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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

1t is, of course, possible that the com
plants OF the South Jersey commuters viii
not be settled in lump. But the railroad
which invited the complaints and which has
the courtesy and the good grace to reply to
them has travelled many miles from the
starting point laid down by a e, 1er mag
nate, who desired the public to de on his
trains-and did not care whether II was
pleased or not
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

Mr.. Taft is in the delightful position of
man who feels free to say what he thinks
regardless of the political consequences His
address before the Traffic Club was so frank
in it's dshunciation of Government owner
ship of railroads, the initiative and referen-
dun, the direct primary, the full crew laws
and Uther reforms which many politicians
are either advocating or defending, that the
ex-PTesident has exposed himself to the
charge of being a stand-patter of the most
reactionary kind. He is not. of course, even
though during his Presidency he was on
friendly terms with Joe Cannon. He is
conservative progressive with the accent on
the conservative. His Views apparently
pleased his audience
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

Mr.. Wilson insisted a year or so ago that
we did not need a tariff board, as the Federal
Trade Commission could make all the desired
investigations He has changed his mind on
this subject as well as on many others, and
is now favoring the creation of a special com
mission for a scientific study of the tariff
rates Scientific" however, with him means
theoretical, and theoretical means with
strong leaning toward free trade.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
Perhaps, If They're Genuine Antiques

This headline appeared the other day in
a local evening paper:
PERSIA SINKING UP TO AUSTRIA
What 10 do about it?' wringingly
demands Gus, who discovered this curious
geolog. phenom. IF the Red Sea were
stuffed full Of Oriental rugs. would that
stop itT
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

There are both justice and irony in the an
nouncement that the $4,000 awarded a widow
TO whom bartenders were too indulgent is to
go toward payment OF the dead husbands
debts. The decision itself was of the highest
Importance, striking down definitely the i'm
punity OF saloonkeepers who sell drink to
those notoriously and obviously drunkards.
The disposition of the money is only an indi-
cation of how frutless indemnity can be-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
THE TYRANT OF TO-DAY

The germ is the tyrant of today and the arbi-
ter of custom. Already some of the ancient
symbol'cal representations of affection have
fallen under his ban. He has removed the
net from the floor and ordered rugs and pol
ished hardwood. Perfume and the convenient
drinking cup, even that common cup used In
the ritual of communion in some churches. he
has driven out and destroyed.-Chicago Tri-
bune.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

The second free Sunday afternoon concert
by the Philadelphia Orchestra proved more
popular than the first. Those who attended
were better for the experience, for there
are few more refining influences than good
music. Perhaps we shall be broad minded
enough some day to permit Sunday concerts
to be given to which every one who has the
price may be admitted
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
cory 1T FOR US AND WE'LL SEE

Sir: II Mr. Fireman doesn't forthwith read
Masefeld Why'd. u. b. he should remain.
dare you to run Laugh and Be Merry" (to
be found in THE Story OF a Round House'D at
the top Of your column or "ain't' you allowed
to use poetry2 c. T. H.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

Senator Penrose says that things are drift
ing toward harmony. The chance OF success
is the greatest leveler OF differences in this
world
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
THE VOCATION OF CITIZENSHIP

Free popular education IL supported In
America primarily to qualify voters for
citizenship. Specialized vocational train
Ing should he delayed as long possible
in the child's life in order to prevent the
formal separation OF the growing gem
Grafton into undemOcratlc class groups.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

Mr.. Tafts interest in the American Red
Cross Society began before his own disas
trous campaigning experience.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

The resources of the Teutonic allies are
not yet exhausted After Turkey admits that
one of her submarines sunk the Persia the
submarine policy can be continued by having
Bulgaria assume the responsibility for the
next atroCity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

are now in the regular army. The nation can
well afford to give every encouragement to
these schools which are able to do much to-
ward a proper offering Of reserve troops.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

The Colonel is going to the West Indies
for six weeks. Madison Square Garden may
now be rented for a moderate sum-against
his Homecoming
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

