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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

New Lots Road. BROOKLYN. is snid
to be tho scat of Tenant Soviet. The
tenants r"frsc 70 paw more rent than
they think is Just they refuse to va
cate: thcv won't allow new tenants of
whom th"v don't approve to rent
houses; they hnvc blnck'iStcd tonants
in noSsCSSion who do not subscribe 10
their views. and have "drivcn ont n
milkmnn and grocer who served
h'ackliStcd persons. All of which is
ALLEGED hv n landlord who hns appliod
TO the courts for rclipf Which seems
to show that drsnito house shortngc
and high rents il isn't much fun being
n landlord nowadays.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10
Wills Probated TODAY

Wills admitted to probate in the of.
lir" Of the reg iStcr of wills today arc
thoS" of Frank NJ. Douglass. of this
rity' who died in Cape May. $50 900 !:
charlotte l.. Floman. 10 South Fifty
first street, $500, Inventories of per.
Snnal estates filed: Joseph II. Rritton,
Si0oG. Emily l.. Pfum, 800 South
Randolph street, $500.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10
STEAM HEAT PRICES UP
Germantown and Overlook Com
panies File New Rate Schedules

The Germantown Steam Co. and the
Ovcrbrook Steam Heat Co.. both Of this
city. have filed new tariffs of rates with
the Public Service Commission at IIar.
risburg. Hearings on both appca.
tions will be held here September 9
The Germantown firm proposes to in.
crease the condensation ra;c from $l.lS
per 1000 pounds of condensation to
81 40. The Ovcrbrook company wishes
to increase its rate from fifty nine cents
to eighty five cents per 1000 pounds,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10
NEEDLESS QUALMS

TTISTORICAL memory is evidently
Ii not an asset of the local political
camps, which are said to be considerably
troubled over the APATHY" of the
electorate regarding the presidential
elections. August is regularly the dull
ess Of months in the quadrennial cam
psigns. The really heavy artillery
thunders in. the autumn and public in
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

That ever and anon individual
ovcrridcs collective thought is evidenced
in Frances Rcd Zone. France with
dramatic instinct planned to keep Ger
tain war torn districts rs the Grrmnns
left them: but they rcckoncd without the
former inhabitants. who here and there
are returning and making green oasrs
grow in the yellow desert.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Paris dispatches tell of fatoful diff
fcrcnCcs of opinion between officers Of
the Anglo French military mission and
the Polish command concerning the con
duct of tho war with the Bolshcvists.
This is little matter in which the
Russians may eventually play the part
of unwitting pcaccmakers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10
A FoUR-YEAR PROGRAM FOR
PHILADELPHIA

Things on which the people expect
the new administration to concen-
tratc Its attention:
The DcidWare river bridge
A d,Ydock big enough TO dccommo-
date the largest ships.
I Development Of the rapid transit Sys-
tenn
A convention han
A building for the Free Library.
An Art Museum.
Enlargement Of the t1dter supply.
Homes TO accommodate the populd-
tton
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Despite the lessons Of the last few
years there are those who persist in
thinking that Uncle Sans relation to
Europe Is merely that of shopkccpcr and
philanthropist.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Willy nilly. the Russian peasant
may yet have strong voice in tue
councils of the world. for expert opinion
has it that he and he alone knows the
answer TO b0lshcvism.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

With the notification of Franklin
ID. Roosevelt Yesterday there is now no
excuse for ignorance on the part OF tho
candidates as to what happened in
Chicago and San Francisco.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Mayor Moore has cleared his ground
and done some plowing. There is
justification for the hope of good crops
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Cuba has shown it's gratitude to
America by subscribing handsomely to
the Roosevelt Memorial Fund. 1t has
not yet, however, done anything for
Mr.. Nolstead.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

The house shortage in Paris is so
acute that Marshal Foch cannot find u
home. While saving the homes of his
fellow countrymen he evidently over
looked himself
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

The Bolshcvists are said to lack
ammunition for their big guns but
their poison pens are still doing cffcc
tive work.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

