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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
ILLINOIS D. A. R.
BEATS NEW YORK
(By United Press)

WASHINGTON, ID. c., April 2S.
Mrs. A. e. Scott of Illinois was
today elected presidentgeneral of
the Daughters of the American
Revolution, defeating Mrs. Scott of
New York, the anti-administration
candidate. The victor received 436
votes to her opponents 42S. The
election was one of the closest
ever witnessed by the organiza-
ton.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
SALOON WAR IN
OREGON
(By United Press)

PORTLAND, Ore, April %
Anti-saloon workers have put the
finishing touches on plans for a
state wide local option campaign
at a meeting in Portland April 30.
It was definitely decided to wage a
war at the next general election
against the saloons of the entire
state. For the past two weeks
meetings have been held in south
ern and eastern Oregon.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
HAS HAY THE $40.
(By United Press)

OLYMPIA, April 23.-Who is the
Seattle man too modest to write
his name who sent $40 bill to
Governor Hay and is probably now
complaining because he has not
been appointed notary public?
That is what the governor wants
to know. Some one sent him $40
bill and request for notarial
blanks. but neglected to sign the
letter.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
BOUND TO
STICK HIM

Post and Graves, attorneys for
Gordon, filed a new complaint this
afternoon in the prosecution of
Deputy Pelletier for contempt, set
ting forth as their evidence that
Pelletier refused the other day to
testify as to grand jury proceed
ings for fear of discriminating him.
self. Hearing on this was set for
1870 p. m. tomorrow.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
TEDDY GETTING
INTO JUNGLE
NV United Press)

MAKINDU, British East Africa,
April 23.-Roosevelt and party,
aboard a special train en- route to
Nairobi, arrived here this morning
from Mombasa. He was greeted by
American missionaries, breakfast
ed and resumed his journey.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
kiDNAPERs TO PEN
(By United Press)

BELLINGHAM. April 23.-Don-
aid Boyd, convicted of kidnapping
Patrick Mccoy, a wealthy Seattle
lumberman, in the woods near
Bow, last October. was sentenced
at Mount Vernon to serve an in
determinate sentence of from five
to u years in states prison and
pay a fine of 800. He was taken
to the penitentiary today, where
hejoins Leo Besemer, an accom-
plice who is serving a similar sen
tence.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
ANOTHER JOLT
At CITY WAGE

Joseph Ziringble, contractor, was
found not guilty today of the
charge of failing to paR lSborers
the city wage scale of S2& 4 day.
1t was held that the SprsSne av-
enue fill job let TO G. B. Dennis is
not city work within meaning of
the ordinance.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
GETS HIS RING AND WATCH

The gold watch, and diamond
ring found in possession of Harry
Smith, the daylight burglar caught
Wednesday afternoon after a hard
chase in the eastern part of the
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23

city. has been identified as the
property of Louis d. Dean, E1913
Harvey avenue. Smith was ar
raigned before Justice Mann this
afternoon but his case was con-
tinued for one week to give him
an opportunity to secure an attor-
ney.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
TO PROTECT MISSIONARIES

WASHINGTON, April 23.--Taft
today directed that dispatches be
sent to American representatives
at London and Constantinople, in
curing what action Great Britain
has taken to protect missionaries
In Turkey.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
CAPTAIN, WIFE AND
CREW LOST
(By United Press)

CHRISTIANA. April 23.-The
captain, his wife and 16 sailors
drowned last night when the Brit
ish steam oxford collided and
sunk the Norwegian steamer Edith
off Christiana.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
(By United Press)

WALLA WALLA, Wash, April
23-It is positively announced to-
day that the bakers of this city
will raise the price of bread to 10
cents loaf, or three for a quarter,
effective May 1. Bakers say the
move is necessary on account of
high flour, which is now selling at
$6.0S a barrel in this city. The
loaves will weigh Is ounces.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
EVEN CAMERA FAILED
TO TELL HIS FATE

He declares that if auto drivers do
not put the proper sized numbers
on their machines they will be
compellde to put license numbers
on both ends of it.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-04-23
GRAND JURY NET IS
GATHERING THEM IN
SENATOR STEWART OF
NEVADA DEAD

