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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
School HandkerchiefS
Are Timely

II is customary for many girls
to buy dozen or more at once on
account Of the more economical
price.
For example, there are good,
practical linen handkerchiefs, with
plain hemstitched hens, at $l.3a,
$2.75, $3.50 and $3.50 a dozen.
Ink marking is 36c dozen
extra, or some girls prefer to have
the entire name machine e-embroid-
cred at SIPS a dozen extra.
(West AisIe)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
4 Piano That Was Worth
More Than 1t Cost

1t was an old one-so old that some people
thought she was foolish to spend S125 of their hard
earned money for it.
But it hadn't been in the house month before ten
year-od Jane taking lessons and revealing an
peced touch. And twelve-year-old Tom was drumming
airs, and discovering he had voice.
And before long Dad had hunted up his old flute,
and was staying home nights to practice ong-orgoten
tunes and play with Mary and the children.
You ought to them now Jane at the piano. Tom
with mandolin, Dad with his flute and Mother singing
Worth $l25 to that family? In ways that money
cannot measure it has been worth it's price ten times over
and more.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Scales for
Preserving Times

For all the year round, too
excellent household scales with
scoop for weighing sugar, -four,
etc.
Scales which register for "a
pounds, 1856.
Scales with glass-protected dial
and which register for 25 pounds
are 1925.
(FouPth F1OOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Carpet, Too, Is
Becoming a Thing
of Beauty

Rich, glowing, colorful. That
tells the story Of the new carpets
that have come for Fall.
There Is almost as much choos-
ing as in rugs-patterns are sur
prising, the color tones remark
able.
Splendid body brussels carpets in
several patterns are priced $3.75
the yard.
Beautiful plush carpets in five
plain colors, S4.25 the yard.
Seventh PloOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Don't YOU Want q Piano
for S725 =?

long. N' wv
We still have used pianos at S75 500 s1o6
$3.50, Sl75 5000, $3.50 and thereabouts. ~N
They have been put in good condition. and tbe old
music is in them yet. " u
for chdrens practice, young folks fun small schools
ana chpelS the summer cottage, wherever the need o.
music Is great and the money to get it limited any one NJ
these used pianos will answer admirably. ~ "
Come see them tomorrow if YOU can
You can buy them easy payments
Second Floor) .ts5
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Pull This Cats Tail

there won't be a screech or wall
but out will come a most useful
tape measure-who would guess it ?
The cat itself is a pin cushion.
There are dogs, too, Of similar use
fulness.
Imported and priced at s1.75.
MAIN Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Best Porto Rico
Bay Rum

Imported directly for US, and Of
the pure distilled quality men like
for use after shaving and as
hair tonic. 60c a half pint, 81 a
pint and 50 quart.
MAIN FIOOr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Mirrors in Hand
Carved Frames,
Special at $3.50

Panel mirrors of a style
and size suitable to use
over a console table, a
dressing t a Bile, or in
almost any room. The
first-quality fl glass
measures IA KS inches,
and the hand carved
frame, in antique gilt and
blue, adds about two
inches more.
Three days remain to
select any mirror in the
Picture Store at August
reductions of 10 to 20
per cent.
(y,fsA xisss3
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Chocolates of Special
DeliciOusness

Camee-of course. To soun1
people, chocolates mean Camss-s
unexcelled mints, nuts and creamS
sl.50 pound.
Cameo caramels are as fsupuS
in their way and are 81 q pound,
MAIN FlooF) 4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Flying Scarf Ends

we reddening leaves, are signs Of
An.
New wool scarfs have a lovely
W6ture, and are rich in color.
crowns, soft blues, dashes of deep
sIange and grays are shown,
ssyimetimes in stripes, or In large
.Irices are 50 to $3.50, and an
s'~actiVe scarf with pockets is SO.
(Main TlOor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Guest Towels Are
Bright With the
LuSter of Linen

The purest Of linen With hand
some damask borders. And right
now there are several hundred at a
substantially lower price.
There are three patterns, beau
tiful in their simplicity.
The size Is 15x23 inches and the
price 80 cents each.
(First FlooP)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Pink English Sateen
Boomers

are almost as fine and soft as
satin, and longer lived. They are
priced 81 a pair, and white as
we'll as pink.
Boomers of domestic sateen in
pink or white at 81 and $l.65.
Extra dainty ones at 81 in white
batiste with lace-edged ruff1es, OF
plain pink batiste.
(Third E!0cr)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Diamond Bar Pins
Are EUen More
Beautiful

