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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Sketch Of Robert Service

TO the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger;
Slr-Is Robert Service. the writer of verse
OF a descriptive character. an American,
Engiishman or Canadian? J. >. D.
PHILADELPHIA December II. 1921.
Robert william Service waB born In Pres
ton. England, January 16. 1874. and cdu-
Gated at tho Hilhcad Public School. Glas-
COW. He served an Apprenticeship with tho
Commercial Bank OF Scotland, Glasgow; emil
grated to Canada and settled on vancouver
Island whore ne was engaged In farming.
Later he travelled up and down the Pacific
Coast; experienced many vicissitudes and
followed many occupations. and finally Joined
the stan OF the Canadian Bank Of Com
mcrce at Victoria. II. c., in 1905, While
in the service Of this bank he was trans
fcrred to White Horse, Yukon; then to Daw-
son. He spent several years in the Yukon
and Travelled extensively IN tho sub-Arctic
regions. He is now engaged exclusively in
literary work. His publications Include
"SonRJ Of Sourdough." The Spell OF tho
Yukon" Ballads OF a Cheechako," Trail
Of '8S." Rhymes OF a Rolling Stone" Tho
Pretender." Rhymes OF q Red Cross
Man" and Ballads OF Bohemian"
"w T. 1.-THE Australian Common
wealth has an area OF 2.074.5Sl square
miles while Continental United States has
an area OF 3,028. 79l square miles. Australia
has a population Of 4.0Sl.0O0. while the
United States population is lo5. 71O. go.
Joseph l.. Bryan-We cannot give space
to the printing OF rules TO play a game. You
can find books in cheap pamphlet editions
that give the rules Ia play all games at
any book store or at most large nows-
stands.
'RCader"-We could not give you \
description OF the instrument you name. as
there arc so many fake Cremona viollns OH
the market. You would have to take II to
a regular violin dealer to see II II 10 n
genuine instrument. The names OF such
dealers you will ind in the phone direc-
tory.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17

Letters to the Editor should be as
brief and to the point as possible
avoiding anything that would open
UNCONVENTIONAL or sectarisp dis
cusslon.
No attention will be paid to anony-
nous letters. Names and addresses
must be signed as an evidence OF
good faith although names VIII not
they be omitted
The publication of letter Is not
to be taken as an Endorsement OF It's
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, 1921-12-17
AIDS CATHOLIC CHARITIES
viii Of Rose Hay Benefits Several
institutions

institutions
Catholic charities are benefited by the
will of Rose Hay who died IN st.
Joseph's Hospital. Her estate is valued
at $500 and Of this amount, 5000 is
willed the Little Sisters of the Poor,
800 to st. Bernard's Catholic Church,
$40 for the Home for Colored Catholics,
and $50 to the Purgatory Society Of st.
Peters Church, this city.
Other wills probated today we're those
Of: Susan L. Hetzel. 102 East Phil
Elena street, $24 1000; Charles Gray,
5640 Willows avenue, $500; +. Sophia
Ferris, 629 South Ninth street, 5000;
Michael J. Clark, 100 Richmond street,
$500; Albert Il. Barnes, of White
Haven, Pa, $500.
Letters of administration were grant
ed in the estates Of William Wilfong,
$500 Market street. $57 800. His heirs
are his widow, and four children and
grandchildren.
Inventories were filed in the estates
Of Bessie V. Waterhouse, $3.50, SOB. and
Louise s. A. Wallace, S170,1 ,174.20.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Questions AnstUered
The Naval Ratio

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Lcd0er:
Sir-what is meant by the 5-5-3 and H.
1o.7 ratio for the navies7 H. w. s.
Philadelphia, December II, 1921.
The FIRST figures. 6-5-3 Is the proportion
OF naval strength based on tonnage to be
allowed to Great Britain. United States and
Japan in an effort to limit armaments. This
Is taken on basis OF 100 for Great Brit
ain. 100 for the United States and 60 for
Japan Japan asks that the ratio be 10
1917 or 1OO-lOO-7O basing the request upon
the representa- that her present naval
strength 10 In this proportion.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
A Book on Dous

