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The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Wharf.-The Millers National AssO-
citation, whose headquarters are at Milwau-
kee, is believed to be the best posted on
the wheat supply and prospect of the coun-
try of any organization or concern pretend
ing to gather such statistics. 1t has in its
pay over 1900 correspondents In all parts Of
the country, and the summary of their re
ports is admitted to be the most complete
and reliable that is made up in that depart
ment The summary for May has just
been prepared, and while it is certain that
it gives most tlattering accounts of the con
dtion Of both spring and winter wheat in
all parts of the country, it also discloses a
scarcity of wheat in the country that hadn't
been dreamed Of. The reports show that
in every section the mills are snort of
wheat instead of having surplus stock as
in former years and that in these sections
the mills will require all that is raised this
wear no matter how large the crop may be.
Probably never before has there been such
a general scarcity of wheat at milling points.
This scarcity among millers will go far
toward reducing the export surplus Of this
years crop, even if it should be the largest
one shown.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
From Ophir.

OrHIR, May 90 lss4-This has been ;
splendid week for corn planting and mos
all have taken advantage of it and finished
Corn that was picked green is coming
strong, while those that have planted froateC
seed complain Wen, grangers should
learn 10 pick their seed early.
Some sneak thief stole all Mr. DeutsCh''
meat out of his smoke house one night las
week. The fellow that did ii had better
look out as he is pretty we'll known.
No railroad yet and no signs of one. We
told you so. II will all drop through the
bottom of the sieve.
Some of our North Ophir kids are cult
waiting fast horses and lady killing mus
taches
Mike Corrigan is better and able to be
around again.
The Homer Baptist church is now finish
ed and looks neat and tidy inside, The el.
de. j. To be congratulated on his pluck in
repairing the edince.
No trouble TO get drunk AS goat in 10.
mer All you have 10 do is TO go to Johns
on the sly
Clayton johnson, OF Ida Grove, Iowa
who shot his hired man few weeks ago,
had his house set on fire last week, losing
all his furniture.
Robert Wylie lost hi, colt by Waverly
last week The colt wa, a fine one and
Mr. Wylie regrets It's death, not 50 much
for its intrinsic value as ON account Of its
beauty
James Wylie and wife left to-day for
Scotland They sail the 3lst on the Circas
sian, of the Anchor line, They will be gone
all summer, but before he left he called on
Pedro and lefta years subscription TO the
TRADER. Mr. Wylie and wife are loved
and respected by all who know them, and
Pedro among the number wishes them a
safe and prosperous journey.
Frank Reeds blacks recently got the bet
ter of him and ran away, demoralizing the
buggy No one was b rt.
Only half of the TRADERS arrived at our
p o. last week Pedro would like to know
what ails the p. VI. at Mendoza. Sometimes
he sends us all papers and no letters, and
at other times all letters and no papers.
Dorsey you had better reform.
Frank Nc. had dance Saturday night,
a stag dance, am told
Dipping in the creek is getting chronic,
but Dnsmore is good hand at it,
PEDRO
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Notes of a hdeous case come from Mil
waukee. A man 6 #. inches tall died and
when his body was placed in the coffin the
latter was found to be several inches too
short A relative thereupon proceeded
with common handsaw to cut off the feet
of the corpse, As he did SO he imagined
the corpse moved and fell over in dead
faint, whereupon another relative seized
the saw and finished the job. The neigh.
bors became so excited when they heard of
it that the ghouliSh relatives We're saved
with difficulty from being lynched
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

GRANT AS A BUSINESS MAN-The recent
downfall of the firm Of Grant u Ward, in
New York, induces some old citizen of Wig
orous memory to recall some "reminiscences
Of Grants ante bellum career as II business
man He writes:
Grant, after throwing up his commission
in the army, while serving in Oregon came
on 10 St Louis, and there was an under
standing between his father and his wife's
father that he was to be set up rs farmer
Dent agreed to furnish the farm and old
Mr.. Grant was to stock il. Later on eX-
Capt Grant found himself settled in log
house on the GravOis road The stock, con.
sisting of n lot of potatoes, came along later
in the season. They were unloaded, left
on the levee and froze. This was the start
in life Grant got as a farmer. Left to his
own development of agricultural tastes, he
took to hauling in wood and selling it. II
was when the farming experiment had
proven n failure and Grant had been re
fused the appointment of surveyor, for
which he made application TO the county
court, that he moved to the city and en-
gagged in the real estate and brokerage bus
mess The firm was Grant X BOggs The
junior partner was a relative of Gov Boggs
and also connected with the Dent family
They opened an office on Pine, just above
Second, and some property was put in theil
hands. Capt Frank McGarrahan and Other
old real estate menrememb Der the firm from
attempts at transactions with them anC
from the utter lack OF ideas on business,
matters which Grant showed The senior
partner was without business sense. In
few weeks the real estate and brokerag,
firm of Grant Il Boggs was classed witt
the past, and the senior went to Galena t,
join his father in the tannery.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
These Are Solid Facts.

