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The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
CURIOUS TAXES or OLD DAYS
Those Of Holland Among the MosG
Quaint Of Which Any Record Has
Been Left.

The archives of Holland contain
ed as curiOSities of taxation. In the
year 1866 there was q tx imposed
on all passengers travelling in Holland
by land or water. In 1901 this tax
was still in force In 1873 q duty Of
WOpence-halfpenny was levied on
each person who entered tavern be-
fore noon. Persons who assembled IN
q private house after three o'clock IN
the afternoon for the purpose of anus
ing themselves had each to pay O GER
tain sum, and those who entered "a
place of entertainment were likewise
taxed. There was a duty on mar
rlages and deaths. The amount OF
the tax varied according to the social
position of the parties, while in the
case of a person buried outside OF
the district in which he lived the
amount payable by his executor was
doubled.
But the most curious tax of all was
one imposed in 1874 on boots and
A9So' - OAuol " prevent TIE lAlpOoL
from being evaded, each Of those ar
ticles so essential to human comfort
had to be conspicuOusly marked on
the upper leather with the stamp of
the maker, and also with that of the
taxing officer. The sum to be paid
was regulated by the size Of the boot
or shoe, SO, apart from the question Of
beauty, in those days it was q real
advantage to have small foot. 1t
saved eXpense.-London Tit-Bits.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
FIRE PREVENTION DAY AT
THE HAMPTON INSTITUTE
Norfolk (Va.) Fire Marshal Cooper
ates With Local School Authorities.

r. F. Mclaughlin, chief marshal Of
the Norfolk Va.) fire department, and
several Of his men were present at
Hampton institute recently at the first
observance Of fire prevention day.
They gave demonstrations in the use
Of scaling ladders and in the saving
Of human life in burning buildings.
Chief Mclaughlin co-operated most
heartily with Major Allen Washington,
Hampton's commandant Of cadets, in
making the fire prevention day pro-
gram both interesting and instructive.
Hampton students showed how fires
could be successfully fought with wa
ter, with sand, with hand chemical ex-
tinguishers, with large size chemical
engine and with a full size steam en-
CINE. A bucket brigade, for example,
showed how a small group of clear
headed, active men could pass water
quickly and successfully to a burning
building. The Hampton tradesmen
who are taking the plumbing and
steam fitting course handled skillfully
the steam engine.
The preliminary fire drill demonstrate
ed how successfully Hampton is pre-
pairing to meet day by day it's fire risk.
Several hundred girls left the dormi-
tory in a remarkably short time in or
der and with strict attention to disci-
pine. The boys on the sound Of the
fire signal fell into their various places
and were ready at once to meet an
emergency.
In the evening a helpful talk was
given by Major Washington on the ne
cessity Of carefulness in guarding
against fires. A Hampton graduate
explained the mechanism of a chem
zeal extinguisher. and reel Of motion
pictures drove home the truth that
safety lies chiefly in prevention, but
that it is also possible to prevent many
fires from getting under great head
WaV
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Felt He Came Second.

One day ] took my little boy over
to his grandmother's. and while we
were there he got into mischief, so his
grandmother slapped his hands and he
came to me crying, and said his grand
mother had slapped him. I being busy
at the time, just told him to go away
and not bother me, that his grand
mother would not slap him if he did
not deserve it. Later on I asked him
what he did that his grandmother
slapped him, and he said: ooh, it is
no use telling you, you love your moth
er anyhow Chicago Tribune.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC
COOK & STEVENS A T THE GRAND
Bradford G. jeanette Make the Hit of
Their Career on the Last Half of
Last Week.

