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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
UNCERTAIN RUSSIA

WHEN peace is finally made at Paris,
W when all delays are over and all
obstacles have been ironed out of the
way, the completed treaty will represent
the eliminating effort of human reason
the largest work ever attempted by
the mind Of man.
It may be said that all the world has
participated in the difficult work now
approaching completion. All the men
who died; all who fought; all who paid
special taxes; all who made sacrifices
of any sort: everybody who suffered,
contributed to the work of the Paris
conference. So it is a bit disconcerting
to remember that Russia will remain,
after all the final agreements are COM
pleted, as factor that yet may en-
danger the structure built with terrible
labor and endless cost.
There has been a tendency recently
to forget Russia! But Russia looms
omnously in the news at regular inter
walls to challenge the grave attention of
Paris and the rest of the world. The
stress and uncertainty at Archangel, and
the confused and bitter debate that be-
gan in the British House of Commons
as an attack on Mr.. Wilson for what
appears to have been an effort at con-
ciliation in Russia, are alike eloquent of
a growing chaos of opinion in relation
to the Russians and their territories. 1t
has been plain that relatively conser-
vative element is appearing among the
followers of Lenine. and that they are
making desperate approaches to those
statesmen in other countries whom they
consider most liberal and just
How are they to be answered? No
world league will be either safe or COM
plete if it leaves Russia to shift and
founder alone. The crisis in world af-
fairs will not be over till plan for deal
ing with Russia is found At the same
time, no statesman of the Allied side can
afford to appear friendly to even con-
servativc BOlShevist without inviting
outraged criticism from his own people
Russia has required great deal of
martyrdom in the past. She will claim
new martyrs, perhaps in strange places,
before she can find a footing in the
family of progressive peoples. Until
such a footing is obtained for the Rus
sian people a league of nations cannot
be either safe or efficient
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
THE ANSWER

Our diplomats offer us project Of a
league of nations which Is not the So
cety of nations such was prescribed
In the fourteen points of. President. vii
son. The peoples of the entire world IN
their thirst for justice acra imed these
fourteen points. and We accepted them
The French working class, faithful to it's
. conception of a war on war, rises against
the sabotage of peace
THIS expression of opinion does not
come from the supporters of Presi-
dent Wilson in America. Nor is it the
emanation of any radical group in
Europe 1t is the formal pronouncement
issued in behalf of the conservative labor
element in France when the jobbery of
imperialists threatened to restore the old
spoils principle in the Peace Conference.
1t is a sweeping answer to those
American editors who, because of a mix
ture of neurotic sentimentalism and a
hatred of the President, have been stupid
enough to believe that the voice of few
iingoes, imperialsts and corrupt polti
clans is the voice of the French people.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
Answers to Saturdays Quiz

|. Gustav Noskc, formerly a civilian, Ia
now minister of defense in the new
German Government, charged with the
direction Of military operations in the
Berlin area.
=. Menhaden are small fish of the herring
family which are caught in great
schools and utilized for fish oil and
fertilizer.
3. The word tornado" is derived from
the Spanish word ''tornar,' which
means ''to turn"
4. Texas is the "Lone Star State.'
:. John Stuart Mill said Genius can only
breathe freely in an atmosphere Of
freedom"
G. The Indian population in the United
States in 1910 was 265 1888.
7. The Sierra Nevada mountains, after
which the California range is named,
are in southern Spain.
s. A "pizzicato" in orchestral music is
obtained by the plucking Of violin
strings.
0. The short prayers in the Book of Com
mon Prayer are called the Collects.
10. Formal is q technical term used "a.
designate the size aud shape Of q book.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

are unusually astute or unusually stupid.
The next six months are likely to be the
most fatefu in human history. 1t is
certain that new political issues will flow
out of the peace settlement to trouble
every country in the world. 1t may be
seriously doubted whether mere senti-
ment will carry candidate far in a
time when painful questions that require
tact, experience and wisdom are to be
settled by statesmen everywhere.
Unless Colonel Roosevelt can show
that he has more than a name to recon-
mend him in the realm of politics he is
running risks of great disillusionment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
What Do You Know?
QUIZ

