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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

snow is l wouldn't try to tell but there has to
be one every few days-it is indispensable to
a good run of sap. | know how 1t looks
against the background of Austn's woods and
how it feels on the face. There can be no
appreciation of maple sugar without a per.
sonal acquaintance with a sugar snow.
Bringing in the Sap
Forth into the woods we vent and
Tommy Wells and Fred French, always some
of us together We watched the tapping of
the trees We watched the men boring holes
through the bark driving in the metal spouts,
hanging up the tin buckets. Sometimes we
essayed to help. When we helped we helped
spasmodically There were many things to
do. The depth of the snow in the hollows had
to be measured, which didn't help the sugar
makers much. 1t was also necessary to go
about from tree to tree where the buckets had
oeen hung, to taste the sap. Sometimes we
drank from the bucket sometimes from the
spout it didn't matter which, The red SPUR.
rels and the chickadees furnished intermittent
diversion
In a few days the official gatherers were
ready to sugar off. From that time on for
several weeks there was just one sugaring off
after another. Barton Landing was
rounded by sugar places, happy island in a
sea of delight but, looking back, think that
Mr.. Austin issued the most frequent invita-
tions to the community at large. Not that we
boys paid much attention to invitations. We
made the rounds. Austin's sugarhouse was
the favorite place of resort. Maybe we were
more welcome there than elsewhere, but in
those days nobody was stingy Stinginess
certainly wasn't in the metnal and moral con-
stitution of sugar maker.
Those sugar parties!-but it's quitting time
now I say but this On the edge of Barton
Landing, that wonderful old village of eternal
youth, is Austins woods, and I would rather
be in Barton Landing in the sugar season
20 years ago-than in Normandy in apple
blossom time before the war; r. II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

l. Who has had charge of Austrian interests in the
United States since Ambassador Dumbn
turned TO Vienna? f
2. How does II dreatnOuEht today in size
with II battleship OF tho period OF the Spanish
American War"
3. Verlun became famous about ten centuries
account of famous event which took place
there. What was 1t?
4. Same five Representatives in Congress from
States west of the Mississippi.
.. Is Rhode Island an island?
@. Il Admiral Dewey in actiYe service?
Z. Which is the Equator. Havana or Buenos
Aireso
8. Which Is LONGER. IA metre yard?
o. Approximately how many members are there In
the House of Representatives ut WashngtonY
10. Who is Chief Justice CT the Supreme Court Of
Pennsylvania?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

BEING NOT ONLY A RHYMED STORY OF HIS
LIFE, But ALSO ALMOST A COMPLETE
HISTORY OF THESE u. s.
BY GEORGE MORRIS.
(Synopss Of previous chapter: George had just I'm
lshed doing what he had done and Pa had patteC
his head for not telling n lie.)
And George grew up to be
He put away his hatchet grand
He took gun to soldiers make
To fight right hard for his country'8 sake
The army learned him many things
He worked hard the victory brings
He worked hard no got command
And there he stood soldier grand
Now George got in to lots of fights
He did not stop to look at sights
His soldiers knew that he right
They fought with might and
They fought SO hard they split their blood
That out the victory came.
The Red Coats they were rushing him
They tried to capture all OF them
But George did not get in their trap
He not taking n quiet nap
He moved his army around we'll
He made the Red Coats houl and yell.
Now at the Battle at Bunker Hill
He saved Old Boston with his will
His soldiers they fell thick and fast
They would not let the Red Coats past
A monument there is standing still
To remember the fight Bunker Hill.
ITO be Continued.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

