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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
THE "YANKEE" CONTROVERSY

How did the word Yankee" originate? The
question still occasions controversy. There
seems to be very good authority for the claim
that the word Yankee derived from the
manner in which the Indians endeavored to
pronounce the word English, which they rem
dered Henghees, whence the word yankee"
The statement in Irvings Observation-Disclosures
History of New York" concerning the tribe of
Yankees is mere joke, and to this suggestion
the New York Gazetteer added that 'the Yankees
were so indomitable that the Purtans of New
England, after subduing them, adopted their
name, according TO an Indian custom which gave
the name of the conquered to the conquerors'
The statement that there was tribe OF Indians
known as Yankees is not TO be relied upon as
no history of New England makes any mention
OF that redoubtable tribe, nor can there be any
authority for the belief that the custom spoken
Of by the Gazetteer ever existed among the
Aborigines of America.
An effort has been made to attribute the name
to the popular revolutionary song Yankee
Doodle" the origin OF which an attempt has
been made to trace TO the words "YenRhi
Dounia," which is said TO have been very good.
Persian for America. 1t is hardly likely that
such an insular and stationary people as the
Persians should ever have heard Of America TO
the extent that they would coin a word espe-
cially to express the name OF the country.
The word Yankee" undoubtedly had the
Yenghees origin referred to above but IL does
not seem 10 have been very common until the
time of the Revolutionary War So far as Is
known. the word is contained i'm no writings
previous to that time, and in letters I'm which
the word occurs written in lII5 II Is referred TO
something new. Noah Webster, i'm his Die
tionary gives the Henghees origin of the word
That the word Yankee" was rather uncom-
mon In New England in the Revolutionary
period Is shown by various letters written from
there. The word was so unusual that the
writer's thought themselves obliged to explain
1t. 1t was soon. however, adopted and In a few
months thereafter the citizens ofsNewbury fitted
out a priyateer called the Yankee Herol The
name shortly afterward began to be used Rener-
ally when speaking of the New Englanders
being spelled at times YRnke, Yanko, Yankoo
Xapku and Yankee as IL It's photography was
not settled AT the present time the word is
only applied I'm the United States to the inhabi-
taTits of the New England States but foreigners
use 1t 10 designate all Americans
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
CARE OF THE FEEBLE.MINDED

UlHE problem Of the feeble minded is one
i 10 which the normally endowed come with
a feeling of uneasiness. Despite the ad-
vances OF science the feeling persists that
the aHiction Is incurable, and the healthy
man looks upon the incurabe with hatred
and ferocity which grows in direct proper
,tion to his sense OF impotence. Yet the prob
lem must be worried over, and the exhibit ar
ranged by the Public. Charities Association
for the two weeks beginning FebTuary-23
should be largely attended. The fact that
10000 feeble-minded persons are either cared
for privately or not cared for at all is not
precisely pleasant, nor is It eonsOling to note
that the three Pennsylvania institutions
especially designed for care Of these unfor-
tunates are oyereroWded ana have waiting
usts amounting 10 At Least 400.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

and churches. The result of 1t all became
soon apparent, but has not reached its culmi-
nation.
In the Republican National Convention of
1912 Hadley was floor leader of the Roosevelt
forces He refused, however, to emigrate
from the Republican party when the Bull
Mooser bolted. Hadley has faith in the pro-
gressiveness of the Republican party. ut is
claimed" he says, "that there has been
general slowing up, a reaction against pro-
gressive legislation and policies throughout
the country. Mothers pension laws in New
York and a substantial list of progressive
laws in Pennsylvania and Republican States
of the Cestral West fail to show it,
Definition of PrOgressivism
The break, he says, was not on account Of
differences over questions of national policy,
but over questions incident to the control of
the party organization. 1.-THE Republican
platform of 1912, though framed largely by
the representatives of the conservative ele-
ment of the party, was the most progressive
platform upon which it has ever asked the
support of the American people. Had not
other issues, more personal and interesting,
occupied the attention of the voters in that
campaign this fact would have been more
clearly impressed upon the minds Of the
voters"
Ex-Governor Hadley speaks of progress
sivism" as follows 'Progressivism' describes
more an attitude of mind than platform of
political principles. To be progressive is to
be open minded, to recognize the existence
of evils and to consider without prejudice
measures for their correction. 1t is the
antithesis of that mental attitude which views
with satisfaction things as they are and
gloriies the established order. President
Wilson has described progressive as a for
ward-looking man. But "a forward-looking
man may be simply an idealist and theo-
rist, while true progressive should be
guided by the wisdom and experience of the
past in his efforts to solve the problems OF
the present and the future. In platform
written by former Senator Hoar for the Re-
publicans of Massachusetts, the Republican
party was once somewhat POLITICALLY declared
TO be "a party with mind ever open to the
morning and the sunlight. ever open to new
thoughts and new duties, as the new years
bring their lessons If the Republican party
in the nation can live up to this ideal of
political conduct, it will continue to attract
to its ranks a majority of the young men of
the country; it can truly claim to be party
OF progress"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
Speaking of Final Reckonings

