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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15
THE MAYORS CHANCE REMAINS

THE Mayors objection to the charter pro-
i vision requiring the fixing Of the tax
rate by December 10, regardless of the time
II is placed in his hands by Council ac-
quires point in connection with the still OBJ
scure budget situation. Mr.. Moore has not
yet approved the city's itemized list Of ap-
preparations. The elimination or curtailing
Of the Municipal Court extravaganza might
cause the 1921 tax rate Of So 10 to appear
excessive.
On the other hand, the funds in hand need
not be superfuous. There are plenty OF
important emergency charges through the
year that they might be made to cover. 1t
is not so much the total Of expenditures,
but the character of some OF them, which Is
the discreditable feature of the new budget
The necessity Of authorizing the tax rate
speedily is no justification whatever for
sanctioning wasteful projects colored with
suggestions of jobbery. In approving the
tar rate the Mayor is still free to oppose the
Municipal Court folly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15
cRAMPED FEDERAL BUILDING

TT Is not only the local branch OF the
J. National Federation Of Federal Employees
which realizes the overcrowding in the build
Ing popularly known as the postofIicc
The employees who naturally view the
matter from a special angle have adopted
resolutions favoring IN entirely new fed
eral building, and have pointed out that
within the last fiscal year more than
$1,000 has been paid in rent for overflow
house branches of the government service.
The responsibility Of course, rests on
Washington, which has been extremely neg.
lectful of Philadelphia's claims to considera-
tiou in this matter. Tho public has been
surfeited with rumorS that the government
was seeking a new posJoticc site. The talk.
ing stage has been passed, Nothing less than
definite constructive action in Washington
will now be satisfying
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Complaint is made that the average
voter has little choice in the selection of a
presidential candidate; that he has to choose
between two selected by the bosses of the
two political parties. Senator Hiram John
son has undertaken to prove that the remedy
lies IN the presidential primary. He has a
big job ahead Of him. While it must he
admitted that the peoples choice Is limited
the people themselves are wholly to blame
No active member Of political organization
complains that he has no voice in the scler
ton Of II candidate. lie knows better. II
is only the voter who pays no attention to
politics except on election day who makcs
complaint. Those who plead for tho prrsi
dental primary see au evil and paSs thc
buck to the government; they dcmand that
the authorities do the work they should Go
themselves. Though the presidential primary
has so far been Il joke, it can be made work
able and effective; but no more workable nnd
no more effective than the present systcn,
The one objection to the primary is tbat a.
will mean the expenditure of an enormons
amount of money to no good purpose II
won't amount to anything unless the nconio
are Interested. II the people are intcrestoJ
they don need 1t. Let them Join their Iocoi
organizations and be working director, ~
the biggest corporation in the world. "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15
NOW MY IDEA IS THIS!
Daily Talks WM Thinking Phiadephians Subjects They
KnoU Best

lion people living here and with the same
system more than two million persons have
to be supplied.
1T is pleasant to read that prices are
dropping, but another matter to go out and
find that this does not affect the prices of
anything you want to buy
The plan for municipal market system
will have to be taken up by the city, for it
Is too large for private interests to under
take. New Orleans and Los Angeles and
many other cities have instituted similar
systems with marked successes.
Il hope the new women citizens will
reawaken public interest in this most i'm
portant question, and let the city know that
me secret Of the high cost of living lies in
local market"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15
What Do You Know?
QUIZ

l. VINO wrote the poem usually referred to
as Ihe Night Before Christmas"?
= What Is its correct title?
.. Why are English sailors called ''linies''o >
T. What is n barbei?
3. What state Goes Medill Mccormick rem
resent IN the Senate?
o. What Is the official name OF Holland?
I. Who was Edward Lear?
S. What is the difference between the words
prescribe and prescribe?
D. Name four noted leaders OF the French
Revolution?
10 How old Is Enrlco Caruso?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

The New York State Court of Appeal
has affirmed the right of the state to insisi
that the contractual relation of n railroad
to the state SubSists by virtue of its charteIi
WhlCh' III thls instance, means that the rail-
road may not charge more than two cents
mile for passengers on journey beginning
and ending In the state. Uncle Sam will
now have to step in and tell 'em thrOlgA
the supreme Court how mistaken they arei
and that it behoovcs everybody 10 pay The
rates authorized by the Interstate Commerc,
'ommission' Dame Columbia is having ~
awful lot Of trouble with her children, Still
80 far proved etficacious.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Mayor Moore's experience with civil
scrvic" simply draws attention TO the sad
hut incontrovcrtiblc fact that every ord.
name" designed to curb Iawlessness and
wicKedhGss also puts check on righteous
ness and may, on occasion, prevent we'll.
doing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Since everybody "pulls n bone soms
time or another, the Senate bill which pro.
poses to admit immigrants to the number Of
per cent OF their 'nationaites" need ndi'
excite undue lcvity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Remember the ra my days when stree!
crossing would sometimes disclose the mys
terry OF woman's ankle? Thus may we see
become the commonplace of the next,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

