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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
Put an Embargo on Wheat


THE sensational rise in the price of wheat
is menace to the well-beng of the ma
ton Already the price Of bread Is beginning
to respond to the bullish market. The neces-
sities of Europe are being capitalized at the
expense of citizens Of the United States. The
| domestic price Of wheat is being based on
the price stricken Europe Is willing to pay,
The spectators have gone crazy in the
market, and the Administration sits supiney
| by while this extraordinary levy on the cost
of living is being engineered.
The normal wheat consumption of the
| United States is known. Not one bushel Of it
should be permitted to leave the country,
The Government should Immediately estab-
lish an embargo. It can absolutely stabilize
the domestic price by assuring that the nor
NAL supply will be conserved at home. The
warning nations have safeguarded their own
people by fixing the price at which bread
can legally be sold. They have inhibited
speculation and mnimized the discontinue
resulting from the decreased supply 1t re-
mains for the United States to bear the full
brunt of the extraordinary situation by per-
mitting unlimited expectations and thus put
ting 1t in the power of wheat-owners to
exact the full pound of flesh.
Australia has protected It's products and
its people by wise regulation of selling It
is only in the United States that the Govern
ment does nothing. 1t is hard winter for
the unemployed, one of the worst they have
ever known, yet on top of 1t their staff Of
life is capitalized and taken from them that
extraordinary profits may flow into the
pockets of spectators or others. 1t is mon
strous, unthinkable, intolerable. Not one day
or hour should Washington delay. Exporta-
tions should be definitely limited. The wild
rush to run away with our food supply
Government wishes to buy and operate mer-
chant ships? Is the Government going to
assist in sending abroad vast quantities Of
wheat that our own citizens may thereby be
made to pay exorbitant price for what
they put into their mouths?
There has been plenty of absurd legisa-
tion, plenty of needless interference with
legitimate business. But now that a colossal
robbery of the American dinner table is
under way, the Administration plans no |
remedy and does nothing. The Government
must wake up and exercise its sovereign
rights. There is no people under the sun
who would countenance SO bold a raid on
their pantries.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08

porary military expediency the Church has
been stripped Of one OF It's rights and slor'es'
The clergy are not only che voice OF God, but
the voice of the people, And they are honored
just In proportion as they fulnl that dual
function faithfully.
Germany has made grlevous mistake IN
confusing military occupancy with CONQUEST
When the same military authorities that put
Cardinal Mercier under arrest suggested that
United States Consuls now certified to Bel
gium be recertifed to the German occupants
our Government saw no reason to take ac-
tion. Belgium is not a German province;
Belgian army is still In the field led by the
Belgian King, the Belgian civil government
still exists although in exile, the United
States and other nations stll recognize Bel
gium as an autonomous state and keep fully
accredited Ministers there. German ambi-
tions, therefore must not override interna-
tional law or violate the rights OF the Chris
ttan Church
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
TRANSIT Program smashes Along

ALL that the people of Philadelphia have
Awanted or needed was an opportunity to
register their win in regard to rapid transit.
The introduction of the two ordinances yes
terday in Councils paves the way for spe-
cial election to authorize loan of $4,000, 900,
an amount ample enough to carry the whole
program far toward completion.
Mr.. John P. Connolly introduced the bills
at the request of Director Taylor, but in the
manner Of his doing so he seemed to tie him
self up to the plan definitely, and he is
clothed in the garb of its support. In him
obstruction assumedly was crystallized and
the public has right to conclude that the
opposition has collapsed before the thunder
OF popular demand.
There is available Immediately s50O,O00 for
the relocation Of sewers This work is really
the beginning Of digging for the new SUBJ
ways. It will be so interpreted. In fact, the
lifting OF the first earth should be accom-
panied by ceremonies OF jubilation properly
to celebrate the Inauguration of the great
enterprise
The campaign OF education begun by the
EVENING LEDGER in October was emphasized
and carried to fruition in a series of extraor-
dfnary mass meetings conducted by Director
Taylor in all parts of the city. There was
nothing demagogtc in his appeals, which
were, in fact, characterized by the broad
minded fairness which has been a distin-
gushing feature of his entire program. He
has tried in protecting the oity's interests
TO conserve all other interests Also though
never at the sacrifice of the public.
At last there is a concrete proposal tefore
Councils. This means that the meeting of
January "a should draw together all elements
cf the city in demonstration SO vast that
every possibility of delay or hesitation on
the part of Councils win be precluded. 1t is
not the time for citizens to hesitate or to as
sumo false security. They must put drive
behind the present advantage, follow It up
and assure its permanency, great victory
is in sight. not yet achieved, but certain to
be If the people keep the sweep OF their en-
thusiasm behind the movement until the
last barrier has been crossed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08

