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The New York herald., 1921-10-09

lating green, yellow and red electric lights.
Eugene-that 1 finally learned was nv
prospects name-was so engrossed that he
failed to see that he, too, attracted the in
terest of many who passed or were i'm
pounded in swirling pools by the restraining;
arm of the law. The officer in the signal
cage several times turned his eyes from the
conflicting traffic rapids he silently controlled
to glance curiously at the boy who watched
him so intently.
man in citizen clothes, a detective I
recognized as an old acquaintance. who had
exchanged few low spoken words with the
foot police, caught signalling nod from the
officer in the cage, and, directed by a glance,
quietly approached Eugene and asked pleas
antly:
Waiting for some one, Sonny?"
mo. Just watching the officer in the box.
Funny work, what?"
"Fine work Saves half dozen ambulance
calls day. Let's see. what your name?"
Jack Ormsby. Guess you are plain
clothes officer"
Surprises the Detective
BY His Keen Observation
what makes you guess that?" the other
asked, after a surprised look.
''Oh. the way you spoke to the foot officer
and answered the signal of the man in the
box"
I gasped and wondered IL the boy had been
reading Chestertoh's Father Brotch detective
stories He looked quite capable of IT, The
plain clothes man stared in amazement. then
caught Eugene's smile. smiled in return and
said: "Yep. Detective Henry Morrison. Now
you be chummy with me: where do you
1ive?"
r Harlem"
Harlem, eh? And where are you going
Jack?"
Brooklyn"
Bridge, tunnel or ferry?"
Bridge. Isn't there WILLIAMSBURG
Bridge?"
The other, after studying the boy closely.
said: Tell an old pal what you going
to Brooklyn for"
How could cross a bridge without going
to Brooklyn" Eugene responded with a
laugh so merry that his questioner laughed
with him.
Know your way to Williamsburg Bridge?'
cover that way" Eugene answered, indi-
eating a vague easterly course.
I'm going that way and I'll pilot you"
Morrison sad and the three of us. in the
rear, took a crosstown car and transferred to
the Third avenue surface. Our was
blocked just above Cooper Union. where the
boy suddenly exclaimed, Look There's a
man stealing a car" He pointed to the
Cooper Union Hall entrance, where man
The New York herald., 1921-10-09
ThraH of Busy River Scene
Reflected in the Boys Eyes

AT Eugenes suggestion they first went
out on the bridge. IL may have been the
river with its teeming life, the wharves with
their suggestion of romance, ships unload
ing strange cargoes from far away ports,
the navy yard with it's grave gray war
ships, the distant view of sky searching
towers. the graceful sweep of lacey steel
high swung from island to island which
kept Eugene silent wistful eyed.
whats happened you, Kid?' Danny
asked, eyeing his new friend shrewdy.
"Oh--I must have been dreaming"
IL didn't mean for to give youse dat poke
in de eye" Danny said by way of express
ing sympathy for one who could dream in
a world Offering so many things designed
for wakefulness.
They retraced their steps and started
south through narrow streets cluttered with
pedlers raucous with barter, swarming with
multitudes of children who should have
green fields for their play, not reeking
asphalt.
"say was dat your true monaker youse
give to de cop?" Danny asked.
The New York herald., 1921-10-09
Romance
By EDWARD w. TOWNSEND.

7" OUR of us who had served time re-
r. porters met in Worthingtons bache-
lor apartment and of course talked
shop. We discussed exclusive newspaper
stories. and when we had fibbed ourselves
hoarse about the great stories we had turned
in our host who had rather outfibbed us,
said: But as a matter of fact if fact NAV
safely be introduced into this company it is
easy enough to bring in a scoop. You've all
been Dragging about nothing at all"
We hooted him. but good naturedly. 1t
is TO be remarked that one forgives much in
a friend who has as good a semi professional
brew as Worthngton sets out.
"Al you have TO do" he AIDED, lis to select
a promising prospect in the street and fol-
low; keep your eyes and ears open and
you'll get story, probably a SCOOP
The next morning, a holiday, stood at a
'orner of the Grave White Way on the look
out Hundreds, thousands passed-rich man,
Door man, beggar man. thief doctor, lawyer
merchant, chiek not to mention those walk
ing the weary way looking for stage work.
At last l was conscious of little ripple of
sensation as slight and pleasant as baby
breeze gently stirring for a moment the
surface of n lake. then dying. leaving a sur
face as hard and polished blue china.
I soon saw that this moments unusual
fiutter was caused by a boy II years old
or so. I guessed, strolling down Broadway
eating expensive candy from a box of IL;
happy. smiling finding the world good and
telling II so.
The New York herald., 1921-10-09
Boys Smile Ingratiating
And Brings Many Responses