, WASHINGTON, D. c., April Z
, 23.-WiIlIam M. Stewart, for Z
, NOR Nevada senator, died this Z
, morning at Georgetown hos Z
, pitaI. A fortnight ago he un- =
, derwent an operation for en- Z
} larged glands. He suffered a Z
, relapse Wednesday. Z
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

even Mrs. Belding smiled approvingly
when she flashed past In John
Thearle's buggy after school hours in
stead OF behind Joel Peters mare.
Thearle was Mrs. Belongs brother
and she mentally assured herself that
anyone who could effect so great n
change In Tommys reputation was
worthy even of her brother.
Then Tommy fell from grace. Some
implsh freak threw the school Into
nomentHry disorder and litter went
about tho room when Tommy was told
that he must remain In after school
hours
The last time Tommy had been kept
In, lie had spilled the better part OF q
pint OF ink over the teachers dress.
The immediate result had been that
she had hurried home to get the stains
out while they were fresh. and Tom
my had gone home too. Now lie look
ed lonEinEly at the dress and woDder-
cd whether he dared repeat the cpl
code.
But II was d very meek lad who
remained In his scat when the others
had filed out, and to her surprise
Susie found that he was crying.
Gently she sought TO reason With
him, but he would not lIsten. He
could only sit and ga5c apprehensive-
~ at the door, and presently John
Thearle entered to ascertain the cause
OF the teachers lateness.
He perceived tho situation at a
glance and with never word he laid
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

" waving a heavy cane. When at
last he turned to head down the lake
his heart sank within him. but he
skated boldly toward the man who
he knew must be Kelcey,
Don't you know that skntlng Is
not allowed here7' thundered the
old man as Ralph glidcd up to the
bank
The boy nodded
IL know it," no admitted, "but. say,
that skate was worth the lickin I'm
going to get The canals no good
since the big storm and mother won t
let me skate on the river cause she s
afraid that I'll be drowned. but here
you've got to crawl under the Ice If
you want 10 fall in. o. 1t Is just
bully. If was YOU, I'd be skating all
the time"
$50 you knew that you would be
thrashed If YOU were found on tho
ice?" demanded Kelley. ''In spite OF
that YOU came and skated?"
Sure" assented Ralph. "I amt
Ind really good skate before this
winter, and I'd rather be thrashed
than lose that"
He pointed with generous gesture
toward the CLASSY surface. Kelcey
smiled as the boys gaze was averted.
why didn't you run away when
you heard ME CALI" the man de-
mandcd curiously, You could have
skated down to the part nearest the
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

the Mndlgnns and Janet, but came
swiftly toward table across the room
nj which three men were sitting. Tom
Madigah smiled at janet.
~ warned "7u ls-i ln yo1l desire
10 see what Jones mas Ike YOU might
run into Paul" he reminded.
Janet could only blush and nod
Tom Madigan Ind nor beer taken into
his sisters confidence and had been
told that it was merely visit Of
curiosity.
Who ere those men Paul is with p"
ebc asked
"Thcy-or rather two OF them--are
Il part OF tho old guard" explained
Tom. THE other fellow is Pitts
burg man. Fomer Dick, he's the clean
shaven chap The one with tie mus
tache is Milton MiOtufn and the one
with the beard is Alexis Sistrn. tie
and Mintutn are great chums. and
this is ,leir special clubhouse. though
they belong TO nll tho good clubs"
"Minturn aud Sistrh." repeated
Janet muslhgly. Tho two names
seemed 10 carry some vague 9ugges-
tlCn
She knew hat they we're he lwo
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

home. and he regarded her curlously
as she came smilingly down the path.
Get through without being
killed?" he demanded with chuckle
as he helped her into the buoy.
81 think that Tommy Bolding has
been sadly slandercd." declared Susie
with warmth "He was the best boy
or the entire school,"
You'd better knock wood" advised
Peters eagely "Mebbe he was good
today but the deyllment's there and
It's naturally bound TO come out"
The omlnous warning dashed
Susies confidence. but the days passed
and Tommy continued to be a verit-
able model of pupil. Others at times
were unruly, but Tommy actually
seemed arrayed upon tho side Of right
and he gazed In hurt surprise at those
who attempted TO dlsorganize the
classt +.
Even Mrs. Belding was pleased 10
take notice and cited the new teacher
as proof OF her oft-repeated state
ments that Tommy needed only kind
word to make him mind
The other motheis nodded assent
iDg1y dhd wondered what spell Susie
had thrown over the boy. That there
was n change was not to be denied
The other puplls declared this TO be a
fact ana without Tommy to lead them
astray. discipline was excellent
II was not untIl the fall term was
drawing TO n close that the change
came, The mothers all liked her and
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

