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The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-01-18
Barnes Case NearS End.

All of the testimony is in and
arguments are being made in the
case of the state VS.. Albert Barnes,
charged with assaulting j. F. Libey
with a club. 1t is expected the case
will go to the jury this evening and
an early verdict is predicted by some
of those who have heard the evidence.
The testimony has been somewhat
conflicting. A. L. Morgan, attorney
for defendant, claims Libey was the
ap0reSSOr.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-01-18

was called home last April to care
for her parents who were both faaling
in health. Her many friends here re-
great to learn of her bereavement
and extend their heartfelt sympathies.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-01-18
Rising to an Emergency.

Cincfnnati.-After 1remen had car
ried Lillian Barker, aged ten, i'll Of
d~iphtheria, from a burning room, the
girl asked them to save her dol
lies The flremen responded nobl5.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-01-18
Grandma for a Blue Sunday

Helen, | really can not permit you
to read novels on the Sabbath"
"But grandma this n is all right
it tells about a girl who was en-
gagged to three clergymen all at
once"
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-01-18
Attention Property Owners

Anyone wanting their chimneys
swept, furnaces cleaned or scraped,
Phone II. Carl Smith, Fire Chief. All
work guaranteed. Prices reasonable.
1894
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-01-18
Bull Costing 100000 Brings s,,1oo.

Bull Costing 100000 Brings $1,100.
Chicago.-'The greatest advertised
bull in the world" Ragapple Korn-
dyke VIII, that sold about two years
ago for 100000 at a New York fancy
stock sale, was sold a few days ago to
David Stein of Capron. ILL.,, for s1.100.
The daily star-mirror. (Moscow, Idaho) 1911-1939, 1921-01-18

Smoking Room for Women in Theater.
New YOrk.-Not to be outdone by
men In a quiet smoke between acts,
women patrons Of the new Apollo
theater, in New York city, will find a
room fitted for their accommodation
during the performance.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Problem of War Gas Is Hard One

TO the Editor Of the Evening Pubic Ledger:
Sir--t SEQ by yoIr paper that tho matter
Of using poisonous gas and other new de-
vices IL up for discussion by the Disnrm
ment Conference. It looks to mo Ike n
hard matter to regulate such things hy law.
Poison gas could probably I've used under
certain conditions to destroy rodents and
insects. This would furnish any govern
rnent with tolcrabe excuse for research
on that line by its Agricu,tural Department
II the War Department were forbidden to do
go. A gas that will Kill mammals Will
generally kill men. The effect man
might easily be tried out on the criminals
Of some nations. In theory. It would be 10
ind the best ways for the rodent killers TO
protect themselves. but finding out what
won't kill and what will Kill q man are
about the same thing.
hope Secretary Hughes VIII stand hrm
on the 5-5-3 basis, and would not grieve
much II that Conference struck a snag.
However. II they cannot come to terms on
tonnage bass It might be possible 10 agree
on a limitation based 4 number OF
enlisted men. That IS. there would be q cut
OF some per cent in the number OF officers
and men. but the nations would build
they saw fit to provide an up-to-date arma-
mont. The United States has no battle
cruisers and It seems pity to scrap the
ones we have partly made and have navy
OF only out-of-datc slow tubs Of battleships.
A small navy IN men. but provided with
better tools OF the trade. would be mor2 in
line with United States policies in other
things. c. y. Z.
Philadelphia, December 70. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
The Automobile Menace

70 the Editor Of the Er"nirJ Public LcdOcT:
sir--we hear intermittent walls from
various sources Of the prrhdy OF the p.'N'
Permit me TO call tg the attention OF these
critics the fact that the press az IN" pres
ent time Is silently but pcrsstcntIy curry
ing on a CampL!r:n which Will cvrninaN% re-
suit In direct action on the part OF the pup
lie. I refer to the increase Of the auto'no-
bile accidents. Your letters In the People =
Forum have inspired me 10 write tn ;.
Could anything be more pathetic than the
announcement in the papers where schOoI
teacher lost her lte through being MT by
an autom bile. which Ia referred ~ IN the
papers as an "aCC!lcnt'? Is "aCCilent'
the prorer word? This accident is = pog-
nant reminder Of the fact that all OF us
male or female. - not make competent
drivers under the pres Mt methods "t learn
ing. The granting OF license does not
wave Il magic w"nd over the r"ciplrn', con
ferring upon him or her those qualities
which only riGid instruction and long eX-
perience can give.
The fact cannnt too strongly be driven
homo that the mjdern au,h ~ not toy.
We do not got th"rn for Christmas presents
from our husbands: we win them occasion
ally In lotteries. and we nni certain type
occasionally strR' led on our frcrt lawn
But Is II realized that the person behind the
wheel OF an aut" mobile Is In the position
OF a potential murderer"
A rccne in the picture JAccuse' has
prompted me to draw n similar one. w"
could summon all the high dIGnitNr!as at the
Disarmament Conference to reviewing
stand in WashirEton - witness a m.rac'H.
The victims of automobiles have suddenly
come to life = plead their Gauge. We see
little children with arms. legs and hands
missing: old men and old women hobbling
on crutches There does not ,em TO be
an end to the procession. Tho war is over
but Mars agent on e>lrth is reapnE his daily
harvest W. l.. BARCLAY.
Philadelphia. December 10, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
THE PEOPLES FORUM
How to Make Christmas Worth While

