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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Soldier Favors the Bonus

~ 'fhs Editor Of the Evening Putho L'dOe''
Sir-Resardins the proposed soldier ponus.
Che following should be given careful con-
oideratson by all: ,, ,,,o
40 trying very hard TO discourage the pro
vua.ed bonus for those who served IN tnc
world war, What the direct reason AoE SUI
action Is they themselves know. II Is not ioI
ioss by any means: 30 in oil prooapihy
a. ynu.. he for some Unforeseen gain on
their part that they are not In favor OF 'n0
prpposed bonus -
The ''knockers" do not take into con
alteration, when tAoy begin the'r hl'n',e ",
inx against .he bonus, that while we lvI-
lows who served in the world war "etn
entered on tho payroll at tho rate OF ssV
por month. from which were man . ueuae
tfons for laundry. insurance, aIloUnenIS'
ate bringing the real cash hand NaIuH
for services rendered down to very low
margin Der month lin my case. being mar
ried The money ] received Tor ABOUT w"
nrrt seven months OF the htteen mohtns
service was something like Ss.25 per month
not enough to pay the transportation 10
make one trip home per mon:h from camp
and return to my wife and relatiNes'.
there were very great many VINO "othou
ius offices and shopes who received anywhere
from $3.50 per week and UP for their serH-
scas, with the privilege Of going home every
evening: and who at the same time were
siyen bonuses which they received In ad-
dition to salary paid. There was no word
against that bonus.
Statistics inform us that there we're ap-
proximately 5000 men who were made mill
liur.aIrcs on account OF the past war. Wer"
these .3, 900 entered on the aforementioned
payroll at the rae of $50 per month? An
answer is needless to this question. Do rec
ords show where even one service man VINO
ssrved with the A e. F. or otherwise ever
was made a millionaire on account OF such
services?
During the war the fever OF patriotism
was scattered broadcast. throughout our
country and every one was apparently for
Tire service man; but when returned. the
;. feyer Of patriotism was far below normal.
In fact, now there Is not even q low margin
AZ which II could be placed. The patriotic
fever has entirely left and Is going In
"down-hiil push" much 20 the chagrin or
the service man.
ROBERT I. JACKSON.
Ex-soldier.
Philadelphia, October .. 1920,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13

in your Peoples Forum JOAQUIN Nil
isr's poem entitled Don't Stop at th'
Station Despair" w. l.. GEORGE.
y Phiiadeiphis, October ~. 1920
DON'T STOP AT THE STATION
'.f' DESPAIR" .'t..
We must trust the conductor, most surely
Why. millions Of millions before
Have made this same journey securely
And come to that Ultimate shore.
And we. we will reach " In seasoni
And ah, what welcome is there!
Reflect then, how out Of all reason
To stop at the Station Despair.
Az. rnidnights and many a patton
or bitter black water have we
As we journey, from ocean 10 ocean
From sea unto ultimate sea
To tho deep sea Of seas. and all silence
OF passion. concern and OF care
That vast sea of Eden-set islands
Don't stop at tho station Despalrl
Go forward. whatever may follow,
Go forward, friend.led or alone;
An me. to leap on In some hollow
Or fen, In the night and Unknown
Leap OF like q thief: try TO hide you
From angels all waiting you there!
Go forward, whatever betids you
Don't stop at the station Despair!
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
A. Disseminated Wife

70 the Editor Of the Evening Pubiie Lcdoer;
isir-what is man going to do WIZ
n s3discnntentrd wife7 | am sure am ho'
aione in wanting this information. SO
to work every day and come home az
mint only to find ccmr'ain,5 OF ever
character. mostly that Iitn = ul"n,.o"Tas ~ :,
IN h,ya moved several times In thu last
few years 10 suit my wife. When l nl,ve
40 Germantown. at her susgestion' sne
thinks she would like IL better In Yves,
pxti.aa'nhIa and when we get there she
xSnts to 20 to the country. and then when
~ are nicely settled there. she complains
thst It Is lonesome and wants " ""o''
Back to town. ,,,., ,.r
flif go to the expense TO establlsh nos
Al the seashore. she is again dissausnt'
Az. .nor,s and I wolld like To play ten
Ms and golf. and when ask my ~hs =" q,
j6tn club with me. she refuses 10 o. @ ~
ard will not give her consent !" ',S 49, %
a. without her. What Is roor man "
.,i,s s,,cs u,fa7 PERPLENEp.
Ephiiadelphia, October IL. lo"o'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Questions AnsUered
Best Short Poem

