yjw. ' yhj!4m.w.-nj.' twmmmkmi " 'l'f.lV '1 I' ' it A. ft EVENING . PUBLIC IiEDGER-PHILADELPHIA, ' TUESDAY, 'APEIL" 20, 1921 16 . ' -i i iv THE PEOPLE'S FORUM Letters to the Editor Rent Bill Laughed to Death To the Editor of the 7;vrnln0 f'uMie Ledoer- Sir Last Thuril rvi-nlna, nl .i llnw rrtm the Hnuae o( lljirr-ntllM w In n liumntoun mnoil ami therefore not In clir.nl to bo porlnua, llnu hill No 15.17 a ifhdinl In ll turn on ih llouap calendar This bill, Introduce! by the Kentlfmnn from Allegheny, tho Hon William It Martin. w kt.tnn im th rrntTrofltrrrlnif bill. drawn Ir nn cmleaxir to riIlcc ,i "r mcnirlnic Itu.itlon In this commonwealth. It a ap parently taken n a arool niece of humorous K tlatlon anil was Mnithri. in ite.Uh Whether thlt was a irnivl r bail bill makes no i.lRcrcncp now llul It I ccrlalnlv nn 'ortunatr for lh women and children of thin rnmmonuoalth that n bill of uch Im-lortani-. t this wa nit Klen a fair chance end dleeumed prn and run As the mill Ins; iumm-r draws to a close and winter atnriiclies those members who c. me from the one"Steil districts where iroflleerlnir In rente has iK-en most prevalent ma haie iccaelnn to stop ind watch the eviction of some unfortun.it moth-r and her children, whn hme ben unable to pay an inert aed rent demanded b iheso prot HeerlnK landlords for their action of enutiir this hill as n Joke has ilrtuilly lold these ntinnxiuus prniiteers that the, sky Is the limit 1h laughter "f these members wh Mitcd aniiinsl the bill and those v ho refused to xnie at all ntn echo er hollow In their (ats in time to mini It Is onlv to N hnixV that Ood m His Infinite wisdom may see ft to lift the burden from tho shoulders of i,oae persieuted by these realt 'kalee," who hae been forsaken b the Uw-mak.nu bed of this great KeMone state It will be udl for constituents throughout the state to fnd out how (heir represen'atlns ttnl on this bin mi:miii:h ok iiik hovse. l'hlladelphU Aj,rll i4 1J1 The Country Girl the Best Wife 7"o the Editor of the Evenino PuMic Ledoer: Sir- It Is i.n interestlnir for the Blrls from the ruril district to read In th- Ihlla delphla papers the letters regarding; mar riage dliorce, the kind nf women that make the beet wles what la expected of a husband etc All these things do not enter into our life and It Is en rarel that you read of a countr girl appbing for a dl oree or of a country girl suing a man for br-ach of promise Xt is never neessar to do either We country girls are built on a different plan The trouble Is only too few of th- clt boys cer take tho trouble to dtscoier us or to make inquiry as to our good qualities and our ellglblllt as wives It Is not ery good form. I might hear you sa. for one of the country girls to spe.ik for her class, but I do so without hesltano for every one who knows us will fully appreciate that what I ay Is the truth In the first place Although comparisons may be InMdlous as a rule the cinintry girl has the following qualifications over her city sister She is hetter erd In the things that go to make culture She reads more. Is btter educated und why? For the same reason that most of iur great men hae tome from the counts The countrr girl does not spend the great amount of time that th- city girl spends In making up her face and fgure to be attractive, instead the country girl Is developing hr mind during tM. period ha dceen t hive to make up, for the good fresh a.r of the country hud- plles her with the rowietlcs that her sister nai to try and Imitate In the Philadelphia drug store A-aln. the countr girl is sensible She does not cjpect mn. than a man In able to provide for hei j-he invariably Is not a spoiled child Her wants are few in com parison with the citj girl She has never acquired the habit of giddlne' conee qaently she makes a man a good home com panion She Is able to cook consequently her husband will hae the advantage of wen ann wnoieiome y prpared meals She IS able tO Sew and knit and An pvtMnr trat Is required of the feminine, and you never hear her romplaln of her lot Oh. y young men who are thinking of