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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

man myself. and. no matter which way I
look at the situation, ] can see no clear
solution TO the problem but q loss to busi-
ness men during, the readJusting period. and
great loss to many.
Every way we turn see the windows
OF the merchants ~filed with goods that are
marked down. and many OF them to a
figure considerably less than year ago, and
yet not to the ngure which will bring about
a resumption OF old selling conditions. As
one example, alone. I note big sign on the
window OF a certain mercantile house which
reads 'Unheard-ot values in shoes" and
these shoes are marked at prices close to
~ and 80. there being two grades.
''Unheard-of prices" is q falsehood. The
pre-war prices OF the best grades OF shoes
were from IS to 81. The average person
never paid more than IS. and a great ma.
tority never purchased n pair of shoes cost.
ing more than $50. II the merchant who
puts a ridiculous sign on his window thinks
ne Is roins to fool the people. he Is mis-
taken. II he wants to know why he does
not have the customers. he expected. can
tell him they are waiting until they can
purchase shoes at IS and 81, and are only
buying what they absolutely need at present
ana are allowing their money to lie In bank
instead OF spending It.
only mention this shoe instance az an
example. II Is the same condition In every
iine-in clothing. in furniture, In carpets.
In pianos and talking machines and what
not There must be a striking reduction In
prices before there Is a striking resumption
or business. But how can we do it, says
the merchant. when we paid such out.
raseous prices for our product and must at
least get our cost plus running expenses
out Of our business?' To this man say
AN right Mr.. Merchant. keep up your
arbitrary methods. and you eventually are
going to fnd yourself at the end of your
rope. because you know that today you are
not nearly meeting the expenses OF conduct
Ing your establishment. and you are lvins
and continuing out OF your former profits
But what Is this gaining for you? You must
take q loss. and why not now rather than
walt to make that loss heavier by so doing p
W. l.. B.
Philadelphia, March 3, 1921.
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MN II End In Gas2

.. ram, NJ tho Evcnino Public Led0or:
s,r-wul II end In better gas: or WI, !.
81, erd IN gas? That Is the auestion
nv. c,n,s to our mind when we read OIL 'no
,.,,,noIders who have been complaining III
", ,o,csfuI terms against the poor service
n,Os. I.. ,rd ,ts high cost. There is no DOUBT
VI H.,J ho,ter gas. but the L. q. I. has the
80. control Of the situation ana we
~. ,,ts what we get or leave II alone.
60. .sa I, va leave II alone It would mean that
~, narorIty Of us had no other means Oh
.,,,arinr our food and of hghting our
houses oo,,ronts a
IL, A condition that always controhts
..mmuri,y where only one concern Is aoIo
=. oor,rol the entire output. Does any ono
o., momant believe that we would nave
,,,b ,nor Vas " there were competitive
sr5s furnishing the product? Does any one
h,ye we would have such dissracei.
trolley service. werr 1t not that ths HHp'.
transit Co. controls the entire situation ana
,,r do for Us what II pleases? Does any
an. believe We would have so many political
m, about which to complain. in the way
AZ moor service to the city and taxpayers.
were the political majority In this city not
70 Overwhelmingly Republican? AZ long as
ronopoly is held by any organization or
company so long those depending upon such
viii be compelled to suffer. II is unfortu'
nat. blt it Is nevertheless true. no matter
Which way We may turn for help.
p. F. YOUNG
PHILADELPHIA, March g. 1921.
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Letters to the Editor
-. and Amendments

