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PAGE EIGHT ALTOONA TRIBUNE, TUESDAY MORNING, AUGUST 38, 1917. The Observer HOME-READING COURSE FOR CITIZEN-SOLDIERS Our Editor's Birthday (issued by tbe War Apartment and 1 rights to reprint reserved) Established 1866. Published Dally Except Sunday by ALTOONA TRIBUNE 1110 Twdfth Street Henry W. A. Houck Vies i'res.

4 Gen. Mer. Jlr Treasurer John D. Meyer 'sreUry O. F.

Delo Sm Elisabeth Akers Ass.stant W' Tavlor -'ty tAllWr p. E. Probyn Asst. Sec Tie TRIBUNE invites letWr '-he Thli course of thirty daily leasons is offered to the men selected for service in' the National Army as a practical help In getting started in the right way. It Is Informal In tone and does not attempt to give binding rules and directions.

These are contained the various man uals and regulations of the United States Army, to which this Course la merely Introductory, LESSON NO. 14 THE TEAM LEADERS people and the pitch is delightful. Every person will have an unobstructed view of the stage. Two emergency exits of steel and concrete lead outside from the balcony. On the main floor there are several exits equipped with panic proof steel doors, which open at the slightest push but which wnnot be opened from the outside.

The drop curtain is of asbontos and is one of the most beautiful in any theatre in the country. scene shows a wide valley, with the river and town in the distance and beyond, loom the mountains with a blue haze hanging over them. It is a splendid conception and the blending of colors satisfies the most critical. Over the proscenium arch is a group of allegorical figures and the mural work is of a high order. All the decorative effects are in excellent taste and there is nothing garish to offend the most fastidious.

The acoustics are perfect. jtokjwv jjwisams aw-rmsi- lit (Preceding lessons. 1. Your lost ot Honor. 2 Making Good as a Soldier.

3 Nine Soldiery Qualities. 4 Getting Ready for Camp. 6 First Days in Camp. 6 in Camp. 7 Your Health.

8 March ing and Care of Feet. 9' Your Equipment and Arms. 10 Recreation in Camp. 11 Playing the Game. 12 Teamwork in the Army; 13 Grouping Men Into Teams.

Most of the men in the army are private soldiers. Their work is of the greatest importance and deserves all the respect and praise which it receives. A great many men in the na tional army, however, will be ambitious to rise to higher ranks. They will find plenty of encouragement and of 'tFCmS Charles H. Rowland, one of the lead- ing figures in that part of the state.

Congressman Rowland is a live wire. He is a man of imposing stature, fully Bix feet in height, and weighing 260 pounds. He is a member of the Good Roads committee in congress and manifests keen interest in this phase of our economic life. Besides operating coal mines near Philipsburg, he is interested in many other enterprises and one venture in which he has embarked deserves the thanks of all the amusement-loving people in the mountain towns. Congress Rowland has erected a modern fireproof theatre in Philipsburg, costing more than $100,000.

Philipsburg has but 4,500 population and even with patronage from surrounding towns, it will be seen readily that with so great an investment, the theatre cannot be a paying proposition, but the congressman believes the people of that section should have the opportunity of seeing the best on the stage, under the most delightful surroundings, even though not a commercial success, and today Philipsburg boasts of one of the finest theatres in the state of Pennsylvania. Under the guidance of A. J. Fleckenstein, manager of the theatre, we were shown through the new playhouse and our first glimpse of the beautiful interior caused an expression of astonishment. If you are interested, you may see it through our eyes: Fires destroyed the town's only theatres and Mr.

Fleckenstein, who owned one of the playhouses, interested Congressman Rowland in the project of erecting a first class theatre in the town. The congressman is a man of action and sent for Julian theN well known Altoona architect, and W. A. Hoyt, constructing engineer, also of this city, and instructed them to begin at once. So pleased was Congressman Rowland with their efforts that he ordered a bronze tablet erected over the entrance, bearing this inscription: "Erected in the year 1916 by Charles H.

Rowland. Julian Millard, architect. W. A. Hoyt, engineer and builder." It is very seldom a man erecting a building thinks of honoring the architect and builder, proving that the congressman is an exceptional individual.

opportunities for promotion. 'in army organization. If you are one of these men, don't Lowest in rank among the comnlis-allow yourself to forget the fact that sioned officers is the second Uautjen-you can win promotion only by Above him comes the flrit'flfeu-ing your fitness in each duty intrust- tenant and above him the captain, ed to you. It is a rare case when a These are the three "company offl-man is "Jumped" several ranks ahead. cers." The captain is ordinarily the As a rule, ha climbs from one rank commanding officer of a company, to the nexi higher rank after having 'while the lieutenants might be de-demonstrated in each position his in- scribed as assistant captains.

