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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
A STRAIGHT FlVE-cENT FARE

D ECOGNIZ1NG that there is no propo-
~ sition involving an increase in the
revenue Of the Rapid Transit Co. which
will not adversely affect some portion of the
street. car patrons, the latest proposal Of
Mr.. -Nitten to City Council to abolish all
free transfers and exchange tickets tenn
porarily pending the outcome of the city's
case before the Public Service Commission
may be pronounced at once the most favor.
able, or rather the least Objectionable, he
has offered since it became apparent that
something must be done to bolster up the
inadequate finances of the company.
The p. II. T. has no other new source of
revenue than is to be derived from car pas.
sengers. Admittedly it must get more in
come or cease to operate. The need is
pressing. Otherwise there would be no use
in anticipating the Public Service Commits
son'S decision, which cannot be arrived at
speedily. The real hope Of the future is that
the commission eventually will point the
way for a reduction of the excessive rentals
to the underlying companies and thus auto
matical!N reduce the urgent revenue needs
of the company. This hope dnder no circum.
stances ought to be frustrated short Of an
actual and final decision.
There are several points that must be in
quired into and clarified by Council before
Mr.. Mtten's proposal is sanctioned. Good
faith will require that the company shall not
undertake any system of rerouting to in
crease the number Of double fares Rather
there ought to be specific provision for
continuation of transfers where the ride is
a continuation in one direction, like that
from the surface cars in the Market street
subway east on the ~ trains from Juniper
street, or that north on the York road lines
from the Olney avenue loop and vice versa.
Then, too, City Solicitor Smyth should pass
upon the language of the suggested ordi-
nance to make certain that the phraseology
is definite and clear concerning the tempo
rary character of the change pending the
commissions decision.
OF course, 1t il to be regretted that any
such action even has to be considered as that
involving the inconvenience of "a per cent
of the whole number Of riders who, Mr..
Mitten says. are transfer users. Yet this
is better then a straight raise in fare which
would affect 100 per cent. 1t shows that
the +. r. T. president still sticks to his
guns in the matter Of a basic five cent fare
and is seeking a solution on that ground
without surrender to the bankers group"
Without doubt the situation is serious not
only to the company but to the welfare of
the city. Therefore the proposal should
have the immediate and most earnest atten d.
ton of the Mayor and the councilmen, backed
Ivy public determination to consider and
weigh every factor in reasonable spirit
without sectional bias, but with desire ia
reach a settlement for the good of the whole
community.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

l. Frarkerstein was the student in Mrs.
Shelley's weird story who created tho
soulless man. Ths creature is often
Incorrectly used as a symbol OF retri-
button, visited upon men by their own
CREATORS. In the tale the monster is
unnamed.
O. The knights of Labor, who were in the
habit Of parad'ng and holding donon-
stra'ions on the first Monday IN Sep.
tember were largely rnsoons s'bln for
the selection of that date as Labor
Day.
3. The colors Of the flag Of China are red
yellow. h'ue white Prd hlaok
T. PIsn'uth ~ hr'tt'e rsdd'sh white rontaI
s. New York was first settled by the Dutch
IN 1914.
g. The story ~ "Puss-iu-Ro annesrs In
n collection of Ttn'er taIas Nv Gtrapa-
rola " was adanted into Wrench nv
Charles Perrault IN 1897. ana from his
version the English narrative Is de-
rived
7. Charles Rcode wrote the novel Put Your
self In Hts Place"
s, Lake I.adc"n In Russia Is the largest
lake IN Europe.
0. Phrip Sheridan nnd y, E. n Stuart wore
fPmo"s cnWn'rv leaders on tho TTnIor
md Confederate sides, respectively, in
tho C'vi, War.
10 BENJAMIN D'sraei nrnm'er of England,
was known as "Dizzy"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
HELP THE POLICE FUND

