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Evening star., 1922-03-23
WASHINGTON HAS MANY
HUMANE ORGANIZATIONS
Correspondent Tells of Various So
cieties, Their Intent and Ac-
complishments.

To the Editor of The Star:
In The Star of March 10. the secre-
tary of the Humane Society seems to
take offense at the letter of Mrs
Beals of Boston, In which she said
she had made up her mind that there
was no IS. P. e. A." in Washington.
\ 1t is not likely that any offense to
the Humane Society was intended.
There are, thousands of residents, as
we'll as visitors, who know nothing
about this or any other society Of the
kind.
For the benefit of such persons.
would like to say that the office of
the Humane Society Is at 1902 II street
northwest, phone Main 2s46. Definite
complaints about cruelty should be
reported to said office.
In the same office there Is located
the National Society for the Humane
Regulation OF Vivisection. Though it
is hard to conceive of the humane
regulation of such practice, this So
ciety Is doing good work in favor of
the proposed law to exempt dogs from
viviSectiOn.
Then there is the Humane Educa-
ton Society. whose president is a good
friend of animals. Washington also
has an Animal Rescue League, whose
directors are trying to interest So
ciety people in animal welfare
The people entitled to the most
credit are those who give literally
their time or money, or both, to help
members of any society.
But there are thousands who never
give a thought to the rights of ami
mails. tbs Humane Education So
ciety is trying to reach these people
THOS. w. GILMER.
Evening star., 1922-03-23
MERCHANT MARINE BODY
ENDORSES SHIP SUBSIDY

The National Merchant Marine AS
sociation. espousing the cause OF
President Harding's ship subsidy
legislation, has issued statement
announcing that six marine organ
izations representing more than 49,
600 of those employed on American
ships have announced their support
of the legislation.
This action the association de-
clares to be Significant" in view
of opposition to the legislation by
Samuel Gompers. president of the
American Federation of Labor, and
Andrew Furuseth, head of the Inter-
national Seamen's Union.
The ocean officers conference,
which has indorsed the shipping bill
includes the Neptune Association Of
Licensed Masters and Mates. the
United Association Of Masters, Mates
and Pilots. the United Radio Teleg-
raphers, and the Ocean Marine En-
gineers' Beneficial Association, No So
In addition the Marine Engineers
Beneficial Association, No. SO, has in
dOrSed the bill
Evening star., 1922-03-23
ORGANIZATION ACTIVITIES.

The Art section. Twentieth Century
Club. will meet at 3 o'clock, at 1447
Irving street. Subject: Modern Ar
chitecture." by Mrs. Edwin Brookes
1.-The Branch as a Spiritual Force"
Is the subject for discussion at the
Girls Friendly Society training class
at 4;45 o'clock this afternoon, at the
Elizabeth Roberts Memorial. 1924 II
street. Miss Florence Newbold, ex-
tension secretary, will lead the dis
cussion.
=, TONIGHT.
Grand Master c. c. Coombs of the
District Of Columbia will address the
meeting of the Kenneth H. Nash Post,
No 8, American Legion, at o'clock,
at the Typographical Union Temple,
423 G street. third floor.
sergt Jasper Post, American Le-
elon. will meet at S:15 o'clock. 11o1
E street.
ment Of Potomac. viii meet at 8
o'clock, G. A. r. Hall.
American Society of Mechanical
Engineers will meet at Cosmos Club.
s O'clock. Speakers: F. H. Rosen-
night. Dinner. Sis o'clock at club.
Forestry exhibition by Foresters'
Association. Wilson Normal School,
Z to 10 o'clock. Public invited.
Officers of Keane Council. X. of c.,
will confer the second degree at X.
of C. Hall, 918 10th street. Enter
tainment and smoker
"The Upper Room" a passion play,
will be given for benefit Of the Glib
bons. club. at Carroll Hall. $3.50
o'clock. Sanctuary choir of St.
Patrick's Church will sing.
A lecture on Christian Science will
be given by DR.. John M. Tutt. c. S.
B.. under auspices of Second Church
Of Christ, Scientist. at New Masonic
Temple, 18th street and New York
avenue.
DR.. L. A. Kendall of Hot Springs.
Ark. will speak at Y. NJ. c. A., 1916
18th street, at o'clock.
DIR. Henry Allen Tupper will lee
ture on How to be Better Chris
tian Day by Day" at First Baptist
Church, 18th and o streets, 8 o'clock.
The first meeting of the reorgan-
lied Texas Club will meet at the
Hadleigh Hotel, o'clock. Repre-
sentative Marvin Jones of Texas.
chief speaker. Dancing. All Texans
invited.
Women's City Club. subscription
dinner, $50 o'clock. Prominent
speakers will consider the Districts
penal system.
Trinidad Citizens Association will
meet, s o'clock. at Blair School.
Dao IN Vat
Grams of Foreign Wars. will meet at
921 Pennsylvania avenue southeast.
Benning, Glendale, Oakland Cit
Evening star., 1922-03-23
AT THE,C0MMUN1TY CENTERs

