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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER R-PHIrADELPHIA n

attempt to block his plans they will see to
il that the mercenory and the selfish fail In
their ends.
The man in the Mayors Office is not
political innocent. He Gun tell an honest
man from a crook as quickly rs the best,
and he can see into the inwards Of any
political conspiracy little more clearly
than the conspirntors themselves. His deter.
mination to give the city an honest and
businesslike administration gives him an i'm
mense moral advantage over his opponents.
They are merely playing for spois of one
kind or another. lie may have to teach some
Of them a severe lesson before he gets
through with them. IL he can convert
few Of them to the belief that the best
service they can render to their party and
to themselves is to devote their whole en-
crgies to serving the city, we shall have
moved forward a little way on the road
toward decent municipal government.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
FOR A TYPICAL NEW YEARS

THE ordinance authorizing $15 900 con-
4 tribution from the city to the New Year
'shootcrs" only awaits the Mayors sigma
turc. OF course this will be forthcoming,
and Philadelphia is thereby assured Of
characteristic celebration worthy of ante
bellum days.
There can be no question that the towns
folk enjoy this unique carnival Its spon-
tancity cannot be initiated in highly organ
lied pageants. What is lacking in cstheti-
cism il amply atoned for In sincerity and
devotion to II time honorcd custom. Flavor
ful traditions are not too common in Ameri-
can cities. Philadelphia is amply justified
in chcrishing it's New Years revelry and in
aiding IL generously.
In this connection it is satisfying to note
that a slice Of the appropriation will be
devoted TO the reception to the citizens By
the Mayor when the midnight whistles toot
The City Hall tower is to BE- brilliantly H.
lumined and the reception room eIaboratcly
decorated The revival Of such pleasant old
customs will make peace seem real.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
WILSON'S MoNKEY-WRENcH


L Wilson's sccluson, consequent upon pro-
lonsed ill-bealth, has debarred him from
interpreting acutely the sentiments and con-
victions Of the American people. 1t Is now
equally evident that isolation has seriously
affected his political sasacity.
That he was formerly accredited with pos
scssing this attribute in high degree cannot
be denied even by his most persistent and
long standing foes. During the war period
the Presidents success In crystallizing the
temper Of this republic was spectacular, and
until the congressional campaign OF 1913 his
grasp Of practical politics revealed certain
clairvoyancc and an undoubted authority.
The change today is marked. In the ad-
dress delivered before group of pro league
Republicans In Washington yesterday Mr..
Wilson clearly illustrated the gulf separating
an active combntant in political affairs and
one whose interest is concentrated in main
tanning an individual position regardless Of
the turn of events.
The result is that while Governor Cox,
representing in theory at least the same
political party as Mr.. Wilson'S, has EN-
phatically viewed the league covenant as
susceptible of beneficial rcvsions, the Prcsi-
dent cings to his original stand upon Arti-
Gle Y and advances all his early arguments
on it's behalf The language may be altered.
hut Mr.. Wilson obviously has not the slight
est intention of revising principles to which
he adhcrcs with q faith that may be called
almost mystical.
The line between loyalty and obstinacy il
extremely thin, and in the heat haze Of a
political campaign the thread of distinction
is often of thr lowest visibility 1t is un-
necessary here to extol Mr.. Wilson for con
sistency or to condemn him for pig headed
ness. Future historians will work out the
moral values.
/. The point to be stressed at this late mo-
ment in an abnormally complex and in many
ways irritating campaign is that Mr.. Will
sons Democracy" and Governor Cox's are
now poles apart.
Whether rightly or wrongly. it is the
opinion of the American people as a whole
that Article Y is more Of a breeder of wars
than a protection against them. Recognize
ing this feeling. Governor Cox has declared
himself amcnable TO an amendment or even,
under popular pressure, to an excision policy
Senator Harding has promised, In the event
Of election, to summon the best minds pro-
durable to examine the whole covenant in
the light of present circumstances and the
present state of public desire.
The treaty of Versailles will ultimately
have to be adopted. There is no lodging
that responsibility. 1t has been conclu =
sively proved that the pact cannot be ac-
| ccptcd in this country unchanged. The sole
way out is patriotic. intelligent compromise.
Mr.. Wilson has set his face against com :
| promise. In 30 doing it is fair to assume
that he has damaged the chances of Demo :
cratic victory to an extent not even attained
by Governor Cox's slush fund blunder. The
/ split has come. II pity is permissible il
politics. the unfortunate Democratic nomine,
is entitled to a considerable quota.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
PA 'NCS AND THE "a"

