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Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
Lamar to Have a Sugar Factory.

Henry T. oxnard. on behalf of the
American Beet Sugar company. has ae-
eepted the acreage Of the Lamar Beet
Sugar company and made contracts with
over 400 growers in the vicinity of La
mar to grow 5000 acres Of beets for a
term Of FIVE years for factory at Lamar.
A provision Of the contracts gives the
company until 1905 to build the factory
if necessary, the first years beets in that
case being used at the Rocky Ford fac
tory.
This does not look as IL the sugar trus,
had such cineh on the beet sugar industry
as to iniuriously affect the future growth
Of the business
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
GOSPEL MISSION.

The gospel meetings a. the Mission hal
e62 Elm avenue. has resulted in a num-
Der OF conversions this week. among whom
was middlo-agcd man who said he had
been under the influence OF intoxieants
since he was is years Of age. Also
another man As years Of age who was
compelled TO leave a good position in Chi
eago because he was unable to copo with
tho drink habit. After taking the koeley
cure he still found himself victim to the
tyrant appetite. but down at tho cross he
found wonderful deliveraneo and is now
! free man.
The special service for children and
young people on Sunday afternoon has
also resulted in a number Of conversions
among them.
On Thursday. Dec. gath. there will be
an all-day meeting and basket dinner.
II you don't happen to have a basket come
come any way. someone else will. Ser
vices every night. Everybody invited.
Mrs A. Coulson, Supt
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

In speaking Of tho recognition Of tho
Republic Of Panama in his message Presi-
dent Roosevelt says: Under tho eireum-
stances the government, Of tho United
States would have boon guilty Of folly
and weakness. amounting in shoir sum to
a crime agains. tho nation. had |, acted
otherwise than 1t did when tho revolution
Of November 8. last. took place in Pan
ANA"
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
The Fourth Sugar Taking Campaign
Closed,

Tuesday night about 1880 o'clock a
prolonged sounding of the factory whistle
conveyed the news that the last beets had
been sliced. A weeks longer operation
will be necessary in some departments
before there is final shutdown for the
season.
The campaign has been the shortest Of
the four, but larger daily consumption
Of beets has characterized the work ow-
ing to improved machinery. The cam
paign lasted 65 days and $4,000 tons Of
beets were converted into refined sugar
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Or. Talbot. city food inspector. has
proved that the appointment Of such an
official was necessity. During the past
week he has found diseased pork and beef
on the market and condemned Il, thereby
giving the public needed protection. or
which more in later issue.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
independent Associations offIeers.

Tho Independent Melon Growers Assn
yesterday elected tho following officers:
Presidcnt-C. J. Samples.
Vice Pres. r. Gibson.
See.-wiley Robertson.
Tho contract for 1904 was awarded to
E. r. Nichols & Co. Of Chicago. who did
1908,
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
Christmas Art Sale.

Monday. Tuesday and Wednesday af-
,ernoons. Dec. IL. is. i6. and Tuesday
evening Miss Mcbride and Miss Great
house will have sale Of fancy articles
for Christmas at tho home OF Miss Nc
Bride. 7ol Swink avenue. Como and
bring your friends.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
A, The Grand Ne.t Monday.

The Temple 0uarte;;e Company. OF
Boston. appeared a, the Merrill Institute
Friday night. being the opening number in
tho course OF Merrill Institute attractions.
They were greeted by packed house.
Every sea, was taken and chairs were in
the aisle. Tho concert delighted every
body. Tho quartet are all cultured vo-
ealis,s. and many las, nigh, said they
were tho sinos; that have ever been in tho
city. Internationally the program gave
eminen, satisfaction Commercial.
Pine Bluff. Ark.
In Epwor;h League Course. Single
tickets. 25e for lower floor: soc for bal
eony. Course tickets for the five en-.
tertainmcnts only $l.SO.
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Christmas Novelties and Toys
at Hardey Dry Goods Co.

