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Evening journal., 1915-04-26

No one can read in our news col
umns the continued story written at
Syracuse from day to day by q con-
summate observer Of facts and re-
porter of verities without perceiving
that the Honorable William Barnes
has already accomplished one of the
greatest deeds of kindness that man
can do for his fellow man and de-
clared enemy. He has restOrted to
him publicity of the desired kind. He
has put him exactly where he loves
to be- Mr. Barnes has made Colonel
Roosevelt happy; perhaps happier
than he has been at any time since
Kettle Hill; probably happier than at
any time since the late Mr.. Hartman
cashed in; certainly happier than at
| any time since he read the Taft re-
turns on the hilarious evening of
Tuesday. November 5. 1912
All this is beyond price. We do not
intend to intrude upon the joyous
occasion with suggestions of a sordid
pccuniary character. Nothing is
further from our thoughts than the
violation of prOpriety by any COM
ment on the evidence during the prog
ress of the trial But it does strike
us that Colonel Roosevelt might well
afford, in view of services rendered,
/ to pay Mr.. Barnes without further
! litigation the Insignificant nominal
damages claimed by that gentleman,
and in addition present to the amia-
BILE Mr.. William NJ. Wins a brand new
bright scarlet skull cap, elegantly en-
I broidered.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26

Who can churn the language harder
Than Niagara churns the waters at its
base.
Or that sOpOrific zephyr,
The interminable PETER,
When he opens up the wind cave in
his face.
Then there's Allen of Nebraska,
Who was never known to ask
Moments rest because his mouth was
getting tired
And there's Alabama Morgan.
With a powerful vocal organ,
Much too active to be constantly ad-
mired
There are Wolcott. Jones and Teller,
Who can stand all day and heller
That fifty cents in silver's worth a
dollar.
Then there's Voorhees, and there's
Vest,
Call and Cockrell and the rest,
And the cuckoos wearing Grover
Cleveland's collar.
"In fact. think the Senate.
In those dreadful sessions when Il
Sees an orator like PETER take the
floor,
Offers proof and demonstration
That the whole scheme of creation
Has ended in an evelasting bore.
THE higher class mamalia
Seem to me an utter failure.
From the time they left the proto-
plasmic cell;
! In the Senate-house and Cloister
They've done nothing that the oyster
Couldn't do in decent silence just as
we'll.
For the humor of the oyster
Is juicier and mOister.
And he's wiser than the Senate is to-
day;
For he doesn't howl and cut up,
And he knows enough TO shut up,
When he really hasn't anything tc
| say" /. II. b.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
WHY WAS BRANDgIs RETAINED!

THE United States Government has on its payroll
l. an Attorney General Solicitor General, AS
sistan Attorney General six Assistants to the Attor
ncy-General twenty-five Attorneys thirteen Assistant
Attorneys. and eleven Special Assistant Attorneys.
Therefore question naturally asked by Americans is
why the Department Of Justice deemed it necessary to
employ Louis d. Brandes. high priced lawyer
special counsel TO defend Secretary OF the Treasury
McAdoo Comptroller of the Currency Williams
against the charge Of the Riggs National Bank that
those officials conspired to wreck that financial insd
tuition TO crafty personal grudges.
It is estimated that Brandeis will receive not less
than $4,000 for his work There are those who sug-
gest that his may be much larger than that amount
The public must pay the bill
What is the matter with the Department of Justice
as It at present constituted that some member of
staff could not be assigned to handle the Riggs case?
Is the department incompetent Attorney General
Gregory surely does imagine that the people have
forgotten that the Wilson administration has increased
the salaries Of certain legal offices the Department
of Justice fifty per cent and that tho for such
increases that they would permit of the employ
ment OF ablcr lawyers" Then what has become Of
those abler lawyers? the situation of McAdoo and
Williams regarded being desperate that special
counsel Of the Brandcis type had to be retained?
Those are questions that the American people are
asking and that should be answered by the Wilson
administration.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
rNwELCOME PEACE OYERrrREs.

