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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
The Seventh Son" Myth

TO the Editor OF tho Evening Public Ledoer:
Sir-What charm has the reventh son?
Does II mean family Of only seven sons or
does It mean any difference IL girls are
older or In between. and still there are seven
sons? What chapter and verse In the Bible
can We fnd-if anywhere II will tell us
about II? JAMES T.. McCREE.
Philadelphia. October 81, 1920.
Seven was q sacred number among tho
Hebrews and also among tho Greeks and
Egyptians long before the Christian era. The
number seven IL applied to several things in
the Bible. but in no instance IL tho seventh
son accorded any distinction between any
OF the other sons. second, ffth or sixth
In the New Testament many things occur
by seven, such as seven churches In Asia,
seven spirits symbolized by seven candle
sticks; seven stars. seven seals. seven uals.
tSi. The frequent occurrence in tho Bible
may have given rise to tho popular super
stition which attributed special virtue to =
seventh son. and invested the seventh SON
OF a seventh son with supernatural powers.
but like many other popular superstitions.
It had no foundation in reason and certainly
none in Scriptural authority, A seventh
daughter OF a seventh daughter IL OF equal
Importance,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25

brief and to the point as possible,
avoiding anything that would open a
denominational or sectarian discus
sion.
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 II request is made that they
be omitted.
The publication OF a letter Is not to
be taken as an Endorsement Of Its
views by this paper.
Communl lcations will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by post
age, nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
claims We Are Selfish

rs,,o. - the Everin0 Public Ledger:
s,r--I note that In your paper you give
So rein to any ono who would express nis
IT, ,o,on regarding conditions as ne found
them in this big city, vor. am Sesn told % that in
I,,, Ism' native section snobbery Is paramount
~, n, ieft Massac chusetts to come 10 Fhii-
,d.inhia to live, about Six months aso.
ssit that I was going among people where
s.s,hary wa, unknown, and was more or
, sUoVa ia 70 get away from the strict. puri-
,.n,c IDEAS that existed in yprcester.
W,,an 7 reached Philadelphia. tho city
..r,sd 40 ..homey'' to me that was very
happy, I said to myself This 10 the CITY
AZ Brotherly Love-" have lived mere, as
7 said before. more than six months, ana
hoye failed utterly to find any evidence Of
,he cIty's being entitled to It's nickname.
I-non reaching here vert to West Phila-
sslnhIa TO live, for It seemed to me, after
Waking around. that II was the most home-
like part Of your great city. ! star,ea ,,,, 10
.,,end school this fall at the West Phila-
asinhia High School for Girls. My expert
.rc.s have been anything but what had
.n,,c,nated. have attended a church near
my present homo ever Stree nave reachea
tbIs city. and also the Sunday School, 1
have vet TO have any one ask me where /
lived, what was my name. or In any other
way take the slightest Interest In me. am
NOW referring TO the church. The only per-
son 10 whom I gave my name was the lady
who corrducts my Sunday school class. Ihe
other girls in the class have paid no atten
ton to me, other than 10 hou anu s"'i'
when enter
At school have met most OF the girls IN
my section, In some way or another. put
they are all divided in little cliQues. probably
from sIrlhood orr. and rs to admitting a
little stranger like me. I have tried to get
in, but only encountered the proverbial
"freeze out" The teachers have been very
kind to me. 30 far rs their communication
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
Questions AnStUered
TransIatlons Desired

To the Editor Of the Evenino Public Ledger
sir-Will YOU please give. in your "peo-
PIES Forum" the meaning and correct pro-
nunciation Of Pas des Amphores,' also the
same Of la Styrienne"?
.s TOCCATA.
Philadelphia. October 90. 1920
We are sorry you are not more explicit In
your query. Are they names Of musical COM
positions? Pas des Amphores," means
Dance Of the Wine Jars" Tho pronuncia-
tion is "Pah-day- -Zamfor." as nearly as It
can be expressed In English. La Styr-
ienr's' Is literally "The Syrian Woman"
or The Woman Of Syria" The pronuncia-
tion is Lab Steeryen,"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
Natural Wealth Of Mexico

