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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14
SOMETHING IN A NAME

TNHE fitness of things is admirably realized
L by Mayor Moore in his dedication of the
latest municipal playground bounded by
Tenth, Eleventh, Rodman and Lombard
streets, to the memory of Phillis Wheatley.
The name is assuredy worthy of preser-
Vatloh' Tor It's bearer was in several respects
an extraordinary character. She was poet
and slave, virtually the first member of
her race TO invade the realm OF literary
culture.
Phillis Wheatey was born in Africa about
l'o3. was brought to the American colonies
in lI6l and purchased by John Whcatley.
of Boston. Her marked mental aptitudes
and responsive personality inspired her mas
ter with the then radical idea of developing
her talents with Il sound education. She
repaid his endeavors by achieving distinction
as versifer, eliciting eventually a compli-
mentary letter from Washington.
Far beyond the intrinsic merit Of her
Poems on Various Subjects Religious and
Moral however was the convincing proof
which she furnished of the intellectual ca
pacity of the colored race That her fame
as writer has been far eclipsed by that of
Paul Laurence Dunbar fails to detract from
the wonder Of her achievement. Nine years
of her life were spent amid circumstances
of barbarism, followed by swift transition
to conditions of a well developed civiliza-
ton. That she was stimulated by the sud
den change is appealing testimony of her
strength of character.
1t is happy thought, in city hIstori-
cally associated with the principles of hu-
manitarianism and liberty, to keep alive the
name of Phills Wheatlcy. Councilman Hall
entertains the notion that to call the open
place the Charles Seger Playground would be
more appropriate. The designation would
perpetuate in municipal nomenclature the
memory Of the late Ware leader of the Sew
enth Ward But is such reminder of gang
political activities really vital need?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

The French possess recognized faculty
for making holiday. They have long done
well with Bastille Day, and yet that festival
denoted In one of its most highly organized
features the grim prospect Of conflict. In
an unmistakable sense the Longchamps re-
view served as warning and threat
The peril from over the Rhine, though some
militarists still dissent, Is Of the tragic past
The best love and admiration of America
go out to France today upon her inspiring
national anniversary, fifty celebrated with
out the delusive pageantry of preparations
for strife
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14
BASTILLE DAY FITLY HoNORED

DROSTRATING heat is given as The OH.
il cial explanation of the order calling on
the traditionally gorgeous display of the
crack troops of the French Army at Long
champs today. The excuse may be au-
thcntic.
The abandonment Of the spectacle is, how
ever, significantly timed. Ten or twenty
years ago denial to the Parisans of their
brilliant review Of the Fourteenth of july
would inevitably have been deemed reflec.
fion on ''ln gloire." ....
II any considerable number of protests
have been raised this year they have failed
20 carry across the Atlantic. Bastille Day,
that fabricated cate in the calendar of
human liberties, is being joyously celebrated
at this moment. It's luster cannot be
dimmed by conversion of the event into
something different from a military show.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

Youth is optimistic,
The Optimism Of Age but no more SO than
ripe old age. The
optimism of youth is centered on personal
advancement that OF age on the progress
of the race. Youth says, IT shall get on"
Age says, "The world improves" Such old
optimists are John Wanamaker, John d.
Rockefeller, Chauncey NJ. Depew and John
business men. Stewart at ninety -nine still
goes daily to his bank In New York. And
such an optimst also is Abraham Oppen.
heimor, of this city. He has only hundred
years TO his credit, and he declares that he
does mot intend to use q cane until he
gets old.'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

o"S'o " TeStcTuay9 8 lulz
l. The Greeks created the science ,r ceom
etry and of numbers as applied 10 the
measurement of continuous Quantities
e. or Fernao Lopes, the pioneer of Portu.
guese historians and keeper OF the
royal archives, Robert Southey, the
English poet. declared that he was
Deyond all comparison the best
Gnronlcler OF any age or nation"
Lopes has been called the Portuguese
froissart. He was born in Lisbon In
o. Inc Sw, word loot originated in India. It's
derived from the Hindu Tut"
T. llbrI hat is an opera or crush hat
named after its inventor.
D. slobous moon Is bumped or hump.
packed, having tho bright part greater
circle. ' N''
o. Hhe word should be pronounced with the
e. hard. as in get m
l. sappho was celebrated Greek Iyr,c
poet. who flourished about 600 B. G.
She appears to have been a native Of
Mytilene In the Island Of LesboS
where she probably spent her life (.
D. quagga is a South African quadrupsd
related to the ass and zebra but less
striped than the latter.
u obloquy Is abuse, detraction.
~ Australia, including Tasmania, is the a.
pendency of Great Britain officially
s'yieu n commonwealth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14
What Do You KnOtu?
QUIZ

