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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
CLEMENCEAU'S VISIT

TOMORROW Clemenceau will reach this
i city and, approaching the conclusion of
his dramatic mission to the United States.
he will be received with honor and admira-
tion. The people will have an opportunity
for glimpse Of the man who. for a long
and terrible period of strain and doubt, held
the fate Of the whole world in his hands and
was not afraid.
Memory of the Tiger" will live as long as
: history. His name will be held glorious
long after his own and other people have
forgotten his philosophy. We in this conn
try have heard him with respect. But
Americans have not had their minds changed
They still believe that Europe needs not war
but peace; not fresh hates, but rccOncila-
tions and understandings and the removal
Of all incentives to war.
The Tiger is old and gallant But he
holds. with a stubbornness that is in its way
magnificent, to a point OF view from which
the whole English speaking world moved
forward as soon as it began TO understand
the inner meanings of the Treaty of Ner-
saillpS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
NO PEACE IN IRELAND

YESTERDAYS news Of the killing of
i Sean Iiales by Irish trregulars suggests
rather vividly the fratricidal nature of the
war which afHicts the South of Ireland.
Sean IIales was n member uf the Free State
Parliament and an ardent supporter first Of
Collins and later Of Cosgrave. His brother
was the man who led the ambush in which
Michael Collins was fatally shot.
The murder of lIaes aud the wounding
of one of his associates represent the first
disorder that has occurred in the South since
the new Government cam" formally into
being. II shows that the Do Valer,sts are
resolved to continue the guerrilla war, II
shows, too, that the savage criticism aimed
at the Free state officials after the execr.
ton of Erskine Childrrs was without ius,i
fcation The Free State Government must
be firm or 1t must die slowly by the hands
Of assassins.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Member of the Associated Press
THE QUANDARY AT PENN

INTIMATlONS from the War Department
i that General Leonard Wood will remain
In Manila as Governor General of the Phil
appines contribute to the probable clearing
up of q situation embarrassing TO the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania.
General Woods reputation as an executive
gave rise to high hopes that his abilities
would be displayed in the academic field.
The University authorities have believed
that the new head in prospect would lend
vigor to reconstructive forces at the institu
ton. and several important features of a
comprehensive program. including notably
the endowment drive, have been deferred
pending his arrival.
The series of postponements has necessi-
tated no little patience. On several occa-
sions word was anxously awaited from
General Wood. and only last summer a
special emssary was delegated to report
upon the extent of his obligations in the
Philippines and the likelihood of his adop-
ton of an academic career.
1t is fitting now that the facts should be
canddly faced. During the interregnum the
University, under the direction of Acting
Provost PennmGn, has made substantial and
consistent gains under exceptionally trying
circumstances.
There are few Influences so damaging to
progress as uncertainty. If General Wood
cannot come to PENNSYLVANIA it is right that
the trustees should be specifically informed
concerning his inability to leave the East
In that case steps should be speedily taken
to appoint a new provost equipped to guide
the destinies of great educational institu-
ton and alive to the measure of his inspir-
Ing responsibilities.
The University itself is not without ad-
mirable personal material that might be used
TO significant advantage in the high Office.
The administration during the season Of
doubt and prOcrastination is suggestive proof
of an abundance of devoted service.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
A MARITIME DISPLAY

TTyHE vital Importance Of shipping legisla.
i tion to safeguard and further develop the
American merchant marine receives new
emphasis in the announcement that so Der
cent Of foreign trade cargoes within the
last year We're carried in vessels flying the
national flag.
The figures are given in detail and ana
lived in the sixth annual report of the Ship
ping Board. document well worthy OF
study by persons not blind to the broad ma
tional advantages of regained maritime
prestige.
A decade ago any forecast that the Amer.
ican merchant marine was destined TO be
expanded to its present proportion would
have been hailed as wholly fantastic.
In 1912, so far as foreign trade under the
flag was concerned, the United States trailed
behind several Of the major European ma
lions, with no prospects Of preaching the
gaps. Today the volume Of our shipping IL
second only to that Of Great Britain. Amer
icsn passenger lines are to be found In the
leading ports of the globe and cargo ships
are Ubiquitous.
It IL the height Of parochialism to ignor.
these tremendous facts, to pretend that
America 10 incapable Of maintaining its own
commerce.
IAe shippins Beard report contains ~.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

