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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Troops to Come Home.

Washington, Jan. 1S.-Orders have
been prepared at the war department
for the return to the United States Of
the Ninth infantry, which played such
a gallant part in the siege of Picking
and has seen SO much fighting in the
Philippines. These troops will be
brought to San Francisco as soon as
the necessary arrangements can be
effected, but it is hardly likely the
moveme mt will begin for several weeks
vet.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Wireless TeleErnphy.

New York, Jan. 16.-Through the
wireless telegraph system the Kaiser
Wilhelm der Crosse, of the North
German Lloyd line, just arrived from
Bremen, Southampton and Cher
bourg, was for half the trip to the
eastward and a large part of her
westward voyage in almost constant
communication with other vessels or
the shore The ship was practically
a floating telegraph office.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Shock Felt Fifty Miles,

Marion, Ind, Jan. 16.-The entire
city was aroused shortly after one
o'clock by the explosion of 1900
quarts of nitroglycerin stored in mag
azines 2H miles southeast of town.
Every building in the city was shaken
as if by an earthquake, and reports
from the surrounding country show
that the shock was felt in buildings
50 miles away.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
President Loubet IS we'll protected.

President Loubet is we'll protected.
His secret guard consists Of II men.
under the orders of a police commits
sioner. These men watch constantly
over his person. When he receives
they mingle with the guests close By
him, and when he goes out they follow
him and have orders never to lose him
an instant from view. When he drives
they accompany him on bicycles, and
it is only then that they can be recog-
nized. This guard OF 10 men alone
costs the state the nice little sum OF
$4,000 francs a year.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24

Submarine divers have not yet suc-
ceeded in reaching 200 feet below the
surface with all the advantages of ar
NOR. air supply and weights to sink
them. The effort has been made to
reach a wreck in z40 feet of water.
The accounts state that at 100 feet tho
diver began to experience serious
trouble. At 200 feet, after suffering
terribly, he lost consciousness and
was hauled up. Divers cannot work
much below 100 feet.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
or all the small animals, the busies

OF all the small animals, the busiest
at New Years time is the mole. He
must have at least 20 dinners or he
will starve, for mole is forever feast
ing on worms and cannot go for more
than an hour or two without one. In
very cold weather, when the ground is
frozen, he may retire to his under
ground fortress-with a dozen CALLER
les leading from it-and go to sleep for
a few days; but when he wakes up he
has to rush off in frantic hurry and get
a worm for dinner, for he cannot bear
an empty stomach.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24

Alfred Edward Morgans, the new
premier of western australia, is
Welshman by birth and close upon E"
years of age. He spent many years
mining in Mexico, where he was per-
sonal friend of President Diaz. When
the gold discoveries liz western AUS
tralia began to attract the attention
of the mining world he went there and
settled at Coolgardie, for which con-
stituency he was returned to the les
islative assembly in 1897.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
IONa's Official Vote,

Des Moines, Ia, Jan. 16.-A. B. Cum
Minis has been officially declared elect
ed governor and John Herriott lieu
tenant governor. The official vote as
announced by the legislature is: Tor
governor-Cummins, 226,3o2; Phillips,
143,7s3; Coates, 1869; Baxter, 3,453;
Weller, 73o; Conger, 1. For lieuten-
ant govern or-Herriott, 227,171; Fer
guson, 142,5ss; Wray, 1905; Jacobs,
1921; Engle, 766.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
ARTHUR PUE GORMAN.

branch being Representative Smoot,
a republican from Charles county.
Congress sman William H. Jackson
was the republican senatorial nom
inee.
The vote, therefore. stood: In the
senate: German, II; Jackson, 9. In
the house: German. 81; Jackson, 49,.
A Joint session will be held at noon
Wednesday, but it is merely for the
purpose of announcing the results as
required by law.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Wants More Men.