In the telligence, honor, and reliabilty. absence or disability of the captain, Even as a private, you may win ad- however, the first lieutenant takes his vancement to the grade known as place and has full command, and in first-class privates. About one-fourth the absence or disability of both the of the privates in each company may I second lieutenant takes the combe given the rating "first-class," which means in substance that they are re- Next above the captain is the ma-garded as skilled and trustworthy sol-Jor, whose proper command is a bat-diers. italion. A step higher is the lieuten- Non-Commissioned Officers.

I ant colonel and above him the colo-From the first-class privates are the commanding officer of a regi-usually chosen the corporals. These ment. The lieutenant colonel ordi-are the squad leaders. They are ap-'narily assists the colonel and in his H. SCHWARTZ EDITOR W.

The editor of the Tribune is 72 years young today. Even his recent illness which has caused his friends so much anxiety, lias not made him an old man. 'tt'e of the staff who know him best have missed hirn from his accustomed place more even than those who have been for years reading his editorials with keen pleasure. In the heart of the business dis-1 Jr picture plays, there is a splen-trict, stands a three-story building of didly-equipped booth at the rear ot red tapestry brick, with polished tne balcony, fitted with every device granite Indian limestone trimmings, t0 insure safety and efficiency in while the fronts of trie store rooms operation. The ceiling is 12 feet high.

nn Pithpr sirle nf the theatre entrance while the booth is 10 12 feet. A Centres of Treason are trimmed with Alaska marble, lare window and exhaust fan give giving the front of the building a the operator plenty of fresh air. A handsome and imposing appearance. mercury rectifier changes the alter-Office buildings occupy the second nating current used in Philipsburg to floor and a modern ball room is situ- direct current, thus assuring a bright-ated on the third floor. There is a er and steadier light.

Metal humidors 20-foot areaway back of the office ani fireproof rewinder, with two of apartments, thus giving an abundance i tne latest Powers 6-B projecting ma-of light, and permitting the exhaust chines, are among the equipment of fan in the balcony of the theatre to 1 the booth. A lavatory and private have ample room to discharge the telephone connection with the stage foul air generated by the audiences. and box office, also a switch board for pointed by the commanding officer of the regiment on the recommendation of the commanding officer of the com pany. In addition to the regularly appointed corporals each company may have one lance corporal. This is a temporary appointment made by the company commander for the purpose of testing the ability of some private whom he is thinking o-f recommending for permanent appointment.

In case the lance corporal does not make a good showing, or for- any other rea son, he may be returned to the ranks when the commander of the company sees fit. Next above the corporal in rank comes the sergeant. There are usually nine to eleven sergeants in a company. Unless a sergeant has some other duty assigned to him, he is normally the leader of a platoon. There are, however, many special duties constantly assigned to sergeants.

The fir 3t sergeant (in army slang, the "top for example, keeps certain company records, forms the company in ranks, transmits orders from the company commander, and performs many other important tasks. The supply sergeant sees to bringing up supplies of all kinds to the company. The mess sergeant looks after food. The stabe sergeant is responsible for the proper care of horses and mules. The color sergeant carries the national or regimental colors.

There are many other grades within the rank of sergeant which can not be describ- BREEZES uouw The main floor seats 612 and the total seating capacity is 1141. The chairs are very roomy and are of moroccoline leather. All the flooring is of concrete and in the aisles a red cork tile has been used, making the seating of patrons a noiseless affair. The orchestra pit will accommodate v.w.o yiajcio nuu ior pnoio piays, an American photo player, costing $6,000, has been installed, having all orchestral effects. One of the most delightful of the many excellent foa-.

tures is the illumination. All the lamps are concealed and the lighting is SO nOWPrflll that nnl lamps are used. City steam is used for heating purposes and an immense fan in the basement supplies a continuous supply of fresh air, giving twenty cubic feet per person per minute. Two exhaust fans are placed at the top of the balcony to draw off the foul air. The stage is 36 feet deep and 52 feet wide and will accommodate any traveling attraction.

