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Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
AMERICANS LED THE FIGHT.
Were In tho Van at the Capture of YAM
Tsun.

London, August 1.-THE morning
papers express satisfaction at the
latest developments in China. The
average comment is that China is now
genuinely sueing for peace through
Ii Hung Chang. Dispatches this
morning give further details of the
taking of Yang Tsun. According to
the Daily Mails correspondent, the
attack was led by the Americans and
British. The Chinese position con-
sisted of seven lines of entrenchments.
The enemy fell back from one to an
other until driven from the last line
they fed toward Picking, completely
demoraliZed,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
PREMATURE EXPLOSION.
e. A. Benson Loses an Arm ut Dubuque
in q Quarry.

Dubuque, August Sc. A. Benson,
an employee of Dale & Baumgartner,
contractors, who are doing some
quarrying for the Great Western near
Graft station, lies in a critical con-
dition at Finley hospital as the re-
suit of injuries received in prema-
ture explosion of dynamite. Benson
was engaged in placing the explosive
in readiness for blast when the ac-
cident occurred and his right hand
was shattered so badly that amputa-
ton was necessary. The injured man
was brought to this city and placed
in charge Of the company's surgeon.
The left hand was also shattered and
the left arm was broken in three
places. Benson was 80 years of age
and had been in the employ of the
company for some time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
The late Count Murayleff was so "in

The late Count Muravieff was so I'm
curably double" that Russia was fire.
quently suspected of designs of which
she was innocent. Fortunately, the
iold diplomacy by which IAN ambassa-
dor was sent abroad to lie in the SER
vice of his country" is going out Of
fashion. 1t has been found as costly
as the economy of the farmer who
made fence of unseasoned boards. He
said they twisted the posts out of the
ground, twisted th4 mselves off the
posts, and actual 4sgisted wrinkles in
his coHn-6aldi
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
CAST ASHES UPON THE WATER.
Bosom OF the Mississippi Charles Nj.
BickneIrs Resting Place.

Davenport, August 10.-From a pier
of the bridge over the Mississippi
river the ashes Of Charles NJ. Bick-
nell of Des Moincs, lately a student
at the University of Chicago, were
EAST upon the Father of Waters to
be borne to their last resting place.
The ceremony was conducted by Rev.
Eleanor Gordon and Rev. Marion
Murdoch, Unitarian ministers, at the
request of the family of the deceas-
ed. A short time previously the re-
mains had been incinerated at the
Davenport institution in the presence
of the Bicknell family and their
friends.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
CHINA Is SEEKING PEACE.
Il Hung Chang Authorized to Negotiate
With Powers.

Brussels, August 1.-THE foreign
Office has received the following mes
sage signed "De Cartier" (E. de Car
tier de Marchienne, first secretary of
the Belgian legation at Peking):
Shanghai, August 1l.-An imperial
decree names Ii Hung Chang as min
lister plenipotentiary to negotiate
peace"
The foreign Office has also received
from the Belgian minister at Picking
dispatch identical with that re-
ceived by the French foreign Office
from the French minister at Picking,
NJ. Pichon, telling of the attempts
made by the Chinese to secure the
foreign ministers acceptance of o
Chinese escort to Tien Tsin.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
KILLED BY GASOLINE FIRE.
Mrs. ID. Black of Nevada Meets Death
by Being Burned.

Nevada, August s.-While attempt.
ing to fill a gasoline stove before the
fire had gone out, Mrs. ID. Blacks
clothing caught fire. Willie Bron-
son; a neighbor, heard her agonized
cries for help and ran to her assist
ance. Much of the old lady's cloth
ing and all the hair on her head were
burned before the flames were eXtin.
guished. Some damage was done to
the woodwork of the kitchen, but
nothing serious. The old lady lived
several hours after being burned
The physicians could do nothing more
than to alleviate the pain as much as
possible.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

Iowa City. August 1.-THE Crescent
Manufacturing company's plant burn
ed to the ground. The cause of the
fire is unknown. The loss is total
being fully $4,000. The company
had just installed wire manufact'
uring plant with capacity of TWEEN
ty-four tons daily, and intended to
begin drawing wire next week. 1t is
the most disastrous fire ever in
Iowa City. The insurance is slight
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
MASKED MEN ROB FARMHOUSE
Two Desperadoes Surprise Family at
supper and secure vaIuables.

