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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
DlscoRD IN THE oLEE CLUB

THAT little lecture which President
L Harding read to the members Of his
party over the heads Of the Republican Glee
Club OF Columbus, O., was a new version
Of an old speech on the Importance of party
harmony.
There would be little music, he said. II
the passes insisted on special consideration
and fought the tenors because they did not
get 1t. He continued:
The trouble in public life and in our
party Is that BASES insist on attracting
attention to themselves instead Of singing
Tor public good and party good, instead
or singing In harmony. I don't care to
be soloist because am President. but
somebody has to do the directing. II men
are not willing to sing to measure and
score and to the directors plan Of harmony
there would not be much singing.
He said further that political party
couid not accomplish much unless It's mem
bers worked together for common end.
Ii we are to abandon the party system Of
government the Presidents remarks are
mere idle talk, but If the country is to have
recourse to one party or another to carry
on Its business, the party in power must
nave definite and consistent policy and
Its members must subordinate their net
vanities and their pet hobbies to the greater
plans OF the party as whole The blocs
that have been formed in the present Con-
gress are made UP of men who insist on
singing out of tune. They do not care what
becomes OF the party program so long as
they can put through their pet measures.
Ihey are carrying out the logic of the revolt
against the power of the Speaker of the
House n few years ago. when Republicans
unwilling to submit to the rule of the ma.
lority of their party combined with the
democrats In depriving the Speaker of his
power to enforce the will of that majority.
1t may be necessary for the President to
take the congressional majority by the
serum OF the neck and shake it into reali.
zation OF Its bligations to the country. He
would do 1t reluctantly, as his Columbns
remarks indicate, but It is evident that he 10
beginning to see the necessity of doing
something of the kind.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

decisions Of the Labor Board are acting
within their srights, then II must be con-
ceded that the men who remain in the serv-
ice and those who enter 1t anew are within
their rights in accepting such employment;
that they have the moral and legal right to
enter such service and that they are en-.
titled to the protection Of every branch of
the Government, state and National.
This is merely an elaboration OF the
declaration made by the President in his
Marion speech that no one has the right to
deny to another man the right to work where
and when he pleases.
The principle is fundamentally demo-
cratic, but It has been denied in practice
many time by men who professed great
solicitude over the possibility Of forcing
men into involuntary servitude. When It
is respected in practice It will no longer be
necessary to swear in extra deputy sheriffs
or to call out the militia when there is q
dispute betwees employers and employees.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
NOW MY IDEA is THIS!
Daily Talks Whh Thinking Phladelphians Subjects They
Knotv Best

purpose. We have taken number Of ways
to do this, one Of the most effective Of which
was a travelling exhibit, which went into
twenty.f five counties. and was viewed by
more than quarter OF a million adult
residents of the State. .
Most Of those who saw this exhibit be.
came convinced of the necessities Of the sit.
uation, and they In turn speedily convinced
their legislative representatives Of the same
thing and the justice Of a larger appropria.
tion: This Is practical illustration Of
what I mean by the responsibility of the
citizens in State welfare work and the
manner in which they can make their con-
victions felt.
''The State Department Of Public Wei.
fare at Harrisburg, recently established,
mas finely advanced policy in many fields,
but It was the awakening Of public respon-
sibility that made the department possible.
The people felt the necessity of having the
whole welfare movement in the State placed
In the hands of central, specialized or
ganization to do the supervising and stimu-
late the work throughout the boundaries
OF the Commonwealth.
"But the department cannot fully achieve
the effects Of the policy which 1t has laid
down unless it has the continued and steady.
ing support OF public opinion. which regis
ters itself through the members of the Legis.
lature.
Prevention Better Than Cure
This suStalnlng influence, II one OF ap.
proval, will prove of inestimable value to
the department In carrying out its policies
In such manner as will make the public
realize the importance of its work.
"One of the most important effects of
this public awakening to its own respon-
sibilities is going to be, and, in measure,
already is, that the communities Of the State
are beginning to realize that prevention Is
cheaper and generally more effective than
cure. The most important task Is not
the physical uplifting and helping OF those
who are down, but Of building up the kind
of social life and institutions that will
prevent these people, as largely as possible,
from falling and thus increasing the army
of the dependent and the unfortunate.
'"This holds true Of every branch of the
work, Of physical health, Of delinquency, OF
family welfare, of unemployment, of child
welfare and all the other phases Of the
social problem.
Therefore, I maintain that all welfare
work, to be effective to the last degree, and,
for that matter, to be effective even to a
far less degree, depends ultimately upon
the sense of responsibility which the public
feels for the job. An alert. intelligent pub.
lie opinion, which knows what it wants and
expresses itself clearly, will result IN an
alert, intelligent welfare administration,
public opinion which is unalert and un.
intelligent will result In an unalert and
unintelligent administration. As in most
other cases in which the public has the
last word of authority, 1t can have whatever
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
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LET THE BELL STAY AT HOME

