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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
THE GREATEST FORCE

THERE is extraordinary significance in
L the report that the Federal Government
is to make public the name Of every Ger
man propa gandst, big and little, important
and unimportant native and alien, in the
country.
In this manner the Government recog
nizes the limitless power of public opinion,
which transCends any other force known to
mankind.
Nowadays any one who is formally desig-
mated as an enemy of his country must
begin his life all over again elsewhere.
Guns are toy weapons when considered
in relation to the force of public opinion
Any one who has doubts about this might
inquire at Berlin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
sKIP.sToPs-INDOoRs AND OFT

TINE skip-stop elevators worked less
= smoothly than the skip-stop street cars
They say that, contrary to expectations,
there were no accidents on the streets on
the first day, which may have been be-
cause 1t was Sunday, with little traffic to
compete for right of way with the trolley
cars.
1t was different in the office buildings
where the elevator service cut down
: 20 per cent and no stops were allowed at
the second floor. The cars had to wait
TN they had at least five passengers before
starting, and the man with a toothache
who wanted to see dentist and the man
with an ache lower down who wanted TO
see a doctor were equally vocferous in
their complaints. So far reported, the
chief injury caused by the new ruling was
10 the dispositions of those inconvenienced
by Il.
The City Hall, however, gave up the at
tempt to observe the rule and begged
loudly to be exempted. The fuel admin
istrator, who apparently thought that a
man who wanted to get to his work in the
CITY Hall without delay ought to have
overy facility possible, was kind enough
a. grant the request. So there is no longer
my sklpping Of stops in that building.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
FIDDLESTICKS!

WHEN Senator Smith, of Georgia, was
w asked why the Government needed to
take over the telephone and telegraph lines,
he explained that the Government was
sending SO many messages by wire that
the lines were congested, and that If the
Government controlled the wires it could
distribute its messages in a way to get
them sent without delay.
When pressed he was unable to give any
better reason.
Fiddlesticks!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
The S,Uord of Lafayette
The following poem. written for the occasion
by Robert Underwood Johnson, was read at
the Edstille Day celebration in New York.

by Robert Underwood Johnson. was read at
the Edstie Day celebration in New York.
TT WAS the time of our despair,
When the lion-hearted Washington
That man of patience and of prayer
Looked sadly at each rising sun.
In all the freedom breeding air,
OF hope and rescue there was none,
When, 10. as down from heaven let
There came the sword OF Lafayette
Our harhors-how they danced with light!
Our tireless bells-how "hey did ring!
Again We glrded up to fight
Not England, but her Prussian King.
For here was succor. and the might
OF one great souls imagining
What wonder If our eyes be wet
To see the sword of Lafayette!
Upon the walls where Justice keeps
The swords she doth most gladly save,
Not one of all so deeply sleeps
Within the scabbard's honored grave;
But listening for her call, it leaps,
To live again among the brave.
Thank heaven! our naked blade is set
Beside the sword of Lafayette.
Not his, not ours, the brutal strife,
The vulgar greed of soil or dross;
The feet that follow drum and fife
Shall tread to nobler gain or loss.
'Tis for the holiness Of life
The Spirit calls us to the Cross.
Forget us. God. if we forget
The sacred sword of Lafayette.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER pHILADE3 La. TUl

The Americans who have hand in that
particular job will remember It and they
are likely to leave traditions behind them
that shall shake the heart of Germany
in the years to come. For we are clean
fighters and The Germans aren't. That
is the only thought that hurts. A man
doesn't like to fight reptile. He kills
it and turns away.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

The report that Catharine Breshkovsky,
known in Russia as the Grandmother of the
Revolution. is in hiding prompts an observer
Of world events to remark that Madam Bresh-
kovslly is the one unwhskcred revolutionist
In ROlsEeNikiland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
What Do You KnO,U?
QUIZ

l. Nr--,. t',a author of "Tom Browns School
Days"
2 What is the capital OF Oregon?
3. What IL the national air Of ITALY:
4. What Is the standard coin of Russia?
4. Where Is the Isonzo River?
a. Who was !, command cf the Confederate
army at the battle Of Gettysburg?
T. Who was Nathan Hale?
g. Why Is a barber pole striped red and whitef
0 What Ii Won Tirptzsm?
10, Who said. "a nation IS not governed which
has Derpetually to be conauered'?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