QUIZ r.
I. Who was Harry HawlSer and for what
achievement was he famed?
?. What name do the Spaniards give 10
their own language"
3. What treaty ended the Russo japanese
War and when was 1t negotiated?
I. What Is the chief work Of BOccaccio and
in what century was It written?
5. For what number does a. In Roman
notation stand?
6. What State does Senator John Sharp
Williams represent?
Z. Name famous opera by Won Flotow,
S. What is mllet?
~ VINO Is Assistant Secretary Of the Navy!
natural rubber?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

An Altoona boy who
Where All while trying to retrieve
Signs Failed horseshoe was run
down by police ear
escaped serious injury because his shirt
waist was stuffed with green apples, which
squashed and acted as a cushion. You can't
tell that boy that horseshoes are lucky or
that green apples are bad for the health.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

The Smiths led the fighting forces of
America In the World War, closely followed
by the Millers, Sullivaps and Joneses. When
q blow IL to be struck, Smith II the man
you naturally look for to strike II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

There Is involuntary confession In tns
declaration that the new city automobile"
to be of the usual family size.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

So long as 1t is precedents rather than
promises the President breaks, the countr!
has no complaint to make.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

Democrats have little chance to sloat
while the National Administration steers
straight and manly course.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

The larger policy which milltals
against the proposed duty on oil IS per0y"
not without pertinent bearing on other aru'
cles scheduled.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

And unless the people actively back Ii.
statesmen the disarmament conference will
amount to nothing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

The new Immigration Law appears to
anord strong argument for new Immigrs.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

The work Of the bulls would be simpll.
lied it fences could be removed from the
field of crime.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

The patriot who risked his life for BIB
country Is not going to grumbe over cake
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14


MHEN Yankee Doodle came to town
w Riding on pony.
a polo player of renown
Then played the macaroni,
What Yankee Doodle did will serve
For Yankees as example.
Thus Pershing, man of strength and nef''
Has precedent most ample.
BY keeping fit instead of fat
Whcne'er the chance comes handy, "a
lie sticks Il feather in his hat III
Like Yankee Doodle Dandy.
The world remains askew, we'll hnd
While Uncle Sam sings solo:
But we may all have. peace of mind
While Pershing's playing polo . u.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14
YANKEE DOODLE POLO

In order to keep himself physicany ~ !,
while doing the work of Chief OF stan =,
the Army, General Pershng plays ""
every morning with the army team
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-14

SHORT CUTS
The Weather Man has no sense Of pro.
portion.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15

double cased opening is the dining
room, Of practically the same size as
the living room. At the real Of the
dining roc Is the kitchen, 0 feet @
inches by IL feet Q inches. At one
side Of the kitchen Is a gOod-sized
through which those entering by the
rear door must pass. Back Of the
living room Is "A square room, IL by IL
feet, which on the plans is designated
the farm office. This room. however,
Is available for a bedroom, should the
needs Of the family demand. 1t will
be noted that all four Of the down
stairs rooms are on corners, giving
them plenty of light and ventilation.
The stairs to the second floor lead
out Of n end Of the living room to
a hall In the center Of the floor above.
At the end of the hall at the front
Is a bedroom, 8 feet 8 inches by IL
feet. At the other end of the hall
is the bathroom, while two more bed
rooms are in the gables at each end
OF the house.
While this house is small, compared
with the old-fashioned idea of what
the size Of a farm home should be,
II contains plenty Of for a good
sized family. 1t is Of frame construc-
ton, set on n brick foundation. The
basement extends under the whole
Of the house. excepting Of course, the
front porch.
The good arrangement of the rooms,
the lack Of waste space that mean
work for the housekeeper, the attrac-
tive exterior of the house, all COM
bine to make this a design that is
popular with modern home builders.
Located on the farm or In a rural
community. II will make a home that
will keep the girls on the farm. And
where the girls are. the boys will be
found.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15
GOOD
ROADS
FEDERAL AID FOR HIGHWAYS
President Harding Insists That States
and Communities Keep Roads
In Repair.

