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Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

TEE Cincinnati Enquirer demands
the removal Of Attorney General
Griggs on the ground that be is too
friendly to the trusts. Upon the same
ground the people demand the re-
moval Of the entire Mckinley adminis-
tration and win back the demand with
their ballots.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

The Louisiana Board OF Health held
= meeting on Tuesday evening and
ordered quarantine established against
Hannibal and Troy, Mo-, the City
Clerk having received official notice
from the Mayor of Bowling Green
that small pox existed in both of these
places.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Mr.. o. L. Fry and family have re-
Gently moved from Winchester, KY,
to farm near Laddonis. Mr.. Fry IL
wen pleased with Missouri, although
he arrived here In the biggest snow
storm In twenty years. He was In
Mexico to-day and subscribed for the
weekly LEDGER. Mr.. Fry Gays he
thinks the newspaper is the quickest
medium through which 70 get aquaint-
ed with the people and the country.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08
MoClura.Miller.

Tuesday evening, Feb. 27, st the
home of the BRIDES parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Miller, near Benton
City, Rev. 8. d. butcher, pastor
of the Christian church in this city,
pronounced the words that made CLAY
Mcclure and Miss Miller man and
wife,
The groom is prosperous farmer
and an excellent young man, while the
bride is one of the most popular young
ladies' In her community and is most
lovable. The LEDGER extends hearty
congratulations.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Dave Owen is running the lunch
counter belonging TO the Engle estate
for few days until Il can be disposed
of. Dave has been resting up since
bis campaign, but VIII resume his po-
sitislou 81 J. B. Ovens grocery store
shortly.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

LONDON, March LA special from
Cape Town says that 9 telegram has
been received there from Mafekins
announcing that the Beers made 9
severe and protracted assault on Feb
ruary IL, but we're driven on ct all
points. The truce which Is usually
observed Sundays was broken the
18th by another fierce attack, but
after determined lighting the BOeru
we're repulsed with loss of forty
killed and wounded. The defenders,
who we're able to take advantage Of
the shelter Of earthworks, lost only
two killed and three wounded.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

The directors OF the Boone County
A. 3 II. Society met Feb. Hat oOlum-
bic and decided to hold the annual fair
July 81 TO Aug. .. They viii ofFsr q, 900
stakes IN addition 10 other liberal
pursss. The other premium list is
large and liberal.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Natches, the county seat of Adams
county, city of 12,OOO inhabitants, is
certainly one OF the most snterpris.
ing as well as beautiful cities Of the
south. Nowhere elss 10 this colony Of
elegant old southern homes and
princely parks duplicated. Names Of
national prominence are blended with
these attractive estates. The Dahl
gren place is pointed out, 8. 8. Prem
tIss' tomb, and the house where JEFF
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08
Recognised Gov. Bsckham.

Jefferson County, Kentucky, yea
terday recognised Governor Beckham
and assigned to his administration
e25,OO of State funds. The bill Offer
ing reward OF 100000 for the cap
ture Of Goebel's assassins passed In
the House. A detective declares thar
he knows who shot Goebel. He says
ID was an assassin hired BY gamblers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

s superintendent of Schools
1 received inquiries as to
144ke in the State school
~ this year. It is not true
mount apportioned from the
Nanry is leas than IL has been
'1f II II be true that a GER
1|aftlut reoeiveG sts0 pablo
5s bat year and only $40 this
lAeIe ls something wrong in the
Management of the school
1Ad . county superintendent Of
q badly needed to make in
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Rev. Mr.. Wallace had terrible sx-
perienee Wednesday night while on
the way eight or ten miles east to
marry a couple. But he braved 10
through and made the young people
happy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Giles F. Filley, for many years one
Of the most prominent manufacturers
in St. Louis, died Tuesday night. BE
was So years old.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