Inc ,,c Erenino Public Ledger!
N The Edl'o, w the merits Of any compIe.e
slr-Whac ,bo state constitution wn'sn
,,yslon oil .nted by a convention 70 oe
nlsht be pre- ,,hole, the chances arc MY
yot,d on as y" ,,ovId be voted down, ana 'ne
10 one ina. ,,h,ch II will be possioie
only way W maorstI,utlon will be 70 give .ne
form VI" ~ opportunity to 'o'o ''
yottIs .merdment separa' IN, bs pro.
There IS no Ja meet with universal ap.
,o,ed that n,oposed amendment wouio
sroyah bac" ",.hoIe constitution at least
srIng to tne ,,o,cs and the proposals Oh
tw opposlns ,,,v would bring many Votes
doubtful pUp M, only to the proposals w".s .s
n oppos,'.v,ars should object TO. o"t .1
ortain ,s,itutIon. II happeneo
rtte vsrk that the work ol u" al, nro.
,,s oyerwne."rc ,,orc Indefinitely postponed.
v,ed REFORMS delegates were elected oy
In ONO Wv oounty being entitled TO tne
eountles' eA.H ,.ior,,cs the county possessed in
number Of ,isIature. They were not Voteo
The state ~ ~, SIstrjcts within the counties.
ior BY ,".sc The proposed aneno"ie.s
but AZ "a tor separately. ana 'ne.o 49,.
we're man forty amendments "So IN nun.
ic,s incw,tsd ted being comparatively "
w. .o, NJ Thomas Raeburn Whlte
The propos ~ the Pennsylvania conven-
that deesI. de, ~ elected by proportional Vo'ins :
ton shan ~ while only II the voters coulo
vou.,,nsd voua w so scIentihcaily as 10 n"t
y soupsSa psSades OF political thoueh.. no,.
tehnite are not so divided; they are -
the po,,o,yers peop,,v, OF certain personaiitos wv" W..
simply .rpssent principles. but, ra.ne rs,,''v @
Do no. 'prIncIples, or they are po''''~''
inert A., voice OF the people Is never .ne
While .he ,hot voice could be inteilisenty
voice oil 'T1' a. IN Ohio. the minds OF !ns
rprese" Inclined could be conccnt,ate'
prosressNeH dsanlte and much-desired re-
upon sone ohio the progressive majority IN
ioIn n.o,yention was obtained oy essspd,,m
The con aUda Tor the initiative and rsn, reterenSu,
roplsI,.ne ,..ne The Initiative ana re,,,, rele,enu,,
n tne o,ected to the convention ne,.,, na.uIH
dsIssawS IN favor OF other proEreo
eomOnsu combine and in opposition to reac'o"A''
proposals. -, roferendum has made
1ne .aress but II Is not cu.e-a,'
tme o,hsr progressive ideals wnicn III
Iherc .,ia ~ might form the nucleus OF =
Pen"' 'no,c's movement. it leaders anu
real Po Pos s,,rrorters would take the con-
h','.,,on,i convention movement out OF VI.
~. NJ the politicians. The aHeno.".
r,"IS ,S0 constitution should be peop,e
ol..,ort " ~ and not be left to the poiit'c,ahs'
','an tho best people" who are not al
NV, the wisest politically. o,,ocx
,,i,,,bia March s. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

II the Editor of the EreninO Public Lrdocr:
sr-The falling Of magistrate IN PhiIa- :
ttlphla IL something unusual: In fact II Is
an unusual thing to sec any man with a sort
o, political pull who In not able TO get out
~ any charge that might he brought against
him. and consequently we must feel that
Magistrate WriGley has been an unusual
offender n this be true. then u seems
most unfortunate Tor the city that ~ should
nave connected with It's magistrate court
which is supposed to see that the people
ohstrye the law, a man who defes the law
and commits Involuntary manslaughter.
But II s not Wrigey that has called
cut this letter. II II that all men OF his
class should be treated likewise II they are
offenders. There are dozens. yea, we might
say hundreds OF lawbreakers in this city
who each year go unpublished simply be-
cause they have certain amount of power
N their possession TO secure their freedom.
This Is most deplorable condition and
is the worst feature of our America n
system that men Of power can commit crime
ana escape punishment, no matter how
great Is the criminal act. and It seems tina /
hs greater II Is the more easily Is It eX-
euSed.
This is republic, and a republic In sup
posed to represent the democratic form of
sumhttrat'on in which the people rule.
euch being the case. Justice should be meted
op' 10 every one alike. The poor man with
no influence should have the same privilege.
~, ana should be held no more responsible than
we we r'ch man or the man with influence. or
w we man VINO has influential political friends.
II mere Is any one thing that will ever
% euse ms country to become disrupted Il
WI Hlu De when influence will dominate In our
PUBIC arairs and our courts to the extent
'. SeeIhs our laws Interpreted In two differ
.m' ways one Interpretation for those who
e a., smenaole. but who go free through In
naence' and tho other amenabie and are pun
,."ea because they have no one with influence
!" come TO their rescue.
Inc Magistrate Wrigiey sentence may have
= very good effect upon those who believe
t,s ts, lney can commit crime and not be
r'p responsible because they are beyond tho
irsva, vn oI the law. either through wealth or
.nuehus or both 1t IL to be hoped that thI,
saample s.ple VIII be guide in the future ana a
", "s.ent 81. nv Tor those who have felt no fear
pbv.S% W.. l.. WILCOX.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
American Fiao the Oldest

