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The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-01-29

what you will and at the same time
be a skilled soldier of developed train
ing and able to serve his country at
any time in a place of high command.
There is small body of permanent
officers, about 200 all told, maintain
ed at instructors, whose business is
to study and teach modern military
science These learned men get
every wrinkle in the business as fast
as it shows up anywhere, testit, adopt
it if good, throw it away if bad, and
carefully teach the selected residue
to the soldiers under their care.
Which, as you will see, is another
good point It keeps the Swiss army
up to date, but avoids improbable
expense, cumbersome establishments
and the unspeakable black curse of
militarism as it is known in mon
archical countries and to the preiu-
dices of the American people. But
this is different.
The total expense of the Swiss
army in times of peace is 100000
year.
Each American soldier costs the
American government % times as
much as each Swiss soldier costs the
Swiss government.
If we had the Swiss system we
should have an army of 100000
trained men, and it would not cost us
very much more than our present
army of $4,000 men.
But about that incident at Mon
treaux They marched out that morn
ing for their two weeks of field train
ing. was there when they came
back. They went to their homes, de-
posted their rifles, knapsacks, uni
forms and the rest, donned citizens
attire and took up again their usual
work, the blacksmiths, clerks, plas-
terers, mill hands, proprietors and
the rest. Our hotel keeper beamed
again in his accustomed place, the
headwaiter affably commanded the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
THE RESULT IN DOUBT

T,HE election IL in doubt
Hughes has swept the East and car
risd by large majorities the great indus
trial sections and centers OF population
In the west there is marked tendency
toward Wilson. and late reports from
rural districts show increases In his votes
in doubtful States. The result in the
electoral college may depend on a few
thousand. or even few hundred. popu.
lar votes IN close States.
II appears that the Republicans have
lost in their dificult tight TO win the
Senate. although the Democratic majority
viii be much reduced.
The House is doubtful II win be 30
closely divided that the majority for
either side win be nominal.
Tho vote cast has been enormous. The
nation itself has spoken. II has not
besn an organization" vote, but a vote
OF the whole people. the percentage of
nonvotcrs being less. doubtless, than In
any previous election.
Pennsylvania maintained IT'S traditions
by an overwhelming Endorsement Of the
Republican candidate.
The closeness OF the vote robs the vcr.
dict Of that decisive character for which
good citizens hoped. II is evident that
the country Is hopelessly divided by the
new issues which have arisen. Many
Republicans and Prosressives have been
led sstray from Protection by extrane-
GUS issues.
The Wilson managers. in accordance
with political practice, are claiming
everything in sight The Hughes mana
gers. on the other hand, may be de-
pended on to protect the interests of Re-
publicanism without impairment. II may
take the Official count to determine who Ia
elected The ballot boxes must be guard.
ed and every possibility of fraud ex-
ciuded-
The nation wants no repetition Of the
conditions which marked the count of
1874
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
A SONG OF AVIATION

With a humming and a drumming, to an
nounce that am coming.
Up the long blue silent speedways Of ths
universe soar,
Saying "Howdyl" to Canopus. as meet his
rays of topaz,
Sweeping into virgin spaces whore no
man has been before.
Far below me flies the eagle. now bird no
longer regal.
since his flight is short and puny as q
wrens compared to mine;
For the spheres unfold before me, and I
see the mystic glory
or the infinite extending to the rim of
things divine.
On the wonder and the thunder of the
wings that rend asunder
The eternal wells OF silence that are
wrapped around the stars
On tne monstrous echoes falling through
the distances appalling,
"here a host of nameless planets race
their bright celestial cars!
sing. ye wires and struts and bracest Ia,
II ring across the spaces.
Jupiter alone no longer rules the stellar
empire vast.
fuoins on my daring pinions, earth can
snare the air-dominIons,
ana the star-trust has been broken
smashed to smithereens at last.
-Minna Irving. in New York Times.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

h<vs 1oooooooo population. We have
learned to trust ourselves. and 70 have
conndcncs m the Judgment Of our neigh
bors' because we have discovered that
We are all seeking the same ends. even
though we choose different routes. The
railroad. the telegraph and the telephone
have made the nation more completely
homogeneous than II was IN the begin
ming. These inventions must be credited
with doing almost a. much for popular
government on a large scale ss was done
BY the Constitution when II provided for
rule ~ the people
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
THE FIRST DOUBTFUL ELEcrroN