TNHE truu,tional patience Of the Philadel-
L phia public has been particularly eX-
empifed in the matter OF the Frankford
elevated.
Whether this tractability sprang from
sophistcated view Of facts interchangeable by
agitation or from msconccption Of condi-
tions need not be debated now. The present
point for consideration is new set Of cir
cumstanccs. The now fare rate alters the
financial status Of the 2. II. T. and i'm
poses both upon the company and the city
an obligation which cannot be shirked with
amy show Of logic.
The high speed IL" line lacks little of
completion. That it should be placed in op-
Grafton at the earliest possible moment
should be obvious even to those citizens
dulled By experience with the delays end
postpOnemcn.s that 80 pcrsistently aflict
public works here.
The Public Service Commission announces
that it Is ready to consider in advance any
tentative draft of an agreement and to
define the terms und"r which II would ap
prove a pact for nfuSing life into the line.
Further dalliance by the city and the
p. r. T. will be u challenge to popular
indignation which even in this community
In not absolutely spark proof.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
!. WHERE THE LEAGUE is SOUND

THE adoption BY the council of the League
of Nations of the plan for world court
drawn up recently by Elihu Root and other
eminent jnrists is in principle the most
important step taken by the international
society since its existence was proclaimed on
January 10, 1920.
Without the functioning Of an arbitral
tribunal, the league, is indeed topheavy.
accentinS the doctrines of force, which it is
loath to champion, before those of impartial
legal investigation, which it seeks most of all
10 uphold. Quite properly the plan of com
peliing u disputant against its will to bring
its case into court has been rejected. The
league provides other machinery, beginning
with ,he economic blockade, for obduracy.
II cannot be- repeated too often that q
vitality important factor of the efficacy of
the league IL arbitration. Both Root and
Senator Harding are sound in their indorsc-
ment Of this wholly commcndable portion Of
the new structure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
A SLICE OF SIBERIA?

TT Is the settled belief of Lenine and other
i leaders Of Russian radcalism that money
or its equivalent can buy anything from the
people who constitute the western denoc-
racies. That Is why the Bolshcvist chiefs,
shrewd IA they are in many ways, have
blundcred so atrociously in their attempts
10 deal with the o1tside world and why they
can be easily gulled by a good many folk
who 20 to Russia with axes to grind. Big
otry has blinded them, And il Is because
Of this conspicuous habit of mind at Moscow
that Americans should carefully watch the
development Of the scheme for huge conces-
sions In Siberia reported by Washington
ysnderlip and group of far western
kaanciers. Here, OF course, is Bolshevist
skort 70 purchase American recognition for
the soyiets, not through Mr., Harding, who
ssrtsinlyl knew nothing about the affair, but
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

through the artifcially created sentiment OF
American investors.
Commercial CONCESSIONS awarded to ad-
venturous fnanciers by unstable or unrecog-
nizcd governments. always have been
source of grievous trouble among nations.
simultaneously with the announcement OF
the Siberian concession In this country,
agents of the soviets at Moscow informed
their representative in New York that the
deal would be the basis of a $500, ,OOO,O 900
credit established for them in the United
States for general purchases. 1t was hoped
by the Bolshcvists. of course. that the pros
pcct OF big trade deals under this fund
would eliminate opposition to the soviets
among influential business men In America.
But where Is this enormous credit to come
from? IL the California group follows the
example of other concession holders in un-
exploited areas there will be great move
ment to interest big aud little investors OF
all sorts in this country in order that their
money may be given in payment and for
the development Of mining and oil arens in
the territory so checrfully handed over by
the Bolshevist leaders. Yet in little time
the Moscow group may be eliminated, and
any new government certainly would ques-
ton the rights Of such concessionaires In
Siberia. Instantly, of course, there would
be shout for the army and the navy and
for 1.-THE protection of national interests
abroad" That is how such schemes have
worked out in the past.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
TURN ON THE LIGHT

ENGINEERS who surveyed the Z. II. L.
IL system with view to determining just
rates Of fare were servants OF the public.
though they worked under the auspices OF
the Public Service Commission
Neither the commission nor the Governor
has any right to suppress their report. That
document. prepared nftcr investigation by
men Technically uuTsiicd to base decisions on
fact. ran provide the sort OF light that is
needed on the whole question of trolley fares
in this city. 1t should BE- published aud
published without further delay. unless the
people at Harrisburg wish to prove that they
have something to hide.
The Public Service Commission is cher
fishing a dangerous deiuson II it believes
that the people have quietly accepted the
recent rate decision.
A period OF intense quiet precedes every
storm,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
Az to AdvertlsIno

From The New York TTIDune,
"lf Governor Cox has studied the adyer-
tising columns of the Saturday Evening
Post" says Editor Lorimer, she must know
that it has been the policy of that magazine
to refuse casual advertising growing out of
the excess profits tax" And II Editor Lori
mer has studied the advertising columns of
the Dayton News he may have guessed that
the apparent policy of that newspaper Ia to
reject no advertising. no matter what the
natapt medicine may be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
New York's Growth