article Of wearing apparel to the elders.
have always taught them economy and that
a gift should not be valued BY tho Money eH-
pended. They receive these gifts and en-
Joy them l am sure more than the great
majority OF the children OF wealthy or even
moderately wealthy parents. who look al
all the presents that are given 20 them ana
then pass them up because they have been
poled. and when Christmas Day Is over
.ney are looking for something that they
are to receive next In fact. they look forth
Christmas c,m!rg every next day"
Ny phn IL this: On Christmas eve l
.thrr all my caildren abou; me and read
then. thr po".n, - Twas lnu Nigh, be
ore Christmas" Then We have n little
party" oil by ourselves. and 1 get each
bne Of them 10 hang UP his stocking. Then
tuck hem away in bed. and they have II
cd. wholesome sleep, and the next morn
ng they get up carly to see what - in tnclr
sI .ckinss They don't look for expensive
tur I nave a,Eays taught lnt'.. t.sIr
list duty is to love their mo,hcr and be-
.Irvc what she says. l provide II few little
.! candy and fruit which Is an uncommon
,reat for ,hcn and they Rrause themselves
all day with the little gifts they have re-
Ceived-and l usually make these g'f's so
that ono can enjoy the others Bift--and
am never too tired to JON them in all t.Ieir
games AMI pleasures l am sure there Is
no happier home in Philadelphia than is
virtually every FAM y could provide. Christ
mas In the home Is In the individual max.
ing, and am sur II pooplc, no matter how
poor they are. would so about II In the
rEht way there would BE- n happy Ch-'st.
mas in every hrin" in the city. without
depending on outside help.
(MrsD W l.. G.
phIla adclphia Decamher is 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Sending Cards at Christmas

10 thc Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
me sending Of Christmas cards IL
a most beautiful custom and, II followed
!uu'Cious!y II brings great deal Of pleas
"'e 10 friends and signifies that they are
v. l".sotten. But II Is also one OF our most
"pusou customs Cards should b. sent
ohy 10 those whom we know quite wei.
ana who have no reason to be included
IN our li1t OF gifts. They should never be
sent 10 persons whom We know but Sights
una "hoih We have no reason to show tha :
'hey have not been forgotten
frooa oIy every reader pt this letter g
recall how about the Christmas season
't'ey nave rccc!v d cards with names ~
l cm that are Unfamiliar to them The
ave spent considerable time in ferret
oNt tho Identity OF the sender, n case which
SHOWS that tho card should never have ice
",ht' H. consequence the recipient Invaria.
''N. AT tn" eleventh hour has to ruvh ou,
ana ddd another or other cards to his or he.
ready long list, and beratcs the fact that
custom was ever brought into sucn gen.
practice
Is an in'arIa6Ic rule in IL" purchasing
OF Christmas cards to buy n certain nun.
Der. and when II comra TO the addrosslrV or
th'm IN" purchaser finds that nc has gone
beyond the Slim!t and that he has over
pirchascI at lenst to the extent OF hRir
uozeh To Se: rid Of these he addresses
them TO p, rscns he knows only slightly and
IN c lns"Guencc he puts the receivers in the
position or trying to recall the sender and
we furth"r expenditure OF money for cards
10 no. neglect to acnd cards 20 all those
YOU wish to remember in this way, but II
you have moro than enough e. 70 around
hTow the r. mairdcr In the waste basket but
them. WALTER ~ C'NUROII
lhiIadeIphIa, December lB, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Derivation Of Word "canada"