assuring evidence Of a consistent business
administration in spite of trials and OBJ
stacles mostly war inheritances and products
of the era Of over production. That latter
season is due to end before many more years
have passed, and in this connection the re-
port shows that an increased demand for
ships is virtually certain to compensate for
the upkeep of vessels now out Of service.
Few more serious blunders could be made
by the present Congress than those suggest
ing that the fate of our magnificent CONNER
cial feet should be left to chance, indiffer-
ence or caprice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
AN IRONIC REFUGE

A s THE deposed Sultan Mohammed VI
"A 10 unlikely to entertain the friendliest
feelings toward the present Government Of
Turkey, 1t is not difficult to lend credencc
to the report that he has been asked by King
Hussein to take up his permanent residence
in holy Mecca.
In the spiritual capital Of Islam a re.
hearsal Of the woes Of the dethroned mon
arch n ailost certain to receive a sympa- :
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
NOW MY IDEA is THIS!
Daily Talks With Thinking Piladelphans Subjects They
Kno,v Best

was by the slogan carried on his lower
wing. 1t is known, however, that he was
not allowed to compete in subsequent fly.
ing meet, and this was, in all probability,
and will very likely be the only result Of
his fOolhardiness.
Uniform legislation throughout the
United States is sorely needed to curb this
h,hd or living. The legitimate and RESPONSE
PIE aircraft operators and the aeronautic
bodies. generally, such as the Aeronautical
thamber of Commerce and the National
taeL,onautlcai , Association, are demanding
such regulation.
Legislation put through by the dif-
lercnt States would work a hardship on
PllotS II 1t differed in character in the yari.
GUS StateS. FOR any airplane may cross four
or nVe states in an afternoons fight.
Federal Authority Needed
,nExpcrience in Europe would seem to
indicate that some quite powerful Federal
authority is needed. On this assumption,
experts, t" create, under the Secretary of
commerce, u bureau having the necessary
power over civil aviation to license. regis.
tci ana regulate aircraft and pilots and nd :
minister air laws.
:, This bill, known as the Wadsworth bill.
o-"o!o, was passed by the Senate quite
d". pr"npt! ahG mas now been reposing in the
iiouse OF Representatives for many months
nhould 1t fail to pass during this session
lhllch valuable work would have gone for
haught; and a dangerous, uncontrolled man.
ace Will be allowed to exist for some time IN
come. TIME W
it Is we'll known that a very large nro.
portion OF our airplane accidents are Jpn n
TINS LACK OF control over indscriminate hv.
ing; Where civil aviation is properly con =
troiied' Or whcrs responsible companies have
operated Their airpanes as they would under
Sucn control, it is a fact that there have
peeh re" or no accidents
Where the Blame Lies
proof of this condition lies in the fact
or the safe operation of the great Enronoon
alriihes, OF our own splendid air mail serv.
ice ana OF the service of Aeronautic Airwav.
Ihe blame for our accidents then I;es
not entirely upon the shoulders Of our fcw
Irresponsible operators (how many OF ia
would drlve our cars reasonably il we did
rot fear the whistle or some vigIlant 'con ~ ~.
out upon US, the people Of the United Stnrto, >
lor our lack Of interest and our foiImro -
enact the necessary laws. '' "
1t would thus appear to be the d,,r
| every responsible citizen who wishes N oin ~
eradicate this evil to write to his ~ As'p W
| congressman. demanding the passaaa % LIZ hGa
| niii ana II he or she be further intorastna, n,'
90 !9in one or the ssociations Incorporated
LOT 'hr purpose Of fostering interest in nro,'
er'y controlled flying" !" prop
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

