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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
ROOSEVELT,s MISTAKES

| To the Editor Of Evening Ledger
| Sir-In' the letter headed "Misapprehen'
| sion About Progressves," Henry A. BON
| berger is no doubt sincere, but the people
are not going to Judge the Republican OF
| Democratic parties by what is promised ir
| the platform of either one of them
There is vast difference between promise
| and performance, as the people know from
| past experience.
The reason the people did not want
| Roosevelt was because he failed utterly 10
| fulfil what they had good reason to expect
/ from him when he was President The
| people had right TO expect a reform Ad.
ministration through him during his second
term as President. His whole claim to sup
port from the people was based upon what
he always said about giving everybody "a
square deal"
Instead of devotIng his time or attention
to something real and worth while he made
several foolish breaks, such as trying to
take the motto In God We Trust" off of our
coins and trying TO change the spelling of
number of words-things so utterly nom
senscal that now they appear ridiculous. If
he had studied tariff requirements or made
any attempt to look to the interest of the
people in an economical sense he probably
would have left better impression on the
history of his country.
His pretended antagonIsm to what he
called "malefactors of great wealth" was
amusing IN the IlBnt Oh tne my Dear tarrl-
man" letter. and so dsgusted many of the
voters who formerly had faith in Roosevelt
that no amount of manufactured enthu-
sasm could ever resurrect him from politi.
cal oblivion.
The people have no confidence In any
platform put forth by the Republican party
in a presidential campaign, because in the
past half century, during which time the
Republican party has been in power most
OF the time. the people have seen themselves
repeatedly made the goats" of designing
and INSCRIPTIONS politicians The people
are Intelligent; they know what they want;
they know 1t is possible to have a tariff
schedule SO framed that 1t will be salts
factory to them just as we'll as an intelligent
man knows whether a shoe fits him or not.
The great mistake which the Republican
party made, and seems determined to make
again. Is to refuse TO recognize the fact that
workingmen of today have brains enough TO
understand geography and mathematics AS
Mr.. Bomberger rightly says, THE fight is
onto finish"
The only thing that puzzles me is what
men like Mr.. Bomberger could see in fol.
lowing Roosevelt, knowing his career as
they did. JOHN ]. FLEMING.
Philadelphia, June 2l.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
StefanssOn

Editor OF "What Do You Rnotg"-Can
you tell me what happened to Stefansson
and the Karluk In 1914 and 1915? O.S
Vilhjalmur stefansson was given up for
dead In 1914, but months later reappeared
On September 20 the Karluk was believed
to be frozen in for the winter, about is
miles north of the Colville River. She had
on board most OF the expedition and the
larger part of the stores Stefansson left
her to hunt on shore, when, on September
23, fierce gale drove the Ice and the i'm
prisoned Karluk to the west and she was
not seen again in Alaskan waters. She
drifted to the northwest and southwest for
ITO days and was finally crushed in the
Ice to the northeast of Wrangell Island. A
large quantity of supplies, placed on the
Ice was loaded on sledges and the retreat
to Wrangell Island began. Two parties OF
four men each never reached the island
Fifteen persons, including Captain Bartlett
commander of the Karluk. reached Wrangel
Island. Bartlett, with seaman and an
Eskimo, set out across the sea ice for 81
IBERIA on February ls, and three months
later reached st. Michael, Alaska. bringing
news or theldisaster, On September IA the
10 survivors on Wrangell Island were
brought to Nome, Alaska. having been res
eued by the gasoline schooner King and
Wing the only vessel that has ever reached
the Island three men had died on the
Island Stetansson, meanwhile, had been
trying TO carry on his work with his Grim
pied force, His party landed on Banks
Island in June 1914 In February. 1915.
he started north again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Tom Daly's Column
rhe old. old runes Of Yesterdar

