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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-08

STAMPS. PACKETS. DIME SETS
Aibums and supplies for stamp coliectors
pHILA, STAMP CO.. n Q. 18th II.
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$4,000

Mfg. plant, 10, 900 so. Il. floor spa1". . acres
Of ground; fronting On tho T.. i, r.. a,
Riverton, ". j., possession. "
LANE & CO.. 1871 WALNUT ST
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-08
BOARDING

w delishtful, rooms. southern exposure;
opposite p. n. II. station; CONVENIENT IN
trolley cars: excellent table board. Phone
Germantown 1882. ~
ALLEGHENY AVE, W. 1~sib--LarRe front
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DOGS, BIRDS. ETC.

CANARIEs, Hsrtz and Flute Rollers; fine
singersi guaranteed 50 each: why pay more?
llot Diamond ST.. parlor foori walk In.
whNTED-Collie pup; male; crossed with
Bt, Bernard or shepherd; must be thor.
oushbred. NJ 500 Ledger ofice.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-08
THE L
18TH AND PINE SITS.
ABSOLUTELY FIREPROOF

THE BDGETON, 42d and Parkside ave
Two large froht rooms, private bath; sec
ond floor. furnished or unturnished: excel
lent dining service.
HOTEL SUSSEX, 1872 Walnut st.-A clean
modern. well-Conducted small hotel, where
charges are moderate. Phone Walnut 740l.
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Stores
stores and DWELLING
l222 PARRISH ST..
YOCUM & POWERS co. ,,rt2 20 j,
VEST PHILADELPHIA

possession MODERN. largo cor.
ner store and II rooms near Girard ave-
on 18th st. SMITH, 1885 IT. Breeze ave.
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PAINTING & PAPERHANaINa
PAINTING well done by Walter k, Warren
-l722 ". 23d ct. Diamond asTk.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-08

GOOD opnurtuniry, slUU0 cash: Immediate
possession: 12A2 Tlna IT an Improve
~ * Park o9sn doJ" nd Srnoav, wv
JOS. A. McDEVITT TsI3S Sno. @1ss ST.
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SEWING MACHINES
STAMPS N COINS

SEWING MACHINES, new, $40; easy paw
ments; Singer and other makes, like new.
- to f12; fully guaranteed. 138 N. 10th ST
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-08

RI bath and
aAEeetrlo light.
ianl 7i21 Wood
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-08
WEST

52D, s., 207-Rent reduced 80 % season Is
late and l want . good tenants: all large,
outside rooms: never occupied: strictly mod,
ern. apts;i entire "a moor. = rooms d priv.
fS5; unturn.. free heat. water, gas and cleo.
owner at address Preston 5s72 w.
BALTIMORE AVE. ~4847-Corner apt. fur.
2 rooms bath. kitchenette: S86: modern.
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ROOMS o RENT

ARCH ST. 2125-LYRIC-SingIe, double and
nons.keepin Rooms; spotlsss clesn; phon.
BROAD ST.. g., for men: clean
e,,aho cozy: 10 minutes walk to center of
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-08

GREENWAY AVE, 4sga-Most strractIv.
littie 2-story corner hous", with Q bed.
lighting, complete plumbing In fact, The 49,
Mite house In the nc.Fhb"rhood Tor gaio' On
PFMBERTON ESTATES, slg III sser.
Rldy, 18TH andt Market st9. ''
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$4,000

XS9n Best house for the money In
P||oo West Phila,: q large roomnss
and bath perfect cong throughout; like
new; house vacant and .y for inspeCt iUns
terms TO suit purchaA b3l s., LILsirn.
wood st. .H
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1920-11-08

and-hath porch house ~ Vest Phil
sion given; $500 cash redvXl c. Mi
Sl4 Walnut st. 10
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
DEFLATION IN THE THEATRE

