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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
WAR AND COTTON
One Years Depression Cannot Offset
Decade of Prosperity.

One tear's Depression Cannot Offset
Decade of Prosperity.
From the Review Of Reviews
With a supply of cotton about 100000 bales
less than that OF the past year In prospect the
Southern cotton belt fronts a European sltua-
tion more acute perhaps. than that OF August
/, 1914 but having now the quality OF certainty
in one direction that II did not then have.
More foreign buyers OF Southern cotton are at
war, but II is obvious that a considerable
quantity OF cotton that otherwise would not
have been sold because Of partial or complete
paralysis of mill operations in Europe has been
bought for use In the manufacture OF explo-
siyes or of other articles OF wholesale demand
in war. Cessation from that use in the ending
OF the war will tend to revive the normal de-
mand. II not to increase it.
Other facts reduce the weight of considera-
tions grounded In the waF There have been
other years Of lean prices. Between 1891 and
1888 the average annual price per pound New
York for middling uplands fell from 9Os cents
TO cents a pound, the II, ,275 900 bales with the
seed, Of the commercial crop OF lss8-99 brouRft
Sls6 100000 less than the l4s6 900 paid for the
crop OF s,e5SO00 bales OF 1s90-9l and the average
annual value per bale with seed In the nine
years was only s4l.29 In an aggregate value OF
2.si3.000,00 for s0,230,000 bales.
on the other hand, In the nine years 19Os-il
the average annual price per pound was in no
year less than 10 cents, and the aggregate value
Of 1H.ss.e0 bales of the nine crops with seed
was 8i03 900, or average OF 1914 per
pale. Nearly tsVeuf,OV a year brought Into the
cotton belt In payment for the cotton crop
was a decided contribution. direct and Indirect
10 the increase Ia the tangible wealth OF the II
States At the average rate Of about 81 es5 600 900
q year the census estimate OF the true value
Of property In those States showing an in
crease between 1864 and lsi2 from sii S5i 7s2 90
to szl,4ltesL0oo OF the Aggregate IN the latter
year iiAsi3i59 0oo or nearly IS per cent, repre-
santed the value of zeal estate ana Improve
ments, live stock and farm machinery
Again, It Is well 20 bear IN mind the volume
Of total productian In the IL States eompared
with cotton PRODUCTION In 1913 the value 81
the Agricultural production was not iess Than
0.000,0Q0 of which q. 600 10000 represenfsS
cotton ana itg seed, the value Of the mineral
output Waa S2lg. 10000 aud the value of fer.rf
products sas tla6 1000 a total value of ia.
mary pfodvets ef sss54 ooo 600 while the vab,e ~
manufactures into which such products enfared
was not less than 81 $4,000 900. OF this totai
s5.l54O9ea value Of primary and ultimate prod
eets t1e value Of cotton ana is seed vas less
than 20 per cent
one year ot loss on the cotton crop cannot
ofareome ne material hsnefts 81 condIfionr
iaslst-qs % y years property values b. nesrly
s4a.e'YNQV4 Nor can 4 weaken sssntllds an.
~ % pioaaee n normal years nearly s. o5ao
- p values pesea upon natural raaouFes. +,
minerals Hitn ee4s upazzlsiag . 0o5 zeres
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
DID GREELEY sAY IT FIRsT7


10 he EdtoF ol me bpeHtaq LEDGER;
Sir-ln Samuel Harris article on THE Unmitl-
gated Yaeationist," In the EvEEIEG LED0ER Of
Friday he attributes to Horace Greeley the
famous remark concerning the resumption OF
specie payments that "fhe only way 10 resume
Is 70 resume Now / always understood that
the originator Of that remark WAS the late
John sherman. Of Ohio, and that he made II
IN the course OF a debate In Congress after the
close Of the Civil War. 4 know that Horace
Greeley said a great many Wise things. but
when did he make this remark, and was John
Sherman a plagiarist or did he auote -
Greeley With proper credit7
JOHN ROGERS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

in the interest of universal peace and freedom.
imperative.
What would these great reforms do2 They
would give more ample freedom to all civilized
peoples. and ultimately to the whole human
race. They would simplify civil life and re-
move from every civilized land the vast taxa
tion under which the people now suffer.
This is the propltious moment In the worlds
history for all civilized peoples 10 declare for
and demand these reforms for freedom and
peace upon Gods earth and for Gods human
family upon It, without any distinction what
ever.
This indicates a full and perfect cure for
the social Ills from which our civilization Is
suffering, for there can be no true civilization
where there armed forces OF men in ex-
istence. Let them be abolished In all civilized
lands THOMAS FoY.
IS Commons street Dublin, Ireland. July Il.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
THE PURPLE COW"