marrying corn" out nnd look us country Blrls oer' Hut remember, we are able to ui.ccrn ana it you are not of tho right sort we can detect It In a minute The eountn girl let mo tell you Is h closer student o? human nature than the city girl I would like to hear from some rit boy who has married a country girl and see If ho doest t agree with m- that the uaNe the clt girls far In the rear when It comes to everything that goes to the m.iklng of good wife and home companion. j -p v Perkaele Pa p-u ;s i;t Morality and Dres To the Eilitor o tfce Fi eslno I'vbUc I.rdotr Mr I b-lleie I am r,Kht m sajine that lmmor.i!ltj was mure pre altnt In the days when the female form was inclosed In a cocoon case than It is at the present time, when the form Is so much exposed In the modern dress I c.nnot w- how an) but prudes can find objectl.ns to the modern stjle of woman a garb That a few cam It o extreme Is ni argument against the skirt hat does not harw all the dirt and germs . l ,".V J ia nn' b-"e, "" "'re is any re atlonshlp whatever between moral itv and dress but u there Is the argument Philadelphia April .'l l(,3 L These Men Won the War .h ,77i . d "k ,our '"'"J Paper of 'ne istn Instant I came acro a descriptive interview by r, Rh , .iimself I03d Engineers and after reding his article my surprise was cmpleie It Is beond my comprehension how any AVviMVi" m'"nV-r "' 'h' -""lont Ke,ston. Division' (and It is not my outnt elth.rl 'ould allow hlnmlf to express such un truthful Inslnu.itluns as to the IndlMdual and collective opinions nf the members of the etcrans of Tnr. ign Wars Delng myself . member of both the Ugion and the Veterans I think thut I have the prerogative of "call. Ing' his statements ii ne qesirm to krow who Lcttcrn to the Htlltor srfould be aa brief anil to dhe point aa jxnialblc, avoldlnK anything that woulil own a ileiioinlnatlonal or sectarian dis cussion No attention will lie paid to anony mous letters. Names nnd addresses must be Bltmed as on evidence of pood faith, although names will not be printed If request Is made that they be omitted. The publication of a letter Is not to lie taken as an. Indorsement of Its views by this paper Communications will not bo re turned unless accompanied by post age, nor will manuscript bo oaveu. how any one can disagree with the policy contained therein rnr ten jears the cry of Mexico has been heard In tho United States And undoubtedly tho strongest advocate of r "firm" policy, as you term It, h.is been Mr Kali. Personally, t do not believe the people of the United States want any trouble with our sister republic The people are the su premo authority In our country, and their feelings ln any matter should bo respected Once convinced that something should be done, the people enter Into the task whole heartedly, flier and over again this fact has Wen proved ln our article you state tl)At the cost of a 'firm' policy toward Mexico would bo very great. And what would we gain? Wu mention oil .fields Is It a fiet thnt Mr. Fall would have more of our young men sacrificed for the sake of some oil fields? Must we use our army and navy for the purpose of conquering new territory for exploiters' If that Is Mr. Fall's Idea, and It surely sounds like It, the people will not be benefited thereby. Tou also mention I.atln America. For eors we have been trlng to get on friendly terms with the South and Central Americans It has been a hard struggle Jiruch suspicion and prejudice haa had to bo Uaten down Those nations to the South of us are different from us in two ways, lace and religion. These two things often arouse suspicion, Ths people of one race or religion are afraid the other has evil designs After many years It appears the goal has been lrtually won The southern natlona have been drawing nearer to us. Now Is the critical time W must not fall. Our moves regarding Mexico will ho watched closely And the goodlj feeling will become stronger or weaker toward us as we show our hsnd regarding Mexico, We cannot vfTord to lose any South American friend ship. We can help all tho Latin countries without a "firm" policy May the lime soon come when the two Americas will b so cemented together that nothing will be able to separate them. And their motto will be: Americans all; liberty and Justice for all people WILIiAItD KOP.INSON. Wastervllle, O , April 20. 