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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
GeorsIsna Is Herself Again

We have received a number of inquiries
about the welfare of Georgiana, our pet
bookworm, and beg to reply on her behalf
that she Is doing nicely. George Gibbs has
asked US to PROFOUND to her the antique
conundrum that runs thus:
A booikworm starts to eat her way
through two-volulne work which stands
on a bookshelf. The thickness of each VOL
ume Is two inches OF paper; the covers are
one-eighth- inch boards Beginning ct the
FIRST page OF the fret volume and chewing
in a straight line to the last page OF the
second volume, how far does she travel?
Georgiana says that Mr.. Rigby tried to
fool her with that riddle when she first
turned up in his shop. Her answer is "one-
quarter of an inch, unless the books in ques-
ton are. novels by Mr.. Gibbs himself. In
that case, SO much am ! enamored of his
enchanting style I would take the trouble
TO retrace my mouthfuls, and the answer
would be six and one, half inches.
Georgiana adds that her finder, Mr..
Rigby, makes hobby of mathematics and
taught her that two and two do not always
total four. Besides she is expert at riddlius
things. "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
MOORE AS TRUE REFoRMER
r HAMPTON MOORE has an adm

T HAMPTON MOORE has an admir-
- able record of fidelity to his princi-
pies. If, as there is every reason to
believe, it is unbroken, his coming term
of Office as Mayor will be free from the
unsavory blight of political assessments.
A significant sentence in his Washing
ton letter to this newspaper last Satur
day clearly defines his position. "lf the
new Mayor of Philadelphia" declares
Mr.. Moore, Succeeds i'll enforcing the
law against political assessments he will
help the officeholders and set good ex
ample to the Republican party in the
nation"
1t was logical to expect that this
would be his attitude. But it is invig-
Grating to read his stern and explicit
disapproval of an indefensibe tyranny
which has so long been a prime factor
in the continuance of political corruption
in this city. Naturally the officeholders,
especially the little fellows" resented
their bondage, but they were helpless.
There is really some hope that the police
and tiremen will be taken out of politics
if they are no more to be compelled to
pay tribute to the machine.
Mr.. Moore is practical statesman.
He knows how the political game in
Philadelphia has been played. He knows
also how to eliminate its crooked fea-
lures. After his inevitable election the
public will watch with heartened interest
the steps, already forecast, taken to end
degrading outrage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
PASSING OF HINDENBURo

uOW deeply the militaristic idea was
IL ingrained in the German conscious
ness was shown during the war by the
erection in Berlin of the giant wooden
Hindenburg monument,
Hindenburg was the god that was to
lead them to victory and nails driven
into his statue stood for the money which
WAS to make him a man of iron and in
vincibIe.
But his timber rotted and his nails
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

The Harvard endow
In the Good Old Days mcnt fund committee.
which is trying to
raise the salaries of professors to the level
of that of a fairly good butler, draws atten-
tion to the fact that teachers got good pay
in the days of Nespasian and Marcus Au-
rclius Antoninus. Some private instructors
got as much as $500 900 a year Queer how
they managed things in the old days Why.
that's almost as much as a prize fighter gets
nowadays.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

rusted, and the victory his followers
hoped for was turned to defeat.
This week the monument is to be torn
down But with the exploits of Won der
Goltz in the Baltic states before us there
is small ground for hope that the people
have changed their ideals. 1t must be
simply that they need the nails.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
There is cause for mingled regret

There is cause for mingled regret and
hopefulness in the confession of NJ. T. Tighe
before the Senate committee that the steel
strike was precipitated by the unions be-
cause of the fear of what the T w. W.
would do-regret that the I. W. W. should
have such power and hopefulness in that
there are men in the unions opposed to their
methods
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
THE WORLDS MOST FAMOUS
GRAFTON
As Delivered
Address to An Employer Upon Demand.
ing a Raise