FOUND. bay colt. at my place. 81
miles ives, Of Rocky Ford. Colt was ae-
eompsnied by black mare, which was
killed on railway.
27-5o. A. Miller.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
Browns Big Cash Store

Has the largest amount Of Christmas
Candies in the city.
See the fine Cream Mixed at lbs. for
25e. A full line Of Chocolates and Bon
Bons at reasonable prices.
Special prices to School Teachers and
parties wanting to buy in quantity.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Plaeards of many kinds for sale at the
Enterprise office. five do not have what
you want will print it on short notice.
Make YOUR wants known. l6t
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

leo acre farm, south, under Highline
canal. 90 inches water, for 10 or is
acre tract near Rocky Ford. Call and
see US about it.
Eppler & Coffman.
9l4 Front street,
Rocky Ford
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
adIes Of the q. a. r. Eject Officers

AZ the last meeting Of Rocky Ford cir
CHI the following officers were elected:
.'resident-Ha;;io a. Kinney.
Sr. v. P.-Ger;rade Crosier.
Jr. v. P.-Eli.abo,h Orr.
Treasuror-S. E. Hines.
Chaplain-Nancy Hornbaek.
Conduetor-Sara Orr.
Guard-Aiiee X. Green.
Asst. Cond.-Elva Reiehcnbaueh.
Guard-Ella Carroll.
Delegates to Canon City to annual on
eampmon,-Sara Orr and Roxabcli Peter
son. Al;erna;es-touclia Feniason and
Myrtle Reichenbauch.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
Clearance Sale

Mems sl.25 and sl.5o Hats go in thi.
sale at CSC.
Boys 55o and 4oe Hats at Csc.
Boys ST Hats for 75o.
Ramsay g. Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

The Christian church special meetings
are being very largely attended. Up tc
date there have been % aceessions &c
the church.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
FRIDAY. DECEMBER IL, 1903.
Coming Events.

Coming Events.
The GRAND
Dec. l6-Colorado College Glee Club.
Dec. l7-High Glass Vaudeville.
Dec. l9-Marie Wainwright as Viola
in Twelfth Night"
Dec. 25-Midnight Express.
EPwORrH LEAGUE LECTURE COURSE.
Dec. 1.-THE Temple Male 0uartette
Of Boston.
Dec. 2l-Dr. Hedlsy. THE Sunny Side
Of Life"
Jan. s-Dixie Jubilee Singers.
Feb. ls-Ed Amherst OFT, "Sour
Grapes"
April ll-Alton Packard. Cartoonist.
GENERAL.
Dec. 2l-Delinquent Tax Sale.
Friday. Dec. 26-Christmas Day.
Friday. Jan. New Years Day.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

At the regular meeting Of Acacia Chap
ter. No. SO. o. E. s.. Tuesday evening
the following officers were elected:
Worthy Patron-E. ]. Smith.
Worthy matron-mrs. J. H. Price.
Asst. matron-mrs. E. j. Smith.
Conductress-Mrs. W. N. Randall.
Asst. Cond-Mrs. J. T. Godding. Jr.
Seeretary-Mrs. Clara Maxwell.
Treasurer-mrs. M. J. Anderson.
At this meeting three new members
were received and eight others were bal
loted for. The session closed with taf!y
pulling with popcorn on the side. Good
time.
Tho appointive officers will be named
previous to tho installation. which will
take place at the first meeting in January.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
Hats! Hats!

Miss Jennie Goblin is having speeia
sale on all Millinery Goods. Everything
in stock at cost.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
For Sale or Exchange,

Nice staple stock of merchandise. easi-
ly turned for clear ranches or city prop
erty. Good stocks of merchandise wanted.
Address, Box lol, Colorado Springs,
Colo.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

G. A. Powell has purchased W. !
Pages roominp house.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Taffys and Peanut Candy l5e per lb.
every day at Blair's.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
Wanted!

