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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
CONSISTENCY IN THE
WRONG PLACE

ALTHOUGH the President has wabbled
4 on almost every question that has
arisen for his decision. he has consist.
emily defended his tariff for competition.
II any believer in protection thinks that
American trade and industry can look to
him for help. II is because he is unable
TO understand the meaning OF words or
the significance Of acts.
Mr. Wilson boasted no longer ago than
last Saturday that his party had revised
the tariff for the purpose Of encouraging
foreign trade. that is, imports from for.
eign countries. His exact language was:
The tariff has been revised. not on
the principle Of repelling foreign trade,
but upon the principle OF encouraging
Il, upon something like n footing Of
equality with our own In respect Of tho
terms of competition.
To sugar the bitter bill, which even he
instinctively knew was bitter, he an.
nounced that American energies are
now directed toward the markets of the
world"
Translated into plain English. all this
means that the Democracy has opened
the doors OF America to foreign competi-
ton in order that goods Of foreign manu-
facture may be sold here in place Of
American goods. so that American pro.
ducers may be compelled TO 60 into the
markets of the world TO find sale for the
goods which have been driven from the
home market by the foreign competitor.
The only admirable thing about this
program is the consummate audacity
with which II is proclaimed. It is con-
trary to every principle of sound eco
nomic policy. No man can believe that II
can benefit American manufacturers or
American workingmen that is. the mass
OF American consumers, save one whose
believing power has been developed by
long exercise in accepting as true all the
incredibilIties foisted on a gullible world
from the beginning Of time.
The immediate effect Of the Underwood
tariff law has not been forgotten. Its pas.
sage was followed by business stagna-
tion. Men were idle. The labor depart
ment OF the National Government was
called upon to relieve the increasing
number of unemployed. The revenues
fell off. A deficit piled up in the Treasury,
and the brilliant statesmen in Washing
ton were put to It to find money TO keep
the Government going. Such. prosperity
as we are now enjoying has come because
we are surrounded by wall of protection
built up by the war. higher than the
highest that kept American markets for
American producers in the Mckinley or
the Dingley tariff. That wall will dis
appear in a night when the nations stop
fighting. There is no doubt OF it. For
eign goods will come here in a flood
Foreign governments will do everything
in their power to help their producers get
their goods into our markets so that the
debt which they owe us can be paid
And Mr.. Wilson. who is all that there is
OF his party, says that the only remedy
which the Republican party offers is pro-
lection. In the name OF common sense,
what better remedy is there7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
High Cost of Living

Philadelphia. once so famous for its
abundance, cheapness and excellence OF
marketing, ls wonderfully changed. For
merly every one going to market could
have his choice OF all manner Of poultry,
country meats, butter, eggs. etc, but not
so now. Formerly none but real country
farmers sold their products In our mar
kcts: now the stalls are very much held
by hucksters, many OF whom go far into
the country and buy up the whole prod
ucts OF farms Housekeepers ieel per-
niciously this change for the WORSE
Public Ledger.
All this is quite true, as the Public
Ledger says-or as It said, since we're in
the past now-for the above is taken from
the p. L. of June s, 1912.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
TRY IT AGAIN

! admire the chap
With the smile on his map.
Though Fortune has dealt him a thunderous
rap
And knocked him clean down on the rear
of his lap.
Whose only remark is. Gee whiz! what a
slap
I'll try It agin."
I'm there with the guy
With the CLEAN In his eye,
Though FH'e has let loose a stlff kick near
the thigh
And has scattered his pride all over the
sky.
Whose only retort is, "Doggonit i'll
Don't go ye agin."
I'm strong for the brick
With the courage to stick,
Though Failure has bounded him like the
Old Nick
And has camped on his trail through thin
and through thick,
Whose happy comeback is. I'm on to the
trick;
Let's do II agin."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
The CORFU,

