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The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
"A Louisiana Boys Letter.

Mrs. A. B. Crawford of 53s How
ard Avenue, New Orleans, La, sends
the following letter from her son,
lack B. Crawford who is in France.
As Mrs. Crawford formerly lived IN
Stephensport this interesting epistie
from her son will be read with plea
sure by her friends in this county.
Dear Mother: | received all OF
your letters and you need not worry
about cutting them short for | have
plenty of time to read all the letters
that come to me in far away France.
I am glad sister remembered me with
the small book, Select Passages From
The Bible, tell her | read in it when
ever the opportunity comes.
| am so pleasantly situated the
time seems to almost fly by, then
have plenty Of work to keep me go
ing too, but this is just what one
needs here so he won't get home-sick.
Nv duties keep me from to every
day SO you see WITCH liiSit NOihN9
am ready for bed. The French do
not use the A. NJ. and p NJ as we do,
but start at midnight and count the
hours to pa. For instance, O'Clock
and As means at night | should write
GAS p. NJ. would be simply 21:45, nc
A. NJ or P. NJ.
Paris A Wonderful City.
The cities are very dark at nights
narrow streets and sidewalks. One
of our Lieutenants was telling me
last night of his visit to Paris, and
am very anxious to see the wonderful
city. Cannot begin to give you an,
idea of his description to me, but al
of this will be talk when | get home
Everything French folks build is wei
built. Here and at Morlaix, a cit,
North of here, the railroad bridges &C
cross the valley near each city is thu
most wonderful piece OF masoner.
work | ever saw, Huge stones
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
From An Ohio County Boy.

The following letter comes from
Arthur Hendrix, sailor boy from
Ohio county. 1t is addressed TO Mr..
Babbage, Editor of The Breckenridge
News.
Dear Sir: | am taking much plea
sure. in writing few lines to your
good paper that it might be published
and be of interest to some OF your
readers to read a letter from a sail
or boy in France.
and was stationed in the States only
enlisted in the Navy, April 4, 1918
a little while when Uncle Sam sent
me "Over Here" where he thought |
would be OF more benefit in helping to
win this war | like the service very
we'll but | think ! would like it bet
ter OF | were stationed on a ship.
However try to content myself as
much as possible for | don't think |
will have to be "Over Here" very
long if all reports are true which |
hope they are / will be very glad
when it is over and we can be at
home again and every one who tried
to do his part won't feel like slack
err for | am sure his conscience will
condemn him, he can only say they
won the war"
| am feeling fine, having good
health and am glad we have COM
Portable place and amusements. We
have a nice Y. NJ. c. A. 1t has the
movies at night, books and papers
to read, plenty of music, paper and
envelopes furnished.
| will be glad when | get back on
the farm again for that is the best
place and it agrees with me. l am
fond of music and flowers.
Would like to hear from the lady
readers OF this paper, and receive
photos. Some one may send me an
Christmas present if they wish. Wish
ing you all good success. From a
sailor boy of Ohio county, Arthur
Hendrix, U. S. Naval Forces L. Abei
Vrach, care of p. NJ. New York City
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
WITH THE HOME BOYS IN SERVICE
~ II 7 7 7 7

long way from the front. You worry
great deal more than we do about
the front. We have it very easy at
present. Saw hard time when we
were moving so often.
! received the slip enclosed by Min
ME. Lucia and Mildred. Hello for all.
Give my regards to all Am well,
plenty to eat, sleeping in an attick
with no fire or much light. However
il is not cold. A straw tick on the
floor and three blankets compose our
bed. Temperature about the same as
you should be having in Kentucky at
present.
We long for the day when we Will
be in old u. S. A. No place like it,
and we are coming back before long.
Hope to get more letters from you
soon. I'm not home sick at all. Just
take every thing as it comes. You
can not imagine the faith we have in
the Lord, and the Testament is read
every day. Your son, Waldo Sim
on Smart, Camp Hospitay No. 90
Medical Department, Amer. Exped.
Force, France.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11

one shot, and so on down the line
covering every occupation. The inn
mensity Of the war, what It requires
in men, guns etc, you at home have
not the faintest idea But to see an
American train or anything Ameri-
can shows what Uncle Sam is doing
for his soldiers. We are the best
dressed, best fed, best paid, best car
ed for army in the world, and to see
anything American means to see
something far superior to any other
nation. Today | saw one. of our
Hospital trains on one track and just
beside it was a French hospital train
a comparison would look to you a
bout like an old buggy and big
fine automobile.
Nothing Too Good.
Anything money can buy is not toe
good for Uncle Sans soldiers.
am sure when | say they are far
better satisfied bunch than when they
landed after a few months, would ex'
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
Attacked Three Times BY Subs.

