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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
GIANTS Virtually
CL|NCH THE FLAG
Win for McGraw Today viii
Make Pirates Task an Almost
Hopeless One
GREAT RACE IN AMERICAN

Looks like the Giants and either the
Yankees or Cleveland for the Worlds
Series. The standings this morning In
the National League record four
and half game lead for the Giants
over the Pirates, considered sufficient
by the most skeptical fans to win the
grand old flag.
In the American League the Yankees
moved back into first place and now
have two points advantage over the
worlds champion Cleveland Indians.
The Yankees beat the Tigers at the Polo
Grounds while Walter johnson shat
tered the eight game winning streak OF
the Indians in Washington. The Yam
KEGS have chance to increase their
lead this afternoon as they are sched
uled to meet the Tigers again while
the Indians will take day off.
This afternoon the final game of the
series between the Bucs and the team
from Gotham will be played. A vic
tory for the men Of the Smoky City
will reduce the lead to TIN ee and half
games, but even that is large enough
to win the pennant, considering the
way the two teams have been playing
the last three weeks.
Saturday afternoon Art Nehf, who
vanquished the Pirates twice in the
five game series recently held In New
York, sdored another triumph. He
was bumped hard, ten hits coming of
his delivery. but he managed to keep
all but one of the home clan from the
pentagon. His work in the pinches
was well nigh perfect. the Bucs failing
dismally when hits meant runs.
Carlson twirled beautiful ball for six
innings, but in the seventh the Giants
got to him for counter that evened
the score. In the eighth two more
Giants dug their cleats in the home
plate. After Kelly had doubled and
Meusel singled In the ninth, Carlson
was sent to the showers and Morrison
scored before the side was retired.
Cooper Only Pirate Hope
Gibson's one remaining hope is Will
bur Cooper, his star left handler, who
in all probability will be sent TO the
mound this afternoon. He was easy
for the Giants in New York. but may
prove the reverse on his home lot
Barnes, Douglass or Toney are all
ready to go in against the Pirates, with
the odds favoring the first named, al
though McGraW may SEND III Ioney,
who held the Bucs to two hits on Fri
day.
After today the Giants have nine
games to play and the Pirates twelve.
To lose the championship, which now
seems to be in their grasp, the Giants
would have TO drop six Of their last
nine games, while the Bucs would be
compelled TO win eleven of their last
dozen games. The foregoing is based
on the Giants winning the last game
of the series this afternoon.
1t is not thought likely that the
Giants will lose six Of their remaining
games IL their playing since August -
is any criterion. On that day the
Giants had seventy victories and twenty
defeats. This morning the standings
show ninety victories and fifty four
defeats for the Gothamites, which means
that they have won twenty of their last
twenty four games.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
Boots and Saddle
The Kenton County Handicap affor

The kentOn County Handicap affords
an opportunity to horses of all ages to
day at Latonia. Sands of Pleasure ap-
pears to be advantageously weighted
and should have a good chance to win
Rangoon and United Verde may be the
contenders, and again Woodtrap may
wake up.
Horses which seem best In other
races are: First--Columbia Tenn,
Portlight, Opportunity second--Bud
Fisher, Lugs, Montjoy: third-Lacka =
wanna, Locust Leaves. Peggy G.. ;
fourth - Distinction, Peter Piper,
Dodge sixth-Omniponent, The Co.
lonels Lady. Bobbed Hair; Seventh
Sea Court, Miss Fontaine. Ace.
At Aqueduct: First race - Lady
Baltimore. Santa Clara, Bayonne; Sec
oned-Copper Demon, Tody, Frigate :;
third-Lucky Girl, Doughnut: fourth
Surf Rider, Sweepby, Broomster: fifth
--Smarty. Arapahoe, Salute: sixth
Ten Lee, Arrow of Gold, Enilade.
At Ottawa: First race-China, Fer
rum, Nellie Lemon; second-War Tax.
Talent, Golden Chance; third-Tom
Goose, Ballynew, Gallon Berry fourth
Plain Bill, Tarascon, Propaganda ::
fifth - Optimism, Landless, Lady
Granite; sixth Mouette. Alcatraz,
Captain Hodge; seventh--Blarney Boy,
Paula v. Buckhorn II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
ague Entry for 1921 Worlds Series Compel
KiIbane Breaks Contract;
Barred in CIeUeIand Ring

