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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

The Koussinok group OF Camp Fire
Girls on Wednesday evening accepted an
invitation to attend the Freedom Fire in
Augusta The members and guests left
on hte SIS car accompanied by the guard
Ian, Mrs. Mabel Hall and Mrs. ". H
Brokenshire. A picnic lunch was carried
by the girls which was enjoyed before
the fire was lighted. most delightful
evening was reported by those in attend
ance.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05
:WINSLOW

Miss Alexander Pilon with a party Of
girls passed the Fourth at Belgrade
lake.
George Suite. Mr.. and Mrs. George
Baird and son, Alex. passed the Fourth
at Weber pond.
Mr.. and Mrs. George A Chamberlain
passed the Fourth with Mrs. Chamber
lan's sister. Mrs. A. F. Cottle at Oak
land.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Those who wish to live cheaply In
restaurants are said to have an ideal
haven in Los Angeles. Cal. where a
certain family" type of restaurant
heaps the food on the tables on great
platters and bowls and allows each Gus
toner to help himself to all he wants
the astounding charge for wsnton over
feeding OF the person being set at 1.-TWO
bits, e cents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

This evening Hallowell Commandery
No. 81, L. o. G. E. will observe its an
niversary with a musical program. Re
freshments will be served Gardiner
and Augusta communicates are cordially
invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mrs. NJ. B. Clement and little daugh-
ter. Airline. returned Tuesday from a
two weeks visit with relatives in
Marysville. N. B. On their return they
were accompanied by Miss Helen
Stephenson Of Marysville. who will visit
her father. T. A. Stephenson.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Samuel Chadwick OF Augusta, an en-
ploye Of tho Standard Box Co. Of this
city. while at work Tuesday afternoon in
the factory had the misfortune to lose
three fingers OF his left hand by accident
ally coming in contact with the knives
on ono Of tho machines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. McNaughton
and son James, who have been guests
of Mr.. McNaughtons brother, D. S.
McNaUghton, Dennis street. left Tues
day for a visit at their old home in
Chatanl. \. 3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Members of the Equal Suffrage
League are requested to meet at the
City building Saturday, July :. at ) T..
NJ. A conference of workers is espe
cially desired.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

John j. Trainer. superintendent Of
the Commonwealth Shoe & Leather
Co, has purchased the Peter Houlehan
house Main avenue. Farmingdale. and
expects 10 occupy the same about
Ang.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

| Mr.. and Mrs. William Johnson. Mr.
and Mrs. William Fitzsimmons and son.
| Lynn. were visitors Wednesday at Bel
grade Lakes. the trip being made in
Mr.. Johnson's car.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Reuel whitehouse and two
children Donald and Doris, Walter
Whitehouse and daughter Violet were Wis
itors Wednesday for the day in Sidney.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

| Regular meeting at s o'clock this
evening of Sanborn lodge, No. 80. I. o.
Q. F. All members are requested to
attend as business of especial impor-
! lance is to come before the meeting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Burton Johnson formerly employed by
the Hood Rubber Co. of Boston, recently
accepted a position at the Fabyan House,
Fahyan, \. H.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. w. II. Johnson and chill
dren passed the Fourth at Ocean Point.
making the trip by automobile.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mrs. J. 4. Wilson and son Donald of
Gardiner were visitors Wednesday Of Mr.
and Mrs. Alexander McBain on Academy
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Alton Latin was a visitor In Winthrop
on Tuesday. called there on business
matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mrs. Alden Hayes of Bangor and Miss
Stella Thomas of Benton were guests Of
Hallowell friends on Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05
TELEPHONE 37-W

The Art Club will meet Thursday eve
ming. July 5, with Mrs. Elmer Morang.
Spring street, Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Miss Mae Hamlin. Miss Grace Lit
tlefeld, Clinton Barrett. Earl Dan
forth and o. c. Pomerov passed the
Fourth at the Wiley cottage. Pleasant
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Regular meeting Of Adoniram Coun-
Gil this Thursday evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05
artin.Cunninaham

At the NJ. E. parsonage on July g.
Clarence S. Martin and Miss Alice K.
Cunningham, both of Buckfield, were
united in marriage by Rev. y. r. Pear
son.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Shaw OF Watervlle
were visiting Hallowell friends Wednes-
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley Larf1in and Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Leon went by auto to
Norway Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05
FROM HALLOWELL
TELEPHONE go. r

