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Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-18
SEVERAL EVENTS TO Be HELD
1T WOODBRIDGE SCHOOLS

By Special Correspondent.
WOODBRIDGE, Jan. 1S:-The
regular meeting of the Board Of
Education was Held last night. A
report was given of the coming
events for which the use OF the high
school building has been given as
follows:
Two dances for the benefit of the
Sewaren Free Public Library on
January 25 and February 8.
Basketball game of the ". A. G.
January 27.
Entertainment of the Mems Club
of Trinity church January %.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-18
Today at Crescent.

The greatest picture ever brought
TO Perth Amboy opened yesterday
at the Crescent theatre. 1t is
"Madonnas and Men, and will be
seen all this week. This remarka-
BILE production presents as an all
star cast: Anders Randolf, Edmond
Lowe, Gus Won ~Seyffertitz, Evans
Burrows Fontaine, Raye Dean.
Faire Binney and a supporting cast
large enough and sufficiently beau
tiful to grace the stage of the Gen.
fury or the ~Ziegfeld's Follies. This
tremendous production opened for
the first time at Detroit one month
ago. Since then. it has played To-
ronto and Montreal at the largest
theatres at $50 prices. Last week it
appeared at the Strand theatre in
Newark for the first time in the
East and broke all records for bust
ness at that theatre. "Madonnas
and Men" tells an appealing story
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-18

the American doctor who plays
John Alden" hat made a distinct
hit with last nights audience. In
fact, the entire cast is unusually
cellent and carries the humor for-
ward at "a high and uproarfous clip.
f. Templar Powell was the cautious
Frenchmah who asks his American
friend TO propose for himi Tully
Marshall and Lillian Elliott are ex-
ce1lent as usual in character roles.
Sam Wood directed the piece and
Alice Eyton wrote the scenario.
At the Ditmas.
Mae Marsh in her new Robertson
Cole picture, THE Little Fraid
Lady, adopted from Marjory Ben
ton Cookies story The Girl Who
Lived in the Woods and in the
words of <he star, it affords her a
perfectly darling post" There is
everything in The Little Fraid
Lady'-tender pathos. wholesome
humor and she is deliciously human
all the way through. You become
deeply attached to her. Miss Marsh,
a girl of a thousand faces. has a
well suited role in the <'Little Fraid
Lady" and patrons of this form OF
entertainment who visit the Ditmas
during the run of the Little Fraid
Lady" are assured of witnessing a
picture of unusual beauty.
On the bill with Miss Marsh, is a
feature with Bryant Washburn a:
the star in what Happened stc
Jones?" a comedy with laughs ga.
| lore, dealing with bootlegging in a
dry town. a very timely farce and
should attract "he men, to the Dit
mas during it's run today and to.
morrow.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1921-01-18

How an evil father can
think evil Of his innocent
daughter. A picture for
fathers, mothers and daugh-
tiers.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

Il. Daniels. Mrs. Nellie Laugtop and
Mrs. Weston Vernon.
. 3 . Q
One OF the greatest social events
of the season win be given by the
Daughters of the Cache county Pion-
GERS on Thursday evening. March, 3,
mt the Auditorium at 8 o'clock, con-
sisting of an up-to-date dance with
special music. A special feature of
the evening will be pioneer dress
review. demonstrating the style of
dresses from theearliest pioneer days
to the present. This event will be
under the supervision of the county
board and presidents of camps OF
the Daughters of Pioneers. The
pioneer dress review committee are
as follows: Chairman. Mrs. II. J.
Ames, Mrs. VIM. Howell, Mrs. JOS
T.. Carbon, Mrs N Peterson, Mrs S.
E. Needham, Mrs. John Christensen
and Mrs A. Clayton. The proceeds
of this dance will be used for
worthy cause, namely, to help main
tain an assembly and relic hall. All
are invited.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

Accept California" Syrup of Figs
oniy-iook Tor the name californi,
on the package. then .ou are sure
your child is having the best and
most harmless physic for the little
stomach, liver and bowels Children
love its fruity taste. Full directions
on each bottle. You must say Cali
fornia." Adv
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

