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The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
EDMONTON AVE. (Paving)
AssraEment Estimntcs.

soi Gu. yds excavation.
iVae,a3 lIneal feet OF Amherst curb
stone tnew) straight.
AZ 50 ydE. AEPhaltio concrete
Natural Lake AEphAlD paving.
1921 ca. yds. concrete under and
behind curb.
tity Estimates.
IS Gu yds. excavation.
,s.l3 hnTal feet OF new curbstohe
In N-f Il Msd.) circles furnished ~
contractor.
lVi5a "a. ydH, RHphaitlc concrete
tN0tural Lake AsphalD paving.
$40 ca ydS. concrete under and be-
hind curb.
"a llncai feet Of retaining stone. old
Medina curb may be used
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
city Estimates.

~ gu, yua excavation.
z6l2 liueal feet OF curbstons IN
tee I'D circles furnished by city,
set hy contractor,
Sase 50. yds. OF one-course concrete
paving.
i.ss Gu. yda OF concrete under and
behind curb.
3: liueal feet OF retaining stone. old
Medina eurb mas be used.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24

CITY or pETRoiT-oFFicE OF
CITY TREASURER
Detroit. Mar. ~. 1915.
Notice IL hereby given TO all per-
sons Interested that there has been
nisd In this office the folloWtne
named assessment rolls:
For Constructing yitriied
Crock Lateral Sewers
Roll No. 1895. For constructing
vitrihed crock lateral sewer No. 1889
In alley in block bounded BY oran1
River. Radford, Euclid and Pinsree
avenues.
Part 1 IL due and payable within 20
days from date Of this notice. Paris
2. q and become due and paysple
In one. two and three years. respect
lively. from date OF this notice, 20.
gether with interest AZ the rate OF
per cent. from the date when the
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
ALEXANDRINE AVE.
(Paying)

From the ives, line OF Twelfth
to the east line Of wabash. 20 fret
wide. with asphaltic concrete Nat
urai Lake AsphslD on concrete
foundation and Berea. Medina OF any
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
ALLEY 1870 (Paving)
Assessment Estimates.

7t1 Gu, ydE, excavation.
1851 ~. SO yds. % one-courHe con-
crete paving.
i2s3 lineal feet OF retaining plank.
- AEf
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24

1855 GU yds. excavation,
lsS.6t llneal feet OF new curbstons
In lle-f X and 4-i0 II Ned circles
furnished by contractor.
2ft,a5 ~. yds. asphafttc concrete
(Niyfural Lake AsphalD paving.
III ca yGs. concrete under and
4 Ohipi curb.
IA0 ilneai feet Of retaining stona
old Medina curb may be used.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
City Estimates.

~ GU yds. excavation.
SO lineal feet OF new curbstons
tstraighD.
i4g2a sd yds Rsphaltic concrete
Natural Lake Asphall paving.
hind curb
rs lineal feet Of retaining stone. oA
Medium curb may be uaed
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24

which sum switf be forfeited TO the
City - Detroit In case the bidder falls
70 enter Into contract subject TO con-
nrmation % the Common COUNSEL
Within FIVE days after the Rcceptakce
% his tender by the Department OF
Public Works
The bidder whose tender II accept-
cd will be required "a furnish with
his contract an approved surety COM
pany bond 20 the City OF Detroit In
the full amount 81 tho contract price
for the work conditioned on the full
and faithful performance OF his part
Of the contract
The contractor shall be paid in
bonds for first paving or the proceeds
thereof. N such bonds are purchased
by tho sinking Fund Comm ssionerl
according 20 law
No hid Will be accepted from any
person or Arm who & In arrears or
default 10 tho City OF Detroit.
Specifications In detail for tho
above work may be had on appiica-
ton 70 tho secretary.
The Department 81 Public Works
expressly reserves tho right 10 re-
Iect any or al proposals All pro-
posals 20 be made en- duplicate
A-t2ss GEO ". FBNREI.f.
1910 Commissioner
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24