Tommy over his knee and used ruler
until the boy promised TO be good.
IL was tired OF being known as tho
uncle of the worst boy In the school,
he calmly explained to tho astonished
teacher.
Tommy takes advantage of the law
in regard to punishment in the
schools. and the knowledge that his
mother will not make good this fault.
told him this fall that the first time
he was bad boy he would get the
spanking that's been coming to him
ever since he was old enough TO be
spanked. | have kept my word. as
shall keep il again il il is necessary"
That aln't all you said.' walled
The offended Tommy. "Im EoIn to tell
the rest. You said If drove Miss Susie
out of town before YOU had chance
10 marry her you was Soin' / tan tho
hide often me-that's what YOU said
Precisely" agreed rhearle. IT saw
you Mt the station that fret day" he
explained. "bnd loved YOU then.
Susie, Do you think that you could
stand being the aunt or the worst boy
in town."
IL think" che said softly. that I
ain willing to be the wife OF the incest
man In town"
Going to get married. demanded
Tommy, eagerly.
Thearle started. He had forgotten
the boys presence. And IL amp" he
asked.
"Geel" murmurcd Tommy. "I'll get
square on the next teacher"
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smoke.
he had explained that he was put
Ting through big deal and that 1t
was necessary to travel with the
crowd" rs he expressed 1t. Janet
had been coptent with the eXplana-
tion until Miss Mndigan prevailed.
A ring at the Uoorboll caused a d.
version, and presently Janet returned
bearing a telegram for Paul. She
laid it on the table and almost before
she knew what was happening. Miss
Madigan had caught 1T up and had
extracted the message from It's yellow
covering.
They never soal these envelopes
properly" explained Miss Madlgan.
Listen to this: Landed Dick at last,
Meet us Jones 1880. Mlnnie's Sis
ter"
Janet sank into q chair Coming
atop of Miss Madlgan's declartlon that
all men are llars-to their wives Nt
least-she was persuaded into agree
Ing to visit Jones with Miss MadI-
gan aud her brother.
Jones WAS a somewhat unConven-
tional cafe where the after theatcr
crowd fingered over their supper until
breakfast time. Janet had never been
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

fence and have been over before 1
could get you."
"Dld you ever run away when you
was caught2" demanded Ralph. II
know I'd be seen. and | knew Id get
licked. but It was worth 1t, and now
YOU can go ahead. Real men don't run,
even if thcy are boys"
He spoke simply and without brava-
do. Eo had been brought UP 10 face
the music. 1t was a part of his boy
ish religion. and IL seemed TO him per-
fectly right that, having had his fun.
he should pay for At
Hc stood quietly expectant, looking
up at the old man, but Kelley was
looking over his head across tho glaro
OF Ice with eyes tnat comprehended
nothing of the scene. They saw only
slender, high spirited girl looking
de0antly into her fathers face, and
Kelcey could hear again the quiet.
even tones:
"Iyc married Robert, and | don't
expect you TO forgive me- I knew when
I married MIN that YOU would not for
give, Dut-his love was worth the
sacrifice, and since | had TO give up
orc OF you'll married Robert"
Somehow the boys quiet Acceptance
of the situation reminded him or Mar
ion, He liked tho proud. Independent
spirit OF the boy and the clean look
OF fearlesshoss In the blue eyes. He
wondered IL Marlon's two sons had
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

There had been a time when the
grounds were open to the public and
all might enjoy the beauties of the
handsome park, That had been before
Marion Kelley had run of with her
music teacher. leaving her father
alone amid the splcndors OF Kelcey
hall.
Since that day the grounds had
been closed to the public, Just as the
owners heart had been closed to all
companionship with his fellow men.
He now spent his days in lonely
brooding and yearly he grew worse
and moro bitter.
Few ever saw him now. but many
aud weird were the stories told Of his
paroXysms of rage by servants who
had been discharged and the tales
grew in the telling rs they wcre
passed along. until Kelley had be-
come veritablc ogre to the children
OF the town.
Still Ralph looked through the grill
with growing eagcrness ard at last
he climbed the fence. Presently the
steel OF his skates was ringing musi-
cally against the hard Ice. as Ralph
sped ovcr the perfect surface.
In few minutes Ralph forgot TINT
he was q trespasser. forgot everything
except that nt last he was having q
really good skate and ct first he did
not heGr the hail from shore, nor see
the thiCk-set figure on the bank wild
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