The best blood purifier and system regula-
tor ever placed within the reach OF suffering
humanity, is .ruly Electric Biticrs. Inactivity
of the liver, bilOusness, jaundice, constipa-
ton, weak Kidneys, or any disease OF the
urinary Organs, or who ever requires an appe:
tizer, tonic or mild stimulant, will always lind
Electric Bt'ers the best and only certain cure
known. They act surely and quickly, every
bottle guaranteed 10 give entire satisfaction
or money .cfunded Sold at - cents bottle
by IutZ X Briggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
From Marseilles.

MARsEILLEs, May 23, 1894 Nick VII.
son received his pension the other day,
+. d. Coy is quite low aud fears are On
tertained that he will not recover
Decoration day will be observed here
this year. The g. A. r. Post is making
extensive preparations.
Work on the j. F, Clark paper mill is
progressing finely, the cellar being nearly
all cleared out. The west machine is not
much injured.
The concert of the Universalist Juveniles
was good and well attended. II netted $l4.
Some one tried to fire the Illinois river
bridge the other day. II was failure,
however. Who has "A spite against that
poor dilapidated structures
A tenant who had rented Mrs. Seth Lock.
woods house in the old town, found some
clothing saturated with coal oil and par
TALLY burned.
Prof Byford, of Rush Medical College,
Chicago, successfully removed IA tumor
from the person of Mrs. l.. Bruce last Wed
nesday. She is reported to be doing well.
Alice daughter Of Mr.. and Mrs. j. w,
Preston was buried here yesterday after
noon She died at the residence of her
aunt in Iowa Both east and west Mar
settles schools were closed, the funeral be
ing largely attended by scholars. For Il
girl of twelve, Alice was very intelligent.
The family have the sympathy.of the com
munity. X.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

Increased expectations Of grain to Europe
in the last few weeks have stopped the ex-
portation of gold, which had reached SAL
$4,000 since January LIST The current
now seems To be reversed, and gold is com
ing this way
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
A Remarkable Escape.

Mr.. Mary \. DAILY, of Tunkhannock, Pa,
Wa afflicted for six years with Asthma and
Bronchitis, during which time the best physi-
can- could give no relief. Her life was
dc.purcd Of, until IN last October she pro
cured bottle Of DR., Kings New Discovery
when immediate relief was felt, and by con.
rinuin. H. use for u short time she was com
pletcly cured, gaining in flesh ~ lbs. in II few
month
Free trial bottles of this certain cure Of all
throat aud lung diseases at LutZ ~ Briggs
drug store. Large bottles 81 90.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
Convincing.

The proof Of the pudding is not in chewing
the string, but in having an opportunity to
test the article direct Z. VI. Forbes, the
druggist, has a free trial bottle of DIR. Bosan-
kos Cough and Lung Syrup for each and
every one who is afflicted with coughs, colds,
asthma, consumption, or any lung affection.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
GnRgs' Glycerine salye.

The best on earth can truly be said OF
Griggs' Glycerine Salvc, which Is sue cure
for cuts, bruises scalds, burns, wounds, and
all other sores VIII positively cure piles,
letter and all skin eruptlons. Try this won.
der healer. Satisfaction guaranteed or money
refunded Only - cents, Of +, Y, Grigg-.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
Want of Faith.

If Forbes " Lorriaux, the druggists, do not
succeed it is not for the want of faith. They
have such faith in DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup rs u remedy for coughs, colds,
consumption and lung affections, that they
will give bottle free to each and everyone
who is in need of "A medicine of this kind.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
A Coon IsvrsrxsSr.--une of our promi.