10 the Editor Of tho Euenino Public Ledger:
Sir-Please tell me something about the
natural wealth OF Mexico. T. ]. II.
Philadelphia. October 20. 1920.
In natural wealth Mexico is one of the
most favored Of all the lands Of tho earth.
It's resources are little short Of marvellous.
In gold. silver and the precious stones. its
possibilities are remarkable. IL is rich in
petroleum. Its forest are immensely rich
IL has great agricultural possibilities. and
there are mary other elements OF natural
wealth. As regards climate. Mexico. in its
hisher regions. Is a paradise. and after what
has been achieved at Panama, II Is safe TO
say that even tho low coast regions may be
made perfectly healthy and safe as 4 place
Of residence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
To Enter Diplomatic Corps

To the Editor Of the EVeain0 Public Ledger:
Sir-Will you kindly inform me. through
your Peoples Forum" what qualifcat Ions
a man must have to secure a position in
the diplomatic corps. and whether II is Sc
cured through civil servics examination or
by sppointment2 Also, IL by appointment Or
civil service examination. It Is necessary to
secure a position In either tho Department
OF Justice or the Secret SeryiceP J. NJ. II.
Philadelphia. October Is. 1920.
There are both civil service and appontive
positions in tn, diplomatic corps. Heads
In, this corps have the privilege OF appoint-
inGN some OF their personal assistants but
most CT the positions are now filled after
a. competitive examination. II you will
write to or call at the civil service depart
meht In the Postoffice Building. Philadel-
phia. they will give you all the informa ton
you may desire and will send or give you
pamphlets setting out qualifications for an
appointment in any branch OF tho service
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
Wants Better Trolley Service

20 mo Editor OF the EVsHir0 Public LEDGER:
eH--Now thai the public Is to begin pay.
as Two cents more for a ride and two
10 more Tor an exchange ticket after the
AT OF November, we trust that the man
rsment OF the Rapid TRANSIT Co. is salts
az" Az and that II VIII go still further imms.
lately than lookins for more money TO run
'A''spsd ana try 10, msst, the needs of, the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25

what wasn't true;
But that isn'o so with one, ana Just cen
prove II. tooI
Cause when sis PLAYS on the organ 20 n
makes you want ter die.
Why, he sits and says it's lovely. and that
seems ter mes a lie.
But I like him all the samey. and I only
wish he'd stay
At our home for good and always. and sN
with us ev'ry day;
Only think OF havin' goodies every evenn't
Jimineei
And I'd never get q scoldin' with the mss.
lister ter tea.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
nrhs plvorced WIfev

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sir--I desire TO secure. through your
Peoples Forum" the poem Tho Divorced
WIFE," which begins as follows:
THE trial and exposure now are over.
My husband. they tell me, he IL free;
But ah the cruel court says my children
Must be taken forever from me.
W. l.. GORDON.
biisdeiphie October 90 1920,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
Mashed or Smashed Potatoes

TO the Editor OF the Evening Public Lcdoer:
Sir-I would appreciate It II you would
tell mo In the Peoples Forum which is
the correct word to use-'mashed potatoes'
or smashed potatoee.' s. L. A.
Philadelphia. October 10. 1920.
Tho proper word Is mashed" To mash
means to crush or beat to a pulp, reduce
to soft state. Smash is a similar
word. but is used in referring to the break
ing into many pieces, or to shatter, as to
Bma sh q vase -.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25

az. n. r." desires the poem which BEGINS,
III were blind and thou should enter evsr
so softly into the room,
I should know II, should feel II, somsthing
subtle should reveal It.
And glory round that venture that would
tighten up the gloom"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
"When the Minister Comes to Tea"

"When the Minister Comes to Tea
TO the Editor Of the Evening Public LedDer!
Slr-Seeing that you have given some
poems in your Forum, I'venture to ask for
the poem when the Minister Comes to
Tea" EDITH NICE.
Philadelphia, October 1s, 1920.
WHEN THE MINISTER COMES TO TEA"
oh, they've swep. the parlor carpet, and
they've busted every chair.
And they've got the tides hangin' Just
exactly on the square,
And the whatnot's fixed up lovely, and the
mats have all been bea.,
And tho pantry's brimmm' over with the
bully things TO eat;
Sis has got her Sunday clothes on. and
she's flzzin' up her bangs:
Mas got on her best alpacky. and She 8
askin' how II hangs;
Pa has shaved slick can be- and I'm
rigged way up in @.
And It's all because we're going to havo
the minister TO tea.
oh. the tables fixed up gaudy. with tho
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
Is a Capital Used?

