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The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-11-17

s. R. COLEMAN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
THE HOUSE OF DREAMS

Beyond the hills behind the dawn. across the
Seventh sea,
There Is a moonlit garden lass that ,zats. -.
you and me
Where past the river Lethe flows, and bv its
broodng streams
That lovers know, the peoples blow n A. m.
House OF Dreams.
eyes are blind, -
left behind. WV
fingers meet -
Ana az tsS !. Dsst Ds. f gone at last Ana On the
The ssa's ssIss 3 are ssA love olns beyond tn.
yet again: -
like unto thee 49,
Beyond the hills behind tia davn s.ss. ~.
Seven seas
--ksnasl Banning, IN the cosnhni Hooklst
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

last, but by no means least, it has taught us
where to look in the ranks of our countrymen
for the best patriotism"
Such were the consequences of a firm stand
for national honor.
But as Professor Taft said Presidents have
their trials and trbulations Not long ago
he cited some instances from his own expe-
rence, which while not comparable with the
present case in Washington, are nevertheless
of interest. He told how he had tried to
range an arbitration treaty with two great
European Powers The terms were drafted
providing for the settlement of cases which
might arise in the future. 1t remained for the
Senate to give its consent to make the treaty
binding. But the Senate had made many
amendments and notifications that he did not
feel like taking it back to France and England
in its final form. Mauled, truncated and out
of shape, 1t would not have accomplished the
purpose he had in mind He had wanted to
present a model which would have been OF
use to the nations of the world in their inter-
national dealings, not mere mass of mean
ingless generalites.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
BUDS ON THE TREES OF PROMISE

THREE items in the news Of yesterday indi,
i cate that the efforts of the men who are
seeking to instil new spirit into the city are
succeeding,
There was, first. the announcement OF the
plans for city exhibition in May intended
10 attract attention TO the equipment of Phila-
delphia for serving itself and the nation, Then
there was the report that the school authori-
ties have arranged 10 enlarge the course IN
ciVies in the public schools. Last. at the
graduation exercises Of the Central High
school one Of the young men delivered an
Grafton on Philadelphia First"
When the pupils in the schools begin to
feel the spirit OF loyalty TO the city that has
given them their education. we shall have a
generation OF men ana women who viii make
the Philadelphia Of the past. great as Il has
been. seem small in comparison with the
Philadelphia that Is to be, When the boys
and girls receive training In the science OF
government and are taught to understand
what Is necessary for the preservation Of free
Institutions. We can hope for a generation OF
voters who win refuse 70 be led BY the nose
ana viii put into once men who win actually
represent them
The city exhibit Is 81 immediate value be-
cause It win Inspire the men n charge of
great enterprises % make them greater for
thelF own profit as vel as Tor ths profit d the
e0mmunity as a whole.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
SOME COMMERCIAL ABBREvIAT1oNs

Certain commercial abbreviations are In gen.
eral use in connection with foreign trade but
unfortunately, the exact meaning of these COM
mon terms Is variously interpreted in different
parts of the world, With the view to prevent
ing the misunderstandings that frequently come
porters. the American Consul at Rome has pre-
pared the following explanation of some Of the
more general OF these terms from the Italian
standpoint:
T. o. b,-free on boards invariably UNDER
stood to mean free on board ship at seaport In
Italy II Is never understood to mean free ON
board cars, For instance. t. o. b. New York
means that freight from the inland place of
manufacture or shipment insurance df any)
during the railroad transit in the United States.
carriage from depot TO dock and loading charges
at dock are all paid by the exporter
t. a, Stree alongside (ship)-means that
railroad freight and insurance in the United
States and all carriage charges to the dock are
paid by, exporter. The loading charges from
dock to ship In this case are paid by the pur.
chaser.
o. Free on rail-means loaded on rail
road cars at the point equoted; e. e. by + O. r
Cincinnati or I. o. r. New York 1t Is understood
that the purchaser buys the goods on the rail
road cars at Cincinnati or New York free OF ali
charges. N'
c, l. k-eost (of goodsl insurance freight Fa,
this term It is understood that the exporter sells
the goods with all charges paid to the point
quoted For example, a quotation OF coal al
}l2bO per ton c. l. T. Naples would mean that
the coal Is sold by the exporter at the prica IN
shipboard at Naples. the exporter having maid
all charges, including ocean freight ana insnr
ance. The Italian buyer would have to nav
the cost OF unloading from ship, customs d,itiea
and handling charges IN Italy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
QUIZ

