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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17

London. Feb. Is.-gs5 ?. M).-The plea
Of the British public for the names o.
the military units participating IN oF'i-
liant actions in France and Belgium mas
been answered by special dispatch from
Sir John French. the British commander
in-chief on the continent. dated al Cen
eral Headquarters Feb and MADE pno4ic
by the war office today.
The dispatch consists mainly OF teen
meal review OF the fighting in which the
British forces were concerned during the
months Of November and December and
il begins with King Georges visit 10
the front on Nov. 81, at time when the
strength and endurance Of the troops had
been tried TO the utmost throughout the
long and arduous battles OF Ypres and
Arrnentieres. The presence OF His Maj
esty." sir John says. was the greatest
possible help and encoura cement
Difficulties Of British
Sir John. continuing, calls attention 10
the fact that the course OF the campaign
has been largely influenced BY the wealth
er and says that recent developments in
ornaments and the latest methods Of
warfare have added greatly TO the diff
culties OF the British.
The deadly accuracy. the range and
the quick firing capabilities Of the mod
ern rife and machine gun require that
q hre-swept zone be crossed IN the short
est possible time by attacking troops.
the British commander writes; but If
the men are detained under the eneny's
fire by the difficulty Of emerging from
the wateriogged trenches ard by the ne
cessity OF passing over ground knee deep
in mud and slush. such attacks become
virtually prohibitive, owing 10 the losses
they entail
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
KAISER ADDRESSES
RECT CRENADIERS

Berlin. Feb. 1s.-fVia London, 4.23 P.
M.>.-Emperor William during his latest
trip to eastern Prussia went into the
town OF Lyck on Feb. Il and was enthus-
iastically cheered by the German soldiers
AS has was leaving this town the EN-
peror met a Pommeranian regiment of
grenadiers, to which ne expressed his
thanks and appreciation. The Emperor
declared the men had fulfilled his ex-
pectations and showed themselves worthy
of their forefathers who in 1870 as well
as 40 years ago had protected the faith
erland from the enemy with the same
spirit and firm courage.
His Majesty said ne was convinced that
the grenadiers, as well as the whole Ger
man army, would not fail to vanquish the
enemy wherever they encountered him.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
TO BID ON
100000 CONTRACT
FOR War SUPPLIES

Pittsburgh, Pa, Feb 16.-Because of
Humanitarian reasons the Electric
Steel Company Of this city. asked by
the Pittsburgh Foreign Trade Com
mission to bid on a contract to fur
nish part of an order Of one million
drop forge shells valued at 100000,
wanted by the British government,
yesterday, declined TO make an esi-
mate Attached to the blueprints rc-
turned to the commission by the COM
pany was a note which read:
For humanitarian reasons, this
company finds itself obliged to refuse
to consider the contract"
The value Of the contract offered
to the company was estimated at
s450,000.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17

keep away from the war zone.
many can no longer regard the ]
ish merchant fleet as unarmed OF
utied to warning before attack
cause merchantmen are equipped !
guns and large reward has
offered 70 the first merchant W
"hich SINKS a German submarine
Germany will pursue the war
the manner announced until a
Britain Acknowledges the rules Of,
val warfare as fixed by the
ana London declarations or Until
neutral powers force this acknowlA
ment from England"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
BELIEVE TURKEY
WILL SATISFY
CREEK DEMANDS

Rome, Monday. Feb. 15.-t5.l5 P. NJ
Private dispatches received here from
Athens say the impression prevails there
that Turkey will satisfy the demands
made upon her by Greece following the
alleged insult to an attache o. the Greek
legation al Constantinople. II IS argued
that Turkey cannot afford at the present
time TO add Greece to the number Of her
enemies, particularly in view Of the fact
that she knows Greece is ready to enter
at once upon campaign to redeem the
lands inhabited by Greece still under
Turkish control.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
FOOT AND MOUTH
DISEASE IN n. Y.