First Class Private Waldo Simon
Smart whose home is on the Clover
port and Hardinsburg Pike writes
description OF his trip over. He says
the submarines made three unsuccess-
full attacks on the ship he was aboard.
His letter to his mother, Mrs. Chas.
Smart reads:
Dear Mother: Your letter of Sept.
s, received in France. We lett the
States about the time you were writ
ing. | felt fine for day or so and
then was sea sick for nine days, and
sick is right. We landed on the Bird
Saturday. Subs attacked us three
times but had no success. We had a
nice trip considering what Others met
up with. We were lucky and | con-
slider | have been very fortunate.
The Unit was divided at CLASH
fication camp. so of us together a
good honest so. Sorry | wrote what
| did while | was there. We are a
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
SOLDIERS TO GET
WORK BY BUREAUS
Plan Started BY Federal En-
ployment Service. Orders
Immediate Action.

Washington. Dec. 4,-lmmediate
establishment in cities and towns
over the country of the cooperative
bureaus for directing the return OF
soldiers to jobs was ordered today
by the federal employment service in
instructions sent to its regional di-
rectors.
Creation OF these bureaus was de-
termined upon recently at a confer
ence here between representatives OF
government agencies and the organi-
cations now doing welfare work, all
of which will assist in putting the bu-
reaus into operation. The Council OF
National Defence today directed state
councils to instruct the $4,000 units
in the United States to cooperate
with the employment service in the
work.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
HARMED

Mrs. Eli Pile is visiting relatives
at Sulphur Springs, Tex.
Robert Weatherford was in Louis
vile, on business last week.
Miss Lydia Macy of Garfield spent
Friday night the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. NJ. Crume.
Mrs Wilson Davis spent the week
end in Louisville.
Rev. and Mrs. f. f. Bratcher,
Leitch6eld, were guests of Rev. and
Mrs, c. l.. Burlington, Sunday night
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Preston OF
Custom were the guests of relatives
here last week.
DIR. and Mrs. j. E. Matthews were
in Louisville, Friday.
Mrs. s. II. Davis who has been i'll
is recovering.
Mrs. Sallie Seaton of Olatin visited
relatives here last week.
Pvt. Cyrus Moorman of Washing
ton who has been in France is a.
home for few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Skillman ano
Mrs. J. f. Matthews spent Sunday
the guests of Mr. and Mrs. M. ID
Humphrey at West View.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
FRYMIRE

II. L. Bruner of Louisville spent
the week end here.
George Barr went to Louisville,
Sunday with a bunch Of hogs.
Mrs. Wallace Parks and little son,
Jesse Hardin were in Irvington on
business last week.
We are glad to report Mrs. K.
Bruner better at this writing.
Several from here attended the sale
at Will Robertson's, Tuesday.
Rev. J. II. Blackburn was the guest
of II. L. Frymre, Saturday night and
filled his appointment at Raymond.
Mrs. L. X. Cart and little son,
Elroy are with her mother, Mrs. J.
F. Briddle while Mr.. Cart is out with
the shredder
Mr.. and Mrs Gus Barger and
daughter, Mary Lena, Mrs. J. F. Bid
die and Mrs. +. r. Cart and son
Elroy called on Mrs. r. Bruner, Sum
day afternoon.
Mr.. and Mrs. s. J. Brashear and
daughter, Caroline and grandson
Ludwell b. Adkisson spent Sunday
with Mr.. and Mrs. r. Bruner.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Parks en-
tertained the following to Dime,
Thanksgiving: Mrs. Glover Frymir'
and daughter. Miss Pauline, Mr.. anC
Mrs. Charlie Basham and family.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11

press the sentiment of the majority.
I have a card which | am sending
to be placed on my Xmas box. l
have your picture with me, and tell
Mary to start the box with hers, and
then you may finish filing as you like
but I am not suffering for any dain-
ties for | get just plenty to eat, lost
to smoke, and am we'll and fine. l
am lucky in having nice room real
room with white basin and pitcher,
lamp table, good bed and pillow, and
a clothes closet to myself, this is a
real fortune for soldier.
Will try and get busy and send
some views to our many friends in
Canada and home. Goodbye mo-
ther dear. Your loving son, Jack.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11