There is a delicacy and bril-
liancy to the new openwork
designs in platinum that has
never been surpassed. The
diamonds, from the largest to
the smallest, are carefully Sc
lected by our experts before
being mounted.
At present there is an excep-
tionally fine collection of dis-
mond bar pins in the new
fashions for the coming season.
Some are straight, others grace
fully tapering, or, again, the
ends may be different from the
center.
Prices begin as modestly as
$l60 and gradually mount to
$500.
Main FIoor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
New Spanish
Lace Tunics

recent fashion reports consider
'aee especially good, and the grace
suu % natural drapery of the tunic
.s"s IN with the fashion for flow
"s line and draped effects.
oolors are white, gray, cham
esne, brown, navy.
Ca7s and sl4.75.
n (Wsst Aisls>
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
1t Makes a Man Whistle Ragtime
to Hear the New Shoe Prices

The price the shoes that coming for Fall
of course.
Low surprisingly and for fact the majority of the
shoes low, Brogues in the oxford form
English oxford seem to lead the fashion.
getting pce-$840 style is here the price,
when better tnan
sody pair Of shoes, ns and h,d & oo
a pair will and ated yamn seams ~ f
Floor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
New Fall Sports Goats
for College and School Use

Young particularly like style in soft a-wool
mixed coating it may be in the plain mixture have large
check or indistinct stripes.
TO with fuller weather. the COL
son the inclined flare lar be turned high, for
Hm the shoulder the intended for
WIDEN toward the day They in
hmmed and blue
buckle ~ WV ~ ~ sizes are Ia to 20 wears.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Aluminium Egg
Slicer, SOC

Presto! With one stroke, a
hard-boiled egg is sliced into seven
uniform slices.
Just the thing for preparing
egg salad, egg sandwiches, etc.
(FOurth F1oor)
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
The Stiff Cuff Is the Mark
of the Mans Fall Shirt

Stiff cuffs and starched collars to match. 1t seem
that all the shirts have he and everywhere hav
smiled approval.
smart outfit they say, especially the newest to come
1t is made of end and end madras plain TAM pretty shade
too.
The bosom is peated, and altogether it is rimlookn
business shirt.
Price $4
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
MdiUiduaL Pieces

Triple mirror dressing table of walnut.
Chest of drawers in Sheraton design.
Bureau Of figured walnut in Sheraton design.
Pair of twin beds in Sheraton walnut
Mahogany bureau in Queen Anne design.
Vanity dresser in Sheraton design
Full-size bed Of mahogany in Sheraton design.
Walnut bureau in Chippendale design.
Mahogany vanity dresser in Sheraton design
Pair Of twin beds Of mahogany In Sheraton design
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28

all Of them pretty and one espe-
cially so, with large wreath to
hold a monogram in one corner.
They are Of rich satin damask in
a splendid weight and the size is
l5x15 inches.
Price, s6.75 the dozen.
(First Floor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28

Instead OF having haDlt 1Or
riding and separate knickers for
golfing, one excellently made
knicker suit may be worn for
both sports.
Knicker suits, Of imported
tweeds and homespuns, made to
order for SIS and up.
Separate knickers made to
order for S2s.50 up.
Also, we would be glad to
make skirts to match knickers
or suits, the price being ac-
cording to material chosen.
lThe Gallery
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-08-28
Dini,,g-ROOn, Suits