In fact, the opening play will be "The Garden of Allah," on September 19-20, one of the most massive productions on tour. Under the stage are' eleven dressing rooms, each equipped with dainty dressing tables in mahogany, hot and cold water and steam heat. The comfort of the players has been looked after in a most thorough manner. All the scenery is new and is from the New York studios. controlling tne lights in the audi torium, complete what is one of the most thoroughly equipped booths in the state.

Julian Millard, the architect, has been located in Altoona for several years and the Mirror and Jagard buildings are proof of his ability locally. He was educated in the University of Michigan and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and for ten years was assistant professor of architecture in the University of Pennsylvania. He spent several years in the west and traveled abroad and since locating here has remodeled the Blair county court house and school buildings at Tyrone, Birmingham, Philipsburg and Curwensville, and has erected many church edifices. W. A.

Hoyt, the engineer and builder of the theatre, has been in Altoona for about one year, but eighteen years ago was assistant city engineer. He is a graduate in civil engineering of the University of Wisconsin and student in the Chicago Art Institute. He has done engineering work in several states and is known all over the country for his skill in concrete engineering. He designed and supervised the building of the immense plant of the Corn Products at Argo, costing more than He also designed and erected all the buildings for the Kellogg's Toasted Corn Flake at Battle Creek, Michigan. He has also de- signed and erected large buildings in Chicago, grain elevators, reservoirs and bridges and has contributed articles to technical journals.

His successful experiments in cold weather concreting have brought him considerable fame. In 1909 he was selected by the United States govern- ment to design and erect a large build ing at Rock Island arsenal for the storing of heavy artillery. materials to his bedside. However, he found Jock tongue-tied and unable to begin, so much so that the parson said, after a while: "Come along now, I'm in a hurry. We must make a start.

What will say?" No reply. "Will I begin 'My dear "Aye," said Jock; "pit that doon That'll amuse her." Editor on topics hv narosy drtsee not necessarily lor pubL-alion. but as an evldenceoir good taitd. MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATED PH" The Associated Press is fl' ttcd to the use tor 'PU" news credited to it or not ctdited in th paper and ao the loc-U IV9 ptitlirhed heren. All rietoU of republication ot speca ceepjtcnej herein are ao reatrvfcu.

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St. CMcago. New York City Entered Post Office at AT.TOONA as Second-Class Mail Matter. ALTOONA, AUGUST 28, 1917, GOOD MORNING! Here's wishing the boys and girls the happiest week of their whole vacation! Altoona may feel proud of being chosen as one of a few cities in which the federal food survey will be made on Friday. The Italians are certainly showing themselves worthy descendants of the ancient Romans in the way they are fighting.

Every town and village in the county should have a lied Cross chapter. Somebody needs to get busy. "Is that somebody you?" The city managership plan is growing in favor as people talk more about it. Messrs. Westfall, Stevens, Cas-sldy and Lafferty are the council candidates who favor it.

Pennsylvania still leads in recruiting for the regular army. Latest figures are that the Keystone state has enlisted 22,058 New York is second, being 251 behind Pennsylvania. The men from the south of Ireland and those from the north of Ireland who charged shoulder to shoulder at Ypres, fighting for the liberty of the world, will not be found fighting each other after this war is over, whether the Irish convention be successful or tec Tbnt the people of the western part llh country have reached the point where they will deal with the trouble jcmirmv IndnstriaJ Workers of the World as they deserve is shown in the orders issued by the governor of Oregon to militiamen patroling the forests to shoot on sight persons they sea setting fire to underbrush or trees, Critics of the draft who have been dismayed by this or that inequality in its scheme or error in its operation must be reassured in a measure by the fact that the government proceeds to remedy these things when It becomes aware of them. An instance Is supplied in the president's prompt recognition of the necessity of preferring single men to married men for the first army. Inasmuch as the wheat price-fixing commtssdoD includes the president of fanners' union in the south, the preeMent of the national corn association, the president of a north-westenx agricultural college, the secretary of the national council of the farmers" co-operative association and tie master of the Ohio state grange, tha seaatarfel critics of Mr.

HooTer, who prcdkUtd a frame-up against the wheat grower, should feel somewhat assured. Apparently the duty is Imposed upon the new German imperial chan-eeQor of trjing to make the German believe cm thirds and the outside -world another. It Is his task to toep the Germans united in support of the military autocracy in its war ot agEressfcm while he weaiensthe enemies Germany hy encouraging peace advocates In the allied to think the kaiser and his cmiesnffin desir to end-hostilities on 3ryM ed here. You will gradually become familiar with them during your army experience. Commissioned Officers.