The Old, Old Tunes of Yesterday
Hotocver stceet the throbbin1 harp, hotc.
ever skilled the art,
No netUborn tune muv hope to tCin 1cdrm
tcelcome IN the heart
Like that 1ee 0iVe so glad to Hlts tohich
played us to the fray
The old, old tunes Of bHthesome youth,
the tunes Of yesterday.
what rose or green, iUhat lane or theme,
t0hdt toin0s afar to sea,
what racing cloud, iohdt spindrItt tOind,
tChdt bird lCithin tree,
Can be like those that gaze the chant or
SUNNI roundeldy
Witch made our heart, for daring jon,
leap fast In Vesterdayi
hts little song
To roam across the lonely Hill, or through
the city thron0,
RenetUing NE, It's ot0n and ours, bp gath
erin0 on its tcav
Remembrance Stceet, In Vdle or street,
Of that old yesterday.
In aud lang syne, dtCdy back home, q
cdretree chorus chimes
TO sleighin9 bells, then rings again, tCith
strains of olden times
Rare eyes are closed these mdny days
t1hich sparkIed qutch In play
Upon those lOdys tOhich ,oind dtodV from
all that yesterday
Some songs tUhich spring tUithn our
heart 1cere tuned to drip o. rain,
Old homelV songs, dear foolish songs, and
songs Nth sting Of pain.
We learned them on the Ud0rdnt'S 4UdV,
1chere Uagrdnt hearts ,ciH stray.
And hotU they sing, dhi In the heart, a
'cdrmth Of yesterday.
HotCevcr ttrobs the pulsing harp, hotO-
ever sound the strings,
The netc found song for as hath not that
potcer of StCeeping tCiEgS
Which 1Ddfts as back to that fresh morn
tOhen life tcaS Just our play
At 11edUing dreams, oh! 1condrouS
dreams, the dreams In yesterday.
SHON REA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
GEN. PRICES CONDEMNATION

To The Editor EDenlnO Ledger
Sir-General Prices statement today that
the city is disgraced by the slow recruiting
of the National Guard is what was expected
by those who know that the attempt to
make this branch of the national army an
adequate secondary line of defense would
never succeed. The National Guard has
its uses 1t is composed of good citizens,
but there are many men in 1t who never
expected TO go to war. They have enlisted
as they would enter social club. Before
we are properly prepared we must have a
body of men trained in arms because they
intend TO use them in case of need. They
can be secured best by an adequate stand.
ing army with a reserve made up of those
who have received their discharge from ac.
tive service and have been put In on the
second line of defense
MILITARY STUDENT.
Philadelphia, June 22.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
The AdmlnIstratlon seems

The Administration seems to be IN
an awful hurry to tell what will be done
when the war with Mexico is finished. 1t
is positively amazing to find the Depart
ment OF State announcing that interven-
tion in Mexican affairs is not In any way
our object and that hostllities would be
without purpose on the part of the
United States other than TO end the con-
ditions which menace our national peace
and the safety of our citizens" Interven-
tion, as matter of fact, is our purpose.
Otherwise the present situation is ridic-
ulous. We certainly are not going to
wage a war with bandits unless we are
determined later TO establish real Gov
srnment in Mexico, with guarantees of its
future conduct. Merely to drive one set
OF bandits back now with the certainty
of another set taking their places later
would be rank folly Nor can any living
man tell what new conditions may arise
during war. ANY effort to tie the hands
OF this Government for the future must
be abOrtive. and it may be
seriously doubted If a Hughes Administra-
ti0n would feel itself bound and restricted
BY the arbitrary pronouncements of the
as now organized
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

In time of war prepare for peace.
The maintenance of American prosperity
and high wages is the goal toward which
our craftsmanship must logically tend.
Democratic administration has invariably
proved to be a constant effort to make it
harder for Americans and easier for for
eigners to earn profit. Men who under.
stand the theory of protection and the
means to apply it are the kind of men
who will be needed in Washington the
next four years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