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Lcdoey:
Sir-T should like to know. which you
consider the best short poem in the Eng
llsh language. W, H. ID,
Philadelphia. October II. 1920
II would not be possible to answer this
question. as II is purely a matter of
personal opinion. II this question werc
put 10 lovers Of poetry hardly two Of
them would aE~eo upon the same poem.
Probably the most popular OF the very
short poems IL Alfred Tennysons Gross
ing the Bar" II Is undoubtedly the most
familiar and tho most admired by col
lectors.
Some years ago twenty-five OF the pres.
ent-day writer's were asked this same ques-
tion. and John Kcats's "Ode 20 Grecian
Urn" received the greatest number OF
votes. tho other selections running in popu-
larity as follows: shelly's ITO a Sky
lark" Gray's "Elesy in a Country church.
yard" wordsworth's limitations OF I'm
mortality Colcridge's "Kubla Kahn. -
Rosettrs Tho blessed Damozel," Brown.
ins's Gods In Hts Heaven Waiter Saw
age Jandor'a Rose Aylmer." and "Bry-
ants ''ThaDatopsis." Several Of these
poems are no doubt unfamiliar to many
readers. but among the literary folk they
very well known.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
"John Birds YardstIck"

To the Editor Of the Evening Public LEDGER!
Sir-In a recent reading OF a work OF
fiction I came across tho expression John
BIrd's Yardstick.' What was meant BY this
reference7 -.. SAMUEL I. pAyIS
Philadelphia. October 0. 1920. u
II was the standard yard measurement
OF Great Britain as conducted by John Bird.
who lived between 1900 and l176. Bird wa ;.
In early life. n weaver by trade, but his
remarkable mathematical and mechanical
talent led him IN another direction. and. he
became the most celebrated rnathemat tical
instrument maker OF this time and acquired
European fame.
For his Instruments he received enormous
prices from the English and other govern
ments. and his graduated yardstick OF 1890
was the standard yard measure OF England
antil 1t was destroyed in the Parliamen,
House flre OF 1880. Some Of his instrumen n Ia
arc sun preserved In the British Museum
ard others are In use in continental Oh.
servatories.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Letters to the Editor
lslanals for AutomehIIes

- the Editor Of the EreHirD Public Lcdoet;
"a str--one hears so much nowadays
j&ff6ut the many automobile accidents. many
~ which are urproventable with the pre-
i4aWne condition Of affairs. Careless driv
~ causes n Ihrge number Of smashups
a does tho Inability TO signal properl'
Tho fellow In back.
x How many Of the drivers Of the large
arueks which trevcl from all Parts I" a.
siarts of our country today are able Il
c,,t ont their arms to tell that they are
<oins 10 turn. stop. etc? Very few. II
kny. ..#.s a.. a..
4 ,rher, IRE aIite few patents on GU
frrcnt KINDS Of automobile signals .o'it now.
why not. then. pass law torcIhk
S,stomobiiIsts 20 have some type OF sig
tai in the rear of their vehicles 10 &c
Syease the appalling number Of automoohs
accidents?
THOMAS HEssAN.
.SPh,,adelphIa, October 10. 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13

Letters to the Editor should be as
brief and to the point as possible,
voiding anything that would open
UNCONVENTIONAL or sectarian discus
Z sion. ,r.' p = D.. s...
No attention will be paid TO anony-
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence Of good
faith, although names will not be
printed IL request is made that they
be omitted.
The publication of letter In not to
be taken as an Endorsement OF its
views by this paper.
Communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by post
age. nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Water for Chickens

TO the Editor Of the EUeHtnO Public Ledger:
sir-I would like TO call your attention to
the great csrelessness shown by dealers In
poultry in not providing water recep'Icl-s
for their use when confined for sale or being
transported 10 the commission houses Re
Gently I observed great number of
chickens being held on truck In transit
for some hours without q particle Of water.
Why do dealers In poultry often neglect
to keep them supplied with water. Chickens
drink a great deal and Il increases their
waisht. For that reason. II not out OF pity
for their sufferInGr, dealers should keep
deep pans filled and close to the crates.
Even a tin can. cut down part way on one
side, can be fastened 10 an upper crate.
Any one noticing the neglect Of these poor
creatures may report II to one nf the humane
societies In this city. as I'D In the In.
stance referred TO above
W II LLAMAS.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
A Snnn Of the npaep,,