We got a lot out Of the intaglio section
of last Sundays PUBLIC LEDGER, especially
the picture under which we read 1.-THE
remnants Of the Serbian army retreating be-
fore the Teutonic allies. Thus another little
country is added to the list of those upon
which has fallen the wrath of the Huns
because real nations have thwartcd their
dreams Hence, there is just a little TO be
added to the final reckoning" 1t was the
landscape, rather than the army, that in
terested us. Somehow it reminded us of
Ireland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
From "Hill's Manual of Social and Business
Forms" Copyright. Chicago. 1882.
REPLY TO A YOUNG MAN THAT USES
TOBACCO

t.
MIR. BANNIsTER;
Dear sir; in receipt OF your courteous
letter containing a declaration OF love / viii be
frank enough to admit that while 1. have been
come months, have also cherished growing in
tcrest In you. In truth, to make candid confess
say more but feel It due to you, as we'll as
TO myself, TO be strictly honest I'm my expression,
lest e foster this growing love. which under pres
eut conditions must be broken off.
have always adIared your natural ability;
appreciate you for your industry; 1 respect you
for your hlal conduct towards your parents. In
fact, consider you quite a model man, were II
not for one habit; have reference to the of
tobacco. Apparently this is a little thing / am
their notCe; but thoroughly convinced am |
that 1t Is one OF the most destructive habits sap
that could never consent TO wed man addicted
10 It's use, my reasons being as folows
II irouid impoUeriSh my home. Only ten cents
with lie accumulations of interest amounts TO over
$4,000! The little sum of IL cents per day, saved
from being squandered tobacco and properly
put at interest, amounts In that time to $3.50!
use tobacco are without the comforts OF lifet
physiological fact that the use OF tobacco deadens
the sense of taste that water and all common
Is used so that the person using the same inyoun-
tarily Graves strong drink, in order 10 taste H.
Therein lies the foundation Of large share Of the
drunkenness OF the country.
n tEouid surround me iCith flth. To say nothing
OF the great drain on the physical health by the
health OF many robust constitutions. / could not
endure the fetid breath OF the tobacco user physl
ology proving that with tobacco cheweFs. nearly
While I devotedly love YOU. I, cannot consent
person that would instnctiveiy repel you. Beiisv-
Ing. therefore, under the circumstances. that our
further correspondence should cease. 1
Your friend and well-wisher,
MARIETTA WILCOX.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