large as a house placed in arches and
besides made to wedge into each
other and nearly 200 feet from the
ground.
At one of the churches their is
marble statue of Jesus, His Mother,
the Shepherd and his sheep. cut out
of solid marble at least so feet across
each way and these are only two OF
the many, many wonders OF France
/ had a very interesting letter from
Mr.. and Mrs. Smith. 1t is so nice to
feel that home folks think enough
of one to write and | appreciate the
kind thought.
Best Cared For Army In World.
am very fortunate to have work
that does not require exposure as
many boys at the front are experenc-
ing but | am at my occupation do
ing my bit. We can't all be shooting
has to feed them, another care of the
at one time, while one shoots another
Mrs John Graham Dies
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
STILL THINKS HE
WILL GO ACROSS.

Gardner Hook. formerly OF this
Mace. but who has been in the U. ,.
Army for the last eight years and
stationed at Camp Beauguard, La,
was at home last week on a furlough
visiting his sister, Mrs. Annie Need
ham OF Solvay. Ky, and brother
Clarence Hook of near Garfield.
Mr.. Hook says he believes he VIII
get to cross the pond" yet, even tho
the war is over.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
HEADS TRIMMING DEPT.

Miss Edith Wheeler of Louisville,
was the recent guest of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Wheeler near
Addison. Miss Wheeler has charge
of the trimming department OF Can
non & Buyers. She goes to New
York Dee 1T. to spend two weeks
buying spring goods for her depart
ment
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11

Cloverport. With her sister here she
leaves two others, Mrs. Lizzie Scott
of Fremont and Mrs. Mollie Wise
OF Louisville.
Those who attended the funeral on
Tuesday from this place we're: Mrs.
Henry May and sister, Mrs. Gus
May, Mrs. Clyde Morrison. Mrs,
Walter Graham and Mrs. ]. d. Gre
CORY of Louisville.
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
Best Cared For Army In World.
Mrs. John Graham Dies
In Lewisport

Amessage was received here early
Monday morning of last week by
Mrs. Price Graham telling OF the
death of her sister, Mrs. John Gra-
ham Of Lewisport, who passed away
that morning at 1 o'clock after long
illness of a complication of diseases.
Mrs. Graham formerly lived in
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11
WRITES A THRILLING LETTER

Mr.. J. N. Tucker of Big Spring has
had the letter published below, from
his son, John S. Tucker who writes
the most thrilling things about the
Germans A ~npping which Tucker
enclosed in his letter is reprinted
herewith too.
Continued on page
The Breckenridge news. (Cloverport, Ky.) 1876-1955, 1918-12-11

When you have oscksehe theliver or kid
neys are sure to be out of gear. Try San
OIL it does wonders for the liver, kidneys and
bladder. A trial soc bottle will convince
YOU. Get il at the drug store.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
REAL ESTATE FOR RENT

FOR RENT - 3-story brick house,
bath, large front porch, 1906 state
street, $500 per month. Vacant, April
/. Walter S. Schell. 1S07-1SO9 Market
street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

oTSuEy = On March 26, 1919, ls.dd Il iot y
bSSaIM sSee NJ. Bushey, wife of Alfred h'
Bushey. aged % years morning, at
Funeral on SATURDAY her nv" late resi-
Sa%ee SSS oeiSSNP 4sS Peffer street FnStRsr Ee@r
SeIt.'P port. Pa, upon arrival qRiuTial oil New "
train from Harrisn,urs: sr,.a sr:elatives p and
port ppS,cnSs Iemeeei nre Invited to attend WIN
a,it further notice.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Deatkos

nARBOUR-on March "a. 1918, MyrhtaT hae
Marie Barbour, at the q hoRe Kaufman,
mother, i,,IS Mrs; Sod lanes ~ Years. ar
funeral % on Saturday aftern9on, nP9res,bTC "
terian Church. The relatives d9tdnd with n
friends are invited TO t1nterment Pax
out further notice. INV
tang Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Hauling and Moving

