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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
HARDING AND THE BLOCS

A COLLISION between President Harding
"A and the leaders of the farmers bloc
was inevitable and it has come, and the
rcvcrbcrations of the impact have been felt
all through Congress.
The farmers bloc is the biggest bloc in
the Senate, the most powerful and self con-
tidcnt and staggering aggregation of special
peaders that ever was formed by men
elected to public office. The President has
nevertheless dcfcd the bloc. and for that he
deserves admiration and endless credit.
When Senator Capper and Senator Ken
yon visited the White House yesterday as
representatives of the farmers group to
discuss their purpose to compel the appoint
mcnt of one representative of agriculture to
the Federal Reserve Board they were in
formed, according to the general report,
that any bill carrying that proviso would be
vetoed.
The President made it plain to the bloc's
spokesmen that he would not conscientiously
sanction any law intended to fix class dis
tinctions in legislation. lie summed the
whole matter up beautifully in half dozen
words For. If we are to have such distinc-
tions rs Senator Cappcr talks about, the
Federal Reserve Board wouldn't be half
large enough to accommodate the groups
which would have n legal and moral right
to demand representation III ltS memOer-
ship.
beginning with the farmers and bankers
and manufacturers we might go along COM
fortably enough. But when it came to find
ing places for doctors, lawyers, vcteri-
narians. eye. ear. nose and throat special
lists. bee keepers and BARRIERS we should
have to increase the Federal Reserve Board
membership to about 10000.
The farmers want to boss the country
They are passing through a mood which
sometimes nfflicts capital and labor alike.
But they will get over it. We all do, sooner
or later.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
WHEN Is A MAN SANE?

rs A bequest of $4,000, 600 TO college by
i a man who had disihed colleges all his
life evidence Of insanity
This question has been raised in con-
test Of the will Of the late Amos +. Emo,
owner of the old Fifth Avenue Hotel prop
erty in New York. The contestants arc
seeking to have the bcqurSt to Columbia
University set aside on the ground that
Emo was of unsound mind when he made
the will OF course. if this is done the
whole will will be disalOwed and the estate
will have to be distributed in accordance
with the law governing the estates of those
vho die without will
There are undoubtedly few persons
who think that any man who gives money
y q college Is of uusound mind, but the
trustees and faculties Of colleges are not
Included in the number They would be
inclined to the opinion that no better proof
Of sanity could be offered than that of a
generous bequest to education, without any
limitations on the way in which the money
4 u 10 be spent.
| Eccentric milliOnnircs Ht odds with their
kinsfolk have made such hcQuests not 81
much because Of their interest in cdu"utiun
~ becnnse of their desire to find an iustI-
ution with resources enough TO fight for
validity of will leaving fortune away
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
MCCONNELL ON THE SKIDS

yXJILLIAM c. MCCONNELL, who re-
w signed from the State Senate to accept
the post of prohibition enforcement officer,
Is now about to resign from the latter office.
His first resignation was forced by pro-
vision of law that no member Of the LCgis-
lature may hold a Federal Office. His Sec
ond resignation will be forced by his SUI
periors. He was superseded months ago by
men from Washington in the conduct of
his Office because his subordinatcs were al
legged to be connected with bootlegging.
= Poor Mcconnell. His worst enemies
ought to sympathize with him in his mis-
fortunes He thought he had got per-
manent job better than State scnatorship.
more profitable and unaccOmpancd with
the necessity of making campaign to win
votes enough TO keep it. But, alas! he has
lost both the senatorship and the Federal
office, and has become 50 handicapped in
losing that it should be almost if not quite
impossible for him to come back
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
HARD TIMES AT THE MINT