As Delivered
If you are not too
busy, sir, there is one
other matter - in
fact, the truth of the
matter in fact is ex-
actly - we'll, sir, I
was precisely Won
dering whether - of
course l know this is
a bad time-indeed
| have been very
pleased to see busi-
ness picking up a bit
lately, and / am sure
my own department
has been--but to tell
you the truth, sir, I
have been wondering
of course it is just
as you think best and
! wouldn't think of
insisting, but after
all perhaps ] have
made a mistake in
mentioning it, but
l was thinking that
possibly you might
bear in mind the idea
of a possible future
raise in salary at
some future time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

Mrs. Pridmore, foun-
Foundry and Kitchen lrywoman of Chicago
attending the conycp
tion in this city of the American Foundry
mems Association, says there is field for
women in the foundries of the country
Doubtless, doubtless! But let us hone thew
will not wholly disdain the moldinr of nics
with the old familiar core.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

A Frenchman has invented an adjust.
able gauge truck which enables a car 10
pass from wide to narrow tracks and back
again without stopping. 1t might be found
useful in the Senate for the rairoading of
the peace treaty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

Scientists know that metals get tired
but as yet have found no means of discover
ing how much they can stand before show
ipg fatigue. But they are experimenting
and have hopes. Similar conditions confront
political orators in the matter of their con
stituents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

If the populace chanced to be as famil
lar with the peace treaty as it is with the
batting averages of the world series con.
tenders Congress would have less excuse for
protracted conversation.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

Matthias Erzberger says Germany needs
financial aid from the United States. 'Tis
true. The whole world needs it. But the
whole world will have to go to work first.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
Where the
Mark Stays

The German Govern \
Where the ment has issued de-
Mark Stays cree ordering the re-
moval of monarchical
insignia from all buildings, stationery,
stamps and other places. But in Bern
hardi's recent pronouncement that Germany
will yet WELD the sword successfully there is
evidence that the governmental decree is not
sufficient to remove the insignia from the
German mind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

From Boston comes the news that the
number of Christian Endeavor societies in
creased in Germany during the war. When
the devil was SICK etc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
Personals

T. NJ. MARBLE-Drop in some time.
RICHARD DESMOND-If the same will
call at Office of the Chatting Dish, will learn
something to. his advantage.
PETE-No, Socrates does not write the
Quiz.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

Wellesley College has posted notices
prohibiting smoking. And for every girl
who quits the chances are two will start
just out of pure cussedness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

The music of the spheres Is said to
linger in Hawaiian okolehea. It is TO the
ukulele what the nightingale is to the crow
1t is an angels voice in concourse of
sweet sounds Oh, no, it is not a musical
instrument tail 1t is distilled moonshine /;
drink with kick like mule.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

The premier of Jugo- Slavia is stand =
ing pat on three aces-Wilson, Lloyd George
and Clemenceau.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

l think you will
admit, sir, that the
quality of my work
during the last two
years has been such
that my services could
not easily be re-
placed. l speak more
in pain than in anger
when I say that it
has been a matter of
profound surprise to
me to note that you
have not seen fit to
acknowledge my value
to the firm in some
substantial way. I
think / may say that
/ have been patient.
] have continued my
efforts with unremit-
ting zeal, and I think
/ may flatter myself
that my endeavors
have not been with
out result. / have
here, carefully tabu-
lated, a memoran-
dunn of the increased
profits in my depart
ment during the last
twelve months, due
in great part to my
careful management.
I am sorry to have to
force you into a de-
cision, but I think i
owe it to myself to
say candidly that un-
less you see The mat
ter in the same way
that I do I shall feel
obliged to deprive the
firm of my services.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

France will soon seek Allied aid in the
settlement of financial problems, says dis
patch from Paris. And no real settlement
Is POSSIBLE until everybody gets TO- work the
vide world over. lllE,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

We have often noticed that the college
students who complain most bitterly of the
difficulty of memorizing dates and mathe
matical formulae can absorb the most com
plicated football signals with apparent ease.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