The Oentralia Courier says: W. L.
Green cold to B. R. Middleton, Of
Mexico, 8 head OF horses ranging from
$50 to s75.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Thos. e. German, Constable Of Sal
ing township, was down Friday on
business with County Collector Lesp-
er, and made the LEDGER q pleasant
call.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Miss Hattie Stevenson closed . very
successful term OF school at Payne
schol house Friday, Feb, %, The fol-
lowing pupils attended every day
during the session: Sarah, Alice and
Emma Wilson,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

xNH United States Monetary League
viii izet. :. Kansas City on the same
12f IA N4lionAl Democratic Conven-
s'os aota, and win probably act in
eAHHet NItb the convention, in spirit,
8 act Nj i0fmal acts.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

The Chicago & Alton cOntemplates
Improvement along the road in Pike
county to the extent Of sio0, 900. Rail-
roads spend as well as make money.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

zusfScAE Senators do not appear
zeAs " Hny hurry about trying to get
841E o1 ne Nicaragua Canal treaty
x1HY r<npebly know that the treaty
<sa't ~ rejected II forced to a vote
q 80 ,|.ts, and are hoping to maze
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Maple City Self Washing Soap
bleaches white clothes and sets fast
colors. Use according to directions
on the wrapper. For sale BY all
grocers. S6-13t
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Hisey & Lee have 9 lot Of toppy
saddle and harness horses ON hand.
Good horses are worth good money
and will be still higher.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

"ThsrS is no little enemy" Little
impurities in the blood are sources Of
great danger and should be expelled
by Hoods sarsaparilla.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

'9Ek MODES brags that the Kim
'a4 foines made s1O,OOO,OOO last
*k QHsnegie probably wonders
*As.Ist Rhodes actually considers
thzl &s14 thing.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

HtIndirate which way the wind
Ihs Chicago Chronicle, which
&#H tH4s ago supported Mckinley,
'7 7'' Npeft Bryan this year. 1t says
AItialIe Gold Democrats should be
sri va Of the part they played in
81 |ey'1 election.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

H people have the right to know
1.s that lie back OF Otis request
housand pairs Of handeuffs and
Aundfsd pairs of leg shackles.
81 time to time there have been
he reports Of the spread Of in
||z 4nsobg our troops in the Philip
what is the full truth? Con-
&6ooid ask at once.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

8 lufn Of affairs in the Transvaal
W Is iikeIy to bring Russia to a reali-
ao o' the fact that Great Britain is
mighty military power.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Alb. Romans, of Benton Oity, was in
Mexico Saturday on business. Mr..
Romans conducts drug store at BEN
ton CITY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Harry Scranton, whose wife died
recently, will go to Pueblo, Colo. His
mother-in-law, Mrs. Bryariy, win ac-
company him.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

OF valor is disorstion,n and the bet
ter part Of the treatment of disease Is
prevention. Disease originates In Inn
purities In the blood. People who
take 10 at this season say they are
kept healthy the year round. 1t is
because this medicine expels impuri-
ties and makes the blood rich and
health giving,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Mrs. Claude Asbury expects to
spend the latter three weeks Of this
month in Boone county.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08
Mexico Adrain County missouri Thursday
CaR't Stand CQId

Many children can't
stand cold weather. The
sharp winds pierce them,
and the keen air hurts them.
They have cold after cold,
lose flesh, and spring-tirne
finds them thin and delicate.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08
Funeral Of Misa barnett.

Funeral services over the remains
OF Miss Mary Barnett were held at the
family residence on West Love street
Thursday at 10 O'Clock and were
conducted by Rev. 3. 5. Gibbs. In
terment was madein the Mexico ceme-
terry.
The pall-bearers we're Willard Potts,
George Lee, Alb. Muir, Harry Atchi-
son, VIM. Dawson and J. 8. Mcintyre.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Misses Byrd Locke, and Emma and
Julia Morris are home from q visit In
Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Senator Mason says that the Porto
Rican bill will never pass the Senate
in the present shape.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08


