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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-11

waters. crossed its deserts, felt the
sting of its frosts, the oppression of
its heat the drench of its rains the
fury of it's winds, and always have
beauty and JOY waited upon my goings
and comings.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-11

A man is never more anxious o
lake his wife on trip than when she
doesn't want to go.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-11

Poverty is crime only when you
let the other fellow steal your oppor-
Cunities.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-11

It's easy for a woman to manage a
man-if she isn't married to him.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-11
Lone Pine Corn

It really has that nutty-ripe favor
rich, full : the tang that mikes you
smack your lips. It's the Kind you've
tried to get-you'll recognize it.
1t has the real old Georgia corn
whiskey taste. 1t carries you back
to the good old days.
worked hard and long to produce
this whiskey for you. make it in a
little distiilery in Kentucky. Get
some for Old-timcs sake.
Four full quarts, So, express pre-
paid.
# you don't find it what you ex-.
pected, get your money back.
Old Woodruff Bourbon same price
ideal for the Bourbon lover.
These two brands supplied only
from Chattanooga.
RANDOLPH ROSE
CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-11

And many a candidate has lost his
reputation in the political scuffle.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1912-05-11
[ Have Corn Whiskey
Like it Used to Taste

You know how Georgia Corn
Whiskey used to taste before Georgia
went dry.
You remember that old-time favor
you've often tried to get it, haven't
you?
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
FAVOR H|LL.ES
FOR CHAIRMAN
Senators Urge Presidents Pri.
vate Secretary for i'm.
portaDt Post
NJ 'KiNLEY DOES NOT WANT II
Assurances For Support of
Republican Candidate on
Every Side
tBy Special Lensez -.ire to New Mexicanl

tBy Special Le,,se= 7ire to New Mexicam
Washington, D. c., June 26.-Lead-
ers instrumental in re-nominating
President Tatt, today talked with the
President in favor of the selection of
Charles d. Hilles, his secretary. as
chairman of the Republican national
committee and active manager of the
Taft campaign. The president himself,
It is said, will not formally announce
his preference for Mr.. Hilles until the
latter returns from Chicago and has
signified his willingness to take up the
work. Talk of Representative McKin-
ley of Illinois, the pre-convention man.
ager of the Taft forces, has been
frowned upon by Mr.. Mckinley him
self. Among those who called to see
the President today were Senators
Penrose, Gallinger, Burton, Clark and
Crawford, and General Powell Clayton
of Arkansas, a member of the nation
al committee.
All these Senators, with the excep-
tion of Mr.. Crawford, Progressive
Republican, are believed to be align
ed with President Taft. Senator
Crawford declined to say whether he
would support the President or join a
new party
Taft Wants to Think it over.
Chicago, H., June 26.-Members of
the subcommittee of nine appointed
from the Republican national commit
tee last Monday to wait on President
Taft and learn his wishes regarding
the conduct of his campaign will meet
him July s. 1t had been planned for
the committee to go to Washington on
July 1. No explanation of the Presi-
dents reason for requesting the delay
was given. Committeeman think he
desires to wait until after the Demo-
cratic nomination before making any
campaign plans.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26