RECORDERS COURT FUND.
t fhe Honorable the Common Council:
G@ntlemen--Your Committee on
Judiciary. 10 whom was referred the
Recorders Court Fund for the ensu.
inx nscaI year. respectfully report
we have had the same under consid-
Grafton and recommend that saId
fund be PASSED as hereinafter sub
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
CLEVELAND ST. (Paving)

i7I2 Gu. yds. excavation.
e0Ss lineai feet OF curbstone new
straight
3i70 "a. yds. cedar block on con-
crete foundation paving.
behind curb.
City Estimates.
243 Gu. yds. excavation
100fs lineal feet OF new curbstone
In us-f II Med.) circles furnished by
contractor.
45i.3s 90. yds. cedar block on con-
crete foundation paving.
1910 Gu. yds. concrete under and
behind curb.
ass 80 lineal feet OF retaining stone.
old Medina curb may be used.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
SYLVESTER ST. (Paying)
Assessment Estimates.

1885 Gu yds. excavation.
z5s5.s7 iineal feet or eurbstone
new straight.
17Os.ss SO yds. cedar block on con-
crete paving.
sss3 Gu. yds concrete under and
behind curb.
City Estfmntes-
sos Gu. yds. excavation
81 llneal feet OF new eurbstonc
(straightD.
3ss a iineai feet OF new ourbstone
In Us-F II. 1910 II Medina) circles
furnished by contractor.
iOssss "a. yds. OF cedar block on
concrete paving.
1870 Gu. yds concrete under and
behind curb.
to4 Iineal feet OF retaining stone.
old Medina curb may be used.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
BRUSH ST. (Paving)

From the north curb line Of Hol-
brook to the city limits. rs feet Wide.
with asphaltle concrete (Natprh Lake
AsphalD. on concrete foundation and
Bcrea Medina or any other curhstone
hat may be bid unpn and nTdnred.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
CRANE AVE. (Paving)

81; ca. yds excavation.
ie2i,TS linoal feet OF curbstono
tnowl straight.
1854 81, yda asphaltic concrete
kNatuTal Lake Asphnltl paving.
s3SS ca yds. concrete under and
behind curb.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
ohy Estimates.

SAID streets and alleys 20 De paved
and rcpaved according TO the specin-
cations fer concrete adopted Feb. ~.
1915. cedar Adopted Jan. 10, 1915 as
phaltic concrete adopted Jan. ~. 1918.
and brick adopted Feb. 1915; also the
estimates 81 tho City Engineer as
above and the charter and ordinances
OF the city ~ Detroit.
Ridders will state the price per
cubic yard for excavation, price per
itneai foot % curbing. price per
Square yard for paving or concretinn
ard price per iiDeal foot for retaining
plank or stni.c, etc.
Bids win only be received for Che
entire OF tho work or material FOR
any street or section OF street. "a per
Quantities stated In the estimates and
the bid will be accepted which H. the
lowest on RgRregating tho above de-
tails. regardless 81 any error OF ex-
tensions or footings made by bid
dsra
Bidders must deposit with bids ey-.
closed In separate envelope, n cerh-
ned check payable 10 the order OF tho
VI sF ItraH1ta NNurLa - tha
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24

27s7 Gu. yds excavation.
1is9.37 llneal feet OF curbEtone
new straight
siTsT2 so yds. cedar block on
concrete paving,
$50 Gu yds. concrete under and
behind curb
City Estimates.
s33 Gu. yds excavation.
I20Ts lineal feet OF new curbstone
(straiRhtD.
1918 so. yds. cedar block on con
crete foundation paving.
$50 Gu. yds. concrete under and
behind curb.
1880 lineal feet OF retaining
oIauL
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
EDMONTON AVE. (Paving)

From IA. west line u Grand RIVER
20 the westerly terminus. - feet
wide. with asphaltic concrete tNat-
urai Lake Asphsit1. on concrete
foundation and Amherst rurhAtnne.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
CRANE AVE. lPayingl

From the south curb line ~ Dun
can 20 the south curb limo ~ hrr-
per. - feet Wide, with asphnitic crn-
crete Natural Lake Asphaltb on con-
crete foundation and Bcrea, Medina
or any other curhston9 mat may De-
bid upon and ordered
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
srPPLEMENTAL PUBLIC Build
ING FUND.

