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The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-13
Bartlesville Wins Close Game
Sand Springs Is
Beaten 21-18

Tulsa Last might won tho right TO
represent the first district In the
state basketball tournament by de-
ratug jerks In the hardest game
~ tine tourney. 90 to L.. Several
times the jerks players charged the
Tul-Aus in desperate attempts to
win Their hard but rough play
.ne was watched closely by the ref
ERGO and two OF Jenks' stars. Law
horn and Engle were disqualified.
Captain Brownfiold led his men
in scoring and the TAN center di-
r.ctcd his mon as few high school
men are capable. Dick Lawton. stel-
lar guard with the close Co-opera-
3ou of Morgan, held the jerks for
Earls in check. Rupert and Quinn
missed few goals and their rapid
passing was feature.
jerks was fash in the early
games but the hard playing OF the
day aud the size Of the Tulsans were
too much to overcome. Lawhorn
and Hunter were CONSPICUOUS
throughout tho meet with the fast
floor work and perfect goal shoot
ing,
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-13

Ban |9Fe. 3; Engle, /: Eshmel >
,S-, uSy.,, ~ Hazen, /, Beaulieu s. Free
NMno"s' Lawhorn. Of 10; Beau
Hl" OF l2. Subs: jerks, EshmeI
~, u hunter; Gish for Anglin; u.
ip5un,er for Love; Bell for Lawhorn.
p"aNmnuska, Hooper for Mckinney.
''''tee' Jones Tulsa u.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-13

Field Goals: Kuppert 2. Quinn ]:
Browntield 5; Hunter /: Love i;
Free throws: Quinn 10 OF Is; Law
horn . of a. Hunter Of s. Subs:
jerks, D. Hunter for Lawhorn: Gish
for Englc. No substitution for Tulsa
Referee - Miller, Y. NJ. c. 4.
Tulsa and jerks earned the right
20 enter the final round for the
ampionship OF this district by de-
fcatng Glenpool and Bartlesville,
a. To II and 81 to "a respectively.
Tho local cagers had little difficulty
IN d!sposing of their opponents, but
the jerks five met stcrner opposi-
iion, their splendid team play being
The main cause for their victory.
Bartlcsville and Pawnee played
the feature game OF the day in the
third round, when the former won
2G to "a, after an exceptionally hard
fought game. Glenpool, too. ex-
perienccd difficulty in eliminating
Sand Springs, the 81 to is score
indicating the closeness OF play.
Tulsa and jerks went into the semi
finals by winning comparatively
easy victories from Pryor and Paw
huska by scores of 25 TO 9 and AZ
90 - respectively.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-13

Another recent change IN spring
training ideas is the elimination of
two practices daily and the holding
of only one workout instead. There
are several disadvantages to the
holding Of two sessions. After the
morning workout. players naturally
ate a hearty lunch, Also, the dom
ming Of uniforms twice ! day is
monotonous and the players weary
OF the grind as training proEresaos.
The Morning Tulsa daily world. [volume] (Tulsa, Okla.) 1919-1927, 1921-03-13
District I AH-Stdr
Basketball Quintet
BY HARVEY STONE.

Clintock. Pawnee, Kelly for l.
Penny. Referee: Miller (Y, NJ.
C. Al.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Says Charity Begins at Home

70 the Editor o. the Et eniN0 Public Ledger:
sir-I noticed a recent letter In your
paper advocating the disposal OF the bill
lion dollars that the allies owe us, as a
result Of war debts. to aid the countries OF
Europe In reconstruction and university
hslp. At hrst thought this may seem very
3udIeous. After examination 1t docs not
appear wholly go.
About once a year, usually at Christmas
une when tho cold weather sets In. we
hsin 10 take heed OF tho poor and helpless
OF our own country who beg for aid. re-
osivIns none from the central government
end worry little from private citizens.
Il 10 my opinion that our own people
ought 10 be taken care OF before we deem
ourselves ready TO assist our European
brothers. We also know that In our own
onVersltles there arc many who attend with
sreat hardship. being forced to work during
the daytime and attend school in the eve
rhss. In oiher cases education Is discon
inued after the elementary school grades
have been completed. We could aso use
= few millions TO endow colleges so that
they could give more people suitable educa-
non. Don't YOU think that with soma OF
this money wo could pay the ex-serv!ce
nsn q bonus?
I believe that we could find humorous
channels 10 divert this money so to
bs OF aid to our own institutions and our
esn people America can easily consume
tue billion dollars in the betterment OF
It's PEOPLE. It's institutions and It's govern
me1t We need not turn TO foreign coun-
tries and foreign people to spend money
that was raised by our people for our own
country. BY all means We must collect
me European war debts to show that In
tsrnational debts are legal debts and must
be paid even though they caus. hardship
70 me debtor. !. J. \.
Philadelphia December "a 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
What's in a Name?

