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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
HIS OWN APOlOClST

| GEORGES CLEMENCEAU begs leave to
~ explain. 1t is emphasized in Paris
by friends of the former Premier that his
projected visit to the United states is en-
tircly unofficial, to be conducted solely on
his own responsibility and with view to
clearing up what the French feel to be mis-
understandings and misinterpretations Of
their nation.
1t may be anticipated that the old and In
defatigabe statesman will prove an attrac-
tive apologist. To begin with, his command
of English is fluent and he will thus be
free from the formidable handicap which
so embarrassed Aristide BRAND and Rene
Viviani
In addition, Clemenceau Is a star witness.
Many points. though by no means all, of
the Treaty of Versailles reflect his per-
sonality and his principles. He will be
privileged to speak with authority upon
numerous situations which, despite the
flood of writing about the peace conference,
are in need of further elucidation.
Whqher or not his campaign is success
full, tets impossible not to admire the vet
eran leader for the vigor of his initiative
and the intensity of his convictions.
MANY AIDeTlCauS nave 1OunQ QltnCulty In
reconciling their previous opinions of
France with her alleged imperialistc and
militaristic pretensions of the present. But
this does not necessarily imply that the
popular belief here is sound. For one
thing. the situation in France is much less
simple than 1t appears from n disn.nce.
Georges Clemenccau is a maste, of keen
analysis and the tireless foe of glittering
clap trap phrases and saponaceols homlies.
He may be expected to give explicit refer
ences for some of his contentious.
Information of this kind Is seriously
needed in the United States. BRAND and
Niviani were orators with the defects of
their glowing qualities. 1t is needless to
disguise the fact that their impassioned
outpourings In n tongue strange to the vast
majority Of Americans was more of a detri-
ment than an advantage to n sympathetic
comprehension Of the French viewpoint
1t Is characteristic of Clemcnceau that he
can be categorical without losing his temper
or taking refuge in unconvncins sentiment.
The opportunity to display his unique gifts
to the full will unquestionably be provided
In his self imposed mission.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
THE FAIR AND PUBLIC FEARS

TINE sensitiveness of many Phi!adelphians
i regarding the possible cost of the Sesqui-
Centennial is acute.
With the exception Of some individuals
who have not hesitated to voice their dis
approval Of the entire project, the COM
munity as a whole is in favor Of the under
taking. This appreciation may in sense
Be static, but that it is deep rooted is a
fact that can scarcely be disputed.
Let Mr.. D'Olier announce that the fair
is not to be held and then observe the in
dignant uproar. 1t is generally realized that
backsliding after the congressional and
presidential Endorsement of the enterprise
would be disgraceful.
And yet the mere mention of finances in
variably promotes q veritable epidemic Of
cold shivers. Mayor Moore estimates the
cost of the fair at SIC, 900, 900. The tendency
10 be appalled, at such a prospect cannot be
denied.
In consequence the Sesqui- i-Centennal
presents many of the attributes Of a mad
dsning paradox. 1t is desired. 1t cannot
- had for nothing. The thought Of pay
ment on an appropriately vast scale Is pro-
4oundly depressing. Speeches are made,
banquets are held, but the undertaking re-
mains unreal
Philadelphians who desire the fair must
soon make q choice. Mr.. D'Olier is very
properly considering the financial obligation.
II 1t is possible for the public to note his
Andings without becoming panicky, progress
may be anticipated. But there is not much
to be said for community which, having
se1ginated the exposition idea, is afraid Of
~ own self-imposed duties.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
KEPHART TO STAND TRIAL

