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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

less, or 7s per cent Of the total. Thirty
per cent worked 10 hours. Everybody
works longer than he ought and no one
gets as much pay as he deserves, but
when the average man considers what
the trainmen get and what they want
he is not moved to pity them for their
hard lnt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25
QUIZ

and momentum? "o'Noen 'vsleeitss
2. What Is 'hinterland"S
sion Hth with ga.asds "rms skn5ssSs l. 5sSsl'od by tn. .r.
q. The battle at Phea Petra bo.
Phbren lhermopSlae. What Raprssrn. con-
g. What is the "smoly City"Y
g. About when WAS the aret ...
American manufactures held In ~ IN Inhibition 4,
I. What Il n shake? cOuntryi
9, What part in a buIInrbt IA .,
matador? BY tho toreadorS 70 piayed By "A.
has s Mhst AZ e 70 thg Hrrdg dpsanlnE Of the ,s,n. a.
,,dI00., 10, What & plan has bsen adopted "a ..,n.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

kid. It comes, just
as you reach the
climax of a pa
thetlc poem. Your
voice goes on, but
your soul shivers
as you wait for the
thud of the small
b o d y on t h e
ground. the cry of
pain, the conse-
quent uproar. You
are agreeably but
marvelously disap-
pointed. The thud
doesn't come, the
cry isn't born. the
audience is still
quiet and expect
ant.
That audience is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

More and more Is the efficiency Of the
National Guard as a working branch of the
army being demonstrated, and the state
ments OF friends OF the National Guard
that If given brief time under tent the
National Guard would demonstrate its EN-
cheney as military unit have been con-
firmed-AIilwaukee News
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

At last the postal surplus has been
achieved From the postal service $500.
GOO has been saved during the year ended
June 80 last and on Saturday 1t was re-
ported to President Wilson. when Post
master General Burleson announced that he
had sent a check for that amount 10 the
Treasury Five million dollars would have
ought 10 be.-BrldgepOrt Standard.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25
always escort the lecturer to the plat

always escort the lecturer to the plat
form"
Under the shade of several naples you
note an open marquee, across the front
of which runs muslin sign, which reads
Loyal Sons of Rest. Don't walk when
you can stand don't stand when you can
sit; don't sit when you can lay down."
In front of the tent in circle, sit the
ancients of the community. The placid
look of them recalls Stevensons lines:
in the country places.
Where the old plain men have rosy faces,
And the young fair maidens
Quiet eyes,
and you fall to hoping that you may have
something in your little bag of tricks to
interest these sages.
They lead you, more or less solemnly, to
your place on the platform, and when the
ripple of applause passes you begin. You are
conscious, at first, of distracting noises off
stage" but these after time cease to an
noy you. You center your attention upon
your immediate front, The earnestness of
your audiences regard makes you serious,
too; seriously determines you to break up
those faces that seem to you a trifie too set
and stony Suddenly you become conscious
Of all the fans-and the newspapers and
programs that serve as substitutes-wav-
ing everywhere You must forget about
them, or they'll fascInate you. You wipe
your brow and pull sure-fre gag" which
draws just enough applause to allow you
time to take a drink of water. baby be-
gins to cry. but the mother having at hand
an old-fashioned infant pacifier, uses 1t, and
that danger Is past. You struggle on, de-
teTmined to justify the faith and the hope
yes, and the charity-of these good peo-
pie. About this time you become conscious
of a small boy in the back of the tent, who
never for moment has been interested in
you. and who now Is engaged in the ex-
citing game of seeing how near he can walk
to the edge of the top bleacher-seat without
falling off. You try not to see him, but
while your mouth utters mechanically the
talk 1t has so often repeated, your whole
thought converges to the eventual fall of that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

Mr.. Wilson says that he has no power To
compel the men to consent 10 arbitration.
and that IS true. But neither has he any
power to compel the roads to surrender the
principle. or rather, he has the same power
Ia both cases namely. that OF bringing pub
lie opinion to bear on both parties % the
controversy. And public opinion Is By no
means convinced that Al the fairness IN
this case = - one Indianapolis News.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

Yet, after all. it is the man who
does ten hours of work for eight hours
of pay who is eventually paying the
wages instead Of receiving them. Sue
cess is work and then more work, with
never an eye on the hand of a clock.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

