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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

At the Springfield (Iil.l State Fair
Wednesday afternoon ]. A. Potts. fine
saddle and show stallion, Thornton
Star, was awarded first premium in q
large field OF the best horses In this
country. Thornton Star lie in fine
form this fall and made great show
at Springfield. It's hard matter to
beat Mexico horses.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

THE flower parade ct the Street
Rair will be success and one Of the
many pleasing features. The ladies
ire taking lively interest In ths
natter and that means that the Gar
bival will be all that is expected
Every owner Of a vehicle should pre-.
pare to have it In the parade prop
sriv decorated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

Hon. W. II. KEENAN, Of Mexico
zho attended the ex Confederat'
#sunlon at Clinton, Mo., madea touch
sng address in favor OF the Springfield
fund. Mr.. Kennan is one
Df the most prominent ex-Confeder'
ties OF the State Of Missouri ant
Always enjoys the reunions.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

AUDRAN County was awarded first
premium on white corn at the Fulton
Street Fair. John Waugh, who lives
bout 7 miles south of Mexico, was
ne lucky man and bis corn is said to
be as good as was ever produced in
Dis section. You can't keep Audrain
aown; she wins wherever she goes.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

The Kansas Uity Star says Aftsl
the jury In 8 north Missouri county
had been out twenty-four hours thay
appeared before the Judge for further
Instructions. "What DO you wish tC
know9" inquired the Judge. "EIever
OF us want TO know what TO do with
the one damned fOol,n responded
the foreman,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

Geo. A. Key, of Rowena, and Miss
Ida Butler, Of Skinner, were married
At o'clock Wednesday, Sept. 20, ai
the home of the BRIDES parents. Both
parties to the marriage are highly re-
spected and have many friends.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

IT looks Is though s'health" was to
agurs extensively In Republican
politics next year. 1t is said that the
zondition Of Mr.. Hobart's health will
prevent his running again, and that
Boss HannA's health is too precariouH
8 permit him to manage Mr.. McKin-
zsy's campaign. Perhaps Mr.. MeKin-
~ realizes that neither Hobart OF
Hanna wonld help him any In CAM
Rsign in which trusts viii be one oi
ne big issues.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

J. Blum, Son 4 Co., the north side
dry goods merchants, have contract
ed for liberal advsrtising space in the
daily and weekly LEDeER. This is 9
live, up-to-dats house and the nrm
knows that Newspaper advertising
pays.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

SECRETARY Roor is credited with
having designs npon the Republican
Vice Presidential nomination; also
with having the active assistance OF
Boss Plat.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

MEXICO Is still the horse center oI
the earth. Hon. J. A. Potts carried
on FIRST prize IN the saddle show ring
of IA entries at the State Fair in
Springfield, Ill.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

AN inquisitive subscriber asks Why
Adam was made hrst. Now, regard
ing this we don't know, but surmise It
was so Eve would have somebody to
talk to as soon as she got here.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05
THERE Is Al CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured BY the use OF coffee. Recently
there has been placed In al the grocery stores 4
new preparation called GRAND, made Of pure
grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most
and but few can tell II from coffee. II does not
cost over v a. much. Children may drink It
with great benefit. Is cts. and Is cts per pack !
Re. Try It, ASK for GRAIN-O.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

THIS is the season of the year when
the farmers discuss frost and the
maiden lady spreads her bed quilt
over her geraniums at night.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

WAR is still inevitable in the
Tranavaal, but It has been IN that
condition for two weeks without any
one firing gun.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

A MoBERLY paper says 5000 people
attended the Street Fair there yes
srday. At Mexico before the Street
ksr beglns there win be 5000 people
y a.t~laaaau around sVainhinR aba earss
&mmA~ua ws,e ~, fho hnrfha
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

Two Marriage Licenses Granted.
Marriage licenses were issued Sat-
urdsy as follows: John s. Faddis and
Margaret Carter, both of Ceutralia;
J. b. Elein and Myrtle MOser. both Of
Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

OHIO Republicans seem to think
they need lot Of outside help, in the
talking line, but outsiders cannot
vote, unless they escape the vigilance
of the Democrats.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05
Iastsr Rainr Trsated wen.

