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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-12
Letters to the Editor
rh. Gun That SheIIed Paris

~ ,hs Editor Of tho Eueni"0 Public Ledger!
s,rl-A short time ago in a local paper
s,ad an article which stated that as yet
- ~ tho Allies has been able to discover
Az. nV"' secret OF tho gun that shelled Paris.
,n, 10 not true. I was a patient at the
to.n,,aI at st, Nazaire in June. 1919, and a
i,..p,an noSp noncommissioned officer was sick
"a dIed there at that time. lie had been
.. s ,oryIce on the Identical gun that shelled
,,,,, and was afterward taken prisoner and
IISon,ually employed by the ordnance depart
n,nt at camp No. !. ,-,
ttc was we'll treated by the American
.,s.or. there and was made foreman
o,nr tho other prisoners on account OF hts
.,no,ior education. He was civil en-
,'Sn"sr believe. when he was sure that
,.oro vas no chance for him TO survive he
Naiiod FOR one OF the ordnance officers OF the
AVN and told him tho entire plan OF the
.,n I can understand enough German to
euo suoy that they went into the details and
s,sdo many drawings. ETC.. OF the different
n,r,s OF the gun and carriage. This occu-
pp'od tho better part OF three days. The
cornsn died shortly after he gave the secret
away. r,,, ...,s ni,,i.to,
pbusdeiphla May 8, 1921.
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Nor is II yet all sorrow:
Though clouds appear today.
Tho attr, NAV ahine tornorroN

This applies not only TO married life, but
TO single life es we'll. In married life, how
ever. so much depends upon our own indlNd-
uality to make II either happy unhappy
that It would be exceedingly difficult to give
advice that would be applicable to all cases.
While II Is not necessary for husband and
wife to think alike or have tho same mind
and the same Views upon all subjects. yet
conseniality OF temperament Is so reces.
sary that Il IL one Of the first essentials
of n hoppy married life. II this exists. even
though differences OF opinion may at times
arise. they can readily be compromised With
out resulting In any serious difficulties.
Mutual confidence Ia another absolute neces-
sity. Where this Is lacking. strifcs and
chickering's are suro TO follow. These arc
but few OF the essentials in a happy mar
ried life. Space will not permit giving them
all.
In conclusion, however. let me say TO ''S.
e. L." that II you are once sure that you
really love your young lady friend. and she
feels that she can reciprocate that love under
any and all circumstances. you are perfectly
safe In marrying her. and II then you will
have n mind of your own, and not be unduly
Influenced by tho opinion OF others, you will
stand a good chance Of enjoying a happy
married life. W. Il. WILLIAMS.
Philadelphia, May 8. 1921.
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months OF the year or can = fellow enlist
at any timer
II limited when will the next period of
enlisting come?
Where should apply to enlist?
J. II. A.
Pottstown. Pa, May 8. 1921.
The Pennsylvania State Nautical School Is
conducted by the state OF Pennsylvania
through tho board OF commissioners OF navf-
sstlon for the river Delaware and It's tribu-
taries. with Offices at as Bourse Buildips.
Philadelphia. II is intended to prepare the
students TO become officers In the merchant
marine. Cadets must be between the ages Of
seventeen and twenty at tho time OF their
admission. Tuition and board on the school
ship are free. as are sleeping quarters. Tho
only expense to the student cadet Is the
purchase OF his uniforms sufficient for the
two-year course OF instruction. Two foreign
cruises are included In tho course. The mas
ter and principal OF the school is Lieutenant
Commander Dempwolf. For further infor-
nation address the office OF the school and
they will send you booklet giving exam
inations, oto.
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To Marry or Not to Marry

