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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
What DO You Know?

QUIZ
on u soldiers right sleeve:
2. What member Of the British royalty is en-
gagged to marry an untitled naval officer:
3. Where II tho Gulf OF BOthnia?
4. Who was Joseph Rodman Drake?
5. What member Of President Wilson's cabinet
has announced his resignation:
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I. What IL the name Of the contrivance used on
shipbOard to keep articles. especially com
passes hi,,nn chrG,no%eters and lamps In hori1
3. What is the plural Of the word genus?
o. OF what state was Andrew johnson u Citizen
when he was elected to the vice presidency n
10. What are nimbus clouds?
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Hs,,,ins. Siiehaelis and Prince Max o
2. The sole possession Of the United States IyinsI
south Of the equator Is composed Of certain
3. "Tartune," "L,Avare" and 'Le Bourseois,|
Gentilhomme' are comedies by Moiero.
4. Great britain In 1870 was the first govornmen |
to adopt prepaid postage stamps.
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loans.
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In spain. and used In paper maklng. N
8. The District Of Columbia originally conslstet|
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

what Of the confusion that would be sure
to ensue in finance and in industry were
the railway readjustments to be made
otherwise than with the greatest care and
with plenty of time to avoid mistakes?
Mr. McAdoo considered tn railroads first
as war mechanism, and the riding public
co-operated with him. The riding
public suffered goodnaturedly. That good
nature must continue little while longer
in order that means may be found for a
new arrangement satisfactory and helpful
to everybody,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

If peace is 10 endure
Compromise as 1t Will be n compro-
Basis of Peace mise peace. after all
The parties Will take
a little less than they desire SO that all may
have some share Of satisfaction And the
more complete the compromise the fewer
crumbs of comfort will fail from the table
for a hungry and cunning Germany.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

A stable government in Russia f. by 10
means a very distant possibility The pen
dulum was bound to swing from one kind OF
autocracy to another. 1t has had long
swing. a swift swing and an erratic swing.
but by and by, it Will get down to that
steady tck-tick that will enable the clock
workers to borrow money and do something
worth while.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

Two thousand naval
Vast HeavinG! rcservists and en-
shore Leave Is listed men will re-
Permanent ceive their discharge
during the next few
weeks In the Fourth Naval District, which
has it's headquarters in this city. It will take
a capacious nav and a perfect digestion 10
absorb so many "gobs," but the country is
equal to it. 1t will be merely a seasoning of
salt TO the industrial dish.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
A Disappointed Irishman

News Of mild election shindes in ireland
recalls the protest made by voter to Lord
Charles Beresford when he captured Water
ford forty years ago. You're no man. de-
clared the elector Indignantly. Lord Charles
begged to differ, and demanded explanation
"Arrah, then" was the reply. "the last time
one Of your family stood for the country It's
up to me ankles l was in blood and UP 10
me brains in whisky, but divil drop aH
ayther I've seen this time."-Manchester
Guardian.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

Nearly sos. 100000 is
Uncle SANS Beat 20 be spent at the
International League Island Navy
Yard this coming
year Among the items of expense contem-
plated is the construction of two OF the big
gest battle cruisers in the world. There is
nothing incongruous in the ract that We are
building battleships while strenuously work,
ing for the establishment of a World League
of Nations to enforce peace. If the world is
TO be policed, America is big enough TO be
called upon for a large percentage of the
necessary police force.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

German Junkers It is
The Junker and said, are planning to
the Younker put the son of the
Crown Prince on the
throne of Germany. with Prince Eitel Fried
rich as regent. 1t Is an excellent scheme
from Junker standpoint. Take 'em young.
mole 'em, let 'em 'jell." and use according
to need.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

Meager reports from the Prussian prov
iuces leave one in doubt as to whether the
revolutionists there are really dogs OF war or
merely Pomeranan pups.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

Nothing quite so efficient as electricity.
,ven in devitry. The crossed wires that
started blaze in the home Of Rabbi Kraus-
Iopf rang a bell that awakened the family.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

