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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
Opposes Meaningless Courtesy

70 the Editor Of the Evening Pubic Ledger:
sIr-Referring to IT. 8. F.'s' letter In
the Peoples Forum Of January II. am GER
tainly glad she has settled the question OF
"sentemcn" removing their hats in ee-
Sators She says: 1T Is ono OF the fore
most rules Of etiquette for q gentleman to
Do this"
According to my recollection this was
never a rule. but question for debate. ana
6s nays always seemed to win out.
Now for some reasons;
First. II seems to DO an accepted rule for
zen TO keep on their hats In trolieys trains
snd all public carriers. ''E. 8. F. surely
egroes to this.
SECOND. The elevator is nothing more than
. public carrier: therefore. why remove
your hats on elevators and not In cars
trains or other conveyances? 1t Is. at best
? matter OF individual, opinion and fur from
<inE foremost rule.
Further. tho oil adage. 'FamlliaroS
breeds contempt" applies to the cloae as
ISOLATION Of men and women In work. anu
how IN politics. In other words. sex alone
fails to get tho Courtesy formerly accorded
to It In tho case Of the aged or women
with children. any man will give them
seat in the cars. But. IT. s. F." you ana
others who consider yourselves equal to the
6hsr sox. why not let them take you at
eour word? II you are physically able, why
espeot some tired man (who probably works
swios as hard as YOU'D to give you a seatT
I have seen nine women oA Of ten fall to
even say Thank you"
A. for common courtesies." like remov-
Ns hats In elevators, let me say agree
with Mr.. Kratz on that one. but plcnse
Cont class me as q woman-hater. Let's
Pave common humanity instead OF mean
hIisss eourteslcs. PHILLIE.
Philadelphia. january 10. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
How to Reach the Great Mas.

To the Editor Of the Epeniro Public Ledoer:
Sir-Kindly allow me 10 extend 10 you
my earnest appreciation Of some recent ~
ticles which have appeared on the editorial
pago OF your valuable journal. As q clergy.
nan and one who In battling with the prob
lem OF the training OF our children, such
'Spressions from the laity leaders and Jour
nalists arc very encouraging. We can fee,
that we are not fighting alone.
refer chiefly TO THE Policemsn's Club
and the Training Of Children" and tho more
recent article on jazz" and especially this
weeks comment on St. Paui's School, Con-
cord. and Its work. think you are on
the right track
The olimibation OF the cause OF moral lar-
ity Is the solution. and not blue Laws"
or n prohltitlve character. Creation OF In
nate goodness. dssire for goodness. through
knowledge Of what goodness is, will help
hut how cdn we produce good characters
upon ignorance as to what good character
1877 sunday schools do not solve this prob
lem becaus, they reach only q few. How
can we carry this knowledge to the great
mass Of our children7 think through daily
instruction In religion. knowledge OF re-
lig'on Tor ethics which you practically termed
the same) Is more important to the internal
stability of our nation than even commercial
knowledgs
Consider that less than fifty-two hours a
year 10 given to religious instruction to Q
handful of children. ten days Of the secular
school year-even less. What a pity!
PRESENTER
Philadelphia, January O. 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
Poem Requested

Tn fLa
S-|ou,o you please print the words OF
think u IL called The Ladies
..rh NJ goes something like this:
,'e Wv. oII cnuren peil mad long been cracked;
'' 'ai was ous sroah.
W., MISS ID. @.
,r,' mes'lnont' ~. D.. January ., 1921.
i"e only poem OF this character we pos
tcs' 's'
THE LADIES' AID WILL DO THE RESI-
We've put a grand addition on tho good old
church at home:
dome
II seats a thousand people. the finest in the
town.
And when twas dedicated why wo plankea
ten thousand down:
That Is, we paid nve thousand, every dea-
con did his best.
And the Ladies' Aid Society, it promised all
the rest.
We've got an organ in the church. YER,
first in the land,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17

Letters to the Editor should be an
brief and to tho point as possible.
svoiding anything that would open a
sion. "'''''
NO attention will be paid to anony-
nous !efers. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence Of
sooo iaitff although names will not
be printed IL 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.
Communi ications will not be re-
turned unless accompanied by post
age, nor will manuscript be saved. "
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
Letters to the Editor
n.uu.nd. Editorial and Cartoon

