Norwich Bulletin Newspaper, February 2, 1916, Page 9

£,55 asEe g‘i! : : § H H § i i i ;dn right out and . It is magical, yet less and doeen’t burn i rheumatism 80 promptly. It never disappoints! COLCHESTER Annual Mesting of First Congregation- al Church—Bbys’ Club Team Defeats Moodus—K. P. Lodge After New Members. A 5 1327 1 At the annual meeting of the First Congregational church the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: Treasurer of benevolent funds, Edwin R. Gillette; superintendent of Sunday school, Edward T. Bunyan; as- sistant supgrintendent, Dr. A. L. Steb- Dbins; treasurer, Deacon Alden A. Ba- ker; librarlan, Miss Kathryn Morgan; assistant librarian, Leslie Beebe: as- sistant, Leon Bunyan; chorister, Edwin R. Gillette; auditor, Dr. A. L. Stebbins. Miss Deborah Shea of Hartford was at her home on Lebanon avenue over Sunday. Mrs. Eva Snow has returned from a few days' stay in Hartford. Defeated Moodus Team. The Boys' club basketball team de- feated the team from Moodus in Tip Top hall Saturday night by the score of 41 to 27. This is the jsecond game of the series between the two teams. the Boys' club-having won both games, After the game was finished a social dance was held. There was a large attendance. Mts. Etta Lombard has left for a stay with relatives in_ Exeter. The W. C. T. U. held the monthly méeting In the chapel Tuesday after- ngon. ‘Thomas S. Clark, who has been’ con- fined to his home ‘the past week with a severe attack of grip, was able to be out Monday. Two Applications Received. Oliver Woodhouse lodge, No. 51, K. of P., held their meeting Tuesday even- ing in Masonic hall. The new chan- cellor commander, after his installation in January, asked the members to co- operate with him ing securing new members. Two applications have been received and several more will be se- cured later. C. F. Wyllis of Norwich was a caller in town Tuesday. Arthur M. Elgart left town Tuesday for a few days’ visit with relatives in New York. J. Frank Rogers of Salem was a Colchester visitor Tuesday. NOANK Firemen Hold Business M day Evening—Personal ng Tues- News. The monthly meeting of the fire company was_held at headquarters on Tuesday night. Only routine business was transacted. Hereafter the business sedsions will be held Tuesday even- | ings S0 as not to conflict with the Wednesday night social. Arthur Mclsaacs is ill with diphthe- ria and the house is under quarantine, Mr. McIsaacs has recently returned from Boston where he was employed. Mrs. Sarah Gildersieeve has been i1l with grip and neurites. She is bet- ter. The meeting, of the Silver Link so- clety this week will be with Mrs. Louis Thorson. . Rev. E. E. Gates has returned to his home in Aansonia after a short stay here. Edward Mitchell of New York has been visiting here. Mrs. John Colgrove of New London Las been visiting relatives here. Freeman Rogers has returned home after a stay. of five weeks in Spring Hill. & Miss Ruth Burrows of Old Mystic has been visiting Mrs. Thomas La- tham. Spirit of Humanity. The spirit of humanity has gone to the dogs in Germany. Berlin has es- tablished a hospital for the care of the army’s wounded canines.—Kansas City Journal. - e T Key West& “Oversea” Railway Direct/shgamers from New York every ‘Satwrday, affording all-ocean route to Tampa—St. Petershurg and other Wst Coast Resorts of Flarida.” ough May Have Bullding and Loan Association—Hugh Kinder, of Nor wish, Direstor of St. James' Choir— Judge Back on Revision Commission. g S soaward Hartford, James A. Rice of Meriden was a vis- itor with friends in Danfelson Tues- AT Uy Qo 1o South Arentis Flowers for New Postmaster. Postmaster George M. Pilling, now in charge, found a bouquet of carna- tions, a gift from the office force and garslors, -on his Gesic Tuesdsy morn- ng. Skin Diseass of Brooklyn Pupil. Health Officer B. C. Babson of the town of Brooklyn has ordered tem- porary dismissal from school of chil- dren suffering from impetigo - con- tagiosa, an eruptive disease of the skin, which is also afflicting some adults. Governor Invited, Governor Marcus H. Holcomb has been invited to address a meeting of the-Danielson Business Men's assocta- tion, At the meeting of the Ladies* Art club with Mrs. W. I Bullard this aft- | ernoon it is expected that contest | awards offered by the organization will be_announced. Miss Helen Todd, Calffornia, who is to speak at the suffrage campalgn meeting here next week, is now work- ing in towns in the western end of the state. Postmaster Pilling has arranged to have the_postoffice lobby kept open all day Sundays, instead of until 1 