T EAN times at the Mint may furnish food
l. for the SatiriSt, but the highly special
lied employees of that institution are dccid
cdIy less fortunate. The half time regula-
ton at the Governments chief money
making plant afAirts with particular force
trained artisans Of important but circum
scribed qualifications.
Representative Dnrrow is well justified in
his effort to find n way out of Il trying and
distressing situation. The order for par
tial shutdown came suddenly and is ascribed
to the slim state of the present appropria-
ton fund.
Mr.. barrow is seeking either direct con-
gressional relief or a diversion through a
Treasury Department bookkeeping shift that
will permit of the full payment of the Mint
employees during the six months of retrench- :
ment.
The case warrants vigorous action. 1t
would seem that the richest Of Governments
in the most opulent of republics should be
equal to keeping its coinage factory run
ming brSkly.
As Mr. Darrow points out, over -produc-
tior of one type of the metal medium of ex
change is no barrier to fashiOning other
forms.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
NO MODESTY HERE

A SSISTANCE to American vessels such
"A as is recommended to the Shipping
Board By II. H. Raymond, chairman Of the
American Merchant Marine Joint Commit
tee, is protection on a scale of the widest
official generosity.
1t is urged that legislation be passed COM
pcllng the carrying Of 30 per cent of immi-
grants by ships under our flag, that the
navigation laws be revised, that all Ship
ping Board craft be Immediately sold. that
Il 500. 600 600 fund be- established, that in
come tax burdens be removed, that the dan
gcrous preferential rate provision Of the
Jones act be enforced, that fast passenger
ships be given a special postal subv"nt!on
and that per subsidy plan be adopted.
This is large order or rather pI"thorn
Of REQUESTS InQucationnby 'omc relief
scheme for shipping under our flag j. "X-
trcmcly desirable from the standpoint Of
public interest. The subsidy principle Is
said to enjoy the favor Of the .Administra-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
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AN AUsPIcIoUS BRIDGE FETE

YTNHE fortunate stars guiding the destinies
J. of the bridge undertaking were function
ing yesterday in the splendOr and charm of
the exercises SignnliZng the commencement
Of physical work upon the structure.
Not only was the celebration pertinent,
picturesque and colorful, but bright winter
sunshine and the tang of enterprise in the
dry, invigorating air contributed their
quotas of prOpricty.
Although perhaps unconsIdcrCd. in select
Ing the date for the inaugural the birthday
of Benjamin Franklin .coinCided happily
with the occasion. According to the old
style reckoning still in use in 1906, the
most distinguished OF PhiladelphanS by
adoption first saw the light of day on jan
uary 6 of that year
With an enthusiasm which bore fruit in
the many public enterprises which he ini-
tiated in this community, participants in
and spectators Of the bridge fOrmalitics re-
vealed their appreciation Of the pulse
quickening significance of the pictorial SYM
bolism. 1t was joyous day hcrnlding an
era of achievement which the most vivid
Imagination can hardly ovcrpaint.
Popular opinion regarding the Delaware
span is of a cohesive complexion. The ne
cessity of the work is unchallcngcd in this
thckly settled urban territory. There are
no 'anti bridge" factions.
Phere is faith in the expert hands to
which monumental project has been in
trusted, confident expectation in the speedy
execution of their task. pleasure in the dig
nifty and beauty Of the first step toward eX-
pressing an ideal in impressive practical
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
What Do You KnOU?
QUIZ

J. From what Is mamma obtained?
= What Is the tonnage OF the largest
ship?
D. what English Queens were granddaugh-
ters Of a famous historian and Lord
Chancellor?
T. What, is the name in England for n
railroad conductor?
g. What Is petuntse?
g. For what is Jean Grolier famous?
T. What part of Italy in addition 10 the
vatican enclave. is papal territory en-
. Joylng eXtra-terrtorial rights?
3. Where Is the Angora from which Angora
cats are named?
=. Whtn was the Battle Of ChancclorsvIlle
fought and which OF the armies in
volved was victorious? "
TO- What were the cities Of the plain" men
toned In the Old Testament?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