AUTO FURNITURE VAN. capacity.
six rooms and piano, desires return
load to Pottsville. Pa, including
Lebanon, Reading and Tamaqua, on
April 1. Bell Realty Co, Bergner
Building.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
EXECUTORS NOTICE
AUDITORS NOTICE

In Re: Dissolution of the President,
Managers and Company of the
Berks and Dauphin Turnpike Road.
THE undersigned Auditor, appoint
ed by the Court of Common Pleas OF
Lebanon County, to make distribution
of the balance in the hands of the Ac-
countants of the President, Managers
and Company of the Berks and Dau-
phin Turnpike Road. to and among
creditors, stockholders and those le-
gally. entitled thereto, hereby gives
notice that he will sit for the purpose
of his appointment, on Friday, .April
the 18th. 1918, at one-thirty O'Clock
In the afternoon, in Room No. 4'of the
Court House, Lebanon, Penna., when
and where all parties interested may
attend If they think proper.
WARREN G. LIGHT,
Auditor.
GRANT wEIDMAN, ESQ,
CYRUS G. DERR, ESQ.
Attorneys for Accountants.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR SALE - Good horse. Apply
| Grand Union Tea Co., EOS North
| Second.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

COMPLETE PLANT, suitable light
wood working; " -H.-P. Motor Lathe,
Saws, Jointer, Drill, Grindstone, etc.
Cheap, quick sale. f. r. Laverty.
No. 1857 Bell phone.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
REAL ESTATE FOR SAFE

West Lauther street, Carlisle. Pa. All
modern improvements. Can be pur-
chased at bargain. Inquire j. c.
Eckels, real estate and Insurance.
agent, 81 w. High St, Carlisle, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
NOTICE

Letters of Administration in the Es-
tate of Annie l.. Morgan, late of Har-
risburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylva-
mia, having been granted to the uu-
dersigned, all persons indebted to the
said Estate are requested to make
Immediate payment, and those having.
claims or demands against the Estate
of the said decedent will make known
the same without delay, to
JOHN p. MORGAN.
Administrator.
116 Calder Street.
Harrisburg, Pa.
WALTER r. SOHN.
Attorney.
Commonwealth Truat Co. BUILDING.
Harrisburg, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
HORSES AND CARRIAGES

HORSE, HARNESS AND WAGON
FOR SALE - Apply Fisher Bros, 1OOi
Capital street.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

IMPORTED ORIENTAL RUG,
14.2X12.2 TT. Green ground
with medallion center and
elaborate border. This rug,
though used, has had the best of
care. 1t is an exceptionally fine
specimen of Oriental weave and
and will give excellent service,
as IL new. On account of its
large size it will be sold for
considerable less than was paid
for it. Apply to Bowman q
Company, Rug Department,
fourth floor.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

WANTED - Man to operate electric
crane in mill near Harrisburg. Good
opportunity for inexperienced man to
learn. Address Box d, $3.50, care OF
Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
HELP WANTED-MALE

PAPER BOXES - Experienced man
for Hobbs Ending Machine on small
work; week or piecework. Also eX-
perienced man for scoring machine.
Highest wages paid.
PHILADELPHIA PAPER BOX CO,
18th and Ridge Ave-, Philadelphia, Pa.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

GENERAL HAULING AND FAST
EXPRESS SERVICE to nearby
towns with auto trucks. Only ex-
perienced and careful drivers. Call
Bell 1920, or Dial 2265.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

UPRIGHT PIANO, slightly used,
in excellent condition. For price and
South Front street. Harrisburg. Pa.
Rell phone 323W.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Hauling and Moving

AUTO HAULING - Local or long
distance. Furniture and piano moving
a speciality. Blue Line Transfer, 9l7
Capital street. Both phones.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
GARD OF THANKS

GEORGE W. KAuTz,t s0S s0E tSeir AsR
pAUGHTER wish iot,ves to tnafM for kind
many friends ana !, Ffle their bereavement,
ness mes dsafh safHn of their wife and mother.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

RoHRER = John CLYDE KSagGf' K%SaaggSe'sday HlS
North Sixth street; died ea,S w aged aged 81
morning, Nn,Ha March and nd % days. -
Tearsi TTnnerai on saturday afternGiS9ein eTresi9ence. e.
ed to attend without f4T'heP in Paxtang
Interment private
Cemetery.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

