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

used In street pageants, and the New Years
greetings are expressed on a magnificent
scale Of beauty and decorum,
New Years, with all the variety of its
customs and observances, speaks universal
language. The people of every nation that
Is sufficiently civilized to have a calendar
take special notice of New Years Day.
Lamb reduces the matter to personal senti-
ment. Every man." says he, hath two
birthdays; two days. at least, in every year
which set him upon revolving the lapse Of
time, as 1t affects his normal duration. The
one Is that which in an especial manner he
termeth his In the gradual desuetude Of old
observances this custom of solemnzing our
proper birthday hath nearly passed away,
or is left to children, who reflect nothing at
all about the matter, nor understand any
thing in it beyond cake and orange. But the
birth of a New Year is of an interest too
wide to be pretermitted by king or cobbler.
No one ever regarded the LIST of January with
Indifference 1t is that from which all date
their time and count upon what is left. 1t Is
the nativity of our common Adam" VI
The poets have been by no means indif-
ferent to the annual turning point of Time.
"The Dirge for the Old Year swels and
dances into a bridal song for the new.
Bells are as closely associated with New
Years as with Christmas "Of all sound Of
all bells (bells, the music highest bordering
upon heaven)-most solemn and touching is
the peal which rings out the Old Year" So
wrote Lamb And Tennyson? If it weren't
for the unintentional pun one would like to
describe his lines upon the subject as ringing
lines
Ring in the valiant man and free,
larger he kin1lar hand
Ring out the darkness OF the land,
Ring in the Christ that Is to be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
"BREAK YOUR MATCH IN Twon

One day late in June man in room on the
seventh floor of old-fashioned brick building
in Washington, holding a sheaf of kilograms In
his left hand, was busy with his right taking
red-headed pins out of his mouth and sticking
them into little irregular blocks of green ink
scattered over a large white wall map of the
United States. 8
THE big problem" he said, taking fresh
pin out of his mouth and turning sldewse to bis
assistant, sis to get at the fellow who knows
what conservation is but forgets to apply II
when he lights up a cigar in the woods"
The assistant sat at hat-topped oak desk
in the midle of the room struggling through
mass of reports from field men In the endeav9
to find suggestions for set of fire preventaa
rules" i
WELL what do you think of this?" he said,
holding UP report from the Pacific Northwest
T." Break your match in two before you throw
II away"
The other man stuck the last red pin into tile
map, reached for his pipe ana lighted it.
Lets see" he said. He snapped the burning
match in his fingers; the pieces dropped 10
the moor he uttered a sharp exclamation and
tenderly licked the index finger of his left hanG,
The assistant laughed That's the ideaw he
said. You've got to blow it out before you
break IL or get burned"
So this suggestion became No. of a set Of
10 rules which the forest service sent 10 6001
newspapers at the beginning of the summers
fire season In the national forests.-Outlook.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
SLAVIC IRONY

lrrNHE Russian character is capable of an
81 infinite number OF variations. Just as it
Iihad been settled to every ones satisfaction
othat the Slav was good loser and could re-
treat better than most soldiers could ad-
vance, the touch of irony has leaped into his
features. The Slav Is grinning.
As he grins he is quietly but persistently
shouldering his way along the Bessarabian
front. He is threatening the Teutonic allies
with every step. In the neighborhood OF
Salonica. where a battle was expected, there
is an unprecedented lull. The armies of the
invader are busy elsewhere. They are
watching the ironic Slav.
Twice already In this war Russia has
astounded the world and twice she has saved
her Allies. Each time the consequences to
her were disastrous. but with fidelity and
unity OF purpose which only barbarian
minds. apparently, can acquire, Russia is
preparing for a third trial She may ac-
complish by her dogged refusal to be beaten,
with her insufficient equipment and her
motley army, what all the finesse OF the
diplomatists has failed to do. That is. she
may win the war.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
A Happy Neto Yedrl
"CRACKERJACKS" s"

