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New Britain herald., 1921-11-07
FRANCE SEEKING
 HER OWN SAFETY

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Assaulted Iandlady.

Daniel Yohana was charged with assaultinE Mrs. Anna Schultz. The
New Britain herald., 1921-11-07
Plainville News RED GROSS WILL
 ELECT OFFICERS
Assembly Called for Wednesday
 Evening
LADIES' AUXILIARY MEET

All-Plninyille and Rangers of New Britain Play Tie Game Again Brock Barnes Post Changes Pa radc From Evening Until Morning Other Items.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
THE PEOPLES FORUM
HotO to Make Christmas Worth While

Christmas Is celebrated in much the same
way at present. To the elders u 10 the
most dreaded period Of the year for tho rea-
son that II always brings with II many Ia"
bors. heartaches, and In the end a lean pock-
etbook, most Of the money from which has
disappeared In the purchase Of useless ar
tcles. Therefore, the day should be sort
OF chlldrens holiday. for II chronicles the
advent Of the Chrst-child.
Give the Riddles full sway on this day and
do everything that will tend to their en-
joyment Erect for them a tree. II possible.
and give them the inexpensive presents that
so to mako their hearts light at this period.
If we could be brought to the realization
that Christmas Is for the kiddies alone, II
would save us lots of labor, disappointment,
and It could be celebrated In "a way that
would bring as much Joy into tile home as
the present ridiculous way we have OF pass
Ing presents out to the elders, and II this
we're done we would have sufficient funds
to go all around, not missing any of the
poor children.
a habit has been growing especially among
the poor of taking their children among the
shop windows and toy departments Of the
stores to feast their eyes on the things pre-
pared for Christmas at this period and after
they have seen these things with longing
eyes they are led away by their parents,
who have no opportunity OF carrying any OF
these Christmas toys along with them How
must the children feel? How the parents
Far better were the kddes kept away from
these displays than to excite their LONGING
and taking them away distracted, Lei
Christmas be for the Riddles. and let al
the grown-ups see 70 1t that not one In oui
big city Is missed on this day.
Mrs. w L. G1LROY.
Philadelphia, December s, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13

very strong Impression upon me. since am
an experienced railroad teieerapher from the
Western States and have handled thousands
OF train orders. I have never yet copied a
single train order without the number OF
the engine Of the train being designated, re-
moving all chance that the one particular
train might be mistaken for another. In the
Bryn Athyn horror we have the fact that
no engine number was designated--the main
tactor--whoh should in every case be placed
in such orders, and the fact train did pass
BY while No. 15l was on the sidetrsck. and
II was mistaken for the train which II was
to meet, namely No. 158.
Assuming that engine No. 1850 was pull
ing train No. 1bi, and engine No. 1915 was
pulling train No. 1885, the train order. ac-
cordins TO the Standard Book OF Rules. which
should be used by all standard railroad
lines, should read as follows:
mo. 151, engine No. 1855. will meet No.
1850, engine No, 1875, at Bryn Athyn NO
l5l take siding"
The above order no doubt would have made
clear to all that No. 156 would have had
engine No. 1915 and they would have been
very safe to leave the siding and proceed
on to the main line.
and In my Judgment the officials of the
Reading Railway, or, In fact, all railroads
that do not designate such engine numbers,
should be made 20 do so for the protection
Of human lives, as we'll as physical prop
erty Of the railroads. cannot conceive
why It should not be law to force then
TO do so.
what are the Views OF your great news.
paper on this vital subject7 Would like 70
hear what other railroad men say Of II,
Your editorials should bring out this point
strongly before the travelling public.
A. b. rRYoN.
Philsd delphia. December o. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
ro Do Away With Unemployment