Cleveland, Sept. 19.-Johnny Kill
bane, featherweight champion, broke
his contract with the local Boxing
Commission when he refused TO con-
sent to Richard Guy, Of Pittsburgh,
and Sam Hall, of Chicago, to act
as judges for his bout with Danny
Frush Saturday. As a result Kill
bane will not be permitted to box
in Cleveland again, according TO
J. B. Wilberding, chairman of the
Cleveland Boxing Commission. When
the champion signed articles for the
bout. It was agreed that the COM
mission should name referee and
judges. Kilbane first objected to
Harry Ertle and then TO Ed Smith,
finally accepting Walter @. Kelly.
He objected to Guy and Hall at
the eleventh hour, and two local
men had TO be substituted. mo
boxer is so big that he can refuse
to obey rules Of the Boxing Com
mission" said the chairman.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
TIGERS HAVE g VETS
BUT NO SUBSTITUTES
Roper and Assistants Must Develop Football Team From
Remaining Members of 1920 Eleven and Ra,c
MateriaL-4ard Schedule ahead
BY JACK STRUBING
Ioruer Quarterback Of

Guerbig, of last years freshman
eleven. and stinson, Euwer, Ewing,
others. or these, Thompson, Cleaves,
Afford and Van Guerbig show most
promise as backs, while MacPhee and
Euwer are trying to understudy Laurie.
The practice 30 far---they have been
at It four days--has been confined to
the elemental work conducive to loosen =
ing UP of muscles and brains. Thomp-
son, Van Guerbig and Laurie are
punting under Keene Fitzpatrick's eye,
the ends and backs are chasing forward
passes. the centers are shooting the ball
back through their legs at a mark and
the linesmen are frolicking around like
a crowd of kids, on the ground more
often than on their feet, hand charg-
ing, head charging, shoulder charging
and all the gentle little tricks of the
line.
Tentative teams will be picked this
week, and there also will be some
scrimmaging.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
PENN SQUAD HOME;
SCR|MMAGE TODAY
PLAYERS In Great Shape, Says
Captain Wray, on Return
From Cape May
HEIsMAN IS PLEASED

"The boys are in great shape. ready
,or the campaign which starts this aft
.rroon et 3 o'clock with the first scrim
mage of the year." Rex Wray, captain
:, tbe University Of Pennsylvania foot
h.,l team, introduced his 1921 football
..lt with the above this morning on
.bo arrival Of the Red and Blue from
Cape May.
Two weeks Of practice at the sea-
,hore resort gave the candidates the
right edge for a grueling season, If the
,,orers themselves are to be believed.
propzed from the sun. strong of
r,uscle from their vigorous training, the
,ouad bears evidence of being in the
mink of condition.
lawson Robertson, coach Of the
track team, who also Is acting in the
o.nacity of trainer for the gridiron
rar,iors. had the following - say
with the exception of one or two OF
,ho mon who are suffering from charley
Ln,se and bruises, the entire squad IL
In nerfect condition. The two weeks
s az the shore did them a world of good.
They should be able to go through a
stif scrimmage drill this afternoon
without suffering any injuries usually
resulting from the early season work
outs.
.vcrv one connected with the team
agreed with Robertson. Coach Heis-
man was busy during the morning
planning out his campaign, but his
smile and geniality showed that he was
nleased with the condition of the men.
The squad was met at the training
house BY Bill Grave, the end Of last
YEAR The big Massachusetts lad has
been touring the West all summer and
had an accident that nearly cost him
his lifc. He Is ready to jump in at
any minute and take his place on the
team, being in excellent condition.
shortly after the arrival of the squad
M Franklin Field they we're ordered to
report to DR.. Buck Wharton, last year S
line coach, for a physical examination:
'.They are certainly in great shape
said DR.. Wharton as he looked over a
ruartpt of the huskies. '"There doesn't
seem 10 be anything the matter with
this crowd"
Iukas i'm Varsity Backfield
This afternoon the scrimmage drill
Is scheduled for 3 o'clock, and it is the
intention Of the coaches to try out the
entire varsity squad. In the backfeld
at the start will be Rex Wray, quar-
terback: Lukas and Miller at the halves,
and Mike Whitchill at fullback. Err
tresvaag and Greenwalt at the ends,
Day at center, Thurman and Genthner
tackles. and Cochran and Sutherland
at guards, complete the line.
Tom McNaInara's scrub team, with
Bill Hollenback as the mair tutor. will
get into action this afternoon and IL
Big Bill and Mcnamara are to be be-
lieved, the varsity Is in for q neat trim-
ming The scrubs have been training
faithfully for the meeting with the var
city in the hopo that Heisman. the var
sty coach. may collect q few OF them
for his Red and Blue jerseyed squad.
This morning the scrubs moved from
the main dressing room over to where
the baseball team usually holds forth.
The moving did not make them feel any
too good, ard they are out to hand the
varsity reverse and send some Of the
present Red and Blue wcarers TO the
other dressing room.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
PhIIadeIphIan Wins Mexico Bout

