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The Holly chieftain., 1897-07-23
Odd Tales of Physicians of the Old
school In England.

ooo VI I-hy ot tue otu
school tn England.
A physician with a large practice sees
strange sights-some humorous, some
pitiful. and some irritating. Sir Ben
jamin W. Richardson, commenting on
the fact that these singular sights tend
to produce in the doctors mind the
feeling 'All things are alike to ALL"
says he once surprised bishop by say
ing that the writer of Ecclesias,es must
have been doctor.
Once woman who kept fuel store
brought her husband to DIR. Richardson
in little cart with his body covered
with small coal, under the idea that by
this means she was keeping him warm.
Another woman. to whom he prescribed
an ether mixture. therefore volatile,
first made it warm, in order that it
might be agreeable to take.
He was called in the early days of his
London practice to visit servant in a
large house. and overheard the mistress
ask the housekeeper: What sort of a
man is he. and how did he come? Did
he drive?"
Il think you'll like him. ma'am."
replied the housekeeper; but, poor
man! he is only a walking doctor yet"
People made distinction between
the walking and the driving doctor in
former days. A physician with large
paying practice used to ride in chariot
which cost 300 guineas.. Now people do
not care if doctor comes in a landau,
or brougham. or cab. provided he
comes quickly.
The old physician was known by
everybody as a doctor. He wore long,
broad-tailed coat, knee breeches. Hes
sian boots, frilled shirt with ruffies
at the wrists, and a large white cravat
of the finest lawn. He carried n cane
with perforated box at the top. which
held camphor or some other smelling
substance. When he was called to
consultation, he expected to find table
spread with wine glasses, a decanter of
brandy and bottle of fwine.-Youth's
GnFnnnpinn
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A Fast colt.
81. HsS Enrned d the Rsehs to Ec Called

He HR En Fn ed tne Atkhs 10 A$H N1AASs
Cyciose.
Several men gathered about horse near
the western market the other morning.
nnr,ment;ng apon the prominence of the
beasts ribs and general leaB and lsnkiness
The animal belonged to farmer living near
ynsilanti. and, &, was said, never permitted
,,,..ss TO grow urpler its feet on the road.
The farmer was not pleased with S re-
marks and the strong inferences that the
poor thing had never realized the sensation
OF corn and oats. .
"Cyclone. and don't he look it?' replied
.he man from the rural districts.
Cyclone. What name. He certainly
looks as il one had struck him..
THAT'S what happened to him, my
friend. 1t was just ike this You remem-
Der the awful breeze we had out to ip~'-
Ianti about three years ago. This feller was
a smoking colt at the time and was in the
barn with two horses. The cyclone. regular
old hummer, came along and thrashed the
barn off It's legs and dropped It nigh on to
100 yards away. After the twister had raised
all the hob. fences and sheds it could we
went out to look things up. The two homes
were stone dead, and the colt. would you
believe it, was nowhere to be found.
Next day I turned over the hen coop.
which lay in the field half a mile away.
Right in the coop and laying on rhe door
which faced down was the colt. He COM
menced kicking when he heard us and We
took him out in hurry. He wasn't scared .
bit, | tell you, and was cool as n cucumber.
The neighbors say they saw the coop goin'
through the air and the colt after it. 9Tls
little teller caught the coop and got inyde OF
it to save himself. that's what he did That's
the plain truth. and if you don't believe il
ask the colt. Good day, str1ngerss'--De
troit Free Press.
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Popularity and . slnp.

One of the incidents that conduced to
give the queen temporary popularity
in Ireland was this: She and the prince,
with the prince of Wales and Prince
Alfred, were driven in their roomy car
riage to Mr.. Dargan's exhibition. The
streets and windows were thronged.
There were only bright faces, and the
air was filled with cheers. She bowed
very affably; the prince held his hat u
little before his forehead, and hardly
bowed. The prince of Wales took off
a cap with white band and held it
rather gracefully, as if to show that he
should have bowed were the queen not
present. Prince Alfred looked little
sulky and kept his cap on his head.
The queen did not appear to see him,
but she did. She whipped the cap off
his head with one hand, and with the
other gave him such slap in the face
1t was done in an instant, and without
any change of countenance. Thunder
ing cheers marked the approval of the
tude,-COntemDorary Review
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AN APPEAL FOR FREEDOM.
rhe Cubnr. League of New YOris ASKS
for Financial Aid.

