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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

The presumption is that Kcagle Is a
knight Of the Open Palm who doesn't object
to having it creased
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

A Chicago professor has come out with
the declaration that 90 per cent of women
are honely. He is a brave man-and
foolish one.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

'Thc daylight saving law remarked
the Young Lady Next Door But One "dia
not. ] notice. provide us with any TOO murn
daylight yesterday. 1t was quite dark the
greater part Of the morning
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

The Chester bridge disaster seems to
point moral in this city at South street
and the Schuylkill.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13
SHORT CUTS
Buddies bloomed yesterday.

The Weather Man proved darned poor
Buddie.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

The Ku Klux plant will now proceed
to wither in the sunlight.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

In this Hands Across the Sen business
Charlie Chaplin is getting there with both
feet
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

President Harding wants 1t distinctly
understood that his Republican simplicity
isn't gold plated.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

DR.. Dercum says of certain paintings
that they suggest insanity, and DR.. Barnes
says they do not. Who shall decide when
doctors disagree?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

The fruit of the Ku Kux Klan Is poor
prunes per Simmons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

Custard comedy appears to be coming
into its own. (Choose your news story.)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

The hen that lays n daily egg on Il
rocking chair on the porch Of II home near
State College Wobably rurklrs Rock II by.
baby" when the dturna duty is accom-
nlishCh
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13
Wicked Waste

ages not for its discoveries and inventions,
but for its wicked wastefuness. Enough
oil pollutes our harbOrs and is dumped at
sea to treat all the roads in the country.
When the oil has destroyed enough fish to
embarrass our food supply we'll decide that
something ought to be done about it,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13
NOW MY IDEA IS THIS

Daily Talks Wih Thinking Philadephans Subjects They
KnOiV Best
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

TNIiAT night and the next day witnessed
l. one of the greatest gatherings of big and
little politicians, near statesmen. CX-lepis-
lators. Judges. Federal officials and tipstcrs
ever seen in Harrisburg.
1t was inauguration eve, and the political
hoi pollo went the limit. They did every.
thing but give three cheers for his satanic
majesty
They snng Nearer. My God. to Thee"
in the barroom of the Lochiel and parnded
past the Commonwealth Hotel. the hrad.
quarters of the insurgcnt Republicans. with
hands raised in the attitude Of PRAYER,
That night witnessed the climax of n
poltical semi barbarism that had held sway
for many preceding years and has never been
witnessed since.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-13

1t may be that the
E twentieth century will
be noted through the
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1921-01-08
COTTON PIECE GOODS

Bingham, standard 25c, for. ...... II
Bingham, high grade 35c, for $500. .23
Percale, high grade 35c, for .... .23
Cheviott, high grade 35c, for ....... .23
Sheeting, high grade bleach, 30c, for 20
Shetting A brown, 22c, at .... 16
Sheeting, "a brown, 60c, at ..... As
Sheeting, "a bleach, Csc, at !. As
Genuine Bargains in other Piece Goods on
Road Coming
WE MUST GET READY FOR SPRING
GOODS. THESE PRICES ARE MADE
TO MOVE THE GOODS.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-02
Solution of Water Problem
As. Tulsa Boosters See 1t

- ct,pIoven. pres.dout OF the
IT, - -. ..,,,,,,,,.,,... .,,u Ais
Exchange trust ''''' p'''
cu4sion % the relative merits OF
e,,,ioaw creek and shell creek as
.......,, ,y,,er spppiv for tho city
s."I.,T o stn,Id ov,it fhc final re-
OF "'s" ~. sn-,r,-.fs rfuul.vad g.
p'' ". ''',.,.oy and estimate 81 cost
-, s,,,i,,w prolort which viii
90 ..V5 ~, s,,Lp,it 10 Tho water board
re I.'"' i.,, ~ October Thcp We
'' u' t,ik ipfallIrcuil, about
W.' .',.r
lNt h,. ,,,,,o tno onriroera an
NJ, r,. 10 hoard and mnrcha nts
I'.". ..t.,, ara ipyestfratirr the
'.'.i' ,,r,.r,si,Io, rho. shouid
s'.N r,u,rt some dino ncxt
., srrs,, ihr board win be in
I''''... 90 .,fy,.t th,. .r.onlo tho subj
I 800 ,,rgcrplrg bnth uro-
s'' t-,,u thon il would he tho
", t,uv IN tal.o any action
h,'t.' va ''''
H,,,....,.,ii,. could rpver upkp
t.f,ryo maj anv cItv should
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-02

