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The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-05
SON OF I THE
OIL D BANDIT I
Jesse James Jr., Is
Following Footsteps
of Father

Kansas City. Nov. 5.-Jesse James.
Jr. son of the famous bandit and now
living I'm this city. was defendant in
divorce suit filed here by his vile
yesterday
Mrs, James alleged indiGnitics and
declares that her husband developed Il
habit of staying out late at night and
refusing TO tell her where he had been
They were married in January, 1900.
The couple separated last September,
their four small daughters remaining
with their mother.
James formerly ran cigar store
here and then opened pawpbroller's
shop. Later he look up-the study OF
criminal law and practiccd in the lo-
cal courts. a few months before his
marriage he was acquitted of com
plicity in the Missouri Pacific train
robbery cast of this city after a SEN
Sational trial.
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Chicago, Nov. 5.-The screechlne OF
parrot in the La Sale street station
last night frustrated the plans OF n
runaway wife. and later the bird WAS
the means of effecting a reconciliaticn n
between the woman and her husband
Edward Zarandt
The couple were married year ago
at South Bend. Ind. Among the we'd
ding gifts they received was parrot.
When the husband returned home
from work last evening he discovered
that his. wife was gone, taking
Satchel filled with clothes and The talk.
atlve bird
Surmislng that she had left him 10
go back 10 her old residence. Zarandt
hurried to the La Sale street station.
He searched through tho waiting
rooms, but his wifo was not there
lust aS he WAS lenving the building he
heard parrot screech The sound
came from the parcel room on the
main floors. Thrusting his head
through an opening, his gaze fell upon
the bird in its cage.
Hello Polly" said Zarandt. pursuing
his lips and making kissing scound;
Polly know papa"
i1euos papa, memo, shouted the DaT~
rot striking its beak against the cage
in an attempt TO escape from its
prison
The husband had found the parrot,
but where was his wife? He went to
the Harrison police station and asked
for assistance.
Detectives were put on the case oy
Lieutenant Bcnifield and thev decided
10 wait for the return OF the woman
to the parcel room. A Lake Shore
train would leave for South Bend at
1890 oclock.>
Five minutes after the departure of
the train Mrs. Zarandt came running
up the steps To the waiting room. At
her side was a man who carried her
satchcl.
The parrot was handed out TO her by
the clerk In charge Of the parcel room.
and as she turned her husband
reached up and grabbed her by the
arm. IN the meantime the two dctec-
tives had approached her escort
my wife's gone TO the country,'
screamed the bird
The husband wife, her companion
and the parrot were taken 10 the police
station. where q reconciliation soon
followed. Mrs. Zarandt denied that
she was eloping.
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ST ILL II 0PE
FOR 7 HE
CHOIR
RAILROADS ARE NOW HELPING
THE CHICAGO PEOPLE.
Singers May Yet Get Word Which Will
Authorize Them to Take the
Big Trip.

While the prospects for the Ogden
tabernacle choir visiting Chicago this
month, TO take part i'm the program
arranged for the National Land FIX.
position are not flattering. yet II Is
possible that the choir will go. The
telegram OF day before yesterday from
Manager Ross, that arrangements for
the trip could not he made, was al
together discouraging and seemed 10
carry with 1t the certainty that the
singers would not be permitted to
visit the Windy City" The choir
practically gave up the idea of going
aud Professor Ballantyne held out no
hope whatever But. another gleam
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CLOSING QUOTATIONS OF
WORLDS MARKETS
NEW YORK STOCK LIST.

