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The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

The snow and ice are melting
away to make room for the glorious
spring time, to usher in the morn
ing of the resurrection when old
nature will come up smiling to glad
den the hearts of humanity.
The good housewife will open up
her windows, dust her furniture and
be prepared to smilingly greet the
glorious summer time.
The husbandman will look well
to his seed and his tillage lands that
nature may be encouraged in her
efforts to bless him with abundant
crops.
To insure this result he will keep
the pillow and hoe active that no
weeds nor grass can gain foothold.
These are but hiDdrances and must
be kept in proper subsection. S1nil-
ingly go to the work that is before
you and nature and humanity will
bless you.
Thrift and industry are winning
cards in the great game of life; keep
this constantly before you-never
lose sight of this grand fact. AL
ways place them in the foreground.
God helps those that are striving to
reach this point-to push ahead and
go over the top.
Never be satisfied with the fourth
or fifth round of the ladder. but get
up where at least you can look over
the top.
The top is the place of vantage
Be satisfied with nothing short of
its highest summit.
So the Ranger says to his young
friends, boys and girls, climb for
the highest point.
Sometime this may appear tire
some, but the reward will be certain.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

The Evening Caledonian has
arisen and we are pleased to see it
among our exchanges. William D.
Pelley is clever writer and will
give St. Johnsbary a live paper.
The advertisers seem to take kindly
to- the venture, which means success
to every publisher.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

The wonderful success of the war
chest drive in Brattleboro show the
unanimity of opinion in Windham
county regarding the prosecution
of the war, and indeed the attitude
of the whole country on the subject.
Discussion of the wisdom of our
entering the struggle is of the past.
Those who now cavil are as much
copperheads as the Knights of the
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

Do not be skeptical as to the
future of the Sitter The forces
against US are without power at
home or abroad and our paper was
started to come and stay. Hence
send in your subscription-the Sitter
has arisen to stay.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

81 wish you all success. The
new Sitter is a hummer even with
its first issue. Those who truly
wish success for it express it in
sending you a dollar. Enclosed
please find my dollar-long live the
new Sitter!
An Old Subscriber
The above is but a sample of a
score or more similar letters Of COM
mendations received. It speaks for
itself.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

Although the war chest campaign
is officially over at Brattleboro the
belated pledges still continue to
pour in. The total pledged stand
at $71,271-quite sam toward
helping to put down Prussianism.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

We want live wire correspond
ent in all nearby towns to report
in brief all local news of general
interest. Such notes must reach
US Mondays-important later news
Tuesdays.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
LONDONDERRY
Card of Thanks

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to our neighbors and friends
for their sympathy and help during
the illness and death of Our little
Florence.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Brown,
Pauline Brown.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
The Bush Ranger
EDITED BY OLD SITTER JOHN

"Say p
"Wha is all that talking through
the telephone %
"Oh, it is the Sitter Office
"What is the matter over there %
"They want Sitter John to edit a
Bush Ranger column
"What, old Sitter John -
eyes p
"why, he is too old to shove the
pencil. E"
"That may be, but there are
many who would like to see him
try; he would never lack readers.
"Readers Well that requires a
readable Sheet
"Sure p
"Well, here goes for guess. He
would tell you about the hope of
the world today.
In this age many things seems
turned topsy-turvey. Everything
more or less juggled through incon-
sistencies of 50 many different sects
of beliefs promulgated by selfish
ness or through ignorance.
Today our hope rests upon our
little children, our boys and girls,
and when I meet them in their
homes or see them on the street,
instantly prayer goes up that they
may be blessed and brought up to
love truth and righteousness more
than beliefs.
The one brightens the pathway
that leads upward while the other
adds gloom to the downward
road that none of my readers wish
to take.
Take the upward path always.
It is illuminated by Gods word
written upon every flower in forest
and field.
It never turns from its upward
course.
1t never turns to the right or the
left.
But always upward and onward
until it reaches the everlasting fields
of truth and righteousness.
X X X
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
Schools closed last week.