If in this country men are not to have
right to the rewards and fruits of
their industry and talent, we shall have
TO depart from the one principle that
has been an animating force behind
civilization from the first. 1t is possible
to recognize and admit the truth of this
and at the same time to insist that the
accident of poverty should never be per-
mitted to operate to leave great masses
of men, women and children defenseless
against systems of exploitation and op-
preston. That sort of thing is bad for
everybody. 1t is bad for the country.
The test of politicians fitness for
high Office in the United States might ac-
tually be found in his attitude toward the
October labor and industrial conferences
The man who first turns his face to the
future rather than to the past in efforts
to find an answer to what is now the
most important question in the world
may be expected to be seriously consd-
cred for the presidency.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

Respectfully submitted to strike com.
mittees everywhere: II you starve a COW
you cant expect TO milk her.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
Good for q
Horse Laugh

y horse attached to
Good for the First Division
Horse Laugh n. L. f., jumped from
Brooklyn pier three
weeks ago and has just been found. He was
standing in three feet of water. II is be-
leved he lived on garbage and rested be-
meath piers between swims "Ain't he a
bird - exclaimed the forage master. Yep
q mud lark
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
Still Fighting

The assumntion that
Still Fighting the American Legion
will go into politics is
premature. But it may be taken for granted
that the organization will be a unit against
any attempt of agitators to upset the demo
cratic institutions for which thev risked
their lives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
What Do You Know?
QUIZ

1. Which one of the central powers quit
first in the war?
2. What President Of the United States
later became citizen Of another
country?
8. What is plankton2
4. What American river runs through the
Royal Gorge?
s. In what direction does the Gull Stream
flow?
6. What was DORIS Rebellion1
z. When did it occur?
8. When did Venice cease to be an indie
pendent republic?
8. What is the fly of flag?
10. What vital strategic mistake was made
by the Germans at the beginning of
the war?
Answers to Saturdays QuIz
/. The French Chamber of Deputies has re-
Gently ratified the peace treaty.
2. Cicotte should be pronounced as though
II were spelled "See.cutt'' and
with an equal stress on each syllable.
8. President Wilson is not quite sixty
three years old.
4. Benjamin Franklin married Deborah
Read, Of Philadelphia.
8. The game of lacrosse is of Canadian
origin.
8. The Lion of st. Mark Is symbolical Of
Venice.
z. Little John in English tradition was a
tall, stalwart fellow, who became
member of Robin Hoods band Of out
laws. His original name is variously
given as John Little or John Nailor.
8. William G. McAdoo was President viii
sons first secretary Of the treasury.
8. The minnesingefs were the earliest
lyric poets of Germany. Their name
is derived from ''minne-sang" Glove
ditty).
10. A mulIioned window has vertical bar
dividing the lights.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
When They
Cease TO Thrill

WIIH IHTIIIS, HuU INC
OIL, which passed over the city recently
dropping bombs of publicity matter de-
failing the advantages of life in the navy,
received interested attention but sooner or
later. when the newness wears off, We may
look for ordinances prohibiting the dropping
of literature from the air. for the reason
that it may litter up the streets or frighten
hnrccc
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

The next President VIII probably BE-
one who makes his own mantle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06
ALL THE COUNTRY is WEARY
OF ALL SORTS OF RADICALS

Three Great Conferences to Seek Sane
Middle Course Between Opposed sx.
tremists In Industrial Disputes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

Air navigation is still
sufficiently Il G W to
provid e spectators
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-10-06

When we hear any one speak conde-
scendingly oil the mid Victorian epoch, we
wonder wheiher this generation wiz some
dayabe denounced as mid Woodroy1an'
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-02
Tobacco Acreage
Be Increased?