A GOOD 1SvEsrMsNr.--oneo Oh OUT Pio'n''
nent business men said to us the other day
"In the spring my wife got all run down
.rscould not eat any thing; passing your
stae saw . pile Of Hoods Ssrsaparilla in
81. windov. and I got Q bottle. After she
Nd taken TIA week che had rousing APP
p.tite, and did her everything. She took
,,r,e bottlee. and IL was the best three dol
invSstsd. c. I. Hood d Co.. LEVEL, 2asA
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

cago, was destroyed by fire on Sunday
The building was mainly used M seed
storehouse by the firm The loss is est
mated at $4,000, about twcthirds OF
which is covered by insurance
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The complete schedule of Colonel Free
ID. Grart's Indebtedness foots up "A total OF
s2.2l5,e66. The nominal value of all hi
assets, which consist of stocks, notes, etc.
of uncertain real value, is 81 ,990,0l3.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
a Sure Cure for Piles

The first symptom of Piles is an intense
itching at night after getting warm This
unpleasant sensation is Immediately relieved
by an application of DR. Bosanko's Pile Rem.
cdy. Piles in all its forms, itch, salt rheum,
and rlhgworm can be permanently cured by
the use of this great remedy Price 30 cents
Manufactured by the Dr. Bosanko Medicine
Co, Piqua, o. Sold by Forbes " Lorriaux.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

The Best Salyc in the world for Cuts, Bruis-
es, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rhcum, Fever Sores,
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns and
all skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refunded
Price - cents per box. For sale by Lutz "
Briggs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

prominent clergyman writes, MY wife
was an invalid for years, BayterS Bittcrs
cured her" 25c. Lutz ~ Briggs.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

For chapped hands face, lips and all
roughness Of the skin, use Kaloderma. %
cents Sold by +. Y. Griggs
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31
Professional GarOe.
At TO r N e Y 8 /.

w Tor Al Law. ONCE in Gedney's Block, northeast
corner OF Court House Square. Rooms and Z.
ottawa, H. lan3.6a.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

J. ". DUNCAN, A. j. o COSoR X. }. WALL
nUNCAN, O'CONOR 81 WA LII. Al.
IL torReys at Law. Office in Cameron's building: op-
poste Clifton Hotel, Ottawa, Illinois. july2s2
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

JOHN ID. RICE, Attorney at Law. Reddicks
y Block city of Ottawa. viii practice law IL La
sale and adjoining counties, and In the Appellate
and Supreme Courts sepaO-lyr'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

BUSHNELL 81 FULLERTON. AT
ID torneys at LAW. OTTAWA. Illinois Office In Bush
nell's block. west Of Court House. july2l-ly'
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

NJ n. ARMSTRONG; Attorney and CouR-
vi selor at Law, Ottawa ILL., Notary Public. ONCE
In Gedney's Block, Ottawa. jun5,N
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

~ B. CHA PMAN N. Attorney and Counselor
". al Law. Office with u. McDouga Ottawa. H.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1884-05-31

/,HA SE FOWLER, Master In Chancery, AZ
~ torney and Counselor at Law. Once In Gedneye
Block, northeast of court house square, Rooms
and 4, Ottawa, Illinois. 1unlVeI
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21
FROSEWORK.

No fairies left? You need not tell me so,
For in the night upon my window-p,ne
dreW wondrous things that make me surely
The fairies are at their old tricks arain.
Stand where the light strikes thro' the frosted
And see Aladdins palace rear its towers;
Look at the eeed-tufts on that bunch If grass.
The humming bird above those lily-Howers!
What but fairy pencil could design
These feathered fronds of dainty maiden
With every leaf SO delicately fine
You almost see it tremble on the air.
Some nimble-fngered spirit of the ice
Has wrought his frolic will here. that is
And while study out each quaint device,
wistful fancy gathers in my brain.
wonder-working spirit! If I could
How frost is given by the breath of God,
And where the hidden watcrcourses flow
And where begotten is the dew, that strings
Her lovely pearls upon the meanest weed
And what sweet animating influence brings
The blossom splendid from the trivial seed
Could / but ride the South wind and the
North,
And fathom all the mysteries they held,
See how the lightning. leaping wildly forth.
And how the turbulent thunder is con-
trolled-
would no more be fre:ted by the greed
a. And selfshness of men: their puny spite,
Nor any worldly loss or cross indeed.
My lifted soul could cvermore alright.
And wherefore nO,cs The laughing fairy
seems
To mock at me the spangled window
through;
And laugh also, waking from my dl Inns
To take IN daily loss and crOSs
But with a sense of things divinely pl med,
That makes me sure need not fea .isdain
From One who holds the thunder in His hand,
Yet stoops to trace the frost-work on the
pane.
Mary Brddlcy, IN Manhattan.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21
Hardened Liver.