Amalgamated Copper. 81 IL.
American Beet Sugar, rs.
American Car &c Foundry, rs IA.
American Cotton Oil. rs Ii.
American Locomotive, 62 "a.
American Setting & Refining, 9S 81
Preferred. Ill 81
American Sugar Refining, 133 IL.
Anaconda Mining company, AS.
Atchison (eX-divD, l20,
Atlantic Coast Line. 139.
Baltimore & &Ohio, lie ID Il
Brooklyn Rapid Transit. 76 81
Canadian Pacific. 1S4 ID II
Chesapeake IL Ohio. SS 3-4.
Chicago and Northwestern. 189.
Chicago, Mil, and St Paul. 15S 3-S
Colorado Fuel and Iron. 49 SIS.
Denver and Rio Grande. rs Ia.
Denver and Rio Grande. pfd, 81 II
Erie Railway, SO II.
Illinois Central. AS II.
National Lead, 80 ii.
New York Central, 1874. =
Northern Pacific, 1iS IL.
Pacific Mail, 43.
Pennsylvania Railway, 142 81.
Reading Railway, 16S 3-S.
Rock Island Co, 40 3-S.
Rock Island Co, pfd.. 81 1-2.
Southern Pacific. 130 Is.
Union Pacific. 203 IA
United States steel. 81 SIS.
United States Steel. pfd.. l27.
Wabash Railway. 90.
Wabash Railway. pfd.. 81 Is.
Western Union. rs.
Standard Oh Company. 702.
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Omaha Livestock.

Omaha. Neb.. Nov. 5.-Cattle-Re.
ceipts 600; market steady. Native
steers 81 5OaS 90; COWS and hoifers
So 00a5 Is, western steers S3 5Oa6. =
IS, Texas steers 50 J0a5 10; cows
and heifers So S0al so; Gamers So
soar 90; bulls, stays. etc. 81 75ai 65
Hogs-Reoeipts 2.400; market weak
TO &c lower. Heavy 81. 70a7 so: mix
ed 81 G5a7 rs; light 81 55a7 so; pigs
So. soar 20; bulk of sales $7.65a7. 20.
Sheep-Receipts 1900; market
steady Yearlings 4.75a5 %; weth-
crs 81. .00al. so, ewes So S5a4 35; /;
lambs So 25a7 90.
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NOTORIOUS WOMAN BREAKS DOWN
AND, CONFUSED, MAKES ADMISSIONS

of light came Ia the managers Of the
affair yesterday in a telegram sent the
ticket agent, C. \. Henry. of the Og-
don Union depot In substance. the
telegram read,
Advise Balantyne to disregard the
telegram from Manager Ross that the
choir cannot come. Negotiations are
still OPEN
This telegram was signed by rail
road official Of Chicago. and 1t indi-
Gates that there is still a possibility
of arranging for the trip. If the rlil-
road company takes hold of the mat
ter they will likely arrange for the
Ogden singers 10 go Definite word is
expected this afternoon
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Chicano Livestock.


Chicago, Nov. -Cattlo-Rcceipts
estimated at 1000; market steady;
beeves SO gOa9 10; Texas steers So.
Sdai .S5; western steers S4.25a7 10 :
stockers and feeders So 00a5 90; COWS
and heifers 81 OOa5 20; calves Sc %
as 90
Hogs-Receipts estimated at $4,000
Market weak to sc lower; light 81 80
AZ 90; mixed 81 iOaS,0 II; heavy
81 i5aS II 1-2; rough 81 45a7 65
good To choice heavy 81. 65aS II 1-2:
pigs So 6Oa7 So bulk of sales 81 SOa
S 90.
Sheep-Receipts estimated at 5000
Market strong 10 10c higher. Native
So 50ai So; western So 75ai 80. year.
lings 81 60a5 90; lambs. native. S4..
50a7 IS, western $475a7 so.
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THEY FEEL
THE SHANE
Men IndicatedAre Strick-
en- Down. and Two
Are Dying

Youngstown. O., Nov 5-Two men
reported dying from the shock OF be.
Ing indicted for bribery In connection
With county contracts. and another
Declaring he would rather 20 10 the
peniteutiary for life thar plead guilty.
are developments In connection with
The trials resulting from the recent
gran investigation by a special grand
jury.
The pleading Of n r Milligar, an
aged contractor. 10 misdemcapor in
bridge estimates. through his attor-
iley yesterday and the incidents fol-
loving were pathetic. After the at
loluey entered the plea OF guilty with
Mtlligan aoscnt from the court room
Airs. MilliEsn took the stand
Her husband. she said between
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-05
DOLLY'S CAR
REACHES
OGDEN
Is OCCUPIED BY A PARTY OF SALT
lAkERS.
Auto of the Famous Miss Dimples At
tracts Attention as 1t Speeds
Along.