=, the Editor Of tho Ercnir1 Public Ledger:
sir-The discussion on the subject, TO
uarrv or Not TO Marry" has suggested to
me tho following lines:
This world Is not so bad world
As some would like TO make It;
Though whether good or whether bad.
Depends on how We take II.
vo- II wa scold and fret all day.
From dewy morn TIL even:
The world, I'm sure will not AFFORD
A foretaste here Of heaven.
Th.se words hold true IN life. especially
In married ufc. That there arc. apparently
n.nv unhappy marriages is, unfortunately.
cniy TOO true: yet that does not condemn
marriages IN general. Though tho trees OF
/, forest he ever so straight. thero are found
,norz them some crooked ones. would.
bovever. advise tho lady with whom IS. G.
T." 4, keeping company" as he states. not
10 think OF marrying him until he gives
h..ter evidence of really loving her. even
though ho may think he docs. But IL he
did'bs would not be asking his friends and
everybody olso as to whether he should marry
her or not. He would feel that both his
o,rn and her happiness depended upon her
sharing not only llfcs Joys with hgn. but
also upon their mutual support and comfort
in its trials and adversities. for
Life is not all sunshine.
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Moat MARRIAGES happY

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-with regard 10 the marriage aues-
tion. II is all very we'll TO be careful and
have ior your motto safety hrst." but let
me say to young men that no man, no
matter how good. Is half good enough for
good woman. The Older you grow tho
more you will realize this. II you are fair
minded and don't try TO deceive yourself.
am married. but unlike our gloomy friend.
Experience" I think II In entirely pos
sibie for two people to agree all their lives.
My parents can do II. my wifc's can. our
friends can and my wife and can.
Young men who think thy are taking
such a terrible risk In proposing marriage
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Horse Pulls, Not Pushes

Sir--I cannot see how "a. C. L." Is able
to convince himself that a horse pushes and
docs not pull wagon. When ! was a
kid I remember seeing a wagon with ad-
vertisng on II going through tho streets.
The wagon was In front of the horse.
don't remember just how the horse was
hitched to the wagon. That horse was really
pushing.
Several weeks ago an Italian was going
through the streets with street organ. He
had straps attached to the organ in about
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-12

Letters to the Editor should be as
brief and to the point as possible,
avoiding anything that would open
denominational or sectarian dis
cussion.
No attention will be paid to anony-
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence OF
good faith, although names will not
be printed if request Is made that
they be omitted.
The publication of a letter Ia not
to bo taken as al 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, 1921-05-12
walkIno coast.to.coast Record

To the Editor Of the Evcntn0 Public Ledger:
Sir-would you please print in your
Peoples Forum the name. time and date OF
the man who holds the record OF walking
from coast TO coast7
To settle q discussion, please state II
comma should be placed after time in the
above. DEVOTED READER.
Philadelphia, May 4, 1921.
The record is held by Edward Payson
Weston, who completed his most famous
walk from ocean TO ocean in scventy-ssven
walk days on MAY 3. 1910. lie left Los
Angeles on February 3.
No comma is necessary preceding the
word land" as given above
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-12
The Lonely MlddIe-Aued

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sir-After reading the letter of q. X.
L." Of April 20, would say that deeply
sympathizs with 20. X. L." being exactly
in tho Same boat myself, and have often
wondered how to obtain GOOD. clean, con-
genial compa nionship. as feel too young
10 set or move around this glorious world
By myself and too old TO minsle with tho
younger class. .
Aithoush the latter says nothing. yet
know I'm IN the road and hate to lntrude.
7. for ono, will make n poor suggestion
since you have built a siK-raii fence and
nulled down the first bar. will pull down
the next which still leaves four bars Tor
safety FIRST. -
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-12
OF Interest to MathematIeians

To the Editor Of tho Even.ro Public Ledger:
sir--rn answering a problem Of J. p.
Lista, which was printed IN the Peoples
Forum a day or two ago tho same prin-
ciple is used as TO solve problem which
presented. His problem Ia 20 take SO from
20 and leave 20. whilo mine IL to take %
from 20 and leave Ss. This Is done as
follows:
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-12
THE PEOPLES FORUM

the same manner as traces, a loop over each
shoulder. and with his hands holding tho
handles Of the organ, tho same manner that
a horse is hitched TO a wagon. Can "a. c.
L. truthfully say that this Italian was
pushing the organ? l.. J. W.
Philadelphia, May g. 1921
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should think for a minute what an awful
chance n young woman takes In accepting
them OLD MARRIED MAN.
Philadelphia, May 5. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-12
pb,,,d.,,b,.. Nav a 1921.