TO tho Editor Of the Ersring Public L.,,nsr.
Sir-Is ID proper to spell the word "Bor-
deaux' with capital "B" when II Is
used as tho name of a color?
MARY #. PIERCE.
Philadelphia, October 10. 1920. ~
Yes. II is ono Of tho dyes derived from
naphthol, and tho others are Bismark
brown. Bavarian blue. Hessian purple
saxony blue and Victoria green. all proper
names and written with capitals.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25

And the days are dark and dreary
BE still, sad hearti and cease repininsi
Behind the clouds is the sun still shining.
Thy fate is the eonmon fate Of all.
Into each life some rain must fall.
Some days must be dark and dreary.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
Huerta'a SaIuta

TO the Editor OF the Evs.tao Pablo Ledger:
sir---wiil Il no possible for you toAteiI me
if President Wilson ssid. he would -retuFa
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
Where Atlantic is Narro~est

To tho Editor Of the EVcntu0 Public Ledoer:
Sir-Pieaso tell me where Is mo narrow
ess part Of tho Atlantic Ocean.
H. ]. r.
Philadelphia. October 10. 1920.
The narrowest part OF the Atlantic Is
between Brazil and Guinea. where the ocean
is only about 1900 miles wide. From
Newfoundland to ireland Is the Darrowest
breadth north OF the equator ; though :he
distance Is nearly twice as great
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25

Tho Peoples Forum will appear daily
In the Evening Public Ledger, and also
IN the Sunday Public Jedper. Letters
discussing timely topics will he printed
as we'll as requested poems. and questions
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25

To the Editor Of the Evertno Public Ledger:
sir--Can you or one OF your readers fur
nish me with a copy Of an old song that has
tho refrain: ..
''oh. he wanted me to marry him,
But hardly think ! will.''
think iYs an old Irish song.
e.. w. DAVIS.
Germantown, October %, 1920.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25

and Father Hasn's Spoke to Mother
Since" G. r.. n.
Philadeiphia. October 10. 1920
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
Rafnrred TO Readers

w. A, d, asks for the words OF the song
''Green Grows the Hawthorn Tree"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25
Introducing to Philadelphia:-
new and better way of buying
ice cream-in machine filled packages.
Untouched by hands, from freezer to you

Buy Abbotts Ice Cream before, not during meals.
The sanitary carton be carried home and keptin
your ice box till dessert is served.
You always get full measure.
The trim package of Abbotts enables you to divide
pint into three portions, quart into six. Makes
serving much easier-and more dainty.
And in spite of the greater value that you re-
ceive in convenience and absolute protection, you
pay more for Abbotts Ice Cream in machine filled
packages than for ice cream bought the old way,
Both and our dealers cooperating in order to
give you better service without extra charge. Begin
to serve Abbotts Ice Cream more often. Remember
the and convenience of buying Abbotts in the
machine-flled package untouched by hands, from
freezer to you.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-10-25

ABBOTTS Alderney Diaries (known to Philadelphia
since 1877 sold its first quart Of ice only 18
months ago. Today, Abbotts is of Philadephia's
three largest producers Of ice cream.
The reasons for this remarkable success: We control,
through Abbotts Alderney Diaries, the of
materials; only the purest and choicest mater
als; test them in completely equipped abora-
ories-in short we have made every possible effort to
give Philadephians ice cream of highest quality.
We now offer you a method of packagng ice
that is worthy of the product tself-a sanitary
parafined CARTON into which Abbotts Ice Cream is
filled direct from the freezer, untouched by hand.
We have the exclusive patent-rght to the method
that does this work.
No waiting at the store Abbotts is ready packed for
you in quart and pint sizes and your favorite flavor
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07
D0NNELL WOULD GO
TO COP. ASSEMBLY
FOR nation LEAGUE