L. v. Curry and F. X. Kicker. man
agers of Dolly Dimples. accompanied
by Arthur ]. Brown. managing editor
of the Salt Lake Herald-Republican
made A brief visit to Ogden today,
motoring over from salt Lake IN Miss
DlmpleS' American Traveller
The car attracted great deal OF
attention owing TO the publicity given
Miss Dimples and her car by the Her
d-Republican The car was driven
by Chauffeur Paul c. Gee.
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-05
WAIF is ADOPTED BY
A MAN OF WEALTH

Los Angeles, Cal. Nov. SIN order
TO protect a waif. little Herbert Speech
Raines. three years old, Mark A.
Raines OF this city obtained an early
morning session of Judge Rives' court
today and formally adopted the child.
Raines then jumped into a cab and
rushed 10 the station to board n train
for the east on his way 10 England,
where he goes to take charge of a
The Ogden standard. [volume] (Ogden City, Utah) 1902-1910, 1909-11-05
Runor Widespread, but Associated Press Has
Been Unable to Confirm the Story==-London
Places No Credence in the News

sobs. was a physical wreck and with
in the last four weeks she had found
him unconscious in his bed where he
is now confined. She begged the
court TO show mercy, since he had
confessed his guilt
John r. Wallcck. another of the IN
dicted men, is said to he at death s
door. a physician certificate gave
the information. According TO his
friends and attorneys. it is likely he
will never leave his bed alive.
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Chicago Close.

Chicago. Nov. 5.-Closc: Wheat
Dec. $1.01 3-S; May 81 rs; July
30 3-S
Corn-Dec. 5S IL; May so 1-Sa1-4 /;
July SO Stars.
Oats-Dcc. 3S 7-S; May AZ 1-2a5-S;
July 80 1-4a3-3
Pork-Jan. $50 OF 1-2: May $40 20,
Lard-Noy. $l2.7o: Jan. S11.75:
May sl1.35.
Ribs-Jan. $40 35alO.37 IL; May
$1o.27 10
Rye-Cash "a; Dec. 70 1-2; May
as -
Barley Cash 52a66.
Timothy-Noy. s. rs: March s.. 10.
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Kansas City LIyeetook.

Kansas City. Nov. 4.-Cattle-Re-
ccipis 2.00o. Market steady Native
steers 81 S)a9 90. native cows and
heifer5 50 25a5 so; stockers and feed
ers 80 l5a4 30: bulls 81 75a3 80:
calves 50 50a6. so; western steers So. .
S0a5 10; western COWS So. 75a4 so.
Hogs-Recelpts 5000: market sc
lower. Bulk Of sales s. 40a7 IS;
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ROOSEVELT REPORTED KILLED ON
HIS HUNTING TRIP IN SOUTH AFRICA

heavy 81 7Oa7 So, packers and butch
ers 81 60a7 so; light 81 $Oa7. 40; pigs
Sc 25a7 Is.
Sheep-Rcceipts 2,00l. market
steady. Muttons 81 00a5 90; lambs
So o0a7 25; range wethers and year
lings 81 00a5 25; range ewes S5 GOA
i.75.
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SUGAR and Coffee.

New York. Nov Sugar. raw
Steady. fair refining So so: centritu.
gal 96 test 81 80; molasses sugar 81 L..
55; refined, steady: crushed. So SIS ;
powdered SO 25: granuated. IS.
COFFEE-Steady; No. Z Rio nom
inal; No. 1 Santos 81.
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fortune of SS5Oooo left to aim By an
uncle.
The child adopted today by Raines
WIS taken by Mrs. Raincs from the
cbildren's home here several montha
ago.
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, @ . C C G o G O @ @ C G C C
NEeULAR HYPOTHESIS
DECLARED ABSURD

Des Moincs. Iowa. Nov. .
Professor r. d, Salisbury.
geoligist of the University of
Chicago said today that the
nebular hypothesis OF the orr
Gin OF the solar systems was
absurd. The earth had its ori
gin. he said. in certain mete-
uric conditions.
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Metal Market

New York. Nov. 5.-Copper. dull
standard spot and Dec II 1-2a3-4.
Lead, castor, $4.S 1-2a4 42 IL.
SlNer-50 5-S.
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FIRST LOCOMOTIVE
ENGINEER DEAD.