!. Timothy +. Healy Is Governor
of the Irish Free State '' General
T. tup Is ram or male sheen
3. Yucatan Is part of Mexico
4. Hiddish is an English transI,ter,.,
the German word "JusdIscb "'oh OF
means Jewish. which
D. chalder IS measure Of thirty.t,vo >,
Scotland. USED In
6. A brig has two masts
Tw1 MTssa9 sdpmmanders who especially
War were Brusiov and the N world
Duke Nicholas. '"e Grand
8. A bufo is comic actor in onoro
comic singer. 80 opera;
Q. Buhl Is metal or tortoise shell ,,,,,s J.,
furniture; also cabinetwork no o'a,u "a IN
rated. So ueco-
10, Foism In the name for Eh,ddh,.u
china Fo II the Chinese name ,nn IN
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
SearCl, for
Speed Bugs

, Mayor Shank, Of In.
Speed Bugs that sanity tost ',utu ,,,;,i
arrested for speeding. He will assume 'tbns tbas
an offender is a speed maniac and, therefore
away any glimmer Of amusement IN 'the ths
occasion for the arrested one, il NAV 'he h
mentioned that persons held for n so pe
test cannot give bond. They 20 to in;iy
Frivolous rumOr has It Shanks Mar "i;. !.
glad Shsnk's Mayor. '
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

The good and the bad are forever inter.
mingling, as witness the wise plea TOR :
Congress to be promptly seated and q fool.
ish tinkering with the Constitution when
would permit pODulous Eastern States 10
control the presidency.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

New Yorker wants divorce because, he
says, his wife does not know that five ana
four make nine. But the wife declares her
husband wants to marry another, when
proves that she knows at least that two and
one make three and that tbree's a cr9wh'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

You will be interested to learn thav
Lieutenant Hinton is still flying from New
York to Rio Janeiro. The Hall-Mills case
being in allegiance. the time killing contest
has narrowed down to the SC II and tho
Herrin jury.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

says NII, the bIackbirds Is can't an MAKE" make up their
minds which way to travel and that nea9s
a warm December. Wen 70 further. y
also means warm weather on the FourA
Of next July.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Among the assets Of Kid M.Coy. VINO
claims to be bankrupt. are three good suits
OF clothes. What does he mean bank.
rupt? demands Toddle Top. Any man win
three good suits of clothes Is fabulousv
wealthy.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Meeting Of Ambassadors Harvey
Fletcher and Houghton in London 10 indl.
ipatins in the conference on on reparations hs
is not wholly Indifferent to it.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Fear is expressed in Lausanne that tho
Black Sea may be turned into Russian
lake. But surely. urges Whimsy, 4 soyies
lake It would be tho Red Sea.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
What DO You Knolv?


J. Why Is the Near East called tho
z t Mho was the ,Milboy of the U SjasHaann,t SjhsHant
What VIVA '@ny We're plsnes tha M,Ia make chaidronP
D. DISTINGUISH between champair,
champagne. f'sh and
= Nvho Who 's the present President OF Poland,
London? |athedral in
Mogul? US 'he Great
O. What was the War Of the Pac,eo,
TO- Who was Pasquale Paoli? "o''c'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

The "wets'' are likely To take al
unholy, IT, perhaps, unwarranted delight N
noting that in the State Of Maine, wblcn
has had prohibition the longest, the dea'h
rate is highest.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Ambassador Child's pronouncement &C e
Lausanne Is only "merely advisory II
accepted by the Turk. II not accepted u
becomes threat that demands backing
What then becomes Of our isolation?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Philadelphia paid the highest gasoline
tax Of any county in the State. Observed
the adiuration, Pay till It hurts when you
step on It.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