10 the Editor OF the Evening Public Ledger!
sir--There Is a song, the words I wish
10 get, which begins something like this;
1--WE we're crowded In the cabin. and not
q soul was allowed 20 sleep"
am not sure OF the title, bu. think
you. or one of your many readers. VIII
be able to locate II for me.
... MRS. MARY T. DEV1N3
. Philadelphia, october II. 1920.
THE CAPTAINS DAUGHTER
We were crowded in the cabin, not a soul
would dare TO sleep.
II was mIdnight on the waters. and .
storm was on the deep;
IT'S a beautiful thing In winter. TO be
4. shattered by the blast,
And to hear the rattling tempest thunder
''Cut away the mast"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
RepIy to Thanks

To IN, Editor Of the EreainD Public Ledgcr
Sir-.-Wi;l some correspondent, or the edi-
tor. cnliEhteu me on the meaning OF the
words. You're welcome" given In appre'
correct thing TO say? These words are even
used by some persons In return for the
saying IT am much Obliged to you." when
what should be said Is something similar
N mot at all" f. i. BENFER.
Philadelphia. October q. 1920.
Both are correct and proper: For instance.
u q man loaned you book, you would
naturally say Thank you" To this he
would reply. you are quite welcome. -
meaning to perusc f.. otherwise It might be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
"The workmanship and finish on the
Cadillac are equal to anything extant,
whether it be a product Of Europe
or America"
Mhe @

THE full force Of this striking
l. statement from an eminent Eng
ish authority will be instantly
apparent to anyone at all familiar
with the. fine motor cars Of Europe.
It's chief interest and importance
consists in the fact that it places the
Cadillac on a parity Of excellence
with the best European cars of very
much higher price, whose reputa-
ton has rested upon the very points
now conceded to the Cadillac.
Several Of these cars have, indeed,
sold hitherto for as much as three
times, the price Of the Cadillac;
but the same writer, in another
part Of his editorial, admits that
the Cadillac has broken down the
wall ofprejudice existing in England
against American cars.
''By reason of its up-to-date de-
sig,,," he says, "eaceIIence of
material and workmanship, and
fine performance on the road, it
has for some considerable time
been generally accepted as one of
the finest, if not the finest, of
American models imported into
this country"
Again, this same frank admirer cor
roborates the opinion Of American
army officers and observersge generally,
in pronouncing the Type 50 an even
greater Car than thegreat war Cadillac.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
"potIy Warden" Clothes

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--What was the origin Of the word
"Dolly Warden" as applied TO a certain type
OF womcn's dress half a century ago?
MRS. l., Il. CLEAVER.
Philadelphia. October IL. 1920.
''Dolly Warden Is character In Charles
Dickens's ''Barnaby RudRe.'' She Is the
daughter of Gabriel Warden. a prosperous
locksmith From this character the name
came to be applied 10 a woman's gown 10
rray-nowered material. made with pointed
bodice and a skirt tucked UP and draped over
n re,ticoat OF solid color. which was popular
with women about lS85-isTo.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Meaning Of Es.Dividend

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Slr-Piease state the meaning OF *
dividend as used after stock quotation
In the financial column of newspaper.
s. l.. +.
Philadelphia, October II, 1890.
II means tho sale OF stock with the
agreement that the dividend about to he
paid shall not go to the buyer: or that
the buyer OF a stock is not entitled to
tho next dividend paid.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Philadelphia. Oct. 7. 1920.

