Logan Republican | 1908-04-01 | Page 7 | Economical Commodore

Economical Commodore. It was tho custom in tliu days of our old navy for the men to bring to tho muBt all worn-out articles which woro to be Inspected, handed in, and exchanged for new. The drummer had applied for so many drum-heads that the commodore felt suro ho was being Imposed upon, and ono day set himself to. watch whllo tho baud was playing. As one rattling martial air followod another, his anger Increased perceptibly, until ho burst forth In uncontrollablo rnge: "There now, confound you! I see why you use so many drum-heads! Don't drum In tho mtddlo of It nil the time. iDrtim nil over that drum, I tell you!"