TOUIS iUNTERNfEYER has broken loose
IL with a new book It's called - and
Other Poets" and it's being introduced to So
ciety by Henry Holt & Co. of New York
The book, like all Gau Cor spell it with a
double l. If you wish) is divided in pdrtes tres
and the greatest third is in the thirty parodies
comprising THE Banquet of the Bards,"
parodies upon almost all the contemporary
poetic figures of distinction" Good thing he
put in that word almost or we wouldn't
notice the silly old book at all. We're not
naming any names but lots Of the thirty are
not nearly the c. p. f of d. that think we
are. Oh, well, we don't like to see Louis doing
that sort of thing anyway. It's clever, but
he's too big for that kind of play. The
second section is a new idea in light verse.
Attempted Af1nities" he calls it, and he
shows, for instance, what would result if
Horace and HerriclS were to collaborate; or
how in
THE KISS IN THE CUP"
Ben Jonson and Harry b. Smith Concoct the
Annual Drinking Song for the Annual
Casino 'Comc'-Opera
oh some may quaff their tankards and laugh
With many n lowery toast.
They will sing of pale or nut.brown ale
Or the draught they love the most
But despise such mrth. for prize
sweeter and header wine
SO drink to me only with thine eyes,
And l will pledge with mine.
REFRAIN
When you drink lCliukciiutJ
Then think fChnkolinkj
That l might of Joves nectar sup
Don't deny fHihU
When sigh fFiH highD
Won't you leave-just a kiss-in the cup!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Wilson's Troubles

Now the fiayers will have their flare;
Wilson's troubles lie before him
Campaigns on and everywhere
Countless scores begin to score him
n. D.. m Evening Ledger.
Truly Wilson'S lot is hard;
People sniff, he fails TO thrill 'em.
In every bar you hear him barred,
In every grill you hear them grill i'm.
B, Il. r.. IN Chicago Tribune.
And here are further facts, MILFORD,
That in my first l should have stated:
He is by many Board abhorred,
BY many a bum abOminated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Protection of Working Women

Editor of "Whdt Do You RnoiU"-To what
public welfare board can / apply for relief for
large number of working women whose treat
nent is disgraceful and full of danger? V, r,
Probably the best way to improve the cOndt
tions of which you write is by consistent and
persistent agitation in the town where they
prevail II the factory inspectors are not doing
their duty a complaint lodged with the head OF
the Department of Factory Inspection in Harris
burg might spur them to action.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Entente and Alliance

Editor Of "What Do You Knoto"-Wil you
please print the names of the countries in the
Triple Alliance and those in the Triple Ententes
By Teephone)
The Triple Alliance was composed of Austria,
Germany and Italy, and can hardly be said to
exist now, as the first and last of these are at
war The Triple Entente consists of Russia.
England and France. Since Italy entered on
their side there has been frequent reference to
a Quadruple Entente, but it does not exist Off
cially.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

NEW members of the Poor Richard Clut
Il see T. P.s Weekly, so we copy this for
them:
The advertising folk gave a banquet on
Wednesday to Sir Hedley lie Bas for his
work in raising their profession to Govern
ment work But ad-writing had already been
one kings profession for in the Mercttrius
POHticus of June 2Sth. 1860, Charles II had
written and inserted this: "A smooth black
dog, less than a greyhound with white under
his breast, belonging to the Kings Majesty.
was taken from Whitehall, the eighteenth of
this instant June, or thereabouts If any
one can give notice to John Files, one of his
Majesty's servants, or 10 his Majesty's Back
Stairs, shall be we'll rewarded for their la
bour" When this had not the desired effect
his Majesty tried again, and with practice
reached nearer TO perfection The appeal
was more intimate and personal 1t ran:
I'VE must call upon you again for a black
dog, between a greyhound and a spaniel. no
white about him, only streak on his breast.
and tail a little hObbed. 1t Is his Majesty's
own dog and doubtless was stolen for the
dog was not born nor bred in England, and
would never forsalIe his master Whoever
finds him may acquaint any at Whitehall,
for the dog was better known at Court than
those who stole him. Will they never
leave robbing his Majesty Must he not keep
a dog? This dogs place (though better than
some imagne) is the only place which no
body offers to beg
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
When Doctor CARRIER accused Profess,