And even without that appropriation the
Delaware is deep enough to float our re-
turning heroes--f they are but permitted to
debark here.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

Lord Northcliffe would have us believe
that perhaps, maybe. peradventure the
Bolshevk is not as Red as he is painted on,
well with a lot of whitewash and little
blue streak he may pass for a patriot,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

In keen realization OF this fact was
the British memorandum proposing
suspension of hostiites on all fronts in
Russia, pending the peace negotiations,
and suggesting that the great Powers
would be prepared to enter into discus
sions with any of the Russian factions
that might seek representation. Pichon,
the French Foreign Minister, promptly
ragged at this project, emphasizing that
his country would not deal in any way
with "the criminal regime Of the Boil
shavists."
MiSconception, whether disingenuous
or otherwise is writ large in this out
burst. The British proposal was merely
the sane sequel to the nearest thing to a
Russian policy to which in general the
Powers may be said to have subscribed
the determination not to prolong the war.
If it isn't TO be war it must be peace,
and the honest quest Of the latter can
only be undertaken with an equipment
of facts.
Any plan which presupposes a pledge
of sympathy for Bolshevist madness, as
the outside world beholds it, is unthink-
able. Britan's feeler was tainted by no
such thoughtless extravaganza. What
| it did imply was the immediate need for
/ information about Russia. Commission
ers have failed. Rival propagandas have
| seemingly perverted truth to suit them
| selves. If the Russians, whether of
Omsk, Ekaterinburg, Kiev or Moscow,
have something comprehensive to say,
why not hear them directly? Reason
commends the idea.
If civilization has a gang of thugs on
| its hands the membership should be
categorically identified. If astigmatic
political vision is predominantly Russia's
disease and greed and corruption are
minor factors, that information should
be authoritatvely revealed. If nor
mality numerically predominates and has
been temporarily intimidated by a pack
of loathsome fanatics, the veil of mys-
terry should be lifted If certain portions
of the vast region are already fit, accord
ing to prevailing standards, for admis-
sion into a league of nations, denial of
that right because of terrorizing neigh
bors is manifestly unjust.
The indispensable preliminary to any
reasonable policy with regard to Rus
sa is the undiluted truth about the most
amazing riddle in history. There is a
chance, Of course, that even the recep-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
ZERO HOURS AT THE
BELLEVUE-STRATFORD
E. J. Cattell, City Statistician, Tells
the Lads Over There Of War
time Philadelphia

tsoldier Journalism In the American expcdi-
tonary force is approaching Its end. The serv;
Ice papers IN the army are printing farewell
editions; Following are extracts from an arti-
Gle, written by Mr., Cattell and printed in the
last Issue OF Over Here. the official newspaper
Of the transport headquarters at Hsyre. edited
by CORPORAL Bart Endress. formerly of the
Ledger staff)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

The motto Of the Junker ls We dou't
care who the puppet is so we may pull the
strings
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

Let's have a parade of all the patriotic
women organizations before they are for
mally mustered out,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
Hot Bottles for
{ old Birds

The air squadron
Hot Bottles for which has been maxi
Cold Birds ing spectacular
flight across the con-
tinent from San Diego will arrive in Phla-
delphia on Saturday. Councils Committee on
Susttnance and Relief is ready to give the
members of the party the warm reception
and the warm victuals needed after so chilly
Trim
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