II. r. Mc0ee; secretary. Mira. VIM. 3
9ecrist; treasurer. Mrs. wrisley: see
Rotary OF literature. Mrs. w. w.
woodside; extension secretary, Mrs.
VIM Braugham.
On Sunday evening the Theta girls
entertained with musical.
. . 9
On Wednesday the Misses Ada and
Louise Whitaker and Margaret Ben
son we're honored guests at dinner
given by the Theta girls at the chap
ter house. The table was graced with
a prettily arranged centerpiece or
marigolds. Covers were laid for
twenty guests.
o o o Q
Mrs. George Q. Rich and daugh-
ter Virginia Louise left Thursday for
ogden where they will spend the
week end, guests OF Mr. George Q.
Rich Jr.
= .
Miss vendla Farrell of Salt Lake
City was a week end guest OF Mrs.
Farley b. Peterson.
o o D .
Mrs. Jeanette Rainey announces
the engagement OF her daughter Miss
verna to Mr.. Newell O DANES. the
marriage to take place the End Of
March.
o o - .
The students OF the Logan High
School were entertained at country
fair party by the High School faculty
last evening. The party took place
in the gymnasium and there was a
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

among the most important social
as, its OF the year is the military
ban which took place on Monday ev-
ening at the U. A. c. This affair
WAYS a brilliant one and this
SOAR was no exception. Tie decora-
ii ms were unusually elaborate, the
at flag covering the ceiling being
claliy attractive new. feature
oil ,his years bail was the sponsor
n Of the t'Uoc cadet companies ~
young ladies of the college. Com
b a was sponsored by the Misses
J. ~ and Lucille Allen, CompanyfD.
N rs Thelma Nunnelly and Aman-
de Chamberlain. Company G, Misses
y I'd Price and vern whitesides.
T patrons and patronesses were
NOR and Mrs. Charles w. May
b.. Mayor and Mrs. VIM. Howell,
President and Mrs. Elmer G. Peter
s,N. President and Mrs Anthony w.
u l.s. Major and Mrs. Russell r,
Hartle. Major Alexander c. sullivan
and Lieut. Charles chaiiice.
. = o o
Miss Wanda Tarbct spent a few
days in Salt Lake this week.
80 9 o .
The faculty of the New Jersey Aca-
DENY entertained the ladies OF the
Presbyterian Missionary society, the
ladies OF the St. John Guild and the
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26
rake rime for Plan.

DO not grow 80 keen On money
making and business generally Ms to
forget that n little nonsense, now
and then IS relished by the wisest
men"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

% continuation OF the study of Shakes
|peare's Twelfth Might" and was
given by Miss Mary sorenson. The
luncheon tables were graeed with
cluster boquets OF sweet peas spe-
cial guests of the afternoon were
Mrs. I. 8. Smith. Mrs. olive Hatch
and Mrs. n. s. McAlister.
Mr.. w. d. Mcclellan left Thurs
day for few days in Sal, Lake
City.
On Sunday evening DR.. and Mrs.
r. o. Reynolds were very pleasantly
Isurprised, the occasion being the doc
tors birthday anniversary. A num-
Der OF friends dropped in aud spent
very pleasant evening" They were
Mr.. and Mrs Reid Shamhart, Mr.ano
Mrs. John christlansen. Mr.. and MRS.
Moses thatcher. DR.. and Mira T, b.
Bulge, DR.. and Mrs. Hayward. and
DR.. and Mrs. Niece
Miss Marie Barber entertained her
bridge club on Thursday afternoon.
There were two tables. A dainty
lunch was served.
@ Q o 9
On Tuesday the members of the
Sigma Theta Phi entertained with a
Washington dinner at the Hotel Ec-
clos. The menu, place cart1 and en-
tire decoration were in patriotic eff
feet complimentary 10 the holiday,
Following the dinner theatre party
at the Lyric was enjoyed. Miss Jen-
| ME Rees and Miss Pearl oberhansly
formed the general committee.
On Tuesday evening an informal
dancing party was glcen by the Sig
ma Alpha fraternity at the chapter
house.
II q
On Saturday Mrs. Meybelle Cole
entertalned with card luncheon.
The pretty decorations were arrang-
cd with yellow acacia and daffodils,
The prize was awared to Mrs. Boyd
Hatch.
Mr.. Roy Bullen spent a few days
in Salt Lake this week.
Members of the Delta M frater-
Unity called at the sorosis house Wed
nesday evening. Dancing and music
was enjoyed.
. .
Tho U. A. c. Women's club met a
the home of Mrs. N. A. Peterson or
Monday. Miss Charlotte Kyle CAV,
a most interesting talk on the devel
opment OF the Japanese drama. Re
freshments were served. specia
lRnaRta OF the nfternnnn wore AIrs q
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

