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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

ming. TO use the good ofices Of the United
States for the settlement Of the war Every
month that passes brings the time nearer
when the peace talk in the air will come to
earth and lead to definite negotiations. Such
rumors as that the Pope has asked the Presi-
dent to start peace movement and that
France is ready for peace are likely to be-
come more frequent In spite Of all the boast
full statements from Germany that she is as
strong as ever. tho Impression is gaining
ground that she is rapidly approaching ex-
haustion. She has been ready to talk peace
for two months or more, but her terms have
been unsatisfactory The significant point for
all observers to note is that the number Of
persons who are thinking peace is increas-
ing perceptibiy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

and what has been known as advertising is
a bigger thing than both of them; it is pub
licty.
Publicity is changing the narrower private
purse notions of the old school of advertisers
into public ideals and projects.
Publicity is changing the flashy and yellow
phase of journalism into public ideals and
projects.
1t is this perspective of publicity that the
city must seize now, six weeks in advance, in
it's understanding and greeting of the adver-
tising men. 1t must read into and demand
of its newspapers an appreciation of u new
kind of news which is not merely the news
which is but also the news which creates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
When whisky Was introduced

Editor OF "What Do You KnoW"-Please s.s'.
in your column when and where whisky va
first introduced in the United States
The answer to the question depends very ~ Ilass
on the definition Of whisky. liquor kno"n
as usquebaugh, from which word whisky = 4
probably derived. was made In the seyensseA,s3t
and eighteenth centuries In the British isls@ =
was not of the same character as the WHISKY =
modern times but IL Is possible that whs' ~ -
know as whisky and usquebaugh were usee ~ -
currently. 1t Is certain, however, that an - 80
holic liquor derived from grain mas psen psn.,sssa
pared for centuries in both ireland and scouAnal
Spirits OF some kind were brought TO Yigkinle -
the colonists of the hrst decade on the ss s,sas
teenth century--the "fire-water OF the lhu's,s ~
But 1t Is fairly certain that the Indians ~ ~
some sort OF intoxicant or stimulant, plopssssft
used incidentally. before the arrival OF ths "n''Sr
Whether this was whisky" Is not KNOWN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

Very few Philadelphians would excite them
selves passionately over a writ of aIterna.
tive mandamus which might be filed against
the Mayor. ordering him to take the police
out OF politics. Obviously a political trick,
worked by clever men who know ali the
iniquities OF the business as one knows the
tricks by which one lives. it Is only an.
other item in the long account OF sickness
and disgust which politics inspire. II is a
good thing for the leaders TO fan out II they
stayed out long enough Philadelphia might
enjoy clean government long enough to get
used TO 1t. Citizens to whom the decency and
the honesty OF Philadelphia mean anything
should not hesitate to take advantage OF the
opportunities offered by both sides. They
may profit BY every accusation made by the
Wares and every rebuttal OF the McNichols ana
Fenroses. But they should not be misled
The daggsrs held By each against the other
win ehserfully be turned into the city's heart
Il eilhe. sets the chance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
COST OF RED TAPE
The Bureau of Municipal Research Con-
demns the Petty Bonding System

