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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-28
Polo Coats or Tweed Capes, SIS

Attractive polo coats of sports
with striped silk Innings.
Tweed, wool popln, serge and
or serge have many rows Of black
buttons.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-28
In Colors at 81

Square-necked nightgowns Of
snowflake voile are in white,
orchid and flesh, bound with
white. The sleeves are cut out
over. the shoulders with straps
across. Bows of picot edged rib
bon are very dainty.
(CentraD
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-28
Women's Wanasilk Stockings
in Spring Colors-$2 Pair

Champagne nickel Russian calf beige slate fawn
bronze cordovan African brown white lime silver
polo and black
puredye silk stocking that will give excellent service has
cerized cotton and soles.
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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-28
Snowflake Wolfe
Niphtpowns at S1.5O

Daintiness is captured in all
it's charm in lovely soft night
gowns of white snowflake voile.
They have wide plain shoulder
straps and are trimmed with lace
and beading.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-03-28
Rose, Copenhagen
and Orchid
Tweed Skirts-$3.75

inset pockets and colored buttons
to match. Regular sizes.
At $4.75-a fringed plaid skirt
in a big good-looking plaid in
tones of tan. 1t fastens down
one side, has a fringed pocket
and elastic waistband.
(MarkeD
Evening star., 1922-08-19
House Mail Boxes.

While it may seem drastic, yet the
order that has gone forth from the
Post Office Department that residences
must be equipped with letter boxes to
facilitate the delivery of mail is just
and reasonable. If every letter carrier
must wait at the front door until some
body responds from within the house
to receive, the mail his rounds are
slowed to the point where he must
either work long, overtime or else can
not cover in the usual hours the ground
that is scheduled: In any case, the
mail delivery is slowed seriously. The
buster a route the slower the process
becomes. 1t may seem a small matter
,o hold the carrier at the front door
for. half a minute or minute, but
those hah.minutes and minutes &C.
cumulate during the morning and the
afternoon as the carriers continue on
their rounds. It is a common sight to
see q letter carrier standing at the
doors. Every such standing carrier
represents a waste Of time and a loss
of. service. II there were box on each
house front the carrief could deposit
Evening star., 1922-08-19
Tammany Declares for the Vets

The Tammany members Of the next
House will be instructed by the Hall
to vote for a modification Of the Vol
stead act.
The subject appeals strongly to Tam.
many. In the days when the country
was wide open that organization profit
ed greatly from the drink traffic. In
many wards Of the metropolis the nu-
merous saloons were either Tammany
owned or Tammany influenced They
were convenient and popular meeting
places for ward politicians, and politi-
cal plans were laid in them.
This made their keepers liberal
spenders in campaign years, whether
city, county, state, or national issues
were up. Men who passed the hat for
party funds rarely left one of those
places with the "lid" empty. Come
easy, go easy" The old aphorism had
many illustrations.
Tammany, however, will not be like.
ly to lead in the House movement.
1t has always been so extremely and
conspicuously wet, its leadership
would be embarrassing to men who
while friendly to the vending again Of
light wines and beer still inveigh
against John Barleycorn and the
saloon. Tammany in the lead would
suggest the return of the whole wet
outfit.
These instructions, promised at this
time, have for object not only the
metropolis but the state. Democrats
outside the metropolis are to be as
sured by them that Tammany will do
its best this year, and reminded that,
when in full form and vigor, Tam
many is a. power in both city and
state politics.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

the mail, ring the bell and depart. per-
haps reaching three houses in the time
that is taken now to serve one that is
without a box.
Orders Of this kind, or rather regu-
lations, will not be observed until the
receivers of mail matter are compelled
to observe them. The first assistant
postmaster general has taken the mat
ter in hand by ordering that mail will
not be delivered at houses unequipped
with boxes. This for the present will
not apply to all residences, but as a
starter it will be put into effect as
to all new ones. That is to say
people moving into new houses, or
changing their residences. must install
boxes. Eventually, it is expected, the
rule will apply to every residence.
The first object of mail service is to
get the mail to the people promptly
and safely. 1t can be made more Sc
cure by being deposited in locked
boxes than by mere handing through
the door to any person who may
answer the bell. AS for promptness,
the box-delivered mail is much quicker
than that distributed in any other
way. The cost of putting mail boxes
at the front doors is very slight for
each person, and when the advantage
in greater promptness and greater Sc.
curity is considered it is one of the
best investments the householder can
make.
Evening star., 1922-08-19
This Is the Life.