large attendance and a nost pleasant
evening enjoyed.
Mrs. II. J, AIues and Mrs. Geo.
70. Rich, members of the general
board went to weilsviiIe TO attend
the Pioneer bali on Tuesday evening.
Monday vening most enjoyable
time was had at the Odd Fellows
hall when the local members enter
tanned forty OF the fellow lodge
members from Tren,onton, Garland
and Brigham who brought with them
their ascot goat A fine program was
rendered and delicious refreshments
were served.
o
SIr. and Mrs. Vim. Howell return
ed from Salt Lake City Sunday where
they went to attend the Howell fam
lily reunion which was held on the
18th day of the month. Most of the
members of the family were present
and most enjoyable time was had.
. y y .
Mrs. Rex Kimbali entertained her
sewing club on Thursday evening.
There were ten guests. A dainty
luncheon was served.
y o .
Mrs. L. II. Baliif OF Salt Lake City
Is spending the week end with Mr..
aud Mrs. W. II. Evans OF this city.
. . . .
The Clio Circle met on "Wednesday
at the wigwam with Mrs VIM. How
ell as hostess. A short business dis
cusslon was held. The program was
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26
Preparedness.

Nor Lnwyer-"Besidcs these love
letters, we have this Interesting Aim
Of the actual proposal, taken through
the keyhols, Judge tNew York;.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26
Society

ladies OF the Methodist Missionary So
ciety at Honeyman hall on Thursday
afternoon. Miss Florence Stevenson
OF Ashyllle. North Carolina. gave a
most Interesting talk. Dainty re-
freshments were served There were
rifty guests
Secretly of State and Mrs. Hyrum
Ca Crockett were in this city the
fitst of the week to attend the mill
tary ball.
~
Miss Itha layton vas tho week end
guest At the Beta Delta house. She
visited with Miss Fern whitesides.
Governor and Mrs. Charles W
Maybe were the house guests oil
President and Mrs. +. @. Peterson
during the beginning OF the week.
. o o .
The Misses Mary Buchanan. Rome
Larson and Nadine Foutz were week
end guests at the Theta house.
. . D .
The Presbyterian Missionary societ,
held a business meeting at Parks hal
early Thursday afternoon where tn,
officers for the ensuing year wer,
, elected as follows: President. Mrs. Il
+, E. Brewington; vice president. RMS
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

Members of the Delta M frater
nifty called at the sorosis house Wed
nesday evening. Dancing and musi'
was enjoyed.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

Mr.. Roy Bullen spent a few days
in Salt Lake this week.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

On Saturday Mrs, Maybelle Cole
entertained with card luncheon.
The pretty decorations were arrang-
ed with yellow acacia and daffodils.
The prize was awared to Mrs. BOYD
Hatch
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

On Tuesday evening an informal
dancing party was glcen by the Sig
ma Alpha fraternity at the chapter
house.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1921-02-26

large attendance and a nost pleasant
evening enjoyed.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20
kkAL tSlATE fuk SALE
Mount Pkasant- Ceatnued.

