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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
HUMANISMS
by WILLIAM ATHERTON DU Ply

WHEN Elhu Root, who sits in the con-
ferenc" of nations in Washington. first
became Secretary of War under Mckinley,
twenty years ago, he gave the best that was
in him to study of the problems of the
army. He had not gone far until he dug
int" n book which had been written by
Brcvct Major General Emery Upton shortly
after the Civil War. and which up TO that
time had been given little attention. but
which has since come to be recognized as one
of the greatest military trCatlScS ever written.
Soon Root proposed II reorganization of
the army and the introduction of a general
staff. borrowing the idea largely from Cen
rral Upton. He took this idea to Congress.
cxpOundcd It. made it crystal clear. but
Congress refused to act The next session
: he went back with the same idea better mas
tered, more thoroughly eXp0undcd. He ar
gurd, insisted, finally got through his rcor-
ganizatiOn program.
This accomplishment was regarded by his
associates in the government as rather re-
markablr. When asked how he was able
to do this thing he gave an answer which
seems to be the key to the position he as
sumcS with relation to the problems that
arise before the Conference at which he is
an American delegate. lie said:
~ took the army for my client; that Is
ALL"
George AIDE was being told by mn admirer
authors were, and he responded by telling Il
story.
"You remind me-" he said, "of the time
right hftcr the appearance of my first book
when | went to spend n week at Il summer
resort outside of Chicago. The landlord of
the hotel said to me-
| lieve.' Nv
II blushcd and smiled and answered TINT
] had written few trihcs.
4 have several literary men stonnYpp
here snid he. Il like literary men,
"'Wcll,' said |, I am glad Of That
" Yes said he. i like literary men,
They never object to paying in advance
| They re used TO it, "
DIR. George KrchwCy. who was heod of
| the Government Employment Bureau dnrinp
| the war, who was one time superintcndenf
| of Sing Sing Pcnitrntiary, but whose rcaI
| work Is that of dean Of the Columbia Iaw
| College In New York city, has earned him.
| self n reputation for somewhat incIsivc
| wit.
| During one of his lectures, for examule
| there pervadrd the room that incxnlicnh hIc
| feeling of unrest which sometimes EXISTS On
such occasions The students ncrvous,
watched the clock for the end of the nerioj
| DIR. Kirchwey sought 10 20 synchronize H.
lecture that 1t would end Just as the ner"d
WAS up. 1t went over a little, however opJ
there began scraping Of chairs while hc
| still talked. Nv
| "Wait n minute" protested DR. Kirch
wey; Don't 70 yet l have few more
pearls to cast 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

settled conditions nbrond. rather than to
decreased volume of goods. In spite Of this.
the Latin American division has rendered
notable service to American business and the
Far East division has been extended, while
economic surveys will soon be made in many
places abroad.
This record is matter for congratula-
tion both to the National Administration and
to the business men of the country. En-
cent service at diminished cost is all that
mny be asked by even the most captious
critic. This Mr.. Hoover hns already given.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

No prophet is needed to declare that the
success of the Washington Conference will
he demonstrated in tn" years to come, re-
marked tn" Professor Of Things in Gen.
erai All things point 10 its success; tut
It will be success even If it proves
failure, II paradox "f which Time is thor.
oughly capnbl" of giving proof. For the
will to bring pCaC" has been manifested and
that intent cannot do otherwise then live and
sooner or later bear fruit
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
COTTON AND FOREIGN POLICY

TT THE cotton growers of the South are
i not convinced that the prosperity of the
United States is intimately dependent on
the prosperity of Europe it is for the reason
that they cannot put two and two together.
They could not sell their cotton last year
because the cotton mills of Europe were
idle. There was no market for their prod
uct, as the peoplf had no money. The cot
ton interests 4 agents abroad to drum
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
What Do You Kn0w?


