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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20
During the same period twenty nine
cars passed down Chestnut street.


During the same period twenty nine
cars passed down Chestnut street.
Between 4 40 and p. m. traffic inn
proved. There were six No. 3 cars,
three No. 20 then no more COS be-
tween 4: IA and 4:53 y. m. ..
Two No. % cars ran nine minutes
apart, at 4 AZ and 4 :56 o'clock. Four
No. 90 cars came along, two at 4 :45
p. m. and two at 4 $50 p. m., all
crowded.
Between and 8 :15 y. m. there were
eight No. 3 cars, two, at 5:OS and
8 IL, being packed and jammcd. The
others had seats to spare. There were
three No. 20 cars, one ut 10 y. m. be =
ing jammed. There were two No. 81
cars and five No. 90 cars in the same
period.
Between = and 8 :15 p. m. there were
eighteen cars southbound and thirty
eastbound, Between ) :15 and 8 &c
there were twenty nine cars south
bound and thirty three eastbound.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20

Others were four love songs of
| BRAHMS. works OF the Rreatest beauty
with an unusually fine accompaniment
played by NJ M. Smith, brakes
Drum, = by Coleridge1 Taylor, sung with
much spirit and highly imaginative
and unique chorus; Lady Of the La
goon," by Bantock, possessing much
originality of harmony aud depth OF
musical feeling.
The work OF the club throughout was
of the highest order, even when judged
by professional standards, and the con-
ductor, DR.. Archibald T. Dawson,
showed himself to be leader, and evil
IDENTIFY teacher as well of high at
tainments. He has an unusually fine
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20
DUAL INSPECTION
SHOWS CAR JAM
p. r. r. Official Gets Busy Wher
Public Service Watcher Is at
Twelfth and Chestnut

Crowds. automobile crashes, n parade
and all sorts of excitement were the
order of the day when n Public Service
Commissions inspector went to Twelfth
and Chestnut streets yesterday for
quiet look at the street car service.
Somehow or other, also, the inevitable
r. r.. Y. inspector appeared. These
men invariably show up. by accident. OF
course, whenever the Public Service in
snector starts checking up the car serv-
Ice. As soon as the 7. 4. T. inspector
gets on the job car service improves
at once, and everything runs more
smoothly.
This was the case last evening, dur
ing the inspection between 4:30 and
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20

Of tone aud 4 feeline which i cleo club
seldom acquires. Indeed this part Of the
program might have been the work Of
chorus devoted to research among
the ancient composers.
This was followed by numerous
song "Matona, lovely Maiden" at
tributed to Orlandus Lassus, but which
In harmony and general workmanship
was most unlike the work Of that strict
old Netherlands composer and there is
reason to believe that a skillful modern
pen had something to do with the ar
rangement performed. However, as
sung it was delightfully."- humorous
work, and was one Of the most success
full of the program.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-04-20

choir especially III the second h.s..
but the manner In which tbey sang 'ses. ~.
even more impressive than the the tons "us
quality. 'Onc
There were two soloists, J. #. Inv.
ner, most excellent tenor. who SOU
three songs finely, and II. %. sco,1s
Jr., a good violinist. The accomnouu'
ing of M. M. Smith and II. s. Cbilgs.
was OF high order. ue
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23

history. We seeing the world about to clear
the wreckage and 1t is privilege to lend a
hand build again. substantially than ever
lofty temple to universal peace. The years OF des-
tructon have ended The OF construction Is
In that thought should DE balm for the aching
heart and vigor for tired spirit and body.
Nothing worth while has been achieved save
by work not reasonable then 10 expect that
the greatest task which has dedicated
his effort be accomplished except by the most
unrelenting toll. There dscoura gements ahead.
irrtatlons. dissapon tments. But there viii be no
dislusionment for the who is to the faith
and labor to the end
I'm tired OF the fight" says the Weak Man. I'm
disguised with the country says the Bitter Man.
I'll fight 1t victory says the Strong Man.
You hear such words about you every DAY on
the trains IN the street in the thronged
rants and teeming shops Unconsoiousy. al about
yoa and women classifying themselves the
ontimst and the pess;mist. the able the feeble.
the builder and the parasite.
And just truly classify ourselves in the
daily struggle being classified by the mex
orable march OF marshaled events Great breed
strong Weak who yield become weaker.
Strong men who triumph become stronger.
II is for each OF US to say, irtevocaby and in
dsputahly. whether shall be conquered by events
whether shall conquer time. Nons but ourselves
weak strong.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23