In his pronouncement on the surta1,
Secretary Mellon has taken official cosni.I
zance of fact that has received panied rec
ognition in these columns again and again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
Casey Mt
the Bat

henceforth the American flag is displayed lat at
booker Penn, this does not fill me Win w.
patriotic pride perhaps ought to feel WI" ,hu
should one have to youCh for aDythins nS aS
ingrained as love Of country? But merriam s 80
the order does not go far enough. Wbu u"pnt n"t
demand of each and every speaker nm oB' ~
robbed church collection boxP "'f
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

A femedy for diabetes has been found
in the pancreas of a pig. Better than Z
silk purse from a sow's car and much more
wonderful.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

One asset the Allies have is the Turk'l
fear Of Russia, despite her friendliness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Much lido is being made Of the
arrival in this country of a dwarf elephant.
But why? Didn't one cut up some dtdoes
at the last election?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Representatives Of Central American
republics in Washington will at least learn
that Uncle Sam is peaceably inclined.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Some Of the Lausanne conferees think
it is called the Black Sea because that's
the way things look.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Among the accomplishments Of ths
navy Secretary DENLY recounts "the devel::
opment of aviation as an integral part OF
the fleet" Then is the tail destined to wao
the dog.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

The establishment Of the Irish ffss
State should mark the end of a gloricuee
scrap and not the beginning Of a series 4
piffing little ones.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Reading, Pa, police official warns tho
populace against poisoned candy. Sants
Claus and the confectioners have real
grievance against the criminal who misusss
the mails
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
MdOdranattc
Old Winter

where else, with here and there a touch of
melodrama. At Port Angeles. in the Olym-
pic Peninsula, we learn, n binding snow
storm stopped the, search for a convicted
murderer. who had escaped from Jail. And
on Oneida Lake, New York, three srain
barges were battered to pieces after State
troopers had rescued the crew. Hapnv tho
place and the person, says Easvr' 'goiMe IN"
Middleage) whore and to whom nothinSs
happens. But Youth impatiently dissents'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08
PURPOSE OF PUNISHMENT
IGNORED AT HOLMESBURG
The Rules at the County Jail Are Not
Framed to Restore the Inmates to
Society as Good Citizens

NEITHER the Judges nor the prosecuting
~ officers are so well pleased with the way
in which the county prison at Holmesburg
is run as is DR.. Joseph y. Reeves, the
president Of the Board Of Inspectors.
DR.. Reeves insists that the inspectors
know exactly what is needed in the way of
rules to conduct a prison" He feels chat
those in force are meeting with require
ments.'
Those rules provide that il prisoner
engages in conversation with another pris.
oner or If he smokes he shall be deprived
of food and put in solitary confinement for
twenty -four hours. They also provide that
n prisoner who violates any of the rules
shall be deprived of his daily exercise.
There are other regulations of a like nature
more severe than those in force in other
county prisons
Now, no one expects a prison to he con-
Quoted as a vacation resort, but it is not
unreasonable in the twentieth century to
expect a prison to be managed little diff
ferently from the prisons of the eighteenth
century. A man does not cease to be
human being when he commits n crime. 1t
is to the interest of the community that his
punishment shall be so administered as to
prevent him from being tempted to become
a habitual criminal.
But, according TO the reports coming to
this office, reports verified by the officers
engaged in enforcing the criminal laws, the
prisoners sent to Holmesburg Jail are treated
almost without exception as if they were
habitual criminals of whose regeneration
there is no possibility.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

Mayor Curley. Of Bos.
ton, has instructed the
city censor, John NJ.
(nSeY u 900 IL ~ L..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-12-08