FTNHE advertisement which Director Cooke
Il placed in the newspapers a few days
ago, In behalf of number of the workers
In his department referred to them as
"crackerjacks" AS an effort in behalf of
faithful servants, despoiled by the inevitable
changes of time and politics, Mr.. Cooke
action was applauded. but a great many
Philadelphians. mindful of the blessings OF
the past four years. feel that 1t did not go far
enough. There are a few other public ser
wants some of them in no obscure positions,
who will find themselves gently put out at
noon OF Monday, January 8. II they were
inclined to advertise, the list would run as
follows:
Wanted-A position for a man we'll ac-
quainted with the Department of Public
Works. He is known for the efficiency and
economy of his administration. A capable
official and administrator Apply to Morris
L. Cooke.
Transit Specialist desires new position.
man of sterling character with sufficient i'm
agination to foresee great developments for
his city Earnest and tireless in his work
and capable of inspiring enthusiasm among
his fellow workers. Apply to A. Merritt
Taylor.
Position wanted by thoroughly expert
enced man-with police department. Is
known for successfully terminating the sys-
TEN of political assessments from policemen
and f1remen. Apply to George D. Porter.
Business manager desires change. Has
controlled supply department of large city
and introduced great economies through
honest competitive bidding. Apply to Her
man Loeb.
There are others. but these are sufficient
to show what the reform Administration has
accomplished. 1t has given Philadelphia a
new vision of constructive and honest gov
ernnent which no changes in politics can
destroy. Fortunately, 1t cannot be doubted
that all these men will find work for their
capable hands. One man remains.
For him who came from the quiet and re-
spected secusion of his business life to lead
a campaign for new Philadelphia and who
succeeded against tremendous odds, in win
ming his campaign and in making good the
promise of 1t, no new position need be found.
For, whatever their political creed or adhe-
sion, the citizens of Philadelphia have made
a place in their hearts for Rudolph Blanken-
burg. He leaves office untouched by scandal,
honored. and with the conscious
ness OF great work well done.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
NONE KILLED

Not single passenger has been killed on
~ any of the lines embraced in the Penn
sylvania Railroad system In the past two
years. and three years have passed since a
passenger was killed on the lines east of
Pittsburgh. The average number OF pas
sengers carried each year has been 10s, $50, 600
This record for safety shows what can be
done when managers and the employers set
their minds on thing Travelling by rail
has become less hazardous than travel In
any other way Horseback riding is much
more dangerous. and automobiling Is SO
periious that II the railroads killed as many
as die from motorcar accidents in proper
tion TO the number riding the newspapers
would be filled with the horrible toll
The rule OF safety first Is being observed,
and It Is proving to be a pretty good one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

house in which he lived and baked into a
larger one. on which he built an addition to
contain bigger oven. few weeks ego he
bought an automobile to displace the horse
and there is about his business all the signs
Of prosperity
This is what happens when man who
knows how to do one thing well concentrates
on it. And It is also an illustration of what
a man who is not young-this man is gray
haired and has grown-up sons-can do when
he does not lose courage and decide that
there is no room for an old man in industry.
He has made place for himself in spite
of the competition Of the great factories.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
"DEAR OLD LADIES" AND OTHERS

There are as many kinds OF old ladies' a.
there are girls. men, automobiles. books and
remedies for a cold, There are kindly old
ladies, ill-natured old ladies' sharp old ladies'
witty old ladies, stupid old ladies' sty-fusty
old ladies, dainty old ladies. wise old ladies,
silly old ladies, Whister's mother old ladies,
Betsy Trotwood old ladies, white-spatted old
ladies, ehurchly old ladies. sit-by-the-fire old
ladies, tangoing old ladies and old ladies' who
don't wish to be called old ladies at all,
Nowadays most OF them are so busy working
in public causes that they have not time to
protect their own interests as they should. But
let us hope that after a while they will organ
ize new association, to be called 1.-The Society
Tor the Promotion of Distinctive Characterize
tions for Old Ladies'" and that ii will haye
displayed prominently on its banners the slo-
gan, Down with the word 'Dear "-Scribner.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
LITTLE STORY OF GOOD BREAD