DEFORE President Wilson sent his close friend and
- adviser. Colonel f. NJ House, of Texas to Eu-
rope a peace producing mission, he informed
by the ambassadors of the belgerent Powers who
stationed in Washington that the time for European
peace had yet arrived and that it would be better
for him TO reserve his overtures until later on
Disregarding that advice, he sent Colonel House into
the field of conflict That distinguished Texan found
himself in most uncongenia atmosphere. This is no
time suggest peace talk" he informed cour
teously but firmly His mission ended
Before renewing such overtures. President Wilson
may deem it worth while to place lower value upon
his own bent and a higher value upon the opinions Of
the Washington representatives of the warning nations
II has been asserted repeatedly by the statesmen Of
Great Britain France and Russia that this war be-
ing waged for the purpose Of putting end forever
to the menace of German militarism and that It will
close until that result has been accomplished The
in which the Allies conducting their cam
pagn indicates that they that very thing There
fore until the German lines in the and the west
broken and the fighting has carried into
the heart of the German Empire. it is likely that
peace will be acceptable any Of the Powers
that fighting against the Teutonc nations in central
Europe and Turkey. their Oriental ally.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
The Barnes-Rooseveif Case
(From the Washington Post.)

The Roosevelt lawsuit at
Syracuse is full of interest to politi-
clans and students of human nature,
hut Il is a disappointment to any per-
son who may have been looking for
revelations of dark conspiracies and
criminal combinations against the pub
&c veal. Mr.. Barnes is shown TO
have been an outstanding, double
fisted organization man, always look
ing out for the interests of the Re-
publican party. He lacks the gift Of
presenting his cause appealingly to
idealists, but thus far nothing has
been ELECTED TO show that he is a pub
lie enemy.
Col. Roosevelt has made a most in
teresting witness. with a remarkable
capacity for card-indexing letters from
his old associates. He frankly admits
that he worked in harmony with Sem
ator Plat, Mr.. Barnes, and other
bosses, big and little. so long as he be-
lieved they were doing right. II is
one of Col Roosevelts strong points
that while he retains the absolute con-
fdence Of reformers in politics, he is
not such an impracticable uplifter as
to refuse TO work for reforms with the
means at hand. TIP to 1912 he was a
Evening journal., 1915-04-26

be driven from political and public life It was that
philosophy that led to the present litigation.
The American public we'll aware of those things
that il is surprising much interest is being mani-
fcsed in the libel suit and the testimony incident
thereto.
So far as the political effect is concerned no less
persons than former Governor Benjamin b. Odell not
many years ago chairman of the Republican State Com
mittee OF New York and an active politician, has said
within the last hours that the trial VIII have
no n-efeot upon the Republican party in the Empire
state He added that the party is in good shape and
there is every reason believe it will sweep the State
in 1916
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
Our ORIy Line of Defence
(From the New York Tribune.)

The custom has grown up in this
country, even among military men,
of speaking and thinking of the navy
as "our first line OF national defense" :"
the coast artillery and mobile army
forming the second and third. What
are the facts. At the outbreak of the
war the coast artillery would defend.
with doubtful adequacy. our chief
cities and harbors from attack by sea.
1t would afford no protection what
ever against attack by land.
Our regular mobile troops, avail
able for combat with hostile troops
which had effected a landing and ex-
elusive of those garrisoned oversee,
number between thirty and forty
thousand men. Their usefulness, in
view of the fact that the landing
might take place with at least treble
their numbers at a point practically
unforeseeable, may be left to the i'm
agination.
The militia numbers over one hun
dred thousand. but the British terri
torials, who at the beginning of the
present war had the reputation of be-
ing slightly more efficient than our
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
INSURANCE. AM RELIEF FROM WORRY.

THE Delaware Association of Life Underwriters is
rendering important public service by its CAM
paign of education such is exemphed in the
sion at Delaware College Newark last Friday, when
Professor S S Huebncr of the University of Penn
sylvania presented the subject OF "The Family and
Business Uses of Life Insurance" Professor Huebner
has been teaching life insurance at the University Of
Pennsylvania for several years lie is engaged in
writing a textbook that subject In most interest
ing manner tho professor laid down the principles
dorlyng the uses OF life insurance He emphasized the
fact that a who is properly insured eat better
sleep better. feel better and work better
With such facts before him, the who is So
cited for insurance will begin to realize that there
a larger benefit in his carrying protection than in
the protection itself; for the relief from worry in
creases his ability producer and gives him larger
enioyment of life.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
Spirit of the Delmarvia Press

in this respect, and just west from
Dover is particularly offensive in
stance. A fine and enforcement Of
the law will help in these cases. Just
now when the people are asking for
better roadways. it seems strange that
land owners will permit this annoy
ing nuisance and destruction of the
public highways. The practice of
dragging harrows and plows into the
public road is equally detrimental and
one of the offenders in this particular
line is a large fruit grower near Cam
den, on the main road down the State.
When men of this calibre set ex-
amples. the less progressive men
should not be expected to do differ
emily. Stop plowing into the roads
by prosecuting the offenders.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
SUSSEX GOOD
GOVERNMENT LEAGUE

