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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

OF dummy directors much has been said;
but what shall be said of the socially or finan-
cially prominent who give their names, but
not their attention, to charitable organiza-
tIons? In the case reported on by Director
krusen the charity was found wanting. sani-
tary conditions in nursery, OF all places
should be perfect. and those in the Sunshine
Day Nursery are far from that. according to
report Yet there are a number of persons
alphabetically behind the organization, who
have had nothing to do with the management
OF it and can hardly be held responsible. ex-
eept BY themselves. Il simply wanted the use
Of their names" said the director OF the nur-
sery. 4 have never conferred with them
since They understood at the time that
was asking only for their names, not for their
time Perhaps the understanding is the
worst feature OF the case
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

/. Where Is Trebizond?
g. Who Is the richest man In America?
3. Who IL william H. Sowden?
4. Where IL the Commoner published, and who Is
its editor? "
B. How much has Great Britain appropriated for
carrying the war?
@. Where is Rumanin?
Z. Who Is the French Premier?
8. How many times did Sir Thomas Lipton compete
for the Americas Cup.
0. What cities have been the capital of the United
States?
10. Who Is William Bnrnes7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

What is there in the semi-tropics which rem
ders them so attractive to politicians on the
eve of campaign? Here's Roosevelt traip-
sing of to the Bahamas or somewhere just in
time to let the four unstalwart stalwarts of
Massachusetts, declare they want him. And
here. too, is Senator McNichol dashIng TO
Florida and points South in time to convince
his friends that a fight is really on. Young
men may go West, but politicians, it seems.
so Southland avoid interviews.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

The antfdrinking order issued yesterday By
chief Carleton e. Davis. Of the Bureau Of
Water. applies paFadoxically to anything
bet water. IL may cause a bit of grum-
bling but the grumblers viii be just those
na14ons whose services the bureau will find
not indispensable Director Datesman has ap-
proved tho order, which does not IN effect pro-
hI6sl arinkiag among employees nor does it de-
nsand pledge II simply banishes the infiu-
e'Ize & liquor during the time Of work. In
da.eaaee 10 drinkers Who cannot control them
ae|4ea s reiscted b these words: by so do
z 4aiaas Is report violations Of the orderl
a|onIlse the Bureau of Water ana may
~ eIg 81 Fhllaasiahia liable for in-
Qaise 81 and the $500 sn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Answers to Yesterdays Quiz
1. william Harvey. About 1916
g. Venice. Italy.
g. Bundesrath and ReichstnE.
4. A. d. 325.
8. A tabled Thessalian race said to have been
half horse and half man.
O. Nine.
Z. Two centuries before Christ.
8. George Whitfield, great English prencher.
0. At the extreme end OF tho Florida Keys.
10. 1885, co'as issued by the Massachusetts Mint.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Adelphian Rhapsody

+ AM thing of beauty and joy forever
i l am sure cure for the blues and dis
peller Of gloomi gout. indigestion and rheu-
matlsm fee at my approach; am creature
OF impulse and an ecstasy OF delight / am
the joiner and breaker OF hearts; / am the
cause Of the morning Of sorrow; am the ad-
nirstlon Of the debutante and the exercise Of
the tired business man; Ike Heinz's. have
81 varieties; millions Of deyotees worship be-
fore my shrine. ! am Irresistible
! am he Foxuoe L.xo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

The trained statisticlan, the fnancier, the
word painter head writer all fall back be-
fore the amount of the new British war credit,
which is $21oO 100000. Hardly accustomed to
thinking in millions" this effort at billions is
too much. The regular literary word for it
is Staggering" But the man in the street
knows better. He simply says there amt
that much money"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

The following, from a source proved reliable
describes incident in a recent air raid ovel
London:
One of the missiles struck a shed, while
others dropped near church where service
was in progress. The "Te Deum" was being
sung when tremendous concussion rocked
the building. 1t caused momentary pause
in the singing. However, the service then
proceeded without the least sign of anxiety
on the part of the congregation.
If that isn't fiction it ought to be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Moving Picture Studios

