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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
Patient and Tactful

nj EVER in time Of national peace
IN has the Department Of State beer
burdened with 30 many and delicate
situations as now confront II. Fol
partisans there is no neutrality save
| in assistance to their cause. II Is
possible to steer neutral course, but
It is not possible to avoid caustic crit
| icism.
It is peculiarly time when insist
ence on technical rights would be SUI
preme folly. Allies and Germans alike
have disregarded our neutral status on
the high seas. Our lawful commerce
has been interfered with by both. our
ships seized or destroyed and many
outrages perpetrated. The commerce
of neutrals with neutrals has been in
terrupted. Yet wisdom has counseled
patience. with all Europe at war. II
is no time for this nation to lose Its
head and rush into the conflict.
II would be idle to deny that the
sinking Of the Gulfllght introduces n
serious factor into our relations with
Germany, assuming that she was sunk
by n German submarine 1t was an
outrage which this Government earn
estly sought to avoid by pointing out
to Berlin ahead of time the serious
consequences likely to follow, Nor can
the United States withdraw from the
principles then asserted by It. The
flag must be protected at any cost.
We are. however, dedicated to tho
principle Of arbitration, and during the
last year the folly of plunging into war
before eXhausting the last resources of
diplomacy has been emphasized. 1t be-
dent it's sincere support, to strengthen
him in his efforts to keep the ship of
state on an even keel, to be as patient
as he is in the consideration of events.
however wanton and ruthless the acts
of belligerents may have been or may
be. The nation has no chip on Its
shoulder 1t Is not looking for trouble.
It is seeking to avoid It.
Washington cannot afford to be weak
in it's demands for reparation when the
responsibility for the sinking of the
Gulflight Is established. It can afford
to be tactful and patient. That is what
it will be IL the policy heretofore fol-
lowed since the war began Is ad-
hered to now.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
SITE OF CONVENTION HALL

To the Editor OF the EvoHinD Ledger!
SIr-As there is at the present time quits
a discussion as to the location of the
Convention Hall for which I understand
Councils have appropriated q certain
amount of money to be expended. the
Northwestern Business Mems Association,
and doubtless other prominent citizens
request OF Councils that the hall shall BE-
built on the first site which was originally
suggested, TO wit, Snyder's Woods
1 attended the meeting in the City Hall
on Monday and listened attentively to
the arguments pro and con as to loca-
tion, etc Some three years ago when
the building of the hall was advocated
by our late Mayor Reyburn. Snyders
Woods was the site which was almost
decided on, but there were some finau.
cially big business interests centrally
located who strenuously opposed the site
referred TO and pointed out to the Mayor
and both Common and Select Councils the
feasibility of a moro central location for
the hall. Our house cooperating with
other business interests got hundreds OF
thousands of Endorsements from busl-
ness houses including Walnut, Market,
Chestnut and Arch streets business men.
The Snyder's Woods proposition was
dropped and a temporary hall erected at
Broad street and Allegheny avenue,
which seemed Inadequate and unattrac-
tive and not the kind that would induce
conventions to visit our city. Now that
the Greater Chamber OF Commerce seems
TO be a certainty, which also requires
central location. and having in the city
a building exchange devoted to the build
ing and allied trades and a permanent
machinery exhibition in the Bourse which
serves like purpose and leading as We
do in many lines, including textile,
hosiery, carpets. leather goods. etc. II
seems to me that building devoted ex-
clusively to the permanent exhibition Of
these and many other "Made in Phila.
delphia" products could be logically
undertaken as part of the proposed
convention hall scheme. Whether this
convention hall shall be located In
Snyder's Woods, Parker's Run or Ath
and Chestnut streets seems to be a mat
ter of grave concern and debate, but to
my mind there is but one logical location
for such building and that would be
the city proper. within easy reach OF the
railroad stations. big business centres
hotels. etc. P. j. CUNNINGHAM
Philadelphia, April 30.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
All Things to All Men

