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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
KU KLUX LETTER-WRlTERS

WE HAVE not space to print the letters
w that have been flooding this Office since
the amazing narrative of the Ku Klux drive
began few days ago in the news columns.
But the reading of this correspondence has
been an odd and enlightcning ard reassur
ing experience, which readers would be per-
mitted to share if for day we could crowd
all the news off two or three pages.
Men and women in all walks of life, Of all
creeds and callings, have written to say that
the exposure of highly organized and COM
mercialized malevolcncc calculated to work
havoc to our national spirit is a public
service Of an extraordinary sort. These cor
respondents sign their names to their letters.
a parallel stream Of threats and pro-
nouncements and dcnunciations come from
folk who invariably keep their identity a
secret. These writer's threaten. They ac-
cuse in language wild. We are to be pub
ncly hanged on the glad day when Wizard
Simmons establishes his authority over the
land. We are to be tarred-if, indeed, we
are permitted to survive that long.
One man wrote vividly of his hope to be
the first in line when the editor of this
newspaper is lynched Like the others of
his sort, he was careful to keep his name
to himself. Thus he denied us the privi-
lege of telling him personally what an un-
happy COOP we believe him to be. For 1t
is hard not to be sorry for such a man.
1t is hard not to be sorry for the group
that can produce him a group which,
through its anonymous letter writer's. seems
for moment to turn a distorted face of
black and unreasoning fanaticism on it's
critics.
No lie is too stupid, too transparent, to
be unacceptable to some people. That is
plain. How can the would be lyncher know
that his mind has been poisoned-like the
minds OF good many others-by people
who do that sort of thing for a living SO
long as they can remain out of jail?
In some Of the small Southern and Mid
die Western communities there are print
shops which once were devoted to the busi-
ness OF printing and circulating obscene
books and pamphlets. In recent years they
have been given over TO the production of
books and folders which outrageously libel
any fraternal order or any creed that ap-
pears to have enemies.
An amazing thing now Is to find that the
atrocious drivel written and printed with
out moments regard for truth or decency
and so fantastic as to offend rational mind
has been accepted as simple truth by many
otherwise sensible people.
This newspaper has no desire to be an
arbiter between religious creeds or cham
pion OF any one of them. 1t is content to
remember the provisions of the Constitu-
tion and to feel that every man has a right
to choose his own manner and way Of wor-
ship. 1t Is concerned only with the danger
which Ku Kluxism brings to the spirit of
unity in America and to the whole social
order of the time
If we had had any doubt about the wisdom
and justice Of the Klux exposurcs-and we
hadn't would have vanished after a
reading Of the letters of the Klans anony-
nous defenders. They more than any one
else need to know the truth
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

international Court at The Hague. He has
served as Assistant Secretary of State and
as Counselor of the State Department. In
1893 he was counsel of the Spanish Ameri-
can Peace Commission, and since that date,
in addition to other duties, he has been
especially active in questions Of diplomacy
and international law affecting Latin
America, fact acknowledged when he be-
came vice chairman of the International
High Commission at the Pan American
Financial Conference in 1915.
His American Diplomacy, It's Spirit and
Achievements, is one Of the clearest and
most readable cxpositions of the subject
extant.
South American nations have been con-
spicuous in urging the choice Of Mr.. Moore
for the new court. 1t has perhaps been felt
that, although the Government of the United
States plays no part in initiating the tri-
bunal, an authority upon New World in
terests, trained in American policy, must
enrich the quality Of the international bench.
North Americans will be justified In be-
lieving that while Mr.. Moore serves in the
new court their alienation from this ambi
tiously planned instrument Of world peace is
by no means complete
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
GOOSE AND CANDER