LNITZ was on night duty that evening and
l. about o'clock he was doing on a stool
in the elevator. when he was surprised to
hear the bell ring. But he was more sur
prised still when he got up to the fourteenth
floor to see small figure in a blue dressing
gown carrying a blanket, a hot-water bottle
two pairs of gloves and muff. For Bryant
had crept very quietly out of bed. picked up
what he thought would be most useful and
had slipped out of the front door of the
apartment. leaving it ajar.
Bless my SOUL said Fltz, what are you
up TO. Bryant"
"[ want to take these down to the janl-
tor S Children said Bryant, shivering a lit
tie, for the hall was draughty.
You'll catch your deathacold," said Fitz,
thinking that perhaps Bryant was walking
in his sleep. He wondered whether he
ought to wake up the boys father and have
him put back to bed.
Not II you're quick, won't" said
Bryant, so calmly and positively that F'tz
saw he was wide awake.
Hurry up" said Bryant. II think the ian
itor's children are too cold to sleep and I'm
going to take them some gloves and hot
water bottle"
Nonsense" said Ftz "rncy sleep three
in a bed they're as warm as toast" But
almost without meaning to he opened the
door of the elevator. and they shot down to
the basement. BY this time Fitz had entered
into the spirit Of the adventure.
"See here" he whispered, wen lay 'em
at the door and knock, and then run. Come
along now!"
Bryant carefully laid the blanket at the
janitor's doorslll. and on 1t the gloves muff
and rubber bottle. Then Fitz gave the door
a loud thump and they fled back to the ele-
yator With a whirr 1t rose up again, and
by the time It reached Bryants floor he
was as warm as could be. He tiptoed into
the dark apartment. He could hear his
nurses heavy breathing. so he knew she
hadn't walked up. Then he climbed into bed
and even without his extra blanket he silent
the warmest, snuCgest sleep you ever heard
of.
"But what happened the next mornng? p
asked one OF the children.
"Ah." said Daddy. That's another story
SOCRATES,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

Germany Will never he able to pull a
world championship out of tho League of
Nations
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

Some of these investigating Congress
men think they can eat Piez with knife.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

ETNHAT night was very cold, of those
l. nights when even apartment with
golden radiators doesn't seem any too warm.
Bryant was walked up in the middle of the
night by his nurse piing another blanket on
him. And after that he didn't go TO sleep,
because he began to think about the jantor's
children, Under all his warm depth of blan-
kcts he could feel how cold it was, for the
tip of his nose felt quite frosty. The thought
occurred TO him that perhaps the janltors
children were not warm enough. 1t was no
use to curl up his knees and bury his nose
under the, covers. The thought of the jani-
tors children made him chilly. His toes
became as cold as a milk bottle after it has
stood in the iceboX. He was too cold TO
sleep.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
THE CHAFF7NG DISH

a great big furnace In q little passage he
found the janitor's three children playing
an interesting game with some small pieces
of coal they had picked out Of the ash cans.
They were rather pale little creatures, be-
cause they spent most of the time in the
dark. At first they were rather shy. nut
then they asked him to join the game. and
showed him how to play. Then it occurred
to him that his nurse would be waiting. so
he asked them to come with him and play
snowballs in the park.
'Oh, no." said the oldest. ITS too cold. v
ut isn't very cold" said Bryant. put
on your gloves and come along"
The janitors children looked at each other
and laughed. Then of them said:
I'VE haven't any gloves"
Bryant thought this was an awfully gooo
joke Not have any gloves? Why, every
one in the world had gloves! He explained
this.
We'll. we haven't" said the Oldest OF the
three. Il grew out of mine, and then Billy
lost them. And Mary has holes in her
shoes We can't go out when it SHOWS"
About that time the elevator came down
TO the basement with a clang, and Bryant s
nurse found him and carried him away.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

There is safety in numbers. Skates
never scare the prohbitionists when they
come in pairs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14
GOOD OR BAD, LET THE FACTS
ON RUSSIA BE KNOWN
Britain's Plan, Condemned by Pichon, Pro.
vidcs Inquiry Machinery for Solving
the Most Perilous Of Enigmas