II was the smile that first interested me;
the sweetest, jollest, well bred smile;
winsome smile which brought instant. cor
dial smiles in response. | saw notorious
gambler catch the smile and, smiling, lift
his hat in acknowledgment; famous actress
who slowed in her walk when the boy smiled
at her, and her smile was pensive as she
turned to look again at the gallant little
figure.
IT was his dress which finally determined
me to make him a prospect; jacket ana
knickers of fine white flannel, stockings OF
the modish wool, soft linen Rollo collar with
flowing blue silk scarf. patent leather pumps
and a straw sailor hat cooked quite Jauntily.
These details noted later; but at glance
one could see that the boy would not ordi-
narily be where he was unaccompanied.
not ordinarily, then extraordinarily so
followed as he turned east into Forty-second
street
The last of his candies entertained him
until he came to Fifth avenue and was
halted by the up and down town traffic when
wasfhen having its innings His attention
was promptly absorbed by the windowed
cage atop Of steel supports in the centre OF
the avenue where q policeman was manipu-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13
BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

| wANTED--Relisble business man. with S16,.
| 900 to $4,000 to become associated with
rubber coiI1pany as treasurer; now building
modern plant In prosperous town In North
| Carolina: ''ground-h floor" proposition to right
| party; ideal place to live; representative can
ge seen a. local Sas nae, III rev days Aouress
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13
MERION

Attractive Dutch Colonial style
home and garage, 0 bedrooms.
baths. large living room with open
fireplace: white finish: modern sp-
pointments: ideal homo for small
family; in one OF the best neighbor-
hoods; low price.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13
ARDMORE

7 bedrooms. 2 baths; hOt-watcr heat;
modern featuresi attracuvely nm
ished; large lot with old shade; con-
venisnt TO station; unusual value for
this section; price Sl7 800.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13

Sls.43 MONTHLY expenses: price $4,000:
mortgages furnished free: rooms and
hath, with shower: porch front: beautifully
rapcred and painted throughout white and
mahogany finished: all floors rennished: limo
leum on kitchen and bathroom floors; new
porcelain sink and bnthtub, new, shower bath.
new .xtures Dutch hall; block 70 park;
see this house before you pay rent for July;
sample. 8+3l Glenmore ave. take Cars ID
and 81 In subway. get off Goth and WOOD
land ave. "a squares south. or ~ car
Walnut TO 85th and Elmwood ave. walk ~
squares north open daily eyen!nss TO ..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13
QUEEN LANE MANOR

Beautiful modern brick-and-
stucco residence; largo liv-
ing room with open fireplace.
o bedrooms q 2 baths. one
with shower; hot-water heat.
electricity. hardwood floors:
interior fniahed IN white &
mahogany; house Is we'll
situated on large lot. with
ample room for garage;
within 2 blocks Of Queen
Lane Station and trolleys.
Very attractive price.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13

A MODERN brick apartment hote-Rooms
single or en- suite, with or without bath.
furnished or unfurnished; congenial com
as to enable you 10 keep .Youn harsls on the
lever Of business, y0t Offering all tho de-
p Il r.. station; garage facilities. Full
particulars upon request. The Hamilton.
NorriAtown, Pa,
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PENNsyLvANIA-suBt nnaN
OVERLOOK

Detached all-stone house. bed
rooms: 2 baths ginss-incioscd porch;
house in excellent condition; one OF
the best locations in this section:
convenient to train and trolley; most
reasonably priced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
T1nG,

TToGA 89Is NJ PARK nve--A very desirable
houfe, in elegant local. continuing TO Ierr
ttreet. with garage prlvilege story poIgn,
10 rms. hot t-water heat; elec. liRht, uvlng
hall. hardwood floors 1st and I'd floors; t4OOO
wss recently ppent on this property insptc.
snv time q, w. Worster s6ol Germantown
1924 ". nth sT.---2 sty. porch. up-ta-tn,r,,,
minute home: possession; $1,000. VII
mont TAULANE OiG wntnut st
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13
MERION
WYNNEWOOD

First Offering Of an eIcep-
tlonnl new listing between
Wynnewood and Ardmore on
a main ave. Most attractive
exterior OF brick and stucco,
the house being on a beauti-
ful shaded plot of ground.
100 ~. front with over 400
II. in depth. House contains
& chambers and 4 baths. and
the paperins, painting and
lighting fixtures denote ex-
cellent taste: heated 2-car
garage with mans quar-
ters. Price S2T. 800.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13
NEW UPSAL LISTING