IONLY once before In recent times
~ has the result been in doubt on
the morning following the election.
This was in 1875. The doubt then con-
tinued for months. or until It was dis.
solved by the findings of a special COM
mission created by Congress.
There had been a comparatively spirit.
less canvass because Hayes was a man
without a national reputation He had
received only sixty-one votes on the first
rollcali in the national convention. while
Blaine had received two hundred and
eighty-five. It was not until the seventh
rollcall that he was nominated by a com.
bination OF the opponents of Blaine. TIL
den was a man who aroused no popular
enthusiasm. He could not make a cam.
paign speech, and he had had business
connections which made the country sus.
picious OF him Yet the Republicans, who
were on the defensive because of the
scandals that had marred the second
Grant Administration, expected defeat
The election occurred on November 7,
the same date as the election of this
year. Az soon as the polls closed the
Democrats began to claim a victory and
to insist that besides carrying every
Southern State Tilden had carried New
York. Indiana, New Jersey and Conneo-
ticut. He did carry these Northern states.
as the hnal returns proved. The Repub-
leans. however. sent out word from their
headquarters In Washington that Hayes
was elected by majority of one vote
through victory in South Carolina, Flor.
ida and Louisiana The electoral com.
mission gave the vote OF these States TO
Hayes. Tho margin was so close that
there is doubt even TO this day as to how
these three States actually did vote
South Carolina, according to the accepted
returns. gave Hayes sl,s7o votes and
Tilden so.sse. In Louisiana the Demo
cratic count gave Tilden ss.72s and
Hayes 1881. The Republican count
allowed Tiiden only 7o5os and claimed
75.s15 for Hayes. The margin in Florida
was much closer. the Democrats olain.
Ing the State by % ana the Republicans
insisting that they had majority OF s22.
Less than seven thousand votes. accord
ing to the Republican claims. elected
Hayes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
STUDYING THE "HrGH COST.

TUE Federal investigation into the high
= cost OF milk. wheat canned goods
and coal win be profitable only so far as
Il discovers that they are removable So
many causes affect the range OF prices
that II is never easy TO put your finger
on the compelling reason. II has been
suggested that the imitation In currency
that has followed the establishment Of
the system OF Federal Reserve banks Is
one Of the reasons for high prices. II Is
known that shortage in the supply Is
another reason. The high price OF grain
increases the cost OF fattening cattle and
raises the prices OF meat The dep,s rd
fof broadcast cereals has cut down the
supply that could be fed 70 cattle and
has affected the cost Of feed. The re-
moval OF the duty ON wool has made
sheepraisins less prohtaNe and has led
farmers 20 sell tholr flocks. Because II
costs more 70 live farmhands have had
% get better wages. ana this extra money
must be got from consumers OF the prod
uctz Of the farms. The spiral Of prices
rises continually higher for causes that
react upon themselves A yoluminous
and expensive report on why prices are
blfh may BE- interesting 70 tho curious.
but ve should ~ Be much more inter.
>eEe6 u IeernInf how The old relation
Nm ~ 1'eous 1n1 ou<1o en- bs
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
WHERE THE WATER GOES
To the Editor OF the Eventno I,d,.-.

40 '"o HdIor OF the Evening Ledger:
sir-As I was coming into town by train
tew mornings ago discovered what be.
comes OF part of the water pumped through
the mains. car washer In the train ward
just west Of Broad Street Station was
getting a pail of water from a spigot. The
spigot was on level with the ground and
II discharged scattering stream of water
under the stream. About a third OF the
water entered the pail and the other two
thirds fell on the ground. When the pail
was fun he removed IT while the water con.
tinued TO flow full force, and then he lei
surely turned on the stopcock. Is not water
fashion7 HWT
Lansdowne, November Z.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
JUSTICE FOR THE FREMEN,