Adoption of the league Of nations
without reservations that would ne
cessitate submitting the reservations
or resubmitting the treaty to other
signatory powers for further action
on their part is strongly favored by
M. q. Donnell of The Dalles who on
Friday filed with the secretary of
states office his application for a
place on the republican primary bal
lot as candidate for delegate from
the second Oregon congressional dis
trict the national republican con-
vention in Chicago next June. Dom
nell is the first candidate to announce
from the second district which is en-
titled to two delegates to the national
convention. In his declaration of prin-
ciples he says:
Il believe strongly in the league Of
nations and believe that the treaty
should be adopted without reserva-
tions that would neeessitate submit
ting the reservations or resubmitting
the treaty to other signatory powers
for further action on their part. l will
obey the will of the people in refer
ence to candidates as expressed at
the primary but my personal prefer
ence is for the nomination of candi-
dates who favor the league of ma
tions."
The secretary of state is instructed
to have after his name on the ballot:
Garry out the peoples will expressed
at the primary-adopt the league of
nations"
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07
BOAT COMPANY GIVEN
RIGHT TO SELL STOCK

Permission to sell se00.s 600 worth OF
its capital stock in Oregon was grant
ed to the Inland Empire Boat & Truck
company Saturday by Corporation
Commissioner Schulderman. This
company which was only recently
granted articles Of Incorporation will
operate a line OF boats ON the Column
bic and Willamette rivers with a line
of auto trucks as feeders for the boat
line.
The Portland-wyoming OIL syndi-
cate was also granted permission to
sell $4,000 worth OF its stock in Ore
gen.
Articles Of incorporation were filef
with the department today as follows.
Hub company. Medford, $4,000.
general merchandise; A. w. Hubbs.
Zoe r. Hubbs and Elsie M. olsin.
Grande Ronde Fruit company. Sa-
lem, $50,000; Josiah j. Mum, Jennie
ID Num- and B. NJ. Durland.
The name of the Baker Overland
company Of Baker is changed to the
Oregon Motor company in supplement
tary articles filed today.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07
INTERPRETATIONS.
**s****&*x# : /.

The Associated Engineering corpora
tion of Portland. capitalized at $780,
GOO was today granted permission by
the corporation department to sell
$4,000 worth of its stock.
Articles of Incorporation were filed
today as follows:
Tanlentich Timber company, AS
tcria; 100000; w. p. McGregor, r.
X Both and W. p. o'Bryan.
George G. Bowen Sales company,
Portland, $1,000; George G. Bowen.
Joahn A. Jennings and NJ. M. Walthie-
sen.
Pacific Motor Sales company, Port
land, $4,000; Sherwood Hayes, Mr..
ziegler and II. V. HartzeIl.
Permission to operate In Oregon has
been granted to the Williamsporr
Wire Rope company a 100000 Penn
sylvania corporation. Warren Thomas
of Portland will be attorney in fact for
tho corporation In Oregon.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07
Real Estate Transfers.

Edward c Roberts and Osie
V Roberts to c w Brosher
and Emma A Brosher, prt bl
n N Salem -................. .......... $3S5t
Susanna Waters and w S
Waters to I Smith, 1t 7
bl Whitneys add Stayton TO-
Hazel NJ Newsom to C w Graz
benhorst. 1922 A Wesley
Shannon d l. C IS NV -.
Elizabeth nj Brown to Linnie
Paregion. " A NV Il sec
26 So 4W ........... ......a.......
Charles LeBrun and Dorilda
LeBrun TO William Leith and
Rose Leith, 97.0S A sec IL
IA and 15 cl SO SIS 2W.......1l. so,
Frank e Smith and Leata.
Smith to o r Clearwater II
bl IL Yew Park add Salem
Dora M Bloom to Polly A
Pierce, A rs NV ............
Christina Langwell and Ira
Langwell to Ole Holmen and
Betsey Holmen. Its and 5
Hall Home tracts ...........- $50,
G ID Fults to Charles A Street
1t 8 bl McCoys add Salem $50,
Mamie NJ Hayden and Samuel
l. Hayden to Eliza Wolfe prt
1t bl IL University add.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07
Former Mexican General
And Outlaw Is CAUGHT

Mexico City, Feb. 7.---Guadencio De
La Llave, formerly a federal general
but in recent years an outlaw leader In
the Vera Cruz region, was captured
February In a battle near Nautla,
state of Vera Cruz, and is being taken
to Vera Cruz for court martial ac.
cording to an official statement.
The battle was disastrous to the
rebel forces, 1t is said.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07
GnMKei