along for the short time It would
take to bring the spnvinaw wntcr
here and not waste any more time
or money in experimenting further
with the water situation.'
Charles H. Hubbard. former mayor
OF Tulsa The SpaNluJw project
got its first start uudor my admin
istra'ion and think just as much ot
10 as I ever did. have probably
given the matter closer study than
any citizen now i'm private litc and
am fully convinced na to its prao-
tlCability ] am very sorry that dis
turNiug elements prevented us frow
going ahead with the proposition So
that the city could have had Spav.
nav water well on its way here by
this time.
"To q rcrsoh who knows anything
M al about water sheds and other
phases uf n municipal water problem
there can be no doubt as To- the
relative merits Of the two propusi-
tiOns now being advocated by oppos-
ing elements IN this citv. II Is sur
prisnE why such largo number ~
business men should havc been led
to advocate Shell creek before they
had really investigated the. matter.
II believe that an election on tho
Spaviuaw bonds should be held as
soon ns possible SO that the poopl"
may know what tho future holds iu
store for thcm with SfAvnaw wa
tor flowing through the city mains
rylsn is assured q grand and glorious
future such as few of us even realize.
f.h,.e ~ Atl,tt ~ AkIpff &
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-10-02
"GetS-It"
The Corn
and CalluS
Peelcr
Th. CORN RcmoEcr !. GmnrnnL-cl.

HolIaf from corn suf'rr'uE follows the
application uf "Gtts.l'. almost nH quickly
A. pain full.vH tla thrust ut pin or
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
RAILROAD MERGER
PLAN MADE PUBLIC
Interstate Commerce commis-
sion's Groupings
LINES ASSENT NECESSARY
3. & o. Reading, New Haven;
Lehigh, Hudson And Others In
One Of 19 Groups-Hear-
inas To Be Called.

Washington.-A tentative plan for
consolidation of all major American
railroads into 19 great competing sys-
TENS was announced by the Interstate
Commerce Commission.
The proposed combination, author
lied under the transportation act, is
designed to remove weaknesses in the
national railroad system shown by the
operation of the rate-making power OF
the commission and to effect readjust-
ment OF terminal and other subsidiary
facilities, with resultant economy in
operation and delivery of shipments.
Weak lines which have shown their
inability to live" under rate schedules
profitable to stronger roads would, un-
der the plan, be attached to systems
more advantageously situated, but it
was announced that in every case the
effort was made to maintain the identi-
ty Of existing strong systems.
Hearings will be called by the COM
mission for the purpose of discussing
the proposed consultations. Since,
under the law, no plan can be adopted
which has not been given the approval
of the individual lines affected as well
as that Of the commission, it was ex-
pected that discussion would be pro-
longed and that number Of moditi-
cations from the plan made public to-
day would be suggested.
I'VE have sought to minimize dis
memberment of existing lines and sys-
tems," the commissions announcement
said. "This tentative plan is put for
ward to order to elicit full record
upon which the plan ultimately adopt
ed can rest, and without prejudgment."
AS announced the proposed consolt-
dations are:
No. New York Central, including
the Cleveland, Cincinnati, Chicago and
st. Louis: Monongahela; Boston and
Maine; Bangor and Aroostook, and
others.
No. 2.-Pennsylvania, including To
ledo, Peoria and Western; Long Is
land, Monongahela, as an alternative
to the inclusion of that road in the
New York Central system, and others.
No. 3.-Baltimore and Ohio; Read
ing; New York, New Haven and Hart
ford; Lehigh and Hudson and others.
No. 4.-Chicago and Erie; Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western; Bessemer
and Lake Erie; Wabash lines east OF
the Missouri and others.
No. 5.--Lehigh Valley, New York,
Chicago and st. Louis; Pittsburgh and
West Virginia and others.
No. 6.-Pere Marquette, Ann Arbor
and others.
No. New York, New Haven and
Hartford; Boston and Maine; Bangor
and Aroostook; Lehigh and Hudson
River, all Of these being alternatively
to be taken into other systems.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
ARM|ST|CE DAY PROCLAMATION
Harding Call On People to Offer Silent Prayer