From the New York Times.
 1(n the theatre as elsewhere, busi-
 ness men have long been aware
 that reaction was due from the boom times of recent seasons and have prepared for it. Those who are wise will welcome it. Too many play-houses have been built, too many productions have been launched. Competition has been on basis unfortunate for both the,art and the business of the theatre. Where there is reasonable certainty that mediocrt- ty will flourish side by side with experi- ence. the tendency is toward mediocrity. And when standards are lowered the more regular and discerning element in the public is alienated. From now on there will be a resolute tightening of belts and saluatary training down in the competitive struggle.
 For the public the gain is unalloyed. A death blow has been struck to the monstrosity of charging $a5o for tickets to dramatic productions-a practice which curiously enough vas begun by a pro- duction of Shakespeare If the rule of sanity prevails there will be an abate- ment also in the price of tickets for musical comedy. In a word, the ques- ton is no longer where one can get in but what one really wants to sec The mere killing of time in the theatre has become far too expensive. Henceforth, tho burden of proof will have to be shifted: an attraction" will have to at-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
Southern Bankers to
 Help Finance Cotton

IT FADING bankers of eight south- ll1 ern states have secured the ap- proval of the American Bankers As sociation of plan to organize cot ton financing corporation.
 ], These bankers will not attempt the actual exportation of cotton, believ- ing that there are "already in exist ence many large exporting houses which will buy cotton from the farmers Their object is to finance the movement of cotton.
 The proposal is for $12,Oo0,ooo concern under the Edge act, only half of the stock to be paid in. The capi- talization is based at $1 per bale on the 12,oo0,o00 bale crop and 50 cents per bale paid in will give $6,O00,000 with which to operate. The question of trading corporations
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
rHu WARS FIRST HERO.
From the Cleveland Plain Dealer. < Leman of Liege is dead.


 < Leman of Liege is dead.
 On August 5. 1914, two days after tho declaration of war, a great German army under Won Kluck attacked the Belgian city of Liege. The Germans, thoroughly prepared for war anf equipped with super-artillery which they knew could destroy any fortress in Belgium. expected an easy victory General Leman. more of . scholar than soldier, former head of Belgium's national military school. was in com mand of the city and foSts<of Liegev
 After a formal demand for Leman's surrender. the Germans launched theii attack. Drive after drive vas repulsed by the Belgians. in spite of the tremen- dous destructivensss of the new Ger man guns- Not till August was the city entered. and not till August IS was the last fort reduced.
 It is generally admitted that had it not been for the resistancs of Liege. France could not have won the battle of the Marne. The days during which the Germans were delayed in front of Liege were precious days for France and for civilization. It is possible that
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
John Barleycorn Makes
 a Dangerous Motorist

X GEORGIA man, charged with &A the murder of a woman whom he. ran down in his automobile. was found guilty of involuntary man. slaughter. The jury fixed a penalty of one year and a day on the state farm.
 According to the evidence he was intoxicated when the accident occurred and was driving at rapid rate of speed. Unless there were extenuat- ing circumstances not mentioned in a news dispatch, it is hard to under stand why the jury should have re- quired nearly twelve hours to reach a verdict. It should not have taken more than ten minutes, or half an hour at the, utmost.
 The convicted man is now out on bond and motion has been made for new trial. If he escapes punish ment by the payment of a fine, or otherwise, it will be a miscarriage of justice. There is an appalling disre- gard for human life shown by auto mobile drivers in many American cities, including Birmingham. Whisky makes reckless person more reck- less and robs the ordinarily prudent man of his caution. It is crime for anyone to drive an automobile when under the influence of liquor.
 Accidents are, of course, unavoida- ble sometimes, but intoxicaion is yprima facie evidence of reckless driv- ing. When it is clearly shown that the death of an automobile victim is the fault of the driver, and is not due to his or her own carelessness, the most drastic punishment under the law should be imposed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
Warrior River Is a
 Highway to the Sea