You have seen them. Or if you have
not, you have seen pictures of them.
You could hardly help it.
They are boiling on verandas with
slaves bringing them cold drinks with
two straws jauntly protruding they
are watching the races from a grand
stand, arrayed in snappy clothes they
are at the wheel of a schooner yacht
pointed up to the breeze. hatless. bare
armed. with laughing teeth which rival
in Whlteness the advertisement of a
dental paste: they are cantering across
the field on polo pony; they are ex-
changing snappy chatter at an after
noon tea: they are this-ing and that
ing always with an air Of stepping on
the gas.
In the tabled land of Wrongsidupia
the people were brought up to esteem
their fellow men not for what they
produced or created, but in proportion
to how much money they had to spend
Thus it happened in Wrongsidupia. the
ideal life to which all aspired as a re-
ward of their industry was an existence
of Living Without Working. When this
existence was attained tby a very few. .
they found. to their dismay, that it was
ravaged by a fleet of dragons called
Boredom. Heartburn. Scandal. Back
Biting. Discomfort, Envy and What
sacrificed everything to attain this al
titude of Living Without Working, in
cluding health and peace of mind, these
few naturally shrank from confessing
that they were at the mercy of a fleet
of sordid dragons. They therefore kept
up correct imitation of person perpet-
ually tickled to death. This was pain
full. but it sometimes succeeded in de-
ceiving ones self for brief periods But
its main object was to make the rest
Of the world go on believing that the
Life Without Working was The Only
Life, and in this 1t was largely sue
cessful This is why that fantastic
land was known as Wrongsidupia 1t
is also what keeps it wrong g-side-up-
Boston Globe
Evening star., 1922-08-19
Scotch the Profteers!-

President Hardings recommends
ton to Congress for federal control Of
coal distribution and prices should
meet with prompt and unstinted re-
sponse from the lawmaking body. The
fact that the chief executive did not
ask much in the way of new legisla-
ton to enable him to cope with the
serious industrial situation is all the
more reason why the one important
thing he did ask should be granted
without quibbling.
Without federal control and super
vision there is bound to be a runaway
coal market the coming fall and win
ter. with the inevitable result that the
consumer will be mulcted of every
dollar it is possible to squeeze out of
him. What Secretary Hoover aptly
describes as the "bootleggers" of the
coal trade already are busy harvesting
their illicit profits. and when nearness
of cold weather joins forces with the
scarcity of coal imitation of prices will
gather momentum daily.
The Presidents recommendation
that a commission be created to in
quire into and suggest reforms in the
coal industry is wise and proper one,
but it is only of academic interest be-
side the question of how people of
moderate means are going to keep
warm next winter. With an alarming
deficit in coal stocks, the result of
nearly five months of subnormal pro-
duction. not only firm but intelligent
management will be necessary if all
parts of the country and all classes of
households and industries are to be
served with impartiality. The control
necessary to assure such firm and in
telligent management should begin
now. not when cold weather sets in
and harm has been done that cannot
be righted.
Unless settlement of the railroad
shopmen's strike is effected speedily
inadequate transportation will further
complicate the coal situation. and we
shall have the spectacle of abundance
of coal at the mines and none in the
bins Of consumers. A press dispatch
from Birmingham saying between
1000 and 5000 cars loaded with coal
are standing on sidetracks in Ala
bama because there is not motive
power to move them is warning of
what lies ahead. 1t is to be hoped
that the conferences between railroad
executives and the big four" brother.
hoods will end the shopmen's strike
before another week has passed.
Evening star., 1922-08-19
Mr.. Wilson and the War.

