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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

EoE. w. j. BRYAN, In discussing
, trusts, made the following pointed
lemente:
! is the idea that makes the man.
3 man is only importantas as ne helps
NJ idea.
want to start with the declaration
M monopoly In private hands 10 in
aipnsIble from any standpoint and
|lDlerable.
N do not divide monopolies in pri-
Nc hands into good monopolies and
M monopolles. There is no good
nopoly in private hands.
There may be a despot who is better
Nd another despot, but there is no
bd despot.
rhe entire defense OF the trusts
is upon a money argument. pro-
ID against settling every question
+ the dollar basls.
Whenever you put capital upon an
Nal footing with or above labor In
structure Of government, you are
the road to a government that
ls not upon reason, but upon force.
When monopoly has absolute con-
brains will be at n discount.
When You prosecute a trust In the
5ited States court, 1t hides behind
1te sovereignty y;when you prosecute
h the State court 1t rushss to cover
der federal jurisdiction.
The trust ls the natural ouigrowth
unnatural conditions created BY
In-made laws.
You can not hide behind the doc
nU that the trust is here and you
; not get rid Of IL.
believe that the American people
: get rid OF anything they don'I
tnt.
Every unjust tax law lie an indIrec.
Im Of larceny.
rhe farmer was the fret man on
scene when the civilization began
& he will be the last one TO leave.
believe that the principle Of mon
'loly iinds its inspiration ia the desire
men to secure BY monopoly whai
ey can not secure In the open feldI
competitlon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
The First Marriage Certificates.


Years ago those aspiring to matri-
moniaI unions were not bothered with
having to 60 to the recorder Of deeds
to secure a marriage license. They
simply hunted up minister or justice
Of the peace and be performed the
ceremony and then filed certificate
Of marriage with the recorder.
A reporter of the LEDGER while
noeing around Recorder Joe Williams'
Office last Friday, ran across book
GAP OF the marriage record. This
book contains the record OF the first
marriages In Andrain County as fol-
lows:
Samuel Riggs and Nancy Dollina,
on Feb. 2, 1887, by Rev. A. Younger.
Jesse Robards and Barthena Smith,
on June %, 1887, by Michael Perkins,
J.P.
la. Peery and Harriet Tally, on
Sept, 10, 1887, by BENZ. Canterbury,
J.P.
John Pearson and Mary Pearson, on
Dec. 21, 1887, by ]. B. Hatton, ]. P.
Z. L. Ramsay and Jane Fenton, on
Feb 8, 1888, by Rev. R. O. Mansfield.
Daniel Patterson, of Monroe Coun-
ty, and Mary Smith, of Audrain, on
Oct. 21, 1887, by Rev. A. Patterson.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
DEWEY CORRESPONDENCE
Secretary Long Refers in a Touching
Manner to the Cablegrams to the
Admiral and the Department

WASHINGTON, d. O., Oct. S.-In
presenting the sword to Admiral Dew
ey Secretary Long said:
"My Dear Admiral; Let me read a
few extracts from our official cores
pondenca, covering less than fort
nights time, and now known the
world over;
"W.lsHNGToN, April "a, 1885,
Dewey, Hong Kong; War has COM
mepcsd between the United States
and Spain. Proceed at once to Philip
pine Islands. Begin operations at
once, particularly against the Spanish
feet You must capture vessels or
destroy. Use utmost endeavors,
"LoNq.
''MAEILA, May La Secretary OF the
Navy, Washington: The squadron
arrived at Manila at daybreak this
morning. Immediately engaged en-
emy and destroyed the following ves-
sells;
1.-THE squadron is unipjured. Few
men slightly wounded. DEWEY.
"May 4. Secretary OF Navy, Wash
ington: have taken position of the
naval station, Philippine Islands. /
control bay completely, and can take
city at any time. The squadron 10
excellent health and spirits, / am an
slsting and protecting the sick and
wounded. DEWEY.
"WAsHNGToN, May II, 1895. Dew
ey; The President, In the name OF
the American people, thanks you and
your officers and men for your splen
did achievement and overwhelming
victory. In recognition he has ap-
pointed you Acting Rear Admiral and
will recommend vote OF thanks to you
by Congress as a foundation for fur
ther promotion. Lone.
SIN those few words, what a volume
Of history, what a record OF swift,
high, heroic discharge OF datyl You
went, you saw, you conquered II
seems bnt yesterday that the repub-
lie, full Of anxiety, strained It's listen
ing ear to catch the fret word from
those distant islands Of the sea. 1t
came flashing over the wires that May
morning, as the sun burst through
the clouds, and filled every heart with
the illumination OF It's good cheer In
the twinkling OF an eye your name
was on every lip, the blessing Of every
American was on your head and your
country strode instantly forward,
mightier power among the nations
Of the world.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
Three Doctors in Consultation.

