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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
LOVING CUPS ARE IN VOGUE.
The Proper Ceremonial Attached to
Their Use.

Just now loving cups are much in evil
dence at reunions and the like, but I nave
not seen any loving cup passed that is
true to its name. The loving cup originat-
ed as a matter of precaution in olden
times, when apparent friends had an IN
pleasant method of killing a friend who
was a rival while he was drinking. SO an
immense heavy cup was made with o
heavy cover. The method Of using it can
still be witnessed at ~banquets at the Man
sion house in London. The person re-
ceiving it stands and turns to his neigh
Dor, who also uses and takes the cover
with both hands. The first person then
raises the heavy cup to his lips with both
hands, and having slipped of the contents,
holds it while the friend at his side re-
places the cover and takes the cup, repeat
ing the same process in turn with his next.
neighbor. Thus both hands being occu-
pied there is no possibility of one friend
stabbing another. In our time the custom
has degenerated and the cover as a rule
disappeared. Nevertheless if both hands
were occupied that would not prevent
tongues from wagging later, and words
are sometimes sharper thar swords.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
THE F|L|P|kOS GIVE IN.
A Formal Denial that Relations
Are Strained.
AGUINALDO'S PROMISE.
Runors in Circulation Are Malicious
Done to Prejudice Fi~1ipinos'
Cause.

New York, Sept. 19.-The following
dispatch has been received at the office
here Of the Associated press:
Manila, Philippine Islands. Sept. 10
The Philippine government desires to in
form the American government and peo-
PIE that the many rumors circulated re-
garding the strained relations between the
Filipino and American forces are base,
malicious SANDERS of the enemy to both
parties, are without any truth and are
circulated for the purpose of prejudicing
the appeal of the Filipinos for their re-
lease from the oppression and cruelty Of
Spain.
The relations of our people and yours
have been and will continue 10 be of the
most friendly nature, and we have with
drawn our forces from the suburbs of Ma
Mia as an additional evidence of our con-
fdence in the great American republic.
"Aguinaido."
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21

inter view lie Salu.
Il had been a sufferer of rheumatism for
a number of years and the pain at times
was very intense. l tried all the proprie-
tary medicines | could think or hear of,
but received no relief.
II finally placed my case with several
physicians and doctored with them for
some time. but they failed to do me any
good. Finally, with my hopes of relief
nearly exhausted I read an article regard
ing Dr.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale Peo-
pie, which induced me to try them. I
was anxious to get rid of the terrible dis
ease and bought two boxes of the pills.
l began using them about March, 1897.
After had taken two boxes l was COM
pletely cured, and the pain has never re-
turned. l think it is the best medicine I
have ever taken, and am willing at any
time to sign my name to any testimony
setting forth it's great merit"
(Signed) Adam Vangundy.
Subscribed and sworn to before me, this
18th day of September. A. D. 1897.
Franklin G.. Funk, Notary Public.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
Ten Acres Of information.

There are ten acres of valuable infor-
nation, education and knowledge to be
seen at the Milwaukee Exposition this
season, and the separate and distinct ex-
hibits number more than 100, including a
half dozen complete manufacturing plants
in operation. The art gallery, with it's
800 rare oil paintings and $50 fine water
color studies, is declared by competent
judges to be far ahead of that seen at
kee show will continue until October Is,
gates open from 10 a. NJ. to II p. M,
with two fine band concerts daily. Re
duced fares on all railroads Tuesdays,
Thursdays and Saturdays. Admission,
d cents
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
He Got Around IT.

An Irishmian is too nimble to be caught
when he doesn't wish to be apprehended.
Cardinal Manning delighted to tell the fol-
lowing story as an Illustration of the ma
tional elu%siyeness:
An Irishman. the son of one who had
been hanged. having been asked how his
father died. thus eluded the admission of
the fact:
Sure, thin, my father, who was a very
reckless man, was jist standin' on a plat
form ~haranguing a mob. when a part Of
the platform suddenly gave way. and he
fell through, and thin it was found his
neck was broken"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
DORA DIDN'T R
Gen. Clay Still Has Influence Over
the Girl.