Repeatedly submitted.
JACOB OUTWARD,
MAURICE y kEATING.
EDWARD BARNETT.
CH.AS. A. KOCfIER
JAMES CKASSHAW. JR
Accented and laid on table.
The Detroit times., 1915-03-24
Une t"ur~r l"ncrrtr.
ALLEY i29 lPayingl
ALLEY i30 lPayingl
ALLEY 43l (Repaving)

In block between tigh ana Wludcr
from TIA east line OF Woodward 90
the west line OF John r. 20 feet wide,
with brick on concrete foundation
LIvERNOIS AVE. (Paying)
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

there seemed to be a General Move
ment on foot to Dodge him. Once a
Victim thereafter Side-Stepper
seemed to be the Order Of the Day
among those who Knew him.
1t took Long While for this to
Percolate through his Ivory Dome.
And even when he was beginning to
be Hep to himself he didn't quite Be-
lieve IT. He couldn't see how anyone
could consider his Meanings uuinter-
esting. unless that luckess Anyone
happened to be an Unsympathetic
Cuss.
But he finally had to admit that he
Landed a Listener only once and
thereafter Said Listener avoided him
as though he were a Bill Collector.
Nobody wanted to Talk to him. He
was as popular as a wet Undershirt.
So he Woke Up and Cut 1t Out Not
because he was Merciful, nor even be-
cause he saw 1t was Up To him to do
so. But 1t was because he couldn't
find even one Poor Listener who
would Stand for It; and he found no
Satisfaction in Talking To himself
He had realized at last that the
chap Who Tells his Troubles to others
never gets an Encore. Even on the
stage Comedy Stuff gets a Laugh and
a Hand, but you never Call Back a
Tragedlan and get him to Do his Scene
over again. And in Real Life It's just
the same
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

Just as he reached the end of the
porch the front door opened and out
stepped Mrs. Townbred. And right on
her heels came a white object that
seemed to be an animated bundle Of
rags. 1t was a poodle dog
Well" exclaimed Mr. Townbred.
Well" gasped his wife.
And then each stared at the others
dog. The CANNES, meanwhile, were
showing a real interest IN each other.
Bullys hair was on end and he was
emitting low, sinister grows The
poodle. trembling like a leaf, was
barking in a high f"lsetto.
"Wh-what's that, Frieda7" asked
Mr.. Townbred.
"A Cuban poodle, Ruthvin," she
FASTENED to explain. II bought him in
town today--and he's a perfectly dan
dy watch dog, though he couldn't
really hurt anyone. OF course"
"Humh. 1 should say mott" Mr..
Townbred laughed. you d mt mean
to say you actually bought that--that
mutt as a watch dog. did you?"
Hes a perfect little darling" Mrs.
Townbred insisted. And, Ruthvin,
how did you guess his name?"
"What?"
Eyes, it's Mutt. Mutt, Mutt. Isn't
it cute?"
ut certainly suits hlm-IIl say
| that" retorted Mr.. Townbred. but
here's real dog, Frieda."
"Oh, Ruthvin, you must get rid OF
lltm. II, why, I'd be scared to death
80 kt,,Na oil -nh To-
rible."
Mr.. Townbred smiled and patted
Bully on the head. Hes some dog
believe me. And he's gentle, too
really he is. Frieda. But he'll be righ
on the job at night IL anybody come.
prowling around. We can go right tc
sleep and leave every door and win
dow wide open. tell you. He'd chew
| 'em up in a fifty"
"Oh" exclaimed Mrs. Townbred
| do you think he will chew Mutt up
! If he does I'll--I'll poison him, indeed
1 will"
But right then Bully seemed to an
swer that question himself, for III
lurched forward at Mutt. who met hin
half way and-both rubbed noses. a
pleased as Punch. There was M
, doubt that each had taken suddel
and violent fancy for the other.
There" cried Mr.. Townbred. Ct
told you he was gentle, And you'll
find, my dear, that Bully will protec
Mutt against every other dog in tn
neighborhood. He seems to like hin
though can't for the life of m
see why"
YES" agreed Mrs. Townbred slow
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