p. m., as has beén the rule for some time. Home from Bermuda. Judze and Mrs. Arthur G. Bill have returned from Bermuda. Mrs. Frank Gorman, who has.been critically ill with pneumonia af her mother’s home on the West Side, was restine more comfortably Tuesday. On the Quinebaug bridge. a Ford chased a beer wagon and bit it on the tail no casualties. ¥ Physicians’ Busy Season. One local physician says that never in his practicing experience has he been so busy as in the present grip epidemic and he is oblized to refuse all calls received after 8 a. m. hav- ing enough then to keep him on the rush all day. Champion Stingy Man, Danielson has the champion econo- mist of eastern Connecticut, Each morning he gets up town at 7 a. m., and waits on the steps of a business place where The Bulletin is left, to read the paper before the subscriber gets down to open up for the day. It was reported here Tuesday that a tubercular cow Killed and.dressed for market in a nearby town passed into the hands of a dealer, but was not offered for sale. A heaith official made a prompt investigation of the matter. Talk of Building-Loan Association. Several local men have been infor- mally discussing the need of a build- ing and loan associatlon in Danielson and something definite may be done about the matter in the near future. With such an organization prospective home owners would be given an op- portunity to get a house and pay for it in monthly installments, the same as rent. This is being done in a num- ber of Connecticut cities and in_a great many places throughout the country, There are a number of men in Danielson anxious to build homes | under such an arrangement. High School Interests. Mid-year examinations begin at Kil- lingly High school this morning and continue through the remaining ses- sion days of the week. . For this spe- cial work the students have beem making preparation. The league basketball game this week comes Saturday evening, with Plainfield high school's team here. The game will be played between the pe- riods of the Danielson-Baltic game, at the town hall. For the Danielson team this will be the first home game of the season. Business Men’s Association Meets. At the February meeting of the Danielson Business Men’s association Tuesday evening various matters came up for discussion, including the or- ganizing of a baseball team for the coming season. This is a matter to which prompt attention is to be given for gathering of the calibre wanted here it will be necessary to take time by the forelock and some of the play- ers’ signatures to contracts by stealth that the other fellow may be beaten to it. President Starkweather also called the attention of the meeting to the matter of having a building and loan association 'here. Comes from Norwich. to Direct Choir. Hugh Kinder of Norwich was here Tuesday evening to conduct the re- hearsal of St, James' choir, which has been reorganized and has a member- ship of about 30, including those who have been in the choir. The choir is engaged on rehearsals of a mass that is to be sung for the first time Easter Sunday. Judge Back on Statute Revision Com- mission, The commission appointed to revise the statutes of the state by the legis- CIRCLE TOUR, T Florida East Coast points via lature of 1915, gnd of which Judge Harry E. Back is a member, is en- gaged on_ the work, which is being found to be of very great proportions and will requide much time to do properly. Judge Back is of the opin- fon that a permanenf commission for the prompt revision' of the statutes after a session of the legislature should be created, so that the work could be handled with greater facility than is possible under the present system. The and other Skint Troubles —We Guarantee— the itching and begin healing first application or return Thers are lots of skin romc. ane they guar: s Polico Dog Sold—Slow Progress on Now Trade School Building—State President of Eawoes to Attend Put- nam Moeting—Attendance of 226 at South Woodstock Extension School Everett Packard of the : trade sohool Tacalty left Tavedey .t take up his mew work at the state trade school in New Britatn. - Attorneys M. H. Gelssler and E. C. St e s lodge, A. F. and A. M., of Connecti- Mrs. Charles T i ety iR T in Charge of Office Work. Miss Helen Sharpe, just returned from California, is to the office work of the Putnam Light & Power company, beginning her duties Tuesday. Charles Seder is completing arrange- ments for the reopening of the Loom- er Opera house at Willimantic, where he has held the leags for some_time. Charles S. Sheldon, Henry T. Wells, and George