17vHE Birmingham district asks Ala
 ll bama to vote for the county port aid amendment on November 9 Alabama cannot refuse. No obliga- tion will be entailed on the remainder of the state.
 The county port aid amendment will allow the citizens of this dis trict to devote such of their resources to development of it's facilities for do- ing business on the Warrior river as they may from time to time decide at the polls. The amendment con- fers the right only. Practical appli- cation of the right will rest with the people of Jefferson.
 Alabama needs the development of Jefferson county as much as the coun- ty itself does. This district is the leading consumer of the products of the farms and industries of the state. It is the great market for all Ala bama production. Its expansion helps that of every farm in the state. What develops Jefferson develops all Ala bama.
 The Warrior is the great highway to the Port of Mobile. Port develop meht depends largely on the trans Sportation capacity of this highway. Jefferson asks the rest of Alabama to allow it to make the Warrior what it should be for the best interests of all. N
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
Judge Gary Thinks
 Prospects Are Bright

A DEPRESSING the American Iron %A and Steel Institute yesterday in New York, Judge Ebert H. Gary, chairman of the board of directors of the United States Steel Corporation, expressed confidence in the business future of the United States.
 Because of the position he occu- pies and his profound knowledge of industrial conditions, Judge Gary's views have weight. There is no one in America better qualified to dis cuss the economic readjustment fol- lowing the war. Judge Gary's ad- dress reflected the optimism that many American captains of industry feel at this time.
 Although American business men need Courage, composure and eau
 
 tion," Judge Gary declares there is nothing in the atmosphere to indicate the approach of dangerous storms" He does not believe that serious bus mess reaction is now probable, through any fundamental deficiencies in our resources and opportunities.
 Judge Gary says there have been many instances where prices have been too high. an opinion which will receive the indorsement of the Ameri- can people who have suffertd from the greed of profiteers. The process of readjustment calls for spirit of give and take. If the business men of America will follow the advice of such conservative and able leaders as Judge Gary, there will
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
Frightening Outlook for
 Governor Cox's Election

071ITH the election only little wv more than a week off both parties are claiming the presidency. The republicans talk as if they were confident of victory, and if the demo- crats were full of hope three weeks ago, they are still more confident now.
 The situation is confused, but de- lection from the republican ranks is strongly in evidence. Men who have occupied positions of leadership but who have recently come out for Cox are numerous-more numerous than the defection in the majority of cam paigns of other years. And it may be assumed that a multitude of voters who make no claims to prominence in republican councils will follow those who cannot tolerate the vacil- lating course of Senator Harding.
 A month ago the feeling was wide- spread in the east that Handling was as good as elected. The country was being flooded with money by the re- publican machine.
 Harding's bosses were counting on Wall street, and counting, too, on the apathy of democrats in business cen- ters. But the people who stand by democratic principles have become aroused. They are for the. League of Nations, and are not going to be mis- led by Lodge, Penrose, Knox or oth- CT able but unconscionable reaction, aries.
 The democrats must keep up their courage and above all must work with might and main. The more the spirit of party progress moves the democratic hosts, the more need will there be for unity of action and in order that party gains be not lost by
 
 overconfidence. But there is surely nothing in the air to cause the SUD- porters of Cox to weaken in their
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
HONESTY IN VERSE

HONESTY IN VERSE t'NTould you care for 8 campaign poem 2 V "on which side?" asked the editor. It can be adapted to either side NO. The campaign bards only excuse for existence is sincerity"
 OTHER PEOPLES PROPERTY The charge is burglary remarked the judge.
 Your honor" said the favored prisoner. I'm human fly an when de cops nabbed me wuz just practisin' me profession
 "Um. What's human flyr" Oats fellow what climbs up de sides of buildin's widout any ropes or ladders, just usin' his hands an feet" T see, but even if you are a human fly you are not expected to carry off anything valuable you happen to find after you get above the ground floor"
 .'TOOTHPICKS." How dear to our heart were the sharp re pointed shoes
 We sported when we were lad, And the world it was clothed in the radiant hues
 That made every mome9tso glad. Well do we remember-how could we
 forget?-
 The pride we'll experience no more; The corns that they made-we can feel
 'em hurt yet
 And the anguish we cheerfully bore PAUL, COOK
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23