Can the short skirt be at the bot
tom OF this?
Instead of paying fifty cents pair
for our hosiery we pay three dollars.
That Is, we do If We wish to wear
white ones Of cobwebby texture orna-
mented with squares formed by black
lines.
Or for $3.50 we may have white
ones with black polka dots and black
clocks
Bright green ones are esteemed by
many ladies, and there are tango col
ored ones that can be seen coming q
mile away.
Everything Is worn but the plain
black stocking. 1t is quite out of date
except for elderly ladies.
There is nothing too gay for elderly
gentlemen to wear.
Sand and putty colored stockings
are both good"
And there isn't a soul in the world
who wears cotton stockings. The yer,
poor buy their silk ones at the 10.
cent store and revel in them until the,
ravel.
That's about all about stockings
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

Hips are here today and gone tomor-
row; waists are sometimes above and
sometimes below; fronts are straight
or curved, as the corsetiere directs. but
really this thing of changing the shape
and size of heads Is almost too much
Of trial to be bOrne.
You go to call UPON your second
cousin. You and your second cousin
arc on such terms as make Visit
necessary at least once every two
years. say
The last time you saw your second
cousin she had a head that would with
difficulty have fitted into a bushel
basket. for she Is nothing II not ex-
treme. this relative of yours. On that
occasion she wore a large pompadour,
very like a halo only less luminous,
1t extended above her brow. around
the sides Of her head. and ended tri-
umphantly In the back. II quite en-
circled her indeed.
To add TO the effect of HAIR she
wore at least twenty puffs In chgnon
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

ner early"
An hour later, as Mr.. Townbred
turned the bend in the road from Mr..
Buckey's. he stopped short and gasped
for breath. An amazing sight was
spread out before him.
The Townbred house was still stand
ing and the barn wasn't on fire. But
there on the lawn, squarely behind
the gate, with his feet sprawled and
set, his hair on end and his lips curled
back in hideous fashion, stood Bully
on guard, ready and waiting to charge
A portion Of the leash still dangled
from his collar, its ragged end testi-
flying to Bully's chewing proclivities.
And on the other side Of the gate
frozen stiff with terror, stood or
rather, tottered Virgie and Mrs. Town.
bred.
FOR goodness sake, what's the mat.
ter?" he inquired, running up TO then
why don't you go on in? You don
mean to say you're afraid Of Bully?"
Mrs. Townbred opened her mouth
to speak But she tried to say 1t al
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06
A Back Yard Swimming Pool

rooms had been constructed in tho
basement, which had cement floor.
The one for the men was simply one
big room, but the girls had theirs de-
vided into sections by oilcloth curtains.
which gave ample protection and pri-
vacy. In each had been placed very
inexpensive shower, and small
closet where kimonas and dressing
gowns could be kept If the wardrobe
was to be continued upstairs.
The cost of the pool complete had
been in the neighborhood Of three
hundred and fifty dollars, an invest
ment which kept the entire family
we'll and happy through many sum-
mers. Each evening or afternoon
and small party always congregated.
One invitation served for the entire
summer so the company shifted and
changed as other engagements permit
ted their coming.
Three hundred and fifty dollars Is
not a small amount OF money but, as
the mother said, Where for that
amount can you keep as many people
happy and contented as this pool has
done?" Every spare moment Is spent
at home under the best influences, for
here all the boys and girls meet under
the most natural circumstances. The
exercise is healthy and all sports tend
to make for unselfshness and fair
play, otherwise a boy or girl soon
loses out The amount of the water
bill is not excessive for the pleasure
derived, and the expense for repairs
is merely nominal, for before cold
weather comes, the pool is carefully
drained and any crack repaired at
once. IF l have any regrets" she ad-
died. ut is that we did not think to
build 1t years ago"
LOUISE GOODLOE FALCONER.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06
No EncOrcs.