-ough the greatest war IN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23

PEOPLE viii eat more Of that and
less OF
THE higher priced commodities.
THE proposal to have communities
PAY for things as they 80
WILL not become popular ali at
once.
We have always had the idea
THAT The fellow who pretends to Be
hoiler
THAN other people will
BEAR whole lot OF watching.
farm hands idea Of hard luck
Is 70 have it rain on Sunday
WHEN he could lear without the
rain
AFTER All The best thing about
LIVING in America
rs that the old boat VIII stand
An awful lot Of rocking
AND net tip over
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23
1he-Passing Shoe

THE chap who said that man wasted
BUT little here below
EVIDENTLY never was around these
parts very
MUCK whore they are making hooch.
NEWSPAPERS haven't space enough
TO give publicity 70 all the joyrides
IT'S bad enough to devote a column
a day
TO the rides that end in trip to the
sToRGUE or oalaboos4
lot OF people have no interest in
renewal
or trade with Germany because
WE can't import either wurtzperger
Plsener anyway.
ARTIST says tina, the line Of wo-
mans back is the
MOST beautiful line In the world but
we are
GOING to keep looking at the other
lines also
As opportunity sRords. as Il 4ften
does
AND make Up our mind for ourself-
DEMOCRATIC plans in Indiana
SEEM to be developing
TIRE trouble very early in the race.
YOU can't sometimes tell. he visitor
who
BRINGS valise about the ,ize q a
LUNCHEON often stays longer
HAN the visitor who brings two
! trunks.
NEWSPAPERS and thermometers
ARE always getting the devil for
telling the truth.
OUR attitude on shantuns
HAS helminsly changed since
yesterday
WHEN We discovered the price
THE Cinnamon are charging fer
laundrying
COLLARS and as far as We are con-
eerned
THE laps may IRE when they are
ready
ANY man will tell you with a
STRAIGHT face that he is
TAXING a vacation because he's
heading a rest
SOME Of the skirts you see are 50
TIGHT that ve'll bet they get shiny
in
THE rear before long
DON'T laugh when the woman next
door
Is telling her husband what
PORCH climber he Is and what an
ornery
PUP he IS. you never can ten
WHEN your wife viii start on you
ANOTHER psychological error on ths
part OF some
OF our prominent Investigators
is thinking that il they can make
bread cheap
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23
LIE RoLsEEvTK DEFEAT.

The counter-drve OF the Poles against the Russian
Bolsheviki. who almost upon Warsaw, only be
thrown back and started long retreat, revtves
strong hopes that the RusSo-Polish struggle may
settled without involving other nations the fighting
With such comeback by the Poles. the Russians
By this time by pretty tired OF hShting
condition for big campaign. VIII scarcely attempt
dictate terms IN the naughty mood they showed
time ago. In the last few days II has looked
If the Poles might do the debating. Such terrorism
that OF the Boshevsts IS bound blow UP sooner
or later II is 10 be kept in mind that it it's ters
rort reputation exclusively from upon
less civilians at home; from assaults upon those IL
should have protected When opposed by an army it
could make headway except when il had
ing numbers Calling Russian Bolshevist has not
changed him into invincibe fighter. He endure
only 60 much hunger and fatigue then he is bound
to be about as ready for peace Others While
must be on guard against exaggerations
build on peace until h the reports yesterday
much IL the Bolshevists disorder
AT rate, It looks vastly better that
will aferd reasonable basis for peace discussion.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23
TIMES CHANCE

