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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
Answers To Yesterday's Quiz

l. An nbaCus il u calculating board. consist
ing Of parallel wires strung with counters.
m f. still used in China Persia and other
countries of the East.
2. TSphOOnS hurricanes thht WISH the
waters east Uf Asia.
g. A uknse Is an order or edict emanatinE from
the Russian Government. II either pro-
Cpeds directly from fle CEnr Or i pub
iished as the decision of the directing
Senate.
4 Chauyn.m Is the name given Ia France 10
a policy Of excessive national sel-Tlori-
Sat9E with dlsrS asG5sSSsS TSs Word R's'ss + used as
the equivalent Of "JlnEoism."
4 XnIenciennes France, Is famous for the
" InCe which was made there, but which Is
no longer manufactured.
g. ''NoItalre' was the pen name OF Jean
Francois Marie Arouet'
:. The swiss are famous for watch and clock
mHkinE.
X A ,yaterspout Il a small, rapidly wlhrlng
cOlumn Of air. extending from cloud
down to the ocean or y lake, ana whose
central axis becomes Visible as "A column
OF water or cloudy yapOr.
a The first Young Mems Christian Associations
- an this continent were ned at Montreal
and Boston, In December, 1851.
IA Tbs Estates" of Canada are known Hs
provinces and territories.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
The Jukes

H. THE Jukes" is a pseudonym used
TO protect certain worthy members of
family in New York State whose history
displays unique conditions Of crime, disease
and pauperlsm, In 1874, r. l.. Dugdale
investigated some county jails, and as
result made further genealogical study Of
this particular family, whose real name has
been kept secret. The two sons of the So
called Max married two JulSes sisters, one
OF whom Is known as Margaret, mother
OF criminals" Seven hundred and nine out
OF 1900 descendants were traced, OF whom
ESQ had received public support, li0 were
criminals and offenders and a large pro-
portion were licentlous and nervously dis
eased. The estimated social cost OF the
family in seYenty-five years was Sl,S0S,00O
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
Samuel Harden Ch

Samuel Harden Church, OF Pitts'
burgh, has cabled to the London Post
that If the United States should enter
the war 1t would be on the side of the
Entente Allies and not on the side Of
Germany Mr.. Church is an able rail,
road man, historian, a poet and dram.
atist. but the records do not show that
he has ever qualified as a Prophet-nor
that he Is in the confidence OF Mr.. viii
son. II we may make so bold as TO dis.
esres with him, We viii venture the as
ssrtion that II this country enters the
var it win be on the side OF the United
slates.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
The drawing of Mr.. Tumulty

The drawing Of Mr. Tumulty into
the leak" affair was about as nasty and
mean piece Of business as has been
witnessed in a long time. His answer
Is as complete refutation Of the wild
Fumors affecting him as could possibly
be conceived. Congress has its faults, but
il is very often libeled. Many men, for
instance, were convinced that prominent
Representatives were grafters until they
discovered that it was merely the Wolf
OF Wall Street" impersonatlng perfectly
reputable gentlemen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
Shop Talk

Dear Boss Did you ever wonder who
has the shortest name in the city? To
me. a head writer, it is a fascinating sub.
ject. My nomination is Ira Ale, who con
ducts a mems furnishings store at 1856
Trankford avenue. Max Apt, OF Apt &
CO., ladies' hats, 723 Arch street, is dis
qualified for first honors by the fact that
he has a thick IN" where Mr.. Ale has
a thin a." ALOYSIUS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
QUIZ

/ In this country IA new smelling of the word
''nerOplnne'' Il coming into vogue, What
j. II and why Is the old spelling unNhtI--
factory?
2. What rule governs the social relations OF
Ambns sudOTs at Washington rcprcscntinE
countries NJ war with each other?
3. How did the dove become associated with
the idea Of peace?
1. Define the word "lltuny."
3 How. and when did the Red Cross idea
originate?
q Where Is PomeTnnla?
: 4 cavern near New Haven. Conn, X called
'Rrgicides' Cave" WHY i II 80 called"
4. How far nre the Philippine Islands from
Japan?
o. who were the Iegltlmists In France?
10 What was Magma GTuecn?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

The great demand for Philadelphia
bonds, as shown in the bidding for them
yesterday, is a complete answer, we
imagine, TO certain pilIers who shed bitter
tears at the thought of the city losing
it's credit and going bankrupt as a result
of little progress. Events move so
fast these days that the parade is gener,
ally over before the piker can get through
explaining why there isn't going to be
any
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