pS,I.%aSIn,Ms Sy,ISaTsI Mex: Sept: l91Kid Pa!mGr' Of
cls!on in a ilft:er-rourd bout With JOHNNY
Nelmars, Of Toledo o., here yesterday aft
,rnoon. Palmer led throughout and with
twenty-five seconds 10 go in the final rourd.
me men bumped heads while engaged IN
lurIous intghtins and Celrnars Was knocked
out The are middleweights.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
What May Happen
In Baseball TOduU
YESTERDAYS RESULTS

YESTERDAYS RESULTS
NATIONAL LEAGUE
St. Louis, @; Phillles, 4.
Chicago, 1; Brooklyn, D.
Chicago. 8; BrcckIyn, / (secOnd gan,e).
Cincinnati, @; Boston, 3.
Cincinnati. 10; Boston. o (second game).
New Sork-Pittsburgh, not scheduled.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
New York. 4: Detroit. 2.
Washington, 4; Cleveland, 1.
Only games scheduled.
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION
Indianapolis. 7; Louisville, Q Cfrst game)
Louisville. 81 Indianapolis. o (second game)
Milwaukee, 4; Kansas City, 8 (first gamej
Kansas City, 81 Milwaukee, 4 ed game).
Columbus, II; Toledo, 3 (drst game).
Toledo, 8; Columbus. 0 tsecOnd gane).
st. Paul, O; Minneapolis, 2.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
TENDLER AT CARNIVAL
To Attend eenent Program Of St
Johns Church

Lew Tender and Danny Kramer
local boxers, will attend the carnival
held under the auspices of St. John,
Church tonight for the benefit Of the
Home for fncurables at Darby. The
carnival will he held on Clover street
between Twelfth and Thirteenth streets
4 number of bouts are to be put on:
Charley Gross and Danny Buck will
appear in one of the matches while
several other bouts and battle royal
also viii be held.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19

What Major League
Teams Did Last W eek

The weeks record In each major league
81 Eamce played won and lost, with runs,
runs. msS sf on snmss ss. sna
September ~, Is aa follows;
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
Giants Purchase Eddie 6oaart

New Orleans, Sept. I9.--Third sognau
Eddie Bogart has been sold by the New
Orleans Southern Association Club TO tn
New York Nationals, according 10 officials OF
the local club. Bogart was purcha sed three
weeks ago from tho Nashville Club.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
Allied Athletic Association Meeting

.r important meeting at tho Benedict Sery.
Ice CLUB at Fifteenth ana Race streets this
evening The playing rules and bylaws and
ness OF Importance will DO transacted.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19