AtNN---t-+A
'sWhen you are sick, what you like
best is to be chosen for medicine IN
the first place; what experience telll
you is the best, TO be chosen in the
second place; what reason q. g.,
Theory says is best ia to be chosen In
the last place. But II you can get DR.,
inclination, DR.. Experience andDr.R Rea-
con to hold q consultation together,
they will give you the best advice that
can be taken,1
When you have q bad cold DR.. In
cllnation would recommend Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy because it il
pleasant and safe to take, DR.. Ex-
perienoe would recommend It hecause
1t never fails to effect speedy and
permanent cure. DR.. Reason would
recommend 1t because 1t ia prepared
on scientific principles, and acts on
natures plan In relieving the lungs
opening the secretiona and restoring
the system to a natural and healthy
condition. For sale by Woodbridge 8
Purdy, druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

|RA TINcHER, who died on the night
Oct. 9, was one Of Mexico's most
bstantiaI and conservative citizens.
was a man who attended strictly
bis own business, a man Of convic-
b, an honest, manly man, just
ID a man 40 You would value as a
pnd. He will be greatly missed in
! community.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

FE notice from the Sturgeon (Mo.)
der that the people Of that town
talking Of having electric lights
Fgeon is a progressive little city
is entitled to have all Of the good
hgs. We also notice that W. w.
lock, OF Mexico, has agreed to put
Snamo In his mill and will furnish
At on reasonable terms. Mr.. Pol
= is connected with the William
Dock Mil & Elevator Company OF
kico and In the LEDGER's opinion
pne of the most progressive and
\ business men in the State. II he
hnges to furnish electric lights for
rgeon the town will be well lighted
reasonable price. We congratu-
Sturgeon on interesting Mr. Pol.
\ In this enterprise.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Judge scarTitt's RathsF-iH-Haw Dead.
GLASGOW, NO., Oct. 5.-The Rev.
James Oswald Swinney, founder of
the Pritehett College of this place,
died here to-day from the effects Of
an overdose Of leudanum, taken by
mistake. The funeral viii take place
tomorrow afternoon from the Meth
odist Church, South. The Rev. MF.
Seinney was the father-in-law Of
Judge scarritt, Of Kansas city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
MADE BIG CREvICE.
An Earthquake in Tennessee Shook
Smoky Mountains.

KNOXVILLE, TENN, Oct. 6.--Ar
earthquake was reported along the
Tennessee and North Carolina State
line yesterday afternoon, beginning al
5;15 o'clock, In the Smoky Mountains.
An opening several hundred feet in
length was made along Abrams Greek,
In the valley at the foot of q noun
tain. No loss OF life resulted, as the
place Of disturbance is isolated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Sam Morris, who buys everything,
received a postal card from Belleville,
ILL.,, one day this week, which said as
Sam read the card, that i've hundred
and fifty puppies had been shipped to
him. OF course as Sam advertises to
buy everything on earth, he would
have to take the puppies when they
arrived. You can imagine SANS re-
lief when they arrived and were
found to be i've hundred peoples for
bis wife to use in the flower parade.
Sam says that peoples are preferable
to puppies any time,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
Stock News Of Interest.

From Mondays STOCK Reporter.
Geo. 7. Faddis, of Oentralla, had a
load OF 1857 pound steers on the mar
ket that sold to Nelson Morris q 90.
at $3.50.
johnson & Fennewald, prominent
stockmen Of Benton City, shipped a
load OF choice graded yearling stock
steers through this market to W. Sal
zenstein, Of Athens, III.
o. w. Lewis shipped four car loads
Of 1927 and 1,456 pound steers to
Chicago Tuesday
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
Circuit Court Notes.