Answers to Yesterdays Quiz
1. When 1t IL noon In Philadelphia It IL IL
o'clock the Texas border, 10 on the
New Mexico and Arizona border and o on
the California border.
2. A private soldier receives $3.50 n year.
3. Border States; Texas, New Mexico, Arizona
California, Tamaulipas, COahulla, Chi
huahua' Sonora, Lower California.
4. Gregory. Attorney General and said to be
the Presidents choice for Supreme Court
5. FiTeship: A ship filed with cOmbItstIbIes to
be sent against hostile ships to set them
nfre.
O. "New France: Canada.
100 fathoms. ~
8. GOOD wine needs no bush": This refers to
the old custom OF hanging ivy or bouEhS
before Inns where good wine was 10 be
had. ~ " "
0. "cul de sac"; A blind alley.
10. "Cnndling" eggs: Holding them before N
candle to see II they are good.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
The New York Herald an

the New York Herald and other
newspapers are endeavoring to induce Mr..
Hughes to announce his Cabinet In ad-
vance, the idea being that this would
strengthen the ticket and also give the
people a chance to have say in the
making of the Cabinet. The solution Of
the matter is to have the Vice President.
by virtue of his office, become Secretary
of State, position of real importance
and one in the filling of which the people
should have some say in these days of
the new internationalism.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
sCHININIINGER-HELn

Miss Elsie NJ. Held, daughter OF Mr. and Mrs
John c. Held, was married to Mr.. William
Schlmminger last night at the home OF tn
BRIDES parents,
Morning Contemporary
The truest thing OF this zoe quote
Is In the head.
That "Schimminger Is held" zoe note.
And, be IL said.
We do NOT doubt this hope OF each
No more TO part
Until the journeys end they reach
Is In the heart
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
ENGLISH HYPHENATEs

TO the Editor OF EVening Ledger:
Sir-The doctrine of preparedness was
first preached in America in 1884. On Sep
tember 19 of thai year Boston received news
that aa arbitrary special commission for
all the colonies had been appointed in Eng
land, and 1t was even rumored that a Gov
ernor General was on his way. The news
greatly excited the colonists OF Massachu-
setts Bay. and the first active defensive
measures against England were undertaken
Six hundred pounds were raised toward
fortihcatiOns On January 10, 1885, clergy
men assembled at Boston and unanimously
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
The hand that fed The prin

The hand that fed the primaries
and threw meat to the hyphen has been
the primary. Senator Clapp passes after
a long ana undistinguished service and
his elimination came through the very
system he so ardently upheld Perhaps
his own defeat Justihes him. Certainly
the voters Of Minnesota showed fine
spirit Of independence when they refused
70 return the man who, posing as a Re
publican. SAT- IN the councils Of the Pro-
grassives. and Who asking American
honors Is 3 senator. voted for the tFeaeh-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
The difficulty of getting recruit

The difficulty of getting recruits
FOR the National Guard which General
Price calls a disgrace to the city, is no
doubt due to large extent to the scarcity
of labor of any kind. Most of that class
of young men of adventurous spirit who
go into the army have evidently yielded
20 the lure of high wages. But now that
30 many business men have offered full
pay and leave of absence to employees
there should be a big increase in the re-
eruiting figures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
MOST POWERFUL LIGHT

The most powerful seaIshllgh,s ssg1
world was tested at the brookiyn ool.y..sr 4
Yard recently, The lens has e'~1-
Ave feet. ,,,la AVA
A watcher In a building a nus s.Isrsra
reported that the light caused ~ "a he
lamp In his room TO east 9 shaeuth loeea
wall The light was played on fha Noaf
worth BuiIdinE. Persons near -
@. A. building. two miles from l.ssasalIs
yard. said every stons was
lighted, .atl5aatsd 3
Ths lights effective range = 80 80 - IS
ten miles. Several may be 49, xszksz
Ia the forllneatloTss aronna 80
New YORK WoFld
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
nEM0cRAcY ANp WAR

The worst wars are the so-ealled eholJ
wars . the next worst are the dynastic
wars, the wars which resolve themselves
and thsir dupes, respectively. Democracy
Il upon ths whole. the best, but BY no
mean an infallibla preventive Il var. The
classes va viii have to do the actual
hshElae HIn uaI ruzh rsekiessly into var
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

direct taxes?
q Why, Is. It incorrect to say "Rio Grande
River?
3. What was the ga Il G" mediation OF 1914?
4. Describe the Mexican flag.
5. What Is meant by ''mosqulto heet"?
@. Who is the "AInn Friday?
Z. What is the Pentateuch?
3. What Is mufti?
o. by whom and when was the expression "per-
fdiOuS albion first used?
10. When man buys n property CONTIGUOUS with
the ocean, how far out does II extend?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
A Mountain Blanket