When Doctor CARRIER accused Professor
fali sblin OF being socialistie in regard to his
shuddess Of school management he did not say
scenes a terrifying such mouthhllng
''As ttas our grandfathers did when they said
they wAathe Interstate Commerce Commission
and m ssocalistic. Doctor CARRIER disposed OF
lery IN lssor zusblin far more aptly when he in
the gIbisd the superiority OF present methods
win those proposed. II good thing happens
,gsrs socialistic. 1t is good thing none the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

1. by train-ferry from Havana to Key West. themes
by rail to Philadelphia.
g. Harriet Beecher Stowe.
3. TutuiIa, Samoa.
e. South.
s. Professionally end successfully by Jenner in 179O
8. Grover Cleveland.
Z. Russo-Japanese War.
g. Yes. Erie.
0. DlEnitnry of the Catholic Church in Belgium.
10. Susquehnnna.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

one morning a colored woman carrying
" package wrapped In newspaper, entered
the office of trust company not far from
the city's centre She approached the desk
of of the clerks and asked:
rs dis de trus' department."
Yes madam"
We'll, Use got truss hyar whuts got to
be repaihed." HIM.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
"IJnited We Stand"

Editor of "IVhdt Do You hnow"-"United we
stand, divided we fall first said by George
p Morris in his poem. THE Flag of Our Ma.
tion," of which inclose verse;
A song for our bannerl The watchword recall
Which gave the Republic her station.
United we stand, divided we fall"
1t made and preserves us nation.
MRS. w. +. HAINES
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
What Do You Know?

queries of general interest tciH be dns,cered
In this column. Ten questions, the dnsirer,
to tohich eUerv lccll-intormed person should
knotO, are asked daily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Ten free Sunday concerts are good enough
for start but they will be found insufficient
II the crowds at this years concerts are to be
taken as a criterion Still, If 10000 persons
hear those ten concerts. at the rate of 1000
different persons for each one, the city will
SCORE q positive advantage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Congressman ]. H. (Cyclone) Davis. of
Texas. advocate of unpreparedness objected
TO the consideration of bill to incorporate
the Boy Scouts of America because he per-
sonally had not had the time to study "the
contingent results" of the bill, and because
his oath as a Congressman would not permit
him to let 1t pass without his careful perusal.
A Texas conscience is a peculiar thing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Not Hard TO Locate

Don't you go to bed yet. Wen have some
lunch first. brought home tidbit today and
left It in the back Kitchen" he said.
TITS dark out there" began friend wife.
You'll find candle"
"Oh. I can find it in the dark. It's limburger
cheese"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

The Russians will soon be repeating the
remarks of xenophon when he reached the
sea at Trebizond, but it will be In a different
language. The Turks are evacuating the city
to get out of the way of the victorious troops
which took Erzerum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
REFRAIN
NeighborIy Amenities

That's an auction piano your daughters
got, isn't it?' asked the sarcastic woman next
door.
NO indeed" replied the proud mother, in.
dignantly. What made you think that?"
"oh, probably because it's going going, go.
ing all the time"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Mr.. Wilson the candidate is positively at a
disadvantage, being the same corporeal per-
son as Mr.. Wilson the President. He can't
go away to some distant and pleasant spot
and come back to a big meeting at Madison
Square Garden six columns wide.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

New York is "unquestlonably" the centre
Of ''the money power" after two years. opera
tion of the Federal reserve law according to
Congressman Ragsdale, of South Carolina,
who helped frame the law. Could the Demo
cratic assault on the money trust" have been
nothing more than mask behind which Wall
street was hiding?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

1t seems to have escaped the attention of the
British that the German U.boat campaign is
directed against them not against us We say
Ait seems" But the British had ample time
TO prepare and there is chance that they
took advantage of It,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

was known that he was dead shot and car
RED his irons handy These things we know,
and we WIFI not be 'leapfrogged" into forget
ting them by blasts in the public prints nor
by the assertions Of returned pilgrims that we
are GRAVY
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

