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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
July 10. 1921.
A Problem Poem

To He Editor Of the EveIin0 Public Ledger:
Sir--I think your readers will be interested
In tho poem | send herewith You will note
that there are seven blank spaces for tho
insertion Of words. The first missing word
IL composed OF six letters, and is ''sutler,'
md :hese six letters. when tTanspOsed, Will
form the necessary word for all tho other
blank spaces. All the letters OF the word
must be used each time and no single letter
twice In any word:
---- sat IN his - grey
Watching the moonbeams - play
The night was still. no - or sway
Disturbed his dreams. which were far from
gay.
As he brooded over the - or tho day,
90, Spirit sublime" he was heard to say,
''That - to death IN the battle fray.
II our cause be Just, as pray 1t may.
Let us triumph and fll our foes with dis
may ), l.. Il.
Philadelphia, July Is, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
The MOSQUITO Pest

10 fhe Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
s'r-lt seems very strange to me. and
undoubtedly to many others. that the city
cannot do something to rid us OF tho mos.
quito pest. They make l!re unbearabie. In
the southern and western sections OF the
ety It Is not possible to sit out OF doors
with comfort, and they are so bad at times
mat It Is not possible to care for tho LAWN
and the flowers
There are in the neighborhood In which
i've. vacant lots which have small pools In
'hem every time II rains. and where ths
srass has not been cut all summer Tho
eity compels the shoveiing OF snow. so why
deesn't It compel the cutting OF grass? II
taeh person was compelled to do his share
! am sure we would soon DO rid OF the
p'sh II. W. LUkINS.
Phiiadephia July TO- 1921
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
The
Dresses
Sketched

$3.50: cool, fresh block-fg-
ured voile, in lavender, pink
or blue with pleated organdie
frills.
$4: a slip-over of white-dot
embroidered navy voile with
white organdie guimpe. All
sizes to begin with.
So: colored organdie in sur
plice style trimmed with quill
ling; seven colors, but not in
every size.
S5: imported white organdie
with many ruffles.
$5: large-checked gingham,
in blue, pink or black, with
organdie vest and black leather
belt.
So: finely checked gingham
in navy or pink, with pleated
skirt.
So: club-checked gingham,
pink, red or blue predominant
ing, trimmed with organdie
points.
Sc: dotted voile in maize or
pink over white organdie.
$40: gray organdie over
American beauty with ribbon
to match.
SIS: pale blue or pink crepe
de chine with beautiful en-
broidery on the graceful point
ed skirt.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
Philadelphia. July 10, 1921.
"over the Slopes Of the Dune"

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sir--I am very anxious to know who I,
the author OF tho following lines and whether
there are any more stanzas of tho poem:
over the shoulders and slopes OF the dune
l raw the white daisies go down to the
sea,
A host In the sunshine, an army In June.
The people God sends us to set our heart;
free.
The bobolnk rallied tham UP from the dell
The orioles whistled them out OF tbs
wood
Ana all Of their singing was. Earth. II Is
welir'
And all of their dancing was. Life. thou
art gpodr'
MARJORIE T. MARCUS.
Philadelphia, July II, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23

Letters to the Editor should be as
avoiding anything that would open
a 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 II 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, 1921-07-23
Meaning Of "pead ReckonInov

To the Editor Of the Evenino Public Ledger:
sir-I will appreciate 1t IL you will print
an explanation as to what Ia dead reckon
ing'-a term which / see used in your
paper regarding a sea disaster.
G. Ii. II.
Philadelphia. July 1S, 1921
Dead reckoning is a term used in nayiga-
tion to express the estimation that is maus
OF ships place without having recourse
to observation OF the celestial bodies. II 10
made by observing the way she makes by
the log and the course which she has
been steering. making allowance for drift.
leeway etc.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23

TO the Editor Of the Epenino Public Ledger:
slr--I am very anxious to secure an OIL
can remember:
20 praise and tanks, dc Lord Is come
To set de people free;
Old massa call Il day Of doom.
But we OBJ jubilee"
HARRIET r. swENGGE.
Phiadei phla, July TO- 1921,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
OriQin OF "Pajama"