10,21. Questions Answered and befitting verse of poetry for one that Is deceased, I ., a soldier "fcud" of mine. III 1 1 by name, who was killed the first day nf his going Into action? ' His mother ha Just received word that ''Hill" Is on hie way home and she has been very kind as to send me word when tie Is to come, so I have taken this method of conveying my heartfelt svmpathles to her. Second Aa she lives In Michigan (Sag inaw), she Invites me to come up. What Is tho fare there and back? And ln caso I could not go how would you Word a letter so us to express myself to her In writing. Just as If I were there. Third. Would flowers sent by "the flower telegram route" bo appropriate and what fitting words on flowers would be necessary "Sleep on. Dear Comrade," "llest In Teace," "Till We Meet Agiiln" or "To mil, a Com rade and Chum, From Your Chum and Iluddy Tom"? This woman had nine boya and one girl, five boys being in the service, and two wer killed wllhln, three days of each other. Bhe was a patriot, was she not? May Ood bless her. THOMAS HATNOIt. Philadelphia, April M, 1021. Tennyson In his beautiful poem "In Me rrorlam." has many lines that would be suitable, one of tho beat being "Clod's fingers touched him and he slept." Equally familiar are the last two lines of a erse by Michael J. lurry: "The fittest place where man can die Is where he dies for man " Homer In his "Iliad" Introduces these lines: "He sleeps an Iron sleep Slain fighting for his country." If we knew In Just what way you were going to use these lines we might bo better able to give you something appropriate. You are no doubt familiar with the poem of Fltz-Ureene Halleck. written on the death of Joseph Hodman Drake, starting with the verses: Clreen be the turf above thee. Friend of my better days! None knew thee but to love thee, None named thee but In praise. ' Tears fell, w'hen thou wert dying, From eyes unused to weep, And long, where thou art hlng. Will tears the co'd earth steep. The round-trip faro from Philadelphia to Saginaw Is !4fl 14. We regret that we cannot give space to the printing of a letter of condolence. It would be q'llto appropriate for you to send flowers. Probably the most appro priate tribute among those vou name would be "Till We Meet Again." Claire Pawling Plummer Robert E. Pride, 8920 Sprlngfleld avenue, desires your address In order to forward to you documents against capital punishment, having read your letter on the subject In the Eveiiko Fustic Lido in. Poems and Songs Desired gan-Amerlean College To the Editor of the Btcnino J'u&Hc Ltdoer: Sir When will the Pan-American iCol lego of Commerce at Panama be opened? W I C. Philadelphia April SI 1021 The opening of this college was to have taken place this month out it nas oeen at ferred until Jul 11 1021 All particulars may be obtained b writing to the executive director. 1000 Vermont avenue, Washington, U. C Meaning of Familiar Expression To the JTdttor of tht Evenino Public Ltdaer: Sir What Is meant bj the expression! "This is a day to be marked with a white atone"? W U MILLS. Philadelphia April 21 1021. This denotes a day to be re-rcmbered pleasantly The ancient ftomans marked a lucky dav on the calendar with a white stone and an unlucky day with charcoal. Answers Rowing Problem To tht Editor of the Eirnino Public Ltdaer. Hlr The answer to the rowing problem submitted b) James II, Ferree, Jr , is twenty miles, and Is explained aa follows: The rate is ten miles ir hour going down stream and four miles per hour returning. Kence 2 10 20 miles .1x4 20 miles. Hours 7 W FRED nLACKWEI.U Philadelphia, April 21 1021. Answers were also received from ' J J r Maurh Chunk Pa and Ernie Robson, Chester Pa To Cut Five-Pointed Star To the Editor of te Evenino Public Ledoer Mr Replying to the request of Mary Mc Quade