There was a generous audience
present to greet Cook & Stevens, on
their return to the Grand last Monday
evening. 1t was the same Chinese,
Cook and Stevens. Cook is a merry
hearted open eyed 'tchinck' and one
we all like to see. Stevens took a
big encore on his ballad solo and their
closing duet Sunshine of Virginia"
won loud acclaim.
The white acts were Mile. Nadje,
a female balancing athlete, who in
her mouth projected head and body
revolving, was marvellous to see.
Flora Randall in "a Temperance
Woman" assisted by a good actor,
both in youth and ageable roles, were
fairly good and pleased.
The Eatons had two trained Eng
lish terriers who did stunts and Mr.
Eaton is a clever trick roller skater
who reminded us of olden days when
skating was all the rage.
Willie and Irene Brooks were a
sketch team who danced entertain
ingIy on the finish, but Willies mono
logue, in red wig, was. palpably
good. The residential stage setting
drops back Of the log wood house in
the Randall act was not in keeping
with the scene.
Bradford and Jeanette were the
star attraction of the last half of last
week. Their dialogue offered a lot
of fun. The log cabin and steam boat
drops in which Jeanette Bradford
sang an alto solo and her dancing on
the finish and Lonesome Blues, 7
e'Mule" Bradford's own late song
which he played on the piano and his
feeling out of place in a modern par
1or were all features which gave
pleasure and drew full houses every
night.
The white acts had Princess Ka,
a male Spanish Egyptian and snake
dancer in dazzling female attire. AS
an artist he was graceful and finished.
Gaby Brothers and Clark were club
and hat jugglers, whose act was full
of variety and entertainment. Sis
tiers Angunetta were daring trapese
artists who revolved and OGDEN and
Benson, one a pianist and the other
a singer, made a fair impression in
harmony duets and comedy witticism.
The Florida Troubadours opens at
the Grand, Thursday, November End.
Bojangles will be the star on next
Monday evening.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Campaign SLOGANS.

Webster's ''the past at least is Sc.
cure" and Liberty and Union, now
and forever, one and inseparabIe," are
imperishable. Clay's declaration. 81
would rather be right than be presi-
dent" will long remain in the books
of quotations, and along with it will
run recollection of the retort Of Tom
Reed, when congressman had ouoted
it with an emphatic flourish, But YOU
will never be either"
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Tuberculosis in the Country.

tuberculosis is worse in the coun-
try than in cities. Many rural folk
still think they can sleep in closed
bedrooms and keep their nealth. Most
of the ills that human flesh is heir
to are due to living in houses. We
made too sudden a jump from the log
cabin full of health-giving cracks to
the modern alright, over-heated
dwelling.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Baptists to Found School of Theology.

Baptists to Found School Of Theology.
At the recent annual meeting Of the
national Baptist convention. held In
Kansas City, Mo-, it was decided to
formulate plans for the establishment
Of a theological college for the educa-
ton and training Of young men and
women for the ministry, home and for
eign mission work. The Rev. E. P.
Jones of Vicksburg, Miss, is president
Of the convention. More than $4,000
IS available in subscriptions and cash
with which to further the movement
as soon as the plans are completed and
q desirable site is located
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Mrs. Billy Kersands Renews (Old
Friendships at the New Mon5-

The people crowded to SEE Mrs.
Kersands just the same as they
would have done to seey ner belated
husband, on last Monday evening.
Her correct imitation Of the nanny
Southern shouters in song-lore was
heavily applauded. She also recited
one of Billy's old standard recitations
which was well, appreciated.
Taylor and Williams, one a tenor
and both very good dancers and COM
edy dialogue takers, we're big fav-
~DRites.
\ This house needs four acts and
Clarence Jones needs more good must
clans.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Little Nutrition in Oysters.

StutZer maintains that it takes IA
oysters to contain as much nourish-
ment as one egg, and 223 to equal
pound of beef, says the new York
Medical Journal. And their cost is
triple that Of beef.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
You Never Can Judge.

There once was a man named
O'Leary who remarked, Though
face may be CHEEKY, find with alarm
tnat despite it's great charm, it may
say things that make me quite weary"
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Arhor Day in Spain in Future.

By royal order the celebration Of
Arbor day has been made obligatory
in every township and municipality in
Spain, and tree-planting is to be car
ried on upon a more extensive scale
than heretofore.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
new BEGINNING
AT HOLY TRINITY
Brooklyn Church Insta|Is the
Rev. Dr.. C. D. Patterson.
NATIVE OF OLD DOMINION
Industrious and Capable Divine Who
Has Made Good In the Ministry In
Virginia and Pennsylvania Is In
I Quoted Into New Pulpit of Thrifty
!, Church Amid Brilliant Ceremonies.
BY N. BARNETT. DoDsoN.

