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Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
RAyNoLDs INraRv,EwnD.

MIR. RAYNOLDs INTnRViEwED'
The following interview with Mr..
Jsfferson Reynolds, Of Las Vegas. ap-
pears In a late issue Of the Washington
Post, along with several other printed
talks under The caption, ''Vlews Of
men met at hotels;"
II wouldn't want to hurt any OF the
honorable gentlemen who compose the So
called monetary commission, which is try
ing to save the country by reforming our
financial system, but II a small chunk Of
d, Mantle was exploded in their vicinity
so as to scare them off from further effort
in that line, I'D be well pleased, " said Mr..
Jefferson Rayuolds, president OF the First
national bank OF Las Vegas, N. M, at the
Raleigh. ''rnis commission" he con-
uuued, lis dong a WORK not only Ut super.
erogativn, but of positive injury, to the
country. Practically, II tends TO nuili'y
the lapors Of Senator Wolcott and mis- coll
leag ues In Europe, who are seeking to
gam recognition for silver.
II am ardent enough In the cause Oh
p%imetaIlism to believe in going 1t alone, II
we OF get the cooperation of Englsnd
aud the rest. Indeed, we ought not to
wait tor them, because the United States
Is strong enough TO force international
pimetalllsm. Look at the vast amount OF
silver that is daily being shipped to
London. The IN Ass Of readers do not keep
track oil IL, but nearly every day hundreds
Ut thousands Of ounces OF the white metal
are exported from New York. The shame
or 1t is that London gets IL for fifty cents
an ounce, and, IN return, receives III for
che same quantity in the eastern countries,
wnere it is stlll the money OF the people.
Why SHOULD England ever consent to
DONG something for silver when it is to
her interest to bear the market In which
she ia a buyer? The British are not built
that way, and, as long as we stand for IL,
vhey will continue to enrich themselves al
our expense"
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

WHILE humanity preserves its love
for the lower order of animals and
children find delight in the antics Of
quadruped actors, the dog and pony
show will have a fixed place in the
amusement world and will continue to
grow in popular favor. This means,
in brief, that SO long al diversion from
this work-a-day life is sought by the
mature, and youth is for the moment
permitted to forget its school-books
and childhood to turn from its common
oys, the dogs and ponies. the white
tent, the sawdust arena and the inspir-
ing band will find Its patrons in every
lard and cline and the world will be
made happitr because of them, and
better. For the man who inspires a
greater affection in the human heart
for Gods dumb creatures is hardly less
TO be blessed than he who makes two
blades Of grass to grow where but one
grew before. The dog and pony show
does this by exemp!ifying the high
of intelligence to which these
little animals can be brought, their
t~ractabili,y, and what can ssbe accom-
in IN educational way by pa
tienca and kindness.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
RATION RUMBLINGS.
A New Resident ofthe Place Gives
Vent to His First Impressions.
special Correspondence Of The ophc.

Special Correspondence Of The Optic.
RATION, N. M, October 22nd, 1897
The first impression n gets Of any
town is made by the character OF the
houses, the people and the scenery.
Goat mountain and Ration peak are
The prominent points in tho scenery
The large number OF comfortable look
ing dwelling houses of fair proportions
spaaks we'll for the peoples enterprise.
But as n of our party observed,
they never saw as large a number OF
good-looking girls in the same space OF
time, as here, and this by a lady; the
men average as we'll for strength and
general physique.
An impressionable feature are the
large shops and round house, yards,
etc , of the Santa Fe railroad. 1t is
the main source OF strength to the
town financially.
Social events happen here thick and
fast. Three weddings in almost three
days, the giving of suppers-a notable
vud w a uLk u-CluSS mcuu Nv tuo Dup
tist church, the other night--a recep.
ton or two 10 prospect, three brand
new preachers / n town, with other
items of interest to hear
from.
The town of Blossburg seems to
move by degrees to the coke ovens,
built south of the mines a mile or
more. This is q great coal district.
A very good quality sells for So per
A furry of snow, last week, made
fires very acceptable and desirable
The snow lay on the sidewalks for
only a short time. 1t was the first
messenger of approaching winter.
You should have seen the flowers still
IL bloom, the fruit on the trees.
There is a good deal of the latter. a
much larger amount than we have
seen anywhere in northern New Mex
100, exc,ps at Santa Fe. RAMBLER.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
SEEKING LIGHT.
The Las Vegas High School ii
Branching out Toward Higher
Thought.