1. What State does Senator Stone representY
z. ls Chicago farther West thnn New OrIesn,s
3. From what State Is Representative Flood,
4. In what part Of Germany is Prussia9 tf
b. Who is Gustav Mailer?
o. What national capital is on the river Tsrus,
q. What is the grent French Medlterranssn
naval station?
8. Who was the first man to be called "A.
Great Commoner9
o. Is Major General Leonard Wood a rraau,..
of West Point?
o. What Pennsylvania Governor served a 4
college president? ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
"The Mothers of Men"

Editor Of "Whdt Do You Rnoo"-Ths poeF
for which Daughter" asks is "The Mothers 9
Men," by Joaquin Miller. I inclose copy O !
J.RK
f. 3. d. has also sent in the poem
THE MOTHERS OF MEN
The bravest battle that ever was Fought
Shall tell you where and when?
On the maps of the world you will find Il not
'Tis fought by the mothers OF men,
Nay. not with cannon or battle shot, ~
With sword or nobler pen!
Nay, not with eloquent words or thought
From mouths OF wonderful men.
But deep in the walledup woman's heart
OF woman that would not YIELD
But bravely silently bore her part
Lo. there is that battlefield!
No marshaling troop. no bivouae song
No banner to CLEAN and wavei
But oh! their battles. they last
From babyho0d TO the grave.
Yet faithful still as bridge OF stars
She fights In her walled-up town
Fights on and on In endless wars,
Then. silent. unseen. goes down
oh, We with banners and battle shot
And soldiers to shout and praise!
1 tell YOU the kingllest victories tousht
Were fought in those silent ways
oh, spotless woman I'm world OF shamei
With splendid and silent scorn'
Go back to God as white as you came
The klngliest warrior bornl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Taft Recalls Presidency

One Of his most interesting references to
the authority of the Chief Executive was that
dealing with the control of the naval and
there may be no declaration of war by the
United States without the assent of Congress,
but Mr.. Taft showed that actually it lies
within the power of the President to plunge
the Republic into war without reference to
Congress- AS head of the army and navy
he can order military movements that would
lead to war.
The President is intrusted with the respon-
sbiity of seeing that the laws are carried
out, and even where specific laws are not upon
the statute books he has power to act. The
President is responsible for the protection of
American citizens abroad and has the right to
order the naval forces to land on foreign ter
referred to action of this sort in regard to
one or two of the disturbed Central American
States and cited the Vera Cruz incident as an
example. Under the Constitution the foreign
policy OF the Republic is largely in the hands
of the President. He can make treaties or
abrogate them without consulting the Senate
except that to be binding a treaty must be
assented to by two.thirds of the Senate Mr.
Taft pointed out difficulties that have arisen
from the existing system, instancing the action
of Congress in passing legislation in favor
of the State of California concerning condi-
tions for admitting Chinese, conditions that
were in direct variance with the treaty with
China.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

New Jersey, with 1900 National Guardsmen,
would be asked TO increase the number to $500.
The total organized militia Isl about 10000.
The bill would increase this to 424000
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

1. About rs years.
2. Senator Gore.
3. Denver.
4. The Duke of the AbruZzi
8. Ambassadors of mOnarchies represent thelr
Sovereign. Ambassadors OF the United
States represent the Government.
o. Larger.
Z. About One-half.
One hundred and thrty-threo miles.
o. The Secretary of State.
10. Fifty-seven years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
National Finance in Philadelphia

