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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
TRIBUTE TO DIR. BLISS

To the Editor Of Evening Ledger:
Sir-In yesterdays newspapers noticed
the announcement of the death of the Rev.
Or. Bliss. the founder and first president
OF the Syrian Protestant College, Beyrout,
Syria. l am Syrian and an old student
OF this institution, and felt unsatstied with
the few lines given to him, and in behalf of
many of my countrymen in this city
would like to pay hinr tribute
Doctor Bliss was one of the greatest men
that ever lived and one of the finest men
that ever went out to represent America
The Near East has been always blessed by
having the cream Of your universities. He
was widely known in Europe, Asia and
Africa, perhaps more than in America
Kings and princes, statesmen cOmplimented
him on his work. | remember very well
how at one of our commencement exercises
a general in the Turkish army lin full off,
Cial uniformly stood upon the platform and
kissed his hand publicly as a sign of re-
spect He lived for more than go years in
Syria His son, Or. Howard Bliss, who is
now the president of the college. was born
in a village on Mount Lebanon. He was
pious. great, with a most imposing stature
and looks. wonderful speaker and an
extraordinary personality. The Syrians
particularly were attached to him. and not
long ago they presented to the college his
marble statue. The college sprang up out
of nothing II is now the largest college in
Asia with the exception OF those OF Japan.
American tourists have repeatedly told our
students that il has the most beautiful
campus and were stunned at the wonderful
equipment. III America is 10 boast OF any
thing. LEI her boast of her self-sacrthcing
Christian sons. T. W. HARARI.
Philadelphia, August 9.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
EMPRESS EUGENE

The man who told US in song Of the
friendship OF memory for grief could not
have rad in mind such case as that OF
this poor old woman. this Empress Eugene.
born Eugenie Marie De Montijo, at Grenada,
spain May ). 1895 How lovely. graceful
ana compelling OF admiration must have
been her presence may be imagined when
ys recall how her beauty and amiability
startled Paris In 1851; how her reign as
belle OF that capital continued, with that Of
fashion. long after her coming 10 imperial
state In 1855. Spanish beauty fades early.
but here was a woman fascinating enough
az q to capture In marriage the then most
prominent man OF Europe, the blase. rous
son % Hortenss. that Louis Napoleon whom
she las to lead by the nose 70 his destruc-
ton II years later
Pabr Old lady How utterly hollow 10
her thought must be the state in which she
stil moves. 20 be SIN addressed As Your
MAJESTY And 10 exchange eourtesies With
royalty. HeF bitferszt enemies. 4 enemies
she SUI n1a5 have could hardy Elsh her
= zz1eer lie than tAek q this sursIsal a.
- lhet Naa efer deaF e Aer = the roaer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
DIPLOMACY BY POPULAR WILL

CECRETARY LANSING. returning to
- his work, finds for solution number
OF grave problems. The present is lone
of the few times in our history when the
foreign affairs Of the nation nave become
the subject Of general consideration and
when a foreign policy can determine an
election
Although the max difference between
the two parties must remain that Of do
nestle and industrial methods. We will
have now an example OF Democratic con-
troll OF foreign policy on every one OF
those questions which are brought up in
the campaign and will not be settled BY
next March. Such control can seldom be
directly exerted, as in an election year.
but il Is the goal Of virtually every Euro
pean not caught up in the mad whirlpool
Of the war. Peoples do not 80 lightly
into war. as diplomats may. and when
they do 80 they go with more justice and
a nobler patriotism In the same way
their judgment must be registered on
questions which may in the end lead 70
wars.
Il Hiu - = triumph Tor democracy II.
ailb al the other questions invelYed. a
clean answer 4 given % ths diRlamalic
aEehie1az & this lear a AoEenher,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