"A NAN who knew how to make good
- bread. the kind that tastes as II It came
from the oven in your own kitchen. began
. bake and sell his bread in one OF the
suburban towns OF Philadelphia three or four
<ears ago. The people liked It and he had to
get 3 horse ana wagon TO make his deliv-
cries. The Hagon Was shabby ana the horse
Did and SLOW. But his bread was so good
Ehaf the demand tor Il increased. Pretty
saan better wagon and horse we're bought.
Kazl SUMMER the nan moved nom the small
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

Thomas Martindale, who was 40 year
young the other day, asked his Italian barbe
to translate for him notice in a loca
italian paper of lecture recently given b,
him. Here's what the barber handed him
In part
Last night Mr.. Thomas Martindale gave a
meeting at the witherspoon Hall, Juniper and
Walnut stsi on the subject Hunting IN Cooks
Inlet, Alaska".
Mr.. Mart.ndale is excellent orator and speaker
and he was heard by great crowd.
He exposed several very interesting particulars
or his latest voyage that were appreciated very
much by the audience that much pleased.
The description of the region visited by him
was very much vivid and daring.
Mr.. Martindale is In business for AZ years as
so many years is his firm old which founded
In 1863 and with his activity and energy he gave
the firm n first class position. While he Ia a
man of business he IL wonderfully cultured in
every branch of sports and especially the hunt
which Is his passion. We know that he is
preparing book which will the light soon
and this shows that he is mentally and vitally
strong and the serenity of his moral and fslc
shall be light example of the youths OF to-day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
Refusing Money He Deserves Advertising
Farmer Smith Rainbow Club,
Evening Ledger Phila.. Pa.

Dear Sir-As member of your club
/ beg to let you know of one of my brave
actions on Richmond st, the street on which l
reside
AS an old man was crossing the street. l
approached him and asked him II / could
relieve him in crossing the street. as he was
blind and feeble. my help assited him greatly.
He offered to give me money but I refused.
II you wish to have my picture kindly write
to the above address,
William Meyer Cohen,
2S46 Richmond ST
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
PREDICTIONS AND FACTS

The British Empire, according to the German
Minister of Finance, will go down like Bel
shazzar's empire He also said that food Is
cheaper In Germany than in England or France
II his predictions are no more accurate than his
statements OF fact, British need not worry.--
New York Evening Post.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
Here is our New Years Resolution:

During 1916 we will not find fault with
the faults of the intelligent compositor, but
rather point to his good points. when any
such there be. The creature is sometimes
philosopher There was one who set up
this: Time and tide wait for woman"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
MEMORANDA

Date your letters properly.
BegaTs Of iansuishi1i spinstsrs- Look before
II any one rings your phone and asks: ia
this lelsfe Beat him 70 It. With no. this +
Aaa. .la.s. sat as ls.s1.s. ssnssaaas that m
conductor q ths column Hishes yep Il. :. 7.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

To one man the extra day in this leap
year is Just so many more hours Of work
without extra salary; TO another It Is Just so
much more OF an opportunity 10 get IN : few
hard blows for success.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

Philadelphia's credit Is still good thank
you. The subscribers were willing to take
six times many bonds as were offered
yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

When peace comes so many expert trench
diggers win be thrown out OF work that 1t
ought to be easy TO get men enough to build
the new subways.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

THE EMPIRE NEEDS ALL YOUR ENERGIES
Don't let them deterorate. start today taking
"Snnapbos" 1t Is British and better. Avoid un-
palatable German nerve foods 'Sanaphos' is
palatabe.-Advt-From Glasgow Record
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

Every homeopath ought to agree with
Roosevelt when he says that the might
which is the servant of wrong can be re-
sisted by the might which is the servant OF
right
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

your column Bone.
ST. Simon Stylites, the hermit who lived
on the column of a ruined temple and let
down his basket each day for food-Oh, look
him up yourself 1t will do you good.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

