Omaha Daily Bee Newspaper, June 12, 1916, Page 4

4 THE OMAHA DAILY .BEE FOUNDED BY EDWARD ROSEWATER. VICTOR ROSEWATER, EDITOR. " The Bee Publishing Company, Proprietor. BEE BUILDING, FARNAM AND SEVENTEENTH. Hughes Breaks His Silence. Justice Hughes' telegram to the Chicago re- publican convention, accepting the nomination for president, is sufficient answer to those who have called into question his position on the most vital of the questions today before the people, that of Americanism. His words are temperate, but of such earnestness as will carry conviction that here is an American whose purpose will not be misunderstood. His criticism of the course of the administration in its foreign policy is not that of a partisan,.but of a citizen who keenly feels the humiliation that has come to Americans by reason of the weakness of the president and his cabinet. The charge that politics was put be- fore patriotism, that party interest had the first call over public interest, and that meddling has ended in muddling will sum up democratic ac- complishment in the State department. In this Mr. Bryan must share with Mr. Wilson, his || Entered at Omaha postoffice as second-class matter. 'ERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION. i By carrier By mall per year. .00 Bee, ' ad .00, t! Mm e of address or irregularity in ::fln_rzm ‘v.%’gmchl Circulation Department. draf! REMITTANC(EA] rder. Only two- t t, express stal order. cn:nutull:xynu mcfigfl in g:vpn?ent of small accounts. Personal checks, except on Omaha and eastern ex- change, not _accepted. OFFICES. Omaha—The Bee Building. '&:,‘%mfi“‘ rl}or.tltr.:l!hn street. resignation not serving to fully exculpate him as il {lding. 3 !é‘l?eoln—lu Little Bu ns,‘.{ mmc a principal. al New ek Roow 1100, 318 i 3 N Louis—50: ‘Washington—725 To the re-establishment of American prestige at home and abroad, peace with honor, and the dignity of a great nation upheld, the republican party is devoted, and its nomine¢ for the presi- dency has declared himself so unreservedly and unequivocally in harmony with this purpose of the party that his stand is not again likely to be brought into question. Mr. Hughes will doubt- less discuss other issues as the campaign pro- gresses, but the world knows now where he stands as an American, ven Bank of Comn-? ”r'nmum street, N. W. CORRESPONDENCE. Address communications relating to news and edis torial matter to Omaha Bee, torial Department. MAY CIRCULATION. 57,852 Daily—Sunday 52,748 Dwight Willlams, eirculation manager of The Bee Publishing company, being duly sworn, says that the average circulation for the month of May, 1916, was 67,852 daily and 62,748 Sunday. DWIGHT WILLIAMS, Circulation Manager. Bubscribed in my presence and sworn to before me this 3d day of June, 1016. ROBERT HUNTER, Notary Publie. Price Maintenance Bills, The merry war raging between manufactur- ing interedts and leagued retailers on the ques- tion of price maintenance legislation by congress enters & new and interesting stage. Two years of aggressive agitation and national-wide propa- ganda under the auspices of the American Fair Trade league served to center attention on the proposed legislation known as the Stephens bill. Under its provisions manufacturers of trade- marked or special brand articles may dictate the price at which such goods shall be sold at retail. In trade circles, where price maintenance holds favor, the principle o( the bill secured endorse- ment and support. Some retailers regarded the bill as a ‘jughandle affair, It gave manufacturers great power over retailers, obligating ‘them to obey price orders regardless of local conditions or needs. Active opposition manifested itself through the National Retail Dry Goods associa- tion, which vigorously assailed the open and con- cealed objects of the measure. At this stage of the vocal battle Senator Borah presented a measure designed to protect manufacturer and retailer and give the forgotten consumer a fighting chance for his money. It izes price maintenance under specified con- ditions, provides for federal license and intro- duces federal price regulation in these words: The Federasl Trade commission may, on its own initiative, or shall upon a petition in writing by = citisen filed with such commi fix and establish & fair and reasonable price at whi y article coming under the terms of this act shall be sold, and, shall for that pur- pose have access to all records, , papers, accounts, secret ses and formulas of the proprietor, manu- facturer or producer of suck article which said commis- slon shall deem necessary in order to enable it to fix and establish such price; that a price once fixed and estab- lished shall not be raised or increased so to do; that any- one increasing the yrice over that fixed by the commission shall be punished by & fine of not more than $1,000 or imprisoned not less than six months, or both such fine and_imprisenmant. The sweeping character of the powers pro- posed to be vested in the trade commission must seriously \emblruu nufacturers and chill en- thusiasm for the original Stephens bill. Object- ing retailers, on the other hand, appear more than satisfied with the outcome of their strategy and the insinuating come-back of