/. King Philips war was waged bv phu,r
Ghlet or me Wampanoag Indians, with
the nssistapCe Of the Narragansetts
against the Massachusetts colonists In
l67b-7G, 1t ended with the compiete de-.
feat OF the Indians and the capture ana
Sdf death OF their leader The colony.
however suffered severely in the CON
test Thirteen towns were laid in
= C"ptain oS99oepenick," who died in Janu-
~bIitor iyII, IiI,,,o,hs was notorious for n hoax
Whlch Illustrated the servility ~ the
Germans to military display. He wns vas
a real TI"Gemakep name be,0G of TtlSlt. Prussia. his
captain of grenadiers, he recruted a a
detachment Of twelve men thromgh u
nnI, norg"a a order. As their captain he
arrested the Burgomaster and Trliiih Tranh
urer and seized funds amounting 70
ojet ttJoV The trick was discovered and
Eolet was sentenced to four years, ",,.
imprisonment He later visited ths
g, rhe iItra E states put was deported.
g. me strait Of Belle Isle separates New
foundland from Labrador, -''"-
a. RepousSe work Ii ornamental meta, ,,,o,
niaummered nam into relief from the reverse
g. TrousseaG Is originally the EroroA ...,
for bundle, '' "oru
T. a % ,inta morgana" Is kind of mirage
seen especially in the Strait Of MessISe
T. tascts Is the name for the bundle ~ rodu
wllh me ak in the middle carried he
tne r mc}or before the high magistrate
the word describes emblema
authority. '''e''S OF
s. Samuel Taylor CoIcridge wrote tho mvs.
p m uVAi romantic poem, 'CrIstabel 'i''
g. The Giants Causeway Is A remarkahl.
natural group Of basaltic columns
SITUATE on the north Cou", OF .I,,,.''
N""thcrn Ireland '''''' '
TO- The Sgpnish word for pomevranat L.
grnha "a, after when the city af
Granada. Spain, Is named.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

ton. Despite plants from the agricultural
districts, it remains a sensible and intclli
gent plan of encouraging commerce in
American hulls.
But the kind Of coddling that is proposed
savors of extravaganza and the taste for
special privilege There are reasonable
limits even to the nursing of the new oppor-
tunitics for the growth and preservation of
the new American merchant fleet.
1t is not improbable that Mr.. Raymond
and his constituents, following a venerable
political custom, have asked for n deal more
than they have any expectation of obtaining
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

Mayor Wheeler, of Gloucester, Mass;
snys he has seen harbor pollock branded and
shipped ns mackerel and dyed and shipped
ns salmon; hake sated and shipped as sea
trout and kits of mackerel with bottle OF
whisky in the center shipped to Name
Though dealers seem to lack 1t, the Mayor
demonstrates TINT the New England con-
science Is not dead.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

from the legal heirs. And other nillion-
aires have been known to change their
views about many things as the end ap-
preached and to give money TO causes in
which they had had no previous interest.
The legal advisers of Columbia University
are doubtless insisting that Mr. Emo was
of sound and disposing mind when he made
his will
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

Michigan Postmaster has written the
Postmaster General that he will trade the
gun furnished by the department for dos'
He already has three guns, he says. Per-
haps the fourth Is expected to furnish
special report
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

=, Despite sticklers for precedent, Nine
Curie may be elected to the French Academy
OF Medicine. To deny her the honor would
be 30 rank an injustice that It would for.
ever afford ammunition for the feminsts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

Il got word" said Bal
One Little Letter timOrc's chief Of police,
Turned the Trick ''thnt the girls wcrcn
wearing 'cm, so ! sent
word around that they d
hotter put EN- on" And that's how 1t came
about that pirouctting gir.s in u musical
Show w,Sr tights. "R" continues TO haVa
potency IN the home OF oysters. What were
''bared" became barred"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

The Washington Conference promoter.
were perhaps unfortunate In not having con.
sidered the necessity of saving some of theiI
frecrackers for a grand finale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

The New York Tribune reopens the
dents. We venture the opinion that the
country Mt large views the proposition with
passive acquiescence rather than riotous en-
thusiasm,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