RTTHEEfddied TRTTfheFfoTd died on MaThrfGra, March %: 1919
Wife Wife of Francis ". Rufafesglt2 {afs at 2 p.
ansFs1 sTSm on The M&gsh sS a in
Gtsd its to 6eatd attend without fHrthcshT hchurcn rS
tse0 tice. 1ntermSent P@Tt0afi P@it fiowers. @
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
HELP WANTED-FEMALE

WANTED = A second girl (white)
who would be willing to help with
care OF four-year-old child. Refer
ences required. Good wages. Write
Tor interview, and expenses OF trip to
Lancaster will be paid. Mrs. A. c.
Scully, No. 1920 Marietta avenue, Lam
caster, Pa. Bell phone 2499.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

FOR NICE. GOOD FRUIT TREES.
go to r. A. Wickersham's Nursery
one-half mile east of Mechanicsburg,
along trolley line. Both phones.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

FOR SALE - Suburban house and
lot in Progress, Pa: Corner lot, 5ox
165 feet. Six-room house. TroIIev car
service every IL minutes. Church
store and post office within on,
block. Price. $1,000, if sold before
March 81. Inquire at Progress Posi-
Office. oSI
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
Musical

TALKING MACHINES or all kinds
repaired by an expert. All work
promptly done and guaranteed. Call
Bell 2S04R or 1904 Howard avenue.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
AUTOMOBILES A

MAGNETOS - All types; and i
Splitdorf. Mea, Remy and different
makes of coils, carburetors. etc. A.
Schiffman. 1921 Market street. Bel
1888.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28

WANTED - Two lady agents for
insurance work. Good salary and
commission. Apply by letter to B667S,
care Telegraph.
Harrisburg telegraph. [volume] (Harrisburg, Pa.) 1879-1948, 1918-03-28
BARBER WANTED 2472
North Sixth street.

WANTED - Drivers and truckers;
good salary; opportunity for advance
ment. Inquire at Adams Express
Company Office.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
20 AIRCRAFT TO FLY
FOR POLICE BENEFIT
De Palma Will Try to Reduce
Ten Mile Motor Record.

Great as was the display provided at
the police field day at the Shcepshead
Bay Speedway on Saturday. when what
Is believed to have been the largest
crowd that ever attended a single out
door attraction in this country was pres
ent a programme even more interesting
and spectacular was completed last night
for the second performance to be given
at the Speedway next Saturday
Only fifty-one airplanes participated
In last Saturdays aerial spectacle, but
announcement was made at Police Head
quarters last night that there will be
seventy aircraft flying over the big field
and track when the next field day gets
under way. Battle formations, trick fly
ing and all the other thrills will be ex-
hibited
The big feature next Saturday will be
an attempt by Ralph De Palma. this
years champion automobile driver. to
reduce even further the ten mile record
which he set Saturday at 5 ;07 2-6. De
Palma thinks he can drive his car over
the ten miles in minutes fiat.
The ticket sales for last Saturday
mounted to more than $250.000. and the
aim Of the police now Is to reach total
of at least 100000. All Of the money
will be devoted to the purchase Of uni-
forms and other equipment for the
Police Reserves.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1916-1920, 1918-08-27
SAYS UPTON DIVISION
is TALK OF FRANCE
Chicago Banker Loud in
Praise of City's Contingent.

The achievements of the Seventy
seventh Metropolitan Division, famil-
iarly known as New York's own" are
the subject of much enthusiastic COM
ment in France. according to w. A.
Whlpple, a Chicago banker who was
one of 100 passengers aboard a British
steamship which reached an Atlantic
port yesterday.
Mr. Whipple said he was amazed at
the splendid work" the men were do
ing. Army officers. ne said. are watch
ing the conduct Of the division with in
terest and with increasing satisfaction,
Then men appear thoroughly business
like and are handling themselves like
veterans.
MIR. Whipple said he had also seen
Martin Owen. former New York city
policeman. who went TO France TO drive
an ambulance. owen, he said, has been
decorated for heroic work and is the
pride of every American in Europe.
The monotony Of the voyage across.
according to other arrivals. was broken
only once and that on the 18th when
a depth bomb was dropped. from the
vessel and exploded with loud roar
short distance astern. sending a gey-
ser Of water high into the air. At once
the alarmed passengers made con-
certed' break for life belts. They were
quieted. however. when informed that
the crew was merely practising the art
Of destroying submarines.