the Borah “joker.” , Subscribers leaving the city temporarily i should have the Bee mailed to them. Ad- 8. dress will be changed as often as requested. = mmma—memme Still, it must be admitted that Chicago put up a great show for the money. «I'he steering committees did their best, but _could nat deliver the goods. Follow the flag on Flag day. Whither it leads there safety and honor lies, Colonel Bryan regrets that Colonel Rooseve! deserted a band of - loyal followers, Colone! ~ Bryan always led his to defeat, Events justified the prophecy that the dele- gates could not be stampeded. They knew what dugy wanted and how to get it Critics of the flag and what it stands for doubtless derive courage from the fact that ac- commodations at asylums are limited. ——— A lot of democrats get small consolation out _ of the way the Chicago convertion wound up. . They'll have even less as the days go on. Match Justice Hughes' expressions against _those of any responsible man in public life, and . see if they lack in warmth or definiteness. X S—— . After all, the custom of burning church mort- gages+is peculiarly appropriate. A thing which ‘keeps a house warm deserves a hot finish. e Kicking on Chicago's .convention prices is a te of energy. A spirit of thankfulness in being permitted to take home their clothes more efits delegates and visitors. ] e Peace and neutrality are impressive figures of speech, but they stand a slim chance of com- manding respect during a presidential campaign. Now for St. Louis and the ratification, J e ——— No good E——— ’ Ending the Coromer. Judge Day of the Douglas county district court has held that the law abolishing the office of coroner with the end of the term of the pres- ent incumbent is a good one, constitutional and valid. This decision will be approved by all save the coroner himself, who brought the suit in hope of overturning the law and perpetuating himself in an office that has been found to be useless. In ancient times the coroner, perhaps, was a neces- sary adjunct of government and necessary to the proper administration of the law. Development of the machinery of government, and especially of the law, has relche.d a point where the office is no longer of service, and may even become a hindrance in ghe solving of questions that come within its scope, The county attorney and the sheriff are the officers who properly should per- form the functions now allotted to the corner, and after the first of January next they will. This is one more stepin the direction of more efficient government. Carranza Blustering Again. Mexican matters have been slightly neglected by the public for several days, because of more important business elsewhere, but the trouble across the Rio Grande is likely to be given some serious attention almost any time now. The Car- ranzistas are supporting their demand for the withdrawal of American troops' in true bandit fashion. While guilty of no overt act, and friendly enough on the surface, the de facto gov- ernment is at least cognizant of if not actually an accessory to anti-American agitation that if left unchecked may prove seriGus. President Wilson is understood to have tentatively sug- gested mediation, although this has not officially been promulgated. Carranza has met the sug- gestion with his customary bluster, and with no sign of willingness to assist in bringing the af- fairs of Mexico to a settlement. Mr. Wilson should advise his friend that he would better not push his people too far in their renewed offenses against Americans. Mediation would be a great deal better for all hands than intervention, —— Telephone wire tapping by the police of New York appears to have been more extended than .the public suspected. The Allied Printing Trades' council formally charge the police, with listening in on its headquarters wire and giving the in- formation so obtained to uniriendly employers. While a local court sustained the practice as a proper exercise of police power for the “pre- vention and detéction of crime,” it is already apparent that the power must be rigidly re- stricted lest it grow into a gross invasion of public and private rights. —— The southern deiegate will continue a factor in republican conventions, but the day of his power is gone. Henceforth the states which pro- vide republican strength will dominate party councils. ¢ reason now exists why all the pro- gressives should not come back into the repub- lican party, when even the colonel finds the way and the prospects pleasi It's a good ‘season “." Mh‘ m- | ee— The exalted righteousness of the progressive convention fell short of the expectations of the y belt. This was unavoidable, however. Even super-man could not land a dry pJank in a Chi- €380 deluge. { ——— _The president is usin own trusty type- writer in preparing the St. Louis platform, not even taking chances on his cabinet, let alone former member. His experience with the Balti- “more platform has well taught him what to leave out. . . J i x b G —— ~ Considering the invaluable favors bestowed /by the administration on the Carranza govern- . mient, its inaction in the presence of anti-Ameri- ‘can demonstration smacks of base ingratitude. " With the stage all set for renomination, and ~ orees campanies