Editor OF What Do You RnOto--Kindly inform
me where 1 procure list of movlngpicture
studios in and around Philadelphia
READER
The Lubin studio is at goth street and Indiana
avenue and the Liberty studio is at 2S EasI
Herman street, Germantown. A list OF all the
studios in the country is to be printed In lhe
Amusement Section of the EVENING LEDGER
on Saturday, February 26.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

pioyes OF the bureau who are affected by the
order may consider that they have primary
duty to the citizens of Philadelphia, for which
they must sacrifice whatever leanings they
may have toward anything which renders
them inefficient or irresponsible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
But
(After readinE Chnmhersl

Close within his arms he held her lie looked
deep deep into her glstening eyes and searched
her very soul Nearer and nearer he pressed
her whiting form TO him. Their hearts beat
violently. Slowly she raised her face to his
Her haf.parted lips gave forth the heat of burn
ing Goals. They stood uuivering as blades OF
grass kissed by passing breeze. few loose
strands of her golden hair maddened him. He
pressed his fevercd lips closer to hers-closer-
closer--when of sudden the poor yap sneezed
and spoiled IL all IL. w. r.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Richard Strauss is said to be composing
q setting for new hymn of hate, this one
composed by the August Monarch himself.
Let us see How long ago was it that the
Kaiser forbade the performance of a Strauss
opera at the Royal Opera House? And
wasn't It a general impression that the young
Crown Prince showed his father what was
what by attending the performance at a
rival institution? War makes strange
friends among geniuses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Wages of Sin

Editor OF @What DO. You Kaop"-can you sea
me where can find the whole poem contai''''s
the lines:
If the wages OF sin are death
/ do not want 10 begin.
I sbotId also like to know who wrote thsi'-
sAWDUsT TRAIL
The verses were written BY Eugene y Men. MsS
of Topeka, Kan, sometimes known a. sans.
QUILL" while he was Commissioner OF 81 havs
fn 1908 In a letter to friend he said e -,
thought the whole thing over, ana my slss ,s ~
embodied IN the few paragraphs hers"lN
closed: 80
IT the wages of sin are death'
/ do not want 70 besini
II / cant get living wages,
via not work for SIN.
Then. AGAIN. II / went % work
And fhe work j did not like
After q passed 4 payday
4 aouId SAD + tepldpt sifIke
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Frantcally she dashed into the and
threw herself upon him. Her hand closed tightly
upon his wrst-the glittering blade he held
wavered and fell There look of terrible
rage in his eyes as he turned upon her.
"Dontw she gasped
'Why not?" he asked quickly.
Jim cut his corns with that this morning."
she breathed. you'll have to shave with the
safety" D. NJ. G.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
A Rose to the Living

Editor of "Rhat Do You Kaow"-Where can
1 find the saying "A rose to the living Is mois
w GREATFUL
1t is in a little poem by Nixon Waterman
which runs this way;
A rose TO the living is more
Than sumptuOus wreaths TO the ue"u
In filling loves infinite store,
rose to the living is more
If graciously given before
The hungerins spirit is fled
A rose 10 the living is more -
Than sumptuous wreaths to the asau
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
"Made in America"

The father of the American idea took the
oath of office under an Americanmade Con-
stitution in a suit of American-made clothes
His party was the American party, 1t was
only after several years in the Presidency that
Washington came to realize that he belonged
to any other, and at that 1t never ceased to be
American wholly American. Washington was
that party, call it American or Federalist as
you please. Hamilton did not create the Fed
eralist party or jefferson the Anti-Federalist
Never was a President more completely the
head of his own administration than George
Washington. Every act of the administration
was truly his own. The opponents of the
Constitution became the opponents of the
Washington administration. They formed the
Opposition. They opposed the financial meas
ures, the treaty with Great Britain, the atti-
tude toward France, the enforcement of neu-
trality. They comprised the only party there
was beside the party OF administration sup
porters, and though for some time 1t lacked
cohesiveness and organization it succeeded in
making trouble enough for Washington's far
sighted, statesmanlike. straightforward and
unwaverlng policy Of America first. last and
all the time.
The new nation came into being on the eve
Of the French Revolution. The confusion in
Europe quickly became worse cOnIOunded.
War between England and France broke out
In the meanwhile the young republic had
been confronted not only with domestic prob
lens, but with problems affecting our rela-
tions with England with France, with Spain
Indeed, our domestic problems were closely
associated with our foreign problems. Even
our financial measures and policies possessed
a foreign angle Our first real parties were
based on the defnement Of our relations 10
European politics. which less truly was a
defnement of our attitude toward America
In his acts. as well as in his words, Wash
ington pursued that American policy 10
which We owe the truly national spirit Wash
ington's complication OF the American
spirit, his preaching and practice OF it In the
eight years OF his Presideney-that was
Washington's great service TO his country
Jefferson as the first President OF the United
States comparisons are odious. but let US be
glad that Jefferson sas the third and not the
frst This did washington DC: He declared
and followed = ita pi1lniefe poaelesloas
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
What Do You Know?