NOV that the enforcement of Director
~ CorteIyou's edict forbidding the hold
np methods in the disposal of police pension
fund tickets has ended vexatious abuse.
public support Of the coming carnival may
be honoraby sought. Tickets for hi, ath-
letic event, in which members Of the force
will star, are now on sale in district station
houses and in the business office of the
Public Ledger Company at Sixth and Chest
nut streets. The carnival will take place
on October o.
II is sincerely to be hoped that the pro.
ceeds will apprcciably swell the pension
fund. Citizens who formerly complained,
and in many instances properly, ,nat both
they and the peddling policemen were vic-
( Tins of political pressure need no longer
on moral grounds repress instincts Of gen u.
= frosity.
Z 1t is not enough to welcome the new aus
. Iices as most commendable reform. With
practical help the old truism concerning The
practical profit Of honesty and frank. fair
dealing ought to be emphatiCally iIustI atcd
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
NOW MY IDEA IS THIS!
Daily Talks With Thinking Philadepans Subjects They
KnO,U Best

difficult matter to determine accurately, but
a basis Of comparison might be obtained
from other bridges, such as those In New
York, which offered similar problems to
the structure proposed. There they took
from eight to eleven years for completion,
and 1t must be remembered that buiding
proceeds at slower pace at the present
time. Therefore, it would be safe to assume
that ten or twelve years would form con :
servative estimate as to the time Of con.
struction.
Similarly. to estimate the cost of the
structure In advance Of working drawings
and specifications could be done only in a
very approximate way, and / should not
be wiling to undertake it.. But it is known
that the price of the New York bridges
varied from SIS. .OO0, 900 to $23. 900 900, and
it is also matter of common knowledge
that the cost Of building has at least doubled
since they were constructed. Council now
has Wisely joined with the states Of Penn
sylvania and New Jersey In appropriating
funds to cover the preliminary work neces.
sary to an accurate determination of the
cost"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
MAINE

THE victory In Maine and its implications
l. for the future should inspire in Re.
publican managers not a sense of exultation.
but a new sense of responsibility. For the
mujorities now reported indicate unexpected
force behind a trend of national feeling that
had long been apparent.
The election in November may be more
than victory for Mr.. Harding. The re-
suit probably will be such as to overwhelm
not only Mr.. Cox but Mr.. Wilson and the
friends Of his administration.
What Republicans must aSI; themselves
now is whether all the things for which the
President fought should be ob!itsyated and
forgotten. The odds are heavily against the
Democrats. 1t will be rcgrcttable If the
fight already apparently won is continued
in a spirit Of partisan bitterness to obscure
great aims which, while thOy were voiced by
the President, were also the aims of all
right thinking Americans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
THE WOMEN IN EARNEST

CUSPICIOS that the women were more
- interested in the theoretical right to vote
than in the practical exercise of the func-
ton was considerably allaycd Yesterday by
the outpouring of feminine rcgistrants. OBJ
yiously there were definite factors initiating
against the turnout expected a fortnight
ago. Vacations then conhicted with politics
Suddenly demanded formalities were novel
10 the newly onfranchised class. The very
newest broom is not always the most sf-
fective.
The laudoble activities Of the women =
Republican committee of this county were
unquestionably largely responsible for the
improved showing yesterday. The harm
wrought by defective assessment Ia still to
be repaired, but it IL understood that hun =
drcds of names for the lists will 10 pre =
sented In court on Friday of this week.
Although some injustices will remain, It
IL gratifying to note that the women are
fast clearing themselves of the charge cf
dilettantism in politics. And In view OF
their efforts II Is reasonable to assume that
any evidences Of carelessness in next years
assessment will be keenly scrutinizsd. To-
Icing OF this sort cannot fail to be beneficial
t. the entire tone Of politics.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

lack Of navigating space in midstream. It is
imperative, therefore, that several mysteries
be cleared up. Nothing short Of searching
and impartial investigation will be accept
able.
This does not mean that extenunting cir
cumstances should be ruled out, but that
scrupulous care should be taken to prevent
carclessncss from being rated as prece-
dent. In these days of huge passenger traffic
on the river it is u decidedly dangerous prac
ticc to count upon a force so whimsical and
errati. as mere luck.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
THINGS

