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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

HORSE SHOW WEEK gets by with
much less attention than It was wont to
win in old davs, but the old days were
peace days and besides we were younger.
Once upon a time it was our job to cover
the Show for the paper, and william NJ
Slngerly, who was then our boss, gave MS
a special assignment. you know Bill
Robinson?" he asked. Oh, yes, we knew
Bill very well. indeed; Bill was the bOss's
fat brown and loquacious coachman
We'll" the boss went on, Bill pestered
me so to enter a couple Of our horses
that | let him have his way. But he
won't win anything with them, bless you,
no, As a trainer, Bill is a fair coachman,
and that's about all. Now, | want you to
interview him and print everything he
says to you"
We found Ril sitting on the fence
around the tanbark ring telling a group
of small boys volumes OF things about
horse.training that weren't so at ALL The
next mornings paper, contained most Of
his talk. Bill went to the boss to com.
plain about u.s. you black rascal" cried
the boss, beating him to 1t, what do you
mean by monopOlizing our Horse Show
story this morning." Bill gasped. why"
he stammered. "Ah declare All WASH
expectin' TO do no sech thing" You
weren't expecting? Don't you know it's
the important things that get into the
paper? You were making an important
noise. the biggest noise of the day, and
you made a fool of yourself. Keep your
mouth shut and bring those horses
home"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

1t is becoming daily more evident
that China's abstentlon from the war was
in no sense based on pacifist principles.
The vast Oriental Republic is contending
with enough internal belligerency TO ex.
cuse her for a while from taking up arms
against Germany. Nine Chinese prov
inces have proclaimed their independence,
and formidable rebel army is said to
have been formed. When we consider the
constant unrest OF China since the Man
chu dynasty was overthrown, unshackled
Russia seems almost entitled to be sur
prised at her own moderation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
PAsSYUNK AVE. AND 56TH ST.

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-On behalf OF our association I de-
sire to thank you for the interest mani
tested in the matter of Passyunk avenue
and seth street trolley line We were
highly pleased with the article in your issue
OF the 2sth inst.
We trust you will continue the agitation
for this necessity, In which we are so much
interested. EDW. Il. CULLEN,
President Sherwood Improvement Associa-
ton
Philadelphia, May 30.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
Read in a publication that "a giar

Read in a publication that "a giant
is always a giant, and it needs no critical
yardstick to know that the days OF giants
are not upon us now" and the chances are
ten TO one that the driving force behind
the utterance is an intellectual runt who
is so busy patting himself on the back
that he has not had time TO know what
real men about him are doing. II there
are no giants in these days there never
were any, and IL there has been any era
in history more productive than this OF
herolsm, efficiency. self-sacrifice and no.
bility, the chroniclers forgot to write
about 1t. There is a lot of driveling pes.
simism that passes for constructive criti.
cism, but the dyspeptic finally and in.
eyitably gets to the stomach pump.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
LIBERTY
To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:

TO the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
sir-Liberty Ooh magic word .. what
countless swords have flashed responsive TO
thy call What heroes great have con.
quered mightier foes in thy inspiring name
What daring millions nobly fought ana
bravely shed their every drop of blood for
thee And, with the Stars and Stripes un-
iurled at thy shrine, how many martyrs
was trembling in the balance?
Liberty Again thy life is threatan.d
even now thy bell is ringing the eaII 20
armsi Shall II ring unanswered? Ne,,sr,
In the United States OF America, never =,
...,,.a.,s. RICHARD QUINN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
STATE HOUSE NEEDS PAINT

To the Editor OF the Evening Ledger:
str-The old State House needs a coat Of
paint and needs Il badly 1t is quite right
to have the structure look as much IiIfa a.
was in l776 as possible, but venture IN
say that It locked much better In I77S
than 1t does now, so far as the painting
and general cleanliness Of its windows are
concerned
These remarks apply equally to ConRress
Hall OLD PHILAbELPHIAN,
Philadelphia, May 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
FOOD AND FUEI,

