at 
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ca, & 
that will command the attention of financiers. 
but no public parking opportunities. 
Tue LecisLAtureE SHoutp Arrorp the Boston Ele- 
vated railroad some relief in its financial affairs. If 
labor charges increase then there should be provided. 
means whereby the funds expended for maintenance may 
be raised. The return of the five hundred thousand dol- 
lars deposit will probably be agreed to, but that is not 
permanent relief. The transfer policy is already a burden 
and it is possible that some just method may be arranged 
to lessen the number now issued. There are problems 
It is to be 
hoped that laborers and capitalists may have an equitable 
opportunity. 
It Is One Tune for a nation at war to inaugurate 
Sa daylight saving scheme for economy, but it will be an 
entirely different matter for Americans to adapt themselves. 
There is a daylight period early in every working day, but 
who thinks of using it to advantage now? It is as valu- 
able to the individual as to the corporation using hired. 
labor and yet it goes to waste! Will it be different after 
the daylight plan is in operation? 
Every City oF THE Si1zE of Boston should provide a 
good parking place for automobiles. At present there are 
several privately operated checking places for automobiles, 
The matter, how- 
ever, is now receiving the attention of the Street Com- 
missioners of the City of Boston and two new parking 
areas are being considered in the vicinity of Boylston 
street and Park square. 
Tue GERMANS Have BEEN ABLE to achieve a victory 
in the east over the Russians while losing to the British 
and the French in the west. So the war goes on from 
day to day. Here a gain and there a loss, but the tide 
appears turned against the allied Teutonic powers and 
only a wonderful change in their offensive tactics can 
change the evident result of the conflict. 
Tue Poor GRADE GASOLINE dispensed by sales agents 
opens a large question of values and rights. High test 
and clean gasoline is absolutely essential in these days of 
motor cars. The consumers have a right to expect cor- 
rect measure and good gasoline. The government regu- 
lates the quantity ; now may it not have the right of regu- 
lating the quality? 
OLNeEy’s Criticism or Hucues, “that he made no 
effort to save Wilson,” in referring to filibustering repub- 
lican possibilities when the railroad strike bill was being 
considered, was puetile indeed. He played directly into 
Hughes’ hands with his criticism. The reply of Mr. 
Hughes remains unanswerable. 
Tue Journats Are Done their duty in reporting 
accurately all outbreaks of infantile paralysis, but they are 
manifestly doing harm in exploiting the news in such a 
way as to arouse fears in the hearts and minds of mothers 
and fathers. 
Tue EpiscopALIANS are now raising a pension fund 
for their retired clergymen. The catise is a good one and 
Bishop Lawrence’s efforts should be crowned with success 
on March 1, 1917. 
Tue Unusuat MANNER in which Mr. Hughes re- 
ceived his nomination is now proving of inestimable value 
to him in his campaign. He is conducting his campaign 
with dignity, 
THE LusITANIA negotiations will now be resumed, 
NORTH SHORE BREEZE 
Che Braue Fireman 
(The lines printed here about “The Brave Fireman” 
were written by a young lad of nine years—John Neary 
of the Sixth Grade, G. A. Priest School, Manchester —Eb.) 
ON E cold and dark December night, 
When men pulled their coats around them tight 
And pushed, and ran, and quickened their pace 
To try to get home to their warm fireplace. 
And urchins their papers were trying to sell, 
When all of a sudden we heard a great bell. 
Fire! called somebody rushing up the street, 
Then came the clatter of horses’ feet. 
Up six stories high, singing “Bo Peep,” 
Sat a woman putting her babies to sleep. 
When she heard the whistle she called the children’s 
names, 
And: said, “Thank God that tonight we are not in 
those flames.” ? 
When down below was heard a great noise, 
The tramping of horses and shouting of boys. 
Just at that moment the door was thrown open wide, 
In came the fireman with big, heavy stride. 
“Quick,” he cried, “Get out of this house, 
As fast as a cat gets after a mouse.” 
“Help save my children!” said she grabbing a child. 
“Yes, said the fireman, “but don’t get wild.” 
Taking two children down through the heat, 
The two of them went till they reached the street ; 
Just in time, the whole house was in flames. 
“OQ!” she cried, “We forgot James.” 
And with her flimsy garments on, 
Went rushing for the door. 
“Catch her somebody,” the fireman did roar. 
“T am responsible, that child shall not die.” 
Then turning his head he said “Good-bye.” 
Into the house he came with one leap; 
When he reached the baby he found it asleep. 
He lifted the child out of his bed 
“Mamma,” the baby said, lifting its head. 
“We'll try to reach mamma, Baby Jim,” 
Said the fireman through smoke that was choking 
him. 
Down over the steps the fireman went till at last he 
reached the street; 
A cheer rose from the crowd, this brave fireman to 
greet. 
The baby was given to its mother, who clasped it in 
her arm, 
And offered a prayer to the Lord, that he was saved 
from all harm. 
“Today you'll take my place,” said the captain, “and 
widely ‘ll be known your name, 
For you’ve won yourself great fame in saving this 
poor woman’s son.” 
But then he staggered and said, “Master my work is 
done.” 
“My husband,” said Mrs. Twickembury, “believes 
firmly in impulsive, military service.”—Christian Register. 
The Fond Mother (to adventurous offspring): 
“Come away from the cliff, will yer? Do yer want to 
dash yerself to pieces in yer best suit?’—London Sketch, 
