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The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
HOW HE WAS QUEERED.
Just ~ lie Was Getting AionG Nicely
the Old Lady spoiled the
whole Thing.

81 am afraid that IL is all on
sighed the young man. relates tn,
Detroit Free Press. "Just as tn,
prospects, looked the brightest, too
When all-the-world-to-mc left to yisL
an aunt who lived in the central par,
OF the state 1t happened that / had
business that took me the same way
and ! chanccd to take the same trair
that she did, and naturally I took 0
seat at her side. She was very much
surprised to see me. and acted very
distant at first, evidently not beliey
ing my story about important bust
ness taking me the same way she
was going. I was just succeeding il
breaking the Ice, when the trair
stopped Mt a station, and n motherl,
old fool, wearing corkscrcw curls ant
smelling OF peppermint, who sat JUS,
back of US, took advantage of the lul
tn lean over the back of our seat ant
with n beaming face that was meant
for friendly interest. said:
"'Jes' married, amt yep
THE suddenness of the question
left me incapable of answering.
"'Of course you bet she cackiet
again, like n pullet with her frs
egg. Il suppose ye think IL IL fash
isnable to set apart like old married
folks when ye are jcs' dyin' to lovey
dovcy each other! The land sakes
when me an Josiah got married w,
held each Others hands an sale
'lovey' an 'ducky' all we wanted
to! Now, young man, you jcs' SCI
up close an put your arm arount
her! We won't mind. will we?' sh,
.aid. turning to the passengers, who
were roaring.
Then the train started and CAV,
is n respite, during which the CIR
turned to me with burning face. ane
whispered ferccly that II I didn't get
,f mt the next stop she would never
speak to me again.
II am too good n soldier not "a
,bey orders, so i dropped off at tn,
next stop. II turned out to be moth
ng but a flag station, and / spcni
the rest OF the day watching tn,
through trains go past. ! managed
At last to bribe freight conducto o,
to take me away.
'Up to date no sort OF an explana
ion goes with the girl. She say,
hat II hadn't been there IL wouldn'i
,ave happened"
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
cANADA'S CAPITAL AROUSED.
Never was There Such Enciserne Mt
Physicians' Association Try.
Ing 10 Explain.

Ottawa, Can, Nov. 25.-This city is
stirred up as never before. Some seven
years ago the local papers pull ished
an account of a man named George
II. Kent, of 40s Gilmour street, who
was dying Of Brights Disease and
who at the very last moment aftcrsev-
eral Of our best physicians had de-
clared he couldn't live twelve ours,
was saved by Dodd's Kidney Pill.
People who know how low Mr.. Kent
was refused TO believe that he was
cured permanently, and the other day
in order to clinch the matter tlc pa
pers published the whole case over
again and backed up their story by
sworn statements made by Mr.. Kent
in which he declares most positively
that In 1894 he was given up BY the
doctors and that Dodd's Kidney Pills
and nothing else saved him, and furth-
er that since the day that Dodd's Kid
ney Pills sent him back to work seven
years ago, he has not lost single min
ute from his work Che Is a printer in
the American Note Printing Com
pany).
Mr.. Kent is kept quite busy during
his spare hours answering inquiries
personally and by letter, but he is so
grateful that he counts the time well
spent. Indeed he and his wife have
shown their gratitude to Dodd's Kid.
ney Pills in a very striking way by
having their little girl, born In 1896,
christened by the name Of "Dodds."
Altogether II is the most sensational
case that has ever occurred In the his
tory Of medicine In Canada and the
perfect substantiation of every detail
leaves no room to doubt either the
completeness or the permanency of
the cure.
The local Physicians have made the
rase Of Kent and Dodd's Kidney Pills
the subject of discussion at several OF
the private meetings Of their Associa-
tion.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