nISCLOSCRES in the course of the in :
~ vestigation into the conduct of the office
Of the State Treasurer by Harmon NJ kep-
hart have left no other course open to At
torney General Alter than that which he
has indicated he will pursue.
A prima -face case Of misdemeanor in
sfice was made out against Mr.. Kephart.
This Is an offense punishable by fine or I'm
prisonment. Whether the evidence avail
able will convince a jury Of his guilt cannot
be known until It has been presented.
1t is worth while recalling, however. that
much Of the testimony which points to a
misdemeanor was admitted by Mr.. Kephart
himself or by his former subordinate in the
Treasurer's office. He has admitted
Juggling with the State funds. and he has
admitted methods Of transacting the bust-
ness of the State which would not be toll
Grated In any private company.
II he can bring forth evidence of justid-
cation Of bis course that will convince
Jury, he will be e1oncrated. Whatever the
outcome. the haling of Mr.. Kephart into
court to answer to the charges will mark
Q new stage in Pennsylvania politics. II
Charles A. Snyder. the present State
Treasurer, and Lieutenant Governor Beide-
man should also be hailed into court to
explain their $4,000 legal fee" transaction
Il might be said that we had entered on
new era.
1t was supposed that the, trial of Senator
Quay for juggling with State funds for his
personal profit had brought this practice to
IN end. It was supposed also that the
risks which those who treated the public
money as fund which they might use to
their own profit 20 long as the State lost
nothing. or so long as 1t lost only the in
terest on It, had become so great that no
enc would take 1t. Quay would have stood
Q good chance Of going to prison but for
the protection Of the statute of limitations
But on the face of the evidence the lesson
Of the Quay scandal has been lost on the
Hitler men.
The District Attorney Of Dauphin
County cannot afford to treat the case Of
Kephnrt aippantly. nor to engage In 1t
perfunctorily, as though he thought 1t were
a disagreeable task that he had to perform
IN response to popular clamor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
PRO. and CONN.

a.. (By means OF two brass rods stuck into
me earth and charged with electricity,
SIeenWlch, Conn.,, man counterfeits an
earthquake causing the earth worms
rush 10 the surface In affright)
Whcn you plan to 90 fishing don't dig.
., That isn't the coy to get bait.
Set Mother Earth dancing a Jig
And the toorms piH come up to yes
straight.
You pick EN- oil up phile they cry D.
They're as anxious as you to bs gone
Ihs story Is told BY a Hs
A lively, a likable a. t
Er-re'iable chappie from Green~ich, Con-
necttcut, 81
With the accent on Con.
For Hving no chicken need scratch. "a
From her nest she piH 0in0er'y hopj
Then step on button and catch
The porms as they come to the top fl
The time MAY yet come phen sheH w y
10 lay fried e0g-bat anon--
The story toas told BY a u. wa
lively, a Kkable H. ~.
Unreliable chappts in Greenptoh' ~
-wsctiovt, = A
VITA the soos~t - Css. - = <
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
THE INJUNCTION CASE

MUCH of the discussion of the rail
1v1 strike injunction, argument on which
began in Chicago yesterday. Is based on a
nlsapprehension Of the facts.
For example, It has been said many times
slncs Judge Wilkerson granted the tenn
ysfary injunction that his order was issued
In violation Of the anti injunction pro-
v1gions Of the Clayton act.
IL II worth while recalling that the
Clayton act limits the use Of the Injunction
IN disputes between employers and en-
yloyes, and between employees themselves
and between employees and strike breakers.
It does not limit the use Of the injunction
IN dispute between the Government of the
United States and the strikers.
The injunction was sought by the Gov
ssnment In the performance Of its functions
% q government. This seems to have been
6pfgottsn, not only by some Of the laymen
discussing the subject, hut even by some of
tAs lawyers for the strikers.
II 10 worth while recalling also that the
Clayton act specifically exempts the United
States Government from the linita tions
which II places on the court in Furnishing
those guilty Of contempt In violating in
5pnctions.
8 Congress has not deliberately handicapped
~ Government, though the opponents OF
~ use Of the injunction In labor disputes
HAy ksve supposed 90.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

or even In 1927 Booms Of the sort that
Mr.. McAdoo and his friends are nurturing
have a given span Of life. They grow from
infancy and expand and wither In a limited
space Of time.
Hold Mr.. McAdoo' 'sstatement to the light
and read 1t backward and you will per
ccive that he leaves the possibilities Of 1924
out Of his calculations. He is not SO mis-
guided as to launch hopes into a year that
has no winds to carry them. A boom let
loose now would be dead beyond recall
within six months.
If you really desire to shoulder the hard
ships of the presidency of the United States,
you do as shipbuilders do. You wait for
the precise hour, the exact moment Of the
full tide, and trust to heaven and the laws
of nature. You do not let your ship down
the ways at low water. You don't, that Is,
IL you are a McAdoo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
BEWARE OF SUGAR BUNK