V "V'h tor tiic C@DIitullahct.
Philadelphia. Oct. Z, 1920. :.
To the Editor Of the Evemt,o Public LEDGER:
sir-i wish TO secure short humorous
poem which contains the following: al
shady tree, babbling brook, /
Girl in hammock reading book:
Man rides by, big mustache,
Girl In hammock makes a mash"
Philadelphia. oc,oser IL, 1920. :,
To the Editor Of the Bventro Public Ledger.
Sir.-.Can any of your readers please
give the name Of the author Of the fol.
lowing nnesY And also please print the
coinpiete poem if YOU can secure II.
The Death Of Columbus
Soon with thee will all be over,
Soon the voyage will be begun
That Shall bear thee to discover
Far away land unknown ..a,
Land that each alone must visit, D.
BUT no tidinRs bring to men; -
For no sailor once departed
Ever shall return again ~
WILLIAM T. DURHAM.
Philadelphia, Oct Z, 1920.
~ Resder-we vii, mai, to you a COPY
stamped addressed envelope
s's. X. a. asks for the two old songs or
poems beginning as follows.
''N Oho sptdHs up Lioih
sleep b. .....
Laying now for a frolic, now for a leap;
Now for a madcap. Eaiioping chase.
Blowing tho dust In every ones face
and ... q "a
Tho stars are fading from the sky.
The mists before the morning ny
The East Is glowing with a smile d,
"E. v. d. desires tho poem "a voy-
age OF Mind" and to know the name Of
the author.
"a. L. D." asks for the words OF tho
song ''well Ali Get Young Again" and
n poem containing the following iines:
Speak the truth. falter not In yoJr reply.
Fear not. though dangers standing nigh. :"
Mrs. L. II. Abrams asks for poem
entitled Princess oirda," which contains
these lines:
THE king came home from battle.
He rode In triumph proud;
Before him heraids flying.
And trumpets pcaiins loud"
Joaquin Miller Poem
To the Edttoy Of fhs 'Eventno Public Ledoe-:
SRI will appreciate II II you will print
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Wear Your old, Clothes

~ fhs Editor OF the Evening Public bed0er!
Sir-one reason for tina continuation or
the hiEb cost Of living. especially when II
bones TO wearing apparel. la because the
american people are prold. We are the best
kresssd patton Jn the Globe, ana nation
that follows fashion 90 q foolish degree.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
From The Motor-the National Motor Cor
Journal of Great Britdin-of August 4 1920

He lays stress on Cadillac progress
and development during the past two
years, emphasizing the experience
gained in arduous war services, and
pointing out that in many respects
including coachwork and greater
driving comfort and luxury-the
Cadillac shows marked advance over
its own previous high standards.
Herefers again andagain to the beauty
of the Cadillac and its enhanced
charm Of appearance, speaking Of it
in one instance as giving the impress
sion Of a tasteful travelling boudoir
on wheels"
The highly desirable changes Of the
past two years in the Cadillac, . he
quite properly describes as "the
natural and considered outcome of
extended experience"
"Regardless of price or size," he
concludes, "the Model 50 Cadillac
approaches the ideal (of pertec-
tion) as closely as any other car
OF, the market today"
With distinguished foreign observers
pronouncing the Cadillac the equal
of their own costliest productions,
which far exceed it in price, what
need is there for us to impress upon
appreciative Americans that the Type
50 Cadillac represents the greatest
monetary motor Car value in the
world today?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13

whate'er the years may bling to msi
I bless the hour when first we met,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
Poems and Songs Desired
Author Of Poem

To the Editor OF the Evening Public Ledoer:
Sir-I note that ono OF your readers de-
sires to know the author OF n poem which Is
entitled II Would he True" wish to
state that I have II In card form and the
signature to II is Howard Arnold Walters"
MRS. GETZ.
Philadelphia, October II, 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-13
A War Poem

n war room
To the Editor Of the EVcrtno Public L,d1er!
slr-I will appreciate 1t very much II
you will print for me a poem entitled THE
Men who Fell In Baltimore" II was In
print during and Immediately following the
Civil war. and one verse ran something
like this:
Next came the Massachusetts, mon.
Gathered from city. glade and glen.
No hate for South but love for all,
They answered to their country's call"
MRS. ID. HARVEY.
Philadelphia. October II. 1920.
To fhc Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Slr--I will appreciate Il II you will pub
lish in your Peoples Forum the words
Of song which contains these lines:
The chairs in the parior all miss you.
The pictures all frown on the" wall;
The flowers won't grow, for they seem to
know, -'
And the sunshine won't come in at all
e. v. D.
Camden n. j.. October Q. 1920.
To the Editor OF the EpeufrD Public Ledger:
Sir-I would appreciate II very much
II you would secure for me the words OF
the song called The Well Below the
Valley O." c. l. F..
Philadelphia, Oct Z, 1920.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
A succEssEuL ELoRlsr.

