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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
SERVICES IN ZION.

ZION. Ill, August 10.-Services in
memory of President Harding will be
held in each OF lions five tabernacles.
beginning at 4 o'clock today, under
an order issued last night by Wilbur
Glenn Voliva, general overseer of the
Christian Catholic Apostolic Church
he
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
MANAGER.PLAYwRIGHT DEAD

LOS ANGELES. Calf, August 10
John H. Backwood, theatrical man
aEer and playwright, died yesterday
after long illness. His former wife,
known on the stage as Jessie Norton,
who had been nursing him for sew
eral weeks. was with him when he
died
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
LIFE OF Mr.. HARDING
INSURED FOR $52,1OO
Dead President Held Policies With
Six Companies, Paper
Reports.
By the Associated Press.

Dy thF A6NOVIHltu Trcft.
NEW YORK. August 10.-President
Hardings life was insured for s52,100.
with six companies. according to a
statement made public by the Insur-
ance Press. The largest policy, for
$4,000, was with the Mutual Benefit
on the fifteen-payment life plan. and
was taken out in 1914.
President Harding. the statement
said. had taken out several policies
from time to time, starting when he
was nineteen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1923-08-10
LLOYD GEORGES TRIBUTE,
Calls Harding One of Strongest
Executives in History.
By the Associated Pre- IS.

MOLD, Wales. August lo.-Twelve
thousand persons attending the an
nual Welsh festival, or Eisteddfod.
heard former Premier Lloyd George
speak Of the late President Harding
as zone of the strongest men who
ever governed country"
Later Mr.. Lloyd George. as presi-
dent Of the Eisteddfod. for the day,
House expressing sympathy to Mrs
GArdinS and the American paoplA
Evening star., 1923-03-15
NJ 'ADOO OEN|ESb[AME
FOR HIGH FREIGHT RATES
Declares Increased Pay for Men
Was Granted by Board and
Not by Him.

BY the Associated Press.
Ell PASO. Tex. March l5.-William
&. McAdeo. former Secretary of the
Treasury and director of railroads. in
an address here told those attending
a convention of :be Texas and South
western Cattle Raisers' Assee!a&: :on
they should cultivate more cooper
ative spirit so that not only produc-
tion but distribution can be con-
t"olled."
Mr.. McAdoo also replied to criticism
that had been made of him by w. w:
Turrey. former president of the asso-
citation who charged I'm an address
that McAdoo and former President
Wilson's administration were respon-
sible for high freight rates.
wages at the time the United States
was at war. Mr.. McAdoo said that
wages Of railway men had been hxed
by special board and not by him.
with the country at war. he ea!d
rail facilities had broken down and
the government was unable to get
material and troops to seaboard
Railroad employees. then underpa'd.
threatened to Quit and 30 into wa-
Industries where pay was h.Bh. RaH
executives then appealed to me to
their forces. The board was named
and the increa ses granted. In al
dressing railroad men here l said
Whatever justice demands you VIII
g,t. | favo, your just demands and
will see that they are granted But
any unjust demands Will ba res:sted
Mr. Turney quoted me es saying
Boys If you have any grievances just
tell them to Mac and he Will nx you
up | have a stenosraphio report OF
my speech and suggest that Mr..
TuIney read It.
Evening star., 1923-03-15
ITALY IS ENCOURAGING
MAKING OF MUNtfiONS
Measure Declared Simply to Guar
antee Plentiful Supply in
Case Of War:
By the Associated Press.

By the Associated Press.
LONDON, March 1.-THE corre-
spondent Of the Times in Rome says
he learns on high authority that the
Italian government is taking special
steps to give security for eentinu-
ance 10 armament firms or concerns
capable of producing war materials.
1t fs explained by the correspondent
that there is no special apprehension
OF any outbreak of hostilities to be
inferred, but that the step is merely
method of securing adequate ma
terials for national defense at the
lowest possible cost.
Contracts for new airplanes are
given preference to those firms which
have continued their manufacturing
despite the bad market. Negotiations
are proceeding with the Ansaldo
Company, among others, with a view
to regularly subsidizing them. thus
enabling them to install most niedern
machinery:
Evening star., 1923-03-15
HEARING OF s. DRY LAW |
CASES RESUMED TODAY
Government to Introduce: Star
Witnesses In Alleged Liquor
Conspiracy:
By the A sseeia ted Press.