A'sN dAANA all ou
reach the Chau-
I a u qua grounds
long before Hoos-
thisnow's Hungar-
ian Silver Cornet
Band has finished
its program and you
have quite a GUAR
ter of an hour to
sit in the shade of
a tree and become
acquainted with the
platform manager.
tits pretty hot
in tha aauf - ba
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

The attache of Magistrate Calls
court who told a political caller that he
did not get paid for what he did but for
what he knew was evidently familiar
with the kind of pull that keeps some
men on the city payroll.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

of silver, buys
him n haircut
first crack out of
the box. Il Is
usually cut high
a n d finished
round" in h o
back and its new
ness is flashed to
the world by the
segment of white
skin below the
h Il irlin e that
hasn't yet had a
chance to get sun
burned. The coun-
tryman's shirt Is
always sure to be
immaculate, too.
Coats are { a r
F-nTN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25
While the authorities +,

While the author1ties are dealing
with that unmarried mother who
abandoned her babe, they might serve
the ends of Justice If they would also
hunt up the father and make him share
in the responsibility for what has hap
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

Does not Senator Penrose know he
Is wasting his time attacking the Dem.
ocratic revenue bill7 What the Dem.
ocrats don't know about raising revenue
they will permit no one to tell them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25
The nubllc.snirited wom,

The public.spirited women OF the
city have once more demonstrated their
alertness and their ability. They saw
the need of caring for the crippled vic
tins OF infantile paralysis and set about
raising funds. In a week they secured
enough to insure proper treatment for
all who cannot be nursed by their
families
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

HE author of 1.-The President of this
United States" who now happens tC
be playing the title role of that little
book. says in it:
In proportion as the President ven
lures to use his opportunity to lead
opinion and act as spokesman OF the
people in affairs, the people stand ready
to oyerwhelm him by running to him
with every question, great and small.
They are as eager to have him settle
a literary question as a political; hear
him as acquiescently with regard to
matters OF expert knowledge as with
regard TO public affairs, and call upon
him to quiet all troubles by his per-
sonal Intervention.
He goes on to say that If the President
Is not 10 collapse under this strain he
must trust more TO the advice and as
sistanee OF others. Mr.. Wilson did not
dodge personal Intervention" In the rail
road situation, and cheerfully consented
to try his hand at the expert knowledge
which the people unreasonably expect
their Presidents to have ad libitum. But
the rest OF his railroad program does not
ut In with the evolution of the Office as
he foretold it in 1908 His Administration
that Is. Mr.. Wilson, is ito look with
favor" on the railroads rate increases,
which Is another way Of saying that the
Interstate Commerce Commission Is to
share its authority with the President.
And after eonYersing with Senator New
lands and Representative Adamson he
assures by January 1 permanent com
mission 10 settle disputes. Instead of
the presidential duties being distributed
among advisers. they are evidently tend
ing 10 concentrate IN the Presidents
hands not only II tie administrative but
i TIE legislative asla Is well
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25
PhiI.aslphI.. Friday. Ausu.. as. 1915.

When Uics prevails and in,pious men
bear stoay
The post of honor 10 a private station.
Addition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

With few more strikes averted by
the President there won't be enough
value left in the railroads for even
receiver to be interested.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25
NATIONAL POINT OF VIEW

What annoys ex-secretary Bryan is the
reflection that he forgot to appoint some
good deserving Democrat to be Ambassador
to Esperanto-Boston Transcript
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

We shall have more confidence in 100
per cent patriotism when we find a pre-
paredness shouter welcoming an increase
In his income tax.-New York World
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

The du Points have powder enough
to blow Delaware Republicanism sky
high If they care to use it that way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25
What Do You Know

oueries Of general interest ,ou, a.
n this column. Ten ouesr,on,. ~. aHs'cerss
whtoh every toellinJormed person s,sa,ssSs ,s"s0sSs
are asItsd ddsly. s"ostd kss.t
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25
Chester Motion Picture Query
]. D.-"The Birth of Nation" IA not
scheduled for showing in Chester.
A Story About Crockett