He discussed the division in the Re
publican party and declared that tn,
motto of the Taft faction would bt
We will react and retrograde." TIL,
motto OF the Roosevelt party, he quot
cd as Thou shalt not steal" On
motto on this campaign will be 1--WE
shall progress" shouted Senator Ray
nor and the crowd cheered.
Rival Demonstrations.
Representative Clayton of Alabama
added to the flow of orat0ry. Clay
tens statement: Il do not know uDon
whom the nomination will fall
brought out clamorous shouts for Tn
derWood, Wilson and Clark with fal
ter echos for the other candidates.
The demonstration for the several
candidates gradually swelled. delega,
tons rising enmasse Waiving hats
fans, and flags, the names Of the rival
leaders being lost in confused
chorus.
A Riot FOR II Minutes.
The tumUltuous demonstration con.
tlnued for 10 minutes with alternate
waves of cheering from The ranks of
the Underwood, Clark and Wilson
forces.
The demonstration was still in full
swing after 10 minutes, the chairman
threatening adjournment unless order
was restored.
Demonstration gradually subsidized
after I minutes.
Clayton resumed speaking
Blind Senator Crates
Riley of the Massachusetts delega-
uon made a vigorous speech on the
national political issues. Senator Gore
Of Oklahoma received an enthusiastic
reception as he rose to speak.
John Temple Graves continued the
speechmaking. Ex-Governor Camp.
bell of Ohio and Mayor Preston of
baltimore also spoke. The conven-
uon adjourned at 2:17 Hutil s p. m.
Gore Lands on Teddy.
Great cheers and laughter greeted
Cores declaration that Roosevelt had
tried in vain "to breathe the spirit Of
progress into the petrifed remains of
the Republican party
Boosting Kern for President
Baltimore, Md, June pa move
ment to test sentiment for Senator
John W. Kern, of Indiana, for the
presidential norinsficu. his been
started by some Progressives who feel
it may be impossible to unite two
thirds of the delegates for either
Speaker Clark or Governor Wilson.
These men are working quietly but
they say the movement has gained
cCc ,derab'e momentum.
Cart Before the Horse.
1t had been decided at the request
Continued on Page Four)
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
BRYAN CAUSES
CONSERVATION
Democratic Leaders on Their
Knees Beg Him to Be
Good
He REFUSES THEM TWICE
Declares That He Is Not in Svm.
pathy With Bosses in
Control.

by Special Leased Wire to New Mexican,
Baltimore, Md, June 26.-Because
ne is not in sympathy with the forces
seemingly in control of the Balti-
more convention" w. J. Bryan of Neb-
raska, today declined to accent the
Craftsmanship of the resolutions com.
mitee, unanimously rendered him.
Senator John w. Kern was elected
after Mr.. Bryan twice refused the
honor. When the committee met, Mr..
Bryan was not present and his alb
sence was disconcerting. No one ap-
peared to know what the Nebraskan's
attitude was to be, but it was decided
unanimously that the place should be
proffered him.
Senators Rayner of Maryland, OGor-
man of New York, and Culberson of
Texas, therefore were sent post hate
to Mr.. Bryan's room to urge him to as
sumo "a duty to his party"
They arrived too late, as Mr.. Bryan
had started to the convention hall
Mr.. Bryan refused the chairmanship
IN speech in which he said he was,
not in sympathy with the forces who
appeared to be directing the trend of
political events in the party, and he
was not sure he could support the
platform to be presented by the COM
mitee. He said that unless the plat.
form embraced his ideas of true pro-
gress he would submit a minority re-
port to the convention.
Bryan Crowded Into Corner.
Not content to abandon their har-
mony program without further effort,
the committee turned the matter over
tn Senator's Raynor O'Gorman and
Culberson, who held an earnest discus
sion with Mr.. Bryan in corner of the
room. Mr.. Bryan said his position
was unalterable.
Senator Kern was turned to as rep
resenting the Progressive Democra.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
OLLIE JAMES
CHOSEN CHAIRMAN
Urey Woodson Is Thrown
Down For Permanent Sec.
retary by Journalist
.FAVOR|TE SONS DECLINE JOB
Permanent Organization Com.
mittee Delayed by Pleas
For Harmony.