h! the A ssoeidted Prt0
INDIANAPoLIS Ind, March Is
Indications are shat some OF the gov
ernment's star witnesses will be
placed on the stand when hearings
are resumed in federal court here
to-day IN the trial of sixty three Lake
county residents, among them many
prominent county and city officials.
whe are charged with conspiracy to
oSstrHct enforcement OF the prohibi-
ton law. Hearings in the case be-
gan yesterday. The opinion was ex-
pressed that United States District
Attorney Homer Elliott will attempt
20 Introduce his most valuable testi-
mony as soon as possible, as a pre-
caution against any Of the main gov=
ernment witnesses being int.midated.
Dan Melley, a former constable of
Gary, was the first witness placed on
the stand yesterday. He testified In
regard to alleged irregular methods
of administering justice in liquor
cases by certain Lake county officials,
who are defendants I'm the present
case. He was followed by Edward
Brennan. a former prohibition agent,
whose testimony was much along the
Evening star., 1923-03-15
DRY Chief IS OUSTED
OVER MISSING BEER
b. t&s Asseeia tsA Press:

b. ths Asseeia tsA Press:
PITTSBURGH, Pa, March 15-wil-
liam A. Kelton has been suspended as
group prohibition enforcement chief
here upon order Of James Jones. act
Washington: John 8. Pyle, general
prohibition agent in Pittsburgh, was
named as acting group head.
KAton's suspension resulted In
court action following the disap-
pearance and alleged sale of 1859
barrels Of cBnflscated bees from fed
efal warehouse. Kelton, together
with John Douglas, Jr., Allegheny
county clerk of courts, and several
Federal court to show why they
should not be adjudged In cont empt
ee court because ef the disappear
ance of the beer, which had been
ordered Destroyed
Evening star., 1923-03-15
RELIEF STORES ROBBED.
ny the Associated p ess.

ny the Associated p ess.
MOSCOW. March ia special
military tribunal sentenced to death
three persons and thirty others TO
terms OF imprisonment. The prison
xrs were accused Of robbing the
American Relief Administration and
the Nansen Mission warehouses of
small quantities of famine foods and
O.edicai supplies. The tllefts had
been going on for some time. Most Of
those convicted were soldiers charged
with the task of guarding the stores.
After the sentences had been inn
posed two OF those calling for death
were commuted to ten years impris-
onment.
Evening star., 1923-03-15
LECTURE ON CANYONS.

How nature has scattered her hues
over mountain and desert and canyon
i'll the west Will be shown TO members
of the National Geographic Society In
a series Of illustrations made by color
photography. which will accompany
q lecture tomorrow afternoon and
evening by Fred Payne Clatworthy at
the Masonic Temple Auditorium. The
region covered will include the north
ern rockies with their enou-capped
peaks. the Grand, Zion and Bryce
canyons. and the desert country Of
he south WeSt
Evening star., 1923-03-15
limo Roth men were regarded

same line. Both men were regarded
az strong government witnesses.
Because Of reports that attempts
are being made to intimidate govern
ment witnesses, every precaution IL
being taken by officials to guard
Shem A strong force Of armed guards
is being placed In the courtroom
each day, and each government wit
agents after leaving the federal
building.
Evening star., 1923-03-15

This Office is bright. has southern exposure,
private lavatorv and running ice water. Suitable
for light manufacturing office employing many
clerks Rent, $500 month. including heat. light
and ice
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14
NOTICE.

Notice IS hereby given that all persons.
companies and corporations desiring to
open streets, roads. or public highways
in the city of Mortified for the laying
Of pipe lines or for making excavations
ersr shall frst obtain a permit from the
CITY Clerk for doing 50. as provided for
by CITY Ordinance on excavations. This
notice is published in accordance with
instructions by Common Council OF the
city of Northfeld.
GEO. II. MULLER,
CITY Clerk.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14
CARD OF

George Parsels and family desire to
exDress their sincere and heartfelt thanks
to ali who 50 kindly sent testimonials Of
sympathy IN the form of flowers and
other evidences of kindness in the death
of our beloved wife and mother.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14