"DILLY" SUNDAY and MA" had
Dlunch with the manager OF the
Steel Trust at his Fifth avenue resi-
denee in New York yesterday, and
after eating he talked to a company
of rich people in English as elegant as
the clothes ne wore to the feast.
"Billy'' is a consistent imitator OF st.
Paul. who said that he was willing to
b all things to all men. If thereby he
light win few. Only the hypercriti-
Il will find fault with the evangelist
-om Winona Lake when he adjusts his
manner and his message to his audi
enee. If he can increase the momen-
tum toward human brotherhood, which
some of the great employers of labor
are beginning to acquire he will de-
serve all the good meals that they may
give him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

war Is economically wasteful has gone
so far as to assert that the cost of
war Is negligible because war has oc-
CURED in spite of the cost. He fails to
weigh the causes of war. He forgets
the difference between offensive and
defensive war. He ignores his favor
lite authority-history. Our Civil War,
for instance, was not materialistic, but
1t certainly was costly
Earthquake Mixed Blessing
In the case Of the present conflict
what does it signify that there Is lit
tie unemployment in London? There
are so many jobs in the army that it
would be strange if the jobs left at
home went begging. What does 1t
signify that the shipyards, the wooden
mills, the iron works and the coal
mines are busy? The market for their
products is only answering the demand
of a carnival of destruction. To Gre
ate prosperity should PHILADELPHIA
pray for an earthquake or a fire?
Either would result in great industrial
activity. but either would be decidedly
a mixed blessing! What does 1t sig
Nifty that the governments of Europe
are finding 1t easy to negotiate loans?
For one thing, 1t signifies that while
the gun and ammunition manufactur-
ers contributed heavily-they who are
as far from the firing line as they are
from the poverty line-the tradesmen
and clerks and laborers and skilled
artisans gave of their scant substance
and then marched out to do the ma
tion's fighting and dying. It signifies
that financial patriotism may be a
very different thing from financial
prosperity.
Cannon and Dress Suits
The promulgators of the theory that
war helps business, who assert that
1.-The fallacy of economic waste is re-
futed by all modern history" inform
us that the expenses of war are not
much greater than the total expendi-
ture made through myriad agencies In
time Of peace for impermanent and un-
productive things and that the en-
forced economies OF war time balance
NAN ANNbNAH AAi an economic sense. lS
the purchase and maintenance OF an
expensive automobile any less waste
full than the purchase and maintenance
OF an artillery gun carriage, provided
the cannon Is not used to destroy life
or property? Is a military uniform a
less productive investment than a
dress suit? Is the movement of troops
on masse more wasteful of wealth than
the annual hegira OF the working mill
lions of this country for their summer
holiday7"
Can you beat It. this narrow dellmi-
tation-"in an economic ssnse?" Pre-
sumably the uses of industrial products
are not to be reekoned. We make a
distinction between life and the use OF
life-why not make a similar distinc-
uon when we come to compare the cost
OF war activities and tbs cost OF peace
aetivitissS Presumably, however. a
war is justified by the economies n
hecessltalesl g. r.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
Begging for a Chance to Buy

ADMIRAL DE GRACIA. of Brazil.
ZAnow in this city. is saying what
many Americans said before him.
namely, that the war has opened the
door for monopoly by the United
States of South American trade in GER
tain articles. Brazil needs steel. iron,
wheat and oil, according to the Ad-
miral, and 1t has not ships enough to
carry the cargoes from our ports. The
Admiral would be pleased to find both
American ships and American pro-
ducers of goods ready to go into the
market which eagerly awaits their
coming. Indeed. he is here for the ex-
press purpose of persuading our busi-
ness men TO embrace the opportunity
for expanding their trade.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
CHARACTER BUILDING