The Paris Mercury says; Jester
took dinner ct the Masterson House
Sunday By special invitation Of JaiIof
Masterson, and the prisoner enjoyed
1t hugely. He is receiving the best
OF treatment, but has not been well
this week, being confined to his bed
part of the time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

TEE Orange Free State is laying its
plans to become a province Of the
British empire.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

Misc Lena Berry was voted the
Queen Of Carnival Of the Fulton
Street Fair with Miss Bess Carter
second.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05
500 Reward si0O.

The readers Of this paper viii be pleased to
learn that theroisa least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all its stages
and that is Catarrh. Hali,s Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known 70 the medical
fraternity. Cstsrrh being constitutional dis
ease, requires constitutional treatment. Halls
catArrli curs Il taken Internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces Of the sys-
ten, thereby destroyins the foundation Of the
disease, giving the patient strength BY build
ing up the constitution and assisting nature in
doing It's work The proprietors have so much
faith IN ils curative powers. that they offeF one
Hundred Dollars for any case thatitfails 70 cure.
Send for list Of testimonials. Address,
FL CHENEY Co., Toledo. o.
Sold by druggists, TO. .
Halls Family Pfus are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

FROM all accounts Gen. Otis re-
turn home would be hailed with
ALMOST as loud acclaim aa Dewey's.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

W. H. FRENCH has bought some
more Mexico dirt. He knows g good
thing when he sees 1t.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

Judge J. A. Guthris d putting sub
stantial improvements on the Baptist
psnonsge property On South Jsfer-
son street.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

The St. Louis Court Of Appeals has
decided to begin calling its October
term docket on the frst Monday, in
stead of the second, as heretofore.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

TOM REED 10 one Of the few men
who have stepped aside in order to
give their private secretaries a show.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05
Mules and Cattla for sala.

Mules and Cattle for Sale.
Thirty-six head Of 8 year old mules
and s5 head of high grade cattle foE
sale as follows; "a head OF yssrlings
and II head OF feeders, years old.
Address or call on
STOKES & ADDISON,
Holts Summit,
25-4t galloway Co., Mo,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

A very remarkable story comen
from Somerset, o. Scott Davis, the
leading merchant of the village, had
3 fine Jersey calf, which he placed in
q stall in bis barn and was bringing II
up by hand, the little animal being
supplied with the best Of milk for its
sustsnance. A cat had litter Of kit
tens in the msngsr and the calf en-
deavored to swallow one Of the kit
tens and was found dead In the stall
with the kitten fast in Its throat.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

President win Be the Guest Of Canton
While BE Speaks.

CANTON, ILL.,, Sept. ga dispatch
from the Presidents private secretary
says the Presidential party viii reach
Canton about $3.50 p. m, Oct. Q, on
the way from Quincy to Galesburg,
and that on thai afternoon the Presi-
dent will be the guest Of this city for
q few hours. The arrangement lis In
teresting from the fact that on that
day Col. William ]. Bryan is under an
engagement to be here and deliver
an address, the occasion being Can
toms second annual Street Fair.
While Bryan is speaking here the
Presidential train will, In all probsbil.
ity, arrive 81 the Canton depot.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05
The Bio Putchett saIe

J. T. johnson was one of the
auctioneers at the Pritchett sale Of
stock In Pike county Thursday.
Nearly 5000 buyers were present,
from Missouri, Illinois, Kansas and
Iowa, and the hogs, sheep and cattle
aggregating nearly 1900 head, sold
for more than $4,000. All stock
brought good prices, especially cattle.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05
The Rails County 7ymss says:

P. II. Cullen, of Mexico, is being
favorably mentioned for State Senator
10 succeed Senator Majors. Pat Oul-
len would reflect credit upon that dis
trict In the Senate, and his many
Rails county friends would be glad 70
see him placed there.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

The LEDGER baby show will take
place on the second day OF the Street
Fair at Woodbridge Il Purdy's drug
store on the north side Of the square.
Fond mothers are requested to make
entries with Secretary Carter as soon
before the exhibit as possible. The
show win take place between and 2
o'cIock, p. M, on Wednesday, Oct,
IL. The premium Is an elegant silver
engraved cup to the prettiest Audrain
county baby. The mother OF the
winner receives handsome bouquet
Of rare flowers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05
Bic Barn Burned.