For THE OPTIC.
Notwithstanding the sh ows, the al
tendance has been excellent in the
high school for the past week.
Prof. j. A. Wood will deliver leo
lures hereafter, on Tuesdays and
Thursdays, in connection with physiol-
ogy. These talks are very interesting
as well as instructive, showing the
practical side Of what is learned in the
books.
The first program of the year was
given yesterday, and was very credit
ably rendered. The order was as
follows:
Inaugural Address. 49,. ...Jusn Claucey
Trio Beautiful Lapd-Misses Weap, NC
Nair and Moore. Guitar accom-.
. paniment, Vessie Thomas.
Book Review. -. Esther, the Gentle"
Luella Adams.
Essay ............ ."Our Senior Class,
Camilla Moore.
Recitation .........'' 1.-THE Last Footfalln
Ora Adams.
Parody on Maud Muller. Marion Winters
Simultaneous debate-Questions;
ResotUed, That the sheep ia the most useful
animal to man.
T. Ward.
RESOLVED, That the burro is the most useful
animal to man.
Carrie Wean.
Resolved, That the COW is the most useful
animal to man.
Esther McNair.
Original Poem..... Juan Clancy
ttGnmA m fha Snnaat U'raaV
Senior Glass.
Report of the Critic.
Several visitors being present, the
president asked for remarks. Messrs
and Rpseberry, Mrs. Shank
and others responded, complimenting
The seniors on their exercises and
admonishing them to alwaysdo their
part, if they would have all 60 well.
In the decision of the judges, two
votes were cast in favor Of the burro,
md one each for the cow and sheep.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
A Life Saved. :
A FOND DAUGHTER WAS NIGH TO DEATH.
Frank D. Trout Tells Reporter Of How His Daughters
Life Was Saved. All Parents Should be Inter-
esied In This Narrative.

tN~ p wv 80
and looked brighter. Every one noticed
the change, and l bought two more boxes
for her.
when she had taken two boxes she wac
strong enough to leave her bed, and in less
than six months was something like herself.
To-day she is entirely cured, and Is q big,
strong, healthy girl, weighing 100 pounds,
and has never had q sick day since.
II do not think she uses them now,
though l always keep them in the house,
My wife and l have recommended them to
our ~neighbors, and sent a few to another
young girl who seems to be in the same con-
dition as my daughter. Had not DR.. Will
liams' Pink Pills saved my daughters life,
/ would not recommend them to any one. I
know they do all and more than is claimed
for them, and l am glad to recommend them
to the world. / know DIR. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People saved my daughters
life, and that is enough for me"
r. B. TROUT.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this
fourth day of March, 1897.
ROBERT e. HULL, JR., Notary Public,
Wayne County, Michigan.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
contain, in q condensed form, all the els-
ments necessary to give new life and rich.
ness to the blood and restore shattered nerves.
They are also a specific for troubles peculiar
to females, such as impressions, irregularis
ties and ell forms of weakness. In men they
effect o radical cure in all cases arising from
mental worry, overwork or excuses OF what
ever nature. Pink Pills are sold In boxes
never in loose bulk at 30 cents a box or six
boxes for $3.50, and may be had of all drug
gists, or direct by mail from DIR. WilliamS
Medicine Company, Schenectady, N. Y.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

Aug. J. Bogel, the leading druggist OF
Shreveport, La, says: cdr. Ring's New
Discovery is the only thing that cures nv
cough, and it is the best seller | haven j.
Z Campbell, merchant. of Sefford, Ariz..
writes: "Dr. Kings New Discovery is aii
nat is claimed for 1t it never fails, and is
sure cure for Consumption. Coughs and
s." DIR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption, Coughs and Colds il not on ex.
perrin MT. IL has been tried for a quarter
OF a century, and to-day stands at the
head 1t never disapp ints. Free trial
bottles at Murphey-Va Petten Drug Co.'s
drug stores n Browne & Mansanares
Co.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
Electric Rittera.