FOR SALE-R-ton Ford truck good for
huckstering or expressing extra
far,, Absecon- 10
REMAINDER of my Leghorn pullets are
offered at 81 each. Tree-Nook Farm,
cor. California Ave. and New Road.
FOR RENT.-Furnished rooms. all con.
desired, central location. S2S Chestnut
street. p1S
FOR SALE.-Small bookcase, practically
new 9x15 Brussels rug, white kitchen
sink. 206 5. Franklin Ave. DIS
EXPERIENCED GARDENER. : Grading
done. lawns cared for. teams furnished
for general hauling. L. D.. GOULD, 207
Wright street.
FOR SALE. - Thoroughbred Berkshire
hogs. Brood sows and boars. Apply
Maple Lawn. Linwood, n. j. p2O
BUNDLE WASHING desired by Beatrice
Tunstall, Box III. Pleasantvillei n j.
FOR SALE-Columblan Range, best Or
der. good cooker. and all sizes Cedar
Posts on hand. 6 Lorraine Ave. plS
ROOM AND BOARD-Rates reasonable.
= y. Franklin avenue. p25
WANTED.-Man to till ground on shares;
Apply Maple Lawn. Linwood, \. }. p2O
FOR S~ALE.-Setter puppies, So and $40
each. Harry L. Lake, English Creek,
near Zion Road and Somers Point Bou-
leVard. pzU
ABsECON FARM FOR SALE. Old
homestead on Boulevard to New York,
little less than three acres, plenty OF
fruit, also barn and two mushroom
houses. $4,000 cash. Apply Alb 5. Main
St, Ple|asantville.
WANTED.-Girl s~tenographer and type
writer, experienced in office work, to
work in ~Pleasantville, good opportuni-
". State age. experience and salary.
D, Pleasantville Press office.
LOST.-N1areh Is, liver and white setter.
Reward OF S25 if returned to Gus Hick-
man. Port Republic. 10
FOR SALE-Cyphers 300-egg incubator,
$40; also . poultry houses. Cleveland
Ave. and Shore Fast Line, one square
below Garfield Ave.
FURNISHED APARTMENT for rent, all
conveniences; reasonable. 20 n. Second
street.
FOR RENT.-Two nicely furnished bed
rooms, all conveniences, central loca-
ton. Apply Barnett, 1l3 chestnut
street.
FOR RENT.-Unfurnished apartment, all
conveniences. IA w. Adams avenue, OF
", Pleasantville Press office.
FOR SALE. = Thoroughbred Strawberry
plants, best varieties. ]. Al. McAnney
544 N. Main street.
LOCKSMITH -GUNSAITH-Locks re-
paired. Keys made, Safes opened, COM
binations changed, Scissors sharpened
NEWLIN, II Collins Ave, Phone 739-W
FOR SALE.=1922 Coupe, first-class con
dition; cheap. ~Pleasantville Motor Co
Phone Il.
FOR SALE.-Dahlia clumps, Sc; Gladiol
bulbs, 75c hundred; 3 wagons; severa
desirable building lots by owner. vii
mer Lake, Walnut ST., Northfield. T
o., r. D. 1, P~leasantville.
FOR RENT. New Unfinished Apart.
ment, ) rooms and bath, all modern
conveniences. including heat. Apply
Box G, Pleasantyille Postofice, Z
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14
ONE CENT A WORD.

FOR SALE-h-ton Ford truck; good for
huckstering or expressing; extra
springs. summer curtains and shelves;
cheap. Frank Sehramm, DR.. Sooy
farm, Absecon. IL
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14
RESOLUTIONS.

Whereas. 1t has pleased Divine Provi-
dence TO remove from the scenes of her
earthly activities our beloved sister,
KATY May Resi-.
Whereas. During her membership in
the BargaintoWn Grange, she has by her
pleasing manner endeared herself to all
Resolved. That the members of Bar
aaintoWn Grange do hereby give express
sions Of profound regret thar 1he death
Of our dear sister. Katy May Resh, mas
deprived Barsaintown Grange of a MEM
her OF splendid character, and ot a loyal
worker. Therefore. be it =
Resolved. That this resolution be spread
bereaved family. also printed in the local
CHARLES STCBER,
THOMAS WALLACE,
LESTER 4. DICK, Sec,
Committee.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14

CHICKENS.-Will buy or sell in AM
quantity. Write C. Hare, Absecon. or
call phone GAG.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14
REAL EsrATE BROKER.

