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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
Plties Mrs. BeradoII

TO the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sir--Throush your columns I would like
10 make an appeal 10 your readers TO be as
lenient in their criticism OF Mrs Bergdoll as
possible. l am a mother and an American
mother. and IN no way OF German parcntage
or affiliations. l hate Germany and Ger
mans as much as any one In this country
could possibly do. and yet believe that II
were in Mrs. Bergdolls place I would do
Just what she has done.
mothers love is the strongest love IN
the world II is a love far stronger than
the love OF country and equal, II not
stronger, than the love OF the Christian for
the, supreme Being. With such a love IN
Snie's heart. how could any mother fail to
help her son or sons IN every way even
though she knew her actions were criminal?
Peoples Forum II they would not have done
the same.
Such being the case. why should peopl.
say OF this elderly mother that she was only
getting her deserts-that she should be
severely punished? What for? For trying
that. Even animals do that Mrs. Bergdol
would be no mother worthy Of the name IL
she had not helped her son in every way
possible. don't mean to make his esca pc.
for do not believe, and don't believe tho
Government believes that Mrs Bergdoll
aided her son in getting away, but sho did
aid him when no had gotten away and was
In need.
Be charitable mothers, You know what
you would DO under similar oircumBtan noes
don't ask grain OF sympathy for these
sons who have given their mothers so much
trouble. They should have meted out "a
them as much 10 tho law can give them,
but the mother OF these sons should be
given consideration and should be protect ed
You know the old saying that good
mothers have borne bad sons" so be char.
table and let this old woman and hei
mother 1.-Two In peace.
MRS. W. l.. ELTON.
Philadelphia. May os. 1921
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That sIiaht 10 the "V. r. w."

TO the Editor Of the Evening Public Lcdgcr:
sir--It is with regret that I nots Tint
'l03d Engineers' cannot seem TO recall
that his name would be more appropriate an
n signature. considering tho expressions he
sets forth. Can II be possible that ne Is
70 engrossed in self-eulogism that he has
forgotten II?
Now. sir, I cannot at any time recall hav-
ing alluded to individual war records. Our
original controversy concerned the princIp, es
of an organization. Why do you deviate
from that course2 Are your personal deeds
Of valor so renowned that they will In
crease the publics sentiment toward the
legion and slight the V. +. W? You are
only one OF many decorated heroes and as
such ! appreciate with mental reservations
your value 10 the nation IN its hour Of
need. DO not think that in the desired de-
bate your impressive personage would dim
tr outshine the spendor OF our postrOOm
IN reference to medals. service. wounds and
whatnot, even should you bring the friends
tmentioned in your letter.. for do not he sl-
tate TO say that We could match you: yes
perhaps show you something new,
For my own personal record consult the
Twenty-ninth Division Historical Society or
tho Federal Board of Vocational Education,
Aeager as II was, am certain II will easily
match yours. This surtices for personal
praise. Once more will say that the V. r.
W. should be proud that II does not record
you as a member. Consult Harry Snyder
post. this city, for my standing as lie,
e.onary.) The medals you won or the
honofs you hore do not count today; II Is
the. broad minded principles which you bear
|tr4ard all mankind. The questionable at
Z hds that you represent toward the vet
fians does not tend 20 enlarge the people 3
estimate of the Legion.
Ihc baiAn nae OF your questions are absurd
"a silly---rsther OF khs personal than OF
~ ueeffkyrfe feosssioa. wsrs IL not Tor the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
A Poem With Lona Words

To The Editor OF tho Evening Public Ledger!
S!r-I have noticed number OF letters
In your Peoples Forum regarding long
words, and thought It might interest your
readers to publish a poem with long word
ending each verse. which submit herewith.
WILLIAM r. FOSTER.
Phils dclphia. May 81 1921,
sUPERUNCoNTRADI
AB1LITIvENESs
A person who hasn't tho power
~ distinguish the sweet from the sour.
Nor is able the sun from the shower 10
easily guess.
Or one who's unable to tell
A rose from a cheese by tho smell
He has superuncontradi adistnguishabil IA bilitive-
ness,
Not to know at tho critical time
The ridiculous from the sublime.
Not TO know a Canadian dime when II you
possess.
Not 20 know that cold weather will freeze
Or that hot weather won't-all OF these
Show gui sh a hi itiveness.
This supcruncontradistin nsuisha bilitIveness Is
n thing
That's likely disaster TO bring. or remorse
and distress;
In short, II you haven't tho sense
TO discover this POEMS immense,
You have superuncontradistinsui in gu ish a bilitive-
ness.
'T. r r" asks for the words OF a SOL
dlers' song the chorus of which is:
Then wrap the flag around me, boys;
To die is far'more sweet
With freedoms starry banner. boys.
To be my winding sheet"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04

