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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
How Organized Charity Works

10 tho Editor OF tho Evenir1 Public Ledger.
sir--As an ex-social service worker who
may escape the suspicion Of having selfish
motives, may reply to the very sincere
ture2"
About ten years ago I became director
OF charities In Evanston H.. a commun-
ity OF wealthy, generous people, who liked
W uisuioute their own charity without con-
sultins any organization. They woke up
one Christmas when a chronicalIy dcpondent
FAMILY received twelve turkeys from twelve
uiterent donors; and the children were found
playing with one of the said turkeys dressed
up IKE baby and trotting about in the
That first year. with only 100 families to
care Tor. l took thirty-nve men into Court
ana mad them compelled to support their
Ianllies' Before that they loafed, and the
sonerous donors Of Evanston supported their
Families by direct giving
the fundamental answer to your question
is TINS: The need of Charity usually in.
dlcates that something deeper is wrong Wiz
illness. disability or death OF the wage.
Garner lncompetency etc. Charity" or
reHei helps only the symptoms. Take
typical family. Tho father Is laid up by
so-called rheumatIsm-the result, no income.
The mother scrubs at night TO earn some
thing. A sixteen-year-old boy Is delinquent
ana rctuses to work. a thirteen-ycar.o r.old
girl IL beginning to run the streets. Two
younger children are In school. a boy OF
hve looks anemiC and stepped with a record
OF constant colds. Suppose you gave SIC
a week to keep them. DO you solve any but
the most obvious and temporary needs?
trained worker has the man examined
| by one Of the best specialists in the city,
VINO in turn sends him to n dentist, who
| discovers mouthful Of bad teeth. His
teeth arc pulled, new set procured. and
his rheumatism disappears. No charge fol
these services. lie returns TO work.
| The mother gives up her night work ant
gives attention to the lonely daughter. whC
also is coaxed to Join a girls's settlmccn
club. The delinquent boy Is started in
| Job no likes after a study OF his case in
dicates that he Is normal and only "adoles
cent"
The hve-ycar-old Is taken to children'i
dispensary and found to be suffering from
bad tonsils. The tonslls are removed RnC
the child improves rapidly. All the prob
lens are solved as we'll as relief given.
| Would you have time or training to d.
that sort of a Job? II not. isn't II bette
to pay toward the salary of some one VIII
can do 1t?
Incidentally your gifts now will be unde
tho supervision OF a man who Is known al
over the country as one OF the wisest. sin
cerest and greatest hearted leaders In tn
social service field. Sherman c. Kingsley
II you cut out the professional beggars o
the streets. and trust those who have spen
their lives unselfshly for tho poor. you ar
wise. EDITH REIDER BARRON.
Philadelphia, November IS. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
Your Child Is Unique

Your child is like no other child in the world
He has his own peculiar taste and need for both
physical and mental food. Some kinds of food
agree with him and some do not. THE BOON
OF KNOWLEDGE is the right kind Of noursh-
ing food for the child's mind during the growing
years. Give your child this remarkable, original
work. and watch carefully which of the 10 Great
Departments interest him most. Nature, Science,
History, BiogrGphy, Astronomy, PhysiologB Art
Literature, Poetry or Manual Training 1t will
prove THE KEY to his natural bent, and the
kind of work or profession in which he will most
easily succeed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
THE PEOPLES FORUM
Various Suggestions to Help the Unemployed

