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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Usage Picnic

The first picnic Of former resi-
dents of Usage. Iowa. was held Tues
day, July 81. at Woodland park.
The occasion was very happy
one. Many OF the guests had not
met for over 90 years. The sue.
cess of this first picnic is proven
by the fact thst II was unanimous.
ly voted TO make II an annual AT.
fair. at whi;h a dinner viii be
served in the evening to allow more
:c-mer Osagers 10 attend.
Those enjoying the occasion were
Mr.. and Mrs. c. &C. Hunt. Mr.. and
Mrs Lewis Drake. Mrs Oepha Jores
Cole, Mrs. A. NJ Walker. Mrs. Hart
Walker. Miss Ruth Walker, Mr. nrd
Mrs. Henry Mock. Laverne ana Rob
ert Mock. Mrs. ]. Benson, Miss Ella
NJ. Benson. Mrs. Arthur Cole. Mrs.
Chas. Morse. Mrs. Ada Morse At
wood and baby daughter, Mrs. Faith
Lovejoy Bee, Harriet Marie Bee.
Mr.. Herman Knudson. Mr.. and Mrs.
Geo. Frazee. and Mrs. Sloan OF Cal
ifornia, sister OF Mrs. Frazee: and
Mrs. VIM. OF Montana, a niece of
Lewis Drake
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Current News
About Currants
BY BIDDY BYE

Currants are ripe in backyard gar
dens and on the market stalls. The
price is high this year. but the temp
tation to make just a little currant
Jelly for use with meats and salads
is still strong, and for those who
have a currant crop OF their own, or
boast a full purse. here are some
proper recipes:
Currant Raisin Jam-Wash and
seed one pound of large raisins and
put in a preserving kettle; to the
raisins add three pints OF currant
juice made from stewing red and
white currants together; to the fruit
juices add three pounds of granu.
lated sugar, mix all well, and boil
slowly; cook the fruits until the mix.
ture is thick and smooth, Swimming 1t
often; cool, pack in sterilized glasses
and seal
Gooseberry and Red Currant Jam
Wash, stem and stew red currants
enough to produce two cupfus of
Juice; to the currant juice allow four
pounds OF stemmed gooseberries and
three pounds OF sugar; make a syrup
by dissolving the sugar in the cur.
rant Juice, add the gooseberries, and
simmer slowly for 40 minutes until
the berries look clear; pack in sterile
pint glass jars and seal.
Red Currant JeIIy--PiclS red cur.
rants. stem and wash. and cook in "A
double boiler until well scalded. then
boil for an hour over a moderate fire;
pour the cooked fruit into "A clean
jelly bag and let drip overnight next
day put the strained juice in a pre-
serving kettle and boil for 10 min.
utes; lower the fire and skim; return
to boiling point. and as soon as IT
boils add the heated sugar. allowing
one pound of sugar for each pint of
juice; the mixture should jell within
five minutes; put in sterile glasses,
seal ard let stand in hot sunshine for
several days.
Dried Currants-Pick red currants,
stem and without crushing, stew gen
tly in a little sugar; spread the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

From the deep recess OF the hood
ed chair. l watched Certeis saunter
slowly down 10 the water. The man
II was 10 Bach,
Now, just what does this mean7'
/ asked myself.
IL guess would better find out"
And l pulled a steamer rug up to my
neck. and prayed that l would not
suffocate.
Hurry. you foolr' growlcd Hamil.
ton Corteis. He stood with one foot
on the motor boat. and snapped the
ashes from his cigar, posing as IL he
had stopped casually TO inquire about
the engine trouble.
IL can't stand here forever" he
went on in the superior. imperative
tone he always uses to those whom
he regards az his interiors. Speak.
mani Have you got themy"
Sure I have" was Bach's reply.
noticed that he omitted the usual
sir" and thought that Certeis must
have been awfully irritated by the
mans impudcnce.
ftdtu lfltUi bstE-Vuiths otH'tto
Certeis.
Nothing doing" replied Bach with
insolent composure. mot without
get another ten thousand dollarsw
'The devil. l paid you once for
this jobr'
"You have. But I've decided I'll
take another check. That plot OF
yours"
Certeis held up forbldding palm.
Damn your he exclaimed. Then
he controlled his temper and spoke
calmly: Just SO. Then you ought TO
know it's dangerous business for me
to make a check on my New York
funds-at present"
Cash will do all right" Bach re-
piled. "Sinco you haven't got the
sum in your pants. I'll come around
for it--at dusk--tomorrow No cash
--nopearls. You understand? And
no brider' with which insolence. he
pushed off his boat and jumped in.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
REPLACES "THAT TIRED
FEELING" WITH WG0R