Pinkard, Ky, Sept. 17.-Dora Richard
son and Riley Brock have not been mar
ried. Dora received a lengthy telegram
from Gen. Clay, the contents of which
she will not reveal. 1t is believed that
this telegram stopped the wedding, al
tention of marrying so soon. Gen. Clay
fully understands Dora, and knows that
she want to marry Brock, but he is I'M
willing to see her become his wife imme-
diately. Brock has been working faith
fully on the farm Of Mr.. Meyer since he
was released from the Second Kentucky
regiment, but Gen. Clay wishes to try
him further. A friend of Dora's said
that he was positive Dora and Riley
would be married in q short time.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
COMMISSION SAILS.
Men Who Are to Take Part in
Spanish Peace Negotiations
at Paris.

New York. Sept. 17.-The United
States commissioners to conclude the
terms Of peace with Spain sailed today on
board the Cunard line steamer Campania,
en- route to Paris. The commission con
sists Of the former secretary of state,
William r. Day; United States Senators
William Z. Frye, Cushman K. Davis and
George Gray, and Whitelaw Reid. Each
commissioner is accompanied on the trip
by his wife or other members of the fam
iy.
from Madrid says the Spanish peace
commissioner were appointed today.
They are Senior MonterO Rios, president
of the Senate, who is president of the
commission; Gen. Cerero and Seniors Alb
narzuza. Vi.larrutia and Garnica.
The Spanish commission, the dispatch
adds, viii start for Paris on September
III
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
RECEPTION TO HEROES.
Brilliant Event by the S. Nj. Stephen
son Daughters at Menom:uee

Menominee, Mich, Sept. 19.-[Special.
ALI Menominee soldiers who have par
ticipated IN any of the wars in which the
United States has been involved. were
banqueted at the Stephenson hotel in this
city Saturday night by the daughters of
ex-Congressman S. NJ. Stephenson. About
fifty members of the @. A. r. and seven
ty-iye members of Co. l, Second Wiscon-
sin regiment. and Co. L, Thirty-fourth
Michigan regiment, who are Menominee
boys, were present, also a number of Co.
Z boys of Iron Mountain. 1t was a very
brilliant affair, given as a welcome to the
wIr hnrnnS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
A Non-Poisonous Match.

London. Sept. 19.-Two Berlin men
claim to have made an invention which
will reyolutioniZe the match trade. For
the last three years they have been work
ing together in Berlin endeavoring 10 dis
cover a means of making a non-poj>onous
match which would light anywhere.
Their experiments have been attended
with complete success. They have made
a match which is readily ignited on any
Gus fumes. The discovery was largely
accidental after they had almost begun
to despair of attaining their object.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
WINNIE DAVIS DEAD.
Weeks of Suffering of a Woman
Who Figures in History
Are ended.

Narragansett Pier, r. L., Sept. 49,
Miss Winnie Davis, daughter Of Mrs.
Jefferson Davis, died at noon Sunday at
the Rockingham hotel, to which place she
came as a guest in the early part of the
Piers social season. She had been i'll
for several weeks and a fortnight ago her
ailment was diagnosed as malarial gas
tritis. At times her condition became
serious, so that consultations of physi-
clans We're deemed necessary, but fire.
quent rallies gave renewed hope that she
would ultimately recover.
Miss Davis was truly a child of the
C~onfederacy. She took part as an in
FAINT III the retreat from Richmond; she
shared as a baby her fathers imprison-
e at Fortress Monroe, and was the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
Give the Devil His Due.

A would-be playwright brought to a
w~e!lknown actor-manager a play for him
to read. The actor found it execrable,
and when the author demanded a verdict,
felt it a kindness to point out the mis-
wroth. DO you know that play cost me
a years hard labor?' he exclaimed. MY
dear man. you are fortunate" returned
the im~pertuabable actor; "a more just
judge would have made it ten years.
FTit- Pitc
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
Death of Gen. Haskell.