The Cuban league of New York.
:. hose president is Ethan Allen, and
.ice presidents such men of national
reputation aud honor as Chauncey NJ
Depew. Roswell z. Flower, etc, has is
sued the following appeal asking for
financial aid in its patriotic efforts in
behalf of struggling Cuba:
TO the People OF the United States:
4 brave and generous people will aid
the oppressed. Cuba is under brutal
tyranny. Inspired by our history she
freely bleeds for Independence, and ap-
peals to US for help. We must hear.
and hearing. promptly act An ire
pressible conflict between republican
ism and monarchy was inaugurated by
Washington and his compatriots, and
as trustees of the great political inner
itance from them we must be In that
conflict whether we will or not, when
ever any intelligent people tires the
opening gun for freedom. BY an un-
paralIeled career of courage and sacri-
fee the Cubans have proved their right
to self-governmeBt- Our people, to
keep untarnisb~d the heroic crown of
our lathers. wbIch our Ro'eTHiheht d.
Washington for three years has failed
to do. must extend material support to
the embattled heroes on Cuban soil
The passive policy of this administra-
ton. in emulation of the last, still re-
pressed the nobIer impulses OF our peo-
pie. while foul murder continues. To
give now is more than to fight. He who
supplies the weapon is brother i'll
achievement to him who wields it.
"a plan for small subscriptions at
local points. deposited there with
banks or business firms, reaches ALL
Let those who will serve send addresses
of themselves and bank TO the Red.
White and Blue League, New York.
ETHAN ALLEN.
President of the Cuban League"
The Holly chieftain., 1897-07-23
LITTLE POINTS.

People are suspicious Of q woman
who does not like children.
Every woman thinks she looks
mighty well on her way to church.
We have concluded TINT the real
light-hearted people are those who
can't sing.
Some people are always indignant
because they cannot get a ten-eent
cigar for five cents.
A man who learns to plny slide
trombone well, won't have much time
left for foolish talk.
Occasionally woman Is accused of
putting on glasses because it is fad.
when the real reason is age.
Don't make fun OF the lovers. Where
would you be il your mother and father
had not once met and spooncd?
A, man doesn't know real apPrecia-
tion for his jokes until he tells them
to some one fat enough to shake.
After woman weighs Ms much as
$50 pounds. she looks too comfortable
for tragic airs to DC becoming to Aer.-
Atchison Globe.
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FoR TIE HEALTA.s SAKE

Cold drinks, ice cream and frozen ices
DO not make people cool. II overheated.
toId drinks are most disastrous to the
digestion. Hot drinks, rather than cold.
srecondnciye TO comfort in hot weather.
II the eyes are much infamed. bath
Ing them in cold water is sometimes
more restful than bathing them in hot
water. Never. under any circumstances.
apply warm poultice to the eyes IL
they iulame easily, great care should be
taken about going out where the winds
are boisterous and the dust is flying.
To cure fatulency take ten drops of
the tincture of nux vomica in cold water
before meals every day for eight weeks;
also take the phosphate of sodium. a
teaspoonful in n teacupfdl of water
(boiling water to be preferred) upon
rising in the morning and upon retiring
ut night. After meals take q teaspoon
full of pure glycerin.
\ bed should never be made up under
two hours from the time it has been
slept in. Ii should be aired thoroughly
and beaten until it is light. Open all
the bedroom windows and let the fresh
air and sunlight into the room. Hair
pillows are much more conducive to
healthful sleep than feathers. and Light
wooden blankets are better than heavy
coverings
Eating between meals, snys wise
doctor is . bal habit for one to acquire.
1t will eertaiuly injure the digestive
process. and soon upsets natural.
healthy appetite for regular meals. 1t
is a very easy habit to get into. and is
rather difficult to break up II any eat
ing is indulged in between meals. per
fecuy ripe. fresh fruit is the least harm
full Kind of refreshment.
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HUMOROUS.

IL hear the horse you bet on was
the worst that ever happened" Worse
than thar. He didn't even take place"
Truth.
AT public house the landlord has
painted up outside his door: Good
beer sold here, but don't take my word
for it."-Tit-Bits.
-Asimple Safeguard d.-.Greeeeleaves
everything in the hands of the powers"
"She'd better be sure and get check
for the stuff."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
"A Theory.-She--"I wonder why
in the world Mr.. Jones left church be-
fore the end of the services?" He
Don't know. Perhaps Jones is q SOM
nambulist!
Spiritual Helps.-"You have taken
all tho cushions out of your church %
"Yes, We thought If we could make the
pews seem like baseball bleachers, the
attendance might increase"
apolis journal. N&
Telescope Ifoprietor-"Step up,
ladies and gents. and view the planet
Mari. One penny, mum" Old Lady
"Oh, lawl Hain't it round and smoothir
Telescope Proprietor-"wiil the bald
headed gent please step away from the
front Of the instrument!"-Ti Bits.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-07-23
MILLIoNAIREs IN The SENATE
Most Rich Mcn in the Upper House
Hon IL = liz. IL. Ii. 1