Wilson, Normal-Ton:ght: Forestry
exhibit with illustrated lecture and
demonstrations. free to the public;
French; Spanish; domestic art; dra-
matice; Park View Community Club;
Peopfe's Opera Company. Tomorrow
gymnasium; Girl Scouts meeting;
Girl Scouts gymnasium athletics.
last washington-Tonigh Ameri-
.clnization class. direction Of night
school: Community Orchestra; Vet
lure Club: library: sewing machipes
available.
Thomson-Tonight: Kentucky State
Society: Dramatic Club; plain sewing;
plano practice: electric iron use for
community people.
-Powell-Tomorrow after
noon: Dramatics: rhythm for girls
| over twelve years: rhythm for boys
and girls under twelve years.
southeast-Tonight: Country Dane
ing Club; Merrymakers' Social Club.
Z. v. Brown-Dr. and Mrs. ]. ].
Tigert will be given q reception to-
morrow at the meeting of the Parent
Teachers Association at 8 o'clock.
The public Is invited.
Dunbar High-Tonight: Sewing and
| needle work; Community Centers
Band: Simon Commandery knights
Templar drill; Holy Name Guild;
teams; community singing; piano les
sons.
Garnet Phelps Tonight: Parent
Teachers Association meeting: Ameri-
can Legion. James E. Walker Post
Evening star., 1922-03-23
GO ON RETIRED LIST.

Technical Sergt. Michael Manning
Quartermaster Corps,sat Fort Washing
ton, Md. has been placed on the retired
hist of the Army and will proceed to his
home. Warrant Officer Joseph S. Beris-
ford also has been placed on the retired
list Of the Army on account of physical
disability incident to the service.
Evening star., 1922-03-23

cia1 at the Phillips School tonight
The committee in charge is: Waite
Burnett. chairman; Il. Wallace, secre
tary; George Beason, president @;
association: Edward Chives. presi
dent of Choral Club; Sadie Gaskins
community secretary. The genera
public is invited.
Lovejoy Tonight: Buffalo AM,
Oriental A. C.: Boy Scouts; plain sew
ing and dressmaking; reading room
and games; Community Choral So.
ciety; home nursing: dietetics; Bibl
study class this afternoon
Evening star., 1922-03-23

