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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
MISTS ON THE ADRIATlC

TIME Fiume situation seems to be case
of complicated proposals mysteriously
arrived at.
Neither the American, the British, the
French nor the Italian position has
been publicly defined. Out of the thick
fog, reminiscent OF the old days of the
most furtive European diplomacy. arise
indications that Italy is resigned to the
enforcement of that portion of the secret
treaty of London which denied her
Fiume.
On the other hand. there are reports
that the Rome government now demands
an extensive strip of territory along the
Dalmatian coast. President Wilson in
the new note dispatched to the allied
premiers is said to be opposed to such an
acquisition at the expense Of Jugo-
Slavia. Absence of details invalidates
praise or blame.
The best feature OF the muddle is the
evident desire on the part OF all the ma
tions concerned to settle the Adriatic
problem, so long and so perilously post
poned. It's very regrettable factor is the
dense mist, much more impenetrable now
than when the doors were closed at the
Peace Conference.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

having given greater unity to railroad oper-
alton, both line and terminal. 1t has done
much that the carriers were prohibited from
doing. The public now realizes that CO.
operation of the carriers in the joint use of
equipment and terminals should be encour
aged instead Of prevented.
Past regulation forbade many economies
and conveniences in transportation that will
in the future be required of the carriers as
a result of government operation, and it is
most fortunate that the experience Of the
government has given the public clearer views
concerning the principles that should con-
troll the relations of the government to the
carriers.
1.-THE railroad legislation now pending in
Congress must solve very difficult questions,
but the,most critical one is that of providing
for the future regulation of railroads in ac-
cordance with policy that will cause the
carriers to secure revenues sufficient to en-
able them to perform their services ade
quately and with progressive efficiency.
'The railroad business must be made at
tractive to private investors or the country
will have to adopt government ownership
and operation of the railroads. There is no
other alternative"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
OBSCURlTY FOR WILHELM

THE alleged waiver of the Allies of
Il their demand for the eLtradition of
William Hohenzollern has at least one
signal merit. 1t promises - dispose of
an extremely tiresome subject. Opinions
differ as to the extent Of punishment
which the exile of Amerongen morally
deserves, but the public is virtually unit
in desiring some practical settlement of
his case.
1t is said that the Entente urges the
transportation of the eX-emperor to one
of the islands of the East Indian empire
of the Netherlands. Dutch sentiment is
reported as favoring inte1nment of the
refugee under strict guard in Doom.
Agreement upon the precise isolation
quarters ought not to be difficult, now
that Holland and the Allies are no longer
at odds over legal principles of jurisdic-
ton.
Obscurity is what William Hohenzol-
Icrn deserves. There will be popular
satisfaction if he is engulfed in it as
speedily and as securely as possible. He
doesn't belong in the news.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
IN SUGGESTING that tube to

IN SUGGESTING that tube to Cam
den might be better than bridge Mr..
Weglein was careful to assure the Busi-
ness Science Club that he had an open
mind. What he desired was "to open
the way to thorough discussion of this
new angle of an old project.
Discussions supposed TO be thorough
delayed the bridge at least twenty years.
Talk, if it is ever started again, can delay
it for twenty years more.
Vehicular tunnels of the sort that the
president of Council seems to have in
mind are still in the experimental stage.
No one has any doubts about the utility
of bridges. The monumental span now
proposed should be put across the river
without further delay. When it is fin
ished the people of both communities
will know how swiftly such improve
ments pay for themselves. Then we can
build other bridges or tunnel.
There will be need for such additional
conveniences. But it has required many
weary years to get the mere takers out
Of the way.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
What Do You Know?