charges may he taken UP, but to the
unbiased observer It seems as though
the story OF IA mysterious murders
will very likely evaporate IL thin air.
Moreover, even the most relentless
pursuers of the defendant are unable
tn associate any evidence with the
charges informally made.
A short outline Of the Pugh case Is
necessary to understand the present
position OF Mrs. Wjtwcr. MSs. Pugh
was Ill not more than 4s hours o. nd suf-
fered great anguish. Prior to her
death she summoned lawyer and die
tatcd the terms of her will. Mrs. Wit
wer was called in the room several
times to refresh the patients memory
for names and address, of legatees.
She herself was beneficiary only upon
the death of her mother, Mrs. Mary
Richmond. OF Addison, Mich. just ms
the lawyer handed Mrs. Pugh pen
with which 10 sign the document Ee
sank back dead. Her estate, supposed
10 have been worth $4,000, has been re.
duccd TO s., 800, Of which $500 r. IN per.
sonal property and $4,000 In rrai es-
tate-a small farm near Franklin, o.
Two applications for the admlnistra.
tion Of the estate have been made, one
by an attorney, at the suggestion OF
the Witwer family, and the other by
Mr.. Nevis, on recomme nda tion Of the
prisoner. The latter is an inconsequen.
tial beneficiary. Mrs. Richmond Is
more than so years old. At her death
the estate Is to be distributed among
Mrs. Lizzie Brown and Mrs. Witwer, OF
Dayton, o.; Mamie Parashot, of New
York; Frank Richmond, OF Addison.
Mich, and John Richmond, OF Nash.
Vile. Tenn.
Mrs. Witwer makes the assertion
that her mother bought poison to kill
rats which were eating potatoes, but
Mrs. Richmond denies the charge.
While the police were unable TO find
potatoes In the cellar when they made
their frat investigation, they made an
other search and discovered some
sweet potatoes near rat hole. These
otstoes appeared to have been bitten
y human teeth rather than by rats,
nd by the police Mrs. Witwer was at
once given credit Tor the act In the
hope that she might thereby deceive
the detectives.
II looks count for anything, the
average observer would certainly not
connect the accused with any crime
whatsoever. She Is what women call
good dresser" and does not look
herage---47. Herhair Is slightly tinged
with gray and, she has the bearing Of
a womaT Of intelligence and refine
meni. In Dayton church circles she
has long been we'll and favorably
known. having since her. residence In
the city been q memhkr of the Hart
ford street and Rlverdale United
Brethren congregations. She has been
an actiys member, taking u lively In
teresfh home and foreign missions
and S1hsv church sAairs. While all
Of her frlesds ere Iostbs 70 betevs the
chsrooe against her, yet nene % thsn
eams 70 Scr ~ sftes ~ ~ bsep
sosvally ssessst. AZ u tssslvse spss
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
FACES FATE BOLDLY.
Mra Mary Belle Witwer, 0hio's
Alleged Wholesale Poisonef.
aeia ts the Grand Jury After an M.
animation In Police Court-Evi-
dcuce Against Her Purely
Circu nstn ntial.

Especial Dayton to.) Letterl
"ffhEkfO the city Of Dayton has
III been famous for its soldiers
home, but now 1t figures in the
newspapers as the home of Mrs. Mary
Belle Witwer. who, II half the allega.
tions made against her by professional
and amateur sleuths are true, Is the
life destroyer par excellence of the
beginning of the twentieth century,
although some of the crimes she Is
said to have committed must be
charged up to the nineteenth.
Mrs. Witwer has just had hearing,
preliminary In character, before the
police court on the charge of Having
poisoned her sister, Mrs. Anna e. Pugh.
A number of expert chemists testified
in the case, and were emphatic III their
statements that arsenic had been
found In the stomach of the dead wom-
an. On the strength of this testimony
Mrs. Witwer was bound over to the
court OF common pleas, without bond,
TO answer to the charge of murder In
the first degree. The accused main
tanned her composure when informed
Of the police magistrates decision and
displayed a stoicism which amazed the
authorities and confounded her attpr-
neys. Many attempts havcS. been
made To enirnp the prisoner, hit they
failed miscrab.y. and it is quito,appar-
ent that she will make good defense
when her case is brought to trial be-
fore the court Of record.
One fact must not be forgotten by
those who are inclined to discuss this
cause celebre. The evidence against
Mrs. Witwer is purely cireums tan tial.
She Is now, OF course, cltnrged direct.
ly with the murder OF Mrs. Pugh, who
was professional nurse and lived
with Mrs. Witwer. at No. IS Liberty
street. Dayton. Mrs. Witwer los. -four
husbands, and all died rather suddenly
and under peculiar circumstances. In
the wholesale charges informally
made by police officials she has been
accused OF having caused the death OF
all, In addition to those of several chill.
dren, making a total OF II deaths.
There is, however, no expectation that
more than one crime can be fastened
upon the prisoner; and even that Is
extremely doubtful, unless the author.
tiles can produce much stronger tes-
timony at the coming trial in the Grim.
inal court than they furnished before
the police tribunal. Should the prose.
cutting attorney succeed in proving the
woman's guilt in the Pugh case, other
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
WHAT WE ARE TOLD.