When wise photographer hits OIL a
definition of the word unfair" that will
satisfy everybody the courts may be able to
give decision on trade practices that no.
body will be tempted to 30 characterize.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
A GREAT DEMOCRAT
Some Memories OF Lewis C, Cassidy
Recalled by the Wall Of One Of
the Erstwhlle "unterrified"-Hls
Struggles ana Trlumphs
BY GEORGE NOX MCCAIN

"TF WE had a Robert. Il. Pattison or a
Lewis G. Cassidy at the head of, or
even conspicuous in, the party. we would get
United States Senator and possibly Gov
ernor this year"
So walled n Democratic friend while ac-
knowledging a lmost profanely that the glory
Of his party had we'll nigh disappeared in
PENNSYLVANIA and totally in Philadelphia.
His mention of Lewis G. Cassidy particu-
larly recalls that while only thirty two years
have elapsed since the former Attorney Cen
eral died every one of the honorary pail
bearers have followed him to the grave, while
but halt dozen of the prominent men who
attended his funeral are alive today,
Lewis {. Cassidy Is tradition today
among the younger generation Of Democrats.
TO the Older ones he is the one luminary
outside the Governor himself who frightened
the pathway of Democracy during Robert Il.
pattison's first term.
On Cassidy, the Attorney General, Pat
tison, the Governor leaned heavily.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

There will be no business boom unless
retailers cut prices. says Henry Ford. 1t
is safe assertion because It can neither be
proved nor disproved; no, not even by
events
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

There remains the possibility that II
war Is declared the captains of the sub.
marines will be men who have never heard
of treaty inhibitions against the destruction
of commerce.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

In order to satisfy Hiram johnson Il
may be that the Four Power Treaty will
be accompanied by glossary when 1t goes
to the Senate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

In granting China the right to raise
money any way she pleases the Powers want
1t distinctly understood that they waive
no privileges in the matter of taking 1t from
her after 1t has been raised.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

When 1t comes to appointments on the
Federal Reserve Board the President may
have to use the agricultural bloc as chop
ping block.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

Governor Sproul did much to prove
himself worthy of the United States Sen.
ate by showing himself proof against Its
lure.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

Meteorological forecast of conditions
among senatorial possibilities Amiable re.
ceptivity likely to give way at any moment
to variable windiness.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

Pcricarp, In carping mood, says tha,
most OF the political stories one hears now.
adays sound as though they had come from
the Aquarium.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

Even II the SesIui Centennial Commit.
tee doesn't need ROxborough's site 1t may
annex some of its enthusiasm.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

De Valera Is said to have mathemat-
ical mind, but as n matter of simple arith-
metic he seems to specialize in division.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

The presumption is that Henry would
substitute units of misdlrected energy fol-
wildcat money,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

There are many of the opinion that
what the Senate needs Is Pep.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

Emma Goldman says her heart Is
hungry for America. Deportation appears
to be an excellent course in Americanism.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

In yesterdays bridge game both cite
drew prizes; both got a ribbon.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

Among those interested in the second
trial of Fatty Arbuckle is Fatty Arbuckle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
Poor GueSSerS
Get Bumped

milIion bnIcs short OF the actnnl yleId. Inc
suggestion made by disgustcd spinners that
henccforth it confnc itself TO actual acr"ag;;
figures and crop conditions brings to mind
Mark Twuin'S advice: Never prophesy un-
less YOU know
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
SHORT CUTS

Eternal vigilance is also the price Of
prohibition enforcement.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
Ten corporations and
Time Will Tell

Time VIII lTeII oTeVen lnUlVlduhIs, mum :
ufaCturers of soil pipe,
hove been indicted in New York for con-
splracy to fix prices and eliminate com
petition Perhaps this is triumph for the
ultimate congumer. Perhaps it Is merely
unwarrantcd interference with economic
laws. \ hundred years from now learned
economists may be able to determine the
rights and wrongs Of present industrial con
ditions. At present, as Silas Mariner would
say, it is "all muddle.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
The Embodiment
of Everything
That's Excellent