To the Editor Of the EpeninO Ledger:
sir-St George Bolton in the EVENING
LEDGER last night refers TO Geett Burgess
purple Cow" which he characterizes as the
best satire on freaks and freaklshness that
was ever eompaeted into four lines. lie evil
IDENTIFY assumes that everyone is familiar with
It. ] must confess. however, that I never saw
the quatrain and am curious to get IT, viii you
be so kind as 10 print H. ] am sure others
who are young as /. would be glad to see IT.
NAZARETH HALL.
Wiliiamsport. Pa. July 81.
1.-THE EVENING LEDGER viii gladly do its share
to give a new lease OF life 10 the lines Here
they
never saw purple COW.
/ never hope 10 see one:
But can tell you anyhow,
I'd rather see than be one.
Editor EVENING LEDoER1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

GEORGE POINsETTE's ANCESTRY

TO fAo Editor 81 The EpeHiHg Ledger.
sr-l have seen something Ia your paner
about the nrst man killed Ia fhQ Mexican ana
American var george folnsstte Ia he "a
American q SO talent They sav that lis
srandiather aIed 10 tht AaseFlran ana Msxean
VAR an not cure e e & fIzhf 81 rot.
A FEriLAzo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

There VIII never be order in Mexico unit
force compels it, Within no such force exist
or Is likely TO exist It must therefore com
from Notwithstanding Courier Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

in several States of the H. in forests coverir
900 acres and in farms embracing 2sa
100000 acres. Of which only 1l6ls0,O00 are
present improved
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
CHEAP EXCITEMENT

From the Washington Star
DIR. Anna Shaw has managed to get great
deal of excitement out of her automobile with
out any wear and tear on the tires.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

The sinking OF the Eastland was avoldable.
scarcely happened by chance. Given the condl
tlons' the disaster was inevitable. but the oondi
Plain Dealer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
rHE YELLoW STREAK?

From the st. Louis Star.
The Missouri Botanical Gardens collection OF
n is a crimson red with yellow streak in It,
Here is another chance for libel suit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

The hoFors Of conquest Herer depend iCholD
on mfiiturD pro,ccss or UictorU IN battle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

Possibly this Government welcomes the Ha
tan row as an opportunity to demonstrate
Mexico what may happen there II condition
south OF the Rio Grande do not Improve.
Washington Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
THE NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

So Becker. a good deal OF a man in spite Q
his crimes, passes. and his widow Is left desc
late and carrying burden OF disgrace All wi
pity her,-Baltimore Sun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

Perhaps John Wanamaker resigned the char
manshp OF the Executive Committee OF th
Philadelphia chapter OF the National secunH
League In order TO devote ali his time TO rals
ing that hundred billion dollars with which g
BUY Belginm'-Indanapol News.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

a point which seems to have escaped the
Kaisers attention is that you cen't win tho
respect and sympathy Of the world By shoot
Ing e 10 pieces
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

Italys policy Of refusing passports until
reservist relatives enlist suggests that she
would make a. no shlrtee, no tiekeeg II she
s1eT went into eompentIon with the Chlneas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

How pleasant e read about he success 81
aeid tests 81 a nav dye ana the prospective
iump in aes'efy prices aa she result of dye
1Eaa shofsass-au Il rs same days neesl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02
ME SUMMER So

AAE GUNNER Ok
The shining Dipper swings
Above my garden gate,
And N the centre OF the blue
a gold rosette, Arcturus, hangs
Wnlle Vega dances IN the east
with four attendants frall,
The Twins 90 wandering down the west
TO helds beyond our pale,
TO dream fields far aWayl
The SUMS last fiamlngs pale and die.
AND evening spreads her dusky wing;
NOW printed on the western sky
Are spansles and a silver ring.
Chicago Tribune
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

The state executives are making ready for
their summer tunket- But the House OF
Governors happens TO be worth the money.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

There seem TO be too many dreadnoughts
ana too few French seyenty-Aves at the
Dardanelles,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