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Led0sr:
Sir--Is II correct that tho American flag
Is tho Oldest of any Of the national nsgs?
w. l.. +.
Philadelphia February 20. 1921.
The design OF the United States nag. with
thirteen stripes. representing the thirteen
original colonies. and star for each state
OF the Union. is the oldest national flag.
at least OF any OF the leading European
no tions. 1t dates from June II. 1777.
'hile the design OF the present nag OF
Great Britain was adopted In 1901. This
nag is composite. being made OF the cross
OF st. George. dating back to Richard II:
Tho cross Of st. Andrew. added when King
James came to tho throne, and the cross
OF st. Patrick. which was added in 1901.
The nag OF Spain was adopted in 1888; that
of France. the trcoior. red. white and blue.
In 1904; that OF Portugal in 1880: that OF
the German empire IN 1881. and that Of
Italy In 1S4S.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
Questions Ans,uered
New York State Bonus

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Please tell me through your Peoples
Forum column II the state OF New York
has granted a bonus to its ex-service men.
and. II 50. where should I apply for par
ticulars? n. V. s.
Philadelphia. February 2s. 1921.
Write to the adjutant generals office. Al
bany. N. Y. for particulars. New York
passed a bonus bill giving to each man
in the service $40 a month. or fraction
thereof. for the time ne served IL the total
does not exceed $3.50
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
delphla. Mar
Asks for Whittier Poem

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-wii you kindly print for me In the
Feorle's Forum the poem entitled "Still site
the schoolhorse by the Road'7 II Is writ!
ten by I1ongfclow. q. w. c., Jr.
Philadelphia, February "a. 1921.
This poem was not written by Donsfel-
low. but by whittier, and II entitled In
School Days" We cannot give space to the
printing OF poem so easily procurablo as
this one. II ia to bo found In all editions
OF whittier and in most popular collections.
ing poems and songs is to print old ones
Virtually out OF print and which were popu-
lar ot one time and which can be secured
In no other way but through such a me-
dipm as the Forum.
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Poems and Songs Desired
Wants Lean Hardv

To the Editor Of tho Evening Public Ledger:
Sr-Can some one furnish the words Of
poem entitled Lean Hard" which con-
talns the following:
II know thy burden. child. I shaped II,
Poised II In mine own hand,
And as laid II on, I said:
I shall be ever near.
And while she leans on me
This burden shall be mine. not hers "
B. l.. T.
Philadelphia. March I, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
Your Query Too Indefinite

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-I am reader OF the morning and
EVENING PUBLIC LED6ER. have a photo
graph OF regiment OF soldiers campcd In
the Cumberland valley opposite Harrisburg
at the time OF the invasion of the Con-
federates into Pennsylvania.
Do you have any recoro giving names Of
the officers? II not. can you tell me how
I can get this information7
J. II. MILLER.
Genside, Pa, March Q. 1921.
There were many soldiers camped about
Harrisburg from different sections at the
time the Confederates invaded the state.
consequently your query IL too indefinite
for us to identify the body OF men to which
you refer.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
To Secure ForeIan Domestic