The Executive Committee of the Associa-
ton OF Military Colleges and Schools Of the
United States has suggested to the House
Committee on Military Affairs that the War
Department be authorized to issue modern
equipment TO replace obsolete equipment now
In use and that the graduates of approved
SCHOOLS be recognized as officers in any re-
serve military organization established. There
are. as a matter OF fact, number Of mill
tary schools whiSh are NOT far behind West
Point A limited number or their graduates
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

dare do all that mag become man;
Who ddres do more Is none
--ShdbesDedre
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

John Lind now admits that he did not say
that eX-Ambassador Wilson knew of the
plot to murder Madero There will be no
duel between the retIcent Minnesotan and
the voluble lndanan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

The "theologs'' at Princeton are evidently
patrons OF evangelism. They foclSed in a
body to shake the hand of William A.
Sunday,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

The banana suit, which has been agitatlng
legal breasts for some time in this city. has
been settled, and there is an obscure feeling
that it has all come out in favor of the
bananas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

The death of Judge Ralston removes from
the bench an honest and upright judicial Off
Ger. man learned in the law and public
enirited citizen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

One of those "peculiarites" by which the
Austrians account for the delay in the sur
render of Montenegro is the inability of the
Montenegrin to know when he Is beaten.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

1t is understood that the Brolers' Club
does not intend to pursue it's Investigations
into the subject you think IL does They
don't call them broilers any longer, anyway
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24

The French journalist who said that IL
silence is golden Colonel House must be
the richest man in America ought to be
Introduced to Colonel Bryan.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-24
TOO PROUD To STOP?

IOO IOOD TO d OF
What the bull moose has first to decide is
whether 1t is too proud to stop hghting-
Springfield Republican.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15
SAVES
BLACKSMITH

Some time ago ! was taken with Kidney
trouble which caused ne to give up my
work a. blacksmith. lost my appetite
and could not Sleep. from the dreadful
pains that came over me, frrm my kidneys.
| was treated hv a physician for about
three mcntb~. lie could no. help ne - H.
nallv ~ rrc crihcd DR.. kilmcr'~ swamp
Root. | -t-~fod taking same and before !
had finished me bottle 4 began to eat and
sleep better than | had in \ long time. !
continued to take same until was entirely
cured and took on considerable weight.
I am now back working at my trade
again and never felt better in my life. |
appreciate what Swamp-Root has lone for
me and will recommend IT To anyone who
suffers with their kidneys. When physi-
clans fail to give relief and then prescribe
.Swamp-Roo they sure know of its merits.
I am, Very truly yours.
=. A. HALE.
State of New York. County Of Monroe, -:
-. A. Hale Of Henrietta, n. Y, being
duly sworn dcpo~es and says that he j.
the person who wrote the FOREGOING testi-
monial letter 10 DR.. kilmcr & Co. aud
knows the facts stated therein to be true.
Subscribed and sworn 10 before me this
10Th day of July. 1909.
NORRIS +. GRIFFIN, Notary Public.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15
NO TRAFFIC YET
AT H|OALG0, TEX.

Not u ferry boat has crossed the Rio
Grande at IIidalgo since last Saturday
morning when Mexican authorities there
declared a quarantine against liIdaleo
county IN retaliation for q quarantine by
Iildalgo county against Mexico. according
To- Chief Immigrant Inspector T.. L. Rey-
noldS Of Brownsville. who returned last
night from an official trip 1T inspection ~
IIidalgo. Mr.. Rcynold~ sand that ~ far AZ
h. could ascertain the Mexican authorities
NJ Rcyno~a are observing the requirements
for fumigution the same u~ M MatamoroS.
He stated that he had been informed the
status of the quarantine by the lIidalgo
countv authorities will be- determined n n
meeting of the county commissioner to he
held this week. lie understood that the
Mexican quarantine will BE- lifted when the
quarantine on the American side has been
raised.
Mr.. Reynolds made the trip 10 fiidalgo
with r.. ". Berkshire If vi Pa>o. chief IL
the United States immigration service on
the border. and Dr. ii. II. Pierce Of san
Francisco. connected with the United
States public health service. The visitors
left MIR. Reynolds az McAllcn. where they
boarded a tram en- route 20 III Pa~o. their
headquarters. The trip ot NIr. Berkshire
and DIR. Pierce was merely tor inspection
purposes. and to observe the methods the
Mexican officials have adopted in carrying
cut the tumrsatIon process required of All
immigrants suspected 81 carrying tvphu-
germs.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15
WILL
HEAR SUFFERERS
RESIDENTS OF FLOOD DISTRICTS TO
BE HEARD BY CONGRESSIONAL
COMMITTEE.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark, Feb. l5.-Hc9i-
dents Of tie flooded sections will lay their
grievances and demands for government
%ration7 before the congressional flood rom
mIttee which j. expected to visit the scenes
at Lake Village and Arkansas City tomor-
row.
\ break in the Mississippi at Joseph, La,
will not relieve the situation, it is said.
Two hundred persons in isolated places
in De-ha county are ia want, while Lake
Village officials estimate that rations for
a thousand persons for two weeks must be
supplied Immediately. Even greater want
A. apparent among the refugees III the
lower reaches ot the Arkansas.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15