<By Special Leased Wire 10 New Mexican)
Baltimore, Md, June 2G.-Ollie
James was unanimously chosen for
permanent chairman by the commit
tee on permanent organization He was
named by standing vote The vote
i'm committee was delayed by speeches
urging harmony in the convention.
Theodore Bell of California, spoken
OF as permanent chairman, was one of
those most strongly urging harmony.
Mr.. James is allied with the progress
sives in the convention.
Woodson Thrown Down.
Baltimore, Nd, June Pc. e. Brit
ton was named for permanent secre-
tary. defeating Trey Woodson on roll
call, "a to 1S. Mr. Woodson was then
chosen associate secretary Mr.. Brit
ton is newspaper man of Raleigh, n
c. His selection is said to be of no
political significance.
CuIberson Wise Old Guy.
The candidates. of the favorite sons
for permanent chairman were with
drawn in speeches, the keynote of
which was harmony, and Mr. James
was named. Theodore Bell of Cali
fornia proposed as chairman, appeared
personally before the committee and
declared that he desired no office, but
would go on the floor as a common
soldier" to fight for harmony. SEN
ator Culberson of Texas was offered
the position and declined it. His
health is not good and he feared the
ct rain
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
AMERICAN OLYPIANS ARE
GIVEN BIG SENl-OFF.
Leave Antwerp With Stars and Stripes
Waving and Band Playing
Patriotic Hymn.

(By Special Leased Wire TO New Mexican n
On Board Steamship Finland. (By
wireless telegraph to Caistor, Eng,
June 26.-The American Olympic
team sailed from Antwerp at noon.
There was a magnificent farewell
demonstration, thousands of people
gathering on the quay and along the
water front The members of the
team lined the bulwarks, each waving
American flags, while the band played
"The Star Spangled Banner"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
SPANISH NORMAL.
SCHOOL. REGENTS
Samuel Eldodt Chosen Sec
retary and Treasurer of
New Board
The PEN|TENTIbRY CONTRACTS
Fisk Mining and Milling Com
pany Files incorporation
Papers.

The James Fisk Mining and Milling
Company composed of Eugene Rogan
and l.. B. ROgan and E. D. Baker, the
1ormer two Of Ft Worth, Texas, and
the latter OF OrOgrande was incorpo-
rated today. The company plans to
develop mineral holdings at Orogrande
where Mr. Baker, a practical mining
man, is the resident agent The COM
lany Incorporates for 100000 at 81 a
share.
New Board Organizes.
Samuel Eldodt of Chamita, George
w. Beck, and Venceslao Jaramillo of
Ell Rito, Porfrio Abreu of Taos and
Frank Delgado Of Santa Fe county,
members OF the new board Of regents
OF the Ell Rito Normal School in Rio
Arriba county, met at the state capitol
with the governor this morning to
organize the board and to outline the
work of the school for the coming sea.
son. They will be in session all day.
Samuel Eldodt was chosen secretary
and treasurer. Colonel Jaramillo is
the only Republican and the only hold
over of the board.
New Mexico Penitentiary Contracts.
The following contracts, amounting
to a total Of S24,324.50, We're awarded
by the board OF penitentiary commits.
siOners:
Chas. Held & Co., Las Vegas.
1000 lbs. dried apples
Chas. Held Co., Albuquerque.
25oO lbs, Navy beans; 40 lbs. green
tea; ) cases washing powder, Star
Naptha; 4 cases, concentrated lye.
Gross-keIy G Co., Las VEGAS.
500 los. breakfast bacon: 10 dozen
brOoms; 35 cases corn: $500 lbs. cof-
fee; 300 lbs. crackers: $50 lbs. black
pepper 1900 lbs. prunes; 5 cases Sa-
polio; IA boxes Lenox soap: $50 gal.
syrup e gal. jackets); 1000 lbs. Dukes
Mixture; gross pants buckles; 200O
yds. canton flannel 30 in; 1000 lbs.
Oak tan sole leather.
H. E. Cartwright G Bro, Santa Fe.
so lbs. Baking powder, lb. cans:
5000 lbs. Mexican beans; 1900 lbs.
corn meal: 1850 lbs. lard compound
go lb. cases); 1900 lbs. hominy; g.
cases Domino matches: $50 lbs. maca-
rcni; 1000 los. dried peaches; 1900 lbs.
r.ce; 20 boxes Ivory soap: 5000 lbs
table salt; 5000 lbs. granulated sugar,
60 cases tomatoes.
J. Dendahl Santa Fe, N. M.
$50 yds. light drills; $50 yds. heavy
drills; 200 yds. sheeting.
N. Salmon, Santa Fe, N. M.
80 gross shirt buttons.
SeIiaran Bros, Santa Fe.
1000 yds. blue denim; 200 yds crash
toweling
GrunsfeId Bros, albuquerque.
1900 yds. ticking A. C. A.
J. n. Gerdes, Santa Re.
40 gross suspender buttons
r. E. Nudine, Santa Fe.
1000 tons screened lump coal
J. PfIueeer, Santa Fe.
500 lbs. light kip leather
cudahy Packing Co.
GOO lbs. Oleomargine
Armour g. Co., Trinidad, Colo.
10000 lbs. fresh beef: 1000 lbs. |
pork sausages; 1000 lbs. weine wurst. |
Leo Hersch, Santa Fe.
$1,000 lbs. -four
Bond & NohI Co., Espanola.
$50 lbs. red chilli.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
CHINA is STILL WORKING
ON AN INTERNATIONAL LOAN