DROPERLY the Liberty Bell belongs in
i the Old State House There it has the
right background and the atmosphere Of
historical tradition necessary for its COM
plete significance. Despite appeals such as
that which has Just been brought from
Chicago and granted by City Council, time
must come when the disposition Of the people
Of Philadelphia To preserve the bell from
the dangers of random junketings will be
translated into fixed law.
It has been held with some justice that
people. and especially children. who haven't
the time or the means TO come to PhladcI-
phia from far parts of the country ought 10
be permitted to look occasionally upon the
most sacred relic of the Nations first
birthday. But that doesn't change the
logic of the situation.
1t is IN the State House that the hell
ought to be viewed. We cannot move the
White House or the Grand Canyon about
the country. Yet these things lose none of
their interest and significance for that.
The British do not send their crown
Jewels from Liverpool to Leeds and from
Southampton to Bristol Any sensible Briton
would faint with anxiety and shame If you
suggested that the Great Stone of Scone,
the nearest equivalent to the Liberty Bell
that the English can boast. should be trotted
around the island by politicians eager to
shine for a while in high hats.
That is precisely what we have n habit
Of doing with the Liberty Bell. 1t was to
have been expected that the City Council
would snap through resolution for
junket to Chicago with the bell There
was an obvious fear of the deterrent effect
of public opinion. But Mayor Moore acted
admirably in holding up the enterprise until
after public hearing on Tuesday.
1t is hardly to be hoped that the time
thus allowed will be adequate to permit
public opinion to crystalize against foolish
and dangerous enterprise The bell will
probably go West accompanied by the usual
crowd Of official junkcters. who will have
high old times in the places where the eating
is good. But it is about time that the public
took hand in the matter Accidents arr
known to happen on the railroads. The bell
is cracked. And one of these days it may
fall apart and be put forever out of sight
because of the desire of some Councilmen
Tor good times that don't cost anything.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
HOW ABOUT THIS?

A RE the State officcholders to be shaken
"A down for campaign contributions after
all?
Itlooks as If they were. for in the news
reports of a conference of political leaders
1t is announced that. while it has been agreed
that the Finance Committee of the Repub-
lican State Committee shall not solicit sub
scriptions from the State otficeholders for the
State campaign, there is nothing to prevent
the political committees Of the national SEN
ate and House of Representatives, or the
Republican National Committee from So
liciting subscriptions to n fund to elect SEN
ators and members of the House.
Senator Pepper is the national committee
man from this State and he is candidate
for election in November.
Are we to understand that Senator Pepper
intends to cOuntenance the hod-up of the
oficeholdcrs in order to enlarge the fund to
be used in winning his election?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
PUTTING THEM ON RECORD

THE purpose of the attempt to apply the
L cloture rule 10 the debate on the Tariff
Bill in the Senate was served when the
Senators were put on record.
The motion was defeated. with thirty
Democrats and five Republicans voting
against it. The opposition of the Demo, rats
was expected. They have been Insisting all
along on debating the measure at length in
order, as they say, 'to exhibit its ini0ui-
ties to the country. At the same time they
have been denounc!ng the Republicans for
their delay in passing It,
The five Republicans who Joined with the
Democrats in opposition were Borah. Bran.
degee, La Toilette, Moses and Norris. the
trouble makers who refuse to submit TO
party discipline.
Now ii any one is curious about who ,s
responsible for the delay the evidence is
available.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