REAL ESTATE BROKER.
Licensed by the New Jersey Real Estate
Commission.
Deeds, Mortgages, Agreements, Wills,
carefully written; Special attention
given to C-onveyancing, Settlements,
and Real Estate Titles.
PLEASANTVILLE. n. J.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14
MEMoRIAM

KNoTT-In loving remembrance Of my
devoted mother. Alwilda Lake knott,
who departed this life April H. 1914.
7 who loved YOU, sadly miss you.
As it dawns another year;
IN The lonely hours OF thinking.
Thoughts of you. my mother dear,
raacb me to say. though binding tear
drops hide the sun.
Not my will. but Thine, GEAR fathef'
Thine be done.
Sadly missed by Daughter Idelia.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14
ROOMS FOR LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING.
Rates reasonable. Marlboro Cottage,
]. E. Zecher, proprietor. cor. Main st.
and Pleasant Ave, ~Pleasantville. N. ].

WANT washing and ironing all day
Tuesday and Thursday. Mrs. Florence
Clay, z. o.. Box 562. p22
FOR sALE.-17 it. power boat, SIS. 220
n. First St. P~leasantville. p2O
FOR SALE.-Boat, 21a h.. p. Palmer en-
CINE, practically new, complete, ready
to run. Fred. j. Harding, Annie Ave,
Somers Point
YOUR BIG OPPORTUNITY Sell the
~origina ]. r. Watkins Line; best for
over fifty years, known everywhere.
Every product a seller and repeater,
Territory open now in Pleasantville for
a live hustler. Be FIRST. Write today
Watkins Co., Dept. 81, New York. \.
FOR SALE. R. I. Red Baby chicks:
March, 25c; April. zoe; May, lSe.
Holzer & Son, Pomona. 70
PURE BARON STRAIN Rhode Island
Red Matching Eggs for sale, 81 sitthg'
Edward L. Hudson, 425 N. Main st.
FOR SALE.-Rhode Island Red Setting
Eggs. 81 setting. Mrs. Wood, IA Il.
Leeds avenue.
FOR RENT.-Furnished apartment, two
or three sunny rooms, all co~nveniences
81 n. Second st.
HANDMADE WHEELBARRoWs for
sale. Fred J.. Harding. Annie Avenue,
Somers Point, n. ].
WANTED.-Farm and Country property
of every description. No matter where
OtdLtUY Cdh sell l. NIlhS Vi PAhOhO
and our representative will cal. Strout
Farm Agency, Egg Harbor City, N. j.
Both phones SOC.
WHO DOES YOUR PAPERHANGING?-
Hudson, 1875 N. Main street. A postal
card will receive prompt attention.
R. J. HUGHES ENTHUSIASTICALLY trips
to Atlantic City. Storage. Phone
133-W. 1873 Doughty Road, Pleasant
vile. Odlce: 2106 Atlantic Ave, Allan
tic City.
FOR sALE.-Novelty Combination coal
and gas ranges, hot plates, wick and
wickless oil stoves, full line of coal
ranges and stoves. William q. Mathis,
successor to NJ. J. Coxe. Is e. West
jersey avenue.
WE BUY Anything you have to sell for
h Both phones. Drop postal.
Moore's, 2218 Atlantic Ave. Atlantic
City. Established 1896.
WANTED. A CHEAP FARM.-I am look
ing for a cheap farm, ranging in price
from $500 to $500, do not object going
back a ways If a bargain. Send par
ticulars to Lock Box 437, Egg Harbor
City, y. j..
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14
JAMES j.. PALMER, Dist. Mgr,