TTNHE Illustrations in the National Geo
L graphic Magazine are always splendid
but when, under Photographic reproduc.
ton of a hand loom of ancient pattern
still used in the highlands of Peru we
read THE picture shows the process of
laying down the warp for a large blanket
at an elevation of $4,000 feet" it leaves us
somewhat up in the air.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

Preparedness-How to Pronounce 1t
IT'S not a crime we may at once confess
| In speech to have a sound prepared
ness.
As II the word syllabically bore
Not three distinct divisions but had four.
Yet, as 1t comes expressly from prepared"
The accent of its parent stem is shared.
We may assume that only leather head ness
Would twist and turn 1t into prepared
ness"
And orators need show no sign of scared
ness
When they pronounce It Gas they should)
preparedness.
A tri-part word it is correctly reclSoned
And with the emphasis upon the second
ACCORDING TO LAW.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Our BlackmaiI Department

What would IL be
worth to a promI-
nent civil engineer
of hfty-odd to sup
press the story Of
how, fifty-odd years
ago, he wandered
into Gillespie's paint
shop d o W mt o wn,
wearing nothing but
a mischievous grin
and a straw hat,
a n d proceeded I o
paint his own ten
der hide a beautiful
green?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

sir-May I ask you to accept for your
Noah's Ark few creatures you over
looked in last Saturdays poem? Very well
business OF cracking whip. here they
come John II. Seal, l. Sabel. George Hor-
sey, Walter E. stagg. Charles A. Doe r.
Starting n. W. Coos, G Swan. A Wood.
cock, j. B. Partridge Philip B. Hawk. R
Swallow, F- eWhat7 Oh. very weli)
W. L. Isl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
FAIRNESS

The railroads that are underpaid should
be granted an increase. The rates charged
BY railroads that are oyerpaid should be
scaled. The quarrel between the Govern
ment and the railroads over the mail con-
tracts has been going on for years. It
should be erminated-Johnstown Daily
Democrat
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

erous Gore resolution. 1t is a breath Of
fresh air in the heat and dust of discus
sion concerning the hyphenate vote to
find that vote repudiating Senator Clapp.
The wind should blow hard and clean by
next November
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

II there is to be any killing they want to
know the reason why The moral an
plieable to the present situation ir, curiously
enough not an argument in favor OF a
hasty peace, 1t is an argument In favor of
a permanent peace and that Involves fight-
ing until all the influences which make for
war are cast down-Montreal Herald
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

Reports that Japan sees an oppor-
Alnity in the Mexican situation need not
Gs taken too seriously. When it comes
20 a showdown about the only foreign aid
worth while that Mexico will get will be
from the United States.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Sounded So

THAT city boardsr with the long hair
an tortIe-shell specs, said the farmeris
wife. has wrote somethin' he calls "A
Summer Idyls"
eso77 said her husband. "I'n BET it's
about our hired man
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

United States District Attorney
Marshall having been adjudged' guilty of
contempt of the House, a warrant for his
arrest has been issued If contempt of
the House were general cause for arrest
but 1t isn't
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

Dear Tom-You may chase away all
doubts as to the eligibility of Professor j.
Liberty Tadd for admission to your Vesti-
bule of Notables. The ~" stands for JUS
tice-a fact which the artistic gentleman
will verify, and his old pupils in the draw
ing modelling, carving and cabnetworlt
classes at the Catholic High School will
tell you that the Professors full name Is
Justice Liberty Independence Tadd.
FRA ALESSIO.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

It seems that forebear of Obregon
was an Irish soldier of fortune by name
o'Brien, but we have feeling that this
will not occasion an Irish-American move
ment against going into Mexico.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

The first Mexican war made Zach.
ary Taylor President. The name OF the
hero of the approaching war Is not yet
disclosed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
THE VOICE OF THE PEOPLE
Rooseves Foolish Breaks CondemnedEngish Hyphenates
Bad as Any Other Kind-Other Matters of
Current Interest

This department Is free to oil readers ,Dho
tcish to cypress their opinions on subjects Of
current interest It Is an open forum, aud the
Evening Ledger assumes no responsibility for
the VietCs OF ITS correspondents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