Queries of general interest toiH be dnstpered
In this column. Ten questions, the dnstDers
to tohtch eUerv 1oell-tntormed person should
Enoto, are asked daily
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Representative Hill, of Connecticut, holds
out no hope to the textile manufacturers, for
he says that Germany has no dyestuff to ex-
port. All her mills are turning out, the ma
terial that Is turning the fields OF Europe red.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Tho letter of much Of the wisdom Of the
early statesmen has been outErown, but
the spirit Of WashinEton's policy to establish
sovereign nation which should command
and demand the respect Of the world re-
mains safe guide for men today.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Perfect Understanding

Bill lover the phone)-My dear. won't be
home till late tonight-a meeting of directors,
you see.
His wife-Bring her out to dinner, Henry;
daughter will be out, you know. and theatrical
people are so amusing. R,H.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Frank H. Hitchcock knows full we'll the
value OF a delegate pledged to n candidate
who will not run. Didn't he swap" things
when he was boy?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Germans Indignant at Attitude of U. S.
Headline.
Fifty-ffty or thereabouts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

The country passed judgment on the Under.
wood tarin In the last congressional elections
when in spite OF the Bull Moose division In the
Republican ranks Il reduced the Democrats
majority OF 14s In the House 70 q corporal's
guard OF 29.-Mllwaukee Sentinel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Montreal has expended $4,000, ,00O In is Years
in improving rs port facilities for handling ocean
business, but now Il rs TO be entirely renowned
and lts entire system 0f railways and elevators
aieetriacd Ia order % make tie port tha bsst
ihe Atlantic zeaeoa1a - Rochester Post-rss
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Some one should tell the pupils Of the Filter
School that once is enough. Twice is tire
some.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Poverty is waste because waste is failure.
The doer has no time to grumble-he is too
busy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

In declaring that we shall grant fun inde-
pendenee 10 the Filipinos at the proper time
leaving events 70 demonstrate when II Is safe
to do so. We go far as wisdom dictates
Houston Post
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
NATIONAL POINT OF view

Nations that neglect the arts OF war and ar,
not prepared to defend themselves are soone
or later obliteTated from the maps-Detroit Ere,
Press.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Congress might celebrate Washington's Birth
day In a fitting manner by speeding up the
work for Birmingham Age,
Herald.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
First Use of Ether

Editor of "What Do You Knoto"-In your
"Quiz" you ask "when ether was first used in
surgery and by whom. English and American
history tells us in 1876 by Doctor Morton OF
Boston, Mass. You say Doctor Crawford OF
Georgia. some time between 1850 and 1850.
Which is correct?
INSTRUCTOR IN HISTORY.
We said that Doctor Long used ether In
March, 1912 Our answer was correct. Here
are some of the facts about the introduction OF
ether as anesthetic DIR. Crawford w. Long,
of Danielsvlle, Ga, who received his medical
education at the University of Pennsylvania
learned from drug clerks that insensblty could
be produced by inhaling the fumes of ether. He
demonstrated it by experimenting on himself
In March, 1842, he administered ether to James
Venable, a patient, and while the man was under
its influence removed tumor from his neck
Doctor Long published no report of the opera
ton until years after Dr. w. II. G. Morton
Boston dentist, had given ether to patient az
the Massachusetts General Hospital in october
1916, at the request of DR.. John c. Warren. Doc
tor Warren had learned that Doctor Morton had
used ether in a dental operation a few weeks pc.
fore. That ether would produce insensibillv
was known TO Faraday in 1918,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