The barn Of James L. Stewart, who
lives about seven miles east of town,
was entirely destroyed by fire Thurs
day morning, about four O'Clock. The
origin of the fire was supposed to be
. stroke of lightning. The barn was
insured with Hopkins & Ricketts, for
$4,000.
DR.. w. 7. Lemon and wife, of Aux
vase, have gone to Colorado to re-
side permanently.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05
Know What They are Doing.

The Mexico Street Fair projectors
have brains under their hat. They
have decided to do all their adYertiu-
ing through the local papers. They
have found out that flaming posteri
and pretty hangers don't pay. Ipl
the local papers that reach the people,
LAkenan q Barnes, as agents, to-
day sold for the estate Of Hugh Wil-
son, the residence property on Easi
Promenade street to Jas, d. Mckee
for 800.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

MEXICO, Mo.
Three Hotariss Public In Oiiiss.
TaIephene No. 30.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-05

The sixteenth annual session OF the
Audrain Baptist Association convened
with the West ouivre church on Tues
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
UNCLE ARNER,s PHOTO.

sho, wanter know eff yer knew It'll Well,
there now, dear me, SUI
didn't hardly reckon that yew folks'd know
who 'twuZ.
Think it looks Jest like met Thore, mother,
dyer hear thatf
Now will yer say I'm GRIMM away like a
chessy cat?.
How dyer like my rig out9 Clothes ham tvery
gay,
But, yer see, want expectin ter be took Jest
that way,
But when a fellers so harnsome that they
want his picter-shol
1t amt perlte ter refuse en- no matter Of
yer hain't jest so.
'Twuz one er them days las summer when
airth wuz a. br lin stew,
And wuz on the piazza a-coolin-er tryin
tew-
With nary a coat ner hat on, and watchin from
where l sot
The air on the medders shiver like smoke,
'twuz so Toastin hot,
When under the layloc bushes and up through
the boX-ajed walk
Come one er them wheelin fellers, und didn t
he sweat Don't talkl
And he wanted drink er water, so / fetched
some from the well,
And we got chattin tergether, and he stopped
fer quite a spell.
He said he'd been takin picters er things that
he saw fer fun,
And he showed me the rig that made EN-, and,
sure as yer live, swun
1t want no bigger a salt box, but picters he
showed it took
Wuz Jest as slick as a whistle and as good as
them in a book.
See he, ''Will yer let mo snap yerf" "snaI
me, " SEE l, with WHAT
II mean shall take yer picter? had jest as
livs as not"
Well, looked down at my shirt sleeves, and
honest had ter laff
Say, hain't pooty subj SEE l, fer
photygraf2"
l hadn't no more n said it fore all of a sudden
"clickl"
That box Of his'n went snappin, and he sez
eve done the trick"
well, what have yer done 5" l asst him. why
yer picter took, that's ALL
And then wouldn't believe him, but alonl
some time this fall
The mail it fetched me a package, and he 4
sent that tintype down.
And mother she made more fun on Z and Sol
it's a reg lar clown,
But there, tell her, she orter grow harnsom'
as what be,
Then folks nd be takin picters er her like theJ
do er mel
Joe Lincoln in l.. A. ". Bulletin.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
A Morning Tonic.

Take a small package Of Ramon's Tonic Regulator
and put in qu TT Of whiskey, allow to stand over
night strain next morning and add sugar. spices, car
damon etc, to suit the taste You will find it the best
bitters you d, md preventive Of malaria,
chlls and fever, bliowness etc Its great Tonic
and the only Tonic Regulator made
Yancey Boyd, Yellow Creek Ga, writes Ra-
mons Tonic Regulator has done good for liver
complaint than all the physicians l ever tried can
not well do without it.
Gilbert Cottrell, Settlement, Ark writes: For
several years my wife had been seriously troubled with
sick-headache, Nothing did her my good until she
tried Ramons Tonic Regulator wlich ,icctualy cured
her.
A. W. Farmer, Pinckar1, Ala July 9th, 1897,
writes l had been suffering with lv,r complaint Sc
verely for than two aIs, aid ad tried many
remedies without any rlof at ELL tl4 had given up
all hope of getting well and had become respondent.
A short time ago l was induced (, Try package ot
Ramons Tonic Regulator ant wa, told uld find
some at Clements & Sons rrust nt S. that after
giving it trial felt relief and after using two pack
ages | was entirely well.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
RamOn's Tonic Regulator

