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HAD IHREE MEALS
Continued from page one.)

only had to hold the lines and dodge
German shells. At the time we
thought We we're going through the
hardest part of the war, but from what
we were to find out shortly that place
was a rest camp. About the first Of
July we entrained to move to another
front. We did not know where we were
going, but we started in the direction
Of Paris, and kept travelling in that d.
rection for a day or so. Then some
one started the report that we were
going to pSrade in Paris for the 4th
Of July OF cor-se, every one was
full of JOY at those prospects. Well,
we got within four miles Of Paris
right in the suburbs and then hot dog
someone hooked an engine on the hind
end OF the train and they pulled US
back about thirty kilometers. That
was one of the greatest disappoint-
ments of my young life. We were bill.
leted in small town here for a few
days and then started for the lines
again. About this time the Germans
were making fine progress with their
drive between Rheims and Scissors
towards Chteau Thierry. with Paris as
their goal The marines had them
stopped at Chateau Thierry. but they
needed someone to start them back,
so our Division vas picked out and
believe me we did It.
On the 18th OF July they put us over
the top. If you have been following
the papers closely you will know that
was the sad day for the Bosche. be-
cause from tie 18th OF July thu were
licked. although it took them four
months to admit it. We sure had a
tough time on that drive. We were
in for s days and drove the Germans
back ten miles. In that time We had
about three meals. We went so fast
the kitchens couldn't keep up with us.
Once in while we would have lit.
tie time to sleep in q dugout or ditch
half full of water. had couple OF
close calls ~ there. but the old Jew
luck didn't desert me for minute.
It was sure a relief to get out Of that
place. will have a whole lot more
TO tell you about these place. when |
get home. Well we moved around from
one place to another until September
18th. when We started another drive
IN the s.. Mihiel sector. Everybody
figured thai this was goine to be a
hard fight. hut II was nicnic. We
chased the GermsNs ont Of the country
that thev had held for four Years. Ycu
should see tho way thev have that
country and their camns Fixed m.
Thew certainly nero- intended to pire
IN that nlac" They had concrete
dueouts 40 and 80 foot underground
Fitted with electric lights end tale
phones. E-"rv house and 1ugouf had
: stove Thev hal howline ALLEYS.
moving picture theatres and beer gar.
dens.
In some OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
In some places we were too fast to
give the Boche time to drink Or move
all their beer. OF course, this delayed
the drive little, but we were in much
better spirits than We started in. Be.
fore leaving the towns Siey were driv.
oil ont OF the Germans set fire to
them. Every night the skies we're lit
up for miles by the burning town and
ammunition dumps. 1t was touching
sight to see the French people in the
villages when they realized they were
free after being prisol"rs for four
years. The most fun we had on this
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Presbyterians Hear
Clarksburg Pastor

The Rev. Edward B. Tuner, of
Clarksburg, addressed an audience at
the First Presbyterian church last
evening. This was one of the series of
events leading up to the Victory fund
drive to % put over by all Presbyte-
rians on Sunday, March %. The Rev.
Mr.. Turner's address was on the sub.
ject of the New Era and he strongly
urged that the big fund be raised in
order that the church as denomina-
ton might keep its rank with other
denominations engaged in the same
work.
On Sunday morning the Rev. DR..
Chas. Butler. Of Altoona, a member
of the New Era committee will ad.
dress the congregation along the same
lines and George NJ. Alexander will
also made an address.
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I'M THE
FRONT ROW
Musical Comedy.
PhotepIays.

iippodrome. 80. Billy Maxwell's
Musical Comedy Co.
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prnnram for Mentinn.