An exceptionally weii-located
stone and brick residence
with combination stable and
garage. High location with
View from front and roar
over Lincoln Drive. House
contains II rooms. including
chambers. Good closet
space. Stable has three nns
stalls and mans quarters
above. Priced at s2T, 500.
An opportunity.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13
WEST PHILADELPHIA
FOUR-BEDROOM HOMES

MARKET ST. A3O0-1l-Two very desirable
store properties: will sell one or both;
lGS76 each; easy terms.
SGD ST. $. 22T-Dcsirable store property;
good business location; adapted for any re-
tail business posscssion Il bargain.
HAMPDEN ROAD, 2s-TwO and one-h alf
story. stone and stucco DIVE ling; 2 min
utes from Goth st. Station modern; open for
inspection today and every day; easy terms:
garage on premises.
WARRINGTON AVE. i027-Very desirable
semi-de tached house; Dutch hail. possess
sion: bedrooms; owner leaving city; we
must sell
MASTBAUM BROS. & FLEISHER
1924 s. Pom SQUARE
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BOARDING
Observation-Disclosures

EDGEMERE. 8lO5 York road-Rooms with
board: large lawn: shade; vegetable gar
den. Phone Oak Lane 1885. .
DELIGHTFUL old farm on Upper Dela-
ware, in loyeliest section OF Bucks County;
mansion. shade; excellent table: accessible
w. w. Chandler. Brownsburg. Pa.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-13
WANTED
ROOMS FOR RENT

LOCUST ST. 1881 - Room fer gentleman,
semi private bath.
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HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS

1l05 $. 4ITH---2d floor. hkpg, apt. rms a
TAYLOR & son. 81 g. 4oth. -
SAMSON ST., 44l0-.2d Sd tipor cor. apts..
rms ana bath. bath. @ @seS and ss7o,o.,
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ruRN1sHrp ApAnrMrNrs
HOUSEKEEPING APARTMENTS
APARTMENT HOTELS

THREI1 rooms and bat Apply supt.. 267
D. 10th St, or call Locust 0102.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10
More About Hunting

Editor The star;
Several correspondents have re-
Gently expressed themselves thru
your columns. In arguments for and
against hunters and hunting.
wonder II both are not shooting
a little wide OF the mark
One intimatcs that hunters are a
cruel, bloodthirsty lot and the other
says that there u no more harm in
humanely killing wild animals than
tame ones Evidently this person
went hunting or she would not have
put IN the word ''humanely." Prob.
ably two.thlsds Of the birds and ami.
mails shot al for FUN" get away
wounded and suffer thousand
deaths before unconsciournes re.
lievea them.
We are all born sayages and pos
seaaed Of the blood lust instilled I'm
US BY thousands OF years OF fight.
ing for existence. The man who
must hunt 10 live IN simply follow.
ing out a necessary law OF his being
and for this cannot be considered
cruel. no matter what happens.
Also We are not cruel In any steps
we necessarily take TO protect our.
selves
Civilization and most religions
have. however. 20 some extent.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10

o2s.s0. Also 3s7 1880 fares at 10 cents
each. making a revenue OF sse.
7s2.
The difference between n scent
and an si5.cent fare In the first
item II sis2.7ss.2s. and In the sec
ond between a and 10 cent fare
sfe.3ai. and IN both t30i. ie0.3 ..
for September. 1921
Should each month In tho year
yield as much revenue the boost In
fares would amount 10 the enormous
sum OF ts.4it.2ss.20 taken out OF
the pockets Of those who are forced
10 ride, In addition TO paying
cent fare.
The Interest on the bonds for
which the utility iz held responsible
IL tsib.S00 per nnnum. and the In
staliment on the principal IL $3.50
600 per annum. or a grand total
si.sss 500. NO you viii notice thi
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10