dents OF Philadelphia, but that they nave
been attracted here through the understanu-
ing that Philadelphia was In much Dettel
shape than many other cities, especially III
the East, where the situation was more
acute, and especially in New YORK. Whelo
the percentage of unemployed was Ne''
much larger than IN PhiIaoelph'a'
II Is unfortunate that any one VINO wants
to work cannot find the opportuhitg' ou' :
seems to me that each city shouiu De ~ e,
pected to take care OF It's own u'iol .ul" .. S
in this respect, and even to the eNteit VI
being compelled TO feed and house tnls MA. 'H.,
ing population through tho bcliet that ''S'
arc dangerous IL they are not carcu tot'
7, is quito nossible for Philadelphia TO care
Cor oil ita unemployed. and not in the way
Of charity. hut through work. The dues-
tion NJ wages must enter into roadjust-
mont. but this wage readJustment should
NOT alone he forced on the poor man. tho
,,Iu arJ fartorv man the store and Of
ncc riork hut 4, should run through all
lines ~ cnpIovment, and through all Off
riaI nosltIons Why should the office forcc
of a concern be compelled TO submit TO a
rodnctIon of wages when tho officials. from
Tho boad down insist on continuing
to draw tho salaries that we're paid them
through the war, and were forced up IN
tho general cxtravaganco that the war
brought on?
As before stated every city should take
care of It's own poor and its own unem'
ployed This city has 30 much money AT
its disposnl 20 spend, and this money Is goins
10 90 as far toward the way of municipal
improvements as there are funds In the
treasury Az the present time municipa
Irnnrnvenents of every character are being
teld IN sinply because the treasury OF tho
clty Is in want OF funds
,. II. -. 49,, ,,o o,,y couId aco,,ire
~ o,'I' "uS .aoS .' ,,.ouId ho 20 call foI
t"o .u'.uS !" ~ ", -, Jo,,,rtrrent Of the
! a re'rencIlment ~ eNu' ,n a, - salaries.
wy wv .,. 80 ,,ar,. ,broo citv omplovc,
"ou'u say t!al 1t ete's ir,. ,,, rodmc,Ion' nav
NJ ntI' w "'Cubt -" ,Int. ,r, ,vorth II voul,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
Your Child's Chance

In round numbers what is your childs chance
to become successful? If uneducated, he has one
chance out of 10000; with a common-school edu-
cation, chances; with high school education, 81
chances; with a college education, 800 chances;
WITH THE BOOK OF KNOWLEDGE in the
home, every chance. 1t is not luxury, it is an
absolute necessity. 1t is an INVESTMENT in
your child's future which will pay dividends as
long as he lives. In over 100000 homes today
the children are being educated with THE BOOK
OF KNOWLEDGE. Gire your child lie chance
to compete 1ritb them.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
RooseveIt's "6is Stick"

Editor Of thc Evcrin0 Public Ledger:
Sir--How and wherc did Roosevelt eN-
preston about the 'bs Stick originate!
s. l.. G..
Philadelphia, November 25, 1921.
He appears to havo first used the express
sion when he was Governor OF New York.
When he became President the cartoonists
soon commenced TO depict him as man
CARRYING a big stick. In his Addresses and
Messages no says in regard to the habit OF
braEging and clustering: "Therc Is homely
old adage which runs. Speak softly and
carry a big stick: you will go tar' It the
American Nation will speak softly and yet
build, and keep at "a pitch OF highest train
ing thoroughly efficient navy, tho Monroe
Doctrine will go far" This was part Of his
personal and political philosophy. Later the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29

Editor 0f the Evening Public Ledger.
Sir-Plcase state on what day tho Irish
Republic commenced to function. IT. :. z.
Philadelphia. November IS. 1921.
The provisional government OF tho Irish
Republic was proclaimed at conference OF
the Sim Fein members held in Dublin Janu-
nry 2l 1919. Since that date the Govern
ment has been functiUnng. more or less.
over the Ercatcr part of Ireland. though
without official recognition from other coun-
tries
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
KIno of Enaland's Salary

Editor o. the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--Does the kiLg Ct England receive
salary? H. . l.
Philadelphia. November %, 1921.
The King OF England receives certain
amount Of morcy which might be construed
as a salary. but is known ~ the civil List
allowing him sum OF E470. 600. OF this
sum $40 900 are to be used for the prtvy
nurse OF tho King and Queen. f125, 500 for
tho salar!es OF the royal household and re-
tired allowance. E193, 900 for household eN.
penses, f2O 900 for general work. l32OO
Sor aims and bounty and $4,000 unappropri-
nj
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
Poems and Songs Desired


Editor Of the EUentno Public Ledger:
Sir--Can you please tell mo where l ca,
lowing lines:
Santa Claus came down tho chimney
And I tell you he was black:
SCOT was on his hair and whiskers'
SCOT was on his precious pack
MRS A. L. A.
Phlladelnhia NoYeniber 30. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
Who Wrote Lines?