YJNHAT night j went to sleep IN what ap-
n.sred to be an almost rural silence
.xcopt for at intervals "A sullen shakedown
of what sounded like a load of stone at some
distance, a sound that I interpreted as the
s,nwtnp IN OF an underground train some-
ybere. and the chimes marking the hours
which foated from across Madison Square.
Vast of us~from Fourth avenue all busi-
ross blocks were deserted, and east Of us
The ali might population. Of ths, East Side
haoan only after an oasis Of silent streets
Grsmercy Park could hardly have been
more sedate in the seventies than It was
that Saturday night.
o,ca I might very we'll have doubted IL ]
t.J tad touched the real New York Of today.
m"t n"T Il SO happened that wedged comfortably
t,to the twenty four hours had been u
Imucheon Imr~ with some happy newlyweds on the
- ~ n great estate out In Long Island
Us Mars the conversation ranged from the
Sttnp Exchange, the departing Mount
hattens on the Olympic and to the chances
"f an afternoon of golf. That look-n to
What tbs S"" new household beginning life | With
70 ,sr cent more to start with than their
,apn,s w. had at their nge--was more inter-
pa.,na than any problem play could have
fs, hsem TO me. And then, last, but not least
9eem corrv away with me the ride took on the
! rnftY n green bus down Fifth avenue Just
n' There Mu had been new house Of n friend
49,. was taken through somewhere up in
mat ,h t,a,ehborhOod of Seventieth street in the
Ihe nftcrnoon, and the streaks Of light from
iate ia setting sun still fingered in the sky
.ne neoss Central Park when we climbed on to
MMcloSb M bus: vet when we reached Gramercv
1nni park we we had walked through deep -shadowed
ra,hd asserted business streets into a flood OF
ana i;Sht rising like tide across the
moSn,,sB y5am Between the two lghts--setting sun
nd ;Hss3sn, sssn 1 trnS sns glare snd
tne paasing its business for the week and
..n;ns norE to its pleasure along that greatest
~ avenues
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-19
ST. LOUIS.

= St Louis, May 19.-Tbe rising
tide OF manufacture, the increased
buying power OF the public and
warmer weather are resulting In
large and more frequent purchases
II retail and affecting improve
sxuent In all lines Of commerce. EN-
p1oyment is growing from day to
A&y as plants are reopened or pro-
1actfon lis increased and the re-
uewal OF earnings is having a most
Wholesome effect on trade, both
Wholesale and retail The attitude
.which is Characteristic of periods
OF stable prosperity is becoming
more and more noticeable through
1ut the north and west.
The factors which are having
urpst. to do with bringing this about
IRE the industrial revival resulting
1tom railroad contracts for equip
zHent and supplies. small building
operations in the towns and sub
urbs and large construction work in
the cities. Activity in these lines
NE being reflected in the raw ma
stsriaI.
Producers of lumber, roofngi
brick, stone, paints, glass, and
Other building supplies are incress-
ing output rapidly. Many have at
tanned normal capacity production
and others are working in that Ill
Iection. There is strong demand
for the smaller implements and
xsasoned goods such as garden
feols, sporting goods, light hard
WARE, screening and awnings. Pur-
The Rock Island Argus and daily union. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1920-1923, 1922-05-19

chase of materials for repairs and
property maintenance have been
heavy in both rural and urban COLI
munfties.
DETROIT.
Detroit. May 19.-Business activ-
ity in nearly all lines is increasing
so fast in this section that bankers
are warning their clients against
the dangers OF secondary period
of imitation. Manufacturing costs
are gradually creeping upward.
This is due to rising labor cost and
the increasing prices of steel prod
ucts entering into the manufacture
of automobiles and other machin-
cry. One large brass plant here
has found itself committed to con-
tracts, which when taken so days
ago, allowed fair margin Of profit.
Now, however, rising costs have
reduced that margin and the con-
Germ cannot take on additional bust
ness without increasing prices.
Other manufacturers are confront
ed by somewhat similar situations.
Factory executives are hoping
that lower coal and freight rates
will be established to Offset this
tendency before the tendency to-
ward higher prices for finished
products becomes any stronger.
Retail prices for automobiles are
averaging between 20 and 30 per
cent lower than at this time in
1921 and food and commodity
prices here average from 40 to so
per cent less than last year. Yet
the bank clearings, rejecting the