>HERE was once a Young Man
who was Strong on backing an
Acquaintance into Corner and
~ Telling him his Troubles. AS
Shfter of Burdens to other peoples
Shoulders he was Right There.
His idea of an Interesting Converse
ton was to Moan Piteously about some
Big Deal that he had almost Put
Through when Something happened
that Spilled the Salad Dressing. Or.
IL 1t wasn't a tale of Slip-Up. 1t was
apt to be an account Of Double Cross
that somebody was trying to Hand
him.
A Singer of Mournful Songs, the
whole world was Gloomy and Rotten
to hear him Tell It. He spoke always
Of Failure. of Disappointment, Of
Things Gone Wrong. And always he
was the Injured Party.
To be in his Company ten minutes
meant the development of Fine
Young Crouch and A Sad. Sad Outlook
on Life. He had never Seen Dough
nut with anything to 1t but a Hole.
| And, apparently, the word Optimism
was missing from his Vocabulary.
OF course. II he felt That Way about
1t. he was entirely Within his Rights.
But he was a Boob to imagine that
| Other People wanted to know about
what was Worrying him-as though
they hadn't enough Troubles Of their
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

ly. II guess you are right, Ruthvin.
Look--aren't they cute together. And
he will be lots Of protection for us,
I dare say. Well, we'll try him for
while and see how ne behaves"
He's worth a whole arsenal, my
dear, and battery Of burglar alarms.
Besides, he's real class. I tell you.
Guess I'll take him around and tie
him in the woodshed until he gets
used to his new home. Then I'm 60
ing over to Mr. Buckeyes to see IL he'll
sell me one Of his old dog houses. or
build one for US"
BE sure and fasten him securely"
cautioned Mrs. Townbred, as she
picked up her woolly dog and turned
to enter the house. II think I'll put
Mutt in the living room and close the
doors. Virgie and are going over to
see Mrs. Mitchell she's to show us
how to separate the cream from the
| milk and put 1t in stone crooks &c
it will keep fresh. Now don't be gone
long, Ruthvn. Virgie's had a hard
days work and we want to have din
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

at once; SO, consequently, she just
spluttered. Presently, however. she
found her tongue:
THAT awful dog Look at him.
Ruthvin Townbred--and you ask me
to live with such brute as that
around"
Mr.. Townbred sat down on the side
OF the road and hold his sides. Just
Imagine you were burglar!" he
laughed. Il don't see how you can
be afraid at night any longer Frieda
And. remember, 30 long as q burglar
has the fence between himself and the
house he isn't a burglar. Some dog!
Bully isn't quite sure you and Virgte
belong here yet, you see
"Shut-up." snapped Mrs. Town
bred. open that gate, Ruthvin Town
bred. and take that brute back to the
woodshed. We've been standing her g
for over twenty minutes. Bully7 I
should say he is bully! Give me
burglars-every time!'
Copyright, 1915, by Edward Riddle
Padgett).
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

scantiness of your relatives natural
tresses. that in order to secure this
bourfant couture she had to wear a
cushion Of some suspicious looking
material--variously believed to be
h orse hair by the optimists who used
1t, and dead Chinamen's hair by the
pessimists--and that most of the puffs
were detachable. But you were none
the less admiring for that.
Having this picture Of your cousin
in mind, then. you go to make your
every other-year call upon her and
the shock to you IL very great indeed
when she comes running into the room
with her hands outstretched to greet
you with her head. as 1t were. cut In
half. For now her top piece could be
contained in a peck measure nd room
to spare.
You endeavor to conceal your feel
ings. You say. Dear Emmeline, how
well you look" as you take in the de-
tails by means of stealthy glances.
Your cousins hair is now guiltless
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