During 1915 the Bond and Contract Branch
of the Department of Law collected s4S,760 in
fees; $40 2S2 in 1914; S33,S34 in 1913. The bulk
of this money is derived from, the preparation
of proposal bonds in connection with offers to
sell the city supplies or to perform construction
work, and from the preparation of bonds and
contracts after contracts have been awarded.
Now what is the reason for all these safe.
guards or red tape as they may seem to the
official looking out or the citizen; looking into
City Hall? Doubtless the city is trying to protect
itself against the nonperformance of contracts.
In addition to business responsibility, 1t wants
to have the full legal measure of protection in
any transaction.
Assuming that all these precautions are neces-
sary and worth while, who really pays for the
preparation of bonds and contracts, and who
should pay for them In all fairness? On the
surface 1t would appear that the bidder or CON
tractor does He pays a fee for the contract
or bond to the Department of Law. 1t costs him
81 for proposal bond, So for all other bonds,
SO for a contract under $1,000, s. for a contract
from $1,000 to $4,000, and up to $40, as
provided for in the ordinance of March rs, 1881.
What is the effect of making the contractor
pay for protecting the city against him? What
is there so desirable about contract with the
city of Philadelphia. The State of Pennsylvania
and the Government of the United States make
no such charges.
1t is safe to say that in all contracts for
construction and In most contracts for supplies,
except where the bidding is close and on a unit
cost basis, the cost for fees is estimated before
hand, ana, II possible, transferred to the city
just as many taxes are transferred to some one
else by the one who is supposed to pay them.
The man about to do business with the city
is not going to much extra trouble simply
because the city is desirable customer
Either the transaction in his opinion will pay
him or he will not bid at ALL
The Department of Supplies as the purchasing
agent for the city is anxious to get bidders Any.
thing that keeps them away is, from it's point Of
vew undesirable. Any delay in preparing con.
tracts and getting the goods nterferes with its
efficiency and with that of the other depart.
ments dependent upon 1t.
Everything to make dealing with the city
simple and inexpensive should be done If the
most benefit is to be derived from central pur-
chasing. 1t might be we'll for a re.examination
Of this whole procedure and II new laws and
ordinances are necessary let us have them Lost
motion should be cut out wherever possible
Waste is the bane of our cities, and in fact of
whole national life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
Cinema Songs
II
nrLnnnurrnr n

FAREWELL TO CHLOE
Iue come to sag 0ood.by to you,
chloe, my dear,
MY loUe G0ottld prone no longer true,
chloe, fear;
Though once, indeed, loUed you truly,
fear me noto I pined unduly,
For there's stoell dame come here netUlv,
Chloe, hear.
Our Theda toears Shimnrrin0 0ot0n,
That's really class,
And, one might SAP, she dresses. doton,
(Fet censorS pdSsJ;
MY stiff dress shirt Is 0roloing damp,
With accepting, tohen the lass doth ramp,
And so fear you must decdmp,
Chloe, dldsi
do not fan for all the stuff,
That Horace did,
OF coQnetrv Pve had enough,
So clamp the lid.
You'pe got to blight strong mems careers,
And hasten braUe men to their biers;
All! then IN kiss dtcdv your tears,
Chloe, OF kid!
WILL LOU.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
SOME YACATIoNl

A certain corporation in town employs large
number of stenographers and typists. one of
the typists, who, for want of better name we
shall refer to Miss Krausmeyor lives in
Pottstown, Pa., committing back and forth each
day.
For Miss Krausmeyer to reach her place OF
employment on time she must arise at 4.s0 n.
IN. to make the 5.45 milk train" for Philadel-
phia. Each evening she reaches home about
p M, eats and Immediately hits the hay"'
Il she Is to secure the required eight hours.
One day last week returned early from
lunch and found severa of the typists draped
beoomingy % over various chairs and desks,
discussing vacation plans. Occasionally we are
amable. said, Miss Krausmeyer, we sup
pose you are going to have an enjoyable vaca-
tion this summer
"Oooh Gee" she exclaimed her eyes spark
ling, I'm gona have a swell time. I'm gona
stay up every night till oclock!' W. s. b.
swhat dyemean ''eats and hits"2-Ed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

i. Why Is Texas called the Clone Star statesf
2. What is n punitive expedition
3. Whnt is the purpose of the lines of rou..
ends one sees dangling in the air ever
railroad tracks? NJ.
4. Diamonds arc harder than any other known
substance. Then how they cute si
B. Is II possible to play Il, tune on drumss y
o. What is sea coal, and how long has coal
been In use? III
7. Why Is 1t incorrect to say, "Divide Il be-
tween John, George and Henry?
8. What Is "mandamus," and what Is tho
origin of the word?
0. Is there any connection between the word
"Episcopal" and the word "blshop"9
10. Can American Indians become citizens Of
the United States?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