Began at the bottom of the Ladder
he Cnitrd Srstes SENATE i frequent.
~ called the MiIlionair,.,' club. because
50 many OF its members belong TO that
favored class whose fortunes are de-
uat"d by six figure" said 1t senator and
millionaire recently. and this gives
wrong impression Of the character
oi that body. To be- sure. many Of the
senators are m!llionuIres. and there are
some who, while not so fortunate as to
be listed as uiilionaires. are very rich
men. but am not stating it broadly
when say tn" majority OF the wealthy
men in the senate have only themselves
TO thank for their riches. Many OF
them began life as poor boys. and
worked and struggled their way To
prominence and success. and the sama
enterprise that made them wealthy
makes them successful political - II
IS not always Ia his money that a man
owes his seat in the upper l>ouse. and
a mans self-earUed wealth should enti-
tie hlm to the respect rather than the
Snccrs of his contemporaries
This is quite rue. The minority OF
cumstanCes, and one of the most inter.
csting of these ,clf-madc men is Sena-
tor Fairbanks, Of Indiana, successor Il
the late senator Voorhees,. Senator
Fairbanks is of Yankee origin. and
those characteristics common TO the
descendants of the Puritans have been
useful to him III his career. His father
was born in Vermont. but went west as
far aS Ohio when he was young man
and settled there. He was wagon
maker by trace and worked at first for
37la cents a day. but his application,
perseverance, and faithfulHcss won him
the regard and esteem Of his employer.
who finally took him into partnership
and gave him mis- daughter in marriage.
But Mr.. Fairbanks. Sr. never be
came n rich man. The present senator
was born in a log cabin, and by working
Gt carpcutcriuE on Saturdays and dur
ing the vacations helped to pay his way
through the Ohio Wesleyan university,
Of which college he is an alumnus
After leaving college Senator Fair
bHuks' first real work was the AsSocI
Htrd Press, aud he maintained him.
sell dom" u"N Npaper work Will" ht
WIS studying luw and until he was adj.
mitred 10 the bar. He attributes hi.
success in life TO steady application tc
one purpose. ,h.-t of becoming II sue.
""ssful lawyer From this purpose h.
never sw"ryrd until he was made sen.
aior. Political prcferincnt did not
tempt him, and his present Office is tho
first politicul place he has held
But Senator Fairbanks is not the only
one among his colleagues who has won
his way to honor and distinction from
modest beginning. Senator Foraker
being one OF II children. bad, perhaps
even harder Struggle with poverty
and 10 hi, Discipline which he reorIvet:
in the army, which he entered at 10.
serving until the close OF the war when
he retired with the rank of first lieu.
tenant and br"yet captain, ins succcs.
in life is largely duc.--N. y. Tribune.
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DOCTORS AND PATIENTS.

president OF the Cuban League,
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UnImagInubie silence,

w. Y. Journal.
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why smoLc.tnck. Escape Llshtn,nx.

Statistics show that of 10000 smoke
stacks only three are struck by light
ming each year. while of 10000 church
spires 81, and of 10000 windmills 80
are struck by lightning annually. An
endeavor has been made to explain this
condition by the fact that the smoke
discharged from the smokestack takes
the electricity assembled around the
building along and distributes it in the
air. whereby the source of attraction
for the electric spark of lightning is
not only diminished, but almost disap-
pears. This fact also explains. it is
said, why people in the country kindle
large fire in the fireplace when thun-
derstorm is approaching. - Chicago
Chronicle
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a HERMIT BECAUSE HE LIKES IT.
John stnrn"> Took to the woods Dur
Ing the WAR and L. There sun