Columbus, O., Sept. 17.-Brig.- Gen. Jo-
seph T. Haskell died Of apoplexy at his
residence in the United States military
reservation here. His death was a trag-
ic ending of a memorable day in the his
tory Of the Seventeenth United States in
fantry, which he commanded as |lieuten-
ant-colonel at FL Caney and Santiago.
The regiment reached home at II O'Clock
and was rendered an enthusiastic recep-
ton by the citizens. but the excitement
proved too much for the general.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
Death of Rev. Thomas Apple.

Lancaster, Pa, Sept. 17.-Rev. Thorn
as Apple, D. D., Ii. D., one Of the most
eminent t~heologians in the Reformed
Church in America, died today from
acute kidney trouble. DR.. Apple was SO
years Of age and has been prominent in
the Reformed Church for nearly a half
century.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
Thieving Officers Sentenced.

London, Sept. 10. ". Jago. former
~ chief officer of the White Star line
steamer Britannia, and John Kynaston,
who was third officer of the steamer, both
of whom have been convicted of robbing
the mail on board the Britannia, were
sentenced today, the former to eight
years and the latter to one year, impris-
cnment at hard labor.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
THE RUSH FOR GOLD.
From the Times, Bluffs, III.

The rush of gold seekers to the Klon-
dixie brings thrilling memories to the
"forty-niners' still alive, of the time when
they girdled the continent or faced the
terrors of the great American desert on
the journey to the land of gold. These
should be needed by gold seekers of to-
day. Constant exposure and faulty diet
killed large numbers, while nearly all the.
survivors were afflicted with disease.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21

m a ny 0 f
them with
Ri e m a
tiSm. Such
a sufferer
was Adam
Y angundy,.
W h 0 now
resides a t
Bluffs, H.,
w h e he
has b e e u
justice o f
t h e peace
a n d w a $
t h e Fl S t
presidentof
t h e board
of trustees.
In a recent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
in Maine.

Portland, Me, Sept. 1.-Two earth
quake shocks occurred in Deering this
morning. The first was felt at 10:45.
lasting seven seconds, followed after an
interval of eleven seconds by a second
shock, lasting five seconds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
REV. DIR. HALL IS A
Pastor of Fifth Avenue Presbyteri-
an Church in Gotham Pass
eS Away in Ireland.

Belfast, Ireland, Sept. 17.-Rev. DR..
John Hall of New York died this morn
ing at Bangor, County Down.
DIR. Hall was on his annual visit to
Europe. He died at his sisters resi-
dence. His health had been broken down
for more than q year. He had hoped to
return to New York shortly and had, in
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
RUSSIA WILL IMPORT WHEAT.
Eighty Million Bushels to Relieve
Famine in Vo1ga District

Springfield, o., Sept. 17-John w.
Bookwalter, now travelling il Russia,
writes that a high Russian official says
the famine in the Volga district will
necessitate the importation by Russia of
SO,GO0, 900 bushels of wheat this year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
Pacific Salmon in Lake Superior.

Within the last five years several nil
lions of the Pacific coast salmon have
been placed in Lake Superior. They are
now frequently caught weighing ten to
fifteen pounds. and of excellent flavor, n
little milder than that of the saltwater
salmon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
Where to Buy Your Piano.

Write for our special price-list. We
sell the finest pianos at manufacturers
prices. New uprights from $3.50 up.
The S. A. Mondschein Piano Co,
41S Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
MUST
British Commander at Gambia Pre-
sents UItimatum Regarding
MuSSulmanS.

Gambia, Island of Crete, Sept. lad
miral Noel, the British naval commander
here, last evening handed Edhem Pasha,
the Turkish governor, a demand for the
disarmament of the Mussulman popula-
ton. The pasha is awaiting the instruc-
tons of the Turkish government Oh the
Snhinct. ~
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21
MARRIED ONLY SIX WEEKS.
Complaint in an Indianapolis Divorce
Case is Suppressed.