The following program will be rem.
dered at the regular meeting OF the
Woman's Home and Foreign Mission.
airy society of the First Presbyterian
church which will be held on Friday
afternoon at the church: Opportunity,
Mrs. r. A. shurtleff; Echoes from New
Era Conference; Solo. Mrs. NJ. L. Gle,
vett; Nut Shell Items; Devotional;
Gods Claim on All Our Service, Mrs.
j. II. Beckman. The hostesses will
be Mesdsmes Frank Richie, Philip
Bentel, Clarence s. Thomas and R. c.
Denham.
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Marr PIekford in Paramount Prod

Mary PicIford in Paramount Product.
Appearing as a diamond in the
rough in the beginning and as the
polished young woman, Mary Pick
ford has a charming starring vehicle
in the great Paramount photoplay,
Caprice" which will be shown at the
Nelson theatre today. 1t is a picture
which one can never forget, accord
ing to critics whose judgment may BE-
relied upon.
Miss Pickford has delightful char.
acteriZation, that Of girl Of the noun.
tainS, rough, uncouth, but with a big
heart. She meets and finally marrieS
a young society man, but when he
takes her to his high social circle, the
inconsruity OF her position becomes
apparent Immediately and she returns
to her native mountains. Later she
enters seminary, wins chum by saw
ing her life in fire and this chun
proves to be the sister of her hus.
band. How Mercy ultimately wins the
love OF her husband for the second
time is captivatlngly told in a series
OF delightful scenes.
The picture is filled with action and
the SUPPORTS OF a high order of excel.
lence. Miss Pickford's leading man is
Owen Moore.
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Addressino Rcd croas.

Mrs. o. l. WoOdley, Of the depart
ment OF development of the Potomac
division Of the American Red Cross.
and Miss Georgia Neyans, OF the Durs.
ing division, are in the city today and
this afternoon are addressing an audi
ence OF Red Cross members at local
headquarters in the city building. Mrs.
WoOdley, who formerly resided in Fair
mont, and Miss Eevans came here
from Parkersburg where yesterday
they attended conference OF Poto-
mac division Red Cross. Mrs. Wood
ley addressed the conference on the
subject of "The Response to a Grea
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EIks 10 Have Easter Dance.
To Meet Friday.

The Woman's Foreign Missionary
society Of the Methodist Protestant
Temple meets on Friday evening at
1880 o'clock at the home Of Mrs.
George Nelson. 700 Coleman avenue
Miss Eva Brand will lead the meeting
which is taken from Chapter 5 OF the
text book and the hostesses will BIZ
Mrs. Nelson, Mrs. John Morgan, Mrs.
T. NJ. Fleming and Mrs. Dora B.
Mitchell.
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Pleasing Picture al Princess.
In FFriend Hush land" this girl did
not want to marry according 10 the
81 n. FL ~
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
SUTTON

Mr.. and Mrs. r. H. Butter
field have returned from trip to St.
Adams. ri
MI. and Mrs. Charles McKown
visited in CRANKY the past week.
Mr. and Mrs. Delmore Aldrich and
little daughter of Vershire spent the
week end with his uncle, C. A. AL
drich
There will be an ice cream sociable
at the Aid Hall on Friday evening.
The church will be closed next
Sunday as Mr.. Chambers will not he
able to return on account of sickness
in his family.
Ralph Turnbull has been giving his
house a new coat of paint.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. E. Chapman of
Lyndon Center were in town Friday.
Mr. and Mrs. C. e. Coburn, Leon
Kincade, Miss Sadie Blake and Mrs.
G. A. Aldrich were in Lyndonville,
Friday.
George Gilman's son, Clayton, had
the misfortune to break his arm one
day last week. iFGF g--ifas aa it'
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
DANvILLE