1t may be that by the time the
middlcmcn have convinced themselves
of the necessity for reform they will
be driven out of business altogether.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

The memory of -Daly's Theatre.
Now York. will at least live as long AZ
the steel Office structure that is to take
it's place.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Labor is thinking says a news
paper headline. Then doubtless it has
discovered that thinking is labor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Colorado sheep shcarcrs. we arc
informed. make. $50 a day. The rates
arc not quite 40 high as in Wall street.
but they are not half bad at that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Thirty cent milk is predicted in
Now York. This may have tendency
to reduce the number of bottle fed
babies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

The amount Of work inquisitors are
putting in on The Crank suggests that
they have owned tlivvers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10
A traveller in the grain belt of Il

A traveller in the grain belt of the
Southwest has discovered that the
farmers, though prosperous, are no
longer buying silk shirts, As the "silk
shirt" has become the symbol of the
"orgy of extravaganza, the presump-
ton is that we should all be grateful for
n apparent return to normal. Though,
of course, the silk shirtmakers have
another pO'nt Of view.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

The consumer is now busy with
that pleasant little game of What Ought
TO BE and What Is or How Freight
Rates Affect Food Prices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Welfare organizations urge the
using of more milk Good advice, but
the price list presents some discourage
ment.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

With Rrzasnysz occupied by the
BolshcviSts and Szczvczyn shcllcd there
will soon be not consonant left in
Poland
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

The old song now runs: Oh lie! J.
90 lie 90 lie Lee Suffrage courting
Tennessee
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

In the life of Polish gcographer
days work is no different from u
days ices.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Though nobody has yet called
Ponzi Il Napoleon of finance. newspaper
men here and there are patting them
selves on the back because of their
restraint.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

A LUMNI of the University Of Penn
"a sylvania are eager to start cam
raign to create an endowment fund to
make the institution free from all
financial embarraSSmcntS and Obliga-
iions. according to Horace NJ. Lippiu
colt. secretary of the Alumni Society.
"a great change is coming in the
University" said Mr.. Lippincott, 'and
its future policy will be greatly deter d.
mined by the new provost the board OF
trustees selects. 1t is certain that a
new policy is in order.
'"Thcrc is no question that the only
effective solution for the University 5
financial problcms lies in an endowment
fund. Yale and Princeton have them,
and the time has come for Pennsylvania
to be similarly situated.
"Whilc we want the new provost
and board of trustees to take the lead.
alumni of the country have announced
their willingness to start national
movement to cndow the University for
all time. They feel that the time has
como to put it on the basis of ma
tional institution rather than pro-
vincial one.
Large Fund Is Needed
Am endowment fund would do away
with tho present hand to- mouth exist
"nCc and dependence upon either state
aid or private donors with their at
tCndnnt uncertainties. Il would also
put the university on basis where it
could keep its courses up to top notch
and employ the very best instructors
obtainablc.
Other alumni expressed the opinion
the time had come when the trustees
must adopt II settled financial policy.
''I'p to the present." said one, "thcy
have not had any. There has been a
hit or miss attitude which no reputable
business man would tolerate. We have
had to depend more or less prccariously
on prvlt" donors or on appropriations
from tn" state. At any time these
sources of revenue might fall down. or
III" state insist on Il certain control
OF the college, which would be bad
thing.
In fact one of the big problems in
the selection Of a new provost is the
question of whether we shall continue
L" seek state support or if we shall
,uL"' our money DN more private means.
when Mr.. Harrison was provost he
showed great resource in getting private
support, while Doctor Smith got the
stat" to aid n great deal. | suppose
IN" board Of trustees has been more
or less spoiled and has proceeded along
the lines Of least resistance"
IT was stated that Provost Smith
hnd resigned at an early date to give
tn" new provost ample time to prepare
for any financial difficulties which
might arise within the coming year.
Indications point to n deficit for the
hSraI year just passed that will exceed
even th" amount which has lately been
allowed by the state Legislature.
Deficit Set High Mark
Officials Of the University show that
according to the last report the deficit
for the fiscal year ending June 70
1919. was S4l6.0O0. the largest in the
history of the institution. This meant
expenditures in excess of the revenues
derived from tuition fees and incomes
from bcQucSts and donations which NAV
b" spent.
The great increase in the cost of
maintenance of the University, dine 70
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

= The political candidate has all
other optimists backed off the map.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

New York had fifty two murders
last year. Bill changed every week, ns
II were.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10
SHORT CUTS
When in doubt don't.