Washington, Jan. 15.-Rear Ad-
miral Crowninshield, chief of the bu-
reau of navigation, before the house
naval committee pointed out the ur-
gent necessity for an increase of men
and officers in order properly to man
the new ships. He advocated an in
crease of the enlisted force of at least
3,OOO
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24

Hill, Admiral Evans and Admiral
Crowninshield. 1t was decided that
the launch shall occur at 1890 a. m.
February rs. The president expressed
the most lively satisfaction at the
decision of the German emperor to
send his brother, Prince Henry, as his
personal representative at the cere-
mony, and has entered with great
interest into the details of the ar
engagements for the reception of the
prince and for the launch.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
All Are Well,

Constantinople, Jan. 20.-Reliable
news has been received here that
Miss Ellen NJ. Stone, the captive
American missionary; Nine. Tsilka,
her companion, and the latter's baby
are we'll. Negotiations which it is ex-
pected will result in the early and
safe return of the captives are in
progress. John G. a. Leishman, the
American minister here, is now di-
recting the negotiations. He declines
to say anything for publication, but
admits there is ground for the above
report.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24

The laying of the trans-Pacific cable
is now assured. It will complete tho
Geographic circuit of the globe. Th9
cable is being manufactured in this
country, and will be laid by skilled
American electricians and engineers.
It will be the longest submarine cable
in the world, extending 5000 miles.
from San Francisco to Manila, touch
ing at Honolulu and Guam.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Faxora Panama Route.

Washington, Jan. 20.-A supple
mental report on the interoceanic
ship canal project is in the hands of
President Roosevelt, and is said to be
in favor of the Panama route, pro-
viding clear title and satisfactory
concessions are assured.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
FIX THE TIME.
Christening of Emperor Williams
Yacht ut Shooters Island, Near
New York to Take Place Feb. rs.

Washington, Jan. 1s.-William Wal
lace Downey, a member of the firm
building Emperor Williams yacht.
called at the white house Friday and,
after discussing with President
Roosevelt the details of the approach
ing launch, went to the state depart
ment and talked over details of the
programme with Assistant Secretary
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Attacks the Bible.

Chicago, Jan. 20.-Prof. Charles W.
Pearson, of Northwestern university,
attacks the inerrancy of the Bible
and declares stories of miracles are
legends and allegories, childish and
untrue.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Snrend of RELIGION.

Washington, Jan. 17.-Religious sta
tistics for 1901 show that the gain in
church membership in the United
States during the year was 2.67 per
cent, while the total gain in popula-
ton was only 2.1s per cent.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24

Detroit, Mich, Jan. 1S.-Judge Swan,
of the United States district court,
Tuesday sentenced Rev. G. F. b. How
ard, who had previously pleaded guilty
to using the mails to obtain money I'M
der false pretenses at Horton, Mich,
to oh years in the Detroit house of
correction,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Threatened to Kill President.

Portland, Ore, Jan. 20.-A special
to the Oregonian from Astoria. Ore,
says: Frank Rakowski, a soldier in
the United States army, was Satur-
day degraded at Fort Candy and SEN
fenced to ten years imprisonment in
the military prison on Alcatraz Is
land, CAL Rakowski had Threatened
to assassinate President Roosevelt.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
KILLED nv n Woman.

Morris Creek, w. Va, Jan. 20.-At
a colored dance here Lillian Williams,
while drunk, shot and killed two mu-
sicians because they did not play mu-
sic to suit her and fatally stabbed
another man.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Aged ViOlfnist Dead.

New York, Jan. 20.-Joseph Burke,
the violinist and the actor who
achieved prominence as the accom-
PIANIST to Jennie Lind on her tour in
1S50-51, died here Sunday in his
eighty-sixth year.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Comes from WaGe-Earner RS.

Cleveland, O., Jan. 16.-Col. Myron T.
Herrick, treasurer of the Mckinley Me-
mortal association, says few contribu-
tions have been received from wealthy
men, and that the bulk of the me morial
fund has come from wage-earners and
school children.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Found Dead.

La Crosse, Wis.,, Jan. 17.-Mrs. Pike
Dickey, a wealthy recluse living in Lam
sing, was found dead at her home.
She had been dead some time, and the
body was partly eaten by rats. Near
her was found a box containinga large
sum of money.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Cnnadn's Population.

Ottawa, Ont, Jan. 16.-The popula-
ton of Canada has been officially an
nounced by the census department.
It is shown by the census of 1901 to
be 5,369,666 an increase of 536,425 for
the decade,
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
De0dly EyDlOsiOn.