/. When was the Maine blown up IN
Havana harbor?
.. Who was her commander:
8. What is agouti?
4. Who was Victor Cousin?
). What mountain in the United States !
ranked as an active volcano;
6. What is a celesta?
Z. When did Galileo live?
S. OF what country is Bucharest the cal"
tai? co..
o. Who was secretary of state under Tar
field?
10. What was the value of groat'
Answers to Yesterdays ou'z
l.. Robert Lansing is native OF ne" 'O''
state. ,Nol.
.. Horatio was the first name of LORD Ne''
son and Lord Kitchener. ....,.
q. An cxordium is the beginning or luuO
ductory part, especially oil u'S'V''''
or treatise. a., ,.titc
4. Edelweiss literally means nope nom.
). General Ambrose II. BURNSIDE, WV T,oJcr.
manded the federal army az WI.
icksburg, was nicknamed Kaiser "
liam. .,, J,lISr'
@, The expression ''the almighty dollar T,.in,
was employed by washington irTlGs T,his
in "Woifert's Roost,' in $500, i, tTts its
use of the phrase is said to marx IT'S
debut. IN, &, order
Z. To box the compass is to repeat III T'%,y box
the thirty two points. The wCru crush Js
in this sense is from the 9Pu"''
''boxar." to sail around,
& Teheran is the capital OF Persia,
o The Maoris are the aboriginal una "A
tants Of New Zealand. - .,otbs.
10. Three scruples make q dram ''n 80
carick' weight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

The virtue Of an ac-
Anbassador Commerce ton sometimes lies
in its limitations. As
for instance: That the lifting of the block
ade OF Russia has its limitations is mani
tested by the fact Ito cite but one case) that
the American Manufacturers Export Asso
citation has warned its members against
trading with soviet Russia because the gov
crnmcnt there is neither stable nor perma
uent. Commerce in its natural channels will
now proceed. by Withholding credit, either
TO wipe bolshevism from the face of the
world or to give the party which bears the
name i course in conservatism and business
horse sense that will change its complexion
and warrant the resumption of business
relations. Commerce is a great little diplo-
mat and its line of talk is at once convincing
and constructive.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
THE SALE OF THOSE SHIPS

T'HE country will be glad to receive the
l. assurance of the President that there
is no basis for the report of a secret
agreement between the shipping board
and British interests for the sale of the
thirty former German passenger ships
taken over by the government during the
war; and it is no less pleased to learn
that the board will insist upon assur-
ances that the ships will remain in the
service planned by the board.
1t causes some little concern, how
ever, to learn that the board cannot put
permanent restrictions on the use of the
craft. The fact raises a host of con-
lectures and possibilities. 1t gives "the
impossible" a chance to happen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
PEACE IN OUR TIME?

CTRIKES Of the scope that is possible
~ in modern industry cost more than
many good-sized wars of the past. The
need for a peace of understanding
throughout industry is as greatly to be
desired as settled peace between nations.
Mr.. Hoover, Secretary of Labor Wilson
aud numerous other practical and we'll
informed men are sitting as members of
the industrial conference organized by
the President to suggest way to per-
manent peace in industry. Mr.. Taft.
Daniel Willard, Mr.. Bedford, of the
Standard Oil Company as well as Mr..
Gompers and countless other experienced
labor and industrial leaders, have been
giving the conference the benefit of their
knowicdge and their opinions.
y7hcn 4 is announced that what the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
SIX TEAPOTS

John ANDERSON, my 10, John,
- When you and were young,
We had wee klne teapot
With rosy garlands hung;
AS underneath the evening lamp
It's smoking stream would flow.
We often kissed above it there.
John Anderson, my 10.
John Anderson, my 10, John.
When children first began
To fill our house with laughter
As about the place they ran.
We had ap earthen teapot
With a 'redly brownish glow.
We'd give them just a taste from it.
John Anderson, my 10.
John Anderson, my 10, John.
When all our BARNS grew up
We had Sevres teapot
To fill each fragile cup,
And in a merry scrimmage
1t got broken, John. You know
J. almost cried about it then,
John Anderson, my 10.
John Anderson, my 10, John,
When our Mary was a bride,
We had silver teapot
That was rather high and wide
When Thomas brought his girl to tea
Or Martha brought her beau
1t held enough for all of us,
John Anderson, my Jo.
John Anderson, my 10, John.
When our birdlings all had flown,
And settled in new houses
With new teapots of their OWL,
We had a small gray teapot
With gilt figures in row
| broke it only yesterday,
John Anderson, my 10.
John Anderson, my Jo, John.
This one you've bought is hung
With rosy garlands, like the one
We had when we were young
like to think it is the same
We had so long ago
We've gone back thirty years tonlShl'
John Anderson, my 10.
SUB ROSA.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
desires to get the treaty out of the way
before the convention meets.