Last year the tobacco growers of
Virginia ard the Carolinas received
unusually good prices for their to-
bacco. Manufacturers bought all the
tobacco this year-fearing over pro-
that the manufacturers of the "mak-
ings," as usual, secured the cream of
the crop.
Many farm papers are recommend
ing a reduction or limitation of the
tobacco hits year-fearing over-pro-
duction and low price, but in view of
the fact that only a few counties, be-
cause of climate conditions, can grow
the cream of the tobacco which is used
in 'makings," it is hardly likely that
over-production can possibly result.
In view of the enormous increase in
the number of men who are rolling
their own cigarettes, it would seem
that all the prime tobacco which they
scan possibly grow can be marketed
at excellent prices. Fortunate are
those farmers in the favored section
where tremendous crop will not near
glutted markets and poor prices.
(adv.)
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-02
Govt. Needs Typists
And ~Stenographers

WASHINGTON, D. c., May q
Large numbers Of stenographers and
typists are needed in the government
service in Washington, D. c., rotwith-
standing the fact that Thousands were
appointed during she nineteen month
of Americas participation in the war,
according to an enna7 ca~nent Of the
United States Civil Service Commits
sion.
Examinations for both men and
women are held throughout the coun-
try every Tuesday. Usual entrance
salaries are $1,000 to $1,000 a year.
Full information may be secured from
the secretary of the local board Of
civil-service examiners at the post Of
flee or customhouse in any city Or
from the u. S. Civil Service Commits
sion, Washington, D. C.
Men who have been honorably dis
charged from the military or naval
service and who left positions in the
civil service to take part in the war
may be re;nstated without examina-
ton.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-02
Rheumatism?
Try "Snake Oil"
Guaranteed to Be Satisfactory or
Money Back.

Guaranteed to Be Satisfactory or
Money Back.
Il you have rheumatism, lumbago,
sore throat, or any ache or pain, you
can depend on getting gratifying re-
lief from Miller's Antisept;c Oil, for
merly known as Snake Oil. This great
scientific preparation has brought joy
and happiness to thousands when ev-
erything else failed. It penetrates,
removes inflammation, congestion and
irritation, and promotes a hearty
~circutation.
The manufacturers Of Miller's Anti
serttc Oil (known as Snake OILY are
81 c nfident that you too will be more
t2aan satisfied that every bottle is sold
~..yh the distinct understanding that
il you are not satisfied after trying it
that you can get every cent of. your
money back by returning the unused
part of bottle to druggist from whom
purchased. Get a 3Oc, 60c or $1.OO
bottle today from any good druggist.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-02
All Day Hike To
Be Made Saturday


The annual all day hike open to all
boys over twelve years of Greenwood
will be held Saturday, May 8. The
boys will leave Greenwood in two sec
lions at thirty minute Intervals; the
first at $3.50 and proceed to Valley
Hill. The first section will defend the
hill while the second section will en-
deavcr to capture the several strong
holds. Points will be awarded to the
sides for men captured, and strong
holds captured. Following the war
game, dinner will be served, and a
rest period. The afternoon will be
spent in ball games, general games,
and a short swim.
If you have not registered, call 636
or. see a Y. N. C. A. Secretary.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-02
Delegates In
Hun Peace Bureau
Associated Press

COBLENZ, April 30-Germany's
preparations for the Peace Conference
were conducted by a Peace Bureau
organized in February under the di-
rection Of the foreign office, accord
ing to the Ceblenz Volks Zeitung. The
Peace Bureau is. composed Of five
committees which investigated and
reported on various phases of the
work. The newspaper article says:
"AI question relating to political
economy, commercial policy, colonial
problems and International law had
to be investigated in order that a
comprehensive understanding of the
German point Of view with reference
30 these que-tions could be obtained
before the commencement OF. negotia.
lions"
The five committees formed by the
Peace Bureau, consisted of legal, pol
itical, economical, commercial, ana
Information committees. This last
committee was directed to collect al
information concerning the negotia
tons and the preparations made foT
them. Each committee has instruct
ed to collect all historical and prac-
teal data and information to form :
basis for German action at the Yer.
sailies congress.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-02
Private ]. II. Jones
Returns From France