Schools closed last week.
D. J. Stone returned Monday
from a weeks business trip.
Mrs. Ida Wilder is working at
J. B. Browns.
Seth Walker is with his mother,
Mrs. J. B. Brown, who is quite i'll,
Arthur Wade and Della Burton
of Springfield spent the week end
at A. H, Wade's.
Mrs. Abbie Marden is quite i'll
with pneumonia. Mrs. Caroline Full
Ter is caring for her.
Mrs. Henry Stowell of Brattle-
Dor is spending a few days with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. ].
Coleman.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21

Golden Circle. Thoughtless slurs
at Mr.. Wilson will sound as foul in
future days as the talk of Vallan
digham or Fernan odo Wood does
today.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
JOB PRINTING

The Sitter plant has never
turned out much work for
the reason no practical help
has ever been employed.
The public got in the habit
of sending away for tive
propose to break up this
habit. The plant is equip
ped to do all kinds of job
work-none too small or
too large. Give us a trial.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1918-03-21
81 Per Year i'm Advance

Cash with order no paper. There can
be no exceptions to this rule.
Advertising rates, Ioc per inch net for
display matter. The dates are plainly
printed on each paper as to when your time
expires.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
BANQUET HALL AND GROUNDS

vILLA-BanQuets for lodges, societies, churches, clubs
 etc, Accommodation for 300 or more people. Orchestra music for special occasions. Shore dinners and everything in season. Large grounds for picnic parties. Brook
 lawn Ave, near Suburban Ave. Phone Barnum ?751 P13 all%
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
LADIES' CUSTOM TAILOR
LOCKSNTTTH
MANICUHs1NG

MRS. E. M. SEXTON, Manicuring, fa- cial massage. shampooing scalp treatment, marcel waving. Graduate of Francois Marcel, 9th Ave-. N. Y. Room 40, Security Building. Phone Barnum e16. 4 all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

NORTH MAIN sT.-single, rooms, all Improvements; bargain. Jere- miah Holmes, First-Bridgeport Ma mum. A25 dss
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
PORTRAITS, FRAMING, ETC.

your loved ones 1.c- lures to Stevenson's Studio for copying, framing, etc. Valuable free premiums given every custom CT. 104 Bank St, P31 aga
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
WATCH REPAIRING,

WATCH YOUR WATCH! When N stope bring it to us. We guarantes satisfaction. Henry c. Reid & Son, Room 21O Conn. Nat. Bank RIdg. 4O24 Main St. HS0 ais
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
HAND LAUNDRY

NO BOILED or damaged goods by our work. Speciality in ladies washing. Dyeing and cleaning, French-Amer. lean Hand Laundry. 24S Fairfield Ave. I'll a4s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

HARRAL AVENUE, AIS to 454, mod ern six room flats for rent F'rauen- berger's Rent and Fire Insurance Agency, 164 State St. S6 all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

VOGHT sells your business: list nows cash buyers waiting; groceries, con" fectioneries, pooirooms, restaurants. Barnum 63S0. Voght, S04 WaTneH Building. B1S ail~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

ALL KINDS of fancy pigeonsi aIso high flyers and homers for Sa.e: :
 Bridgeport Bird Store, sSS Eass Iis Main St, near Barnum Av, P1S all.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
TEA AND LUNCH ROOM

WAEINETA TEA ROOM. Sepcial at- tention given to partieE and snaan baaquets. Auto lunches our special- ty. 593 Fairfield Avo. Phone Bar. mum 75S0. ASI alIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

B. E. STONE, SIS State St.. will re- open Sept 3 with new line of fall and winter styles for reblocl1ing all Your hats. BIT alla
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

TURNPIKE-8 room house, all Improvements. barn, or chard. acres of garden, $6,500; cash $2,000. F. Pisarek, 96 South Ave. LII ali"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES

EOOD POSITIONS for competent and well recommended housemafds for prtvatef Amilies only. Berg's Elm ployment Agency, 656 State St. Barnum 23SS R 22 ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
PLANO TUNING

PIANOS TUNED. wrozina exper
 piano and piano player maker and
 repairer, late of Fox Piano Go. Bar nuua 4839-2. 610 Colorado Aye. P7. ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
MILLINERY

GET YOUR right smart hat-Japan- ese ornaments and other important novelties at Etta Murphy's, East Main between Arctic and Maple Streets. G22 d&s
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

LADIES GUARANTEED PLACER OFFER--Ladies. Boys, Girls our guaranteed placers pays $6 dozsn.. Trial dozen forwarded any address s15. Independent employment. ste- yenson's Institute. Bridgeport, Conn.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
TRUCKING AND STORAGE

