davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11

Gooss.-They were discussing that
Joke about getting down OF an ele-
phant. How do you get down? as
ked the jokesmith for the fourth time
"You climb down" "Wrong!" you
grease his sides and slide down"
Wrong! :" "You take ladder and
get down" Wrong! !" well you
take the trunk lire down." mo. not
quito. You don't get down on an ele-
phant: YOU get down of goose
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11

Thought it Best.-"How did you
come to break OF your engagement
with Miss Snowflake" asked Uncle
Moses OF q darkey.
I'm the fust place. Uncle Moses, she
wasn't berry young. and she didn't
hab no money, and jawed like de deb
bel; and, secondly, she would not hab
me, and went and married another mig
gah. So I TUX de advice OBJ my frens
and Jess drapped her."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11

Gets the Wrong House.-Little Ed
die longed for baby sister. His play
mate, Tommy Smith. had a number OF
little sisters and a new one had just
arrived. "If you want baby sister
so badly" said Eddie's mother, why
don't you pray for one?"
"T have prayed" answered Eddie dis
sustedly, "and every time / pray GOD
leaves ii at the Smiths"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11
chanosd Her PIans.-Johnny we

Changed Her Plans.-Johnny was
crvins in the hall as his mother came
along. hated and coated. You arc
going away; and so is papa" Johnny
sobbed.
why, child, shall be away t"e
or threo days, but father is not going
away!"
yes, he isl" cried Johnny e
going to Rome"
Rome? What do you mean. dearT
asked the surprised mother.
"He said to-day to Mr.. Brown tna'
he would make Rome howl when you
left!"
"IndeedI Well. dear, shant leave
you now"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11

O-o-oh!-Oh, but she was hurt! Il
must tell you a secret" said confidins
Trottie to her girl friend. do you
know that Tom was wearing my pho
topraph over his heart at the front the
other day and 1t stopped bullet?"
well, dear" answered the friend,
looking at Trottie, II am not sur
prised."
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11

A Bit Sporty.-A boy was down and
another boy was standing over him.
A stranger came along and said to the
boy who ocemed to have had the worst
of It: "If you are licked, you ought to
say you have had enough"
That's all right, mister, but so long
as I've the go in me to say I've had
enough, I'm not licked"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11

Il All Depends, of course.-A girl
asked the salesman at the silk counter:
"Win you tell me what you think Is
the best color for bride this year,
WELL" answered the young man.
tastes vary, of course, miss. AS for
myself, would prefer white one
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11
J. s. BRICE
Attorney At Law.
Prompt Attention to all Legal
Business of Whatever Nature.
Office Opposite Courthouse.
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
County Of York.
IN THE PROBATE coUR1

IN THE PROBATE COUnT
BY ]. L. Houston, Esquire, Probate
Judge Of York Comfy.
WHEREAS Mrs. FLORENCE c.
" SHERER has applied to me for
Letters OF Administration, on all
and singular, the goods and chattels,
rights and credits Of r. II. SHERER,
late Of the County aforesaid. deceased.
These are, therefore, to cite and ad:
monish all and singular the kindred
and creditors Of the said deceased. to
be and appear before me at our next
Probate Court for the said County, to
be holden at York Court House on the
18TH DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1919,
to shew cause, II any. why the said Ad-
ministration should not be granted.
Given under my Hand and Seal. this
26th day Of November. in the year or
our Lord one thousand nine hum
dred and nineteen, and In the
l43d year Of American Independ-
ence. -
(SeaD ]. l. HOUSTON,
Probate Judge of York County.
Feb. 4, 1919-10 ~
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11

Too ReaIistie.-An advance agent
for a theatrical production was prais-
ing the wonderful powers Of the lead
ing woman. do you know" he said
enthusiastically, that in New York
when she appeared as the dying moth
er in the last act. an insurance man
who had just written her policy FOL
$4,000, actually tainted in the thea
ter"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11

Get It7-"How did the private ever
get in here?" asked a corporal of
captain as he looked at a boy who
seemed to be physical weakling.
Walked in backward" said the cap
tain, "and the guard thought he was
going out"
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11

Only Natural.-Teacher: And the
father of the prodigal son fell on his
mock and wept What did he weep
for9
Pupil: guess you would weep, too
~ YOU fell on your neck.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11
ANNUAL ASSESSMENT FOR 1919
Notice Of cpsning of Books Of Auditor
for Listing Returns for Taxation.