ever, and Kelceys eyes grew softer as
he eyed the yOungster.
"Will YOU promise not 10, trespass
II ] let you on this tlme?" he de-
manded. Ralph pondercd.
I'D rather you'd Hex me-and let
me try IL again" he suggested and this
time Kelley laughed; the first laugh
that had sprung TO his lips In ten
years.
Il guess I won't exact that prom
ise.' ho said with a chuckle. "but you
can come again. IL YOU want to. and
pretty soon thcrc'll be a couple of
my little boys TO share the fun with
you. If they only knew about this
they would he very grateful 10 YOU
Sure, aesented Ralph. ANY kid
ID be grateful for this icc It's tho
bulliest skating I'm ten miles.
"Thon YOU go ahead and skate
commanded Kelley shortly. and as the
boy shot off across the Ice in response
to the permission the old mans eyes
turned dim with Tears.
lie had not realized how much he
had missed the little grandchildren
that never had known a grandfather.
until he had seen the sturdy little
figure sklmuIng over the Ice but now
ho knew that he longed for them. As
Ralph sped joyouslv over the CLASSY
surface, Kelcey turned toward the
house to write the letter that should
call his grandchildren Into their own.
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

in the place before and half fear
fltlly she followed her mentor and
Tom Madignn into the room.
AS yet the place was deserted. Not
until l would the rooms MI, Now
the few patrons were apparently basl-
ness men who had fingered over their
after-dlnner coffee for business
talk.
4 few walters moved about the
room with ghostly tread. but most OF
them had oongregated at the rear OF
the room where they gosslped while
they waited for the after-theater ruell
MadiSan took n table near the side
door and gave an order to the waiter
while his sister peered about the
room. II was evident that Paul had
not come In yet, nor had Minnie and
her sister arrived. for there we're no
women at the tables and no parties
who, like themselves. had Just come
In
For several minutes jazz. made
pretense of eating her salad though
every mouthful seemed 10 choke her,
and then Miss Madlgan grippod hcr
arm.
Paul stood in the main doorway
looking about him. He did not see
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
could cry with promptness and abil-
ity horn OF long practice.

could cry with promptness and abil-
ity born OF long practice.
II could not bear to see tears in
eyes SO Ike his fathers" explained
the dotlng mother. and as Peters put
II. Tommy worked his eyes for all
they were worth"
Extra lessons and staying In after
school had no terrors for Tommy, He
natly refused to learn his lessons and
few teachers kept him In more than
once.
AS Il result, Tommy's influence was
all for evil, and the Carberry school
had from three to five teachers il
term. Joel Peters, who was chair
man OF the school committee. had
grown weary Of looking for new in
struotors, and had started TO town fer
the purpose OF engaging some quick
tempered man as teacher who might
forget state laws In his passion and
spank fret. thinking ofterward.
Susie Conover had pleaded go hard
for q chance that he had abandoned
his hope OF revenge temporarily and
had giNon her the position with the
assurance that she could not last n
term out.
1t was a very tremulous teacher
who stood on the platform watching
the pupils fle in, but she did not
betray her nervousness 10 the class
and 10 her surprise she soon had
things In order. BY o'clock the
school was organized for the term
Peters was waiting to drive her
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

men with whom Paul was negotiating
tho deal and they lacked only
Plttsburg man who was to provide
part of the capital. but there was
come other connection
Funny thing about en-" went on
Madlgan. "They are great chums;
here every night. Tie regulars call
'em Minnie and Miunlc'S Sister. "
Minnie and Minnie's Sister,"
Janet's hand Gra9ped the table DO
YOU think | can slip out without
Paul's seeing us?"
Hes busy talling, Anyway he
has his buck tp NJ. | II pay the check
and we II 20 out The side entrance and
not even have to pass their table"
Janet flashed him a grateful GRANGE.
but she did not draw long breath
until they stood ON the sidewalk.
Then she turned TO Miss Madlgan
Don't YOU eveg even dare to speak
to mo of Pau aglu." she whispered.
Miss Madisan shrugged her shoul-
ders, Huh, she reiurtcd lnelegantly.
I've just didn happen to hit the
right time, Next time PERHAPS"
"There never will bc any next
time" declared Janet "lm cured
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
Tommy's Tact.