The Complete Dog Book" by DR..
William A. Bruette (Stewart Kidd
Is an authoritative and we'll
compiled work on the history, general
characteristics, peculiarities, care,
feeding and breeding Of ninety two va
rieties of dogs common to America and
Great Britain. The author is editor
of Forest and Stream" and has writ
ten other standard works of breeding,
tions from photographs are abundant
and effective.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
A Elne for Not Voting

To tho Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
sir--I understand that one of the coun-
tries In South America has compulsory vot-
ing. Which country Is It ? w. s. l..
Philadelphia. December IL. lo2l.
The Argentine Embassy says that every
man on reaching army ago In the Argentine
IL given a book with registration number
and other statistics. Every vote Is recorded
in this book. and II not recorded. or II the
man does not vote fine Is imposed vary
Ing according to the Judgment of the Court.
Women do not vote In the Argentine.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
MCKINLEY PARK7 PRESENT!
That's What Chester Pike People
Want Postal Officials 70 SAY

Residents Of Mckinley Park. a COM
munity on the Chester pike. want their
town put on the map" At least they
will endeavor to get that much recog-
milton as far as the United States
mails are concerned.
Residents say that mail reaches them
from at least five surrounding post
Offices and sometimes falls as far as five
days behind schedule.
Mckinley Park has an energetic i'm
provemcnt association, which is Just
about to celebrate its second anniver-
sary, and that body has petitioned the
Postofice Department for postofice
or a postal sub station.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
As TO Earthquake Rumors

To the Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
SRI have been wondering II there Is
any truth In the reports that have been
curront for the last month or two TO tho ef-
feet that the country in the vicinity of the
Orange Mountains. in New Jersey, Ia subject
to more or less serious chances OF earth
quakes. There have been rumors to
tho effect that these reports have been
made by eminent geologists along lines OF
the above nature. Have any OF your other
readers heard the same rumors and have
they opinions to offer In the matter7
S. c. YOUNG.
Philadelphia, December 0. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
BOOKS OF ALL SORTS
In so far, the book makes amusing read
ing. But 1t has also substance and
Significance
Paul Fort in EnaIlsh

There has just been published vol :
ume of THE Selected Ballads and
Poems of Paul Fort" the most cele-
brated modern French poet, translated
by John Strong Newberry, which is the
first attempt to give in English a yer :
sion Of the work Of the man who was
chosen last year by the French poets
as their chief. Paul Fort has written
twenty eight books of verse which have
been published in France, and he is to
make lecture tour Of this country dur
ing the coming winter. He was born In
Rheims more than forty years ago, and
his wife and two children make their
home in Paris. Edmund Gosse. who
was great friend of his in England,
says Of him: II should not know where
to find in any literature, at the present
time, q writer so full Of the joy of
living"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Dos Passos Is a Painter

John Dos Passos, whose book "Three
Soldiers" (Doran) has caused furore
in America, is also an artist John
Lawson, compatriot- in arms, has
brought home some twenty five or thirty
water color sketches made by Dos Pas
sos during his ramblings through France
and Spain.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Perennial Favorltes

Harry A. Franck's "a vagabond
Journey Around the World" first pub
lished eleven years ago, has Just gone
into another printing-the fifteenth,
the Century Company announces.
Roosevelt and Lodges "Hero Tales
of American History" has just required
a twenty fifth printing.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Eucken Analyses Socialism

A critical examination of Socialism
by the distinguished German philoso-
pber and economist, Rudolph Euckcn.
is to be published by the Scribners in
January under the title, Socialism :
An Analysis"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Lafayette's Land Present

TO the Editor Of the Eucnim0 Public Ledger:
Sir--HIstory records that a tract of land,
which wps given to Lafayette, was later sold
at the time of his great financial embarrass-
ment and the money was placed In "a bank
to his credit. This is In reply to n ques-
tion recently requested. r. J. Z.
philadelphia, December IS, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Poems and Songs Desired
Wants Lines Located

To the Editor Of the EVc1Ifn0 Public Ledger:
sir-I will appreciate It very much II yc
will be able 10 locate for me the poem col
tanning these lines:
'They arc slaves who will not choose.
scoftlng hatred and abuse.
Rather than in silence shrink
From tho truth that needs must think;
They arc slaves who dare not be
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17

trouble in choosing a name for the 1920 fair.
why not do rs Shakespeare did whom he
could find no suitable name for ono of his
plays and call It Philadelpha's Exposition
As You Like It7''
MARIE LATHRoP.
Philadelphia. November 90. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
THE PEOPLES FORUM
Ho,o to Make Christmas Worth While