Sergeant; and corporals are known as non-commissioned officers, because I they are appointed by their regimental commanding officer. Officers of higher ranks are known as commissioned, Bince they hold their rank by virtue of a commission issued to them under authority of the president of the United States. The commissioned officer is thus on quite a different footing from the "non-com" (non-commissioned He obtains his rank and authority from a higher source. He is treated with respect which is of a different character from that ex tended to a non-commlsBioned officer, This is one of the fundamental things absence takes the command. In case i both the lieutenant colonel and the colonel are disabled or absent, the senior major takes the command.

The General Officers. Above the colonel is the brigadier general, whose proper command is a brigade. Above the brigadier general is the major general, the highest rank at present held by any officer of the American army. One general, however, serves as chief of staff of the army. As such he supervises all troops and departments of the military service.

He in turn reports to the secretary of war. The secretary of war in his turn acts under the general direction of the president of the United States, who is the commander in chief. The' chain of authority reaches in an unbroken line all the way from the president to the newest recruit. If the president chooses to give an order which in any way affects the recruit, it passes through the secretary of war, chief of staff, major general, brigadier general, colcnel, major, captain, sergeant, and possibly corporal until the recruit is reached and the order obeyed. Ordinarily only the most general instructions are issued by the higher officers.

The manner in which these instructions shall be carried out is left to the judgment of officers in closer contact with the troops and with a more intimate knowledge of thj conditions under which they are working. ence the Criminal to put on a Cheese Kloth Suit and go out and Pick a Hundred Bushels of Black Berrys. He sez before the Buckits wuz Haff Full the Crlminel wud be Tame enuft to Eat out of a Bodys Hand and wud be Reformed for Life, Also Paw sez theirs only one thing worse on the Back than Picken Ber rys and that is Holden a Pickchure in Place, while a Woman Hunts the Hammer and Nales to put it up. Paw sez im thru with the Berry Sicken buziness and if they wuz Payen People a Hundred -Doners a Pint for Berrys i cuddent be Hired to go out and Pick Enuft to give a Muskeeta the Appendiseedus, which of coorse Paw is onlie Foolin becauze Muskeetas dont get Appendiseedus and they cuddent if they wanted to becauze they aint big Enuff tj Eat Black Berrys and Cherry Seeds and them Things that gives Peeple the Appendiseedus which is a Turribel Bad Dizeese and cums from getten Filled up with too many Seeds which gives you a Pane and the Dock got to Operate on Yure Stummick which Means cut a Hole in it onlie he does it pertty Carefull so You onlie Die onct in a wile. Yours respeckfully Samuel w.

Jenks. from his work with a dark frown. she said, with an embarrassed laugh, 'if these ultra-short skirts will ever go 'They'll never go out he answered In decided tones." Washington Star. Unnecessary. "If you want a comfort in the house get one of these instantaneous heaters.

It keeps the whole family in hot water all the time." "Don't need it. My wife attends to that." Baltimore American. He Had to Love Her. Senator Simmons was discussing the proposed war tax on automobile owners. Making war taxes," he 6aid, "isn't pleasant work.

It nuts one in the no- sition of the facetious minister. TftQB0YVJLLE7Q AVi fof BY 5 UBBT JENK5 We all rejoice that he ia returning to health and that in the course of a few weeks more he will be wielding the editorial pen or typewriter as of yore. We congratulate him, too, on the ripeness of years that has come to him without abatement of vigor and we are sure that all the readers of the Tribune will join us in wishing him "many happy returns of the day." German trade but German-American trade? If any proof were needed of the vicious influence of separatism in this country, it is being given now by such communities as New Ulm. That town evidently does not consider itself a part of America. It wants the advantages of America, doubtless, but it would like to fly the German flag above the Stars and Stripes.

Minne sota is full of the sedition of pro-Ger man Swedes and Germans, and it is the unhappy fact that other states are not guiltless. That is why cer tain politicians are gambling with treason in the hope of getting traitors' votes. But the mass of Americans are as loyal as ever, and they will surely visit on traitors the punishment of disloyalty. The tide of national feeling is rising swiftly and treason will not stand before it. What is now most necessary is that traitors shall be branded for what they are; that the authorities shall act with swift and stern decision.