Barcelona, Jan. 20.-The boiler of a
spinning factory at Puente de Vilu-
mara, near Manresa. exploded Satur-
day. The building collapsed and many
persons were buried in the ruins.
Sixty were killed and about 100 were
n i,,ro1
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24

Columbus, O., Jan. 15.-The house
and senate of the Ohio Legislature
balloted separately Tuesday for Unit
ed States senator. Senator Joseph
B. Foraker. caucus nominee of the re-
received p votes in the
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24

According to experiments conducted
by Mr.. H. Jansen on Mont Blanc. it
is not necessary to erect poles fo-
stringing telephone and telegraph
wires in snow-covered countries. II
the snow is several incnes thick It
serves as a good insulator; the wires
can simply be laid down and be ready
for transmission of messages.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
N'CREARY ELECTED.
Legislature of Kentucky Votes to
Send Him to Senate.

Frankfort, KY, Jan. 15.-James B.
was formally elected United
States senator by the two houses of
the legislature in separate sessions.
The vote will be ratified in Joint ses-
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
Defence Estim n tea.

Washington, Jan. 14.-Secretary
Root has sent to congress estimates of
1907 900 for the defenses of the Island
of Guam. and $780, 900 for the defenses
of Hawaii.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
In Memory of Lee.

Memphis, Tenn, Jan. 2O.-Memorial
services commemorative of the birth
day of Gen. Robert E. Lee were held
throughout the south Sunday.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
SENATOR JOSEPH FORAKER.
publican:

senate to II for Hon. Charles W.
Baker, of Cincinnati, democratic NOM
inee. In the house Senator Foraker
received G6 votes to ~ for Baker.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
JAMES B. M'CREARY.

sion Wednesday. The vote in the
house stood, McCreary. IA; Deboe, "a.
In the Senate, McCreary, %; Deboe, II.
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
GORMAN ELECTED.
Democrats in Maryland Legislature
Return Him to the Senate.

Return Him to the Senate.
Annapolis, Nd, Jan. 15.--Former
United States Senator Arthur pue
German was Tuesday reelected to oc-
cupy the place in the senate which
he lost in the general elections four
years ago and regained in November
last. He received every democratic
vote in both branches of the general
assembly, the only absentee in either
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1902-01-24
THREE SENATORS ELECTED
Ohio Republicans in the Legislature
Return Joseph Foraker to the
United States Senate.
ARTHUR GoRMAN CHOSEN IN MARYLAND

Returned to the Upper House After
mn Absence Of -Four Yenrs-The
Democrats in the Kentucky Legts-
lature Vote to SenG james Ii. Nc
Creary to the Senate.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30

Houstonians are at it again with
their guns.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30
Ir.bat. 10 Prof Conncll.

Iuasmucb "a. Prof J. II. Cornell is
retiring from the presidency " the
Central Texas Fair Association, the
directors desire 20 give expression to
Gin, following sentiments:
Resolved. That il is with unmln-
glcd rcgrat that the Board OF Direc-
tor, Of the Central Texas Fair accept
the resignation rendered this body
by President j. II. Council;
Resolved, That we hereby record
our high appreciation Of his untlriug
efforts and splendid achievements in
behalf Of the Fair. 10 Is our opinion
that the success Of the first fair was
largely due 20 Prof. Connel's influ-
cnce and support;
Resolved, That il is with much
qualification that We learn Of his
Intention 10 remain a member Of the
Board of Directors. We believe that
his experience and his counsel will
bo invaluable 20 the Association in
his capacity as active director;
Resolved, That the above resolu-
tions be spread on the minutes Of the
corporation and form part thereof.
+. NJ. LAW, JR.,
a. w. BUCHANAN,
:. NJ. DERDEN,
Committee.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30

Lao \. Excursion Rates.

Dates shown are those on which
tickets are for sale;
Laredo, February ~, Washiugton's
birthday celebration.
SAN Antonio. Jan. 80 and Feb. 2aud
3. /. %. q. r.. state meeting.
Waco. Feb. ~ and II, Green's bril-
-ade reunion.
Dallas. Feb. # and f., Peoples
party convention.
New Orleans, Feb. 90 lO, Mardi
Gras festivities.
Low excursion rates will.be made
Tor the above occasions, iuli farticu-
lars of which may Doe uotaintN from
nearest ticket agent or by address
ling d. Price. a.. T.. q Il. A.,
n.rH.f|.U I'. xHe.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30
LOCAL NEWS.
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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30