Camden. y j., Nov. 5.-Ta-
TEN Parsons. the 6rst engin-
eer of the famous locomotive
John Bull" now In the na-
tIonal museum at Washing
ton. died here yesterday. He
was 90 years OF age.
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WEATHER FORECAST

uTAH-THE INDICATIONS ARE
THAT THE WEATHER WILL BE
PARTLY CLOUDY TONIGHT AND
TOMORROW; COOLER IN NORTH
PORTION.
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STANDARD DISPATCHES
ARE GENUINE AND GUAR
ANTEED BY THE GREATEST
NEWS GATHERING ASSO-
CATION IN THE WORLD
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London. Nov. 5.-Lady Harrington
who is a cousin OF VIM. n Mcmillan.
said today that she had not received
word OF any harm to Mr.. Roosevelt
Mr. Mcmillan has a ranch at Jugo,
near Nairobi. British East Africa, and
entertained tho Roosevelt party.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
DRAWING TO CLOSE.
Gay" Fleet Week" Nears Bril-
liant Wind-up.
VISITORS ARE FAST LEAVING
Customs Officials Search War ships
for DutiabIe Goods, and Large
Quantity ef JeweIry and Laees Is
Said TO Have Been Found-COaIinE
Inspection Report Made.

Fort Monroe, Va. Feb. 25.-Fleet week
IS drawing to a close. and when the
celebration Saturday az Norfolk. in
honor Of the home-comers. Is over, this
eventfuI period win have passed into his
tory Already there is an exodus Of
people from Old Point Two score officers
have been given leave Of absence and
lost no time in turning their faces toward
their old honeSteads. With them went
their wives
A party OF customs officials swooped
down upon the vessels OF the feet early
to-day and searched the battle ships for
dutiable goods
Large quantities OF jewels. trinkets.
laces. silks, ana other articles that the
officers and men had brought from
abroad. are said to have been found and
seized.
No official statement viii be given out
regarding the raid by either the feet
officers or the customs officials. but it is
understood that the latter were acting
under imperative orders from Washing
ton.
The report Of the coaling inspection
shows a remarkably low condition Of the
bUnkers OF nearly al the ships. Had
the big storm that was Weathered in
mid-ocean lasted day longer. It is GER
tain the feet could not have reached
Hampton Roads by February %
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
EDDY'S REPORT IS FAVORABLE
Secretary Of Railway Commission
Pleased with New Cars.
PAY as YOu Enter" Type Bound TO
Be SuccessfuI-COnditiO on
Falls Church Line.

Secretary Eddy. OF The District rail-
way commission. read report on the
new pay-as-you-enter cars on the Four
teenth street line al a meeting of the
commission yesterday. He said that the
new cars were a great Improvement
over former styles. and he was parucu-
larIy impressed BY the width or the
aisles.
Reports were also read on the new
line lately inaugurated known as the
New Jersey avenue line
Regarding conditions on the Falls
Church line. Secretary Eddy read the
following report.
In order 20 relieve tae crowded condition q the
car leaving Twelfth street az SIS y n. over the
Washington. Arlington and Pals Church line that
company has plaeed additional ear. with a seat
ing capacity Of from forty 70 fo-tyfour nassengers
in service leaving Twelfth street a. SIS O'Clock snd
running through az far as Baliston Va. which Is
about midway between Washington and Fans
Church.
Fer ysa- o- more this corpauy has ben
operating two czrs leaving Twelfth stree. a. s-s5
p. H.. and row that the sane prsctics IS beng
followed Il the case q the SIS o'clock car. :hs
matter of crowded cars beng operated On tins line
duTi1g the evening u1sh hours has besn materially
improved. slthough there j. still Toom fcr oousii-
trab'e more improvement
Several complaints were received in
regard TO Crowding on cars. also The
muddy condition OF the streets in Mount
Pleasant
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26