From the Georgetown Sussex Re-
publican.
Sussex county has a Good Govern
ment League. We welcome it into
our public life May it live long and
prosper. 1t is needed It's letter of
introduction sounds promising, but
the statement giving the Delaware
Good Roads Association credit for the
legislation for this county passed by
the recent Legislature is hardly with
in the facts, but it matters not, how
ever, who gets the credit, we have
the laws, and their efficient enforce
ment is the matter of first importance.
No doubt the officials selected to en-
force our improved law will need all
the help and support of any citizen
or body of citizens can give them, and
such an organization, if it can be nom
partisan and unbiased, can be of
great help. However. such a body of
citizens must be Independent of all
political organizations. and must be
absolutely fearless of political con-
sequences, to have the courage to be
of any use in such an organization.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
LET'S CELEBRATE THE FOURTH.
Om the Harrlngton journal.

ioh lhe t1dIilHBlOH JouTndl
With fine race track TO hold good
racing and good grounds for baseball,
Harrington could give one of the best
Fourth of July celebrations ever held
in this section of the State, with the
promise of a good baseball team and
good races; and the race tracks at
I Milford and Frederick are closed for
the season. The citizens of Harring-
ton have an opportunity to hold cele-
brations this year which they never
had before. Fourth of July commit
tees have been formed in other towns
why can't we organize in Harring-
ton? We have the town. places for
amusements. plenty Of good workers;
in fact, everything needed, except the
beginning. Let's get together next
Friday night at the Firemen's Hall.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
GEMS OF THOUGHT

That man lives happy and IN command OF himself
who can from day TO day say have lved-Horace
.-.-.--
When thou makest feast call the poor the manned
the lame, the blind; and thou shalt be blessed. FOR
they cannot recompense thee for thou shalt be recon-
pensed at the resurrection OF the iust-IMke xiv
1874
.-.-.-s
If thou intendes 10 vanqush the greatest the most
Soomnahle and wiekedest enemy who Is able 70 do
thee mischief both In body and SOUL and against whom
thou preparest all sorts Of weapons can not over
come then know that there is and loving phy.
steal herb to serve thee. named pationce-Luther
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
FLOWING UP ROADwAYs.

From the Milford Chronicle.
In riding over the public roads in
Kent county this month we noticed
that many farmers in the most pro-
gressive fruit growing districts have
permitted their employees to piow out
in the roadway for several feet, and in
some instances. clear up to the wheel
ruts in the road This is clearly an
infringement of the laws. and the
Levy COurtmen and the members Of
the Grand Jury from such districts
know that they are compelled by law
to file charges against every person
so offending. The farmers in middle
Kent county are the chief offenders
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
Help the Stomach
Digest Your Food

When the stomach fails to digest
and distribute that which is eaten,
the bowels become clogged with a
mass of waste and refuse that fer
ments and generates pOisons that
are gradually forced into the blood,
causing distress and often serious
illness.
Most people naturally object to
the drastic cathartic and purgative
agents that shock the system. A
mild, gentle laxative, positive in its
effect and that win quickly relieve
constipation is Dr. Caldwells Syrup
Pepsin, sold by druggists at fifty
cents and one dollar a bottle. 1t
does not gripe or eramp, but acts
easily and pleasantly, and is there
fore th0 most satisfactory remedy
for children, women and elderly per-
sons. For a free trial bottle write TO
Dr. w. b. Caldwell, ASP Washington
ST., Monticello, Ills.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
SWAT THE ELY.
From the Snow hin Messenger

From the Snow Hill Messenger.
AS the spring approaches the public
is deluged with advice to "swat the
fly" as soon as he appears. We should
vary that advice by proposing to swat
him before he appears and cutting him
off at the places where he breeds and
multiplies.
OF course. fly swatting and captur-
ing is of some use. The flies will be
less numerous where that policy is
pursued. Supposing say 100000
flies get start in the spring. They
have, if they get full swing of breed
ing. reproductive potentiality of a
million millions before the season is
over. But to suppose this impossi-
bic. let us imagine that they were en-
tirely cut off from breeding. The
original million would die off and If
there was no reproduction their pro-
geny could not plague mankind.
Of course, human effort is so imper-
feet that we cannot abolish the flies
at least in this stage of development.
But the town that cleans up all filth,
Keeps its garbage tightly covered, and
sees refuse scrupulously taken from
streets and sidewalks will see mark
ed reduction in the presence of flies.
Entirely apart from the pernicious ac-
tivity OF the fly as a disease carrier
the addition to comfort and rest by
peace from the fly nuisance will fully
repay the cost of such clean-ups and
the gain 10 health will be a big profit
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
CHILn ILL on STREET.