TO the Editor o. tho Evening Public Ledger:
sir-Shakespesre has aptly said. what 9
In name?" Many years ago when our
nation was an infant. this city was called
The Cradle OF Liberty" II was an ap-
propriate title then. but We outiived Il as
we grew up PhiladelphIuns seem to, long
ago, rave outsrown their former title OF
city OF Brotherly Love" Il was repla ced
with tho title OF city OF Homes but
then tho war came along and tho profteers
rot hold OF the real estate and we lost
that title. in fact. todey no one who Ia
not so buried in the city that he cannot
PEE the light from the outside but feels that
we are q nicknamelnss city. Some one has
suggested THE City OF the unburIed
Dead" but even this is inappropriate. as
can be attested by the great number OF
cemeteries In the heart OF tho city, we'll
flled with those who were overcome with
the lethargy existing here, and who are
buried right in the midst OF the mnrts OF
trade and yet arc rndisturbed on account OF
the general quiet that exists here.
Some one has said and we'll said that
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
The Church and Strangers

TO the Editor Of tho EUerirp Public Ledger:
Sir--As to tho many criticisms OF Phils-
delphia that we read in the newspapers
and hear on all sides from visitors and
recent residents. feel that the reason we
have secured the reputation OF being un-
sociabe ts entirely due 10 the atmosphere
of our churches. I have studied condi-
tons here and II other cities In this re-
spect, add 7 believe. as a rule, Philadel-
phia pj stors and church members need,
and need badly, TO be awakened to the
fact that as Christians II is not alone UP
TO the pastors to preach deep theological
sermons. and the congregations, as u matter
Of form. 10 go to church. but they should
awaken to the fact that the church Is the
great power for good in our midst. but
we must look further than the sermon
and the church edifce II We want to draw
people TO God.
We cannot sit Idly by and feel that all
our duties Us Christians arc performed in
attending the church service. II We want
to bring good TO the greatest number OF the
people II must be done outside OF the
church. but through II. There would he
little complaint among strangers in our
city that are cold and Indifferent if the
church would take the initiative II should
and that is to thoroughly canvass It's vi
cnity and try TO bring into the church the
newcomers in tie section and make them
feel that It 10 their social and religious
home.
My opinion Is that Is Is the duty OF the
flock" but to go out on the "highways
and bSNvays" and bring in the wandering
sheep" and when they are brought In they
should have extended to them the hand OF
a cordial fellowship. This Is the duty OF
the congregation. Nine out of every ten
men or women I believe are inclined 20 be
good and contented. but they must have the
assisting hand OF fellowship TO help them
on that road.
am sure 1t is PhiIsdelphia's inconsid.
GRAFTON rather than its lack OF brotherly
love which calls out the many complaints
we hear. We should be hospitable to every
one as a part OF our reigion. We Chris
tisns Cannot close our eyes to the fact that
there are many strangers In our midst At
all times. as in every large city, who
looking for the hand OF fellowship TO be ex-
tended TO them. to make them feel that
they are one OF US rather than a stranger
In a strange land" Tho pastor and the
congregation can be made an influence for
a vast amount OF good II they will only
make the effort to help this class until they
get started. 8. =. DUNCAN.
Philadelphia. December -. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Letters to the Editor
,oes,Ion =, for WORLDS Fair