L. A. 0lNOOA EHINFl A0LANS AhS~
JAMES j. PALMER, Dist. Mgr,
Main St, PLEASANTNILLE.
ORION HEATMORE PIPELESS FUR
NACES installed. Estimates given.
Roofing, %spouting, sheet metal work,
stove and heater repairing. c. Blom,
81 Risley Ave, Phone GAM.
EXTRA FINE YOUNG PIGS FOR SALE.
SIP per pair. Also good Buggy and
Pump Jack; cheap. Oliver II. Rennin-
ger. r. d. No. /, P~leasantyille. Phone
56-J-5. P~leasantville. IS
FOR SALE.-Buick ear in good condi-
ton, S200. POS Brighton Place. p14
LAWN MOWERS sharpened and repair
ed, light grinding. NEWLIN. IL Col
Inns Ave, Phone 739-W.
TWO BUCKEYE BROODERs AND
BRO9DER STONES.-Only once used,
for sale cheap. Tree-Nook Farm, Cal
ifornia Ave, and New Road.
co TO GIFFORD's YARN STORE, n.
Main St. and see the new Pharaoh and
Fleisher Yarns Knitting Contest;
$1,000 in Cash Prizes; $4,000 First
Prize; Cash Prizes OF $500 TO S2J for
the most Beautiful Knitted Garments.
&ORTHFIELD4 lots. each 25x150 feet
deep III Jackson Ave. on corner. two
blocks from Shore Road and one block
from Mortified Station; $3.50 cash.
Apply 413 5. Main st, PleasantYille.
LIVE CHICKENS WANTED. In any
quantity. A. T. Bateman, q n. Main
Street. Phone 264.
FOR SALE-Choice varieties of Gladio-
lus bulbs and dahlia tubers. Catalogue.
Herman kirscht. Pleasantville, y. j.
FOR SALE. S-room House and bath,
No. q Adams Ave, Pleasantville, Lot
50X245 feet, possession at once. Inquire
Whttson, % Adams Ave.
RESTAURANT. - Table board, 81 per
week. Meals served at reasonable pri-
ces. Open from Z to T.. 120 y. Main
St. Pleasantville.
PLAYER PIANO-Brand new, SS-note
player piano, mahogany case, with SO
worth of music and bench, only Si75,
easy payments. T. A. North Co, 1880
Atlantic Ave, Atlantic City.
SNYDER MEMORIAL AnSSION.-Spirit-
ual Seance, Sunday and Wednesday,, 8
2: NJ. Private Readings Daily. % s..
Third st.
BLACK JERSEY GIANTS.-First prize
winners at Egg Harbor Fair, Eggs for
Matching, SO per sitting Of 10. c.. N.
Dickerson, Woodland Ave. and Mill
FOR SALE.
Four adjoining Building Lots, good loca-
ton. wide street, 3oXl4O each, low
price: terms.
Seven-room Bungalow, central, Lot 70x
Jos, water, gas, electric, cellar, fine
home: $500.
small tract Of land. no buildings, good
location; $3.50.
Six-room frame house. good cellar. water,
gas, electric. large lot. central location,
desirable home; $4,000.
Six-room house, conveniences. in good
condition, central location, bath, gas,
electric, heater; $500.
Six-room Bungalow, almost new, conve-
niences. stationary wash tubs, pipeless
heater. corner property; $1,000.
Good frame house, six rooms, some con-
v~eniences, valuable location, offered at
$4,000; terms.
Desirable home. six rooms. conyeniences,
large lot, central location; $1,000.
7. T.. DUNLAP,
REAL ESTATE BROKER,
Licensed by the New Jersey Real Estate
Commission.
Deeds, Mortgages, Agreements, Wills,
carefully written; Special attention
given to C-onveyancing, Settlements,
and Real Estate Titles.
PLEASANTVILLE, n. J.
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14
LEGION AUXILIARY MEETING.

The American Legion Auxiliary will
meet at the home of Mrs. Margaret
Osborne. Spruce Ave. Cardif, TINS
Friday evening. A large amount OIL
business is to be transacted, also max
ing peoples. Members will please
meet at the American Legion Hal at
7 o'clock. Bring your scissors with
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14