Brooklyn Surrounded by members
and officials of the church, clergy
men and visitors from the different
churches of Greater New York, the
Rev. Charles David Patterson Of Pitts
burgh was installed pastor Of the
Holy Trinity Baptist church in this
city Tuesday evening, Oct. II. In or
der that the entire membership Of the
church and friends of the congregation
might have full opportunity to meet
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Turned Upside Down.

The other day, my little granddaugh-
ter, age three years, saw "Dogie," the
horse, down rolling, she called: Moth
er, come quick see Dogie, him turned
upside down"
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
One WaV to Be Safe.

"May we have some more crullers,
grandma? I'm sure they won't hurt
us if we're careful not to enjoy Them"
Life.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Sawed-Off Sermon.

Some girls seem to have great deal
of music in them-and the neighbors
are always sorry when any of it es-
capes.-Indianapolis Star.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Blessing to Man.

The telephone is a great thing. It
saves many lovesick young man
from putting stuff down on paper that
would lose him breach-of-promise
suit.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Immense DAMAGE by Rats.

~There is said to be one rat to ev-
cry acre of land in England and Wales,
causing an annual loss to farmers that
lis estimated at $73,OOOO0O.
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28
Uncle Eben.

Happiness" said Uncle Eben, sis
what most everybody thinks he'd be in
joyin' if he had somebody else's chance
at it,
The Chicago Illinois idea. (Chicago, Ill.) 19??-19??, 1916-10-28

Optimistic Thought.
Charity cannot dwell with a mean
and narrow spirit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
FATHERS OFTEN CAUSE
GIRLS DISAPPEARANCE
SAYS POLICE OFFICIAL
"Lot Of Kidnapping and White
Slavery Stories Is Bunk.
Domestic Trouble Is Main
ly Responsible
$3.50 MISSING IN YEAR

Parental strife was chiefly responsible
for more than 1000 young women leay-
ing their homes in Philadelphia in 1910
according to figures just computed by
Police Sergeant Joseph G. Shay, for nine
years in charge of the missing bureau.
From January 1, 1915, TO December 81,
1915. 1905 missing cases were reported
to Sergeant Shay, or about 10 cases each
day OF this number 1901 persons were
found, while 204 persons are still among
the missing. Among the 3705 persons re-
ported as missing there were about l25o
young women.
For nine years Sergeant Shay, who Is
sharp-eyed man, has sat In little
office on the fifth floor Here he listens
daily to stories of missing cases, some OF
them dealing with merchants, daughters
of wealthy families, clerks stenographers,
newsboys, laborers and servants He Is
known to the police all over the country.
Young women, as rule, according to
Sergeant Shay, do not run away to be-
come stage stars. Neither are there many
actual white slave cases out of 1850
young women who vanished in 1915 only
one real white slavery case was discoV-
ered
On investigation. Sergeant Shay said
today, 1t has been discovered that the
root Of the trouble back Of n missing case
where young woman is involved lies at
some mother or father has refused to pur-
chase young woman a fancy picture hat
or the latest dress exhibited In some de-
partment store.
"why do girls leave home, then?" Ser
geant Shay was asked
TN my experience 1 have found re-
piled Sergeant Shay, that most of the
young women who vanish these days do
so on account of domestic troubles In the
home
"Often a young woman will return
home after working hard In some factory
or department store While at the sup
per table with her parents and other
members OF the family. the father will,
perhaps, have some words with his wife
often a husband will call his wife vile
name Suddenly the daughter will get
up and leave the table She will enter
her room and, after dressing, leave the
house.
81 have had many missing cases OF
Young women who, after being found in
some distant city, would not return to
their homes here in Philadelphia until
they we're assured that a reconciliation
had been effected between their mother
and father. Another promise which many
girls Insisted upon having was that their
fathers never again would use profane
language against their mothers. But a
lot of this stuff about kidnapping and
white slavery is bunk"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