Editor Of "WhGt Do You RnotV' WIN igcu
please answer these questions: 1. Tell ono way
that the United States Government raises money
in Philadelphia? 2. Tell some purposes fof
which it spends money in Philadelphia?
A DAILY REApER
1. The Government raises money blythe col
lection of an internal revenue tax on the MANI
facture of cigars and cigarettes. 2, II Spends
money for the collection and delivery Of man
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

ht hundred miiltiamen in the reserve
aFa se4 eseFy member Of the House end the
senaEe g the plan which has been agreed upon
- - Military Affairs Committee or the House
s. senlatiFez. A. Pennsyyania has SO
Izs afgy1s ana two senators this would
- re dafs q raising ana training
a.liil4anen er 2oQoo more than are at
a Iae al.onal Guard q the sfats
o quota would s. s6eoo. which s
ese lhan she has Al present Ana
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
What Mr.. Ford Spent

Editor Of "What Do You RnotoS-FIow much
did Mr.. Ford's peace expedition to Europe COST
PACIFIST
CASTOR PLAINTIFF, who was Mr.. Fords financial
representative on the expedition. returned to the
United States on February "a and reported that
about 100000 had been spent up to that date
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Who First Said 1t?

Editor Of "Whdt Do You Kno,c"-can you
tell me what is the origin of the saying, "Unted
we stand, divided we fall'? A friend ascribes
1t to Webster, but 1 think that It is older than
that. BOSWELL
Is there any reader of this column who can
answer this question? d,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
IIniuersiiv nf the stnte of New York

Editor on ffWhat 10 You KHOt0"--I hAsy = !.
ouentIy seen references In the neyspaPsn =
the regents OF the University Of the a.s saAM :
New York Has New York state upss W. y, s
like that OF Michigan or Wisconsin, snq =
what city Is III p
IN the west Cornell at Ithaca comes at |
TO H. The phrase university Of tas ssss ssz lz
New York; Is the name used 70 essS, - &
State Department OF Education ths szzsaIz
Regents was Incorporated In lfs4 f bz
nave a general oversight over All ~ ~
schools and over the secondary ana A.s ..l z,,la
cational Institutions incorporated Y ~ 40 ie
Including libraries museums ana .hs 90 s
relation to the privately enaovsa
slight ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
What Do You Know?

Queries OF general interest ,oiH be ous,ver.t
In this column. Ten questions, the dn,,usy,
to tohich everv toell-informed person shOula
knoto, are asked daily
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Now is the time for a German princess to
ask, when she hears that the Berners are
rioting because they cannot get butter for
their bread, 'rWhy do they not use tam?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

A $4,000 campaign against the South Phila-
delphia mosquitoes would be more successful
If warnyerej first waged on the larger pests of
the nefghborhood which live in the piggerles
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

So many Republicans are throwing their
hats into the ring that it begins to look like
q round table in the middle of a hat store.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Those Ohio Democrats who are telegraphing
to Senator Pomerene that their party is a
failure have made a belated discovery.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Brandeis got s27,6S6.64 from Golfers
Weekly for his patriotic services in the Bal
nnger-Pinchot controversy
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

State may buy Lancaster pike.-Headlne.
May ought to be changed to must" in the
next edition.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Hunters report that it is bad year for
coons. The wise ones in Congress, however,
are saying to Mr.. Wilson, Don't shoot. I'll
come down."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Ructions in the Democratic party in Wash
ington and Colonel Roosevelt 1000 miles away!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Camden thinks it has discovered that it can
lay asphalt pavement for 651s cents a square
yard. Now let the contractors who get $1.6O
explain whore Camden is mistaken.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

After reading Leopold Stokowski's remarks
about Gustave Mailer we are persuaded that
a good press agent was wasted to make an
orchestra conductor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

The navy yard is always a fascinating
place on Sundays, and it is not at all sur
prisng that in recent weeks the number of
visitors has increased steadily 1t must
occur to those who go there that the grace
ful. long cruisers and the splendid ships are
not built chiefly for their beauty and that
the men who are courteous in showing
visitors about have volunteered to meet
danger greater than turks in the smiles of
those who thank them for their services.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