1. Steam is not visible; what see Is steam
condensed into water vapor by contact
with the colder air.
2. Nine other waterfalls In the United State,
higher than Niagara.
3. The militia Is composed of every male u
military age; the organized militia is ths
National Guard.
4. Buying pig In pOke"-not knowing whil
YOU are buying.
b. Copper is used to convey electricity beeauss.
OF its low resistance. 4a5
6. \ Congressman must be resident OF hli
State but not necessarily of his district
I. "Oh, dear me-" is corruption of the Italian
90, dio mio," an invocation to the Deity.
8. Sailors trousers made wide mt the bot
tom they can roll them up for certain
kinds of work.
0. A rod is 5k yards M
10. A by-election is a special election to fiji
vacancy In a legislative body. &rW
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
Overheard at a Corner shOeshinery
TIME A M

go easy on that corn, Kid. I'm the softsst
thing you know, but can't only just stand 50
much Don't look like / know how
to behaved Yeh. wen beteher itll just cost
that bartender his job. What? Why down here
al Jacks place. He bawIsd me out. 1 guess
he's been up drinkin' all night What?
Don't theyf Well. what time is II now? :
/ guess he's new guy; he'll be gone tomorrow
and only hired yesterday-no, Monday What
day is this7 Why I been a regular
customer O. Jacks for 25 years. Wait till
talk to Jack about that fresh new bartender.
He was going 70 jump the bar an lick me.
What7 Xsh. q daFk-complected felIer You
don't sayf Been there that long. has her Got
= family. too ehf Too bad l don't want the
poor guy TO lose his Job But he
oughtn't 70 6rink an get ugly Either
he was drunk or 1 vas an yon can soc me
YEP l guess III haYeter tell Jack
- aFs him. Keep the change"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
Tom Daly's Column
McAruni Ballads

LxIf
DA LEETLA DooToR
Wen am beeo," says he
Dat ieetia keed of mime
Gran doctor I 1oeeH be
An OF so smart an fnei
You iceeH be proud of me-
Wen am beeo," says he.
you bee0 enough" she say
Hees mddre; ddt's mn acife--
RI IKE you deesd tcdy;
Eef onlv all your Hfe.
Like deesd you could stovf
You 6eeo enough" she say
you are too beegp ! cry,
you crotOd pour mddre's heart,
Bet you gro,o more, oh mvi
You bust Get all Gpurti
No room Mere now hare l.
You are too beeoi" CRY.
Wen am beeo," says he,
~ fee1 all dat for you
Eef hearts can bust, yoU sec,
DeD can be mendd, tool
Gran doctor toeell be
Wen am beeo," says he.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
DISCARD THE MILK PoULTICE

II the Republican convention is respon-
sve to the patriotic spirit that brought the
Republican party into being and made it
dominant for half century It will meet
this crisis In a spirit OF broad patriotism
that rises above partisanship.-From the
statement OF the Progressive Executive
Committee.
TTNHE demand for patriotism and statesman
J. ship is certainly as great in this crisis as it
was when the Republican party was born.
There was more truth than beauty in the
simlle OF the campaign orators who gem
GRAFTON ago said that Buchanan sat on the
rebellion like milk poultiee and brought it
70 q head. The inability OF the present Ad.
ministration TO act in the great military and
commercial emergency caused by the Euro
pean war Is as complete as was Buehanans
cowardice when confronted with the threat
OF secession. It has wabbled as Buchanan
wabbled. And 1t has done nothing but talk
and write notes
The duty before the delegates who are to
meet IN Chicago is clear. fractional fights
within national Republicanism mean treason
TO the national interests. II Is within the
power OF those who can themselves Pro
gressiVes 10 keep alive in some small degree
the bolt OF 1919. It is within the power OF
the Republicans 70 make it difieult for those
who have not yet come back into the party
to return.
The delegates are expected. as patriotic
Americans. to nominate 3 candidats who be-
lieyes IN the dignity ana greatness Of Amer
lea and 70 adopt platform ringing with cour-
axe ana national self-respect 50 clearly that
the Demoeracy's clarion eaily viii sound ike
the tinkliRs OF brass bell On the neck Of .
nraslas ca1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
IN GREECE

King Constantine of Greece processes to be
Dsstly convinced that a policy OF continued
Greek people. He persists in regarding the re.
cent uprsings in favor of Venizelos EXPIRE
mier. as political maneuver The weakness
OF the opponents of Venizelos lies in the dis
who largely attend tho meetings of the FOL.
lowers of Venizelos and who declare that a
purDoseless mobilization of the Greek army is
depriving their families of needed SUPPORT
Huntington Free Press
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
The FLAG with Sixteen Stripes