John >inrn"> Took to the woods Dur
Ing the War and L. There SIN.
hirty five wears ago John Sturnes
lived near Blacllsburg, York county.
and only few miles from the battle
fields Of Cowpens and Kings mountain.
where tn" Americans whipped the Brit
ish. The proximity OF the battlefelds
did not inspire "A wari<c spirit in the
breast of Starnes. During the war the
couScription officers cast co,etous eyes
on the mOuntaineer's stalwart frame,
and Starncs took to the woods. They
searched for him, but Starues was
better runner than a fighter. and he
kept out of the way, out of the war. and
in the woods. He had an old musket and
supply of ammunition, and fare in
the woods was better than in the
town. Starnes became fond of the life.
Gnd when the war was over and con
scription officers had lost their dread
ed power. Starnes still remained in the
wlds of York.
And there he is now living. His home
Is not romantic cave in the rocks hut
is curouSly constructed. miserable
hut. much the shape of AN Eskimo
snow house, without window, and
with "A hole about two feet high. which
serves as door. There is no fireplace
in the house. When snow is on the
mountain and the north winds howl
over the Blue Ridge the old man builds
tire nj the entrance of his hut.
Starnes is not picturesque figure.
His long, white, unkempt hair and
beard, and the ragged clothes that can
hardly hang on his frame. make him
an unprepossessing object. The hermit
does not like to have visitors, and shows
temper If questioned. lie forages on his
neighbors. He has relatives who have
offered him home and means of liv-
ing in comfort, but the hermit has de
clincd all advances. His neighbors call
him wild John Starucs," but the her
init says he is mot so damned wild as
YOU might suppose."--N. Y. sun.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-07-23
rxc C~ntlene...

Be gentle in stimulating the Kidneys.
otherwise you will excite and weaken them.
The happiest results follow the use OF Hos
letters Stomach Bitters to overcome renal
inactivity. Avoid the unmetlicated. fiery
stimulants of commerce. The kidneys-have
4 delicate membrane easily irritated. and
upon this the action Of such excitants ir
pernicious. Malarial complaints. indiges-
tion. rheumatism, neuralgia and biliousnesA
succomb to the corrective influence of the
Bitters.
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A Cynical View of II.

Gus De Smith--Sny, Hostetter, what
became Of that good-looking girl who
was introduced to you by our mutual
friend, Charlie Mcintosh?
Hostetter McGinuis-She was my
first and only love. but she didn't care
for me. She is married to Mcintosh.
Gus De Smith-Shc is, eb? Serves him
good and right, Ii is another case of
where man digs pit for another and
falls into il himsclf.-Tammany Times.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-07-23
How rh.x GANG to London.

The following conversation took place be-
tween two gentlemen in crowded London
club room. They had been talking about the
condition of things when they first came to
London Mr. Rayson said:
2 when first came to London had only
. ragged coat, with a knife and few mar
bles in my pocket.
You were better off than /, then, for
had neither coat nor waistcoat, nor a
knife, nor even marbles"
"Nonsense" was the reply. "How could
that be.'
'WeIl, will tell you. When came here
/ was baby in long clothes.'
The roar of laughter that arose could have
been heard miles away.-Tit-B Bits.
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Ills SnncrInr

'! am usually rated a. q clever pcrio-u,
err modestly remarked she wcil-kuowr
preStIdIsitator. The press and public &c
fellow artists are pleased to iook upon nv
work as being ,killiul beyond that oil ms com
petItors; | have always regarded myself a.
beng past master In the art and science Of
legcrdcInaln. But yesterday met a gentle
man who i SO clearly my superior that now
know myself to be but the merest tyrD,
Erugg.inc with the rudImcut, of my mr.
lesslon. ] eau cause IL small lowering plan,
or shrub to grow from the seed in a few mo
mcuts m full view OF the astonIshed audi
encc, but the man of whom J am -peak king
has created an cnorIlour family tree, hun
dred- OF yeJr7 OLD, IN few hours n. Y.
World.
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Her Suuue.ftpn

Yes" said Sir. Snicksnackle, Il do
not like my name at all. They say that
either the Legislature or the district
court Will change it for me. Which
would you apply to If you were in my
prcdicament?"
Well" said she, thoughtfully, "a
minister would do for me"
And three hours later it struck MIN
that there was a mild hint in what she
had said.-Cincinnati Commercial Trib-
tIup
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a Practical View.

There is no excuse" exclaimed the
theater patron. for having the waits
between acts so long"
"That's exactly what ! said 10 the last
company that played here. It's very
dangerous TO let an audience go to sleep
and take chances On being able to wake
1t up again. Washington Star.
The Holly chieftain., 1897-07-23
Executions.

II am willing TO conccde," said Uncle
Allen Sparks, ''taat all the world may
be stage, but I'll be essentially bam-
boozled il the men and women in it
are actors. There's lot of them that
only think they can act!"
And Uncle Allen got up and walked
wearily out of the theater.-Chicago
Tribune
The Holly chieftain., 1897-07-23
It. Different. You Know.

It was during controversy over the Talue
oi a bicycle
There are ga.o-, mamma, explained the
young woman. when the proper us" of n
bicycle Il almost imperative, and IA sure
that mine Is one ut them.
Nonsense, returned the elder woman
That's very nice talk from the point ot
view Of dealer IN bicycle. hut that Is all.
Now If you want exercise
But | don't mamma interrupted the
young woman. hastily. .'lf I-G't exercise
that need, but recreation. aud there 10
recreation IN doing the hpu.cw Drk none at
all. Chicago Post
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Did the job Himeelf.