Among the Colored men who have
left the beaten path and won success
along new lines, Is Mr.. Herbert John
son, one Of our own home boys who
among the florists of this city has
taken high rank. Johnson served his
country overseas, saved his money
and upon his return opened a small
but up-to-date floral establishment
which has grown by deaps and
bounds until he and his assistants
are kept constantly busy His sue
cess Is due to strict attention to busi-
ness and to detail and designs of his
creation can be seen at all funerals,
parties, receptions and entertainments
where decorations are used. He Is
located at 1900 East 18th street and
has Bell phone Clifton 2043 and he
can always spare time to meet his
friends and make acuaintances. He
Is a member of many organizations
and knows the true worth of the
meaning of flowers.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas, 1t has pleased the AL
mighty God to take from our great
link of woodcraft three neighbors,
viz, Jennie Fields, 5000 Mannheim
Road, January 80, 1920; VIM. Burkes,
1910 Charlotte, January 80, 1920;
Lille Kinlaw, 1908 Euclid, February
10, 1920. And
Whereas, They were loyal men,
bers of Camp No. 5; be it
Resolved, That we bow in humble
submission TO the will of the Omni-
potent God, believing that our loss is
Heavens gain; be it further
Resolved, That we extend our heart
felt sympathy to the bereaved fami-
lies and commend them to God and
the word of His grace; be it further
Resolved, That a copy of these res
olutions be sent to the families of
the deceased; copy be recorded in
the minutes of the Camp and copy
be printed in the Kansas City Sun.
Respectfully submitted,
Neighbors-
M. H. jefferson,
LOWE Terrell,
B. F. Fletcher,
N. S. Adkins,
n. ]. Battle.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28

liam Henry Lodge A F. & A NJ. at
Platte City and Joined Allen Chapel
under the pastorate of Rev. F. Jesse
Peck in 1900. The funeral sermon
preached by the pastor. Rev. ]. B.
lsaacs assisted by Presiding Elder
Prince and Rev. John Coins. Music
was furnished by the Masonic Choir
and an unusually large number of
beautiful floral offerings were sent
by friends. Masonic services were
conducted by Past Master W. C.
Hueston representing William Henry
Lodge and interment was in Highland
cemetery. The family is among the
most prominent in this city and for
many years has been identified with
the activities of Allen Chapel, Mrs.
Lewis having been for many years
president of the Senior Stewardess
Board The Sun extends its deepest
sympathy.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
COMMUNITY SERVICE.

The social given by the Beau Brum-
mels on Thursday evening, February
10, was a complete success. One
hundred and twenty-six persons were
present. A splendid program was
rendered and refreshments served.
The Corn-Willie Banquet and get
together of the Wayne Miner Post No.
149 American met with great success,
especially when the feast was an
nounced by the familiar sound Of an
old army trumpet footing the Mess
Call" Every one was we'll pleased
when the games and music was inter.
rupted by the appearance of the Mess
Sergenat bringing forth his delicacies
--doughnuts, corn-willie and black
Java, Under the auspices of the
Wayne Miner Post of the American
Legion Memorial services we're held
for the the purpose of delivering to
relatives of those lost In service. the
French War Diploma Sunday evening,
February %.
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28
r. w. THOMPSON DEAD.

Washington. d. c., Feb. 20.-Rich
ard w. Thompson, one of the best
known newspaper correspondents in
the country, died here Friday night
February -, following an operation
at Freedman's hospital. Mr.. Thomp
son had been confined to his home
for some time, suffering from a ner
vous breakdown. He leaves his wife
and daughter. Mr.. Thompson began
his newspaper career with the Indian
apolis Freeman, and for number OF
years conducted Thompson's News
Bureau He had been connected with
the United States government for q
number of years and was one of the
chief assistants to DR.. Emmett ]
Scott. Special Assistant to the Secre
tary of War, during the worlds war
The Kansas City sun. (Kansas City, Mo.) 1908-1924, 1920-02-28

Before the last act Mrs. Osborne
Kansas City's impressario and most
successful director came before the
the curtain to thank the audience for
their royal support and she was Civ.
en- an ovation and presented a beauti.
full basket of flowers by the members
of Ebenezer Church. Mrs. Osborne is
indeed a wonderful and valuable WON.
an.
Prof. J. r, E. Lee, principal of the
High School appeared before the cur.
tain and after complimenting the cast
upon their splendid performance an
nounced that arrangements were be
made to have them repeat the play
for the benefit of the Community Cen
ter. announcement of which will be
made as soon as all plans for same
had been perfected.
Excellent music was furnished by
N. Clark Smiths High School Orches
ira while Mrs. Louise Stewart was the
accompanist of the soloists. The Sun
and its entire staff occupied a box at
this performance and all agreed that
it was-HATS OFF to this admirable
and well balanced company.