Editor Of "What Do You Rnoto"--I under
stand that one of the flags used in one OF ne
Government services has 16 stripes Can you
explain for me the reason of this? j. . (
The Revenue Marine Service flag, authorizes
by act of Congress, March 2, 1799, was orlsr
nally prescribed to consist of 16 perDendlcuAt
stripes alternate red and white, the union or tns
ensign bearing the arms of the United States N
dark blue on a white field" The l6 stripes rep
resented the number of States which had neen
admitted to the Union at that time ana w
change has been made since.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
Our Own Movies
Passed by the Natural Senses.)
By SHON REA.

REEL "
A book agent Is used to hard knocks, like
hitting his head against the bottom of a boat
when he catches a crab, but he doesn't mind
that, as rowing with a skin as red as a lob
ster's he fees from an infected lighthouse keeper
with message for help from shore, four miles
out OF his way.
SO the book agent. opening himself like a
jackknife blade. stumbled over the side OF the
skin which had borne him over the deep waters
He cursed the shingles OF the beach as he
climbed to the cottage door, and while he held
his skinned knuchles in his mouth. the door
opened. A deaf woman appeared to peer at
him. He gave her the note. She opened It.
She shook her head. and said-"t can't read.
You read It for me-"
He read It 10 her-"Bnl-If you don't re-
port before o'clock I'll have you fred. Any
way, when you come here for your watch you're
going to catch something. I've been itching all
day to get at your hide, and I've had that itch
so bad It must have got to shore somehow
for the fellow what gives you this tched to
come to see me, ltched to sell his books
itched to know what 1 did with myself and
tehed to get away of the island. Yours Capt
Smith"
(The Ropes End.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
What Do You Know

Queries Of general interest t0iH be anstbered
In this column. Ten questions the uns,oey,
to tohtch eUerV 1oelltntormed person should
knolo, are asked ddily na
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

The first woman delegate to the Chicago
conventions has arrived there month ahead
of time to start campaign of her own. But
this is not all that the Republicans and Pro-
gressives win be in for. Thirty thousand sut-
fragists-that is. at least 10000 more persons
than the two convention hallsseombined win
accommodate. are going to express their opin-
ion OF how one plank in the platforms should
read
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

The best seller in England this year has
been "Hindenburg's March Into London" of
which the British have bought 1000, 900 copies
to learn what was in store for them If they
did not fight. If the book had really terrified
them 1t would not have been necessary for the
Government to resort TO conscriptlon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
The Loud" Pedal

Editor Of "Whdt Do You Rnot5"-As Tor qass
tion No . In Tuesdays quiz, and the answer,
"the loud pedal does not make the notes sosns
louder"-of coursei because note Is syihpos ~
and how can a symbol be made loud or SOFT
But ii does increase the tone when It Is usea.
because 1t allows the other strings or wires :
ybrate In sympathy with the one that Is suuss
and increases the tone in that way. The paihpss s
Pedal is the proper name for it, and not .ns
Loud Pedal, as one uses 1t even when pisyins
softly II, BEtisif
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
THE WAY TO MAKE A HIT

With argument
We should be done
And now speak 20
Them with gun.
The men who live
In cactus land
A friendly act
Can't understand;
II Is a waste
OF paper 70
Write notes 70 such
A savage crew.
Diplomacy
ATaileth NIT
With theln tls guns
That make = nit.
AFeoklsa standard Union
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
Our Guide to the Theatres

q IR-I am anxious to entertain amuse and
- please a tired business man who is my guest
- and of whom you have doubtless heard-Mr
A Merritt Taylor. He has few idle moments and
cannot afford to waste time upon poor show.
Perhaps you could recommend to us suitable
performance. w. PENN.
We would suggest:
1. "A Loan at Last" at the Lyric.
2. Patience" South Broad, May 1S, 10
and 20.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

Rudyard Elipling once called the sane. clear
love of life "the guerdon of the Gaul." Lieu
tenant Jean Navarro. the aeronaut who has
challenged Lieutenant Immelman. German
aviator in extraordinary. to mortal combat
would give us the impression that the love
of death was playing its part in saving France
and purifying 1t.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
Beeoming q Citlzen