The case Of State vs. Bates on
the charge Of of obstructing a public
highway has claimed the attention Of
the Circuit Court to-day and is now
being argued,
This morning in the case of State
vs, Hayes the defendant filed motion
for his discharge.
There will be session OF the court
tonight to clean up the docket for
this farm
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Children deprived of fats
and mineral foods have
weak bones, tlabby flesh and
thin watery blood.
The milk of nursing
mothers, enfeebled by chron-
ic diseases, or long contin-
ued nursing, produces the
same results.
SCOTS Emulsion is cod
liver oil partly digested and
with the hypophosphites,
forms a fat food which acts
on the infant through the
mothers milk, giving rich
blood, strong nerves and
sound flesh and bones to both.
soc. and si.oe. al druggists.
SCOTT a BOVINE Chemists. New York
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

|EAfocRArs who are talking of
Ney for President should bear in
d that Dewey, the only time he
pd, voted the Republican ticket
that he is In favor Of the Presi-
ps policy in reference to the Phil
ines; in fact, is in no way in ac-
} with the Democratic platform.
Fey is a great hero and a grand
|erIcan, but from the LEDeER'H
ldpolnt, is in no way eminently
lified for President of the United
.aa
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

The readers Of this paper viii be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure In all its stages
and that Is easarrh. Halls Catarrh Cure is the
only positive cure now known 10 the medical
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the sys-
TEN, thereby destroying the foundation Of the
disease, and giving the patient strength BY build
ing up the constitution and assisting nature In
doing It's work. Ths proprIetors have so much
faith in its curative powers. that they offer one
Hundred Dollars for any,cass thatitfAns TO cure.
Send for list OF testimonials. Address,
FJ. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o,
Sold BY druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
IA You wish 70 Know

How to tighten your housework2
II you do just step into the store Of
Fred Morris on Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday, Oct 10, IL and II, and
see the elegant display Of Shredded
Wheat Biscuit. A Handsomely Illus
trated cook book free with two pack
ages Of the goods.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Can be saved By attending the free
demonstration and exhibit OF Shred
ded Wheat Biscuit ct Buckley &
Moore's store Oct. 13 and il, Friday
and Saturday. A complete and prnc-
ticas cook book win be presented each
purchaser of two packages Of Biscuit.
Invite your friends.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Frank Minister has returned from
the Kiondyke and tell s story Of how
be and his party were saved from
perishing By = dog that vas killed,
the fieah used for food end the hide
for rapes to bind : raft
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

In funeral sermon at sedalia, the
Rev. A. Dunbar (colored) stated that
bis subject, James F. Edgerton, had
gone TO purgatory. Edgerton, be-
fore his deaths refused to contribute
so cents to the church fund.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

The jury In the case Of Copeland
against the Wabash X. r. Co., for
$4,000 damages, after being out two
days, failed to agree, and were dis
charged. The case will likely be tried
again at the next term Of Circuit
Court, unless II is compromised in
the meantime.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

ADMIRAL DEWEY declined Presi-
pt McKInIey,s pressing Invitation
accompany him west. The Presi-
hts friends, fearing that Dewey
N, after all, be q candidate himself,
bed their urgent requests, but in
b. The Admiral skillfully excused
hseit on the ground Of his arrange
|nt to wait Boston next week.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

bal hal hal II Is enough to make a
boden horse laugh to hear Boss
snna bewailIng the indecenoy Of
Iociating Dewey'H name with the
ssidentiai nomination What a
mical chap that man Hanna is get
II To he.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

i seems TO be the general opinion
! the home for the feeble minded
] be located either at Mexico, Mar
b or Springfield. The eisizens Of
|ingneld are raising a large fund
the purpose Of buying a site for
\ institution. onr people should
srest themselves in this matter at
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Benjamin Huber and Miss Belle
Cole, Of 81. Louis, were married By
Rev. A. A. Wallace at the Presbyterian
parsonage at $3.50 O'Clock last Thurs
day afternoon. The couple returned
To 81. Louis that afternoon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
Didn't Mix His Drinks,

Bob White, editor Of the Mexico
LEDGER, writes his paper from New
York that he has mixed literally with
Tsmmany haIl and other Democratic
politicians. This is indeed cause for
alarm-or something.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
A Political Prophesy.

From the Columbia Herald.
Ohio Republican by small and great
ly reduced majority.
Maryland Democratic.
Goebel wins In Kentucky.
Nebraska carried by fusionists.
Republicans win In Massachusetts
BY decreased majority.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
MORE MULES,
Sixteen Hundred Were Bought al
Kansas City.