10 the Editor Of the Evening Publtc Ledger
Slr--There IL an attempt being made TO
"clean up the movies. Why not inciude
the ''comics"" The sentiment in some OF
them is abominable. Tho hrst few times
that certain comics left a bad taste thought
that perhaps I was becoming prude anu
overparticuar. but since then have heard
several people voice the same opinion.
The divorce conditions are being eener-
ally deplored AZ present, but what standard
of married life have we had held up? The
dog and cat married life OF our comic cou-
pies certainly Is not raising our standards.
II they are not throwing things at each
other or hurting epitaphs they are perpetu-
ally saying the most hateful. spiteful things
to one another that they Gan think Of. In
fact. they are everlsstinEly nt swords
point. do not mean that they ought TO be
doing tho "You first, by dear CASTOR sort
of thing all tho time: that would be as
ridiculous as the other. But isn't It true
that a little courtesy, forbearance and tol-
erance go u long way?
Most people attach some Importance 10
the power of suggestion. II Is certainly true
that continually seeing that sort OF thing
makes II very easy 20 initiate. Must we be
amused with things that ought not 10 be
amusing-namely. the belitting Of har-
mony, respect and peace in the home?
CHARLES r. VINCENT.
Philadelphia, May 81. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
Speed Help for Veterans

70 the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--The neglect that has been meted out
20 the returned wounded and disabled sol
diers should cause thinking people to DC
mand an accounting and reckoning before
Il is too late. forever too late. The ex-
preston IT'S never too late to mend VIII
soon be reiesated unless something Is done
soon For some II IL even now too late
They have passed on beyond the pale OF
national neglect, forgettulness and selfish
ness.
1t is Of those that are LETT that public
opinion commands attention for tho maimed
and tho blind, for those who knew no fear.
no selhshness and no love that compared
with that for their haE and tho homes they
were hurled into the hell OF battle to pro-
tect The American soldier went on alone
20 nght his countrymen's battle for them
and he has returned from his sacrifice
wounded, disabled. sick and disconsoIate.
And he has found his countrymen asleep.
Isn't Il time for an Awakening? Isn't 1t
time for the American people 20 rouse them
selves and answer the doughboys impera-
tive question: why have you Americans for
rotten us?"
SERGEANT l.. VI. lands.
PhiladelphIa May 81. 1921.
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The knlahts Templar conclave

To tho Editor Of the Ercnin0 Public Ledger
sir-At the stated meeting Of st. Johns
Cemmandery, No. 4. Knishts Templar' oil
Philadelphia, Pa, held May 81, 1924, II was,
on motion resolved that the thanks OF the
comma ndery be given to your enterprising
paper for the courtesies shown in displaying
in your valued columns an account OF we
events In which st, Johns Commandery pdr-
ticipatea in tho sixty-eighth annual conclave
OF the Grand Commandery OF PennsyNanla
and for the prominence given TO this COM
mandery.
GEORGE J. sCHAEFER Recorder.
Philadnlphin. Iune l. 1921.
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Letters to the Editor
sueosstIon for Traffic regulation

70 fhc Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger!
6fr--Tt IL estina ted that tho daily average
~ people killed In automobile accidents in
fhis country exceeds forty. Philadelphia
furnishes her quota. and as l have observed
The practice OF mary drivers. l am surprised
that more accidents do not happen. Many
OF these drivers hold their machines in
readiness to spring over the crossing the
mrfnent the traffic officer gives the signal
reEs.fdless OF the fact that people have
starred to Cross before such signal was
given.
would suggest TO YOUR progressive chief
OF police that lie instruct his men 10 give
q whistle signal which Will serve as warn
ing to pedestrians to remain on the side
walk, and In addition to this, to compel
drivers to await his hand signal before
moving In other words, give tho fellow on
foot an "even break with the fellow In
the machine. WILLIAM r. FLYNN.
I.nilndeip iphia June I 1921.
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methods used. your idea OF boosting the Le-
gIon would be commendable. I appreciate
your spirit In endeavorinE TO swell the
membership of your post. Casting aside all
controversies, tell me Is Il manly TO ac-
complIsh your end through tho medium OF
false accusations toward nnother oreaniza-
tonf When you feel capable OF leaving
aside personal eulogies and desire to argue
the point, Does the v. II. W. compel its
members to believe they won the war;
shall DO glad to hear from you. 1t would
hardly be consistent for me TO argue against
the Legion. considering that am a mem.
her OF that organization.
A little gold star and three cripples
tcloser than friends) drew my attention to
your original communca tIon. and compelled
by this memory would feel justified in
calling your untruthful statements were you
the recipient OF million citations.
JAMES J. O'SHACGHNEsSY.
V. F. w, No $50.
Cape May. n. J.. May 25. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
Poems and Songs Desired
Wsnts "The Wanton"