Cresco, August "A bold robbery
was committed at the farm house of
n. c. Peckham, about four miles north
of Cresco. AS the party, consisting
of Mr.. and Mrs. n. C. Peckham, Mr..
Peckham's father and the hired man,
were eating supper two masked men
entered the house, cut the telephone
wires, and drew revolvers, threaten
ing to shoot if resistance were made.
The hired man showed fight and was
promptly dubbed over the head,
knocked down and tied. The other
members of the family were also
bound. including Mrs. Peckham, and
were forced to give up what money
was in the house, taking silver
watch, a gold watch and other val
uables.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

Lord Curzon has just sanctioned a
considerable outlay on an expert
mental indiarubber plantation near the
Tenasserim coast. No fewer than TO-
900 acres are to be thus cultivated, and
carefully framed estimates show that
when the trees reach maturity the
plantation should yield handsome
profits.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
May Lead to q New Treaty.

Berlin, August o.-Replying to a
number of agrarian attacks, the gov
eminent, in several inspiring papers,
says that the German-American tar
if agreement does not provide a
most favored nation" clause for both
countries. The Kreus Zeitung re-
marks that this leaves the way open
for a regular new German-American
commercial treaty.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

A Mauser bullet entered the brain OF
jeremiah O'Leary, British soldier, at
the battle of Colenso. An expert sur
geon removed the bullet, and with it a
small portion of the mans brain. Since
then his memory is slightly impaired,
and he detests the taste Of beer, al
though he had been very fond of it
previous to receiving the wound.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
KILLED ON TOP A POLE.
A Mt. Pleasant Citizen Elecurocnted
High in the Air.

Mt. Pleasant, August 9.-George
Dugdale, a lineman of the city light
plant, was killed from an electric
shock, received at the top of light
ole in the alley in the rear of Shaw's
,tore. He had gone up to put in
fuse, and was seated on the cross
arm with his feet on the transformer
and in touching the fuse box he COM
pleted the circuit and received the full
current, which had minimum
strength of 1,O4O volts. Flame and
sparks flew from his hands and he
fell, but his feet caught in the cross
arm, so that he hung until taken
down. Death was instantaneous.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
QUEEN Is IN FOR BLOOD.
She Is Ready to VISIT Punishment OF
Murderous Chinese.


Murderous Chinese.
London August 9.-Parliament ad-
lourned yesterday after an appropria-
ton bill was passed by both houses.
The queens speech at the proroguing
of parliament states the relations
with the powers of Europe and
America continue friendly. Referring
TO China, the speech from the throne
says: THE British and other lega-
tons at Picking have been unexpect-
eddy attacked by an insurgent mob,
and it is feared many of their in
mates have been murdered. How far
the Chinese authorities are accom-
plices in this atrocious crime, whether
the British minister and his family
are among the victims, are matters
still of some uncertainty. The utmost
Efforts will be made by myself and
my allies to visit with worthy pun
,shment the author of this unexam-
nled crime
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

The growth of electric railway street
systems in the principal countries OF
Europe during the last four years is
shown in table in a recent issue of
LElectricien. Germany leads with
$50 miles in 1896, which had increased
in 1899 to 2,160. Austria Hungary is
next with As miles in 1896 and GOO in
1899. The United Kingdom is third
with 81 miles in 1896 and 600 in 1899,
and the other countries follow in this
order: Italy, France, Switzerland
Russia, Belgium, etc.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
THE NEWS In IOWA
Farmer Near AdeI Carefully Plans His
Death

Farmer Near Adel Carefully Plans His
Death.
Adel, August Charles CLANCY, 4
farmer, aged about GO years, commit
ted suicide by drowning in the Coon
river at a point four miles northwest
of town. He was a widower, his
wife having died some ten wears ago.
He had been sick for some time, but
recently had seemed much improved
in health. Some time during the night
he left his bed and, dressing himself,
walked short distance to the river,
going down over high bank into ten
feet of water. Prior to leaving his
room he took his pocketbook and
some other valuables and carefully
placed them on a table where they
would be found. His body was found
early the next morning. No inquest
was held, as there was no question
MS TO it being a case of suicide. Cha
ney was man OF good habits and
stood well in his home community.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
Russia to Hold nchurIa.