In jour Issue of the 21st Inst , I beg to Inclose herewith a card which was Issued by the Insurinee Co of North America on tta 123th anniversary which gives a diagram und complete directions as to making a five pointed star with one cut nf the scissors, nnd which Information 1 am very glad to be able to furnish the lady In question h i ron' cC ? nM man nil 1 r win is. u--.. i- li . .r i nun any member of tr V F W ' lie will learn from that source trat the MEN vho ileep In hie tost bil . t ilerited with a plain wooden err it in th- fields of I rarc are ih tn-n 'vho won the war' Perhaps h won ih wa- (In his own opinion) orderly bring up a flrst-elasa Che so Medal lion so that we ma, d-corato our blushing i?) hero' He savs he It tr: a member ff 'he Vet ' rii.a For that let us tlv- thanks I hii Iso positive tht 1e a winderfjl ass. t his Post In the Lg jn Maybe that gentle. man who served in ihe Phi Ippines la a e acxer that Is n for -liner hm r lyielf to Judge H,., ..r i trml Ji rather attoi Ute ir - slack-r than with a squelcher and I 'i .ivsonntei with some of the cream of the mi m i e many that leep In Frare losi i.-iner perhaps thinks that he is m-k smhol of the spirit and Id-als "f the legion Perhaps Ills error In this resie,, mi he , .rrerted If he consults some . ne if iroinarj Intelligence In our organlzati' r u, piar- him right To m knoM . . -he Ix-gi in and the Vets work together harnionlnmi whets-ver and whsrevnr u is p t fie iu do so for the good of their Ood r utitr end community l-otr. orgftn'tanor s -.ery naturally indeavor lo surpass one another In acecmpitnhtng good tesults Wh) k k at in ' U b It not nd to exor-dits the proper eettlimrnt of many questlr ns As to th x lu" or nf men noi ai-rvlng r-r fors'gn ool r .- ' rrlfiii ve ei s why toes ho Learlon n j ,e "II nin ex n 'hose who are v-leran' 'f the v tIJ mr Vn serious itason of ehitn I vn l-4rr The F W was organi- d . i k t,ofure tni late world -var and. Ood willing will continue for miinj manv jeire to come and I personally aa .ontf as 1 ' air scr.ii together enough "francs " will ount.nue .i member of both or ganisations until laps blows It Is Impossible 1 1 express one s opinion of a mqrtul "f the .allber of '103d Engl leer for niili un having met all tvp,s p-evlnus to this time he has any snd all of thani stopt-ed However I will consult the oulji buird in! let vou know thn r-sult JAMES J S.'AUOIINESST V 1" W Post N'o. 3&i) C ie Mv J prl .'I), l'l.'l A Long Swedish Word To the ffditor ii the Fi rninp Publli f.eroee Sir I noted the ling Danish word in the People's Furum of the Kvlmmi pi him LEPOlH April I Hut here la a long Swedish word that has It bt b , Ighteen let ters HiK.kerfabbrtk.t ktlettulugsarhetAref ,rt. iilnseluknlwacklnwiKUr.il It contains six iy one letters and tnr-uns the Janitor of the sugar refining eonipin a labor union hull 1.1'llrCI J .NElso.s J12K Hast William street I'lilludelplitt ApHI -1 lu-'l Our Policy Toward Mexico To tht Edit'" ft 'h' I mho f'uli i I rdaer tr Your edit r n n'ttled Mexico and Mr Kail thu' I rend in the issue of April IS, r- is ill. r uht ring (o i I do not see The directions are as follows Take a piece of thin paper and place It over the design shown hereon. Trace off the c'rc.o and the lines aa Indicated, noting A II C etc. Then follow the directions for folding and cutting as given below snd ou will be able with one snip nf your scis sors to make a five-pointed ttar This Is a feat which was so easily performed by Jletsv Ross snd which so astonished and pleased Ueroral Washington and the others prttent Directions for folding and cutt'ng' Fold over on line A-R Fold under on line f Fold under on line Ii Fold over on line E Fold over on line F Then make one snip of vnur scissors on line to WILLIAM M CURTIN Philadelphia Aprl J.' 1U2I This question was also answered by 'C J- W . ' Mrs W H ("ark R J Kearney, Stroudaburg. Pa Harry (J Rrop H O Ilaum Augusta S Johnson Mrs J, H Clarke snd J llrerhwlte A Tribute to His "Buddie" To tht Edito o trie Evening PuoKc Ledoer Sir I h p yoj survive my "romlrg bar rage of