CHICKENs..Will buy or sell In any
quantity. Write c.. Hare, Absecon. or
call phone 246.
FOR RENT.-Furnished apartment, gas
and electric, all conveniences, adults
Phone f45gi 3 16PG5g hampton LII Il
FOR SALE.-Ford Sedan. nearly new,
hasn't been run 500 miles; Ford tour
ing car, very cheap. Maurice Lakes
Quality Market. II
FOR RENT. = Three rooms and use of
farm. Ellen Koehler, Cardiff. p1S
FOR SALE.-one pair fine work horses.
No reasonable offer refused, Apply
Leroy Jeffries, p. o. Box 172, Linwoo
FOR SALE. = Furniture and household
goods. 112 Chestnut st. p1S
| HAVING DECIDED to locate in Pleas
antville, would consider any good bust
ness or commercial opening; years OF
experience in Banking. Office and Com
mercial work. Address y, P~leasantvile
Press office. pm
BOY WANTED.=Aged 16. Apply North
field Baking Co. ~
FOR SALE.-2 Hives of Italian Honey
Bees. with 3 extra hives with frames,
smoker and other extras. Reason for
selling. poor health. l.. c. Medkiff
ScullVille. y. J.. p1S
FOR SALE-Bicycle, in excellent condi-
ton: also chickens. Mitchell, Il. Cali
fornia Ave. and Seventh st. plS
FOR SALE.-A mahogany China Closet.
Z Ryon avenue. plS
FLOR RENT. - Unfurnished apartment.
Apply Herman Kirseht, End and Wash
ington Ave. II
SALESLADIES WANTED.-F. ". Wool
worth Co, 1927 Boardwalk. References.
FARM LAND FOR RENT. Or on
shares: suitable for raising vegetables,
four to five acres, with plenty of Hen
manure broadcasted last season and
this winter; all Hen manure daily gath
, cred can be used during the growing
season. Apply Brunott's Farm, West
Washington Ave, three miles from
P~leasantvilIe. p20
FOR SALE. BLOCH STROLLER, re
elining back. Leech Apt I. p1S
FOR SALE. - Kitchen Cabinet boiler
range and furniture, cheap. l43 ;.
Main street. Ply
The Pleasantville press. (Pleasantville, N.J.) 1912-1929, 1923-04-14

FOR SALE.-Ford Sedan. nearly new,
hasn't been run 500 miles; Ford tour
ing car, very cheap. Maurice Lakes
Quality Market. II
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-01
REVEALED BY "LIFE TABLES
Census Bureau Statistics Show That
Women May Expect to Have Longer
Lives Than Men.

According to the new life tables
about to be published by the census
bureau, residents Of rural districts In
this country live longer than city
folks. Their death rate is much lower.
People Of all classes and both sexes
live longer than they did In 1900. That
Is to say, they live to an older average
age. The limit Of human life does not
seem to have advanced.
Women live longer than men. The
average white female, at birth, may
be expected to live three years longer
than the average male. There are
more very old women than very old
men, because, when 1t is a question of
survival, the former hold on to life
with greater tenacity.
Even the boy babies have not nearly
so good a grip on life as the girl
babies. OF 1000 white male infants
born, 1877 die in the first year. OF
LOCO females, only 1O5 succumb dur
ing the first twelve months.
Notwithstanding hospitals and high
priced doctors, the death rate among
babies in the cities Is higher than In
the rural districts. One reason for this
Is doubtless bottle feeding. The public
health service says that during tho
first week Of life more than four times
as many bottle-fed babies die as
breast-fed babies.
The Kevin review. [volume] (Kevin, Mont.) 1922-1929, 1923-03-01
"MARvELS7 THAT ARE REAL.
Surely Ben Franklin Started Some
thing When He Began His Ex-
pcriments With Lightning.

What a marvel it isl Our modern
miracles are SO much more unbeliev-
able than the wonders of old. Radio
concerts cover thousands Of square
miles, the human voice carrying
around the world, and n after an
other Of the plaques Of men falling
before serums. A great French scien-
fist declares that discarnate spirits
are physically ponderable. Possibly
he is wrong. But why not7
With the air about US filled with
sounds we cannot hear until science
opens our ears; with a printed page
radiating music that gives forth words
and from the succession of words,
thoughts, and from the thoughts full
Fellowship with all aspiring minds,
what Is not impossible? If the air is
full Of things unheard, why may not
space be filed with things unseen, and
why may not "the forms Of the de-
parted "enter through the open door,
when science has pried 1t open9
What a show 1t is, the phantas-
magoria that the curious mind Of man
has made out Of a rather simple old
world that u g~randfathers knew.
When we can call old Ben Franklin
up on the phone, how we shall jolly
the old man for sending that key
up on the kite to bring down the light
ming from the clouds! He surely un-
locked Pandora's box Of grief and
trouble and amazement with that old
key !-William Allen White, In Judge.