To tho Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Slr-r would be more than grateful II you
or any OF your readers could tell me where
the following lines can be found and the
author:
I heard tho trains shrill whistle call;
I saw an earnest look besetch;
And rather by that look than speech
My ncghbor told me all.
And as I thought of liberty.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
Questions AnS,Uered
Won't Vouch for story

Editor Of tho EUenir0 Public Ledger:
SIr--What wcll-known man cut a hole In
the lower part OF door to admit cat
then cut Il smaller ono for the kitten?
II. T. b.
Philadelphia. November 25. 1921.
We cannot vouch for its authenticity. but
tho tale is told about Sir Isaac Newton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29

Editor Of the Euerin0 Public LEDGER.
Sir-f heard recitation some tune ago
which was about little girl describing her
playthinss l remember the part which told
about her dolly made OF sawdust the rag
doll, about which the child said. But this
little dolly love best Of ALL wonder II
some OF your readers can locate this roci-
tstion for me? II. +. j.
Philadelphia, November 90, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29

Intelligent conversation. not to say DIS
cussion, on any Of tho great problems now
confronting the world and their country
What America needs Is II brain exercise:
G.. W. X.
Philadelphia. November %, l02i'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
To Create Work

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--It is tho duty OF every city 10 in some
way care for its people. In a city the slzc
Of Philadelphia there IL naturally quite
large floating population. ! have taken 1t
upon myself to make many Inquiries of
men who are out OF employment 70 ascer-
tain where they were from, and many OF
them have told me that they are not resi-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
John NicoIay

Editor Of the Ereuin0 Public Ledger:
Sir-Was the John Nicolay, who with John
Hay wrote life OF Abraham Lincoln. a
German? \. l., o.
Philadelphia. November 25, 1921.
John George Nicolay. who was secretary
% Abraham Lincoln and who was one Of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
The Irish Republic

expression big stick was Roosevc!ts at
titudc to the trusts.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29

with thy low. sad wanIngs filed:
Peace, peace TO the voice Of the lonely blast
Wind, lonely wind. be stilled.'
Laura r." asks II some reader can com
Llete the poem which contains as the hrst
line the following: "Oh. mother. may 1 y"
to school? oh, mother. say ] may
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29

Letters to the Editor should be as
avoiding anything that would open
denominational or sectarian dis.
cussion.
No attention will be paid to anony.
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence OF
be printed II request Is made that
they be omitted.
The publication of a letter Is not
70 10 De taken as an Endorsement OF its
Views by this paper.
A., Communications will not be ro-
age nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29

Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger! .o-
Sir--In what State does the greatest pro-
portion of inhabitants own automobiesT
wv J. T. J.
Philadelphia. November 20, 1921.
South Dakota leads the 1920 list IN tmhis m
respect, having ono automobile to o'so
neople.
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Curi0sity-The Great Teacher

subject
of
IN AND SIMPLE
he
picrra
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29

&C. c. v."-Tho poem you desire is
eayard Taylor's Song Of the Camp" You
will have no difficulty in finding IL now
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
Proportlon OF Automobiles

authors OF several books about Lincoln was
born in Germany in 1882.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29

A serpent stretched across.
Philadelphia, November II, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29
Wants a Recitation

Philadelphia, November go. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-11-29

QUeSttON q CnttH
Can Ask
Why do we grow old?
Who made the first electric
light?
How did the days get their
names?
Why is a river always running?
Why does lightning strike some
things and not others?
Where does the wind begin?
Why does the kettle sing?
Where do thoughts come from?
What makes coal burn?
Why has a star FIVE points?
What is it like at the bottom
of the sea?
Why are tears salt?
Why do we have names?
What is a thunder.bolt?
How high can men fly?
Is the earth hollow inside?
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
SnOrfinc Widows.