-, EDITOR Of tho Evcnino Public Ledger:
s,r--At a meeting Of the post Tuesday eve
on January IL. was instructed. on a
hIns ,,., unanimously passed. to commend
sou e,f for the editorial The Forrot,sn Soldier
VINO - ,nspirins cartoon Make Way
Is,,h Ivr we're published In your Issue OF Tues
T.v %c,'e evening. January II. 1921.
oey ro,sht ada further that am under In
.,ructicns to forward letter to George p
narrow and Boies Penrose to urse the I'm, I'm,
Dss,.te massage OF the Rogor-Capper bill
mea,,SatInu all eS-service agencies under
co. srssponsible head In one department Of the
oe,srnment o"s and to attach the above-men-
ssonsa EDITORIAL and cartoon from your
paper. iii, o.o.n, tbi, apprecia-
u0" AVN GEORGE +. CoNNELL,
Adjutant william p. Roche Post NO. IL
pbiladelphia, January 10. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
HetpfuI Advice

Vo the Editor Of tho Eperia0 Public Ledger:
oir-Through the columns OF the Peoples
sorum ! want to say Just few words to
ns mother signing herself MRS. l.. T. O."
sse,ntr, your letter interested me very much
"hich appeared in thu Peoples Forum De-
.ember ~. felt interested enough to
answer a little heart to heart talk helps
.us 30 much with even an unknown friend
n when ones heart and soul Is tired. We
Sant make youth see with the same eyes
Ss mothers sec with.
Allow your daughter to have some whole
Nc friends at least ons night each week.
circumstances permitting. and also allow
10. ~ 10 20 out about two nights, II sho Is
s,iu MN the right kind Of boys and girls. 1t
W." chansH the entire attitude. She will
"a orlshter and happier IN her own home
A." you Join In some and don't think about
hsr health and future so much. let each
Sns, provide for itself Your daughter is
o"hs ~. over with youth and craving pleas
ana she feels well or she wouldn't
$50 20 interested Make her home attractive
mo,hN sn TO keep he- interested In home and
dull boy. ' ''a' ''""e' '"S"
.,a talk with your married daughter.
10 We husband, and ask them kindly not
you. erlere or aid In trying 10 break up
s,ts- "'n'e; Even II she would go with her
viii -" hve you will soon find out she
Tha, 20 slad enough to come back TO you
n1oa at Kind OF Arrangement Wouldn't last a
Tar. ~ II impossible to make some daush-
hav. .uerstand what Is best for them. They
You ons W 30 10 the school OF experience. where
me a sns l graduated from. There they will
ehapS.u look back and think OF all the
days. '"ou'd nave made In youthful
At tbI,Seer s'eer up and ion in some, and look
dark 80 uiterently. And when life seems
hone n"a r1'a dreary don't forget to pray. l
! mean advice Will help and cheer you.
do
Narens 70 90 both. MRS. J. C,
Sus HOOK Pa, january a. 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
A Critic Of School System

ro tho Editor Of tho Evsnino Public Ledocr:
sIr-I am very much Of the Same opinion
d I. Greene. have Travelled more
,San 24o, 900 miles in all and have TO admit
Nat the children Of Philadelphia and also
.he taxpayers Of the city get very little for
.nsir money In regard to education.
sained my education in Glasgow. Scot
land, and in my last grade was studyins
rrsneh. creek. Latin and also bookkeeplng.
: aieo graduated in mathematics. which ]
an, proud Of. and am quite willing to bat
s,a through with any professor. My boy is
sourte,n years old and In eighth grade A.
ana he don't oven know who 1onsfellow is
:, VINO wrote ''Ivanhos," but he knows more
about baseball. 4.
IN schoo, while the girls are sewing the
s.snher tells the boys to bring book to
s.,d and he never has any home work,
VINO Ia TO b,ame7 think II Is ncar time
ws had a live Superintendent instead OF q
S,aa one Ny school homo work was on
o.S,h,tion IN Glasgow from 1903 to 1000.
E,rc is hoping the year Of 1921 will bring
sh. old style OF education. -
'"' JOSEPH II. FERGUSON.
yost Philadelphia. January ~, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
Babies and Siaht

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Has II ever been decided by SCI
entists that babies can see when they are
first born? w S, w.
Philadelphia. January II. 1921.
One writer on pedatrics says: "The baby
docs not SEQ very mudh at birth. although
no seems to be able to distinguish between
light and darkness. Probably he recognizes
objects at the age OF six or eight weeks
and can definitely focus his attention at the
age OF three months. At this time no rec
ognizes people," Naturally there Is a great
difference In children at birth as to their
sight. as In other respects.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17