(Bv Special Leased Wire to New MexIcaAs
Peking, June 26.-The loan negotia-
tons between the international bank
ers and the Chinese government have
been neither concluded nor broken off.
The Chinese government apparently is
endeavoring to make new bargain.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
Frank Frantz in Charge.
SOLICITOR GENERAL OF
UNITED STATES RESIGNS,
Frederick w. Lehman Will Probably
Be Succeeded by William M.
EuIlitt.

(By Special Leased Wire TO New Mexican,
Washington, D. c., June 2G.-Fred,
erlck w. Lehman, solicitor general of
the United States, has placed his res.
ignation in the hands of President
Taft. William NJ. Bul!itt of Louisville,
Ky, is said to be under consideration
ny President Taft as successor to Mr..
Lehman.
Later today, ohcial announcement of
MI Lehman resignation was made,
Mr.. Lehmanns letter says he leaves
his office to care for his personal af-
fairs.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
BALTIMORE CONVENTION HAS To WAIT
WHILE BOSSES PREPARE DIAGRAM
Steam Roller Has Created Senblance of Harmony and
1t Is Likely That Wall Street VIII Decide to Run
Senator Kern For Presidency on the
Democratic Ticket

CRy special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
Baltimore, Md, June 26.-Judge AL
ten B. Parker concluded his address
as temporary chairman last evening
and the convention then adjourned un-
til the next noon, naming the various
committees. AS peace Offering, Will
lam }. Bryan was given the chairman
ship OF the committee on resolutions
hut declined, and Senator John W.
Kern was named in his place. The
committee decided on motion of Bry-
an not to report the platform until
after the candidates had been named.
Had to Wait for BOSSES.
At 11:45 this morning the conven-
ton hall was filling rapidly, the band
playing and the galleries a hutter OF
animation. Judge Parker mounted the
platform at 12:05 p. m. amid scattering
haadclasDs.
oiing Steam Roller Delays Business.
Delegates showed uneasiness over
continued delays: all delegates were
i'll place; the galleries being comfort
ably filled but not crowded. At 12:21
u. III. the convention was called TO or
GER.
Flood Of Oratory.
Baltimore, Md, June 26.-A flood of
oratory buried the delegates to the
Democratic national convention under
rhetorical waves today. The conven-
tlOn marked time through the session.
because the committee on credentials
lad not prepared a report. Half
dozen speakers delivered typical cam
paign speeches. The convention agreed
10 meet at o'clock tonight to take
up the problem of permanent organi-
zatiOn, receive the reports CT the ere
tentials committee and possibly be-
gin the nominating speeches Of presi-
dental candidates.
will Adjourn to p. m.
Bishop Murray of Maryland, pro.
nounced the'inyocation
Governor Blanchard of Louisiana, re
ported from the committee on creden-
tials that reports would not be ready
until p. N.
BlanChard's motion prevailed that
when the convention adjourned after
hearing several speakers, it should be
until s p. NJ.
Ex-Governor Folk Of Missouri, was
introduced for a speech and stirred
the crowd with his rousing periods.
Would Not Listen to Folk.
The nominee of this convention
will be the next President of the
United States said Folk. He eulog-
lied Bryan at length. The delegates
grew restless In the course of Folks
speech and Chairman Parker was
forced to admonish them to be quiet.
Folks speech was very brief.
New Democratic Motto.
Senator Rayner of Maryland, was
cheered as he began a stirring speech.
Rayner predicted Democratic success.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
FIRST REPUBLICAN SENATOR
FROM DELAWARE is DEAD