There IL one millionaire in the
United states 70 every 10000 inhab-
itants.
This season the Maine woods have
yielded an nlbino moose, three or
four albino deer. and two pure al.
bino squirrels.
New York state farmers arc buy
ing potatoes for their own con-
sumption, n situation unhcard Of
there for years.
The state Of Washington has ht
lumber mills, saving over 100000
feet per day, turning out 2o,0oo,o00
shingles. and employing $4,000 men.
In ruling paper the worker, using
quill and ruler. 20 years ago, took
4. 500 hours to do the work now done
by machine In two and three-quar-
ter hours.
King Edward has lately attached
TO himself n Turkish attendant, one
Amin Ibrahim. The duties Of Amin
are In doubt, but he Is said to owe
his appointment TO his ability to pre-
pare an excellent cup OF coffee.
Count Tolstoi is not an obcdicnt
patient. Some time ago his physi-
clans told him not TO walk or ride on
horseback, but he did what he
pleased. remnrking: 81 know better
than all physicians what is good for
me-"
When the first Bible society in this
country was organized the English
language was spoken by only 100000
600 people. Now I2o.0o0,ooO people
speak IL. Then the Bible was print
ed In so languages; now II is printed
in 42O languages.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

that he died from morphine poison.
ing. but says n clergyman admins
tered the fatal dose.
John Williams. her next matri.
monial venture, deserted her two
days after the wedding. She then
came to Dayton and served rs house
keeper for John +. Wenz. who died
from poisoning and complication OF
diseases. While in the woods he was
poisoned by ivy, but there is a sus-
picion that poison was given TO him
while In bed. as several physicians
were unable TO diagnose the case.
Mrs. Witwer also acted as housekeep-
er for Mr.. and Mrs. John Gabler, and
both died apparently from heart trou-
BILE within the few months she was In
their employ. George ID. Keller. who
resided in the east end Of Dayton,
died apparently from cerebral nenin-
gifts, though his case puzzled two doc
tors, and IL Is asserted that he was
one of Mrs. Witwer's victims. In Mid.
dlctown. the police allege to have
found woman who was intimate with
the prisoner and who says that, while
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
MILWAUKEE, INTRODUcTI0Ns.
4 short story On the Social Ameni.
ties of the City Made Famous by
Its beverage.

The teacher of an intermediate
grade In the Third Ward school
was showing Oft" her pupils before q
number Of visitors, says the Milwau-
kee Sentinel.
The spelling class was on the floor.
and one small, red-headed boy was
given the word introduction"
He paused. twisted his lips, stared,
and then In faltering way spelled
II correctly, and seemed rather sur
prised that he had done II.
"Do you know what the word
means?" asked the teacher.
"No'm."
"what? You don't know what in-
PRODUCTION meansf"
"No'm."
swell, now. I'll explain IL TO you.
Does your mother ever have caliers?''
"Yes'm."
swell. now. suppose that two ladies
came to call on your mother. Your
mother knows one of the ladies, but
doesn't know the other. She has
never seen the lady and doesn't even
know hor name. Now. how would she
become acquainted with this lady and
find out her nAmeY'
"she'd send mo out for . can Of
beer"
As that was the correct answer.
the teacher had nothing further 10
say.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

her neiehbors TO take an interest n
her ease, or she would probably have
been unrepresented at her prslim-
mary trial.
Mrs. witwer's marital history Ger.
tainly IL unique. Frank d. witwer was
the last Of her Husbands who died
suddenly. She was married to him
last March. and on July he died,
Like all her husbands, he had stom.
ach trouble Q short time before his
death. He was taken violently III some
time after eating q luncheon which,
according to the sicuths, his wife sent
to him. Mrs. witwer's first husband
was Frederick sweinger, who died
near Nashville. Tenn, In 1877, sup
posedly from smallpox. The second
husband was Frank Brown, of Mid
dletown, o., with whom she lived for
several years. Soon. after his death
she married william Stowe, in Mid
dlctown, and his death was strange
and startling. Mrs. witwer admits
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
-. Jacobs OF for Chest-coids, Bren-
chttis, Croup and PIeurisy.