Cox seems to have corralled tlfc
punster vote anyhow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

When the police have gotten rid
Of all the auto bandits they may turn
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10
Member of the Associated Press

THE ASSOCI1TED PRESS is
escIusireiv entitled 10 the use for
repn blicdtion of all neios dispatches
credited TO IL or not othcrUiSe credited
in this paper, and also the local mcps
published therein.
? All rights Of republication Of special
dispatches herein are also rescrred.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

Philadelphia. Tuesday. August 10, 1870
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

The list might be heightened inter
minably. But enough instances have been
cited to suggest to the thoughtful an
examination of his own mental attitude
today and a comparison Of it with that
of ten or twenty years ago. He will
discover that he knows more and that
his point of view on certain subjects
may have changed. But he will also
discover that on the whole he Is the
same person he was at the age Of ten
or fifteen, only little more SO. .sJAnd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-08-10

REGENT MARKET KI;l,, ST, Rel 18TH
AN|'>i~A KING NIDOR'S
THE FAMILY HONOpm
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
CONFLICTING PERSONALITIES.

The mistakes that occur when twin
sisters Of conflicting personalities be-
come involved in love and financial
troubles from the basis for the new
Selznick Picture, 1.-THE Shadow OF
Rosalie Byrnes," starring Elaine
Hammerstein, which will have final
run at the Elko theatre tonight.
Elaine Hammerstein plays the
dual role Of the Madden sisters, and
gives a vivid, interesting performance
as the flashy, INSCRIPTIONS Leontine
and the serious, lovable Leona, also
known a. Resale Byrnes. "
The story, technically, is Of a very
high order. The plot, something
really new as plots 60, is well-handled,
and the element Of suspense well sus-
tanned to satisfying climax. f..
The photoplay, adapted from Grace
Sartwel Mason's novel Of the same
name, is skilfully pr presented and splen-
didly acted throughout.
Animal actors are always popular
in comedy films. Joe Rock, the CO.
median in "Nymphs and Nuisances,' -
which will again be shown at Elko
theatre tonight, has a talking dog and
monkey that perform some clever
acts. These animals show = almost
human intelligence and can act dif-
ficult roles perfectly with but one
rehearsal.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
MACHINERY CLINIC
AT THE STATE FAIR


The biggest machinery clinic of the
year will be held at the Minnesota
state fair, Sept. 4 to II.
Physicians travel thousands of
mics to attend the clinics held by
Johns Hopkins Medical college, or the
Mayo Brothers at Rochester, Mime
sota.s And why? Because they are
anxious to learn more about their
profession.
H. That is why everyone interested in
tractors, farm machinery, automo-
biles, and aeroplanes7 should attend
the biggest mechanical clinic of the
year at the fair. All the latest mod
els of machinery for farm, home and
factory will be on exhibition.
Experts from all the factories rep
resented will be on hand to expain
the models exhibited. New methods
of construction will be described in
detail. The person with a fair knowl-
edge of automobiles or tractors will
gain much from a close study Of the
things shown.
When his tractor misses fire, or his
water pump jams and ties up the cool
ing system, the farmer who attended
the fair may find that visit worth
hundreds of dollars to him, or many
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
THE SUGAR DROP.