fee should be appropriately shown
with the solemnity by their God
fearing and patriotic fellow-coun-
try-men;
Now, therefore, I, Warren G.
Harding, President of the United
States of America, do hereby call
upon all devout and patriotic citi-
zens of the United States to pause
from their accustomed occupations
and labors on Friday, the 18th day
of November, next, from IL o'clock
noon to two minutes past that hour
for a period of silent prayer of
thanks to the Giver of All Good
for these valuable and valorous
lives and of supplication for His
divine mercy and for His blessings
upon our beloved country.
Furthermore, hereby direct
that the national flag be displayed
at half-staff upon all the public
buildings of the United States and
all stations Of the army, navy and
Marine Corps throughout the
world as well as upon all Ameri-
can embassies, legations and con-
sulates, from sunrise until sunset,
on November II, 1921.
In witness whereof have here
unto set my hand and caused the
seal of the United States to be af-
fixed. Done in the District of
Columbia this 18th day of Septem-
Der, in the year of our Lord one
thousand nine hundred and twen-
ty-one, and of the independence of
the United States Of America the
one hundred and forty-sixth.
(Signed) WARREN G. HARDING.
y the President,
CHARLES E. HUGHES,
Secretary Of State.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
PERSH|NG ST|RS
/. ALL PARIS !. HEART
Throng in Tears As He Lays
Medal on Her0's Grave
Halls DEAD AS comRAoE
n - =
American Guard Acclaimed - Out
bursts OF Enthusiasm Greet Them
/ On Their Way To The Arch
~ OF Triumph.

Paris.-The United States Sunday
paid it's highest tribute to the dead
soldiers of France when Gen. John J.
Pershing, in the presence Of an i'm
mense throng, including President
Millerand and other high officials of
the French Republic, laid the Con-
gressi0nal Medal of Honor upon the
tomb OF the unknown poilu under the
Arch of Triumph. The ceremony was
the most impressive expression OF
Franco-American sympathy since the
United States declared war on Ger
many in April, 1917.
A military review, second in size
only to the historic Victory parade,
followed the ceremony. A picked bat.
talon of American troops, representa-.
tive of all units comprising the Amer
ican forces on the Rhine, led the pa
rade, which was reviewed by Presi-
dent Millerand, General Pershing, Am
bassador Herrick and all the marshals
of France. The presence of a large
body of American troops in Paris for
the first time since 1919 caused an
outburst of enthusiasm from the thou
sands of Parisians who lined the Ave.
nue. des Champs Elysees and the Place
d'Etoile, where the arch is located.
Before placing the decoration on
the unknown soldiers tomb, General
Pershing stood before it at salute for
several minutes. Then, in a voice
shaking with emotion, he declared:
'Tn the name of the President and
Of the People Of the United States,
as Z token of our perpetual belief in
the righteousness of the cause for
which you died. and as a mark OF
respect and admiration to you and to
your countrymen, I place this con-
gressional medal of honor upon your
tomb"
The American headquarters band
from Coblenz then played the Mar:
seillaise" and "The Star-Spangled
Banner"
General Pershings speech made
profound impression upon the as
sembage and brought tears to many
eyes. Referring to the unknown as
Soldier of France" dear friend
and my comrade," the General said;
Il salute in your noble life and in
your tragic death you have become
TO the world an immortal symbol OF
devotion to the highest ideals OF
mankind. Your valor on many fields
will ever remain an inspiration TO
living mothers who weep over your
grave and they recall the heroism OF
their own brave sons.
"Your allied comrades remember
with deep emotion how you cheered
them as you fell. They praise your
gallant deeds while they renew their
vows Of allegiance to the principles
for which you fought.
"You fought against the calamity
of war, but your work will not be
completed until the burdens which the
preparations for war imposes are lift
ed from the shoulders of all peoples.
You gave your all for peace, but your
gift will be barren unless generous
spirit of unselfish cooperation arises
to take the place of hatred.
unknown soldier, to you of whom
thousands Of mothers ask: Is it my
SOM to your tomb which is for France
the altar Of the country, 1 bring the
love and affection of the American
soldiers who fought beside you and
the valiant soldiers of France"
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
SEES REVIVAL IN BUSINESS.
Advance In Cotton Prices Primarily
Responsible.