An ordinary mortal might be tempted e
foreso some ssO.oOo. 900 just for normal. un.
disturbed weddng-if there aFs such things
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

nation cannot buy peace any more than
victim can get rid Of blaekmaileF by
meeting his demands the hrst time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

VIC vlII Be worn ysry fuII thls tan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

The naval invention board Is q good thing,
but It may be we'll 10 have a navy also.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

Peace" never was very prominent in the
Irish vocabulary OF Sir Edward Carson.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-08-02

The Berlin students are the ones who take
the IS out Of shoot"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-16

been to the pawnshops? No. Had she shown the photograph to any one yet? She had not shown 1t to q living soul. And out of the corner of her eye she noted the look of surprise which was exchanged between the two. This clew. but one which had no signif- canoe. so far as the missing diamond was concerned She at once determin- cd to say nothing about the burning of the photograph or the hat
 You have lost your hat?" said one.
 "The wind carried it off just as we were crossing the bridge We tried to fish for il. but the current was too strong"
 There was no glance between the brothers after this statement They knew that she was not telling the truth.
 Let us get away from here," whis- pered Storm when he had the oppor- tunity to do~So unobserved.
 "Why?"
 uoli NuItt hht tue IOOhS Ol yOuI clients"
 Very well, Neither do l." She turn ed to her hosts. Tomorrow or the next day at the latest," she said, "l expect to bring you some news regard ing the diamond gem like that cannot totally disappear"
 Wont you have some tea?"
 No; thanks. Good day until tomor- row"
 Storu and Zudora left the house.
 "Wbat do you propose to do? John asked rather impatiently.
 Find out what agency burned that photograph and one of my best hats. :" ruefully
 Here comes a farmer with a hay wagon. Let's ride into the village"
 Zndora agreed, with laugh. John had singular idea, but he did not conide it to Zudora. So they stopped the farmer. and he entered into the joke readily enough. City folk were always wanting to take a joy ride on the hayrack. No sooner did he start on again than flames burst forth from the hay. and it was dangerous game. the effort to put it out The farmer accused storm of having dropped his
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-16

to Identify it ana partly to exhibit in testimony of his possession.
 There is always fire in the stone." said one of the old men. Tn a room that to you may look dark there will be d speck of light This stone would always catch it and you could see it flash. Oh. it was d very interesting stone"
 Every interesting" repeated the brother
 II think" said Zudora, that I will return to the city. A jewel like this will be found in some pawnshop. No one would dare to go to jeweler of repute. There would be too many questions"
 You sec we have said nothing to the police because we do not want any newspaper notoriety. We have other trinkets," with singular smile.
 ''l may take this photograph alongY
 Certainly. We have duplicates"
 Zudora left the old house, and the two old men watched her until she dis appeared around q turn in the road Then they laughed quietly and went back into the house.
 Zudora began to go over the brief facts. There was no lead anywhere as yet The metropolitan pawnShops were the only things she could think of. All the while she was thinking she was aimIeSsly picking late flowers. By and by she took out the photograph and eyed it curiously. Suddenly her hand became warm. To her utter dunn foundment the photograph burst into flames She dropped it in terror and stood as if paralyZed while she watch ed the cardboard shrive into dull brown ashes. How in the world had this happened?
 When she reached home that night she asked Hassam Ali a good many questions about these two brothers. Each and every one of his answers left nothing to be desired.
 But ill heavens name how could this thing blaze up like that when there wasn't q match within mileT'
 I'm in the dark as much as you are Give up the case if you want to.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-16

cigarette. As he knew argument would be Of no avail, he gave the old m#u a five dollar bill
 The tW" young people continued their journey on foot very thought fully.
 "A hundred years ago unused John, - should have said that the devil was in it.
 "Maybe the devil is in it." replied IudurH enigmaticaIy
 "Aiaybe he is" thinking of her uncle
 "lhrrc'S a shack up yonder." she said suddenly. Suppose we hide there for awhile and watch the house. want to see il any one comes ar goes. :"
 "A good idea"
 They reached The hut and entered il and looked through the window at the house Of the two strange brothers. A quarter of an hour passed without re ward. There waS no sign of life at t!Et house By and by John sniffed.
 Girl, I'm hanged if don't smell smoke"
 "So do r."
 Let Us hike while hikinG's good"
 They were less than dozen feet be- yond the doorway when the shingles on the root began To curl into bright, uH%rN flames,
 \ close shave, .Irl And now I'm Golna back to interview those two devils with the looks of two St, Pc iarS.
 Ii "aN Il stormy interview, but 1t re- suited m the embarrassment of both. They were set upon so swiftly and skillfully that they had no time to struggle. After the two were securely bound Hassam Ali stole away from an- other exit It had been a narrow squeeze for him.
 Zudora and Storm were left alone
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-16
SAVES DAUGHTER
Advice of Mother no Doubt Pre-. vents Daughters Untimely End.