W. w. STOWE-Auto van, truckinI and storage, local and long distance furniture and piano moving 8 spec ialty; rates reasonable. 119 Willard t., Eel Barnum 7646. REQ aIIs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
FOOT SPECIALIST
FURNISHED ROOMS

ROOM TO RENT for two young men: board; 12 minutes from center or city. Address Room. care Times.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
POSITIONS WANTED.
REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

IF IT -S real estate or business oppor- portunities you want to buy or sell. Inquire David Apstetn. 373 Stillman street Telephone. UT all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
TO RENT

FOR RENT OR SALE-6 room cos- tage on Honeyspot Road, Stratford, Apply Stephen Lewis. L26 t%p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
BOOKS

BOOKS-A fine lot of second hand books for 5o and 10c, Scalley BOOK Store, 405 State St. I'll al
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

two-family house with fair size lot for yard; about S1,0O0 or so cash. Address Box S. s.
 Io0 dSA
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
HELP WANTED-FESaALE.

WOMEN WANTED 10 work in fac
 tories and offices. Call at U. s,
 Employment Office, sos Fairfield
 Ave. No charge for our services. TWO GIRLS WANTED for tea and coffee store; experience unneces- sary; good chance for advancement. James Van Dyk. sse Main St. I4bs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
FLORIST

BRoOKLAwN CONsERvAToRIES Choice flowers for weddings, funer-
 als, birthdays and all other occa-
 sions No city store. Telephone Julius Beck, Barnum 1895. P13 "a
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
FOR SALE

lures, Cyphers IncubaJoTs and breeders, feeding troughs and ma chinery. Perfect col~titlon. Oster. hout. 20 Hollister Ave. Barnum 6016-12. SIS all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
MISCELLANEOUS

FIRST sPIRITUALTsT CHURCH. soo State street. Message meeting, Wee. nesdays 7:30 conducted by Mrs- Heaton Barnes, president. sunday7 5:3O and 7:30. E 25 eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
EXPRESS

J.W. MARRON-Expressin and light moving to all parts of the city: rate, reasonable. 119 Willard St. Phone B. 7646. R2o all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

LOUIS F. NUTTING. physical treat ments by heal, electricity or mani pulation. Rooms S09-310, City Sav- fngs Bank, 952 Main St. Office hours week days g a. u- to p. m. RI eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
LADIES' & MEMS HAT BLOCKING

IF IT IS JUNK sell 1t to Jacob Bros.
 E5 Kossuth St. Tel. Barnum 2S6-2S7.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

-HouSekeeper, by family of two aduIts; exceptional opportunity
 tor anyone desiring a good horne. Address Box A, care Times. L3ltfs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

I WANT 1. 2 or 3 family houses. If price and location suit will buy i'm. mediately for cash. Home Title. L N. s. and Trust Co.,, 109 Wall St l HAVE cash buyers for all kinds of Real Estate. in all parts of city. Siksay S3 Reillyey sG- s ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

MADAM RITA spiritualist medium, best in the state. Readings every
 day. Tells your age and everything you want to know. 1929 State St.,
 2nd OooEs |
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
FARMS FOR sALE.

BLACK ROCK near Fairfield avenue lots each 30 X about 16O. price $676. Part cash. Loller, S3 Fairfield Ave. Room sol. Tas ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

MADISON AVE-, near Main St.. 1s room house, newly decorated, elec- tric lights, gas, bath on each floor. good heating system. Price $5,7O0, $1,20O cash. This property --sst be sold as owner is leaving town May 1st. J. I. Anderson, 696 Fair field Ave, near Park Ave. G5 eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
REAL ESTATE WANTED

HAVE CASH customers looking for all kinds of property List yours with me. No commission unless I sell it for you. Connecticut Realty Co.,, Room 400, Warner Building, 83 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, Conn. Phone Barnum 2203. IA dH
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
HELP WANTED MALE
HOUSES FOR SALE

FOR sALE-West End. two-family
 house, To rooms. Price $3.5OO:
 part cash Box c. this office. G26 "tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

Make your own garments; expert de- signs; instructor will open private classes; 5 ladies each; subject, Cut ting. Fitting, Practical Dressmaklng at your residence: lesson 75c. Call 46 Cannon street. Dressmaking School. IA aSs
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
HELP WANTED-FEAIALES