To tho Editor OF the Ecenin0 Public Ledger:
. Sir>-Pieaso state how many changes of
cabinet President Wilson has had in the
eight years he was President. w. L. o.
Philadelphia, January IL, 1921.
President Wilson has had three secre-
taries OF state. three secretaries Of the
treasury. two secretaries Of war, three at
torneys general, two secretaries OF the in
terror. one postmaster general. one secre-
tary OF the navy. two secretaries OF agri-
culture. two secretaries OF commerce and
one secretary OF labor.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
Wants Memory

40 tne Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Can some one send in a copy for
pr.htlns o. the poem entitled Memory"
che @ stansa OF which is as follows:
She threads her path mia low ana prief
iekes he:e thorn. and there a leaf
~, theres nothing meath her ban:
IT'S very weird her how and why
'ascn that we prize che passeth by,
Nohe may divine her plan"
r,.,, MRS. L. W. A.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17

eral property or he would know that when
the city has cxacted heavy tribute, in the
way OF too high assessments and e1orbitant
YAK rate. the general house owner Is Obliged
to heiplessly contemplate the deterioration Of
tne property because the rapacity OF meohan-
ies. together with the excessive costs Of ma
torial. prohibit TO dcpiorabie extent even
necessary repairs, much less establishment
In any case, one Is at O loss to under
s.ahu why this unfortunate predlcament Of
tho general property owner In to blame for
tho existing houss shortage. A. c.
Philadelphia. January Q, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
Indians and Property

To the Editor OF tho Evening Public Ledger:
sir-Can indians own property and can
they vote? II. L. p.
Philadelphia. January 10, 1921.
great many Indians are very wealthy
aud own q great deal OF both real and
personal property. A large number OF them
are fully enfranehised citizens OF the United
States. The commissioner Of Indian analrs
says that every effort Is made to induce the
Indian settlers on the reservations 10 I'M
proye themselves and make use OF the op-
portunlty America offers them to become
citizens.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
LONGEST Speaker Of the House

To the Editor Of tho Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Please tell me which OF the speakers
of the House OF Representatives at Wash
ington served tho longest II. II. A.
Philadelphia. January 10, 1921.
This distinction is divided between ]. q.
Cannon, who served from 1OO3-l9ll. and
Champ Clark, who served from 18l1-l0l0.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
Poems and Songs Desired
Tho New Years Covenant

To the Editor Of the Evening Public LEDGER
sir--Can any ono give me the author OF
the poem, OF which this 10 one OF the four
/. 4 Z rnsa S'sFs wat walk. rather by my side
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
THE PEOPLES FORUM

Along the climbing pathway of the year,
In iowiand mist, through forest glen. on
radiant height,
! will not fear" e, L. w.
Philadelphia, January 10. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
, e'ame for House shortaoe

sIrN naH0r Of the Epentr0 Public Ledoer:
E,aMFrom the opinion, expresssd IN the
Mr, Borravs vsLIc LEDoER OF January q. by
rsstary 81 arg y. J. Newman. newly elected sec
~ -, ne Philadelphia Housing Associa-
the clio w thr cause ot the house shortage
/kaprant - ono must Infer that ha is totally
N@D s3nu''lens governing ordinary sen.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
READING In Bed

To the Edito,sot the Eveuin9 Public Ledger:
Sir-My wife has the habit OF reading in
bed. Is this not a hard strain on the eyes?
@. ]. Il.
Philadelphia. January 10. 1921.
Reading In bod does not endanger the
eyes, provided the light be correctly ar
ranged, but this is hardly possible. All
readers should make II a habit after
reading a brief period. whether seated or
lying down, to take their attention from
their book and look on at distant objects.
rho eyes should not be concentrated on the
printed page too long. for II Is an eye
nerye strain,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
The Tired Woman