To the Editor Of the Evening Ledger:
Sir-For what reasons hava caron.t.a.
for investigations OF food and fuel frauds
amounted 70 nothing and gotten US no.
where? Why has the attempt to secure
something like an equitable price level
turned out 70 be the most miserable Of
failuresY The answer may be found m
me tact mat the uoVernment Il timid !,
afraid 20 use The powers Il is already en-.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

The authoritative and respected po-
sition which John Spargo has long held
in the ranks Of the Socialist party deeply
accentuates the significance Of his formal
retirement from that organization. He
has accused his old political associates Of
being un,American and pro-German This
is bold and severe indictment, and Mr.
Spargo must be terribly in earnest to
make II. Short of reputation of Amer.
ica's Socialists by Morris Hillquit, now
their most talented leader, Mr.. Spargo's
resignation deals the party the severest
blow it has received in many a day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
Reports from Germany show tha

Reports from Germany show that
no stone is being left unturned to make
the Socialists Stockholm peace conven.
ton the silencer of the Russian guns
pounding on the Riga front The Chan.
cellor declares that Germany wants no
increase Of territory; but he adds sus.
picious proviso that Germany wants the
guarantees necessary for future defense
and self-protection." This means control
of the Belgian coast and some sort of
control over the future Government at
Brussels, as the debates in the Reichstag
have clearly shown. Germany can have
peace tomorrow. But she is not yet ready
to state the terms OF an honest peace, for
the reason that she refuses to make rep
aration for the crimes she has committed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

], What are chevrOns?
q What, year are we In, reckoning In
Julian period?
81 what famous treaty Of peace was signed
this date?
l. who Is the originator OF the "daylight-s
ing scheme? What Is II?
D. who was the last presidential candid.
from PenIsylvanla? What party was
no receive?
o. How many States have the lnitiative'
" what state Is famous for cyclones =
sunflOwers?
o. who Is the clerk Of the National HOuss
Representatives?
0, What Is the One-mIle bicycle recordS
10. What is the average rise and fall OF tide
Philadelphia?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

The Russian army appeals to the
provisional government not ito let the
army become manure for foreign fields"
One thing lovers Of liberty on this conti-
nent discovered generations ago, and that
was that men who wanted liberty would
have 70 fight for It. The institutions of
freedom spring from the blood Of martyrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

There II nothing more important
than that our schools and colleges should
work to full capacity during the war. Not
only will educated men be needed more
than ever when peace comes, but in the
active prosecution of the war 1t is i'm
perative that men OF intellectual training
be ready to take the places of those who
fall
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

The kind OF hatred which Billy"
Sunday seems to be preaching, in an excess
OF patriotism is not going to do our enc
mics any harm or ourselves any good.
Self-control is a mighty fine asset for
any country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
Those who still are eager for c

Those who still are eager for CEN
sorship after its second defeat in Congress
can solace themselves with realization of
the fact that ali the most important war
news is already doubly and often triply
censored. A war correspondent on the
west front sends news letter to London
II may be censored in camp. but at any
rate II must be censored in the London
post or telegraph ONCE. Cabled to this
country. II has TO run the gauntlet OF our
copernment's agents. Add to this the
fact that the writer In the first place
paisleslcally avoids writing anything
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
THE VOICE OF
THE PEOPLE
Poverty in Spite of the Need Of
Labor-Socialism and
Religion

This Department Is free TO all readers ,oho
tUiSh 10 express their opinions subjects Of
current Interest. Tt is open forum and the
Evening Ledger assumes no reSpors sibiHtU for
the UieCs Of its correspondents. Letters must
be signed by the name and address Of the
Writer. not necessarily for publication, but as a
guarantee Of good faith
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

THE LAST PLACE that one would
pick as the repository for a bit of in.
formation exciting enough for mention
in these parlous times is N. w. Aver &
Sons Newspaper Annual and Directory;
and yet there, among the periodicals pub.
lished at Norfolk, Virginia, we find:
Man o. warsman-A. Cruz, Editor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
u. S. EmpIoye