The members of the A. B. C. con-
ference understand the A. B. c. of in
ternational law. They are to remain
neutral in case of war with Mexico.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

Somewhere on Broad street, where they
ought to know better" writes A. d. NJ, "I
saw this, outside movie theatre:
Last Week
Anna Pavlowa
in the
Dumb Girl of Portlci
and IL you don't get it at first, look 1t over
again"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
ZONE by ONE

We can't expect perfection an M
and so we suppose we must wlllan
with the alleged elimination q Rolag
stronger than ever.-Mllwaukee Joufp1+
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
REGULAR

Wall street is greatly agitated over the
trouble with Mexico. But then a state of
agitation is part OF the days work IN wall
street.--clneinnati Times-star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

Archie Roosevelt, who has just be-
come lieutenant at Plattsburg, seems
to have leaning toward politics.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

The Government has advertised for
bids for 42,642 horses and 10000 mules.
This ought to make the Government solid
IN Missouri
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
TIME AND pIDB

A few more naval engagements In the
Baltic ana We viii have = navy worth
whils n spite Of Congresses. Pau Pio-
ueer Press.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Roots Candidacy

Editor Of "What' Do You Kno,D1-wopId
you kindly tell me who nominated ana S- ssc.
onded the nomination OF Elihu Root Tor
President & at the Chicago convention. 1s1
he ex-PFesldent Taft's choiesY fnS'ts Ss
veteran Of the ciYn War? ~ - "s
A ROOT MAN.
I'D Nicholas Murray Butler nomJnatsa
Mr.. Root, and Judge Bynum, OF North g.
olina, ana L. w. Britt. Of callfornis -,
onded the nomination. (2) Mr.. Root vas =
~ lsespsiFs eahalaate ana headquarters were
openly advocate his own nonIastlas - -
take an active part IA the preeonventIa+
ea5npalsn. 90 Former President Taff az
aes express hla choice - Ne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
r. s. V. p.

Twinkle, twinkle, little Jap,
How we wonder where you are
In this MeXlcano scrap
Also IL you're going far.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

There is enough raw material In the
Carranza whiskers for a rope
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
What Do You Know?

Queries of general interest tUil be dnsUered
IN this column Ten questions, the dnsDerS to
Uhich every igeN-informed person should knoto,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Ballot Frauds

T. w H,-Thes -four frauds" OF ballot.
ing to which you probably are referring are
lmpersonation, repeating. box stufing and
counting out votes @'AN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
Oldest Library

F. d, s.-The oldest library in Europa
is probably the National Iibrarv ~ paois rs
which was founded In 122s. - ATS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23
CURIOUS, ISN'T TT

CURIOUS, ISN'T ITf
So many people rail about the tUeather,
And ouss tt so. 4eith all their might and
main,
We really can't determine altogether
Just t0hqt it is that makes the t0eather
Vdns,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

Sir-A names name but II l were Davit
A. Marshall. of 240 Apsley ST., Germantown
I'd hesitate to order my initials placed on thu
side elevation of my suit case. b. *. r.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

'Tis dltDays morning son,eUtera
In the World.-R. n. Horne.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-23

r. w. s.-The internal revenue taxes on
$4,000 900.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1916-01-07


The whole subject of railroad acct.
dents has in past years interested
France as much as it has the United
States and according to carefully COM
piled statistics in normal years there
is but one passenger killed in $4,000
900 carried, and but one injured to
100000 carried.
The growing safety of railroad
travel was strikingly pointed out by
M. Sartiaux, in the Annales des Points
ct Chaussees, who showed that between
the years 1885 and 1875, period
Of 40 years, 1,7S1 ,403,6S7 passengers
were carried in France and that
of this number one was killed to
5,178,490 carried and one injured to
580,450 carried. In the 40-year period
since 1876 railroad travel has tripled
in safety.
M. Sartiaux developed the curious
fact that stage coach travel of olden
times was far more dangerous, one
passenger being killed to $4,000 car
ried, and one injured to $4,000 car
ried.-W. S. Hiatt in Railway Age
Gazette.