scholarships for deserving young men
and women OF the state.
Each contributor to the fun Will
be allowed n vote for n candidate for
. scholarship for every s. pledged. One
scholarship will be given for each $1,000
contributed in every district. In each
district there will be an accredited rep
rescntative of the university, who will
Dc supplied with voting blanks, giving
one for each IS collected. These blanks
may be used in voting for any person
in his district. whom the subscriber be-
licvcS worthy.
The 500. 900 on which the offer II
based represents contributions due and
past due. with a small amount in imma-
ture pledges.
n one.year scholarship Will be given.
1t is worth 500 at the university and
must. however. be used by the person to
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15
HOUSTON HOLDS
SECOND OF FOUR
LEGAL HANGINGS
NEGRO PAYS PENALTY FOR MURDER
OF WHITE sToREKEEPER, AND
ANOTHER HANGS WEDNESDAY.
FRANK B. MIKESkA, WHITE MAN, is
SENTENCED TO HANG At H0US-
TON MARCH 10.

HOUSTON. Texas, Feb. 15.-"I amt
afraid to die said Henry Sampson. negro,
before spring the trap when he was hanged
here today for murder.
tBy Associated PressD
HOUSTON, Texas. Feb. lJ-The sec
ond Of four scheduled legal ~hangings in
Harris county took place here today,
when Henry Sampson. negro. was eA-
ccutcd for the murder Of Charles B0ur-
geois. "a white storckeepcr. The third
hanging will take pla'e tomorrow,
when Henry Tcnnel, also a negro. pays
the extreme penalty for criminal as
sault upon a negro girl. The fourth ex-
c%cution, that Of Frank r.. Mikcska.
white. is set for March 10. The first
was the hanging If Louis Utlcy, negro
several days ago.
Extreme efforts have been made "a
save Mikcska and the negro Tcnnci
The Mikcska case has been featured by
a controversy Of counsel over whether
or not insanity proceedings would be
instituted thus automatically postpon
ing the execution. The supreme court OF
the United States recently refused Il
review the case and appeals to the gov
ernor for communication were fruitlcss
Mikeska. in a signed statement, said he
would not plead insanity.
He was sentenced TO death for the
murder Of his wife IL Crosby a ear ago
After the shooting of Mrs. Mikeska, Tho
defendant tried a. take his own life. The
states testimony was given by his II
year old son. who witnessed the ohmi
eide.
Tcnncl'S allegation hat his conviction
was a "frameup" produced n sequel in
n voluntary offer Of the district at
torncv 10 investigate the negroes char
ges. nj the attorneys expense.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15

AUSTIN. Texas. Feb. 1.-THE dairy
COW and the brood are the best 50
luton 10 the cotton farmers problems
according to .I.C. Patterson. newly ap
pointed state dairy expert and in this
conclusion. Mr.. Patterson will seek 10
interest the farmers in Texas in stock
raising.
Patterson was connected for MANY
years with the famous Goodnight ranch
in Armstrong county.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15
Letter 10
DR.. Kiln r & Co..
Binqhamt - N. Y.