There are some points
The Embodiment about the new Imml-
Of Everything grafton Law that com
That's Excellent mend il to the thought
full The quota plan has
pcrhaps improved the quality of immigrants
permitted 70 land, while decreasing the guam
titv. 1t has been too strict an adherence to
the letter of the law that has piled absurdity
upon absurdity. But the latest case re,
corded has 50 surely reached the limit OF
the ndicrous that IL special inquiry will
doubtless straghtcn out the domestic
tanglcs. Two Russian couples recently ad-
mittrd in New York have had their infant
daughters. born in Constantinoplc, barred
because the Turkish quota has already been
reached It is this kind Of thing that. en-
dcnrs the law to W.. Nothing in farce
comedy can exceed its delights.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
Scr1etlmes

Sometimes 'abscnce makes the heart grow
fonder"-of Demonstrations Magazine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

IN NOVEMBER, 1880, the former At
~ torney General died at his home Mt the
junction Of the county line and Busteton
rOad
His death was caused by q slight para
lytc stroke and honrt disease.
At the bar meeting the principal cuiogy
was delivered by Colonel William B. Mann.
for years Mr.. Cassdy's strongest political
opponent lie used this language:
"For nearly forty years he was my
strongest personal and political opponent,
and who, for nearly all that period Of time.
has been one Of my warmest and most de =
voted friends
Evidently there are few Democrats in
PENNSYLVANIA today Of the Lewis Cochran
Cassidy stripe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07

The Bureau of Crop
Estimates at Washing
ton made n guess at the
cotton crop more than II
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-01-07
DOBERT E. PATTIsON

~ dent in Cassidy's Office. 1t was there
that he drank deeply from Democratic
sources.
1t was through Cassidy's efforts that Pat
tson was elected Governor. His reward was
ms appointment as Attorney General of the
state in Pattison's first Cabinet.
lie was absolutely fearless in the dis
charge of his duty.
On several occasions he fiouted the opinion
OF some of the leading Democratic lawyers
Of the State.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-15

WHERE is REBECCA GIBBS?
Efforts are being made by the
Bureau OF Police TO locate Rebecca
Gibbs. colored, whose sister, Fannie
,Cibbs. has died in Mount Union
Ia.
Evening journal. [volume] (Wilmington, Del.) 1888-1932, 1922-12-15
ROBBED, SHE SAYS,
WHILE In Y. W. c. A.

Miss Henrietta G. Keisecome, OF
Washington, has presented claim
10 the Y. W. c. A. for payment for
q Hudson seal fur, which, she says,
was stolen from her when she visit
cd the home. at Twenty-hfth and
Market streets on the night Of De-
cember 4.
The Detective Bureau has made
>sn investigation, but is not sure
that the fur was stolen in the home.
as there is a possibility OF its having
been left in an automobile in which
she came TO the home.
The Washington times., 1922-02-08
L|NWORTHCLUb
SHOOTS RECORD
BOWLING TOTAL
Southwest Team Registers
Set Of 1,735 Against Metro
poIitans IN Athletic League.
BY r. ID. THOMAS.

Famous In sandlot baseball, but
little heard Of In bowling. the Lin
worth Athletic Club. of southwest,
hops to the front In latter game
also today. with the announcement
OF a ] .735 set rolled recently against
the Metropolitans in the Athletic
Club Duckpin League. The lAn-
worth club will be remembered by
its midget team having won the
District independent championship
Of its class in baseball Last season.
Tho Linworth's set is a record
for the season. II beats the mark
made a month ago by the Sun
Dodgers, who shot 1,707 against the
Leviathans in the Capitol Fill
League GAL the Manhattan alleys.
The Linworths made their record
on the runways at Twelfth and {
streets southwest.
They shot 500 in the first game
554 In the second and 6S2 in the
final. Only one Individual score
was less than 100, Bodner, lead-oir
man. starting his get with IS. Nor
gan was q star, with 1858 for set,
while Schw sinbaut, secretary of the
league, contributed 362; NJ. Wood
ISL, Wells, 351. and Bodmer.- Bis.
Wood rolled the high game OF lao.
Here are the scores.