TO the Editor Of the EueninD Public Ledger:
sir-How can one secure a domestic serv-
ant from the numerous ones who arrive In
America from the old country? V. L. Il.
lhila ephia. February 20. 1921.
The emgrants who arrive In this coun-
try and are willing to become domestics
no doubt register. as soon as possible. with
the various employment bureaus.
Tho immigration service maintains an EN-.
ployment agency. however. and II person
desires a domestic an application should be
hled with the employment service of the i'm
migration bureau which Is connected with
the Department Of Labor. Washington. d.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
Uses Britannica as Authority

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sir-Ths inclosed clipping is from your
pa per, and wish to refer you to Encyclo-
pedia Britannica. Volume 1s, Page 61b. The
paragraph reads: Alexander Hamilton.
who was head OF tho Federal party. AZ dis
tinguished from the Democratic party OF
which Thomas Jefferson was the most con-
spicuous representative. You have Mr.. JEFF
ferson's name with the Republicans"
win you please make the correction In
your column? MARY II. BRANT.
Canton, o., February 20, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
Solves Two Problems

To tn. Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger!
Slr-In answer to problems submitted by
]. q. Ferree. Jr.. kindly print the follow
ing:
tcm of n well on ths LIST Of February 1921,
when no started to get out. He came up
three feet every day. but fell back two feet
every night. The we'll was thirty feet deep.
On what date will he get out"
As the frog advanced three feet every day
and fell back two feet every night. no trav-
eled up from the bottom of the we'll at the
ratio OF one foot In twenty-four hours, on
February ~ he will have reached point
twenty-seven feet from the bottom or the
we'll on February IS ne will travel three
feet farther and will be out OF the we'll.
Solution to second problem:
Problem: A and go to liquor store
to get four gallons of liquor. A has fve-
| gallon measure and II three-Sallon one.
Tho liquor dealer has an eiEht-gallon meas
urs full OF liquor. How do they get four
gallons of liquor IN AS measure without
| using any other measure besides these men
toned here?
This can be done MS follows: Fill the
three gallon measure from the eight. gal Ion
measure; pour these three gallons into the
hve-sailo measure: MI tho three-gallon
mes sure from tho aiEht-salion measure
again; MI the hve-sallon measure from the
thrte-gallon ossure. leaving cne gallon In
the three-Eallon measure; empty the Ave
gallon measure into tho eiEht.Eallon meas,
ure: pour tho ono gallon from the three
gallon measure into tho fye.sallon meas,
ure; MI the three .gallcn measure from the
eisht-Bal!on measure: pour these three gal,
Ions into tho nve-Ealion measure. makins
a total OF four gallons In the hvs'Sallon
measure, A. MILDREN, Jr.
Philadelphia, February -. 1921.
Oscar Faust answers both problems as
above. and adds to his answer: Now. Mr.
Ferree. next time you ask problem, lei
me work on II harder. since the harder they
come ths better like them"
Other answers to the liquor problem wers
received from "B. NJ" Philadelphia; wv
~. g." ConBhohocken. Pa. and orsE Reed
Atlantic City. N. J.
Y.x..os. u,ii-an-U. ,.y.. ...-.-.
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THE PEOPLES FORUM
Letters to the Editor should be as

Letters to the Editor should be as
brief and to the point as possible.
denominational or sectarian discus
sion.
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 u 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, 1921-03-08
Irish Soma SUPPLIED

To the Editor Of tho Epenino Public Ledger:
Sir--Inclosed you will find the sons My
Own Home Town in Ireland" as asked for
In your paper February 81. II Is copied
frcm the printed sheet music
MISS ELIZABETH BAIRD.
Roscmont. Pa. February %. 1921.
MY OWN HOME TOWN IN IRELAND
Should you drift along the shannon some
fine day,
You will fnd the town came from on your
way:
No Irish heart could miss II.
II It has an Irish spark.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
Not at Dance Hall.