Col. Merch d. Stewart will address
the District Chapter. American War
Thomson School. All mothers of
world war veterans invited.
William Knowles Cooper will give
the exposition Of Sunday school les
SON tomorrow at 4:45 pm. at Y. w.
c. A., 1888 F street. =
Public welfare committee, F. w. C.,
will meet Saturday at 2 pm. with Mrs.
Ellis Logan. 1858 Irving street.
An open meeting Of the state his
toric committee. D. A. R., will be held
tomorrow evening at 8 pm. at Y. w.
6; c. A. nGSs 1893 ;,; street; ct Miss Charlotte
lecture on ''Old Washington" D. A.
II. and their friends invited.
Women's City Club. A mi-careme
dance at the club tomorrow. $3.50 pm.
The Alfalfa Club will give u dinner
| in honor of Uncle" Joe Cannon. vet
eran Of Congress. at Rauschers Sat
urday night. Milton c. Elliott will be
toastmaster.
Brig. Gen. Logan Pheland, U. s.
NJ c., will address the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology tomorrow at
1890 at luncheon, University Club.
DIR. X. h. Moomaw will address the
Sterns Bible class tomorrow at 11:45
am. at the Mount Vernon Place M. L.
| Church. -n
Rev. Commentators C. A. TrOn. dele
gate from the Waldensian Church.
Italy, will speak tomorrow evening
at 7:30 o'clock at Church of the Cove
| nant, under auspices of Business
Women's Council.
The shistOricnl" meeting scheduled
| for tomorrow evening at Confederate
\ Memorial Hall, under the auspices of
Mrs. S. B. Milton, has been deferred
| to April Z, because Of illness of Mrs.
Milton.
There will be n fathers and sons
banquet tomorrow night in the Sum
| day school room Of the Westminster
| Presbyterian Church Memorial
Evening star., 1922-03-23

Womans' Exchange: community sing
Council; French.
Birney-Tonight: Hillsdale A. c.:
Criterian A. c.; Needlework Guild;
Amethyst Literary Club; Community
Orchestra: Blue Ribbon Club: Mag
nolia Club; Community Helpers;
Mothers Club. Tomorrow afternoon:
Little Sunbeam Club.
West Washington The West Wash
ington Community Center Chorus
Club will give its first evening so
Evening star., 1922-03-23

Public welfare committee, r. w. c.,
will meet Saturday at 2 pm. with Mrs.
Ellis Logan. 1858 Irving street.
Evening star., 1922-03-23
CITY NEWS IN. BRIEF.

Col. Merch b. Stewart will address
the District Chapter. American War
Mothers. tomorrow at 9:15 pm. at
Thomson School. All mothers of
world war veterans invited.
Evening star., 1922-03-23

William Knowles Cooper will rive
the exposition of Sunday school les
son tomorrow at 4:45 pm. at Y. w.
G. A., 1888 F street .-'
Evening star., 1922-03-23

DIR. X. Ii. MoOmaw will address the
Sterns Bible class tomorrow at 11:45
am. at the Mount Vernon Place NJ. L.
Church. re
Evening star., 1922-03-23
RESIGNATION IS ACCEPTED.

nation Ct Capt. J. Gerald Cole, Coast
Artillery Corps.
Evening star., 1922-03-23

Brig. Gen. Logan Pheland, U. s.
NJ c., will address the Massachusetts
Institute of Technology tomorrow at
1890 at luncheon, University Club.
Evening star., 1922-03-23

Garnet-Phelps - Tonight: Parent
Teachers Association meeting: Amer
can Legion. James E. Walker Post
Evening star., 1922-03-23

Southeast-Tonight: Country Dane
ing Club; Merrymakers' Social Club.
Evening star., 1922-03-23
WOmen's City Club, A mi-careme
dance at the club tomorrow, $3.50 pm.

The Alfalfa Club will give a dinner
in honor Of Uncle" Joe Cannon. vet
eran of Congress. at Rauscher's Sat
urday night Milton c.. Elliott will be
toaStmaSter.
Evening star., 1922-03-23

The "histOricn1" meeting scheduled
for tomorrow evening at Confederate
Memorial Hall, under the auspices OF
Mrs. S. B. Milton, has been deferred
to April Z, because Of illness of Mrs.
Milton.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
Poems and Songs Desired
"The Letter That Never Came"