OF her influence over men. her yanitiss
friendships, devotion OF husband. love Of
only child admiration Of the millions who
thought Of her only frankly to admire her
grace and beauty.
And the tragedies she aided in bringing
to nations! There was that OF SIaximiliao n
IN Aexieo' and then insistence upon ..my
var" as she called Il. that OF 1870. with
Prussia, in which French armies we're a.
stToyed or captured. billions OF francs IN
demnity wrung from the people, AIsace ana
Lorraine lost. the throne gone. Then tbs
Commune and flight 70 England, sad lifs
at Chisslhurst death Of the deposed Em-
British service in zululand. He who -
e have been Napoleon ". run throuFb
with an asSagai By q greasy znlu -C.in-
einnati Enquirer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

foot OF the French soldier precariously
holding on in the south. For the swift
ending Of the war an invasion Is essential,
because the moral effect will be tremen-
dous. and even Germany is susceptible to
moral influences. Gorilla is as refresh.
ing to the Entente as Erzerum, for there
has been notable slackening Of en-
thusiasm and decline Of hope in the
new offensive. The meaning is simply
that the first hopes, against the explicit
words Of the commanders, were excessive.
Nothing officially given out is contra
dicted by the latest report that the pres
ent offensive is TO go on until the mines
of France are redeemed, to be followed
by digging in and a final thrust next
spring
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Tribute Bliss College Beyout
Characteristic Democratic Argument in Favor of Flood
ing American Markets With Cheap Foreign Goods

Bill and Johnny propose to dump on us,
and that we have been paying extraordinary
prices for the very much limited supplies
at hand
1t seems to me that II the EVENING
LEDGER or our Government would send
representative over to Bill and Johnny
and inform them that they need not dump
their goods on our wharves, but that we
will gladly exchange our stacks of grain,
boots and shoes. beefsteaks. cigarettes, etc,
etc, for their stacks of clothing dyes. toys
etc. etc, all will be well. This will to some
extent prevent us from getting articles of
desirable wealth too cheap, the horrible
result OF allowing the dumping process 10
proceed. Let us hope you will continue your
enlightening editorials and keep us from
ignorantly blowing up the dam which stands
between us and the cheap goods which we
ignorantly think we want.
OLIVER MCKNIGHT.
Philadelphia, August s.
(This is a characteristic Democratic ar
gument. The Republicans prefer that Amer
lean workmen should make the goods that
Americans need and object to flooding our
markets with cheap goods from Europe and
forcing American workmen into idleness.-
Editor Of the EVENING LEDGER)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
OUR SERIAL POEM
TUE reader must remember that yes.
1terday when We interrupted

AlE iSaueE must remember that yes
1terday when We interrupted
THE STRANGE HAMLET
tcOPyrish6 1907. By Gsorss (. Lothrop. Jr.. s5
BROOK avenue. Boston, Msss.l
the wood carvers had quit work TO listen
to the tramp who had begun to recite. The
poem continues:
His dramatic action was perfect.
his gestures and expressions were superb.
While through all Of the historic speech
There was not single fault 10 disturb.
He had surely spoke those lines before.
For they were as perfect as from the
page.
And never an actor could do more
Behind the glaring fOOtIights Of the
stage.
Il vas Hamlet's celebrated speech
Which for ages will be masterpiece;
While from his lips the magic words rolled
AS u an angel gave them their release:
To be, or not to be-" (and so on
through the rest Of the soliIoQuy).
When he ended the soliloquy
He bowed as the men loudly applauded !;
Then passed around his hat for the cash
From which his cruel fate had defrauded
He picked up the stray pieces OF coin
Aud with many thanks 20 those who had
paid
sauntsred silently down the stairway.
And Out into the cold. cruel world strayed
The woodearvers asked among themselves
what the name OF this tramp actor
might be?
And confessed Il vas the hnsst speech
They ever expected TO hear or see
Then the boss spoke up from his eornss.
And said this tramp was once thsater
star.
But that his thirst for liquor killed him.
Although he might have been known near
and far
Then some one asked for ,hs aesor's name
As the long shadows began 10 grow.
dark
When tns boss said n jest ana sorrow.
We'll they called hisp Hamlet Prines Il
Denmark
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
Tom Daly's Column
he ENGLANp

IRELAND TO ENGLAND
:, with apologies to one EnslIshman. W. J
what have I done to you,
England, En0idndS
Whdt Is there that tCeuid not do,
England, dvicf
Hdrk! an sure yoRW hear no lies:
Right betiCirt Vour greedy eves,
Ayel bettctrt them an their prize
tcoWld hand vou hall brick,
England
n pour skull ,ccre not so thicki
Where shan the tcdtchtul sun,
England. o England,
Match the brutal things you're done,
England, uUicp
YoH trho icccp for BelDiUm's tCoes
Cannot see the tUron0 that orocs
Here beneath your rcry nose.
Is It London fog, dUic.
England.
or Dour Sbun that Is so thickp
(There was more. but the censor caught III.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