Five years ago broke down with kidney
and liver complaint and rheumatism. Since
then have been unable to be about at all.
My liver became hard like wood; my limbs
were pulled up and filled with water. All
the best physicians agreed that nothing
could cure me. l resolved to try Hop Bit
tiers; have used seven bottles; the hard
ness has all gone from my liver, the swelling
from my limbs, and it has worked miracle
in my case; otherwise l would have been
now in my grave.
j. w. MoREY, Buffalo, Oct. I, 81.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21
Embroidered Muslin.

Muslins of solid color are imported
in robe patterns that have deep tiounce
and narrow garn;ture of embroidery
done in many colors in cross stitches
and in tapestry designs. These CONF
in ecru, cream, rose pink and pale blue.
and will make gay and youthful sum
mer dresses. For white dresses there
are French nainsooks wrought all over
with sprigs, daisies, rose-buds or lilies,
to be used as over-dresses or as the skirt
fronts of plain muslins. These are in
thick designs like those Of needle-work,
but there are also many of the open
worked Hamburg goods that are to be
used for yOEes, sleeves and front
breadths of the white India linens.
Bands of insertion and scalloped en-
broideries for trimming are in new de.
signs that have the effect of applique
work, as they are made to stand out in
relief from the surface, and represent
dragons, lizards, flowers. animals, birds
and insects. Melted neshes, like those
of lace, are placed inside outlines OF
these figures and enhance the appear
ance of applied-work. The Fayal oe.
signs are in durable open work for pique:
and for satteens, and other patterns
have small eyelets that look like per.
forated cardboard, in preference to the
more snowy large wheels, stars and lat
ticed figures of Hamburg designs. The
Irish point patterns are again imported
in cream white nainsOoks, and will be
used as transparents over dark satin OF
velvet for trimming cashmere dresses
and the Louisines and India silks. Mos
COW embroideries in designs of many
loops, like tatting. will be used fol-
trimming children's white dresses O,
muslins, and also their light colored
cashmere dresses. -Harpers BGzar.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21
Eminent Testimony.

81. Y. witness, aug. -, IScV.I
81 find that in addition to the pure spirits
contained in their composition, they contain
the extracts Of hops and other wellknown
and highly approved medicinal roots, leaves
and tinctures in quantities sufficient to rem
der the article what the makers claim it to
be, to wit, medicinal preparation and NOS
cept as medicine.
''From careful analysis Of their formula
which was attested under oath-I find
that in every wine-glassful OF Hop Bitten,
the active medicinal properties aside from
the distilled spirits are equal to q full dose
for an adult, which fact, in my opinion,
subjects it to an internal revenue tax IS .
medicinal bitter"
GREEN Is. RAUM, u. S. Com. In. Rev.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21
Earmera' Folly.

Some farmers adhere, even against tho
fashioned folly Of coloring butter with car
rots, annatto, and inferior subs tances, not.
outstanding the splendid record made by
the Improved Butter Color, prepared by
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, VT.
At scores of the best agricultural Fairs it
has received the highest award over all
competitors.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21
Poverty and Suffering.

al was dragged down with debt, poverty and
for years, caused by sick family and
large bi Is for dOctorinr. was completely
until one year ago. by the advice
of my pastor, l commenced using Hop Bitters.
and in one month we were all well. and none
of us have seen a sick day since, and wantto
say to all poor men. you can keep your famt
lies we'll a year with Hop Bitters for less than
one doctors visit will cost; know II.
A WORKINt,MAN.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21

I CHEERFULLY ADD my testimony to the
value Of Ely's Cream Balm as specific in
the case of one in our family, who has been
seriously debilitated with Catarrh for the
past eight years, having tried Intellectually
other medicines and several speciality doc
tors in Boston. She improved at once under
this discovery, and has gained her health
and hearing, which had been considered
incurable. ROBERT w. MERRILL, Secre-
tary of the Phoenix Manufacturing Co.,
Grand Haven, Mich.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21
rheumatism Quickly Cured.