/ What possession Of the United States
lies nearest the equator?
. OF what town was rharlrmaGne a native :?
a In what century did he live?
4 on what ticket did Eugene V. Debs run
for the presidency?
& Who wac IHlrStTna?
G. What IL the origin Of the word Parlia-
mcntY
7. Distinguish between ordinance and ord
nance.
g Who was Nance Oldfeld?
O. Which Is the largest of the planets?
10 What IL meant by the expression "of
doubtful pTUvenanCe"?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
Today's BIRTHDAYS

Alexandra GuStavc Eifel, the builder of
the Eiffel Tower in Paris, born at Diion.
France, eighty mine years ago.
Edwin Howland Blashfeld, a painter eel.
ebrated for his mural decorations, born in
New York City seventy three years ago.
Louis Lombard, noted American can.
italist and art patron, born at Lyons,
France, sixty years ago
Duke of Athol, the only individual In
Great Britain who IL entitled to maintain
a private army Of his own, boen fifty years
ago.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

What has happened to China so i% SroS,
the Washington Conference does nor ra ana
that the millennium has arrived but m"S m"S5
helpless nation is given succor, ins'eao a.soO.,
tars sHrs R RfG n cast sf' some s"GEST ss GS
the world Is growing better.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

A survey Of the induStrinl situation
made by army officers in connection with
recruiting seems to Contrndict Secretary
lIoovcr's assertion that unemployment is dc.
crcasing. Exnrt figures are. Of course, i'm
possible, but. tax" il the country over the
chances are TINT III" secretary Is right In :
dustrial and financial figures seem to suS-
tnin him.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
Looking Ahead

Many of those who fail
Looking Ahead to forcsrc the consum-
nation of the Anglo
Irish peace pact know full we'll that cx-
pressed doubt breeds doubt; but doubt has
no dwelling place In the League of Nations ::
for announcements Is made that the Irish
Free State will b" admitted beyond pcrud-
venture September next
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

The president of Vassar College says
woman Is fifty years ahead of man. This
may account for the way he clascs after
her,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

"Why not let bygoncs he bygones?" ask
some proponents of the Washington peace
when their attention is called to excerpts
from past speeches.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

The idea of n Limitation Armament
Conference. explained The Wise Gny. Is to
prove that n martial Cock o the Walk h 1
StOD. cock
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

Times may be hard hut Germany has
not yet reached the point where she'd
willing to swap her prospective moratorium
for China's consortium.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

A ship laden with toys for the ch'ia'II. I, 4.
of Vienna has just left New York. ~ rs
just a little odd to say the least, tha' ", ",
should he understanding Santa Claus ~. ~.
Central Europe while most Of the tGysA tysAo,
send come from Anstrin'H nearest nelgNDO'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
More Work
More Pay

building trades in New York. Instead OF
tn" employers cutting wages n dollar day in
al lines. h" suggests that the present scale
b." continued for sixty dnys and that com
mitt""S be appointed to discuss means of
increasing labor efficiency preparatory to
two years agreement. Some of rho union
rules restricting output and curbing cndeavor
show there is room for discussion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

Testimony before the Lockwood oS%t ,Sst
mittee in New York developed the fact md ND
six Italians and three Jews had been 81
by the Plnsterers' Union for working Y% srrOr
patrick's Day. This Is probably an None
ahey were fined because they had the .s ~
and could be forced to pay and one Wy l
az good as another.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

Opponents of the Anglo Irish peace
pact lay themselves open to the charge that
they hate England more than they love
Ireland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

Civilization is traffic sign on rocker
1t may, get many bumps, but It is mg0S
hard thing to overthrow. This should
at once an instruction and consolation W.
the pcSSimiStS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

''To the victor belong the spoilS,"
remarked Marshal Foch, as he superln'
tended the slowing away of his half dozen
packing cases Of presents.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

A Brooklyn woman has had her nui.
band arrested for talking so much that sns% .,
unable to sleep. Feminist literature haj
presently be enriched by revised edition :"
"turtain Lectures"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
SHORT CUTS

Perhaps it is because 1t is Pacific
treaty that the big stick is hidden.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

DcmoSthcnes McGinniS declares that
the Four Power Treaty is so darncd easy 10
understand it ought to be dnrned hard 10
break
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

There Is Shrcwd suspicion that clE'
operated motor bus feeder for the Frank
ford "l." would have sufficient traction
pull the l.. Il. II. into line.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