Saturday, June ., 17H-I never In n
place so populous whore the gout for publiclt
gay diversions prevailed so little There is no
such thing as assemblies of the gentry among
them, either for dancing musick; these they
have had an utter aversion to ever since
Whitefield preached among them. Their chief
employ indeed is traflck and mercantile bust
ness, which turns their thoughts from these
lcvities Some Virginia gentleman that came
here with the Commissioners of the Indian
treaty were desirous of having n ball. but
could find none of the female in humour
for it. Strange influence of religious enthusiasm
upon human nature to excite an aversion at
these innocent amusements, for the most part,
so agreeable and entertaining to the young and
gay, and, indeed, in the opinion of moderate
people, so conductive to the Improvement of
politeness good manners and humanity. -"
7 dined at the tavern, and returning home
after dinner I read part of book lately writ
by Fielding, entitled "The Adventures OF Joseph
and entertaining the characters of low life here
are naturally delincatcd and the whole per-
Torrance is so good that / have not seen any
thing of that kind equal excel it.
This proved rainy afternoon, which, because
it abated the sultry heat, agreeable I
drank tea with Collector Alexander, where 1
saw Mr. II.
Their conversation turned upon the people on
Barbados. and as I knew nothing of the priv
ate history of that island, only sat and heard,
for they went upon nothing but private char
manners, which many well-bred people fall
into thro lnadvertenCy, two engrossing all the
conversation upon subject which is strange
and unknown to n third person there.
ITO BE CoNTINUED)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

l. Who are the United States Senators from II!
Jersey?
2. When and where was ether first used 4, !
hnesthetic?
8. Which is the most popuIous State In the UnIaI
4. When was General Grant Presldents
8. Did william Penn ever visit Philadelphia
6. Where was the Centennial Exhibition held
1876?
T. Who wrote the first American novel;
8. What was the largest American city In iiN
0. Where is Montenegro, and what is the sdth
of its name?
10. What nations guaranteed the neutrality ,
Belgium and when wns the agrsensu
made?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
Webster's Habits

Editor Of f'Whdt DO You Rnot0N-A 1--WE - W.
Clergyman in a public address referrea Va - tAi
ster's intemperate habits. l have hsa pc. ~
charge denied What is the truth es5ss, s1gsa EIn
Edward Everett Hale knew Neps'ssl s-.sm &
years and he said: II never had - llaraf
thought he cared anything about "lhs n NJ s.
certainly / never supposed he usee 4 sazf
cess" Alexander II. Stephens, VINO ~ ~ i6as
door 10 Webster IN Washington, Wrols' 50
Webster was the worst slandeFea ~ HI
knew. II b the general impression hsls
Webster Was a great drunkard taa
dined with him at his house and nlis 81
met hun AZ dinners ana anaifs os.s faaa
never saw him la the least intoAie-1.ss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

before the summer is out.
Borah's name has also
disappeared from the
reckoning. In his case the
disappearance is partly to
be explained by the inten-
tions of the owner. Borah
is still young. He doesn't
want to become a back
number through too much
booming before the time
is ripe. The year 1920
will suit him quite as well
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

There are 2OOOO.OOO unorganized militia in
the United States; that is, males of military
age. The school census of this city recently
taken shows that there are 299,522 children of
school age here; that is, children between
and 16 All but 10000 of them are enrolled In
the schools. Some of the unenrolled are en-
ployed and Others for one reason or another,
are not fitted to go to school, The defense of
the nation depends on It's enrolled children
as well as upon its enrolled ctizenry in arms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

Senator the "underalcaldes' passed the word
along TO the petty officials that there should
he no further contributions for entertainment
purposes, except as voluntarily given. The
underohcias were equal to the OCCASION
however, and according to Senator Lewis, adj
vised the people as follows:
Hereafter whenever American officials
visit the islands there shall be no more con-
tributions to entertain them, except voun-
tarly but those who do not volunteer shall
be fined five pesos.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
A LITTLE WAY

A little way to walk Fith you my own
Only little way
Then one Of US must weep and walk alone
Until Gods day.
A little wayl Il is so sweet TO live
Together, that know.
Lie would not have one Wthered rose 10 civ.
II one Of Us should 90.
Aud II these lips should ever learn 10 smils
With thy heart Tar from mine
Iyeuld be for joy that IN a little while
4ney eoald Be Kissed By thinel
- Z. .atanloa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

The condition of the streets is little worse
in this storm than it was a few weeks ago.
At that time one OF the keen-eyed guardians
of the crossroads in the heart of the city did
more than beclSon on or retard the pedestri-
ans. He shouted regularly the warning,
"Watch the horses" The men who are driv-
ing drays have hard enough time, but they
cannot control their horses feet. And in
such condition the pedestrian owes it to
everybody to be little more watchful than
he absolutely has to be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
Another Stevenson Prayer