At the next regular grange meet
ing July LIST, the roll call is to be
answered by methods of efficiency or
labor saving devices. There will be
discussion on canning. 1t is re-
quested that all members young and
old be present at eight o'clock and
there will be 4th of July promen-
ade.
DR.. and Mrs. Badger of Nashua,
N. H. visited at DR.. C. E. Libbey's
last week.
The pictures for Friday evening,
June 20 will be an all star produc-
! ton entitled Little Women" and a
Mutt G. Jeff comedy.
The Charles Morse farm at Morses
mill has recently been sold to DR..
Robert Hazelton of Barnet.
A large number attended the bac-
calaureate service at the Methodist
church, June Is, when a very helpful
service was given by the Rev. David
| Hickland.
Wednesday evening the alumni
banquet was held at the Elm House
and after a delightful supper with
Rev. Chauncey Adams as POSTMASTER
many interesting talks were given,
with music by Marshall Morrill, and
Miss Evelyn Brickett. Miss Rae
Astle of st. Johnsbury contributed
two vocal solos. The talk of the
evening was given by Rev. E. G.
French.
The graduation exercises, were held
Thursday afternoon at the Congrega-
tional church. The commencement
address was given by the Rev. George
A. Martin of st. Johnsbury.
Thursday evening the senior recep-
ton was held at the town hall with
large number present.
Corp. George w. Vance returned
from overseas to his home in town
last Saturday morning.
Ned Pettingill of Fitchburg, Mass,
is visiting relatives in town.
Mrs. Ben Tilton of st. Johnsbury
visited her mother, Mrs. Henry Page,
last week.
Harry Brown who has been over
seas is visiting his mother, Mrs.
George Hoyt.
Hamilton Morrill, has moved his
family into the house vacated by Mrs.
J. L. Hardy.
Those from town to attend the
Grange meeting at Cabot were MI.
and Mrs. J. L. Hardy, George Davis,
Mr.. and Mrs. Carl Lang.
Rev. and Mrs. Adams entertained
a large number of young people to
elect new officers of the Christian En-
deayor society at their home. Re-
freshments of cocoa and cake were
served.
The monthly missionary meeting of
the Congregational church will be
held next Thursday, June 26 at the
home of Mrs. Fred Stocker.
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Mrs. Ada Whitney who is keeping
house for Harvey Drew spent Sunday
at her home here.
Harvey Drew spent Sunday with
his wife and daughter at the home of
Walter Kendall in st. Johnsbury.
DR.. Elliott and family and Mrs.
George Walker and Ruth went to
Burlington Sunday.
Mr.. Roe, the new merchant, who
has bought out the mercantile bust
ness of L. E. Gilflla n is boarding at
the new Automobile Inn, opened re-
Gently at the old Stoddard homestead
Mrs. Joannah Hall is at her home
here, also her daughter, Mildred, who
has just closed year of teaching In
the public schools at McIndoes.
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KIRBY

George Allies has sold his farm and
stock to Gilman Brothers OF st.
Johnsbury. Mr.. Allies is undecided as
yet where he will locate.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Lang visited
friends in Lisbon, Woodsville and
Monroe, N. H., last Sunday. Miss
Ida, who has been visiting in Monroe
for the past week, returned with
them.
Mrs. Lizzie Davis from Lyndon is
visiting at her sons, Arthur Davis
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Parker from
st. Johnsbury visited at Frank Nc
Gill's, Sunday.
Hazel Maynard has gone to Enos-
burg to spend the summer with her
sister.
Raymond Maynard is visiting his
sister, Mrs. e. C. Edmonds.
Schools in town close Friday for
the summer vacation.
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BARNET