--~~->~~~~---~~>~-~-~--
col. HEIGHTs-4 rooms and bath; q. n. L.;
rm for gar: mined poss., %. 500.
Mekeeyer { Goss. ltosl g. nv. n. 17s2.
18th ST M. IRVING 81. \. y. : rv,n,
and bath. all modern inHprovenents. W..
esnt. Prise. Go:23o. y. RUST. st2 i5tA.
y. W. nr. f7th 4 Col. ra.-coo n. frout.ee.
apt. or dwslg. site. SIS, ,0oo Nahornsy
and Sullivan. 1871 Eye ct. nv.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS. Rents nov rstss,.
$500. Price. SIS. .00e. WIN. b. saundsrs
4 Co. eo7 18th a.
COLUMBIA HEIGHTs. . ms. q b. Ia.
trobe heat. wired for elect. s4.2oo. Wn
n. ssunderx . o.. se7 18th St
IN. i11H KENYON. 4. ". or B.;
Dr.; alley: poss.; col; s4-5oo; terns. y.
=. Ryon Co.. Inc. 1879 = ct.
COLOMBIA HElGHTs. irving 81. M. iztS.
10 rms. si1.500. WIN. r. Sander q
Co., so7 18th 1t.
INyEsTMENT-CoLUM aEIoHTs; Il
rms q b.. ren.s t225. Price. Si1,0Oo
WIN. II. ssupders . Co.. so7 18th 81
uPPER ieTH sT.--io rooms and baths;
a. N. g.; gar. space: barg.: Sie. 500.
McKeerer q Goss, laos st. NV. n. 4752.
Perry St.-s r. amI Price. %. $50.
Petty and Petty,
i423 New York ave. Main 5127
Mr.. 18th & COL RD.. 10 rms. D.. h.vh..
eIec.. gar. s125oo. STONE d FAIR
YAK. lsl2 y. y. ave. Y. 2sa2.
1900 BLOCK. Harvard ST. NV. 10 rms. 2
b.. hw.h., eiec., gas. Si1.ooo. MONEY
REALTY CO.. 72e 18Th st nv.
ONTARIO Rp. BET, KALoRAMA AND EU.
CID. AMI: 5000: lot 0. block 10.
I<uis p. Shoemaker. 1907 n. Y. ave. n. lles
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20
dbe @aab1ngtun Nrraln'a
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
. Mount Pleasant Continued.


Mr.. isTB Z IRvIEe srs.-io rooms ana
= baths. $Il5sD.
Moor q Hill. Woodward Buibdins.
isTH sr At COLUMBIA RID. . 10 rooms
aud baths: S20.Ddo.
Moore 4 HiiL Woodward Building.
IN. 18Th & IsvTNo sTs.-s rooms Al
bath; b ". H.; $1,000.
Moore 4 Hill. Woodward Building.
NR. ifTH 4 HARVARD sTs.-s rooms s.a
psth: hne gar: $4,000.
Moore & Hill. Woodward Binding.
i2TH ST. NV. BET @ d n srs.-Node,r
brick store and dwelling; $40. 900.
Moore q Hiil.. Woodward Building.
KILB0pRNE ST., Nh. Mt. PLEAsxNrsr
10 rooms and baths q. m. L.: sls 800
Moore & Hin. Woodward Building.
M. ITru ST. & PARK RD.--e rooms and
bath: cleo. It's; $4,000.
PARK RD. 1900 BLocK-s rooms and I,
Moore & HILL Woodward Building.
HAYWARD Mr. f2th. 10 rms. -.
h..wh,. eiec.. slo.5oo. wM. =. HAR.
TUNG. Southern Bldg.
BRADLEY HILLS. rms. D.. Calf. bun.
galow. anil. imm. poss-. $4,000. wM
K. HARTUNG. Southern Bldg.
EDGEMOoR. WATKINS ave. 4 way,riy
lane. II rms: b.. AMI. $4,000
WA. x. HARTUNG. Southern Bldg.
m. 18TH NEWTON sTs.-Bst; lot 75I
10: Sl6.OOe.
Moore & Hill. Woodward Bniiding.
NR. i4TH PARK Rp.-7 rms. b.
$l0.500. Joseph @. Zirkei. 203 Colo. Bldg
u. 1855.
CALVERT ST mr.. 18th. II rms. b., ami
. poss with title. $l4,500. Money REAL
TY CO.. 7a6 18th st. NV. NJ. 393a.
KILBOURNE ST. bet. 17th and 18TH. 10
rms. b.. h.w.h. $4,000; terms, Me-
NEY REALTY CO.. 7ee 14th st. NJ soao
COL. HTS. mr. 18th 1T. rms q b., fur,
r. porch. 81. porch. $500. Money
REALTY CO.. 726 18th 81. NV.
KILBouaNE sr. bet. 17th & 18th, 10
rms b.. h.w.h. $40. 1000: terms. Me-
NEY REALTY CO., 72e 18th st. NV.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20
Cleveland Park.