Buffalo. y. Y. Feb. 1.-the stock
yards at East Buffalo will close this aft
ernoon under state and federal orders
because Of the temperance Of foot and
mouth disease. and there appears TO be
some uncertainty as to when they will
reopen.
This situation. packing house men here
say, meant a fresh meat famine for all
parts Of New York state depending on
Buffalo slaughter houses.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
REPORT STR
BLOWN UP

London, Feb. 1s-11:15 P. MA
dispatch 10 Lloyd's from Fecamp,
France. says the British steamer Dull
wich was blown up last night 25 miles
off Cape Antifer. by two successive ex-
plosionS.
The dispatch says that seven men
Of the crew Of the steamer arrived il
Fecamp last night. They reported
that none Of the men on board the
steamer had been injured and that all
Of them could have made their escape
in the boats.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
BOMB KILLS TW0|
At MASKED BAL

Berlin, by Wireless 10 London.
ls.--Sia a M.-TTo members OF
arisiocracy are reported TO nav
killed and ten others injured
bomb was exploded last nish'
masked bah attended by re2resen,
of the most exclusive society
Bulgarian capital Advices
here state that those killed were
of former war minister and dsD
OF the present war minister.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
OF FORMER
GERMAN REGISTRY
LEAVES FOR EUROPE

New York, Feb. 1s-The Standard Oil
tank steamer Sioreni sailed totdtay for
Lisbon and Port Said, flying the Amer
lean flag and with an American crew
OF IS sailors. The vessel was formerly
the German steamer Meppen. Her regis
try was changed after the European war
began but she mas been at dock since
July.
II was believed the Moreni will be per-
nitted to reach her destination without
interference by warships. She carries a
cargo Of Oil in bulk.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
SOUTHERN new ENGLAND PROJECTS
DORMANT BECAUSE OF BUS|NE$|

to confine itself just now 10 -
into Providence as soon as NJ.
We would like TO preserve our -
said Mr.. Smith. 1t is hard IA
money. but we expect TO take nm y
in Rhode Island next year.
George L. Barnes, counsel f..
New York, New Haven & Han
Railroad, said that his COMPANY q
not oppose the plan OF the Sows
New England except in the ma,s
grade crossing in Southbridge =
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
MOVE FOR new TRIAL
OF CHARLES BECKER

New York, Feb. Isl. 3. Johnston of
counsel for Charles Becker. under SEN
tence Of death for the murder of Her
man Rosenthal, announced today that
within three days he would make formal
motion for a new trial for Becker. Mr..
Johnston said he would base his motion
on the affidavit made in Philadelphia by
James Marshall, states witness. repudi-
ating testimony given at Beckers Sec
ond trial
Mr.. Johnston said that he had obtained
corroborative evidence substantiating
Marshalrs reputation Of his testimony
and was confident that a new trial would
be granted.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17

Dayton. Floyd Teter OF Belirgton
Va, testified that C. F. Teter, y
in, had told him that Judge Da'
had said he had used influence ~
tain his appointment 10 the Nv
bench.
Jasper Chenneweth. a former
IN Judge Dayton's court. said 'ns'
was dismissed by Judge Dayton
cause he did not support A. {. ~
for governor as the judge wantes
to.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
new ORLEANS MARD|
CRAS COMES TO END

New Orleans. Feb. 16.-Mardi Gras
Day was observed here today with
elaborate festivities. Business places.
including the cotton exchange. all
banks and the postoffice remained
closed the greater part of the day.
Traffic on several blocks of Canal
street was suspended during the morn
ing for the Rex parade. The cele-
bration Will end tonight.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17

Boston, Feb. 1s.-In asking the leg
slative committee on railroads to favor
a bill to extend for two years .he
TIME set for the completion OF the
Southern New England Haii"as,
President. z. c. Smith of the Centrdi
Vermont Railroad, which proposes 70
build the lines, said today that none
of the projects Of the company hai
been given I'D but were lying dormant
because of business conditions.
tn. Southern New England wants
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
Funeral Of John Edward Lynch

Funeral services for the late John Ed
ward Lynch were held at O'Clock Tues
cav morning a. St Mary's Cathohc
church in the presence Of the relatives
and many friends. among the latter be-
ing delegation from Abnaki Council
K. O. c., OF which the deceased was a
member. Rev. Thomas ]. Michigan on
ciated and in,erment was made In the
family lot in St Mary's cemetery ne
bearers were Fred Burke. John smith,
Oliver Cote and William Condor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
FIRE BREAKS OUT
IN CARGO OF COTTON

New York, Feb. 1s.-Fire broke out
this afternoon in the cotton bale car
go of the italian line steamship Re
DItalia just as she was getting ready
10 sail with 80 passengers aboard for
a Mediterranean port. After an hours
work the. fire department succeeded in
getting the flames under control. The
fire was attributed 10 spontaneous
combustion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
QUARANTINE TO
FIGHT CATTLE
DISEASE IN THE
STATE OF MASS