Philadelphia. May 9, 1921.
III. u. "" sends in diagram ana an
swer giving height Of tho balloon as being
200. 90 feet. p. H. Haas, York. Pa. solves
problem in algebra. giving diagram, and
giyes helEht as being o.95e2 miles.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-12

This clears the rnystsry.
cistern with three pipes can bo filled
by ono OF them In 80 minutes by another IN
200 minutes and BY third in 400 minutes.
Ir what time will the cistern be filled when
all three pipes are open?
Two pipes can MI tank in 20 minutes
and 40 minutes. respectively. and a third
pipe can empty tho tank IN az minutes.
All pipes are open ana tho tank is empty.
In how many minutes Will II be fuli7
What number Is that which Ytcn sub
tracted from three gives the same result as
when divided by threo? J. NJ. T.
Ardmore. Pa. May 4. 1921.
Americans Killed With Escadriiio
To the Editor Of the Ever,np Public Ledger.
Sir-Pleaso tell me how many Americans
wero killed while flying with tho Lafayette
Escadrille. HENRY r. FRANKS.
Philadelphia. May 8. 1921.
There were twelve young Americans who
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-12

M. g." requests two poems: The I.ft-
Ride"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-12

IS. c. E.' requests the poem with the
lines:
For long TO know II the cricket sinrs
Or plays a tune with his sauzy winEs."
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-05-12

IT. Weltman. Camden. n. J. life r,a
Eunny Proposition After AM was printed
January 20. 1921. We do not have the words
or Massenets 'Elesie." 4 reader can
probably supply them.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-30

tAing important was coming. From
then ou the very spirit of the occasion
was guarantee of results. Now /
have much more confidence in the ul-
innate outcome than had three weeks
ago
'Thc formal burial of the rcpresen-
tatiye of Americas unknown dead in
the historic Arlington cemetery was
by far the most impressive ceremony /
ever Witnessed said Mr.. Wight 1T
came at a wonderful time, ON the day
preceding the opening of the world
conference. Here was man being
buried who symbolized not only the
unknown dead but the suffering and
sacrifice of the entire war Thousands
of Americans stood with barred heads
mourning the nations loss-yet not a
loss hut the working out of sacrifice
and silt.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-30

give too much Importance to divorce
figures of The Years Immediately fol-
lowing the war Their exceptional
character reveals itself for instance,
in the fact that the number Of re-
quests for divorce introduced hy hus-
bands was double the number made
by women, while in ordinary years ex-
actly the reverse was true.
But even taking the effect Of the
war into consideration it is neverthe-
less true that the divorce rate is stead
lily increasing i'm a disquieting fash
ion. Some people say: We must re-
wise the laws We are drifting toward
that easy-going fashion prevalent in
certain parts of the United states,
where lawyers assure their clients
divorces at ultra-rapid speed"
| The Social Angie
Certainly it is the duty OF the legis-
a., lators to strengthen the marriage tie
| and not to weaken it. But, contrary to
| what most people seem to believe. il is
| not the limitation of the causes for di-
vorce that is the remedy. The French
1 ~
divorce when they believed there was
possible chance for reconciliation.
| Furthermore. ii would be arbitrary to
compel two people to continue a COM
mon existence when that had become
impossible.
+ For those VINO study the question
apart from all religious opinions, with
out political passion and without men
tai reservations. divorce is a necessary
| evil. II is a remedy for certain tragic
situations where the prolOngation OF
the married state would be intolerable
And most often the interests of the
two parties to the marriage coincide
with those of their children-daill
witnesses to painful encounters.
: 1t is not in limiting the number o
/. divorces but i'm improving the mar
$ riage laws that our legislators will re
spond to the wishes of those who arr
: alarmed at this startling increase. TIL
almost unlimited powers conferred up
on the husband as head of the famil
= and the subordinatiOn of woman t
e him are perhaps two of the seriou
e causes Of divorce. There are only tw,
It In legislation there is q preydntiv
4 method. just as there is in medicint
~ The problem of divorce shonld not b
= treated as a local disease, Everythin
S that works for the Improvement {
d married life, for a more Just balanC
It in the moral and material condition
: OF husband and wife, is worth MOI
than system of defense and restrit
o tion.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-30
NUMBER Of DIVORCES
IN FRANCE REACHING
AN ALARMING STAGE
Woman Lawyer of French
Capitol Discusses Growth of
Divorce in Her Country.
BY HELENE MIROPOLSKY
Noted French Woman Lawyer
(Written for the International News
l.-..-;.,, ,,I Intft T.nrpal /