desires TO get Cne treaty out OF the way
before the convention meets.
This brings us to the Miami platform.
1t is not so definite on some matters as
one might wish, but on others Mr.. Bryan
has again sensed the feeling of great
numbers of voters. Of course, the plat
form will indorse prohibition and woman
suffrage, just as the Republican platform
will indorse them. The country at large
is in no mood to consent to enforced
military training. Mr.. Bryan feels this
when he says the Democratic platform
must oppose it. He denounces profiteer~
ing. No one favors it because it sounds
bad. No one will admit that he is
profiteer. But every one who thinks he
has been a victim of a profiteer will ap
prove Mr.. Bryan's denunciation of the
greedy. He talks about taxation
"labor problems" and political owner
ship" without going into details.
If he has learned the lesson of his past
failures and can refrain from prescribing
remedies he is likely to have as much in
fluence in the San Francisco convention
as Mr.. Wilson, if not more.
When the weather gets mild enough
Mr.. Bryan will go to his Lincoln farm
and issue proclamations from that point
of vantage, and he will laugh at the
Nebraska politicians who think they can
destroy his power by refusing to allow
him to go to the convention as delegate.
Mr.. Bryan's political strength is not de-
pendent on Nebraska Endorsement. Mr..
Wilson is likely to make this discovery
before the national convention meets in
June.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Il don't amount to anything" says
Vice President Marshall. Well, nobody can
accuse him of having an exaggerated ego.
And he assuredly has a sense of humor. Per-
haps the gentleman really totes up higher
than the country imagncs. Without doubt,
many pompous windbags have acquired fame
on a smaller mental equipment. And if that
is but scant praise. he has himself to thank
for it. No man can continually knock him
self without others catching the habit.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

JITILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN is an
w other secretary of state who has natu-
rally come into close association with news
paper merf. 1t will be recalled that he re-
ported the Republican national convention in
the year that he captured the Democratic
nomination for the presidency. 1t was the
time he made his famous ''cross- of gold"
speech. That oration-for it was an ora
tion-won him the nomination. It became
evident long before the roll call of delegates
was finished that he was going to be d win
ner, and three newspaper men from Phia-
delphia determined to be the first ones to
congratulate him upon his nomination
Leaving the convention hall, they hurried
to the second rate hotel where he was staying
in Chicago and, bursting into the room pre-
sented their compliments and told him that
they had TIE distinction of being the first to
felicitate him upon his new honors.
mo" he declared. smilingly, ''you are
not the first. ! have here a telegram from an
old friend in Nebraska"
They looked curiously at the little slip of
yellow paper, and Mr.. Bryan added:
''That is from the superintendent of the
State Insane Asylum of Nebraska"
Before the laugh had died away he was
telling them of an incident in his career as
a public speaker.
at was in Nebraska, and 1 had most
attentive audience" he said. II noticed,
however that the men on the first two
benches in the little hall were always the
first to grasp my points and to applaud them.
After the meeting | spoke to an acquaint-
ance and told him how much ! appreciated
the discrimination of these particular men,
who seemed to be so mentally alert and who
thought so much quicker than the rest of
the audience. He was silent for a moment
and then said:
"I'm sorry to spoil your joy, but the pen
on the first two benches were partly cured
inmates from the State Insane Asylum,
brought here by keeper for an outing"
The fact that Bryan could tell this story
on himself proves that he is not entirely
without a sense of humOr.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

A London professor has discovered that
Loudoners have black lungs But they need
not become unduly excited on that account
the same thing was discovered about Pitts
burghers a generation ago, and they're not
bit the worse for it, apparently,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