IA The Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sIr-If were Mayor Moore, I would turn
tho present unemployment and idleness into
n great prosperity and term ''unemploy-
mani" as thing of the past.
We have In Philadelphia today over 20O'-
ono homes that need repairing, such as In
Producing electricity. to be properly sani-
lated etc 10 the amount Of about $1,000
nsr house That means that there Is more
than 5000, 900, 900 worth Of work to be done
right here in Philadelphia alone. But the
majority of the owners haven't the money
10 lay out at present.
This capital could be raised by the lead
ers OF the Phlla ielphla industries and mer-
chants by organizing an insurance corpora
ton Of 500, 900 900, to be subscribed by the
manufacturers and merchants. This would
he n sufficient sum to carry on the work.
titled TO 3 per cent interest annually. II
would be n proft Ible as well as perma'
nent aid against unemployment.
The canItul ~ $50. .00O. 900 invested every
year in labor and material will make every
workngman in this city busy. We have
TO start this work at once to relieve urem-
ployment immeda tely and at the same time
In be pre- eDared to be the hosts at the World
Exposition TO be held in 1929. The visitors
will be shown that every house in this city
is home worthy of mention. and that every
pavement will be perfectly safe to walk on.
Then We the people of the City or brotherly
Irlc will be able to show the world what
we ha 1e accomplished in the $50 years since
tIe Declaration OF Independence was signed.
Let US show he Bolshevki that we Phila-
deIphlHns are builders, not dreamers.
II. E.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
Paul Laurence Dunbar

To the Editor Of the Evenin0 Public Ledger:
Sir--Please print for me q brief sketch
OF Paul Laut Dunbar, the Negro poet
JOHN T. HA1NES.
Philadelphia, December O, 1921.
Dunbar the Negro poet, was born In Day.
ton, O., June Ct. 1872, and died February
o, 1906, OF consumption. For three years
he had been III, for one year dangerously so,
Tut he kept up his work intermittently and
wrote his last poem for his Christmas book
'Howdy, Howdy. Howdy." Just before the
last Christmas ne lived. Dunbar was a
newsboy in Dayton and then an elevator
boy, and In his ups and downs for liveli-
hood practtcod writing. His first poem was
written in his seventh year, and his hrst
work to attract attention to him was a
class poem written by him Tor the steele
High School In 1901. His ftst Of total
Of twenty-one books was "Oak and Ivy"
His best known poem was when Malindy
Sings" which was written to his mother,
whoss name vas Malindy. Dunbar at
tracted the attention of William Dean How
ellis, and II was partly through his efforts
that he gained recognition IN the literary
world. He went to London and wng we'll
received there. He was a ful-blooded
Sego, and married a school teacher, who
rlso had literary talent.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
Municipal Christmas Trees

~ ,he Editor Of the Eventno Public Ledoer:
S-Aoout eight years ago the city had
e mIulicipal Christmas tree In Independence
SsVuare' huge tree that was attractEely
plIteu' and accompanying this was a
- ',s.nas celebration, including the singing
S"i,s stmas carols on Christmas eve
ani tl's would be good thing to follow
saGn s year, for easily remember how much
uetlgnt this was 10 the poor children of the
neshoothood ood who were not able to have
ebration, VI my ''"eE GEL
lhis innovation could be enlarged on nv
Iue @ WY having a tree and exercises in every
t pne Oh the city's public squares This would
uaIlB christmas spirit into the heart OF
MY man. woman and child In the CITY
e tnose VINO have their trees and Christmas
.es.iVitles IN their homes would not be ex-
psecgI TO attend these services, but they
smouId uId be held for those who do not have
-nristmas In the homes for visitors at the
less. '''' '''a'e "oi"e-
Lhese public squares are located in every
poit OF the city, and are most numerous
tue poor sections, where they arc used
more more or less as Fairgrounds for the poor
children, The city could bear the expenses
OF the trees and electrical decora tons, and
lhe community could provide the entertain
ment. Plenty of singers in the city would
De quite willing to offer their services for
such occasions as part of their Christmas
sht 10 the poor, and all that would be
necessary would be to organize a committee
n each notghborhood to look after the
htertainment in the square in which they
live. w '
Philadelphia December o. 1921
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grammar school and wish TO know sometnins
about him GLEN MYERS
Sunbury. Pa, December Z, 1921.
Edgar Albert Quest was born at Birmins-
ham, England, August 20, 1881. When he
was ten years old he was brought to Amer.
lea by his parents and was educated
In the public and grammar schools OF De
trot. He was married In Detroit, June %
1909. He has been connected with the De-
trot Free Press since 1895, and conducts
column Of verse and humorous sketches
He resides at present in Detroit. He has had
published "a Heap o. Livn'," Just Folks
''Over Here" and Path to Home"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
Letters to the Editor
r,,ds PLENTY of Brotherly Love