City Councilman Joseph l.. McDer-
mott yesterday found James Connolly.
aged years, of No. sos South Broome
street living at Seventh and Mary
land avenues. The child had become
lost and i'll. Mr.. McDermott called
the police patrol and the child was
removed 10 its home.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
CHRISTIAN science NOW
lawful IN new Hampshire

CONCORD. n. H.. April 26-The new
medical practice bill, passed by the
House and Senate, has been signed by
Governor Spaulding. The act permits
Christian Science practice in the fol-
lowing clause:
Provided. however; that this act
shall not be construed so as to inter-
fere in any way with the practice Of
those who endeavor to pervent or
cure disease or suffering by spiritual
means or prayer"
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
REGRET FOR DR. MARsHALL.

From the Newark Ledger.
1t is with regret that we announce
the death of DR.. George w. Marshall,
of Milford. For many years the de-
ceased was a member of the Board Of
Trustees of Delaware College. He al
ways took a deep interest in the in
stitutiOn, and rarely missed a meet
ing. He will be missed at the meet
ings of the board.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26
MR. HORSON RECOYERS.

Harry HObsOn, who was operated
on about a month or so ag0 for ap-
pendicities is now able to lie out.
Evening journal., 1915-04-26

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NEW nrained and certified 10
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-01-09
IOEL-POTsDAMER

The marriage OF Miss Mana Potsdamer.
daughter OF Mr.. and Mrs. Naphtali Potsdamer,
of 1910 Diamond street, to Amos e. Joel, win be
solemnized tomorrow at 1 o'clock in the Draw
ing Room. 1890 North Broad street. The cere-
mony will be performed by the Rev. DR.. Joseph
Krauskopf, of the Keneseth Israel Congregation.
The brides father will give her in marriage.
She will her travelling suit of dark blue
gabardne cloth trimmed with chiffon velvet
and a hat of silk and straw, of the same shade
of blue. Her corsage bouquet will be formed
of orchids and lilies OF the valley Mrs. Isa-
dore Levine will be matron of honor. Her suit
of dark blue gabardine cloth is trimmed with
black corded silk hat OF white panne velvet
ornamented with a jet butterfly, and corsage
bouquet of violets and gardenias, will complete
her costume.
Mr., Joel will have IsadOre Levin for his best
man. The service win be followed by we'd
ding breakfast. The bridegroom and bride will
leave for trip to New York, Washington,
d. C., Old Point Comfort and other points in
the South They will live at 471s North 18th
street. Logan, where they will receive on Sum
days in February,
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SOUTH PHILADELPHIA

Mrs Arthur r. Barney, wife of Lieutenant
Barney. u s. N, has organized sewing club
among the ladies Of the Grard Estate. the first
meeting of which took place at her home, 5l3
South Cleveland terrace. After this week meet
ings are to be held every Thursday morning
at 10 o'clock, when the members will sew for
an hour two, after which luncheon will be
served. The members are Mrs. Guy Bissett.
Mrs. c. II. Bullock, Mrs. Charles Davis, Mrs.
Raymond s. Keyes, Mrs. Charles A. Lutz, Mrs.
NJ. II. Philbrck, Mrs Ralph L. Shepard and
Mrs. T. II. Winters.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. Walter Glasgow, of 18th
and Miffn streets, will entertain at dinner this
evening in honor of Henry Kaye Cannon, OF
New York. Covers will be laid for eight. Dane
ing will follow.
Mr.. and Mrs Frank b. stockley, of 1872
South Broad street left this morning for At
Iantic City, where they will remain for few
days,
Miss Ellen Hagerty, of 1874 Christian street,
will entertain this evening at 800, followed by
supper. Her guests will be Miss Amanda Stran-
ahan, Miss Elizabeth Renner. Miss Catherine
Grover Miss Louise Melly, Miss Louise Har-
bauer Miss Rose DeCarlo, Miss Ethel Kearns,
Miss Evelyn Sterrett Miss Flora Wolfsiefer,
MISS ray GoWdru anu hlss Carrle A'eh
Miss May McKeever, OF 2Ol3 South 18th street.
will entertain the members of her card club
this evening. buffet luncheon will be served
Her guests will be Miss Alice McCauley, Miss
Alice AIegendy, Miss Anna Fleming, Miss Mar
gnret Scherr, Miss May Gertrude Taylor. Miss
May Megendy and Miss Margaret Brogan.
Miss Adaline h, Gillinghan, of 1917 South 18th
street, entertained at 800" last night, There
were 16 guests present.
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GERMANTOWN