Home Guard and O. O. F. Notices Charming Surprise for
Haowe Miss 14th Birth day-Goden Cross Observe
Group of Campfire Girls Journey
Augusta-Standard Box Co. Employee Loses Finger
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Harry Reid returned Wednesday from
Worcester, Mass, where he was called by
the death of his aunt.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Harold d. Gilbert of Portland was
calling on friends here Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

were guests over the Fourth Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Arthur Runnells.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

DR.. Walter B. Wiley, Jr., OF Bangor
was guest Wednesday of Harold NJ.
Tibbetts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Vaughn Grant of Manchester was a
visitor in Gardiner Tuesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. j. r. Forham Of Camden
are guests Of Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Childs
on Wilder street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Donald Brooks of Randolph leaves
Thursday for few days visit in Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Regular meeting of Maine Command
cry, X. T., Friday evening
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Miss Carrie Smith arrived Wednesda.
from Machias for d visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

r. NJ. Johnson and party were visitors
over the Fourth at Rangeley Lakes, max
ing the trip by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

c. ". Ward of Randolph was a pas
senger Wednesday for Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. H. G. Turner and family
passed the Fourth at Ocean Point. going
by auto.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Towle and daugh-
ter June passed the Fourth at Snow
pond, Belgrade.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mrs. F. w. Spaulding left Wednes-
day for Il visit with Boston friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Postmaster and Mrs. John E. Murphy
enjoyed a trip by auto to Portland and
return Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Sewall Pettengill and Clinton Web
Der who joined the Junior Volunteer
service at the Y. NJ. c. A. camp week
ago started for Aroostook county on
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Elvin A. Leighton and family VINO
have been passing a week in old Or
chard, returns today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

DOUGLASS Littlefield of Ninalhaven
was a recent guest Of his uncle. Au-
gustin Littlcfield. West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Bicknell. Spring
street. are visiting friends in Hamp-
den Highlands.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

The Ladies Auxiliary Of the Ran :
dolph church, will meet ThurseaN al
ternoon with Mrs W. H. Baker, Pleas
ant street, Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Herbert Hague Of Attleboro. Mass. is
visitor in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. Guy NJ. Lancy of Wa
terville passed the Fourth with rela
tiVes in Randolph.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Lewis True of Highland avenue left
Wednesday to join his family at the is
lands. where he will remain during the
balance of the week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Miss Mabel Moore arrived Tuesday
from East Orange, n. j., and VIII pass
several weeks in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Leon Moore Of Randolph, who IS az
the Sisters hospital WaterVllie TOT
treatment. is reported as gaining
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Asa Sleeves and party were motor Wis
itors at Belgrade Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

The Home Guard will meet at s
o'clock this evening for the usual drill.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mrs. Charles Pray and son Will
hur of Calais are visiting Mrs. Pray's
parents Mr.. and Mrs. James Church
Northern avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Wallace r. Trott Of Portland arriv-
ed Wednesday for a visit with friends
in West Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Misses D. r. Langstrom and Ida
Gilman Of Everett, Mass, arrived
Wednesday for visit with friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Miss Ola Bubar Of Boston is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. M. B. Clement
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

mond We're visitors in the city Tues
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mrs Martha 4. Kicker and son
Charles of Providence, r. l.. have
moved to their old home in Pittston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Miss Edith Page of Gardiner was call
ing on friends in this citv Wednesday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Mr.. and Mrs. George Dale passed the
Fourth with friends at Bath.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Herbert Hague Of Attleboro. Mass. is
a visitor in this city.
Miss Edith Page of Gardiner was call
ing on friends in this citv Wednesday,
Carroll Niles of Charlestown navy yard
passed the Fourth with his parents here.
John Kelley of Skowhegan is visiting
Hallowell friends for a few days.
Hubert Merrill of Auburn is the guest
Of friends in this city over the Fourth.
George Prout of Rockland was a visitor
in Hallowell Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dale passed the
Fourth with friends at Bath.
Miss Ola Bubar Of Boston is visiting
her aunt, Mrs. NJ B. Clement.
Asa Sleeves and party were motor Wis
itors at Belgrade Wednesday.
The Home Guard will meet at
o'clock this evening for the usual drill.
op6 NrS Job, T. NF,,rpb,,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