Private James H. Jones, who has
been with the American Expedition
airy Forces and recently with the
Army of Occupation, arrived in Green
wood last night and this morning Lee,
for his home at Schlater. Private
Jones served with the 117th Ammu-
milton Train, And Rainbow Division
He participated in the drive at Chau.
teau Thierry, st. Mihiel and Argon
ne. He escaped the fighting without
being wounded.
After the armistice was signed, Pri
vate Jones became jill and was SEN
to a hospital. Later he was stationed
in Luxembourg and Belgian. He ex
poets to engage in business and re
main at Schlater.
Private Jones is a half brother Of
Mr.. Means Johnston of Greenwood.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-02
NOTICE.
To the Voters of Leflore County:

To the Voters of Leflore County:
BY virtue of the authority vested
in me as Registrar Of Leflore Coun-
ty, acting in accordance with the pro-
vision Of Section 4122, Miss. Code
1906, / will visit the several voting
precincts Of Leflore County, on tbs
following dates for the purpose Of
registering any qualified elector who
is not already registered:
Minter City, Saturday, May Oath.
Sunny Side, Monday, May Goth.
Schlater, Wednesday, May 18th.
Money, Friday, May Both.
Shellmound, Monday June End.
Sidon, Tuesday, June 3rd.
Itta Bena, Wednesday, June -4th.
Morgan City, Friday, June 9th.
Swiftown, Saturday, June 7th.
This does not apply to voters wht
have registered since January 1st
1915, but all who have not registered
since January 1T, 1916, must regis
ter Q or before July 4th IN order K
be qualified to vote in the Angus
primary election.
Respectfully,
6. 8. PATE,
/ Registrar, Lef1ore County.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1919-05-02
Interesting Bray Photograph
POrta Rica Is Not
Ready For Statehood
Associated Press

SAN JUAN, Porto Rico, May g
That Porto Rico is not prepared for
either statehood or independence was
the opinion expressed by Senators
Barbosa and Giorgetti in the course
of a debate in the Senate yesterday.
Senator Barbosa said also that the is
land is unprepared for immediate
self-government.
The debate vas opened by an in
vitation of Senator Giorgetti to Sem
ator Barborsa to dissolve both poll
teal parties in the island.
Il invite DR.. Barbosa to dissolve
the Republican party said Senator
G~iorgetti, "and l will do all l can to
dissolve the Unionist Party because
we are wasting time. 1t must be I'M
derstood that both statehood and in
dependence are a long way off. Do
you think we are prepared for either
statehood or independence" he asked.
1--WE are not, replied DR.. Barbosa.
"a country which has the number of
illiterates Porto Rico has, whose mas
ses are without means of education
and whose economic conditions is de-
p%lorable, is not prepared to be eth
err a republic or a state. We have to
prepare our country and provide the
means for it's being politically, econ
omically and educationally in a con-
dition to enjoy its sovereignty. We
are in the position today of a student
of medicine who has had two years
of his course, who is diligent and am
bilious ara who wants to graduate as
soon as he can, but whose professor
has to say, continue your studies, you
are not yet ready; when you get in
your fourth OF fifth years your labor
will be rewarded Gentlemen, you
know perfectly we'll that we are not
economically prepared to be either a
state or a republic"
"In this l agree with DR.. Barbosa,"
said Senator Giorgetti, "we are not
prepared economically for statehood
or to be an independent republic"
Senator Giorgetti asked DIR. Bar
hosa ii he thought Porto Rico was
prepared to Govern itself. DR.. Bar
bosa replied that at the present NOM
ent was not, because self-government
signified government of and by the
people and for the people, while today
it would result in government by a
part Of the people only, because with
out preparation the people would be
governed by the fortunate few.