London, August ia special from
st. Petersburg attributes to Russia
the intention to fill Manchuria will
troops and not let go of that terri
tory when the present ebulition II
over. The Russian war Office expect,
to have 10000 men and 242 guns il
Siberia by the end of September.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

Order and method are the conjur-
ers by whose aid man of very aver
age abilities may, If he chooses, Sc
cure to himself the blessing of never
being hurried. Only arrange properly
the Quantum of work which is to be
got through in day or week, or in
any fixed period, and small margin
over and above the bare space abso-
lutely needed for each part Of it, and
that margin will be available for the
chance distractions for which people
complain that they have no time.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

City of Mexico, August Six full
Dlooded Indians from the Indian ter
ritory have arrived here. They rep
resent the Shawnees, Delawares and
Caddos, and are comforting with the
Mexican government regarding a con-
cession which will enable them to set
tie with their respective tribes in
Mexico, and become Mexican citizens.
Their complaint is that the United
States government does not give them
land enough to live upon.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

Competent authorities assert that
South America has greater unLevel-
oped resources than any other portion
OF the world. Any crop grown else
where can be duplicated there and the
country abounds in mines of coal, sill
yer and gold, most of which have been
only slightly developed.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
PORTO RICAN GETS NO VOTE.
Illinois Judge Passes Upon an Issue
Raised In Lebanon.

Springfield, ILL.,, August 9.-Jndge
b. ID. Munroe, first assistant attorney
general, issued an opinion in answer
to inquiry by j. NJ. Chamberlain, Jr.,
of the Lebanon Leader, who asks
whether Miguel Panellas, native
Porto Rican, who has resided in Leb-
anon one year, has a right to vote.
Judge Munroe holds that Panellas is
not entitled to vote; that inasmuch
as the treaty of peace with Spain
provided that the question of civil
and political rights of Porto Ricans
who did not become citizens of Spain
within a year shall be left to con-
gress to determine and congress not
having taken action upon the matter,
Porto Ricans are still regarded as
foreigners within the meaning of our
naturalization laws.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
Wreck on Northwestern.

Lake City, August 10.-A serious
wreck occurred on the Northwestern
about five miles east of this place,
caused by a broken journal. Thir-
teen cars were dItched and the morn
ing passenger was sent around via
Carroll TO Sioux City. No one was
hurt but the damage to property
,uas conSidern blp
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
Young Woman Commits Suicide.

Sioux City, August 7.-Unrequited
love for a mere lad named Carl War
ring led Miss Sophia Lickband of
Sioux City to jump into the Sioux
river yesterday afternoon to drown
herself. Her cries and slashing in
the water attracted several men who
rescued her. however. in time to spoil
her plans. She had left note on the
river bank, sending kisses and love to
Warning and also giving full direc-
tions as to the management of her
funeral
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

Thin bamboo tubes are fastened 10
carrier pigeons in China to protect
them from birds of prey. When the
bird is in motion the action of the air
through the tubes causes a whistling
sound, which alarms predaceous birds,
and keeps them at a respectable dis
lance.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16
Uncle Sam win Accept waldersee.

Washington, Aug. lit is au-
thoritatiyely stated that the United
States government will accept Count
Waldersee as commander of the inter-
national forces of China if the neces-
sity exists at the time of his arrival
in that country for the international
army TO begin its campaign.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

Keokuk, August s.-Mamie Der
hake, the little daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Derhakc, aged 2 years, was
drowned in a cistern on the farm OF
Barney Vonderhaar, three miles
north of West Point. The cistern
was open and the child fell in while
nlnYinp.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

Underwood, August s.-Fred Klop-
pling had the misfortune to lose his
big double corn crib by fire, together
with 1000 bushels of corn, an ice
house and hen house. He had only
$500 insurance on the property burn
ed. The origin of the fire is I'M
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

New York, August 11.-Bob Fitz-
simmons met Gus Rubin, the Akron
giant, last night before the Twen-
tieth Century club, at Madison Square
garden, and won by knocking the
0hioan down and out in the sixth
round.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1900-08-16

Montezuma, Aug. 9.-Ewart Bros.
have left for Glasgow, Scotland, with
500 head of cattle, which will be
loaded on board ship at Philadelphia.
This shipment completes 1000 head
that have been exported since the
first ofNMay.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
THE TWENTIETH CENTURY.