A CONCERTED attempt can be looked
n for shortly to create the impression that
Congress by increasing the tariff on sugar
is justifying n big increase in the price
to the consumers But disclosure of the
facts ought to make it difficult to gouge the
public in this way.
Conditions do not justify any great in.
crease in the price, even though the pro-
posed tariff Of S1.75 n hundred pounds on
Cuban sugar should prevail The present
tariff Is about S125 a hundred pounds.
The proposed increase will amount to not
more than an increase Of half n cent
pound n this should become three
quarters OF cent In the retail market Il
would be all that the conditions can rea
sonably justify.
That some tariff on sugar Is necessary
both for purposes Of revenue and for pur-
poses Of protection of the domestic sugar
producers Is almost universally admitted.
The Democrats, who were opposed TO n
sugar tariff and provided for it's abandon.
ment. had TO change their plans before the
date for free sugar arrived They wonld
have deprived the Government of greatly
needed revenues II they had persisted in
their original purpose. The Government
is in greater need of revenue today than It
was when the Democratic Congress re-
pealed the free sugar provisions of the Act
of 1913. And II the beet sugar Industry
is to be preserved It must be protected by an
adequate duty on competing cane sugar.
But this duty never has been sufficient to
warrant oyorbitnnt retail prices for cane
sugar, and the duty now proposed does not
Justify any increase of two or three cents
pound In the grocery stores
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
Answers to Yesterday's ouI.

l. Casaba melons are named fer n. ..
OF Kassaba, In Asia Nit tne town
Wnlch the Turks passed last ,c.iEugn
y,,ttne victorious sweep toward Sn"h oh
q Julian the Apostate was Em SMYRNA:
asIm aa0me. ne succeeded Constantius' OF or
Hoi, dlsestablished the Chris,iSi ~ IN
tba ibE,0n ana proclaimed the reviva, re-, .,
.. King Alexander Of Greece d,.s
,oe p!te OF Q pet monkey e 'fom tho
- Joseph Balsamo. also caIIad C,,
was a clever cha arlatan, phvstsaostro
octuitlst or the eighteenth cent,n, ana
enJpyea remarkable success in pn y; he
soGlety, and at the court 70 aTisian
and i' d;n6 re was born In Palermo in 'Tuls 11hs
8. Sixteen and n half feet nal,
.. Ambassadors to England ara Ne e. perch.
bassadors to the Court ~ G., s,aied Am
N reference to st. James, James's.
by Henry VIII VIII as a royal residence m
7. Two stories by Captain Marrvo,.
M .Mhphsf M,dsb,Smus IN Search Of Father" ans a1s
D. peucam9h IN Greek mythology co-,.
which, according to the stosi stoeat Hood
whelmed the earth. Deucaiio,, over,
PyrTha took refuge on a shin and
nnally landed on Mount P which
AFTER the recession of the fonu muassus
peopled the world by throwinS they
behind them. Every stone TIA, STONES zones
canon tnrew became n man and evsr'
one that Pyrrha threw becamessery
0. A diamond zen cabochon" is o.r,,,
10. The Byzantine Empire ce3ssa =.
when Constantinopie was csntWr SADt
the Turks In 1853. S~''u'ea py
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
THE CASE OF McApoo

YlENDERER and more sensitive than any
j orchid 10 a presidential boom In unsea- :
snnabls airs. Mr.. McAdoo, In bis sun Kissed
setrsat In California, doubtless means all
Vhat No says-but no more--in declaring
that talk Of his candidacy at this time Is
pbwFs bunk
4 what else could Il be-? What man Of ex-
SGuoonce - ordinary common senss would
ootD y sA Tor the presidency in 1922
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
What Do You Kno,u?


Quiz
J. What What country is known as A. EF,
"m and I.d u,b.t the Italian Turkish War occur
o. VINO Is the new president 81 ~.
Eireann In Ireland? VI 'he Dali
= rr1m p1. %hat is the spice called mac. 4.
o. what is the name Of the Rrsat ,...,
Wh,Gh trsa me Italians destroyed The An !h
6. What is army q ny n ths fall Of 1887
4 nov should the word be pronouno.d,
as THE Hub"7 ''ous'y known
0. Who wrote Stone wall. do
N make make nSr iron bars a cage ' =" Prison
~ What is the fruit of the Saw,,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
Help! Help!