Bobby Burmnn has started training. His
manager. Mig Hayes, is lining Up this hard
bouts Rurmnn's la21-22 start will be made
~ the National next Saturday night.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19

Bobby McCann's next bout Is TO be with
night. McCann showed in his t6reerrouaa
fIctory over Eddie krippy that he was box
ing IN hne form.
Al injured thumb will keep West Ph,ia-
ssphia Tommy, o'Toa!e on the. side lines
Zoe Libby, local Negro. was big surprise.
Inc bout was stopped with O'Toole on his
I, reet, the referee saving him from fur.sr
Bobby Bgrmnn has started training. His
hitting fcatherw.ght for a number o,
bouts. Burmnn's ls2i.22 start viii be made
" the National next Saturday night.
william Snyder. manager Of dsorge Holly,
nj nro;e y;onnstown. town Pa ls peeved. He says his
bout WIN Jimmy McGovsrn s "S%, was "t stopped ped
Moran i$s and %ndy "S9 Gordon au"iSs' 49, p"''S
x. o. Kid Brown. lo5.pounder. writes he
u N good shape and ready TO box. He Is
seeking the advice OF manager.
Biily Cannon had two bouts called on
isSi week. His match with Snakey Fisher
~ SeadlhY was Cancelled, as was a contest
M Scranton. Cannon is supposed to box in
''s"toh on Friday night
Joe Marks, OF Philadelphia. won the wei
Ssw SMwre,ght rght championsh Ip OF the Southwest on
no stopped Wildcat Ewing in the fourth
round. Marks made such Q blR hit accord
tnsto tns 70 letter from Leon NJ. Balkin. he
intends remaining In Texas this season.
marley Cross. of Southwark, Is the latest
u u, local comebacks. After being out OF the
.s rn.s Tor four years Charley, weighing 1876
bOuhds' has made good showlngs in two
~ piIu's; against Young Jack Dillon at Allan
MS Sty ana Joe MoCabe at Lsucaste
WIN any OF tho local lightweights
.raeU Hoardon, former boxer who is put
VIZ on he hardest battle OF his career In
IN IN snort to win q magistrate title at the
aol,, ~, election. 10 listed No. IA In tho last
ballot S~Au'Na'es y" 'hs
nLhrs srs Settas In ths sports Depart
yTs Tsrt rslmer. amer. Jeek Hanlon and While I'D.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19

biily Cannon had two bouts called on
IL iSI Week His match with SnalSey Fisher
:. reading was Cancelled, as was q contest
AZ Scranton. Cannon is supposed to box in
scranton on Friday night
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19

william Snyder, manager Of deorge Holly.
OF Johnstown. Pa, IL peeved. He says his
ptotess was not given fair deal when hiS
SSIt With WITH Jimmy McGovern was stopped
usN week. Snyder also marriages Patsy
Moran. 12s. and Andy Gordon i3S.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
TODAY'S SCHEDULE
NATIONAL LEAGUE

TODAY'S SCHEDULE
NATIONAL LEAGUE
PhilIies at st. Louis.
New York at Pittsburgh.
Brooklyn at Chica&o.
Boston at Cincinnati.
AMERICAN LEAGUE
ST. Louis at Philadelphia.
Detroit at New York.
Chicago Mt Boston.
Cleveland w shington, not scheduled.
INTERNATIONAL LEAGUE
RESULTS OF YESTERDAY
Syracuse, II Toronto, 1.
Syracuss. 8; Toronto, I tsecond eame).
Rochester, Fl; buffalo, 8.
Rochester. 9; Brhalo. 4 tsecoud sane).
Newark, I; Jersey City. l.
Jersey City, 12: Newark, 4 Isecord Eame)
Baltimore. 10; Reading, o.
Readins. 10; baltimore. ! (second game).
SCHEDULE FOR TO-DAY
Jersey City nt Reading.
Baltimore nt Newark.
Buffalo at Rochester.
Toronto at Syracuse.
STANDING OF THE CLUBS
pa,,o w VI T. fS eisd Syracuse % borSi 20 .isi
BUiiaio.. q O. 800 Newark. sS SS iii
RNchestcr. % 80 500 J. City,. 55I0e $50
Toronto. So IS .5S1 Reading. 5i1Oi .3i2
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19
Scraps about Scrappers