The corrupt practices bill fathered
by the Democratic Senator from olda-
homa takes the ground that nearly three
times as much money as should have
been spent was disbursed 10 elect Mr..
Wilson TO the presidency. The bin limits
the aggregate disbursements OF any party
IN the presidential campaign 10 s4O0. 200.
The Democratic expenditure In 1912 was
n.is4.s4s and the Republican sl.07l .54s.
Most OF this money goes for railroad trips
and the hiring OF halls. and such things
a. postage make tremendous items. The
purpose OF the bill Is excellent. but its
provisions could az easily cripple a cam.
pstsn OF education as one OF corruption.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
Chief csnnell,s lenlency

Chief csnnells leniency TO those
who break the law which forbids the use
Of improper rubbish receptacles and the
sweeping Of dust and other dirt from
places Of business into the street cannot
be Of long endurance. He has refrained
from prosecuting those who violate the
law In order TO give every one a fair
chance to learn and respect It. But the
dust evil. with It's menace TO health, Is
too serious for the reminders issued in a
spirit - good-fellowship. The health
laws are not made to produce a city
beautiful. but to save human lives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
We shall know after

We shall know after the new
freight line between this port and South
America has been in operation a while
whether the seas are free, 1t is planned
10 make monthly sailings. carrying coffee
from South America and iron and steel
from this city. A similar line was started
from New Orleans few years ago, but
q foreign shipping monopoly coerced
South American shippers and prevented
them from using the same; so. although
cargoes were offered for the southern trip
that overtaxed the capacity OF the ships.
failure 10 get return cargoes forced an
abandonment OF the enterprise.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

lures was held last spring. which resulted
In the creation OF a fund large enough TO
maintain him in comfort. and arrange
ments were made TO get him released
from the asylum. This week he was
taken to a private sanatorium in New
Jersey. where a studio has been fitted up
for him, and II is hoped that he will once
more produce something worth while. IL
is pleasant hope. but as the man Is 10
years old Il is not likely to be realized.
The experiment, however, is worth while
IL for no other reason than TO give 80.
ciety an opportunity to atone for its past
neglect
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

cause Of this they are driven to the most
drastic means to which they may have ac-
cess-the strike.
1t the EVENING LEDGER is devoted TO the
cause OF social reform, which II claims 1t is,
let IT make complete survey of the broth
erhoods' demands, advocate the draining of
the watered stock of the railroads. appraise
railroads at their actual value and 1t will
find that they can earn a handsome divi-
dend and grant the eight-hour day with 10
hours pay without increasing the freigh
rates. Yours for genuine social reform,
GROIN. Z. WILLIAMS,
Allentown, Pa, September 8.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
Z. r. L.

TT SEEMS this columnar habit of look.
l. ing for funny breaks in the type has
so infected our linotypers as to demoralize
the force. Yesterday Slug suddenly
burst into hysterical laughter and couldn't
stop or explain. The foreman, being
wiser than most, looked at the last line
the poor fellow had set and found this
beginning Of classified ad:
CoLoRED WOMAN wants cooking.
They threw water in Slug 5's face and
pretty soon he came to. Pretty rawr'
he chortled: pretty rawF'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
Tom Days Column
THE PATmoRAN B. B. O.

THE PATMoRAN y. B. @.
What's the greatest D. D. cIdn1
The Pdtmordni
Whats the pride Of cverv FAM
The Pdtmordn'
Whats the club that's gonna Ian
The ". l.. roo, that same bdnddn
t raunted tohen this fight beoon1
The Pdtmorani
Where's another on the plan
OF Pdtmordnf
WHOM take no shendniodnS
IT'S Pdtmordni
Match ice dare vouse) u poRse can
Grover CleUcldn' Aierdn'
There's the guy that holds the Udn
For Pdtpordn,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
HUNTING PARK FLOWERS

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-The Garden WALL" Hunting Park
from passing trolley:
Beautiful the garden wall,
Rose of Sharon. gamma. all
Growing in profusion there,
Rich and riotous and fair,
Golden glow and purple aster;
Quick the car is moving faster;
Catch glimpse before we pass
OF the brilliant. glowing mass,
Glistening in the morning light:
Keep 1t for memory bright
Flowers noddlng gay and tall,
Waving greetings from the wall.
Il. L.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
RAILROAD MEMS PAY