Next Friday evening June 9th the
Ladies' Society will give an enter
tainment at Town hall. The kitchen
band will furnish music and the pro-
gram will be varied one. Extensive
Improvements have just been made on
the parsonage and we hope the peo-
pie will be interested to attend and
help fill up the treasury of that So
ciety so that it can soon meet its
bills.
Mrs. Ira ]. Albee who has been
visiting her aunt Mrs. Horace Moore,
in Lisbon, N. H., has returned home.
Miss Madeline Drown of Haverhill,
N. H., is visiting her friend, Marjorie
Albee.
Ellen Kellogg of Wells River is
visiting her aunt, Hattie Kellogg, at
the home of Mrs. Ellen Johnson
Smith.
Robert Stanley of Lincoln, N. H.,
was a recent visitor at his uncle's,
w. S. Brooks.
Rev. Frank Laird of West Barnet
called on friends here recently.
Perley Amidon of Hanover, N. H.,
was recently home for a few days.
Franklin Dow went Monday morn
ing to Orange, Mass, where he will
be engaged during the summer selling
the centenary dictionary and Book
of Facts.
Miss Florence Wilder has returned
from Chalmont, Mass, where she has
been teaching art in the public
schools the past year.
Elmer Roy and family of ST. Johns
bury were visitors Sunday at the
home of Mrs. Julia Roy.
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George r. Bagby
UNDERTAKING
Danville, Vt.
LUXEMBOURG
Death of Kenneth Turner

Death of Kenneth Turner
Again this village is filled with sad
ness with the loss of one of its boys
in the death of Kenneth Frederick
Turner, youngest son Of Mr. and Mrs.
Charles Turner, which occurred on
Saturday morning, June 21st at the
hospital in Lancaster, following an
operation for appendicitis. Kenneth
was one of the most active boys, early
developing love of nature, and spent
much time in the woods and fields
with dog and gun, and during this
past season had brought each flower
as it appeared to your correspondent
as has been noted in former issues.
He was born in Lunenburg on the
10th day of November, 1906, was well
advanced in his studies, lovable boy
of great promise, and a general fav-
orite with young and old. He was
taken at midnight on the 10th of
June with an attack of appendicitis,
and was taken to Lancaster hospital
at once and operated upon, and for
several days seemed to be well on the
way to recovery when complications
set in necessitating second opera
ton on Friday, which proved of no
avail and at half past six Saturday
morning his young life ended. Fun
eral services were held on Monday af-
ternoon at the church, when Pastor
Douglas brought words of comfort
to the sorrowing friends. The bearers
were boys of his own age, and his
schoolmates attended in a body led.
by the teachers of the village schools.
The entire community sympathizes
with the father and mother, Harold,
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his brother, the grandparents, Mr..
and Mrs. Fred Turner of Canaan, Mr..
and Mrs. ]. w. Scott of st. Johns
bury and other friends of the family.
Beautiful flowers covered the casket
from the family, wreath from
schoolmates, spray of roses from the
S. and D. of l.. and others from
friends in the town. The body was
laid to rest in Riverside cemetery.
The Jefferson Dramatic Club scored
great success on Saturday evening
when they gave the play "T'riss," at
the Town Hall. The hall was packed
to the limit, the door receipts being
$7700. Dancing followed the play
till midnight called flights out" An
orchestra from Whitefeld played be-
tween the acts and H. K. Phelps and
Will Pond played for the dancing.
The ladies of the Aid Society serv-
ed ice cream on Saturday afternoon
and evening, netting good sum for
their treasury.
Harry Mclaughlin of Groveton
passed through the village with par
ty from Willoughby on Sunday even
ing and made telephone calls on
friends in town.
Mrs. F. J. Bunny and Miss Ulvian
of Lancaster called on Mrs. w. r.
Ball and family on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w. Phelps and
sons, and Mrs. D. D. Snow were in
Concord on Sunday.
Mrs. Rebecca Irving of Lancaster
who has been a guest of Mrs. w. T..
Bell at South Lunenburg for week,
returned to her home on Sunday eve
ming.
Miss Elizabeth Colby of Lancaster
was the weekend guest of Mrs.
James Smith and other friends.
DR.. and Mrs. George Sawyer are
party of Whitefeld attended the play
at the town hall on Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Spaulding,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Curtis of Fitzdale
and Ernest Spaulding motored to
Campton, N H., last week where they
visited the Silsby families and in
spected the plant of Silsby Bros.
Mrs. Katherine Bowker has gone to
the Mountain View, Whitefeld, for
the season.
Mrs. Walter Morton of Lancaster
was in town last week, the guest of
her sister, Mrs. Harland Ball, called
by the illness of her father, Edward
Carbee.
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Mr.. and Mrs. Everett Morgan of
Brooklyn, N. Y, are visiting his
mother, Mrs. Mary Morgan and his
uncle, M. A. Taft.
Mr.. and Mrs. LaPlant and son
of Westfeld are visiting her brother,
N. j. Seymour.
Frank Butterfield of Springfield is
visiting in town.
Mrs. Waldo Gilman is quite ill.
Mr.. and Mrs. Floyd Higgins, Miss
Mildred Houghton and friend of st.
Johnsbury spent Sunday, at Carl
Houghton's.
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WEST BARNET