n. the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
all read with interest in the issue Of
,.sav,s EvEStSa PuBLio LEDGER the letters
Of W. s. a. End A Lone of n. sESa C,v iof OF
asnu,ssrlv anu Love" and wish to express my
,,sws on the subject. .-
VIZ" I'm a saiesman travelling out OF Pitts
,.,.ab and ] make Philadelphia every six
nnLs puL spending anywhere from four to
Vs. Vs. davs in the city. and | must say, In
eg"t t,jrnces. that, In point of hospitality,
nnnuadelphia Is far more hospitable than
", ~ the smaller cities where one would
ln,,raIlv expect to find It quicker and cas-
~ let me give you just couple OF my
experiences, - .,. A., ,rt,, -
,,Snodelpnia, l was given the name OF a
~ (well, veil call him "Bill Roberts }
~, % n,, sistsr who asked me to call on MIN
" orde. that my stay In the city might not
~ ioncsome whioh | did, and l was In
stnntly received int' his tamlly ana mace
~ fee as II we're one of them This' to
w, way of thinking. was an action or
iin1n.o,borIv in Love" especially in view OF the
,.ct mat NY siI:cr had only casually mem
,,ons that she had brother, which ola not
Ivs this family much insight as 10 the
manner OF man whom they were enter am
ins, which, as l construe it, was real nos
ritallty. ,, ,.,,, ,,,.o,,a .ro
We, a man In Harrisburg in hJte. 70
7 thought looked familiar to me- ana upon
inquiry found that we had met only
n,ee in a steel pant In Pittsburgh some
trsIve wears ago This party was also in
s,stent upon my making his home as my
s.adauartsrs during each of my visits to
pbiladelphia, and II you don't call that
true hospitality. then don't know the
tnsaning of the Word.
I aelleve, Mr.. Editor, in being fair, and
mre do agree with wv. s. r. B.'s' letter
md sentiment IN tod-y's EvEHrHG p L'r
1,EporR, and, in passing, let me say that |
always Iook forward TO my arrival In PhiIa-
Sa,nbjs WITH a great deal Of pleasure, both
In a social and business way. and II this
does not take up TOO much .of your valuable
tIre and space, would like to see 1t. In a
snirIt of truth and justice, appear In your
"paop,e's Forum" Hurrah. say ], for the
"protherly Love- shown me by Philadel-
NH. and It's people.
'' WILL J. ELLICk.
Easton, Pa. December 10, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
Philadelphia. December II. 1921.
Reason for Helping Poor Abroad

TO tho Editor Of the Erenin0 Public Ledger:
Sr-Mrs. w. L. Christian asks for the
oplniln OF others Or. the question OF send
ing clothes 10 other countries when there
are plenty of children to take care Of in
America. Mrs. Christian, you say that you
see children brought 10 a mission house
and left to the care of those good people.
You will admit. Mrs. Christian. that 1t Is
warm within the walls of the mission
house Where have the children OF Rus
sIa ~ gu to get warm? They must stay
out in the streets all day because the walls
Of their homes (those that are fortunate
enough to have one) will keep the strong
wind Iway. but viii not shelter them from
the cold. We pc DHle in America should be
thankful that we are able to offer aid tc
other countries.
I here, Mrs. Christian. and others will
think what 1t means to those people to at
east be ahIo to get the clothes that we
tarow away. A. j. X.
Philalu, phia, Pa, December 10. 1871
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
Tax Reduction Too Small

To the Editor Of the Euenir5 Public LEDGER:
Sir--Pegarding the forty cents reduction
in the 1922 tax rate twenty-five cents, in
effect, since the Board of Education has
placed extra fifteen cents upon its rate),
while the property owners of PHILADELPHIA
should presumably be thankful for small
favors. the fact remains that SO tri1ng a
reduction is not sufficient to afford adequate
lelief to the general property owner who
VIII continue to struggle with S27O tax
rate. high assessments and monstrous
charges for repairs ss heretofore.
When 1t Is persIstently kept in mind that
the Municipal Court is apparently to still be
permitted 20 continue It's colossal extrava-
gance and contemptuous disregard OF the
peoples rights and that the incumbent cf
the office Of the Register of Wills is to still
be permitted to retain fees of 500. 900
each yea over and above the salary of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
The Riddles, onIv Christmas