To the Editor OF the Evening Ledger: "
Sir: Cleanup Week" is fine, but there
Is good old adage which says, Sweep
clean before your own door" With this
thought in mind, I would earnestly, for
what is best for the boy" urge upon our
authorities to begin first with City Hall
Keep out all tobacco smoking profanity
obscene stories, and, secondly, in our De.
tentlon House. forbid tobacco smoking at
any time in or about the building. We
are In the work for building up the boy
into good Christian citizenship as we'll as
the girl to be the mother of the home
character building is the best profession
a man or city can be interested In and
the cheapest and best way is by the ex.
ample of our lives. We are sponsors for
each and all younger than ourselves, 80
let US be in thought. In word. in deed.
DAVID L. WILMER.
Wayne. April 80
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
onlv the IDLE havo time for repintno
Now for the ShoyeIsl

THE official count of the vote in the
i transit election has been certified.
There is now no obstacle in the way
OF Councils. 1t can at once begin the
procedure necessary to make Thurs
days verdict effective. This It proba-
bly, will do, for apparently there re-
mains no organized opposition to tran
Git. Leaders of the Organization. as
well as the ,Blankenburg Administra-
tion, are committed to the project. But
there must be no waste of time If
actual construction is to be begun this
summer.
1t Is important, too, that the House
this week pass the loan amendment to
be submitted to the voters next No
vember. That will assure ample finan-
cial provision for the entire transit
undertaking.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
THE VIGIL

Have patience; it is fit that in this wise
The spirit purge away its proper dross
No endless fever doth thy watches toss
For by excess of evil. evil does.
Soon shall the faint world melt before
thine eyes,
And. all life's losses cancelled by llfe's
loss.
Thou shalt lay down all burdens on
thy cross
And be that day with GOD In Paradise
Have patisnceI for long eternity
No summons woke thee from thy hannv
sleep;
For love of God ono vigil thou canst
keep
And add thy drop of sorrow to the sea.
Having known grief, all will be we'll with
thee
Ay. and thy second slumber will bs
deep.
George santayana.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
PhlladeIphia Knits for the World

Fuilduelpnld ANUS IOT lHc NOrIQ
nERHAPS you are not aware that
i Philadelphia is one OF the greatest,
n not the greatest, hosiery manufac-
turing city on the continent, but the
delegates TO the National Convention
OF Knit Goods Manufacturers. now in
session here, are aware OF the primacy
Of this city
1t has reputation for the character
and quality of the output OF it's mills
that other communities have valnly
sought TO rival. Philadelphia made
hosiery and knit goods. under what
ever name they may be sold. are ad-
mittedly OF the first quality. Some OF
them are known as Philadelphia pro-
dueed. and other home brands are not
connected in popular thinking with this
city al all,
But the knit goods men, who know
the standing OF this city in their trade.
are also familiar with the product OF
ali ths mills here When they come TO
the convention TO discuss the problems
of their trade they come also to see
the miEs. to study the processes em-
pioyed IN them and to learn whether
the machinery used can be successfully
Installed n their mills also The city
Is really q great Industrial museum for
ne lnsiraetion q those interested
1he delegates are welcome. and the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
Pennsylvania Joins the Processio,

Pennsylvania Joins the Procession
DENNSYLVANIA has put itself in
4 line with the most progressive hu-
name spirit OF the times. II the child
labor bill before the General Assembly
had failed to pass every citizen of the
Commonwealth, who thinks more of
the protection of the coming genera
ton than he does of a dollar, would
have been deeply disappointed. The
vote in the Senate by which the bill
was passed fairly represents the state
OF popular opinion. There are "A peo-
pie, out of the Senate as well as in It.
who favor the measure, to every six
who oppose 1t.
The Governor, of course, will sign the
bill and then the employers will have
all the time between its approval and
the last of December to adjust their
business to meet the new conditions.
Before the law goes into effect 1t is
likely that the manufacturers who are
now protesting against 1t will have
decided that it is not half so bad as
It seems at first sight, and that they
can continue to operate their mills and
at the same time respect enlightened
public sentiment regarding the proper
treatment of child workers. Indeed, no
one should be surprised to hear the
obJecting manufacturers say that their
mills had really become more efficient
after the enforcement of the new law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

committees in charge Of the conven-
tion will do their best to make them
feel at home, 70 impress upon them the
fact that there is a new spirit inspiring
the business community, and that all
men in all trades are working together
to make the city and it's products more
widely known.
we can hold out to them the hope
that when the convention comes here
again 1t can meet in hail built and
arranged for the special accommoda-
tion of such great industrial gather
inRs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
Tragedy of the Doctors Wife