=. On. Editor Of The Evening PHblio Ledger
's,r-I have studied carefully the map
L.. ,rIn,ed as to the loca atlon tor the Sesdui-
s-ss,srnIai and I think there 10 only one
80 that 10 the most desirable and that
~,be old Centennial grounds at the BEL
- entrance to the Park. II is the most
n',;.sbia Tor it's convenience, as well as It's
...anal attractiveness. u would be
"n,sndId point from the question OF trans
ssr,stjon facilities. and II ~ the most cen
sr.i,y located Of any OF the sites named on
your map. ,s., ,,is o,,, ,,a
IouId not have TO be graded and put IN
.Ssne. There are two buildings there now.
az Memorial Hall and horticultural Han.
relic of the old Centennial which could
=. utilized for similar purposes. The smith
y.norlal and the Catholic Fountain and
,ss few small lakes could be used for or
a.mentsl purposes. II Is easy to see that
,s. -old Centennial site would be much less
sns,Iy than any other suggested. I am sure
tsst ~ a vote OF the people was taken this
"a, would receive big majority OF the
S,Itots cast The Roosevelt Boulevard is
,oo FAR away for the sparsely settled sec
,lor in the vicinity. and the same is true
of Hog Island, League Island or the plot
ramed near the SiXty-thlrd Street Sta
tisn. HENRY L. hCNhbb'
Phtladep phla, December 81 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Why PhiIadeIphia Seems Cold

10 the Editor Of the Bvsntnp Public Ledoer;
St-Ihe reason strangers in this city
MINK Philadelphia Is cold. In my opinion,
rs Just why this is the most delightful city
70 i've In In the United States. The City
OF Brotherly Love" Is n fancyfui title that
uoes not mean very much 10 any OF us
ana we would much prefer our other nick-
name, The City OF Homes" and this title
espresses, In my mind, the wholesomsness
VI me atmosphete In this city.
FOR the very reason that PHILADELPHIA na
loNe their home la the reason they appeal
unsociaole to the casual visitors and the
r.sIdents-for- a -short-time In our midst
we don't live In cafes and on the siroet
IKE the people Of New York, where my.
sen once resided. I admit that I found
more sociability there than I do here, hut
~ ~, a diherent way. and I much prefer the
snlladeIphia way. II YOU are continually
wa,, ss IN ABOUT the streets or in the cafes
you no doubt have moro opportunity to meet
people and that class OF happy-so. lucky
"hich Is easily approachabie.
am sure, II II were possible for me 10
ma out that most Of the criticss OF this
,lty are people who have Come here and
s ns'e mede the boarding houses their places
OF residence. In such places we very rarely
ma consenial companonship, for the mere
manner OF their living makes srouches OF
themselves as we'll as the other occupan nts
OF the house.
You find very few people on the streot,
aftor the ofics or any other dsy's vrori, 10
Vniehed' but the average Phladelphian zoe.
nome 10 his family and enjoys, TO the full
est extent. their oompanionshlp, and nat
ursHy docs not long for casual scouaInt
anees' They mean nothing TO him. He
ana his family must be OF a very POOR sort
IL they are not able to have from two 70
half dozen friends who like to live In
tne same way. The home companionsh,p
ana the companionship OF these few choice
friends are all he and his family need by
recreation. lie
unprotherly' unsoclable, or whatever you
may call him. but he and his family are
leading the happy life, 80 why should no
care rap whether he is sustaining the
name that some one gave him. as repre-.
sentins brotherly Love" and without con-
sultins him. He fcvors the nicknsme "The
City OF Homes" and am sure most peo.
pie viii agree that that Is the hest title
to apply TO Philadelphia. W. l.. WAGNER
Philadelphia, December 81. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Inquiries About Aeeountancy

TO tho Editor OF the Evening Public Ledger:
sir-f would ike TO put question 10
readers Of your papsr Who may know some
ting about the accounting pro:t ssion. I
an q youns man OF eighteen, eccntly erad-
waited from high school. ard as I have al.
WAYS had fondness for figures. had In
tended - take up the study OF ar ar-ounttncH.
hsng under the impression hat It was an
roscollsnt carver. Persons hnve told me that
an accountant can easily earn Sl00 Ter
week ami hat his seTY.ecs a:c in constant
demand. hear from others, however that
the profession Is trems ndously. ovcrcrHwdnd
ana that there arc few opportunities for en-
pioyrN;nt even for II eager compensation.
Judging from the ailuring Advertisements
Of the accountancy schools. II seems the most
attractive of sl. Now. ] srt wondering
what tho real conditions are. for It Is use
less to &c through \ 'org course OF study ard
then lind yourself unable TO sGcure employ
usnt. SAMUEL 7. DETTOE.
Philadelphia. December ?5, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
THE PEOPLES FORUM
Is Ours Really "City of Brothcrly Love-?