., Bobby McCann's next bout Is TO be with
tommy Cleary at the Cambria Club Friday
h,ght. McCann showed IN his three-round
Ing In fine form.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-19

r1H Neardon, former boxer who 10 put
sn effort to win q masistrsts tYtle at the
asIt t election. 10 listed No. II Ia the last
Ssvnmnh Sv,umh OF the masisterial candidates on the
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-18
Peppery Paragraphs.

Fine feathers do not make fine
birds for pot pie.
Self-made men are scarce, but self
made fools are plentiful.
knowledge Of our duties is often
as important as the performance
thereof.
Men are seldom as good as they
pretend to be or as bad as they are
said to be.
Some girls are kept so busy be-
coming engaged that they have no
time to marry.
Don't think that amateur photog-
raphers are pessimists just because
they take poor views of life.
Many youth who aspires to be-
come an A. NJ, is in after years glad
to settle down as the village P. NJ.
Every mother thinks there is no
baby like her own and every other
mother is glad of it.
Mans best counsel is a faithful
wife.
Life's sideshows cost US more than
the real circus.
If a woman fails to understand a
man they are on equal footing
The best efforts of the chairmaker
are constantly being sat upon.
Why does the bright idea we think
Of just before going to sleep depart
never to return?
Sometimes a mans idea of chivalry
is to protect a woman against every
man except himself.
II candles were made in the form
Of a cross some people would burn
them at all four ends.
Life insurance is no doubt good
thing, but what some men need is in
surance against fire.
Lazy men are always harping on
the luck Of fools.
Sometimes genius fools people by
wearing good clothes.
Babies are the mainsprings in the
watches of the night.
When one man tries to flatter an
other he has something to sell.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-18
My Auto, Tis Of Thee.

My auto, 'tis of thee, short road to
poverty, of thee I chant. I blew a
pile of dough on you three years ago.
now you refuse to go, or won't OF
can't. Through town and countryside,
you were my Joy and pride, happy
day. ] loved the gaudy hue, the nice
white tires so new, but you're down
and out for true, in every way. To
thee, old rattlebox, came many bumps
and knocks; for thee I grieve. Badly
the top is torn; frayed are the seats
and worn; the whooping cough af-
fects thy horn, l do believe. The per-
fume swells the breeze, while good
folks choke and wheeze, as We pass
by. I paid for thee price; 'twould
buya mansion twice; now everybody's S
yelling 'sice"-I wonder why? Thy
motor has the grip, the sparkplug has
the pip, and woe is thine. / too have
suffered chills, fatigue and kindred
ills, endeavoring to pay my bills,
since thou vert mine. Gone is my
bank roll now, no more 'twould choke
the COW, as once before Yet, if |
had the mon, so help me John-amen
I'D buy a car again and speed some
more.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-18
Lament of the Low Country.

By H. D. O.
Clouds all dark, an rain pours down;
Tobacco most ruined, an corn al
drowned;
Roads all ten feet deep in mud,
Bridges are gone from where they
stood.
Price of cotton goin' down each day;
No money to buy western high priced
hay.
Mules most starved, an money al
gone
Sometimes wish I never was born.
Cotton is puny; boil weevils fat,
Enough on each hill to fill my hat,,
Dustin with poison, but tain't nc
Don't hurt 'em no more than grass
hurts goose.
Stock laws maxim the cattle all thin
Amt got no pasture to keep 'em in
An tn price of meat is low as mud
But the cost of wire is where it stood
All last year and the year before,
Never in reach of the farmer poor
Wish I could borrow a dollar or two
But the banks most busted, and tn
cashiers blue,
He told me, when 1 asked for loan
To quit high livin' and eat corn pone;
Twarn't no use for me to git mad,
But the kids are hungry and tn
missis sad.
Taxes goin' up to the moon,
Sheriff will sell us out soon;
Mortgage is long past overdue,
Interest pilin' up, while the water
does, too.
Sows won't farrow, and pigs all
dead
Cheer up, Pal, worse times ahead.
Business everywhere not worth a
damn;
Everybody's credit fell down with a
slam;
But the clouds keep spillin' in spite
O. prayer
Well all be drowned by the end OF
year.
Might drink poison, but what's the
use,
Funeral expenses cost like the
deuce
I'm givin' up farmin'. I'm through;
I'm done,
I'm goin' to make livin' selling
moonshine rum!
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-18
CAUSES OF DEATH.
Instructive Percentages, Including
One Relating to Automobiles.