Ting indicates an
unhealthy condi-
ton Of the kid
nsys; II It stains
your linen II is
evidence Of kid
ney trouble: too
frequent desire to
pass II or pain in
the back Is also
Kidneys and biad
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Miss Sarah Crawford, Of Asheville,
N. O., has gone to Benton City after
visiting Mrs, o. D. Glendy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Mrs Philip Rebman, who has been N
since last August, ia now able TO be up
and around.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

f d nothing chat helps to
ten the trusts so much as an
NHd Ineffective antitrust leg
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

The Montgomery county Democrats
will hold thsir convention on March 20.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

E t|da has turned in South Africa
4Ithough the English have much
~ a oyefcome, II now looks like the
..S|. viii have to succumb to British
z@ ledysmith, 80 long besieged,
- & 4 nessure been relieved and it
zs fhst ihe country thereabouts is
salty olear OF the enemy.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

James Gallaher was up from vands-
Iia Thursday the guest Of his parents
In this city.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Grundy county, Missouri, Demo-
Gratis instructed for Dockery. Bryan
and the Chicago platform were in.
dorsed.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08
II troubled with rheumatism, q

II troubled with rheumatism, give
ChamberIain's Pain Balm q trial. 1t
win not cost you cent If 1t does no
good. One application will relieve
the pain. 1t also cures spralns and
bruises in one-third the time required
by an other treatment. Outs, burns,
frostbites, quinsey, pains in the side
and chest, glanduIar and other swell
ings are quickly cured by applying it.
Every bottle warranted. Price,26 and
so cents. For sale by eli druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

'xAx cppnty, Kentucky, is getting
% aia1oe. 80 peaceable 40 the island
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

4n0E that opinions are not in
N|* tas it is worthy of note, as one
SAe Of the times, that Col. Joe
ioxmerly Of the "Kingdom Of
HQ.1 now of New York Oity,
STEERING to bet 2 to 10,amount
- That VIM. ]. Bryan would
1ext President Of the United
|1hout finding any takers.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

s q fortunate thing for Mr.. Nc
sQ ihes he has two opinions on
e<|< Sico question, as this per-
M now torevsft hIs earlier anu
popniar opinion In favor Of ex-
Ing 10 Porto Rico freedom Of trade
n other parts OF the United States.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08
THERE is A CLASS OF PEOPLE

Who are injured by the use Of coffee. Recently
there has been placed IN all the grocery stores .
new preparation called GRAND, made OF pure
grains, that takes the place OF coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives II without distress
cost over y as much. Children may drink IL
with great benefit. 10 cts; and g cts. per pack
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

4EERAL ROBERTS is the man
&0r and England viii bestow
the highest honors.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

I'& Porto Rico question is loaded
tHsmite for the Republican
z'I. II heir leaders in Congress are
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

The Populists and Democrats Of
Kansas are making an effort to fuse.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

~ has a larger army in South
10 was ever sent across an
1y nation.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

The House, by vote Of 172 to 161,
has passed the Porto Rico tariff bill.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

1sErATIvE RICHARDSON, the
aIic leader In the House, has
10 Republicans, by q series Of
1a how the trusts can be
but that isn't the sort Of
tAt republicans are looking for.
aNI wish to control the cam
s4rHibutions Of the trusts, and
s be done by reducing their
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Miss Lena Garter entertained few
friends Wednesday evening In honor
Of her guest, Miss Cecil Long, Of
Roodhouse, Ill. Miss Garter 10 q
charming hostess and 1t is needless to
say that all enjoyed the occasion i'm
menselY.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

NorE.--Avoid baking powders made from
alum. They look like pure powders,
and may raise the cakes, but alum
is poison and no one can eat foad
mixed with it wiahout injury to health.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

Born, Feb. q. to Mr. and Mrs. Sam.
Johnson, a girl.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

