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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25
POOR LOSERS
pIRAM JOHNSON is just about a

HIRAM JOHNSON is just about as
Il poor a loser rs Nirholas Murray
Butler.
The New Yorker damned tho money
power for defeating him in Chicago and
then apolrgizod. The Californian has
just damned tho instructed delegates
who voted for some one else. In n
letter to his former Nebraska manager
he suggests branding these scoun-
drels' TO prevent a 'recurrruce of such
trcnchery."
Now it will b. interesting to scc
whether Hiram. after allowing the cool. .
ing breczes from the bay of San Fran
cisco to blow over his fcvcred brow,
will also apologize for calling the men
who would not support him scoundrcls
aud traitors.
Hiram is an "amoosin' cusg." as
Artemus Ward said Of the Kangaroo,
and he was never more amoosin' than
when nursing the bruises which he got
IN Chicago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

\ Darby man has 500 to prove
that he caught the seventy three pound
drumfish he SAYS he did. Let him save
his money. The Doubling Thomascs
wouldn't believe it if they saw moving
pictures of the fish being landed. And
the principal reason probably is that
he takes it so much TO heart. The
world is chock full of kiidcrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25
HEADED RIGHT

DY AN almost unanimous vote the
- Pennsylvania State Bar Association
has indorsed two projects Of prison re
form. One looks to the establishment
of state farms to which can be sent
prisoners who under present lawsSare
confined in county jails. The other
looks TO providing work for wages for
all prisoners in the penitentiaries.
The Legislature will be asked to pass
laws which will bring about these re-
forms.
The time may not be ripe for the re-
uoval A,the Eastern Peniteptisry frovu
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

One, curious and contradictory
phase of modern civilization is the fact
that cities are forever glorifying them
selves because of increase in size. while
it is universally conceded that the great
est danger that mcnaces us is tho con
slant movement of the population from
the country to the town.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

The fact that Philadelphia is the
third city In the country in the matter
Of population strikes us as being less
important than the fact that its people
are prosperous and happy and that it
is first class town to live in.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

The latest instance of the Presi-
dents domination of the San Francisco
convention, we understand. is his al
legged insistence that his son in law
shall not seek tho nomination. We shall
neSt hear that lie absolutely forbids the
use OF his own name. Can autocracy
go further than this?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

One thing that may give the San
Francisco convention pause in the mat
ter of suggesting third term for Mr..
Wilson is the unanimity with which
Republican editors welcome the posi-
bility of his candidacy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

In the matter Of looSting traffic re-
form there are those who think he roots
who reroutes; but those who have to
pay an extra fare on account of new
routes are satisfied that such roots are
knocks.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

II is reasonable 10 suppose that the
councilmcn who killed the sparkler or
dinauce will not be entirely easy in
their minds until the Fourth is over and
they know the full extent of their re-
sponsibiity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

When Senator Penrose says that
the Democratic convention will be the
worst bossed political body ever assem-
bled in this country, even his enemies
will admit that he has qualified as an
expert.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

vised. Elevated platforms, tifty or
sixty feet in length, built close to the
car tracks, on all the wide streets, and
no wider than the space now roped of
for tho use Of those waiting to board
street cars, are badly needed. There is
no reason why they should not be Gov
cred
The cost Of such improvements would
be trifiuS. yet by such means millions
Of people would he sheltered on stormy
days and relieved of the danger Of pneu-
monia that comes with long waits, ankle
deep. in the icy slush of winter. More.
over. In cities where such landing plat
forms have always been the rule the
people who use street cars do not de-
velop a tendency toward nervous pros
tratiou through daily efforts to avoid
the disordcred rush of heavy motor
traffic while watching for an elusive,
step lively please street car.
Suggestions of this sort may seem
trivial to experts engaged in making
new trolley routes and loops and things.
But il they will do a little waiting and
riding on their own account in the rush
hours they will quickly learn that there
is as much discomfort in waiting for
trolley on a good many corners as there
is in riding in it after IL arrives.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

r. J. Cattell is leading Connie
Mack and Gavvy Cravath by seven po.
sitions. He has his Philadelphia outfit
right up in third place in the census
standing of the clubs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