Electric Bitters is a medicine suited fol
any season, but perhaps more generally
needed when the Ianguid, exhausted feel
ing prevails, when the liver is torpid ans
slu ggish and the need of a tonic and al
~terasive is felt. A prompt use of this me.
dicine mas often averted long and perhaps
fatal bilious levers. No medicine will eel
more surely in C unteracting n freeing
the system from the malarial poison
Headache, Indigestion. Constipation, Dir
illness yield to Electric Bitters. Fifty cents
and II per bottle at the Mrrphey-Van
Petten Drug company.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

II can't see how any family lives with
ont Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera an
Diarrboea Remedy" says j. r.. Adams, a
well kno wi druggist, Of Geneva, Ala, in
a letter inquiring the price of a dozen
bottles, thai he might not only have il 70.
use in his own family, but supply it to his
neighbors The reason some people e
along without 1t. il because they dc not
know Its value, and what a vast amount Of
suffering It will eaye. wherever il be.
comes knopn and used, it is recognized a.
q necessity for it is he only remedy tba,
can always be depended uDon for bow i
complaints, both for children and adults
For ssle by K. GooDALL, Depot drug
store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

Colonel Eugene Van Patten, OF Las
Cruces, has been in conference with
Adjutant General Fl. B. Jersey Of
Santa Fe, touching the proposed or
g~anizstion Of mounted infantry COM
psnies, to be a part Of the New Mexico
national guard, at Las Cruces, La Me
silla and other places in southern New
Mexico.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
special Notice.

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post paid, $40. 90 per annum; 5000 ior SIX
months; $3.50 for three months, BY car
rier, rs cents per week.
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ivered by mail, post paid, 500 per an
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Sample copies OF both daily mi Weekiy
mailed free when desired. give postomce
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ted from all parts OF the country. Com
m~unicatlons addressed to the editor. OF
THE Optic, to insure attention, should be
accompanied by the writer's fuil name
and address, not for puDllcation, pup hs q
guaranty OF good faith.
RSMITTANCEs-May be made by draft, money
order, postal note, express or registered
kilograms to The OPTlo,
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
A BOARD OF PARDONS.

Gov. Mount, OF Indiana, IS emphal.
cally in favor OF a board OF pardons.
He says:
There are on file In my Office at this time
nearly 900 applications for pardons. For
the OK ecutive TO 60 through these applica-
lions, is a burden to which no one man
should be subjected.
l refuse to consider an application for
pardon unless the judge who tried the case,
The prosecutor in the case and the jury,
recommend executive %clemency.
The abuse of the psrdoning power Is
often fouad in its being turned into a reg
ular brokerage business, wherein executive
Gle mency is exercised through undue in
1uence that may be brought to bear.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

News-dealers should report TO the count
ing room sny ir~regularity or lnattenClon
on the part of carriers III the delivery o.
THE OprIc. News-dealers can have TIE
Optic delivered to their depots IN a y
part of the city by the carriers. Orders or
complaints can be made by telepnonv,
postal. or in person.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

M. D. Hays and Ed Sewers have
formed a co-partnership in the COD
tracing and building business, up at
Ration.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

The students and brothers of St.
Michael's college at Santa Fe enjoyed
q picnic Jul at tue Nagel ranch in the
foot-hills east of that city.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

The Ratun gs mnas.um association
recently organized. hrs leased tn
opera house for a term Of six month.
and VIII have entire control of the
same.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

Few men in this country are better or
more fnvorably known to the drug and
medicine trade than Mr.. e. J. Schall, buyer
IN the proprietary medicine department. Of
the Meyer Bros Drug Co., OF ST. Louis.
He says: my boy came home from school
with his hand badly l4cerated and bleed
ing, and suffering great pain. l dressed
The wound a d Applied Chamherlain's Paio
Balm freely; all pain ceased, aud IN a re-
msrkably short time, it healed without
leaving a scar. For wounds, sprains,
swellings and rheu atism, / know of no
med or prescription equal to it. I
consider it a household necessity Sold
by K. d. Goodall, Depot drug store.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

Mrs. VIM. Moore presented her bus.
band with a SON., at Ration, and a son
arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
Flannery, up there.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

In order to avoid delays ON account OF
personal Absence, letters to The OPTIC
should not be addressed TO any InuIyiiual
connected with the office, Du5 simply 60
THE OPTIC, or to the editorial or tue pusi
ness department, according to the tenor or
DurpOse.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

There are now eighty scholars en-.
rolled 10 tho Pr sbyterian mission
school at Las Cruces.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

To secure proper classification, adver-
tisements should be handed ia not later
than 10 O'Clock a. m.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
rhls IA Your onnortunltx.