New York City. opens nineteen OF its
thIrty-six vacation schools and play
grounds. exclusively for the little mothers
and their charges, and while some Of
the babies swing in hammOcks and the
others play IN the sand piles. these old
raced children are taught games and
songs and physical and industrial arts.
i is Ike a new world 10 them
The work being done by the Little
Mothers Aid Association Is potent
factor in the making OF good American
citizens. for many OF their charges are
alien born. Last year about 40.0o0 chill
oren under fourteen came into this coun-
Try, almost all going to New York. and
the year before that over I00e0o came.
Many Of these. having the care OF young
er chiloTen, eventually find their way 10
one Of the association headquarters. Not
long ago Mrs Clarence Burns. founder
OF this unique association. visited one
OF these houses. She found nine girls al
work in the sewing class. The matron
had just finished a big copy Of "Old
Glory for the use Of the club.
I wonder how many nstonalities you
little maidens represent" asked Mrs
Burns, seeing that Slav. Irish. italian.
Armenian. Lithuanian, and possibly others
SAT before her The census developed
seven nationalities among the nine girls.
wonder how many Americans are
here?f she next asked. Nine excited
little hands went Up. Good. she said.
and now. how many can salute the
hag2' Down went the sewing 70 the
floor. Up sprang nine little girls, nine
pairs OF heels clicked together, nine little
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
STEAMER FLORIDA IS SOLD
Vessel Which Collided with Repub.
lie Brings 1920, 500.
Money Is Held by United States Com
missioner to Await Re-
suits Of Suits

New York, Feb. Z.-The Italian steam
ship Florida. which c0IIided with and
sank the Republic. Of the White Star
Line, on Nantucket Shoals lightship in
January last, was sold al public auction
this afternoon BY United States Commis-
sioner Alexander. who was appointed
trustee in the action brought in the
United States district court by the
ItaliaHo Societa di Navigazione. the
owners.
The sale took place az pier 8. Brooklyn.
where the ship has been lying since she
was brought into port after the collision.
She was sold in the same condition that
the collision left her in-that is, with the
bow smashed back 10 the bulkhead.
The opening bid FOR the boat was
$4,000. AMI this increased By jumps OF
so 10 800 until S239. 40 was reached. The
last bid Is thought 20 have been made
by an agent OF the owners. The next
bid was S22o.509, AID the boat went at
that price 10 n 4. Mosle. who is said
10 live in Philadelphia
The money received from the sale and
the S20e00 freight and passage money
now In the hands OF Commissioner Alex
ander, making a total OF s24.500. IS all
that can be recovered against the owners
Of the Florida in case the various dam
age suits growing out OF the collision
90 against her
The Florida is a steel vessel OF 50l7
tons gross and 3,o99.S tons net. and was
built in l995. She has double bottoms and
eight compartments. Her engines are OF
triple expansion with nominal horse
power OF 5e516, and indicated horsepower
of 32sl
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
TRIBUTE IS PAID TO DIR. BULL
Ali Glasses Attend Funeral at st.
Thomas Church, New York.
Many Medical Organizations and
Faculty OF College Are Repre-
sented-SerTices Simple.