OFFICE DEF
! Harold d. Gilbert of Portland was
calling on friends here Tuesday
7 Regular meeting Of Adoniram Coun-
Gil this Thursday evening.
Regular meeting of Maine Command
cry, X. T., Friday evening.
Donald Brooks of Randolph leaves
Thursday for a few days visit in Boston.
Miss Carrie Smith arrived Wednesday
from Machias for a visit with friends.
/. c. ". Ward of Randolph was a pas
senger Wednesday for Boston.
Mrs. F. w. Spaulding left Wednes
day for visit with Boston friends.
mr.. and Mrs. Guy NJ. Lancy of Wa
tervile passed the Fourth with rela-
tives in Randolph.
Mr. ana Mrs \. b. Haley of Ricn-
mond were visitors in the city Tues
day.
Mrs Martha A. Kicker and son
Charles Of Providence. r. L.. have
moved to their old home in Pittston.
Misses D. r. Langstrom and Ida
Gilman Of Everett, Mass, arrived
Wednesday for a visit with friends.
Wallace. r. Trott of Portland arriv-
ed Wednesday for visit with friends
in West Gardiner.
DOUGLASS Littlefield Of Vinalhaven
was recent guest of his uncle. Au-
gustin Littlofeld. West Gardiner
Flvin A. Leighton and family, who
have been passing a week in old Or
Chard, returns today.
Mr.. and Mrs H A. Bicknell, Spring
street are visiting friends in Hamp-
den Highlands.
Miss Mabel Moore arrived Tuesday
from East Orange, n. j.. and will pass
several weeks in this city.
Leon Moore OIL ilttIdblpll' WIZ - ~
the Sisters hospital, Watervllie for
treatment. is reported s gaining.
Mrs. Charles Pray and son VIII
bur of Calais are visiting Mrs. Pray
parents, Mr.. and Mrs James Church'
Northern avenue.
Lewis True of Highland avenue lett
Wednesday to join his family at the is
lands. where he will remain during the
balance of the week.
The Ladies Auxiliary Of the Ran :
dolph church, will meet Thursday al
ternoon with Mrs W. H. Baker Pleas
ant street, Randolph.
Miss Mae Ilamlin Miss Grace Lit
tlefield. Clinton Barrett. Earl Dan
forth and o. c. Pomerov passed the
Fourth at the Wiley cottage. Pleasant
pond.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

George Prout of Rockland was a visitor
in Hallowell Wednesday,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Carroll Niles of Charlestown navy yard
passed the Fourth with his parents here
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

John Kelley of Skowhegan is visiting
Hallowell friends for a few days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1917-07-05

Hubert Merrill of Auburn is the guest
Of friends in this city over the Fourth.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1917-07-08

Here's what happened to one Of the two baby
killing Zeppelins that raided the English coast
early one Sunday morning last month-the re-
suit Of a British aviators skill and daring.
4 UHdercood
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-05-03
PLAIN TESTER FOR ALFALFA
Percentage of terminating Ability
Easily Determined by Method
Described Herewith.

(Fron the United States Department of
Agriculture.)
The percentage of alfalfa seed that
will grow can be easily determined by
means of a simple tester. The seed
should be thoroughly mixed, after
which 100 or 200 seeds should be count
ed out. The seeds should be placed
between two pieces of blotting paper
or two folds of piece Of flannel cloth,
care being taken that the seeds do not
touch one another. The seed contain
er should then be put on a plate, we'll
mOistened without saturating, covered
with another plate inverted, and the
tester then placed where the tempera-
ture can be kept at about 70 degrees
Fahrenheit. After about three days
the sprouted seed should be counted
and removed each day until about the
sixth. when most of the good seeds
will have sprouted and the percentage
that will grow can be determined
Some hard seed are occasionally pres
ent in sample. These may be alive,
but they require additional time for
termination. In the case of Grimm
alfalfa as much as 35 per cent of the
seed is frequently hard.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-05-03
WORK AROUND HOME GROUND
New Responsibility Placed on Every
Farmer by Improvement of Rural
Roads and Highways.

The Improvement of rural highways
and the building of good roads lay
new responsibility upon every farmer.
It means that there will be a greatly
increased amount of traffic passing by
his homestead; it will bring him more
closely in touch with the outside
world, including citizens from the inn
mediate neighborhood, from the sur
rounding counties and indeed from
many parts of other states.
The farmer and his home life are
now brought more directly to the at
tentiOn of the general public. Under
these circumstances II. f. Major of the
Missouri college of agriculture Sug-
gests that lie take more pride in the
development of his home grounds. "a
man is known by the company he
keeps" so the character of a man is
judged by his home life and the at
mOSphere with which he surrounds
himself.
The improvement of the grounds
does not necessarily imply spending
great sums or building an extensive
"Show Place" decorated with architec,
tural furnishings and formal gardens.
1t means treating the yard as an out
Of-dOOr living room as q part Of the
house. 1t means, keeping it clean and
neat and comfortable and cheerful. 1t
should be decorated with fine trees,
beautiful towering shrubs, and with
annual and perennial flowers that fill
the soul with gladness and make home
Il lovable spot surrounded by endear-
ing associations,
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-05-03
NEWS FLIES FAST IN CHINA
Most Wonderful Courier Service in the
World Takes the Place of the
Telegraph and Railroad.