Editor of "WhGt DO You hhoW aunt Il
column of this date | find the query; y, IN
Steyenson's Prayer?' For the benehl -
correspondent, l give it below
"Grant that we here before Thee may ~ fssf
free from the fear of vicissitude and ms ~ n
of death, may finish what remains nelUt, neSa,yas b
our course without dishonor TO ouIssl ,asg
hurt 10 others. and when the day comes va, -
die in peace. Deliver us from rear anu IIsst
from mean hopes and cheap pleasuLgs Nj y
mercy on each IN his deficiency: lel nun M aay
cast down; support the stumbling on b.
and give at last rest to the weary, nary e
Marine Barracks. Philadelphia FepFua'f
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
ANswERs To sAruRpAY,s QUIZ

ANSWERS TO SATURDAYS QUIZ
1. About 111A miles from League Island to CD
tenham avenue.
2. The first ten amendments to the COnsiiuiAA
3. Fifteen million dollars.
4. For the independence of the Philippine Isl,ai
at the END OF not less than two and n
more than four years.
.. Vancouver, B. G.
0. James w. Wadsworth, Jr, and james
O'GormRn.
I. Since 1908 the War Department has received
minimum of i15 million dollars and mad
mum OF IT3 millions, for IA yeaF. The mai
minimum was 8. millions and It's maxinu
141 millions, for n single year.
s. Halifax.
o. Camden, n. j.
10. Russia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
Working for Pleasure

Editor of "What Do You Kno0'-l wan,
find the poem which contains these lines ah' :
would like to know who wrote it,
Work thou for pleasure; paint or sing or au,' ~.
Inc tii'"s ''ou io'sS'' '" b. GUIDE
1t was written b. Kenyon Cox. Here {,
Work thou for pleasure; paint or sing OF H.y' w..
The thing thou lowest. though the body slaHe
Who works for glory misses oft the soAi'
Who works for money coins his very SOU h.
Work for works sake then. and II wen ns'
That these things shall be added unto 'n''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
GENUS IRRITABLE vArUM

(or, freely translated Gee! what n slamr)
Alfred Noyes says It Is the duty Of the United
States to enter the the side of the Allies
II the contest should become deadlock.
Mr.. Noyes is clear on the duties of Amer
leans in this particular that no doubt IL he
were an American instead of an Englishman he
would be at the front now.
Don Marquis In N. Y. Evening Sun.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
I1AXlD1GE OUF IRSTgS.N

On the Dihiculty OF Making One
Piastre DO the Work Of Five, :
My purse its burden hardly
bears
The snuff fancied once
comes now too dear;
The charcoal vender cries his
wares
At twice the sum ne asked
but yesteryear.
MY modest Income scarce can
pay
The claims OF al the
creditors who spring
Like gnomes from nOunsres
IA cur day
A little earning ID a lang
roug thing. A. a.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
WHAT'S YOUR TAvoRITE sIMILEe

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SMILE?
You about handy steamboat on a
farm"
How about O. Henry's? "It was us quiet as the
campus OF a correspondence school at midnight"
+, r. b.
"As happy as a man with ST. Vitus' dance and
sciatic rheumatism" A. NJ. c.
THE venom clamors OF Jealous woman
Poisons moro deadly than a mad dogs tooth"
COMEDY of ErrOrs) A Fireman
Sweet as the cream skinned from the milk Of
human kindness"
Fine the hair a frog"
small as the blister on a gnats heel"
Magwyr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
Tom Daly's Column
TIE KALENrINE

SuH-upl aud the earliest rdp
Bubbles up the SKI like t0ine;
cold and silver Hohtnings play
.Whcre the icy branches shine
Through the jdirU tret,oorb stray
Rose-0Hnts Of a heart diUiue-
God, toho made this perfect ddB
Sends as all Vdlentinel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
Ember Days