a few years ago the Standard Oil Company was
the favorite type OF boyle for the campaign
gazne "muck-raker.' It was the great trust that
ground the public under its heel while
holders revealed in unholy profits, etc.
The other day small party of men went from
their Offices in Chicago the plant whiting Among
them the president Of the Standard Oil Co (Ind
the chairman of the board several directors The
board was its announce the employees Al
the Whiting plant thar SIS 100000 had been paid in
1912 and the first six months of 1920 in wage and
salary
Every man In the party had worked his way up
from the ranks The president. Or. Burton. started
many years ago assistant chemist al Whiting
Step BY step his industry. experience inventions and
executive ability him steady advance the top
Col. Stewart president of the board, law
clerk IN the Offices of the company twelve
teen years He became assistant then chief
counsel and finally promoted 10 his present position
Merit. not influence the criterion. Division OF
profits With employees the industrial council plan of
shop management efficiency economy carefu rlaEage-
nlent and honest methods-these policies exrlan the
success Of the company that has strike
and that pays the best wages-Calumet Record.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23
BIRMINGHAM
STREETS FLOODED

BIRMINGHAM. Ala Aug PA
rain fall or nearly three inches in one
hour and nifty minutes flooded down
town streets last night at The rush
hour until the water ran Ike creeks
The water reached such a depth in
some places as 70 food down town
department stores With nearly foot
Of water standing IN the city hall cor
ridar and the entire force there strand
ed. members Of the city commission
removed their shoes and socks and
wadeI home. scores OF watermelons
lifted o. the food from fruit stands
foated on the down town streets
Base ball fans who were interrupted
n the third inning az the Birmingham
Chattanooga game ~ the rain. were
unable to reach the down town section
anti after o'clock
Canoes and row boats were 10 be
e n in the flooded districts.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23

Grating today in Indiana. according to
sdv.ces received today BY Ed Stewart
president 81 the Indiana Mine Work
ers. A Joint conference % miners and
operators will be held next week II IS
believed. after miners and operators
conduct separate meetings. and It -
hoped It viii be the means % effecting
a settlement Of the Gay mems wage
controversy. It was stated
The state mining companys mines
near Brazil resumed operation today
after company officials signed tenn
porary contract. giving the day men
IS day and an increase Of ten cents
2 ton 10 other workers.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23
PLAIN as PRINT.

It is reported that the English and French are
somewhat puzzled to understand the significance the
Harding nomination They have only to read the
speeches Of the candidate when the league
was under discussion in the
ton the ringing American phrases that punctuaed
those addresses comprehend precisely the sort OF
international relations will be the policy OF this
country Senator Harding is in the White House
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23
THREE KILLED
IN L. S. WRECK

INTERNATIONAL NEWS sERWcE}
KALAMAZOO Mich. Aug q -
Three men were killed IN a train
wreck on the Grand Trunk railway
crossing n the Lake Shore. near
SchooIcraft. about d miles from here
today They were Q " Basset en-
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23
THESE ARE GREAT nays

II Is privilege to live today. The mightest
drama IN 1000 years Is being unfolded before our
eyes And It is within our power spectators and
Is humble actors. to exert compelling influence upon
TIE onrushing imminent denouuent We can make
ths play end we will
We have passed through the greatest war IN
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23

Don't throw pour paper away
without reading the want ad page.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23

sineeri G. J Bodick. brakeman. and
?. J. Grove. fireman. all Of Elkhart
Ind. and members OF the train crew.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23

WHEN MAN lacks backbone he puts up a strong
front In order fool himself as long rs he can
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23

1T WAS BAD enough to be poked in the eye by a
voman's elbow when 1t had little covering.
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23

WHO CAN remember the days when article
could be bought for cents three quarter?
The Lake County times. [volume] (Hammond, Ind.) 1906-1933, 1920-08-23