Ready, Ky" was not able to do anything for nearly six months," writes Mrs. Laura Bratcher, of this place, "aud was down in bed for three months.
 l cannot tell you how l suffered with my head, and with nervousness and womanly troubles.
 Our family doctor told my husband he could not do me any good, and he had 10 give it up. We tried another doctor, but he did not help me.
 At last, my mother advised me 10 tak. Cardui, the womans tonic. l thought it was no use for was nearly dead and nothing seemed to do me any good. But l took eleven bottles, and now am able 10 do all of my work and my own washing.
 think Cardui is the best medicine in the world. My weight has increased, and look the picture of health.
 If you suffer from any of the ailments peculiar to women, get bottle ot Cardu today. Delay is dangerous. We know it will help you, for it has helped so many thousands of other weak women in the past 50 years.
 At all druggists.
 Write ,e: Chattanooga Medicine Co.,. lades Advisory Dept, Chattanooga, Tenn for l..A. SnIia Inayncfio1S on your case and 64 page oook hVn 'ns Treatment for Women. in plain wrapper No' i"
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-16
A Frightened Doo

Tt was Il bitter colo uioh,
 ary." said an old nortn p.n,. 'aha Woodsman. when l heard on. "'" hounds yelpinS around the onts,s "y the house as though Sumntbi,,, chaSin. 1t. jumped from in, ho, ee looked out of the window. Ii Wa. o' auu moonlight. and 1 saw two volvoa 'ea' ing my dog around the house oS e., 's they could leg il. but the bor,a % swifter Of foot and managed to ksaa @S s lew yards nhcad at each turn two loaded guns in the bonsa 1 u placed one of them in the corn., h
 ooor' cooked the othet ana opened tb, ooor a iew Inches to get shot A, ,h, wolves as they came past. rha fr... ened hound saw tue crack in tbo as dashed into It, threw the door r,,s open and knocked me of my ,o,, Both wolves rushed m. and tbo a.- leaped upon the bed that stood in recess, shut the door in a hurry and banged away at one of the wolr0s killing 1t instantly Then prahhos the other musket, and the second wo,, made a spring at the window breot ing three panes of glass. But if didn, break the sash. and as it fell backward l bored a hole through its heart Tbo hound hadn't been hurt at all. but I, was so scared that 1t never was worth a copper for hunting after that night" St Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-16

Continued from page three) "a inquired if the brothers n3 any strangers recently. No. Did the village people know anything about their collection? The old men laughed and shook their tousled heads.
 "They know nothing. They think that we are couple of foolish old miserS No; in no way can we account for the disappearance"
 Gan you describe the diamond?"
 We have something better than a description. Here is a photograph of the stone"
 The producing of this photograph quieted any doubts Zudora might have had. Collectors were generally slip shod and careless In all respects ex- cept in the matter of their hobby. A true collector always wants photo graph of each of his treasures, partly
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-16

shook. A thousand thunders s, ringing in their ears. Wbpn ,,. See'ned ly turned they saw both ho,, 'uai' side Of the hill had been t,,.,, ana stroyed. oe From the distance H1S.or that he must try once more saw
 ITO BE coNr'NrEpI
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-16
Nothing to Fear.

Cato Sells, commissioner of lHu''' affairs, told a story to Wasflls'V' bunch the other night in demonsu@' ing that our fears are often q1''' groundless. |,
 On entering a fashinoable caie .. m one of the big Eastern cites sO" , time ago, Mir. Sells said, doctor W, W. amazed to see one of his patients nay oily blowing his way through ,'. y. out of beef. Instantly he speeu'' his side.
 What in the world are you aOr,i' hi, Smith ?" demanded the doctor Ill ,t ,' severest voice. "Didn't l tell you to eat beefsteak?" u,
 You certainly did, Doc i an;ne admitted the patient, but eVeiss W for is all right. > There is no oceasi0" alarm" ,o.sle
 "You are disobeying my orus,a '.'.,t heatedly explained the doctor you to understand" ;oet.
 Don't get excited, Doc' lliI'af afore. ed the patient. "As l sald S easi. there is no occasion for it. can s@, ''arr ly settle for the steak and pay " bill, too."
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-16

A cash feed store-come u ,on a' "aiier "aieiV Advt ey.-Jno. T. Nichols.
The Prescott daily news., 1915-03-16
ZudOrd

Continued from page three)
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
JAMES DUNE.
old Time Brooklyn Politician mud
Once n Priychvhtcr.