We hare tOund one thing that hasn't
risen in price. In the Reading Terminal
there StHl Surrires the last of those old
curios, the mystic musical scales that offer
Correct Weight, Your Fortune and Speet
Music, all printed on a card for one cent"
SOCRATES.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

The skip-stop elevator rule at City Hall
by which the lifts weren't permitted to stop
al the second floor exhausted the breath of
inward bound politicians. A cry for exemp-,
ton from the rule was temporarily granted.
Now, after a day of hope. 1t becomes appar-
ent that the political speeches will be as long
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

They say they are going to put us on
tobacco rations. We don't know anything
that will do more to make the average
man yearn to win the war in a hurry
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
Useful

Profteers and others are providing rare
conversational topics for the We'll, Who'd
.a-Thought- !" Club.--Washington Star.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

Ken Beaton writes to us from New York
that he Is going to make an effort to get
over to Philadelphia" to see us.
No,o rhy do New Workers al,cayS urite
like thdP
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
Money to Burn

United States coined 52s.361.47s pennies
IN the last fiscal year. And We'll need them
all In paying six cents for fve-cent tobacco
and cigarettes-Brookyn Standard Union.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
. TUESDAY, JULY 16, IyI5
THE ELECTRlCCHAIR
The Marine


THE Marne is old to thunder,
L Earth shaken, flaming sky
The blast of gunfire under,
The roar of wings that fly;
The Marne is old to madness
And weariness, and mud
To every kind of badness,
Black villages and blood.
THE Marne is old to slaughter
= And grim resolves and pains,
Her brightly flowing water
Has laved so many stains;
She skirts sun-festered rubble
Where laughing children played
The Marne is old to trouble
And still is unafraid.
A ND now, as she runs winding
"A On many loops and bends,
Her current thrills at finding
The faces of new friends:
Brown uniforms, dust -whitened,
And speech of stranger breed
Ah how her heart is lghtened,
Supported in her need!
COME day her quiet flowing,
~ Serene, with summer breath,
Will ripple on, unknowing
The tainted silt of death.
She'll eddy free from dangers
AS any highland tarn,
And France will bless those strangers
Who helped to hold the Marne.
II seems too bad that Hindy should hare
ficd ri'hoW a look at Frog HolIoU. It
lrOUid hare interested HIM
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
Home, Sweet Home!

The United States Mint has turned out
more than ia million new coins during the
last year and we'll wager that
most of them have found their way back
to Mr. MCAdoo already.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

Haiti has declared cdr on Germany
No,U 1cho lciN ,rrite the Hymn Of Haiti?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
Moi Fiauratiye Speech

Talk about billions at Washington sounds
as II It was vulgar lot of measly small
change.-Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

The natives of New Guinea are said to
live beetles and sea water. A valuable
suggestion for the German food controller.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

NOR a long time I have been at loss
J. to know what animal it is the Crown
Prince of Germany looks like. Today 1
discovered.
But perhaps you are not one of those
people for whom nearly everybody bears
a resemblance to some beast, bird. fish or
other creature of so-called lower order
If so I shall have to explain that there are
some Of us--a goodly number fancy-who
instinctively see such resemblances in the
faces we meet. I had an aunt who used
to draw the animals her friends and ac'
uuaintances resembled, and l know many
other people who are not in the least sur
prised when l exclain. upon sight of an odd
face. "Ah, camel" Instead Of being
surprised they either say dixie Hamlet
AYE, very like a camel" or else dispute
the resemblance. favoring some other ami
NAL 4 myself am almost perfect camel
The fact has never been disputed! l Know
many horses, dogs. an otter. beaver, two
or three fishes. Of course any number or
pigs, and I am even acquainted with one
little old lady who exactly resembles
grapefruit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

Maybe Hindy deserted in order to enlist
with the marines
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