tract, an amusement" will have to amuse. Even prohibition has lost its power to drive men into the theatre any theatre.
 The most serious element in the stua- tion, from the commercial point of view is what lis called the road' Press agents who have filled magazines anal local newspapers with photographs of ac- tors in New York productions, accom- panied by descriptions of their individual performances. have been the victims of too much zeal They have taught road| audiences to recognize the difference between what is billed as "the original Broadway production and what the| production actually was on Broadway The fact is that here, as in London, the| most competent supporting actors fefuse| to travel. Of slate, productions on tour| have encountered al additional difficulty| in the wartime cost of transportation. Without receipts that would once have been thought sxtraerdinary, touring is no longer profitable. For the present, the road publip has transferred it's all legianee to motion pictures. With time the situation will undoubtedly correctI itself. The appeal of the spoken drama and of the actor who is present in person. is too moving and powerful to renain| permanently in eclipse
 On the road. as in New York, the ur- gent need is for quality as opposed i'd fewer shows" and moro reputatdons solidly grounded
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23

France would have been utterly crushed before England could have given anJ real aid. Germany might have won th1 war before the end of 1914
 Again at the Yser Belgian valor vad destined to save the world from Prusl sian conquest. But had 1t not been 10 Leman at Liege the Belgians could -noI have won at the Yser.
 Leman was the warAs nrst hers| Though he was captured by tho Ger mans and remained prisoner durin1 the rest of the war, his services durin the first bloody week of August. 1s14I were enough to insure his immortaiitvl
 Not only Belgium, but also eyerJ democratic nation of the world should revere the memory of Leman of Liege He won no victory, yet what he did ! August, 1914. contributed indirectll but very surely to the German surrenI der in November, 1918.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
MOVIE MANNERS

From the Dearborn Independent.
 At motion picture theatre recently, young girl and youth entered and took seats near the center of the house. As soon as they had disposed of their wraps, they began to talk in no modu- lated tones. The young man would also constantly tap with his foot-upon the chair in front. The girl, after discov- ering that she had seen the picture be- fore, began to outline to her escort what was coming next. At last, a gem tleman sitting in front of them, in righteous indignation. turned and asked witheringly. Have you two gor the foot and mouth disease?"
 Any one of the millions of movie devoteees who read this article will in- stantly recognise the type mentioned. Their name is legion. Like the pool they are always with us. They enter with much glee, and-tread upon the feet of those in front of whom they have to pass. They take much time in get ting seated. and when finally settled the talk fest begins.
 What they did the night before; what they are going to do tomorrow; the conquests they have recently made the clothes which they hope soon to get are all related at length for the edification of the people near them, Their gabble is continuous. to the dis may and annoyance of those who really desire to see the picture and hear the music. Even If reprimanded. and quiet ensues for a time. they are soon at 1t again. unabashed.
 And all because they have failed to learn that the first requisite of lad. ur gentleman Is to be considerate of others. They are not vicious. They do not go to the theatre for the purpose of annoying people. They simply do not think.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
WHEN THINGE GO WRONG

Orison Swett Marden, in Tue New Sue
 cess Magazine.
 When things go wrong with you. when you lose out in what you under take, what Is your attitude? Do you give up or push on more determined than ever to win?
 do not care so much about what . young man does when everything goes his way, whom life Is smooth; bu. I want to know what iae roes next after he has serious setback in his career. < Defeat and failure mean very little to resolute soul You cannot con quer him. you may knock him down. but he will rebound like rubber baH, the greater the fall. the higher will be the rebound.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
"THEY HAVE COME INTO FHEI
 KINGDOM

KINGDOM
 Katherine Tynan in the Spectator. Time was we feared the Dead, Alas, In the incredible days long gone, The patient dead beneath the grass. ,Lying alone. dreaming alone. But now the Dead have come alive Gayer and brighter than the Quick. Laughing and radiant they arrive, To lift the mortal world grown sick. Time was we feared, some churchyal
 thing
 That passed when life was low ar
 chill, These are not ghosts, fleet as wing. With wonderful young eyes laughir
 still. And now our shadows are made brigl For the beloved faces gay, These stars upon our blackest night, With whom t is always Day-aT
 May. Oh. we Are in the night and cold
 And they aro warm intthe great su Who slipped so soon our rnortaK hol So light. 90 quick the young feet ru| Now to the Kingdom of the Yopng| We reach out of the rain and dar| Hearing far off the children's song. Blithe as the lark. fresh as the lar|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
STEALING HARDINc,s STUFF