On receipt of ten cents, cash or stamps,
q generous sample will be mailed of the
most popular Catarrh and Hay Fever Cure
(Ely's Cream Balm) sufficient to demon
strate the great merits of the remedy.
ELY BROTHERS.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

Entered at the East Las vegas, y. NJ,
postoff1ce for transmission through the
malls as second-class matter.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

E'incato Your bowers U.h Casaarets.
Candy Ghflarsle. cure constipation forever.
zoe. 25c. TIC &C fail drusGietS refund money
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
Sc Warren ST., New York CITY

Rev. John Reid, Jr., of Great Falls, Mont,
recommended Ely's Cream Balm to me. I
can emphasize his statement, ''It is a posi-
tive cure for catarrh if used as directed p
Rev. Francis w. Poole, Pastor Central Pres.
Church, Helena. Mont.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
OPTIC TELEPHONE NO.

THE Optic will not, under any circum-
~ntances. bs Responsible for the return, or
the safe keeping of any rejected manu-.
script. NJ exception will bs made TO tnis
rule, with regard TO either letters or To-
closures. Nor will the editor enter into
correspondence concerning rejected maa-
uscript.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23

Ely's Cream Balm is the acknowledged
cure for catarrh and contains no mercury
nor any injurious drug. Price, so cents.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1897-10-23
pADVJQ 2KIM Scalp and Hair purified and Bean
0H0h y ONtW titled by CUTIcUKA SOAR.

Something like 100 600 head of
sheep will leave Lincoln county this
fall.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10

The Democratic State Committee
met at indianapolis Tuesday, every
district being represented but the
18th. There was, also, a general
consultation with a large number Of
Democrats from all over the State,
and jubilating speeches for free sill
yer were made, and the door Of the
old party opened wide for the gold
dissenters of two years ago, who
are now penitent, TO return to the
household. Hon. Gill. Shanklin
made q rousing speech.
The Committee decided to call
the district meetings for Thursday
Jan. 18th, to select members Of the
State Central Committee; the coun-
ty meetings to select delegates to
these district meetings will be held
on or before Jan. 9Th, on the call Of
the county chairman. The basis OF
representation at the district meet
ings will be one delegate for each 200
votes, or fraction over 100, cast fol
w. J. Bryan in 1896. The State
committee then chosen will meet at
Indianapolis Jan. IS, to organize.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10

DR.. L. c. Lukemeyer, who has
been making his father, Rev. J. H.
Lukemeyer, Of this city, a lengthy
visit, pending his seeking a future
location, has finally decided to cast
his lot with the good people Of JAS
per and will locate there this week.
The Doctor is q young man Of
ability, q graduate Of the Rush
Medical College. Of Chicago, and
has received the following strong
recommendation from the Mt. Car
mel Republican OF a few weeks past
'During his residence here DR..
Lukemeyer has shown himself an
accomplished gentleman and ply
stefan Of splendid ability" Such q
recommendation the citizens Of Jas.
per will be sure to appreciate
Argus.
The DR.. arrived Monday, and has
opened an Office in Mrs. Fink's
building on Jackson street. Oul
people will extend him a hearty
welcome.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10
Notice of Warning to Hun.
tiers, Fishers, Etc.

All persons are hereby notified not to
hunt, fish or otherwise trespass on the
lands or premises OF the undersigned
land owners in Boone township, Dubois
county, Ind, at their peril for violating
law. These lands are described as fol-
lows:
The West half OF sec. No. twenty -four,
township No. One North, Range No. d;
the northwest quarter Of the north east
quarter of section No. twenty-five, same
township and range: frac. section No.
l3, same township and range-together
$50 acres; also the north half OF the
northwest quarter, and the southeast
quarter of the northwest quarter OF Sec.
Is, T. one, north, range 5, l20 acres and
the<eouth part OF Portersville, in Section
II, town n, K. 5,-l2s4 acres, all owned
by Christian II. Rudolph.
Also, the n. +. quarter Of the \. r.
quarter of sec. % T n. X. q, and the +.
half Of sec "a, same town and range, and
the w. half OF S. w. quarter OF sec ~
7 l, N. X. 5-altogether440 acres, owned
by Ora b. Wilson. Any person viola
ting this notice may expect to be prose-
cuted.
CHRISTIAN II. RUDOLPH.
ORA b. WILSON.
Dee z lSo7-3ws
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10
Madison Township Trustee
Notice.