There would be more point to the argl'
ment OF opponents of proposed immigraticnI
restriction laws II the bulk of the Immigrant
went immediately to the farms of the country
instead OF settling, as they do for the most
part, in the cities
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

In addition to being a public benefactor
santa Claus is the finest little trade booste
in the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Commissioner Enrght, of New York,
probably one of those who deplore the pres
ence Of women in politics.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Mrs. Partington Penrose, sweeping th,
Atlantic off the beach, is thoughtiessly
using an old broom.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Now that the Contemporary Club hs'
decided how newspapers should be run. il |,
clearly the duty of the newspapers to explain
just how the Contemporary Club Should
be run.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Poland will be lucky IL one Of those tn
bloom in the spring isn't the Red flower
bolsheyism
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

On what does this our Penrose fee
that makes him seem so great? Pshaw
madam. That's easy. Patronage.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

We might enthusC more sincerely owe
Secretary Daniels big navy il we did nd
have the nightmare of the air fleet that ma,
make scrap iron Of it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

If governmental policy were a caa
and the best minds of the party provided inI
gradients of the best, the country might sti
have reason to pray for the pastry cook.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

There has been no lack of liveliness
New York since Brndell threw that brick.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Tonic makers are alleged to be selling
.strnight whisky to dealers. Perhaps.
But it is rarely straight when 1t is crooked,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Penrose's piece of puerie politica
prattle' at least demonstrated Mrs. Lou
Jurist's ability for terse Characterization.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Is there master mind in Italy who
using D'Apnunzio to hoodwink the rest
Europe?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

If he were called upon to nut on
municipal show, Judge Brown would prob
ably decide that Chicago figures are all tod
lean for the front row
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Senator Penrose, sojourning at Atlanta
City, says he is opposed to internatona
idealism The senator grows redundant
Why the adjective?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

Workers Of the New York needle trad
are again seeing the scamy side of life.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

II morality were study in black an
white, how simple life would be.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15
SHORT CUTS

A last line a day will keep hard time
away.--Adv.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-15

TIME bill which will receive the largest and
i most immediate backing from the
womcns organizations throughout the coun-
try will be the one providing federal aid for
maternity and infancy, known as the Shep-
pard Towner bill
This bill calls for an appropriation the
first year Of 81, 500, 900, with n gradual ad-
ditional total each year for three years TO a
maximum Of 81 600, 900. Each state that re-
ccivcs part of that appropriation from the
United States treasury must put up an
equivalent to the sum 1t receives toward the
care Of its mothers and babies
1t so happens that forty state Legislatures
are to be in session in January Some of
these adjourn at the end Of January, some
nt the beginning of March, 40 that Il is i'm.
portant to get this bill through the present
short session of Congress In order that these
states may act on their state bills Of nm.
propriatiOn before adjourning In February
and March, otherwise the mothers and In.
fants in those states would be without this
new source of aid for year, and in some
cases two years, or until their state Iegisla-
lures convened again.
All this information comes directly from
that lobby committee in Washington through
tho National League Of Women Voters IN
the state committee, and through the state
committee to the county committee and
through the county committee to me and the
other members. And 1t took just five days
to function down to me.
put 1t in this column as news and Won
read IL as news, and by tomorrow morning
you will have passed 1t on AZ news
And as this Is happening all over the
state and all over the United States, there
will be- come back on the United States
senate which even that leather backed body
will feel.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
nOUGHB0YS ATTEND
VANDERBILT WEDDING
Young Cornelius Who Served as Pri
yatc in Twcnty-Scycnth Division
WcdS Miss Littlcton.

New York, April % -Doughboy pals
Of Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr., who
served as a private with the Twenty
seventh division in France, mingled
with members Of New York's most eX-
elusive social circles in ST, Thomas
Episcopal church late today to witness
half sister of Martin Iittlcton, widely
known lawyer. The bridegroom is the
and one Of the heirs to the Vanderbilt
millions, and the bride is the daughter
of the late MIR. and Mrs. Thomas j.
Littlcton, Of Chattanooga, Tenn. Tho
Rcv Ernest NJ. Stiles, rector Of the
church. performed the ceremony.
Police reserves were scattered
around the church hut the throng
seeking TO catch glimpse OF the bridal
couple and their guests was so larGc
that il broke through the lines and it
was with difficulty that pathway for
tho 1000 invited guests was kept 0p-
en-. After the ceremony reception
was held in tho home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Martin Littlcton, to which 700 guests
were invited. Wedding gifts, said 10
exceed $l000,o0 in value, were re-
.ccvcd by the couple
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05

cording to these reports, and it was
f. expected by revolutionary leaders that
within two months the number would
be increased to $4,000. 1t was inti-
mated at rebel military headquarters
here that official contirmatory details
of the reported labor movement would
be available in day or two.
1t was reported that General Angel
Flores. commander of the first divis-
ion Of the revolutionary army of the
northwest, had reached La Cruz,
Sinola, in his march to the seaport or
Mazatlan.
While developments in Juraez, Chi
huahua, were being watched with in
'crcst no news that the garrison there
had definitely Joined the rcvoiu,ionists
had been received here at a late hour
tonight.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05