Boston Feb. 1s.-A state Quarantine
will not be necessary 10 combat the new
outbreak OF foot and mouth disease.
Dr.. L. II Howard, commissioner Of ami
NAL industry, stated today
DR.. Howard said that the earlier cpl
demic involved g. cities and towns. and
necessitated the killing OF 1905 cattle In
the present outbreak. the disease has
been found in eight places. and only e4a
cattle have been condemned
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
QUESTIONS
TEUT0N ALLIES

Milan, Via Paris, Feb. 16-5.55 \. NJ
The Italian government, as the result
Of reports tina. Austria was about to
invade Rumania, says the Corriere Della
Sera has asked the governments at
Vienna and Berlin to give assurances
that no attack will be made on Ru-
mania.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
IOWA RAILROADS ASK
RAISE PASSENGER RATES

Des Moines. Ia, Feb. ia formal re-
quest for an advance in passenger rates
from ? to 2 cents a mile will be present
ed to Governor Clark and the Legisla-
ture here this afternoon by officials of
six railroads doing business in the state
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
amend new JERSEY
CONSTITUTION FOR
WOMAN SUFFRAGE

Trenton, y. j., Feb. 1e.-The Senate to-
day passed the woman suffrage amend
ment TO the state constitution, Il to l.
The question will be submitted 10 the
voters in september.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
SIX ACQUITTED ON
CHARGES OF GRAFT

East St Louis, Ill. Feb. ls.-Six former
officials of East 81. Louis were acquitted
by a jury of charges involving the mis-
appropriation Of $4,000 in city funds.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
MAYOR WEST IS
RE-NOm|NATED

Portland, Me, Feb. 1s.-The Republicans
OF South Portland tonight renominated
Mayor Charles E. West as their candi.
date for mayor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
new HAMPSHIRE FOR
NO SUNDAY CONCERTS

Concord. y. H. Feb. 1.-THE New
Hampshire Senate today voted down,
l. to 3, a bill introduced by Senate
Wagner Of Manchester permitting mu-
steal concerts on Sunday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
j. s, CONSIDERS
JAP DEMANDS
MADE ON CHINA

Washington, Feb. 1s.-When Sec
Bryan was asked, after the cabinet
meeting today as to demands report
ed to have been made by Japan upon
China for commercial and other con-
cessions, he replied that the matter
was under consideration at the
state department, but refused to say
whether the United States had made
inquiry Of their nature or if it would
do 50.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
cations

A double header is slated for We'd
nesday evening. the regular scheduled
game and one postponed between
Cannetts and Paper Makers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
THREE Of FOUR POINTS
GO TO GANNETT'S FIVE

Ganne,ts Of the City League won
three of the four points from Eatons
Tuesday evening at the Colonial al
leys. Falconi and O'Connell were high
for Gannetts while Allison and Lau-
sier were high for the shoe makers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17

The Cony boys Basketball team Is
seheduled to meet Freeport High Friday
evening in the Assembly hall o. the
High school Freeport has lost only ito
Edward Little and is out for the STATE
championship and the clash between the
teams should prove exciting and inter
estfng.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
LOCAL BRIEFS

Elmer Davis has accepted position
az houeegnan at the Augusta House ant
has already entered upon his duties
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17

reached the decision 70 abandon
porar;ly the plan.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1915-02-17
SIR John FRENCH TELLS ACTIONS
OF BRITISH TROOPS ON WEST LIN

This explains, from the standpor|
the leaders, the slow progress o.
present trench warfare.
sir John adds that his forces 20,
wha, mixed up with the French al
the heavy hghting in November. In,
sequently he was able TO concentr,|
army in one area by holding a ii
line, and 10 establish effective Pee.
He records the exploits O. yarjous /
ments and units. such as the cau,y,,
lines OF trenches and the blowing q
farms.
In nearly al. these activities ii.
dian troops figured prominently ana
heavily. The Germans took 80 var,
the Indian trenches on one occaso,
subsequently were driven out. Aim
Sir John admits that the Operation
q costly one Several times the nj
troops captured positions only 10 ,
uate them because they were uu,s,l
Such frequent mention IS made OF n,
dian soldiers thai they would apas,l
have been bearing the brlr.: If the 4
ing.
Princess Patrieia's Regimen,
OF Princess Patricia's regimen, III.
madam organization, Sir John say,
They are a magnificent SGT O.
and have done excellent work in
trenches"
Reinforcements have arrived from
land, Sir John adds. with remain
pronptitude and rapidly. IN appes,
and quality these men have exeeeds.
most sanguine expectations.
Paying tribute IL the metncal q
Sir John declares that The troops are
from any epidemic and that only
cases OF typhoid fever have occurs
the army.
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VITAL STATISTICS
Marriage r.lc~u.~.