/. Why is castor oil preferred for use in
airplane engines?
>. What country originated the plan Of
daylight saving?
3. Name the British statesman who is pre-
sumed to have given President Wilson
the greatest help in formulating the,
league of nations plan.
4. What soldier was called the Colossus Of
the Nineteenth Century?
5. There is an eastern nation known as
the Hermit nation. Name it.
6. Name the British journalist who is
familiarly known as 1T. P.'
Z. What is the correct designation of the
country in which the former German
Emperor has found temporary shelter?
8. How old is President Wilson?
0. Name the statesman who said Success
is the child of audacity."
1O Do concrete buildings represent an old
or new principle in construction?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

A SUGGESTION FOR CAMDEN

IN CAMDEN. from now on, there should
be an ardent wish for the day when
railroads will be delivered from govern
ment control For representatives of
the Reading management have formally
announced that when that glad day ar
ives a new terminal will be built at the
DOT of Kaighn avenue. The Reading
tation at that point is one of the relics
{ the dark ages of railroading
But while plans for a new station are
afoot the people of Camden should not
be content with a new terminal. Why
should they not have a union station for
all the shore lines? Even the Pennsyl-
vania station relatively new building,
is hardly adequate as terminus Of the
greatest vacation route in the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

seasons it is impossible to get water
above the second floor of the houses and
in some cases above the first floor
But it is not necessary to enumerate
the things which are wrong AS already
intimated, every one knows all about
them. They exist because we have con-
sented to them. They will cease to exist
when we decide that they have continued
long enough, because we can have ex-
acuy the kind of a city that we want.
When majority of the people agree on
reform and are willing to make an
effort to bring it about the evils cease,
and every one is surprised at the case
with which the thing was done.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
MEN FOR AMERICAN SHIPS

JINQUESTIONABLY the American
- plans for merchant marine and the
actual work of shipbuilding have pro-
crossed far more rapidly than the prepa-
rations for providing a personnel for the
new and great adventure. The Boursc
and other shipping interests here in Civ
ing their support to a bill which would
provide training ship under state
auspices are moving to meet definite
need.
The sea has ceased to attract Ameri-
cans because the land and its employ
ments were too attractive. Yet it will
not do to build ships and trust to men
Of other countries to operate and off,
Ger them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
4 SPRING SONG

WHO goes amid the green wood
w With springtide all adoring her?
Who goes among the merry green wood
TO make it merrier?
Who passes in the sunlight
BY ways that know the light footfallf
Who passes in the sweet sunlight
With mien so virginia.?
The way of all the woodland
Clean with soft and golden fire
For whom does all the sunny woodland
Carry so brave attire?
Oh. it is for my true love
The woods their rich apparel wear
Oh. it is for my own true love.
That is so young and fair.
James Joyce, in Chamber Music
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
Passing

And was it just year ago,
My lover, you and ].
Walked hand in hand along the Drive,
Watching the sky;
Or was it only yesterday,
How quickly hours fly.
When love is young and whispered VOWS
Lift the heart high;
/ only know that now | walk alone,
That now I weep
Because the task was greater than / knew
Your love to keep.
FLOYD MEREDITH.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

There is no "politicS" in the movement
which has begun, for nobody cares who
does the things so long as they are done.
There is no attack on any political fac
tion or on any political leaders. The
attack, such as it is. is directed toward
existing conditions. The political leaders
are in danger only when they obstruct
the will Of the people of the city. The
important thing just now is that the will
for bettermcnt be made so manifest that
no one can fail TO be sensible of its de-
tcrmined force
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
Songs in a Shower Bath