Editor of "What Do You KnoW"-Wha' -
ember and rogation days? ,, ,,,v1IF
They are certain periods of the year os's's sas X
TO fasting and prayer Ember days Vs soes IA
about the beginning of the four Seasons ,es
groups of three. Rogation days occur ~ it,,,
feast of St Mark, April 90 and on uo 9.
days Immediately preceding Ascension pa''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

It's hard to understand Carranza's object
in cornering the hemp market. Villas army
is dwindling so fast, small portion of it
would have been sufficient.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
GIVE US A NATIONAL ARMY

The mower Of Congress 10 transform
the National Guard into n National Army
II limited by the Constitution. The Guard
must remain n state body in time Of
pcncc. subject to the control NJ state
authorities 4 constitutional amendment
would he required 60 make IL national in
fact ms well ns In nnn,F.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
In Transit

Men spoke of her as passing fair"
But time flies by so fast.
Now some of these same men declare
She's actually past.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
Tho difference

All" SAID the man who was given to
"a moralizlng. death comes alike to the
rich man and the poor man"
Except" replied the observant man, that
in the former case 1t is usually accompa-
MED by reporters"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

Five hundred more9policemen have been
promised to Philadelphia's suburbs Then
what Is to become Of the pretty notion that
the country is such a nice, pure place?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
Paupers

Editor of "What Do You Enoto"-I ASSERT.
that there were more paupers in the Unla
States than in Great Britain. 1 am conhcsn'
that am right, but canot prove it. Can l's
help me? CHAhiAi'
According to the latest census bulletin, thsn
are "a 1888 paupers in public almshouses In %,
United States. The number in England y.
Wales Is 271, 1853. and in Scotland there are ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
What Do You Know

Queries of general interest tciH be on,s.,,
in this column. Ten questions, the on,vr
to tohich euery tcell-intormed person ,As,I
knotO, are asked daily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

Now that the courts have enjoined the In
terstate Commerce Commission from enforc-
ing its order separating the Lehigh Valley
Railroad from it's lake steamship line the
issue can be fought out in the proper trb-
InaI
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

Not the least beautiful in the equipment of
flags for the new battleship Pennsylvania will
be the State flag, to be presented by the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

Uncle Joe Cannon says he is paclhst, but
is not darned fool on the subject" Then
he's not a real pacifst.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

Those floods in Arkansas seem especially
out of place in a State which so enthusiast
cally went dry the first of the year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

Judge Hughes evidently has canny
knowledge of the superior value of a bird in
tho hand.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
THE YOUNGSTER
OF MISSOURI
Hadley an Orator Since His Boy
hood, Which Wasn't Very Long
Ago-Strengthened Himself
by Outdoor Life

TT1HE name of Henry Spencer 1Iadley as
L presidential possibility, 1916 model, seems
to have dropped out of the calculations of
the political prognosticators. 1t is not i'm
possible, however that it will be heard again
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

During Mr.. Roosevelts pleasure trip to the
Lesser Antilles it's a safe bet there will
always be a close degree of proximity be-
tween his organ of hearing and good old
terra firma.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

Atlantic City seems to be as popular in
midwinter as in midsummer
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

st. Valentine recks not of weather without
so long as the heart is warm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
Nothing to Do

Editor of "What Do You Rnow"-can ~
help me to find out who wrote the poem bepF
ming:
Nothing to do but work.
Nothing to eat but food,
Nothing to wear but clothes
To keep from going nude ,oon
Perhaps some reader can assist Norwood
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14
Admission Day

Editor Of "Whdt Do You KnoW"-Is Februal
II holiday in any State? DOUBTFUL
1t is a holiday in Arizona and is the annVt
sary of the admission of the Territory to .
Union.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-14

The formal opening of the Charles CustIs
Harrison Hall in the University Museum
calls attention to one of the most
valuable educational collections in the city
and ought to attract a large number of visit
ors. The place is open to the public without
charge. as the announcements scattered over
the city show, but the number of visitors to
it is much smaller than its Importance de-
serves. The Morgan collection of Chinese
porcelains that has been put on view in the
new hall is only one of the many notable
groups of exhibits. No Boy Scouts educa-
tion is complete until he has seen the coIlec-
ton of Indian relics. with the models of
Indian encampments