send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer & Co..
Einghamton, n. y, for 4 sample size bot
tie. II will convince anyone. You will also
receive n booklet Of valuable information,
telling about the kidneys and bladder. When
writing be sure and mention the Browns
Vile Daily Herald. Regular fifty-cent and
one-dollar size bottles for sale at all drug
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15
Great Demonstration At
G. O. P. Convention Is
Suffragists' New Plan

tBy Associated freSs.l
NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-Fifty thousand
women in a parade to the convention hall
1T Chicago IN June to emphasize their de-
mand- for \ suffrage plank ia the platform.
II the expectation Of Mrs.. Carrie Chapman
Gait, 4 suffrage leader. today. She said
there will also be \ demonstration ut the
democratic convention at 81. Louis, al
though il viii be different III character.
Dentists may bc properly cIas>cd as
root doctors.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15
TO BE
ME-. COLLECTION
FUND Is AMOUNT PLEDGED TO
SOUTHERN METHODIST UNI
vERStTY At DALLAS.

DALLAS, Texas. Feb. IL a cam
paign was started today In zach Of the
fifty presiding elders districts Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South. in
Texas. 10 collect as much as possible of
the SoOO,OO pledged to Southern Meth
o1ist University. Dallas. with an Incl
dental idea of providing at least fifty
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15

DIV Associated Prcss.)

IEy Assnc.nted Frcss)
NATCIIEX, Miss, Feb. 1.-Two breaks
occurred today in the Mississippi levee
near -. Joseph. La, according to reports.
IL was stated a large volume of water rush
ing through the breaks would flood five
parishes in Louisiana. Warnings have been
gwen TO the resident, Of the threatened
sections to get ont.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15
Bill Establishing Land
Banks Is Reported On

WASHINGTON. ID. C.. Feb. i5.-Thc
administration : bill to establish "a sys
tenn of land banks WAS f%aNorably report
cd 20 the senate with radical alterna-
tions today. The new provisions in
cludcd an authorization for the invest
mcnt Of postal savings funds in the land
bank bonds.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1916-02-15
Bulldog, Perdue Mascot,
Saves Students Lives

LAFAYETTE. Ind. Feb 15.-'Bob''
a bulldog mascot Of Perdue University
fraternity. saved the lives of several
members by arousing them early today
when the house caught on fire. One stu
lent was awakened and he rescued the
others unframed,
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-01-07
McPhee's ReinveStment.

An Irishman named Mcphee lived in
a shanty that stood in a field near a
main highway out of Kansas City.
The foundations of the shanty were
lower than the road, through which
ran a big water main. AS the living
floor Of the place was raised on posts
to make it level with the highway, it
left a large cellar underneath, where
McPhee kept a dozen hens.
One day the water main burst, food
ed the cellar and drowned the hens.
~Thereupon Mephee entered a claim for
damages against the city. After much
delay, influential friends succeeded In
getting thirty dollars in settlement of
his claim.
I've got me money!" shouted the
old mar to his next door neighbor.
Glad to hear that was the reply.
and how much was it, McPhee."
Thirty dollars"
And phwat are ye goin' to do with
the money"
I'm goin' to buy thirty dollars
worth of ducks" said McPhee.-
Youths Companion.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-01-07
TRADE REVIVAL IN
WESTERN CANADA
Not a Myth but an Actually
Shown in the Returns Of A.
ricu|tural Statistics and
Every Department of
Trade and Com
merCe.