A WaNahachIe merchautrecently
had novel box sale at which Sc
curcly wrapped boxes, each con-
tanning an article worth % cents
or more, were sold for % cents each
sight unseen" \ young couple,
evidently sweethearts, pooled issues
and bought two boxes. Now there
is AN enlargement of two fond
young hearts, for in the young
girls box was a pair Of ga.luses,
and in his was one Of those patent
wire dingbats that a woman hangs
her skirt on when she wears il,
and which a knowing young man
at our elbow says il called hustle
By a process Of reasoning peculiar
to young lovers, each blamed the
other for it, and now the girls
father is saving money on cord
wood and kerosene.-W axahachiC
Eagle.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30
nc EaIre,t oner 80 &c

TO anyone suffering with Dyspepsia
indigestion. Sour Stomach. Heart
burn. take ReK .yagspGis Tablets. Al.
druggists are authorized by the manu-.
iacturers TO refund tle m0uey Ga any
case they fail 20 cure Price 80 CEN
per package Remember the name
Rex Dyspepsia Tsblc's. ~ ID. Jau.y
the leading druggist. Bryan. Texas
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30
TWO crs1 rARrs.

Two cent-a-mile fare bills ave
beginning 10 reappear in the legi--
latures, and the old question
whether that rate would be fairly
remunerative on any Western road
il again 10 be thrashed over. In
Ohio. where 2.cent bill barely
escaped passage at the last session
legislaiors-elect are stated To nave
been holding secret conferences for
the preparation of a new bill, and
"a strong popular lobby TO wS.k
for 10 I.-ssssIu' Is said TO be
Under organization. Meantime,
the Michigan roads are adju.tinp
their tariffs to the requirements Of
the p-cent law OF that state, and
viii be able after while 20 shed
light on the contention that the
reduction in rates will be compen-
stated for by the increase in traffic.
Just how il will work nobody can
tell until it is tried. Theory in
this direction proves nothing 80
Railway Age.
Knock out the free passes and
let everybody who rides pay fare
inst az everybody pays postage,
and 2 cent fares will be found ade.
auate.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30

star brand
star brand shoes. IS
S1r brand shoes are Settor. IS
Mr.. a. Ballard left yesterday
tp Join her husband at SabIuoi,
Texas.
Trlc,s ou mems aid boys under
wear arr being slaughtered BOO the
biz ru-G slIc now going ON at Nor
woods. f'
some Kind of street crossings arc
very much needed 40 various places
about town.
Twelve misses mackiutosn.s.
worth sl00 each, 10 so at $500 at
Nurwood's.
Wautod-A good active hand 20
attend to horses and attend 20
chores. r.. b. IomnX $50
For Rent The house which we
NOW occupy Apply % Mrs. Fannie
Darwin. ''
j. =. aud sam Rascoo uf Willow
Hole aud Capt. 4. j. -egrry. ui
Surcy. Madison county, have been
spending several days in Bryan.
II.ug want good .ho, sold con-
|cI.-e margin OF profit, Eo 90 Coult.r's
and a.b for star brand shoes. IS
one hundred pairs boys rubber
boots, 20 ., worth N.J0, 10 sell for
4 s cents loo pairs mems rubber
boots b TO IS. worth 500 per pair. at
|Sl.2Jat NUrwood's. 5o
Miss Nelly Halves wishes TO an
.uounce 20 the public that she will
take iu drcssmaking at home and
would appreciate the patronage Of
| the ladies ~ Bryan. 40
Major l.. l.. McInnis, who has just
returned from Mississippi, says he
made inquiry regarding cpoducation
40 the Mississippi a. ~ VI. college
and found that it has been entirely
satisfactory to the authorities.
Two thousand. three hundred and
cighty-ouo dollars and seventy cents
worth of star BRAND shoes were
received by WI. Coulter last Thurs
day. Is
The Eagle is requested 10 state
that the carnival party for the bone-
ht oi the civic club will take place at
Mikes hall tonight, regardless OF the
weather. The room will bee made
comfortable with uumbero Of stoves
and the livcrymeu will supply car
riages a. reduced rates Tor all who
wish 10 attend.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30
Hotel Arrivals.