BRIAN $ ran, Condcnncu ny flcnoH, Iro'
vides Inquiry Machinery for Solving
the Most Perilous Of Enigmas
ANY plan of world reconstruction in
"A volving disregard of one-seventh of
the land surface of the globe and 182,-
100000 of its inhabitants is elementally
n paradox and a sham. Relatively
speaking, a Peace Conference that would
ignore Russia would be parochial, untrue
to presumptions of universally. 1t
would wear binders.
The run of ordinary folk on war
racked planet is weary of pretense.
Amid travail and sacrifice it has just
witnessed the bitterly costly downfall
of an illusion-that which vaunted the
dissertation of might from morality
Humanity is sick of lies. 1t is in no
mood to tolerate the monstrous one that
a problem of such tremendous import as
that of Russia can be solved by avoiding
it. It's very complications only intensity
the urgency of solution.
The composite mind of the Paris con-
ference is blend of idcalsm and selfish
astuteness. The impress of the Russian
situation on this mentality must there
fore be Marked since stimulus is thereby
provided for both of these faculties.
But the actual result is the hamstringing
of wisdom, either sinister or virtuous,
and the creation of a deadlock without
historical parallel in the magnitude of
its implications.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

Apparently, it is generally agreed that
further military intervention in Russia
is impossible. Not even the French
financial interests are sufficiently asser-
tive to dispel the potent force of anti
war sentiment. But as that attitude
daily takes on moro clarity its effect is
crippled by an ostrich-like pervcrsity
productive of diplomatic chaos. A policy
which supports new war in Russia
waged on an empowering scale for the
overthrow of the Bosheviki regime
might be reprchensiblc, but it would be
exhbitive of definite principles logically
applied.
The withdrawal of armies and the
recognition, at least for purposes Of dis
cusson and inquiry, of the various fac
alternative. There is no middle ground.
To end strife with Russia and then pre-
tend that she doesn't exist is to be as
mad as Lenine at Brest-Litovsk, who
surrendered to Germany at the same
time that he refused to sign the treaty.
He has been called knave, but there
are persons who find that charge debat-
able. There is no doubt that he was a
fool.
The international lcgates attempting
to reconcile two utterly contradictory
viewpoints are in danger of winning that
ascription. Russia may be investigated
or, by the immense power of the Allied
arms, she may be crushed. The latter
course is taboo. There remains only the
former, but unless consistently pursued
it will be worthless.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-01-14

tSnNELL US a story for a cold night" said
L the children, as Daddy picked up the
storytelling pipe.
We'll" said Daddy, II don't believe there's
much magic in the tobacco this evening. It's
too chilly. But did you ever hear the story
of Bryant Six Four Hundred:"
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-10-03
GOVERNOR OF FEDERAL
RESERVE BOARD OUT
LINES PLAN WHEREBY
HIGH COST OF LIVING
MAY BE REDUCED.

Discussing the question, SHOULD
exports be restricted as a means Of
reducing the present high cost of
living 7" Governor Harding, Of the
Federal Reserve Board, in his adj
dress to the convention Of the West
Virginia Bankers Association at
White Sulphur Springs yesterday,
drew sharp distinction between
foreign trade with those countries
which are able to pay cash and trade
with those which must be financed
through credit.
I'VE should be prepared" he
said, to sell to any nation any
goods for which that nation may
be able to pay in cash. but the point
I wish to emphasize IS this: where
we sell on credit We should exer-
else wise discretion as to the char
acter Of the articles sold.
Il happens thar the necessary
material and supplies OF which
Europe stands in need at the pres
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-10-03
THE LEVY.