with it, go to the mat once or twice and then
surrender-or, as they are doing this winter,
run from it.
Domestic servants here, almost entirely
negro women, refuse, a rule, to room in
the places of their employment. They insist
upon going to their homes every highland
such homes as they go to, in their turn, pre-
sent another problem of such hideous mien as
to call for remedy by social workers, by Con-
gress itself.
You have heard of Galley homes" in Wash
ington? Better not. They are overcrowded
cabins, in congested districts having no sew
er connections That seems to be about all
should write about them Housekeepers
shiver in dread over the thought Of the germs
this sort of a scheme seems perfectly de-
signed to introduce to their children's, and
finally the Doctors attention.
Another thing that makes this plan Of
housekeeping unpopular is that a slight
storm will delay the cooks morning appear
ance, and then mamma has to slither down
to the kitchen in her pretty boudolr robe and
percolate coffee and bake cornbread for the
old gentleman, So relieved of the necessity
of private entertainment as the housekeeper
will be this winter, she flies with her fellows
to hotels and apartments
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
THE SEARCH OF NEUTRAL SHIPS
Authority on Admiralty Law Defines the Real
Issuo-Britain's Dilatory Tactics.
ByJOHN FREDERICK LEWIS

THE circular uttered by Philander C.
L Knox, when he was Secretary of State
and sent to the Powers, was particularly per-
tinent to conditions then existing but at
present, when the Powers to which the cir
cular was addressed are actually engaged in
war, 1t is hopeless to expect the suggestions
Mr. Knox then made to be carried out for
the solution of the new problems under the
new conditions.
If the present question concerning the de-
tained ships and the searching of vessels for
contraband is referred to The Hague by Sir
Edward Grey, it should be regarded simply
as dilatory tactics
If the warning Powers cannot be brought to
see the necessity for any feasible solution of
all their present difficulties, 1t Is hopeless to
expect them now to undertake to settle part
of their troubles by means of arbitration at
The Hague
The right of search for contraband car
goes has existed from time immemorial, and
has been a well-recognized right under inter
national law.
A warship can lawfully stop on the high
seas neutral ship, examine her papers and
her cargo manifests, and even examine the
cargo itself In order to make complete the
search for contraband goods
The law contemplates, and has always con-
templateQ that SUCH a search can be thor
ough because as contraband goods are liable
to seizure when discovered, the interests of
the shippers and the consignees naturally
impel them to conceal the shipments of con-
traband goods in any and every way that
their ingenuity suggests. All that the neutral
nations can require under the provisions of
international law is that the right of search
shall be exercised without oppression and
with as little interference with neutral COM
merce as possible The law provides that
the delay of the vessel searched shall be
brief, and the conduct of the officers who
board neutral ships shall be respectful to the
rights of neutral nations.
belligerent nation can often bring war
TO close by cutting or the enemy's sup
plies, and such method of terminating a
war is much more humane than shooting the
enemy's soldiers in actual battle. Hence the
right of search can be said to be really salu-
tary in the cause of humanity and ought 10
be fully allowed
The present difficulty, as I understand It,
is chiefly due to the delay on the part of
Great Britain in acting promptly when she
searches and detains neutral ships, and the
United States Government is entirely justl-
fed in protesting against such delay, and in
sisting upon a prompt determination Of the
questions at issue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
M silent Pross Wrilera