Secondhand Furniture for which we
will pay the highest price.
Burkdall Hardware Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

We much regret the late publication of
the Enterprise this week. but to do other
wise With the amount Of workin hand and
available office force was physical i'm
possibility.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11
To Trade,

Diamond Rings and Brooches.
II. c. Morse.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

STRAYED. to my place. one roam COW.
with red neck ana erumplcd horn. with
rod calf with two white hind fect.
$3.50. A. Miller.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

can still use a small amount
Of cantaloupe seed.
D. v. Burrell.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Shelton's photo gallery has been sold to
c. o, Wright. skiiful photographer re-
Gently Of Manitou.
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The Rebekah,s New Officers.

Noble Grand-Mrs. NJ. l. Meyer.
Vice Mrs J. n. Crowley.
Rec. Sec.-miss Maud wasson.
Flnan. Sec.-siiss MeCloud.
Treas.-Mrs. Julia Salyer.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Three broken lots Of Ladies 81 and
Sl.25 Corsets, Clearance sale price Soc.
Ramsay & Byars.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Blair's Candy Kitchen turns Ou. Pur,
Candies
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

DR.. Middleton yesterday moved his Of
fee over the new First National Bank
corner
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Drain Tile and Sewer Pipe.
Several cars in our yard. Whole.
sale or retail.
1881 n. o. Brown Mill Co.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Hats below cos, a, tho Rocky Ford
Millinery. corner S. 9Th and Walnut St.
ou's old gallery. 2s-p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Three hogs and one fat COW for sale.
Inquire at 6o6 N. 10th St. 28-29p
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

The Santa Fe is now using coal brought
from Pennsylvania.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Miss Newby. who was seaided at the
factory. is doing nicely.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

It is characteristic OF President Roose.
welt and Of the Republican party. says the
Pueblo Chieftaina. that while we are liv-
ing in time Of rapid national progress
and development the annual message is
devoted almost entirely to telling wha,
has been done and the reasons therefore.
There is no space wasted in regrets over
mishaps and emissions and none in rec
concentrations for various projects that
are contrary to the sober good sense Of
Congress and the people. There are
numerous recommendations in regard to
mino. matters Of national policy. mos, Of
which are reported from the various de-
partments. but the message as a whole is
a triumphant statement Of success in
every department Of the national affairs.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Independent stock yards and packing
companies are about to begin business 10
ST. Louis. Tho movement which resulted
in the formation Of the Independent COM
panies began three months ago. It had
its inception in tho protest Of the cattle
men Of the country. framed at q eonven-
ton hold in Kansas City. to tho efFee. that
they were not getting enough money for
their cattle. The so-ealled trust" they
complained. had absorbed all competitors
and was tho sole arbiter Of the market.
thereby compelling eas,lemen to sell at a
price in which there was very little or no
profit. no matter how high tho price Of
meat nigh, be. Tho plans Of formation
were carefully guarded. and nothing was
permitted 70 become public until now.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

See Blair's automobile window.
Rocky Ford enterprise., 1903-12-11

Last evening the Rocky Ford chapter
R. A. NJ. reelected the old officers as fol-
lows:
High Priest-E. J. Smith.
king-T. F. Godding. Jr.
Seribe-K. S. Miller.
Sec.-M. L. Meyer.
Treas.-Jos. Elmer.
At the same meeting Hon. w. N. Ran
dali and Elmer Conner were instructed in
the mysteries Of the Royal Arch degree
Eastern Star Election.
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nenton aud Ills VIE.