President Harding has touched up
on a subject which it is to be hoped
he will develop I'm his communications
to congress. and that Is the subject of
federal participation in the building
Of good roads. The government is
committed to the policy of co-operat-
ing with the states in road construc-
ton. and there is no disposition to
depart from 1t, but the President is
emphatic in his insistence that the
states and communities shall assume
the responsibility Of keeping their
and fair proposition, says Washington
Post. II the government Is to pay
out millions Of the taxpayers money
to help pay for the construction OF
roads, only to see within a few years
these highways deteriorate into dis
use and decay, that money is wasted.
The value Of good roads is now gen
orally recognized and the larger and
more progressive states have proved
that they are good investments. I'm
proved highways meal not only good
automobile roads, they mean cheaper
and better food, greater values In the
land, better opportunities for the
rural population. And they also pay
good dividends In the huge sums col
lected In license fees for motor We
hicles, enough In most instances to
pay the cost Of repairs and improve
ments.
The policy Of the government CO.
operating with the states in the cost
of road building has been "A great in
centive in the construction of better
highways and there is no doubt that
many thousands Of miles of roads have
been built under this plan, which
otherwise would not have been under
taken. 1t should and doubtless will
be continued, but there should be an
expressed guarantee hat roads built
under this cooperative plan are to be
maintained and kept in good repair.
This prominently is the duty Of the
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15
Forestry in the Canal Zone.

The cooperation of the boys of the
Canal zone is requested in protecting
trees and shrubbery from damage.
A few days ago some children used
a hatchet on "A lime tree OH the prado
at Balboa, and nearly killed the tree.
Some other children have broken
limbs Of the wild almond trees on
Cruces e and yet others have
damaged the mango trees near the
cable office on the Balboa road.
Every boy in the Canal zone Is re-
quested to use his influence in stop
ping such practices. The trees belong
TO the boys as much as to any one;
and the boys should help to protect
their w property.-Panama Canal
Record.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15

Investigating the sugar production
of corn stalks, Z. Vielland, IA French
chemist, has found that the stem of
the maize plant normally contains no
sucrose, or cane sugar. and very little
d%extrOse, or grape sugar. If the ears
are removed when the grain begins
to be milky. however, sugars accu-
mulate In the stem, and I'm 7 to "a
days after removal Of the ears the
extractable amounts may reach Z to
10 per cent of sucrose and l to 3
per cent of dextrose. While not
more than one-third OF the sucrose can
be obtained in crystallizabIe form, this
Is immaterial In the production of alco-
hol. Ii Is calculated that 100 gallons
Of alcohol per acre of maize crop can
be produced. The growth OF the
plants is fairly rapid. and the period
between planting and the gathering
of the stems would be about 400 DAYS.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15
ALWAYS HER OWN
Pathetic Picture of Mother Love
of the East.
Poverty and Sorrow Nothing Before
Thought Of Claiming Her Little
Son In Paradise.