TWO books OF war poetry from English and
American sources have already appeared Ger
many Is prolne IN Verse, and even the Empress
OF Japan has been moved TO speak in measures
but the Commercial Appeal. OF Memphis notes.
and fiction, are ominousy silent. This may be
because. In the countries involved In the strife
so many OF the foremost writers have gone with
the army even the women noYelists serving as
more potent reason may be found IN the numb
ing immensity OF the catastrophe We are too
close up to II TO get the thunder OF guns and
the drip OF blood out OF our ears We see the
horror unsoftened by time distance ana It
has palsied the powers OF the story-builders.
The truth Is not only stranger. but Il Is more
terrible than any Action that can he written
about It, and so It seems q useless EFFORT 10
weave Il into literature
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
In at the Kill

FraERE is bitter irony in the announce
J. ment OF the Pennsylvania Railroad that
it. too, is dissatisfied with the recent decision
OF the Public Service Commission. and viii
battle at the hearing today for the establish
ment Of the increases 1t originally sought.
The shoe Is on the other foot.
The railroads have not succeeded in estab-
fishing their case by any means On the
contrary the impression is general that in
selecting the commuters as fair game they
have blundered fearfully. It was admitted
at the nrst hearing that the Communication
business was highly profitable under the old
rates Since then the per cent. increase in
freight rates has been granted. That the
eaualization OF coal rates to the Philadelphia
aistriet Immediately followed, by order OF
the Public Service Commission. does not
alter the situation to such an extent as to
warrant any hold-up OF suburban traflc
There seems to be an assumption that so
much must be got out OF Philadelphia and
no less II is the duty OF the commission,
however. to see that the business pays what
4 ought 70 pay. and not what the railroads
fhfnk Il can be made 70 stand
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
Election Must be Held in March

ITO HOLD the election on the ssO,O 900
a loan in Juno would emasculate the transit
prosTan1, cause waste of hundreds of thou
sands OF dollars and amount to a temporary
defeat of the plans
It requires from eight to ten days to get
an oflcial count OF the votes, the appro-
pSiattng ordinances must be advertised for
70 days, and general legal routine demands
a period of about so days after an election
TO put the verdict into effect A June cleo
zion. followed by the summer adjournment of
Councils. would prevent definite action until
November or December, when the weather
would inhibit the beginning of operations un-
I'll the following spring, an unnecessary and
disastrous delay of year. Moreover. instead
Of following the relocation of sewers with the
subway digging itself. complete waste of
effort would result
The election must be held before March 10.
The contracts must be let in time for work
this summer. This is the vital point at issue
just now and it must be insisted on vigor-
ously. Digging instead of voting in June
must be the slogan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
Not To- 20 Germanr

fIsHUE to the traditions OF his Church Car
4 dinai Mereier voiced the deepest convic-
l.ona ana aspirations Of the Belgian people
shes he called upon them to be true to their
country. Ia arresting and iInprlsoning him
lAa German military authorities have COM
fsiIted 4 sratnitoua blunder. No wonder
tz1pe Benedict is indignant ana demands in
sfant Redress ol the wrong. Il the clergy are
p iHfipiastea denied The expression of
ae asis and sebataInalst q tem-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
DEFIANCE

Let life its legioned army throw
Against my pennoned castle walls.
With curse ana Jibe and bitter gToan
Its band OF loWly seneschals.
And sounds the hugls o'er the lea,
They shall not ma me fallen. dead
They shall not kin the love In me-
Tho stained with blood OF bleeding ZEE
Up In the ramparts' evening breeHe
My banner noats the same as y0re
Above the broodins cypress trees
The sun has set; the shadows fadeI
The night COMES silent from the 50
They shall not and nee fallen. de4#
They shan not SIN the love 81 ma'
-Alapson Haflpsnes. ID Heu Fork Te
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
The New Governor is Not Chameleon