We are corrupt and contented." 1t II
may not rightly be applied to politics. which
Is the only thing that seems to move with
any spirit hero, 1t must certainly be ap-
piled to the general attitude OF the peUp,s
who are corrupt in their manners and con-
tented because they have not awakened to
tho fact that they arc living and not 'un-
buried dead II Is a pleasure TO como to
Philadelphia or to live here while, as
sort of II rest cure. for the person who Is
here for that purpose certainly need not
feel that he la eoirR TO he annoyed by
any attention. We lave THE Windy CITY,"
The City OF Magnificent Distances" The
Monumental City" so why don't We give
this city an appropriate title and call 1t
THE Sanitarium." But why ehould we
neutrality-suspicious. care? We come here to
do what little business we can find and
then rush to New York or Atlantic City to
spend tho night among people who are
awake and human +. q. II.
Philadelphia, December 81, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
The Christmas Tipping

10 the Editor OF the Etchtn1 PEbhc Ledger!
sir-rt has been suggested in your
Peoples Forum tho tipping at Christmas
sf all sorts Of public servants, and those
whom yoJ employ. such az the milkman.
tho icotnan the ashman. etc. ETC., includ-
inn the mailman. II Is a very good thing.
Yit is possible. for US to divide with every
one, but ] see no reason why we must tip
ANYBODY simply because II has become r
,,,sto,n TO tip. I have been employed for
thirty years and have never received In
my lifetime a cent for which I did not haNs
20 work. | don't belong 10 the class OF
workmen who It has become the habit TO
tip
why is II not just as prorer 10 tip the
nollceman. tho shop-clerk or saleslady, the
.,syator-msn. all the office boys who are
aver called upou 10 he OF little service
10 you? BY 80 doinE~--ard they all have
sr equal right to BE- tipped 1T would never
10 possible for you to have ans money with
which 10 tip yourself, This question OF
tfnpins has been carried entirely too far
ard Il is a pity we cannot become sane on
this point ard only give to those who render
u, a service for which they are not re.
e.lvins salary. GEORGE r. DUTToN.
Philadelphia, December 28. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
The Pardonins Of pebs ct al,

10 the Editor ot the Evening Public Ledger:
=, sr-t Is quite evident that President
Sshrolns' md those writer's to the People y
torum who pardoned and advocated tho
psrdoning OF Debs, never had one who was
HeN and dear TO them Killed or badly
inshsled IN tho great World War II was
men such as Debs, and those pacilsts
VINO have been rardoRed along with him,
wno helped to prolong the war and were
mo means OF having besu responsible FOR
great percentage Of the loss
:, lnese men preached treason asainst oiIr
noVerhnent, and made US all kinds OF
trouble IN a most troublesome period, ana
'e We are supposed to be lcri,nt with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Broad Street Cars

To the Editor Of the Everir1 Public Ledger:
Sir-I remember when was quite a
youns boy OF taking a street car north on
Broad street about Columbia avenue. and
should like one OF your readers who is
old enough 70 remember TO tell me II these
cars started at Columbia. and how far
north on Broad street they ran. About
what yecr were they discontinued? I think
others would be interested IN knowing a
little something about this line. My i'm
preston Is that the car was drawn by one
horse. w. w. T..
Philadelphia. December "a. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29

them. 1t Is always the cry OF free
speech" and our Constitution when these
men are disposed to arsuo. but our Con
stitution upholds our Government quite al
much as II doeB free speech. Some OF the
sentences have been quite severe, but all
those who are suffering were warned as TO
their fate, and they simply invited II by
defying the Government, so see no res son
for not allowing them to repent at leisure.
and especially those men who have re-
fused 10 change their views and acknowl-
ed:e that thoy were wrong.
c. L. GRAVES.
Philadelphia. December "a. 1891
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
"The SleepY Sonav

To the Editor Of the Erortus Public Ledger:
Sir--I will appreciate II II YOU will prin
In tho Peoples Forum a poem entitled "Th
Sleepy Song" which starts "As soon as tn
hre burns red and low
MARY r. CHEW.
phla 1elphia, December 20. 1921.
THE SLEEPY SONG
BY Josephine Dodge Dhsksm
As soon as the fire burns red and low
And tho house upstairs Is stint
She sings me a queer little sleepy song
OF sheep that go over the hill.
The good little sheep run quick and soft.
Their cclors are gray and white
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
They follow their leader nose 20 tail,
For they must be home by night.