Austria admits that the invention of the
submarine did not repeal the laws of hu-
manity
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
Tom Days Column
A SONG FOR JANUARY

n bCNU Wv "fAF
'TtUds joy that laid the passing year,
IT'S joy that speeds the neto;
An jov that haze knoton, mn dear,
Hath been and Is IN you.
All peace and hope of peace, mn dear,
Forever Hves IN you.
Like Janus, tcho 10Th faces t,cain
Kept 1Udtcb IN ancient Rome,
M love shall front old days again
And days that are to come.
So, In this month Of Janus, here
Where merge the old and neD,
HotCe'er mn jon may turn, mn dear,
It must enUtsdoe you.
It's past mdy count but ttoenty suns,
It's future redchetb far;
Beyond the edge Of time 70 runs,
Beyond the utmost star.
'TtUds joy that laid the passing year,
'Tis Joy that speeds the ne,cj
An joy that 7 haze knotcn, my dear,
Hath been and Is IN you.
All peace and hope Of peace, my dear,
Forever IiUes In you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

There Is no true preparedness In this age save
that which Is rooted in the days OF peace, ii
the broad policy Of human Justice and humau
growth for an-chieago Tribune.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

Preparedness for peace and for eeonomie
siheleney and social welfare Is no less needed
py the United States than preparedness for ma
tlonal defense against possible foreign aegres-
slon.-spokane Spokesman Review.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01
THE NATIONAL POINT oF view

II Uncle Sam ever gets into trouble on the
Pacific. friendly republic In China would, a.
General Hsing says. be bulwark Of strength
indeed : Baltimore Sun,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

Some things we said as long as eight years
ago sound truer to us now than they did
then. That's why we reprint the above song
from "Carmina."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

All! gentle reader, take It from us,
This sure is patriotism plus.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-01-01

II In case OF real war the Government needed
more supplies than IL could readily manu-
.aetare private firms would rush into the
nave IN the present war.-Oregon State Journal
IL the canal Is to be defended at all = de-
planned. We don't have to make ne e.aa1
zone dallpoh peninsula. but neither do We
intend e pass L on a gift 10 the frsi power
~ sasnS "h2 ezfails us-Bozton journal
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
CHIEF OF POLICE
 BARS GAMBLING IN CITY

SEATTLE, April 19.-The newly appointed Chief of Police has issued notice in the daily papers that here after gambling of any kind will be severely dealt with by the police au- thorities. This is aimed principally at the punch boards and other forms of gambling which have flooded the cigar stands the past year, and which a decision of the attorney general re- gently rendered classified as games of chance.
 Chief Rockingham has also issued a ukase against all kinds of card games in the soft drink parlors.
 The ultimatum has caused conster- nation among the soft drink propri- etors, who depend for much of their revenues upon these games.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
DECLARE THAT WAITE |S SANE
EXPERTS EXAMINE MURDERER
Sound Mind-PrisOner's Condition Is Uncertain as Result of Self Poisoning.

NEW YORK, April 19.-Expert alienists, who have examined Dr.. Waite, the dentist, who is charged with and has confessed to the mur- der of Millionaire Peck and his wife, by feeding them disease germs and arsenic, have rendered a report to the court that the prisoner is sane.
 Waite is still confined in hospi- tai here suffering from the effects of self-administered dose of poison. His condition has not improved as was expected, and it is not improb- able that he will never recover.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
SCHILLER GETS
 LIFE SENTENCE
IS CONVICTED PIRACY CHARGE
Man Who Single-Handed Captured the Munition Steamer Matapo, Is -,- ,.s,' Receives a Life Sentence.

WILMINGTON, Del, April 19.- Erhest Schiller, German, who sin gle-handed captured the steamer Ma tapo when at sea, bound for Vladi- vostok with cargo of war munitions for Russia, was tried in the federal court here. The prisoner was found guilty of the charge of piracy and was sentenced to Imprisonment for life.
 Schiller slowed away on the Ma tapo, and after she had put out to sea he took the captain prisoner and ran the ship for several hours, loot ing two safes, and securing $150 from the captain. He stated that it was his intention to blow up the ship, but his courage failed him at the last moment. He compelled the ship to land him on the Delaware breakwa- ter, where he was picked up by a coast guard ship and brought here for trial.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
RENOVATION IS
 ON TAP IN MEXICO