questions, that I sincerely hope jou can answer for me and In the mean time T will be patiently waiting the newste ' to deliver my Kvsnivo pt ami I.SKira. First Could you publish an appropriate Wants Author of Lines To the Editor of the Eirnina Public Ledoer: Sir Can any of your readers give the name of the author of the following lines: "Nature never did betray the heart that loved her For she can so Inform the mind within us, so Impress with quietness and beauty, that nelthy evil tongues, rash Judg ment nor the sneers of selfish men can e'er betray that cheerful faith that all that we behold is full of beauty." MRS. W. L. ASHLEY. Philadelphia April 17. 1021 "Great Cities Are Great Plagues" To the Editor o the Evenino Public Ledoer: Slr Can any reader give the complete poem and author of the rolIowlngrllnea: "Great oltles axe great plague' There peace files from man's breast (or na tive Joy) And maltes him pleasure seek ln art alone There everything by paint Is seen disguised. And even the very hearts they seem as hard as stone " 8 S. D Philadelphia, April 17 1021 "A Twisted Tale" To the rjitor o trie len!no Public Ledoer: Sir I am Inclosing some verses that 1 1 hope you can use in the People a rorum. GEORQE R. ALEXANDER. Dethlehem. Ta . April 17, 1921 It Is a long time to come, I remember It well, All alone In a mansion a maiden did dwell, Along with her father and mother serene: Her age it was red and her hair was nine teen. This girl had a lover, who close by did dwell. A banty-backed rooster, and hump-legged as well Said he "fly with me by the light of yon star For you are the eye of my apple, you are." This beautiful maiden said gently. "Be Wise. Or my father will scratch out your nails with his eyes: If you love me so you'll not cause me dis grace ' Said the girl aa she burled her hands In her face. Wren the girl she refused him, he knocked down the maid. Then he quickly opened his knife with his blade He soon cut the throat of the damsel eo fair. Then he dragged her around by the head of her hair. Now Just at this moment the old man ap pears He gated at the sight there, with eyes In his tears. He knelt down beside her, the oold corpse he kissed. Then he rushed with his throat at the mur derer's fist The old man he ordered the villain to bolt. And he pulled a horse pistol ho raised from a colt, The villain he ran for the chimney, that's true raid he. ' I will fly " So he flew up the nue OEORGE R ALEXANDER. Miss Tlllle Woolfnrd. Mlllvllle, N, J , de sires a poem or song entitled "Something Better Than Gold " Can u reader supply It? "J i; II asxs for the parody song call ed. ' Hlnkey-Ulnkey. Parley Vous " F R We cannot comply with your I request to print synopses of "The Vir ginians by Owen W'lster. and "The Call of the Wild ' by Jack Ixindon on account of the larg or space The People's Forom will appear dally In Ihe Evening Public ledger, and also In the fiundar Iubllu I-edirr. Loiters discussing timely topics will he Printed, as well as requested poems, and questions of general Interest will be answered. "Mil eage" Ever realize that a perfect fitting shoe gives more "mileage," as well as more comfort? Strain causes wear. Boot Shop fitting eliminates strain. Men's, $10 Tans Blacks n toicroriOali riant Minn UiO ChesLiut.St. 1 Store Hour, 9 to 5:30 For Wednesday I . i Xow 4S Was $110 At fao 'Valne 933 II . . Sewing Machine Sale of Isainnlkaolc Tomorrow at Great Redactions Also Some Slightly Used Machines at $35 Leasing Machines, $35 Leasing Machines, $41 Domestic .Machines, $59 .frfsf Aifeev, si- --r irrr m Mi PW i cjm 'c. trfTF vrow, nr1 Trc jgor w m rorr aJfeiL m . u if rtvSv i m i iwryp m .mttJBti ifejg ".