TN partial continuation Of an article
written last week on "Beautifying
the Back yard" l want to include
i this arrangement as one very
much out Of the ordinary. and which
proved the greatest success and de-
light to its owners.
This home was In the center Of a
small city. fronting directly on the
street. but with back yard forty feet
wide by sixty-five long. When first
purchased, the mother Of the family,
having lived among trees all her life.
had sought to have some near her,
and so had planted a row around the
three sides of the lot. These had,
thanks to her constant care. grown
into fair sized trees, and had become
a perfect screen from the sometim es
TOO inquisitive eyes of coming and 60
ing neighbors. Owing to the narrow
ness OF the lot the tree so Swallowed
the center OF the yard that all thought
OF grass and flowers had to be given
! up. but as trees was the greater love
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

this had been cheerfully done.
The growing family had brought
expenses too rapidly to permit Of sum-
mer outings. and many hot nights had
been spent in the city. AS they grew
older the elder ones had entered bust
ness. which made trips all the more
difficult, and only the swimming pool
in a distant gymnasium had made the
heat bearable.
One day some member Of the fam
lily had an inspiration. Why not make
swimming pool Of their own in the
back yard, and where all members of
the family could use 1t whenever the
spirit moved them? The suggestion
was eagerly taken up and, little by Ut
tie thought out then carried out.
The three rows of trees now stood
them in good stead. for the needed
screen was already there and only ad-
ded to the beauty and GOODNESS of the
whole. The pool built was thirty feet
wide and fifty-fve feet long. cemented
throughout. Around the extreme edge
| Of the pool ran fiat border of
eighteen inches. This border was very
uneven, as the trees had TO be taken
into consideration and cut-outs left for
their growth. At the end of the pool
| nearest the house were four shallow
steps leading down into the pool. Here
the pool was only five feet deep and
rarely held more than four feet OF
water. This end was kept for the
Younger members Of the family or for
those whose courage was not equal to
the eight feet further up. These two
portions were devided by piece OF
gas pipe above the water No pre-
tense Of decoration had been made
except two high vases of trailing mas
turtiums at either side of the en-
trance steps.
Two very satisfactory dressing
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1915-05-06

IiEN CITY people move 10 Inc
country. their actual expert
ences and impressions may
~ differ widely according to
|nilies and family failings; but in
p respect, at least, they oil meet on
nmon ground. And that is, the ap-
henson they feel when night closes
wn and that part of Nature which
just awakened sets up Its mourn
lonely chorus.
Then indeed-even though the heart
Fundamental brave and the
YES steady-the realization that
re are no lighted city streets, no
Ice. or fire protection, or neighbors
30 at hand Is disquieting, I'M
asant one.
Md the Townbreds were no excep-
b to the rule. Not that they shiv-
d and shook and lay awake at night
vain effort to watch themselves
ep nor that every time the wind
Pged shutter they imagined
ght Of the Jimmy and dark lantern
attending to business.
But they did find the nights not ex-
Y comfortable and, at the first, Mr..
vnbred made several tours of in
elton downstairs. each night, to
ke sure everything was all right.
IRIS Townbred, naturally, was more
rehensive than Mr.. Townbred,
CHI fact may be attributed to her
bility to follow her husbands ex-
pie and drop off like a log" the
nent her head touched the pillow.
Wherefore she presently conceived
idea Of adding a dog-a good
CHI dog-to the revolver. the shot
and the sword that her GRANDPA
used in the Civil War. And Mr..
INBRED was honest enough to come
1t out and state that he, too, would
vastly more comfortable with a
f-footed policeman prov wiling
and the house to give warning of
Intruder.
as with nearly everything needed
he country, this improvement had
b put off from day to day because
he pressure Of more urgent and
ctical ones. Yet neither forgot the
rability of a canine addition to the
lily.
he other day, Mrs. Townbred went
he city to tell a certain livery sta
proprietor just what she thought
him for selling her a horse that
ldn't plow and then exchanging 1t
another that would pillow but in
Fd upon Topping down for a siesta