The Women's Army and Navy Relief Asso-
citation of the 22d Ward is arranging dance,
to be given on Tuesday evening, February 2, at
the Germantown Cricket Club The money will
be used for the Philadelphia ward of the Amer
ican Ambulance Hospital in Paris. The COM
mittee in charge includes Mrs. E. L. Baltzar de
Mare, chairman; Mrs. Alexander W. Wister, Jr.,
treasurer; Mrs. Alfred s. Weill Mrs Churchill
williams Mrs. Charles e. Morton, Mrs. j. WILL
lam White and Mrs John H. Whitaker.
Mrs William Connell of 235 West Hortter
street, has as her guest Miss May Connell. of
New York.
Miss Sarah Erdman, of 1922 Greene street. will
entertain at bridge today in honor of Miss
Lozier of New York, who is her guest for
several days
Mrs George Brooks dancing class will meet
tonight at Mannheim. Mrs. William X. Beard
will entertain at dinner before the dance in
honor of her son. John Beard.
The dancing class for the younger set, ar
ranged by Mrs. James Mapes Dodge and Mrs
Joseph Lowering Wharton, met last night at
Mannheim. The dance was masked one and
much thought and taste were displayed in the
selection Of costumes.
Mrs. John X Walker. OF Buffalo, is visiting
her mother, Mrs. B. F. Devices, at her home
41s Church lane. Mrs, Walker will be remem-
bered as Miss Helen V. Wrlggins before her
marriage,
Miss Alice Hawkins. of SIS Mannheim street
will leave today for Kansas City Mo-, to visit
friends for two months.
Mrs. Ida Virginia Beale, OF ll2 East Price
street, will entertain at 800 next Friday even
ing. January Is The guests Will include Mrs.
NJ. b. Atkinson, Mrs, Luther Binekel Mrs Ida
v. Beale Mrs ]. G. Beekel and Mrs Charles
NfcCarty Sr.
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ALONG THE READING

Tbe Review Club, OF Oak Lane, will give an
.,ahorsta production of "The Piper on Friday
evening January Is, in the Mercantile Hall,
broad and Master streets. The proceeds VIII
ba for the building fund of the club
The affair promises great success. Mrs.
,,,,,ab.th Iayendar schreiner is director, and
~. cast includes Mrs. r. A. White, Jr.. Mrs
NJ v shelly and Mrs S. L. Noble, assisted
nv Mrs. John Dexter. Mrs. Paul Fisher, Miss
NForv sauter, Miss Edna crispenn, Mrs. Anne
e,n,nson. Mrs. @. e. Lloyd, Mrs. Charles
Csro,,,sl, Mrs. j. r. Harder, Mrs. Arthur Car
.o,I Mrs w. w. Foulke. Miss Doris Miller and
NJ. Rsta White. The children are Richard
conly. Fritz FeursB Anne Stewart Elizabeth
coenp ana Marguerite Smith.
Among the boxholders are Mrs. J. II, Wal
,ae. Mrs. Harrison lands, Mrs, l. n. Troth
~. W Harry Miller Mrs. F. W. Munn. Mrs.
AZ IA Touretts. Mrs. D. c. Miller, Mrs Will
a.. A smith. Mrs. John B Miller Mrs. c
= Feurer Mrs. q. W. Stewart. Mrs. j. 1.
crs,g. Mrs. A. p De sanno. Mrs c. W. AsbuFX
~. y % Asbury ana Misc MARSHALL
Mr.. ana Mrs J. Fletcher Hunter OF colom-
"a. % who have been the guests of Mr.. and
a.. william Hunter Of summit avenue Jen-
lintown lett on Thursday for Camden. n D..
,,h.rs they VIII reside indefinitely
n,r ana Mrs. Wnliam Hunter oi summit
.g.s.,s ssakntoun. ere e present travelling
tbsoush Fleglas. ~. ara Ars Hqatss vlli