Auditors Office. December 2. 1918.
DURSUANT to the requirements Of
the Statute on the subject, Notice
Is hereby given that my books will be
opened in my Office in York Court
house, on WEDNESDAY, JANUARY
1ST, 1919, for the purpose Of listing
for taxation all PERSONAL and
REAL PROPERTY held In York
County, on January 1, 1919, and will
be kept open until the goth day Of
February, 1919. and for the convent
ence of the Taxpayers Of the County ]
will be at the places enumerated below
on the dates named:
to February 20, 1919.
All males between the ages OF
twenty-one and sixty years, are iiablo
to poll tax Of $1.00, and all persons
so liable are especially requested to
give the numbers Of their respective
school districts In making their re-
turns.
BROADUS M. LOVE,
Auditor York County.
Dec. 3. 1918 81 1t
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11
FARM LOANS

A RRANGED for on York County
property, to run for 8, s. Z, 10 or
(Federal Land Bank) "a years. May be
paid off before maturity, on terms re-
quiring no additional expense. Inter-
est rates: 1-2 per cent, or per cent
or 7 per cent, according to the lender,
and to borrowers urgency.
c. E. SPENCER, Attorney.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11
THE BEST PLACE

TO BUY BUILDING MATERIAL OF
ANY KIND IS AT THE LOGAN
LUMBER YARD.
Lumber and Building Materials of
all kinds-Builders' Hardware, Paints,
Oils, Putty, Glass, Rough and Dressed
Lumber, Doors, Windows, Railings,
etc., is our constant study and receives
our constant attention. We know val
,, ues and are always prepared to make
as close or perhaps closer prices on
this line Of products as any concern
possibly can. If you need anything IN
our line SEE US BEFORE BUYING.
SHINGLES AND ROOFING
II YOU want to use Shingles for your
roof, the Best possible Shingle is the
RED CEDAR. We have them and at
an attractive price. If you prefer a
COMPOSITION ROOFING, we have
| that and Of a quality that Is equal to
any Composition Roofing on the mar
ket Let us talk 1t over with you.
PAINTING? Then see us.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11
325 Acres

One Mile Good School
Ten Room Dwelling
Good Barn and outbuildings--
About Nine Horse Farm
One Hundred Acres in Timber
Three Tenant Houses (Good)-
About Thirty Acres Bottom Land
Price-$25.00 per Acre.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11
WE HAVE MORE HE'LL

WE HAVE MOhE hELF
FOR some time past We have been
badly handicapped on account OF
shortness of help. We have 1t now
Four Competent Men-all experienced
Automobile Trouble Memo begin
ners and can promise our patrons the
very best of service and prompt atten-
ton to all Automobile work. Well be
obliged to you for your business.
BABER'S GARAGE.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11
SALE OF PERSONALITY.

OKfIII OT Il ITItoO4NktHIIs
IN Thursday, February i3, beginning
Auction at tile late resi- Ience Of the de-
ceased, the Personal Property belong
ing to the estate Of Thomas A. McFar-
land, consisting Of Mules, Wagons,
Farming Tools, Cows, Hogs, House.
hold and Kitchen Furniture, etc.
Terms Of Sale: Cash.
GROVER MCFARLAND,
Administrator.
Jan. 31-feb. oil f.ft. St.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11
J. C. WILBORN
YORK, 8. @.
REAL ESTATE

Become Independent. Buy Real Es.
tate and ride to success on the ad.
vance.
A few of my offerings:
The Frank c. Riddle Place Of 180
acres, miles from York on the Kings
Mt. Rood. 8-room residence, water
and lights; large barn; Q tenant
houses: plenty of wood. One Of the
incest farms In the Country. See me
at once.
62 acres, miles from York on How
ellis Ferry Rood. 5-room residence.
A nice little farm. Want It?
33 acres on Pickney Road just out
Of York. 3-rocm residence and small
barn. Branch runs through place. All
cleared. A bargain.
The ]. s.. Mackorell handsome res
idence on Kings Mountain Street.
Don't put of, you will regret 1t.
Remember, I lave lots Of others.
Loans negotiated on farming lands.
GEO. w. WILLIAMS
REAL ESTATE BROKER
Room 204. First Natl Bank Buildsng.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1919-02-11
FOR SALE
- BY -
J. G. WILBORN