A Story About Crockett
r. E. C-The expression "a gone coon"
concerning which you inquire, is generally
understood to be a quotation from story
person in a terrible fix: one on the verge
of ruin. 1t is said that Crockett was out
one day raccoon shooting, when he ieyeled
his gun at a tree where a coon was partly
concealed. Having heard of Davy's uniall.
ing aim, 1t cried out, Don't shoot, Dayy,
I'll come downl"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

The wisdom of this will soon be apparent
to you, If you're not already wise.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25
THE EVOLVING EXECUTIVE

HE author of THE President Of the
United States" who now happens to
be playing the title role OF that little
book, says in 1t:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

Looking at your watch, as you climb
into the patient committeeman's auto, you
are surprised to find how little time you've
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-25

THE AVERAGE NET PAID DAILY CIR
CULAT1oN OF THE EVENING LEDGER
FOR JULY WAS 121 900.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-07


Mrs. J. E. Keyser entertained the
Ladies Aid and Missionary societies
of the Presbyterian church last Mon
day evening at her lovely home, in
honor of Mrs. H. M. Wetzel, who
was a former resident here. The
rooms and porch were beautifully
decorated. with pink rambler roses.
After enjoying music from the vic
trola and renewingod acquaintance,
dainty refreshments were served, car
rying out the color scheme of pink
and white. All on departing assured
the hostess it was time long to be
remembered. Those present were
Mesdames. A. Parrish, M. E. Dennis,
E. NJ Hamilton, J. P. Tibbets, Nc
Cracker, John Robinson, H. M. Wet
lei, Walter Coffman, John Mckenzie,
Bird Moore, John Right, DINNER, Jas.
Logan, H. H. Coffman, A. H. Wood
ford, Ross Kidder, c. H oJnes, and
Misses Name Clothier, Dorothy D.
Jones, Jessie Parrish, Gilchrist, Gene
Hamilton.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-07
LOCAL And PERSONAL
ToLDIN SHORT PARAGRAPHS
Ted,ly's news today.

Tcd,ly's news today.
J. w. Ramsey, of Mud Run was here
today on business.
Bruce Davis, of Weaver, was a
business visitor here yesterday.
Shirley Dayton, of Route three was
a business visitor here today.
Miss jeanette Longwell, of CASA
way is here this week visiting friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Fish and little
son are visiting, Mrs. Elliott's.
Henry Sewers, of this city is visit
ing his parents in Hambleton.
Barbour county Teachers Institute
at PhilippI August ,28th.
Andy Stalnaker, of Glade was here
on business today.
Mrs. B. Holsberry, of Philippi was
at L D. Cooks visiting last night.
Mrs. Thrall, of Fairmont is visiting
her sister, Mrs. S. L. Brooks.
Dave Ruckman, of Glade is regis
tered at Haller's Hotel.
Mrs. Perry Robinson, of Philippi is
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. F. P .Rease on
the west side.
Bert Chapman, of Washington, d
c., representing Barnhart Bros. and
Spindler was here yesterday.
Frank Stout, "the small man." OF
Montrose was here yesterday on busi-
ness.
Hugh Shinn and Walter McClouo
were up the valley yesterday to then
fishing camp.
Sherman T. Polling, Of Philippi mo-
tored here yesterday evening to at
tend the Chautauqua.
Lloyd Polling and family, of Phil
ippi were here attending the Chautau-
qua last night.
Isaac Durham has been closely con
fined to his home in the Right Ad-
dition owing to illness.
Clarence Cunningham, of the Kane
& keyser force, who has been taking
his vacation at Redwood, Sutton anc
other points is back on the job.
G. E. Cain drove new 75B Over
land Tcu ing Car over to Volga ant
delivered it to Andrew Stephens, yes
terday.
L. P. Fawley, who is watching tht
crossing is identifying the hedger al
the passenger station.
Thamer Griffith, who has been in
Akron. Ohio, came home yesterday.
Geo. E. Tobey, manager of the
Chautauqua paid the people of Bel
: ington visit yesterday. Mr.. Tobey
is "a hale fellow we'll met" and make
many friends here during his short
stay in the city.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-07