T. Butts are the delegates from Putnam lodge, A. F. and A. M, of Woodstock to the grand lodge of Masons at Hartford. & Sells Valuable Police Dog. Henri I Baer of the Palisade ken- nels at East Killingly, recently dis- posed of a valtable police dog to S: A. Engler of Springfield. ‘Willlam A. Moore of Blackstone was a visitor with friends in Putnam on Tuesday. Everett O. Wood of Danielson was in Putnam Tuesday. The Gladys Klark company gave a fine presentation of Paid in Full at the Bradley theatre Tuesday. Delay in Trade School Building. Only about 60 days remain before the contract time for having the Trade school ready for occupancy and the work is bayely started. - It is probable that the Putnam rail- road yards were never busier places In their history then is the case at the present time. The yards are always crowded with trains and activity goes on day and night, It is now stated that the bituminous coal situation is easier for mills in this section, where an extreme shortage was being faced a few weeks ago, and that no further difficulties in geeting suffcient coal to keep plants going is anticipated. Mayor McGarry Recovers From Iliness. Mayor J. J. McGarry has fully re- covered from his recent illness and is back to business. Tuesday evening Mayor McGarry presided at the regular monthly session of the common coun- It is stated that the improvements to be made in the power plant of the Put- nan: Light and Power company’s plant at Mechanicsville will not be under- taken until spring, as a considerable period will be required before the ar- rival here of the equipment that is to be installed. Citizens in the northern section of the city have taken very kindly to proposal to become interested in a local buflding loan association. They have shown marked [nterest in the project and there is every prospect that they will be well represented among the in- vestors in the organization's shares and as borrowers and buflders. Fans Wondering About Ball Season. Is Putnam going to have a baseball team during the coming season? This Is a question that is beginning to get consideration from the fans. There are difficulties in the way that have not been experienced in past years, but these may be overcome. An import- ant one is the matter of getting a playing fleld. Morse fleld, used for games for so many years, was includ- ed in the recent sale of property of the Morse estate to the Sisters of the Holy Ghost an dit bay be available for base- ball, although that has not been defi- nitely announced. Reports of game protectors in Wind- hami county indicate that partridges, quall and pheasants have wintered ex- ceptionally well this season, this be- Ing regarded as chiefly due fo the fact that the winter bas been an open one with little snow, enabling the birds to get an adequate supply of food. The ice bothered them some for a time, but not in any great degree. Eagles' State President Coming. State President P. F. Ahearn, New Haven, of the Order of Eagles, will be here Sunday to attend a meeting of Putnam aerie at-which it is intended that a class of about forty will receive the degree of the order. = Other state officers are also expecied to be present at the meeting. = The local lodge now numbers about 320 members. High School Notes. Putnam High plays two basketball games this week; a league game with Tourtelotte, Wednesday, and a game with: Southbridge Friday. Mr. Jones of the Willimantic State Normal school spoke last Friday at the Higs school on the advantages and equipment of the Commercial Teach- ers’ Training Course recently intro- duced there, and of the many openings for both youns men and youn women in that line of work. The debate between the teams ot the Junior and Freshman classes was held Wednesday afternoon at the High school. The question was, Resolved, That the United States should prohib- it the exportation of munitions. The Juniors suppored the negative. The judges were Miss Lewlis, Miss Kent, and Mr. Files, and they decided in fa- vor of the negative. A brief sum- mary of the arguments is as follows: Affirmative, exportation of arms and ammunition gives Germany an excuse for sinking ships; makes Americans thinlk more of money than of lives, is prolonging the war, and makes Amer- jcans a party to murder. Negative, an embargo _would be contrary to the Constitution, contrary to Internation- al Law, canirary to. the unversal prac- tice of mnations, inconsistent without stopping all contraband, would hurt us economically, : would increase mili- tarism, since exportation enables us to keep a_small military establishment in time