There was slight commotion un-
der the sofa. The pretty girl and her
llance poeped under and were startled
TO SEQ Brother Tommy's toes protrud-
Ing.
You Tommy" said his sister with
much emphasis. what are you doing
under thorc-watchinG u.s."
Nav" grumblcd Tommy. | ain't
watching you"
"Tben what are you DOING"
"Why. | am playing that | am
mending an automobile-that what"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
And Still Risins.

Mrs. Stubbs-"John. | see whero
one OF the big balloons went Zip O
distanco Of 10000 feet. / suppose
there was no danger OF colliding with
anything UP that high?"
Mr.. stubbs-"oh. yes. Maria. They
might hayo run into the prico of beef-
steak"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

~ don't think it's fair to us kids.
ho said, with growing bravery, You
don't skate. and you ain { got any lit
tie boys OF your own 10 have fun OH
the Ice. or course It's your Ice, but
YOU might let us fellers use 1t. II
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
What She Really Thought.

my dear" said his wiro's husband
during tho controversy. don't YOU
think | 5n clti,,cl TO more praise
than get2"
mo. | don't" snapped her hus-
bands wife, but I think you get
more salary than you bring home"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
Fresh Joke,

What will you have. slr2" asked
the fresh clerk In the general store.
"Er-bub, have you any well
buckets? drawled the old farmer with
the straw behind his ear.
"They are all well buckets. DIDN'T
think we handled any sick buckets.
did YOU"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04

the answer would tell him that this
manly little fellow was his own
grandson, but tho maine of Boyer was
not known TO him. 80 the brief little
dream was over
The seed had been planted. how
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
His First Cigar.

"Ah. my lad" sighed tho benevo-
lent old gentleman, 1T certainly
makes me feel bGn To sec YOU smo,t-
ing that vile cigar"
Gee. den we can shake. mister" I"
responded Tommy, making wry face
at makes me feel bad, too"
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Shells All Around.

Kind Lady-"And You say at Chick
amsuga YOU were whore the sholls
were thIckest2"
Sandy Plkes-"Yes, mum. passed
through dat town slowed away in
car ful of egg crates,
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
No Bcars or Pergs to Face

HarEer-''I say. old man, what Is
tho safest way to mike dash for the
north polo?'
Barker-"Why take map and find
the north polo: then make dash
with lead pencil"
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a school can upset the discipline Of
the entire body, and | have heard
nothing but Tommy Belding' since |
arrived"
Hes limb o. satin" agreed Pet
ers cheerlnGly. II was going to have
a man teacher this year, but you beg
gcd so hard for the place that+well,
you can't sny didn't tell you before
you took the job" he reminded as he
cramped the wheels to lct the girl
climb out Of the buggy you'll have
to do the best you can aud remember
there's state law against whipping
In the schools"
The school committeeman touched
his horse with the whip and the
speedy mare vanished In n cloud OF
dust, while Miss ConoVer went In with
a show of sternness to ring the bell
that should call the first session OF tho
fall term
Carberry school had gained an un-
enyiable reputation among peda-
gogues. Following the exposure Of n
scandal In large city school. an alert
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
Wonndad His Eeelings.

Little boy" said the reformer II
see you are smoking, but
Il beg your pardon. mum. replied
the street gamIn, with much dignity.
81 don smoke butts, This Is a whole
ciSar and 1t cost nickel"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
MYltitudc Of Drums irAs.

The Colonel Rastus, YOU secm
fond OF the leg OF Il FOWL ?"
RastuS+"Deed All Is. cunnel What
great institution de chlckon would
hnb been ef providence had given him
as many legs as a centIpede."
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
ONLY a V 1uld-Re

Priscillo-"There goes that haugh-
" Mrs. Van Horn. She claims to be
a prominent woman"
Penel lope - Prominent Pooh !!
why she cannot boast OF even one
camera being smashed when she ap-
pears i'm public"
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
Their Use.

Said He-"What good arc rich re-
lotions. anyway"
she-"oh, they are all right when
ycu want something TO point TO With
out pride"
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inflated by being punished and con-
tented herself with moral suaslon-
All exceedingly insufficient means OF
control when even scoldlng stopped
at the Ilfst sign OF tears-and Tommy
The Morning examiner. [volume] (Ogden, Utah) 1904-1910, 1909-04-04
From Experience.

ostend-"Pa. what kind Of ships
are courtships?
Pa-"soft ships. my son"
Ostend-"And what kind of ships
sail the sea OF matrimony2'
Pa" Hardships. my son"