TO the Editor Of the Evcnino Public Ledger:
Sir would like to say a word through
your Peoples Forum regarding the real
significance of Christmas. In this unto
date age we have changed our views 80 much
on the celebration OF our various festival
lays making them only days Of rest and
recreation for the elders. so why not make
christmas Day only "a day for the children? ?
~ doing so it would save us lots OF an.
noyarces.
Easter is the real festival OF the Chris.
tan church-goer, for II chronicles the day
when our Saviour broke the chains Of death
ana arose from the dead that we might live
forever and find haven of eternal rest
This is the day that means most TO the
Brown-ups in this world. The Significance
OF Easter like that of Christmas has been
80 modernized that IT II now looked upon a q
the day to get new nnery and exhibit Il;
in a measure, as the beginning Of spring
All togged out with our new Easter clothes,
shoes and hats, we go on show and forget
entirely the significance OF the celebration,
that OF Christ's rising from the dead.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13

Letters to the Editor should be as
brief and to the point as possible,
avoiding anything that would open
a denominational or sectarian dis
cussion.
No attention will be paid to anony.
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence of
good faith, although names will not
be printed II request Is made that
they be omitted.
The publication of a letter Is NOT
to be taken as an Endorsement of its
views by this paper
Communications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by post
age. nor will manuscript be saved.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13

He cannot answer the prayers OF those
hopeless ones without human aid. What n
wonderful opportunity for the philanthropist
to become this aid. to gladden. his own
heart this Christmas season by making an
other supremey happy.
The adopting-daughter thought came TO me
through knowing Of very talented young
girl who has beel working her way through
college. Is now a senior and will have to
give UP her last semester for lack Of
funds EXPHILADELPHLAN.
Dubois, Pa, December 0, 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13

IN your Peoples Forum the poem ~
longing for YOU s,r,r T.
Philadelphia, December o. 1921.
I'M A.LoNGIN' Fo' YOU
BY Karl Fuhrmann.
Ever since you went away,
Ever since dat dreary day,
amt had no happiness;
Sothin' cant so right l guess
Always I'm a.feelin' blue,
I'm a-lonsin. dear, 70 YOU
All de day I watch de road
An de landn' OF de boat
An at night ] put de light
BY de window TO- your guide;
Honey, IL you only knew
How I'm longin', dear, TO- you,
II knew you'd come no mo-,
What should be Twin 70,
'I3gt cray 10 you an den
Sonic day you'll come back again
You'll be wantin' love dats true,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
The Philippine Islands

TO the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger!
Sir - Kindly state, as soon as possible
whether the Philippine Islands are a colony
OF the United States or not.
JAMES BRIGNoL1.
Philadelphia, December 8. 1921.
The Philippine Islands are under a civil
government, administered by a civil gov.
ernor general, with legislative body con-
sisting Of two elective houses. the Philip
pine Senate and the House of Representa-
tives. There are forty-nve provinces, each
under an elected governor. and all the towns
have self-government The islands are ore
Of our colonies.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
Christmas In Hospitals and Homes

To the Editor Of the Eveniro Public Ledger:
S,r-The hospitals and homes at the
Christmas sea son are the places that should
be most looked after. The occupants of
'Nese places are bound TO recall to mind
the days they spent happy Christmases at
homes, and they feel keenly their absence
from their friends and former associates.
the best way 10 bring Christmas home to
these virtually homeless, many of them quite
Ill, would be to carry the spirit to them.
Tho best way TO do this would be through
music. All singers and instrumentalistS
should be willing to offer their services OF
this occasion In return for the talent that
has been given to them. There are musical
organizations all over the city, and large
percentage of individual artists would no
doubt fall In with the idea II start was
made in this direction. thereby afrording the
occupants OF homes and hospitals an op-
portunity to have Christmas music which
the occupants will not be privileged TO other.
wise enjoy. s. l.. w
Philadelphia, December 0. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
Reason for Bryn Athyn Wreck

TO The Editor OF The EUenIn0 PubHc LEDGER:
Sr-I wish to bring UP a point which so
far has not been dealt with In the horrible
wreck which occurred at Bryn Athyn last
Monday, and which I believe will prove
TO you that this horrible head-on collision
could have been averted.
The train order which you printed in Tues
days EVENING PUBLIC LEDGER made
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
Questions Ans1Uered
"Tell II to the Marines"