They follow their leader nose 20 tail,
For they must be home by night.
And one slips over and one comes next
And one runs after behind:
Tho gray ones nosN at the white ones tall
The top OF tho hill they fnd.
And wien they get 20 the top OF the hl
Trey quietly slip away;
But one runs over and cne comes next!
Their colors are white and gray.
And all over they go. and over they go.
And ever, the top Of the hill
The good little sheep run thick and fast'
And the house upstairs Is still.
And one slips over and one comes next,
Tho Eood little. gray little sheep!
! watch how tho FIRE burns red and low
And sho Gays that 7 fall asleep.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Poems and Songs Desired
Wants "OnIY One Ship"
To the Editor Of the Evening Pubic Ledge,

To The Editor Of the EUerimo Pubic Ledger!
SIr-Could any reader kindly tell me where
7 can find the following lines and the name
OF the author? The lines are something
Ike this:
There IL only one ship I care 10 see,
OF all the ships now out at sea.
II only my love-ship comes back TO me-
JANE r. GRAY.
Philadelphia. December "a. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Questions AnStUered
"The Silver King"

To the Editor Of tho EUeniH0 Public Ledger:
Slr-Please tell mo who played tho lead
ing part in the first production OF the Sill
yer King" r. l.. I.
Philadelphia, December 81. 1921.
THE Silver King was written by Henry
Arthur Jones. Wilson Barrett played the
part Of Wilfred Denver. for the first time,
at tho Fifth Acenue Theatre, Sew York.
on November 25, 1850.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29

Letters to the Editor should he "a
orlet and to the point as possible,
'o,alhg anything that would open
denominationaI or sectarian a..
cussion u'S-
NO attention will be palG to anonv.
nous letters, Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence Of
GOOD taith, although names viii moi
they be omitted '''''
The publication OF letter is mt
10 be taken as all Endorsement OF ifs
views by this paper
Sommunications will not be ra.
ned unless accompanied by post
$50 nor VIII manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Meaning Of loom"

To the Editor Of the Erens1 Public Ledger:
Sir-Please tell me what is the mcaninS
of "Oonl" In Dutch: Tor instance. "oam"
Paul" r. L. 8.
ph!Isdelphia December IS. 1921.
The word "oom'' as applied TO Paul
Kruger. President OF the Transvaal. is a
Dutch word meaning uncle
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Wants Name OF Author

TO the Editor Of tho EvcniAo Public LEDGER:
SIR wish TO learn the author OF a poe N
which contains the following stauEa:
''Woe's me- said little Sorrow,
~ ses a black cloud in the West;
! fear they'll be q storm tomorrow"
] should like 10 lnvo the complete poem.
r.. D. g.
Philadelphia. December "a. 1871
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Further Advanced Division

TO tho Editor Of the EpentH0 PUBLIC Ledger
Slr--what d'ision in the United states
,r,,,. advaIcod the fartheSt during the re,
-, World war? r.. Is. NJ
PhiIadelphia. December "5, 1927
Tho war Department says 'he selentS'
s.,.nth Division advanced the greatest dis
tanos OF any American Division against ths
sn.my, This division made an advance oi
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
"Thc Hollow Tree"

To the Editor Of the E6mir9 Public Ledger:
Sr--I would like to have a poem entitled
This Hollow Tree" said to have been
printed sixty years ago IN one OF the school
readers. The opening lines were:
II sat beneath the hollow tree,
The blast It hollow blew:
thought OF all the hollow world
And all its hollow crew."
r. p. {.
Philadelphia, December rs. 1877
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Lono.Distanee Talking

TO the Editor Of tho EVertno Public Ledger
sr---How many years has II been pos
slble 10 talk from Sew York - san Fran
cisco by Ions distanGot a /" D.
The Chesapeake and Ohio Telephone Com
,.r,, states that the long distance ltno be.
t,ye.n New York and san Francisco was
6rst opened on January "5. 1915,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
Three Traqedies

TO the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-I have read several times that the
three greatest traredes In history would
never have happened II the man In each casa
RAD pSid attention 10 the advice Of his wife.
What wero these traEedieEY D, d. u.
Philad ,lphia, December "a. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
EEL STOPS WATER SUPPLY

New York. Dec. 29.--Samuel Garner,
appearing in court yesterday on com.
plant Of his tenants that no water had
been available in their apartments for n
week. told the magistrate be had found
an Gel wedgcd in the pipe. lie removed
the eel and ate It, he said, and now tho
water is flowing again.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-29
"A Little Scandal"

To tie Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Slr--I will appreciate It II reader can
supply me with poem which contains the
following:
"a little scandal trIckled through