S397.5O Nine-piece enameed and handdecorated suit
S475 Ten-pece suit Of figured walnut showing Italia
fuence.
$40 Four-piece suit of mahogany in Louis XVI d.
S6275O Ten-piece suit of figured mahogany in Colonis
sign.
$3.50 Ten-piece suit Of mahogany in Louis XVI des
S945 Ten-piece suit of figured mahogany in Chppe
design
Evening star., 1922-04-23

to walk or drive. Sometimes they
merely sat and talked the hours
away.
nNE day among TIE officers came
~ Second Lieut.. L. S. Grant, and
from his first appearance he chose out
grandmama for his attentions. and
she liked him and afterward could
admire none of the others who were
about. She said he was very hand
some. with splendid deep blue-gray
eyes and a fine, strong head and face:
she said he was well made and ele-
giant as well, and that he was shy but
determined in pursuing her. She
thought him wonderful on horseback.
wonderful in every way: and from
the time she saw him until he was
taken away from her by death. no one
else counted as compared to him.
Grandmama had a lovely ancient
brscelet. consisting of a piece Of
black velvet so short it seemed a
miracle it could go around even. her
tiny wrist. The velvet was fastened
by . clasp Of delicate chased gold and,
the top of the clasp opened, the lid
disclosing a daguerreotype of my
grandfather, dating back to the time
they became engaged, before the
Mexican war. A square jaw and well
shaped head. an eagle nose and large.
deep eyes, with shaggy long hair
Evening star., 1922-04-23

WHEN the war ended they were
w married. He had been moved
, upward to rank where the pay was
sufficient to keep a home and fam
lily, and old Mr.. Dent consented to
the wedding. Grandmama never told
US any Of the lovers conversations
that I can remember. 1 don't know
If this was because she was discreet
or because my childish memory re-
being more interested in other less
romantic stories, but I'm inclined to
believe her story broke of at their
new happiness. and that she gathered
up the thread again to talk OF my
father and his arrival in the family
circle.
1t seems grandpapa was vastly
proud Of his first born and was most
devoted father to the sturdy, chubby
youngster. He was certainly a won
derful companion to him through all
the years that followed. AS parent
he was perfect. it would seem, de-
voted and protecting. an excellent
director to the impulses and aspira-
tions Of the son who was his first
born, and who. except for his much
loved wife, was his closest and most
constant companion through the re-
mainder of life.
There were many stories told me
by grandniama or by my father, Civ
ing glimpses Of grandpapa during the
Evening star., 1922-04-23

ENLARGED FROM THE DAGUER-
REOTYPE. TAKEN BEFORE THE
MEXICAN WAR, WHICH LIEUT..
GRANT GAVE TO HIS FIANCEE
WHEN THEY BECAME ENGAGED.
AND WHICH SHE WORE As A
WRISTLET.
orally scribbled in haste before going
into a fight, or written in a precious
hour when rest was being snatched
at the end of hard day; rarely he
spoke of the booming cannon or
hideous suffering which was the set
ting of his immense activity of mind
and the cause Of his fatigue Of body.
Rarely does any echo Of the strife
make itself heard In these always
gentle lines. Only his cares for the
wife and little people are given q
place on the pages. None Of those
vast problems connected with the
war which were piled up on the gen
erals desk found their way into his
phrases. Especially no complaint OF
bad health or discomfort or of any
thing else was put down by him. In
his free moments for letter writing,
snatched doubtless from sleep or
from meal time, there was the nat
ural and never tagging interest OF
the husband and the father In small
events occurring about his hearth
Evening star., 1922-04-23

yet still more, through the poverty
which came, followed by work and
illness.
TN the last fight. when only an in
domitable will kept the invalid's
tired hand, SO he could make by his
memoirs money enough for the dear
ones to live in safety and even COM
fort. the son, then In his prime of
manhood, was a real tower OF
strength. He showed a beauty Of de-
votion and OF gentleness, a power OF
divin!ng unspoken wishes and OF
diminishing the necessary effort for
the invalid's final work. Often the
i'll mans deep eyes rested on his big
son in silent gratitude.
Eut between the hardships Of the
war and the agony of his last fight
there were many years Of brilliant
administrative work which inter
vened. There was time OF Gre
ative thought and OF efforts crowned
by a unique success. There were tri-
umphs in reconstruction, the estab-
fishing OF our prestige in foreign
lands: there was the rebuilding OF
our own country with right blend
ing of sympathy between north and
south, a healing Of old sores and a
new prosperity established in bust
ness. There was educational devel-
opment, and encouragement must be
given to the public, which nation
needs to find in order to place its feet
again firmly on the long lost road o:
peace.
Through all this my grandfather
lived surrounded by his family
Grandmamma sat by his side radiating
happiness. full of affection for him
and of the charm which drew SO many
TO her. Her conversation and her
good spirits gave her husband rest
from all the worries OF state; and the
gayety of their children made the
White House echo through eight
years.
Their children grew. studied and
married early. making new homes OF
! their own. Nellie, the pet and oni!
daughter. married first, then followed
Fred, their first born. Soon little
new voice was heard in the diGnifiet
house of the American President, ant
a new generation began with myself
Evening star., 1922-04-23