70 the Editor Of the EucHmO Public Ledger.
sir--Is the word ''pajama" OF Spanish
origin? What Is its correct pronunciation"
ID. l.. 4.
Philadelphia. July IS, 1927.
The word comes from the Hindu lao.
Jam8s." meaning drawers. It is pronounced
pa jana, - the "a" having the sound of
'a'' in hat" with the accent on the seo-
ond sylAble
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
THE PEOPLES FORUM

name of the poem, but this line is repeated
IN each stanza. II is used by comedian.
on the stage sometimes. and was told
that II was ono of Robert Burns, but I an,
unable to 1ns II among his works.
MRS. W. l.. CLEMENS.
EhlladaInIIa 1,,i,, an taot
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23

Dorothy Tynan-Can you give us the
authors name of the poem you request. or
quote u few lines? There are n number OF
poems with the title The Duel"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23

Jack II. Surrck desires the words OF the
old song. "An't It Funny What a Drerenc,
Just q Few Hours Make"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23

IL. J. X" asks Tor the poem entitled
"Belshaazar's Feast" Can a reader supply
1t and give the name OF the author?
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
Poems and Songs Desired
"Man With the Raaaed Coat"

10 the Editor OF the Euenirg Public LEDGER
sir--can any one tell mo where to nnd
poem oontAinirs ths line '"Ths man with ne
raxEsd seaV's don't shinh shis y the
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
A Nora Perry Poem

To the Editor Of the Eveniao Public LEDGER:
Sri am incloslnR tho poem reouested
by II. p X. Holt. Orr's island Me II
Is called The Love Knot ;, by Nora Perry.
Mrs EARL =. HAI,DEMAN.
Allentown, Pa. Juiy IL 1921
r,, LIE LoYE-hNoI
ssa ia ,a. uheI. n.r Ghi"'
Ar, no. .ion. 's,' IN,
DSS ~ nons .n 'ho sASn snare
Eor t,,,s Ne. - .o'ey noauus ha'r'
an ga oI o"ne. u"uer ner enin'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23

&C II. B." asks for u poem each stanza
OF which ends with this line: The play il
over; the curtain falls
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
A kiplinu Quotation

TO the Editor Of the ErcmhIO PWLIic Ledger:
Sr--When Rudyard kiplIng was asked
to suggest an inscription for monument
to be erected In each OF the British war
cemeteries abroad he proposed Their names
llveth forever more" and stated that the
passage IL in tho book OF EcClesa stes. Ia
this correct and where Is 1t to be found in
this book? @. w. l..
Philadelphia, July 49, 1921.
In EccleslastIous. ono Of tho spooryphai
books. fUrty-third chapter and fourteenth
yerre, IS something similar to Mr. Ktpling' s
suggestion: Their bodies arc buried In
peace. but their names llveth forever
more"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
Desertion In the Navy
Philadelphia. July 1S, 1921

To the Editor Of the EueninD Public Ledger:
SIr-What is the penalty for desertion
from the United States Navy?
II. l.. d.
Philadelphia. July 1S. 1921.
The penalty for dosertion is trial by
court-martial. and in case OF conviction u
sentence OF from six months TO three years,
generally. and dishonorable DISCHARGE at ex-
airation OF sentence. However. few serve
full terms. but restored to duty and
pay and their good name" The crcum-
Stances OF each case determine the sem
tence.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
"Nathan Hale"

T" the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sir--r will appreciate It IL you will print
FOR me short poem about Nathan Hale,
which begins:
doomed as spy. so young. SO fair
With fsttered limbs and bosom bare"
Philadelphia. July ls. 1921.
NATHAN HALE"
Doomed as spy-so young, SO fair
With fettored limbs and bosom bare
Ho stood In the crisp autumn air
Beneath tho apple bough:
While round with tsunt and ribald lest
The British redcoats. gloating. pressed,
But heavens bright sunshine crowned and
kissed
His calm. unrurned brow.
With patriot spirit kindlinE high,
And proud defiance In his eye.
To jibe and joer he makes reply
(Such words forever llye);
My sole regret AS here l stand
And wait the hangman's shameful hand,
10 that for my dear native land
Ivo but ono life to give
Tho deed Is done: his soul hath nown,
And lo DER freedoms mountain throne
Another star in luster shone
Adown tho grooves OF time:
To cheer for aye tho brave OF heart,
Who spurn oppression's cruel smart.
And rise and rend their chains apart,
In every race and cline.
And. o Columbia! mother mine.
Long may thy shield be freedoms sign,
Long may thy naves sweep the brine,
Thine armies hill and vale:
And when the war drums loudly peal
Nor doubt nor danger canst thou feel.
Bulwarked around by hearts Of steel
Like that OF Nathan Hale.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
Center Aisle
Women's Overblouses, ST
Priced Low