Republicans are prepared to vel
como Palmer as the Democratic candi-
date for President. There are several
men in tho Democratic party easy to
lick" but none quite so easy as Palmer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

II the indemnity makes hard work
ers of the Germans they may eventually
pack an industrial punch that victory
appears to have taken away from some
Of their enemies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

Wood followers are
In Days TO Come still explaining and
iustifying campaign
expenditures and unqucstiOuably max
ing out case. Which gives appositc.
ness to the conjecture TINT perhans
some day we shall have presidential
preference primaries With second and
third choice indicated, and conventions
will be called simply 70 ratify the
choice OF the people and to formulate
and indokEa plAtformAu -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

This is the heir
MiYtmeis While let us kill him -
You Wait quotes Bryan con
Germ ing McAdoo's
chances for the nomination. Mayhap.
Some conventions are long winded but
and some simply take the
air and carry ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25
SHORTCUTS

prime cuts" are still to be had
at the butchers, but not at the cash
ier's window.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

The frequency with which the price
of sugar Is cut in the news dispatches
encourages the hope that a cut will
eventually reach the market basket.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

Fate is sharpening the pin with
which she will prick host Of bubbles
In San Francisco next week.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

Burleson is taking his liquor pro-
test TO San Francisco with him. IL he
sent it by mail It might not get there
on time.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

The Elwell probe" seems to be
uncovering pretty nearly everything
else but the murderer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

Swimming might be safe on the
+. II. T. beach IL some way could be
devised to eliminate the undertow.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

Happily, Rotarians habituslly
point with pride and only occasionally
view with alarm.
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Tn SPITE of his years and honors he

Tn SPITE of his years and honors he
L still finds time and opportunity to
make others happy.
For moro than quarter of a century
now he. in connection with Charles II.
Clark. of the Winston company. has re-
garded it as n privilege to conduct the
annual outing Of the Sunday school Of
the Church Of the Saviour of West
Philadelphia.
Both of these gentlemen are vcs-
trymcn Of that church.
Last Saturday was the annual picnic
or outing. 1t was at Shpllpot Park,
Wilmington. There were $50 children
with their mothers who enjoyed the
river ride and subsequent festivities. To
some it va. the treat of year.
This fact is not even an ordinary
affair in its news value. To these
mothers and children it was of para
mount interest. To Colonel Bosbyshell
and Mr.. Clark it was rccurrcnt day
of genuine pleasure.
the thirty eighth time he has en-
j0yed the experience. For thirty eight
years hN has conducted this affair.
In the past il was the custom TO
carry a military band along as part OF
the program. This year the money
was utilized for other purposes that
added to the children's enjoyment.
The vcstry of tho Church of the
Saviour contributes the funds.
II is Il brilliant highlight on the
character of work that is being per-
formed in transformations ways Of
Christian ondeavor by hundreds of men
Of affairs in Philadelphia.
Colonel Bosbyshell and Mr.. Clark
are types of men about which the world
rarely hears nowadays.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

When Prophet Penroee predicts
victory opponents automatically look
for soft place to fall. .'
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4 Wise
Pr0nOunCement

IT y UIIW UHF Hub'
there is sound economic reason for the
declaration of the Des Moines confer.
rnce of the General Federation of
Womcn's Clubs urging that English be
tho only language Of instruction in pub
lie schools and there is peculiar fitness
in the fact that the pronouncement
should be made in Iowa; for Iowa like
Nebraska, has suffered from the alien,
and systematic and more or less success.
full efforts have been made there to
substitute German for the language Of
the country.
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DAVID II. LANE. General James w