CATHEDRAL AVE. Mr.. conn. AVE. IL
rm. b.. h. H.. eiec. It's: Pitt. inst.
htr.> $4,000. q. S. BENNETT. 500 Cont
TT. Bldg. NJ. sSa4.
IN CLEVELAND PARK 90 woodiey Road.
Lot S0xi45: II rms. 3 b.. 81 porch.
lge Lat noor porrhes. $4,000. @. s. BEN
NETT. sso Cent. TT. Bldg. ". es9t-
Mr. BTH q SOUTHAMPTON, \. ". 10
~: b.; .. L.: hw.h.; poss.: $4,000;
terms. n. e. Ryon Co.. lac. 1923 ST.
conn. AVE. n. OF BRIDGE-I2 rooms. Z
baths; 9. m. O.. gar; $21.Jno rcl furst.
hcks<ver . Cos. laos st. NV. n tsa2
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE
Chevy Chase Continued.

>~---~>~~~~S~--~~~~.-~O~
CHEVY CHASE. Nd. new mod. DWELLING.
vacant. rms:. tile bath. yapor heat.
psyn.as. CLARENCE ). WEI WEIGH. III iais
st nv. NJ. 42-ss.
JENlrER. nr. Jessamine 81. New. 9 rms.
b.. anil. rm. for gar, imm. pose.
el2. 500. wM. x. HARTUNG. Southern Bldg.
HUNTINGTON AVE. pr. Conn ave. q
rms; d b., ami, stucco nn., SIS. 900.
wa: 4 HARTuNG. Southern Bldg
LELAND ST. rms b.. ami. eest-
hall plan. s15.75o. wM. K. HARTUN0.
Southern Bldg.
s1TH ST.. nr. Tuniaw rd. rms. ".
hollow tile bungalow, gar, Si5,2Jo. wN.
x. HARTUNG, southern Bldg.
18th ST.. mr.. Tilden. rms.. b., AMI.
hwd.. floor, gar. sle.JOo. WA. K. HAIR
TUNG Southern Bldg.
DELAFIELD ST.. nr. 18th st. Q rms. . B..
det. bungalow. ami, sl2.5oO. VA. K.
IIARrUNG. Southern Bldg.
81 ST., nr. Amer. Univ PARK. rms.
q b.. ami. rm. for gar, $4,000. terms.
wN. K. HARTUNG. sotnhern Bldg.
OXFORD ST.. IN. CONNECTICUT AvR.-
rvoms and bath; SD, JOs'; 81. 500 cash.
Moore & Hill. Woodward Bailding.
ROSEMARY or. Mr. CHEVY CHASE CLUB
% rooms and bath; sl4.500.
Moore Hill. Woodward Building.
KEOKUK ST. m. CONNECTICUT AVE-
bungalow; s rooms and bath; sl2, Zoo. :.
Moore Hill, Woodward Building.
Mr.. CONNEcTICUT AVE. q KIRK ST.
10 rooms and baths; $4,000.
Mnore Hin. Woodward Building.
CNDERwOOD ST.. JUST OFF CONNECTS.
CUT AfE.-S rooms and bath: 1000.
Moore & Hill, Woodward Building.
Mckinley sT.. Mr.. ssD sr.-Io rooms snd
bath; $4,000.
QUINCY ST.. NR. CHEVY CHASE CLUE
10 roour s-c baths; new; S21. 500.