Unusually nice styles for
women or young women who
want comfortable, good-looking
blouses for vacation time. Of
white cotton crash or voile,
trimmed with plaid or dotted
material. Nicely belted and
pocketed.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
Old Civil War Soma

Philadelphia, July is. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23

Good gnghams in various checks, spoessly fresh an'
we'll tailored;
Few-of-a-kind ginghams in sraght-ne, blouse and sur
pce models most of whose original prices written
two fgures);
Dark plan-coor and dotted voile dresses many suitable
for older women;
Large group of white organdes any number of styles
some of imported Swiss organdie
Delightful coored organdies in many different models
pretty could wish, in all the fowerke hues;
Try to think back to time when there such choos
ing among $5 dresses
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
Beautiful Chenille Rugs
Half Price, $1.6O to $4.75

Halt Price, $l.6O to S4.75
Once a year one Of the best
mills for this kind of rugs sends
us it's surplus stock. Therefore
we get them to sell for good
deal less-this time half less than
regular. The rugs are un-
equaled for quality and are in
pretty browns, blues, greens,
pinks and black-and-white. Just
26s rugs for those who wish to
choose them for bedrooms and
bathrooms.
24x SO inches, $1.60
OAK as inches, 1886 and $2.10
27X Sd inches, $2.45 and $2.75
30 X 60 inches, $3.50 and $3.40
SO X 72 inches, $4.75
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-07-23
300 Extra-Size Dresses, Special at $4.5

Sizes 421 521s Voes patterns suitable large
with brown Copenhagen black
becoming who these sizes Cool goodoong
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14
FIERY, ITCHY SKIN.
QUICKLY S00THED.
vi Til SULPHUR.

Aentho-sulphur, a pleasant cream.
win soothe and heal skin that Is Ir.
ritsted or broken out with ecsemo:
that 10 covered with ugly rash or pim-
pies, or is rough or dry. Nothing sub
dues fiery skin sruptions 80 quickly.
says q noted ska specialist.
Tne moment tnis sulphur prepara-
tion Is applied the itching stops aad
after two or three applications. the
eczema 10 gone and the skin 10 de-
lightfully clear and smooth. Sulpnur
Is no precious % skin remedy be-
cause It destroys the parasites that
cause the burning, itching Or disfig-
ursnsnt. Mentho-sulphur always
heals eczema right up.
A small jar Of Msntho-Sulphur
may be had at any good drug store.
adv.
appear years younger.-Adv.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

count In the matter Of the admins
tration OF the said estate. and the
Honorable n. II. Bunnell, County
Judge. In and for said klamath
County. has designated Wednesday.
December 7th. 1921. at 1000 o'clock
A. n. at the Court House in Klamath
Falls, Oregon, as the time and place
for hearing any objections thereto.
Any objections made to said Final
Account should be filed in said Court
on or before the time set for said
hearing.
DANIEL r. CONNER.
Administrator.
O31 N7-1l-21-2S.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14
.SAETSF|hE FOR
ACHING. KIDNEYS
We Eat too Much Meat Which Clogs
Kidneys, Then the Rack
HurtS

AlOneyas Inen inc back
Hurts
Most folks forget that the kidneys,
like the bowels, get sluggish and
clogged and need flushing occa-
sionally, else we have backache and
dull misery in the kidney region, So
vere headaches. rheumatic twinges,
torpid liver, acid stomach, sleepless-
ness and all sorts Of bladder disor-
ders. f PA
You simply must keep-your kid
neys active and clean, and the mo-
ment you feel an ache or pain In the
kidney region. get about four ounces
Of Jad Salts from any good drug
store here, take tablespoonful in .
glass Of water before breakfast for q
few days and your kidneys will then
act fine. This famous salts IL made
from the acid Of grapes and lemon
Juice, combined with lithia, and Is
harmless to flush clogged kidneys and
stimulate them to normal activity. II
also neutralises t1e acids in the urine
30 It NO longer irritates thus ending
bladder disorders. NJ
Jad Salts 10 harmless: inexpen-
sive; makes delightful effervescent
lithia-water drink which everybody
should take now and then to keep
their ktndneys clean, thus avoiding
serious complication.
4 weel-known local druggist says
hs aaals M = Led oalts 70 folks who
M1ovo - UDUDu1nD 0lne1 tceH-
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

Johnnie, the stork has brought
you a little sister,"
Jaw, g'wan, stork nothin'- 1t was
the milkman brought It, Doesn't 1t
say on the wagon. Families Supplied
Daily?"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14
NOTICE OF HEARING ON FINAL
ACCOUNT IN THE MATTER OF
THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE
H6TATE OF JOHN CONNER, DE-
0NA6HD.