DRIEFLY 1t may be said that the Public
ID Service Corporation OF New Jersey,
which has again begged the United States
District Court to overrule the States
Public Utilities Commission and give it the
right to charge ten cent fares on its trolley
lines, is asking for an increase in wages.
It's representatives argued that it cannot
continue to live unless it gets more money
Now, II would be interesting for the mo-
ment to leave all technical and purely legal
arguments aside and inquire about the diff
ference which seems to exist between the
trolley fnanciers involved in the present
case and the multitudes of wage earners
everywhere who are being told that they
must accept continuing heavy wage reduc-
lions II they wish to keep themselves and
the country economically safe and efficient.
Perhaps Governor Allen, of Kansas. who
preached the doctrine Of lower wages and
longer hours in this city, is the man who
could best diagnose the peculiar affection of
the Public Service directors. Between these
directors and the workers and captains in
all other industries there is wide gap
Everywhere railway men are seeking TO
bring rates down in order to get lost patron
age back Trolley managers are finding
that higher rates Of fare tend to drive busi-
ness away and to reduce revenues Indus.
trial leaders are trying for their own sake
10 keep the prices of their commodities
within the reach of the masses of the people.
Workers are accepting wage reductions.
But the trolley corporations Of New Jersey
90 on desperately demanding higher fares,
running counter to all normal economic
processes of the hour, without wondering
TOR a moment where the people who ride on
their cars are going to get the money to pay
the higher fares that thov Go'rnnd.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
Member of the Associated Press
COUNCIL SHOULD GET BUSY

WITHOUT a considerable strain upon the
w verities it cannot be said that the re-
convening of City Council today marks the
end of an earned vacation.
Technically, the suspension of meetings
was a recess. Actually, it was an example
Of quitting in the face Of urgent problems.
Once more these present themselves for
solution and this time the shirking Of re-
sponsibilities cannot be condoncd by argu
ments in support of summer holidays.
"Agenda," that favorite term among
diplomatists, who appear to delight in pom
derous phraseology, is after all a penetrable
mystery. The word simply means things to
be done" The "agenda' before the present
Council includes the transit and gas leases,
which cannot be disposed Of by mere tinker
ing.
Unless an early decision regarding the
city's relations to the 2. r. Il. is reached
the opening of the Frankford elevated must
appear hopeless.
The only possible way in which the Coun-
ell can justify its vacation is by promptly
graphing with realities.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
A NEW BUILDING ERA Is DUE

THE beginning of movement to catch IN
l. with the pressing need for homes in
Philadelphia is perhaps disccrnble in the
marked increase in the number Of building
permits issued for dwellings thus far this
month.
Within the last fortnight the Bureau of
Building Inspection has sanctioned the
erection of more private houses than in any
whole month since April, 1920 The total
to date for the first half of this September
is 300.
II this new activity presages a much
greater development favorable view of the
situation is warranted. Taken by them
selves, however, the figures represent moth
ing like the response to urgent necessities.
It has been estimated that the wants of
the growing population in this community
can be adequately served only by the con-
struction of at least 10000 new dwellings
each year. While the cost Of materials re-
mained at the peak excuses for the stagna-
ton in building were valid. But although
pre- war conditions have not returned and
may not recur for generation, it is indis
putable that the day of exorbitant costs il
passing.
One of the requisites Of the present is en-
terprise inspired by practical considerations
of the future. II the projected celebration
of the one hundred and iftieth anniversary
of the birth of the Nation is to become n
fact here, even normal increases in build
ing will be insufficient.
The city will require new hotels and ac-
commodations of various kinds for thronCs
of visitors. The resolution presented bv
Joseph NJ. Steele, president of the Builders
Exchange, at a meeting held under the
auspices of the Industrial Relations Com
mittee of the Chamber of Commerce this
week, particularly specifies the need of
vastly enlarged residential equipment
The success of the fair would be seriously
compromised should this city take on the
aspect of Washington In wartime. A new
era in building is certainly due il Phila
delphia is to adjust its energies to its OBJ
vous opportunities,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
Answers to Yesterdays Quiz