DAVID II. LANE. General James w.
~ Latta and Simon Gratz are other
conspicuous octogenarians still active in
public or private affairs.
Although Mr.. Lane is at present un +.
der his physician care. Ms result of
an operation. he. as well MS General
J.atta. Mr.. Gratz and Colonel Roshy
shell. may abide among us for years
TO come.
They may each belong to the lucky
1000. for statiSticianS. | believe, eS-
innate that to every thousand persons
only one of the number ever reaches
the century mark. Only six out Of
cvory hundred reach the age of SIXTY
five years and not more than one in
five hundred lives to br eighty.
One of the noted cases Of longevity
in this city was that of Hindu Grose.
who died years aEo at 1910 North
Eighth street at tho ago Of lO4.
The remarkable feature about her
caSC was not so much her great age rs
that she had never been confined 10 her
bed by illness and was said never to
have worn glasses
Mrs. Mary Wood. who died in Jan
uary. 1902. at her home in this city.
was in excellent health and might have
lived many years longer. though she was
l03 when she dicd
Mrs. Wood like many women of tho
older generation in the last century
smoked. Som" Of the ashes from her
pipe igntcd her clothing with fatal re-
suits.
Mrs Anna {. Brawn. Of Phiadcl.
phia. who had attended the ball in this
city in honor Of General Lafayettc. was
10l years old when she died at the home
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25
"A GOOD OLD ACE"
Colonel 5osbysheii, General Latts
and Messrs. Lane and Grstz
Have Apparently Learned
Secret OF Longevity
by GEORGE NOX MCCAIN

COL. o. G.. BOSBYSHELL is the
~ living. .exemplifcation Of an eastern
proverb that One is never too old to do
good He is long past the allotted span
Of life ms fixed by the Psalmist. He is
eighty one years OF age and has had a
remarkable career as a soldier, publicist,
churchman and philanthropist.
Colonel Bosbyshell has the rare dis
tinCtion of having been the first Union
soldier wounded in the Civil War.
lie was member of the first military
command that volunteered for service in
response to President Lincoln's call for
10000 troops, the Washington Artillery
of Pottsville.
While marching through Baltimore en-
route to Washington, on April 1S, 1901.
an attack by southern sympathizers was
made upon his company and Private
Bosbyshcll fell wounded in the head by
a rock hurled by one of the mob.
He served throughout the war and
was mustered out Of service with the
rank of major.
When past sixty years Of age he or
ganized the Nineteenth Regiment Of the
Pennsylvania National Guard and
served through the Spanish American
War.
His life has been varied one. He
was born of Pennsylvania parents, in
Mississippi. raised and educated and
first appointed to office in Schuyikill
county. but for more than half
century he has resided in Philadelphia.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25
Member of the Associated Press

Philodelphis. Friday. June IS. 1920
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

THE desire for long life is inherent
L in humanity. Rules for the promo
ton of longevity, and Of daily living.
have been formulated almost since the
dawn of time.
SOlon. Aesculapius and Pliny had
their theories. mo>tly. however, asso-
ciatcd Vith tho influences of tho stars.
The famous Roger Bacon, believed
that a man could live 1000 years
If hc only knew how to husband his
vital forces
And there's the rub how to ccouo-
miz" in youth for the lean years of old
age
Paracrlsus asserted that he had dis
covered the secret of extending the years
of his life, and yet he died at the age
of forty eight.
There is some consolation. according
to the conclusion of DR.. j. T. Arlidge,
a British specialist, for the workers
with hand and brain.
The idIc rich, who have little or
nothing TO engage their time, are the
shortest lived Of all classes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