It is possible that the most abused
word in the English language is
worlds best" The public has read
so often of attractions claiming to
be the worlds best" and after they
had paid their money TO go, they
were presented with an inferior per-
formance travelling under false col
ors. Jacobs and Jermon, do not
claim that their show, the sport
ing Widows which comes to the
Majestic Monday for one days en-
gagement is the worlds best"
They do claim, however. that it is
just little bit better than some of
the "best" ones and in this they are
prepared to back up in the presen-
tation of AL X. Hall, the we'll known
comedian and a capable cast in his
support. 1t is a clean, wholesome
farce buil- for laughing purposes
only and has been received by the
public in the cities visited this sea-
son, with loud acclaim. The show
would really be called a hodge podge
of novelty, music, girls and laugh
ter. n large cast of principals and
a chorus of twenty youthful girls
make this company a worthy one.
The cast includes Bob Startzman,
George Weist, June LeVeay, Ger
trude Beck, Eugene La Blanc and
the Rex Trio.
At the Ditmas
More than 10000 feet of motion
picture film were exposed in the
taking of "Earthbound,' the re-
markable film story of passion and
punishment, by Basil King. made
by Goldwyn, at the Ditmas theatre.
In the perfected picture only 500
are used. Some of the scenes had
to be taken more than a dozen times
before the right effect could be at
tanned.
On the occasion of General Persh-
ing's visit to the Goldwyn Studios
in Culver City, Cal. he witnessed
the filming of the great murder
scene in "Earthbound." The Cen
eral stood fascinated while the ac-
ton was going on, and at its finish
congratulated the director. 7. Hayes
Hunter, on the excellence of the
effect.
Car, the splendid Russian wolf
hound appearing in the Goldwv1
Picture, "Earthbound," seems to
possess human intelligence. In this
Goldwyn picture, filmed under the
direction of T. Hayes Hunter, Gar
plays the role of a dog who has just
lost his master.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
+ R. ASSESSMENT
HlD WITH COMPTROLLER
IBy The Associated Press. ]

TRENTON, March 4.-The final
Assessment of railroad property of
the State Board of Taxes and Assess
ment has been filed with the state
comptroller, 1t was announced to-
day, with a total increase in valua-
ton over the 1920 assessment of
S17,9S0,507 and a total increase in
railroad taxation over last year OF
$1,S43,701.
The state board has just now COM
pieted the hearing of appeals on the
part OF railroad companies, and as
result of these appeals, the board
announced, there were total reduc-
tions in valuation amounting to
S936,961. In its completed form, the
assessment shows total valuation
of first and second class property
for 1921 of $500 ,4SS as against
s372.24S.9S1 for 1920. The total tax
to be paid by the railroads for state
purposes will amount to SS,2S2,747
as against s7,155,4 ,495 for 1920. The
amount of money that the local tax
ing will receive as a result of this
assessment will be S4,332,31s as
against $3,615,S6S for 1920.
The total amount of money by the
railroad companies on first and sec
ond class railroad properties for 1921
will be S12,615.065 as against S10,-
771.134 for 1920. The assessments
against systems, together with the
amount OF tax to be paid follows
for 1921:
Pennsylvania Railroad, valuation,
S115,0S2.S9S: tax, $3.50, 563.34.
Central Railroad of New Jersey, val
nation, s7S,907,711; tax, 50. $50. .261.-
03; Philadelphia and Reading Rail-
way, valuation, $19,070.690; tax,
$63S,6S0.9S; Erie Railroad. valua-
tion, $33,149,063; tax, s1,015. .557.71;
Delaware Lackawanna and Western,
valuation.s6 SCI, ,494,200; tax, $2,042.-
$3.50; New York, Susquehanna and
Western, valuation, sS,23s,5S3: tax,
1886, ,633.77; Lehigh Valley Railroad
of New Jersey, valuation, s35,2s7,-
as4: tax. S1,155, 5,1S2.O9; New York
Central, valuation, s21,441,304: tax.
s701, 1,117.S1: Railroads not classified,
valuation, $17,557. .555; tax. s571,-
3s0.78. Totals for 1921, valuation,
390,229,48S; tax, 2,615,065.90.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
SEE REVIVAL
At WASHINGTON
Social and Diplomatic Events
Expected, Now That Ad-
ministration Has Changed