To thr Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-wnl you plcasc advise inc tn, derva-
tion of the name Canada? II. L. V.
Philadelphia. December IL. 1921.
Tho conjccturcs Es 10 the origin OF tho
name Canada have been many. and some
Of them arc improbable. Some are: Gl From
Spanish "Capo de NHdu," meaning "Capc Of
Nothing" early vOyaZers being convinced
Of the lands worthlessncss; (2l from n Span
iah word meaning 'passagc." that IS to india
through Canada. corresponding to La
Chine" rapids In the ST. Lawrence; (3) from
AGA Nada," said 10 mean nothing here
az from "Kannatha": co from Spanish
''Ticrra Canada or "Tlcrra dc la Canada, -
meaning LAND which Is gullied": CO.. from
''Kancta." meaning a collection OF houses,
or village. II being n natural mistake 70
give the name for this instead OF the coun-
try In general. This latter explanation OC
tho origin Is the more likely. and Is the
one which was convincing to the late On
tario archcoogist, David Boyle.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Philadelphia. December is. 1921.
Christmas and ~ Ex.service Men

To IN" Editor Of the EreninO Public Ledger:
SRI have read from time to time LETT
'ers In your Peoples Forum regarding the
way p,orie were helping the Cx-serv!ce men
In hospitals and homes In this city who
are convalrscing. 7 have often wondered
how could b" Of assistance In the game
WY. Several davs ago ono OF your readers
wrote to the Peoples Forum and asked the
very questions that I would TX" answered.
md they arc Whcrr thpS" boys are lOCa ed :
approximately how many there are how they
can be reached: the hours for visitors, etc,
and have looked every day for an answer.
A yet no answer has boon printed. J
am sure there a-c many persons intcrerted
and they should reply to this letter and give
those who would like TO interest themselves
the opportunity of knowing h9w these boys
can be reached. I am sure there Is no
wOrth'er set 70 he looked after at this re-
Rod than these siclt eG-sCrvice or still In
tho service men. II is u duty We owe them
for what they have done for US. am sure
there are thousands In this city who feel
as do. and all they want l. TO know how
20 uN0ut Il. tMrs.) W. l.. II.
Philadelphia. December IS. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Supplies Requested Poem

o0ppiiCo NCHuCSkSd FOSlh
To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir--ComplyIng with tho request Of Vic
tor Jordan, j take pleasure in tnclosin
Take This Letter TO My Mother"
II. y. YOUNG.
Philadelphia. December IA. 1921.
TAKE THIS LETTER TO MY MOTHER
Take this letter TO my mother
Far across the deep blue Hea!
1t will MI her heart with pleasure;
Shc'll be slnd to hear from me.
How she w"pt wncn last We parted.
How her heart was filled with pain.
Whom she said: "Good.by. God bIes9 YOU:
We may never meet again"
CHORUS
Take this letter TO my mother.
Far across the deep blue sea-
1t will Ill her heart with pleasure;
She'll bU glad to hear frcm me.
Take this letter 70 my mother:
1t will Nil her heart with Joy:
Tell her that her prayers are answered:
God protects her absent boy.
Tell her to be glad and cheerful;
Fray for nc whcre'cr roam,
Ard creong I'll turn my footsteps
Back toward my dear old home.
Take this letter TO my mother;
II is filled with words of love.
1f on earth I'll never meet her.
Tell her that we'll meet above.
Where there Is no hour OF parting:
All is peace and love and Joy.
God will blcss my dear old mother
And protect hcr only boy.
Also sent In by Edward Carrigan, VIII
Del.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Proper Christmas Spirit In Home

To tn Edtto- Of the Ercrin0 Pubic LcdDcr:
Sir-l have read every letter In your in
tcreStinE Peoples Forum that has h'cn
writtcn about Christmas. and II your read.
ers don't know how properly to celebrate
h's 3 "rious day nov. they are cPrtai"ly ..r
careful readers OF your paper. But there ls
on" thing that frcl your correspondents
have neglected. and that Is tn? real spirit
IN tho celebration Of the day. Almost al, OF
them have been laying entirely to- much
stress as to girt-slv!ns. or the Christmas
feed.
Tho tru" Christmas. in my mind. IL not
spent IN this way. GIfts only make us tenn
porarilr happy or comfortable: and the
Christmas dinner is soon dlgested. My idea
as adopted in my home I think is very much
better, ana II can be indulgcd in by every
family. no matter how poor they may be-
It Is tn
am q poor widow with I've small chill
dr"n. three girls and two boys. am able
to supply my lttc Cncs with sufficient food
to nou-tFh them. am always able to give
'ach one OF them n little present. a book
or toy for the younger ones. and some little
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20

