Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
TWO DISTINGUISHED MEN
Or. omwake's story Of the JanItor
and Lord ReadIns-peAroylns Our
Wild Flowers--Dr. J. Madison
Taylor on SELF. Dissemination
by GEORGE NOX Mccain

hy INON ANCNttS
nR. GEORGE l.. OMWAKE, president
~ of Crsnus College. during ~Cent trip
to Richmond, Va, visited old st. John s
Church.
Students of history will recall that 1t was
within its walls that Patrick Henry de-
ivercd his famous speech containing the
words, Give me liberty or give me DEATH
The janitor Of the ancient edi6ce is very
proud of his position. He entertains visitors
by reciting a portion of the patriots address.
Il have met more distinguished men than
any other person In Richmond" he Informed
Dr. Omwake and his party. Then he con-
tnued:
II made this statement TO gentleman
Nisitar some time ago to which he replied,
You are now speaking TO n distinguished
man. am Lord Reading, of England.
Il am glad to know you,' said the jan
itor. guide. Now that you have told me
who you are. let me tell you who am.
1 was born In Gcnoa, Italy, in 1S45, and
L am descendant of the great Garibaldi.
Ihe card which the old man rendered DIR.
omwakc and which he still retains reads:
Antonio Graffignia. Keeper.
Il LIZA ~. ~ ti''N IL, VI
~ tells me that many of the wild flowers
along the more popular automobile routes
are IN danger Of practical determination.
lie favors the organization of Il state
wide society for their conservation and pro-
lection.
Not only that. but he urges that necessary
laws be enacted to end. or at least to curb,
thiS latest and most unusual kind of hood
lumism.
Many automobile tourists Mr.. Schoch
says, are not content with gathering masses
OF these beautiful blooms, but they seem TO
take delight in destroying the bushes.
The most fragrant violntorS are thought
less automobilists, said Mr.. Schoch.
They are not content with carrying away
all they need for household adornment, but
they decorate their machines In the most
lavish and reckless manner.
here Is frequently n total disregard of
warning signs and the rights of property.
It If new species of vandalism developed
Dy the remarkable increase in automobiles. ="
Mr. Schoch is in communication with
nature lovers over the State in the attempt
TO arouse them against this latest evil.
nR. J. MADISON TAYLOR. professor
~ of therapeutics and dictctics in the
medical department of Temple University,
has ass his friends know. very decided views
on the subject of universal self deter
mination and the brotherhood of man.
Particularly is this true Of present day
conditions as allied to these subjects.
Dr. Taylor'S views are always expressed
directly. forccfully and piQuantly.
lie Is never mt II loss for the correct word
to express his advanced ideas and he is
never afraid to use It.
when. therefore. he declares 1t as his
Judgment that mankind is not ready for
half the projects put forward for the avowcd
6'trrm"nt OF tn" race and Of civilization, he
does so with what might be- termed direct
action In expression" As, for instance:
|IS THERE now prevailing any dominant
L note of ideals. of ethics. of religion,
except presented In an academic way, or
as mere scntimentalitics?" he asks.
The whole world goes to war. Why?
To make the world safe for democracy. 1t
continues in subacute state of war.
Whyf To settle great issues.
Upon close scrutiny these reveal them
selves chiefly az material cOnsiderat tions,"
continues the doctor.
THE palaverings about items of possess
sion, of sources Of wealth, of crude prod
ucts. coal. iron. oil.
These play quite the same role as in
strumrntS of autOcratiC power ns they do
Of democratic comfort or culture.
Man today hnS by 10 means demon
stratcd that he has evolved beyond the stage
Of bnrbaric cmotonalism. of Sclfshness, de-
structivcness, burningS, murdcrngs, pillag-
ings.
'IIc plays the docilc puppct to rage. to
praise, to make war or peace.
when man does demonstrate his essen
tial capacity for self determining the best
forms of government he must then demon
Strntr he can remain stable and progrcs-
SivC. y
Dr. Taylor certainly has the courage of
his convictions.
ONWARD WILSON, of the State We'll
IL fare Department, directs my attention
70 new note Of color that charncterizes
performances In the various theatres and
moving picture palaces of the city.
1t Is the display of the American flag
in some conspicuous position in the audi
torium or on the stage.
II Is In accordance with the law enacted
by the last Legislature.
1t was signed by Governor Sproul on the
2Gth of April and requires that the flag
Of the United States be publicly displaycd
in any hail. plac" of amusement,
auditorium, tent or room used for enter
tainmcnt of the public or on any
public street or highway or lot or tract of
land anywhere in the State where II public
gathering Is held.
The nCt passed House and Senate with
but one dissenting vote.
MIR. WILSON, as chairman of the Leg
4F1 islative Committee Of the State Council
Order of Independent Americans, was pri
marily responsible for the new law.
Its sole object he says is to inculcatc
greater respect for the flag and to familinrizc
those who attend theatres, motion picture
entertainments, exhibitions and public meet
ings of all kinds with the flag.
Some theatres have gone the law one
better and display two flags, one on cacl
side of the proscrnum arch.
Failure to display tn" national Colors NJ
public gatherings constitutes misdrmranoi
and renders the promoters or tho owners U
rho hall liable to Il fine Of 500.