When Admiral Knight said that the United
States was supporting more foreign policies
Irritating to other nations than any other
country he forgot the irritation caused by the
policies which Germany is trying TO force
down the throats of the allied nations and the
United States
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

lzt as the series OF frontal attacks on the
whole French line were explained by the drive
against Verdun. so that drive may be explained
- the renewed attacks on the line Ger
many's policy Of doubly ''foxing" her enemies
seems 70 be coming out. BY engaging forces
elsewhere she could make her thrust at Yer
enn vital AS soon as forces were transferred
to the defense Of the new object of attack, the
lines IN Champagne were broken for a eonsid-
: able gain. Already the German advances
tol more than the Allied gains in September
TheS2nly comment that seems necessary is
that Germany has lost according to Dutch
reports. 100000 men. killed. wounded and
taken prisoner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Mr.. Felix Diaz seems to have about much
confidence in the Administrations influence
in Mexico as the Presidents dearest enemies
want him to have.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Whether electric light costs too much or
not may be debatable question, but every
one knows that 25 per cent. tax on gas is
too much.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
THE TRUTH ABOUT
THE MONTH OF MARS
1t Isn't the War Gods Month at All.
It's the Month of Eats Supernal.
Sugar Time in the Days of
Real Sport

CPEAIGING of eats There's the beverage,
~ for nstance--for on the authority of
Dumas beverages come into the category of
eats-there's the beverage, as we started to
say, that gave Alice such a curious feeling
Very nice it was, with a sort of mixed flavor
we are told. of cherry tart, custard pineapple
roast turkey, toffee and hot buttered toast.
Very nice, indeed.
But now it's March. Lots of people think
that March is merely a matter Of weather
The old almanac has it, About this time look
out for rain" and the commentators add, "for
robins" The middle.aged inhabitant recalls
that on March II. 1883, Philadelphia was in
the grip of the worst storm in its history.
The military expert remarks that the English
won at Crecy because rain wetted the bow
strings of the Genoese archers, and that Rus
sian SHOWS made Napoleon's campaign a
what dye call it?-oh, yes, a debacle. Now
is the time when quoters quote the line of
Shakespeare about the daffodiIs that come
before the swallow dares and take the winds
of March with beauty" something like
that. And that quotation is its own excuse
for being quoted. It's all right. But March
isn't wholly matter of weather and birds
and flowers and battles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Dudes

Editor of "What Do You KnolU"-what is the
origin of the term dude" commonly used few
years ago to describe fop dandy?
HABERDASHER
The word, which first used in this way Ia
London in 1881 and then transferred to America
is revival of the old word "duds." meaning
clothes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Let us be thankful that La Provence was
an auxiliary cruiser and not a passenger shir
with Americans on board.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

The argument for a State police force Ger.
tanly is strong from both the viewpoints of
military preparedness and security for the
rural populatOn.-Buffalo Courier
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Insurance

Editor of "Whdt Do You KnotU'-Can man
insure his life for given period only, say five
years? MARRIED.
He can. This is called term insurance, and
under certain conditions can be converted into
regular life insurance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Tom Daly's Column
To March-at the Door

You do appear TO be a lamb,
But you may be lion.
1 see your nose around the jamb;
You do appear to be a lamb;
No surer, though. Of that l am
Than once I was OF Bryan.
You do appear to be a lamb,
But you may be a-lyin'.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
THE GREAT MYSTERY.

The tohile for Henry James ace mourn,
We are impeHcd to note
That things. to him, in that TAR bourn
Are clearer than he lcrotc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

If incoming freight could be stored more
cheaply in warehouses than in freight cars
perhaps the consignees would release the cars
more quickly and prevent the congestion of
the local freight yards.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Napoeon's dictum that victory is with the
side that has the heaviest guns seems likely
to be established by the facts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

1t would have been werth the price of admis-
sion to see the faces OF the Senators and Con
gressmen when Mr.. Wilson brought out the
threat 10 abandon them TO their fate and tried
to frighten them with it-Detroit Free Press.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Who 0ives himself toith his aims feeds three
Himself, his hun1ering neighbor and Mc.
Il r LofreM
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Our Congressman who are so afraid of mill.
tarism never reflect that by the time 25 capital
have % old ships ready for the junk pile
Houston Post.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