Travellers who return from the re-
mote interior of vast countries where
telegraphs and railways are practically
unknown will tell you of the astonish-
ing swiftness with which news travels,
despite the seeming absence of IA
cilities.
Away in the wilds of the Tibetan
border, or in the MOngolian deserts,
hundreds of miles from the nearest
elegraph wire, the traveller will per-
chance hear of some mOmentous event
in the outside world within an incred-
IDLY short while of its happening. This
rapid transmission of news is the work
of natives employed in courier services
Of higher organization than we have
ever dreamed. China, that spacious
land where distance is measured by
days, not miles, affords the best eX-
ample. For, although the means of
communication by rail and telegraph
have greatly developed there of late,
the bulk of the interior is still virgin
to these inventions of the foreign
devil" and China still maintains what
has been from time immemorial the
most wonderful courier service in the
world.
1t is now mainly controlled by the
Chinese post office, and the mileage Of
the courier lines has recently reached
the stupendous figure of 10000, or
about 51a times the circumference Of
the globe. BY road, river and track,
cadiating from the capital of Peking,
or other important centers, couriers
are speeding without ceasing, night
and day, to almost every corner of the
5,000,000 square miles of country which
form the Chinese empire. The cou-
riers are all stalwart men especially
chosen for their physique, powers of
endurance and knowledge of routes.
They work in relays, eat as they go
along, and are supposed not to stop
until they have handed the mailbag to
the next relay. An average speed of
30 miles a day is often maintained.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-05-03
NAIL HURTS ARE DANGEROUS
If Immediate Attention Is Not Given
Wound May Cause Lockjaw or
Permanent Lameness.

1t is better to be safe than sorry
When q horse steps on a nail take no
chances. Remove the nail as soon as
possible and thoroughly cleanse the
wound. When a horse limps investi-
gate the cause. The removal of the
nail can easily be accomplished with
an ordinary claw hammer, a small
block of wood being used as a fulcrum
over which TO pry. If the nail is not
too large pair of pliers is suitable for
this work.
If not cared for Immediately the
wound may cause lockjaw or perma-
nent lameness. For cleansing the
wound q syringe and warm water may
be used if care is taken to cleanse
thoroughly. The best method is to ap-
ply literally any coal-tar product, such
as creolin, as it is effective in break
ing up the infection. If nail wound
is given immediate and careful atten-
ton the life of horse is usually safe.
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-05-03
BASIS FOR ROAD SELECTION
Pike Should Carry Traffic as Cheaply
as PossibIe-Expensive- High
way Often Cheapest.

When q city or county or state de-
cides that it is time to build new
roads it is not the amount of money
in the treasury and the mileage that
should determine the type of road,
but the amount it will cost 10 move a
ton mile over the road.
That is the fundamental basis on
which road construction planning must
be founded. according to George c.
Dichl. chairman of the good roads
board of the American Automobile as
sOciation. He points out that it is
the function of road to carry traffic
and that it should do so as cheaply
as possible.
"Cheaply" does not mean in the cost
of building and maintaining the road,
but the relation of the total expense
to the total vehicle tonnage carried,
which is the road cost to carry ton
Il mile or the tOn-mile cost.
'In order to arrive at the tOn-mile
cost" says Diehl, "it is essential, first,
to have the total cost of construction
and maintenance; next, to have the
amount of traffic tonnage. The first
cost must be the result of Il properly
kept system of records, and the total
cost of maintenance and construction
The record. (Greenville, Ky.) 1899-1???, 1917-05-03
Too Late.

Little huntington was q father for
the first time, and nothing existed in
his world save wife and baby. 1t was
the other morning that, just as he had
opened his desk somewhere in the city,
the phone bell rang, says Tit-Bits.
"You're wanted, sir!" shouted the
wartime office girl. "a lady"
Rushing to the phone, he grabbed
the receiver.
Eyes, dear, what is it?"
"Oh, Cuthbert, dear, come at once!
Baby is"
He waited to hear no more. Fling
ing down the receiver, he seized his
hat and rushed into the street. Within
half q minute he was being whirled in
a taxi to the suburb where all his hopes
were centered. His face was lined with
anxiety as he burst into the house and
ran upstairs three steps at a time.
'Here I am, darling!"
"Oh, you're late, Cuthbert. Baby
had his little toe in his mouth, and he
looked so pretty. I wanted you to see
him."