The Presidents mind is keen. saws
Doctor Dercum. Mr.. Lansing knows that it
is sharp, at least.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Potatoes are being used as currency in
Poland. \ fortune of that kind could be
easily frittered away.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Fear that the dry laws will affect pas
senger traffic on American ships is not well
founded. People will travel on good boats
whether they be ''wet" or dry"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Would it be too frivolous to remark that
municipal asphalt plant might knock the
tar out of the contracting business?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Mayor Hague, Of Jersey City, says the
only issue worth while that faces the country
is the liquor issue 'Tis thus the wisdom
Of the world finds itself in pint pot.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Earnest political students have decided
that the only way to score'a knockout against
a contractor politician is with right hand
blow to the pocketb6ok.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Modern fashions give confirmation of the
old adage that beauty is skin deep.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

We presume the peace treaty will be
ratified just as soon as the Senate grows
tired of debate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

There is increasing and for the most
part, kindly inclination to consider the
Lansing episode an indication that the Presi-
dent is still a sick man.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
The Original
DOyec0te

The Hague to discuss participation in the
permanent court of international justice pro-
yided for by Article XIV of the League Of
Nations covenant. Perhaps the Peace Dove
will hover around its own original dove
cote. and, then again, it may be that discus
sion may drive it away. Every once in
while ''prelim' has enough pep" to dis
count the big mill
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Every day is cleanup day in the police
department
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Mr.. Bryan and Mr.. Edwards may both
do good work IN the Democratic national
convention. They may ddstroy each others
chances.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

Those whom Trotzky sneers at as "red
without and white within" might retort that
II IL better so than white without and black
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

smoke Up!

The tobacco tax in
smoke Up! January in the first
Pennsylvania internal
revenue district amounted TO more than
million and half dollars. There is no more
neaceful and delightful way of raising
revenue.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
BEHIND THE SCENES
WITH FAMOUS MEN
Lansing Tells Story OF Thomas Bailey
Aldrich-Blalne In Philadelphia.
6ryan's Sense Of Humor

VNHE Washington newspaper correspond
L ents will miss Secretary Lansing In spite
of the fact that the Department of State is
supposed to be the most secretive place IN
the City of Rumors, there was the utmost
candor between the newsgatherers and the
secretary of state. The reason for this was
not difficult to understand. Nothing was
printed without permission.
More than one star newspaper man has
possessed state secrets, the publication OF
which would have created mild sensations,
but which were not printed for the very
reason that they were secrets affecting the
good of. the nation. In word, the news
paper men had the confidence of Mr.. Lansing
and respected it with scrupulous fidelity:
Secretary Lansing frequently met the cor
respondents after the days work was over
and chatted informally about men and things.
He was fond of telling story OF Thomas
Bailey Aldrich, the writer, who was one oil
his friends. When Aldrich was beginning
his literary career he called upon an eminent
Boston editor with a poem. Unfortunately
the editor was not in his office, but the
aspiring poet noticed a memorandum stuck SO
conspicuously upon his desk that 1t was
impossible not to see it. Scrubbed on the
paper in pencil were the words:
Don't forget to see the Binder.
Don't forget to mail b his contract
Don't forget HIS proofs.
The temptation to Aldrich was too great
to be resisted. He left his poem on the desk
and, pulling out pencil added to the
memorandum:
Don't forget TO accept As poem
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17