TNHE Tragedy of the Doctors
i Wife" Is the title which should be
put over the story of the murder trial
now in progress at Mineola, L. l.. The
wife of Doctor Carman was jealous,
and set up a dlctograph in his office
connecting with her own room. A few
weeks or months later a woman pa
tient was shot dead in the office, and
the wife, connected with the case by
the electric wires between her room
and the place where the crime was
done. was charged with the murder
She may be innocent as the newest
babe which her husband has assisted
into the world, yet the case remains
the tragedy OF the Doctors wife, how
deep a tragedy only the sensitive wives
of other doctors can understand.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
Not a Member of the Family

WIHEN the Interstate Commerce
w Commission decided that a SON.
in-law is not a member OF his father-In
laws family to the extent OF being en-
titled to ride on a family Communication
ticket. 1t illustrated the extent TO
which Government regulation has been
carried. The decision grew out of the
election from the train of the son-in-
law Of Wesley w. Gage, of Ridgewood,
N. j.. who had refused to pay his fare
after Mr., Gage had vainly offered his
family ticket to the conductor. The
dispute was carried to Washington,
with the interesting result indicated
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
ONWARD
meath this starry arch,

Beneath this starry arch,
Nought resteth or Is still;
But all things hold their march
As If by one great will,
Moves one. move all;
Hark to the footfalli
On, on. forever.
Yon sheaves were once but seed;
Will ripens into deed;
AS cave-drops swell the streams,
Day-thoughts feed mighty dreams;
And sorrow tracketh wrong
AS echo follows song.
On. on, forever.
BY night, like stars on high.
The hours reveal their train;
They whisper and go by;
] never watch In vain.
Moves one, move all;
Hark to the footfalll
On. on. forever.
They pass the cradle head,
And there a promise shed;
They pass moist new grave,
And bid rank verdure wave;
They bear through every cline
The harvest of all time.
on. on, forever.
Harriet Martinez
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
THIS YEARS HOME TRAVEL

From the New York Times
First and foremost the aggregate exnan-
diture OF American money Tor pIsss,,.e'eI- AZ
living and travelling in Europe mas n,sIt
ably been between 100000 100 ana 500
100000 year OF recent times. Ths 49,,
economically and financially "a tha ss0at
as II that amount OF luxurles ,xera ,r,o
ported in the way Of trade. This vas.
for the first time, that vast sum win hs
spent In this country, or what Is moi snant
VIII De saved, which may be even better
and saeh OF Il as Is spent. UP to the
People Will see America who were meyer
west Of the Oranges before; many win 80
the Panama Canal who but Tor ths nsesr-
stfy q travelling this saar "a their o,gn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

country might never have seen 1t at all
And many in tho future will be "bullish"
on the United States, not in terms of
stock exchange values, but because they
have seen with their own eyes those
sources of wealth which make this the
wonderful country 1t ls. Also, 1t is a
great stroke OF luck for the Pacific coast
expostions Many will go there because
there is no place else," and will after
ward go less to Europe
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
READERS VIEWS
What the People Think d
War, Convention Hall, The
Governor and Cleaning Up.
10 IN, Editor Of Tho Eventno 1edoer.