ST Z Htor Of the Evening Public Ledoe,,
,.,n, want want TO say to 'Madge' that her
ws",. Tm VIII not find the type OF fellow that
bsI q pam girl hanging around a dance
On ,artb ~ ~ my opinion. the greatest curse
PbIraG,,rL "c aahce hali. W. l.. II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

"D. L. o. asks for a little poem con.
tanning the line:
'Build a little fence of trust round abou
today"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
To Meet the Situation

Sir, nor OF the Evening Public Lsdos,,
met IN mere is a business situation 10 hs
NOR, our commercial life that is xsetIn~
''ous every day. 1 am a busins.s
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

Lawrence willman-We never answer
queries regarding valuation OF coins. The
phone book will give you a list e ssin
dealers, which you could consult.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

"S. l.. e." asks for the old poem enti.
tttd Tho Dead Childs Ford.' which starts
Dear mother. here's tho very place
Where little John was found:
The water covering up hi, face,
His feet upon the ground
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
And the town you nesdn't name n;
You could fnd u In the dark.

And the town you nssdn't name n;
You could fnd II In the dark.
REFRAIN
whiie the River Shannon's flowing,
And II sings Its Irish song,
IL stops for just q moment
AZ the town where belong.
Just to tell my dear old mother
or the love that's In my heart
For herself and my own home town In
ireland.
i've been drifting from the Shannon years
and years;
have had my share OF sorrows. Joys and
| tears;
But in my dreams I'm happy.
| For In dreams always roam,
| on the banks OF that old river,
To my dear old Irish home.
"E. e. B." desires poem entitled
''Bosun Joe's Last Wheel Trick"
Mrs. w. l.. Carruth asks for a poem
| which contains these lines:
| THE kiss of the sun for pardon.
| The song Of the birds for mirth;
One Is nearer Gods heart In a Gsrden,
Than any place else on earth"
Is Good. My Darling" and Amt Il Fine
Today7'
~. d. s." asks sorhe reader to send in
the poem by James Bird which begins: "Ye
sons OF freedom listen to me-"
Egido Migiiaccio-The selection The
Two Bootblacks' was printed in tho Peo.
pies Forum November 2. 1920. We can
not reprint It,
| Miss Josephine NJ. Butterworth, Milivilie
n. j., asks for the words OF the song "Jus,
for the Sake of society"
's. L. E." asks for the old poem entl-
| tt.S Tv1.S DcaA rAr .t,k..
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

Miss Josephine NJ. Butterworth. Miiiviile.
n. j., asks for the words OF the song "Jusi
for the Sake of Society"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

''E. r. B." desires a poem entitled
"Bosun Joe's Last Wheel Trick"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08
The JaiIinq Of a Magistrate

Philadelphia. March 2. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

Egido MiEliaccio-The selection ''Th,
Two Bootbiacks" was printed In tho Peo
pies Forum November 2. 1920. We can
not reprint II.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

Mrs. w. l.. Carruth asks for a poem
which contains these lines:
'"The kiss of the sun for pardon
The song OF the birds for mirth;
One Is nearer Gods heart In a garden,
Than any. place else on earth"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

"E v. D." requests two poems: God
Is Good. My Darling" and "Ain't Il Fine
Today?'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-03-08

~. d. s." asks sorhe reader to send II
the poem by James Bird which begins; "Ys
sons OF freedom. listen to me-"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1921-10-20
LOCAL ITEMS

Coal Supply &c Phone and B
The Old Town Parent-teachers'
association held their regular
meeting at the school house last
night. Miss Irene Burke, county
school superintendent, was the
principal speaker.
Alberto Martinez of Porto Rico
has come to the city to make his
home to seek the benefits Of the
climate.
Pay Poll Tax at II Oh School.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Da-
Wis of 1881 Forester avenue, a
son on Sunday morning.
Regular communication of Tenn
pile Lodge No. s, A. +. and A. NJ,
tonight at o'clock.
The city commissioners failed
to hold their regular meeting last
night, owing to the absence Of a
quorum.
There is an undellvered telegram
at the Postal Telegraph office fol-
"A. d. Miller.
E Four dollars, fun wagon load
factory. wood; limited amount
Hahn Coal Co. Phone 81.
Mrs. John Mackel and Mrs. Pet
err Mackel, Jr., of Las Vegas are
visiting Mrs. l.. Heymann on Snutr
Fourteenth street. Mrs. John
Mackel is an old friend of the
1xahns of this city. Mrs. Peter
Mackel is supreme representative
of the Pythian Sisters.