WANTED-GirI for general house. work. Three in family. Apply in person. Dr. J. H. Finnegan, No. 1116 Stratford Ave. IA b"p
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

RATHs-Turkish and Russian baths and shower baths 35c. Ladies' day Friday. Special hair cutting: Up-tocs date shop, 5S5 Lafayette St. D15 all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
AMBULANCES

AMBULANCES-Invalid cars and limousines. Charges reasoneoIe
 James T. Rourke, 12e6 Main e1 Phone Barnum s4Os. a.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

BIRDS, rabbits, Guinea pigH pSt stock bought and sold; agent for pet stock journal. Yorks Animal store 9ss Pembroke St. R11 allS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

RESTAURANT-Co range, three sections, 10 foot long, large gas cake gridle, broiler, cannet. ward robes. cafe summer half doors. Royal Hotel. s2s all"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
MUSICAL INSTRUCTION

vIOLINs, CELLOS, Gibson Mando- lins, Guitars. Orpheun Banjo Man. dolin. Everything for musicians. Gilman Music Studio. 236 Fairfield Ave. Tel. 5931 T2 ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
ASHES REMOVED

ASHES taken away, rubbish removed. Cellars cleaned to your entire satis- faction; also light trucking. Eraces reasonable l. Borenstein~ SVo Dewey S5. Barnum 3312 S2.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE

LET US exchange something you want for something you don't want. Mu- ford Realty Co., Room 207 Conn National Bank Building. Phone Bar mum 10S6. H25 eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
AUTO ACCESSORIES

AUTOMOBILE supplies, tires, vulca- nising end battery charging. Com plete stock of Ford specialtiee and rarts. Selected line of factory sec- Ashnore Auto Supply Co, s8 sterl- ing St. S 21 ell"
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
UPHOLSTERERs

WE WILL COVER end furnish all material for piece parlor suit, guarantee all workmanship at first class, ten patterns to select from. for $12 to SIS. Scally Bros, 40I State street. P6 eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

DANBURY HAT SHOP-Bring us your old hats We'll reblock them like new in latest style. Exper- fenced matters. 1513 Main, opp Armory. L27 alI*
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
BLACK6AnyTHIN0

GENERAL blacTxsrnitnIng, forging,
 iron, steel work. All kinds tools gharpened and wagon repairing, 12s 4 North Washington Ave. U12 ale
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
ELASTIC STOCKINGS

FRUSSES, Abdominal Belts, should
 CT braces, rubber shooting, hot water
 bottles. Sick Room Supply Co. 27 Cannon St.. upstairs. Barnum 2144-3
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
15 Words 15c Times Classified Ads Phone 1NS
INSURANCE

GET YOUR FIRE insurance of Geo.
 T. Hathaway, IDA Meigs Bldg. He writes insurance in the best com-
 panieR Barnum S3. O12 ell
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
SPECIALISTS

DIR. ALICE L. FITCH, specialists, 40 State, corner Courtland St. Office hours b s p. m. and by appoint ment- P19 eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

- Edison Diamond Annberola Phonograrh and records: Call or write us about our free trial offer of machines; all kind Of ma chimes repaired. H. H. Leopold, hSsh Main St. B11 ail~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

coURrMGY & WIIELAFAN, dealers in gold fish, Angora cats, singing canaries, dogs, parrots, Belgian mares and Flenish giants, 116 Wall St., up LLairM NA 0Aa
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
CIAIRVOYANT

MADAME CLARE, honest, reliable reader, clairvoyant, palmistry and card reading, 1851 State street, near Howard. LEO "tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
MORTGAGES AND LOANS

MONEY TO LOAN-First, second and third mortgages, 6@o; easy terms; also will buy mortgages. 1924 Main St., Miller, Room 309. P30 #tf
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

HORSES FOR sALE-Watson wag- ons, double dump carts, doubletrucks with harness, single carts, harness
 James Doolan and Son, Frank St ELECTRICAL FIXTURES for sale, lowest price in city. Electrical con- tracting. Phone Barnum 1904. Chaa krason, 3S Pleasant St. Call CVen- tngs D1 alS
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

FOR SALE-One-family house, nine rooms, all improvements, residen- tial section, Colorado avenue, near North avenue. Price reasonable Apply Geo. T. Hathaway, 104 Meigs Bldg. DIS eff
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
UHIROPRACTIO NATUzGS:0PArHs
COUPON EXCHANGE

BRING YOUR ASSORTED COUPONS to us We redeem-for cash or valuable presents We buy, sell and exchange. Highest prices paid. R. & k. Premium Exchange. 171s Main St. Barnum 4747. B26 all
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
RESTAURANC
ROOFING.