MR. FARMER-How abou your slo for this fall. We are
booking for West Virginia Spruce Sos and pr
will be follows Q. B. Beington w. Va
10 #. Diameter Silo $416 per it. in height.
IL #. Diameter Silo Sd 83 per it. in height.
IA #. Diameter Silo 1854 per #. in height.
This price complete except roof and framing for same
figure nothing for roof Last year out 30 Of these
sos customers all satisfied Place order ear
material Of all kinds is to get this than last
If you your so time give your order NOW
TUE RrI NCT0N HhNDIE r MANUFACTURING ca
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-07
9635
F. o. B. TOLEDO

Not only has it a large
and roomy body, but it
has an attractive, up
to-date streamiine body.
day.
1t has the latest and most
improved system of ig-
milton.
1t has the eantilever
springs-the easist rid
ing springs IN the
u world.
What's more, it's COM
plete. Not a thing to
buy. You get the finest
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-07

Auto-ite electric start
ing and lighting sys-
tenn, magnetic speedo-
meter, one-man top, de-
mountable rims and
practically every acces-
sorry found on the high
est price cars.
From a driving stand
point, the new car is
IDEAL. It's light, easy to
handle and anyone can
drive it.
Take one look and be con-
WINGED.
And mark these words
the car is destined to
be regarded and referred
to as one OF the really
great achievements OF
the great automobile in
dustry.
Yet it only goes to prove
how big production can
cut cost and save you
money.
First come, first served.
Place yoar order now.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-07
F. O. B. TOLEDO

We have scores of tele-
grams showing that
eighteen to twenty-five
miles per gallon of gas
,oiine is not unusual.
The performance of this
car is almost beyond
belief.
Take any other iow-prced
car on the market. Pit
it against this new Ov-F
erland. Compare them
for sheer speed, for a
bundancs Of power, for
riding comfort and E.
Belington progressive. [volume] (Belington, W. Va.) 1912-1927, 1916-07-07

economy, and youu nnd
this car will back any
thing else clean OF the
boards.
That's a strong statement,
but a fact nevertheless.
Try it yourself and see.
Here are more important
facts.
It has four-ineh tires
which are more than
generous for a car of
this size.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-05-04
DEATH DUE TO
OLD SNAKE BITE
Mrs. Abe Vaughn Dies Of Blood
Poison. bitten Two
Years Ago.

Blackford, KY, May 2. Mrs.
Abe Vaughn, aged "A years, died
at her home Thursday afternoon
at four O'Clock. The deceased
was a victim of blood poison hav-
ing been bitten by a snake two
years ago.
Mrs. Vaughn was in robust
health until a short time ago
when blood poison set in. She
was beloved woman. Before
her marriage, she was Miss Per-
necia Morrow. Her husband ran
a blacksmith shop at Dixon years
ago.
Besides her husband she is sur
vived by two daughters, a step
daughter, two step-sons, three
half-sisters and three half.broth-
ers.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-05-04
An Automobile Trip Around
The World For YOU.

One of the most pleasing
forms of entertainment ever Of
fered in Marion. will be the au-
tomobile trip around the world,
given under the auspices of the
Epworth League. Tuesday even
ing May the 18th. Six homes
in different parts of the town.
will represent six foreign coun-
tries and automobiles will be
used to carry the sight seers
from one country to another.
AT the different homes, repre-
senting foreign countries, re-
freshments will be served and
some pleasant form of entertain.
ment will be provided. Tickets
will be on sale at Cochran & Co.'S.
hardware store next Monday.
25cts, for the round trip.
Don't miss this chance of a
lifetime" Visit the most impor-
tant countries Of the world Now.
The managers of the tour prom
Use that there viii be absolutely
no danger on the trip. In spite
Of the fact that you will have
the privilege of seeing Germany
and Ireland, there will be no
submarines, no aeroplanes and
no mobs to threaten YOU. All
will be happiness AID pleasure.
Come and bring your friends
with YOU.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-05-04
MRS. Willie Cash
BURNED TO Death
Former Webster County Woman
Meets Horrible End. WAS
Born Near Dixon.