A LII day I've been wishing
"A For things ! haven't got;
A quaint old blue delft pitcher,
A rose filed garden plot,
A dancing dress of silver,
A little gate that swings,
A gently curving highboy;
All me, the lovely things!
All day I've borne my wishing
A weight against my heart,
And all my thoughts were longlnss
To burn and sting and smart;
But now that II IL evening,
III sit me down to rest.
And watch tho twilight soften
The hills low crest.
Above my small white doorstep
Are stars; the night IL still
Deep are the inky shadowsi
Grave il the distant hill.
Ny heart 10 hushed with beauty
My spirit stirs and sings.
Tell me, what Is wishinsf
And what are Thingsf .,s,
Helen Cowles Lserop, In conssmS"'
Verse.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
What Do You Kno,u?
QUIZ

/. Who was Molly Stark In American his
tory?
2. why Is iourneyman so called?
3. or what state Is Salem the capital?
1. Who discovered the nature of the crcula-
tion OF the blood?
6. How many republics border on the Carib-
bean sea?
g. What planet In the solar system is the
most distant from the sun?
Z. When did Constantinople become the cap
ital of the Turkish empire?
8. In what play by Shakespeare Ia II stated
that "all the worlds a stage?
0, Who was the Democratic opponent OF
Theodore Roosevo't In the presidential
campaign Of 1904?
10. In what century did Captain Kidd live
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
Or to PHILADELPHIA?

FROM tho Los Angeles T'~eq
The truth Is out. Some time ago II wos
atNtrd that Governor COOLIDGE paid S95 n
month for his home in Northamnton, Moss
but " now annears thnt II Is hut $40. viii
he kindly come to Los Angeles and tell Is
how he doas ~ WI wv
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
. RIVER SAFETY

a6AF PRIME concern to the safety of thou
" sands Of travellers on the Delaware is the
INQUIRY which the port authorities are
making into the cause of the collision be.
tween the Wilson liner City of Chester and
Z the navy yard ,dredse.
That the accident was unaceompanied by
4 tragedy may be largely attributed to good
fortune. Tae day was clear. There was no
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

study is that in which the deputies and
aides Of powerful industrial leaders now rule
alone and by their stupidity or untitness
often tragically complicate the relationships
between the ruling geniuses Of industrial
organizations and the men who do the hard
work.
No man who IL ignorant or afflicted with
petty vanity or a too great ambition should
have direct power over the lives Of laboring
multitudes. Such men are the great mis-
representatives of the present generation.
Organized industry includes too many
men who might properly be called absentee
owners. Secretaries, board rooms and the
mechanism of highly complicated admins
trative systems keep them as far from con-
tact with the rank and file Of their employees
as raCkrents of ireland were from their es-
tates in the days when fires now burning
furiously were first kindled and given a good
start.
There ought to be a general coming down
to the ground. Power and authority too in
sistcntly dramatixed by petty executives In
widespread industries and applied ruthlessly
by overambitous men have made endless
confusion already. The younger Rockefeller
had to go West to the Colorado Fuel and
Iron fields before he realized that subordi-
mates working FOR their own ends rather
than for his had created condition of civil
war in the vicinity of his mines.
That sort of leadership is not modern.
Why more men do not follow Rockefeler's
example it is hard to say. For men of the
type Of Brush and Schwab are not only sue
cessful. They invariably get more fun and
happiness out of their work in a day than
the average mandarin of industry enjoys in
a year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
Real Aristocrats

FROM Tho RochostNr Pcs'-NNnrrss,
Arvices from the Southwest inform the
effctc East that the Navajo Indian has re.
e"mcd the prartio" Of wearing hlankets.
Thus 1t becomes evident ,Ln has shared in
the war proH's to n very large extcnt and
hos now ,ifted himsc'f ort Of the silk
wearing class into the real aristocracy of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
Hlrsutely SpeakInu

From the Sentt" post-In'olligrncar
Many an o'd,tlme Democrat sworc h,
wN"h mover shave until BRYAN was eioctod
President Cannot we make whiskers fash.
tonab'c hv inducing a sin,ilar oath ON The
part Of the Cox supporters? ~'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