Editor Of "Whdt Do You HHop--fAi'rsss4 ~
answer the following questions. what - ~ -
advantage and the disadvantage OF the mrs. .asr -
zen papers? Where do get themf Eei.--~
OF room in City Hall? .
An alien desiring 20 become eiuLsn - - :
file a declaration Of Intention Of becoming
citizen in the clerks once OF the United - -
District Court Not less than two yesIs .ss4
filing this declaration, and after not iss9 iss99,s',s5
five years continuous residence In tne -. ~. =
States he may hle a petition for ciuEensnlf = :
the court, provided he has lived At lsAss sls5<
year continuously, Immediately pf.er % - A se
Of the petition. in the State or ferp.oLy, .els9
petition may be heard for at least 20 asy -
II "a filed nor within 80 days before : 49,
election. A lee Of 81 Is charged for uas -
OF the declaration of intention. ana one = I. -
the petition. Go to Room So cltt Hal y
Postolacs Haildlns
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

Spectators in war brides" have been blow
ing themselves SO lavishly that of the
biggest jewelry firms in New York has an
nounced that It win give to its employees
bonus of 10 per cent. of their annual salaries.
And now Henry Ford will charge the 1ewelry
statesmen with opposition to peace plans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
Lord Wimborne's American Kin

Editor Of "TVhdt DO You KnoU'-Can you tell
me If Lord Wimborne, the Lord Lieutenant o.
Ireland, has relatives in this country? p X
Lord Wimbornes brother, the Hon. Frederek
Guest, married daughter of Henry Phipps o.
New York. and another brother, the Hon. Llonei
Guest, married Miss Flora Bigelow, daughter
of the late John Blgelow
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

1t is stated on reliable authority that whisk-
ers are coming back into style. Is this to
apply to the presidential race?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

Michigan Republicans In a direct primary
some days ago decided upon Henry Ford for
the Presidency. Michigan Republicans IN ths
resultant State convention a few days later de.
eided upon Justice Hughes for the Presldency-
Salt Lake City Republican.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

Some day a resolution directing the Presi
lent 10 call peace conference may be in
troduced IN Congress with the prior knowi-
rot likely that Representative Green's resolu.
zion Is such a one. But the President does
sof nsed the authority of Congress fo qualify
.fm q ars a. - infsTlneaiary. He Is ready
see aaa hae been ready from he begin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

An English man Of science has exhibited a
soap bubble that lasted month before it
burst. We can do better than this in America.
Mr.. Bryan lasted 20 years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

Nine floors of a hotel in Chicago have been
rented by George w. Perkins for convention
week In view of the ceremony over which
the Colonel hopes to oficiate there. it would
be interesting to know whether the bridal
suite" was included.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

They have plugged the leak through which
information of what was going on in the City
Hall has escaped. Now will some one open
wide gate through which knowledge of
what ought to be done and courage to do it
can be got into the building?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

Thank heaven sleep with his
conscience when he's honest. Don't forget
that-Governor Brumbaugh, at Reading
We hope the Governor is not troubled by
restless bedfellow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

Germany is pleased with the Presidents
brief note. Is 1t possible that there is some
thing wrong with it?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

Henry Ford has voted but six times In his life
and then only under protest A man who thinks
so little OF his right OF suffrage makes better
paeihst than he would public oficial-cn-
cinnati Times-Star
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

Less than third of the 10000 increase to
the regular army which Congress authorized
in March has been secured. And there are
poor. deluded mortals who think that we are
in danger of becoming a military nationI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

It was Secretary Bryan who began calling
on the Americans to leave Mexico at once.
Secretary Lansing with his call yesterday is
only confessing that the Government is still
unable to protect the lives Of Americans across
the border
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
(The Ropes End,)

Hide-and.Seeking Round the Town
III
THE BARTRAM HOUSE.
This is mansion house of old
Where divers strange trees grow.
But Just exactly where 1t is
I'm sure do not know.
G.L
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12

President Wilson must be congratulating
himself that China is not across the Rio
Grande.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-05-12
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

In the difficult art of being an ex.President
Prof William H. Taft still shines by compari.
son.-New York World