Moore i11. Woodward Building.
QUINCY "a. Ma CONNECTICUT AvE.-s
rooms - ~-Ihs: 10xlJ0; $40, 750.
Moor Hill. Woodward Building.
Nm. coNNBcTIcUT AVE. 4 MCKINLEY
sT.-One Of finest homes in G. c.; So. .Ov0
Moore & Hill Woodward Building.
IRVING ST.. JUST OFF CONNECTICUT
AYE.-1l rooms and baths; $ls.HD.
Moore Hill. Woodward Buildlng.
KEokUK ST.. JUST WEST OF coNYEcTI.
CUT AvE.-Beautiful home; s1s.0Oo.
Moore Hill, Woodward Building.
Nh. CONN. AVE. N. HAMPTON ST.
An sttr. bung.; 10 rooms; det.; Sll, 500.
Moore Hin. Woodward Building.
sT. NE. BET. IsT & I'd. I rms. mod.
brk. house. $500. JOHN Y. DoNoHoE
SONS. 3l4 Pa. ave. Sc.
ST. NE. BET. Sd 9TH, rms, mod
brk. 5000. JOHN y. DoSoHoB q
SONS. 314 Pa. ave. sc.
D ST. BET. I2TH a 18TH, 6 rus, mod.
brk. $500. JOHN v. DONoHoE 4
SONS, 3l4 Pa. ave. Sc.
c ST. BET. eTH 7rH., rm. brk. dwg
I $3.50. JOHN y. DoNoHoE Sons
sl4 Pa. ave. se.
9TH ST. Mr.. STANTON PIX, 9 rms. anil,
eonv. loc. $4,000. JOHN y. DONoHOE
a SONS. 3i4 Pa. ave. se.
ST. BET. Sd 4TH.. s rms. mod dvr.
loc. & price right. 50, $50. JOHN y.
DoNoHoE 4 SONS 314 Pa. ave. se.
i4TH ST. Mr.. MARYLAND AVE-, rms !,
So mod. col. $3.50. JOHN =. DoNo-
HOE & SONS. s14 Pa. ave. sc.
ORLEANS PI-, ? sty brt apt; r,ss
terms. $500. JOHN y. DoNoHoB 3
SONS. 314 Pa. ave. Sc.
THOMAS ST. Mr.. N. CAP. rm.. mod
brk. house. $500. JOHN Y. D0NoHoH
SONS. 3l+ Pa. ave. Sc.
MARYLAND AVE. BET. lsr % ST.,
- rms, brk. house. $s.U00. JOHN y.
DoNOHOE & SONS. 3l4 Pa. ave. Sc.
18TH ST.. mr.. Col road. II rms, =,
h.-w.h., price s1l,2 $50. cash 81. 900.
CLARENCE Y. WEIGH. III 18th st. nv.
n. 42-ss.
Massachusetts, Ayenue Park.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20
North Columbia iisights.

NORTH COLUMBIA HETGHTs-a %. l4th
st.; @ rooms and baths: a. m. g.: s12.ooa.
McKeever Goss. 1905 st. NV. N: 1852.
18TH 81. mr. spriug I'd: Is l. & b.; deep
lots S11 500. wm. s. Phillips. 1903 n. Y.
The Washington herald., 1921-05-20

fITH ST NR. OTIS Pi. rooms ana
hath. bot-water heat, electric light. Price,
H.zsn Il L kUsT. si2 Isth sl
The New York herald., 1921-04-17