1t is related of the late Due d'Aumale
that lack of decision is illustrated by
the following incidents: When about to
enter room at reception in 1873 he
was asked by the usher what name
should be announced. .'Gen. lie Due
d'Aumale," he answered; and then, sud-
denly changing his mind, he said: mo;
announce his royal highness, Due
d'Aumale." But. not feeling satisfied
with this. he said: Say merely Due
d'Auma!e." Finally he said: Say moth
lag" and walked in unannounced.-N.
Y, Times.
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me Appropriate Place.

You ought to be ashamed of yourself"
aid the judge to the gentleman who had
been caught picking pockets at funeral.
Have you no sense OF decency."
YES, Judge; but you know people in a
place like that are so easily touched. In
aianapolis Journal ~
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" hat She Got,

Nouie-How did Nettie come out in
her breach Of promise case?
Laura-O. the jury gave her a new
heart.
Nonie-Wbat was that?
Laura-The marble heart, you know
Pittsburgh News.
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Madc IL n BprunIn

Its swindle," she said. THE idea
of charging four dollars for that"
Under the circumstances, madam -
returned the foorwalker, who had been
attracted to the spot. I'VE will make i.
$3.50 to you"
"Ah," she said producing her purse;
that's more like it."-Chicaro Post.
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How She Knew,

Hc-What makes you think that Bald
srly will soon ask you to marry him"
She-Don't mention IL to anyone, but
1 know his income isn't large, and he's
beginning to argue with me that plain
living promotes the best complexion.--
Adams Freeman.
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After n Long silence.

Mrs. Somers-The man in the fiat
above has sung and whistled and
knocked over furniture all the even
ing. Do you suppose he has suddenly
become daft?
Mr.. Somers-Oh, no: he's all right.
His baby went away for the summer to-
lay-N V journal
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A. Good a. a Man.

Jinks-Why does an old maid like n
parrot?
Binks-Oh. because it swears SO much
II makes her think there's a man about
the house.-Town Topics.
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Queerne.. of Women.

Beverly. where do you go for the
summerT'
We'll, it doesn't really make any diff
ference, wherever We go Mrs. Beverly
will wish we had gone somewhere
else. detroit Free Press.
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All Tastes suited.

New Clerk Inoticesome of these bar
rels OF apples are marked y and some
z. Are they different kinds
Dealcr-No; same kind, but differ
entity packed. Some customers want
barrel opened at the bottom and some
at the top.-N. Y. Weekly.
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4 NnrrOw E.cnpe.

Fuzzy had what nigh, he called .
hairbreadth escape"
4Why?"
The girl wouldn't marry him be.
cause he was red-headed. ed.--PhiladeE
phia North American.
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A surprise.

Chjly-Do you know, Miss Wose, I've
half n mind-er-a-yes. weally, I've
half mind
Rose--Indeed! You surprise me. ]
never suspected n.-Up-to-Date.
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Confederate.

First Neighbor-You didn't begin
your lawn moving as early as usual
this morning.
Second Neighbor-No. I thought !
would wait until you got to bed.--Ds-
troit Free Press.
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Dicyc,. phs,o.ophv.

A man must toll ere pleasures thrill
Relieves this life no vexed.
You've got to pedal up one hill
Ere you can coast the next.
-Washlngton Star.
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Womnn's Usual Fnte.

Before we were married George
wanted to kill lions and tigers to prove
his love for me-"
as he still as deyoted?"
Il wish you could hear him 20 on
when | get him up at night to chase
mouse out of the room."--Detroit Free
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Sone of II Cam. ou.

Charlie (who had been blowing the
cornet for an hour)-Ned, do you think
there is any music in me?
Ned-I don't know-there ought to be-
didn't hear any come out.-Tit-Bits.
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Cnme n \ Cab.

II was driven to drink, he said.
The crowd looked at him pityingiys
and finally the bartender asked how II
happened.
II want one bad" he said. so l
came in cab."-N. Y. journal.
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A s,vcre Imure,.,on.

Irene-And did Fred really print a
kiss on your lips?
lda--Why. certainly; did you sup
pose he was goiny 10 paint it it?-Yonkers
Salesman
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Al the window,

Across the way she graceful sits,
That bowl of batter. see her beat IL:
A cake she makes-his teeth he grits-
Some other man will help her eat IT.
-ChicaQn Record