The story Of creation was told In few
words. Lincoln's Gettysburg speech was
Senator Of the United States at least nj;
teen minutes to move for adjournment. ana
no one In Congress seems able to say any
thing of moment In less than half day.
That Is one OF the reasons why public opihs..
ion would favor q permanent stop.talk rsS
In the Senate.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

Will IL. Hays has delivered another
speech describing reforms of an elaborate
sort that are being put into effect In the
movies. So many people are out to reform
the movies and are attacking the task with
such relentless earnestness that, before We
know it, the movies may not be worth re-
forming.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

II you like to be appreciated and es g.
teemed do not remind any typical house.
holder that the coe supply is swiftly
dwindling and that the prices of anthracite
NAV emulate the cow In month or two
and Jump over the moon. Observe how de . !.
lightfully warm the weather is
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
THE LABOR BOARD Is RIGHT

TNHERE is nothing new in the declaration
l. of the Railway Labor Board about the
rights of workess, but Its promulgation In
official form gives to 1t force and au-
thority which 1t has not hitherto had.
That declaration is that II 1t be assumed
that employees who leave the service of a
rail- Dad because Of dissatisfaction with the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

"You fill me with gratitude!' exclaimed
OK President Taft to the cheering British
when he was preparing to depart for home.
That is nice to hear. 1t also has reassur- :
ing sound. The British have joyous habit
of filling notable Americans with other
things than gratitude If the internal evi :.
dence of many speeches delivered in London
during the last few years means anything.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

Briefly. the trouble with the coal situ-
alton Is that while every one is eager to
settle every coal strike. no one ever takes
the trouble to remedy conditions from which
strikes arise. If you are content to run q
instead Of pulling them up, you will have no
right to complain when weeds grow thicker
every year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

There Is more than the sound of a name
to suggest fundamental resemblance b.
tween Mayor Oles, OF Youngstown, O., who
quit his job In a fit of temper, and Ole
Hanson, the vanished hero of Seattle. Both
men talked too much and had too little TO
say,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

The idea that the Liberty Bell is the
property of the entire American people is
capable of development. There might be
enough pieces to go around among a con-
precious trophy be smashed to smithereens
ON one of its reckless pilgrimages.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

The State botanisfs have decided to
make war on wild garlic. Considering tho
offensive put up by the tame variety, some
terrific battles may be expected.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

Persons who cane remember what .
cloture is are relieved Of their worry by the
congressional decision to do without that
legislative expedient.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
SHORT CUTS

Glance at the streets and the outgoing
trains today and then tell US who 1t was
who said that Americans are working them.
selves to death.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
What Do You Kno,v?
QUIZ