Senator Benton of Missouri was q
model Of tenderness and devotion to
his invalid wife. 1t seems that during
her later years her mind became i'm
paired by paralytic stroke, but she
never failed to recognize her husband
and was fond Of being near him. Once
when her distinguished husband was
entertaining a foreign prince in the
drawing room Mrs. Benton came to
the door in state of undress and
stood gazing at her husband. The at
tention of the company being attracted
in her direction, Benton turned to see
what the attraction was. On perceiv-
ing his poor wife he Immediately rose,
went to her, took her tenderly by the
hand and, leading her into the room,
said, "Aly dear, Prince So-and-so;
prince, Mrs. Benton, sir" Then af-
fectionately placing hassock for her
by the side of his chair he resumed
his seat, and, leaving one of his hands
in hers for her to toy with, he went on
with the conversation. The prince was
quick to take in the situation and
adapted himself to the occasion with
consummate tact, while all the Mis-
sourians were deeply affected.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15

would he not have q ready lie for
every question that he refused to an
swer? But this is no time for spec
ulations. An examination of the body
may reveal an entirely different state
of facts from those which fit any
particular theory we may have, and
the sooner we go to the Bayou Woods
the better. If you would like to go
along 1 will take you in the buggy
with me. 1 think it best to make an
investigation before the coroner is
notified to make the inquest"
Warde accepted with alacrity. He
was not a bad judge of human ma
ture himself, and his mind was al
ready busy with fascinating theories,
to the verifcation or explosion of
which he was prepared to devote
some of his time and energy. The
chief of police was evidently close
observer, but he lacked one quality
which Warde possessed in remark
able degree, namely, Imagination.
Perhaps it was difference in men
tai traits which made one of them a
journalist and the other policeman.
At least some people who labor under
the delusion that n newspaper man
relies upon his imagination for his
facts might be inclined to think so,
but far, far be 1t from me to indorse
that popular fallacy.
Leaving instructions with an officer
to have Herbert Wright Swallowed
and to notify the coroner an hour
later that a murder had been COM
mitted in the Bayou Woods, the chief
called for his buggy, and, accom-
panied by Warde, was soon driving
in the direction of the scene of the
tragedy.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
CHAPTER II.

The Bayou Woods was a locality
with many contradictory features.
When it was not picturesque it was
unutterably dismal. When it's mighty
trees were not delight it's scrubby
underground was vexation to the
spirit. On the bosom of pools whose
slime was an offense to the eye were
spread in summer time fleets of wa
ter lilies whose beauty was an in
SEPARATION to the fancy. Flower and
fungus were alike characteristic of
it in the warmer months, and in the
rainy season it seemed to act as a
vast sponge and absorb an abnormal
amount of moisture. Rotting timber,
half-fallen oaks, patches of canebrake
and clusters of holly trees were
among it's marked features. Deadly
malaria stalked through its gloomy
aisles; the bark of the trees always
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
An 1nterruptcd storx.


Captain Williams, jovial Irishman,
known everywhere us Bob" used to
be favoritc in Dublin society many
years ago. His stories were famous.
Give him an incident, and he would set
it out to the general admiration.
One evening he went into the club
and there began telling the true tale of
rescuing lady and her daughters from
dangerous situation into which their
spirited horses had brought them.
II quoted the ladies'" said he, "and
l quieted the horses. And the graft
tude of the ladies! Me boys. shouldn't
be surprised If her ladyship left me-
At that moment little Irish page in
livery appeared.
"Slr," said he, LADY Arnold says she
lost her purse when yez helped her out
of the carriage, and Place, she says,
do yez know anything about it?'
The captains story was never fin
ishcd.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
1t makes some men prouder to be the
friend of rich man than it makes 9TH
err men to be rich.
nnbylonian Creation Legends.

.'.'ps ASHAAh SESiNhUh ASSGhubs
The story of the creation, as told on
she clay tablets of ancient Babylon, is
interesting Several deities appear to
have been regarded as in existence at
the beginning of things. At least two,
Apsu and Tiamat, represented chaos,
aud the former rebelled against the
gods in consequence. The chief strug-
gle was between him and Ea, whose
son, Bel, created the world Man was
made by Marmuk, who in spite of the
difference in name may have been iden-
teal with Bel. The creation Of man
was the eliminating event of the his
tory. Marmuk told En- that he intend
ed to perform his task and asked his
father to behead him. Man was to be
made out of Marmuk's blood and bone.
Marmuk appears to have survived de-
capitation, as he subsequently took
part in the councils of the gods
Many parallels between these leg
ends and the Hebrew story of the crea-
ton can be detected by scholars. The
idea that seven days were devoted to the
work may have long antedated Abra-
hams time. The Oldest tablets yet dis
covered are not originals, but copies.
These date back only G6S-G26 B. G.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
The SILK Hat. Worn In London.