The other day was riding on a Thir.
tc"nth street car. II was crowded to over
flowing Tho H!slrs were filled. ~ was the
back platl'rm. AZ tho height OF this con-
Ecgtri CunditIoa woman. with n very small
child afoot and n baby In her arms. hoarlcd
the car. She tediousy worked her way
in and stood close TO the conductor.
An aged l=dy sat on III" very end OF one
of the lrnEthwise seats rcar tho door. AR
soon IA she saw the woman with tho BABY
she got up and insisted upon the burdened
one taking the scat. Several men who
wcrr seated had rot stirred. rather
think thy felt somewhat funny and unca ~
on observing the kind. moth,rly act OF tho
old lady. MRS. W. L. NJ.
Philadelphia. December :. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
About Ruhher Plants

To the Editor Of the Ev ,nin0 Public ledger:
Sir--I note what your corrcsrond"nt says
about his rubber plants being unhealthy
Probably his room is too dry for rubber
plant. This Is bad for tho foliage and be-
sides. en- 'ouraEes the rcd sr!Ler. which. II
present. can h" seen on tho under s.dc Of
the leaves. appearing ;ik" small spacks 1t
flourishes IN \ dry atmosphere. uuCkinS tho
sap from the leaves and killing them. Wash
tho leaves frequently with w-rm water.
sI onEing the und"rsidc csrcc!aly, and spray
Ing II possible. Water the plant frequently
and keep "A howl OF water near. Do not lc:
the rays OF the sun strike the plant through
the window. as they burn the leaves.
c. I. D.
Philadelphia. December Il. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
BETSY Ross and the Elaa

To the Editor Of the ErcnMO PubHc ledger:
SIr--I have read. not without ques.
uonIng interest. tho contribution Of Mfr.
William 4. Carr the house OF Betsy
Ross IL the EyESING PulIlc LEDGER OF this
date.
To satisfy = doubt which always ohsosses
Ire whcn this particular topic Is discussed
or written about. may I ask few aucs.
t,ons from your readers who have exam.
incd into the subject. which may sccm
somrwhat iconoclHstlc. considering how
strongly THIS historic mytA obtains with tho
man in the street,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Letters to the Editor
The Church and the Lonesome


70 the Edit ,r of TIE Evening Public Ledger:
sir---I have read with interest number
OF iftters In your Peoples Forum on tne
question OF the lonesomeness OF the sttan,
gerg In our midst, and the efforts that should
b made to make them feel at home ana
happy. II Is nv opinion that the church
- the only real source 70 be employed III
reaching these people. and those VINO are
not willing to go to Church--lt makss no
difference the ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS work OUT
their own destiny,
II is true that many OF tho churches,
probably through thoughtlessness. fan TO re-
Hpond to their Christian duty of making
welcome into the church home the stranger.
Every newcomer who settles IN any part OF
this city will find q church within short
distance Of his home. The hrst thins
newcomer should do would be for him or
her. or both. IL married. to find the denoHl-
inetion Of his choice, hand In his letters
II he is Il member of the illumination ah0
II q non-church member, at least attend the
church. and II nc will do his part. am
sure the minister and the congregation VIII
soon recognize that he Is stranger anu
give him the proper welcome
The unfortunate part Is that only 100
many people who go to church think that II
Is not 4 duty they owe TO God, but as a
means OF becoming acquainted with neop'e
and opening TO them a certain social circle
Church members have had so many unp'eas-
ant experiences In this respect that they arc
not apt TO extend the hand Of friendship too
far before they have made INQUIRIES as 10
these to whom II Is 10 be extended. for they
have found in the past that only too many
people use the church as cloak - carry
out their ends, often most dcspicable ones
Any stranger honestly desiring to form ac'
Quaintances among the right kind OF people
will find that his desires viii be met ut
lcast half way IL ind Gated in the proper
spirit to church attendants. but the untor-
tunate part OF so many strangers Is thht
they expect entirely too much from b"th
minister and congregation who have Ead
their life's work set out for them. usually
fiiiing up most Of their time, and II Ia not
always easy to ht new faces into the gaps
and for some people who are reserved in
their manner It is not a very easy task. But
have always found both minister and
church people willing TO respond when 'hcy
felt that their response was advisable
L. l.. uARNE.
philadelphia. December l3. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Author OF Famous Lines