Tsrskurn ogava =. Tampoe. cal. and
Akira Mnrai "a. Japan
Toso Harazurhi. 40, waisonviiie. Cal.
and kina Klnoshifa. ~. Japan.
shissfu As,suoks. ~. Fan n.rnardino.
Cal. and ruys Maruno. 70. Japan
Ainosuka Sakamura. a.. los Angeles.
and Fumi Haisuoka. ~. Japan.
fssmu KuEs. a.. Portland and Sui
Kursrhi. -. Japan
Yoiohi Kusumoto ~. sarbsn. Nsb. and
Same Kitano. %. Japan.
oa'uiiro ssksmoto Is. oardsna. Cal.
and Chiys sumimura. as. Japan.
Frank katxer. 81 Renton. and Agnes
KsianEyk. -. Hentnn.
John W prnsmore and Annette X.
csmenssn. Seattle
@. Henry MaRnussou. Tacoma aud y.
Florenea Allen. seattle
Harris Budd Armstrong and Frances
May Huber Seattle
willard c Miller and Settle Claire
Jenkins. Seattle.
Paul a. Peterson. ~. ana Mrs. Clara
simmons. %. Seattle
Paul p LANCE and Edith Spencer. Sc
attic.
clifford 4. Barne. ana Nancy l. Cos
lin. Seattle.
Frank o'Rrisn. Seattle. and Anna
EnKiesberE. Portland
James osborne and Alice r. Stokes
Seattle.
Hal Armstrong and Dorothy 4. Es-
mond Seattle.
Mrs and Mr.. W. ~ Csid. 7io Olive At.
son
Mrs. and Mr. C. A. johnson. sio Sixth
ave. son.
Mrs. and Mr.. Harold opssL sitka. Alas
ka. daughter
Mrs. and Mr.. O. NJ Collins. ~ Harvard
ave ~. daughter
Mrs. and Mr.. G. II. Rayhouid, 7os Roren
ave, daughter.
Mrs aud Mr.. John Nelson. SAGA Dibble
| ave, son.
Mrs. and nv, John Lang. DO sixth ave
n, son.
Mrs and Mr.. " w Olson, ssos w.
Green Lake boulevard. son.
Mrs. and Mr. II. r. Jensen, soso First
ave. n. t.. son.
Mrs and MIR. J. c. Kofbo. esoi First
ave. n. r. daughter.
Mrs. and Mr. II. J. wadieigh. isis 4tth
ave \. W. son
Mrs and Mr., y. J. Meouaid. ssss Third
ave. n. W. son.
Mrs and Mr. l.. Larson. ar n. s1th ST.
son
Mrs ana Mr.. c. Nnsen. sos W s5th
at. son.
Deaths
Alice NJ Malamud. 81. swedish hos.
pitai. Dec. II
George Fletcher, 81, King county hos
pitai. Dec, 49,
Mrs Sarah Sprinkle 81. ioH Donovan
At. Dec 10.
Anna J. Kirk. "a. Swedish hospital.
Dec -
| Lawrence Eugene Kost. 10. city hos
pltai. Dec. IL.
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CONTINUED FROM PAGE l
FIGHT IN Department STORE;
TOY SOLDIERS take UP ARMS