Lloyd George and Hughes will 0q"I,
that this thing of framing peace, pactS I'm. S
dogs life. like it or leave it, - says bOI
don to Belfast "Shall poor MutSu -
vaIn?' Toxic asks of Washington.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

Christmas turkeys seem dctrrmined 70
fly as high as the Thanksgiving birds: Those
who can't hit 'em with pockctbook may
as usual. fall back on pork chops.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

| Washington just now has the busiest
| little telegraph office in the world.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

Tomorrow's fatrful meeting Mt the Navy
Yard will hardly seem complete without the
presence of Boss Ship Scrappcr Hughes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

\ parrot screaming, 'IIelp. Murder
Police. scared burglar from rllS.
burgh home. We may, therefore. eXpect, !.
movement to substitute Poll for Fido in ~'
home.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

Every time broadway restaurant l
raidpd by prohibition enforcement officer
some bootIcggcrs chucklc dcrisivcly.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

1t has been decided to build a hasculc
bridge over tn" Schuylkill At South street
Il sort of II pOns asinnrum.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15

What the Senate irrcconcilnbles lacl
in number they make up in vociferousncss.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-15
Member of the Associated Press
AN IMMEDIATE BRIDGE NEED

Philadelphia. Thur'day, December Is. 1921
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18
An Albino Rattlesnake
For the New York Eco

The albino snake, white. with
pink eyes and absolutely transpar-
ent, long an object OF search by RAY
mond Ditmars, curator of the New
York Geological Gardens, has been
discovered at last. says John Toomy,
IN charge OF the snake house.
Two weeks ago Mr.. Ditmars came
back from search in the Berksbires
for the albino snake, said by natives
TO have been seen near Sheffield.
Roles smith. farmer of that place.
VINO frequently has served as d guide
for NJ. Ditmars, continued the
search and yesterday the snake
house received what is believed to
be the only bona fide albino snake
living. 1t happened also to be'a rat
tlesnake. OF which there are many
III the Berkshires.
This snake is about L. inches
long. Its age is estimated at eight
cen months. 1t is SO white and
transparent that by holding it I'D to
the light one can see all its organs.
There is not much literature on
the albino snake or any other SER
pent resembling it. 1t was believed
before the discovery of this speci
men that it had become extinct. The
albino is said to belong to a species
called Cidulus Horridus. 1t former
ly was round i'll the darkest part of
a dark forest near Mt. Everett. The
specimen at the Zoo will not be put
on exhibition for several days.-New
York Times. June S. 1921.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18
NATIONAL Home

Officer of the day, Capt. Charles
A. Dunno.
Harry Daggett has gone to Boston
for few days stay with friends.
Hon. and Mrs. Menander bennett
nave returned to Lewiston after a
few days stay at the Branch
John Cusick of Spencer, late Co.
A, l. Me. II. A, has reported for re-
admission.
The remains of the late George w.
Merrill have been sent to East Jaf-
rey. n. H., for burial.
The funeral of the late John A.
Devine was held from the Home
chapel at 1870 Friday. Rev. FIR. Nc
Laughlin officiating.
Frank Schwemin. late Co. l., 10,
L. S. Inf, and Andrew l.. Hodge, late
Co. I, g, Mass. Inf, have been grant
ed discharges from the Home.
Cadet Edward Machle has arrived
from West Point for a visit to his
parents. Capt. and Mrs. j. B. Machle
The baseball game for Saturday
will be with the Hazards of Gar
diner and viii be called at 3.1J sharp.
Burroughs have been granted to
Thomas Murray to Yaphank, n. Y:
George F. Stedman to Sebec; Daniel
j. Cady to Dorchester; David NJ. Hill
ton to Augusta; and Albert H. Bod
we'll to Lynn.
Religious services at the Home
chapel Sunday morning will be held
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18