The success of Pan-Americanism depends
upon the defensive strength OF its integral parts
Since the Monroe Doctrine is to become a Pan
American doctrine the responsibility Of the
United States is greatly inereased-Des Moines
Capital
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

March comes in like Uboat. Here's hop
ing 1t goes out like a disavowal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

West Philadelphia wants another high
school, and It will probably get it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Occasionally a paeifist says something The
Teq. Or. Jenkin Lloyd Jones, the well-known
Fofdite and leapfrogger, says; we want an
Intefaafional police force to keep one country
rom striking at the other" Right That's
ahat ee want but we know that we can't get
81 thaf Il we do get il we viii not be able
Is xal4 upon it, that men are only human;
5hat where there isn't adequate protection
il IS better q sleep Win 2 revolver handy,
ssnIas caf 81 the hands u children and
naeldzls and lhat So FAR 20 man has been
aIIazkaa - 5 dark street simply because Il
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
Extremes

For girls who know their feet are small
We do not care a tigi
They're illproportioned, after all--
Il makes their heads too bic.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

careful statistcian went through last years
ords TO find the kind o. pitching that Bennie Kaun
hit. The table Is interesting, in that shows that
Bennie copped OF his hits on the nngers
Ia the cireuit.--Local Contemporary.
Wadyer mean interesting? Wadyer expeet7
How interesting would il be TO discover that
the outielder who caught the most dies had the
greatest number Of putouts? H. III. H.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

II a man happens to think that It is quite inn
possible for the nation 70 put forts all along the
coast where the peril and the clamor rage side
by side. he is set down as a traitor and an IN.
crate by the porkbarrel erowd-ohio State
Journal
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
TRANSIT AND THE LOAN

OF the city's borrowing capacity, s69, ,00o,-
900, under the Constitution, is available for
transit and port development only. Fifty
millions are required to complete the entire
Taylor plan. The money should be pro-
tected against any scheme 20 make II aVaIi-
able for other purposes later, and the COM
plete transit program should promptly be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

Since the failure of the Ford peace ship the
paeihsts have been notably long on Opposition
and equally short on construction. They have
told US precisely what they do not want but
they have been quiet about what they want
Chicago Tribune.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

England desires no German newspapers and
will receive none. Germany, on the other hand
makes no movement 70 exclude French aud Eng
nsh periodicals. fne people with The nazs.
pafernal government s given the greatest free
som "A lh's rasaeeE elsfeland Plain Dealer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01

PHILADELPHIA. WEDNESDAY, MARCH /, 1916
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-03-01
George Washington

BEING NOT ONLY A RHYMED STORY OF HI
LIFE BUT ALSO ALMOST A COMPLETE
HISTORY OF THESE U. s..
GEORGE MORRIS
The Seward gateway., 1916-11-20
TO GAMBLE ON CROOK

When the Crook recently left An chorage four men were arrested be- cause they were believed to have got tickets on the Crook by representing themselves as railroad employees and because they were suspected of going out to gamble on the way and get some of the money of the railroaders. Sentence was deferred on condition that they leave by the next steamer.
The Seward gateway., 1916-11-20

horses for Fairbanks. He will carry in turkeys and other good things for the Christmas holidays.
 The Anchorage paper of November F says the railroad headquarters will be moved from Seward to Anchorage in the beginning of the year. Since this sentence was written it has been found that the paper published by the Commission says the same thing.
 Gus Giles, the "optimo Kid" is in the city again.
 M. l.. V. Smith, better known as Sport Smith, went to Seattle on the Mariposa.
 c. w. Winstedt, the architect, and his family left for Jpncau this morn ing on the Watson.
 Mrs. van Glider will entertain the Merry Thimble club next Tuesday ln- stead of Thursday as previously an