General Foch says that he solves most
Of his problems while shaving. Perhaps
that explains Russia's difficulties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
Letter Blocks


LIE WHO plays with words
IL Can build them into Trees
Where gay black.letter Birds
May warble as they please
In the little hooks
OF leafy books.
And l am playing with these.
DUT I remember we'll
- When letter-blocks, by me,
Were strangely made to spell
With their G and o and D;
And I'd give my rhymes
To be back in the times
When I played with Poetry.
FRANCIS CARLIN.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

Will the gentlemen who oppose Sunday
baseball for soldiers admit that the men
should not fight on the Sabbath?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

The Fatherland is far from being the
fatter land.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

Hindenburg's obituary has been written
so Often by and by perhaps, he will take
the hint.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

Some men still seem TO believe that they
can help the war by doing their quit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

The fact that George
Good? NJ Cohan really
born on the Fourth of
July seems important enough to hand on. No
wonder George writes such good patriotic
rags
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

Apparently what a captured German
~ fears most is that he may be sent back to
b the Fatherland
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
Let Him
Run /!

The Kaiser was a
Let Him boob to start his new
Run! offensive on St.
Swthins Day. Doesn't
Re know that if he loses on st. Swithin's
he will lose for forty days running?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16
Natures
n obIeman

cards to every one still grinding in the office
to tantalize them with the lovely waterfalls
and one-pece bathing suits he is encounter
ing
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

WHEN you cannot quite hit upon the
w animal or thing resembled, It troubles
you in exactly the same way you are
troubled when you cannot quite think OF
a certain word Or certain name. Inc
resemblance keeps lowering just on the
threshold; there is a painful sense OF
almost, and like the boy and the soap, you
are not happy till you get it. But when
it has once come, thereafter it Is as plain
as the lady in the moon and you never fail
again to see 1t.
These resembances, I may add, are, as
a rule, purely physical and are seldom
associated with any mental or moral CHAR
acteristcs of either the person or the ami
NAL resembled even though / personally
should resent the imputation that l could
not equal the camel's record for abstinence.
Any exception Is usually in the case OF
pigs A man or woman who resembles a
pig usually is one.
MANY years ago in the city of Brooklyn
1V1 family where l was being enter
tained over night showed me a book they
possessed, a large folio volume, in which
French artist had depicted on the left
hand pages a series of human portraits
and.on the corresponding right.hand pages
the animals these persons resembled.
should like to see that book again, but
unfortunately / do not recall either Its
name or the name of the family who pos
sessed it. In later years I made consid'
erable effort to get on It's track but in
vain. So far as / know. 1t is the only ''lit-
erature," as you might say, of this curious
trick of seeing animal resemblances in
human faces.
TNHERE are, of course, other similar
tricks possessed by many people. such
as that not uncommon one of associating
color with musical instruments. That
Keats possessed it is proved by his scar
let trumpets" in THE Eve of st. Agnes"
1t is generally accepted by all the color
| associationsts that the trumpet Is scarlet
but considerable individual variation exists
| In regard to other instruments. What
color is the tone of the violin, for exam
| Pile? To me It Is kind of royal purple
sometimes shading into blue, sometimes
into plum color. according to the player
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-07-16

Our idea of true Cour-
tesy Is the man who,
when on his vacation.
Hpar pof vanI nNg,'nl
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14

nouncing that the Republicans were ready for the vote, and since Presl- dent Wilson has sent to the Louisiana legislature, before which suffrage amendment is now pending, the strongest statement he has so far is sued on the necessity of the enfran- chisement of women at this time, sui fragists have great cause to be en- couraged His message was; Il can not help regarding the settlement of this question as of world wide signi- ficance. and as affording standard by which to judge our present inter est in the complete establishment ot democracy
 Since the amendment passed the House. by the result of the labors of the National Woman's Party, the leg islatures of Montana, North and South Dakota, Arizona, New York and Rhode Island (while two-thirds of the Texas legislature signed peti- tion to the same effect) have adopted resolutions asking their United States Senators to vote for the amendment.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
REGULAR MEETING D. A. R.