TO the Editor Of the Evening Ledger.
Sir-After reading Mr. Smiths letter in
the EVENING LEDoER. / wish to voice my
sentiment In regard 20 the railroad men )
sxorbitant salary. 1 happen 20 have about
20 relatives who are railroad trainmen.
For Instance. an engineer goes TO his cabin
IN the early hours OF the morning, when the
fog Is dense. He has scheduled time In
which 20 make his. run az an average OF
make irrespective Of what he is able 10 see
In front Of him. when thcrs Il an accl-
dent you hear the public sey. There was no
one killed. with the exception of The ~.
sineef ana 11sm@nr AaotAf tEins. Mr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
HARD WORDS

TO the Editor Of tho Evening Ledger:
sir-De mortiiIs, MI nisi bonum is GER
tainly safe Vtd media In the expression OF
our verdict upon any ordinary mortal "a
reer, A memory. however so unspeakably
vile as that OF Easements will forever stinl
In the nostrils OF posterity as one OF the
worst types Of traitors that ireland hal
yet produced He or she would indeed bs
eowardly and contemplate who would seel
70 Mhitewash such Judas. or put a halo
,.,. KILLARNEY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

Every one is TO be permitted to
speak his mind on peace at the November
session of the Reichstag. because then
1T will be recognized that Germany's
military position is unimpaired." say the
Berlin dispatches. 1t remains to be seen
whether this grant OF liberty OF expires.
sion is like that OF the farmer who told
the man to paint his barn any color he
darned please so long as it was red
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
Ths Tragedy OF the NE OF Ralp

The tragedy OF the life OF Ralph
Albsrt Biakslock is that recognition OF
his merit a. a painter has probably come
10 late TO be OF any benefit to him. He
PAINTED masterpieces for years. but no
one would buy them. His family went
hungry. but he painted on. confident that
fortune would Dome day smile on him
hut the hsrdships which ne and his fam.
~ sndured were too much for him and
'1e Ipst HIS reason. He hac 10 be con.
1ned IN an asylum He was then about
90 years old. When he stopped trying to
ell his pictures they began TO increase
u value. The demand for them from
eoEkt,ors pushed the price up until one
~ hls e@fIIer works sold Ter 10000 ana
9p4<Izer one brought nearly $4,000. Then
1or|c t>1eo e ronds what had become
M ~ <1|>[ A. ><1l1dt1on u ~ ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

Now that Germany is planning to
carry mail from Berlin to New York in
~ hours by zeppelins. It is not unreason-
able to hope that Postmaster Thornton
may get Zeppelin in order to make 1t
certain that mail can be delivered as far
away from the general postofflce as Sixth
and Chestnut streets in as short time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
Eligibility for Presidency

NJ. W. CA natural-born citizen is On,
born within the territorial limits Of M
United States. Under the Constitution /;
man born outside that territory is elIEA.
for President The question was recenl-
raised when Secretary Lane of the Inter,,
Department was talked Of as a presiden,hl
candidate. Although he has lived In Can
fornia for many years it was pointed ID
that he was not eligible for the high oaic
as he was born in Prince Edward Islant
Canada
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
TWO WRONGS DON'T MAKE A
RIGHT

THE President does not make the sur.
i render OF Congress to the trainmen
any better by approving II twice Unless
human nature has changed. circumstances
are likely to arise which will make him
sorry that he surrendered to a hold-up
at all
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

Representative Dent. Of Alabama,
has been made chairman OF the House
Committee on Military Affairs, but It is
not likely that he will succeed in making
one in the ignorance Of his party about
the proper way 10 prepare.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

We shall not resort TO the note
sending plan followed at the Niagara
Falls mediation conference some time
ago. Note-sending has not been a sue
cess.-Franlslin X. Lane, OF the Mexi-
can commission.
This reads very much like 4 side
swipe at the President. but of course, the
Secretary of the Interior did not intend to
be insubordinate, however great the temp.
tation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
Doctor Aked. who found IN,