The Residence Of DR.. ]. W. Campbell,
at Clover
Two Story
Ten Rooms
Big Barn
Brick Flower Pit
Every convenience
Situated on Kings M ,untain Street.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
PRESIDENT STILL INSISTS upon
RATIFICATION OF TREATY BY
SENATE WITHOUT RESERVA ATIONS

WASHINGTON, July l8 (by Associated ss).-Presi-
dent Wilson continued today his conferences with Republican
senators the peace treaty. meeting Senators Kenyon of Iowa
and Kellogg of Minnesota He had engagements also with Sen
ators Capper of Kansas and McNary of Oregon.
Senator Capper after his conference with the President
said the latter still nssent that the peace treaty and the
Of the League of Nations be ratified without reserv
ons He said President Wilson felt that the
ons would be msnterreed abroad, and would prece-
dent for other nations If all the nations adopted their
ervatons and their interpretations the meaning and pur
pose of the league would be destroyed he contended
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
CENTRAL EUROPE SAID TO BE- TOTrERING
COMMANDER OF AMERICAN FORCES
SIGNALLY HONORED BY GREAT BRITAIN

LONDON, July IS (by Associated Press).-A gold
mounted sword of honor presented to General Per
shing at the Guildhal today. The weapon shows the
of arms of the United States the of the city
of London and General Pershing's monogram in dia
monds and rubies. The American and British flags
enameed the hi which also contains ribbons display
ing the names of the battles in which the Americans
fought in the world war; and the decoration of knight
of the grand cross of the Order of the Bath
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
ALASKA SAILS
But FEW ARE
COMING HERE

SEATTLE, July IS (by Associated
Press).-The steamship Alaska sailed
for Alaska ports at 5 o'clock last even
ing with IT'S passengers, among whom
were the following for Cordova:
K. M. Maulcole, N Green, Mark L.
Potter, Ina Maulcole, Miss E. Bunce,
Mrs. ]. B. Carlyle, w. S. Neiolsin, o.
L. Berg, Mrs. Dan Greenig and baby,
Verla, Valdez, Lima and Mildred
Greenig, and two steerage.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
RECONSTRUCT
RPHANACE At
BRISTOL BAY

SEATTLE, July 18 (by Associated
Press) 1.-The power schooner Ruby,
sailing next week, will carry material
for the construction of an orphanage
lat Choggiung, Bristol Bay, Alaska,
where the government will care for
two hundred children who were made
orphans by the influenza scourge.
The building will be 58 feet long,
36 feet wide and two and one-haIf
stories in height Carpenters are go
ing north on the Ruby.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
SUNDRY CIVIL
BILL AGAIN Up
TO PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON, July 18 (by Asso-
ciated Press).-After rejecting an
amendment to the sundry civil appro-
priation bill designed to end the en-
forcement of the trading-with-the-
enemy act, the senate passed the bill
and it now goes to the Preident.
Include Objectionable Feature
WASHINGTON, July 18 (by Asso-
ciated Press) ).-The Republican mem
bers of the house committee on agri-
culture, over objections by the Demo
cratic members, have included the
rider in the agricultural appropriation
bill repeating the 'daylight-saving"
law, which was the cause of the veto
of the bill by the President.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
FOUR MILLION
CHILDREN FED
BY AMERICANS

PARIS, July IS (by Associated
Press) The American relief admins
tration is now feeding four million
children in Europe, and supplies are
available for several months.
1t is believed that this work will be
continued as a private charity, under
American direction, after the Ameri-
can food administrations work in
Europe is concluded.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
NEW INTRODUCES MEASURE
FOR LARGER RAILWAY APPROPRIATION

WASHINGTON, July 18 (by Associated Press)-
Senator Harry New of Indiana today introduced in the
senate bill appropriating seventeen million dollars for
the completion of the construction and equipment by the
government of the railway between Seward and Fair
banks, Alaska referred to the committee on ter
ritories.
The bill is similar to the recently introduced in
the house by Congressman Curry of California chairman
of the house territories committee
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
FRENCH SENATE OPPOSES
FRANCHISE FOR WOMEN

PARIS, July 18 (by Associated
Press).-The senate electoral commit
tee has reported unfavorably a bill
passed by the chamber of deputies,
giving the franchise to women.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
WAGE INCREASE
FOR WORKERS
AT SMELTER