THE street is great university.
i 1t graduates more young men than
any other institution in this country, CIV
ing an optional course in sexual physiol-
ogy. On the street, the lad of 16 and
under learns more than his father thinks
he knows at 20. The course is didactic,
but effective. On graduation the boy is
a genuine smart aleck and he knows as
much as the most boastful simpleton that
airs his views in the barber shop or the
corner saloon.
In order to uninform the graduate of
the street. there is now a movement under
way to have young men, II not young
women, too taught what every human
being has right to know--the truth
about life. The vicious views impaired
to the boy on the street lead directly to
disaster The ignorance of the man
about town Is phenomenal; even he seldom
realizes what n fool he has been until
it is too late to save his health from
utter ruin.
1t is the fathers sacred duty to see to
it that his son receives competent instruc-
ton in the great truths of life before the
boy is misled by ignorant companions.
If the father himself does not feel COM
petent to teach the boy these things, let
him ask the family doctor to do It, The
boy and the doctor can have friendly
little tax, man 10 man, ana get thlnSS
straight This, we believe, Is a lot more
effective than lectures or instruction given
to classes of boys. When you take the
boy all alone for a confidential chat, you
impress him more positively than when
he Is one of q class, we think
Real knowledge never yet spoiled any
one. But ignorance is to blame for a
tremendous amount Of unhappiness and
misfortune in this world.
Wa must work yfthOut NaGga tiOn IN bat
ter down the vicious double standard
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Dear M'I.iss-Your article on THE
Pawer," like all other articles which you
write, is no doubt mos. interesting, but
II does not specially appeal to me, /
have never been paved" in my life at
least not since l was a baby, and there
fore cannot speak from experience.
But all the same. It occurs to me that
paving" Is not such bad thing, espe-
cially to a man. II the ''pawer" be young,
pretty and Interesting.
At all events, I would not object to be-
ing paved" and II you know any such
'pawers" as those / refer to I'd feel
obliged II you would let them have my
office address, which l inclose.
y MERE MAN.
Dear MLiss-Wlll you kindly settle
q dispute? A friend of mine says that
Geraldine Farrar first met Lou Tellegen
when she played with him In "Tempta-
tion."
say that Lou Tellegen did not play
with her in Temptation" that the mu-
sician in Temptation" was the Toreador
in Carmen" Which is right?
LLEWELLYN.
You are right. The musician in Temp
tatlon" was played by Pedro de Cordoba.
who played the Toreador in Carmen"
Miss F'arrar met Mr. Tellegen, am told,
while both were engaged in moving
picture work. but not on the same pic
ture. He was at work on The I'm
known" and THE Explorer"
Dear .NrLss-Could you kindly advise
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
M'LISS FINDS EVEN MEN WANT
TO MOTHER CUTE BABY BOY
Generous Response to Charity Workers" APP
peal for Home for Youngsters Proves
the Kind of World 1t Is, After All

ANY who exception to Brownings optimistic con-
e prove to yourself just how right s old cart, is, after after o just let
need Of home and mother and marvel at the scores Of applicants who plead
on saturday article published
prominent charity the recounng the sad plight OF little three
yrd boy whose widowed mother will have to part with him because she
unable provide for him She is health and has an
st sSepsssSr @pay 9n h hands Her third '' s'
Scarcely had the paper been on
be no end of people open
homes the cunning little hoy with the big black and the thick mop
self children would
moving phase of the incident in
fact that virtually all of the cary inclined people who have offered to
~ "ty @ en- u ~. IN rn@s ] ote @ % ne arc no. pi m ,i m oh w
chicss
and have been discussing the adopting Your article
seemed to have been written just for want that little boy
~ Dear ,1 @ @ n,e , oys pegGG% ] mas c"eG i n ,i whore
like to say that would be only glad help who is in need
a
she can come and see her child time she
lady out Of her trouble Nh @ HSsg anu P @ 5 @ 10 he p IN @ b. ] bt
Now you bring the child will safely
Hoping you will excuse and writing beg to remain faithfully
Ask Billie Burke
Pittsburgh with masculine broad mndedness that all but
of the fo
have heritage 10! these
The women in San Chinatown says
tsrview were atared more sens than their m Occidental sisters and they
When God gave folks legs he continues h intended them for use and
"n nr they on TG % f Sa5. s on trousers for women put into tn. mouth
of Ma getn @ one of his recent Saturday evening ' Post s5o
inclined
Freedom skirts she talking
will do anything
thinking
and modesy
NIIss
Letters to the Editor of the Page
Address a" communication" a the E paper t Evening Ledger Write
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
To the South Wind