THERE ARE red and yellow menaces but the
White also seems TO he making some trouble
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-07

the law to enforce n religious obligation,
such efforts being wrong in principle and
in practice futile.
This is the sanest pronouncement that has
been made on the subject since the discus
sion began. 1t Is based on II proper ap-
probation of the relation between the church
and the state and on adequate understand
ing Of the futility of trying to make people
good by law.
The history Of modern civilization is full
Of instances of the failure of law TO com
pei religious obscrvanccs of any kind. The
function of the state is served when it pro
tcctS all persons in the right to worship ac
Cotding to the dictates of their own con
sciences and prevents every one from seek
ing to force another to worship at the time
or III the manner which seems good to him.
Bevond that, law cannot successfully go.
Every attempt to go farther has resulted in
failure and in Il reaction against all re.
straint.
II the church cannot persuade men and
women to worship it COnfesses its failure
when 1t appeals to the government to come
70 its aid. While the church has not sue
cccdcd SO we'll as it might have done, it is
by no means a failure. All of the humane
legislation of the last twenty five years can
be traced directly TO the influence of those
religionsts who have preached the brother
hood of man and sought to induce men and
women to love the Lord their God with all
their strength and to love their ncighbor as
themselves. On this. we are told, hang all
the law and the prophets.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-07
THAT "SUNK" SURPLUS

INFORMATION disclosed at the first omen
i meeting of the sinking fund commits
eioners yesterday afternoon justified the
action of the Mayor in ordering that the
public be admitted.
There has been talk of surplus of 50.
OOO,oOO, but no authoritative information
on the subject has been obtainabe Yes
terdaT the Mayor announced that the sur
plus was 1864 900. and the controller re
marked that 81 900. 900 of this sum would
be needed to redeem bonds which fall due
in few weeks
1t is doubtful IL these facts would have
been made public had it not been for the dis
cussion Of the methods Of the commission
and demand that the veil Of secrecy be
withdrawn.
The Mayor further announced that he did
not think 1t expcdCnt at this time to turn
the surplus over to the city treasurer for
the reason that arrangements were making
to borrow $1,000 900 in the near future and
that 1t was desirable that the commission
should be able to take some of the bonds.
The commission has power to do this under
the law whenever 1t sees At.
Public business. Of course Is the business
OF the public. 1t has right to know what
its servants are doing. When it does not
know, those who conceal information have
only themselves to blame if they are crit
icfSed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-07
WHOSE MAN WILL 1T Be?

IN ALL the discussions about which group
i of Pennsylvanians shall name the next
speaker Of the House Of Representatives at
Harrisburg, one group seems to have been
overlooked.
There has be"n much talk whether he will
be irundy man. a Sproul- Crow man. a
Penrose man or an Oliver MrAfre man. Ap-
parently, somebody has got to own him end
paste a label on his chair.
If that is all the "Ie"tion last month
meant enormous majoritioS dwinde in sig
nifcanCe and popular suffrage means moth
ing.
Isn't there a single elected representative
big enough to come forward and make bid
for the speakorship as his own man with
determination 20 sec that the public interest
rather than party factions shall control his
actions?
At this point every practiccd politician
reading this will find his cue to smile n
contemptuous smile
How about tn" public, though? Can it
afford merely 10 smile toOt
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-07
WHAT THE BAPTISTS SAY

TTHE attention Of those VINO are ugitating
l. for the passage Of more rigid Sunday
observance laws or for the literal enforce
ment of old blue laws is commended to the
report Of the committee on civic righteous
ness submitted 10 the Baptist minister's
conference in this city yesterday. That
report says:
with the religious aspects OF the Lords
day lawmakers and executives have moth
ing Whatsoever to do except 10 see that
! citizens are undIsturbed in the free ex-
srcise OF their lawful right to worship God
according TO their COnsciences
The church Is interested In the passage
and execution of humane and righteous
| laws on this and all other ft subjects for
leRlslatlon, bat can never properly invoke
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-07
THE LITTLE POSTMASTER