Service and Petit Journall
PARIS. Nov. sol know that there
are very serious people to whom even
the word "divorce" is shocking, They
will pardon me for speaking of it. But
the divorce is social fact; we cannot
deny it: consequently the best thing is
to make the best of it.
II is right to deplore the fact that
the increase in the number of divorces
has reached an alarming stage. In
France. for example, there were 10000
judgments for divorce pronounced in
the last year alone. That is an impress
sive figure. If YOU remember that the
average number of marriages IN
France is 100000 per year we find
that at least per cent OF these mar
riages end unhappily.
There is no denying the fact that an
event of such far-reaching conse-
quences as the great war has multi
piled the number of domestic dramas.
| A separation of more than four years
cannot occur without grave results.
/ In the great majority of cases it has
only served to cement the bonds of af-
fection, but there were many disap-
|. pomtments. many cruel surprises.
Sudden Changes Hurt
Independent Of all the moral caus
es which had their influence upon the
conduct Of men and women, tht
changes in the economic life could no
| fail ia hoyn their rppprcuSSion on
family life. one does not pass easil
from, luxury to poverty, nor from pov
erty to luxury, For the newly poor, al
well as for the newly rich, it required
certain dose of wisdom to adap
| themselves to another mode Of exist
! ence.
Therefore, it would be arbitrary t'
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-30
For Raw Sore Throat

At the first sign of a raw, sore
throat rub on little Musterole with
your fingers.
1t goes right TO the spot with gentle
tingle, loosens congestion, draws out
soreness and pain.
MuSterole is a clean, white ointment
made with oil of mustard. 1t has all
the strength Of the old-fashioned mus.
tard plaster without the blister.
Nothing like Musterole for croupy
children. Keep it handy for instant
use. IS and 6S cents in jars and tubes;
hospital size, So.
BETTER THAN A MUSTARD PLASTER
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1921-11-30
Headaches from sIight colds

Laxative BEOMo QUININE Tablets re-
lieve the Headache by curing the Cold
\ tonic laxative ami germ destroyer.
The genuine bears. the signature OF f.
nv. Grove. (Be sure you get BROM0.)
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-06
Employment Conditions in
 Washington Are Improving

SPOKANE, Wash, April 6.-Em NloymSnt conditions in the State 0i Washington are improving. according to statements by W. c. Carpenter federal employment director of the Pacific Northwest.
 ''In the smaller cities of Wash ington." MT. Carpenter said "the reduction in unemployment has been pronounced during the past week In Tacoma, Seattle and Spokane there are still many unemployed Farm work, except in Eastern Wash ington, is showing much activity and wages seem to have become quite uniform at $175s@to $2.00 day or $40 to $55 a month with board and room.
 There is a pronounced increase of building. The lumber mills on the coast are increasing their output and have received some orders. Wages at the mills are less. Reports are being made that mechanics could be given work if they would consent to a reduction of wages"
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-06
Ex-Kaiser Abusing Dutch
 Hospitality by New Book

LONDON, April 6.-Public opinion in Holland has been greatly stirred by the publication of former Emper- or Williams book which is regarded as proving that he is abusing Dutch hospitality by dealing with political questions, says an exchange tele- graph dispatch.
 The book also, it is contended, shows that the former German ruler had not retired definitely from politi- cal life, his presence in Holland thus constituting "a serious menace"
 Although the government does not intend to invite the ex-Emperor td leave the country, it is stated that the Cabinet will make representa- tions to him at Doorn and draw his attention to the obligations arising rom his enjoyment of the Dutch right of asylum.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-06
Latest Bulletins By Special Gable

WASHINGTON, April 6.-Myror T. Herrick, former Ambassador te France, has decided to accept ap pointment to the post again ane his final nomination will be made soon, it was learned today. He is expected to leave for France early in the summer.
 FRESNO, Cal, April 6.-Twenty per cent of this seasons raisin crop, or about 40,O0O tons, valued at approximately $1o,oo0,ooo, was de- stroyed by frost Monday and yester- day. growers said today. The frost covered belt is twelve miles wide by 30 miles long.
 LONDON, April 6.-Factory owners at Turin, Italy, have declared a lockout and troops have occupied the factories, says a Central News despatch from Rome. Serious dis orders are feared.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-06
New Silver Strike in Mayo District
 Of Amazing Richness