Water street to the Maine Central
railroad station.
ITO A. NJ Two or more cars will
be reserved for Trinity. and the sir
knights will board the cars.
$50 A. NJ. Arrive at Portland. Met
at Union station by St Alban and
Oriental Communicates, and Joined
by Strathglass Commandery. Lines
formed and march to Masonic Tenn
pie. March to Casco Bay wharf. Sail
around Casco Bay on Steamer Pill
grim.
Noon. Land at Fort Mckinley,
where a clam bake will be served.
Afternoon. Dress parade partici-
pated in by the troops of all the forts
in the Portland Coast Artillery Dis
trict; a demonstration of the use of
the guns and mines; guides fur
nished to escort members to the
various parts of the Notifications;
ball game between some of the COM
panies; pictures at the recreation
building.
6 p. NJ. Picnic lunch served.
Evening. Band concerts. Return
TO Masonic Temple. Escort visiting
communicates to Union station
1910 A. NJ. Board train for home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18
ANNUAL SENIOR HOP
a Brilliant School Event Friday Eve
: ming at Cony High Assembly Hall

The annual senior hop at Cony
High school was held in the Assembly
hall Friday evening and as usual
proved to be one of the most brilliant
school events of the Year The hall
was beautifully decorated with the
class colors of green and white, with
the class numerals ~ much in evil
dence. Music was furnished by the
Douglas Melody Men of Augusta.
The committee Of ARRANGEMENTS
consisted of the president of the class,
George Sheldon ex-officio, Miss Irene
Purinton, Miss Ruth Turner, Maurice
Roderick and Joseph Farnham. Re-
freshments of ice cream were served
during the evening and favors were
given each member and guest attend
ing. The gowns of the young ladies'
present We're exceedingly pretty and
attractive. lending much to the bril-
nancy of the occasion. Each member
of the class had the privilege of in
wiling one guest. The special guests
OF honor We're the faculty OF the
school.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18
NO WONDER THEY LAUGHED
American Soldier in Paris Had Made
a Small Mistake in Copying the
Street Name.

During the war. while was on
leave of absence in Paris, relates n.
returned soldier, i decided to take n
walk alone. | thought it advisable to
copy down the name of the street in
which | was staying, SO I wrote down
some words printed on the sidewalk
When l was ready to return 7
found that | could not locate the
street where my hotel was, so an
preached a woman, showed her what
] had written in my book, and tried
to learn from her where the place
was. She laughed and said some
thing in French, which, Of course. T
did not understand, and passed on.
number of times I did the same
thing, and every one I stoned
laughed, and passed on until a man
said in English, What is It YOU
want?"
Delighted to find that had discov-
cred one person who spoke English
l said, That is the name of the
street where I am staying, and I am
lost. VIII you please direct me?"
You haven't written down. a street
name" said the man. "but post no
bills"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18
Harvest Help Generally
Abundant in Wheat Belt

Advices received by the Depart
ment of Agriculture from it's agents
in the field indicate that there will be
no general shortage of labor for the
wheat harvest. and that in some
areas there will be decided surplus.
In Kansas, where the harvest be-
gins about June 10 in the southern
tier of counties, the supply of labor
is already in excess of the demard
In that state wages for Shocker5 do
not run over So a day with board and
lodging.
In Texas, where harvest is already
in progress, there seems to be labor
enough to meet all demands. with the
possible exception of the Panhandle"
district. In Texas harvest wages run
from 81 to $3.50 a day.
In the northern wheat states the
situation has not yet developed suf-
ficiently to make possible reliable
estimates as TO demands for outside
labor but it seems probable that the
labor market will be comparatively
easy in most localities. with the pre-
vailing wage not over SO a day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18
TRINITY COMMANDERY
TO JOIN IN ST. JOHNS RAY
CELEBRATION At PORTLlk