Rcdpnth Chautauqua on "rhc Mod.
crn Unrest"
This lecture is to n great extent q
study of bolshcvism and what it aims
to accomplish
Mr.. McGibcny has given much time
to the investigation of bolshcvism, not
only abroad but in America as we'll
His experiences in Washington in
tracking down the national society OF
anarchists revealed important events
of prcscnt-day history.
Besides being Il lecturer OF unusual
ability, Mr.. McGibcny has also re-
ccivcd marked recognition as q writ
or. The Ladies' Home Journal is car
ryng each month story by him, H.
Illustrated in color, and n now Nc
Wbcny novel, "Bullct Proof" has Jus,
been published.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Rising AgaiMst Crooks.

London, May l.-An Albanian rising
against the Greeks has begun ri i,Dir-
us, according to a wireless message
from Moscow, and Albanian bands are
masSacring the Greeks.
Envcr PaSha, former war ministc,
and leader Of the young Turks, the
message says, has placed himself n
the head Of the Turkish nationalis
movement
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
STATE SOCIETY,"
HEARS COOPER

Governor Delivers Address IN Washing
ton. Fay0rs Old Order.
Washington, May 1.-Repeal of the
14th and 18th amendments to the con-
stitution and "all others enacted since
which encroach upon the rights Of
states was advocated tonight by Gov.
Robert A. Cooper Of South Carolina,
speaking before the annual dinner Of
the Palmetto State society
Il do not approve OF any further
surrender Of state sovereignty to the
federal government" declared the gov
ernor. II am convinced after a few
years of experiments and disasters we
will go back to the government estab-
ltshed by the constitution"
The governor voiced his opposition
to cash bonus for soldiers, declaring
it would be an insult to service men
to attempt to Compensate" them for
thcr services to the country. He said
the South Carolina branch Of the Amer
lean Legion had taken a similar stand
Ihcir services can not be valued iii
dollars and cents" he added. He fav
orcd liberal provision. however, for the
wounded and needy.
Extending special privileges to either
capital or labor, Governor Cooper de-
clarcd, 'is to forfeit the confidence of
capital or labor in the integrity of the
government. They know that in doing
SO, those in authority have some ul-
terror purpose. They know also that
this attitude is liable to be reversed
and, therefore, they believe in getting
while the getting is good"
United States Senator E. ID. Smith
presided at the dinner.
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
nr. Jonnson's D,ct,onarv

DR.. johnson is commonly rcrkOncd
as successful author, yet ne received
FOR many { his compositions com
parativcly small sum. His most profit.
able undertaking was the dictionary,
for which he asked $3.50. Tie task
occupied his time for seven years
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
CAIsRANZA URGED
TO RESIGN OFFICE
mexican President, However, Refuses
TO Accept Recommendation of OF.

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The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05
Piles Cured in 6 TO IL DAYS

DrnrH"ts refund money ii phZO OINTMENT fails
'rc0.c l;ch!nI. E".G, Bred.n3 or Prot!ulns Pics
!!s:2n;y !2,'cY&S itchird pies, ana you can ,,;
The Laurens advertiser. (Laurens, S.C.) 1885-1973, 1920-05-05

Aqua Pricta, Sonora, May Ike
ports reaching military headquarters
here tonisht said that organized labor
in many parts Of Mexico has cast its
lot with the rcvolutionists.
Ntcady $500 armed workingmcn
have Joined the new movement, ac-
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-04-28
Brazil Athletics Rookie,
King-Crab of Majors