When William r. Russell, Bishop
of Charleston said, 81 fear saints in pol.
itics," some people We're unkind enough
10 think he referred to the discussions
over the speakership fight in Harrisburg
last week
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

II Is a recognized principle that
: Government ohieial cannot sanction a
public denunciation OF his superior OF.
acsrs. A speaker at Washington ban
ouet oHce criticized the British &C gern-
ment 40 the presence OF Ambassador
Bryce. who az once left the room Doubt
less Judge Gray felt that he was In
aImllar position when Mr. Beck rebukad
- Administration. He has severed his
4aeaa4 faaneetiaa win - Adgnlnlasra-
a ae eeiafsn nIlh Deno-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
A NON SEQUITUR

To the Editor of the Ercning Ledger
SIr-Mr. Lloyd George will, It is under
stood, call n conference of the Premers of
all British dominions to discuss war prob
lens, At that conference Ireland alone will
be unrepresented,
This exclusion proves that Ireland is re-
garded as having no interest in the war,
and. therefore 10 voice. why. then, should
Irishmen fight the battles of England?
AMERICAN.
philadelphia December 81
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
Greek Politics

o. There has never been IN Greece
a division Of the voting population into
great parties on great political issues, hut
In modern Greece, as In ancient Greece, the
VroupinE has been rather that Of faCtioual
followers of some strong political leader.
The parties" usually are named after their
leaders. "Zaimlsts," "Venizelists,' "Theo-
tokists" etc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

Senator owen. who says that
Federal judge who knows more about
the Constitution than he does should be
removed from office, must he anxious to
find places for deserving Democrats, for
his plan, if adopted, would make a clean
sweep of all the judges on the bench.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
WAR

Tco men. fate.born on either side Of a
pass,
Battlcd In hate Tin their iDe.blood red.
den'd the grass.
4 century gonc-irhcn, 10! from their
mingled cldD
A lin arose and gare ne,e Iight to the
ddy
JOHN JEROME ROONEY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
Nm. Gerard las been asked 10 e:

MI. Gerard mas been asked 10 eA'
plain. Considering his remarkable rec
ord of efficiency under the most trying
circumstances. Mr. Gerard, we surmse,
will he able to show a clear slate. Once
before an effort was made to get him
into hot water, but it was his critics who
got the cold bath.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

Should any defects he found in the
Adamson law by the Supreme Court,
II was learned on good authority they
will be remedied by Congress over
night.-Washington dispatch.
Does this mean that II the Supreme
Court decides Congress is powerless to
fix the wages OF railroad employees the
Supreme Court will be abolished between
two days
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

TO win or lose. If the Kaiser had been able.
he would have been in London, Paris and
Petrograd long ago. There would be no
peace notes now If that had happened. He
would have arranged things to suit him
self. but the Allies are going to arrange
things to suit themselves. FAIR PLAY.
AshbOurne, Pa, January 6.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

When one reads that a million dol
lars is to be spent in erecting single
church in New York, surprise over the
moral state of that city disappears in
view of the high cost of salvation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

Considering the number Of ultima
tums the Allies have sent Greece not
TO mention many and diverse notes, we
wonder why anybody in London should
be talking about underwriting" Presi.
dent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

Grundy cheerfully pleads guilty to
being responsible for Mr. Baldwin. We
rather suspect that Grundy is also re-
sponsible for Mr.. Penrose and for Mrs.
Penroseism that model married couple.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
ECHO ANSWERS. WHY?

To the EdtV Of the EUeniHg Ledger:
Sir-The reply Of the Allies TO Germany's
peace note characterized the latter as a
sham.
If they think it sham, why did they
answer it2 DON MANUEL.
Scranton. January /.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
PibrOch

b. R-The pibroch is the highest form Of
music written for the bagpipe. 1t consists
of a series of variations on fundamental
theme called "urlar" These variations.
usually three or four in number. increase in
didiculty and speed the last one, cream
luidh" being a furious presto
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

In 1907 coke in the Connellsvile
district was going begging at Si.65 ton.
Last week some sold for $ll, and the
present prices are from IS to $40. Isn't
this war dreadful?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
The Northeast Corner
Rubaiyat of a Commnter
XNNfN