From tho New York World
Perhaps the development of suburban life
around New York Is in no other way as we'll
indicated as in the attention, II is receiving
from burglars and jewel thieves. To ali
intents and purposes, the suburbs are now
( (ss much subject to the polite activities of
Nhe fraternity Of crooks as Fifth avenue
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
A FOUR. YEAR PROGRAM ron
PHII.ADEl.pHIh

Things on which tho people expect the new
sdnlnistrntion to corc~nirate Its attention:
The Dr!u,Uur. rivcr b iavc. -,
drydock BIO enough to accommodate Ene
Dstsiopn, cS,t o, the rapid transit system.
A corren Mon hell.
A briitiito jor 'ac Free library.
An Art ApsruTn,
En,dr1,vn mt - the eater supply
Hosc3 20 cpnuoddte the poeuidtion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

The New York subway record "a ~ ono onN
killed out Of every 6l4 4V'vS
,arried-the highest safety record IN n,srs y"
world" The supposition is that passs.nsss%st sst
,re packed too tightly to allow them " !"
nto mischief
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

John Ihlder voiced an economic trn;nl .,;Il
when he said that the standard OF LIVING VIZ w..
sink unless steps are taken 70 renr'e REM e,on. ~.
housing shortage; but realization will even even
tuaIly prompt us to take the necessary s'ep''
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

The woman principal of Chicsh% hsy
scbool refereed a fight between two OF WI ast
how pupils. declaring that this was tne .S III Il
way of settling an argument. we tsa t.sms
that the lady is not member OF any ie'''
70 promote peace.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

"Gee." said Old Sport disgustedly
"this fight game is getting as crooked as
baseball"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

At least it may be inferred that. Gen,
eral Barnett has Joined the long line 0,
those who believe that the writing OF letters
Is a serious indiscretion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

Sylvia Pankhurst writes I.cnine that
the hunger strike Is played out. AS az
advertising expert .Sylvias opinion Is worthy
of consideration.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

Winsted, Conn, women are picklns
asters, pansies and verbenas in their suh,res Tss
gardens and violets in the woods. Inv IN
weather man, apparently, IN interes'eu -
the advice to say it with flowers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

Nobody questions the sincerity OF Com.
missioner Clements hopes when he says inc
matter of p. Il. r. fares is settled, but may
he not be mistaken?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

A correspondent Of the Chicago Tribuhas
suggests that on election day every voter y,
tagged 1t would be an excellent way o'
identifying the Careless Citizens.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

1t is marriage Of convenience thle
Austria desires to contract with Germany
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

If Paul gets the job the chances are he,
will fight shy of monkeys - political or
otherwise.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

Recent Developments draw attention TO
the fact that the roasting of Turkey has
yielded much Greece.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

The Michigan dentist who killed him
self when called for his wedding might have
been able to stand the pull if he had taken
gas.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

The clerk of the weather is a good old
scout. He has his eye on the coalbin,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

whether whisky can be used as AJAX, n
tonic or a hair tonic can be used as wpl pi"eal
seems 10 be matter OF debate -, n
caee. The truth, as II were. wouin nv IN ~,
lie. not to nut too fine point ON 1t
so 10 speak, application thergpf.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

Present efforts of pure. food agents may
be said to be all to the candy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

1t il pleasant to note that the Give
Club braves the brickbats to hand Mayor
Moore a bouquet.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

Our own expert says that according 70
her observation eggs are not falling fast
enough to break when they land.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

So horribly md unjust!y suspicious Is
the average citizen that when politicians ei'
feet harmony he buttons his pocket.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

The Greek succession appears to be 4
succession of conjcctures.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

A compromise is any device which will
enable disputants to save their faces.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

The immortal Finncgan hasn't any
thing on a busy candidate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
Forewarned, Forearmed

From the Dallas News
Our idea of n prudent man is one who
never gees vampire without thinking of
a buzz saw.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

No taxes are popular. Some may be
less Objectionable than others.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

It's picayune peccadillo that cannot
develop master mind"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
SHORT CUTS
. Eve initiated the first apple week.