KANSAS Orry, Mo-, Oct. s.-The
British Government closed big deal
on the local horse market to-day when
It contracted for 1900 mules, to be
shipped Monday next to New Orleans,
presumably for transportation to
South Africa, The oontract calls for
sound mules, 1s2l 10 141S hands high.
The price is not stated.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

be Oentralla Guard Is eminenily
Fect In the following statement;
'ery Democrat is entitled 10 hls
Rlon on public questlns, for Dems
~ meana free thought and free
VI. All that is. or should be ASK
n any Democrat, lie that after the
|ority has spoken and adopted a
OF policy he shouId accept 1t as
Democratic creed, for Democracy
means majority rule.D
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

W. G. Gnerrant writes the LEDGER
from Roanoke, Va, enclosing sub
scription, and says; 81 appreciate the
LEDGER very highly and cannot do
without it.n
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

"Let loose ths dogs OF war; may
yet have to be changed to "Cinch up
the Missouri muIe' IL modern wars
most salient factor Is not to poetirally
ignored.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

A New Yorker broke the record
for pie-eating at one sitting. He ate
nine whole ones in rapid succession
and was arrested because he could
not pay for them.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
WHAT DO THE CHILDREN DRINK

Don't give them tea or coffee. have you tried
the new food drink called qRAIN-Qf II h de.
liclous and nourishlng and takes the place Of
coffee. The more 0hAlN.O you give the chill
dren the more health you distribute through
thei< systems. GRAIN-O 10 made OF pure
grains, and when properly prepared tastes Ike
the choice grades Of coffee, but costs about y
As much All arocars sell it. i5c and e5c.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

sURELE Mexico q going to have q
tt-class lecture course this winter.
ber towns not as large as Mexico
ke arranged to have such enter
.nmenta.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

In the Circuit Court Oct. d. L.
Ledford, Of vandalia, was given thirty
days in jail and fine Of $50, on the
charge Of stealing a pair OF pants.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Some substantial improvements are
being made on the Custom Mills by
Eugene Jones, who has charge Of the
mills now. Afr. Jones says business
fa GOOD.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Mise Eva Johnston has been elected
to the assistant professorship Of Latin
ct the State University. shs is the
ilrst woman to enter the faculty In
ten years.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
Cheny.Woods.

Chas R. Cheny, Of Galloway county,
and Maggie NJ. Woods, Of southeast
Of Mexico, were married BY Squire
romllnson at O'Clock Wednesday
AFTERNOON. October 4.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

On account OF the Central Texas
drought the electric light plant at
Austin, operated by water power, has
been ahut down, leaving the city IN
total darkness.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

rHE antI-McKinley Republicans are
II talking up Dewey aa a rival qan-
ie Tor the presidential nominaGon.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

W, o. Lakeland, formerly of Mex
leo, late of Hawaiian Islands, Is now
located at Vallejo, California.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
Mexieo streat Fair sll Rirht.

Fulton people win attend the Mexi-
co Street Fair next week In great
numbers. Mexico Is an right and her
Street Fair viii be q dandy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Illinois farmers have succeeded In
cornsriDg the broom market, and the
price is making rapid strides upward.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

The demand for silver dollars is
becoming greater, and Congress may
be asked to permit the purchase OF
sIlver bullion.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

David II. Queensberry, the oldest
man in Ray County, died Thursday at
Richmond, Mo aged "a years.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

HIssy & Lee Friday bought flne
black combined saddle and harness
geIdIng Of r. U. Greed, of OalIaway,
paying near $500 for the animal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Wit Point Eoreuard. =

The thorn point of disease
Is an ache or pain. Bat the
blood Is the feeder of the
xvhoLe body. Purify It zvith
Hoods Sarsaparflla.
Kidneys, liver and stomach will a
once respond9 No thorn IN this point
Rlood Poisoning =" The surgeon said
when he took out the brass shell received In
wound at San Juan Hin two weeks before.
that II would have poisoned me 4 i had
not been for my pure blood. told him u
was Hoods safsaparilla that made u pure"
GroRaR p. CooPEH, Co. 9, 18th U. 3 1ni'f
Washington Barracks, Washington, D. Z.
fRheun,,atIsm = Myself and friend
holh suiierod from severe attacks Of rheu-
matlsm. Hoods snrsaparilla cured posn'
we would not be without IT," Mh H.
LESTER, 65 Leonard ST., Fail River, MASS.
JGod5 SassabaI
%Zlgzzz: zzlazI
a,sSS Pm ssIs aIss lII.s sAs agals..ssslss -
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