And you must go-with weary H..
Feet 'stlng
For Water, from the Well across the s,....
And 10 the neighbor from the NJ
beyond "'ock
Has reached the Well before you-ob !.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
Iron Mountain

A. T-One Of the Isolated knobs OF the
saint Francois Mountains, in Saint Fran
co.'s County Missouri, is called Iron Noun
tain. 1t Is eighty-one miles south OF st.
Louis II contains large deposits of specu-
lar or hematite iron ore, one of the purest
and richest ores found in the United States
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
SAM LoYD's PUZZLE

GUESS this chaTade:
VI You first write four 10 equal one,
Take one away and still have one;
what may be spared may not be theft,
So fifty take; yet naught Is left.
Answers TO Yesterdays Puzzle
THE exact time, as Indicated on those
sign clocks, with the hands an equal
distance from ~, Is rs e-lS minutes
past 8
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09
What Do You Know?

Queries Of general interest Diil BE- dnsUCred
iti this column. Ten questions, the uns'CcTS to
Which overy luCII-informed person should knot0.
are asked duily
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1917-01-09

THE AVERAGE NET PAID DAILY CIR
CULAT1oN OF THE EVENING LEDGER
FOR NOVEMBER WAS 1894
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-08-17
Local Red Cross
Not Yet Organized

The local Red Cross organization
committee elected by the ladies of
Lordsburg some weeks ago have not
yet succeeded in securing definite in
formation from the Director Of the
Red Cross Mountain Division, S.
PoulteI'er Morris, Of Denver, Colorado
regarding the grant to Lordsburg of
an independent chapter.
The information received from head
quarters to date seems to indicate
that tn local Grant county chapter,
with headquarters at Silver City will
to some extent, govern the final deci-
sion of the Denver office. The local
committee, however, has far from Civ.
en- up hope as to the final outcome of
their efforts to secure such chapter
and are redoubling their efforts in an
attempt to secure an early decision
in their favor. While the volume of
red tape incident to the organization
of our local chapter appears tn he
endless, the ladies are not discourage
ed. and expect within another week or
two to effect a permanent organiza-
tion
From the circulars received from
Red Cross headquarters in Washing
ton the national officers appear to be
trying TO impress upon the local or
ganizations the fact that the Red
Cross is not exclusively a ladies' or
gdnzation. Circular A. r. C. 149
reads partially as follows:
The committee on organization
must he composed of persons of prom
irence and public spirit, who have the
confidence of the community. 1t
should represent all elements, includ-
ing business men and other men of
large force. The Red Cross is not a
woman's organization nor a physi-
clans, nor nurses, as is believed
in various places. Its work is suffi-
GENTLY important, varied and exten-
sive to demand the voluntary service
Of the ablest men and women of the
community"
The local committee is working
hard to secure a local chapter fct
Lordsburg, and il is hoped that they
will succeed within a short time
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-08-17
RETURN TO KENTUCKY.

Mr.. and Mrs. R. T. Young returned
TO Mr.. Young's former home at Lon
don, KY, Wednesday morning where
they will reside in the future Mr.
Young mas sold his business in Lords
burg and will enter other business
there. They have made numerous
friends in Lordsburg during their
stay here and their departure 10
greatly regretted. They were accom-
nanied by Misses Marion and Tevis
Young, sisters Of Mr.. Young, who
Eave been visiting at the Young home
for the past two months. The two
young ladies have been very populac
during their stay IN Lordsburg and
will be greatly missed by the mary
hiends they have made among the
young people.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-08-17
BIG CROWD MERRYMAKERS
AT COW SPRINGS RANCH

r More than 1900 persons were
guests of the Diamond A outfit at
the Cow Springs ranch 20 miles nor h
of Scpar Saturday and Sunday. 4
giant barbecue was served under the
direction Of Cook Johnson, who is ia
nous for his cooking. There was plen-
ty of roast pork also and hot coffee.
Dtncing at the pavilion, the grove
and the ranch house was INDUCED in.
Music was furnished by the Williams
orchestra of Deming and also several
oldtime "fiddlers." Visitors we 20
present rom Lordsburg, Separ, Dem
ing, Tyrone, Hurley, Silver City and
other places in southwestern New
Mexico. Foreman Smith was assisted
by Jim Windham of the Jap ranch.
"Skeet' Handley, Harry Mann and
other well known cattlemen in dispcn-
sing hospitality. Everyone had a
big time," and the affair was in
keeping with the annual merrymak-
ngs arranged by the Diamond A.
CT tfit,
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-08-17
Cavender Held To Grand Jury
Admits Killing Pleads Self Defense
In County Jail Without Bond