Hard work, worry. lack Of exer.
else, produce a rundown condition
which makes many men and women
fifty per cent efficient. You can
ity and vigor by the systematic use
of Proud's Portolive Tonic. This is
beneficial emulsion of nourishing
products which improves the appe-
tite, aids digestion and promotes the
proper action of the internal organs
and bowels. 1t is a splendid cor
receive of constipation. Purely veg
etable. Try 1t for thirty days and
note the increase in weight, strength
and vitality. Energies Immediately.
Strengthens permanently. Endorsed
by physicians. Sold by druggists.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Bridge Party,
.JdpUnese Stule

Miss Naomi Morford was hostess
II a charming bridge party on
wednesday at the home OF her par.
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. C. II. Morford,
in compliment to Mrs. Ross Nor.
ford, Of Minneapolis. who has been
spending a week with Mrs. George
Is. Morford. Three tables OF bridge
were played on the lawn and the
decorations were all delightfully."-
carried out in japanese. The prizes
were won by Mrs. Ned Davis. Mrs.
c. c. Carpenter. and a gift to the
honor guest. all of which were Jap
nnese. Refreshments were served
Indoors and the dining room was
aglow with Japanese lanterns and
the table appointments were like
wise carried out in oriental style.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
FRECKLE-FACE
Sun and Wind Bring Out Ugly
Spots. How TO Remove Easily

Here's a chance. Miss Freckle-
face. to try a remedy for freckles
with the guarantee of a reliable
concern that 1t will not cost you a
penny unless II removes the freckles:
while IL 1t does give you clear
complexion the expense is trifling.
Simply get an ounce of Othine-
double strength-from any druggist
and a few applications should show
you how easy it is to rid yourself of
the homely freckles and get a beau
tiful complexion. Rarely is more
than one ounce needed for the worse
case.
Be sure to ask the druggist for
the double strength Othine as this
strength is sold under guarantee Of
money back IL 1t fails to remove
freckles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

VIII the little lame girl, who
wrote 20 Cynthia Grey and
signed herself "E, send her ad.
dress? There are just loads of
letters written in response TO her
letter. which appeared in these
columns "A few days ago. from
sympathetic people who wish to
get in touch with her and try 10
make her life more happy
CYNTHIA GREY.
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By BETTY BRAINERD
Dance for Mss Treat

Handsome and lavish In every de
tail was the dance given by Mr.
and Mrs. Frederic strive last night
at their home. in compliment TO
Miss Priscilla Treat, most charm
ing and gracious sub.dehutante.
Snapdragons. roses, Shasta DAT
sizes. in fact all the seasons bios
SONS, were used I'm profusion, en-
HANGING the lovellness OF the already
beautiful interior of the Strive
home.
Punch was served on the lawn
and attractive retreats were ar
ranged about the grounds
one hundred and twenty-five OF
Miss Treats friends came 10 pay
her homage and enjoy the affair.
which viii long be remembered In
the minds of the young dancers.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

peace" Then I said. There's no
skeleton from the past which is
bound 10 step out and blight our
love?" and he said. NO"
SO our past has been our very
own by agreement, and believe it's
better so. NJ. Il. G.
Dear Miss Grey: In response TO
the mans letter, I would hereby
voice my honest opinion Of this
mans misdemeanors, az would
term It. as ] believe circumstances
alter cases, and taking everything
into consideration. ! hesitate to
brand the word felony" on to his
act OF forgery.
was born in the East and have
tasted OF this so-called high life, but
Dame Fortune favored me, for Il
never had much fascination for me
when ! looked about me and beheld'
the results OF such a life.
Or, perhaps it was my Christian
mothers advice ringing in my ears,
| for no man boasts OF better mother
than ]. ! have been the winner of
many hard-fought battle with my
self. overcoming gigantic evil tempta-
tons that flare up in front OF all
OF us some time in our lives.
So say. Mr.. Man. II your ideal
is n real woman, one who under
stands human nature all the way
thru. she will forgive and forget your
past after straightforward heart
talk with you.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

cooked currants on platters. sprinkle
thickly with graduated sugar and
dry in the sun; serve as confecuon
with desserts.
Spiced Currants--To Ave pounds OF
ripe currants, washed and stemmed,
measure three pounds OF sugar, one
pint OF pure cider vinegar and one ia
blespoonful each of whole cloves, Gin
namon. ginger and allspice: add one
teaspoonful of salt: simmer the mix.
ture slowly for three hours. then bot.
tie while hot and seal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Bridqe Luncheon