smoothed the rougher edges OF the
law OF the survival OF the fittest
and would instili In un spirit Of con
sideration for the weak.
Quite irrespective OF the feelings
Of the hunted. the man who Kills
and mains for "fun." who finds
pleasure In putting a hook thru the
skin OF a live frog or n winnow's
lips and dragging them 10 death In
order 10 catch an unneeded fish. or
who exults lin the agonies OF AMI
mails hunted down and torn 10 pieces
by his dogs. or who delights In turn
ing into soggy mass OF carrton
many OF the fine creatures that
would otherwise make our woods and
mountains 80 much more interest.
ing. this man IN certainly not doing
much. 10 say the least. either by act
or example. 10 add 10 our claims Of
civilization. or Christianity. or any
other religion. In fact he II distinct
ly putting back the hands OF the
clock. And the spirit expressed
thru him adds 10 the army OF reds.
l. w. w. and communists And
nevertheless. this same man may be
a fine fellow among his friends and
might give you the shirt off his
back. He IL actually a greater suf'
fcrcr. and civilization through him.
than are the creatures he destroys.
For we must all eventually suffer
and die. The loss IA caused because.
nine times in ten. he has received
az home and at school. only the
usual lop-sided education which liz.
nores what should be the very be.
ginning and foundation Of any edu.
cation. viz: Consideration for the
feelings OF others. that cornerstone
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10

nary branches Of our public service
I also think that the downtown mer'
chants should hold fair In reeog'
milton Of their brilliant services
These men should not be heid
back but should be promoted as rap
Idly as the good Of the public serV.
ice may demand. ! would Suggest
that the city council pass an ordi'
nance filming any person. man wo'
man or child. $40 " caught Walk,
ing the streets Of our city. and III
wager Caldwell viii sign II.
The people voted 10 regulate the
jltneys and the city council put them
out OF business. at the behest OF DIG
business and the whistle.
Don't you know. ehopey, that
THE jitney must goF
Respectfully submitted.
X. J. WILSON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10

OF civilization which. repeat. IL
practically ignored by school ana
homo, or At best. just allowed 20
struggle up ~ u may through the
weeds In the garden OF our charsax
tiers.
Were we taught consideration for
others, first and above all other
things, what different world this
might be. Your correspondents
would find few calls to argue over
the people who hunt for fun. or
who wear unnecessary furs, bought
by days or weeks Of agony Of Some
other creatures. or those who do the
thousand and one acts. the recital Of
which In the daily papers. appalis
US.
However, In spite Of our Top sided
educatorr, n In fine Sign Of the
times, that people write as do song
Of your correspondents, for I can
remember when a man who thought
IL degrading 20 go out and kill or
MAIN something for FUN" vAuld
have been thought ut subje~ roy
an insane asylum. OF course he In
stili considered somewhat Of a nut"
hy a great many people. but there IT.
a growing minority In whom the
sull. small voice Of civilization -
being heard along this line.
One cannot be personal In THE
matter. for many Of those one likes
best. may not yet have heard that
voice. and OF course and fortunatd9sls
we all iransgress and clog each 9TH
ers steps onward and upward. II not
In one way then In another. We
must all rise together or remain
where we are. Yours truly.
CHARLES NJ. FARRER.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10
LETTERS TO EDITOR
Answers "Clobe Trotter"

today free from rum and beer slav.
cry. Thousands voted "dry" who
knew they could not resist the curse
Of drink when II was under their
noses on every street corner. and
they were more than glad to have It
out Of their reach They now have
happy homes. food 20 eat and clothes
for themselves and children.
People who make money nj the ex.
pense OF lives deserve TO be out OF
employment and thus get taste OF
what they forced upon others ao
long.
We would like TO hear from wives
and mothers whose husbands have
become men again ana are provid
ing happy homes for their families
since PROHIBITION came TO stay.
H. u. afNTON.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10

tng Of Monday. November IL. 1919
What day IT was that followed,
what tumuit. what hilarity. what
unre1trained mirth!
Peace had come, And with IL had
come everything we loved and hoped
for
80 We thought. and I am not ready
yet 20 admit that we were wholly
mistaken. But think strange
thoughts on this eve of the third an
niversary Of the armisticc.
Our boys came back--my own
three sons. and the sons Of my
neighbors. had marched from the
municipal building 10 the train In the
town where live with one con.
tingent after another. and in the
casc Of scores Of the boys l was the
last man In their home town with
whom they shook hands as the train
pulled out.
Their parents saw them thru
boRred Enclosure which they might
uQf pass: was permitted, and few
U(hers with me, TO spend the last few
minutes with them on the platform,
and TO bid them their last Godspeed.
And was there when they came
back.
why did they go forth to "the
worlds mad house" as q father said
bitterly TO me ns We walked away
from the station together after his
one son had gone TO war.
We sent them into "a war TO end
wxr."
And some OF them died over there
10 that war TO end war"
We meant II, too: and three years
ago tonight we were sure that we
were at the dawn Of II.
We may be three years nearer 10
that dawn tonight than we seemed
10 be then
Saturday there convenes In Wash.
tnz1on q body Of men who may really
DO what we sent our boys across the
eca 10 do.
Or We may be hundred years far.
tber away from that event than we
then seemed.
Let no man speak otherwise than
rcYerentIy Of what liz to occur during
the conference. Let US believe In IL.
ana hope for IT, and pray for II. Let
Us pfny for IL moro earnestly even
thar three years ago tonight we
prayed for peace. Let us and iof all
America highly resolve that these
dad shall not have died In vain"
Nav God bIess and guide the dis.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10