Give your children books-sood books-and
you will never regret tho amount they have
cost you. Don't depend on the newsstands
and the libraries to help them in this re-
spect for It Is tho possession OF the book
that IN the incentive to cause them TO read
Philadelphia. p.csmsse L. 1921. Law
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Christmas and GIFT. t.GIvIna

TO tho Editor Of tho Evening Public Ledger:
Slr-1 have often wondered what las
brought about tho present peculiar condition
In glft-glvinR. Instead OF the coming OF
the day being looked forward to with
great pleasure. present methods have made
Of II nightmare from which we find no
escape, II would appear. The question as
to the Kind of gifts to be given begins en-
crossing our attention weeks before Christ
mas arrives, and we begin saving and
spending until all our leisure time Is ex-
pended in the effort. and we are nearly
solved, and in at least elsht cases out OF
ten we usually reach the day weary md
dissatisfied with the struggle.
Many OF us have padded our list from
year to year, until today It Is 80 long that
we don't know where 10 begin and end.
Tho most unfortunate part Is that in this
list there arc many to whom gift-givins In
merely formality, a custom started. and
they arD without tho moral courage to stop
II. Such persons should be cut of our list at
once. and II the consequence Is disastrous II
should not be source OF great worTiment to
US. for II would show that commercialism
had entered into our friendship.
My idea Is that tho best plan in gift
giving would be TO give only to those near
and dear 10 ur. who know our circum-
stances and will appreciate the gift. The
gift should never be reckoned from a COM
mercial value. but II should be something
useful. in spite OF It's value. snd OF benefit
to the recipient. w. w. L.
Philadelphia. December 10, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
The TroIIeymen,s Christmas

To the Editor OF the Eventno PubHo Ledger
sir-some years ago II was the custom
at Christmas for every passenger on the
trolley oars to hand the conductor double
fare on Christmas Day, and in this way
they collected quite sum. which was d.
vided between conductor and motorman. This
has been done away with, II seems to me.
but should be revived this year OF high
prices. II is a very little sum from each
man or woman's pocket They Will never
miss Il, and Il will show the publics appre-
citation Of the kindness and courtesy OF these
men, who have to be out all day and all
all hours OF the night. and In all sorts OF
weather. They are a patient lot, in spite of
the knocks that are frequently given them.
for they have to handle all sorts OF dispo-
itions. and II is amazing how they are able
TO keep their tempers. Do something to
show your appreciation. I am not connected
with the traction company in no way other
than that I have deep sympathy for these
men and what they are compelled to con-
tend with. Mrs. T.. l.. NORTON.
Philadelphia December IA, 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Why Not?

TO the Editor Of the EWenir0 Public Ledger:
Sir-Slnce there seems to be 30 much
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17

Tho Peoples Ferum will appoar daily
Ia the Sunday Public Ledger. Letter.
6isoussins timely topics viii bo printed.
Ne well Ne requested poems. and uues-
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
Wants "Finneaan's Wake"