The ground hog theory worked to q
finish this time.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

what TO DO.
There Is comfort in the knowledge 50
often expressed, that DR.. Klmer's Swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfills every
wish In curing rheumatism, pain in the
back. kidneys, liver. bladder and every part
Of the urinary passage. II conects inability
70 hold water and scalding pain in passing
Il, or bad effects following use Of liquor.
wine or beer, and overcomes that unpleasant
necessity of being compelled TO 60 often
during the day, and to get up many tines
during the night. The mid and the extra
ordinary effect Of Swtmp-Root IS soon
realized. Il stands The highest for is won
derful cures Of the most distressing cases.
nyou need medicine you should have the
best. Sold BY druggists In Soc. andSl. sizes.
You may have sannpta bottle Of thfa
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

will make such boys and
girls hearty and strong. The
body is better nourished,
and they are better pro-
tected. The blood becomes
richer, and that makes them
warmer.
scorrs s. : soSy 81 3Iss 4 4! .sI... sEsssI:.. e.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

address DIR. Kilmer & Home Of swampHeoa
Co.. Binghamton, N. Y. When writing mem
ton reading this generous offer In this paper.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08
HIDES AND FURS WANTED.

! want your hides and furs of all
kinds. Top price peid.
42.4t SAM MORRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

WohdcTEi dIacoVefY
and q book that tellsl
more about It, both sent|
absolutely free BY mail,
Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1900-03-08

convincing proof that the kidney
dat ara o,.f ~ oydex
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-02
An EnxIish Doctor,. Fate.

An Eastbourne doctor has been the
victim of his own medicine. He made
up a draught for patient. putting
in by mistake strychnine instead Of
chloroform, and when she complained
that it made her sick, got angry, and.
to prove that the medicine was all
right. swallowed half the contents of
the bottle himself. He Immediately
recognized the symptoms of strych-
nine poisoning, used a stomach pump
and other means to destroy the eff
fects, but died soon after.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-02
English Tar. Are Thuftv.

The men of the English navy are not
by any means the spendthrifts that
they are represented to be by some
writers; at least not all of them. There
is an increasing number who put by
money in the naval savings bank. Ac-
cording to the last return there is
$1.313,S6o standing to the credit Of
bluejaekets in ships books or at the
dock-yards. The number of depositors
is 5000. 1t win be seen that each man.
on the average. has over $50 to his
credit.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-02
Ostrich Swallow. a Watch.

There was happening at an Arizons
ostrich farm recently which disproves
the theory that the ostrich is satisfied
with eating nails, barbed wire and suct
trifies. A man who had visited tho
farm missed his watch, and enlisted the
services of one of the attendants to ioot
for it. The first thing noticed by tbs
attendant was an ostrich tossing some
thing in the air. 1t was the watch. and
would have been swallowed if it ha6
not been a hunting case. 1t happened
that both sides were open and lodged ir
the beak, and q rap on the ostrich
head forced it TO give up its plumber
The next day the valuation Of one o.
the birds was enhanced fifty dollars
1t swallowed diamond from the set
ting of ring worn by a lady who tried
to pat the bird on its head.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-02

at the Harrison street station for
awhile, but if he had any such thoughts
he carefully concealed them, and his
wit and good humor soon secured him
the friendship of every person on the
train.
When the porter came around at
night and made up the sleeping berths
the sergeant retired, and apparently
had forgotten all about his loss. He
had not been long in the seclusion of
his apartment, however, before emit,
ting cry of delight.
What's up. Murphy?" some one in
quired.
"I've found 'em, be iabbers; I've
found 'emi" replied Murphy. putting
his head out of his berth and waving
the missing articles.
Why. where in the world were they 2"
inquired the porter.
Faith. an I put on me shirt over it;
but don'che tell anybody about it,
was the reply, which was evidently too
good for the passengers to keep.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-02

power for individual members of So
ciety.
They demand the abolition of docu-
ments for proving identity and also the
abolition of the necessity for the pass
port, while their desire is toward coun-
tries in which people can live unknown
in the pursuit of wisdom.
The members of the Begonny repudi-
ate compulsory military service, and if
forced to bear arms they are liable to
emotional enthusiasm, leading to self
sacrifice. The form of death which
they adopt is usually burial while alive,
but occasionally it is seIf-destruction
by fire.
When the last great sacrifice of the
sect was made the people adopted the
voluntary crematory method as q
means of getting an eternal release
from their troubles. On a single day
four families went out from a village
and did themselves to death. A huge
oven was built, and into it those who
voluntarily decided to die plunged
themselves.
Then people who lacked the neces-
sary enthusiasm or strength of mind
or who felt that they were not worthy
of attempting the great achievement
knelt and prayed while they wept for
their relatives and friends, whose
charred bones they kissed in an ecstacy
OF affection and admiration.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-02