James Dunno. Tor many wears Demo
cratic leader % the sixth ward OF ,ae
old city of BROOKLYN, died OF pneumonia
last night At his home 3l7 Clinton street
At his bedside were his wife six chill
dren and several grandchildren
Mr.. Dunno Was born in Ireland sew
enty-threc wears ago and was brought
TO this country when an infant In lbs
early EOS he was noted boxer and
he was credited with having defeated
johnny Elliot and BIN Davis az CAN
fornia. both ~ whom We're said to have
lNid claim to the title Of champlol
heavyweight prizeiShtcr OF the world.
When Hugh MCLlUEhl.n was at Tho
height Of his power in Brooklyn Mr..
dunno was keeper Of the City Han. :,
Job that carried with II considerable
prestige He was at ono time member
of the Common Council of Brooklyn.
Under the administration Of Borough
President Coler he was Commissioner ~
Sewers. Al the expiration of his term
in that office he retired from active
participation in politics, though he was
frequently consulted by the leaders oi
his party
Mr.. Dunno not only could sway as he
saw III more than n thousand votes IN
his own ward but he had a large follow
ing in the Tenth and Twelfth wards
The James Dunno Club OF the Third
Assembly district was his stronghold,
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
MISS BISSELL WEEDS
LAURENCE MILLET
bishop Hayes Officiatcs at
quiet. Pretty Home
Ceremony.
MISS c. u. PECK A BRIDE

rbe wedding OF Miss Eugene Bssell.
daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs Joseph B.
r..sell. to Laurence Millct. son of the
,.,e Frank u. Millet. the painter, took
.,,ce Yesterday afternoon at the home
=, her parents. IS West Fifty-hfth
street., in the presence Of a small COM
many OF relatives and friends. The cere-
rony was performed by the Right Rev
pishop Hayes of St Patrick's Cathedral
The house was decorated with fruit
blossoms. roses, laurel and Southern
,n,lax, and there was a temporary altar
erected in the drawing room. before
which the wedding ceremony took place.
rhe bride walked TO I'll, altar with her
father. She wore a gown OF shell pink
satin and tule embroidered with pearls
and made with long court train OF
latin and tule. Her veil OF tulle was
held IN nlace by cap Of lace finished
with wreath OF orange blossoms and
the carried a bouquet of pansies. peach
blossoms and white violets.
Mrs William a. Burton Of Sheffield.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-04-07
TRIBUTE TO KING ALBERT.
Prince of Wales Fund Auxiliary
trrRngcs for birthday Honor.

The Prince Of Wales National Relief
Fund, New York Auxiliary No. ! has
arranged for tribute 10 Albert /, King
of the BelGiaus al the weekly meeting
tomorrow night IN ;hc United
Charities Hall Twcuty-seCond street
and Fourth avenue, the occasion being
the birthday Of the Belgian sovereign
aud soldier
II is expected that NJ dc Sadeleer,
Belgian Councillor of State, will make
an address Another speaker will be
John j. o'Conuell. recently "A candidate
for the supreme Court bench. There
viii he no charg" for admission and the
public is invited
The following contributions wcre re
c,!Ncd Yesterday by tho various war
relief organizations
Belgian Relief Fund, sl,555,42. maxi
ing tho total 10 date s1,Ol5.15ol2;
American Ambulance Hospital In PariA
S1iH, total s3N3,i6O.O3; Committee Of
Mercy, SIZE, total Stil,lO7.36: So
rours National Fund. S275, total, SEA
i12.O3; American Womens War Relief
Fund, S2s9; Vacation War Relief Com
mtttcc Slllo7, total s77, 93S35; Servian
Agricultural Relief Fund. s56s Persian
War Relief Fund ss2o,25, total sl7,-
1850.
An additional list OF contributions
amounting to sl2,s66.27. collected since
March 30, was given out by the Amerl-
can Jewish Relief Committee. The total
to date is S6l .S0953