By Special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
Wilmington, Del, June 26-Former
United States Senator Anthony Hig-
gins of Delaware died today at the
home of his brother. Mr.. Higgins had
been i'll for some time. He was II
years old and was the first Republican
elected to the United States senate
from Delaware.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
FOURTH CAVALRY ORDERED
TO THE PHILIPPINES.

Colonel E. z. Steever and Troops to Be
Relieved at Fort Bliss by the
Fifth Cavalry.
(By Special Leased Wire to New Mexican,
Washington, D. c., June 26.-The
Fourth cavalry, under command of Col
E. z. Stever, now on patrol along the
Mexican border. on January Is, will
relieve the Fifth Cavalry in the Phil
ippines.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
WHICH WAY WILL.
The CIT JUMP?
Rules Committee Does Not
Know and Delays Action
on Platform
PLANkS TO SUIT EVERY BODY
Members Pass in Favor of In.
struciions by States and
Unit Rule.
(By Special Leased Wire to New Ma,icon,

t3y Special Leased Wire to New Mexican,
Baltimore, Nd, June 26-By a vote
OF Y to IS, the rules committee of
the convention today agreed to the
plan to defer the presentation of the
Platform until after the party's candi.
cate for president had been nominated.
lii the absence of any indication as TO
whether the conservative or the pro.
sressiye wings of the party would dom
mate the convention, it was considered
good policy to hold back the platform
In order to have it drawn so as to he
acceptable to the convention. Another
important proposition passed upon by
the rules committee was the recogni
ton of the authority of state conven.
ton to instruct delegates to national
conventions in the enforcement of the
unit rule in the absence of a specific
statute. The proposition of recogniz-
ing the authority of a state convention
arose because of the situation in the
Ohio delegation.
Will Fight on Floor.
Following the defeat of Mr.. Dunn's
substitute, Congressman Henry of
TeXas, stated that he would present to
the convention as minority report
the Dunn substitute. He was Joined
in this by the members of the commit
tee who voted for it and by Charles
Sprecker of Massachusetts, who voted
against it.
Unit Rule Adopted
The state convention had instructed
the Ohio delegation by vote of 600
to rs. to vote as unit for Governor
Harmon. Nineteen Ohio delegates,
however, claimed the right to violate
these instructions because they had
been elected as avowed Wilson men
DA
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
s = = y y y y \ y y X \ \ y
ALLEGED DEMING WHITE .
SLAVERS ARREcTE

SLAVERS ARREcTED.
Two white slave charges
: were filed in the federal court
5 at Ell Paso against Antonio
Rodriguez and Noises Garcia.
Rodriguez was charged with
s violating the white slave law
by arranging to bring a woman
s from Dening to Ell Paso for i'm
s moral purposes. Garcia is
charged with importing an
: alien woman for similar pur-
poses.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
.OROzCO CROWDED
INTO CORNER
Asks Huerta to Observe
Neutrality Against Men
Left in Chihuahua
ALL NIGHT FLANK MOVEMENT
Federais Cross River at Ortiz
and Capture Rebel Scouting
Parties.
tBy Special Leased Wire to New Mexican)
y y y y y y X y X y s u = =