When a few months more shall have
passed we will then stand at the very
threshold of the twentieth century, and
the nineteenth will be a thing of the
past. 1t will, however, he known as the
century of invention and discovery, and
among some of the greatest of these we
can truthfully mention rHostetter's
Stomach Bitters, the celebrated remedy
for all ailments arising from a disorder
ed stomach, such as dyspepsia, indiges-
ton, flatulency, constipation and bill
iGusness. 1t has beer one of the great
est blessings to mankind during the
PAST fifty years as "A health builder.
Many physicians recommend it. Take
their advice, try a bottle and be con-
WINGED, but be sure to get the genuine
with a Private Revenue Stamp over the
neck of the bottle,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10

Drying preparations simply devel.
opdry catarrh; they dry up the secretions,
which adhere to tho membrane and decom.
pose, causing n far more serioustrouble than
the ordinary form of catarrh. Avoid all dry.
ing inhalants, fumes, smokes and snulls
and use that which cloGIscs, soothes anG
heals. Ely's Cream Balm is such q remedy
and will cure catarrh Or cold il the heat
easily and pleasantly. A trial size will be
mailed for 10 cents. All druggists sell tbs
SOC. size. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren St, NY,
The Balm cures without pain, does moi
~irritate or cause sneezing. 1t spreads itsel1
over an irritated and angry surface, reliov
ing Immediately the painful Inflammation
With Ely's Cream Balm you are armed
against Nasal Catarrh and Hay Fever.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
The Situation.

The Author wish | had time enough
to write a good book.
His Friend-Why not take it?
The Author-Can't afford to-. | am
too busy writing successful ones.-Life.
For three days and nights I suffered
agony untold from an attack of cholera
morbus brought on by eating cucum-
bers," says M. E. Lowther, clerk Of the
district court, Centerville, Iowa.. Il
thought I should surely die, and tried a
dozen different medicines, but all to no
berlain's Collie, Cholera and D%iarrhoea
Remedy and three doses relieved me en-
tirely." This remedy is for sale by A.
c.. Ireland,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
1T HAPPENED IN A DRUG STORE.

IL HART LINED LIN "A DILOI 0IoItL.
"One day last winter a lady came to
my drug store and asked for a brand of
cough medicine that l did not have in
stock says MI. C. R. Grandin, the pop
ular druggist of Ontario, N. Y. "She
was disappointed and wanted to know
what cough preparation 1 could rec
ommend. I said to her that 1 could free
ly recommend Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and hat she could take a bot
tie Of the remedy and after giving it a
fair trial if she did not find it worth the
money to bring back the bottle and l
would refund the price paid. In the
course of a day or two the lady came
back in company with a friend in need
of a cough medicine, and advised her to
buy a bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. l consider hat a very good
recommendation for the remedy. 1t is
for sale by A. C. Ireland.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10

A new remedy for %biliousness Is now
on sale at A. c. Ireland's drug store. 1t
is called Chamberlain's Stomach and
Liver Tablets. 1t gives quick relief, and
will prevent the attack If given as soon
as the first indication of the disease APP
pears. Price, rs cents per box. Sam
Piles free.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10

The progressive nations of the world
are the great food consuming nations.
Good food well digested gives strength.
If you cannot digest all you eat, you
need Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. 1t digests
what you eat. You need not diet your
self. 1t contains all of the digestants
combined with the best known tonics
and re~constructives. 1t will even digest
all classes of foods in a bottle. No 9TH
err preparation will do this. 1t instantly
relieves and quickly cures all stomach
troubles. Ireland's Pharmacy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10

Large u spots. astronomers say
caused the extreme heat this summer,
and doctors declare nearly all the pros
trations were induced by disorders of
the stomach. Good health follows good
digestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure d.
gests what you eat. If you have indi.
gestion or dyspepsia 1t will quickly re-
lieye and permanently cure you. Ire.
lands Pharmacy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
A Successful Inventor.