Hot Water
Gently. while the drenching dribblc
Courses down my sweltered form,
] am basking like a sybil,
Lazy. languorous and warm.
! am unambtious. faccid,
Well content to browse and dream
How | hate life's bitter acid
Leave me here to stew and steam.
Underneath this jet so torrid
forget the worlds sad wrath:
o activity is horrid
Leave me in my shower bath
Cold Water
But when turn the crank
o Ieus.
A silver ecstasy thrills me
| caper and slap my chilled thighs.
] plan to make a card index of all my ideas
And feel like an efficiency expert
! tweak Fate by the nose
And know I could succeed in anything.
| throw up my head
And glut myself with icy splatter :.
Today / will really
Begin my career,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
What Ambassador Francis Thought

Princess Cantacuzene, granddaughter of
President Grant, has this to say about Am
bassador Francis in book about Russia
which she has written: "Mr. Francis was,
as usual, cheerful and amiable and deeply
interested in the historical situation he lived
in. and in a most difficult position he seemed
full Of strength and resources. Though we
were not converted by his optimism, we could
not but admire the splendid spirit and fear
iessnens Of the American ambassador.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
Wiseacres to the Rescue

The following inquiry has reached us, we
don't know just why. Perhaps some of our
sapient patrons can give the required in
formation:
Dear Socrates-Can you give me any in
formation about story called The Sky
Traveller which was published serially, in
the New York Weekly late in the sixties or
early seventies? l would appreciate it very
much if YOU could tell me whether it is still
in print. f. II. REINHARDT,
East Orange, n. J.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
A Birch-Bark Ballad

Little flick ring shadows dancing in the
moonlight:
Tiny fairy wavecs ripping in the stream
Paddles rise and falling murmurs in the
half glow;
Thoughts are wand'ring idly in dream.
dream, dream.
Far ahead the music of tinkling rapid:
Insects lazy dronng falls upon the ear;
Softly comes the twtter of a sleepy birding:
Happiness is mine when you are near.
near, near.
Little firehcs glowing in the,leafy tree tons
Just we two a-spooning in a birch canoe
Overhead the brcezcs whisper in the
branches;
Seems am in Paradise with you you,
ROBERT L. BELLEM.
Eugenics, we are told, is the science that
makes it possible to blame all ones errors on
ones ancestors.
And the penalty for bigamy, says a law
yer friend of ours-not that we asked him
is two mothers in-law. SOCRATES.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

Philip Gibbs is good journalist He
has the ability to say great deal in a few
words 1.-The only way to repay the men
who died in this war" said he. 'is to make
safe the thing for which they laid down their
ives
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
Medical Rhetoric

DR.. Edward Martin,
Medical Rhetoric state commissioner of
health. mixed medical
metaphors when he referred testify to physi-
cians who ''Slackpd' during the war The
stay at home doctor. said the commissioner
got fat on tn" profits which fell to him
when his ncighbor physicians marched off
to war duty. Now. we had always sup
posed that ovCrwork makes a man thin.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

II the Legislature at Harrisburg wakes
up. work on the bridge to Camden may begin
this summer, That means, of course, that
work on the Camden bridge will not begin
this summer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

If, as United States Judge Stafford has
decided, organized ball is trust, then Will
helm, once of Germany, must be listed as
trust buster.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
The Blind Alley

Mr., Hoover'S latest
The Blind Alley report makes it plain
that the Boshcviks
are always hungry. Now il the Bosheviks
could only eat their words they might be
better off, And the rest of mankind would
he hntter off. too.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

Atlantic City wanted to be the home of
the league of nations, but lost to Geneva.
But there is already enough excitement at
Atlantic City to make most people happy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
DaHodils

If daffodils were merely yellow flowers,
1t would not hurt my heart to see them
grow
But ah. they speak to me of April hours
And gardened mornings now so long ago.
For daffodils are memory and token
OF vanished days too tender to be sung,
Before single happy dream was broken
In my loves gentle heart when she was
young. BOANERGES.
Our contributors seem a little dolorous
and down mouthed today. Spring always
has that effect on poets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
WHILE zapata would talk with som