lare marching with old-time _yigor to the favorite melon patch. During the + classed as a contribution to the gayety of the | Thirty Years Ago - This Day in Omaha Compiled From Bes Files. ‘The marriage of Richard Don‘;y nd Miss Namara, daughter of Mr, and Mrs. Thomas jara, occurred at the church of the Holy the corner of Eighteenth and Izard ‘R, A, Shaffel officiating. The full church was present, consisting of Bethge, Creighton, Burk- Frand, H Burkley and John [ro was ded by Jeremiah ride by Miss Ella Kennedy, 1l o of the most i Brown of the postal r to investigate the ice_robbery. sold Block A'in Reser- . The transfer rman Kuhn as trustee. The are also interested in_the L Whinicis, Chires B, Wooh n ery, es D, - hell, C. Smu and W. O, 1 M P The Bullmoosers in Action Palmer Smith. Here are the observations of a Nebraska boy :‘ltor a visit to the progressive national conven- on: The progressives opened their session with a series of roars and adjourned because George W. Perkins wanted them to and the delegates were beginning to get hungry. g session there were several speakers trying to lead the party at the same time, and Chairman Robins had a hard time to maintain any sem- blance of order. Massachusetts delegates started the part with “It won't stop raining till we nomi- nate Teddy,” which struck a popular chord with the rain-soaked crowd. New York struck the keynote of the sentiment with a banner pro- claimed, “New York Wants Roosevelt and Wants Him Right Away.” This proved to be the senti- ment which Chairman Robins, Perkins, Garfield, and the more conservative leaders had trouble in holding in check all the afternoon. “We Wont Take Hughes” was the burden of the shout set up by the Illinois delegation and echoed by most of the rest of the house. The paid performers in the gallery had poor luck with their songs even when aided by good sized megaphones and the band for the conven- tion had plenty of music of its own. The Georgia delegation got a hearing on a song in which “his mother’s home” rhymed with “him alone”’— (probably they wrote the song with “his” and “him" capitalized). The confirmation of committee reports on credentials, and permanent organization went through without & hitch, but when James R. Gar- field introduced the conference resolution the trouble began, and continued in increasing volume until McLaughlin of Michigan advised the convention to tell the republican party to “go to hell and do it now,” and thereby earned a rebuke from the chair for unparliamentary lan- guage. 4 ontrasting with the banner proclaiming “We Don't Want Any More Judges or Professors,” Albert Bushnell Hart, the noted historian, doubted that there could be any harmony and stated that he and the Massachusetts delegation were from Missouri as well as from Massa- chusetts, ‘When the resolution finally passed after about two hours of frantic debate the committee on resolutions was ready to report. The platform as drafted received general approval, but a fight on the suffrage plank developed under the lead- ership of Henry J. Allen. It was ruled out as out of order, but forecasted trouble for the final adoption on the morrow. Mr. Perkins was greeted with a sea of wav- ing flags, but his speech aroused little enthusiasm and not until Chairman Robins advocated ad- journment was there an enthusiastic response. Then came the amusing part of the per- formance. Although the convention had ad- journed, it reconsidered the motion, and passed the resolution empowering the chair to appoint a conference committee, when the news came of favorable action by the republican convention on a conference resolution. The night session was noisy but good natured, and the hope was generally expressed that the conference would result in harmony, though many of the delegates still expect to nominate Roosevelt. Raymond Robins was the dominant factor of the second session of the progressive convention. His personality dominated the turbulent passions of the delegates. He dominated both George W. Perkins and Victor Murdock, who led opposing factions. He was able to turn the tide toward roulble compromise and away from the head- ong nomination of Theodore Roosevelt, not by his ability as an orator and keynoter, nor by his ?ower as a parliamentarian, but because he re- used to cut off debate, and because he said “I want to do.what is right.” The Auditorium held a crowd very different from that in the Coliseum. It had a bigger pto- portion of red heads. There were more men with sandy whiskers and with hoarse throats. It was a volatile crowd, prone to follow the leader, whoever he might be. The same hands waved flags, the same voices that shouted approval when Garfield and Pinchot presented the con- ference resolution also applauded. - Murdock when he opposed the resolution and cheered Mc- Laughlin when he advised the convention to “tell the republicans to go to hell and do it now.” Oratory and epigrams were at 4 premium. The delegates wanted to believe what they heard, and opinion swayed back and forth. Raymond Rob- ins put his motions at the psychological moments and carried the convention with him because they believed he was doing what was right. An old-time political observer remarked, “They are like the ‘pops’ only more so.” They are more so. The progressive convention is more like a camp meeting than a deliberative body. They are worshippers of their “Teddy” and they follow him with blind devotion. It re- quired the leadership of Raymond Robins to even temporarily divert them from their head- long rush to a nomination irrespective of plat- form, proceedure, or policy. The question is can and will Robins contjnue to hold down the lid and give the conference report a chance. Twice Told Tales His American Name. A somewhat unpatriotic little son of Itlly, 12 years old, came to his teacher in the public school and asked if he could not have his name chm&;d. “Why do you want to change your name?” the teacher asked. “I want to be an American. I live in America now.” "W”hlt American name would you like to ve “I have it here,” he said, handing the teacher a_dirty scrap of paper on which was written “Patrick Dennis McCarty.”—Chicago News. . No Precaution Neglected. The little son of a clergyman recently ap- ared at breakfast with distinct evidences of a made toilet. y, Edmund,” his mother remonstrated, “I believe you forgot to brush your hair!" “I was in such a hurry to get to school,” he explained. “I hope you didn't forget to say your pray- ers?”’ she asked anxiously, “No, siree!” was the empbatic assurance; “that's one thing I never forget. Safety first!"— Harper's M 1 astily “Wh; People and Events The auto killing record of Philadelphia, near- in in- five months, caused the issuance of orders to the rliu to arrest all violators of speed and traffic regulations. Officers are for- bidden to accept excuses and are required to march offenders to the nearest station, * Thirt{-one years ago Julia R. Sneden of New York inherited $300,000. The pile was too much for her mind and she retired involuntarily to an asylum. A faithful trustee managed the fortune so well that it now amounts to $800,000. The trustee drew a salary of $4000 a year and earned it The New York woman who is suing a five times millionaire for breach of promise, fixing her damages at $1,000,000, claims she lost out on another wealthy man because she thought the first one the better catch and stayed by him until shaken. Evidently the fair plaintiff neglected to ive philosophical thought to Mrs, Beck's cele- rated list of “dont's,” -~ During most of the | THE BEE: OMAHA, MONDAY, JUNE 12, 19186. The Pees LeSer Justice Baldwin Enters Disclaimer. Omaha, June 10,—To the Editor of The Bee: My attention has been called to the article in The Bee of June 9, in which At- torney McGuire for the Welfare board is quoted as saying: ‘“The jstice courts of this city are a blot upon our civilization.” As I am one of the justices of the peace of this city, I beg the space in your estecmed paper to make a brief reply to his charge, insofar as it may be construed as applying to my court. I have too much respect for myself to be accused of being “a blot upon our civilization.” If Mr. McGuire is a gen- tleman worthy of the position which he holds, I shall expect him to qualify his statements or show wherein 1 have ever con- ducted my court so as to be “a blot upon our civilization.” Mr. McGuire has never been in my court but one time, and at that time he expressed himself as well pleased with my judgment and ruling. He knows nothing of the busi- ness transactions in my court, neither does he know my method of conducting business. Those who come before me recognize the fact that they are in a court room, and thut I am the judge. I do nou handle, and never have handled, any collection agenc/ business. It ‘s a well known fact that T am opposed to the accumulation of costs for either rich or poor to pay. In fact, I have often re- mitted my fees in cases. The wage earner and the poor know me too well to say that my court is “a blot upon our civilization.” Be honest and fair, Mr. McGuire: speak the truth and shame the devil. ARTHUR E. BALDWIN, Kelley's Side of the Case. Omahs, June 9.—To the Editor of The Bee: I notice in your paper an article cap- tioned “Justice Courts Blot Upon City,” and a statement made by Mr. McGuire. As the Kelley Mercantile agency was brought into this case, I fedl in justice to ourselves in connection with this matter to make reply. First it might be well to give a little history of this case. On the 24th day of Apri!, 1915, Mary Ro:s purchased merchandise to the extent of $14.50 and paid $7 on account, tated, leaving a balance of $7.50. 'The creditors uted their best efforts from the date of pur- chase up to the 31st of January, 1916, cov- ering a period of about eight months, en- deavoring to collect the balance. On the 8d day of January, 1916, this claim was placad with us for collection. On the 13th day of January Mr. und Mrs. Ross were duly notified by letter of the claim, with request to make settlement. Time from the 3d to the 18th of January was spent in locating the debtor. No response to this let- ter, and a second demand was made on the 19th of January, with no response. On the 26th day of January further notice was given these people. On the 2d of February a fourth and on the 17th of February a fifth letter was written and a stamped envelope enclosed for a reply as to whether they did or did not owe the