QUIZ M
l. HoM s,.'.. msny g.us ssst: are there in the un''
2. Where is the land Of Oman?
3. Were street cars ever named instead q
I. Who was Lloyd Georges prsdscessor
as Premier Of England?
s. Where Is the Tagus River?
g. Who o,dss ssia q y! nbsrsy must bs limited Ia
Z. Who founded the ,hrst botanical garden
In North America?
In ssom. wnas ysss did M:pS:oq gSs.pars
>. From what Is the word chints derived,
10. What is meant by "old Christmas Day,
Answers to Yesterdays ouIx
!. The cloture rule of the Senate provides
that II at any time motion to close
debate on a pending measure is made
at the instance Of not less than Oh.
PVT to vote a' on the M0'aHS day taS!' Sns on: q:
following that on which It was oriG.
l1anyyo inaily made: II the motion shall s.
become unfinished business until Il n
dhlp%S disposed Of. Thereafter no Senator
snail speak more than one hour, In.
to it. No amendmehts 01nSss may be- ss'sssc suS.
m,tted mi s,1,. save by unanimous consent,
uhotoiy HlotiOH 6nAu De ma00 ana
all, All points OF order shall be decided
2. An oeil-de-boeuf Is circular or oval
Mlndcw; bulls eye. The name 10
French and literally means eye Of OF.
=. satyr In classical mythology was .
woodland deity, having goatlike ears
pug nose. short tail and budding horns
ana OF wanton nature.
Z. The Romans numbered their years from
the founding Of Rome, a date equiva.
lent to 1853 B. c.
3. The President Of France Is elected every
seven years. -
8. New Zealand Is the largest possession
OF Great Britain lying exclusively In
the South Temperate Zone. In this
reckoning Cape Province. In South
AFRICA 70 regarded a. part Of the
Union Of South Africa. which extends
across the southern tropic line The
southern states Of Australia are In
ne south Temperate Zone. but the
units. Is partly in the tropics.
7. John Adams was the longest lived Of
american Presidents. He died on
July =. 1923. at the age Of ninety years
eight months and a few days.
8. An Amerind is member of one Of the
native races OF America, an Indian OF
an Eskimo.
g. Utopia refers originally to the ideal
commonwealth which Sir Thomas
More called by that name In his fanci.
ful work, issued In the sixteenth cen.
tury.
10. Jupiter is the largest planet Of the solar
system.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
Today's AnnIversarles

1s2o-Percy Bysshe Shelley drowned in
Gulf of Spezia.
1S27-The survey of the National road
was completed to Indianapolis.
1S3S-Count Ferdinand Won Zeppelin. IN.
ventor of the airships used by the Germans
In their raids on England, born in Baden
Died in Berlin March 8. 1917.
l847-The Union, the first of the French
trans Atlantic steamers, arrived at New
York. ~ -''"
1S51-James Stuary, notorious rohber
and murderer. executed by the Vigilantes in
San Francisco. e' :"
ls04-President Cleveland issued n nroc.
lamation warning unlawful assemblapes ~
Illinois to dispense. ="
1S07--POrtugal celebrated the 4OOth an
niversary Of the departure of Vasno "I
Cana for the Indies. '"''' ua
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08

And spiritual illumination IL the function
Of religion, which appeals to the controlling
emotions.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
Today's Birthdays

John ID. Rockefeller, CAPITALIST mud nh,
!enthropist, born at Richford, n. ", eighty.
three years ago. e'sht''
Hon. jacques Bureau, Minister Of Cus-
toms and Excise in the Dominion Cabinat
born at Three Rivers, Que, sixty-two years
Harry COckshutt, Lieutcnont Co,o,,
ontario, born at Brantford, Ont, tiftv. fonr NJ
years ago. '' my 'io"r
Frank B. Brandegee, United stotes s.,-
d ur from connecticut, born at New Lon.
don' Conn.,, tfty.elght voars ago. -0"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-07-08
Making the Public Understand

Zone OF the biggest tasks Of our own as.
ISOLATION has been to awaken the people of
the State. OF Pennsylvania to fuller reali-
provision for the care Of the feeble minded
In order that the Legislature may be justifiei
In making larger appropriations Tor this
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-06
CANTOR OPENS
 THE MAJESTIC
Po1i Playhouse Has Aus picious Opening with
 Musical Revue, Make It Snappy," as Feature.