had not seer Fatma Om-Ahmed for
six months.
Fatma had been our washerwoman
lock to Ali, who became AbOu-Ahmed
after the birth of his male child. She
visited us occasionally and enter
tanned us for many pleasant hours
with her native tales and small talk.
She was. like all her race, a woman
with a merry heart, contented with
her lot, and happy in the worship Of
her only son., who fulfilled all the ex-
pectations of a poor, working mother.
I l met her the other day as l was
mounting the flight of stairs leading to
the house of a mutual acquaintance. l
could hardly recognize the features.
once so familiar to me, under the
dense borka that covered her face, In
the gloom of a covered staircase built
some so years ago.
She jOcularly barred my way with
her pOrtly person and, looking at me
with a pair Of merry, twinkling black
eyes, she said. Good morning. You
evidently have forgotten me. am
Fatma Om-Ahmed."
Good morning, Fatma," l replied,
after a long, scrutinizing look.
Surely time and your black borko
have altered you much these last few
mOnths?"
And sorrow, too, alas !" she added,
with a deep sigh, as she slowly raised
her arms to her head and undid her
veil.
"You remember my son, Ahmed2 My
little bright boy?"
"Yes, l do" said /. "How is he get
ting on? He must be a big boy now!"
She clasped her hands together.
crushing her borko between them.
"He Is dead-dead! 1t is five
months since Il tramway ear ran over
him. My husband is dead, my loved
son also. | have nothing to live for"
She paused and sighed, rubbing her
palms n%ervously, while | stared at
her in blank surprise.
but surely" | said, 'the company
has paid you an ample indemnity
enough to maintain you. 1t cannot
possibly be otherwise. If they have
not, | advise you to appeal to the
justice of the courts"
Fatma Om-Ahmed forgot her grief,
and all of a sudden anger and terror
blazed in her eyes. She drew her tall
figure to its full height and moved a
few PAGES away from me.
"An ~indemnity?"
"Why notf" said, soothingly,
"What is wrong in my suggestion?
That Is justice, and everybody, the
highest and the lowest in the land, de-
sires Justice"
"Do you really wish me to sell my
son to the infidels? Never! Why, the
Christians will claim him in the next
world; they will w him by right Of
purchase; and ! shall not he allowed
TO gaze on his face, nor draw him
close to my heart in Paradise"
She drew on her bOrko and rolled her
melayah round her body, saying softly,
sell my WI son, my adored one, "
the Christians Never! | will not COM
NIT such a sin against him. Maalesh
'Tis the will of God which no man
can alter and no power can evade.
Good morning. May you keep In per
feet health."-Alice Shamouv In the
Continental Edition of the London
Mall.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15
FACTORS IN PLANNING ROAD
Location, Construction and Mainte-
Must Be Taken Into
Serious Consideration.

The three principal divisions OF &C.
tual road making are location, on
struction and maintenance. In plan
ming a road 1t is necessary that we
take into consideration all three OF
these steps. since proper location af-
fects the cost of construction and
may materially reduce cost of main
tenance.
Some of the things to be considered
in locating a road are easy grades,
good drainage, exposure TO sunshine,
elimination Of culverts and bridges by
avoiding unnecessary creek crossings,
dlrectness and the number Of farms
10 be served for a given length OF
road. Whenever possible to avoid 1t,
a good location should not be rejected
merely because a certain roadway has
been in use for some time.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15
DUTCH COLONIAL
HOME FOR FARM
This Seven Room House Has
Many Good Features.
IS ECONOMICAL TO BUILD
This Style Of Architecture Is Most Ap-
propriate for Farm Homes As Its
Lines Fit Well Into Country
Landscapes.
IS ECONOMICAL TO BUILD
BY WILLIAM A, RADFORD,

Mr.. William A. Radford will answer
questions and give advice FREE OF
COST on all subjects pertaining to the
subject OF building. for the readers of this
paper. On account of his wide experience
As Editor, Author and Manufacturer. he
u. without doubt, the highest authority
on all these subjects. Address all inquiries
to William A. Radford. Nc. 1877 Prairie
avenue. Chicago, ILL.,, and only inclose
two-cent stamp for reply.
All sorts of suggestions Of means
whereby the boys who are born and
brought up on the farms may be In
duced to follow In the footsteps Of
their fathers have been made, with
out much results. Boys continue to
leave the farms for the cities, and up
to a year ago their exodus furnished
Q serious problem.
Then some one thought Of a plan
that Is most simple and is bound TO
be successful because 1t Is based on
an instinct that nature implants In
all of US.
To p%araphrase a song that was
popular a couple of years ago, How
you going to keep the boys on the
farms when the girls are going away"
In other words the solution is to make
the farm home 81 attractive that the
girls will stay. Then you don't have
to worry about the boys deserving.
Born In every normal girl is an
instinct and desire for a home. Her
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15