To ths Editor Of tho Evening Public Lodger:
Sir-Please print the Old sors called The
Letter That Never Came
MoLLrE o.
Philadelphia, sep,cmbcr II. 1922"
THE LETTER THAT NEVER CAME
A letter here for me? was the question that
he arlied
OF tho mail man at the closing Of the
day;
He turned sadly with a sigh, while a tear
Then he bowed his head and slowly walked
away.
Then he murmurcd: Can it be? VIII It ever
come 70 me?
Had he waited all these many years in
vain:
Yet from early morning light he would watch
III la.e at night
For that latter. but. alas: It never csm".
CHORUS
Was u from graH-haired mother. q sister
a brother?
Had he waited all these many years IN
vain?
Yet from carly mornings light he would
watch with spirits light
Ert the letter that he ionsed for never
came.
lie had waited many years. soy had mingled
with his tcara.
When the old postmaster met him with
smile:
How his features they would brighten and
his sai hear, seem 10 tighten,
But his vain hopes lasted oniy i.tue
while.
When the postmaster would say, There's
nothing hero today!
He'd bemoan his fate. yet no one would
ne blame.
Then he murInured Surely. sometimes she
must think OF mo-
Still he wondered why that missivs never
came.
So one day upon u" shore he vas found,
but life Ger.
his poo: soul it had gone out with the
tide.
In his hard they found note, with the las.
words that he wrote,
Should u letter come, please place It at
my side.
Sweet flowers twine around the tombstone
o'er his mound,
On which was scrawled HE are. also his
name.
Many years have gonr, they say since his
spirit passed away,
But the letter that he longed for never
came.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
sYNcHR0NlzED TRAFFIC
UNIT SUCCEEDS IN TEST
Minis Inspsots systsrn which May
M pu< Ii 0naraNiou 1hta WAek

Minis Inspeets systsrn which May
BE Put In Operation This Week
The first unit of the new synchronized
traffic control system has beep success
fully tried out and probably will be
placed in operation this week.
Three electric signal stations have
been established at Spring Garden
street, Girard avenue and Columbia
avenue, in Broad street. This part of
the system was inspected yesterday by
Superintendent Of Police Mills.
Philadelphia police officials will en-.
denvOr to set two minutes as the time
allowance for the opening and closing
of the heavy traffic lanes.
With the system In operation auto
mobiles will be permitted to travel be-
tween Columbia avenue and Spring
Garden street without stopping at
other crossings. The same time allow :
ance will be permitted vehicles and
pedestrians at crosstown streets.
Telephones will connect the master
control tower, which for the time being
probably will be located ut Broad and
Spring Garden streets.
Red, white and green lights will be
used to move md stop traffic. The
green lights will be used to indicate a
change in direction. Policemen on
traffic duty between the main control
systems will be guided in moving their
scnaphores by the master lights. After
a brief trial the new regulations will
Be strongly enforced.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
MASSACRE Of PAOL|
OBSERVANCE TODAY
School Children, Troops and
Visitors From All Over U. s.
Gather Near Malvern
SENATOR PEPPER TO SPEAK

The 14Jth anniversary Of the mas
sacre at Paoli of force Of Continental
soldiers during the American Revolu-
tion, Is being commemorated today at
the Paoli monument ground, near NAL
vern. Hundreds of visitors are present
from many sections Of the country.
Among them are several hundred school
children of Chester County.
Six companies of the 111th Infantry,
Battery c, OF the 10th Heavy Artil-
lery and representatives Of the Iron Di :
vision, are present. They will stage a
sham battle this afternoon.
The annual meeting Of the Paoli
Memorial Association is being held at
the Memorial Chapel. Speakers this
afternoon will include Senator George
Wharton Pepper. General Edward G..
Shannon and II. II. Gilkyson, of
Phocniyville.
In line with a custom established in
1917. when the first memorial exercises
were field and small marble monument
erected in place Of the pile Of stones
that had until then marked the last
resting place Of the dead, citizen SOL
hLtIs vi tIic county VIII puTaue ana
show various military maneuvers.
The State Art Commission has given
500, 900 for the improvement of the
monument grounds, comprising twenty
three acres. Already memorial build
ing, designed by George Wharton Pep.
per. Jr.. has been erected. q road laid
ont and large fagpole erected, and the
contract has been let for removing the
large granite shaft placed on the grave
in 1877 to more central spot and re-
placing the original monument in the
center of the grave mound.
In 1917, when the anniversary Of
the massacre was first publicly COM
memorated the principal address was
delivered by the Rev. David Jones.
then in his eighty second year. who had
been chaplain Of Wayne's troops and
who had barely escaped with his life on
that fearful night.
Present on that occas sion was Colonel
Isaac Wayne, son Of the Mad An
thony who gained his sobriquet at
Stony Point when, with Remember
Pnoli" ms his battle cry. he effectively
wiped out the rancor Of that defeat.
Today's anniversary, 105 years late.
sees William Wayne. Jr.. descendant Of
Mad Anthony" and heir to the famous
generals old estate. Waynesborough.
near raoli. very active. as president Of
the memorial association.
The British estimate Of American
dead in Paoli massacre was between 400
and 500, while the American said less
than 200 were killed and wounded.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
Questions Answered
"Who Struck Billy Patterson7"