Eddie Cantor and his talented com- pany, In the elaborate musical revue, Make It Snappy," pleased those who attended the two performances given at Polls New Majestic theatre. satur- day afternoon and evening, under the auspices of the Junior League The new Majestic theatre which IS 8 copy in many ways of the georgeous Palace, next door, was opened for the first time Saturday afternoon. While the Majestic Is slightly smaller than ths Palace, it is model theatre nav. ing everything that is new and most efficient in theatre construction. de- signing and furnishing.
 FlloWing the Po1i custom Of unlQue- ly costuming tn ushers, the attend ants in the new playhouse wear snap DIV little suits similar to those worn by English officers. Each usnerette carries a swagger stick ana gNes snappy little salute as the guest s1Ves her the ticket.
 Unforgettab1e Event. While the opening of the theatre alone was an important event the Iact that Eddie Santor, the worlds greatest comedian, gave the first perform. ance in the house was an event or added distinction. AS usual cantor took possession of the interest of his audience from the very first time he made his appearance and during the gorgeous sketches between his acts they waited anxiously for the next sketch in which he played part. The revue was composed of 27 mar yeIous scenes in two acts. Tn seven of the scenes Cantor appeared.
 In most of his work he was a6iy assisted by Miss Lillian F1tzgerald' whose efforts were especially deserV. ing of praise. Toward the close or the show Cantor appeared in his we'll known black face make up and gen srously offered to sing. any or the songs which the audience might have heard on the records or i'll other shows. .,~,,
 Among his offerings were "Silver Swanee'' Three O'clock in the Morn ing" stumbling" After the BalI' and Sophie" Miss Fitzgelard's French speciality brought long and long ap- plause from the audience. Miss Helen Darlington, Miss Charlotte Woodruff and Miss Queeie Queenin, singers ana Miss Murie1 DeForest and Tot Qual- ters. dancers, Joe Opp and lew Hearn' comedians are also deserving or spec ia1 mention.
 The costuming of the chorus Of 125 beautiful girls was magnificent. Many thousand dollars of silks, satins and faces were used to gown the girls Tho scenes in which the costum1ng and presentation was especially note wortSy were "The Beautiful Ladies number in the Broadway Modiste Shop," scene; "A Bouquet or Glris, stJn Old Madrid" Butterfly or the wheel" and Princess Beautiful: In the latter scene the Cleveland Bron- ner Ballet appeared.
 The proceeds of the presentafNon will be given to the Bridgeport League of the Junior League or
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-06
EXPECT BIG
 VOTE FOR A
 NEW CHARTER

A large majority in favor of a re- vision of the city chartel will be reg ttered in the election tomorrow, George M. Flames. chairman, and Sanford Stoddard, vice chairman of the General Committee of Three Hundred, predict today. Mr. Flames is Republican and MT. Stoddard a Democrat. The general committee is Uon- partisan in its makeup.
 II expect the voters will favor the appointment of a charter revision committee by a substantial majority, '' said MT. Eames- There seems to be no doubt that revision is necessary and l anticipate little opposition to the adoption of the question:
 MT. Stoddard said: Surface indi- cations are that the charter revision question will be approved by a gen erous margin
 The general committee met today to complete plans for getting out a big vote on the charter question. Dis tr1ct committees. non-partisan in character, will work in every district, maintaining check lists and operar- ing autos to get out the vote on the charter revision question.
 District Chairmen
 Among the district committees chairmen appointed are: First dis trict, Mrs Martin Meyer; Second dis
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1922-11-06
NEW STRATFIELD
 CHURCH OPENED

Many blessings and graces will come into the lives and home of the people of the congregation by this event but few greater blessings could come to the Stratfield district than by the opening of a new Catholic church in this community" said Rev. William J. Blake in the dedication address given yesterday at the open ing service and blessing of the new Church of Our Lady of the Assump- lon on StratfieId road near Jackman avenue. Before the high mass which Father Blake celebarted, he went through and around the church and blessed the entire building and the congregation.
 The first service was held in the church about three weeks ago but the building was not blessed or the pews installed until yesterday.
 For the subject of his Sunday ser mon, Father Blake took the topic of the gospel of the day, Render Unto Caesar the Things That Are Caesars s and to God the Things That Are Gods" During the course of his talk Father Blake brought the topic right down to a present day subject and said: ''EWen in the election on Tues day given the candidates what is theirs and do not think of the candi- dates as to their religious beliefs, as Catholics Or Protestants, or Jews, but as fine red blooded Americans and men who are best fitted for the jobs.' .'
 During the service an elaborate program was rendered by the church choir under the direction of Mrs. John Heating. The Church of Our