NNTHILE Iapatn would talk with some
w freedom, he was suspicious of his yisi-
tor. He kept him with his little army for
weeks, with a constant watch on his move
ments lest he should escape and reveal the
hiding place to Carranza. After while the
newspaper man, who had been taken with
a raiding party into the suburbs of the city,
cluded the guards and succeeded in getting
away. Zapata lived during all the years of
his bandit warfare in constant fear of as
sassination, and his death came to him in
a petty fight with government troops some
where in the mountains in southern Mexico.
His passing removes one of the most trouble
some disturbers of Mexican peace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

Germany and Mexico alike prove that
the world is actually becoming unsafe for
bandits.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS is erclu-
sicelp entitled to the use for repu bhcdtion
Of all nctrS dispatches credited TO It or not
othertrise credited in this paper. and also
the local ne,cs published therein.
All rights Of republication Of special de.
pdtches herein are also reserved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
RaIIade In Defense of ceIibacv

eS~ ~ SS'ShoS VI SS'iUdCy
"A stubborn old bachelor" Yes.
The frightful impeachment | own;
And further: I brazenly bless
My fate for leaving me lone
To muse on the friends ! have known
How many old Charon hath fprried -
Cnvexed by "a rag and bone"
Id rather be lonely than worried.
Let others with rapture digress
OF wives like roses half blown
That greet them at eve and carpss
Their foreheads till care hath flown:
But-let the picture be shown
Reversed: their little wives hurred.
And deaf to their tenderest tone
I'D rather be lonely than worried.
Then Wife relations. Confess:
They all are frequently prone
10 scatter the seed of distress
An aunt that's an old withered crone
Or a meddlcsomc mother. och hone.
That YOU long to see well buried
Ere the altar of loves overthrown--
Id rather be lonely than worried.
Envoy
a fig for your Darby and Joan,
esmine calm never skurried:
Ay. leave me my quiet hearthstone-
I'd rather be lonely than worried.
SAMUEL MINTURN PECK.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
Who's W lIO
in the World

rs 'thr mouthpiccc of the nation" In all
humility We had believed that that great
distinction belonged to no less an institution
than Senator Lodge
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
The Philadelphia man
\ Great Idea

tor operators to stop at his floor causes one
To wonder whether n similar method might
not be applied to compel the telephone girl
to answer bit more promptly now and then.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
PRUNES AND PRLSlNS

We didnt know that any bachelors read
this department., mhich is. of course, in
tended Exclusively for the icedded: but San,
Pcck the peH known bachelor and poet of
1uskdloosa. Ala, sends us the foIlo,cing
cynicism, tchich zee print mih regret 10 see
so erccilent poet nttdckimg our cherished
dogmds. We arc pleased to note that Sdns's
meter Hmps trife in spots, ,chich is his
proper punishment for dealing tcih so sub
rerSirc a theme.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14
The Man With the sauare.Top Hat

He's of the "old school," they say,
The man with the square top hat,
He bids you the time of day
AS he lifts his fine old hat.
All the little boys call hay"
To him with the square top hat,
But he goes along his way,
Quite contented with his hat.
Now he keeps them all at bay,
This man with the square top hat,
For he knows of all they say.
And he keeps it under his hat.
A. NJ. HICKEY.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

The New Century Club
mt a recent meeting
very kindly referred to
the npWsnaner nrpsS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

Donald Evans, Philadelphia $ most in
genious and sardonic poet, has published a
new volume called ''Ironica," which will
give much delight to lovers of iron filings.
Here is the way Donald's enterprising brain
graduates 1--WE give one stanza only)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1919-04-14

Watching his ancient hostess eats
The pessimist, with bafled brain,
Saw her eyes CLEAN at the roast meat.
Or when the plates were changed again.
He marveled at her happiness;
She begged no more of life than this
Her joy in focd was measureless;
IL was her blessing and her bliss.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-08-28
to Cotton Plant.

to cotton P1dnL.
 They organized their district just a few months ago, and sold their bonds, over $300,000 worth of them and let the contract for their road and now comes this news item which tells of their quick work in getting their road.
 "The Tennalark Transports tion Company, which has the contract for spreading rock over 26 miles of hard surface road to Hunter and Jelks received two big trucks yesterday and the work will be rapidly pushed.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-08-28
BUILDING THE ROAD FOR HUNTER THAT BRINKLEY
 WOULDN'T HAVE.