The regular meeting of the Daugh- ters of the American Revolution was held at the Chapter rooms Monday af- ternoon, June 10th, the Regent, Miss Ellen Wheelock, presiding
 It was voted to subscribe for the Daughters of American Revolution Magazine for the coming year, and have it placed in the Public Library It was also voted to place flag at the entrance to the Wolf Den. A request from Washington was read that each Daughter wear her rec ognition pin during working hours.
 Mrs. C.. H. Nichols finished her ex- cellent report, partially given at our last meeting, of the activities at the Continental Congress, where she had been recent delegate. She said that last year the National Society gave for our Army, Navy and Aviators, $1.412, ,25007; for France, s60, ,521.- A, and for our other Allies, $26, ,433- 35.
 Last fall the Daughters pledged jars of jelly to be kept for the sol diers in case of need. and now word has been received to send it to the Commanding Officer at Camp Devens. About sixty jars have been promised. Those who were unable to bring it to the meeting, may leave it at Mrs. E. M Warmers house.
 At the close of the business meet ing there was a short time for social intercourse, when the hostesses serv- ed refreshments
 Mrs. E. H. Kimball then gave, in a very charming manner, the opera logue, "Lohengrin' It was illustrat- ed by records from the opera, played on the Victrola. loaned through the courtesy of the Putnam Music Shop So pleasing was the entertainment given, that we hope in the near flu. ture, Mrs. Kimball will come agair and give another operalogue on one of the modern operas.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
NATIONAL WOMAN'S PARTY
 NOTES

Mrs. M. Toscan Bennett of Hart ford. well known throughout the state as tAe former treasurer of the Con- necticut Woman Suffrage Association, and who has upon several occasions addressed local audiences, is cam paigning in Vermont for the Federal Suffrage amendment under the aus psees of the National Woman's Party.
 The bill granting full Dominion suffrage to the women of Canada IS now law The royal assent was giv- en to it by the Governor-General on May 29rd.
 The Hawaiian suffrage bill was re- eently passed by the House without a dissenting vote, the Senate having passed the same in September, 1917. Over 10000 women will be added to the electorate of American women.
 More than 10000 Arkansas women participated in their first statewide primary recently. Texas women will also vote LOT lic HISt Illilc Oii q uiy C t'
 The greatest victory of the cause Is to come in the near future, when the Emitted States Senate will finally pass the federal amendment. There was great excitement in the Senate when the Republicans brought the amend nent up, urging immediate action, last week. Senator Gallinger of Mas sashnsetts began the debate by an
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
HOLD YOUR LIBERTY BONDS

'I earnestly hope that every one who has bought Liberty Bonds will try to keep them for the period of the war at least. If each and every purchaser keeps his Liberty Bonds he helps to protect the credit of the Government by maintaining the market for the bonds at par, which is very helpful thing in war time, and he also renders a more es- sential service to our soldiers and sailors in the field by practicing those economies and savings which release materials and labor necessary to the support, if not the very life, of our Army and Navy "-Secretary Me Adoo.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14

Sessions, Mahogany fn- ish, large dial. regular price $11. Special for June, $9.50.
 Marbleized Brosze hn- ish, delightful new pat terms. Regular $l0. Spe- eial $S.sO. A very attract i've assortment of these useful gifts.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
STATE FARM FOR WOMEN WILL
 BE READY IN JULY

The Connecticut State Farm for Women, located in East Lyme, will be ready to receive small number of inmates by July 1. This was stated in letter sent by Professor William B. Bailey of New Haven, chairman of the board of directors of the institu- ton, to Governor Holcomb and made public by the governor Wednesday night. The letter says further that it is hoped to increase the capacity of the institution gradually until the farm will be able to care for all cases needing the treatment to be given there.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
RURAL CARRIER EXAMINATION

The United States Civil Service Commission has announced an exam ination for the County of Windham, to be held at Danielson, Putnam and Willimantic on July 13, 1918, to fill the position of rural carrier at Dam ielson and vacancies that may later occur on rural routes from other post offices in the above mentioned coun- ty.
 During the continuance of the pres ent war the Commission will, in ac- cordance with the request of the Post Office Department, admit women to rural carrier examinations upon the same conditions as men.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
THOMPSON W. C. T. U.