TllE man of elegant leisure and moth .
l. ing 10 do. no occupation or employ
mont 10 engage his time, will ultimate
ly exhaust all those amusements that
cast brightness into the lives Of others.
Then comes period when the world
has nothing to offer. His life has been
useless, it grows weary Of itself, and
goes out Of it's own accord
This does not apply to men whose
time is occupied with business. phil :
anthropy, politics or travel. Such men
are doing something.
Russell Sage, Andrew Carnegie and
Henry Clay Frick were men who were
active up to the period Of their demise
John D. Rockefeller is the, one shining
example of the present day.
Clerks Of every description have d
melancholy consolation, according to
this authority, in the fact that they
live longer than the men who hire
them.
Heart disease, nervous disorders, apo
plexy and consumption get the latter
as rule, and in the order
named.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-06-25

Since lone language"
is a necessary corol- =
larry to ''one coun-
try and one flag. -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27
DR.. JORDAN DECLARES
AMERICA IS BETTER

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, July 27.--
tU. P.)--David Starr Jordan, presi-
dent emeritus of Stanford university,
In an address before the National In
dustrial Peace and Educational assoc
ciation's conference here today, de-
clared that American society, what
ever its faults. is the best the world has
ever known.
'And 1t grows better with each gem
eration," he added. '"To Improve 1t, Is
not to break IT. up. Thousands of
good men and women have agonized
and died to make II as good as It Is. IL
holds within itself the power peace
fully to remove every defect its mem-
bers recognize. Violence sets II back
and the progress of civilization Is away
from force toward voluntary coopera-
tion as the basis OF society"
These principles, Jordan said, also
apply to our labor disputes, 'Antago-
nism between capital, labor and man
agement cannot persist be asserted.
"These three are allies in production
and 1t is part OF management to make
them all friends. A democracy knows
no castle nor class Capitalists. bour-
geoise, profetariat are foreign appel
lations which fit nobody in this coun,
try where we are all plain citizens"
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27
WESTERN CROPS ARE
!, REPORTED UNCHANGED

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal. July 27.---
(U. P.)--Condition of crops in west
ern states is practically unchanged.
compared to a month ago, according
to the monthly resume OF general bus
mess and agricultural conditions.
which was issued today by the Tweifth
Federal Reserve bank of San Fran
cisco
The banks report stntes that an inn
proved outlook for springsown grains
ir the Pacific northwest and inter-
mountain rglons Is being offset by the
damage which was done 80 growing
crops In California by hot winds and
rains in some sections OF the state.
'srhe yield of fall-sown grains, which
are now being harvested, Is light be-
cause of deficient moisture and cool
weather during the growing season."
says the report.
"The first crop of alfalfa has aver
aged from five TO ten percent below
normal and the total winter wheat
crop for the district is now estimated
Mt 53.364 900 bushels, as compared
with 61,075. 900 bushels in 1919. The
quality. however. Of both wheat and
alfalfa Is good. Present indications
are the second crop Of alfalfa. which
Is now RfoWinSt VIII De HVi iitAi
throughout the district.
1.-THE spring wheat crop of this dis
trict is now estimated at 4atssO,0oo
bushels, as compared with as,a3S,0o0
bushels in 1918 This increase. II
realized, will more than offset the de-
ficiency in winter wheat. and result In
an increased wheat output in this dis
trict OF 2,236. 900 bushels as compared
with 1919"
The condition Of deciduous fruits
In the Pacific northwest has ben ma
terially improved during tn last month
by favorabi weather. according to the
report. The cherry crop is now esti-
mater at 100 per cnt of normal, as
compard with so per cent month
ago; the pear crop at as per cent, as
compared with so per cent, and the
berry crop. with the exception of
Strawberries, 95 TO 100 per cent, as
compared with 10 to s5 per cent. There
has been no noticeable improvement
IN the condition of peaches, the crop
In the Yakima valley being estimated
at 10 per cent of 1919. and that OF
the Wepatchee district at so per cent
OF last year. The indication are the
apple crop will amount to only 10 per
cent of normal.
The car shortage continues to re-
strict numbering operations IN the
Pacific northwest.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27

bly, as a result Of the fall.