SUBSCRIBER-Employes OF the Unit
states in establishments that are necessa
TO the prosecution OF the war-such
arsenals and navy yards-will be exempt
from military service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

WHEN we got back from lunch yes.
terday we found Guernsey Moore, the
artist, sitting at our desk trying to piece
together a Jest about folks who indulge
In these tender spring onions being eli.
gible for admission to the Home Offense
Leak or something or other like that
But what he really came in to brag about
was the handsome tablet he has designed
for the Swarthmore Home Reserve, of
which J. Kirk McCurdy is captain The
tablet, the first OF its kind hereabouts, is
to be erected near the p. r. r. station,
and upon It is to be displayed the towns
roll of honor, the names of all the lads
who go to the front.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
What Do You Know?

Queries Of general interest t0iH BE- onsVrs
IN this column. Ten questions, the oHsvsu
tohich eUerU tUeH.inJormed person should nsI
are asked daily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
BOnaparte in 1897

F. L. M.-Napoleon Bonaparte died
1921. so that it was not he who figured
the incident you mention, which happei
in 1887.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

This ought to be found among our clas-
sifed ads today. for we had the pleasure
Of reading 1t in proof:
wANTED-Chauffeur. white, 10 do laundry
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

And Hazel Nut discovered this running
loose In an evening contemporary:
COLLIE DOC, 0 months old thoroughbred, for
sale. Home evenlnga.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
THE THINKERS

Dumb beasts at 1otsdom's tount tUho mar
Its cledrness as they drink;
Some men toho think they're thoughtful,
are
Nrnt thnaLnhtfnlI ~ thna, thInL
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

Max Eastman calls America "Prus-
sianized" It certainly would become so
were some Of our alleged "pacifists' al
lowed to run the country.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

II. B. r. reports that a gentleman Of
dark complexion spotted strangely with
white called at his home in Trenton re-
Gently and left this card
B. II. OADES
ROOF PAINTING
Mill Whitening Cousel Mining
Water Painting
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02

ELLIOTT BREWER took mis- four
year.old daughter to Atlantic City for
the first time the other day, and the min.
ute she set foot upon the Boardwalk she
exclaimed, why are all the papas and
mammas in the baby cOaches?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-06-02
THE DRUMMING GUNS THAT
HAVE NO DOUBT

Russian artillery today began Wig
orous bombardment OF the German posi-
tions on the Riga front, ending the virtual
armistice with preparations for heavy
assault.--Dlspatch from Petrograd
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22

Hon. A 4, LewellIng OF Spokane.
Washington was in Alpha last
Thursday This was MIR. Flewelling'a
first visit a. the community since the
completion Of tho work at the mining
properties here and he expressed NM
self as greatly surprised at the de-
yelopment which has taken place
here. Mr.. Flewelling knew Alpha
when the Mastodon mine was in opey~,
alton and afterwards when the hous-
es had been torn down and the rock
pile beside the old pit was the only
relic Of mining in this locality
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22
ART EXHIBIT AT PORTER SCHOOL
Copies OF the Masterpieces VIII BE
Seen Here.