SAN ANTONIO, April 19.-Gen- eral Antonio Villarind, one of Made ro's generals. while he was president of Mexico, has started a new revolu- tion in Southern Chihuahua to depose Carranza. He has organized and equipped an army of 15.O0O men and it is believed will march south and effect juncture with Gen. Diaz. who is operating in the southern part of the State of Guerrero near Chilpan- zingo, with force of 3O,0OO men.
 Gen. Villarind is backed by the Catholic population of Mexico, who are against Carranza because of his persecution of the priesthood and seizures of church property.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
WANT HUGHES 0N
 PRIMARY TICKET
START MANDAMUS PROCEEDINGS
Oregon Boosters for Justice for the Presidency Bring Action to Compel the Ticket.

. SALEM, Ore, April 18.-Boosters for Hughes for the presidency in this state, have started mandamus pro- ceedings to compel the secretary of state to place his name on the pri- mary ballot.
 Following the receipt of telegram from the Justice that he was not @ candidate, the Secretary announced that he would not place his name on the ticket. He was visited by num- Der of Hughes men, who asked him to reconsider his determination, but he remained firm in his refusal and the proceedings have been started to compel him to do so.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
RIOTING AT LIVERPOOL
 OVER FORGED ADJUSTMENTS

LIVERPOOL. April 19.-Serious rioting occurred this morning in this city when the authorities attempted to arrest a dock worker for refusing to answer the summons to enlist. A large mob assembled and the police were charged savagely again and again in an attempt to liberate the prisoner. The mob was finally dis persed by troops called to the scene, but not until many persons had been wounded on both sides. Many ar rests were made. and the prisoners will be charged with treason and se- dition.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
RUSSIAN SOLDIERS MUTINY
 AND BURN BARRACKS

PETROGRAD, April 19.-News of 8 serious revolt among the Russian troops reached here today, from the village of Nikdoakevsk, where it is re- ported that seven regiments of Rus sian troops mutinied and after setting fire to and destroying their barracks, footed the town. In the battle which followed between troops sent to uuell the disturbance and the mutineers, seven soldiers were killed and the ringleaders arrested. They were promptly executed.
 A feeling of unrest which is becom- ing manifest among the troops sta tioned on the frontier, is causing the authorities much uneasiness.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
Gen. Scott to Confer with Funston.

Gen. Scott to Confer with Funston.
 WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19.- Major General Hugh L. Scott, chief of staff of the army was today sent by the Department to the Mexican border to confer with Gen. Funston.
 The object of the generals visit is not made public. but it is generally conceded that the department is pre- pairing for trouble with the southern republic. Army officials state that the United States troops cannot be with drawn from Mexico with honor unless the reported death of Villa is con- firmed. This. it appears, is very inn probable, and as a consequence the troops will be maintained in Mexico, in which event trouble will surely follow.
 It is anticipated that within a few days large number of troops will be sent to the border to reinforce the Pershing expedition in the event of an outbreak against them.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
SENATE PASSES
 THE ARMY BILL
PROVIDES FOR MILLION MEN
Standing Army is Increased to 25O,. 900 Men, and Federal Reserve, Ma tiOnal Guard and Schools to Pro- vide Remainder.

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19.- The senate last night passed the army bill, providing for regular army of 250,000 men, federal re- serve force of 25O,000 and providing for the training of reserve force among the schools and colleges of the country of 250,000, making a total strength of trained soldiers of 100000 men.
 The amendment to the army bill, providing for an appropriation of $15,0O0,0OO for the construction and operation of a nitrate plant for the production of explosives, was also passed.
Valdez daily prospector., 1916-04-19
HONORS TO BE AWARDED
 TO AMERICAN GENIUS

WASHINGTON, D. C., April 19.- President Wilson last night signed a bill incorporating the American Acad- emy of Arts and Letters, which is in- tended primarily to bestow honors and monetary awards to Americans authors, statesmen and artists.
 It is believed this bill, which was turned down by previous congresses, will encourage struggling American artists and authors, who have hereto fore been forced to reside in France and Germany, which nations encour- age genius, and offer large awards to make of note in arts and sciences.