Is compounded from the most carefully selected
and purest remedies known making i the best medicine
in the world.
We do not claim that a single package will accom-
pIish everything but do know that when taken ac
cording to directions its effect be quickly felt and
that we send out thousands of free samples each year.
the Trial of which invariably makes customer and
friend 1t is especially valuable for women and all
whose blood is in a weak condition.
All we say for this great remedy can be oven by
buying package Of your merchant and usirg direct
cd either in dry powder after made into a lq&'d
You will find it destroys the diseac, ca, qucrs
pain and expels every ounce of poisonous blood IF m
the system.
Whether run down, or feeling tired a result Of
overwork or the effect of the changing weathr you
should take this greatest of all TONES and blood pu i
fers. 1t purifes and enriches the blood, torcs the
stomach the torpid liver and kidneys creates
and builds up the system. Every who uses it says
it makes the weak strong Put up in powder form at
S1O0 per package each package containing five Of the
smaller 25c packages 1t by far the cheapest well
as the best Liver Medicine. Sample package free of
any druggist
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
Wanted to BE Called.

The Park avenue trolley line in the
city of Rochester is crossed by three CON
secutive streets which bear masculine
surnames. An Irishman with a carpet
bag entered one of the cars the other
day and sat down gingerly near the
door Four OF five other men completed
the list Of passengers The Sar swung
around the corner of Chestnut street.
"Jamesp' shouted the conductor. A
man signaled him, the car stopped and
the man alighted. A half minute after
ward the car neared another cross street
William announced the conduct
or. Another man got out. The Irish
mans eyes grew visibly larger.
Alexander ~ shouted the conductor.
The third man left the car.
When it had started on, the Irishman
arose and approached the conductor.
'Oi want to git out at AynOo B, " be
said. me foorsht name ia Michael. -
Youths Companion.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25

The bane OF the American people isdyspepsia indi-
geson and troubles arising from todiy Of the liver
If violated the laws of health such troubles
would be as as they common. But, I'M
fortunately few know the laws Of health as relates to
eating sleeping, working, exercising, etc. and those
who do know do not live urr,o them; hence so many
cases Of Headache, Scl-lIoadachc, Constipation, Sour
Stomach, Dizziness Bilious Mt cks, Dyspepsia, Indi-
gestOn, etc For these aud all other troubles arising
from arrangement Of the LAYER and Bowels, Ramon's
Tonic Regulator is favorite remedy 1t does not
tain any mineral substance whatever but purely veg
etabe and may be used by children or the most delicate
people.
If your liver is out of order your appetite will be
poor you will experience feeling of fulness, dizzi
ness after eating dstcnson Of the stomach and ndges
ton followed if not corrected, by dizziness headache,
constipation, affections of the bladder and kidneys,
nervousness diseases of the skim pains in the head side
and back, aching limbs piles biliousness impure blood
and rheumatism.
For the cure Of these dangerous symptoms and dis
cases. the liver must be aroused to healthy action, and
the poisonous matter caused by the failure Of the liver
TO perform its work, expelled from the system. Ra-
mons Tonic Regulator is a specific remedy and will be
found the very best treatment that can be used.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
Liver Food.

Did you ever think of the fact, that when you eat
meal you should select such food as will supply all the
wastes Of the SYSTEM thereby keeping in healthy con
diton the BRAIN the blood the tissues, muscles and ta
Did you ever reflect that it the rarest thing to find
On your table food that acts upon and stimulates
healthy action of the liver the largest and most import
ant organ of the body Your table not only fails to
supply proper Jrr food, but niCetenhs Of what you
eat is calculated to clog the liver and cause dyspepsia,
headache, biliousness and many other ills
We cannot select the food you should eat, but we
do supply in Ramon's Tonic Regulator the very ele-
mens Ct Lur food that lacking in your daily diet,
and if you will take small quantity Of it just after
your meals, each day, you will wonderful differ
cnce in your feelings.
VII nj the liver is stimulated, strengthened and as
sist n its work by the proper elements Of liver food
contained in Ramons Tonic Regulator, it stands as an
alert sentinel keeping out Of the blood all posons from
the dead waste matter of your system within, and ma
larial infections or contagious diseases from without
We know whereof we speak from twentyone years
study Of the matter, and single trial on your part will
prove our words and make you healthier wiser man
or woman
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
No Exception.