Doctor Aked. who found that peace
making under the auspices Of Henry Ford
was not what 1t was cracked up to be-
has just discovered that his old church
IN San Francisco is not willing TO take
him back even at reduced salary
Rainbow chasing pastors do not seem to
be to their taste,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
The Philadelphia Rhyme

No word yet from that man Dlgnam in
Chicago. but wen go ahead with our party
Just the same, and the five-dollar gold
piece Is hung up for a prize. only rhymes
covering ALL the syllables OF Philadelphia
will be admitted.
Some other towns have Chestnut Streets
Like Philadelphia
And plenty OF news that's new youn ind
That will add pelf: ay. aye .
There 81 many a sign that's all baled up.
II fairly makes CULVER
To read our English as she's writ
In Camden. Cruss-thc River.
For instance. the following spied in n
store window while ridiug IN one Of the famous
street cars in yon fair burg:
MATTRASSES
RE&UwErED REPAIRED
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
Virtue In distress, and Vice in triumph
Make atheists Of mankind.

Congressman Scott. OF the Four
teenth Ward. says he favors clean poll.
tics. but the conditions in his ward indi.
cate that some one In control there prac-
tices the unclean kind
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

And Ambassador" Devlln has busied
himself to notice all these things for US:
There is sign painter on Frankford ave-
nue., who is exhibiting a campaign banner
Of Hughes and Fairbanks in his window.
There are no names on the banner, but
directly IN front of IT is another smaller
sign with the words, mo Trespassing. ="
Last week he showed Wilson and Marshall
with a small sign between them marked
Snapper Soup"
A colored doctor on South street west
Of Broad has this on both store windows /:
~. Gillian, Herb Manufacturer"
A butcher over on East Girard avenue
displays this sign: fresh Meat, also Pork
and Liver"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Sir Roger Sister Deprived of
Her Livelihood Because of Her Loyalty Hm-She Coming
to America to Get Work

This Department Is free to oil readers toho
tDiSh to cypress their opinions subjects Of
current interest. II Is un open forum, and the
Evening Ledger assumes responsibility for
,he ytetcs Of its correspondents. Letters must
be signed bU the aud address Of the
tcrtter, not necessarily tor publication, but a
guarantee Of good faith.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

All OF President Wilson's recommend.
lions for legislation either 10 prevent 49,
threatened railroad strike or make i,.s.
possible such another may be enacted ins.
49,. .ss.s'at'on or not but the fact remains
enit speeinc remedy that has ksen of<.>.S
~ -lI"e-uQa % sco1 Industrial III. -
H4triebof9 PATRIOT -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
Greater London

I. d. P-"Greater London" the Al.
covered by the city and metropolitan poDr
has an area Of about 693 square miles 4,
a population by the census of 1911
7,251,S5S. This total is divided between q,
County of London. with 4521,6 and N
"Outer Ring" 2.729.673. The population |,
day is estimated at 100000.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
QUIZ

l. Wat ;A from ss',is! Is. S1lisTIsss" S1 sGIs"s l..r ~
2. Are railroads raid BY the oov,rr...-.
carrying mall? I.
4. what IL the meaning Of the a..
scotch n snake"f II
4. OF what LANGUAGES IL Ylddlsh cor,...-..
., Explain the slEnlacance Of the phra,. |.
see the handwriting on the wsii'sS \
q. what IL packing . Jury"9
7. What are the Roman numerals a. a..
for for 500 for 100. for SO. for IL, l
2. who was Mrs. siddonsq
D. Vhe are "hOl polloi"Y Ia th..
as II appears here correctly wo,Ss9g'r
10. Who wrote ,,sartor Resartus." "a
does the title mean7 ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

Mr.. Wilson Is today a Formidable cana,
date because he Is admitted 10 be stronsa,
tnan his party and whenever the Demo.
eratic party has candidate stronger Than
itseif Il Is dangerous at the polls-sprins.
field Republican ''i"s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
NATIONAL POINT OF View

The fundamental difference between
Abraham Lincoln and Woodrow Wilson
rs mat Lincoln believed mat nothing was
T, settled uhui was settled right-Troy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