TO NV NWIEVI " w 1FVV7''7'V I4IUUtTs
slr-Philadelphia has at last sent a eoa.
fearing Governor to Harrisburg one tbs,
knows his duty and has the backbone IA
do IL. How It must thrill the heart :,
every Independent man and woman an
over the great State Of Pennsylvania "A
have a man the ruler Of the State thai
knows no bose but God and his duty "a
his fellowmen. Such Is the Hon. Martin
G. Brumbaugh.
JOHN B. MIDDLETON.
Philadelphia, April 30.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
KINDNESS

What then is a benefit? II is the art
OF doing kindness which bestows pleas
ure and gains pleasure by bestowinp n
and which does Its office by natural ana
spontaneous impulse. 1t is not the thing
which Is done or given, but the spirit in
whleh 1t Is done or given. that must be
considered, because a benefit exists mot
IN tnat whlch Is done or given. but in the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

They planted a walnut tree at the
christening Sunday so that II might
be understood that the baby is a de-
scendant OF man who would like to
be called the successor OF sold Hick-
ory."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

The Governors victory in his tight
for a child labor law Is a tribute to
his fearless leadership. The people
are not so much afraid OF executive
usurpation OF power as they are Of con-
trol Or the Legislature BY outsiders
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

Woman suffrage is indorsed by the
Baptist ministers. They know with
what success the women engage in re-
ligious work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

There seems to be a widespread inn
preston that Huerta is planning TO
edge up TO the Mexican situation, with
the intention Of becoming part OF II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

When Joe Cannon says he has house
maids knee does he mean the country
to understand that he ACQUIRED 1t
cleaning house in his own district?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04
A MAN

Was Christ a man like us7-Ah! let us try
II Se then. too can be such men as Hsi
Matthew Arnold.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

Teddy seems to be able to make peo-
pie think that Barnes is the defendant
in the libel suit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

1t has been suggested that II we wait
until the war is over We can throw
into the subways plenty OF men who
know all about digging trenches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

The High School ball players decided
that BILLY" Sunday was not judicial
enough TO be an umpire.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1915-05-04

Twenty-four Councilmen are going to
San Francisco to guard the Liberty
Bell; but who will guard the guards?
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26
MAY APPEAL THE CASE
HABEAs CORPUS WRIT IN BOW
ERS ACTION is DENIED.
Fight for Possession of Four Year
Old Child of Mollie Bowers May
Go to Supreme Court.

Judge Harry II. Belt on Tuesday
afternoon denied the writ of habeas
corpus, filed by Mrs. Mollie Bowers
to secure the possession of her four
year-old daughter, in the custody of
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Grant. The court
held that the jurisdictional quarrel
between the juvenile courts of Multi
nomah and Polk counties had nothing
whatever to do with the case in hand,
and declaring that Mr. and Mrs.
Grant were giving the child better
home than the mother, Mrs. Bowers,
could provide for her under present
conditions. The judge held that the
best interests of the child demanded
that she remain in the family Of the
Grants. During the hearing testimony
rejecting upon the character of the
mother was given, and this damaging
evidence was undoubtedly given care
full consideration by Judge Belt in de-
nying the writ, he deeming Mrs. Bow
ers an unfit person to rear the child.
There was much interest manifest
ed at the hearing, the court room be-
ing well-filled with witnesses and
spectators. Following Judge Belt s
decision in the case Walter L. Tooze,
Jr, representing the Juvenile court
of Multnomah county in its fight on
behalf of Mrs. Bowers, signifed his
intention to appeal the case to the
Supreme court, and asked for and
was granted 30 days within which to
prepare his bill of exceptions.
Polk County observer. (Monmouth, Polk County, Or.) 1888-1927, 1915-02-26
POLES SLOW IN ARRIVING.
Installation of New Lighting System
Delayed on This Account.

When the Oregon Power company
receives the ninety-six cedar poles
that were shipped out of Portland on
February II, the work of installing
the new incandescent lighting system
will be rushed to completion without
further delay, the other necessary ma
terial being on the ground. The
change in the street lighting system
will require ninety-six additional
poles, each thirty-five feet in length,
those already set remaining in place.
The same number of crossarms and
brackets will, Of course, be used.
These were made at home, the former
by the Coad mill and the latter by the
Dallas iron works, and have been
ready for several weeks.
The incandescent lights will be of
one hundred candle power, and will
be placed eighteen feet above the
street on brackets twelve feet in
length. There will be lamp at prac-
tically every intersection in the city.