bill. All of these letters had our return card on them and we feel absolutely certain that each and every one of them was delivered, as the Postoffice de- partment returned none of them to us. Not being able to get any response from letters and demands, on the 1lst day of March, 1916, suit was instituted in the jus- tice court of C. H. Kubat. Summons was served in the case and these people notified to make their appearance on the 10th of March, 1916, They paid no more heed to this than they did to the previous letters, and on the 10th of March, 1916, judgment was entered by default for $7.50. On the 22d day of March we sent them further no- tice notifying them of the judgment and if they did not make arrangements for settle- ment garnishment proceedings would be in- stituted. No response wae made to this and on the 11th day of May there was a garnish- ment issued. After this garnishment had been lodged with the emiployer, and tHe judg- ment debtor's money stopped, was the first time they ever made an appearance at our office, which was on the third day of June, 1916. Now'we wish to ask in the name of rea- son and in the name of law and justice if these people have not recelved absolutely fair treatment. If they would have responded account at whatever small paymeht per week or per month these people could have af- forded to pay. ! Relative to the expense attached to the collection in the form of court gosts, if this bill had been $75 instead of $7.50 the costs ld have been the same, and nothing Wo‘:llht about it. We belleve we atre correctly informed when we state that the costs would have been more in the same case if the papers had issued from the municipal court or the county court, Lastly, we wish to call attention to the citizens of this community that their good money is paying the Welfare board big sal- aries, and the community at large should be benefitted by their acts, and we wish to take this particular case from another angle, and cite another record to prove that these peo- ple could have paid for clothing and necessi- ties for their family if their funds had been applied in the proper manner, and we do not feel that the Welfare board s justified in condemning anybody and protecting people who, according to a ruling of the juvenile court of this county on the 24th day of Feb- ruary, 1916, found that Camille Ross and Mary Roes, his wife, were consumers of too much liquor and not fit custodians of their children, who were committed to the Deten- tion home. It would seem that the Welfare board should represent thes real interests of the community and lay the blame of some of the misery and sorrow where it belongs in- stead of condemning innocent third parties, who have merely done their duty in as gentle & way as could be under the circumstances. A. R. KELLEY, Good Roads Bonds. Florence, Neb., June 9.—To the Editor of The Bee: It is with deep regret that I note by the daily press that the real estate men of Omaha have appointed a committee to start injunction proceedings roads bonds proposition. Wis frankly that in my opinion this is absolutely uncalled for. I would suggest, however, that & committee be appointed to keep in close touch with the doings of our county board, and if they make & boble in not furnishing good material for said roads or in any way enter into a graft campaign with brick manu- facturers or contractors, then, in that case, let your Real Estate exchange act along a line of serving an injunction. In other ‘words, keep a club over their head, and I deem this will be sufficient and we will have our good roads. There seems to ‘be many a nigger In the woodpile in fegard to this good roads proposition, viz.: First, the automobile club thought it had a finger in the pie and started the proposition to rolling, after which the commissioners would not meet their require. ments; then the Real Estate exchange ob- jeets to the whole business, but in any event let's have our good roads. Let the bonds go the way they are. The people have voted for them and are entitled to the good roads. However, on the other hand, as above stated, all that is necessary is ‘to threaten injune- tion when our commissioners do not do right thing and any civie organization is en- titled to representation to investigate what is going on in the matter. C. L. NETHAWAY. About Voting. 5 Omaha, June 10.—To the Editor of Th, Bee: In order to settle a dispute and for the information of myself and other voters, I wish you would tell us whethed it is neces- sary to vote for the full number of ecandi- dates where several are to be elected, as, for instance, for members of the legislature, djs- triot judge, etc. The primary bailot said “vote for seven” district judges, and I pre- sume the ballot at the November election wil) say the same. We want to know: In it necessary for each voter to vote for seven, or may he vote for just one or two nominees for district judge, even though the ballot says “vote for seven?” Please answer through the columns of your paper, and oblige, A. F. CLARK. 