A Searching Examination

A sailor who desired to re-enlist in the service of the navy for a cruise was rejected by the examiuing board for defective eyesight. He had made a good record, and naval academy officers, including the surgeons who had been compelled to mako an unfavorable report in his case, interested themselves in his behalf. He finaUy went to Washington and arnied witb the recominendations froni the naval academy urged his claims bef ore the surgeou generaL "Do you see the Washington monument out that window?' ' asked that official. "Yes, 6ir, ' ' promptly replied the sailor. To test his eyesight as well as his honesty Another question was propounded, "See that sparrow on the top of the monument?" Without hesitation the sailor replied, "No, sir. " "Neither do I," added the chief examining officer. " Your eyesight seems to be good enough, and I shall at once order vour ment in the navy. "