Two Vancouver visitors were the
fnsriration for pretty informal
luncheon at the University ciuo
given by Mrs. s. V. r. Hooker yes
terday. The honor guests were
Mrs. Frank Elkins and Mrs. Rod
Campbell. jr.. who left Seattle
Thursday after spending ssleral
DAYS at the Washington hotel The
eight guests later played bridge.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Dance for
Miss Emma Anderson

An attractive informal dance VIII
he given this evening by Mrs. Fred
eric III. White In compliment TO her
sister, Miss Emma Anderson Miss
Anderson Is spending the summer
with her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. H.
II. Anderson, and will return TO
WELLESLEY College In the FAN The
Invitations have been confined 10
the unmarried friends OF the honor
guest. and the affair will be given
A. Mr.. and Mrs. Anderson's home.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Beach Pdrty and Dance

A beach party and dance this
evening at Three Tree Point viii
claim Mrs. Jewett r. Riley as host.
ess. The affair is in compliment to
Mrs. Riley's nephews. Mr.. Earl
Riley and Mr.. william II. Riley,
just recently returned from over.
seas service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
tumble Shop

The habitues of the Red Cross
tumble Shop will hear Mrs. Francis
Taylor Schaubbe. contralto. during
Saturday noon at the tumble Shop,
and Madam Keesing will be at the
piano. Mrs. Charles T. Boyd will
| be hostess.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
House Partg

Miss Dorothea Smith gave a
house party over the weekend at
the country home of her parents.
MIR. and Mrs. Joseph Smith, at
Joemma Beach. Her guests were
Miss Betty hewis and her guest,
Miss Virginia Murs. OF Portland;
Miss Mabel Donley. Mr.. Dwight
Smith. Mr.. Douglas Wallace, Mr..
Winfield Mclean and Mr. otto
Garva.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Mr.. Stefansson
Honor Guest

Mr.. and Mrs. James Macfarlane
entertained few friends informally
at dinner last night at their home
eomplimenting Mr.. V. Stefansson'
Mr.. Stefansson is the guest OF Mrs,
Macfarlane's parents. Mr.. and Mrs.
Aloritz Thomson.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
YOURS FOR A HAPPY LIFE.

Dear Miss Grey: In reference to
your troubled lovers, had just writ
ten the following for my own private
consolation, should / ever enter the
loving business:
Love me as / am. dear,
With all the faults you see
Then listen; will you love me,
II / tell you all be?
OF faults I have many,
All these wrongs / bring to you;
There shall be no secrets hiding
VIII you bring your faults TO me?
Love me as / am. dear;
Then III tell you and you tell me:
All our wrongs well take together
And leave alone for eternity.
Then I'll love you. know III love
you,
The better yet. for your honesty.
But listen. dear. will you still love
When 7 tell you all be? N. b. w.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
White Elephont Shop

Mrs. Ray Clarke has arranged a
nrogram for Saturday noon at the
white Elephant shop. which is in
the basement of the Leary building.
M. Allan McCutchen will sing and
Mrs. McCutchen win accompany
him on the piano.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

2drs. Thomas Green and Mrs.
Henry Blake presided over the tea
urns on Thursday at the Seattle
Tennis club.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

Let's go buy Boldt's French Pas.
try. Uptown, 1i14 3rd Ave-; down.
town, 9I3 End Ave.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Informal Luncheon

Mrs. Henry Winter entertained
eight friends informally at luncheon
on Wednesday,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

When q man does his work wen ne
has no time to find fault with the
work Of his neighbor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