To tho Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-I am anxious TO get some odd lines
beginning:
Here lies a poor woman who always was
tired"
You probably know what mean.
MRS. F. r. r.
Philadelphia. January 0. 1921.
The following epitaph, We presume. Is
what you mean:
Here lies poor woman who always was
tired.
She lived in a house where help was not
hired,
Her last words on earth were: Dear friends
am goirg
Where washing amt DONE nor sweeping.
nor sewing.
But everything there Is exact TO my wishes.
For where they don't eat there's no wa sh.
Ing OF dishes.
I'll be where loud anthems will always be
ringing.
But. having no voice. I'll be clear of the
Don't mourn for me now. don't mourn for
me never
I'm going to do nothing. forever and evor.'
Tho story connected with tho epitaph is
as follows:
Catherine Alsopp. Sheffield. England
washerwoman, hanged herself with q piece
Of clothesline on small nail in her bed.
room, and at the inquest tho foregonl
poetry Transcribed by her on piece OF
brown paper used for wrapping sugar was
read to the jury
The Jury returned verdict OF Suicide
during temporary insanity"
&C. NJ E." wants the old Scotch lament,
In full, or wishes 70 know where 1t can be
found, which begins:
I'VE are yolSit In aplow. and wearied sore
enow.
In the land OF Virginia, o.
WI tho yoke upon our neck, till our hearts
are like to break.
And o, but I'm weary, weary o."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
Rights Of Presidential Electors

To tho Editor Of the Evcnin0 Public Ledger:
Sir-Are presidential electors compelled
to vote for tho candidates on the ticket on
which they ran. or can they change their
votes when they come to eectins a fresi-
dent? w. l.. c.
Philadelphia. January 12. 1921.
Section /. Article II. Of the United States
constitution and the twelfth amendment to
the constitution includes all the law gov
erning the presidential election Under the
provision the electors are supposed to vote
for the candidate they consider best suited
for the office. The nomination OF candi-
dates and the voting for them by the elec-
tors are customs which are based upon
practice and faith and not upon law.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
Questions answered
'ennsyIvania Population s,7ao,15e

To the Editor Of tho Evorino Public Ledger:
sIr-Picaso tell me IN tho EVENING PUpIIc
LEDdEn how many people inhabit tho state
OF Pennsylvania. from the last census.
MISS HATTIE MOSKOVITZ.
PHILADELPHIA. January g. 1901
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
First Woman Appointed

To the Editor Of tho Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Who was the first woman ever ap-
pointed to federal commission by the
President OF the United States2
W. L. c.
Philadelphia. January 10. 1921.
Mrs. Francis c. Axtell. who was appointed
to the United States Employees Compensa-
tion Commission by President Wilson, is the
first woman so appointed
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17

"D. L. F." desires the poem entitled
"Below and Above" written some nifty
years or more ago by tho Rev. William Alex
ander.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17

"s. /. c." would like the rest OF tn
rhyme that starts "Where are you going.
Wallope?"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-01-17
Wilson's Cabinet Chance.

Philadelphia. January 5. 1921.
The border vidette., 1921-11-19
EXECUTIVE OFFICE. A PROCLAMATION
Designating Thursday, November 24.
 1921, As Thanksgiving Day.

In accordance with the oldest of America customs. and obed tent to the prom ptingS of our hearts, we pause once more at the close of autumn to publicly express, through observance of another Thanksgiving Day, our sincere gratitude to Almighty God for His watchful care and continued blessings.
 It may be that during the past year we have allowed our minds to dwell on conditions calculated to disturb our peace and at times to cause us to grow peSsimiStic. Yet only to the careless thinker will it appear that we have small reason to be thankful at this time. As a nation we cannot find anywhere on this globe a people who have been more favored with the good things of life, or who are more happily situated. Compared with the lot of other nations we can truthfully say that we have known no want or suffering. Our harvests have been abundant, and in world wide stagnation of business we have experienced less inconven- fence and distress than any country.
 We need look no farther in searth of cause for thanksgiving than to visualize the little band of Pilgrims facing the rigors of a New England winter and struggling for their lives against hostile Indians, and in contrast to picture the mighty Republic which they founded and in which we enjoy the privileges and responsibilities of citizenship. If the fathers felt bound under such circumstances to acknowledge the blessings of Divine Provid ence, how much more reverently y should we, who enjoy to the full the countless advantages of modern civilization, thank the Giver of all good.
 We have great cause for l thankfulness that America has
The border vidette., 1921-11-19
NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORK.