Case Is Suppressed.
Indianapolis. Ind, Sept. 17.-In the SUI
perior court Il divorce was granted Mrs.
Samuel Morrison upon grounds that were
kept from the public. The Divorce is a
daughter of Judge William \. Woods of
the United States circuit court. and her
eX-husband is assistant cashier of the
Fletcher National bank. The affair has
been the one society sensation this sea-
son. They were married about six weeks
ago, and the wedding was a great So
cial event. They lived together three
days, when the bride returned TO her
parents and applied for a divorce.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-09-21

Eight churches nave stood on the site
of st. Pauls cathedral in London. The
first one was built in the year 223.
The record-union., 1898-04-24
BASEBALL.
Results of Yesterdays Games on
Eastern Diamonds.


Eastern Diamonds.
BALTIMORE, April ilfr2233,7-Nichols % and
McJames had pitchers battle to-day
and the 1886 spectators were treated
to one of the fastest games here for
long time. The fielding behind both
twirlers was for the most part of the
hair-raising order. Quinn was sent to
bat for McJames in the ninth. Nichols
Intentionally gave him his base, and
troubles of the latter began. A single
and a hit batsman filed the corners,
and Nichols was clearly ratified. Kelly
landed on a straight. one, and sent the
two winning runs home amid the great
est enthusiasm.
Score: Baltimore 3, hits Z, errors 2;
Boston 2, hits s, errors g.. Batteries
McJames and Clark; Nichols and Ber-
gen. Umpires-Lynch. and Connolly.
AT PHILADELPHIA.
PHILADELPHIA, April 23.-New
game of the series by better all-around
work. Attendance, 1926.
Score: Philadelphia 9, hits 13, errors
4 New York IA, hits IA. errors 3. Bat
teries-Donohue, Dunkle, Murphy and
Mcfarland; Doheny and Warner. Um-
pires-Snyder and Curry.
AT WASHINGTON.
WASHINGTON, April 23.-The SEN
ators had every prospect of winning to-
day up to the sixth inning, when six
hits for eight bases gave the victory to
the visitors. Attendance, 500.
Score Washington s, hits IL, errors
1; Brooklyn 8, hits IA, errors 4. Bat
teries-Mercer and Mcclure; Payne
and Ryan. Umpires-Emslie and An
The record-union., 1898-04-24
OHIO SENATORIAL SCANDAL.
Committee Reports Relative to
Bribery Charges.