War loves to seek It's Uictims IN the young.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

The Swell one-some foreign substance is
lodged in your eye,
Patrick-oi knowed ut That's what 1 get
FIR wurrulSin' wild thin Dagoes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
No Nuisance

First Dormte-How can you study when
your roomie is typewriting all the timer
Second Ditto-oh, that's easyi 1 read be-
tween clicks. DING.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

stude-Hay there there's cockroach O
the ceiling.
Roomie-step on it and kill it. Don't bottle
me-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22
Sold

"I cannot smoke another one, etc"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

Alice-Have you heard the latest Ford Joke ?
Henry-What Is it?
Alice-Oh, Henryl
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-02-22

How long have YOU been learning to skate
Oh, about a dozen sittings.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-15
FOOD SOURING IN
STOMACH CAUSES
INDIGESTION, GAS
"Pape's Diapepsin'' ends all
stomach distress in five
minutes.

Wonder what upset your stomach
which portion Of the food did the dam
aEe-do you2 Well don't bother II
your stomach is in a revolt; If sour,
gassy and upset. and what you just
ate has fcrmented into stubborn Jumps;
head dizzy and aches; belch gases and
acids and eructate undigested food;
breath foul, tongue coated-just take
a little Pape's Diapepsin and in five
minutes YOU wonder what became OF
the Indigestion and distress.
Millions of men and women today
know that il is needless 10 have a bad
stomach A little Diapepsin occasion
ally keeps this delicate organ regulated
and they cat their favorite foods with
cut fear
II your stomach doesn't take care OF
your liberal limit without rebellion;
IN your food is a damage instead Of
help. remember the quickest surest,
most harmless relief is Pape's Diapep-
sin which costs only fifty cents for a
large case at drug stores. It's truly
Wonderful-it digests food and sets
things straight, so gently and easily
thst IL rs really astonishing. Please.
for your sake. don't go on End on with
q weak. disordored stomach; it's so I'M
uocessary.-Ad Advertisement
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-15
OLD CONGRESS
WORK DELAYED
High Price of Cyanide Pre-
vents Installation of a
Mill at the Mine.

Wickenburg. Ariz.. March Lowing
TO the high price OF cyanide, the Mer-
rill Metallurgical company, of San
Francisco, viii delay operations on the
Old Congress mine and dump indefi-
nitely.
This company acquired the Con-
gres several weeks ago with the eX-
pectation Of installing a cyanide plant
Immediately and treating the dump, as
well as developing new ore reserves.
1t has since been found that the high
price of cyanide which is very scarce
since the German supply has been cut
off. would eat up "A large percentage Of
the profit The Merrill company will
probably delay working the dump until
the war is over or domestic supply
Of cyanide is available.
BOndhOIders Mny Take Monarch.
Foreclosure proceedings are to be
started by the bondholders Of the Mon
arch Mining and smelling company
within thirty days, according to
eastern advices The last instalment of
interest on the bonds was not paid.
Since ITS smelter burned up, about four
years ago, the Monarch company has
been in financial difficulties. The Mon
arch is a big gold and copper PROPOSE
ton. eight miles east of Wickenburg
It is stated that the bOudholders eN-
pect to begin development and produc-
ton as soon as the property is in their
hands
Take Over PIacerS.
Denver investors have taken over
Sam Powelrs group Of placer claims
across the Hassayampa river from the
White mine. The plan is TO recover the
gold by dredging. one dredge is al
ready on the ground.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-15
OLD DOMINION
USING Up DUMP
Concentration and Smelter
of the Company Have
Heavy Production.