As will be remembered by the general reading public, a party of live Hunter boosters came to Brinkley two years ago and beg ged Brinkley business men to join with them in getting a more permanent outlet road from Hunter to Brinkley. Failing to get the Brinkleyites to organize and assist, they went to Cotton Plant and there succeeded in getting such a road from Hunter
The Brinkley argus., 1919-08-28

Some of our very incest and sweetest little boys were caught in a watermelon patch last Sun day. Is it not a shame that they were caught? If they had not been caught they would still be as sweet as ever. The little girls should try and pick out nice lit tie boys to buy them candy and be their pets.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-08-28
Truth About Cats Eyes.

A cat can see better in the dusk than can a human being because the cats eyes are sensitive to ultraviolet rays. Its pupils are capable of great CT expansion than those of mans or of almost any other animal, thus ad- hitting more light. The eat uses its Whiskcrs for feelers in the dark. Its sure-footedness is q great help to it. So it gets along better in the dark than most animals. The belief that it can see by night with the same de gree of clearness as by day is, how ever erroneous.
The Brinkley argus., 1919-08-28
pair shop, will return to Mem phis one day this week. z

pair shop, will return to Mem phis one day this week.
 The Hewson Brothers are conducting a revival here at the Baptist Church. Let every one go and hear them.
 John Ike Ashby has returned home from Hot Springs where he went to take treatment for rheumatism.
 s. B. Wilson of the Wilson Telephone Co.,, of Cotton Plant, was here last Monday looking after his lines.
 The rains of the past week have been fine on sweet potatoes peas and late gardens and also will greatly benefit late cotton and corn.
 The postmaster at Hunter says that very few people have left orders for supplies from the U. s. supplies of surplus food. This speaks well for Hunter stores. Shows they sell right.
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HUNTER NEWS ITEMS

Here we are, Bill. Reather hot and cold hood rains last week. hce is looking fine. Some hbe harvested this week. N A. Frank has returned he from Hot Springs, where ftoOk treatment for malaria. ] C. Mitchell, one of our kperous farmers, had to kill
 of his COWS on account of having hydrophobia.
 Iss Rovilla Terrell, who has
 visiting her parents at
 btt, Ark, has returned to hter.
 ". Carle is fixing up his
 for saving handles this fall
 winter, which will give more Ohn Chaput, who has been |chanic in the Hunter auto re-
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WARNING ORDER

In the Chancery Court of Mon- roe County. Levi Cartwright Plaintiff
 vs. No. Annie Cartwright Defendant The defendant, Annie Cart wright, is hereby warned to ap- pear in this court within thirty days to answer the complaint of the plaintiff, Levi Cartwright This the 31st day of July, 1919.
 T. l.. Graham, Clerk.
 By c. J. Plumlee, D. C.. s. S. Jeffries for Pltf. J. B. Moore, ad Item.
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WARNING ORDER

In the Monroe County Chan cery Court. Lee Butler, PialntlH
 vS. Hattie Butler, .-.Defenoant The Defendant, Hattie But Ter is hereby warned to appear
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1919-01-23
LOCAL ITEMS

Attorney Chadman visited Ar
cadia, Monday.
Pointer dogs are amongst the
most popular people in town.
Bread, cakes, pies and pastry
of all kinds at HI. wv. Smith s. 1tf
Mrs. Minnehan and her daugh-
ter, Miss Margaret, visited Area
,dia Monday evening.
All kinds of vegetables and
fruits fresh daily at R. NJ. Kings.
(adv.)
The local banks, Monday, were
closed in honor of the birthday
of Gen. Robt. E. Lee.
We carry Equality" goods, not
the cheapest, but the best. H, W
Smith. ltf.
Every body was surprised and
delighted when the north-b bound
passenger train came in on time
Monday evening.