COLUMBUS (O), April pa ma
jority of the Senate Committee to-day
reported that the evidence taken by
them showed a conspiracy to elect M.
A. Hanna United States Senator by
bribery, and that the attempt by Gen
eral Boyce to bribe Representative Otis
was known to Rathbone, Dick, Hanna
and other workers in M. A. Hanna's in
terest at Columbus.
Senator Garfield's minority report
saws Otis and his attorney, T. c. Camp
bell, testify that Boyce disclaimed to
them connection with Hanna's Column
bus workers, but that he (Boyce) was
sent out by New York parties, whose
identity he refused to disclose. The
testimony of Otis and Campbell, Mr..
Garfield says is all that was given in
accordance with the rules of evidence
in the courts of Ohio, which the COM
mittee failed to follow but later the
majority Of the committee admitted
hearsay testimony with view of con-
Meeting Mr.. Hanna with the alleged
crime if possible.
The Senate adopted the majority re-
mort by vote of 10 to II.
The record-union., 1898-04-24
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR.
THE ANNUAL CONCLAVE AT
SAN FRANCISCO CLOSED.
An Imposing Parade of Sir Knights
on Van Ness Avenue-ORcers
Installed.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 23.-The an
nual conclave of the Grand Command
cry, Knights Templar of California,
closed last evening with the installa-
ton of the following officers:
Grand Commander, Robert M. Powers
Hof San Francisco; Deputy Grand Com
mander, John F. Merrill of San Fran
/ cisco; Grand Recorder Thomas H. Cas-
we'll of San Francisco; Grand General
issimo. Frederick M. Miller of Fresno;
| Captain General, George B. Mckee Of
San Jose; Grand Prelate, Charles E.
Stone of Marysville; Grand Senior
Warden, w. Frank Pierce of Oakland /;
Grand Junior Warden, William D.
Knight Of Sacramento; Grand Treasur-
er, Charles w. Coleman of San Fran
cisco; Grand Standard Bearer, George
Sinsabaugh; Grand Sword Bearer, John
B. de Jarnatt; Grand Warder. Brills-
ford P. Flint; Grand Organist, Samuel
David Mayer; Captain of Guards. S.
Warburton.
The Order Of the Temple was impress
sively conferred before the Grand Com
mandery by California Commandery,
No. l, K. T., Sir John P Frazer Off
ciating as commander Sir A. A. Bat
kin, the musical director of the com
mandery, assisted by the quartet, sang
some choice selections, appropriate to
the occasion. The conclave broke up at
IL o'clock.
1t was decided that next year Sacra-
mento will receive the Sir Knights the
year after Los Angeles; the third year
San Francisco.
The parade of the Knights Templar,
which closes every conclave, was on
Van Ness avenue at 2:30 this after
noon. The different Communicates
formed as a brigade of three battalions
on Van Ness avenue, between Turk and
Grove streets, under the command of
Eminent Sir John F. Merrill, Grand
Generalissimo, assisted by the follow
ing staff:
Chief of Staff, Right Eminent Sir
Frank w. Sumner, Past Grand Com
mander.
Surgeon. Sir Knight Curtis C. Ken
yon, M. D.
Staff-Sir Knights William Macdon-
aid, James MeNab, Edward r. Swain,
A w. Burrell and George S. Andres.
Signal Officers-Sir knights H. w.
Westphal, W. r. Jost, r. s. Polastri, J..
D. Maxwell, Edward j. vogel and NJ.
Ryan.
First Battalion, California Command
cry, No. /, mounted. formed in four
companies under the command of En-
inent Sir John P. Frazer, commander.
Grand Commandery of California,
formed as one company under COM
mand of Eminent Sir Frederick NJ Mil
Ter, Grand Captain-General
Second Battalion, San Jose, No. 10;
Oakland. No. IL; Santa Rosa, No. II;
Naval No. 19; Mt Olivet, No 20; Wat
sonville, No. %; San Luis Obispo, No.
81; Ukiah. No. 33; Napa, No. "a, and
Eureka. No. 80, formed in four or more
companies, under command of r. E.
Sir Trowbridge H. Warde, Past Grand
Commander.
Third Battalion. Golden Gate, No. 16,
formed in four companies, under COM
The record-union., 1898-04-24
SACRAMENTO MARKET.
The Week Closed With Fair Days
Trade in Produce Circles.
Sacramento, ADril %,

Sacramento, ADril 23d.
The week closed with a fair days trade
in local produce circles. Prices were un-
changed
Following are, the retail prices for the
various articles mentioned:
FLOUR-Family Extras. 81 65 per 100
fbs: 81 IS for so lbs.
FRUIT-Oranges, Navels, 35Q50c: seed
Lemons, 15Q25c: Cocoanuts 10c each; Ba-
nanas, 25c per dozen; Grape Fruit, 4 lbs
for 25c; Apples, s1q1 Is per box; Strawber-
NUTS-New walnuts, 15c per fb: New
Almonds 1212c; New Brazils, 12hc; Pc
cans, Ice; Filberts. 15c; Chestnuts, 15c per
10; Pine Nuts, 25c. IAt.
DAIRY PRODUCE-Butter-Pi 3oc
per rb; Mountain. Zoe: Valley Roll zoe;
roll Cheese-California, 15c per 10; Young
America, lie; Eastern Creamery, 15Q20c;
Genuine Swiss. 40c; American Cheese. 2Oc;
Neufchatel, 10c
ETABLES-Tomatoes 121aa per 10:
Celery, sc per head: Cauliflower, I0c per
head; Artichokes, 30c per dozen: New Po-
tatoes, 21ac per 10; Turnips, Beets, Pars-
nips. Carrots, Lettuce, Radishes, Leek
and Green Onions, 121ac per doz punches; ;;
fb; Sprouts, &c: Chicory. for sc; Water
cress, for SC; Roman, Q for. SC; Peas,
two lbs for 15c. Asparagus, 346c; Rhu-
barb. sc per 10; Cucumbers, l5c each
2 for 25c
MEATS-Beef-Prime Rib Roast, 12i1Q
15c; Loin Steak, 121a415c; Rump Steak
10c; Chuck Roast, 10c; Rump, Sc; Brisket,
SC, Chuck Steak 10c. Veal-Lion and Rib
Chops, 15c; Roast Veal, 12c. Mutton-LeS.
The record-union., 1898-04-24
TROPICAL FRUIT-Bananas. s192 per