To fhe Editor Of the Evening Public Ledger:
SIR - One often hears the expression
who struck Billy Patterson7' and II usu-
ally causes a smile or a laugh. I venture
to say not great many Of your readers
know the origin or application OF tho Ia
miliar phrase. I am sure I don't. VIII You
kindly give some information on the subject
HENRY s. MITCHELL.
xensinston. Pa, September II. 1922.
Numerous stories have b.cn told a. 10
the origin OF the phrase quoted. tho one
most senerally known hereabouts being that
one William Patterson. popularity called
Billy Patterson" a local political chief
tain in Maryland. was assaulted by an un-
identified person at partisan rally. ana tine
assailant vanished after delivering tho blow
that seriously impaired Mr.. Patterson's
physosnony ana aftronted his dignity. Pat
terson's friends were highly incensed at the
attack on their leader and the mystery AT
tending II. and tho cry went up after tne
hrst surprise, who struck Billy Patter-
son?"' A jealous search was made for the
culprit, but up to tho present time ho has
not been discovered. mole recent story
puts Billy In England aud makes him vic.
tim Of a college prank. According TO this
version which is more Eruesome than the
one Just narrated. there was a feud between
Oxford students and tho river boatmen or
whom Billy Patterson was tho leader. One
nisht Patterson was captured by the col
lesians. subjected to n mock trial and SEN
fenced to death by tho Rullotino. Tho
prisoner was conducted to the execution
chamber. shown the beheading block and
tho hcadsrnan armed with huge battle
ak. and then blindfolded. hound hand and
foot and forced to knecl with his head and
mock In the block. At a given signal tho VIC
tim was struck on the back of the neck
with a cord that had been wet in cold
water. II was only q light blow. but II
rrovedN as fatal as II II had been delivered
with a headsnan's az. Billy Patterson's
heart would not stand the shock. The
frightened students removed the body TO
the river and left It. and who struck
Billy Patterson" became a mystery that
has never been solved in England anS
mere than the less tragic one which has
It's origin in an alleged political fTacas IN
Maryland.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
Dividends
OF the Portland Railway. Light aud Power
Firs. Preferred Stock Dividend No. 9.

Firs. Preferred Stock Dividend No. g.
The board, Of Directors OF the Portland
KsilWay; Lisht and Power , e" has deelsrsS .sS
one-haif per cent lI,f per cent? upon til.
nrst preferred stock OF the company, pay::
able October =. 1922. to stockholders nf
1922. Checks will be mailed to holders Q!
the new first preferred stock, The dividend
terry dividends viii be paid TO, holders Of
the old hrst preferred stock only upon tho
for 81 ne@ .Hsr cer,ssstes %d "a tSe ones
y; W. Clark & Co. transfer agent. 3n
Chestnut St, Philadelphia. Pa.
the regular quarterly dividend OF one and
three.Guariers per cent q. pei cent, upon
0, able October, .. 1922 TO stockholders OF
record o. the c'ose OF business Setember 81,
1922, Checks win he mailed,
c. l., ESTARROOH. Treasurer. j
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
GIRLS ISLAM BY FASHION"
Scientists Trace Deaths Of Young
Women to Tiqht laclnQ