DAWSON, Y. T., April G. A new silver strike at Keno Hill in the Mayo district is creating excitement here. On the Rico claim, owned by the Yukon Gold Company, ledge run ming between seven and nine feet wide of solid galena is re ported to have been uncovered.
 The Yukon Gold Company also has 2,500 tons of rich ore ready for shipment on the first boats this summer.
 Many companies are seeking options on claims in the Mayo district, but few are being of fered.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-06

The notes reiterate the conten- ton made by former Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby that the United States has not sacrificed its right to be heard in peace settle ments because of it's unwilingness to join the League of Nations and the note to Japan makes specific reference to the mandate over the
 island of Yap. TfI
 The notes are understood to be broad enough in their terms to cover all American rights growing out of the war and to form a part of the series begun by MT. Colby in which America insisted upon full rights as one of the Allied and Associated Powers and also upon the right to pass finally upon all mandates.
 Officials today declined to con- ment on the note received from Great Britain and made public yes- terday in which the British Govern ment holds that American conten- tions for equality of treatment of citizens of all nations in mandated territory are hardly consistent with the attitude of the United States regarding American oil interests in Mexico" It is thought, however, that Secretary Hughes note to Bri- tain is specific answer to this contention as well as general reit- eration of Americas attitude.
 The note from London was in an- swer to MT. Colby's exceptions to the San Reno agreement between Great Britain and France relating to petroleum resources of Mesopo- tamia. ai
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-06
FALL TAXES UP SHIP SERVICE |N'
 WESTERN ALASKA.
Operation of Shipping Board Vessel from Seward to
 Dutch Harbor Debated.

WASHINGTON, April G.-Propos als for lease of United States Shipping Board vessel to be operated between Seward and Dutch Harbor Alaska, were considered at a con ference yesterday between Secretary of Interior A. B. Fall and officials of the Shipping Board.
 Following the conference. Capt Foley, director of operations for the Board, indicated that the Board would be willing to lease or sell a suitable ship to any private inter ests that might organize for it's op- eration in the waters mentioned.
 Secretary Fall is said to favor some form of Government aid in placing vessels on the route.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-06
Pershing May be Ambassador Mentioned for Post at TOkiO

WASHINGTON. April 6.-Specu- lation over Secretary of War John w. Weeks statement that he would shortly assign Gen. John J. Persh- ing to active duty points to his possible appointment as Ambassador .o Japan succeeding Roland s. Nor ris. resigned. 1t was said here today.
 IL also was believed by some that Gen. Pershing may be made Chief of Staff succeeding Maj. Gen. Pey- ton C. March or that Secretary Weeks may seek legislation to have the army placed on a field basis with Cen. Pershing al the head
 His name also has been mentioned for Governor General of the Philip pines, succeeding Francis Burton Harrison, resigned.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-06
Former Emperor Charles
 Is Back in Switzerland

BUCHS, Switzerland, April G. Charles Franz Joseph, former Elm peror of Austria Hungary. whose attempt to regain the throne ol Hungary, kept all Europe on edge for several days last week, crossed into Switzerland this afternoon al o'clock.
 The former Emperor abandoned his attempted coup by agreement with Austrian and Hungarian auth critics on condition that he be granted safe conduct back to Switz. erland He first issued a proclama- ton saying conditions were mol favorable" for his restoration to the throne at this time.
The Alaska daily empire., 1921-04-06
Senator Reed Urges Precau tions to Safeguard U. s.
 From Aggression.

KANSAS CITY, Mo-, April G.-De- nouncing motives actuating European nations, United States Senator James A. Reed of Missouri. in a speech here last night voiced stren- uous opposition to disarmament un- less universal and pleaded for a policy of aloofness from dangerous llliances.'
 He declared disarmament CT mili- tary building programs had nothing to do with preventing or discourag- ing war but urged that every pre- caution be taken to safeguard Amer ica from foreign aggression