The boost In fares IN taking from
the people t765.7sf20 per annum
more than II needed 20 meet the
charges for principal and interest
and must be applied 10 operation and
maintenance and swallowed up in
the grand total
During September there were col
lectcd G.035.s74 cash fares, all told.
or about three and n half fares per
day for each home that patronizcs
the street cars.
This represents an expenditure Of
about 20 cents per day for each
family.
nominate Caldwell and Thomson
and his gang 20 u seat in the hall
OF fame for their mastery handling
81 our public utility. whereby they
have caused boycott Of 5000 900
passengers a month 20 our street
car system. one % the most neoes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10
Car MIDDLE Looks Ugly

Editor the Star;
The more I study the street oar
muddle the uglicr u looks. no mat.
ter from what angie II n viewed.
BY their arbitrary action Mayor
Caldwell and X. n. Thomson and
his stool pigeons In the city council
have driven away nearly 5000. 900
passengers a month from our city
utility. robbed u Of its revenue and
deprived the citizens Of their only
means OF transportation,
This. MIR. Editor. was done for
the sole purpose Of shielding the
special interests and the Spectator
In vacant property. and placing the
burden on the small homo owner.
already crbur,icned by eight d!f.
ferent linea OF taxes.
During September there were col.
laeied s.sss.b2s fares at STA cents
zach. making a revenue Of ss57..
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10

Editor Tho Star.
In last Saturdays issue was a let.
ter signed Globe Trottcr." which |
wish 10 answer as follows.
Mr. "Globe Trottcr" had better irot
a little longer and keep HIS eyes
open. and he can readily Hee the ef.
feet the war has had on the United
States. and other countries, as well.
one good thing the war accom-.
plished was 10 reveal the had effect
liquor had ON our soldier boys. and
prohibition had 10 be put In force.
This enabled our people 20 see what
could be done by voting for pcrma.
nent prohibition.
Those who have made millions OF
dollars al the terrible cost Of the
souls and bodies OF men, women and
children are n small number com.
pared TO tho vast mutitudes who are
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10

mischief l. II YOU have planned. &c
make you act like WaKncr's bandT
truly said. II merely seek 10 cclc
brate our Music wes1S"
But very much 20 my surprise.
she showed suspicion in her eyes. and
like martyr said. ''Oh. well. won,
attempt 10 make you tell. I'll simply
swallow what you say and learn
the truth some other way"
At work. I started singing. too
about Two Little Girls IN Blue. my
steno said. Il didn't think that yor
were such an ancient EinkF' "a
explained, ''Oh. that's a thing
used 20 hear my grandma sing
! wandered 10 the club for lunch.
but never lost my singing bunch. !
warbIed like knocking bird. at least
until overheard Doc Ontrom say
"fd like to bet. he's either drunk
agstn--or yeti
But tho my voice may eecm "a
squeak. I'm mighty strong for Music
Week: for music ~ the mystic ART
that strengthens. Eoothcs or cheers
the heart: and 30. whatever may be-
wrong. lets start to right u with
song.
Mrzsae MameD
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1921-11-10

The axloon-kecpcr used 10 have
something TO lose. His license. for
enc thing. lie was the great
peIllical evil OF his time; but he
Wa held back BY certain selfish
censldrrAtions.
The bootleEEer starts out rs an
euelaw. He has nothing 10 lose.
He h desperate. His vocation Is
- Itself m act Of desperation.
Ne b coming 60 be an infIu
enes in politics.
HIS business is enormously
pgef1eable. when successful.
Ne has begun 20 divide his
il11hy lucre with the policeman
- ~ beat. the inspector over
ohe psliccman--and with others.
1his h the beginning Of =
polltical evil more complete In the
h1oclkncss of It's evil than the 81
M ever was. For the bootieggcr.
having embraced outlzwry. win
oufo1 for banditry. lie has al
eeo1y taken on the sale Of Rar-
eo1tcs and forbidden drugs as .
~ - his business Why nots
Mun = su~nss~v Ia if-arsA ne has