- i v TiejssaaHieiL m fe-1 . : . rvrvJ, "' - n IWY II '-s-ssse1sB.s.i.tssi iwm-M-wmtwmimmimJiEKmk Gimbel Brothers MARKET' CHESTNUT u EIGHTH NINTH Tueiday, April 26, 1921 For Wednesday Women's Wraps Close-Out Tomorrow of Every Remaining Model Coat, Cape or Wrap That Was $95 to $195 Now $55 to $100 Whether of orlando or marvella or twill cord or silk duvetyn or silk brocade or broche tricotine, or rich heavy Moroccan Crepe or what I Whether straightline or Spanish Cape or limousine Wrap or luxurious Resort wear Wrap. Fully half in navy blue. The rest in ostrich-gray, Hindustani tan, Sorrento blue, soft gray; and black. All sizes including a fair poportion of "extra sizes." And 2000 Just-Corn Coats, Capes and Wraps Duplicates of $35 to $59.75 "Best Sellers These at $20, $25, $29.75 and $35 Velours, Bolivias, Duvets de Laine, Tricotine, Men's Wear Serge, Poiret Twills. And Sports Coatings in new colorings . Black, Navy blue. All the new tans and they're adorable. And the deer-shades. And Sorrento blues galore! THE TWO PICTURED COATS The $35 Sports Style at $20 The new Tuxedo roll sports coat. In the new "milky jade" green and a wonderful blue. Silk-lined throughout how it sliimmersi The $ 1 1 0 Coat Reduced to $65 Is of sand tricotine embroidered so uniquely! i in gold. Graceful. IuII almost circular yet it falls into straight lines. Magnificently silk-lined. ' -Gimbels, Salons of Dress, Third floor Half Price And in Some Instanfces-Considerably Less Than Half for Groups of Sample Dining-Room and Bedroom Suites and Separate Pieces, Tomorrow In the Cottage Sale of Furniture Because of Readjusting of Prices and the Big Stocks Payments for furniture may be spread over several months, and, at the extremely low sale prices this makes it very easy to furnish house or single room. 28 Chamber Suites Domestic Parlor d?Q Cabinet Machines 4U7 Carload of the New Willard Cabinet Sewing Machines at almost cost price, $49. The highest guarantee of quality goes with each machine. $250 To Be Sold at a Flat Price of Original Values $500 to $700 Every Sale Final Deliveries at once. We illustrate one design. The lot includes both Walnut and Mahogany,. Queen Anne, Chip pendale, Louis XVI and Hepplewhite designs. For the most part but a single suite in some instances some reserve stocks, $250 a Suite. 18 TEN-PIECE Domestic Sewing Machines at $59 Slightly .Used Machines Domestics. AT fkjiK New Homo J UtJJ Dining-Room Suites $400 To Be Sold at a Flat Price of pTTVrJ Original Values $700 to $850 Every sale final Deliveries at once. The de signs are Queen Anne and Louis XV, and come in both walnut and mahogany. One design is pictured. In most instances a single suit, in other cases some reserve stock. m .... i $60 Twin Brass Bedsteads $30 $10 to $15 Allowance for your old Machine towards the purchase of a Domestic Elec tric Boudoir Cabinet Machine. Gimbels, Fourth floor and Subway Store Twin brass bedsteads, two designs (one illustrated), 2-in. continuous posts. 1-in. filling rods, 3 ftwide, satin finish only. Reg. Price $60. at $30 Pair &fa nrrffN PffFTFtPfri a I Mfr a Special if! Per Ip W Fin 11 li """ i-F Sllwi iiiillH BEHfi. $35 Ostermoor Mattresses at $25 Celebrated Ostermoor Mattresses known throughout the world for a quarter of a century as one of the finest mattresses manufactured. We are offering their regular boxed-edge mattress, 45 lbs. weight, fine mercerized, fancy tickings Ostermoor regular guaranteed price is $35 Our special price is $25. -Gimbels. Sixth floor Women's Satin Strap Pumps The Kind of Shoes That Go to Smart Teas and Delightful Parties, Tomorrow At $7.65 Instead of $12.50 Hand-turned. And with the "rainbow arch" that fitsand emphasizes the curve of a pretty foot. Brown Satin with baby Louis heels. "" Black Satin with full Louis heels. But always heavy lustrous Satin 1 ' Gimbels, Second floor. Clean-Up of Men's $8 to $12 Shoes at $3.20 In a These Sizes SIZE SCALE 5i Mi i oivii 7ii aivji oi miomin. AA I I I I 4 G , 2 2 L6JJL A D C 2 214 41C1810122022U81 4 21 3181016014141201181822 8 0 11121101161 41101141141 8'261 2 6 71 4 5 5 41 5 5 5 6 Tomorrow, more "strong-arm work" by the new Shoe Chief I Understand, a clean-up of Men's Shoes that formerly sold at $8 to $12 because in broken lo" and only in the sizes shown. Possibly a dozen styles in an. Lan t promise any of the 553 pairs for late comers at $3.20 a pairl What do you know about thatr Gimbels, Second floor- i
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