There is a youngster named Brazil
on the Athletics who wins the cake
for being a king crab. He is an in
fielder. He never ceases complaining
If he hits single he grumbles because
it wasn't double. He hollers murder
because the doubles are not triples and
because the triples are not four bag
gers. He thinks that the whole world
Is combining to give him the worst of
it. Just the same he gives promise of
being fair sort of ball player before
long, and Connie Mack declares that
his future is more than bright.
With Otto Miller acting as coach
and first lieutenant to Uncle Robbie,
Ernest Kruger has become the first
string catcher of the Brooklyns, and
has shown up to a good advantage be-
hind the plate. The former Giant Is
always a dangerous batsman and hand
led the slabsters in an efficient man.
ner. His throwing to the bases was
erratic last season. but this year his
aim is more accurate. In the opening
game Casey Stengel tried to pilfer sec
Ond, but Ernie threw him out, and in
the second J. Miller was credited with
steal while Kruger was behind the
plate. The backstop, however, was in
no way responsible for the steal Of
Jack, who went down to second while
Mamaux held the ball.
Some club owners in the big minor
leagues who are counting on purchas-
ing valuable pitchers from the majors
when managers in the big show
start slicing their rosters, may be due
for disappointment.
One writer who has visited nine
major league training camps says eight
of the teams arc shy of good pitching
material and are in the market for
valuable men.
This is rather gloomy outlook for
few club owners in the American
association, who are shy pitching ma
terial and are counting on some cap
able men dropping back when the
major league schedules open.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-04-28

gil Furry; violin solo, Vernon Carter;
vocal solo, Lillian Miller; recitation,
Leone Pittman; vocal solo. Benjamin
Locke; music; class prophecy, Ray
mond Weaver; cornet solo, Paul Bill
ger; violin duet, Dwight Spencer and
Vernon Carter; piano solo, Geneva
Frank; essay, Dwight Spencer; mu-
sic; address, Mr.. Reuben Koch. of
Verona song, girls; benediction.
LIBERTY, Ind-The annual com
mencement of the Harrison township
schools will be held Thursday at the
Hanna's Creek church at 100 o'clock.
The six members of the class are
Herbert Heinabaugh, Oreta Wilson,
Oren Samuels, Mary Johnson, Rus
sell Stubs and Charles Baker. Harry
D. Ardery, principal; John Stout, trus-
tee; and Buell. E. Crumm, Alma Ep-
pert, Amy Evans and Kate Hustled are
the officials and instructors of the
township. The program arranged for
the event is as follows:
Music, Barnard's orchestra. Liber-
man; songs, 1--WE Come to Greet You"
and America, the Beautiful school
children; recitation, Ossie Adams !;
OTCHeSlId, SOuSS,
Fiddle Song" and Bird Song" pri-
mary; recitation, Thelma Parks; song,
Mr.. Bobkins and Widow Simpson"
Ace CHAT and Mary Bower; recita-
ton, Mildred Adams; songs, Even
ing Star, "ApriPs Party" and lula
by" school; music, Barnard's orches-
ira; address, Rev. E. I. Larue, of the
local NJ. E. church; music. Barnard s
orchestra; presentation of diplomas,
Superintendent c. c. Alternately;
benediction, Rev. A. p. Musselman;
music, Barnard's orchestra.
HANNA'S CREEK-School closed
here Friday. The children wer given
picnic dinner at the school house.
After hike to the woods they en-
joyed luncheon. Music and songs
were enjoyed in the afternoon.
BETHEL Ind.-The senior class
play Of the Franklin township high
school will be given at the Century
hall here May 5. The date had been
set for Friday night, April 80, but
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-04-28

The high regard in which American
athletes are held in Europe is shown
again in the announcement that
France has made Jim Duncan an offer
to train the French team for the
Olympic games at Antwerp next sum
mer. Italy several months ago en-
gagged Plat Adams and American field
and track stars will be seen in coach.
ing and training roles in squads sent
from other European countries to the
sport classic.
Jim, christened James S., is thirty
one years old. He is noted mainly as
a discus thrower. In 1912 he tossed
the ancient missile 149 feet 9k inches
from a seven-foot circle, a world S
record at that time. Jim's Coney Is
land boy, or was until he enlisted in
the First Reserve Engineer regiment
at Fort Totten, So, in June, 1917. He
vas called perfect recruit. He tipped
The beam at $50 pounds and stood five
feet ten inches tall. He went over
seas with the First and after the dr.
decided to stay in Paris, opening a
gymnasium there after getting his dis
charge from the army. He was lieu.
tenant when mustered out.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1920-04-28

owing to class play being given at Hol-
lansburg at the same time, it was
Thought advisable to postpone until
the above date. The play is farce
comedy entitled Safety First" and
was given with great success to a ca
pacity house at Whitewater. There
will be musical specialties between
acts. Seats on sale at the Constable
Moore confectionery Saturday, May /.
MILTON. nd.-Baccalaureate serv-
ices were held Sunday evening in the
Methodist Church, when the following
program was given: Song, America;
Scripture Reading; MY God, My
Father While l Stray, Ladies Chorus;
Prayer; Come Thou Almighty King"
Anthem by Choir; Sermon, Rev. Hes
ter; America, the Beautiful, Choir.
The church was beautifully decorated
in the class colors, green and white.
The juniors acted as ushers.