II the men ever struggle for equal right
II may be that they, too, will be privilege
to wear furs in the summer and bare nech
and throats in the winter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Councilman Roper suggests that tn
Bureau of City Property have compleW
supcrvisiou over the cleaning Of City Hai.
'Tis an excellent suggestion, but it calls 70
al dons rae tS
mop.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

1t cannot be supposed that General
Wrangel has any strong desire for q PolA
peace which will give the Soviet a chance II
concentrate upon his army.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Those who have missed two registratiol
days may still console themselves with the
thought that the third time Is the charm.
The date Is October 2.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
a rorE,SEaE ,,,fIn ERcGsaM GGs FOR

Things on which the people expect the new
administrn tlon to concentrate Its attention;
The Deldicdrc river idOc. .
a d1pdock bi0 enough TO dceomm oddte the
largest ships.
Development OF the rapid transit system.
copvrHtion hall
budding for the Free Library.
Au Art Museum
Enlargement OF the Ddtsr supply.
Homes to accom- M odnts the population.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

1t Is evident that Millerand and Giolitd
hope for q settlement In the Polish war
before the pendulum swings again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

There is no reason to doubt the wisdom
of Mayor Moors's campaign declaration
concerning street cleaning. They are %
good as the day he made them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Close observers of European affairs IN
heing forced to take comfort In the ancient
declaration that "Dark's the hour beior
the dawn"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

We don't get this "dimpled- knee Dell.
lah" stuff. Those we saw at the beach
weren't that way a-tall.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

When Cox says that booze Is as dMa
as slavery New Jersey Democrats comfort
themselves with the thought that he Is
talking in a Pickwickian sense.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Americas chemical industry Is nov
self sustaining; an evidence that promot.r
of the dye industry did not let industry d.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Russia having done her little bit, Italy
ia now stepping nohly in the breach to prove
(though unwittinglyy that the capitals,
System Is really worth while.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

It may be that by the time we haWhsA
n bridge and tunnel the trip may be mad,
by short haul airplanes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Simply to remove all grounds Of debate
present patrons of the Delaware river ferry.
boats will be willing to travel one way H
bridge and the other way BY tunnel
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

"Cox calls liquor extraneous issue
Headline. The governor must admit th1
the term does not have the snap OF "hooeh'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

italian labor seems inclined to take Id
bolshevism in homeopathic doses.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Experience in local police court YES.
terday demonstrated that African golf puts
many q man in hole.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Mrs. Alexander =. Moore IL going to
take the stump for Senator Harding. Airy,
fairy Lillian ought to have no difficulty In
swinging the middle aged vote,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

II Mr.. Mitten could get rid of the horse.
leech's daughters his plea for blood tranrtu'
sion would be listened to more apprecls
tiyely
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

An earthquake is reported in Perth,
Scotland. Somebody must have spotted 1
prohibition advocate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

A short skirt turneth away many an
otherwise well controlled eye from the paths
of discipline.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Perhaps when d DAnnunzio seized the
corre he was anxious to prove to the world
that America has very real interest In all
that happens in Europe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Who is It the tunnel projectors wish h
put in the hole?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Raids on local gambling houses remind
M that even Fortunes wheel 10 liable to a
punctured tire,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Swell chance a girl will have Of hiding
her years when ward leaders will he watch :
ing for her to vote on age and keeping tab
on her year by year thereafter!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Registration yesterday, income tax to.
day; just one darned thing after another.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15
SHORT CUTS
Maine was without doubt without doubt

Cox's chances improve with his sor,
throat.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-09-15

Doctor Furbush con gee the hay fever
yote any time he wants it.,L
Washington telegraph., 1920-06-04
SHORT COURSE FOR BOYS
AND GIRLS AT MAGNOLIA