TO fke Editor of the E0enlH0 Ledger
slr-Ths time approaches when the de-
mands Of the firemen win either be granted
or refused by Councils.
The threatened division Of the factions Of
the dominant party In Philadelphiz may
operate 70 prevent the settlement OF their
claims In . just manner or with dus
regard for the wellbeins OF the city. /
imagine there u . decided sentiment arnonr
our citizens 70 do justio, 70 those msn--who
rive virtually all their time 10 wardinx
on the dangers that heset us
II am correct IN my imaEininss. Il be-
hooyes all friends Of the dremen 10 ret
busy. and not only sympethize with. but
orfanize for the rurtherink IN every prooer
way Of = E1ccessfuI telmination Of a. f,n~
oxnt which these man have made for a.
oen< wages end ~ 5,ys u home an1
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
MY COUNTRY

TO me Editor OF the Evening Ledger:
Sir-To thee. beloved America,
owe my life, my all:
Thy very name my soul inspirest
With thee I'll stand or fall
So young In years but brave IN
deeds,
glory In thy fame;
The colors Of thy gorgeous nag,
Before me ever fame.
From sea to sea thou hoidest sway,
great and mighty realm;
With loyal men TO sing thy praise.
With God to guide the helm
CARRIE YAEGER FRAZIER
Philadelphia. November 4.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

Evefy timo there II presidential
campaign the wisdom OF a single term OF
eix years becomes more apparent. For
1our months every four years business
and everything else is tied up while the
politicians take possession OF the stage.
That does not make for efficiency. nor
does 4 necessarily improve our states
nnanship. Orderly government means
eornsthing more than the mere prescrva-
don Of peace In the streets, and our
Dreaidential campaigns can scarcsly be
pons'dsred % making for that kind Of
order and stability which Il requisite In
= nation q our Importance and size.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

4. Crnvassinr the votei counting H.
y The i've candidates. Wilson. HpEhes, Haniy
(Socialist Labpr).
o ouss.syTdins .ydin stock stock that has boon L.
4. Asroglanes can ~ iso miles an hour. Zen.
Peilns do not make much moro than eB q
8 rhsrs are no national ls<ai holidays In thi.
BgIs ,l,s SssiI :a, Ell e ssrupsisa Of tn.
u m no person have q majority In the ele,-
ierai colieEos tho House Of Repressnts.
psss, yotinf b{ states. ehqoses the .Prcsl-
The fmgsssr % . Mere was said % have hd-
o. rrsesrtisssi rssrssssirties, % thl. principle,
variensIy exprossed n different conntfies'
sss sssssass q .s esF,,
SssiS sss. hass about s~sai,-iRssss iRss's.'st: ssst:
10. Te5ss Esassrys sitl,sns who IN the cary
p isss srdsr. fks scdy L Eaiir stii n iS'.'ss ss,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
What Do You Know?
QUIZ

QUIZ
1. In how many States do women voteY
:. What was the origin Of Tammanyf
.. What IL tho Presidents salaryf What -.
ID In Lincoln's timer
T. What e the order Of the .prssidsrtisI sue
the President and Vice Presidentf "''-
D. Explaia tho term scotch-Irish.
.. What was tho 'Tusitania warninssss
=. What was tho famous CaiIIaux AFFAIR."
.. whsre were the nrst shots nrsd in tho cfvn
0. What Is meant BY .'votins on sss'.,
10. What was tho origin Of Thanksxivinxf
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

James X Polk was the only man
e'ected TO the presidency who failed to
Salty his own State. Henry Clay. who
was running against him. was also a
1ennesssean. and proved more popular at
home thap he was in the rest OF the
eountry. Mr.. Wilson loses New Jersey
BY 10000. and IL he IL elected viii take
rank with Polk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

That fremen should receive higher
~ e gsnerally acknowledged The only
bitch seems % be In the financial ability
- The city TO mest the situation. That is
. pretfy meager argument. and with Il
m have no sympathy. Tho laborer is
~e<<hy Of his hire. He ought to get
@0ooeh 70 enable him to live. His wages
ooeuld b nxed with some regard for
<hongsd economic conditions and the ex.
1>meIy high cost Of living. These men
ere actually getting, In purchasing power.
z<sr for their services than they were get.
ting two years ago. The money for the
increases can be got. and II should be rot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
TITLE Edward was sent to the butche.