of peace, and in reality, an em- bargo' would be unneutral, would not stop the war, and America has no right to stop it, if it would. A debate is being arrangea between Killingly and Putnam High = schools. The subject will be chosen by Putnam. and Killingly will choose .the side it prefers. ~ The debate will be held at Putnam. SECOND EXTENSION SCHOOL. Conducted at South Woodstocle—At- tendance of 226—Practical Farm Topics Considered. The Connecticut Agricultural col- present revision is the first in about 14 years. Local Briefs. District Deputy William J. Richard- son, Jr, of Jewett City, is to be here Friday ‘evening to install the officers of Orient lodge, K. of P. Manager J. F. Lewis of the Orpheum theater left Tuesday on a business trip that will take him to his houses in Bristol and Rockville, to Providence and Boston before his return. State | Herbs Safe for Baby and Mother Constipation-is a_condition that af- fects the old, young and-middle-aged, tics and purgatives should not be em- is only unbtg::ly“' hfi.: W) the system unnecessarily. remedy that can be used with fect safety for the tiniest babe and is equally effective for the ve charge of | known Mrs. F. 1 Barsolow, 18 Leslie S| Holyoke, Mass, wrote to Dr. Caldweli “Syrup P o 1s finc it myself. It is the only medicine I have been able to take without affect- ing Baby in the nursing. I have used iy EVELYN BARSOLOW - it for all four children and it is fine; they like it and ask for it charge, by writing to Dr. W. B. petl. 64 Washington St. Moutiosllo, AXES Special Sale Unhandled been sold in ten years. same goods in a few months. BULLETIN BUILDING, Auto Delivery This is the lowest price at which high-grade The price of all steel goods is advancing. now, you will have to pay $1.00 and $1.25 each for these Kelley’s Flint Edge EVERY ONE FULLY WARRANTED 65¢ . 90c es have Buy Axes The Household 74 Franklin Street Telephone 531-4 All Meat U. S. Inspected Extra Special—Faney, Tidy, Bright, Little SPRING LAM of Legs Fores Spring Lamb} Spring 5-6 Ib. avg| |Lamb POWDER, 1 Ib. tin.. 28¢c Medford MUSTARD lege, cooperating with the Windham County Farm bureau, and the people of Woodstock, Pomfret and Putnam, held the second Extension School in Agri- culture in the Agricultural hall at South Woodstock, Jgnuary 25th to 28th inclusive. The attendance for the four days was 226. The subjects taught were Solls and Crops, Poultry and Dairying. Eight hours were given to each subject. Lecture and demonstra- tions were given, beginning at 9 a, m. each day and continuing through to 4 p. m. with an hour at noon for lunch. Tickets for the whole course of study were sold at fifty cents each, or ad- mittance to single lectures at ffteen cents each. Enough money was re- ceived from the sale of tickets to more thay pay the necessary expenses of the school. Soils and Crops. B. G. Southwick, is giving the Soils and Crops course, brought out how sofls are formed, what plant foods they naturally contain, what plant foods must be supnlied’ and how plant food may be supplied by manures. fertiliz- ers, and green manures, and by the use of legumes in.the crop rotation. The important field crops, grasses, and legumes were taken up and the char- acteristics, soll requirements, and methods of culture o feach were dis- cussed. The fertilizer si‘uation for 1916_was discussed, and farmers ad- vised to buy their fertilizer early. Poultry Discussed. Roy E. Jones, in givine. the Poultry course discussed the various breeds of poultry, poultry conatruction poultry diseases, and the marketing He showeg how iy that older birds shculd e chosen as foundation stock for the successful flock: of poult Young héns that are completing their first scason of laying have not the strenztk to produce vig- orous chickens. Older hens that have been good producers and still ‘have plenty of vitality will tranemit the “laying habit” to their offspring as well as give them plenty of vigor and strength. Mr. Jones also demonstrat- ed Killing and picking. Dairying Course. Karl B, Musser, who gave the Dairy. Ing course, described the different breeds of cattle, told how the dif- ferences had been developed. and showed how each breed fills the need for wrich it had been developed. Econ- omical feeding was thoroughly dis- cussed. Rationg. were figured and bal- anced from grains that were availa- ble at a reasonable price. Each farm- er brought in a sample of the mixture he was feeding, the food values of the grains of which it was made were cal- culated, and the farmer was shown how to make any changes necessary in balancing his ration. A judging