NONCH 10 HNRHBY GIVEN,
That the Hndsrstusa admipistrstoi
e ~ aala setA11 ~ 0aee = ~
q y 01nsk ~ Mnln 0noNt - ~
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

A New York woman knocked a
man down, blscked both his eyes. and
split his lips for trying to flirt with
her. She must have been a striking
beauty. lt.t f,lt,l!St
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

Amos fash says, ''Spcakin' o. civic
nprovement--it ain always the big
gost and most beautiful lawn that
surrounds the bappiest home.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

JUST HABIT
Darling" said she. DO you love
nc az much as ever?"
Yes. dearie." said he. with his
nose buried In the newspaper.
That ought to have satisfied her,
but she had to ask
"Why?"
"Oh. don't know. Habit. I sup
pose
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14
Premium Dairy
Oldest Retail Dairy in Town
Ranch Phone 22F2
F, Office Phone 1901


Ex.sERvICE MEN, ATTENTION
.udpn, klamath PCat No. g..
Gid r ;.; !: !; :; 4; .;;; a; 80: :: Is: s:
of each month.
Ex-servico men are !. hted to at.
tend the meetings.
For mem bership car. or informa-
tion ex-servics men at~ requested to
see or write the following officers:
J. H. CANADIAN, Commander.
Roy N. Fouch. Post Adjutant
For relief OF employment see or
write the Chairman Of Tho Relief and
Employment Committee. Francis
Olds. care Lakeside Lumber COM
pany.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

We can't have universal peace az
long as we have cigar ashes on rugs.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14
THE RKIRTS

There Ia much charm, the bard
asserts,
About the swish Of silken skirts.
IA better qualify that, though,
He used to say II long ago.
The skirts today, remarks one fish,
Are probably too short to swish
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

Professor (giving examination y
Does any question embarrass youY"
Bright student-"Not at all, sir.
not at all. The questions are quite
clear. 1t is the answers that bother
me-"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

Joe Richter says short skirts have
nj least demonstrated that In many
cases thore Is a good understand ding
Of things.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

A boy writing an essay on Milton
said MILTON was great poet and
wrote Paradise Lost, then his wife
died and he wrote Paradise Regain
Cd"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14
JUST SO

They talk about the fifth wheel
to . wagon being useless"
We'll"
Lots OF automobiles carry a fifth
wheel"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14
by JUNIUs

MW VERSIONS OF OLD SAYINGS
Here. boy, give me bottle Of de-
Ratured grape Juice"
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

Sam IddIngs gave soda-water
treat at Plum's confectionery last
Friday night for the gentlemen who
acted as pall.bearers at his uncle's
funeral. A pleasant time was had
by all.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14
The Office Cat

s.
by JUNIus
NWW VERSIONS OF OLD SAYINGS
Here. boy, give me u bottle Of de-
natured grape Juice"
JUST HABIT
Darling" said she. DO you love
me az much as ever7"
Yes, dearie.' said he, with his
nose buried In the newspaper.
That ought to have satisfied her,
but she had to ask
"Why?"
"Oh. l don't know. Habit. I sup
pose
Amos fash says. "spcakin' o. civic
inprovement--it ain I always the big
gost and most beautiful lawn that
surrounds the bappiest home.
We cant have universal peace az
long as we have cigar ashes on rugs.
JUST SO
They talk about the fifth wheel
to . wagon being useless"
We'll"
Lots OF autom obiles carry a fifth
wheel"
Joe Richter says short skirts have
NJ least demonstrated that In many
cases thore is a good understand ding
Of things.
Flat pocket books are sometimes
caused by flat heads. observes Cur
"" Connors.
Wen say this much for the old
fashioned lady killer" he never was
.oy,tipg llka m. daadtv -, IN. ~. 90
ern husband killer.
Every man should have 4 fair
sized cemetery In which TO bury the
faults OF his most intimate friends.
opines Philosopher Tom Mcdonald.
A PYTHIAN SISTERS TESTIMONY
As We mingle with people and
smell their smoke. II truly seems that
the crying need of America just now
is a good five-cent cigar.--Pythian
Guest.
Sister. there never was. and there
never will be. a good five-cent cigar.
II is we'll for all the ladies In the
world to know this-Christmas Is
coming.
Sam IddIngs gave soda-water
treat at Pium's confectionery last
Friday night for the gentlemen who
acted as pall.bearers at his uncle's
funeral. A pleasant time was had
by all.
Professor (giving examination)-|
Does any question embarrass your"
Bright student-"Not at all, sir.
not at all. The questions are quite
clear. It is the answers that bother
me-"
A boy writing an essay on Milton
said Milton was a great poet and
wrote Paradise Lost, then his wife
died and he wrote Paradise Regain
ed"
A New York woman knocked a
man down, blscked both his eyes. and
split his lips for trying to flirt with
her. She must have been a striking
beauty. tlt filt,j!5ak
THE SKIRTS
There Ia much charm. the bard
asserts,
About the swish Of silken skirts.
ia better qualify that, though,
He used to say II long ago.
The skirts today, remarks one fish,
Are probably too short to swish.
Johnnie, the stork has brought
IL
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