Should we not have volume or two
from Mr. Wilson's pen on the subject
of the war? Especially that part Of
the story dating from Americas en-
trance?
The former kaiser's contribution Is
ready. and will soon be on sale both
in Europe and in this country.
M. Clemenceau is supposed to be
busy with his.
Mr.. Lloyd George has begun his, and
expects to complete it next spring.
Four hundred thousand dollars is the
reported compensation.
Former Premier Asquith and Win
ston Churchill will contribute next
winter.
Mr.. Wilson as writer holds high
place. He never fails to interest his
readers. Whether as essayist or his
torian, he presents his case clearly
and d>attractively.
The war as topic must make a
strong appeal to all the principal ac-
tors who possess the gift Of expressing
themselves well on paper. 1t was the
greatest struggle the world has ever
known. in the number OF men en-
gagged. the amount of treasure con-
sumed, the far-reaching new geo
graphical lines traced. and the changes
of sovereignties effected.
Mr.. Wilson's information and ref1ec-
tions put between covers would COM
mand a high financial figure. besides
adding to his reputation as an author.
Nobody could adequately hold the pen
for him, or command with the subject
the same attention.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

place, therefore, and presumably his
pleasure, to take the stump IN Ne
braska and give his brother boost.
Elsewhere. however, he will have to
move cautiously. He is still an asset
Of the first water, SO ito say. of the
drys, and a good many democratic
candidates-some for state Offices and
some for Congress-are frankly
vets, and If elected will use their
success In the wet cause. He will not
want to aid them. and they probably
will not press him for a visit during
the campaign.
Mr.. Bryan has parted with his
hyacinthine locks, but his vocabulary
is unshorn, his voice unimpaired. and
his charm as speaker as potent as
ever. Wherever the field is right"
he is still star among stumpers.
Evening star., 1922-08-19
Here and There in Washington
BY 'THE MAJOR"

IT Is not perhaps the very best
form TO criticize the people of
an adjoining state. yet one
L cannot wonder at the short
sighted policy of Virginia in the mat
ter of good roads. There are num-
erous beautiful points and hamlets
not far from Washington. These
places are made up of the right kind
of citizens. the kind that you like
to drive out to visit in the evening
or drop in on Sunday afternoon. but
you are prohibited from enjoying
these pleasures because the roads are
worse than bad.
1t is a. simple question Of mathe-
matics as to, whether or not good
roads are of a greater benefit to the
individual than the amount Of takes
that he has to pay for improved
thoroughfares. Reports of different
agricultural socities show that the
i4habitant of the rural sections of
the country where good roads obtain
have made and saved far more money
ditional tax amounted to in any in
stance.
\ FRIEND Of mine told me a story
the other day that he declared
Is the plain. unvarnished truth. At
his home, over Georgetown way. he
has installed very modern and COM
plete radio set, which includes the
device used for the sending part of
the undertaking. broadcasting. / be-
lieve, is the technical term, and,
knowing him as we'll as l do, it is
my opinion that he purchased the ap-
paratus for the sole purpose of play
ing practical jokes. this being, as
far as l know, the only vice he pos
sesses.
Shortly after the outfit was in
stalled and preliminary experiments
conducted he started in on his da-
bolical scheme of seeing just how
much commotion he could cause in
the families of friends that he knew
possessed instruments for receiving
radio messages. The first thing that
Evening star., 1922-08-19

he did was to broadcast a statement
regarding certain young man who
had been paying marked attention
to one Of Georgetown's bellies. While
the message sent out was harmless
in character. at the same time 1t
caused the young couple much en-
barrassment, owing to the tender
ness Of the messages that were al
legged to have come from the young
man. Another hoax that he per-
petrated was the sending Of mes
sage from well known Washington
business man to another mans wife
stating that her husband was going
to attend a poker party at third
friends house that night and would
not be nome for dinner. Inasmuch as
the alleged poker player was to be
host at formal dinner that evening
and that his wife objected most
strenuously to his playing the great
American game. the results can be
imagined. His third essay was broad
casting to number of people. in
the name of a mutual friend, an
invitation to have all of them come
10 MS lnAl lof ulHHCi
earnestly hope that the disturbed
household may read these lines and
that tranquility may reign once more.
X X
AN Interesting and pleasing sight
"A is the dainty little miss who
sells incense, perfumery and other
articles of like character at one Of
ashington's largest stores. While
the maiden is from the orient, she
possesses all the attributes that go to
make up salesmanship of the western
hemisphere.
X X x X
A FRIEND of mine who has been
"A greatly annoyed this summer by
visitors coming in to use his tele-
phone has installed close to the re-
ceiver of the instrument a little sign
which reads: Wont you contribute
5 cents to the ice cream fund.-" The
number of friendly calls" has been
greatly lessened. he declares.
Evening star., 1922-08-19
Northcliffe on the Philippines.