Trinity Commandery, Knights
Templar, at u stated conclave held
recently voted to accept the invita-
ton of St. Alban Commandery and
attend the st. Johns Day celebration
at Portland, June "a. Shtrathglass
Commandery of Rumford and Orien-
tai Commandery of Bridgton have
also accepted the Invitation of the
commandery at Portland, and are
going down in full force.
This will be q gala day for the
Communicates and a program of feat
urc attractions has been arranged
1t is expected that 1000 men will be
in line on the parade up Congress
street. The officers of st. Alban
and the officers of the Coast Artil-
lery Corps at the forts have Joined
forces in providing the entertainment
of the day.
The following program for the day
has been issued for Trinity Com
mandery, Daylight Saving time be-
ing used in the order:
$50 A. NJ. sharp. Commandery
will form on the west side Of Water
street facing the Temple, right of
line resting near approach to Depot
square.
6.S5 A. NJ. sharp. Headed by Au-
gusta Cadet band of % pieces( Sir
Frank A. Dennis. leader, parade will
start, marching as follows: UP Rines
hill, through Green street to State
street. proceeding north on State
street to Bridge street, down Bridge
street TO Water street, and through
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18
Oxford Cables Back
Good Will Message
to Bates President

Lewiston. Me. June 17-Pres. era
of Bates college received today IN
following cablegram relative to To
Bates University debate las
night:
oxford. June Il.
"OXofrd University greatly appfe
ciatcs message Of good will lToV
Bates College. We too desire cIOST
bonds of friendship between Ensid'
and America in time of peace as =
the great war.
(Signed)
"RAMAGE. President. Oxford INV.
Prof. Baird. who accompanied ~
debaters to England, cabled:
oxford. June Il.
BY American standards, Bates o.
erwhelmingly superior in argun''D
and delivery. students voted Az
cording to prejudice on question A'''
cordial welcome.
(Signed, 'Bairu>
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18

Mrs, Ralph Herrick entertained on
thursday evening at her home the pu-
pliS OF the eighth grade at the Smith
school of which her daughter Caro-
me is member. Misses Ada E.
Ldgecomb and Florence a. McKen-
heN teachers of the eighth grades,
and Miss T. Tilson, teacher OF the
seventh grade at the school. were al
so guests upon the occasion. Out-of-
door games were played until dark.
'hch the guests enjoyed a delightful
evening in the house. Refreshments
of ice cream and fancy cookies ve,e
served
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18
Say She Stole Children
Just to Mother" Them

San Francisco.--A woman's alleged
longing to mother" little children
has led her to the police court here.
The woman is Mrs. Pearl Buckley,
sc years old.
She is under arrest charged with
kidnapping 3-year Helen Fren-
ma. The baby's father. Milton Fren-
ma, says Mrs. Buckley stole his
daughter, kept her for several DAYS
and then abandoned her on the door
step of a downtown hotel.
Mrs. Buckley told the police she
had always longed for children-that
she loved to mother" them-but they
had been denied her.
Several other persons claim that
Mrs. Buckley took away their kiddies
for time, too.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1921-06-18
MISS STEVENS ORGAN
RECITAL DELIGHTS LARGE
CONGREGATION FRIDAY

A large congregation of music low
ers greeted Miss Nellie French Ste
vens at st. Marks church, Friday
evening when she gave a most de-
lightflu recital on the beautiful pipe
organ there. Miss French's numbers
included some of the best in the
world of classical music and the
manner in which she handled them
provoked only comments of admira-
ton and praise.
The vrst number, Whitne's Process
sional March, displayed a wonderful
understanding of the instrument
Beethoven's Minuet in CO., a num-
Der always popular with the worlds
best artists. showed much careful stu
dy and Skill and was especially COM
mented upon.
Miss Stevens is pupil of Carl Jean
Tolman, who was present seated be-
side her at the organ. Miss Stevens
has been the organist at st. Mark
during the past winter and has at
tracted no little attention by her ex-
cellent handling of the musical part
of the impressiveservices.
The program last evening was as
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Students Haze Janitor
And He Sues for $500

Monmouth, Ill.-Even the janitor of
building on the college campus
cannot escape the effects of the high
er education. So it seems, at least,
to Sam Hamilton, the janitor at Mon
mouth College, who filed suits for
damages aggregating $500 against
three students whom he accuses of
haZing him.
The alleged indignities included
kidnapping, clipping of the hair, and
sundry other abuses of the janitor's
person.
Eight signed confessions have been
obtained by detectives in the employ
OF the college, and it is possible that
criminal proceedings will be brought
against certain of the students in
volved.