To tho Editor Of the Evening Public Ledosr.
SRI never saw the song in print and
never knew but one man who claims to know
II. but In my college days rome ffty.eve
years ago. ella ssmate OF mine was con-
stantly singing "Finnegan's Wake" 7 thinl,
there must be other lines than those re:aIl,
but so far as recall them they are as
given below. II w r
Philadelphia. December 4. 1921. -
Tim FInncgan lived in Walker street:
gcnteel lrshman mighty odd
win foine old broEuc 80 rich and sweet.
10 rise In the world he carried a hod.
CHORUS
"hack! lturrah! and dance to your part
Wcll to the floor your trotters shake.
Wasn't II the truth I told you-
Lots OF fun at Finnegan's wake?
Now. F!nnegan was cast in a tIpplInK wav.
with the love Of liquor he was born.
10 help him on his work each day
drop OF the crlthcr night and morn.
One morning Tim was rather full:
His head was heavy. which made him
shake; '''''
He fell from the ladder and broke hi,
skull; ''''
They carried him homo his corpse for 10
wake.
They wrapped him UP In n nice clane sheet
ana laid him out upon the bed,
With fourteen candles round his feet
Ana bushel OF pratics round his head
Each side in the war did then engage;
Twas woman to woman and man TO man
Shilialah love was all the rage,
And blood eruption then began.
'F. A" asks for a Christmas poeu cal,od
Empty Sox." the first two lines OF which
are as follows:
"a tramp stood on byway street.
One cold December night"
Down Easter" asks for the poem entitled
printed in the Peoples Forum on January
IS. 1921.
John Kerr-We cannot print Tho KID,
Last Fight" on account OF It's length. ~
would require nearly column In space.
The parody I'm an Empty Crowded Court
room" was printed in the Peoples Forum
on April 10. We cannot reprint It.
IN MEMORIAM
MELICK;~In loving memory of my dear
f@tS%HS bdccmScr ft i1iS who entered eternal rest
There was a time when meadow. grove and
The earth and every common sight,
To me did seem apparelcd in celestial
The giGry; and tho freshness OF n drcom.
1t Is not now as It hath been OF yore,
Turn whereso'er may, by night or day
The things which have seen.
! new can see no moro. wTEE
MELICK.-In ever-Ioving remembrancles e. OF
our dear son-in-iaw. Sergeant PHILIP q
who died In Nantes. France. Dec. II, 1915
1918. ''' w.
backward doth memory turn our yearnInp
eyeJ 'e
TO happy yeans before the parting pain.
Forward doth hopo Oft point the dny divine
y hen We shall meet and joy shall knnS,
no wanc. nav"
MR.. AND MRS. !. sTUsAK.
NEUBAUER.-In loving memory n,
SusAN L. NECBAUER. Dec. II. 1915.
A. n.
HUNTER In loving rnoD,or,, -. p,o,x
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17

In tho right with two or three
JANE 7. PORTER.
Philadelphia. December 10. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17
IN MENIORIAM

HUNTER.-In loving memory OF RICH
ARD STOCKTON HUNTER. who died Dec
II 1918 N'~" Dec'
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17

Down Easter asks for the poem entitled
"Somebodys Mother" This poem yyas
printed in the Peoples Forum on January
IS. 1921.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17

John Kerr-We cannot print Tho KID,
Last Fight on account OF It's length II
would require nearly column In space
The parody I'm an Empty Crowded Court,
room was printed in the Peoples Forum
on Aprl 10. We cannot reprint It,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17

''F. A" asks for a Christmas poem called
Empty SoS," the first two lines OF which
are follows:
"a tramp stood on a byway street.
One cold December night"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1921-12-17

Each side In the war did then engage;
twas woman to woman and man to man.
Shillalah love was all the rage,
And blood eruption then began.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-18
TERRITORY
Covered BY WIRELESS
REPORT ON markets

WASHINGTON, D. c., June IS
Enlargement of the territory covered
by the government wireless market re-
porting service is announced with the
opening of post Office department wire
less stations at North Platte, Nebr
Rock Springs. Wyo, and Elko, New.
These stations will send out reports
from the bureau of markets of the
department of agriculture just as St.
Louis, Omaha, and Washington have
been doing. The proposed expansion
is due to the successful operation of
the reporting service at these points.
Arrangements also have been made
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-18