WASHINGTON. March 4.-Social
and diplomatic Washington looks for
a revival under the President and
Mrs. Harding of the formal state
dinners and other social functions
at the White House which ceased
with the entrance of the United
States into the World war.
Directions from Mr.. Harding for
abandonment of the official s1cial
events incident to his Inauguration
were conceded by those hoping for
a return to a social normally to be
a blow to their expectations. but the
recent shopping trip made hy Mrs.
HARDING to New York and other
events have renewed their optimism.
In preparation for TIE arrival of
the new First Lady of the Land
the White House has been redscc-
rated and the furnishings renewed.
In addition Mrs. Harding request
ed that additiona. flowers be planted
aroisnd the White House. Her
friends expect her 10 act as nostess
at a rumber of garden parties dur
ing the spring, thereby restoring one
of the favorite forms of entertai l.
ments of former days.
Likewise, II is exnccted that she
will entertain at teas, her guests in
oluding in addition to intimate
friends the wives Of the memo rs of
the diplomatic corps. Another So
cial custom that she may revive is
the regular weekly "at home" TO
wives OF cabinet members. a func-
tion in past administrations cor
responding in time with the regular
Tuesday cabinet meetings. It also
is reported that she will restore
the custom of marine band concerts
on the White House grounds.
Whether the President and Mrs.
Harding will revive the state dinners
remains to be developed. Four of
these usually are given each season,
one to the cabinet. one to the dtplo-
matte corps. one to the judiciary
and one to congressional leaders.
These dinners head the official social
list issued by the State Department
at the beginning of each social sea
son and it is regarded as assured
tEat they will net be revived. al
least, until next wiz ter.
Greater par;icl patton by the White
House in socie.y IS expected to be
attended by removal of many OF the
restrictions which since 1917 have
barred unlimited visitors from the
White House grounds. Since the
United States entered the war visit
ors to the capital have had to con-
tent themselves with seeing the
White House from a distance or
from behind the Iron fence sur
rounding the grounds.
President Harding's friends de-
clare that orders for the opening of
the gates to the grounds will be is
sued soon. 1t is not regarded as pos
sible, however, that certain portions
OF the White House. such as the
Blue room and Red room. will be
thrown open to the public on certain
days as was the custom before the
war.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
The Bowman Bros. MinstreIs.

'It's a scream of laughter from
start to finish" is the verdict regis
tered everywhere the Bowman Bros.
Minstrels has appeared. This at
traction for the first time will be
seen here at the Majestic theatre,
on next Tuesday, matinee and night,
and supporting these famous stars.
more familiarly known as The
Blue Grass Boys" will be found an
all white, all star, company of
thirty five dancers, singers and
comedians, all of whom enjoy repu-
tations of the first magnitude. In
eluding Fred Freddy and Max
Waxen, William Morris and Ed
Moore. Jack Fuller, Daniel Shea,
Andrew j. Thorpe and Charles Muir
ply, the vocal features promised
are the most prominent part of the
program, supported by a large
chorus. The Great Orth, 1.-THE Tet-
razzina of Minstrelsy." is one of the
big features of the olio, also
George Hunter, ''The Dixie Daffo-
dill rapid fire comedy. The Lom-
bard Bros, expert wooden and soft
shoe dancers. The Blue Grass Five
Jazz band. Matt J. Thompson as
Aunt Chloe" and her five Jem
minis dancers. The Knickerbocker
Four, Comedy Quartet and the Bow
man Bros. famous exponents of
sout< ern negro comedy. The mag
nificent and gorgeous first part is
entitled DIR. Bulls Health Resort"
closes the show. Sale of seats for
this performance Is on sale at the
box Office now.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-03-04
-Four Big Stars at Crescent.

Wallace Reid is again the breezy
auto racer in his latest screen COM
edy, whats Your Hurry?" which
began three days run at the Cres-
cent Theatre yesterday.
But the star doesn't stick to the
racing car long in this new speed
picture. In order to win the lady
of his heart. the daughter of the
gruff old motor truck manufacturer.
Wallie becomes an employee of his
prospective father-in-law. But in
this capacity he only succeeds in
getting himself "in wrong" and it is
not until he risks his life to pilot a
fleet of trucks to the rescue of a
country side threatened by a burst
ing dam that Wallie is able to soften
the old mans heart and capture the
girl
The program also includes Eu-
gene O'Brien and Elaine Hammer
stein in "Moonstone" and a Fatty
Arbuckle two-reel comedy.