Among those paying tribute to the
great talents and public services OF
the late Lord Northcliffe is Gen. Leon
ard Wood.
On his recent world journey the IA
nous Englishman visited the Philip
pines and made an inspection Of the
Americans work there. He was af-
forded, of course, every facility for in
forming himself.
He was much and most favorably
impressed with all he saw. He had
not come without knowledge Of the
American record in the archipelago.
From his tall tower in London he had
often turned his eyes in that direc-
ton and noted what was in progress
there.
Upon close inspection, however. he
confessed to surprise. More had been
accomplished for the Filipinos than
he had been led to expect. He COM
plimented with enthusiasm all those
then representing American control in
the islands, as well as those who at
an earlier time naQ ialQ the American
foundations.
And he went further. He expressed
the opinion, which was widely pub
llshed. that, although they had done
much, the Americans had not com
pleted their task and should remain
until conditions everywhere in the
islands and throughout the orient
were favorable to withdrawal.
Naturally, he did not attempt to fix
that time. He could see, as others are
able to see, that all calculations about
so important a matter must take into
account world conditions Of a charac-
ter more disturbed than the world
hitherto has ever experienced.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

will not be acceptable now" while the
Kansas City Journal wants to know
why Great Britain showed no hesi-
fancy in charging for the transporta-
ton OF American troops abroad to
hght beside her own soldiers and
those in France. And France might
be asked. should she emulate Great
Britain, why it was that she filed
claims against the American Army
for almost $1,000. 100000 while she
filed none against the British army.
The British debt is cold proposition
or facts and figures. And it must be
paid
Summing up. the Louisville Courier
Journal points out that the United
States would not profit by general
cancellation of international war
debts. for, unlike the other powers. she
owes none" and the Detroit Free
Press believes the occasion to be one
for mot more but less leniency."
Evening star., 1922-08-19
Mr.. Bryan.

Are things political going as Mr..
Bryan desires? He is silent at a time
of much felicitation here and there. II
he has indorsed anybody for a nomina-
tion, or congratulated anybody who
has achieved a nomination, the fact
has not figured in the news. Letters
and kilograms from Mr.. Wilson have
found their way promptly into print.
OF course. Mr.. Bryan Is feeling good
over the Nebraska result. His brother
said to be man Of ability, who has
long remained unselfishly in shadow
serving hiIn-has at last set up in bust.
ness for himself. and wants to be
governor of the Blackwater state. It
win be the more distinguished mans
Evening star., 1922-08-19
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.

The Trouble Seekers.
Old Mister Trouble came a-knockin'
at the door,
He startin' in a-growlin' same as what
he's done before;
I said, Mister Trouble, I has lots O.
work to do
An ain got time fob talkin' till
gets it tended to-
Old Mister Trouble stopped moment
for to say,
eff that's your hospitality, I ain got
time to stay,
Cause there's plenty folks awaiting
as polite as they kin be
To stop their work to listen an to ask
me in to tea"
Evening star., 1922-08-19

,2fhe Patagonian plesiosaurus has
not reappeared, disappointed, possibly,
by the failure Of the proper publicity
man to appear and utilize on behalf Of
his native land the splendid opportu-
nifty for publicity.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

"a social revolution is feared by
Chancellor Wirth. The reckless will
tnaness Of German leaders to try
every kind Of violent disturbance once
is abating.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

The public, while finding nothing to
applaud in the strike situation, is
nevertheless deeply interested audi.
ence.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

Sovietism has at least been organ
lied to a degree which permits Lenin
to remain at the head Of affairs even
while too ill to attend to them.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

The fact that work has been sus-
pended in mining and railroading in
creases the country's unrest Idleness
by no means implies repose.
Evening star., 1922-08-19
The Mask Of Merriment.