In our last issue we published
the annual County levy showing the
expenses Of the County during the
past year.
The levy should be carefully read
and closely scrutinized BY the tax
payers Of the County upon whom
the burden of bearing the expenses
rests. A close scrutiny of the levy
will demonstrate that the County
Commissioners have conducted the
affairs Of the County in a business
like and economical manner, the
result of which is the tax rate OF
the County this year was reduced
The reduction Of the County tax
rate in these times of high prices
etc, must indeed Be a source OF
JOY to the taxpayers.
The holding Of a primary and
general election in the County
makes the expense of holding cleo
tons a big item but one that can
not be avoided.
A large appropriation is made
Tor roads and schools. The former
is provided by law and the County
Commissioners have no discretion
in the matter In the latter they
have some discretion but the ex-
pense OF running the public schools
in the County is so great that it is
necessary to appropriate goodly
sum OF money in order that they
may be properly conducted and the
children of the County enabled to
get a good sound education. Roads
and'schools, however, are two mat
tiers that all are interested in and
we cannot, therefore, conceive of a
taxpayer in the County who would
begrudge a single dollar spent for
eitker.
The only other item that appears
larger than usual is that of the ex-
pense for the conduct of the health
office. The increase in this is due
to the flu" last winter which men
aced our County. In view of the
large number of these cases and
other diseases that were prevalent
in the County this expense is ex-
tremely small. We congratulate
DR. Monroe, the local health officer.
upon his efficient and economical
conduct of the office which result
ed in the expense of the same be
ing so small.
A close scrutiny of the entire levy
shows that our County Fathers |
have once more made good their
reputation as good business men
and their closeness to the welfare
and interest of the people, and we
extend them our congratulations.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-10-03

ent time come within the class Of
Of which we normally
produce a surplus available for ex-
port. We should endeayor to in
crease our production Of these ar
ticles and to send them over with
out stint up to the limit OF the cred
its provided, but we should neither
nor permit, so far as our
power lies, these peoples already
so heavily in our debt to become
further indebted to us for the pur-
chase OF non-essentials and luxu
ries.
Governor Harding expressed the
conviction that we should reach
the conclusion as speedily as pos
sible, that the development Of our
foreign trade apart from such in
cidental assistance as the Govern
ment may properly give, is mat
ter for private initiative and indi-
vidual enterprise" He pointed out
that national banks having a CAPT.
tai and surplus Of not less than
81 100000 may subscribe up to ten
per cent, Of their capital and sur
plus to the capital stock Of banks,
or corporations organized under
the laws of the United States or any
of the several states, and princi-
pally engaged in foreign banking.
He also stated that bill that has
passed both houses of Congress and
IS now in the hands Of the Presi-
dent will permit any national bank,
regardless Of its size, to subscribe
up to five per cent Of its capital
and surplus to the capital stock OF
corporations principally engaged in
such financial operations as may be
necessary to promote the export of
goods, wares and merchandise from
the United States or any OF its de-
Tendencies"
Governor Harding said that the
primary cause of present high costs
is the destruction of life and prop
erty and the consumption Of liquid
wealth occasioned by the war. He
said: There has been a vast ex-
pansion OF credits, not only in this
country but throughout the civil
lized world, and workers have man
ifested since the suspension of hos
tilities desire to relax from the
rigors Of the wartime regime, from
drastic economies and deprivations,
and they are at the same time de-
handing shorter working hours and
more pay. Because of this and OF
the impairment of productive ca
paeity, there has been curtail-
ment Of production and higher costs
in the processes of distribution,
which have driven prices up to a
higher level than was reached dur
ing the closing months of the war. "
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-10-03
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

In the Orphans Court for Charles
County, SIS:
La Plata, Md Sept md, 1919.
Ordered by the Court, Thai Harry
Dotson give notice required by
law to the creditors Of Elmer F. Dot
son, deceased, to exhibit their claims
legally authenticated, by advertise
ment published in Charles County,
Maryland, once in each three success
sive weeks,
True copy-Test:
CHARLES N. DEMENT,,
Register Of Wills for Charles County
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1919-10-03
NOTICE.

This is to give notice that the sub.
scriber has obtained from the Or.
phans' Court OF Charles County
Maryland, Letters Testamentary on
the personal estate Of
ELMER f DoTsoN,
late of said county, deceased. All
persons having claims against said
deceased are hereby warned TO ex-
hibit the same with the vouchers
thereof legally authenticated, to the
subscriber on or before the 2nd day
of March, 1920. They may other
wise by law be excluded from all
benefit of said deceased's estate.
Given under my hand this 2nd day
OF September, 1919,
HARRY DOTSON,
Administrator of Elmer F. Dotson,
deceased.