the foreman and three other members
of the coroner's jury to have arranged
a game at the club. The colonel de-
scribed it later as follows:
Along about midnight, gentlemen,
the game having been pretty warm.
L went outside to cool of, and on COM
ing back found it my turn to deal the
cards, which did. The man next me
bet 500, the next man staid, so did
the next, while the man at my right
hoisted it $500. We all made good, and
then came the draw. Every mothers
son took one card save myself. I held
an ace. king, queen, and a pair of
jacks. Holding the pair, discarded
and drew three. The first man bet
$500; the man next raised $500. No. 3
dropped out, and the man on my right
raised another $500. Having a pretty
good hand after the draw, put in the
regulation $500 raise. After some fur
Their skirmishing it resulted in a show
down. The man on my left held four
queens, No. four kings, and No. 3 four
aces
''The colonel at this point in the story
reached for his drink" continued Mr..
Haughton, but I staid his hand and
asked: What did you hold, coIonel?'
L held the inquest he replied, With
gravity"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-02
Speaking of Cold weather.

speaking of cold weather." said
the poultry dealer to Chicago Daily
News man, reminds me of a remark
able incident that occurred last Feb
ruary. Some chap up in Dawson sent
me an order for 1000 healthy ROSTERS.
picked out the fowls. gave them
plenty of grain and shipped them.
Well, gentlemen, few days after that
the mercury began to drop. It got
so cold that in spite of everything my
whole poultry yard died on my hands.
i was ruined unless the Dawson GUS
toner sent his check. After awhile he
did. with this: Dear Sir: The roos-
tiers you shipped me were frozen like
stones. No amount of heat would
thaw them. I just sold the last one
as a weathercock for the new post of
fee. Enclosed find check"
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-02
TIM MURPHY'S VEST.
Good story Told at the Expense of .
Chicago OfaciaI Who Thought
He Had Been Robbed.

According to the Chicago Journal,
passengers on the Nickel-Plate limited
train which was bound toward Wee
hawken few days ago are repeating
a narrative which concerns Timothy
Murphy, desk sergeant at Harrison
street police station at Chicago.
Mr.. Murphy, so the narrative goes,
was passenger on the train, and when
the train was we'll out of Chicago he
missed his waistcoat. Subsequent
search revealed the fact that Mr.. Muir
phys watch was also gone.
Mr.. Murphy may have felt as though
he would like to have the petty thief
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1900-02-02

when the old ones were palmed of, and
kicked on "Sweet Marie" and After the
Ball" Dodson looked haggard and
weary when he went to his daily toll,
and the elevator boy sighed and winked
when he heard the husky, broken voice
and saw the hunted look in his eyes.
The tunes danced madly through his
head. He haunted continuous shows so
as to catch on to all the new songs TO
charm the devils at home. Then came
the end. He told his story TO a friend
who had troubles of his own, and the
result was a mysterious bundle SNUG
gled into the house and up to the
baby's room. Then Dodson waited,
waited in silent glee until the wall came
in linked sweetness long drawn out
from the crib-then he rose.
"I'n give him music all right, all
right" he murmured, as he followed
out his friends instructions. Ten min
utes later Mrs. Dodson came upstairs
to retire, and the sight that met her
eyes was a wonder. Fast asleep lay her
lord and master, and baby wriggled
contentedly near by in the crib, en-
thraled in a beautiful spell, while be-
tween the two stood an up to date
graphophone reeling out The Green
Fields of Virginia"
Life has its compensations," Dodson
said next day as he Rugged himself and
set 'em up for the other man.