the weight of the weapon was incon-
venient, and also that IL any blood
thirsty two sworded gentleman in
tended to take our lives he would
choose his time and opportunity TO
leave us no chance of anticipating his
purposes With a bullet"
The authors psychology reveals it.
self when he says: This habit OF
looking upon assassination as part of
the days work enabled me later on to
face with equanimity what most men
whose sensations had not been dead
ened by moral anesthetic would per-
haps have considered serious dangers"
lie had a deliciously youthful reaction
when he heard OF an attack on the
British Legation on his way TO his
post. 1T was at Talm on our way
down from Pekin that Robertson,
Jameson and I heard of the new at
tack upon the legation. believe that
our feeling was one OF regret that
we had lost the opportunity OF ex-
periencing one OF the stirring events
which we had already learned to re-
gard as normally characteristic Of life
In Japan. II certainly did not take
us by surprise and In no way rendered
the service less attractive"
The authors description of the ex-
ecution Of Tahi Zenzaburo, which he
witnessed, shows in one revealing in
stance the whole tragedy and pathos
Of the old Japan confronted with mod
ern life. unwilling TO accept II. unable
TO fight It, but unconquerabe in its
opposition. THE condemned man, a
tall Japanese OF gentlemanlilSe bearing
and aspect. entered on the left side.
accompanied by his kei shaka, or best
men. and followed by two others appar-
emily holding the same office. Coming
before the Japanese witnesses. they
Frustrated themselves, the bow being
returned, and then the same ceremony
was exchanged with us. Then the con-
dcmned man was led to red sheet of
felt cloth on the dais before the altar;
on this he squatted after performing
two bows. one at a distance, the other
close to the altar. With the calmest
deliberation he took his seat on the
The New York herald., 1921-04-17

tude toward us. But he fails to tell
us that crime is rampant in Japan and
that obscenity is often tolerated as 1t
would not be in any other country in
the world.
Let those Americans who still re-
gard the "Japs" as so much chaff to
he scattered by single breath read
Mr.. Pitkins chapter on "Japan's Mill
tary. Impregnabiity." AT this very
moment" says the author, Japan is a
continental poicer greater than either
Germany or France. And. so far as
purely defensive war is concerned, she
is to-day much more powerful than
any country on earth. bar only the
United States. Even Great Britain is,
when on the defence. notably more
vulnerable than Japan, because of her
lack of adjoining continental territory
and her perilous proximity to a poten-
TALLY hostile or at least neutral main
land
Mr.. Pitkin certainly touches the crux
of the situation as far as Japan goes
when he says: THE leaders of thought
and opinion in Japan must be brought
to realize that they cannot hope to
gain relief from their present acute
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done in his book. After 420 pages Of
his own excellent work he has called
In four specialists, men of balance and
good sense, to supplement his opinions
and observations and has secured from
them four valuable contributions to
the subject. And none who reads
these $50 pages will go on asking
whether we shall have to fight Japan.
II science and sincerity determine the
basis OF American Judgment we most
certainly shall not.
But Mr.. Pitkin has chosen 10 throw
down the gauntlet to his possible
critics in his foreward. Il should es-
TEEN it a favor if those persons who
may criticise my findings, other than
in technical details, would kindly make
a similar statement as to their inter-
ests and motives that is, that
they have no personal. political COM
merciaI. or social connections with one
or another Of the many groups in the
two countries whose interests were at
stake" Gladly, Mr.. PitlSin. Aside
from the usual payment for my arti-
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overpopulation merely by initiating
the earlier colonial policies of the
great European Powers. That is. they
cannot relieve the pressure at home
by sending their surplus millions to
far lands. AS fast as men leave a
country that is congested. the relief
there caused ). (. stimulates either the
tirth rate or the survival rate" !.
Therefore. I'VE should rather request
Japan to take prompt steps to control
the size of her population through
birth restrictions such as the upper
economic classes of Europe and
America practice" However, Mr.. Pit
kin does not seem to know that the
well-to-do Japanese is doing this. 1t
only remains to bring about a wider
restraint of population increase. Ger
tain 1t Is that nothing short of such a
restriction will ever save Japan from
her own downfall.
One cannot do more than touch upon
the outstanding features of so impor-
tant a book, Certainly no one in
America has so far contributed a more
comprehensive survey of the japanese
situation as 1t affects and is likely 10
affect the United States.