NORTH END ROOFING co. - We make a speciality repairing old roofs, gutters, or valleys. Special attention given to small jobs. Bar mum 3376. Office No. BOP Meigs Building s Is as
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
POULTRY AND SUPPLIES

WHO'S YOUR PRINTER? Let us do 1t. Business cards circulars, invita- tions, etc. National Printing Co. Bar. mum 2606-4. 261 Fairfield Ave.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

FOR SALE-In Bridgeport's most ex- elusive residential section, II room house, sun parior, hot water heat, baths, garage, large lot. Inquire M Gaston. 121 Forset St., Stamford, Conn. D29 tf~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
BAKERY

MULLIGANS BAKERY-The best in everything in the art of baking.
 b94 Harral Ave, Tel. Barnum 6S21.
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05
MACHINE WORK

H. A. BOUDREAU. general machine work. Manufacturers metal goods, dies, tools, gauges. 57 Golden HILL Barnum 4975. A Is al!'
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

ASHES REMOVED to your entire sat- fsfaction: yards cleaned. Rubbish removed at low prices James All SOD. 55 Tom Thumb St. rear. Tel 247S-&. A 1S all~
The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1918-09-05

YALE MIsFIT CLOTHING CO.,. .payn
 highest prices for gents second hana
 clothing. Send postal. will call, SsS
 Main St. AS U
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-10-11

use of the roads while the armies need
ed them, which was practically all the
time.
In the evening, after long march,
we reached the town Of Suippes. Here
our captain told us we would find nu-
merous frank-tireurs. We were or
dered to bivouac, instead of being as
signed quarters, and all going into the
village were obliged to take guns and
cartridges with them. After q brief
rest we entered the village in search of
food. Dead civilians lay in the middle
of the streets. They were citizens Of
the village. We could not learn the
reason for their having been shot The
only answer to our questions was a
shrug of the shoulder.
The village itself had not suffered
to any noticeable degree as far as
destruction of buildings was concerned,
but never in the course of the war had
I seen a more complete job Of plumber
Ing than had been done in Suippes.
That we had to live and eat is true,
and as the inhabitants and merchants
had flown there was no opportunity to
pay for our necessities. Therefore we
simply entered a store, put on stock
ings, laundry, and left the old things,
then went to another place, took what
ever food looked good to us, and then
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1918-10-11
British Destroyer BUSHES to Res
cue After Transport Starts
for France.
Big CROWD is DISAPPOINTED
BEING a True Tale of Admiration for
an American Sailor Superstition
Transport Captain to
the Rescue.

LOndon.-"Admira Sims had gone
astray. 1t would be another little job
for the navy to trace him.
ALI day long the quay, with a mann
moth transport alongside, had been lit
orally seething with troops that passed
up the steep gangway In an amending
file. For q month and more these
drafts, numbering several thousands,
had been expected, with the result that
the entire town was en- fete and on tip
toes to receive them.
AS they swung down the streets be-
meath a sky of bunting, one long COM
pact crowd hemmed them in on either
side, cheering and waving small flags
from pavement to rooftop. Never was
there such a sight. And yet, despite
the exulting hurrahs, there was CO.
ordinate and general expectation that
the climax was yet to come climax
for which was reserved the loudest
shout of the strongest lung. In short,
Admiral Sims was the coping stone for
popular enthusiasm, and he had not
yet appeared.
The end of the line of troops was
seen by those on the roofs and at the
windows; it cleared the open space
outside the docks and disappeared be-
hind the gates; still no Admiral Sims.
Then, by some extraordinary law, ap-
preciated only by those who are verSed
in the psychology of crowds, placid,
though angry disappointment possessed
every one. Admiral Sims was wash
out"
More Stripes Than Navy Boards.
The fact was there had been mis-
understanding, and it occurred in this
way: When the troops first landed the
mayors daughter presented a small
tabby kitten-as a mascot-tO the COM
handing officer. 1t was fascinating
ball of fluff, with large dreamy blue
eyes and claws that drew blood from
every one who petted it. 1t was the
progeny of a tabby sire; it had as