To the Editor Of the Ercrin9 Public Ledger:
SRI am very anxious to get a poem.
entitled The wanton." containing the
lines:
They are coming and going like waves OF
the sea.
Thousands are out this beautiful night:
They jostle each other, but shrink from me,
Men hurry By with stealthy glance,
Women pass with their eyes cast down"
CHARLES 7. GREGORY.
Philadelphia, May 81. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
How Much Can He Farm?

10 tho Editor Of tho Evcnfno Public Ledger:
sir--I am trying 20 get Some information
through your readers and will appreciate Il
very much II you can assist me. should
like 10 know how much land man can
conveniently farm without assistance, II he
has had no experience as farmer. I am
anxious TO buy a small farm outside Of
Philadelphia. either in Pennsylvania or New
Jersey, and do not know how much OF a
farm should buy. but would want as much
as could conveniently cultivate
se JAMES T. LONGACRE
Philadelphia, May 81. 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04

Letters to the Editor should be as
brief and TO the point as possible,
avoiding anything that would open
n denominational or sectarlan dis
cussion.
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 if request is made that
they be omitted
The publication Of, a letter is not
to be taken "a 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, 1921-06-04
Philadelphia. May -, 1927.
The Balloon Problem

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--Ts appears that tho writer's special
delivery letter Withdrawing his erroneous
answer 10 the above did not reach you in
time 10 head Off It's publication.
The error IL in an inadvertcnce in taking
out tabular figures.
All due apologies, Of course. but no eH-
cuScS.
II did II with my little hatchet."
It Is a noteworthy coincidence. however.
that the said figures seemed to verify where
the correctly taken figures would have ex.
posed an error. II. VI.
Phuade'phia NAV ns 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
melancholy Of TaIlors"

To the Editor u tho Evening Public Ledger:
sIr--WMl you kindly tell me whore 70
find the article by Charles Lamb on the
Melancholy OF Tailors''7 ! have failed 10
find It in the essays OF Lamb.
GEORGE 7. PRICE.
Philadelphia, May 81, 1921.
The article on the Melancholy OF Tail
ors'' may be found among the letters under
assumed signatures written by Lamb for the
Reflector. II IS signed Burton Junior.
The Reflector was quarter! magazine
started IN 1900 by John Hunt brother Of
Leigh Hunt. who was Its editor. Only
four numbers OF this periodical appeared
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04

To the Editor Of the Epenino Public Ledger!
sir--I would appreciate II II any corre-
spondent could tell me whore 10 ind the
words and music Of the following. or II
they could only supply the words;
'In tho early time OF love
when my fancy first did rove,
From the brunette to the blonde.
From tho black-eyed TO the blue.
And as many girls were near,
As the days that hll tho year.
And the fairest Of the fair,
And tho dearest of the dear
MRS WALTER T. MORGAN.
Philadelphia, May 81, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04

wv. X 1.-THE total loss OF merchant
shipping tonnage by allied and neutral ma.
tIons from tho beginning OF the war 10 tho
end Of October. 1918, Ia announced as hav-
ing been l5.O53.7s6 gross tons. During the
same period vessels OF 10. s49.527 tons wero
constructed and enemy tonnage totaling
a,sg2,875 was captured.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
MARRIED

by the Rev. T., +. Randolph, at the home
OF the bride b4oo Rising Sun ave, KATH.
LEEN FELTON, and JESSE ORMONDROYD.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04

wv. l.. D."--strictiy speaking, no
manors were actually establish in Penn
sylvanla. though the right to erect them was
given TO Penn in the charter.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

ONERNESS-Educated French lady. good
family. Just arrived. desires position as
governess in family or as companion: COM
p6tent to instruct in music Address
M demoiselle c. Robin. care Of Y. w. c. A,
18th and Arch SITS
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
Phil adephia. May 90. 1921