Mrs. Willie Cash, age %, for.
merly Of this county, was burn
ed TO death at her home near
Thine, in Livingston county, last
week. Her husband was also
seriously burned, but will recov.
err.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cash were in the
garden burning trash when her
clothing ignited. Her husband
finally managed to put out the
flames, but not before she was
fatally burned. She lived but a
very short time.
Mrs. Cash was the daughter
of Albert Gabhart, Of near Clay.
and was born OF Little Zion. near
Dixon. Mr.. Cash formerly lived
near Clay. They had been mar
RED for six or seven years. Two
children survive.
The remains were buried in
Livingston county. Dixon Jour.
nal.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-05-04
Judge Williams Acquitted

Frankfort, Ky, April 2. The
Kentucky senate yesterday fail
ed to impeach County Judge J..
E, Williams, Of McCreary coun-
vt, and he goes acquitted of the
charges preferred against him
by the house.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-05-04

The County Sunday school con.
vertion nc The Southern Presby.
terrain church Saturday and Sun
day, was the most interesting
session and was reasonably well
attended. Rev Joplin and sll
the other speakers filed their
places IN the program and gave
instructive talks 10 those who
attended.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-05-04
NOticel Taxes Due.

The taxes for the Marion Grad
ed School for 1916 are now due.
After the first Of june The rem
atty OF 5 per cent will be added
! win be found az my Office IN
the Courthouse yard at all rea'-
enable hours, ready and Willing
to receipt you for same.
j, G. Rochester, Collector.
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-05-04
MARION Wins AGAIN
In Boys 0ratorical Contest Of the
{. |. A. Hebert Moore Ma.
\ riOn's Representative.
CONTEST WELL ATTENDED.
Miss Bernice Sutherland Makes
Splendid Showing in Girls
COntest-Track Team Does
Excellent Work-Ideal
Weather.
CONTEST WELL ATTENDED.

We feel safe in saying that
the biggest day, the most-talked-
of day. and in the end the most
successful day in the history of
the school here was last Friday
the day Of the Central Interscho-
lastic Association Track Meet
and Literary Contests at Nor
garfield, when los pupils, teach
ers and enthusiastic school sup
porters Of Marion climbed aboard
the c. |. A. Special from Marion
to Morganfeld, taking with them
as loyal and as truehearted young
people as representatives as
could be found anywhere, and a
determination on the part of l05
people to WIN if good, clean work
and loyal support could do it
The loyal, lusty and ever whole
hearted Rah! Rah! Rails. for
Marion that broke the stiffness
of the morning at 2 O'Clock Sat
urday morning, reused the peo-
pie of the town from their slum-
bers and told them again that
Marion still had a school, a name
and young people to be proud of
In the track meet, Owen Moore
kept going higher 10 the pole
vault until the judges awarded
him first place and divided sec
ond and third honors equally be-
tween Handy, of Marion and
the representative from Morgan
field. On the high jump first
place was given the man from
Morganheld and second and third
honors were divided equally be-
tween Conyer and Handy, both
of Marion. In the hurdle race
Conyer won second and in the
broad jump Handy and Owen
Moore were far in the lead. Ham
by first and Moore second. AMI
the members OF the team deserve
credit for their faithful work.
Captain Neville Moore was very
much pleased with the showingl
of the team and the team and|
school were equally well pleased
with his work as captain.
In the Declamatory Contest.I
Miss Bernice Sutherland, whose|
subject was The Sign of the|
Cross" did her work so well
that at the close OF her dec'amal|
ton a continued storm Of ap-|
plause broke forth in apprecia-|
ton from the entire Association
and the word went round she's
from Marion acd the delegatiod|
from Marion was proud Of Gel
fair young lady who had brought|
such honor 70 Marion and to heII
sctool.
In the Oratoucal Contest. 81
Hebert Moore. Of Natioc wno.
b subject was "The Hand al
/ Rocks the Cradle Rules I'D
World" waA the MAJ OF I'd
hour His splendid subject d
Interestingly and SO well de,eiI
oped, coupled with his own indI
yiiual, earnest and forceful id
= livery not only won The decision
4 of the judges tu. the approvaI
=, of The audience When the ind
: decision was given that Hebef
Moore, OF Marion, had bed
awarded the first prize, the gol
Crittenden record-press. [volume] (Marion, Ky.) 1909-191?, 1916-05-04
TELEPHONE NOTICE

Telephone subscribers are re-
that the discount period
expires March 10th. Please pay
now and avoid the necessity of
paying the Increased rates,
MARION HOME TELEPHONE
EXCHANGE.