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Slr--who wrote the following: II shall
pass through the world but once; therefore.
any good thing that can do or any human
kindness that can show to any human being
let mo do It now. Lot me not defer II or
neglect IT, for l shall not pass this way
agan"7 MRS. W. II. l..
Philadelphia. December 10. 1921.
There has been much contention as to the
authorship OF this beautiful sentiment But
the unusual number Of authors to whom It
has been ascrihed consiEns II to safe OBJ
scurity. Some OF the names most frequently
attached TO the quotation are Stephen Grol-
let. Sir Roland I'M. Edward Courtney. 10.
scph Torrey, William Penn and John Town
send.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Questions Ars,Uered
Senators and Levlathan

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Slr-Whero can set a list Of tho names
of our Senator's. 80 can tell which States
they representa-
Is the ship Leviathan being rcmodeled and
at what shipyard7 Il. KEALING.
PHILADELPHIA December ID. 1921.
II you will look In the World Almanac
In any public library. you Will be able to
find list OF all the United states Senators
and tho states they represent. The list Is
too long for US to print.
TIE Bcv!athan Is at present dockcd In
New York. Blds for her repair have been
asked for and viii be Opencd on December
20. Under plans now prepared for the bid
ders sh9 &iil be entirely restored as b"httins
tCr size.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Spanish Take Moorish Village

Tetuan, Morocco, Dec. 20.--(By A.
P.)--The village Of Ayalia has been
captured by the Spanish forces. operat-
ing in the region inhabited by the Beni-
Arros tribe of Moors. The operation
proved difficult, the place being defended
by n strongly entrcnChed enemy force
which fought with great obstinacy. The
Moors suffered heavy losses, and in
their retreat abandoned many of their
dend.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20

Did Bctsy Ross really mnkc tho first
American f"S az now posscSs and cher
ish It? II 90, who authorized her thread
and.necd,e 1T rvi"r?
D,U Washington and Lafayette. as Il is
alleged, ever vig.t her home regarding this
s'rvi'": and, Il 30. In what year?
Ia It not fact that for years after the
Icputvd Taking Os the first hag hy the lady
mentioned as .ts wo-kw0mau. no Hlluson
by any contemporary authentic writer wUs
m1 dc regarding Its Manufacture?
IN the rrelntme has not distance and time
lent Il sort OF truih.Cnchantment TO what IL
in the man no better til" - ''usI"n?
ADELISE FISH
phi'ad"!phia. Pa. December o. 1927.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Wants Name Of Author

To tho Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Can any readers OF yOrr People 9
Forum give me the author of the following:
when God made the shad the devil was
md
Ard he used all the bones that he had.
When God mIdo the strawberry the devil
mad,
For he used all the bones In the shad."
II is possible that the lines are incorrectly
quoted. and I should b. glnd to have the
correct version. as we'll ~ the name OF the
author. from one OF your readers.
+. l.. r.
Philadelphia. December 10. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
"The Little Caresv

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
SIR will appreciate It very much II you
can print for me short poem which con-
tains the lines:
Tho little cares that frettcd mo,
lost thcm yesterday" II. w. W.
Philadelphia. December 1s. 1921.
The little cares that fretted mo,
lost them yesterday;
Among tho fields above the sea
Among thu winds at play:
Among the lowing OF the herds.
The rustling OF the trees:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20

Letters TO the Editor should be as
brief and to the point as possible.
avoiding anything that would open
UNCONVENTIONAL 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 bS omitted.
The publication of Il letter Is not
to be taken as an Endorsement Of It's
views by this paper.
Communications will not be re-
turned unless accompa MED by post.
age, nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Sees Kind Act

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
S!r-Evcry once in while as We go
through this old world. II We keep our eyes
omen, we find that al Is not sclhshneSs and
groed. Every little while We com, to a
warm, sunny spot which cheers US and re-
news our faith In our fellow humans.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-20
Poems and Songs Desired
Wants Old HYMN

To the Editor Of tho Evcuin0 Public Ledger:
SIr-I will appreciate It very much /
you will ask If any 81 your readers cal
supply the hymn containing these lines:
THE Christian pllSiin sings:
Heaven IL my home.
Though djll rovorty b. my lot.
Ana my hS tree blossoms not,
Heaven Is my home "
MRS. l.. l.. I.ARKIN.
Philadelphia. December II, 1921.