An Englishman touring In the north
of Scotland walked into a wayside
ohurchyard Seeing the gravedigger
busy at work, he went forward and
stood for some time unobserved by the
digger, who was engrossed in his
trenching. When at length he was no.
ticed, he asked;
"Do they often die here?"
The sexton, with a look of unmixed
establishment, replied
INA, ma, only vance. New York
World.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
Prospective Information.

Farmer Dunk-What is this country
comm to?
Farmer Hornbeak-I don't know, Jest
at present, but my son AMI, who is in
the high school, is writin his gradua-
ton essay, and as soon as he gifts it fin
ishod and delivers it, accompanied by a
lot Of appropriate gestures that I've
seen him practicin in the barn, expect
to learn all about whittier we are driftin.
New York journal.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
A PENNY FOR A PEN.
That Was the Price. but the Order Sur
prised the Clerk.

InAb was the PRICE, nut the Order Sur
pTised the Clerk.
A sharp eyed, close observing, keen
witttd, sensible sort Of a young woman,
who would have told you if you had
asked her that she was % years of age,
went into a Louisville stationery store
the other day, and the first thing that
she saw was dudish looking clerk
whose manners didn't please her at all
She tried to find some one else to wait
on her. but she failed, and he came up
with a smile and a bow that would have
suited some people to dot, but it only
provoked her,
Have you any pens?" she inquired
rather curtly.
Eyes, miss" he answered with a
flourish of manner
"What kind, please?"
"Any kind, miss, " said the clerk
breezily; every kind, all kinds We
strive to please, miss and we keep
full and complete assortment. You may
rest assured miss, that whatever you
want in the pen line yen can get in this
house.
"What price?"
"Have your choice, miss, at a cert
apiece"
"Ah, thanksp' she murmured 81
want a pigpen. Here's the money Send
it up at once, please. Good morning.
And she went out, leaving the clerk in
a condition which was really painful co
contemplate. Louisville Courier-J Jour
nal.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25

Victim (angrily)-DOn't call me q
gent / don't like it.
Book Ageut-Well, If you wish IL,
will elaborate the gent into gentlemen.
Nictim-n you don't get out Of here,
/ will do some celebrating myself
will elaborate a cad into 3 oadAvaE -
New York journal
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
oh, Lost Youth

Warwick-Your son has no expensive
habits, / believer
Wickwire-He HASN'T That boy has
had the bicycle sundry habit for over
three years, and last month was exposed
to the kodak habit He's making the
parlor over into dark room now
New York Journal.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
"BetrayedP'
Preparing For Action.

Professionalism your sister be
down soon, Willie?
WILLIE guess so. She is changing
her dress
Featherstone (impatiently) - What
is she doing that for?
Willie-She said she wanted 10 put
on something that didn't rurple. -Har-
lem Life
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
Fidelity to the Pattern.

His Mother profoundly shooked)-
Johnny, Johnny You will break my
heart That is the most dreadful Ian
guage l ever heard a little boy use
Johnny-We're playin street cars,
mamma. I'm the motorman an Ben 3
driyin a coal wagon an won't get ont O.
my way.-Chicago Tribune.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25

"Pm afraid have lost a patient,
said the young physician who realizes
the value of making an impression.
Didn't you know what remedy to
prescribed"
Perfectly. That part of it was sim
pie enough. But 1 couldn't think of the
Latin for mustard plaster Wash
ingtOn Star.
Sequachee Valley news. (Sequachee [Sequatchie], Tenn.) 1896-1952, 1899-05-25
His Way Of Figuring.

Teaoher-How much are three and
two?
Small Boy-About 40.
Observation-Disclosures How do you
make that out?
Small Boy-Pap went ishin Sunday
and caught two big fish and three small
ones, and when Uncle Bob asked him
how many he had caught pap said,
About 40, New York Journal.