TACOMA, July IS (by Associated
Press).-The Tacoma smelter has
granted wage increases of SO cents per
day for common labor, which is now
so cents an hour.
Under the new scale mechanics are
receiving higher pay than at any time
during the war; A thousand men are
affected
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
COAL FROM CHINA FOR
CANNERIES OF ALASKA

SEATTLE, July 18 (by Associated
Press) The motorship w. S. Bur-
rows, with a cargo of Chinese coal for
the Bristol Bay canneries, Alaska, left
Nagasaki, Japan, on June %.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
ALL BUILDING
TSTANDSTILL
DUE ETOSTRIKE

CHICAGO, July 18 (by Associated
Press).-One hundred thousand mem
bers Of the building trades are idle as
the result Of a general lockout follow
ing the refusal of strikers to return
to work this morning.
Building operations in the city are
at standstill.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
FRENCH READY
With CANNON
OFLONC RANGE

PARIS, July 18 (by Associated
Press) s).-Chief Engineer of the Navy
Department Bourgeoise told a COM
mittee of the chamber of deputies to-
day that at the time the armistice
was signed he had a cannon with a
range of one hundred miles ready for
action.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
BODIES OF MEXICANS
FOUND BY AMERICANS

WASHINGTON, July 18 (by Asso-
ciated Press) American troops have
crossed the Mexican border twelve
times during the last six months to
repulse raids. On various occasions
they have found the bodies of Mexi-
cans, some in Carranza uniforms.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18

Robert McClem and Willis D.
Ritchie, recent arrivals from the
States, left today for Cape St. Elias,
where they will be in charge of the
lighthouse. They were accompanied
by Lee Harpold and James Burns.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
STEEL INDUSTRY OF BELGIUM TO
Be MERGED IN POWERFUL GROUP

BRUSSELS, July IS (by Associated s)-Out of the
ruins of Begms steel industry spring of the great
est steel combinations in the world Twelve of the power
corporations have decided pool their interests in
dertaking, following the American plan of mergers.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
Parcel Post to Germany Resumed

WASHINGTON, July Is (by Associated Press 1.-The pre-
rate Of cents per pound for parcel post packages Ger
many has been reestabshed, with weight limit of eleven
pounds The exchange Of money orders will not be resumed
pending negotiation of treaty. account Of the decline
in the value of the German mark
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
FORMER KAISER
SERIOUSLY Ill.
REPORT

BERLIN, July Is (by Associated
Press).-The Pan-German Deutsche
Zeitung, which stands close to former
royal circles, takes a serious view of
the illness of the former kaiser, call
ing it deep melancholy.
This newspaper states that William
rarely leaves his apartment and spends
many hours in prayer He wants to
talk always on religious subjects, and
is highly nervous.
The Zeitung also says that the for
mer empress may be compelled to re-
turn to Germany for treatment for her
old ailment, heart trouble.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
HUNS REFUSE TO ABOLISH
CAPITAL PUNISHMENT

WEIMAR, July Is (by Associated
Press).-The national assembly yes
terday rejected motion to abolish
capital punishment.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
AUSTRIANS SOON TO Be
GIVEN PEACE TREATY

PARIS, July Is (by Associated
Press).-The completed Austrian
peace treaty will be ready for delivery
soon, it was announced today.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
Wants United States to Handle Matter

BUDAPEST, July IS (by Associated Press)-Count
Karo July told Associated Press correspondent that
United ought have the role Of rghtng things in
Hungary He said that Central Europe had gone to the dogs
the blockade and that other sections would go communist
It he sad longer question Of Bolshevik
Boshev for the central empires but question of standing
or falling together.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
Holland and Extradition

PARIS, July 1S (by Associatd
Press).-The Nord Deutsche Allge-
meine zeitung of Berlin says it under
stands that Holland has consented to
the extradition of the former kaiser.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
Delivery OF German Ships

BERLIN, July Is (by Associated Press Three hundred
vessels claiming Hamburg their home port have been dev
cred to the allies under the terms Of the peace treaty.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
ALLIES MAY INTERVENE IN
HUNGARY FOR PROTECTION
OF RUMAHIA AND POLAND

BERLIN July 18 (by Associated Press ss-Court Michael
Karoy former president Of the Hungarian republic, has
rived Italy, and expects to the United Sate according
to a Vienna dispatch.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
Resuming Relations with Former Enemies