aide stood a foot high IN their mil.
itary boots. wasn't nj all AFRAID
OF them.
Il say. my good man." said the
aide. ''if you haven't a passport
you'll have to clear out OF here
folly quick"
HEARS A BuoLE CALL
Il suppose YOU own this store.
smarty.~ said I. with some heat
"Stores" said the aide. What IA
the fellow talking about' My good
man. you are not In shop. You
are somewhere In France And
We are going into action In five
minutes So so away,
didn't know what he was talk
ing about. 81 course hut just then
little soldier doll. with thin
horn. blew a stirring call, and what
fuss there was then. To he sure.
All the lady dolls began To carry
on. waiting and weeping. And they
hugged aud kissed the gentlemen
dolls. every last ono 81 whom was
deekcd out In a uniform. The mon
dolls laughed and cheered and
seemed TREMENDOUSLY excited. A few
of them shed tears. OF which they
were ashamed.
ALLIES ATTACK FORT
And then they formed into com.
panies and marched down an aisle,
and | followed.
| could see right away that there
were troops Of the Entente Powers
English. French. Russian and
Italian troops. wondered when
they would meet the Germans and
Austrians and what would happen
when they did.
RS and BY they came TO fort.
II was the very fort which. earlier
in the day. my son had coveted.
There ar. soldiers on the ram
parts. and the game IL 10 shoot at
them with cannon. and N YOU
/ knock a soldier off a rampant. you
score point Ny son IL jingolst.
much to my sorrow.
The allies went for that fort
hammer aud iongs. II was dreadful.
The barking OF the French 7s's'
had a sinister sound. less noisy.
but not less terrible than the crash.
Ing roar OF the t2-centimetern
which the Germans were using
REcRuiTs SWELL RANKS
The allies got the worst OF IL a.
first. but way back In the rear the
he dolls--younr hoys. some Of
them. and middle aged men--were
scrambllng down from the counters
and flocking 10 the recruiting sta.
lions.
Then re-enforcements came up. |
heard . buxzinw sound Bless me
II the dolls hadn't climbed 60 the
highest shelves and were cranking
up the toy acroplanes and fly.ag
away IN them
They dropped bombs on the fort
end on the country behind g.
saw the wrark and ruin Of war Old
men and women dolls. and little
baby dolis--non-combstants--were
slain horribly. The dolls houses
were blown 10 bits Dead dolls las
where they had fallen. stark. gro
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confirmed ali my opinions concern
ing war
ran back la the direction
whence ! had come. and presently
saw Gen. Kitchener riding
prancing horse on wheels
TRIES TO STOP BATTLE
Here. you" ! Said. grabbing
him. this war must stop"
Il hay." he shouted. TO his aide
dc camp. "this chan is both~rinr
me again lie tent journalist
Hes one OF those haily peace
maps Take him away Ioffre
and agreed We wouldn't have any
thing TO do with Henry Ford or
any Of those other biighierN on the
Oscar Twice Take him away"
Then he nut spurs 20 his horse.
and Eaiinpcd away 20 fast couldn't
catch him
So I went hack to the night
wstchmhn's cuhbyhole
Say. you'" shouted. You're
in authority here. You make those
dolls quit killing each other
But the rieht Waterman Just
laughed. And when | told him
I about the war In the toy de
partment. he laughed some
more, In that nasty way OF his.
! and said he had found me
asleep IN my chair and that
I had dreamed ~
But ! knew better.
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sank And the poor. brave. foolish
fellows I'm the submarine didn't
have a chance.
didn't mind that so much. but
when a nice. luxurious ocean liner,
filled with passengers. came along.
and a submarine torpedoed Il, and
everybody was drowned like rats.
got good and mad.
II was cruel and cowardly. and
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taking The CITY BY STORM

at whole
coming dov SEATTLE has the
the wonderful bargains be had has spread like
widGre with the getyo share.
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than the Boy Scout movement"
a very good movement said
the night Waterman.
was very angry. You see. per.
scnally, TIM for unprcparedness. |
hate war. We wrangled fnriously
and enjoyed ourselves thoroly until.
! hy and by. we got SO mad We would
mot speak az all We Just smoked.
After time the night Waterman
Ileft his little euhhyhole of an office
Ito make his rounds. lie was gone
quite long time, Becoming
drowsy and finding the air of the
room uncomfortsbly warm and
close. strolled thru the store my
'seif.
| Tho ulght Waterman says !
didn't. but | know ! did.
Ny. big store is an eerie place
lat night when all the clerks and
lcustomers have left Il,
/ | kept on and on. thinking |
might meet the night Waterman.
hut didn't
| | couldn't see what was on the
Icouuters and shelves. for they
were covered with white cloths.
hut l ran. slap, into very Young.
beautifully gowned and charming
lady. and was in the middle OF apol-
lcgixing for my unintentional rude.
mess when discovered she was a
WAX figure.
MEETS GENERAL KITCHENER
| I climbed some stairs--for. OF
seourse. the elevators weren't run
Ining--and the sound OF my feet on
1.-THE steps seemed thunderousiy
loud. Then | came 20 the toy de-
)pArtment
| And found myself face TO face
with Gen. Kitchener,
II cannot be bothered by these
newspaper chaps" he snapped.
lfuxsily, to an aide de camp stand.
ling by. Tell him 10 so away.
| As both Gen. Kitchener and his
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10 the show free. Tho show re.
manned open all day Friday and an
immense crowd took advantage o.
the opportunity OF seeing birds De
clared by the judges 10 be the
finest ever displayed herr.
All the ribbon winners we're
chosen Thursday night