The personal humiliation of the President
ana IN tnsi humiliation the humiliation OF
pleasant features OF labor's hold.un ~ ~
eoSernment-chicago Evening Post.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
Hello. Central. HOW About n,

'Tother evening as the sun was setting
my wife called TO me that twas a fine night
for bit OF ride through the country, and
would / call Euphemia Snooks on the phone
and have her come along. maybe. TO keep
her company I'm the back seat. So I called
Phemy, who, being an old family friend, 1
talked 20 her friendly like, telling her that
l still loved her and would she 20 on a joy
ride with me. and lot more OF quite ques-
tionable wit which was all right If you
knew Phemy and the Missus.
And the next day did the village gossip
tell friend, who stralghtway told MY
WIFE that, II being her intention 10 cali
up the second village gossip TO Inquire the
news, she took the receiver on the hook and
heard me talking 20 a womRn-and such
things as we said; she didn't see how INV
wife could live with rae and SO on, and
so on.
Party lines you say7 Not 80 ali three
were independent wires. H. H III
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

From Atlantic City A. y. reports this
on Garden Pier: This Rink Will Remain
Open Indefantaly."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

CLEAN. airy, furn. rooms. soc n night up !;
S2.50 a week w the Family Hotel no
bar. ---- -- street; is thoroughly
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

--ad IN morning contemp.
We suppress the address, but, as II. X.
remarks. for some neghborhoods *
thoroughly respectable is not X bad"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
What Do You Know,

Queries Of Oenerdi interest ,otfi n.
fn this column. Ter questions, The - .nsr>-r
iohich every tceli-tniorwed person shee.n,s1c,7
are asked ddtlV. f<>1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

I just can't help it, boss. Every day
Just have TO match up yesterdays an.
swers to today's Quiz and this bothers
me:
/. What is a mares tail?
/. Mongolia: the vast region in the
Chinese Empire. north of China proper
and south Of Siberia.
Shouldn't that be mares nest"7
" PIFFLE.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

HERE'S one to match the fellow who
wrote to Cicero. care Of Mckay. says a
prominent Philadelphia literary man. A
man in Woodsfeld. o.. ordered of me d.
rect. copy OF one OF my books. / sent
It 10 him and in a few days this postcard
came:
Sir--I received the book. but the pages
are not cut and there's no place here that
does that kind OF work. What shall /
dol
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07
EASEMENT AND ENGLAND,S
TREATMENT OF WOMEN

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-The inclosed is a copy of letter
I received only yesterday from my cousin,
Miss Gertrude Bannister. Knowing that
my ever dear brother had many friends in
Philadelphia, 1 would wish them to know
how he died in reality.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

SOME day we're going to work up the
courage TO go into that sandwich en-
porium at Eighth and Chestnut ana Try
one OF those TONER sandwiches adyer-
tlsed IN the window, although We fancy
it's going 70 tasts like tuna and nothing
else.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-09-07

REHUwEfED 4 REPAIRED
Connecticut western news., 1916-01-06
SAVE THE DE FIR.

The deer's side of it is forcefully and feelingly presentei in the letter by Walter King Stone, in another column of this page. It seems incredible that any fair-minled person can read MT. Stones presentment of the case with out realizing the. wicked ruthlessness of the slaughter that is authorized by the new law The provisions of this law mean nothing less than the com piete extermination of deer in Con necticut, as MT. Stone asserts.
 Since the law went into operation, August |, the superintendent of the fish and game commission has received reports of 1000 deer killed in the state. 1t has been estimated that probably twice as many deer are killed as are reported to the commission. That would mean that in the last five months 3 1000 deer have been killed.
 It does not require long stretch of the imagination to foresee, at that rate, the early passing of the last deer in the state. The writer shows that even where damage to crops is done by deer, that damage is trivial; and who doubts for an instant that hundreds of deer are killed, under the license of the law, that give not the slightest provocation in the way of damage, or even of trespass ? N.,
 It is to be hoped that, if there are any deer left when the next legislature co1venes, the law will be so amended as to "save one of the most beautiful creatures on the continent, to roam over our hills.