Announcements have been
made by the Extension Division
of the University of Arkansas
that the annual short course for
club members will be held at the
state agricultural school at Mag
nolia July 19N % inclusive. Ev-
boys and girls agricultural
club in the 10 counties of this
district will be entitled to repre-
sentaton at tbs short course.
More than 800 boys and girls
will be in attendance as well as
several members Of the exten-
sion division. Arrangements
have been mmade whereby the
club membrs will scure board
and lodging at the school for on
ly $3.50 for the week.
Hampstead County will be en-
titled to a large delegation and
the county agents are bending
every effort to place the county
in the lead this year. In former
years Miller and Little River
counties have had the largest
representation. This county
will be entitled to delegats from
Columbus, McNab, Fulton, Pat
mos, Lasseter, Rocky Mound,
Melrose, Providence, Hopewell
Washington, Ozan, Bingen, To-
kio and Bleviins.
Washington telegraph., 1920-06-04
SPRING HILL DOTS

Rev. Felts held a fifth Sunday
meeting at the Baptist Church
Sunday and preached three ex-
cellent sermons, beginning Sat
urday night and ending Sunday
night.
q The singing held at Fairview
Sunady seems to have been a
success. So many say they en-
Dyed the dinner, the singing and
the sermons. There were about
three hundred people there, and
AM ethodist church was organ
lied atth at place which was for
merly called Anderson school
house. They heve a nice new
buildingn ow, and a nice location.
4 L. j. Hill spent Friday in
Washington attending to busi-
ness.
T. J. Daugherty and Mr.. Tom
Martin were among the Satur-
day callers to Hope.
Mr.. Martin Evans is spend
ing aw hilea t his uncle Gus
Evans in Texas, being employ
ed byh is uncle. Miss Florence
Turner seems to be lonesome and
longing for his return.
Mrs. Mamie Smith and Mil
, dred Garner went to Hope Satur-
Washington telegraph., 1920-06-04
ORDINANCE NO. II

An ordinance entitled an ord
mace to prevent lettering in the
night time on the streets, alleys
or other place within the Incor-
porated town of Washington.
Be it ordained by the Com
mon Council of the incorporated
town of Washington.
Section /: If any person OF
persons be found lettering on
the streets or alleys of the In
corporated town of Washington,
or at any other place in the In
corporated town of Washington,
ithout excuse, necessity or bus
mess after the hour of 10
o'clock p. M, and such person or
persons epon being warned by
any peace officer, slll fail ro re
fuse to leave said streets or al
leys or other place, or to dis
perse upon the command of any
peace officer, said person or per-
sons shall each be deemed guilty
Of misdemeanor, and upon con-
ict'oa shall be fined in any sum
lot less then five dollars and not
more than OF, hundred dollars
for each offense. 2 49,
SECTION 2: That all ordinan-
ces in conflict with this ordinan
ce be, and the same are hereby
SECTION 3: That this ordinan-
&c take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
L. E. WOLFF, Mayor
o. c. BAILEY
Recorder pro TEN.
Washington telegraph., 1920-06-04
POWELL AND OWEN
IN JOINT DEBATE

Nashville May 29-Smead
Powell, Candidate for the Dem
Ocratic nomination for governor,
and VIM. B. Owen, state high
commissioner and candi-
date for reelection, met in joint
debate here today to discuss
charges Mr.. Powell has brought
against the State Highway Com
mission. Although several
heated points were raised, the
debate was free from mud-sling-
ing.
Mr.. Powll, who opened the de-
bate, repeated the charges
against the State Highway Com
mmission that h made in his op-
ening speech two weeks ago at
Hamburg. He declared the
commission is a corrupt political
machine, and that it was the in
stigator of most of the special
road acts passed by the last leg
islature.
Commissioner Owen denied
practically every charge brought
by the gubernational aspiran,.
He defended the record of the
Highway Commission. He said
that without the commission
the state and county would not
receive federal aid for building
highways. This he said, would
prevent the building of many
roads now under construction.
He was vigorous in his denial
that he or aany other member of
the commission instigated the
road legislation passed by the
1919 General Assembly. Mr..
Owen declared that the only road
law that the commission aided
in passing was the Alexander
road law.
Mr.. Owens defended his rec
ord as highway commissioner,
declaring that he had saved the
taxpayers a considerable sum in
building roads.