a PYTBIAN SISTERS TESTIMONY
As We mingle with people and
smell their smoke. IL truly seems that
the crying need of America just now
is a good five-cent cigar.--Pythian
Guest.
Sister. there never was, and there
never will be, a good five-cent cigar.
II is we'll for all the ladies In the
world to know this-Christmas is
coming.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

Flat pocket books are sometimes
caused by flat heads. observes Cur
~ C0nnors.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

Wen say this much for the old.
fashioned lady killer" he never wal
anything like as deadly ~ the mod
ern husband killer.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14

Every man should have = fair
sized cemetery in which to bury the
faults OF his most intimate friends,
opines Philosopher Tom Mcdonald.
The evening herald. (Klamath Falls, Or.) 1906-1942, 1921-11-14
klamath Falls Cyclery

We are here to rerve you. sDo
aim to serve you right. Motorcycles
and Bicycles, Parts and AcessorSce.
Tires and Tubes. that will staS6
your inspection, ~ We carry tAo
best IN our line. Repair shop n
connection with Harley-Davidsoo
Phone 979
1910 Main 81. klamath Ra1oe
O. e. BIglGARK
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-03

Lord Charles Mercer Marine, upon their
marriage in August, 1916.
Following this settlement Viscount
Astor amended the trust agreement by
providing that if any part of the S4,-
uU0,OOO settlement remained unpaid at
the time of his death the half of the
trust fund set aside for Waldorf Astor
and his children should be diminished
suflclently to complete the settlement.
The second. half of this trust fund
under the original agreement of May,
1916, was for the benefit of John Jacob
Astor and his children.
Three children of Waldorf Astor were
living at the time of Viscount Astor's
death, and since then two more have
been born. Captain John Jacob Astor,
whose marriage SO pleased the Wis.,
count, is now the father of two chill
dren. One of the reasons for institut-
ing the action is to enable all of these
heirs to file any claims they wish to
the principal Of the trust fund, and to
that end all of them have been made
parties to the suit.
Prior to his marriage Captain John
Jacob Astor received substantial evi-
dence of his fathers esteem for him.
In 1916 the viscount decided to this
younger son real estate in this city
valued at more than $7,00o,000. The
rest of Viscount Astor's real estate 10
this city, valued at about 100000, 900,
was decided to his two sons in October,
1919. about two months before his
death.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1921-09-03
Astor's $4,00O,OOO
Gift to Son Revealed I'm Suit

The Farmers Loan and Trust Com
pany, as trustee of deed of trust
made by the late Viscount Astor in
May, 1915, filed an action in the Su-
preme Court yesterday for judicial
construction of the terms of the trust
and for an order permitting the trus-
tee to render an accounting for it's
trusteeship to date. Lord Astor, who
was William Waldorf Astor, died Oc-
tober 8, 1919, in Hever Castle, Kent,
England.
The deed of trust made provision for
Lord Astor's children and grandchil-
dren. 1t provided that, in the absence
of instructions from the maker of the
deed, the trustee was empowered to
make such disposition among charities
in the State of New York and else
where in the United States as the trus-
tee should deem proper. The court pro-
ceeding is what is known as friendly
action.
Frederick Geller, of the firm of Gel
ler, Rolston & Blame, counsel for the
trust company, said he could make no
estimate of the amount involved beyond
saying that it was several million dol
lars. A single item involved is $4,-
OO0,0OG.
That sum, it was learned through the
filing of the suit, was settled by Wis
count Aster upon his younger son,
Captain John Jacob Astor, and Lazy
Violet Mary Mercy Marine, widow Of