Globe, Ariz.. March 1j.--Wheu copper
goes down again. il il ever does. the
low grade dumps Of the Old Dominion
company will be a thing Of the past
a few months ago the dumps were re-
Earded as worthless because il was not
profitable to treat the ore for the small
amount OF copper IL contains. Now the
dumps are being worked over and the
best Of the ore sent 10 the smelter
The O. d. Shelter is now producing
40 to 50 tons of copper daily, using
three blast furnaces. The major por-
ton Of the ore handled comes from the
Old Dominion and United Globe, but the
Smcker is using 100 tons Of sulphide
daily from the Arizona Commercial and
is treating some customs ore.
The O. ID. concentration is treating
$50 tons day and the flotation plant
handles 300 tons OF shines One hum
dred tons OF water concentrates and %
tons OF flotation concentrates are
shipped to the International smelter, at
Miami daily.
Development work east and west Of
the main workings Of the Old Dominion
mine is going forward rapidly and it
viii soon be in shape to produce more
ore At this time 1000 tons of ore is
hoistcd daily. The pumps are lifting
. 0OO.0 900 gallons OF water a day.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-15
1AYEARS Ago Today
I 1FrOm The Herald OF This
Date. 1902.

F. 3. Stewart president Of the FL
Paso Union Stock yards company. re-
turned this morning from q trip TO
Houston. where he perfected arrange
ments with general manager w. 6. Van
Week. of the O.. TT. railway. for the
the company, and which viii greatly
facilitate the moving Of cattle.
R.A. Cottingbam, who has been under
the weather for some time, has re-
covered.
NJ Simon, a local attorney, returned
from a six weeks absence up the Rock
Island line.
Mrs. A. C. Foster left for MesiIIa
park to spend a number Of days Wis
iting friends.
W ". Tuney left for Alpine. where
he is the plaintiff in a mining suit in
Volving about $4,000.
Tonight the chatting dish club will
be entertained at the home of Mrs. j.
a. Eddy, on MagOffin avenue.
Miss Martha Strauss. who has been
visiting Mrs. l. Blumenthal, Of this city,
left for Stafford, Ariz, to visit her
brother
l. D. Carter who arrived in the city
from Chicago. says that a group Of
mines 80 miles west Of Chihuahua, was
recently sold for $500, 900.
General manager H. l. Nudge ana
general superintendent J. +. Hurley.
of the Santa Fe railway system, are
expected TO arrive in the city.
Miss Francis Foster celebrated her
eleventh birthday anniversary with an
informal party to her many friends
at her home last Wednesday afternoon
AS. Greig, general manager OF the
FL Paso and Rock Island railway. ar
rived in the city from AlamOgordo to
see about the completion of the new
depot
!. W. Fisher, proprietor of the Shell
don hotel. wired to The Herald today
that he had booked one hundred rooms
for the cattlemen's convention to be
held here next year.
An important meeting OF the manu-
facturers' of the chamber Of commerce
was held yesterday, at which the pro-
posed saw mill and the new brewery
were discussed. A new furnace for
making pig iron also came up for con-
SlderatiOn.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-03-15
EVEN GROSS. SICK
CHILDREN LOVE
SYRUP Of FIGS
II feverish, bilious, consti
pated, give fruit laxative
at once.

Don't scold your fretful, peeYish child.
Y See if tongue is coated; this is a sure
sign its little stomach, liver and bowels
are clogged with sour waste
When listless. pale. feverish. full Of
cold. breath bad, throat sore. doesn't
cat, sleep or act naturally. has stomach
ache. Indigestion. diarrhoea, give a tea
spoonful Of california Syrup Of Figs"
and in a few hours all the foul waste.
the sour bile and 1ermentinE food
passes out of the bowels and you have a
wen and playful child again Children
love this harmless fruit laxative" and
mothers can rest easy after giving it,
because it never fails TO make their lit
tic ''lnsides' clean and sweet
Keep 1t handy. Mother, A little Civ
On today saves a sick child tomorrow.
bug get the genuine. Ask YOUR drug
Eist for a 5O-cent bottle Of california
syrup Of Figs" which has directions
FOR babies, children Of all ages and for
sroWn-ups plainly on the bottle Re
member there are cOunterfeits sold
here. so surely look and see that yours
is made by the California Fie-Syrup
Company" Hand back with contempt
any other fig syrup-Adv.