The trade revival in Manitoba, Sas-
and not a myth. There is today q
spirit Of optimism in the air, just rs
two years ago there prevailed the OPP
posite spirit Of pessimism.
A general trade revival has been
felt in every department of business in
the Prairie Provinces. The agricul-
turists are in better shape than they
have ever been before in their lives.
No farmers of any country are in bet
ter financial condition and In a more
general state Of prosperity than are
the farmers of Manitoba, Saskatche-
wan and Alberta. The farmers have
harvested a record crop-a crop which
enriches them to the extent OF some
thing over $500, OOO, 900.
In the cities the prosperity Of the
country has been reflected. Every
where business is on the hustle. The
wholesalers and the retailers and the
implement dealers find business good.
The banks and other collection houses
find collections satisfactory, and finan-
cial men declare that westerners are
paying up their debts. In Winnipeg
the bank clearings have been the larg-
est in history, exceeding some weeks
the figures Of Montreal and Toronto.
The grain shipments have been the
biggest in the history OF Winnipeg and
in the history Of the twin ports, Fort
William and Port Arthur. The mail
order houses have had a big year the
rush Of fall orders exceeding all previ-
Gus years and taxing the capacity of
these establishments, whose most san
guine expectations have been exceeded
by the actual business done.
The tide has turned in western Can
ada. The people of the West are
forging ahead. forging ahead in actual
production and in creation OF wealth,
giving generously to charitable and
other funds, paying up their back
debts, while going along carefully as
regards any creation of new debts.
They are economizing but not scrimp
ing. acting cautiously but not misery.
The financial heads Of eastern Canada,
OF the United States and OF Europe are
no longer criticizing western Canada:
rather they are %unstintedly Offering
their praise and their compliments.
The financial press recognizes that
the tide has turned in western Canada,
and it has been published to the world.
The condition Of western Canada at
the close of 1916 is one Of optimistic
prosperity, backed by the same deter
mination Of western people to go on
increasing their pr~oductiveness and
maintaining the records which they
have already established.
The trade revival Of western Canada
Is the happiest feature in the business
survey of the whole Dominion for 1915
and in the outlook for 1916.-Adver.
tiScmpnt
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-01-07
Simple Dessert.

Make a sponge cake and soft Gus,
tard, when ready to serve place a slice
Of cake on the plate and pour the Gus
tard over it. You see, it isn't very
is something different from puddings
made Of cake and custard. For Sun
day night why not nave a salad? Pc
tato salad which can be made Satur'
day. Then If you bave any cold veal
or lamb you can mix it with a salad
dressing, and it makes a very tasty
sandwich filling. These sandwiches,
with sponge drops and fruit custard
and chocolate or tea, would make a
very dainty supper.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-01-07
Story Of Sir w. Raieigh's Visit.

This story is being told-ali the
mor piquant because it is true-con.
corning the visit Of Sir Walter Ra
leigh, professor of English literature
at Oxford, to the United States. 1t
seems that an American gentleman in
London wrote to a friend On the other
side, asking him to meet Sir Walter
on his arrival at the pier in New York.
The only description given of Sir Wal.
ter was that he was "a very tall man.
and it SO happened that there we're
several men to whom the description
applied. When the friend thought that
Sir Walter had come down the gang.
way, he went up to him and said:
Excuse me, sir, are you Sir Walter
Raleigh" The gentleman to whom
this question was put happened to be
a very typical Westerner, and he re-
piled, mo, sir, I'm Christopher Colum.
bus."-Canadian American.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-01-07

| kept getting worse. My limbs from
my ankles to my knees swelled and
my eyes were 50 swollen that I
couldn't see. AS a last hope l thought
| would give Dodd's Kidney Pills a
trial. l gradually improved and kept
on taking them and they cured me
thoroughly"
Oodd's Kidney Pills, SOC per box at
your dealer or Dodd's Medicine Co,
Buffalo, N. Y. Dodd's Dyspepsia Tab
lets for Indigestion have been proved.
SOC per box.-Adv.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-01-07
Puff Mullins.

Puff mullins are as nice as anyone
could wish, and contain no egg and but
a tablespoonful of butter. Sift togeth-
er two cupfuls of flour, two heaping
teaspoonfuls of baking powder and a
teaspoonful of salt. Beat into the dry
mixture a cupful Of milk and a table
spoonful Of melted butter. Beat hard
for ten minutes, using a large egg.
beater. Then pour into hot creased
muffin pans (iron pans r best) and
bake for 10 or Is minutes. When fin
ished the mullins will be white and
puffy.
The herald-advance. (Milbank, S.D.) 1890-1922, 1916-01-07
Ancient Peanut Politicians.

When our migrating Aryan forefa.
theirs sought new homes they fed birds
upon seeds that they found in the new
country and noted the effect upon
these and other animals, sometimes
cutting them open and examining the
intestines to e what the food did to
them. As the leaders invested them
selves with mystery and importance,
just as peanut politicians, mobiles and
other %pretentious folk do in u day,
they were too dignified to explain to
the common people why they looked
inside the animals for advice whether
TO settle In that region Or not. 30 the
ceremony Of intestine examining and
pretending to be able to predict the
future was kept up al . remunerative
take to recent timas.