under pressure and electricity for
light and to furnish the power to
run the washing machine, and vacuum
cleaner, and for the electric iron,
p%ercOlator and other electric utensils
that appeal to the wOman who loves
her home.
Among the modern styles Of ex-
terror architecture that the house de-
signers are using is the Dutch Co
lOnial, a good example Of which Is
shown in the accompanying illustra-
tiOn. Dutch colonial homes are most
appropriate for farm houses as their
lines fit exceptionally well into country
landscapes. The long sweep of the
roof. with the wide dormer windows
set in 1t. the broad porch and the
treatment Of the exterior walls all
combine to make this house one that
Is attractive and of which the owner
and his family may be proud.
The home pictured is not large, its
dimensions being 80 by 26 feet, but
1t contains seven good rooms. besides
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15
Maid Wished Use Of Car.

Mrs. Mann, who Is visiting her
daughter In Ruskin place. tells Of the
trouble another daughter who lives I'm
a northern city had In keeping q
maid.
The maid came and stayed a short
time. then decided she would leave.
When asked for the reason. she said
that the work kept her employed too
much of the time. At the last place of
employment. she said. she had a great
deal of leisure time. and that she
often had permission to use the fam
lily car. not to mention going riding
with the family.
Mrs. Mann's daughter did NOT seem
disposed to permit the use Of her own
car by the maid. and the latter left.
presumably to seek a place where
things were Observation-Disclosures,
Star.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15
Experimental Concrete Road, Chevy
Chase, Md, After Nearly Two Years
Service.

state and not of the general govern
ment, and 1t should be understood
that no state will receive an appro-
priatlon from the federal government
for road building except under the
stipulation that 1t will make provision
for upkeep.
This Is good policy and good bust
ness and President Harding Is con-
serving the public interest in bringing
1t TO the attention Of the country.
States like Pennsylvania, New York.
Ohio and Maryland, which have e
pended millions of their own money
on a system Of improved highways,
willingly would give guarantees along
this line. and II any state Is not ready
to make such IN agreement it should
not participate In the federal appro-
priation.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15

association with other girls, however,
as she grows up makes her want and
demand a comfortable home-one that
can be furnished prettily, and one in
which the work of caring for 1t a
be done without making a drudge Of
herself.
During the last few years design
ing and planning farm homes has
advanced greatly. Architects who
heretofore have paid little II any
attention to the designing of homes
that are to be erected In rural com
munities now are studying the needs
Of the farm home and are incorporat-
s~g In them all the comforts and con-
veniences that are found In the
houses Of the cities. Types Of home
architecture that are best are used
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15
AUTOMOBILE WISE Is
USEFUL FOR REPAIRS
Found Mighty Convenient While
Touring in Country.
Device Shown in Illustration for Hold.
ing Small Parts Of Car While
Working on Them-kept Out
OF Sight by Hood.

Many occasions arise on an automo>
bile tom when a light, fixed wise would
be highly convenient. A fixture for
holding small parts, while working Oh
them, Is shown attached to the engine
by the cylinder-head bolts and con-
cealed by the hood.
Two pieces of 3-S inch machine steel.
or iron, are bent and formed as indi-
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15
Roman Use of Concrete.

The Romans discoveries In concrete
mixing made it possible for them to
make ~prodigious strides in engineer
ing and architecture. At the foot of
Vesuvius were immense deposits Of
reddish sand or volcanic ash called
poZzuolana. which. when added to lime
mortar. made hydraulic cement. This
gave to the Romans a concrete of
extraordinary strength and perman-
ence. which hardened under water as
well as in the air. and became the
basis of their entire system of building.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1921-07-15
Keep Record OF Numbers.
CURE FOR RECKLESS DRIVERS
Where Many Accidents Have Occurred
Signs Bear Inscription
Warning Drivers.

As a warning to reckless drivers,
the board Of trade Of Goshen. y. Y,
has erected large signs on each side
Of the Otterkill bridge. where many
accidents have occurred. The signs
bear the following inscription PRIV
ate cemetery across the bridge for
reckless drivers"