took my place in the Grant family
circle and he who had been SO fine In
his role as son, as husband or as
father made an ideal grandfather as
well. Today / still keep memories of
the gentle companionship and the in
teresting experiences he gave me.
am so sorry / was too young when
we left them to recall anything Of
the first scenes among which my
babyhood was spent The White
House gardens, where l was pushed
about in my baby carriage, were
lovely. I'm told, under the shady
trees. while the great rooms lighted
up and filled with flowers held the
fine crowds who gathered during my
first winter season in the world.
4: X 4
DROBABLY blinked at the great
shiny chandeliers of the east room
with satisfaction. / enjoyed crystal
sparkles I'm sure. more than any
one else present. but / can't remcr'-
ber all this at all, nor can / recall
any of the distinguished company
who were about, nor even those VINO
passed in line saluting my grand
parents and who were introduced TO
me as ! sat in my nurses arms at tue
presidential New Year reception OF lS"-
A more intimate group ! also met,
who came to my own christening IN
the same east room. l behaved wen.
IL seems. on both these great occa-
sions, and my grandfather was very
proud of me, was told. as the world
passed by to salute the national nero
and his attractive wife and then To
kiss the hand of the White House
baby. 1t is a pity not to have kept
even a faint trace Of such delightful
times spent with such grandparents
as I possessed.
The years slipped by for our ram
ily, more grandchildren came. Our
| elders were good to each ana All OF
rs in turn, but / was the first born
and pra ndmamma's namesake. SO l re-
| NAMED a privileged person. ana aIi
| through my childhood ! spent much
time with my grandparents ana loFeu
them with all my heart, as they gre"
| gently old together in the rare glory
| Of life's sunset and the honors VINO!
prandpapa had won for himself aa'
| for his family.
! Copyright. 1922
Evening star., 1922-04-23

covering the ears and parted at one
side, was the picture. He was too
poor to marry before the Mexican
war and went to the battle line
leaving his fiancee at the old farm.
She lived on the news then-of
Monterey and Palo Alto. of rapid
progress and great hardships, where
her young hero shone, and from time
to time. probably, long letters from
him, written at some bivouac. brought
her a reflection of the officers men,
tality. of the life of the man to whom
she was engaged. for whom she wait
ed. His character and brain, which
dominated emergencies. making these
count in favor of his side in battle.
brought grandpapa promotions in
which she might well take pride.
Evening star., 1922-04-23

were always ready for self-sacrifice.
Both had good judgment and fac
ulty for quick decision and both had
n sunny wit and sympathy unfailing
for others troubles
Finally both had the gift Of COM
mon sense; SO in spite of all their diff
ference of years and work. and of
stood one another and grew to be
rare friends through those hard days.
The man. however busy, however
weighted down he might be with
anxiety, found time to think of the
boys necessities, to save him from
all he could of exposure and fatigue;
and the big-hearted boy would find a
story or an experience to tell when
the cloud of misery darkened the gen.
erals brow and when bad health and
care were SO trying as to almost
break down even his fine spirit
The younger children also Joined
their father from time to time dur
ing the war, and the wife was near
him whenever it was permissible to
be there, but this eldest son. who was
a veteran at fifteen. was to his parent
the one constant associate from his
intimate family circle who clung to
him through all the terrible time
from Vicksburg on. Young Fred
missed nothing; nothing of the drama
being played, nothing of his fathers
greatness, and he came to give his
father profound love which never
changed through all the years that
followed. The older man repaid with
gifts of equal value. trust and love
and sincere admiration. and as life
passed the father 1eaned a little on
this son. and then a little more. and
Evening star., 1922-04-23
By Princess Cantacuzene