that he identified it by the clothes,
shoes and hat. Brownell was clad
IN a union suit, he declared, and his
trousers were about his ankles. The
body had the appearance of being
dragged from where the auto had
stood in the side road. He then de-
scribed his hunt for the slayer of
Brownell, through Deming Hillsboro,
Palomas Springs, Ell Paso and finally
to Goat Island, San Francisco where
he arrested Cavender as the murderer
after he had enlisted in the United
States navy.
Allen stated that Cavender when
arrested said that he had killed
Brownell.
Justice Marsalis then asked Caven-
der if he had any statement that he
wished to make.
"I have none," the defendant re-
piled. Justice Marsalis then announ-
ced that he would hold Cavender to
the grand jury without bail.
Miss Frences Mutt, stenographer,
was present from Deming to take the
testimony in the case.
II is understood that Cavender stat
cd in his alleged confession made to
District Attorney Vaught and Sheriff
Herb McGrath at Goat Island that he
Cuarreled with Brownell over the
proper road to the Bounds ranch,
where, he claimed that he had engaged
Rrownell to take him. He declared, i
is understood, that he wanted Brown
ell to turn off a certain road. and that
when Brownell refused they had d
violent quarrel and that in order to
keep Brownell from killing him, he
shot the chauffeur. He also confessed
it is understood, to robbing the body.
Cavender, apparently took little in
terest in the hearing, but seemed to
feel i'll at ease. 1t is said that he has
shown remarkable nerve ever since
his arrest, and while at Goat Island
showed the officers all around, eX-
planning the sights to them. He had
become greatly interested in the navy
life, he stated, and felt very sorry to
leave it.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-08-17
Government Agent
Probes Candy Plot

For the purpose of making a spe-
cial investigation Of the alleged inOc-
ulatiOn of LOrdsburg children with
candy laden with diphtheria germs, as
told in the Western Liberal of last
week, special investigator of the
United States government was in the
city the first of the week.
IL is understood that he visited
families where children TO whom the
candy had been given resided, and
took testimony in shorthand to be
used later in a searching inyestiga-
tiOn. While nothing definite was Civ
en- out concerning his visit, it is un-
derstOOd that the special Investigator
considered the matter as one of much
Importance, and a widespread inquiry
is promised.
The story of the affair has caused
widespread comment and publicity IN
other newspapers oe the sOuthwcat.
Warnings to parents not TO allow
their children TO eat candy or any
thing else given by strangers have
been published in connection.
Incidentally the publication Of the
true facts of the matter has relieved
LOrdsburg from the injury raused by
earlier sensational stories Of the cut
break of the disease. published with a
view of injuring the city. The small
epidemic has been completely checked
by the energetic measures of DIR.
CrOcker, local health officer, and It is
believed that no further trouble will
occur.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-08-17

Following a brief hearing before
Justice Marsalis Monday morning,
George Cavender, alleged murderer of
Frank Brownell, Lordsburg chauffeur,
was bound over to the grand jury
without bond. Lavender was brought
back to Lordsburg Monday morning
by Sheriff Herb McGrath from Goat
Island San Francisco, and following
the hearing left for Silver City in
charge of officers at o'clock in the
afternoon
The little court room of Justice
Marsalis was crowded with curious
spectators when the time for the hear
ing, $3.50 o'clock arrived. Cavender
entered later in charge of Deputy
Sheriff Webb, and spoke to several
people in the room. lHe then sat down
in a chair Immediately in front of the
Justice He was dressed in a gray
suit, black shoes and wore a tall
cowboy hat. At first he did not re-
move the hat, but when the hearing
started he took it off and placed it
on the table. He looked down most
of the time.
Justice Marsalis then read the COM
plant to Cavender charging him with
bllt iluIQtA VI DlONiAo anu NAA1iA
he asked Cavender what his plea was,
the latter exclaimed Guilty"
well l done it, that's all l got to
say" he added emphatically.
George, don't believe that you
quite understand the complaint" Dis
trict Attorney J. S. Vaught interpos-
ed. "You don't mean to plead guilty
to numbering him; you mean that you
killed him"
"No, l never murdered him." Caven-
der retorted rather excitedly, 81 kill
ed him in self defense.
A plead of mot guilty" was entered
for him and Deputy Sheriff Oscar
Allen was called as the first witness
and interrogated by Attorney Yaught.
The testimony of Allen did not
bring out any new points. He told of
finding the body of Brownell on a
side road off the main road from Sc
par on Monday, July 8. He stated
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-08-17