TROPICAL FRUIT-Bananas. s142 per
bunch; Pineapples, s2q4 per dozen
Smyrna Figs. 1214@14c per 10; Persian
Dates, 51a@6c per 10 for new crop.
DRIED FRJITS-Carloads- Ga
Q7Ac for evaporated and 41aq51ac for sun
dried; Prunes, carloads, 40-50's 34Q44c;
5O-6O's, 3A03Ac; 6O-7Vs, 2s4 G314c; 7O-S0's, PA
a2ale; s0-so's, 1A@2Age;e s0z1oo's, lA@lNc: :
Black Figs, in sacks, 214Q2a4c; White, 4Q5c;
51aQ61ac: Peeled, 10Q1212c; Plums, 412Q5c for
pitted and 1Q11ac for unpitted; Apples, 7Q
nc for evaporated and 41aQ512c for sum
dried; Pears, halves, fancy, 4Q6c; quarters,
3Q5c.
-Carloads-Two crown. 1hQ2c
per 10; 3-crown, &c; 4-crown, S1ac; London
LAYERS s1Q1 10 per box; Seedless Sultanas,
41ac; Seedless Muscatels. 2Ac.
BUTTER-Creamery 21c per fb;
special brands, higher; seconds, 19Gl20c.
Dairy-Fancy, 19c; other grades, 17Q1Sc per
'CHEESE-New, 9laG1Oc; old, C: Cali
fornia Cream Cheddar, 1o1a@l1c; Young
America, 101h@11c: Eastern. 12Q13c.
EGGS-Ranch, 121a6l131ac per dozen;
Store, 111aQi12lhc per dozen.
POULTRY-Live Turkeys. 1O@l21bc per
ers, 50 5Oa4 for old and 81 50QS for young;
Broilers, $2 50Q3 so for small and S4 50M
5 so for large; F'ryers, $6d6 SO; Hens, So 90
(d4; Ducks, So 50Q4 for old and S6@7 for
young; Geese, 81 rs per pair; Goslings,
81 756p2 25 per pair: Pigeons, 81 25Q1 81
per dozen for old and 81 75Gl2 25 for young
The record-union., 1898-04-24
He Quit Too Soon.

If there is any diminution in the pop
ulation of the country it is not the fault
of the Curth family. Mrs. Anna Curth,
a good looking German woman of thir-
ty years, is suing Kansas City for S.
600 on account of injuries she received
by falling through a coalhole in front
of No. 16 East Fourth street in Sep
tember of 1896. George Jones is de-
Tending the case for the city in Judge
Slover's division of the Circuit Court
How old were you when you were
married. asked Mr.. Jones to-day.
Seventeen" said Mrs. Curth
How old is your oldest child?"
Twelve"
How old is the next?"
Ten"
THE next?"
Eight"
"The next"
Six"
Mr.. Jones hesitated a moment and
looked at the floor.
The next?" he continued finally.
-Four" replied Mrs. Curth.
Mr.. Jones hesitated again. but decid-
ed to risk it. ''The next?" he asked.
Two admitted Mrs. Curth.
Mr.. Jones was ready to change the
lines of examination.
Are you sure he asked. that you
used due care and diligence when you
were walking on this walk?"
Mrs. Curth smiled.
You have missed one" she said
Mr.. Jones moved uneasily in his
chair.
How old is it?" he asked.
-Four months" said Mrs. Curth.
Mrs. Curth and her husband also
raise vegetables and sell them on the
city market.-Kansas City Star.