The scarcity of dyes is not so great that Con-
gress needs to show the white feather
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Stahwood Mencken is more than half right
when he says that there are two vacancies in
the Cabinet the one made by the resignation
of GaFrisop and the other caused by the re-
fusat hE Daniels to resign.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

The Brooklyn Eagle cartoonist characterizes
German diplomacy as dachterous-a dog.goned
bad pun
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Perhaps there are few Congressman on
the majority side who could pass the Binet-
Simon test
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

.fsAmbassador Gerard II is reported, is con-
yiiieed that Europe is preparing to flood
Anlsriea with cheap products at the end of
thetFar. ITO the dstriment of American in
dlHtfies-- Special dispatch from Berlin.
a majority Of American voters are similarly
convinced
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
DIsHoNoRi

There IL no peace for hunker. Tho
Congressional revolt imperiis the prestige as
well the auiet Of the nation There IL
but one thing good citizens can do, and that
and be American, first. last and all the time,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

OF all railroad accidents a rear-end collision
is the least excusable. The rules are made for
the purpose OF preventing 1t. Such collision
can happen only when the signals are dlsre-
garded by a careless engineer or when they are
out OF order through the neglect of the men
whose duty 1t is to keep them working. The
testimony taken in the inquiry into the latest
New Haven wreck seems to prove that the
engineer OF the accommodation ran by two
signals set against him and made no attempt
10 stop his train He suffered the conse-
quenees of his mistake If the damage had
stopped with his death 1t might be admitted
that he was punished enough. but his act
caused the death OF half dozen others for
whose safety he was responsible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Irish

Irish .6ss
Editor Of aIVhat DO Yoa Ksolg"--l esa + ~
sniment with An Italian who claims 49, z.ssz
Daiy IL OF Italian descent and IA. ri b
really should be spelled DAY. hs - - ~
has written 70 him and spelled l IEI
way 80 iAss
Mr. Daly Is OF Irish ancestry, = E,tiis t
he mas received letters Rddresssa 9 80 i
So mas hs received them addressed = f1
Daily.
Falling Sickness sst 5
Easser of 91VAof De Yog Kaog'sT-r5s- FL
falling slckpsssl ,-s..z s
epilepsy. ne caesar hats TIE 's''4+
neas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

We are spirits clad IN veils:
Man BIZ man l1ds neUer seen;
All our deep comnuning fails
To remove the Shddotcv screen
--Christopher p. Crdnch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
what came Of Flrmness

Il hope there are but few OF our fellow
citizens who. in retrospect, do not now ae-
knowledge the good that has come 70 our ma.
ton through this episode IN our history. II
has established the Monroe Doctrine on last
ing foundations before the eyes Of the world;
Il has given Us . bstter place IN the respect
and consideration OF the people Of All nations,
ana especially q Great Britain It has again
confirmed our eonndonee in the 0yeFwhsin-
ing prevalence among our citizens 81 disin-
tsFestsd devotion te American honor, and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Frankness Is a eommendable virtue. Direc-
tor Wilson, OF the Department OF Public
Safety. displayed it when he told the South
Philadelphia Business Mems Association that
Senator Ware and Congressman Ware had
promised 70 him that 500 men would be added
70 the police force, Neither OF these men
hoias city pfhee ana neither has been elected
By the people 70 direct the affairs Of the city
The men innnsted by the law with the power
70 snlafge the police force are the Mayor ana
the members OF Councils. The assumption
thar Councils acts OF its own volition in any
tmpaftept matter was long since proved TO be
hass The consent OF some unoficial per-
son nsasf nrst be obtaiped. Director Wilson
KNOX this as we'll as the rest OF the disilIu-
kloied hihabitants Of the city. We have all
the forms Of democracy. but little or its sub
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26
Tom Daly's Column
OUR VILLAGE POET

Whenever IT'S Saturday, an all M ,oorE
Is through,
like to tcaie on Chestnut street an see
1Chat netcs Is neio
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Come On. now, lads. run along Itll Be sun
day morning "a miauts Or two. Good nishti
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