We are done with the migrate across tn,
street. lie Is an ass. HIS own best friends have
told US so during the past week. Hence we leave
jimberkebileism to writhe and wallow with It's
own Kind. A barrel or so OF chloride OF lime
have prevented the spread Of the stun.
We want TO warn all concerned that The
Freeman office will not directly or Indirectly
permit iimberkcybilelsm or anything or any
here.
The use OF Freeman employees and Freeman
machinery TO serve tngratitude is now past
history with US. Tho very type and metal used
bE the ingrate across the street TO strike per-
snnNlly was set in our office by one OF our
employees, in the night time. 4 favor, from
that cmploNC, because the Tribune had no
linotype operator. nor machinery in order. at
that time, to get out Its own paper.
We are glad to lay this quarantine against
indeCenCy. FINS
-Ebensburg Pa) Freeman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

1. Sir Douglas HaiE Is in command of the
British forces the western front.
9. a Baedeker Is q guide book, so named after
the compiler.
3. The European plan at hotels separates the
charges for lodging and for food.
4, The operations near the Suez Canal are
important for their direct results, and be-
cause Of the prestige OF England, which
would be hurt in the East II SueE were
taken.
5. A closeup" Is a near view OF a person or
thing In n moving picture.
9. Washington Square lies west ef Sixth strs.t
below Walnut.
]. One stntle Of Franklin stands before the
Ing. Sixth and Chestnut.
s. The, columbIne blooms in red, white and
blue, ~
D. A prize court Is enc concerned with ships
captured at sea during war.
10. A heldGray Il a German soIdier NJ a csr-
OF his uniform. " s 'o'o'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
Ii is not necessary to wait for an

Il is not necessary 20 wait for an
amendment 10 the Constitution before
ths magistrates courts can be shorn Of
their power TO do mischief The Consti-
tuition itself expressly permits the Gen
sral Assembly 10 put them out OF bust
ness. for it says that the magistrates
shall exercise such jurisdiction >
As is now exercised by aldermen. sub
jeet TO such changes as may
Be made by law Pending their entire
abolition their jurisdiction can easily be
81 restricted that there viii be nothing
for them 10 do. Along with ths redue-
ton Of their powers should so a reduc-
tion. In salary. Then II might be be that
these pestiferous courts would disappear
b. atrophy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
NEW YORK ALSO HAS FAULTS

To the Editor Of the Euerring Ledger:
Sir-I do not know whence comes your
correspondent. Arthur Thomas Dyson. but
imagine he is one of those who dwell in
NE 'Ork" and consequently cannot be ex-
pected to know thar Philadelphians rarely
expect any change out of a dollar rendered
for refreshment. can but wonder what the
''refreshment" was that entitled him to
change" out OF quarter
The writer spent % months in me 'Orl1. .
but that was some years ago, and so on
recent visit 10 that city, landing at Ellis
Island-pardon me, ! mean Liberty street
"sltp'-he walked 20 Broadway and inquired
of the traffic policeman the direction Of
John street Two or tree blocks down
that way" said the cop" pointing south
Perhaps there are some people in Man
haitian who could direct the stranger but
this-particular stranger was compelled to
find his own way and discovered that John
street is north OF Liberty street
In long experience with New York street
car conductors not more than ten out Of
every halfscore failed TO inform the writer
OF the nearest point TO the address he de-
sired. II is not reasonable 10 expect the
conductor of a street car, with his multi
farious duties and evermovng. changing
group OF passengers, to remember the des-
tination Of any.
repeat that l spent % months in New
York, long enough to know that the aver
age New Yorker knows very little about
his own town and far less about any other
In little town in Ohio l once met a New
Yorker who declared that he could not
stand for the SLOW Pennsylvania Dutch"
in Philadelphia
And in response TO the statement-by a
Philadelphian-that there are no PennsyI-
wanna Dutch in Philadelphia. he replied
What are you talking ab0U1? All your
political leaders are Pennsylvania Dutsh :"
Yes" said the Quaker City man. "Jfm
McNichol and Tommy Ryan are Dutch
You can tell that by their names"
Philadelphia, August 5.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
QUIZ