Beautiful carbons and photograv-
ures will be shown at the Porter
school October 9th, 2Sth and goth.
An educational opportunity with a
two-fold advantage
Recognizing the educational advan-
tages to be derived from opportuni-
ties TO see good art Superintendent
Bishop has arranged with the EIson
Art Co, Belmont, Mass, for an Art
Exhibition Of 200 pictures to be given
at the Porter school Oct eth, 2Sth
ard 29th.
This collection consists In large
part OF carbon photographs. photo
gravures and plates In full colors
made directly from the original mas
ter pieces, is selected by art experts
and should attract many people. Pro-
grams will be given in connection
with the exhibit and the entire pro-
ceeds, after deducting IL, OF the ex-
hibit, will be used in purchasing pic
lures for the schools OF the township.
All money raised to be deposited al
the local bank until pictures are re-
ceived and satisfaction assured. The
purpose Of the exhibition Is thus clear
ly two-fold
First-To give the people an oppor-
tunity TO see collection OF the
vol Ids famous masterpieces OF paint
ing, sculpture and architecture.
second--To make II possible for the
public to own a few Of these pictures
in the schools.
Why should this exhibit interest
you?
Because throughout the country
people are awakening TO the import
ance and value OF good art as crea-
tive Of a refining influence and inspir
Ing atmosphere and just so surely
as people become familiar with the
best in art, just so quickly will the
crude in art be displaced through the
appreciation of something better,
one great object Of picture study |
Is that Of opening the eyes to beauty
all around with an artists trained |
eye perceives, while II Is missed by
others. This Is the essential service
Of all great men-to draw us up in
some measure to their own level Of
insight, enjoyment and inspiration.
These pictures Of interest to both
old and young and will be instructive
to all
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22
A | p h a Departm ent


Reports % many horses that have
dropped from the heat recently ha1.
led the Bureau OF Animal Husbandry
Of the Department OF Agriculture IA
issue tie following instructions for
caring for the work horses in SUM
mer:
DO not overload animals, and drive.
them slowly, especially In the sun.
Put wet sponges or light sunshades
on their heads or sponge the heads
frequently with cold water while
they are working Water horses fire.
quently while at work and allow them
TO drink as much as they want Keep
stables cool and we'll ventilated. Feed
and use with especial care animals
weakened by unusual work or by sick
ness
DO not bleed horses that have fallen
from sunstroke or heat exhaustion.
Apply ice or very cold water 10 the
head and spine Give half an ounce or
carbonate OF ammonia In one pint OF
water as soon as the animal is able
to swallow freely. Repeat the dose
in one hour IL the pulse has not be-
come slower ShowerIng the horse
with cold water from hose Is good
treatment and should be repeated un-
I'll the body temperature Is reduced to
lOS degrees f. 1t helps in some cases
to rub the limbs OF the horse briskly
with wisps OF hay or straw. After the
horse has again become able to eat
readily, give the following doe OF tonic
in his feed for few days each morn
ing and evening.
sulphate Of iron, one dram; gentian
three drains; red einchona bark. two
drains, mixed in hts feed.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22
JAMES GLENN MATHEWS.

James Glenn. the eighteen months
old son OF Mr.. and Mrs. James Math-
ews died last week Friday after .
short Illness. The cause OF death
was cholera and the little fellow lin
gered between life and death for sew
eral days. The sorrowing parents
have the sympathy Of the communit,
in their afflIction.
The funeral was held at Norway
on Sunday the parents and relatives
returning to Alpha on Monday.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22
Mn. kEanNs 10 LEAVE.
Has Been Appointed Cashier Of The
Miners State Bank III Iron River.


Clarence Kearns who succeeded f..
r. stoffel az cashier Of the First Ma.
tional Bank OF Alpha has been APP
pointed 70 the cashiership Of the Min
ers' State Bank Of Iron River Nj
Kearns announced his decision 20 ac-
cept the position rendered him at Iron
River yesterday and Immediately
broke the news to his many friends
here who regret to see him leave the
community.
Mr. Kearns came to the Alpha bank
last May from the First Nationa
Bank of Norway where he had been
assistant cashier for many years. He
came highly recommended and his
work since he took hold of the local
institution has proved that the many
good things his Norway friends said
OF him were true.
lie rapidly gained friends in Alpha
and was associated with all the
movements calculated to bring this
community to the front among them
the work Of the Commercial Club and
the various organizations to increase
the food output
His last venture was that leading
spirit in the Community Fair. Mr..
kearns had been secretary OF the
Dickinson county fair for many years
and the way he took hold OF the To-
cal affair showed that he knows how
TO handle attractions OF the kind.
Mr.. Kearns will assume his
new work on October l. His success
scr at Alpha has not been appointed
yet,
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22