VOU may put pure gold in the fire or in
i the refrigerator. 1t remains gold. Chang
ing surroundings do not affect its funda-
mental character. You may put a man
where you will and he will remain true to
his manhood. The same is true of chame-
leon. This versatile lizard, true to it's type,
is green or yellow or blue. according to its
surroundings. The great difference between
gold and chameleon is that gold Is per-
manent and the lizard is tickle and fitting
and constant only to it's Inconsistency.
The members of the Philadelphia School
mems Association, whom Doctor Brumbaugh
addressed last night, know whether he is a
chameleon or a man. They know that the
only permanent thing in life is character
and they have had experience enough with
the Governor-elect to know the kind of
character he manifests. When he assured
them that he proposed to insist upon justice
and impartiality while in the Governors
chair and that he could not be bossed by
any one he was engaged in a work of su-
pererogation. They know him as every for
ward-loolSing person hopes he may be
known TO the whole Commonwealth before
the winter is over. Doctor Brumbaugh has
demonstrated TO Philadelphia that he is a
man. He is expected to make the same
kind of a demonstration on larger stage
and to Justify the confidence of those who
put their trust in him in November.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08

England, 1t seems, is going 10 let US trade
with Holland and Italy II we follow the
lines laid down by her; that Is to say we
must not use our own ships. At any rate,
4 seems reasonably certain that our goods
can begin 70 move before long.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08

Mr.. Taft was at his best last night, ana
Mr.. Taft at his best is well worth while at
any time or in any place. He is so heartily
a peace man that he believes in adequate
preparation 10 assure It.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08

Probably some Congressman win soon in
troduee bin for the Government purchase
and ownership Of prosperity II would be
just as sensible as the plan to put the Gov
eminent In the shipping business
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08

Senator oliver is right. Too much legts-
lation is forever raising the cost OF living.
The idea Of some people seems to be that the
more taxes citizens pay the greater their in
comes win be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08

In raising $4,000 fund in 20 minutes for
the relief Of their co-religionists in Europe,
the Jews at Mercantile Hall last night very
nearly established a record. There is inspi-
ration in spontaneous charity of this sort.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08

The Organization is built on johnson"
contracts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08

RaiIroading these days is just one rate
hearing after another.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08

italy gives Turkey three days, the usual
hash period.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
Housewives Surrender

To return to this uneventful social season
One effect OF It is that even more than the
usually large proportion OF ofieialdom win
live this winter in hotels and apartment
houses msintaining restaurants Housekeep-
ing here Is sore trial for housewives ac-
customed TO wrestling with the servant prob
lem only as It reveals itself IN the North ana
West. Hare the problem Is insolubls North
era and WesteEn wives heroleally grappie
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-08
The Stolen overeoat

The last time heard Moody he made an
imDassioned plea in behalf Of criminals and
prisoners. and while he was making It an ex-
convict stole his valuable new overooat II
was a study in practical theology 10 observe
the effect of this disappointment upon the
great preacher. who. while furious At nrst
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-08-15
Just one
Beer IN
81 Years
Is Record of Manan He Was
Born Near a Very "Wet'
Region.

NEW PROVIDENCE n. J., Aug. IA.
One glass of beer. and that warm,
is the sum total that has passed the
lips OF Charles Ulrich, of Springfield
avenue q veteran OF the Civil war,
who recently celebrated his eighty
ninth birthday.
what makes Mr.. Ulrich's experience
the more remarkable Is that he was
born in the neighborhood of Broad
way and Forty-second street, New
York. today probably one of the best
alcohollcally irrigated spots in the
United States.
In speaking OF the "just once that
he did taste beer Mr.. Ulrfch said he
was crossing q desert In the West
many years ago and the water gave
out Coming on camp he asked for
a drink and was told that the camp
ers had to go ten miles for water
which they would not sell at any
price. but that he could have a bottle
of beer, which was delivered to the
camp. He drank it-warm-and has
never had any since.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-08-15
WHEAT CROP
In This State This Year is the
Greatest in the States
History.

