William Krummel,
167 Loth Street, Cincinnati, Ohio.
A. A.—Zaleucus, about whose law or code you inquire, flourished in Magna Græcia about the middle of the seventh century b.c. He was a very celebrated lawgiver, and his code is believed to be the first collection of written laws which the Greeks possessed. Nothing is known concerning his private life or of his legislation except through very loose and uncertain tradition, but from this it would appear that his laws must have been more stringent than the famous "blue" laws of the Puritans. Journeys to foreign countries were strictly forbidden, as was also the use of unmixed wine. There was also a very hard condition imposed on any one who wanted to propose a new law, or to change or abolish an old one. According to tradition, such a person was compelled to make his proposal in the presence of an assembly called for the purpose of hearing him, and he stood there with a rope around his neck. If the assembly disapproved of his proposition, he was strangled on the spot. In this way Zaleucus, who probably thought that his code was perfect, no doubt believed that he could secure the permanence of his laws.
Edward H. P., and Others.—An advertisement of roller skates was printed on the last page of the cover to Young People No. 79, which will tell you where to address orders or send for catalogues. Roller skates can be used with safety on smooth pavements only; and children who use them on crowded streets must be very careful about running against people, especially in turning corners, in order to avoid accidents.
Walter B. H.—Letters to the Post-office Box of Harper's Young People are always welcome, and the privilege of sending them is not confined to subscribers to the paper.
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