JAMES G. BLAINE was another secre-
- tary Of state who was highly esteemed
by the newspaper men who came in contact
with him. AT the time of his famous visit
to Europe many men, including Andrew
Carnegie, wanted him to make another run
for the presidency. It was planned that the
canny Scotchman should sound him on the
subject and If he was a receptive candidate
Carnegie was to cable New York friends
goods delivered" or words to that effect.
But no cablegram came, and when Mr..
Blaine landed the decison-likc Mohammed's
coffin-was in midair.
Soon after MIR. Blanes return he was in
duced to make a speech in this city. 1t was
hurried arrangement, with little time to
advertise, but when the plumed knight
reached Broad Street Station he was greeted
by crowd that blocked the streets in every
direction. lie had to fight his way to the
Academy of Music. and when he left that
building, after speaking to record breaking
audience, he was almost engulfed by the
mob. AS it was, in reaching his carriage
yes. they used carriages in those days-his
high silk hat was ruined. There was nothing
to do, except to go to q fashionable hat store
on Chestnut street and purchase new tile.
1t was there, while the obliging halter
tried to fit Blaine with adequate headgear,
that the man from Maine talked in genial
ana informing manner with the newspaper
reporters. He recalled the days when he had
been an instructor in the Pennsylvania In
stitute for the Blind and at the same time
an editorial writer on one of the leading
newspapers in the keystone State. After
he had been fitted with a hat and as he rose
to leave the shop he put his hand on the
shoulder Of one of the young reporters-now
no longer young. alas and said in a
fatherly tone:
'My son, there isn't any occupation in
the world SO interesting, so exciting, so vivid
as the newspaper game. | know because I've
had taste of it and besides that I've natu
rally come into contact with many men of
the profession. It's the best business in the
world and will lead anywhere-if you get
out of it soon enough
There was Il sequel to this little incident
of the hat shop. One of the newspaper men
induced the dealer to give him the damaged
tile. 1t was blocked into shape, placed in a
glass case and for q long time occupied u
place of honor in the main room of the Pen
and Pencil Club. By one of the little irones
which add to the gayety of life, it had for
company the boxing glove used by jim
Corbett when he put the great John l..
Sullivan "to sleep For years the plug hat
and the discolored mitt remained side by
side in the clubroom. and if inanimate things
had the power of thought and speech what
tales the tile and the glove might have un-
folded to one another
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-02-17
Holland

Holland has invited
Sweden, Norway,
ID e n N a r k and
Switzerland IN moot
The Crittenden press., 1920-02-20
BANQUET GIVEN

A banquet was given on last
Thursday evening in the base
ment Of the M. E. church in
honor Of class No. 16 of the Sum
day School. which won in the con-
test which closed in January.
Those present were the five
classes Of young people who we E
in the contest and their teachers,
Judge c. s. Num-, H. c. Frank
lin, j. A. Stephens, T. H. Coch-
ran, Rev. H. r. Short and wife.
Besides the excellent dinner and
the fine music rendered by the
church orchestra, very fine ad-
dresses were made by Judge
Mum and Mrs. Christian. Miss
Irene Daughtrey gave a toast
to Class l6 and was answered by
Miss Carrie Moore of that class.
The program closed with a paper
of jokes and philosophy read by
Miss Jerrie Rankins.
The Crittenden press., 1920-02-20
SCHOOL NEWS

We have just received a letter
from Mr.. George l.. Sehon' sup
erintendent of the Kentucky
Children's Home Society, stating
that Marion school had gone way
over the top in its contribution
to the Society's campaign for
funds for a new plant for its
home. The school raised $61. rs
in the school, and this sum added
to the amount raised by a COM
mittee in town which according
to the plans of the Society was
credited to the school made some
what more than the quota of our
school We are certainly glad
to be able to help this worthy
institution in its noble work of
caring for INDECENT children.
The Crittenden press., 1920-02-20

children, four daughters and two
sons, all of whom attended the
funeral. The daughters are
Misses Lena, Ina and Sallie of
Marion and Mrs. Kittie White
Of Helena, Ark. The sons are
D. E. of St. Louis, and H. K,
a revenue officer at Paducah.
The funeral was held Saturday
morning at 1890 o'clock, con-
Quoted by his pastor, Rev Escott.
Interment at the New cemetery.
"Uncle" Dave was one of the
county's best known and most
loved citizens. There is hardly
q man in the community whose
tragic death could have caused
such widespread sorrow. He was
an especial favorite with the
children and it was no uncommon
sight to see him chatting with
them on the street as he was TAX
ing his daily walks. These
youngsters will remember "Un-
Gle" Dave for many years.
Mr.. Woods was a prominent
member of the Presbyterian
church.