The annual floral meeting of the Thompson W. c. T. U. will be held at the Kings Daughters hall, East Thompson, on Thursday. June 20, at 3 D. m. Program in charge of the floral committee. Everyone IS re ouested to bring flowers.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
DON'T FORGET SATURDAY IS
 WEED DAY

Don't Forget. Saturday is Weed Day. Junior Food Army Workers see that all weeds are cleaned out Satur- day night by sunset. Put the day in in your garden.
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES OF
 PUTNAM HIGH SCHOOL
List of Graduates and Officers

The commencement exercises of the class of 1918, Putnam High school will be held as follows
 Baccalaureate exercises will be held Sunday evening, June l6, in the Congregational church. Rev. F. D. Sargent will deliver the address. The Class Day exercise will be held Wednesday, June l9. at p. m, in High school hall
 Entrance of Classes Selection, Orchestra Words of Welcome, Pres Chas Maher Class History, Robert Mcintyre Piano Solo. Lorena Gallant Glass Prophecy. Elizabeth Ransom Selection, The Forest Dance,"
 Glee Club Class Statistics, Kenneth Andem Vocal Solo, Dorothy Wright Class Will, Thomas Howarth Selection, Orchestra Glass Gifts.
 Misses Wheelock and Euvrard Selection, "The Violet and the Rose"
 Glee Club Presentation Glass Gift,
 Prse Chas Maher Acceptance Class Gift,
 Principal A B. Handy Singing of Auld Lang Syne.
 Seniors Ivy Grafton (front entrance stepsl.
 Evelyn Sites Planting of Ivy, Class of 1918 The graduation exercises will be held in the Bradley theatre, Thursday evening, with the following program: March. Orchestra Invocation, Rev. Frederick Leeds Chorus, My Dream" E. Waldeufel,
 High School Essay, Value of Sacrifice to Nation,
 Miss Ada Bosworth Essay, Children and the War,
 Miss Pauline Chapdelaine Selections
 (a) 'In Spain,' Vincenzo di
 Chiara
 (b) "Wen Never Let Our Old
 Flagg Fall," Kelley
 High School Glee Club Essay, Our Debt to France,
 Miss Eleanor Carpenter Chorus, "The Hiring Fair" Plan quette, High School Orchestra Address, Dr. W. H. P. Faunee
 President, Brown University March, Orchestra Presentation of Diplomas,
 Supt. Wm L. Macdonald Song, Star Spangled Banner"
 School and Audience
Putnam patriot., 1918-06-14
Graduates

Classical:
 Bosworth. Florence Ada
 Hayward, Elizabeth Sabin Plessis, Arthur Hector =
 Ransom, Mary Elizabeth Ryan, Stephen John Wheelock, Sylvia Commercial: Brewer, Inez Lucy Chapdelaine, Pauline Laura Cutler Edith Louise Donlon, Elizabeth Mary
 Ellis, Ethel May ~' Ellis, Lucy Cecelia Euvrard, Martha Octavia Gallant, Lillian Lorena VI Howarth, Thomas Joseph s Lynaught, Catherine Elizabeth Sites, Evelyn Carpenter General: Adams, Abbie Louise Andem, Kenneth Sherwood
 Baker, Howard Rogers Byrnes, James Joseph Carpenter, Eleanor Child Clemens, Helen Louise Diamond, Elizabeth Diana Farrows, Bertha Angeline
 Harris, Adana Gladys Kelley, Celia Agnes c. Maher, Charles Edward Mcintyre, Robert Blood Ryan, Lawrence Cornelius Spencer, Ralph Washburn Wright, Dorothy Paine Class officers: | Charles Maher, President | Ada Bosworth, President | Elizabeth Ransom, Secretary
 Kenneth Andem, Treasurer l Class colors: l Green and Gold. | Class motto:
 Simplicity, Sincerity, Service.