It is reported that the sugar SPECTATORS are
getting theirs now. Let's hope So There has been
a drop of at least ten cents a pound in the last
week or ten days, or, at any rate consumers have
been able to buy it thst much cheaperN Ian previ
ously and the assumption is that the market has
dropped. Just why? We haven't any inside in
formation as to why it has dropped, but we can
guess. Most Of the sugar Spectators were brokers'
who by means Of paper sales were able to keep
On selling this surplus stock to each other from
day to day at cent or two = pound profit until
they had succeeded in getting the price up to
80 OF IS cents pound retail
So long As the banks were willing to carry these
parasites along and furnish them with money
enough to hold their stocks and keep trading, and
1T the same time sell some Of the stocks to whole
sale concerns, they were able to keep adoat. Now
the banks refuse further credit for this purpose and
the sugar lords, or "would-be' sugar lords, find
themselves between the upper stone Of cash short
age, rather credit shortage and the neither stone
Of new crop coming on the market at lower
prices and, they see squeeze" ahead of them
The result-getting out frem under-and let's hope
ut . loss. ~
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21

characterizatfons are excellent, her
beauty contributing much to the en-
joyment of the picture. Even as
Minnie Berry in bingham and with
hair bedraggled, this delightful lit
tic actress is good to look upon, while
in the gorgeous wardrobe %she has
equipped herself with TOR the part of
Margaret tVane her beauty is.irresis-
table. - ~ 1''.>&'T
care had: to be taken by director
ONeill to faithfully reproduce the
settings. In fact the scenes in the
Berry home are actually shot in a
real East Side tenement in New York
city. Several Of the settings for the
society end of the picture are actual
scenes in one of the famous homes Of
wealth which ABOUND in the metTop-
oils,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
THE LAW OF THE YUKON"\
AT THE GRAND THEATRE

Film fans will be lured to the
Grand Sunday and MONDAY when
Charles Miller's. 1.-THE Law of the Yu.
kon." based on Robert w. Services
famous poem Of the same name and
presented BY Mayflower, Photoplay
Corporation, will be the principal
feature Of the bill; which includes
Fatty Arbuckle. in His Wedding
Night -
"The Law of the Yukon" portrays
the motives and passions of men and
women who are drawn to that frigid
region by the lure of gold; their in
tense manner Of living; how they
work hard and play equally hard;
their deep loves and deep hates;
their sense Of fair play and rigid JUS
tice.
The love appeal is tense and, grip
ping an1 is as crisp and invigoratine
as the air Of the far north country
Charles Miller's knowledge of the ear.
ly days of the Klondike has made pos.
sible the true Interpretation of Rob
ert w. Services immortal lines:
= This is the Law of the Yukon,
that only the Strong shall thrive;
That surely the Weak shall perish,
and~only the Git survive"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
REX THEATRE TODAY

Harry Carey, known as ace of the
saddle and the screen idol of millions
has grave responsibility on his am
pie shoulders, for he is the model for
a large part OF the worlds population
now In short trousers.
What do you want to be when you
Grow up?" q fond parent will ask
the young hopeful Of the family.
Like Harry Carey!" is the usual
answer.
1t Is natural to believe that tho
screens foremost western star was
born and bred on the western plains,
but the fact is that Harry Carey
was born in the heart of New York
city.
Carey was the son of a Superior
Court Judge, was educated at a New
York university and passed his bar
examination as a lawyer. Then to
him came the call of the drama and
he wrote, produced and starred in q
speaking play for several seasons. =.
Because his theatrical tours car
rfed him far into the west Carey came
to love that country and gladly &C.
|cepted an offer to. appear in motion
pictures produced in California. 7
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
NEWS OF THE THEATRES
les. There are 'Helrs Kitchen and
He'll Gate and DEVILS jump. And