ID w MichauN, Y Leman, Houston ;
G W Bennett, ~ Louis; p Farqu-
har. Navasota; r. Maguess. New
Orleans; ID ; Henrne, city; + T. Bar
rett, Detroit; VI J. Smith Bockdale;
W n Berry, Dallas; r. 5 Hurst, J VI
Mcdonald, New York; / R0-eufield,
Baltimore; r. II Si-uor, 3 6 q y.
TUCKER ifuI -E.
H. G. Wells, Dallas; W ~ Crawford
Na,psota: Ed Frisk. H,mpsteadi
Zee Miner, Wellboru.
CENTRAL.
Mrs J l. Mayo, Mad.s0uville; \
Tariuc.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30

Fine onion plants for sale at 10 cts.
per 100. Now Is the time 20 plant.
e., n. Weaver Bryan. Near the
powder house. 80
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30

ON and after Feb. I, 1902, all barber
shops displaying Union shop Cards
will oppu at .. IN. and close at ; r..
M, except Saturday. Union price
list will be displayed Ia all union
shops. %
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30
Advertised Letters.

Advertised Letlers.
GENrLENEN.
Andrews. Philip Nunnelly, DIR J l.
Comfy. sam Palmer Gus
Fitz, Theo + Ross Eimo
Fiuk.JP Rongs, solomon
Finuie. John Robertson Albert
Fravba. CA Stevens, stevens
Johnson, Jno II Stewart X ;
Long, J l. Spring : :
Mudv. DR. Thompson, sam
Mudry, o loh
Nav. Walter warford, Charley
Williamson, George
LADIES.
Browder, Lula Maker Lula
Rates. Chanie Powell Mary,
Coleman, Bette Polk, Mrs h
Devone, Fannie Price Lizzie
Daniel, Mrs Perkins, Fidelia
S,nda Roper, Miss Kin
Franklin, Jose uey
mime Robinson. Ida
Graham. Mrs N u Saudle. Matilda
Harris, Emma sander, Ada
Marshall. Lucy Wyatt, Matte
Marshall. Sallie
FOREIGN
Iarezensky. Audroas; Nieto, Abe
lar,lo: VI 81: S1gio. Giovanni; Qua
daguola, Autuuiuo.
Above list OF letters remaining To-
the Bryan postoilire Tor tle week
ending January -, 1872. \ charge
of one cent is made ON each piece OF
mail advertised. Whom calling Tor
these letters please say advertised
and give date. TYLER HA-NElL,
Postmaster.
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R. A. HARRISON

PHYSICIAN and SURGEON
once A. V-D1rrlErs Dur Store telephone 10,
R dar.s palle l.a.
Bryan, Texas
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1902-01-30

Lao. ~. SCHEDULE.
No. -NurfnnouUI- pa-.su-
ar-I..t,,.. ......... 400 %. 90.
No. iOl-Nufthbouud-lussuu-
COR IrHv.4 ..... ..i.u.p n.
JNaErs close connection With malu illu
lag. A. E..HF t.sf EIi F.rt
10. los SoutHhuuul- lU,.Hu-
r.r-Arri,es .......... 200 p. M.
No. Igi- -uutUHHuul Mixed
Arrive. ............I ..U pm,
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1902-06-05
QUESTION DEVIL COULDN'T ANSWER
Unable to Predict Action of q New York
Jury.

Unable to Predict Action of q New York
Jury.
While waiting for the verdict in the
Patrick case few days ago somebody
remarked to Mr.. Van Diver of the Dis
trict Attorneys Office, that he thought
the jury would acquit the lawyer who
had conspired with William Marsh
Rice's valet to gain possession Of the
Texas millionaire's fortune. Mr.. Van
Diver, who had followed the case close
ly for several months. doubted this.
but added refectively:
"Of course. nothing is more uncer-
tain than the action of jury. l re-
member story my father told me
when / was a boy In Alabama. The
story was OF His Satanic Majesty and
a plain citizen who met one day on
narrow pathway cut in the edge Of
cliff. On side there yawned preci-
pice. On the other side was the solid
rock. There was only room for one to
pass, and Of these two, one must lie
down and let the other walk over him.
IF you'll PROFOUND three questions
l can't answer suggested Satan. "ln
lie down and let you pass ovar my
body The citizen asked:
What Is whittier than snow?'
Cotton was the answer
"'What is sweeter than suger?'
"'That's easy again; molasses.'
what will be the next verdict rem
dered in this county by petit jury?
pass on your way said the Devil
as he made a carpet of himself"