l. Joseph Prieetley, an English chemist dis
covered. or isolated, oxygen in 1774
e. Shantung is a peninsula IN the northeast
OF china, between the Gulf OF Pe-chilj
and the Yellow Sea 'e''-n
A. Lewis Carroll (Charlas Lutwidqe Doas-
sony wrote Alice In Wonderland
4, Albert I.asker is the present chairman a,
the United States Shipping Board u
g. Isabella Is the heroine Of Shakesnea res
comedy, Measure for Measure
G. Thomas Jefferson was the first PresIdon+
of the United States to be elected hv
the House of Representatives 'S
T. "The laying on of the hands" as a curo
for the kings evil was abandoned in
England after the time of Queen Anpa
because II was supposed that III
cura tive virtues belonged excIusIyeIy 70
the House or Stuart, Of which Anne wo y
the last relgning representative and
did not extend to the House OF Hani
over as represented by George 7
g. The Latin phrase. "mirahile dictu," fra-
derful to relate" "0"'
cerebral affection, Aspasia was caIol ol
brated Milesian woman OF great faIonIs
and beauty. who removed TO Athens tn
her youth and became the mistress ~
Percles, the distinguished statesman
Her house became the center OF jiterar ~,
and philosophical society at Athens n "a
her ascendancy over Perices was such
that the war with Samos on behalf ~
Miletus In $40 B. c. was freouen,Iy
ascribed TO her Influence.
10. Adrlenne Lecouvreur was a ceIehrst.
- French tragedienns Her dates are
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
What Do You Kno,u?


/ What famous specialist In optics declared
'"rhe eye has every possible defect thai
can be found In an optical instrument
and even some peculiar TO Itself II an
optician tried to sell me an instrument
which had all these defects 7 should
think myself quite justified in blaming
his carelessness in the strongest terms
and in sending him back his instru
ment"?
g. Distinguish between Elijah and Elisha
Cowpens fought?
l. Where and what Ia the Gut Of Canso?
g. When did Darwn's Origin Of Species"
first appear?
G. What four names are given by the Swiq.
people themselves to Switzerlando
T. Who were the parents OF King Edwa rd
VII OF England?
8, What was the original home OF the Kick
apoo Indians?
O. Distinguish between Rosecrans and
RosencrantZ. ~
10. What American State has the motto
"Mountaineers Always Freemen"?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

were many earnest and talented industrial
lenders. They have done fine and difficult
things in the past. But they will do
finer and more difficult thing now II they
will combine their resources, pool their en-.
crgies, to bring about an industrial revival
that, without scientific stimulation, may be
deferred until snring.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
THE WORLD COURT ENRICHED

VNHE election of John Bassett Moore to
l. the bench of the International Court Of
Justice, now in process of erection by the
League Of Nations, is reassuring index of
the possible character Of the new tribunal.
Although considerably younger than Elihu
enabled to season Is learning with valuable
experience. Nj
Since 1913 he Is been a member Of the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

The Anti Cigarette League hits our
coffin nails and gives 'em fits. 1t lams our
pipes, swats our cigars attacks our swees ,N
tobacco jars. And since there's noth'hf
left to soak, il knocks the stufing out oi
smoke; declaring that said smoke contains
carbon monoxide, umpty grains, quart OF
two Of prussic acid and Ito upset ou'
manner placid) some acrolein OF vile intsH.
tion and things too terrible to mention W.
quite believe it all, and so-Bring on your
prussic acid bo
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

A Cleveland girl paraded the streets In
mems clothes and smoked cigarette. She
fooled everybody until she saw cop. She
took to her heels, he pinched her, and II
was all off. Happily, the feminine heart
can't masquerade as masculine and get away
with it
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

At the annual fishing contest at Paris
540 anglers angled for two hours and a
half the entire catch was twelve pounds
and the winner won with an eight ounce
fish. That river Is evidently both safe and
Seine for the fnny tribe.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