made each man his own master, and by which he
was held responsible to some accepted standards
of conduct, DR.. David Kinley, president of the
University of Illinois, told that institutions
graduating class. He spoke on THE Quality of
Americanism.' Approximately 1905 degrees
were conferred at the close of the exercises.
The great work of the American people in
the first $50 years of its life as nation, said
President Kinley, was the exploitation Of our
great natural resources. The influence of this
frontier life on American character gave us our
Amercanism.
THE product of these frontier conditions was
an individual whose prominent characteristics
were self-reliance, initiative, inventiveness, an
ability to meet emergencies, and unbounded
optimism. He was free man, believing in God
and himself. The test of manhood was ability to
succeed under the existing conditions.
1--WE need to turn again to the sturdy indi-
vidualism of our fathers. Each American citizen
needs better knowledge Of the physical, the in
tellectual the moral the economic, and the polit-
ical character and needs of his country, and with
and in that knowledge he needs to develop a
sense of personal responsibility for the promo
ton of those ideals.
THE restoration of individualism will mean
the restoration, re-emphasis, and final establish
ment of Americanism of the American spirit, Of
the American type that developed from our from
tier conditions. We need again that optimism,
that self-reliance that courage. that farsighted-
ness, that endurance of difficulties and hard
ships that spirit of initiative that led our fathers
across the wilderness to the conquest of this con-
tinent-ndvidual self-reliance, individual stand
ards of morality of conduct, and fear of God.
THE problem of the people of America in the
next few years will be to continue to the restora
ton of that Americanism, the essence Of which
is individual initiative and personal responsible
ity.
THE country is looking for men and women
who will achieve success not by exploitation OF
one another, but by serving one another. 1t is
looking for men and women who will have high
standards of personal conduct; who will be clean
morally as we'll as physically; who will have a
fear of God, however they conceive of Him,
which will be regulatory influence in their
lives. In short, the country is looking, as
democracy must always look, for leaders"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-18
Dinner Stories

DR.. William E. Sadler, a specialist
of Chicago, said at a recent meeting
of the Federation of Women's clubs:
ITO live to be a hundred the first
requisite is to marry young. The mar
ried always live longer than the
single.
That is the chief reason why
favor bachelor tax. Another reason
is that bachelors, coddled as they are
become very conceited.
"A pretty girl at a dance was waltz
ing with bachelor.
There will be many sad hearts
when I marry, the bachelor said.
Goodness. how many are you go
ing TO marry said the girl"
Charley Smith, who used to tamT
ties on tie Kelrncy section. was sum
moned as witness at an inquest. He
had been cautioned that he must be
very exact in his statements.
After duly bordering the question
he replied: He was what I should
call a partial stranger"
Either you knew him or you die
not" said the coroner sternly. There
is no such thing as partial stranger.
Well he answered. Il don't know
how else to describe him. He was z
one-legged man"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-18
Ripping Rhymes
BY WALT MASON
FLIES IN OINTMENT.

Fame I've won in greater measure
than ! hoped for in my youth; I've
acquired such worldly treasure as
makes quite a roll, in sooth; but my
voice, like rusty hinges, chants 4
dreary dirge OF dole. for the fierce
rheumatic twinges shake the sunshine
from my soul Feeling we'll is all that
matters in the best world ever was;
all the rest is rags and tatters, fame
and wealth and mems applause. With
your laurels you may crown me, speak
ing praises doubly sweet, but my briny
tears will drown me if the govt is in
my feet. Croesus sits among his plum
der. glaring at it's shining wealth, and
he'd throw it all to thunder for a year
OF perfect health; for the is in his
ankles and he fears he's going blind,
and the thought of gold but rankles
in the corners of his mind. Midas, OF
the storied fingers, which turn every
thing to gold. in his dim vaults sadly
fingers. for his spacious feet are cold.
For he's with an ague shaking, some
times chilled and sometimes hot, and
the pills he has been taking do not
seem to hit the spot. And he'd swap
his stacks of guilders for a night Of
such repose as restores the toilins
builders. and such delegates as those.
II should seem like empty spelling, all
the talk OF fame and gold, TO the fell
low who is feeling like sorrel three
year-old.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1921-06-18
Answers to Questions

Argument-What is the difference
between quantity" and mum ber"?-
The word quantity" is used of that
which can be measured; number" Of
that which can be counted: as There
is a large quantity of sugar on hand"
There are large number Of eggs in
the basket"
Old Subscriber-What is the origin
of Sweet William" 1.-THE source CT
the name Sweet William" for that
member of the pink family aud one of
the oldest garden flowers. is not
known positively. Possibly when the
plant was transported from France to
England the pronunciation of its namc
was twisted into Willy" and thence
into Sweet William" The fringed,
velvety blossoms grow in clusters US
ually of one color, but occasionally d
single stem contains flowers of varied
hues and markings. The wild Sweet
William" is a member of the phlo2
family.
Two Boys-Why did the govern
ment stop coming the 20-cent piece -
The government discontinued the coin
age of the 20-cent piece because it
was so near the size of the 25-cent
piece as to be passed often for Il
quarter.