Nelly growing up and the boys
schooling, plans as to how, his wife
and children, the smaller ones at
least, could and might join him here
or there for mere glimpse as ne
passed in travelling through some cen-
trail city. or for a longer period at
point where he would be settled In
winter quarters. His pleasure IN
their presence, his appreciation OF
his ohildren's progress. his desire for
their companionship. his unfailing
sympathy in all their small joys ana
troubles seem wonderful sentiments
when ones mind grasps the vast
work Of his own life through these
four years.
From the vicksburg siege on. the
eldest born stayed near his father
shared the latter's tent, and when
nothing better was forthcoming also
shared the generals meals. In the
sons mind the soldiers mess was
preferable. however. to the command
er's table. My grandfather had sent
my father back to school twice from
the front. and each time without pro-
test the boy obeyed orders at once.
But he returned again to john the
Army. and after a third escape from
school the thirteen-year-old warrior
was allowed to remain at his fathers
side through the remainder OF the
war. The admiration Of the child
grew into alteration by the boy Tor
his commander, leader and compan-
ion, all in one.
II n + *
A RARE experience that for a
"A youngster to live in constant
touch with his pet hero, to feel the
reputation Of the latter grow, to have
no disillusians: daily to win that
rare smile and have his hero talk
familiarly to this small follower and
| always care for him. I fancy no boy
| ever basked In such an atmosphere
| and doubtless it did each OF the
| strange pair good. They weren't SO
ill-assorted, after all. since the same
blood ran In their veins and the same
spirit moved them to courage. to ig-
| more discomfort, cold. hunger and
| fatigue.
To their strange partnership in
camp or on the battlene.d the ooy
contributed laughter, enthusiasm and
10Y in life. whatever else there might
be lacking. and he made the weary
| worn face Of the strong man light
| up now and again.
''Fred Is never afraid: doesn't know
what It is to be So" the father wooio
say with sincere pride in his offspring
| never thinking that Fred had SAT-
| near him and watched him Write clear
orders and concise dispatches with
out even noticing the explosions OF
the agitation all about them.
They had other traits in common
besides courage, for both were gen.
erous and gentle, loved their feiio"-
men tnot abstractiy. but we'll enough
to help them and to be quick always
to praise and slow TO blame), also
Evening star., 1922-04-23

was appointed electrician at the
United States Capitol in Washington,
D. c., and he continued in that office
until 1888. He was the inventor of the
secret telephone that was sold in New
York for $4,000. also of the national
improved telephone and Of the pan
electric system. comprising patents
on electric motors, lights, telegraphs,
telephones and telemorphs, which at
tracted greater attention from the
circumstance that Gen. Joseph Z.
Johnston, Senator Augustus II. Gar
land, Senator Isham G. Harris and
others capitalized the inventions at
s15,000,000 and secured, it was al
legged at the time. the interposition
of the government to defend some of
the patents. He has lately devised
what he calls visual synchronism.'
Though 1 must be on with my story
Of Parthenon and James Webb Rogers.
I feel that 1t is not quite fair to
James Harris Rogers to>set him aside
at this point for future reference
without at least mentioning he Is now
living at F'irwood. in Hyattsvill9.
within a mile of Parthenon. He is
the inventor of the Rogers system OF
underground and subsea wireless COM
munication, a system used not only
as a more efficient means Of conlmuni-
cation between the United States and
the allies across the ocean at the most
critical period of the great war, but
as a means Of trench communication
in France and also between the vari-
GUS naval wireless stations In the
United States, in which 1t has been
officially installed, and Is now being
regularly used. In a history OF this
system of underground and subsea
wireless lying at the Rambler's hand
1t is set down that until recent years
1t was the generally accepted belief
that ether was the only medium
through which could be transmitted
electromagnetic waves. DR.. ]. Harris
Rogers did not share the accepted
view. In 1908 he conducted certain ex-
periments In his laboratory at Hyatts-
Vile, with the result that he discover
ed that electric impulses can be trans
mitted through the earth. With this
apparatus in 1908 and 1909 the signals
first received by DR.. Rogers through
the earth were faint yet unmistakaoie'
and on continuing his experiments
and extending them to water he be-
came convinced that water as weli
as earth and air was a medium for
the transmission Of electromagnetic
waves. It was not until 1915 that DR.:
Rogers was able to devote himself