There has never been a medicine for
rheumatism introduced in the United States
that has given such universal satisfaction
ss Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. 1t stands
out alone as the one great remedy that act
ually cures this dread disease. It is taken
internally, and never has and never can
fail to cure the worst case in the shortest
time. 1t is sold by every druggist at 81.
Write for free forty-page pamphlet to R. K.
HELpHENsTINE, Druggist, W asbington,D d. c.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21

Mr.. ISAAC c. CHAPMAN, Druggist, New.
burg, N. Y, writes us: II have sold sew
eral gross of DIR. WILLIAM Halls BALsAM
FOR THE LUNGS. can say of it what can
not say of any other medicine. I have
never heard a customer speak of it but to
praise it. have recommended it in great
many cases of Wbooping Cough, with the
happiest effects. always have a bottle in
the medicine closet ready for use."
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21

The watch ordered made at New
Haven, Conn.,, by King Kalakaua, Of
the Sandwich Islands, some time ago,
has been completed and forwarded tc
his Highness. The movement is of the
finest quality, and the case, which is
made of high grade of gold, bears an
engraving of the royal arms, elaborate
" chased.-NeU Haven .6sgister.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21

A POLICEMAN leaned over the area rail-
ing and addressing Bridget. who was at
that moment engaged in shifting an ash
barrel, Observed: "Bridgit, my darlnt, the
same loike darkness" "Thim's the very
worruds that yer supayrior, the sargint,
sphoke to me. l suppoaz it's a part av the
discipline av the fource."-Chicogo Ne,rs.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21
FAILURE in the yarn tra.le''-Writing
some unsuccessful novels.-Punch-

HAVE seen remarkable results from use
of Swift's Specific on a cancer. A young
man near here has been afflicted five years
with the most angry looking eating cancer
bottle made a wonderful change, and after
five bottles were taken, he is nearly or
quite we'll. It is truly wonderful.
NJ. F. CRUMLEY, NJ. D., Oglethorpe, Ga.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21
No Marks.

Mr.. T. M. Casad, editor of the Corydon
ua.) Times, writes that his little girl
burned her foot severely on stove. One
application of st. Jacobs Oil, the great
pain-reliever, cured it completely, leaving
no marks. By two applications of st.
Jacobs Oil he cured himself of torturing
pain in the side.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21

Whether over-eating or drinking are made
harmless by using Hop Bitters freely, giving
elegant appetite and enjoyment by using
them before and removing all dizziness,
pains and distress afterwards, leaving tho
head clear, nerves steady, and all the feel
ings buoyant, elastic and more happy than
before. The pleasing effects Of Christian
or sumptuous dinner continuing days after
wanlS
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21

"YoU promised to have my new trous-
ers done week ago." said the exquisite
youth to his tailor. eyes, know it,'
was the reply; ''but until you pay your
old bill they still remain breaches Of prom
ise.-M. Y Nail.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21

REFUSING kindness: 81 say, old fell
low, you can do me q great kindness. +"
'Well, what is it," II am fifty dollars
short this morning, and if you can lend me
that amount you will place me under a
lasting obligation" 'H'm, yes; lasting
obligation, quite likely. Good morning."
-PhiiGdelDhiI Cali.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21

Sent free to sufferers from nervous,
chronic and blood diseases, brain and heart
affections, nervous debility, etc. 1t tells Of
wonderful cures effected by DR.. Scott's Coca,
Beef and Iron, with Phosphorus. Sold by
druggists; 81. DR.. Scott, Kansas City, Mo.
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21

WHILE scattering few crumbs for the
sparrows this severe weather, don't forget
to throw out a lot of old tomato cans,
barrel-hoops and cast-of shoes for the poor
goat, which has as much right to live as
the imported feather biped.-Norristoun
Herald
Dodge City times. [volume] (Dodge City, Kan.) 1876-1892, 1884-02-21

"IF you lay down on a board will you
not have soft bed!" asked a joker Of
his wife. To which she unhesitatingly re-
piled: "Of course it will be soft if you
lay doom on it." She was used to him.