CHARLESTON Aug. 14.-Reports
coming into the Offices of the depart
1nent Of agriculture from various
places throughout the state Indicate
that the wheat crop this year Will pe
the greatest in the history OF West
Virginia
Howard e. Williams, the commits
sioner of agriculture, said that MS. de-
tnartment maintains no Statistical sys-
fem by which it can be determined at
This time just how great the crop Will
be- but already he realizes tnat the
WELD will be tremendous.
Favorable weather conditions WIFI
an abundance of rain has made rne
sou prolific this year. and the farm
aYs, knowing market conditions to DC
good and prices higher than usual
made the most Of their opportunities
NV planting every acre OF wheat pos.
sible and giving it proper care after
it was planted.
The apple crop, Mr.. Williams said
win be. only about fifty or sixty pei
cent this year OF what it was last
srba decline, he said, Is due to the
tact that che vitality OF many OF the
trees was Slapped by an over produc-
ton last season.
The peach crop this year measures
up with the average production o.
previous years, and the corn ana p0-
fato crops have been exceptionally
rood. according to the commissioner
OF agriculture.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-08-15
Party ON
Birthday
OF Horse
Woman Entertains at Livery
Stable, Where the AMI
NAL is Housed.

WILMINGTON Del, Aug. 14.-In
honor of the fourteenth birthday of
her pet horse. Mrs. NJ. K Grant the
other day gave party at McDanfels's
livery stable, where the animal Is
housed.
Prince Grant, as the horse is called.
has been in the Grant family since
it was a colt. The owner entertained
the attaches Of the stable at lunch
con. her servants being at their COM
mand, An orchestra furnished music.
Prince Grant received his share OF
the delicacies and ate four plates OF
ice cream and lots of cake. He also
ate a box of candy. The birthday an
niversary today was but repetition
of what Mrs. Grant has celebrated
every year since owning Prince Grant.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-08-15
win
In an Old
Slipper
Discovered Just as Court is
About to Divide the
ESfatn
ESfafe.

JACKSONVILLE, Mich, Aug. IA
When Thomas H. Sestel. pioneer res
ident OF Fillmore township, died on
May so there began search for a
will disposing Of his estate which is
valued at upward Of $4,000.
A Justice who drew UP a. will and
the men who signed as witnesses tes-
titled 10 the existence of such doc
ument but a search failed to reveal
the missing testament.N The estate
was taken into probate court to be di-
y,ded among his heirs according to
their rights ny birth.
AS probate judge was about to
take this step one Of the dead man 8
great granddaughter was busy aid
ing in giving the home OF Mr.. Sestel
old pair Of carpet slippers frayed and
torn. As she threw the slippers away.
a piece of paper fell out. It proved
to be the missing will.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-08-15
BOY EVlAN(1EL IS Z
s. STiRS NE w York
Sixteen Year Old Youth Says.
He Cannot Help Telling

NEW YORK. Aug. Nc Scott
Dawkfns, ais year old r h4a6elUhinn
delivered q sermon In Tent Ev1nGel.
Harlem. that stirred . large audience
which included many clergymen- the
address was OF the evangeistSc type.
but it was made up OF tnctdenfss Bt6te
quotations and arguments that cASSean
ali to marvel. Many Agfete cRA8 it
was such an address, that miBht be-
expected from q man OF mature years.
The boy preacher, wore . blue serge
suit with knickerhockers, and looked
frail in the pulpit that was draped
Win an American nag. HesW4S per
fe6tly composed and his voice was sex-
ce1leht.
He said that he was Q preacher ne-
cause he was so much aroused BY: the
gospel that ne couldn't help telling
the old story to the world.
The Rev DR.. MCPHERSON. VINO 10 IN
charge OF Tent Evangel. SAID N M
PRODUCING yonug Dawkins, that Spur
Reon began preaching the gospel q
II and reminded the congregation tnat
Christ began to prN1ch at H.
ministers are fond OF making the.
claim Mr. MacPherson confinNed,
tsthat only men can preach who have
been ordained as ministers Of the COS
pei. This lad at 10 breaches accept
ably, and he has not been ordained.
The incident merely proves that or
dination by human hands slno more
than recognition OF the fact that true
ordination. Is OF God.