, " " ~ ~ "a - - "
y At the Rebel Front, Bachim- :
y ba, Mex, June 26.-Govern-
~ ment forces have dashed in be- :
\ hind the rebel army, a severe :
~ skirmishing raging throughout :
- the night at Puerta de PilOn,
- near Horcasitas, eight miles :
y north of Bachimba, and but n
v miles away from the city of
y Chihuahua. The federaIs came :
y from the west and are thought
y to have been the vanguard of :
y the big western flank move
' ment designed by the federals .
y to cut off a rebel retreat to =
Chihuahua. Losses are as yet :
y unknown. The main columns !
' OF federals are today moving :
' north Of Ortiz, fifteen miles .
y south of Bachimba. The fed
= eral artillery shelled the town =
Y of Meoqui, demolishing =
= church, but no rebels were y
y there to offer resistance. =
= = : = y y y \ = Y y Y \
At General Huerta's Headquarters
Ortiz, Mex, June 26.-The request oi
General PascUal Or0zcO. the rebe
chief that General Huerta respect the
neutrality of a garrison that might be
left to protect the city Of Chihuahua, il
evacuated by the rebels, was received
here today, through the Associated
Press. General Huerta communicated
his reply through the same channel as
follows: Il will give all guarantees
10 any forces OroZco may leave to
protect the people of the city of Chi
huahua provided those forces have on.
ly the turc Of police"
Rebel Scouts Captured.
Some OF the rebel scouting parties
advanced too closely to Ortiz today
and were captured by the federal van
suard without firing a shot. Nearly all
the federal army has crossed the riv-
er al Ortiz, the artillery alone awaiting
the completion of the big Ortiz
bridge This should be finished by
nightfall.
Battle at Bachimba Tomorrow.
At the Rebel Front, Bachimba, Mex.
June 26.-The government forces ap
pear to be directing all their efforts to
reconstructing the big Ortiz bridge
- miles south of here. 1t is believed
the federals will be in position to at
tack Bachimba not later than Thurs,
day.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
ALORICH WILL
STAY REGULAR
Refuses EmphaticalIy to
Serve on Roosevelt Pro.
gressive Committee
FLOUNDERINC FOR AN ISSUE
VIII Take Some Weeks Before
Insurgents Know That
They Want.

(Gy Special Leased Wire to New Mexlcan)
! Lincoln, Neb., June 26.-Governor
Aldrich today announced that he will
not serve on the committee of eigh-
teen appointed by Governor Johnson
OF California, to take the lead in or
ganlzing the new Progressive" party
composed of Roosevelt adherents. Gov
ernor Aldrich declared that he will
stay regular and take no part in
any boiling program
Politicians interested in preventing
a schism in the party in Nebraska,
have evolved a plan for fusion of the
third party and the regular Repub,i-
cans on everything but the presiden.
tial ticket.
Still Floundering.
Chicago, ILL.,, June ga meeting of
Illinois progressives will be called
within the mex three weeks for the
purpose Of outlining their work in the
state and national compaign. Medili
Mccormick announced today. A vol
untary pledge to the Progressive
cause, containing two thousand names
came in from Peoria today, said Nc
COrmick.
Frank Frantz in Charge.
Bartlesyille, Okla, June 2G-State
headquarters of the Progressive party
were opened here today by Frank
Frantz a Roosevelt lieutenant. Mr..
frantz said he would issue a call for
a state convention to take place in
August.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26

Continued '.om Page Five.)
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1912-06-26
Unit Rule Adopted.

Continued on Page 81
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1912-02-16
WILLING TO PAY.

The morning had been long and the
arithmetic lesson particularly severe.
Little Tommy Traddles had laborious-
ly worked his way through a tantaiiz-
ing maze of figures till his small head
ached, and he now stood before his
master with the result of his travail.
"Wrong!" said his instructor curt
y. Return to your desk and do it
again!"
Tommy glanced at the clock.
please sir. he asked. "how much am
! out?"
Your result Is twopence short OF
the correct total" was the reply.
Tommy's hand sought the pocket
which contained his most valued pos
sessions. Swiftly he separated two
coins from piece of string. some
marbles, top and a penknife.
Please, I'm in a hurry, sir" he
aaid, 'if you don't mind I'll pay the
difference. Ideas