Power Co.; Frank Coon, First Nation
al Bank; ID. l.. Hill, Lordsburg State
Bank; b. S, Jackson, Roberts -Leahy;
Nat Cannon, Eagle Drug Mercan-
tile; d. W. Briel, Star Theater; h. A..
McElgin, Vendome Hotel; w. H. Gra-
ham, Espee Railroad; r. b. Cutler,
Wells Fargo CO.; Harry Farrior, Mint
Club; Geo. Kelly, attorney; T.. IL.
Mitchell, representing Morningstar
& Mitchell; j. l.. Augustine, repre-
senting Morningstar & Augustine;
Robt. Riley Bliss Bartenders Union;
j. II. Fitzpatrick, Lordsburg Auto
Co.; NJ J. Scott, Scotts Gargae;
Wade Smith, Borderland Garage; Jas.
b. Porteus, Tyndale Mining Co., w.
T. McCaskey, Bonney Mine; S. X.
Evan, Wardrobe; j. W. jackson, 50
Mine; l.. Slessnger, S5 Mine; Mr.,
Hughes, Chauffeurs Union; J. S.
Brown, real estate; Walter Chesser,
Chesser & Cash; Postmaster Mart
Hardin, Ealph E. Heron, Western
Liberal; Judge V. r. N. Greaves.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-08-17
SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF
FIRST DAYS WORK.


Henry Melvin Jones of Lordsburg
vas the ouly local man examined BY
the Grant county exemption board
Monday. He was passed without Il
question by the board. Several 9th
erS were examined Wednesday from
Lordsburg and southern Grant and
the examinations will be continued by
squads of 80 until the entire 45S men
first summoned have been examined
oy the board.
Only about half of the men sum
moned appeared before the board the
first d ay, showing a serious condition
which, however, is reported 20 be COM
mon throughout the country. II is
claimed that many of the men SUM
moned have not the me ans 10 pay
their way 10 Silver City for cXamina-
ton, and this matter may have to be
attended to. For Lordsb Irg and Vale
don men it is estimated that the trip
to Silver City will cost from $50 to
S25. For men in the south end of the
county it Will cost still moro. The
80 Mine management has announced
that they will transport their en-
ployecs called and unable 20 pay the
costs of transportation free to Silver
CITY.
A description of the working Of tn,
exemption board is rf'en by the Srl-
yer City Independent as follows:
A Thorough g animation.
DR. Westlakc, as chief of the cx-
amining board, callrd to his assistance
four other phyisiccns, each one a
's,lt %.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-08-17
NEW TENNIS CLUB.

A new tennis club has been organ
lied anon gyoung people of Lords
burg and courts have been laid out in
the south part of the town. Rev. j.
E Fuller and his brother Orrin are
the leaders in the club, and they are
after more members to make it inter-
esting.
Members thus far are as follows:
MIR. and Mrs. Robt. Reynolds, Mr.. and
Mrs. C. w. Wheeler, Rev. and Mrs.
]. E. Fuller, Orrin Fuller, w. f. Boy
er.
Western liberal. (Lordsburg, N.M.) 1887-1919, 1917-08-17

Lordsburg will gain great advan-
tages from the visit of these pathfinl-
ers, it is believed, in two ways. A
persistent effort has been made TO di-
vert tourists from Deming to Rodco
direct over the very poor road, leav-
ing OF Lordsburg entirely. The
proper showing made to the pathfind-
ers at this time will mean much to The
business men of Lordsburg as the
business done by tourists is very CON
siderable. In addition the city should
gain considerable advertising from
having motion pictures taken of the
85 Mine and other local features.
Complete arrangements for the re-
ception of the pathfinders will be com
pleted when the exact time of their
arrival is known. Those who have
volunteered to serve on the reception
committee are as follows; Mayor G..
W. Hammer, City Clerk Earl Kerr,
Justice Marsalis, DR.. M. M. Crocker,
DIR. r. G. DeMoss, A. j. Inderrieden,
S5 Mine; w. f. Ritter, LOrdsburg