Next Sunday, June 20, Rev. E. K.
Patton Of Pittsburg, Pa, will preach
at the R. P. church, morning and eve
ming. r. A. Steele of Pittsburg will
have charge of the music. All are in
vited. H
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William SIENNA, go, of Williston be-
came overcome with the heat while
walking on the street in Burlington
on Wednesday and fell, striking his
head on an automobile which was
parked alongside the curbing. He
was taken home.
Edward Spencer, son of Mrs. M. +.
Spencer of st. Adams, has written
that instead of starting for home inn
mediately as he had expected, he has
been transferred from France to Bel
gium and has no hopes of an early re-
turn to the United States.
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Evening Caledonian
WEDNESDAY, JUNE rs, 1919
LOCAL NEWS
Established 1887

~. M. Mlller is cOnllneu TO Cne
house by illness.
William Trainor is taking a vaca-
ton from the Landry Drug store.
Alvi Calderwood spent Tuesday in
Newport.
Mrs. George Asselin of Boston is
here visiting old friends and relatives.
Misses Gertrude and Maude Menut
are in Craftsbury for some time.
Mrs. George Hickey is spending
two weeks in Jefferson, N. H.
George Carrier has returned from
New York.
Paul Houston is visiting in Concord
for few days.
Mrs. P. S. Howes of Montpelier
was visitor here Tuesday.
Mrs. Lyman Morrill, went to Bur-
lington Tuesday on short visit.
]. Hamilton Stuart of California ar
rived here Monday.
Mrs. Jack Mcleod was called to
Portsmouth Tuesday by the illness of
herr son. ~
Mr. and Mrs. VERNE Tisdale of
New York are spending ten days in
town.
MI and Mrs. F. C. Sherburne have
returned to Willoughby Lake TO. the
summer.
/ Mrs. George Woodward returned
to Hartland Tuesday, after week
spent here.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Forbes went
to Laconia where they will make
their home, Tuesday.
Miss Dorothy Woodward went to
Putney Tuesday to visit her aunt,
Mrs. Fred Gee.
Mrs. Augusta Phelps went Tuesday
to North Adams to visit her chill
dren.
Mrs. L. C. Ames and Mrs. J. J.
Legacy were guests of Mrs. Charles
Bailey at East Barnet Tuesday.
/ Miss Leda Griffin went to Barnet
to visit her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. T..
H. Griffin Tuesday.
Arthur Graves has returned from
| Hanover where he has spent the past
! two days.
Mrs. George Asselin and Mrs.
1 Charles Asselin are visiting relatives
in Newport and Lyndonville.
/ Benjamin Barrett of the Lyndon
/ Agricultural college was here Monday
on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Searles of
Old Bennington were visitors here
Tuesday.
George Newell and family are
moving from Pearl street to a tene-
ment on Green street.
Florence and Clara Clifford of
North Danville were here Monday on
business.
+ Mrs. Mary Lawrence of Glover was
here Tuesday to visit Mrs. P. ].
Drew.
Mrs. Frank French went to Barnet
Tuesday to visit her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Lyman Brock.
T. H. Robinson spent the day
Tuesday with his brother, Mathew
Pr ot 7 xr0Ionv;IIo
Miss Florence Clark is recovering
from an operation at Brightlook hos
pital.
Alcide Morancey and Miss Leda
Founier were married at the Notre
Dame church Wednesday by the Rev.
Father Drouin.
Harvey Baril and Miss Alice Lab
bay were married at the Notre Dame
church Tuesday morning by Father
Drouhin.
Mrs. William Densmore, Mrs. Wal
ter Garrison and Miss Edith Labbay
of Lyndonville were here Tuesday on
business.
Miss Gladys Magill went to Burke
Tuesday to spend her vacation with
her grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
James Lunge
Mrs. E. E. Stone of Lyndonville
was in town Tuesday to see her little
son, Carroll, who is recovering from
an operation at st. Johnsbury hospi-
al
The evening Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1918-1920, 1919-06-25
RecIpe for Rosy Cheeks.