To the Editor Of the Evenin0 Public Ledger:
Sir--Ycu frequently hear the expression
when o story is being told, especially IL
there is any doubt as TO It's reliability, Go
tell 1t - the marines" What Is its orisin7
c. n. I.
Philadelphia. December 9. 1921.
In the old days. before the bluejackets
proved themselves as good fighting men on
the land as at sea, the marines were not
considered a very useful adjunct to the navy.
md time hung heavily or their hands.
wing to forced inactivity, they we're all
ways ready to listen to story. Finding
that they were easily gullihlc the sailors
loved TO entertain them with the most ex-
traordirary yarns. and while on shore. n a
ailcr heard wonderful story, no made
~ his mind to tell Il to the marines"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13

o the Editor Of the Everir0 Public Ledger:
SIr--f would like to see some one discuss
,he reason why the trousers of the sailors
are wide. I have heard several reasons.
II. W. V.
Phila 1elphia December 9, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13

Ana there had he, with Mrs. Owl.
Some forty owlets trained.
MRS. w. l.. oSGooD.
Philadelphia, December 9, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
Poems and Songs Desired
Wants "The Owls"

Wants "The owls"
To tho Editor of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Kindy print In your Peoples Forum
the poem called THE owls" It was In a
fourth-grad reader In my possession In
1888, while lived in Washington d. c.
can remember tho following verses:
Within an ancient hollow oak
That stood beside the road,
Just on to border OF wood,
An aged owl abode.
There he lived and ruled for years:
There. too. his parents reigred,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
Sketch Of Edqar Guest

TO the Editor Of the Evenino Public Ledger:
Slr-I wish that you would please print
in your Peoples Forum a short sketch Of
the life of Edgar Guest. ! am a pupil of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13

office, no toxpayer need feel unduly CRATE
ful for the pltiful reduction granted after
so long debate. a. G.
Philadelphia, December 10. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
CLEANING Cjty Hall

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger
sir-The below was suggested by your
editorial December I. "Cleaning city HsH'
CITY HALL
The City Hall, we must admit.
Needs cleaning in and out bit;
ia clean II fore. and clean It ait
or crooked politics and graft.
Clean out the corridors and halls
Where tired clerks lean against the wailei
Then clean the Council rooms, and GOOD,
Sweep out the ivory and the wood,
And though in favor Of some sports
ia clean them out of all the courts;
Then after that I'd look about
To see II everything unclean was out.
How purified and sweet the air!
(For we had cleaned out every Ware }.
The Job complete. then tired and sore
I would not clean out any Moore.
p S.-Ths cleaning time" will be remote
Unless you stay at homes" all vote.
II. c. BARNES.
Philadelphia. December o. 1891.
w'm Longing for You"
TO the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
a. .,,IiY -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-13
"rm LonaIna for You"

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
SRI will appreciate It you will print
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-13
WANAMAKER'S
Store Opens at 9
An Early Summer Millinery Fashion
Black and White Hats

This means all-white hats,
black hats trimmed with
white, and white hats trimmed
with black.
It is Dame Fashions newest
whim for early summer, and
a charming yet sensible whim
it is, for the hats, in addition
to their becomingness, are
(Second r
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-13
$25 Goes q Long Way on
WOmen's Suits and
Dresses
Dresses

Tomorrow it will buy any one Of nearly two
hundred dresses which a short time ago sold for
$40 and SIS more. They include Georgettes, jer-
seys, taetas and crepes de chine, in grays, black,
taupe, tans, browns and navy, and the styles are
very many
Also it will buy any one of hundred suits
which were SIS to $25 more before this reduc-
ton. They include homespuns, tweeds and chew
lots, many of them of imported Materials
Many of the suits were made in our own work
rooms and are admirable in cut and tailoring;
also the range Of colors is good-browns, grays,
russets, heathers.
All sizes in the lot applies to both groups.
oor. en
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-13
Attractive Slippers and Pumps
at Moderate Price

1915 a moderate but low
slippers and attractive and wel-made these:
blue slipper with Louis heel light
sole, and one strap butonng at side
The style slipper with slightly less pointed
strap in light weight tan cafskn, in brown kidskn
pump of lightweight calf with small tongue heel
and turned sole.
A smal-tongued pump the same model of suede.
Each of these is 1915 and do when
good in footwear has this small price.
Frs