MTHEN we put up the shutters couple
w Of nights ago j. Mcclure was talking
about the Scotch who Jumped to Ulster. He
hasn't shown UP since, and there are some
who have been hoping that it's in the hos
pital he is this minute-and not resting any
too comfortably. Not at all Here he is, in
again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

hog owned by w. E. Mier of Pennsvile.
gave birth the other day to litter of ten pigs
. white, red and 3 blue
Mt Pleasant Pa) Journal
A patriotic SOW, but a bum mathematician.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-26

Editor Of "Whdt Do You Rnoto"-The poem
for which Daughter" asks is '"rhe Mothers 81
Men," by Joaquin Miller. inclose COPY q y
j. RK
The Detroit times., 1916-10-07
CARS ON THREE
LINES RE-ROUTED

Owing TO construction work on
sfatc.st. between Cass ami Wood.
wari-aves.. Fourteenth Belt and
ea-t-bound Myrtle and Sherman cars
viii he re.routed, beginning Tuesday
a follows.
Myrtle and Orchard Lake east.
Continue east on Grand
RIVER TO Griswold, south on Griswold'
as AT present,
sherman east-bound Run from
Abbott on 90 Michigan and thence
ry Michigan, Monroe. Farmer era
uot and regular route west-bounl
cars 10 run over regular route via
Gratiot, state, shelby etc
Fourteenth Belt and night cars
oast-bound Continue south on She}-
by To Michigan, thence east via
Michigan. thence east via Michigan,
Monroe, Farmer, Gratiot and regular
route Fourteenth Belt ana thru cars
west bound 10 run over regular route
via Graiot and State 10 Griswold
Prtntinz-thc plsin nent kInh-thnt
- riUht-Ttmrs 10 Dent Main t52n.
The Detroit times., 1916-10-07

he said " WAS, and that after They
had reached certain age they
would never be- able 20 talk
Of had a preacher friend whos'
young sons wanted a dog They kept
after him and after him until al ias'
one day hc brought home an old
dog The boys tried 10 teach u
tricks bar ~ too old 20 jump over
me seams IN the carpet They Kick
ed n out and told their father they
wanted a puppy He got them on
md they soon had II jumping over
broomstick-. lraplng thru paper
hoops saving IFS prayers and doins
lots 90 Other stunts They could
teach that puppy IL was young and
could learn easily You cant teach
AN old dog tricks The same applies
90 persons when you're young You
can learn easily when you're old
IRIS harder 20 shake Of habits you
haNc formed
some ~ YOU will serve God. y
Won come while you are young, y
VIII be- easy II you wait until you
are old n will be harder, and after
a certain time y is not likely that
you will serve Him
THE things ! learned when | was
boy remember while some o,
the things learned later forgot
The Detroit times., 1916-10-07
BECCARS' WALL
TO Be REVIVED
Bohemian Section of Allies
Bazaar viii BE Novel and
Elaborate

One ~ the magnificent SCENE a.
tects at the Allies bazaar I'm Grind
.ey field tabernacle VIII he thu cy
clorama Of rhe city Of PraE. Tho
capital OF Bohemia, in the bohemian
section. The committee las announr
e1 II is intended 20 reproduce In
every conceivable color an animated
pic'ur" NJ the city as viewed from
one Of the most advantageous spots
above The famous BeRrars wall
Tho Bcggars' wall, which lost the
living meaning OF us name I'm the
Nt'h century, will come into its own
In The -abe-naCle and the ardent
workers 81 The Bohemian division
viii seek aims of passersby I'm the
Same manner begging was conducted
6y the peasants But almaRivers
VIII Doe given IN exchange some ar
tcle of merchandise and tho dona.
ton viii 20 20 the widows and or
phars ~ Bohemia
The booth Will present an out OF
doors appearance Tablets, bearing
likeno~ses OF patriots and martyrs
% the country. will be erected I'm
rho structure. which win be 40 feet
long The building, designed by c.
x Mott Will De profusely decorated
IN the national red and white Of 30.
hemis