Washington. - American business
conditions improved decidedly during
September in the view of the Federal
Reserve Board, just made public dis
tinctly optimistic review of conditions
tor the month. Important changes for
the better were seen in the credit sit
uation, distinct encouragement in
many basic business lines and strong
liquidation, indicating increased abil-
ity of business to settle it's accounts.
There wholesome improvement"
which the boards correspondents
found in almost every section appeared
to have been based largely on the ad.
vance in cotton prices. AS result of
the higher cotton values liquidation
has taken place and wholesale and re-
tail trade has been buoyed UP, the re-
ports said.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
INVITES IRISH TO
NEW PEACE PARLAY
Lloyd George Proposes Con-
ference in London
TEXT OF BRITISH NOTE
Says independence Cannot Be Granted
Reports From Dublin Indicate
Sim Fein Cabinet viii
Accept.
TEXT Of BRITISH NOTE

London.-Premier Lloyd George re-
September 10 inviting the Sim Fein
to send delegates TO an Irish peace
conference in London on October IL.
The Premier reiterated the Cabinets
declarat ton that Irish independence
cannot be recognized and protests that
a basis of negotiation cannot be
reached through correspondence.
The text of the communication fol.
lows:
Despite the Irish delegations sin
cere desire for peace and despite the
lera's latest communication we cannot
enter conference on the basis of this
correspondence.
There is no purpose served by fur
ther exchange Of explanatory, argu-
mentative negotiations on this subject.
"The position taken by His Ma
iesty's Government on the funda-
mental existence Of the British EN-
pre- cannot be altered.
Notwithstanding Mr.. De Valera's
personal assurance to the contrary, it
might be argued in the future that ac-
ceptance Of the conference upon this
basis (the basis outlined in De Velara's
note of September 19) involves recog-
milton that no British Government
onn11 offnr1 Tho MT
guard itself against any possible
doubt.
Myself and my colleagues are ex-
tremely anxious to make arrangements
to explore every possible avenue Of
discussion.
'The proposals made already have
been taken by the whole world as
proof that our endeavors for recon-
ciliation and a settlement are no
empty form, and we feel that confer
ence and not correspondence is the
most practicable and the most hopeful
way to an understanding such as we
ardently desire.
Therefore, we send a fresh invita-
ton for conference in London on Oc.
tober II, where we will meet your
delegates as spokesmen for the people
you represent with view to ascer-
tanning how the Irish national aspira-
tion can best be reconciled to the Gov
ernment's viewpoint"
An immediate reply, accepting the
invitation, was expected from Dali
cabinet.
Now that it is known the British
Cabinet committee agreed upon ex-
tending an invitation to Sim Fein de-
spite the recent recalcitrance on the
part of De Valera in the exchange of
notes, optimism over the outcome of
the proposed conference was felt here.
The action of Lloyd George, who
went trout fishing as soon as he had
seen the telegram started on its way,
led to the belief that the British an
swer had removed all difficulties in
the way Of conference.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08

Washington. The American
people are called upon by Presi-
dent Harding, in a proclamation
just issued, to offer a silent two
minute prayer at noon on Armis-
tice Day, November II, when the
body of an unknown American
soldier killed in France will be
laid to rest in Arlington Gene
terry. Z"
The text of the proclamation is
as follows:
By the President of the United
States of America-A proclama
ton: 4.
Whereas, the Congress of the
United States, by a concurrent res.
olution adopted on the fourth day
of last March, authorized the
Secretary of War to cause to be
brought to the United States the
body of an American, who was
member OF the American Expedi-
tionary Forces in Europe, who lost
his life during the World War and
whose identity has not been estab-
lished, for burial in the memorial
amphitheatre of the National Gem
etery at Arlington, Va; and
Whereas, the remains of this un-
known American to be brought to
the United States in pursuance of
the said concurrent resolution will
be buried in the said memorial ana
phitheatre at Arlington on the 11th
day of November next; and
Whereas, these remains will be.
representative of all unidentified
American dead who in the World
War gave their lives in their coun-
try's cause; and
Whereas. it is desired that CRATE
full recognition of their loyal devo-
ton to country and of their sacri-
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
TARIFF HEARINGS ANNOUNCED.

Washington. Senator Penrose,
chairman of the Senate Finance Com.
mittee, announced hearings on the new
tariff probably will begin November l..
Agricultural interests will be beard
first, he said. A. resolution will be
introduced asking Congress to extend
the Fordney Emergency Tariff Bill un.
til the new tariff measure can be en-.
acted and put in operation. he said
The Fordney bill expires November
q.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
TO HELP SUGAR PLANTERS.
Philippine Government Will Loan
Them $4,o00,0OO.

Manila, p. 1.-The Philippine Gov
ernment is preparing to loan $4,000.
600 to sugar planters in the islands to
save their sugar crop. Most of last
years crop has not been sold and the
planters need money to pay their
workmen, whom they owe four
months wages. The annual produc.
tion of sugar in the Philippines is ap-
proximately 225,OOO tons, of which
more than half goes to the United
States.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
MRS. cARUso TO RETURN.
sinoers Widow Will Sail For New
York October 20.

