Life — June 9, 1910 — page 4: what you’re looking at

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From Our Readers The Right to Military Titles Dear Lire: The article in the Lire of May 12 on “American Titles,” page 873, would indicate that you are under the impres- sion that no ex-officer has a right to use a military title. Sec. 34, Act of July 28, 1866, reads as follows: “All officers who have served dur- ing the rebellion as volunteers in the armies of the United States, and who have been or may hereafter be honor- ably mustered out of the volunteer service shall be entitled to bear the official title, and upon occasions of ceremony to wear the uniform of the highest grade they have held by brevet or other commissions in the volunteer service, In case of officers of the regu- lar army the volunteer rank shall be entered upon the official Army Regis- ter. Provided, That these privileges shall not entitle any officer to com- mand, pay or emoluments.” Very truly yours, Ws, C. Cuurcn. “The Colonel (Roosevelt) has no sound legal claim on any title,” etc, ete.—Lire, May 12, 1910. We thank Colonel Church for his correction of the above misstatement. The act he quotes seems to apply only to officers who served in the Civil War, but we presume it does, as it should, cover all cases.—Epitor oF Lire. From Hava: SI ES BUENO PARA UN CABALLO ¢POR QUE NO ES BUENO PARA UN HOMBRE? Dear Lire: I think the picture on the inclosed postal card has done more to gain bet- ter treatment for the horses in Havana than any other influence that has been brought to bear on the drivers and owners of horses of this city. Sincerely and in appreciation, I am yours, Jeannette Ryper. A Occupied for three years by last tenant, who moved away in order to open up a hotel. Contains only one room, but has all the modern improvements, including running water, steam heat, electric light, a cosy cor- ner and a weekly salary-cheque. Well Recommended by Former Tenants “Sunny, cheerful and warm,” says Miss L- : “T found it a very pleasant home,” says R: , “although I only spent a week there.” “All that is claimed for it,” says May . And she knows, for she has moved around quite a bit. “A fine place to live,” says O. “ But there wasn’t room for my hat, so I had to leave.” “I peeped in,” says M: , “and it looks very comfortable, though I haven't actually tried it yet.” A Good Landlord Kind, thoughtful, impulsive and some- times attentive. Smokes only tobacco, never drinks, except when he feels like it, and occasionally stays home nights. Acts as his own janitor and guarantees to keep the furnace going. Has a Graduate Cer- tificate from the United Correspondence Vacant Heart We Stand Corrected Lire Pustisuinc Company, Gentlemen:—In your issue of 12th inst. you published an article marked “By an Anonymous Author" How Ruby Played.” The article in question was published a number of years ago, and under the name of my personal friend, Dr. Bagby, of Richmond, Va., at that time editor and chief manager of the Southern Literary Messenger. In justice to an old friend and by one who always recognized the literary merit of 1068 College of “ Hook-me-up-Bob,” as well as a scholarship to the school of Midnight- Baby-Trotters, to be used when necessary. Only A Permanent Tenant Desired One who will take a Lifetime lease, and not break it even under trying conditions. One who will be as true through the hard- ships of Winter as in the buoyant days of Spring—and who will always be .willing to lend a helping hand with the furnace. These Are the Specifications of The Lease One and a quarter carats, Tiffany set- ting, and guaranteed to fit You. Don’t hesitate a moment longer, for this is the opportunity of a lifetime. You may never get another chance, and it’s 18 months to Leap Year. So Tear Off The Coupon and Mail It To-day 30-DAY FREE TRIAL COUPON D. CUPID, Agent, or R. F. BALDWIN, Principal, Care of * LIFE," New York. Send me full particulars in regard to property advertised Name ....... Address... Last Landlord George W. Bagby I think you should Ur mark—not anonymous—but his full name. Yours, with every resepect, Awtnony C. Camppent. M Witxes-Barre, Pa, May 10, 1910. Merely a Suggestion Dear Lire: The writer makes bold to offer the (Continued on page 1049) comicbooks.com