TITTLE Edward was sent to the butcher
IL shop with another boy. While they
were there an adult customer was buying
pork chops. Little Edward whispered TO
his chum. THAT looks like dog meat"
The butcher, overhearing the remark.
asked. Us that the kind you buyY' Lit
tie Ed answered. mo. sir; We don't deal
here reg'lar.-
MRH
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

A Little Song in yellow


when the young and tender sohoolsirf =.
thinking
OF the time when she win be silo~.s 4.
vote.
The chances are that she Is coyiy bl,r,,.-
At fellow In n sporty overccat
On riding. eolfine. tennis. and on bsssh>n
And on rowing she's particularly nsS :
When he tells her that he loves her : -
Well, then. that's ALL
Shell be driven Poilyannacaily GLAD.
Hahnemann started on his sxp.r,n.,..
which resulted in his system OF hom~oc
athy. "
'iar' he cried. "simIlia simiirsu. e..
renturr -
Thereupon we saw great light.
That' we said, IS why the r~o,-.
Doctor put Josephus In the Cabinet" -
Hcmeiy women-and they are the or,-
ones-aro always Jealous OF their HUSBAND.
Women OF what the laxicographern -,
pulchritude haven't time for that.
-
Philip Hale who in an elder dav ,h~..
many criti-seismic disturbances intc ~ =.
hearts OF musical operators, is, in hi. ~
ton Herald column, getting a collecfioc -
divertlng ballads. songs and catches co.
cerning certain gentlemen who wern ,rss
vertently hanged. He calls in his afssi,o..-
Anthology" We have followed IL with g
interest akin, almost to enthusiasm m.
fortunately. however. the good Philip doesn1
seem to hit on the folk who need hsr.,- y
IL was this same genial critic who fou,S
what the red lights were for in the pos.,~
symphony Hall. Most of us supposed r.
marked an exit in case OF fire. "rSo {. y
said. those red lights mean This way
And not the least interesting part ~ -.
campaign was that of Maryland's awets'S
II. whether for good or bad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

The Socialists are claiming six Con-
GresNnen- With the Republicans and
Democrats apparently tied in the House.
ore these gentlemen TO hold the balance
of powcr In close party votes7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

Psnnsylvania makes ono important
gnin- Mr.. Knox raises the average tone
~ the States representation In the United
States Senate appreciabiy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

nremen. some one or some body of men or
women can be found who will determinedly
and efficiently lead in this work.
OLIVER MCKNIGHT.
Philadelphia, November z.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Philadelphia Cannot Be the City Should Citizens Are
as Much Interested in Local as in Foreign Affairs
Be Fair to the Firemen

THIS Department ts free TO all readers tcho
vtsh TO erpress their opinions on subjects OF
current interest. 1t Is an open forum, and the
me vtetos o. hs correspondents. Letters must
DC signed bv the name aud address Of the
tDTtter, not neoessdsSlu for publication, but as a
guarantee Of good fdtfh.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

Both houses of Congress are 10
ozoss that no matter who Is elected to
The presidency there can be no conten.
dous partisan legislation for the next
two years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

IT must be recorded that on Green
Dtrset last night q parade doomed along
"a front of the Thirteenth Ward Repub-
ucan Club bearing transparencies with
this inscription; "Purityi Our next Gov
ernor. John r. X Scott"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

The doubt has had one excellent
elect Il has held before every man and
woman IN the nation for hours the i'm.
portAnce or tho nations welfare. The
usual rule - TO dismiss the subject IN
moment after a glance at the net re-
suit This year there Is apparently 10
- no net result n a. Il seems Congress
= % be divided. The people come to a
closer scrutiny OF their leaders actions
r o1'ce and BY the vary division among
- leaders are invited to share with
1r ~ Initiative through the force OF
W. opinion such e. they have never
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
Argentine business Condition.