ably as a result of the fall.
| Mrs. Harry Schick and small son
are here ON visit from Forest Grove,
oregon.
Miss Faye Warren returned Tues
day from u few weeks visit with
friends near Seattle.
Miss Violet Gerking is here from
Walla Walla visiting her aunts, Mrs.
p. T. Harbour and Mrs. Eta Gerking
Mrs Walter Webb returned Thurs
day from a visit in the western part
of Washington.
Committees are soliciting funds to
clear up the debt that the Weston Lii
brary Association owes for the build
ing and lot whereon is established
their new library. The association
needs about $500 more and the solicit
ing committees report gratifying sue
cess in obtaining it.
This community presents a scene of
considerable activity in the getting
ready for harvest which is expected to
be on in full blast one week from
Monday. The outlook for a good yield
of wheat and barley is very good.
shower was given last Thursday
evening to Miss Nelma Gerking at the
home of her mother. Mrs. Eta Gerk-
ing, by her girl classmates. Many use
sui and valuable presents were give..
Refreshments were served and games
enjoyed until late hour. Those pres
ent included the Misses Minnie John
son. Helen Johnson, Jessie Davis. Es-
ther Davis, Vida Greer. Hazel Duncan,
Ruby Hall, Hortense Baker, Rene
Banister, Wilma Harbour. Bertha
Beamer, Wavel o'Harra, Velma Ger
king and Mrs Cora Mayberry.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27
GERMAN SCHOOLS HIT

BERLIN, July 27.-tA. PD-Ger-
man universities have been hard hit by
me depreciation Of the wark THE
rum of German currency SAYS DR..
Ernst Troeltsch, professor of philos-
ophy at the University of Berlin. ..has
enclosed German science and educa-
ton in kind of Chinese wall which
is strengthened by other countries hat
red of Germany, especially Frances.
We are being subjected to a scientific
boNcott and a moral blockade. The
Versailles Treaty poisoned the air with
its dogma of guilt" He contends that
science should be International in
thought and cooperation
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27
ELECTRIC STORMS Do
DAMAGE NEAR WESTON
lEast oregonian special.l

WESTON. july 27.--During INC
electric storm Friday evening light
ming set fire to a grain field belonging
to II. @. Sailing Little damage was
done, however. as only n few shocks
of hay were burned.
Rollo Compton returned last sun
day from 10 days business trip to
American Falls. Idaho.
on last Monday evening a valuable
horse belonging to j. II. Key was
struck by lightning. 1t fell to the
ground, then reared UP and fell
again. When they got to it. it was
dead and it's neck was broken, presum-
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27
U. s. ATHLETES LEAVE.

HOBOKEN, N. J., July Pa. Il.
)-United States army transport Prin-
cess Matoika sailed with 2427 Amer
lean athletes who will participate in
the Olympic games at Antwerp.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27

Timely Hints and Suggestions About Building.
VIII LREMoDEL STORE.

+. j. Murphy Of Murphy Brothers,
has been issued permit for the re-
modelling of the Murphy store on Main
street. The permit was for $3.50. The
plans include the renoyating and
painting of the store.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27
OFFICES ARE RENIoDELED.

Offices on Court street are being
remodelled for the use of William Fall
conor and his secretary, Mack Hoke.
Mr.. ITalconer recently purchased the
Cunningham sheep and Land Co. TIE
offices viii include general lobb.
counter. and private offices. Thav
viii be completed f.Lsrst /.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27
HOUSE is IMPROVED.

Recent Improvements in the
Charles l.. Bonney residence on Main
street included the papering Of the
rooms.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27
HOUSE is PAPEl;ED.

The Charles H. Marsh residence on
Lewis street is being improved. The
interior is being painted and papered
and the floors refinished
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1920-07-27
orIrcEs ARE FINISHED.

The new offices in the II. w. Col
Inns office are nearing completion.
The improvements give new quarters
for members of the office force.