Widow Harrison told me today that
her husband was a remarkably success
ful inventor during his lifetime.
Yes, he was. He was just about to
waste the little money he had perfecting
a new kind of giant powder when the
stuff blew him into the next state and
his widow collected $50, 900 insurance.
Oh. he was a success all right.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
Diqests what you eat.
Not to Be Missed.

Ida-It is a wonder that Mrs. DeStyle
did not faint when they brought the
China?
J. May-She was just on the verge of
fainting when she caught a glimpse of
that Mrs. Pomp coming down the oppo-
site side in the gown she brought from
Paris.-Chicago News.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10

When you cannot sleep for coughing,
it is hardly necessary that any one
should tell you that you need a few
doses of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
to allay the irritation Of the throat and
make sleep possible. 1t is good. Try it.
For sale by A, c., Ireland,
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10

The emergency bags sent by a church
society to Kansas soldiers in the Phil
ippines contained among the necessities
a box of DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
the well known cure for piles, injuries
and skin diseases. The ladies took care
to obtain the original DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve, knowing that all the coun-
t~erfeits are worthless. Ireland's Phar-
mapV
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10

When you have no appetite, do not
relish your food and feel dull after eat
ing, you may know that you need a dose
of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Price, 25 cents. Samples free
at A. c. Ireland's drug store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
Puzzled for Once.

Mrs. Banks-What do you think of
your new neighbors?
Mrs. Brooks-Well, ! can't say. They
moved in when | was down town. and
they have their washing done out
Smart Set.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
Mistook His Motive.

Rev. Water Millon-Waz yo' mean,
nigga, by DRAWN razzah on dis lady
at dis picnic?
Raj Berry-Lod, pawson, yo's wrong.
! oney wants toe cut a lemon fo' de
lemonade.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
Chimney Sweep Speaks.

Il know that d great many people dc
not like my business" said the chimney
sweep, 'tbut it scots me-" After due ac-
acknowledgement of the courteous smiles
of his audience he went up the kue.-
Baltimore American.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
Judging by Appearances

Mrs. Leo Hunter-Why are you sc
suspicious of Count Won Squint? He
can't help being cross-eyed.
Mr.. Hunter know it; but he looks
crOoked.-Smart Set.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
s toadstools

Poisonous toadstools resembling
mushrooms have caused frequent
deaths this year. Be sure to use only
the genuine. Observe the same care
when you ask for DeWitt's Witch Ha-
eel Salve. There are poisonous u
terfeits. DeWitt's is the only original
Witch Hazel Salve. 1t is q safe and
certain cure for piles and all skin dis
eases. Ireland's Pharmacy.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10

arising and becoming due from that
portion of the territory embraced with
in the limits of the present county of
Mckinley should be turned into the
treasury of said county.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
Wanted the Real Thing.

Miss Stiggins-Ah, my friend, l can
see you're a poor, erring sinner. Here
is food for reflection.
Tramp-Thank yer all the same,
num-, but don't yer think a little food
for digestion nd do a chap like me more
good?
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
MON TEA POSITIVELY CURES SICK
HEADACHE,

Indigestion and constipation. A delight
full herb drink. Removes all eruptions
of the skin, producing a perfect COM
plexion, OF. money refunded. % cts. and
&c cts.
For sale at Fischer's drug store.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
At a Fifth Avenue Gallery.

"This picture is said to be a Rubens.
Fifty thousand dollars have just been
paid for it,"
"The party who bought it must have
been q Rube. '-Smart Set.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1900-10-10
Herself to Blame,

Lena-I didn't think you'd let Il man
kiss you on such short acquaintance.
Maude-Well, he thoroughly convinced
me that it was all my own fault that
hadn't met him SoOner.-Smart Set.