-TNHERE are more than 10000 postmastcrs
i whose pay is measured by the amount
OF business done at their postoficcs. In
some small communities the nav is so small
that, when the postmaster dies or moves
away. it is difficult to find any one willing
to take the place.
The Senate is considering plan 10 change
the system of compensation. II is proposed
that salary be paid and that the minimum
be Sl25 year, regardless Of how little mail
Is handled. The maximum will be 5000 for
a fourth class postoficp
The passage Of law emhodying this plan
ought to improve the postal service in tho
small towns, a service which those who 60
to the country in the summer know leaves
much to be desired
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-07

The time is coming, oven in cautious
Philadelphia, when the union station topic
will be alive. Suggestions will be plcnteous.
Something like the above fancy may be pro
posed. The practical advantages of others
may be judged emphatically superior. The
Board of Trade will probably take hand.
Other prominent factors in municipal life
will contribute. Meanwhile, speculation is
conducive to constructive metropolitan
habits The prime necessity is vigorous
offensive against the local fortrcsses of
precedent. convention and antiQuated, debil
itating custom. Once their walls are scaled.
the rest is easy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-07
AFTERWARD

T SOMETIMES think that when we shall
return
70 mystic homeands with the battle won
Bright angels will be gathered round 70 lesrn
The sights we saw, the feats that we have
done.
Bright angels, strangers to all grief md
pain,
Who dwelt in beauty while in mire we
wrought,
And we shall look on them and know how
vain
That they should understand the fight we
fought.
And therefore shall our stories go untold.
As soldiers speak not Of the war, Sc we
Shall nothing tell, save that our eyes may
hold
A slumbering anger that it had to be.
-McLsadbuExh WilsSa IN Ma Y. Hsrala.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-07
NOW MY IDEA IS THIS!
Daily Talks With Thinking Phadelphians Subjects They
Kno,U Best

liceman might have all these practical mat
ters brought to his attention and learn the
fundamentals of common sense as II applies
10 mis- job, and as 1t is Culled from others
experience.
"The public should remember that all of
the burden of public safety should not lie
with the, minions of the law alone. They
must take ordinary precautions to help
themselves. The automobile owner for in
stance, should, whenever he parks his ma :
chine, at least lock n wheel with a paddock
and chain. 1t Is true a thief could snip t.
but it would use up his time and make the
crime less likely.
"A great advance could be made II garages
and repair shops could be put on the same
basis ms pawnshops. Like them. they should
take the same precautions about every ma
chine that comes into their care and have a
the Information Of the police, to help in
checking up crime.
Favors New Signals
I'm regard to the present crime wave we
must realize that this city in common with
others is fighting the same old crooks and
CRIMINALS as before, only they have learned
q lot in the years that have passed. They
40 not labor under the disadvantages Of
the cop and, as n result, become more and
more efficient They have powerful and and
far reaching organization, and this must be
taken into consideration In dealing with
them.
"One thing that I would like to have
accomplished and still hope to see a fact,
especially in view of the present crime wave
Is complete system Of electrical signaling
IT this were perfected the criminal In most
cases: would have to go some to get out of
the city without being arrested. after he had
committed n crime.
There are many things that I could talk
about, but one of the principal things, to NV
mind, is to humanize the Police Department
II you want to get the best results"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-12-07

1t requires courage to do as that South
Philadelphia butcher did and notify the
police of black hand letter received, win
death the penalty promised for noncom-
pliance with demands made. But Il Is pre-
cisely because there have been other We
Tins that lacked that courage that black
mail has hourished. 1t Is to he hoped thar
the police will be able to capture the mis-
creants responsible for the letter; and, IN
any case, It Is the manifest duty of the ciy
authorities to watch over the lives OF the
butcher and his family, so that no dreaH
penalty will attach to bis brave compliance
with q plain civic duty. ---