In April represented liabilities OF s.7O6. 600
This brings the total for the eight months
OF the current year 70 t17.s0e.o 900. a. com.
pared with $b1.1o1.o0o In the same period
lAst year On the basis OF these figures ths
eoonomio situation IN the country MAY b
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

VOTES FOR WOMEN

Whenever IL Is Saturday ana ali your work
Is through.
And you are rushing for . train 10 take you
20 Saint Lew.
Get @lAttls Polly at your head. -x4s
Nissus" for the rest.
And then us1i have . column. rad mat
herewith II confessed
- tbs!r sdmIrsf srsstly wished ana ionxsd
for even HOW
You need not fear We will be -dishsds
II they should make their bow.
Ariel.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

g. W~~Ihe Canadian Trade Comma.
soner for the West Indies saysi I'VE nav.
had the bisGest sugar crop the British Wes
Indies ever produced. and times are soo<
West Indies b $4,000 tons so6 ~ vsn' sn'
~ h4o >oo.Qoo ton4 and prizes have Ser
- r. e; ''''s p ~ s''<'&Ss ss'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

Utah's swing to Wilson 10 perhaps
ne most remarkable result In the whole
election Utah and Vermont were the
en1x States Taft carried
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

And yet in 1920 thcy win trot out
~ same old doubtful States again just
- though nothing had ever happened
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

NJ un<|l ono recalls what the
1~ a ~ cons>ituton thought Of
~ - ~ vof>rs IN country
@oV &ooo.coo population to sslscf
@nc1f(ro CA ~ realize how
~ ~ vlo1icnfc1 zfnelf The Con-
Fc<11oe for 3 Qoagroes Of rep
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
THE POTENT CAUSE

Ifs "Iope that makes the toorld 90 round
As many persons think;
But there are certain guys soho'oe foans
IT'S merely love Of drinh
WATERS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

said Democrat: II don't care
now whether Wilson is elected or not I
an satisfied that It Is close. All I wanted
vas that a man who at least tried TO do
HE duty should not be kicked out like a
drunken haclxman."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
Mr.. Wilson's Marriages

K-Mr. Wilson married Ellen Louise
Axssn. OF Savannah, Ga. juno ~, 1855
She died August 8. 1914. He married Faith
oember IS. 1915.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
ALL THE FIxIN,s

IL has been suggested that the name Of
tnis country be changed to Unistatia
wouldn't that be nicer And now we must
set . yen and an engraved letterhead.-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

Happy Il the man with strong
hsnxt and spine OF steel 70 overcome
nat dnlinE feeling.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
RUNNING NO RISKS

Now we are to have motion-picture shows
Ior ladies' only. though 1t seems as II the
men had been sufficiently hardened hv the
fashion ads in the magazines TO stand ais
most anything GRAND Rapids Press.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

sir--Even II you shave yourssif. this st
Norris street and oirard avenue should IN
terest you:
4+.l J. BARBA
SHAVE 10
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08
Tom Days Column


w" Rt'r' VuN Efctfufut
God Bless osp PRESIDENT
Bendtn0 We to THY vuz,
oncu Thou the turbulent,
Making oil clomor sfnl
One IN belief,
One IN our hope and atm
For our Ioved conntrYs fome
Fuse as IN patriot noma
God bIoss our ohien
God oi-ss orr President
0tvo htns to rule IN pcacs
sfdtcs. bv late passion rent,
he. bv Thv holy grace
Hoidefh IN nef;
And IN hts triHmph's hosr,
With thv most precious dotcer-s
yusttco that tcmpcrs potocr-
God bless our ohief
God bless our President
AZ Thou hast blessed our sou
And IN Thy MERCY sent
Horvests Of tcins and OIL
And Tipened shedf.
WITH strength and fortitpde
Best 10 conserve this good,
Under Thy Fotherhood.
God bless our chieh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

Ana not the least interesting mart ~ -.
campaign was that of Marylands .ws,s.
bhlooard advertising. There was systsn, I,
II, whether for good or bad.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

Homely women--and they are the or,-
ones--aro always Jealous OF their hush.na.s |.
Women OF what the lexicograpbern -,
pulchritude haven't time for that.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

Nov that the shouting and an that
IN sort of thing is over here is one of
the things that needs to be corrected
Mexico.
wo remember II was about this time
three years ago that we wrote this BIT of
Irish blarney:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

Hahnemann started on his exp~rir,s-<-
which resulted in his system OF hom~o-
athy. -
'Iiar' he cried. "simiiia siniirbu. =,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-11-08

Thereupon we saw great light.
That" we said, is why the r~o,-.
Doctor put Josephus in the Cabinet" =