Mr. and Mrs. NJ. +. Backus, with
their guests Mr.. and Mrs. j. d..
Lowman and Colonel and Mrs. Clap.
ham. who are visiting the Low.
mans. left Wednesday for an auto.
mobile trip TO Harrison Hot Springs.
They expect 10 be gone week. EN-
route they stopped at the home OF
Mr.. and Mrs. II. w. Purdy. at Bel.
bingham, who entertained them at
dinner on Wednesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Converse ar.
rived In Seattle today. Mr.. Con-
verse has been attached 10 the sig.
nal corps since the beginning OF the
war and was two years In France.
He recently married Miss Mellna
ADAMS, OF Massachusetts. who was
doing Red Cross work In France.
He received his honorable discharge
recently In New York.
Mr.. Hare Delafield returned
Wednesday night from service over.
seas. Mr.. Delafield received his hon.
orable discharge July is, and was a
major in the sanitary corps. He
Joined his wife, who has been visit.
ing her parents. Mr.. and Mrs. Hor.
ace c. Hardy and they VIII remain
a month before returning to New
York.
Mrs. II. j. Fetter and daughter
Betty returned Wednesday from a
week ut Brentwood, b. C.
Mrs. Vernon l.. Crow. OF Tacoma.
spent Saturday with Mrs. Mason
Hawkins.
Miss Agness Inglis. OF Newark
of Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Haight.
with her two cousins Mr.. James
Haight and Mr.. Pierce Haight spent
the weekend with Miss Edith Red.
field on cambridge island.
| Mrs. ]. Lowell Smith. of San
Francisco, arrived Tuesday and Is
the guest OF Mrs. A. l.. Hawley at
Enetai. Mrs. Smith formerly lived
in Seattle.
Miss Dorothy Dempsey, OF Taco
ma, arrived Thursday TO visit Mrs.
McEwan Tomkins for several days
Mrs Fred Mason. OF New York.
Is spending several weeks with her
niece. Mrs Prescott Cakes, at the
Country club.
Mr.. and Mrs. Homer C. MacDon-
aid and family have moved TO their
home at Hunts Point for the sum.
mer.
Mr.. W Stefansson was the guest
over Wednesday night OF Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred White at their Port
Madison summer home.
| Mrs. r. c. tombstone and Mrs. j.
l.. Mohundro are the guests OF Mrs.
stephen c. Cook at Wing Point.
Eagle Harbor.
Mr.. and Mrs. T.. C. Ward have
returned to their home from three
weeks motor trip thru California.
Next Sunday Mr.. and Mrs. Wal.
lace Green will return from stay
OF several weeks at Brentwood. d. c.
Mrs. Quinn Farr. Mrs. Charles
Pye Burnett and Mrs. Alfred Battle
were the guests OF Mrs. Frank Fred.
erick at Wing Point last Tuesday.
| Captain Frank r. Armstead u.
s. Marine Corps, OF New York City,
with Mrs. Armstead and their son
Robert, are visiting Mrs. Armstead's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. William Car.
keek at their Mercer Island home.
Captain Armstead Is on a months
leave of absence.
Mrs. Marshall DeMott Gates, of
Lincoln, ILL.,. arrived In Seattle yes
terday with her two children. They
are visiting Mr.. and Mrs. George
w. Soliday.
Mrs. Raymond Dabney Miller ar
rived in Seattle Thursday to spend
month with her parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. winficd r Smith at the High.
lands.
Mr.. Roland Dill, OF Spokane, has
been for some time the guest OF his
| aunt Mrs Il Il Hihhler Mr. Dill
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Luncheon at
C'rustal Springs

Mrs. l.. c. Gilman entertained
~The Dowagers" at luncheon on
TUESDAY. After the luncheon two
tables OF bridge were at play.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

Capt. Wallace Drummond. his sis.
ter. Miss Mildred Drummond, and
his guest, Capt. Porter OF Chicago,
left Thursday for Los Angeles. The
two men will be stationed at Camp
Funston and Miss Drummond will
visit indefinitely in Los Angeles.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Clv]br
CLUBS For SATURDAY

George Washington Circle, q. A. II.
Gen. George Washington Circle,
Ladies OF the Grand Army of the
Republic. benefit dance at Carpen.
ters' hall, Fremont. Proceeds to be
used towards the assessment for the
maintenance of the home at Puyal.
lup.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
L'Union Franchise

To honor its members and the
students of the French war classes
back from Europe, rUnion Franchise
will hold a basket picnic from 2
until $3.50 o'clock at Lincoln Beach.
This will take the place of the reg.
ular meeting. An invitation is ex.
tended to friends of members and
students to attend.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

Friday. August LIST. has been SCI
1or the wedding Of Miss Nellie
Emily Bruins and Mr.. George Elms
0eett. The marriage will take place
n the home Of her brother-in-lav
and sister. Mr.. and Mrs. George w
A1bin. in East Seattle. at which
Archdeacon Hilton will officiate
Miss Virginia Albin win be thu
brides only attendant and Mr.. Her
bert Foster will act as best man.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Overseas Club

The Overseas club will hold a
beach party, bonfire and savory
lunch at Magnolia Bluff, concluding
with an old.fashioned barn dance.
Members and their friends are re.
quested to take the Fort Lawton
car leaving the foot OF Madison st.
at 7:45 o'clock. Transportation will
be provided at the end Of the line.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Wisteria Dancing Club

Wisteria Dancing club at Leschl
park at o'clock.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
Dinner