The Alpha-Crystal Falls bus has 90
FAR reduced rail traffic between this
village and Crystal Falls that no tick
cts are sold at the station for Crys-
tai Falls. The bus makes regular
trips and Alpha people find IL very
convenient The people and business
interests Of the village have been re-
qnesting tho North Western railroad
company since the place was started
70 make the extension that was prom.
ised us and run the passenger trains
through here to Crystal Falls. Had
this been done Il Is not very probable
that the bus would have been put on
The railway company has done no
more than promise and so the people
welcome an outlet and the Milwaukee
Is getting the through business which
might have becn kept by the North
western as one can 20 to Crystal
Falls on the bus and catch the train
on the Milwaukee very nicely.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22
our NEM NJ. =. MINIsTER.

Rev. John II. Hughes has been as
signed by the Detroit conference to
the Alpha pastorate and is expected
here right away. Rev. Hughes comes
here as stranger to all in these
parts to succeedRev Shoemaker who
left us several months ago.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22
MAY KEEP STOCK.

Judge r. c. Flanagan has filed a
decision in favor OF the defendant IN
tho case of William w. Harmon. ad
ministrator OF the estate OF Adolph
Guensburg against Marie MarcouiI
Ter, tried in circuit court during the
spring term
The suit involved the title to 400
shares OF stock in the Menominee
River Sugar company now estimated
to be worth at least 10000, which
the heirs to the Guensburg estate
sought 10 recover from Marie Mar
coulter who claimed they we're Gift
Her right 10 the stock was questioned
and suit entered against her. Under
the decision filed by the court she Is
given a clear title to the stock.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22

The Alpha Commercial Club is look
ing about for club rooms. A report
will be made as TO the findings OF the
committee at the meeting OF the
club The intention Is to get some
one OF the vacant buildings here, 1T up
the room with club furniture, a read
ing table and make Il inviting so that
the members can drop In OF an even
ing and chat with one another The
proposition seems TO appeal to all and
II is pretty sure to be a 20.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22

|
Escanaba Mich, Sept 6, 1917
Circular Letter No. coo
Bulletin No 72s.
All Employees:
For the information OF all concern
cd, quote below Circular No. Al from
the special committee on National De.
tense, pertaining to conservation OF
livestock:
To owners OF livestock, town offle-
ers. newspaper editors. employees OF
this company
Do you know that thousands OF cat
tie horses, mules, hogs and sheep are
killed annually by railway trains IN
this country, and that this economic
waste approximating many millions
of dollars can be reduced?
The thousands OF horses and mules
that are killed every year would fll
the artillery requirements OF many
regiments. and the thousands OF cat
tie, hogs and sheep that are killed
every year would provide meat for
thousands OF soldiers.
Anyone who aids in preventing the
loss OF even one animal serves his
country periodically and effectually
This economic waste can be reduc-
ed by
Owners OF stock keeping their ami
mails in fenced enclosures and not per
hitting their stock to roam at large
on railroad right OF way;
Town officers passing ordinances
prohibiting the practice OF permitting
stock room at large.
superintendent, roadmasters and
section men making a personal appeal
to the owners OF stock to keep their
animals in fenced enclosures;
Engineers taking every precaution
within their power TO avoid striking
stock and never failing to report stock
seen on right way;
Section men driving stock off right
Of way. keeping farm gates closed
and fences and cattle guards IN good !
repair; giving preference to locations
where liabilities Of stock getting on
right Of way Is greatest.
Newspaper editors presenting this Z
important matter 70 the public thru
the press.
Everyone making a persistent. per-
sonal effort to bring about desired re-
suits.
The cooperation OF all concerned
will BE- thoroughly appreciated.
f. J. BYINGTON. supt.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1917-09-22
CARD OF THANKS.

We wish 10 express our sincerest
thanks to everyone who were so kind
to US during the loss Of our little one.
Also for the beautiful floral offerings.
MIR. and MRS. JAS. MATTHEW'S