If they do not the innocent will suffer with the guilty, loyal men will be discredited, and a long, lasting resentment will be planted against classes which have been among the most valued of America's adopted sons. The New Ulm situation is poisonous. The men who are responsible deserve the severest punishment. They are traitors and should be treated by the law as traitors. the Farmer mand naturally means good prices.

No one can absolutely forecast the future, but if ever a future appeared clear, it is such a one as is here outlined. We shall not fail our allies in the. agricultural field any more than we shall fail them in the military field, We have taken up a serious business of world-wide effect with our native determination to carry it through successfully and we shall do so. Two thousand pounds of cocoons will be produced this year at an experimental silk farm in Texas. The farm will be enlarged next year by Planting 12,000 additional mulberry nets, iviecnamcai meinoas are usea o.u to nandie cocoons and eggs.

Daily History Class Aug. 28. 1645-Hugo Grotius (De Groot), Dutch scholar, diplomat and law glrer, died; born 1583. 1858 Eleazer Williams, supposed to be the "lost dauphin" (Louis XVII.) of France, died; born about 1787. 1914 Louvain, Belgium, burned by Germans.

1915 French air squadron repulsed six German craft raiding over Paris. 1910 Roumania invaded Austrian ter-s ritory of Transylvania. Germany declared war on Roumania. ASTRONOMICAL EVENT8. Constellation Cetus (the Whale) seen rising south of east in the early evening.

Sun on the meridian of Washington at 1 minute 12 seconds after 12 o'clock. The governor of Minnesota, acting on the recommendation of the public safety commission has suspended from office the mayor, city attorney and county auditor of New Ulm, who are charged with a deliberate campaign of opposition to enlistment and with disloyal utterances; but the committee goes beyond these charges to call attention to the fact that the loyal merchants and bankers are boycotted by pro-Germans in this region. This charge of a pro-German boycott was made some weeks ago by the Nebraska council of defense. It was hard to credit, but there seems no doubt that in some communities in the middle west German frightfulness is being adopted by those who, while pretending to be Americans and thriving under the flag as they never throve before, place Germanism above Americanism. It seems incredible that such a boomerang should be flung even by war obsessed aliens, says the Chicago Tribune.

The boycott is a game that can be played by Americans, and in fact one of the worst effects of pro-German disloyalty is likely to be an internecine warfare in which not only will disloyalists be severely punished but quite innocent and loyal men will suffer. If these stupid partisans of Prussian militarist ambition adopt the boycott, what will happen if loyal Americans, enraged by their ingratitude and treachery, boycott not only The Call on The fate of the nation, according to the opinion of many, is in the hands of the farmer. If this be true there need be no apprehension over the situation. The farmer will do his part next year as he did it this year. When last spring there was a national call for an increase in the products of the soil there was an immediate response in the way of plans for larger area's of cultivated land.

Next year these areas of cultivated land must be still larger. Systematic provision for this is now being made all over the country. There is no plunging blind fold into this business of increasing the more Important grain crops. The i nvstpm nf ornn rotation which is thA ore or toe sou, is to on Kept, in muiu. Arrangements will be made for the placing ot farm labor where it will do the most good.

The spur of good returns in the form of adequate prices 1b certain to have its effect and no doubt can be felt of the outcome. This country has hardly touched its possibilities as a producer of foodstuffs. We still have large areas of fertile land that have not been used for productive purposes. It is unlikely that all of this will be used next year, in fact, it is unlikely that all of it will be used for a long time, whether we have war. or peace.

But whether we have war or peace there will be an immense demand for our production for some jBax3 to come and an immense de-j Over the sidewalk is a massive mar quise, illuminated by unseen lamps. Marble frames for lithographs and brass poster frames on the side walls of the vestibule give the front a dis tinctive appearance. The floor of the vestibule is red quarry tile, bordered with Tennessee marble, The lobby is eighteen feet wide and is illuminated by two artistic nang ing lamps in old English design. Three pairs of double acting doors, set off by art glass windows, separate the lobby from the foyer- In the cozy ticket office is a switchboard tnat enables the manager to control all the lights in the house by the push of a button. Two alcoves in the foyer, beautified with luxuriant palms, add attractiveness to the interior.