ex- hibition was given in which all took part, each one marking on a score card the value he would give to each part of the cow as a dairy animal. The scores were then discussed. This exercise gave each farmer a more definite idea of the roints to consider in selecting a good dairy animal. Meeting Saturday Evening. A meeting' has_been arranged for Saturday- night, February 5th, Couny - Farm. Agent writes, at which cooperative buying will be discussed. Orders for fertilizers for 1916 should be placed at once. .The prices will not be lower. Congbsted conditions on the raflroads may hold up shipments, so that orders sent in late may be de- layed too long. Lime should be bought now for use this spring. All farmers buy grain. Why not get together and save money by buying car load lots? These questions will be thoroughly dis- cussed Saturday night. A cooperative purchasing association could easily be formed which could handle the buying of_supplies for its members. Friday evening; February 4th, Coun- ty Agen W. C. Kennedy will speak at Ekonk at Ekonk grange No. 80 on How the farmer can use the Farm Bu- reau Tuesday evening, February 8th, Kennedy will meet with Putnam erange and will discuss A study of 45 of Putnam. FIRST CHEWING GUM Combination of Balsam Tolu Chicls He was 75 years old. is said, he hit upon a combination of balsam tolu and chicle, out of which grew the chewing gum industry as it is known today. ~Mr. Colgan later erected a factory which was absorbed in 1911 by a large New York con- cern. In Joke Column, Newspaper writers sometimes allow their imaginations to run riot. A con- temporary refers to “the La Follette presidential boom.” — New York Sun. ABERDEENS ASK HELP FOR IRISH BABIES the |. The Marquis of Aberdeen, former governor general of Canada and until recently viceroy of Ireland, and Lady Aberdeen have begun a campaign in America to raise funds with which to continue an infants' welfare move- ment in Ireland. The Amerdeens will lecture in New York and other cities. Lady Aberdeen is president of the Wo- men's National Health association of Ireland, whioch has been carrying on the work for which she is now seeking funds in America. Her plea, it is Mr. |said, is supported by members of all political and religious organizations in Ireland farm in the vicinity of Putnam. This study brings dut some very interest- ing facts about farming as a business, and its relation to the business of the merchants and others living in the city MANUFACTURER DEAD. John Colgan of Louisville Hit Upon and Louisviile, Ky., Feb. 1.—John Colgan, reputed to have been the first chew- | ing gum manufacturer in the United ! States, died at his home here today. Forty-five years ago, while engaged in the Grug business in Loulsville, 1t Ginger Snaps. . . ) 7ic Soda Crackers. . Nic Nac Crackers Lemon Crackers. Mohican SILVER CAKE A Delicats White Cake each 15¢ RYE BREAD, each.... 8 LADY FINGERS, doz. 10c OUR e (IR Pineapples New .o Fresh Wet or Dry, tin...... 10c Norway Salt MACKEREL Mohican SPECIAL BREAD FLOUR, 1-8 bbl..... 84c JERSEY PEARS In Heavy Syrup, can .. 12¢ Fresh From Our Sanitary Bake Shop Chocolate Marshmallow ROLLS, each. Home-made BREAD, loaf. 8¢ Steak Cod, 3 Ibs. 25c | Herring, 3 Ibs. . 20c Smelis, 3 Ibs. . Butterfish, 3 lbs. 25¢ | Oysters, qt.. . . . 38¢c. Fish Specials . 25¢ | Open Clams, gt. 25¢ TOILET PAFPER 4 rolls 15¢ STEAK SALMON Jelly DOUGHNUTS daz. Maryland BISCUIT 10¢ FETE IN HONOR OF FRENCH SOLDIERS. President Poincare Says War is Just as Bad For Allies As For France. Paris, Feb. 1.—If the stake in this war is formidable for us, it is no less for our allies who like ourselves do not intend to become the prey of German cupidity.” said President Poincare to- day at o fete in honor of _ soldiers Jecorated with the Cross of War. “Neutrals themselves, if they have a clear notion of their permanent inter- ests, cannot be entirely disinterested in a conflict in which so many nations are engaged,” continued the president. “Those among them who have shown or affirmed sympathy for us, those, ever whose preferences appear uncer- , ali have a vital interest in our Seither we nor our allies have any ill-feeling or prejudice aaginst any ot them. They have in return everything to fear from the invading and perfi- dious powers who only see in treatles signed by them scraps of paper and who find a savage voluptuousness in crushing small nations.” BRITISH FORCES PROGRESS IN EAST AFRICA. Satisfactory Report Received from Commanding General. London, Feb. 1, 540 p. m—Satis- factory progress by the British forces campaigning in East Africa was