Paris. Sept. 2O.-"Slain by fashion
is the verdict of the Psyche -Thera- :
peutical Society following the deaths of
two Young girls. who starved themselves
in order 70 achieve modish slenderness
Tight lacing caused cancer, which
weakened their constitutions. making
them unable to fight off illness. The
two victims died within twenty four
hours of each other.
Prof. Henri Lesrand. famous psy-
Cho- thcrapst. said:
Hundreds of young girls are lam
gushing near death as result of at
tempts to make their figures conform
to stylish pictures in fashion magazines.
Present fashions are responsible for
dozens of deaths annually"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
MAN BIT HIM. BOY SAYS
Sues for $4,000 Damages Through
His Father

John Mckay, a minor. through hi,
father has brought suit in Court Of
Common Pleas No, l against Harry
Weiner. of $40 Eastwick avenue. for
$1,000 damages on a charge Of mayhem.
The boy and his father say that on
May % last, while they We're walking
in the neighborhood of Eighty fourth
street and Eastwick avenue, Weiner bit
John Mckay.
Judge Barratt ordered the arrest of
Weiner and fxed bail At S5nO.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
Livestock Production

TO the Editor Of tI< Evening Public Ledger:
Sir-Kindly indicate through your vaiu-
able column the leading States In the pro-
junction OF livestock ALDEBARAN.
York. Pa. September Il, 1929.
Iowa. Il has been said. ranks hrst In the
value Of all livestock, also in the number Of
pure-bred cattle and purc-bred swine: also
IN the number Of chickens ana OF eggs pro-
duced. T:xas ranks first IN the number OF
all cattle and In the number Of sheep and
goats. New York ranks first IN the num-
Der OF purebrcd dairy cattle. Wisconsin
ranks 'rst In tho number OF dairy cows.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
''QUEEN KITTY" TO RULE
Miss Philadelphia" viii Be a,
Fall Carnival for Church

With Miss Philadelphia. Miss
Kitty MolincuS. in the role OF Queen,
rhe fall carnival OF the Church of -.
Francis de Sales will be resumed this
evening at Forty seventh street and
baltimore avenue, and will continue
until Saturday evening.
Proceeds of the carnival viii be
added to the fund being raised lor the
construction OF an annex to the par.
iSh school,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
MUSIC TO SOOTHE SOLONS
Members Of Council Will Hear Ma,
rne Band Play

Members Of City Council will attend
the concert Thursday night at tho
Metropolitan Opera House of the
United States Marine Band. The en-
tertainment is to be given under the
auspices of the local Boy Week Com
mittee.
On Thursday afternoon 10000 girls
and boys from the local public and
Roman Catholic high schools will bc
taken to hear the band.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
Bristol. Pa. September ]
Has "oId Faithful" Gone soIshevik?

To ,hc Editor o, the ETcniso Public Ledger:
Sir--There is disquietlng news from
Yellowstone National Park. 1t is re-
ported on sufficient authority that "Old
Faithful" has succumbcd to the spirit
Of irregularity and unrest and is faith
ful no longer. It has always been noted
that "Old Faithful was geyser of
most punctual habits. Every sixty
minutes he erupted. You could win
admiration and cash from greenhorns
in the park by betting ''Old Faithful"
would spout again in just one hour.
1t was one Of the favortc outdoor
sports. But now the king Of geysers
hase gone wrong. Less work in the
same hours Is his motto. He times his
ernptions at something like sixty four
minutes. They say the world has been
turned topsy turvy. and this looks like
final, full confirmation.
But who would have thought gcyse~
would 20 Bolshevik? WILD BILL.
Philadelphia, September 1G, 1922.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-09-20
TO PUSH CHRISTMAS SEALS
Early Plans Being Made to Aid Tu.
berculosls Campaign

The first Of five sectional conferences
10 plan for the 1922 Christmas Seal
sale in Pennsylvania will be held to-
day at the City Club. Representa- =
tives of the Pennsylvania tuberculosis
Association will attend.
County tuberculosis societies in-
cluded in the Philadelphia conference
are Philadelphia. Delaware, Chester,
Montgomery. Bucks. Berks, Nortnamy-
ton. Scbuylkill, Lehigh, Lebanon. Ian
caster. Dauphin, York, Adams. Frank
lin and Cumberland.