The foyer is unusually roomy and with its walls of Vermont marble and base or Alaska marble, with marble columns, the' effect is most A ladies' room has been fitted up with all conveniences and is furnished with wicker chairs and tables, upholstered in cretonne of Japanese design. On the opposite side of the foyer is a well-appointed check room. Above the marble wainscoting, the walls are in panel effect, and the rich old rose panels, enhanced with gilt trimmings and grey background, give the interior a rich setting that must be seen to be appreciated. Everything is absolutely fireproof. The walls and floors and even the 66-foot trusses in the ceiling are of concrete.

The latter is a noteworthy feature of the construction. There are but one or two longer concrete trusses In America. Mr. Hoyt, the contract- (no- otiHtiPBr. ivhn Is nn extiert in con crete engineering, was obliged to use concrete trusses on account of the dif- Acuity in securing steel and the delay! in shipments.

The balcony seats 529 "A facetious minister at Ocean Grove took a little girl on his knee and said: 'I don't love you, "All the ladies on the breeze-swept beach laughed, but little Nellie frowned and said: "'You've got to love me. You've got 'Got to? How laughed the divine. said Nellie stoutly, 'you've got to love them that hate you and I hate you, goodness He Knew Where It Was. A man who was continually losing his collar stud while dressing complained to his wife about it. With an ingenuity born of the use of hair pins she told him to hold his collar stud in his mouth and he wouldn't lose it.

The next morning she was startled by an unusual commotion. "Whats the matter, 'dear? asked the wife. "I've swallowed the collar stud," said the man. "Well." responded his better half, "for once in your life you know where it is." Would Amuse Her. A minister home from the trenches has been recounting his experiences among the Scotch regiments, and one of the interesting stories he tells is of a wounded Jock whom he found rather depressed, and on being asked whether he would like to dictate a letter home he assented.

Thereupon the minister brought a table with Dear editor. Did you ever go for Black Berrys becauze if you diddent i its a good Place never to go a Tall on Ackount of the turribel way you get Skratched Up and also the way Yure Back hurts frum Benden over so Much. Me and Paw and Unkle William whose all Campin down hear at a Cot-tlge went up in the Woods for Black Berrys Yesturday. Paw got 3 Quarts and Unkle William got also 3 Quarts and a littel Bit more and 1 onlie got One and a Haff but i got twict as Maney Skratches and when i cum Home i went to Wash my Hands and Face and Good Nite it just Felt like i nut Turpentine on all the Cuts which their wuz about a Thousand of and mebbie More becauze i diddent eount them on Ackount of bein so Paw sez Stub we all got quite a few Deckorashuns but you take the-Bisktt. He sez My Face and Arms look like i Bin Rasselen with a Hole Bag of Cats and the Cats got the best of the Skrap.

Paw sez also that Picken Berrys a Pastime or a Buziness, he sez its a Punishment for Folks thats bin Wicked. He sez when Wicked Deeds is did the Judge ott to Sent- The Joke Recoiled. Riggs (facetiously) "This is a picture of iny wife's first husband." Diggs "Silly-looking guy! But say, I didn't know your wife ws married before she met you." Riggs She wasn't. This is a picture of myself when I was twenty-five." Boston Transcript Wouldn't Go Out With Him. Mrs.

Will Irwin said at a Washington square tea: "The more immodest fashions would disappear if men would resolutely oppose them. "I know a woman whose dressmaker sent home the other day a skirt that was, really, too short The woman put it on. It was becoming enough, dear knows, but it made her feel ashamed. She entered the library, and her husband looked up 1 Song and Story The Paragon. There's a man that I know who's deserv.

ing of praise And whose life might be copied in numerous ways, For if more of us followed his noble example, Our chance of salvation would surely ample. He never talked scandal, he nevet dropped hints; Ke never said aught to make anyone wince; He never heard gossip or listened to stones Of this wife's bad temper, or that husband's worries; He never (as far as, I know) had a pain Or an ache, for he never was heard te complain. Never talked to himself, never told stupii! Jokes, Never helped to read out moving picture! to folks; Never whistled or hummed; never sanj oft the key; Never apoke a harsh word to a servant not he! I Never 'phoned busy men when he'd littl to say; Never Bald, "What is trumps?" or "Whai day Is today?" Never marie a mistake in pronouncing word; Never uttered a falsehood though thil sounds absurd! Let us strive in these matters like bin to become. But what an affliction to be deaf an dumb! New York Sun..