From Papeete comes the news that
movie bathing beauties have been barred
from South Sea Isle beaches. Highly
Tahiti Press agents become hard pressed
Soon wen be told of South Sea beauties
being required to dress before visiting
Father Neptune.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

Because they cane get enough crop.
eating insects to keep them alive. blackbirds
this year are eating more than their share
Of grapes, corn and lima beans. When
birds become. strict vegetarians they become
nests
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
Great Britain favors
Teasing the Goats

Great Britain favors
Teasing the Goats Limitation of naval
armament so long as
she may remain in the lead. Japan is Will.
ing so long as there is no chance of anybody
licking her in the Pacific. The Dsarma-
ment Conference is being ushercd in with
many preliminary gestures. The pitchers
are iimbering up. The riders are jockeying
for position. The puglists are punching
the bag. The publcists are mixing their
metaphors. And all things point to the
likelihood that when the coufcrees get to-
gGther every concession will be buttressed
with but and every but will behave
two t's.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

Americans voted for for Judge OF the
International Court of Justice were Scott,
Root. Moore and Pound-a most impressive
and impsing bunch of monosyllables.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

The fact that the youngster who killed
two automobile salesmen in Chicago brags
of the fact that he never in his life either
smoked or chewed tobacco should be brought
to the attention of the Anti Cigarette
League.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

Joliet, H., girl advertises that hs sbs
wants husband who will give her $Sooo
with which to go to college. Which sug.
gests the thought that if she gets the right
and the wonder what, if she does 60 to
college, the husband gets for his money.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

Don't forget the big serial which the
Collector Of Internal Revenue is doing hs
level best TO make interesting. Third IN
Btallment of the Income Tax due TO-DAY;
o'clock this evening. Go early and avoid the
rush. Take your lunch with you.-AdVt'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

Finger print experts have proved the
authenticity Of a picture by Leonardo da
Ninci. Once again Pudd'nhead Wilson n.
ceives vindication.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

1t is the liveliest bird that catches the
worm on tennis court, and where there
are two Bills for one worm there Is bound
to be an interesting time
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

Once in great while the scales Of
Justice are on her eyes. W.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

There is at least no question that
John Barleycorn was implicated in the death
of Virginia Rape.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

Though Hope deferred maketh Erin
heartsick, Hope remains while argument is
possible.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
Mixed Nuts

No sooner have we
Mixed Nuts finished listening to
bunch of prophets
who predict a hard winter than another
bunch of 'em, this time from Sussex County,
Delaware, steps to the frgIt with predc-
tion of mild winter bshuse Nature has
failed TO provide the squirrels with a plen-
with the prophetsl .L - "a
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

A belated diet of tardy birds fattened
the registry list yesterday.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
SHORT CUTS

Old Tight Wad says all taxes are
nuisance taxes.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

The suggestion persists that the I'm
perial Wizard is more Imp. than Wiz.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

Looks as though the ashcart were about
to make it's last trip to the dump.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
IiyperbOle

compose the League. ot
Nations are induging in a lively comPenh
tion for the eleven seats on the bench OF Wv
International Court of Justice and the Th;s IyI.
seats In the Council of the League -. ma ~,
may astonish the world at large, but uisas, raans
Penn shows no amazement, lie mas pist ssso,
things in mind. lie whispered to an aylns,.
the other day that the Quaker City is poPss
lated almost entirely BY candidates
magistrate. .isrsl n
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15
NOW MY IDEA IS THIS
Daily Talks Whh Thinking Phadephians Subjects They
knOW Best

and the chauffeurs are all in uniforms, and
are respectful and willing to be of the most
service possible to the passengers.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-09-15

Thirty Ave OF @ tns
forty. eight States thst
comnose the League oil
New-York tribune., 1921-11-08
Tigghe Gets Sanity
Test; No Traces of
Alcoholism Found
Bellevue AIienist Refuses to
Comment ON Mental Con-
dition of Clubber Until
Examination Is COMPLETED