les. There are .Hells Kitchen and
He'll Gate and DEVILS Jump. And
there is q creek in the Kentucky
Mountains called Hell-for, Certain.
Seems to me thatS enough OF hell,
without adding to the list"
, william Farnum pointed out to Mr..
Edwards that "Helrs Goblet" hap
pened to be the real name Of the
pool In question. It is on the slope
OF Mount Hollywood, in California.
1T ought never to have had such
name.' insisted Mr.. Edwards.
About q week after this the COM
pany was making the scenes on the
slope. The gold seekers were work.
Ing feverishly in the stream and VIII
liam Farnum as William Steele, was
sitting on a rock, fishing. As for j.
Gordon Edwards, he never was less
than knee deep in water, and often
waist deep. It wasn't particularly
warm water at that. 1t was a long.
hard day. The whole company work.
ing almost from sunrise to sunset
and scenes were shot time after time
to get the exact effect that Mr.. Ed
wards wanted. Wet to the skin, he
was martyr to his art.
But on the way back to Hollywood
he expressed his opinion.
II guess that place is rightly nam
cd he said between sneezes. "The
indians who called it Hell's~ goblet
knew what they were talking about.
still. you must admit that 1t looks
more like heaven. I. It is sure one of
the prettiest spots on EARTH"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
Eyes OR NO" BA
STUDY OF CONTRASTS

Few photoplays Of recent years
have offered such decided contrasts
as YES or MOI" the latest of best
offerings Of photodrama distributed
by First National, in which Norma
Talmadg &c life are shown in it, the
story shifting from one to the other
with startling. rapidity. In the home
Of Margaret Vane we see the social
elite frittering away their time while
a moment later, whisked by the mag
&c of the moving picture camera q
few blacks east We encounter Minnie
Berry, laboring amid squalid poverty
to keep her home and babies in a
manner worthy Of the love Of her
devoted but preoccupied husband.
OF course Miss Talmadge handles
both roles. And she does it with a
rare adj! and charm. Both Of her
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
TOTALLY DIFFERENT.

A play Of rare scenic splendors. Of
deep emotional moments, of stirring
dramatic incidents, finely acted and
superbly directed is the new SeIznick
Picture, "Out Yonder," starring
charming Olive Thomas, which ap.
pears at the Elko theatre Sunday.
Monday and Tuesday.
y The role Of "Flotsam," in which
Miss Thomas is cast, is totally differ
ent from any which she has thus far
essayed. Flotsam is a ragged little
sea wait, the daughter of a light
house keeper, whose life is spent OF,
a lonely reef in the Atlantic. m
"Out Yonder" is an absorbing
drama Of the sea-a story of stormy
coasts and sunny hearts. It is /
gripping, thrilling drama from be-
ginning to end. The absorbing IN.
terest OF the plot, the breathless ad4
venture, the thrilling scenes and the
rare humor Of it will at once win You.
Many spectacular incidents and ex-
traordinary scenic effects are en-
bodied in the picture and in the mat
ter 'of realism Director Ralph Ince
has gone tar beyond any previous
In "The Grocery Clerk. which
will also be shown at Elko theatre on
Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, Larry
Semon has put more laughs, injected
more originality, and got farther oil
the well-beaten paths than any ten
comedians combined.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
"HELL'S GOBLET" IS
VERY APPLY NAMED

The. director got something OF q
jolt during the making of ,'1The
Joyous Troublemakers' William Far
NUNS latest picture, a William FOX
production, which is coming to the
Rex theatre on Sunday. :
The Joyous Troublemakers'. jts a
story Of hidden gold. The treasure
lies ct the bottom Of a deep pool call
ed ."Hell's Goblet" :
We'll have to change that mar no, /"
said J. Gordon Edwards, the dire .tor,
when he read the script. 1.-THE res
enough hell already in tho seosr; ,ph-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
PRESBYTERIAN

Sunday morning at II o'clock the
pastor will speak on the subject DE
sire and Realization" QI Sam. %:
15). Sunday evening at o'clock the
sermon will be. on the theme, met
members and Their Missions" MAT
hew AID
Sunday school will meet at 10 a
M, and Christian Endeavor at p
m. -,
All are most cordially wecome.
L. p. Warford. pastor.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1920-08-21
NOR. MINNESOTA RAILROADS
ASKED GUARD AGAINST FIRE!
(By United Press.)

st. Paul, Aug. 2o--Railroads op-
Grating in Northern Minuesota today
were, asked by the state forestry de-
partment to employ track walkers to
assist in avoiding forest fires. The
woods are reported dry throughout
that section and every effort il, bsins
made to avoid fires that might de
Tvelop into . big conAasration.