1. What fuel will permit n steamship TO dis
pense with smokestacks?
2. What Is a terrain?
3. What Is n brldgehead?
4. What Is the difference between fOOtpad and
hiGhwayman?
5. Why are English policemen called "BObbies"
and "PeeleTs"?
O. What Is bnntlnE? Why so called?
:. Who II Arredondo?
3. What is the Importance Of the fall OF GoriZa:
D. Why are the Irish sometimes called Mile
10. Did Joe Miller ever write a Joke book?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

One dentist is not enough to at.
tend TO the needs OF the Pennsylvania
troops on the border. il the report is
correct that ninety-five per cent OF them
have defective teeth. One dentist is bet
ter than none. and the Pennsylvania
Women's Division for National Prepared
ness has set a good example by arrang-
ing TO send man to the front TO do
what he can.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
The New York outlook nee

The New York Outlook needs a
geographical editor. II it had one it would
not have announced that memorial to
Its founders is being erected "in the city
OF Germantown" IL would be as cor
rect TO speak OF a district on the lO%er
west side of Manhattan Island as the
city OF Greenwich. Germantown was a
village until it was Incorporated in the
city Of Philadelphia. over half century
aRn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

PAT On the announcement Of the
afst Italian success comes the news OF
Gorizia's Eall Italy's hrst great victory.
9ha opening q ths lover peninsula and
81 Austria proper % invasion Is OF vast
Importance hecaase. exeept in q fsW
lors the CentFal Empires have been
IaIsfI rhere hsFe been ~ atrocities
~ nseuzc ~ ekeenl tnoss q tbs sast.
80 IIznaats hea suffered naazs rhan
Assess nz kasez az asa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

AS "a sacred duty to the public"
the National Master Bakers Association
has fixed the uniform and minimum price
OF loaf of bread at ten cents. The pub.
lie bows its head in melancholy pleasure
Mt this reverence
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
II Easoline can be sold in

II gasoline can be sold in New
York and New Jersey for twenty.four
cents gallon. there is no justiiable
reason why twenty-five cents should be
charged in Philadelphia. The report that
1T is probable that the price of gasoline
fin this city will take a drop" should be
made TO read that the drop is certain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

The gentlemen who were crying
for definite words from Mr. Hughes are
having their wish. The candidate yes
terdey got down to bedrock in his words
on the tariff. This is definite enough and
firm enough and quite unanswerable.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
The temporal power of the

The temporal power of the Pope
has manifested itself in the chartering of
a ship to fly the papal flag, The first use
to which the vessel OF this new sea
power viii be put is to carry the new
apostolic internuncio TO South America.
The ship is neutral. and is therefore sup
posed to be immune from the attacks Of
German or Austrian submarines.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

The Cleveland psycho.scientist who
says that blue is the color which leads
children into the path of obedience must
be pseudo-scientist. Pink, produced
by applying the hand in the proper place,
is a much more effective color.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
DOESN'T IT LOWERg

There Is no little merit ia The feave A
print privilege. II saves Congress ron
!istee;ns % is own erat0Fy without loser-
lns tie representatives g tha nsebie Is
lhs esteem azzd regard ana aasclioa = &C.,
eoassate>nla a'--Ali liiEaekse Leeds1.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
Name for Social

Editor Of What Do You Eno,on- w.
are crowd Of young men and ,o,'ni
women who have Just organized a e,ub sns
an saill'o. ger suitable name. win you sng-
S. n s.
Club, meaning Merry Men ana Al A-
club The Jolly Social. the GooS -'aiSens r.lls
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
rhe Danish shlp Oregon. nr

The Danish ship Oregon. propelled
by Diesel oil.burning motor. is now Il
curiosity. But when shipping men dis
cover that she can be operated at a
greater profit than a steam vessel of the
same size, the Delaware piers viii see
many more ships of the same kind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
admiral Sin Cyprian Binds.

Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, re-
tired, OF the British Navy. calls our naval
proposals modest. Since he Is only
foreigner and an expert, the House will
not listen to him. Representatives from
middle Arkanssouri are the only au-
thorities on naval matters
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
Denver

r. R.Zlt IS hardly true that psBv.r ~.
ols sra1so, 1tsA 10 % 'he Old system Of CIV 9aS S
continued after a three vsss - STEM zen, vas not
nes charter does not 70 a.. - eut me
s-lnsfai system One body on niss s sns ei-
sl. leslsl4llfs poSer and the Mavar Has the
= srsl1a.s city manager The iBit,sss's isi,sstsd
sisssna' sssss and preferential voting ~. e
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

Health Commissioner Dixon very
properly decides that the man who owns
a yacht has no greater right to bring his
children into the State in disregard of
the quarantine against infantile paralysis
than the man who has to use n railroad
train
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

Dear Toni was dining at rs last night.
where l found the flies too numerous Tor
comfort. 1 asked the waiter where they ali
came from He hesitated a moment and
then said:
Well some Of them board here. sir"
G. w n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

Villa has been found again. This
time he Is said TO be alive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
What Do You Know?

Queries Of general interest t0ill be ansWered
IN this column. Ten questions, the dHst1ers to
Whieh every t1ell.intormed person should kHoto,
are asked daily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
LyehnObite

PRINTER-A lychnobita 4.
works at night and sleeps by d., VINO
rarey found In dictionaries. but q Is
especially among those who wori- ~ use
nleenAnleal departments OF morning - n.ll the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

MIR. Hughes will not pay political
debts with national Jobs. Neither will
Mr.. Wilson. much longer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10

This department is free 10 all readers tcl
irish TO erpreSS their opinions on subjects o.
current interest. II IS an open forum; dnd ths
ErcHiHO Ledger assumes responsibility Jor
thc riclCs Of It's Correxn0mhcnts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-08-10
OUR OWN MONT. GLASS.
risky and App Decide "Thcm Christian
Scicncers should Worry in Case of Fire"

| BN HUGH MERR
81 feel it like the grip this morning" said
| risky, the real estater as he took his usual
seat opposite his friend App. the ladies'
| skirt and waist manufacturer, in Was
| sauer's restaurant.
You would ought to take Christian Sci
| ence for them pains and things like you
| get 'em so often risky" responded App as
he bit lump OF sugar in two while waiting
! for his soup
II hear that already from my wife dozens
OF times yet" replied risky. but l amt
what YOU might call sick enough. like stom-
ach troubles, oder blood poison, which
could then see L would got to do something
quick"
81 could tell YOU" said App. There is
many things about this here Christian Sci
cnCe which is not known only as you might
say IL you would look good into it. which is
why II you would of made a point to read
what the papers say risky, you would not
now say it would be good only for stomach
troubles"
Huh. l suppose you would told me-
App. II l would Of said fell down on the
street and got already II leg or arms broke
or something that this here stuff would got
the goods which will cure it before | could
so much as ride to the hospital maybe"
Sure" said App. There is nothing to
II but what can be cured If YOU take It like
that, they say"
Maybe on the stomach troubles nit
change to diet on crackers oder chicken
broth yeti wouldn't so as far, App as say
No to that" replied risky, but when you
get right down to what you might call acci-
dents, which would leave you with some
thing broke, or else IL burned up even, why
that is difference matter"
81 read il in the Christian Science paper"
said App, rs he wrinkled his nose in cata-
putting his shell-rimmed eyeglasses to the
end Of their black silk leash. that whenever
IL happens a accident like say when YOU get
burned to the ground or something. all you
got TO do Is take the matters out of mind
and right away whatever happened and all
consequences to 1t also. is deceptions not
reality, and is only in the rellums of moth
ingness."
Them Christian Scencers then should
worry in case of fire. said risky. between
gulps OF hot coffee. but they sure should
got TO be awful careful. understand me- for
fear till the insurance Is all settled up, v
understand some low-life feler of a in
spector or somebody might could overhear
such talks, whereas there is nothing to it in
the affydavds where they swear both the
fire and the losses is bony fide and gem
wine"
Il could agree with you there. risky"
said App growing excited, "and further
more than that. understand me, | wouldn't
believe that no reg'lar feller y understand
could be no such uothinger which would
talk such talk not even one minute before
his insurance would be paid in genwine
cash unless il would be maybe some other
suckers property, y understand, which was
coming along with hard luck story to
show he forgot over the thirty days grace
yet TO pay his premiums -