Charles F. Tighe, the convicted de-
tective sergeant who was removed from
the Tombs to Bellevue Hospital upon
showing alleged signs of insanity, re-
ceived preliminary examination yes
terday by DR.. Minas S. Gregory, chief
ahenist in the psychoparhic ward of the
institution.
DR.. Gregory said he was able to es
tablish from his first obse ervation that
Tighe was not suffering from alcohol
ism nor was he when admitted to the
hospital last Friday night The alien
ist, however, refused to comment fur
ther on his findings, saying he would
not be through with the examination
until Thursday or Friday. He will make
a report then of his observations to
Justice Hotchkiss and Judge Mcintyre.
upon whose written order Tighe was
removed to the institution. The order
was issued upon the recommendation
of DR.. Perry Lichtenstein, the Tombs
prison physician.
Asked if he found any signs indi-
eating that Tighe may be feigning in
sanity in an effort to escape serving
New-York tribune., 1921-11-08

De short OF the truth. They were
shocked, and they showed it.
The origin of the complaint upon
which summons was issued for Mr.
Woods has been somewhat of uavs-
terry. Some said a dramatic critic was
responsible, others clergyman. But
when DIR Sumner showed up eyerv one
present nodded his head sagely and
said he might have guessed it.
The proceedings were enlivened chief
" by the efforts OF Albert Duffy. a
Notwithstanding police lieutenant at
tached to the staff Of Chief Inspector
Lshey, to appear at ease under direct
examination by Assistant District At
torney Johnstone while Max D. Steuer.
attorney for Mr.. Woods. regarded him
from the other end of the table with
the hungry eyes Of the cross-exartiner.
Lieutenant Duffy was asked by Mr.
Johnstone if ne remembered certain
choice bits OF dialogue, which the AS
sistant District Attorney read from the
manuscript. He said he did. Did he
remember the "strip-Cupid" game in
which half dozen young women take
part? He said he did, in a tone of
New-York tribune., 1921-11-08
Virgin" Semi-Naughty
When Censor Stopped Looking
Fohce Morality Expert Explains He Didn't Pay Much
Heed to What Was Being Taken OFF in Hopwood
Farce; Anti-Vice Head to Testify Tomorrow

The figure of an old acquaintance
bobbed up yesterday in Chief Magis-
trate McAdoo's inquiry into the morals,
or lack of them, of "The Demi-Virgirl. .
play written by Avery Hopwood for
the A. H. Woods bedroom farce Glen
teie and produced by Mr.. Woods with
force and effect sufficient to overhead
traffic IN the neighborhood Of Times
Square. The figure in point was that
OF John S. Sumner, secretary of the So
ciety for the Suppression Of Vice.
1t was not until the close of the
hearing, which lasted only an hour be-
fore it was adjourned until tomorrow
afternoon, that Mr.. Sumner made
known his presence in the Chief Mag
lstrate's chambers. He had sat all
through the proceedings not Ave feet
from Playwright Hopwood and Pro
ducer Woods, who know Mr Sumner bv
reputation rather than by sight, and to
say that they were surprised when he
arose to be sworn as witness would
New-York tribune., 1921-11-08
Federal Squad of Ten Veterans
Will Round Up Draft Dodgers

Colonel William Hayward. United
States Attorney here, announced yes
serday that arrangements have been
completed for the appointment this
week of ten ex-service men represent
ing New York units to be special dep
uty United States marshals. They will
serve as investigators in an attempt to
find 6ss4o alleged minor draft ovaders
still sought by the Department of Jus
tice in this district.
"The ex-soldier will be alive keenly
TO the need of clearing the names of
comrades unwisely accused" the Cola
mel said, land will take a personal
pride in bringing to justice those who
valued their skins too highly to share
the dangers Of war"
Major Lorillard Spencer, who was
wounded severely in Champagne, has
consented to lead this squad Of soldier
deputies. He served under Colon i