If the choice we're given the aver
age man between an automobile ride
and an attack of scarlet fever, it is
altogether probable that he would
choose the former. However, auto
mobile riding is shown by govern
ment census statistics for the year
1917 to have caused far more deaths
than scarlet fever. The disease
claimed only 4.2 persons for each
100000 of population, while the loss
of life from automobile accidents was
SO. Deaths from motor car spills are
increasing constantly, the figures
show, while the fight to conquer
scarlet fever is succeeding to large
extent. To be sure, there are many
more cases of automobile riding than
of scarlet fever, and the proportion
of deaths to rides is much less than
that to cases of fever, but the figures
are, nevertheless, impressive.
The death rate from measels was
14.3 to each 100000 in 1917, and
the whooping cough death rate was
10.4. Diptheria's mortality rate was
16.5, there having been about twice
as many deaths from diptheria as
from motor car accidents. The rate
for street car accidents was to every
100000, making deaths from street
car riding fewer than those from
scarlet fever. More than 10000 peo-
pie committed suicide, and murders
ran into the thousands.
People have a dread of diptheria,
scarlet fever, and similar diseases,
and, we'll they may because they
have taken toll from many families.
Strict quarantine is maintained
whenever these diseases are discover
ed and every precatuion is taken to
prevent their spread. Tuberculosis,
in 1917, caused 110,2S5 deaths, the
rate being 1864 to each 100000 peo-
pie. To get thefull meaning of these
figures the public should remember
that scarlet fever-striking terror to
the hearts of parents-only caused
deaths at the rate of only AZ for
every 100000, while the tuberculosis
rate was 1864. Health authorities
are trying to make the public under
stand the menace of tuberculosis, yet
there is no quarantine against the
disease, and the person so afflicted
may move about at will, perhaps in
fecting hundreds with whom he may
come in contact. Those who call at
tention to these things and demand
a stricter enforcement of the tuber-
culosis regulation laws are known as
health cranks. There is need of more
cranks of that character. More Of
such health cranks will mean fewer
funerals. News.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1921-08-18
SMOKING AMONG WOMEN.
In Spite of Denunciation the Practice
Increases.

The shades of Sir Walter Raleigh
and Queen Victoria should be sum-
moned to Washington and made to
appear before congress, when Repre-
sentative Johnson's bill against smok-
ing by women comes up, remarks The
New York Tribune. Sir Walter at
least might be able to throw some
light on the subject. Lytton Stratch-
cry, in his Victoria recently published,
says about smoking that so long as
she lived the great queen would not
withdraw her anathema against it.
Kings might protest; bishops and am
bassadors, invited to Windsor, might
be reduced, in the privacy of their
bedrooms, to lie full length on the
floor and smoke up the chimney
the interdict continued"
Victoria's edict was directed against
men. But even in her day the habit
had begun among women. To Mar
garet Asquith the master of Baliol
wrote: "The symonds girls at Davos
told me that you smoked; at which I
am shocked, because it is not the
manner of young ladies in England"
Smoking among women, if we may
Judge from observation, appears to be
growing more common, though many
men who smoke themselves deplore
the fact. In spite Of passionate de-
nunciation the practice develops. To
the assertion it does physical harm,
the pert answer is returned. "Who
would live forever?" Nevertheless it
may be predicted a reaction will come
not on the score of morals, or by
law, but because smoking is smelly
and dirty.