Every girl kids herself when she buN
| her own gloves.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

As we understand II. the province OF y
beauty doctor is TO revamp the yamp.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
What Do You Know?
QUIZ

l. For what work OF delicious whimsicality
son responsible?
2. OF what are tho strings OF musical in
struments. such as the violin and cello
made? N'
9. What king of Spain married a queen of
England?
live?
8. What Is meant BY Burcharding a ~candi
date In presidential campaign?
6. Who was called the Sweet Singer OF
Israel"f
I. What is an anthology?
s. Name two noted American generals who
participated In the Mexican war
.. What is the capital of Newfoundland?
TO- How many barlcycorns make an inch?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

/. Paris was originally known nv the mama
of Lutetia, which meant mud novels, II
was later named for the Parisl. who
inhabited them.
O. Tho Scotch word "dour" means stern
obstinate, severe.
s. It should he pronounced as though IL
were spelled "1oor."
L. Louisiana was named after King Iouis
hIN, OF France.
g. The correct form CT the quotation is,
Water, water: everywhere, nor any
1.-THE Rime of the Ancient Mariner"
0. Giuseppe Motta is the present president
of Switzerland.
T. The Gideon OK IAe Bible was a Hebrew
liberator q, :. aTellgous reformer espe-
cially notr a,r his defeat Of the Mid
ianites in tt rshirteenth century b. G,
g. pennon IL. 'onS narrow nag. triansu-
itary ens'ey. OF la,;cer regiments Ii is
ship. VIZ Es,
., s.ssnbos IS Find OF email African
10. james Clarence Mapgan& kas a gifted
~ Irish poet He died infXr{e. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-28

taken up with any degree of assurance, and
that without a thorough grasp, both in
thought and practice, of the broad under
lying principles of the chosen occupation
there can be no large measure of success.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1920-01-15
DANGERS OF A COLD
Perrysburg People Will Do Well to
Heed Them.

Many bad cases of kidney trouble
result from cold or chill. Congested
kidneys fall behind in filtering the
poison-laden blood and backache, head
ache, dizziness and disordered kidney
action follow. Don't neglect cold.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills at the first
sign of kidney trouble. Follow this
Perrysburg residents example:
Mrs. A. Neiderhouse, Sixth ST., East,
says: 81 had dull ache across the
small of my back, which made it hard
TO do my housework. 1t came with a
cold which settled on my kidneys. I
got box of Doan's Kidney Pills from
Whitehead's Drug Store, and they
surely did the work. Doan's cured me
of the trouble and l haven't needed a
kidney medicine SINCE"
Price 60c, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Neiderhouse had. Foster Milburn
Co., Mfgs., Buffalo, N. Y.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1920-01-15

The following neighbors and friends
of Mrs. Frank Rebensaul, a former
resident of Perrysburg, were most de-
lightfully entertained at her home on
Lawrence avenue, Toledo, last Wednes-
DAT. A bountiful dinner was served
and enjoyed by Mrs. Geo. Kazmaier,
Mrs. Henry Uthoff, Mrs. VIM. Uthoff,
Mrs. VIM. Kazmaier, Jr., Mrs. VIM.
Kazmaier, Sr, Mrs. H. C. Leydorf,
Mrs. Chas. Schaller, Mrs. Geo. Kopp,
Mrs. Fred Mandell and Mrs. Art Kaz-
maier. The ladies all departed decid-
ing Mrs. Rebensaul most cordial and
entertaining hostess.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1920-01-15
FIRST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Rev. w. H. Pheley, minister.

Rev. w. H. Pheley, minister.
Services for Sunday, January 1S:
Everyone should have church
home. 1t offers opportunity for fell
lowship and service not to be found
elsewhere. The church is the open
door to the best things for the life here
and it's the Kings highway to the life
and honor over there. 1t is your privi
lege to choose. We extend to you
cordial invitation to make your church
home with us.
Sunday School at 9:3O. Lesson,
"The Boldness of Peter and John"
Acts Alb. A live, up-to-date Sun
day School is joyous place. The
hearty cooperation Of officers, teach
ers and scholars will make our school
increasingly that kind of institution.
Morning worship and sermon at
1890. DR.. Pheley, by request, will
preach a sermon on claw and Lib
erty" The need of the hour calls for
a stirring message on this subject.
There will be no evening service.
Junior Christian Endeavor meeting
at 2:30. The Junior Committee and
superintendent are planning very in
teresting and helpful meetings for the
juniors. All boys and girls from 8
tos14 years old are invited to come.
Senior Christian Endeavor meeting
at $50. Topic, "My Favorite Psalm
and Why" Psalm 122. Many hints for
happy living will be found at this
meeting. Psalm gives the key to
ALL Moody's favorite was Psalm %.
Why?
Prayer and praise service Thurs
day evening at 1880. A new series of
subjects on "Great Relations" will be
discussed during the next few weeks.
You will profit by every one. Make
this meeting your regular engage
ment for Thursday.
Thursday evening at 7:3O the C. Els
will have business meeting and So
cial hour. The new officers We're in
stalled last Sunday evening. AL
together, now, for year of splendid
service.
The Dorcas Society of the church
with some 60 members, Mrs. H. Bern
ing, president, will hold it's first social
work meeting of the year in the
church parlors, Wednesday afternoon
Jan. 21. There should be large at
tendance.