New York.-Mrs. Enrico CarusO has
made reservations to sail for New
York on the French line steamer Paris,
which leaves Havrc on October %, ac-
cording to word received here. Her
baby daughter, Gloria, will accompany
her. Formerly it was said that Mrs.
Caruso would make her home in Italy
indefinitely It is now assumed that
she is coming here to close the affairs
of the Caruso estate. with the possi-
bility of returning afterward to Italy.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
$4,000 FOR MAIL ROBBERS.
HAYS Authorizes Reward For Six Who
Held Up Atchison Train.

Oklahoma City.-A telegram was re-
ceived b. costof1ice officials here from
Postmaster-General Hays, authorizing
the Offering Of a reward of $4,000 for
the capture OF the bandits who held up
train No. 5 of the Atchison, Topeka &
Santa Fe Railroad near here and
robbed mail car The reward is in
the form of $1,000 for each Of the six
>len who participated in the robbery.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
WOULD iNDicT THE NY. HERALD
Commissioner Enright Charges 1t Pub
Iished False Information.

New York.-Police Commissioner
Enright wrote Mayor Hylan that he
had recommended to the District At.
torneys of five counties in New York
City that they seek grand jury indict-
ment of the New York Herald for al
legged dissemination of false informa-
ton concerning the Police Department.
The newspaper, in a recent resume of
police activities and unsolved crimes,
is alleged to have made Is false state
ments, in violation of Section 1858,
Chapter 500, of the laws of 1920.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
1 KILLED, 2 HURT IN CRASH.
Motor Car colides With Freight Near
cIarksburg.

Clarksburg, w. Va.-Dr. NJ. d.
Squires, So, a Flatwoods physician,
was instantly killed; Ray Scherrad, %,
Berkeley Springs telegrapher, both
legs crushed and VIM. E. Newton, Is, a
Flatwoods student, had a leg broke
when a railroad motor car crashed
into a freight car at Flatwoods June
ton. The injured men are in hos
pital here. DR.. Squires leaves widow
and four children.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
HANGED HIMSELF IN CLOSET.
Boys Hands Securely Tied Behind
Him.

Chicago--Mystery in the finding Of
the body of Samuel Burlington, A.
year-old high school student, hanging
In a closet in his home here, brought
coroners investigation of what is
believed may be a peculiarly diabol-
ical murder. The body was suspend.
ed full length three inches above the
floor. There were no signs that the
boy could have stood on box or other
article while fixing the rope and then
kicked the box from under him.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
ACCOUNTS SETTLED.
Government Closes Up Wartime Bills
With Cash Payments.

Washington.-Five outstanding ac-
counts between the Government and
transportation lines arising out of the
wartime Government control were
closed by the Railroad Administration
with cash payments from the Govern
ment and final settlement of all ac-
Transportation Company received
100000, the New York, Ontario and
Western Railway $5OOOOO and the New
Mexican Central Railway $31,S94.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
MExico's PLEA REJECTED.

Great Britain, For Fifth Time, Refuses
To Recognize Obsegon.
London.-Mexico's fifth plea to
Great Britain for recognition of the
Obregon Government has just been re-
jected, it was learned at the Foreign
Office 1t was explained that Mexico
has failed to give proof of her ability
to safeguard foreign rights and in
terosts.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
MUST DON LONGER DRESSES.
Iyndhurst School Board Also Forbids
Silks And Satins.

Lyndhurst, N. J.-Longer skirts and
no silks or satins-this is the latest
order to teachers issued by the Lynd-
hurst School Beard. The order did
not specify the orthodox length. The
ban on expensive materials, it was ex-
planned, had been placed because most
of the pupils came from families of
moderate circumstances. If teacher
wore silk vestments, pupils might feel
Obliged to do likewise.
Middletown transcript., 1921-10-08
POSSE FAILS TO FIND NEGRO.
Four-Day Search For Alleged Murder
er ls FruitIess.

Newport News.-The posse of 1000
armed and angry men who have been
searching since Friday for Carlo
Meeks, negro accused of numbering
Policeman Robert De Korte, returned
here empty handed. Nearly half of
the citizens army is composed of
members of the Ku Klux Klan. They
do not intend to give up the chase
until Meeks is captured.