The Hungarian bee" also known as
italian bee" California hee" and Cider
bee Is what is known as a Yeast plant. a
form OF fungus. which contains cells, and
will 60 on increasing by budding for an In
definite time II placed in sweet l!quld.
converting the sugar into alcohol and car
bonic acid. Put dry hop yeast cake In a
bottle OF water and lot II remain over night
In the morning there will be a noticeable
movement OF the water. Add a little
moasses or sugar and thers Will result a
fair sample OF a yeast plant.
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ain the Early Time Of loveo

rebuilding the GOOD Shepherd Free Church
In New York.
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PhiladoIph,, Nav 81 1921.

The origin OF the weil-tnown hymn God
Moves IN a Mysterious Way WAS a curt
Gus incident IN the life Of the author. Will
liam Cowper the English poet. Cowper. a
deeply religious man. was subject 90 at
tacks OF the deepest melancholy. During
one OF these attacks he determined 10 end
his life by throwing himself into the Thames
River. He hired a cab 10 take him 70 the
river but dense fog so confused the cab
man that after driving about for an hour he
admitted 70 his passenger that he was lost.
Cowper. alightins from the cab, in order 10
give the driver more careful directions FOR
reaching the bridge, found that his wander
ings had brought him back 10 his own door.
strongly affected by what seemed 10 him
almost a divine !nterposItion. Cowper dis
missed the cab, hurried 10 his room and
wrote his famous hvmn.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
Lines From Christmas Poem

TO tho Editor Of the Evening Pnbiic Ledger:
Slr--Can YOU tell mo from what Christ
mas poem the following lines are quoted
and who In tho author:
BEYOND tho ocean many a mile.
And many a year ago"
(. c. GREAvEs
Philadelphia. May %. 1921.
The lines quoted are the opening lines OF
the fret stanza OF Santa Claus"
Christmas poem by the Rev. Ralph Toyt.
II was originally printed In Harper's Mag
azine in 1850. A volume OF poems by the
Rev. Hoyt was published In 1859 10 aid In
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A Centlmeter

To the Editor Of tho Evenir0 Public Ledger:
Sir--Please tell mo II centimeter IL
longer or shorter thnn an !noh? What does
II equal in our inch?
HENRY T. YOUNG.
Philadelphia, May 81. 1921
A centmHtcr is about 9a-l0o OF an
irnh. II is the LOO part ~ a meter, which
equals 3S 37-lno inches, md expressed in
d"c!ma.s Centimeter IA O3s37 inch.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
Questions AnStUered
Pattrs Last American Tour

To rho Editor Of the Evening Pabiic Ledger:
SIr--wi you kindly print in the People =
Forum when Adelina Patti last appeared III
this country and whether IN concert or opera?
What did her concerts consist of-that is
the nature OF the program, etc. what
would like is tho date Of her Philadelphia
engagement on her last tour OF this country
W. l.. q.
Philadelphia. May -. 1921.
PATHS last appearance in opera In Phil
adelphia was IN 1850. when she sang
"Lnkme" at the Academy OF Music, Her
last visit TO America was during tho sea-
son OF 10000, when she made tour In
concert. She was in this country a 1T
tie more than five months. She gave
her last concert in this city at the Acad-
emy OF Music on the evening OF November D.
1903. She was TO have sung here again on
February "a. but the concert was called on
on account OF a poor advance sale she
abandoned her American tour IN March.
1904. and on March IL sailed for home from
New York
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04

great many people take It that the let.
ters stand for Save our souls or Save
our ship" but according 20 naval author-
ties this abbreviation 10 used simply because
Of the fact that this particular combina-
ton of letters can be given more clearly
and readily by radio instruments than any
other,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-06-04
oriain Of a Famous Hymn

To the Editor Of the Evcnin0 Public Ledger:
SIr-Please give mo tho origin OF tho "a
nous hymn God Moves in a Myster!ou
Way" I understand that It was write
on some incident in the authors lite.
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Hunuarlan Bees

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Slr-Klndly give ms all the Information
possible regarding Hungarian bees, common
ly used IN making bee cider.
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THE PEOPLES FORUM
Philadelphia May 81. II

sir-what do the letters 8 o 8 NEAR
when used as wireless slgnal7
w 7. n
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Meaning Of rs o S"
TO the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
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Married Life comleo Jar Him

SENIEA II VI I1'N-' H7I'7'
May 81. 1921.