An outward application for bronchial dif.
hcultics Is many times far more effective
than syrtips, cough mixtures, cod liver oil,
&C., simply because IL penetrates through
TO the direct cause, which IL, as a rule, an
accumulation Of matter or growth tightly
adhering 70 the bronchial tubes.
St.. Jacobs Oil, possessing as II does those
wonderful penetrating powers, enables IL
TO loosen these adhesions and TO induce free
expectoration. Cases have been known
where expectorations have been examined
after st. Jacobs Oil has been applied, and
the exact formation was clearly shown,
where the adhesions had been removed or
pulled of the bronchial tubes. All irrita.
tion of the delicate mucous membrane Of
the bronchne is quickly removed by the
healing and soothing properties OF st ia.
cobs Oil. In cases OF Group and whoop.
ing cough in children st. Jacobs Oil will he
found superior to any other remedy.
st. Jacobs Oil Is for sale throughout the
world. IL is clean TO usc-not at all greasy
or oily, as Its name might imply. For rheu.
matism, gout, sciatica, neuralgia, cramp,
plcurisy, lumbago,. sore throat, bronchitis
soreness, stiffness, bruises, toothache, head.
ache, backache, feetache. pains in the chest,
pains in the back, pains in the shoulders,
pains IN the limbs, and all bodily aches and
pains IL has no equal. II acts like magic.
safe, sure, and never failing.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
Doe.us Soil a white vest.

The Lackawanna route from New Yorh
TO Buffalo and the West has been making
the announcement that one might travel
the whole length OF its road, and not sod
white vest The writer tried this the
Lackawanna Limited left his linen In bet.
ter condition than il would have been aftey
q days running about in the city. The
value Of such service to ladies 10 obvious.
This unique service IL made possible b.
cause hard coal 10 used exclusively in the
passenger service. II - useless to speak q
them all day-such q relief from the duh
monotony Of the fiat country and its wesris
some sameness. It's the luxury Of travel.--
The Evangelist.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
hest for the BoMels.

No matter what ails you, headache TO a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. Cascarets help nature,
cure you without gripe or pain, produce
easy, natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back
Cascarets Candy Cathariic, the genuine, put
up in metal boxes, every tablet has &. {. G..
stamped on It. Beware of limitations.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
WHEN THE DOG LAUGHED.
tii He Dragged Out His Odor-
ferrous Game.

The last OF the summer resident,
A Central ya,,.v so,y nm ,n,.r..,;na
,optest the other dov be,we.n q
,borou,bbred tox terri.r and a co.,
Of game which fox terriers ,rc mo-,
supposed to hunt some one s.y
sLrnL go under n cniv.r, ana ~
snirI, of wogoisbuess sen, an. ,.r
80 .,,.r a, Th.r. ,v.. ,,..,.,,
!, arow,,rn aud a d,sn,s,., .nn.s
to- s,ys ~. N.w yors r,,n..
% T,sn . h.div J.mora,,..a e.
H. .a,,,. n,,, ,,L. . r., 80 "a ~.
an, s,nnn,na 40 n'.h =. ~" W I'm
& ,"n, ..p,nI .n,,aa ,n hi. "
aI,,.,aJ M &c. ,h. .rp.a p .s, s % M
..'..,".. -, 80. s,,a,. c. Wv
s " mrs.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

Persons contemplating q journey East q
West should be careful that the rates paid
for their transportation do not exceed those
charged by the Nickel Plate Road.
and the service is efficient. Careful at.
tention is given to the wants Of al hrso
and second class passengers by uniformed
colored attendants. The dining car ssrvicO
of the Nickel Plate Road Is above criticism
and enables the traveller to obtain meal0
at from thirty-fve 1857 cents to >l.oo but
no higher.
The Pullman service IL the usual hish
grade standard. Semi-weekly transconfi.
mental tourist. cars ply between Atlantic
and Pacific Coasts. Confer with nearest
agent Of the Nickel Plate Road.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
A Matter os E1ect.