NA(utt So1Fts
Fhez Farm Co. vs. c. d. winkler e.
al Order.
Phes Farm Co. vs. c. D. winkler et
al Affidavit
Phez Farm Co. VS.. {. D. winkier el
al Motion.
fhez Farm Co, vs. c. D. winAler q,
al. Decree.
w. X. Cehn et al VS. Frank Day et
al. Points and authorities ON motion
to dismiss.
William r.. Kaiser VS.. E. NJ. paye
executor OF the last viii aa6 sasta.
menss and the estate Of Joseph patric.
Kaiser, deceased. Answer.
Phez Farm Co. VS.. C. d. winhler Of
al Order approving bond.
fhez Farm Co. vs. c. D. winkler et
al Bond. :
Phez Farm Co. vs.. c. D. winkler e,
al Findings of fact and conclusions
OF law.
Catherine Hin VS.. Z. L. Hin. Mo.
tion for return of child and exhibits.
A. b. Gardner ct al VS.. C. e. Taylor
Motion.
Anna E. Halves VS.. William Watson
Taylor, Fannie Marion stevens .and
Benjamin F. Stevens. Complaint
Catherine Hill VS.. Edward L. Hin
Motion for support OF wife, suit money
ana attorneys fee. Exhibits.
William r.. Kaiser VS.. z. NJ paea
executor of the estate Of Joseph Pat.
rick Kaiser. Motion.
Probate Court.
Henrietta II. Robertson estate. Order
appointing administrator.
Tunis p Soules estate. Affidavit ~
punhcatfon OF executors notice.
Clara =. Guiss estate. Affidavit o,
publication of executors notice.
J. A. Gore estate. Affidavit of nuh.
iication of ADMINISTRATIVE notice.
James F. Lewis estatt Affidavit of
publication of ADMINISTRATORS notice
William P. connaway estate. Affi-
davit OF publication of executors no.
tice. .'-
George w. Whitney estate. Affida-
VT OF publication of administrators
notice - '
Catherine I. Scollard estate. Affida-
v' OF publication of administrator
notice.
Joseph P. Kaiser estate. Inventory
and appraisement.
Henrietta II. Robertson estate.
Bond.
Jane L. White estate. Report of
sale Of real property.
Guardianship Of Andrew Frev ct n,
Semiannual report.
Guardianship of Andrew Frey ct al.
Order approving semi-annuaf repott.
William s. Mott estate. Petition ror
appointment Of appraisers in Harney
county
William 8. Mott estate. Order ap-
pointing appraisers in Harvey county
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07
American Ambassador To
Washington Is Replaced

Mexico City, Feb. 7.-Ignacio Bo.
nillas, Mexican ambassador at Wash
ington, will turn the embassy over tc
Alfonso Siller, counselor, on February
II and return to Mexico to engage In
his campaign for the presidency, ac-
cording to authoritative reports.
Senior Siller will leave Washington te
become Mexican minister to Peru upon
the arrival at the American capital oi
Salvador Diego Fernandez, formerly in
charge of the foreign office here.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07

- s-14.-Boy Scout Week.
"a - s.-Business mems
luashtea. c0mmer''A' ''
Sesa. s ,e-Meeting Of Floral
. ~ - commercial club, .
p n ,a-Musical concert.
slsh school auditorium
o, - ,o-Meeting Of Salem
~, acne. Commercial club.
lev ,1-Monthly banquet
..i'ssss rss mems class. Y. M. c.
A, ~ 7 ,I,-open forum meet
- Commercial Club. club
- chambers, 5 p. m. s...,
81 ii-Meeting of south
c,,s,s, ss First Christian church.
,as ,sse south Cottage street.
i'ss v.h i2-christian Science
..'Ss .sO, Grand opera house, 8
? T.A = lO-i4-Y. W. C. A.
vsn is.-High school grad
nation exercises,
rab l6. - Basket social
...-,sh war Veterans at ar
nlyis III Is = Marion County
children's bureau clinic az
commercial club,
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07

The sun, Venus Mars, Jupiter and
Ssturn, like the earth, have atmos-
phere surrounding the globes but the
moon is believed to have no atmos-
phere.
Capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1919-1980, 1920-02-07
BOOM FRANCHISE ASKED

Application for a franchise granting
the right to raft or boom logs on the
Coos and Williams rivers and their
tributaries in Coos and Douglas coun-
ties was filed with the public serv-
ice commission today by the Coos Bay
Logging company Of North Bend.