New York. Feb 25.-The funeral OF DIT.
William T. Bull. who died in Savannah
on Monday, was held to-day in ST
Thomas Church. The scene was nota-
bic for the representation Of al classes
Of society-Fifth avenue and First avenue
both having a part. The Rev. Dr. Ernest
NJ. Stires. rector Of s.. Thomas. who was
the officiating clergyman. made a brief
address and the several hundred
charity patients who attended the
funeral were frank with their tears
At little before o'clock the body was
conveyed 20 the church. Mrs. Bull. the
widow. was attended by her son. James
G. Blaine. third her brother-in-law How
ard ". Baker. Of Chicago c. NJ Bull. a
brother Of Or. Bull. and Dr.. John 3.
Walker. DR.. Bulls associate IN the pri-
vate ssnstoriUm which bears his name
The various medical societies Of the city
each sent a gOOdly part Of its member
ship.
The faculty Of ;he College Of Physicians
and Surgeons, Of which Dr. Bull was a
member. attended in a body, and other
organizations were represented
In conducting the services Dr- Stires
was assisted by the Rev DR.. Walter de
Forrest Johnson, Of Brooklyn. Three
hymns were sung. and there were no pail
bearers.
Former Ambassador Joseph II. Choate
and several members Of the Vanderbilt
family were among those who attended
the service. Senator-elect Elihu Root and
Mrs. Root sent wreath OF lilies
The body was on view in the church for
an hour or more after the service was
concluded, and then The casket was
closed. II remained in the church until
time 20 be taken TO the station for the
midnight train which carried il 70 New
port, where the interment viii take place
tomorrow morning.
The Washington herald., 1909-02-26
REGISTERED AT HOTELS.

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$ 5 Carl. Grand Rapids Mich, T. J. Hughes.
Boston; r. 7. AicGTath. Omaha; James d. Phclsn.
Nes Orleans: alrs- CrandaH. FreepoTt. y Y Mr.
and Mrs. Shoousker New York; =. " Sommers.
Newark. y. J.. Guy r. le Costa. Denver: sam
>izcn and SIrs. Sam Nixon. New YORK; Mr. and
ms Dwight. NoIurtoUn \ J.. lane Henly
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sHOREHAM-P. B. Phillips. New YORK Benja-
nm Nathan. Jondoa. England; Walker " Ian
BEiaEeliA Manor Y Y Afr. ard Mrs. Robcrt Port
sand. Sew fcrS, aiFs- Adams. Chicago.
RALEIGH G. Green. Brownsville. Tex: J.
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r. Stevens. Asheviile. y c. G. " Wagner
Johns.oWn Pa.
RIGGS-ThoTsas Co0nan MTs. CoGuaD. and Miss
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ARLINGT0N-W. \. Parker New Ycrk; J. 3.
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hands went rigidIy 10 the forehead. and,
while the eyes OF blue and black and
brown gIowed. nine little voices reeited IN
unison I pledge my allegiance TO the
nag
Led by the Daughter Of the American
Revolution in several cities. so-eailed
scholarships have been established for the
benefit Of the little mothers. This Is a
sum OF money paid TO the parents Of
little girl so they can hire some one TO
take her place and let her so to school.
This allows girl beyond the compulsory
school attendance law 20 get further
training that VIII help her TO make her
own way in the world. In cities not hav-
ing such laws il allows her to get the
Tudiments Of a common school education
that she might otherwise never have.
There are q half dozen OF these clubs
that are placing scholarships. There IS
opportunity fer hundreds Of them to do
good work.
The life Of the little mother is always
a hard one. Defrauded Of childhood, with
hard work and great responsibility al
ways her portion, she is easy prey to dis
ease. A few years ago such little
girl lay dying in New York. Her life had
been so fun OF drUdgery that she had
never known the advantages OF educa-
ton or the comfort of religion. A we'll
meaning neighbOr came and asked: You
have never been TO church. What will
you say TO your Maker when you face
Him." The child spread her little hands
out on the patched quilt Of her bed They
were scanned with burns. crossed with
scars. shrunken from long immersions in
hot suds. misshapen from close acqusint-
qnoa with mons and coal hcde II xror-f
need 70 tex Him nothin'.' she said. 'I'n
just show Him my hands and I think
He viii understand" There is no need
for so great a sacrifice OF child life, and
II more people OF this altruistic nation
would fall in line with the various organ
izations that have 50 far offered aid to
the little mothers. part OF childhood. any
way. would not miss its heritage.
lCopyrght. Isoa, by Frederic J. Hsskin.l
TO-mOrrow-Conservation of Child
life.
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