Cook County, H., sta
Help! Help! tistics show that more
Annas get divorced than
Marys or Ellens or any other girls. Her
desire for freedom, II you believe the rec
ord. Is chronic, and chronic Anna, because
OF her confounding Of time for jubilation
becomes, as 1t were, anachronic. .
Excuse II. please - We merely wish
to add that she Is perhaps too animated to
remain Anna mated. \
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

Mayor of Pittston, Pa, forbids meeting
OF radicals who, because Of dssa tisfaction
with the anthracite agreement, talk Of quit
ing the United Mine Workers. Dangerous
ne says. Poor reasoning, bad policy. Thg
nave right to talk. He should let then
blow off steam,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

sunbury. Pa, boy dying Of electrical
shock asked for the baseball scores. Ihs
IIulng passion. He made hit with u.
a9ttors; t then died. A home run. A lid
with nerve, bless his heart. N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

Always anxious to pass the good word
whenever possible, to spread the glad tidinC
at the slightest excuse, to join in the gen.
eral )ubilntion. we joyously hasten to ~.
MIND you that on Friday next the third
lnstallment of your income tax is due.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

AS companion story to the Kiplins
interview wee bit spere WI Harry Lauder
might not be amiss. He lost a son, too,
Just. ""N
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

New York cops may soon carry indi.
v1dual phones. When they get their wires
crossed will they be allowed to put Hello
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

Baldwin. N. Y. centenarian ascribss
ner long life to the fact that she sings q
she works, Demosthenes McGinnis says 10
~ sausned to see his contemporaries die
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

1, If 1t were an Encyclopedia Americans
that spoke 30 disrespectfully of New.
ton d. Baker we might not mind II .
much.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

. Chief Of police in Pittsburgh says women
mere would not think of smoking on The
Streets None of them lily painters.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

Ever 30 many boys and girls arc nov
sSt,sf'ed sstas ID that school isn't such bad plaes
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

Mr. kephart may now look on the Bell
transaction as charge account.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

We notice with some r,isgivins that
sshlng!es are on the free list. How about
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

VIII the Federal Injunction proceedings
De known as the big feat Of Chicago7
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

Mrs. Harding says she will recover.
That's half the battle,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

., 1t must be admitted that Mr.. Edison has
allowed his light to shine before all men.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

Constantine would walk mile to avoid
a Kemal. :,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12

:. When It comes to Jobs, the miner tais
his pick. ~
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-12
SHORT CUTS
AND VICE VERSA
|NSIE<x1v-

Republicans watching the Democrats think
Some foolishness they will commit-ths,
are bound to-
And each paramount issue will be on H.
blink; -
For what does paramount issue amount
to? .E,:5l3.1
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-15
fRy Associated Prsss.l

LONDON. June liking George
and Queen Mary have accepted invi-
tations to bo guests at dinner on
June "a OF Ambassador and Mrs.
Harvey. Chief Justice Taft and Mrs.
Taft. who will be in London at that
time. Will also be present Ambas-
sador and Mrs. Harvey arranged the
dinner for the King and Queen sew
eral weeks ago. When they learned
that Mr.. and Mrs. Taft would he in
England a. the time they included
them in the small company invited.
Mr.. and Mrs. Taft will have very
busy three weeks here. Scores or
invitations have been pressed on
those arranging their itinerary. and
almost every moment which can be
spared from the serious mission
which is bringing the former Presi-
dent to this country is to be filled
with reception. luncheon, dinner or
other function.
Tnfts Arrive Sunday.
The party, which is expected to
arrive Sunday. will be met by Major
Oscar \. Solbert, military attache OF
the American embassy. who will be
Mr.. Tafts aid throughout his stay.
The Earl Of Balfour will be the
principal tSssksr AZ 9 dinner OF the
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-15
LABOR BOARD CUTS
RAILWAY EMPLOYEES
FIFTY MILLION MORE
Slash Affects Clerks. Station
Men, Express Handlers and
Signalmen.
tBy United Newsl