VERSAILLES July IS (by Associated Press).-It is
semocia announced that Baron Won Lerner head of the
German mission here has been appointed charge daares of
Germany in France the first step by Germany the
sumption Of diplomatic relations with her former enemies
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18

WASHINGTON, July IS (by Associ-
ated Press The United States cable
will terminate July %.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
South American Wheat for Germany

The first cargo of Argentine wheat for Germany has
rived at Emden Sixty thousand tons the way and
eighty thousand tons loading in South America
The government has appropriated 100OO0000 marks for
the purchase of American hides the shortage
footwear.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
COMMERCIAL RELATIONS ARE
ELNCRESUMED With GERMANY
BYBOTH ALLIES AND NEUTRALS

BERLIN, July Is (by Associated Press) 1T is reported
that the allied representatives have informed the German dele
gates at Versailles that Germany must be prepared introduce
measures for compulsory work necessary promptly
cute reparaton work in France.
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
Dangerous to Smaller Nations

LIE oune today says the allied supreme council yeser-
day considered allied intervention in Hungary where military
action imperative to end situation which is dangerous
to Rumania and Poland
The Cordova daily times. [volume] (Cordova, Alaska) 1914-1947, 1919-07-18
Chaotic Conditions in Hungary

PARIS July Is (by Associated Press)-Dspaches from
Budapest indicate that there general decentralization in the
Communist army account Of hasty increase in the loyal
army from 10000 to 125OOO Peasants obstructng
shipments of food to the capital which is reaching state of
desperation.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-15

lance 1t presents "A most attractive pic
one can see the green mass Of Bagdad
floating in the atmosphere and us one
approaches neare along the dreary,
dusty track, its colored domes and
gilded minaretS can be distinguished
showing above the palms and trees.
AS one enters the town most of this
is lost to sight and one finds oneself
in q narrow winding street. The walls
on either side are usually very bare.
Every now and then one passes q
door, sometimes plain, sometimes quite
ornate with jolly brass door knockers.
Above, from the first floor are pro.
jecting oriel windows, these, too, vary
ing from plain brick and timber to
carved wood Of great richnesS-with
pierced screens, often Of very beauti-
full design. But be they plain or fancy,
they cast a pleasant shadow on tho
road beneath and incidentally block
out from view except for a glimpse
here and there, the domes or minarets
which were so noticeable from outside
the city walls.
out Of the maze Of these narrow
streets one would never emerge had it
not been for the kindness of the Turk,
who very thoughtfully cut a broad
road right through the center Of the
town in cOmmemoration Of the fall of
kut. Now, in u day, we use it for
the main stream OF traffic.
But the most charming feature of
Bagdad is the river front and this
alone is sufficient to compel ones adj
miration for the city. Basra in COM
parison is all mud and shipping.
Amara is p%retentious with a row OF
buildings Of uniform design facing on
a promenade, which reminds one too
much of q terrace on the front Of a
small seaside resort. Kut Is pic
turesque too, but designed on a scald
BETTING its size and Importance, and
with it's mosques and public buildings,
the palms and the trees and more es-
pecially the numbers of delightful riv-
erside houses, with their verandas and
balconies and their exquisite little gar
dens ~overhanging the river, Bagdad
has q character and q charm all ita
own.
The Mellette County pioneer. [volume] (Wood, Mellette County, S.D.) 19??-1971, 1919-08-15
OLD LONDON MADE MODERN
Circumstances Under Which the Trav.
eler May See All That He Has
Travelled Far to See.

st. Etheldreda, In Ely place, Hol-
born, London, is one Of the old city
churches about which Dickens declar-
ed q full half Of his pleasure In them
arose from their mystery. That they
existed in the streets of London was
a sufficient satisfaction to him, but pos
sibly he would have added st. Ethel
dreda to the list Of the three famous
old churches whose names he admitted
were household words, If, on his night
walks abroad he had heard the watch
mar cry the hour, as Etheldreda's
Waterman does to this day. Old Lon
don, lurking up byways and round
corners, is still to be discovered by the
curious who carry the lantern Of a
certain neutrality-suspicious.. The cry,
"Past ten, past eleven" from the
Waterman of the church with the Sax
on name, lying off Holborn with its
asphalted %pavements and motor buses,
bears witness to the assertion.