Pauline How would you differen,jate Wit
and humor,
EmelineIHumor, make, US laugh; wit
sugb.--Detroit Free Press.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

There IL no trick In dyeing. You can
do il just as well as anyone II you use
CNod for h,i So s ,Sr. BSsns
to Il. Sold by druggists, loc. package.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

"A man il known by his works." declared
the irresponsible reformer. who was ad.
dressing a large and enthusiastic audience.
Yours must be q gas works." shouted Q
rude, uncultured person who occupied Q
back seat.-Baltimore American.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

When q fool hen takes notion to cit
she doesn't care whether there are any esg>
in the nest or not, and some men are built
on the same plan.-Chicsgo Daily News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

He-"I must confess TO a great deal Of
eeotism." She-"lndccd:" Hc-"Yes; |
think about myself great deal too much"
She-"Oh, that Isn't egotism! That's mere
~ the usual human tendency to worry over
trihes. Glasgow Times.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

As soon as some people are clothed in Z
little brief authority they feel il their duty
to appear on dress de.--lndianapoli,
News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

do not believe Piso's Cure for Consump.
ton has an equal for coughs and colds
John D. Boyer, Trinity Springs, Ind, Feb.
Is 1000
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

The Grip OF Pneumonia may be warded of
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

The man who tells his children what q
tough time he had OF il when he was their
age usually acts as IL he held them personal
ly onsible.--lndianapolis News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

Search any girl who is on the programme
for song, and you will find that she is load
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

When the candidate clouds the issue II
is to be presumed that he Is looking for the
silver Lining TO the cloud.-Puck.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

Mrs. Kcepinhouse. you sure this
bread is fresh," liaker-"Sure,. ina AN"
1T isn't yesterdays! No, indeed. Why,
Record.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

1t is mighty seldom that we are as glad to
see anyone a. We pretend TO be.-lndianap'
oils News
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

The one prudence Of life is concentration.
Emerson.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

Opportunity doesn't have 70 knock more
than once at any mans door. No matte4
how many she finds out, she 10 sure 70 hn1
somebody in.-Brooklyn Life.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

A little man thinks he aches Just AZ hard
ss q big man.-Chicago Daily News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

When a man is good at telling funny
storics," IL often happens that he isn't good
for much else.-A,c iison Globe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

Some people are natural born artists at
drawing conclusions Globe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

Nallory--After we are married,
Marie. you must never hesitate to ash
~ when you want money.
Naris-No. Indeed, NsIloryi and J
hepe thet you will never hesitste about
oivise u . ne.--Bsooklyp Lie
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

Profit Is always honorcd even in its own
country.-Chicago Daily News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

Lady (admiring gifts st wsddiss)--
Ali these are tie seuvssis sDeensl
Nsid (lpdigpsstlyl - uss is1ee4
nnnl Thsyrs sslie silvss-keate's
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

The busy ice is able to keep busy with.
out advertising but he is in an exceptional
line OF business.-Puck.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

Old age is most pitifui when II gives those
who reach II the air OF whipped dog
Atchison Globe.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12
1heSeieNtifie Production

of laxative of known value and distinctive
action is rapidly growing in public favor, along
with the many other material Improvements Of
the age. The many
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

The beauty seen 10 partly in him who sees
it.-Bovec.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

Many q man's head 10 full Of smptissw.-
Chicago Daily News.
The Beaver herald. [volume] (Beaver, O.T. [Okla.]) 1895-1923, 1901-12-12

stops the Cough ana Works
on the Cold
Laxative Bromo Quinino Tableta Price 25c
The aegis & intelligencer., 1901-08-16
RankruDtcy HumorW.

Even bankruptcy has its humors. In
London a solicitor appeared in the bank.
ruptcy court recently with Z pence to his
credit, less than penny per Fl, 600 Of his
debts. There was a touch Of humor, too,
in the notice which was sent out some
time ago from the bankruptcy court at
Dover. in which II was stated that a dis
tribution of dividends was to be made OF
1916 penny in the pound. A tradesman
whose debt was % shillings was informed
that il he would call at the office, which
meant a journey Of 10 miles, he would,
ON presenting the proper form carefully
filled up. receive the sum of penny. OF
the amount would be sent by postal order
or check il the necessary requirements
were complied with.
The aegis & intelligencer., 1901-08-16

At gas cookery exhibition an ole
farmer entered who, having listened tc
the merits Of gas cooking stoves, ordered
and paid for a cooker, which was duly
sent to his home. country village.
About three months after the said
farmer called on the manager. complain
ing that the gas cooker was a fraud and
that he had tried everything and nothing
would cook in the "boomin thing" The
manager asked if anything was wrong
with his gas. to which he replied:
Gas! What's gasT'-London An