In some parts of England and in
France and Italy also it Is believed
that a girl who buries a drop of her
blood under a rose bush will have
rosy cheeks.
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500, 900. 90 IN PREMIUMS
FOR LIVE STOCK ALONE
PRESIDENT SIMPSON INCREASES
APPROPRIATION TO THAT
AMOUNT FOR VICTORY
FAIR

President Simpson, of the State
Fair of Texas, believeo thoroughly in
the live stock industry. He is doing
everything he possibly can to encour-
age it.
TO this end, at President Simp-
sons urgent request, the Board Of
Directors has appropriated the lar
gest amount in its history, and the
largest amount offered by any Fair
anywhere, for live stock at the Vic
tory Fair this fall. The amount is
apportioned as follows:
For Beef Cattle: Herefords, $15,-
0OOOO Aberdeen-Angus, s5,OOOOO;
Shorthorns, $15,O0OOO; Red Polled
s125O.OO.
For Dairy Cattle: Jerseys, SO, 10000;
Holsteins, 100000; Gurnseys, $4,000.
In addition to this, the number of
special premiums has been largely
Increased.
To increase Texas cattle produc-
tiveness, these premiums have been
offered Already cattlemen from many
sections Of the country have entered
their herds so that the cattle show at
the Victory Fair will greatly surpass
all former cattle shows
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1919-07-30
A TALK WITH A
CHTCKASHA MAN
Mr.. U. N. Church Of 62t Minnesota
Avenue Tells His Experience.

There Is nothing like talk with
one of your own citizens for giving
hope and encouragement to the anx
ious sufferer from the dread kidney
disease. We, therefore, give here All
interview with a Chickasha man.
Being exposed to all kinds Of
weather and jumping off and on the
wagon put my kidneys in a run down
condition." says Mr. Church. MY
back bothered me and ] had dull
ache through the small Of it and
through my sides. Seeing Doan's
Kidney Pills advertised, | used some
and received much relief as soon as
started to take them. One box
rid me entirely of backache and
since then, when / have felt any
symptom of kidney disorder, have
taken Doan's and they have never
failed to give me immediate relief
Coo at all dealers. Foster-Milburn
CO., Mfgrs, Buffalo, N Y.
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American cllnner shlna.

In the days of the famous clipper
ships, the American vessel was sec
ond to none, writes Frederick A. Col
Inns in Boys Life. No other country
could build ships at once so stanch
and so speedy. Records were estab-
lished which have never been sur
pissed by sailing craft, and, even with
the use of steam, were not bettered
for nearly half a century. In 1852, the
Sovereign of the Seas sailed 436 miles
in a single day. The Lightning crossed
the Atlantic in 10 days and 20 hours,
and the James Blaine Of $500 tons,
made the voyage from Boston to Liver
pool in II days and G hours. Although
America led the way with the first
trans s-Atlantic steamship, she al
lowed the sovereignty Of the seas to
slip gradually from her. At the be-
ginning Of the war most of her tom
mage was afloat on the Great Lakes or
engaged in coastwise traffic and her
deep-sea fleet was very small.