Judge — November 18, 1922 — page 27: what you’re looking at

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“What's up?” inquired the startled first lieutenant “Well, th sailors asked for fresh mea ar slipped the weapon, which the other extended, into his pocket—"And—and they're going to hare it.” I DUE course, the sheep having been consumed, Mr. Peglar rendered his counts to the admiralty. They were dels of what vunts should be, but the eves of Whitehall they lacked ri ntial detail, Mr. Peglar had omitted to take on charge, and expend ly the simple process of throwing over- sings” of the sheep. i ant item Vy represent For instance the “arisings” of a candle is a puddle of wax, which is the property of the State. The arisings of the sheep after they had been ned, cut up and eaten were also, properly. speaking, the property of the In this and similar eases the State was prepared to waive the joys of dear that tl of in such a’ w vidual. disposed indi- This Mr. Peglar with his New scorn for non-essentials had omitted to do. A few weeks elapsed and the accounts were returned with an. official request that it might be stated by the accountant officer how the arisings of sheep, five in number, had been dis; Mr. Peglar was unfamiliar with the term, He summoned the leading victualing assistant to explain. ‘The leading vict- ualing assistant explained, in one terse n word that carried enlightenment. aid Mr. Peglar. “They i mefor them. Doth ten them, anywa, “Couldn't say, sir,”” replied his staff helpfully. “TU write and ask them,” said Mr. Peglar, and did so. The ensuing — correspondence need not be repeated. in d It reached its climax when Wh hall, having accused Mr. I of attempting flippancy, was t by that urba: ntleman that they wouldn't h: thought so if “y had seen him handling the first licutenant’s automa volver in the sheep pen. Whitehall wearied of th the manner of a grea department wh had gone In curt ul ph dlogy Mr. Peglar was en to account for the arisings yforthem. Further, he was cd in no un nm terms that the correspo onthe subject. must cease. Whitehall then, deciding that it had laughed last, turned its attention to other matters. ernment t the thing ar’s smooth jaw that ominous prominence, “No, sir!” said the head of the firm The Leg-puller (Continued from page 3) of Peglar & Ziegland. “Not my money. But if it’s arisings you want you shall e them.” ship was then at Dundee, refitting. ar went ashore and requ © the nearest Here Mr. Peglar inter- gentleman in en iguined explained his miss Squiva bout five sheep, he concluded. man indicated a heap of as- isings and invited Mr. Peglar to help himself. Mr. Peglar filled five sacks and drove them down to the ship in a cab, Here he transferred the con- tents to a packing case, nailed it up and addressed it to the admiralty official whose signature ornamented the recent official correspondence. Then feeling in need of refreshment he repaired to the wardroom, ‘The first lieutenant proffered him an evening newspaper, “America’s entered the war,” he said. “Th my grip.” guess T'll get He rose and sd towards the door. ‘The first lieutenant looked surprised. “Why? Where you going?” Mr. Peglar paused-in the doorw “Ame was the brief reply now.” The curtain swung to behind him and a dry, unfamiliar chuckle. John Octavius Peglar had laughed last. tae lad to announce that more ftorice by artimeus, will be found in eub- sequent issues.) Peet Here lies the body of old John Gob GIRLS = IM AWFUL SorRy Bor I canr Do 'T-‘CAUSE Ive GOT AGIRL BACK IN THE 1. STATES - AN’ WERE ENGAGED = SO IT WOULON'T” GE FAR. * TO WER-You Ste id SHE TRUSTS Me = ? GEE-DuT YouRE SOME LooxeRr { Now |/ IF EWAS FREE WHENEVER T CAN = Comte ON GIRLS “11H WIR You- WHAT” Our Navy. 642 AD—18” Pearls, Diamond Clasp. 314.50 00 643AD—Pre. 645ADHexa- 644AD—En- mierdiamond gon diamond raved. Dia- Ring. $95.00 $55.00 mond $37. G49AD—Pre- 650AD-7dia. 651AD-Piat- mier Cluster, Clus., $87.60 inum Dia 7 dia., $73.50 Ring.$118.50 6S4AD-Rlue- a te Di 652AD—14 kt. Wh.Gold iw wees We AS $33.65, |NO MONEY DOWN Any of the startling diamond values pictured here can be yours without risking a singe penny. Each item {3 ideal) puited for Christmas and will make a charming gift, Nomat- hat you eclect, You pay cents a day, selection sent on your simple request without a s{ogle pene eee. Ifyou don’tagree that It is the biggest bergain you have ever seen, return tt at Gurexpense If yoo keep. ie pay at the rate of only afew cents a day. <= Yearly Dividends ——, Yoo are guaranteed 8% xearly, increase in value on all diamond ex- eh . Also, 64% ES —— MILLION DOLLAR BARGAIN BOOK FREE Seht toe Sie copy today to Dept. 2559 Special Discount of 15° on all cash sales— For this month only SEND FOR MILLION DOLLAR BARGAIN _ BOOK “FREE: J.M.LYON & CO. 2* 4 MAIDEN LANE, NEW YORK In Business Nearly 160 years