1T understand that you are inclined
to be facetious concerning prohibi-
tion," remarked the severe stranger.
Maybe have been." replied Uncle
Bill Bottletop. "But it's not because I
don't take the subject seriously. I
must have gone too far in trying to
disguise my real feelings"
Folks kin have knowledge wifout
knowin' how to use IT," said Uncle
Eben. .Some Of us learns de ten COM
mandments by heart an den jes' uses
'em foh recitation
Evening star., 1922-08-19

When disputants cannot even agree
on a referee there is little hope Of a
rapid agreement on more important
considerations.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

There may be more that ought to
be done on the tariff, but it must be
conceded that there is little more to
be said.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

The end of the strike is in sight. 1t
has been so for some time, the range
of human vision being long.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

The Ku Ktux Klan denies that its
wizard is experimenting on some new
tricks in politics.
Evening star., 1922-08-19
Related Endorsement.

What is your idea Of a true states
mani"
"A true statesman" replied Senator
Sorghum, sis man who could get
elected to any ONCE with ease If pos
terity had q vote" '..
Evening star., 1922-08-19

Jud Tunkins says an aviator has
one big advantage in being able to
fly over the grade crossings.
Evening star., 1922-08-19
Thought and Speech,

try to think before I speak,
The process is dismaying;
In silence then I try to think
OF anything worth saying.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

Native African girls want the
clothes Of American nappers. That
isn't asking for much.-St Paul Dis
patch.
Evening star., 1922-08-19
When Heroes Are Forgotten.

| An exservice man. who had just
returned from attending the funeral
/ of a buddy with whom he fought in
France. is talking: Il wish you would
say something that needs saying. We
have just buried a boy who died as
the result of his service for his coun-
TRY. We had a soldier and carried the
flag. Several hundred people stood
there as We passed. OF all that num-
ber not more than fifteen uncovered.
! One little boy, who was helping
; man do some work. uncovered and
stood at attention as the flag and the
| body of soldier passed. The man
kept right on working. Tell me why
people refuse to honor the flag. Tell
me why when a boy who had been
out in front of those people defending
all they stand for as citizens and
Americans, tell me why that boy had
given his life for those who stood
there. why didn't they offer his body
the simple respect that belonged of
right to him? What's the matter with
people here?"
That's the way the ex-servfce man
| in uniform, coming from the grave of
his buddy. talked to the editor There
wasn't much to say to him. He
might have been assured that 1t was
made the situation better? It might
have been argued that they do respect
the flag as the symbol Of patriotism
and nationality. That wouldn't have
answered his questions. 1t wouldn't
have salved the hurt he felt-for this
man was hurt and outraged in his
feelings. He wasn't angry. He was
hurt at the apparent Indifference of
those who a few months before had
stood with tears in their eyes and
promises on their tongues to see the,
boys march away in the grandeur of
splendid purpose. That wouldn't
| have explained the apparent indiffer-
| ence with which they stood without
sign to see him carried to his grave
beneath the flag. There was nothing
| to tell him, no answer. Let those who
refuse to honor the flag and to un-
cover as q dead soldier goes by to his
grave, let those answer. Why?-Rock
Island Argus.
Some young men enjoy attending
parties, and some are looking for
wives-Indianapolis Star.
false tooth and felt biting palms
Harrisburg Patriot.
Native African girls want the
clothes of American happers. That
isn't asking for much.-St Paul Dis
patch.
when q man goes for whale Of
time. some woman usually makes a
sucker Of him.-Birmingham News.
BY adding Swiss and q Pole the
Mccormick family will be thoroughly
Observation-Disclosures Age.
HeT010.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

When q man goes for a whale of a
time, some woman usually makes a
sucker Of him.-Birmingham News.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

Princess Anastasia swallowed a
false tooth and felt biting pains
Harrisburg Patriot.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

BY adding a Swiss and a Pole the
Mccormick family will be thoroughly
Observation-Disclosures Age
Herald. ~ s.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

Some young men enjoy attending
parties, and some are. looking for
wives.-Indianapolis Star.
Evening star., 1922-08-19

ASKING aToN. D. c.
SATURDAY. August 10, 1879
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fHEoDoRE w. MOVES. Editor