
Only Five Couples Wed at ElktOn

ELKTON, Md, July 20.-Elkton's mat
rimonial mill slowed down this morning.
only Ave couples coming here to hear the
marrying parsons say the words that
made them man and wife. They were
George w. Stewart and Grace C. Lees,
Altoona; Ray w. Young. Chester, and
Mary s. Burke, UpIand William NJ. Law
der, Havre de Grace. Nd, and Virginia
Wallace, New York; Harry II. Williams
and Eleanor Grier. Wilmington, and
oliver P. Towles and Lydia Z. Wamples.
Baltimore, Md.