Don't get excited about the State
primary. There is plenty Of time to
discuss the matter. This disposition
OF some to inainuate that others have
sinister designs should be stopped. It
not only weakens the party, but pre-
vents the formation Of an unbiased
and intelligent Judgment. Keep cool
and allow everybody to have their
say. There is good reason and argu-
ment for both plans.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
roe Economy y

The difference Of cost be-
tween a good and poor
baking powder would not
amount for a farnily's supply
to one dollar year. The
rpowderwouldcostmany
times this in doctors bills.
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder may cost little
more per cam but it insures perfect, wholesome food
In fact it is more economical in the end because It
goes further m eavening and never spoas the food
DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder used always
IN making the biscuit and cake saves both health
and money.
E--Yo
afford cheap ow-gade. baking
PRICE 'ss co sorOss Co. ] dansyr 1asy s s % S 5S @
!
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12
& LOCKE,

|N1ez<iGO, Mo.
& Thsss EOtarlss Public In office.
hIeplone No. 30.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1899-10-12

NoTE.--You cannot, il YOU value good health
afford to use cheap. low-grade alum baking
powders They are apt to spoil the food
they do endanger the health. All physician
will tell You that alum in food Is de1eteriout
The Dickinson press., 1899-06-03
ADDERS FOND OF G G
Little Reptiles With Rcmarkabl,
Swallowing Ability.

Little Reptiles With Remarkable
Swallowing Ability.
Among a lot of very interesting speci-
mems of prepared animals sent to the
Museum of Natural History at Paris by
Father Guilleme, a missionary in the
upper Kongo country, there is group
of native adders, in the act of swallow.
ing eggs, which excited uncommon in.
terest. The most remarkable part of it
is the relative size of this snake and it's
common food. This adder is rather
small; it is seldom longer than 20 inch
es, and its thickness never exceeds an
inch. Yet it feeds regularly on duck
eggs. the smaller diameter of which is
almost two inches.
How the snake can get such an egg
into it's mouth is difficult to understand,
and the aspect Of these reptiles while
swallowing the eggs is most strange.
The only way to account for this pc.
culiar name of swallowing whole
eggs is the presence in the neck, just
back of the head, of a series Of pointed
bones slanted backward and piercing
the esophagus. These not only assist
to hold the egg in place. but act like a
saw When the egg has advanced far
enough, their pressure will cut the egg;
it's contents will continue into the stom-
ach. while the empty shell is crushed
afterward and thrown out through the
mouth. ~
While in the act of swallowing the
egg the snake is easily caught. for it is
then almost in a state of complete in
ertia: it then looks very much like the
bulb as used by photographers for open
ing their shutters.
The Dickinson press., 1899-06-03
CUSTOMS.
Peculiar Practice of Formal Dinners.
Guests Carry Away Scraps.

Practice of Formal Dinners.
Guests Carry Away Scraps.
At the close of formal dinners in ia
pan the guests are presented with any
portion of the meal they may fail to
eat. However great or small the amount
they may fail to eat, it is carefully
wrapped up for them and they are ex-
pected to take it home with them. The
unique custom was followed at official
dinners until a short time ago. when it
was discontinued, but the withdrawal
of government example has not materi-
ally affected the practice. The plan has
been followed for many years and it is
difficult to place its origin.
Peculiar as the custom is, it is not
without its attractive features. The
husband who stays ont late at night
can pave the way to wifely pardon with
the neat and tempting parcel under his
arm. The ~impecunious or temporarily
embarrassed can hold out enough to tide
them over several hungry days. The in
dulgent father or mother can pass the
sweets and carry them home to their
children. Half a dozen satisfactory COM
binations can be worked on the plan.
There may be all kinds of elaborate
courses at a dinner that one does not
care for, but the mental struggle of say
ing no is not half so hard when you
know you will get a chance to carry the
food off and either give it to your chill
dren. feed it to your dogs and cats or
distribute it among your friends. The
Japanese practice is all that could be
expected. Each kind of food is kept in
a separate parcel, and at the close Of
the dinner the share of each guest is
made up in a neat and artistic bundle.
San Francisco Chronicle.