an- nounced today in an official statement embodying a_report from General Sir Horace B. Smith-Dorrien, command- ing the British troops in that terri- tory. The statement says: “General Smith-Dorrien reports that good progress is being made with the branch line from Vol station on the Uganda railway. The line, which has been carried as far as Mbuyuni (15 miles east of Taveta, Britlsh East Af- rica), beyond Maktav, has now reached Berengetl camp, which was taken by a British force on Jan. 24. “With the occupation of Longido and Serengeti, the enemy’s activities have sensibly diminished.” AFFIRMED VERDICT OF CONSPIRACY TO DEFAME | Manager of the Inter- r Co. Chicago, Feb. 1—The verdict of a v which two years ago found Danlel nahoe guilty of complicity in a con- spiracy to defame Clarence S. Fuuk, former gencral manager of the Inter- national Harvester company, was af- firmed by the appellate court here to- day. Donahoe was fined $2,000. The prosecution alleged that _the conspiracy was an attempt at revenge RACED THROUGH SNOW TO HEAR PRESIDENT WILSON Train Halted Two Blocks From Place Scheduled at Moline, llis. Moline, Tils., Feb. Two thousand people raced two bisck along the rail- wa ytracks through six inches of soft snow to hear President Wilson speak here. Railway officials had announced that the observation car on _ which President Wilson would appear would e halted Fifteenth street. Instead the train_pulled on to the station at Thir- teenth street. The president shook hands with those within reach, waved his hat to the crowd and after a min- ute halt, the train pulled on. No specch was attempted. A detach- ment from the naval reserves was on hand with a cannon to fire the presi- dential salute of 21 guns. One shot was all that was discharged for imme- diately after the train was on its way and the Moline crowd turned back to work @i GOV. M'CALL ASKS FOR WITHDRAWAL OF HIS NAME. As Candidate in Presidential Primaries in Minnesota. Boston, Feb. 1.—Governor Samuel W. McCall telegraphed the secretary —of state of Minnesota today asking that his name be withdrawn as a candidate in the republican presidential ‘prim- aries of that state. This step was taken when the governor learned that nomination papers had been taken out in Minnesota in his beralf and that the time for withdrawal expires on Feb- ruary 3. Add to Gayety of Nations. Who knows, perhaps George W. Perkins' attempts to regalvanize the Progressive party are as amusing to Henry Ford as the latter's attempt to ond the European war was to Mr. Perkins.—Springfield Union. FLOCD SITUATION ALONG MISSISSIPPI VALLEY IMPROVED From South of the lllincis River to Cairo—Water Receding. St. Louis, Feb. 1.—The flood situss tion along the Mississippi valley from the south of the Illinois river to Caire: improved today as the river fell from its_high mark of 815 feet. No rain was reported from Missonri or southern Illinols todgy snow began to fall late this Most of the trouble today was to cold. The heavy rain that turned to ice on telegraph and teles phone wires. The heavy wires snap- Ped and the poles gave way. Part of the town of Valley Park flooded and about 100 persons forced from their homes. - Be Careful in Using Soap on Your Hair Most soaps and prepared shampoos contain too much alkali, which is very injurious as it dries the scalp and makes the hair brittle. The best thing to use is just plain mulsified cocoanut oil, for it is pure and entirely greaseless. It's very cheap, and beats the most expensive soaps or anything else all to pieces. You can get this at any drug store, and a few ounces will last the whole family for months. Simply moistea the hair with water and rub it in, about a teaspoonfui is all that is required. It makes an abundance of rich, creamy lather, cleanses thoroughly, and rinses out easily. The hair dries quickly and evenly, and is soft, fresh looking, bright, flufty, wavy, and easy to han- dle. Besides, it loosens and takes out every particle of dust, dirt and dan- ‘The only dentifrice with a measuring tube that scientificallyinsures just enough powder— Or.lyo PERFECT Tanth Powder 9, ns egainst Mr. Funk because of testi- mony he gave in the Investigation of the'slection of William F. Lorimer to Erigmait by & Bitor of ted States senaf Dental Surgery e = Send 2¢ stamp today for a generous trial of sither A Puzzling Delay. Dr. Lyon’s Perfect Tooth Powder or tal Cream to Why should Britain wait a month before taking up the investigation of L W.Lyon & Sons, Inc., S11W. 27th St, N. Y. the sinking of the Persia? It was a - - British ship. — Springfield Republi- can.