CHICAGO. June little United
states Railroad Labor Board late
today signed a decision cutting be-
tween s4o,o0O.0OO and $50. 900. 600
from the wages OF additional classes
OF railroad employees. principally the
clerks, station employees. EXPRESS
handlers and siEnalmen.
ihe new order. which will bring
recent wage cuts by the board TO
Sloo'ooo,o0O annually. will affect an
'proNimately 100000 men and will no
ehective July l. when the mainte
hance-of-way and shop employees
also Will receive wage reductions.
AS the order was signed, announce
nent came from the Offices OF the
hallway Employees Department o;
the American Federation of Labor
mere that the first strike ballots had
been returned, and that shop en-
ployes were voting overwhelminglv
Tor waikout. The strike ballots
were recently sent out bv the
American Federation of Labor Rail-
way Department leaders. returnablc
June 80. Later the time set was ad
Nanced to June %. and il is repor;ed
that a strike may be called for July
1.
The first ballots received were al
most unanimous for a strike. IL was
stated.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-15
GOVERNOR MAKES
PUBLIC PERSONNEL
| OF HIGHWAY BODY
Completes Reorganization
of Commission in Accord
ance With Statute.
MASSIE IS RETAINED
FOR TWO-YEAR TERM
New Men Appointed Arc
Saunders. Sproul and I.
Wake Truxton.
SHIRLEY HEADS THE: NEW noDy
selection of Members WAS Task In
which Governor Gave Deep
cat Consideration.
MASSIE Is RETAINED
FOR TWO-YEAR TERM
SHIRLEY HEADS THE NEW noDY
selection of Members WAS Task to
which Governor Gnyc Deep
csf Consideration.

zation OF tho State High
way Commission in conformity with
the act passed b. the last General
Assembly was completed ycsterda y
afternoon when Governor r Loo
Trinkie announced tho personnel Of
the commission to represent the four
grand divisions OF the State. as fol-
lou:
Southwes. Rufus X. Saun-
ders OF Saltvilic. FOR a term OF two
years.
Valley division-iI. 3. sproul OF
Siaunton. for term of four years.
Piedmont division--wadc n. Mas
sic, OF Sperryviile. for term of two
years.
Tidewater division--Maior |. Wake
Trukton. of Norfolk. for term of
one year.
Middle division tRichmond)-H. G..
Shirley. chairman of the commission.
for period OF four years.
The appointments are effective July
|. 1922. and Commissioners Saunders,
Sprou'. Massie and Truxton Will re-
ceive $40 per day for the time they
'S 0't'-' p'"S "Gt"ai expenses.
The commissioners are removable AT
the discretion OF tho Governor at
any time. with or without cause.
Rufus Is. Saunders ha. for many
years becn connected with quarry
work In Southwcs, Virginia, and /.
successfui business man and a
farmer
II. g. Sproul is one Of The Load.
CONTINUED on Page Z. Col 51
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-15
Collins Returns to Dublin
With Troubles Smooth
ed Out.
DE VALERA REMAINS
DOUBTFUL FACTOR
Uncertain as Yet How For
mer President Will View
Allegiance Oath.
Ey United Ncws.l

LONDON. June IA satisfactory
understanding regarding tranauiliza-
ton OF the ClsterFree state border
situation was reached during confer
cnces between Michael Collins. head
OF the Irish provisional government.
and British military officials We'd
nesday. II was understood
The Anglo-Irish situation seems
TO have been smoothcd out. tenn
porarily at least. and the Irish rep
resentatives are preparing to return
TO Dublin at once.
general statement on the situ-
alton probably will be made In Com
mons Thursday by Winston Church.
III, Colonial Minister. immediately
after the scheduled session OF the
British siEnatorics To the Anglo
Irish treaties. II Is understood that
divergencies which arose during the
drafting of the Free State constitu-
ton have been removed. although
there is some doubt as To how DC
Valera and his adhcrents will receive
certain features. especially that re-
EardinC the oath of allegiance.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1922-06-15
PRAYER OF KEY REITERATED
BYHARDING IN DEDICATION
In Speech at Fort McHenry President Pleads That More
OF the Spirit of the Author of 'Star-Spanged
Banner" Be Instilled in Americans

problems OF world in the turmoil
OF new time. We need all the
inspiration and faith which fired his
glowing soul of,patriotism. No gen.
Grafton OF men has ever come into
the world 20 find its path smoothed.
or to find Its problems solved for
IL in advance. Solution is the ut
price we pay for our great inheri-
tance of liberty and opportunity"
The President. whose address ded-
icating the bronze figure of"the spirit
or music" as a memorial TO Key.
formed the theme for the nations
observance OF flag day, paid high
tribute to the author, declaring that
to give ringing voice to such a con-
Viction. TO such an aspiration, was
one or the greatest services which
any man could do for the young re-
public"
1T was not in the production Of
sorl-stirrinE lines. thrilling with
tcant,nued % lpase ., Col 7.J