830 Brandeis Theater Building. Answer—You are privileged to vote for all, for any number you may wish, or for none, as you desire. You may not vote for more than the number desginated fequired to vote for all. TIPS ON HOME TOPICS. Indianapolis News: The number of acci- dents reported every week suggests that many people cannot be brought to take the “safety first” movement seriously. Detroit Free Press: Every American boy may be president of the United States some day, but when convention time rolls around there are mighty few eligible candidates. Springfield Republican: General Goethal's prediction that the Panama canal will never be closed again on account of slides may seem like a defiance of nature, but the gen- eral should know what he is talking about. Cleveland Plain Dealer: An eastern man died as the result of the bite of a woodtick. Just as effective as a 42-centimeter gun, and a lot more lingering and painful. And yet some people think we ought to go to war. Chicago Tribune: One of the letters fell out of a “Welcome” arch in Omaha, d, re- lates the disappointed reporter of The Bee, “The letter struck the pavement, as there was no automobile ing at that time.” Baltimore American: The woman’'s party organized in Chicago one flag, no candidate and one plank. This gives the women the big advantage over their masculine brothers of- the opportunity for concentrating their resources and their forces, especially as the one plank is a fact with them and not a mere platform fiction. Louisville Courier-Journal: Cornellus Roach, secretary of state in Missouri, has fourteen children and is running for the office of governor. If he does not get into the governor's mansion how about letting | the Roach family occupy the building which will be made vacant by the wdjournment of the democratic national convention? New York World: This session of con- gress must raise from new taxes at least $150,000,000 for the increased expenditures on the army and navy, even with a prae- tice of economy in other directions. But it is showing no dosposition to economize any- where. Its $42,200,000 river and harbor bill is a wretched combination in local jobbery. This is now to be followed by a twin-brother public buildings bill carrying $20,000,000. SMILING LINES. Hibbs—You certainly have a fine library. Can I borrow a book of you occasionally? Dibbs—My dear chap, I make it a rule never to lend books, because people don't return them, You see, all these are bor- rowed books.—Boston Transcript. “T heard you have gone into business, old fellow.” “'Yep, the restaurant business.” :“And how is the restaurant business, as you find it?" I eat in my own place as an advertisement. but it is beginning to tell on me."—New York Times. “I never have a chance to show what I can do,” complained the young doctor. . have a patient for you. You'll have a swell chance now."” well 2" ‘Yep: cawe of mumps.”"—Loulsville Cour- fer-Journal. . An elderly married couple, each of weighty proportions, were about to take an automo- bile ride. As the husband made no attempt to assist his wife into the car, she turned e J ) {to him and said: gallant as you were when you were a boy | ®%/And you, my dear,” he returned, not nearly so bouyant as when you w gal"—Chicago Post. “You are not nearly so | “Smith is a lucky guy, isn't he?" remarked wn. ,Br‘?uo sure is’ agreed Jones. “Why, If | he tumbled out of an aeroplane would fall right through a hospital skylight and on to an operating table."—Cincinnati En- quirer. 'wo men were cyeling past a prison wall. "lT'oDndol‘ ‘where you would be if the prison had its due?” remarked one. “Riding alone,” replied the other.—New York Herald. Postmaster—No, not much dofn’ in town! Did you hear erbout Lem Huggins gettin’ a night letter? Burgess—Not ,Lem? Postmaster—Yes, Lem. Burgess—By cricky! It beats all ther way the young fellers are forgin’ to the front.— Chicago News. The Sunday school teacher was not satis- fled with Ellen's unsupported assertion that she had been christened in orthodox manner, “How do you know you have?" she asked. “Because I've got the marks on my arm,” said Ellen —Philadelphla Ledger. at)—It's a story for you up quick. You know very well that when you proposed I didn’t say yes till the next day. He—That's right! I proposed at 11:59 p. m. and you accepted me at 13:01 the next morning.—Boston Transcript. LITTLE RED SCHOOL HOUSE. | Louise W. ‘Watson, in 8t Democrat. Shadows are lengthening and sun diping westward, Little red schoolhouse on memory‘'s road, Close where the old trees cast shade tn the summer, Or bent 'neath the weight of the snow's flaky load. Long years you welcomed the young gen- erations, Swinging their dinner palls, galore. Oft in lite's twilight T stand there to greet them Louls Globe- book bags Or bid them good night at the old sag- #ing door. Cylinder stove holding sway In the center, Listens to tales bubbling over with gife: Benches brought close while the lunches were eaten. Tidbits from which proudly shared they with me. Then out to the grounds with gay laughter of childhood— Skipping of rope, duck-on-Davie, or ball, “Mumbly-peg,” marbjes and kicking of “wickey," Little red school house, you witnessed them all. Teacher? Yes, mother, oft judge and the Jury; First aid to the injured; next helping to bear Thelr punishment discipline felt was a duty, But lightened when teacher was willing to share. 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