O soft, deceitful wind,
So gently blowing,
Smelling of moist black earth
And young things growing
The lilac bushes in each country yard
Have heard thy call, and now their
boughs are starred.
With green tips showing
The kindly snow has fed
Beneath thy signing,
Leaving the bare wide fields
Uncovered lying.
The deluded sparrow sings OF love, and
weaYes
Its nests with twIgs and straw beneath
the caves
Experience buying.
sweet, beguiling wind
Whose smiles enthralling
Make gardeners dream of seeds
And flower beds calling
So soon as thou hast gamboled on thy
way,
We shall awake TO winter in fun sway
And snowflakes falling
Ethel II. Wolff. in the N, Y, Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
An Old Time Ballad

More than 4O years ago my mother,
who has Stree passed away, used to sing
10 us children an old-time ballad that
told OF a sailor and his sweetheart. 1t
seems, as recall II, that 1t was a custom
in this land to cut or break a ring In
two. each 10 retain part when a sailor
went on a long voyage. l can recall the
air and the last part Of one verse, or
perhaps IL Is the chorus: While the other
lies rolling In the bottom OF the sea-
AS to the breaking Of the ring, | may
be under a wrong impression. 1t may
be they exchanged rings. Your kindly
letter makes me bold to ask II this song
is in your collection? II so, may / have
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
In a Tight Place

"I know what it is to be In debt, and
we need so many things! We bought
small place here and paid down part,
then came sickness and hired help, until
we are discouraged. We have two chill
dren, a boy of years and girl of 4. 1t
takes so much for clothing for us all!
wonder If some one has an old sweater?
She may have two and will give one to
me, if unused. Or jacket or light coat
that she would send me. l should indeed
be glad. For three years I've needed n
spring wrap, size IS, but just couldn't
spare enough to buy 1t. I win do plain
sewing or do anything to pay for the gar
ment, and will pay carriage on the pack
age, MHS. D D. NJ,
What can the Corner do for this mother
in this ;ie darkest hour of her life? We
may not insert another petition for cloth
ing for long month 70 come.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

me on an instalment bill? I bought n
bedroom suit that was unsatisfactory. I
sent one piece back The man said he
would iiX It. but sent another just the
same. 1t was paid for in full
I have bought some more goods which
are not paid for altogether. and told him
l would not pay for them until he made
good with the other
There was no fixed amount to pay per
week and | would like to know what
would be the smallest amount | could
give him. Also, could he do anything to
me and what? ]. r.
J. r.
l am told by the Legal Aid Society,
which organization exists for the purpose
of untylng legal knots for people who can
not afford to pay for legal advice, that
they viii be glad to answer your problem
for you. Go to their office at "a South
10th street. II they can help you there
win be no charge.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Care of Books

Here are few directions which YOU
would have 10 learn about the proper care
Of your library books If you studied TO be
librarian.
Always have your books far apart on
the shelves 10 allow you 10 put your
thumb and forefinger between them.
In removing books from the shelf neN er
tilt them and PUN them out by the top In
time this method will pull their backs Off
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Care of a Fern

II should like to learn through your
Corner how to take care of a Boston fern;
how often does it need water and about
what temperature should it be kept in?"
IN. r. c."
Keep 1t in a window through which the
sunshine comes in for at least n few hours
of the day, and water it about three times
a week. soaking the earth thoroughly.
The surface should be almost or quite
dry before the next watering. Too much
water Is as bad for the growth of the fern
as all day sunshine. The room should
be kept at II moderate temperature. About
once n month the fern should be taken
into the b? .hroom and the pot set in the
tub half full OF water just tepid The
leaves must be washed gently and the
plant be left in water deep enough to
cover the surface, for half an hour
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Women in Hall of Fame

"OtAN you tell me the names Of the
~ six women whose names appear
in the Hall of Fame? The last admitted
was Charlotte Cushman, but 1 am not
sure of the others. l.. NJ. H.
The women admitted TO the Hall of
Fame by the requisite number of votes
are Mary Lyon. Emma Willard Maria
Mitchell, Harriet Beecher stowe and
Frances Willard. You say that Charlotte
Cushman was subsequently added to the
number, but my list does not include her
If you are right the number is complete.
We shall he glad to be posted upon the
subject by authorities more competent to
decide the question than | can claim
to be.