Complimenting Mr.. and Mrs. NJ
r. Church and daughter. Mabel
Church. OF Washington. ID. c.: Miss
Olive Shafer. of Falls Church. Va.
and Mrs. Torryson. grand matron
Of the order of Eastern Star Of vir-
einia, Mr.. and Mrs. c. L. Houston
entertained at a dinner party Tues.
day evening.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

Capt. G.. +. Patten is on leave
from West Point. n. Y. and Is
spending several days with his
brother and sister.in-law, Maj. and
Mrs. William T. Patten. Col. and
Mrs. William II. Eastman, who are
on their way to Camp Lewis, where
Col. Eastman will assume duty in
the medical corps, is also spending
several days with the Pattens. Mrs.
Eastman is Maj. Patterns sister.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25
By CYNTHIA GREY

letters advice the Anon and the
GIRL Happy and folks
Is not too to write your opinion.
Following ome o received
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-07-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Trafford Huteson
left Wednesday for Vancouver, Il
c., to attend the debut of Miss Mar
garet Stewart, daughter of Gen
John Stewart. Mr.. and Mrs. Hute
son will remain until Saturday.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-28
ELECT MINE INSPECTOR

The Senate has passed bill mak nC the mining inspector of the terri ory an elective officer rather than ppointive. Sutherland lead bitter ght against this.
 Sutherland alSo,led a fight abolish 2 the publicity bureau at yesterday s ession and the senate finally passed Ae bill for the bureaus aboliShmen' t is presumed that the House will al' pass bill abolishing the publicity nurcau.
 Representative John Noon has in oduccd bill in the House, similia' the one introduced in the Senate b' Price, favoring the territory establish 0e steamship linss to Alaska and rCgting a Territorial Shipping Board
 The letter of James Wickershan .nlative to charges of inefficiency in orStructing the government railroaF nd other attacks against Secretar. aac of the Department of the Inter )r, are creating much comment here
 James Wickersham is expected tr lrrive here Sunday.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-28
S(1VIETS MAKE PROPOSAL
wANTfD.. AN EXPLANATION

the son of an eccentric artist from New York, living on m island nes' Seward; that he had never been sent to public school before; that he had some knowledge of the German Ian kuage, and that he had meant what he said recall how earnestly thu wide blue eyes met mine. Later, Miss Kendall, teacher, heard him say, "I don't hate any flag except the En- glish."
 How monstrous to hear an inno- cient child voicing the sentiments ot the frightful Hymn of Hate' whose author, Lissauer, was decorated by the worlds arch criminal.
 "Hate of the heart and hate of tho hesd--
 E We have one foe, and ono alone Engiand!"
 F, That is the spirit which dropped bombs on English schoolhouses and hospitals and nailed the shrieking Ca nadian soldiers to the cross!
 Mir. Kent, where did your boy ges these ideas?. $ (Signed) Mary Baen Wright.
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-28
A.E.C. COMMISSION D8BBLED WITH
 POLITICS
By Associated Press

SEATTLE, March 2o- The Pos. intelligence. .,Cay printed the thtr- ins,a .m.ut ot James Nickcrsham chUg-s agans. Secretary Lane, c' the la,c.or Department.
 In che par, O. ,lc letter pubhsho. today NjcA...ham charges that th, government leases give the flask. syndicate g fifty yea monop'y for eN pIoi,at on ant sa.s that this it th. g.'muafsu O. a mon2g.y which Con gr,s. feared when Richard Ealing .uas yra,Ij.,t uDj.r suspicion that D. iat a.sl .o ao what You lLauc) hay. done"
 Wic,c..h ham cha. ces rank politica part.s.ausa.p in connection with th. con rru,.i5a Of the government ra.. .oad in Alaska and says the Ala saa Errn. crug Commission dabbl.. .n politics"
The Seward gateway daily edition, and the Alaska weekly post., 1919-03-28
(Ed;tor of the Gateway .--

(ErtOr Ol Ine Hdte"ayI'
 The phrase, "the rienace of Kais erism," in Mir. Rockwell Rents crypt't article in Thursday nights Gateway strikes me as inconsistent with hap peping at the schoolhouse last week
 It was recess time. I was inter rupted in reading book by crowd of excited boys dropping up before my desk and clamoring, "Tell her what flag you like best" They were drag. ging boy who was a stranger to nc a rather tall, intelligent looking lad of about nine years. ...E
 "Well, which flag is itt".I asked smiling. .ii.t
 "The German" replied the boy
 Never suspecting but that the af- fair was part of a game, or bit of harmless hazing on the part of my boys, gave the young stranger a little slap with my book, saying, wi,f mock severity; You'd better not talk like that around here," and resumed my reading.
 Later I learned that the boy who is not. now attending the school, WA