from the Montgomery Advertiser
 Private Paul Francis Jones of tn United States army claims the world, record as a waffle eater He consume, 2Sh at one sitting. This is d contes in which Senator Harding should hay been permitted to participate. He ha nad> good deal to say in this can, Fpaign about his capacity for absorbin| varies. In fact, his remarks on tn a| subject have been more interesting an| convincing than his discussions of som| public questions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23

be no financial panics and no serious backsets in industry. Everyone should realize that the present problems are but temporary and with the exercise of the sound business sense for which the American people are noted there will be no cause for alarm.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
A MORNING PRAYER

Grant, Lord, that I may seek thee when the sun is shining and learn the way that leads to thee in glad ness lest l come at last grOping oiinGIy through the darkness, stum- Diing, when my need of thee is i'm tant and great. Amen.-M. $. B.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
JUST g0
From the Nashville Ranrer

From the Nashville Banner.
 Two hundred young lady students Q maryland State Normal School figf lire in their nighties." says the Balti ne sun. Which would seem to be very queer and unusual place to fin fire. /e
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
ADRIFT WITH THE TIMES
TALES FOR TIRED MINDS

TALES FOR TIRED MINDS like to read of Captain Kidd And all the doughty deeds he did. Although his heart was very. very bad And there. besides, is Captain Teach At movie stuff he was a peach You'd scarce believe the wicked ways
 he had. No doubt you'll say the pirate crew were de5peradoes-that is true And villains of the very deepest dye: But when we take a book to bed In which no end of blood Is shed. The clock strikes three before we close
 and eye.
 SPEAKING HIS MIND AIs it true that America is the land of opportunity" There is no doubt of it,s replied the disgruntled citizen. q don't know of another country on the face of the earth where man has greater opportunity to make fool of himself in politics."
 ALL SET At the psychological moment we'll in- troduce the letters.'' said the fair plain tiff's lawyer Are they tied with pink ribbon?'' asked his fellow counsel Sure And tear-stainedT'
 T sprinkled em myself"
 
 SLOW TO LEARN How long have the Gawkers been richv,
 oh' long enough to get used to but ler." That's ambiguous" -How sor'
 Know an old gentleman who made his pile in the first Yukon gold rush, and ne still gets fussed when his butler catches him sitting around the house in his sock~faa
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23

EXCESSIVELY HOLLOW From the Arkansas Gazette. U Harding Declares He Was Sounded Headline. Five to one he sounde|
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
Great Road.


 T drove out to Lewisburg Friday over the splendid new permanent road which is one of the best pieces of road building in the south," said A. F. Sfil- Tito. "and it might well be called a scenic route, as it climbs and winds around the hills. It is going to bring o9 of the best communities in Jeffar- son county in-closer touch with Bir- mingham. The hundreds of flags put up in honor of our visiting aeronauts made lovely picture on the way home as we reached the crest of the hill overlooking North Birmingham. I cir cled by the flying field, and it was full of busy men getting ready for today's great race"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
Excellent Reading

was exceedingly gratified in the interest manifested in the drama by the immense crowd present to hear Oliver E. Hinsdell," said Mrs. John R. Hornady, president of the Dram a League. "He appeared in Eugene O'Nei1Ps prize play, Beyond the Hori- zon.' It was a beautiful reading and handled with excellence by the reader.
 Tt is to be regretted exceedingly that the hotel management failed to provide a sufficient number of seats for the large crowd attending the opening meeting of the league and that several members were forced to stand.
 With the large attendance I feel sure that the board of managers feel fully repaid for their efforts to in- crease the membership"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23
ALL AT sEA

That new family next door will soon be getting on Mrs Jibway's nerves" Are they disa greeable?"
 NO, but she can't find out what their income is.''
 That's nothing to worry about" You don't understand. She's bound to have talking point"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1920-10-23

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