Notice is given that hereafter the Trs.
tee Of Madison township will be at the
store room Of Mr.. John p. Norman, in
Ireland, on every Saturday, for the pur-
,ose Of attending TO township business,
md all persons having business with the
ownship are expected to confine i to
hose days.
Fhe township library is kept at Isaac
Alexander's in Ireland, where all may
,btain the books.
The Indiana School books will be
found at Norman Il Gray's store at all
times. JOHN +. NORMAN,
Aug. Is, '95-y Trustee Madison TIP.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10

~The President sent his Mes
sage to Congress on Monday. He
recommends the retirement of all
the greenbacks, by the issue OF
bonds; the continuance Of the gold
standard; the annexation Of Hawaii |;
and permitting Spain to continue
butchering Cuban women and
children, while the U. S. navy does
police duty for her. 1t is probably
the most unpopular Message ever
sent to a Congress.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10

~Mother Mckinley, mother o.
President Mckinley, was stricken
with paralyses at her home in Can
ton, Ohio, on Thursday OF last week
and at her age the physicians had
no hope Of her recovery. The
President left Washington Thurs.
day night, and spent Friday and
part of Saturday at her bedside.
The meeting Of Congress on Mon.
day compelled him to return to the
capital. He sent his message to
Congress on Monday, and returned
to Canton again that night. He has
the heartfelt sympathy Of the en-
tire nation in his affection. Mrs.
Mckinley was yet alive Thursday
morning.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10
Hall Township Business.

Notice is hereby given that the under.
signed, Trustee of Hall township, VIII
attend to township business on each Sat
urday Of the year, at my office, and per-
sons having township business to tran
sact are required to present it to him on
Saturdays.
The township library will also be found
at my office near Rosamond, and the cit
liens are invited to call there for library
books.
The Indiana Series of School books
may be had at my Office, and at John .,
Meschede's, in Celestine.
LEVI l.. JACOBS,
Trustee Hall township.
Aug. q, 1871
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10
HARRISON Trustees Notice,

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, Trustee OF HARRISON township,
will att End to township business on each
Saturday OF the year, at my Office, and
persons having township business to
trrnsact are required to present 1t to him
on Saturdays.
The township library will be kept at
my home in Haysville.
GEORGE Nix,
Aug. rs. 1877. Trustee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10
Columbia Township Trus-
tees Notice.

The undersigned, Trustee OF Column
bia Tp., Dubois county, Ind, will attend
to Township business at his residence on
every Saturday, and persons having
township business 10 transact are re-
quested to present it on that day Of the
week.
The Township Library is kept at the
office OF the Trustee, where those en-.
titled can obtain books.
X. p. SMITH, Trustee.
Aug. 10th, lS97--y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10

Thieves made rich haul Mon
day night at Ferdinand Station,
breaking open a box car which
stood on the side track and taking
out load of wheat. about 80 BUSH
els. The wheat belonged to John
Libbert and he had loaded the car
the evening before. The wagon
was tracked for some distance going
west from depot. Argus cor.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10
Boone Township Trustees
Notice.

The undersigned, Trustee of Boone
township, Dubois county, hereby gives
notice that he will attend to all business
pertaining to the Office of Trustee, at his
residence, about one mile west OF Por-
tersville, on Portersville and ireland
road, on Saturdays of each week, and
requests all persons having township
business to present it on Saturday. Cti-
zens desiring books from the Township
Library, are notified that the Library is
kept by VIM. McHarris, in Portersville.
N. b. CoFFMAS, Trustee.
Aug 4, lS97-y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-12-10

~The County Auditor and
Treasurer went hunting last Friday
and got "a rabbits, some way. II
it is said Auditor Koerner replaced
the Clerks missing rabbit, and
Herman wondered where il had
been SO long.