Notice is hereby given by the Board of School Trustees of No gales School District No. 1. that bids will be received for the con- struction of combined work shop and gymnasium on the High School grounds in accord ance with the plans and specific ations made by B. P. Greenwood. from whom they may be obtain ed upon making ten dollar de posit after November IS, 1921. All bids should be in sealed en- velopes, accompanied by a certi fled check or satisfactory bond in the amount of five per cent of the total bid to guarantee execu tion of contract and contractors bonds if the bid is accepted, and must be delivered to Dr. w. F. Chenoweth, chairman, on or before 6 D. m., Monday, Novem Der 28, 1921. The board reser- yes the right to reject any or all bids. All work must be com plete as soon as possible and contractor should state in bid date he will be able to complete work. 1
 B. R. PURDUM,
 1112 St. Clerk.
The border vidette., 1921-11-19
NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given. that the Board of Supervisors will receive sealed bids until ? o'clock Monday, December 9th, 1921, for the purpose of furnishing ser vice cars for the use of the Sheriff's Office, for the period of one year from the date of the awarding of the contract.
 The board asks that bids sub mitted state the price to be charged, either by the month or by the mile.
 The bids must be addressed to the Board of Supervisors and marked Sealed bid on Auto Service," and presented and filed with the clerk of the board on or before the said date.
 By order of the Board of Su. pervisors,
 By LAURA PARSONS,
 11-19-2t Clerk.
The border vidette., 1921-11-19
ATTORNEYS FEAST.
Meeting of Pima and Santa Cruz Coun-
 ty Bar Associations.

The banquet given last Satur- day night at the handsome new Cosmopolitan Cafe in Nogales, Sonora, by mem bers of the San ta Cruz County Bar Association in honor of members of the Pi- ma County Bar Association, will long be pleasantly remembered by the brilliant hosts and their honored guests.
 The feast of reason and ra- tions," was a grand and glorious success in every way. From soop to nuts, including fish, the sumptuous feast, was fit for the Gods, thanks to Manager Chris Kerson, who was here, there and every where, looking after the wants of the hungry followers of Blackstone.
 Judge M. Marsteller, presi- dent of the Santa Cruz County Bar Associa tion, called the ban oueters to order and introduced Judge w. A. O'Connor who after welcoming the guests of honor, presented Hon. Thomas K. Rit chey, president of the Pima County Bar Association, as toast master for the evening.
 The following toasts and a ringing speech by Attorney F. J. Barry, were enjoyed during the evening:
 Francis M., Hartman - The value of the American Bar Asso citation to the General Practi- tioner.
 Geo. O. Hilzinger-The idioms of the Spanish and English Ian, guageS as interpreted in our courts.
 Charles Blenman The eff cacy of the Common Counts in the Arizona practice.
 Samuel L.. Pattee-Reminis- cence of the bench and bar of Arizona.
 John B. Wrigbt.-Water and other rights peculiar to the Vest ern States.
 Among those present from Tucson, were John B. Wright, Judge Charles Blenman, Pat Higgins, Tom K. Ritchey, Geo. Hilzinger, James R. Dunseath, James D. Barry, Fritz Bernard, , E. B. Frawley, Francis M, Hart man, S. L.. Pattee. E. V. Anaya, George Darnell, B. B. Matthews. B. B. O'Quinn, L.. G. Hummeil, John c. Haynes J. Ida, B. Bill by, A. T. Smith, P. J. Cilla, Linn B. Harrod. George P. .eKin~ kle. M. Wood. K. B. Peterson, M. Shannon, Harry, C. Nixon and J. M. Phillipouski, Ralph Lang U -,''.- w. A. O'Connor, F. J. Barry, M. Marsteller, Frank J. Duffy. J. w. Fitzpatrick, Jack Pollock, James V: Robins, Arthur De Riemer, S. F. Noon, J. L.> Pitts, A. A. Trippel, E. V. Abernathy. Duane Bird, w. l.. Kinder, R. E. Lee and B. D. Miller, all o1 Nogales,
The border vidette., 1921-11-19

Mayor James A. Harrison, who has returned from Port Liber tad, where he accompanied the party of Nogales Nimrods, re ports having had a glorious time hunting and fishing. Besides the magnificent mountain ram shot by Senator Harry J. Karns, twenty deer were killed and boat loads of fish caught by the Nogales boys, according to May or Harrison, who is an expert with the gun and rod. At Port Libertad Mayor Harrison had the honor of meeting Big Chief Tamas and his tribe of Seris Indians, from whom R. l.. O. Neill gathered interesting data for a story he will write upon his return home.