Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1922-05-13

from 239, 900 in 1908 to 100000 in
1921, an increase of nearly 400 per
cent. although the population increased
In this period only 81 per cent. In
Pittsburgh the circulation increased
500 per cent in the same interval. while
in Cleveland it has nearly doubled in
the last ten years. These figures | OBJ
tain from official sources.
One of the first things noted by the
administrators responsible for the great
growth and development of the public
last fifty years was that the use OF
books by young persons was so great
that separate department would be
necessary TO care for 1t and guide II.
Today every large American library has
ifs children's department, with we'll.
equipped children's rooms in central
and branch buildings, cared for bv n
special staff of attendants, many OF
whom have been prepared for their
duties by courses in library work with
children ut the large library schools.
am told this is the case in Philadelphia,
and ! know II Is in st. Louis and other
cities ! have visited from time to time.
Owing 20 these efforts. and 70 their
reaction on the schools and the general
public, tho use Of books by boys and
girls. instead of suffering decline. has
multiplied largely of late years. and its
quality has greatly improved. Or.
Lowell must look elsewhere for an "S-
planstion of the undoubted evils "f
which he complains.
ARTHUR f. BO$rwICK
Philadelphia, May 2. 1922.
Alleges Lawyers Misuse Of Talent
To RE Editor ot sRs Erentso Public Ledger:
Sir -. "Bookbnder appeals. Forty
reasons for new trinl"
What mockery of justice and per-
version OF the high ideals OF the legal
Forty reasons indeed. Why
NOT million--one for every bootleggcr
and his rights in free country: II
there were no other similar cases. surely
this would be enough 10 show 70 what
uses lawyers use their talents in order
TO eStricate their wealthy clients from
the tolls Of the laws they have 80 pal.
pahly violated. II. G. Wells aptly char
arterizes the modern lawyer:
"A profession extraordinarily on Of
date; its code of honor derives from n
ime of crnder and lower conceptions Of
man relationship. The barrister is
professional and artistic wrangler n
'ravo IN wig and gown who fights the
dUcls of ordinary men because they are
not able, largely because of the com.
plcxities OF the lega! profession. OF
fighting for themselves. His business is
never TO explore any fundamental right
in the matter. but TO say all that eau
be said for his client. and to conceal or
minimize whatever can he said against
his client EXPEDIENCY.
Philadelphia, May 6, 1920.
Poetic Plea for pinchot
To the Editor o. the EDsrtro PubHc Ledger:
SIr-If you can find space for in.
closed acrostic. Vote for Pinchot.
you will greatly oblge.
do not know Mr.. Pinchot. My opin-
ions are based upon your articles and
those of your brilliant special writer
Mr.. George Nox Mccain. am not
politician, but believe in good. clean,
honest government. hence my sympa.
thies are With you in your fight for
Pinchot.
\. De SALES TCSLAND.
Philadelphia. May s, 1922.
AN ACROSTIC
NC.ou. tricks and vicious threstentus-.
Open--shame.ess. All can see
Trouble sinister In the making
EnTT linked 20 treaChery.
Frame-ups. brlbsrv and corruption.
Outward sSnct!moniousness:
RrrnbIinss OF 4 'doctored' ballot.
Paid for by 4 strange dursss.
lmpious calls for straight a.sg.arc..
Names held sacred used 70 scare.
Can We not discern the!r purpose
Have We courage that will swear
Open war on combine bosses''
Then outvote them. Do and dare