There are always two kinds of silk
hats, each of the best quality, on sale
in London. One is the strictly fashion
able model, "the latest" or whatever
one may choose to call 1t, which is re-
tailed in the west end at from guinea
to % shillings. The other is the style
which Immediately preceded it and has
gone out" although the quality Is un-
changed. This is usually called the
Getty" hat and costs 16 shillings. The
distinction is a very peculiar one. EN-
ployees of large London commercial
houses are not expected to be up to the
hilt in fashion, and if they are it is
sure to be resented by their employers.
A London city magnate would not be
seen wearing the same shape hat as
one Of his bookkeepers, and SO the
great army of salary drawers keep just
shape behind the bondholding COM
munity.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
podslng an 1nterxie.x.

A young reporter once called to inter-
view Senator Quay and found him
reading. After formal greetings had
been exchanged the senator said: "Do
you play poker? OF course you do
once in awhile. Then you will find this
one of the best poker stories you ever
saw" handing the newspaper man a
book. The reporter out of politeness
read page "Ah," said the senator,
II see you are interested. Take the
book along and read it at your leisure.
Good evening" And the dazed young
Journalist was out on the sidewalk be-
fore he could recover his breath.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15

Nine. Minnie Hauck was once sing
ing at the Berlin court opera in Doni-
zetti's Daughter Of the Regiment"
Emperor William l., after the opera,
called her into his presence and told
her she had sung very nicely, but that
her drumming-as the Daughter of the
Regiment she had play the drum-was
very bad. Next morning drum major
Of the First Grenadier regiment called
at her hotel and said he had come to
give her a drum lesson. The diva was
bound to accept the instruction and
learned the whole art of drumming in
a couple Of dozen lessons. Then the
kaiser sent to ask how she was getting
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
GOOD for Children

The pleasant to take and harmless
One Minute Cough Cure gives immedi
ate relief in all cases of Cough. Group
and LaGrippe because it does not pass
Immediately into the stomach, but
take effect right at the seat of the trou-
BILE. 1t draws out the Inflammation,
heals and soothes and cures permanent
ly by enabling the lungs to contribute
pure life giving and life sustaining
oxygen to the blood and tissues. Smith
Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15

General Grant always yielded in a
sort of whimsical way to his wife's
domination of himself and his affairs.
The family" ran the household as ii
pleased, without much reference to
General Grants predictions. Once
Mt the railway station in Galena he
called the attention of friend to a
truckload of trunks ready for shipment
east. DO you see that pile?" he asked.
"rhat is the Grant baggage. Do you
see that little black valise away up on
top? That's mine."
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
A Caution to sveethe.rt.,

In 1884 the Primitive Methodists Of
Burnley issued an edict against Sun
day counting. They regarded it us SO
serious an offense against the dignity
of the Sabbath that they actually pass
ed in solemn and sober earnest the fol.
lowing stern and autocrauc minute:
"That we do not allow young men and
young women of our society to court
with each other on Sunday; neither do
we allow our single men and women
to walk in the street together, arm in
arm, ut any time; neither do we allow
them to stand at street corners chat
ting together"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
A Sweet Breath

is never failing sign of healthy
stomach. When the breath is bad the
stomach is out of order. There is no
remedy in the world equal to Kodol
Dyspepsia Cure for curing indigestion,
dyspepsia and all stomach disorders.
Mrs. Mary S. Crlck, of White Plains,
KY, writes: II have been a dyspeptic
for years-tried all kinds of remedies
but continued to grow worse. BY the
use of Kodol began to improve at once,
and after taking few bottles am fully
restored in weight, health and strength
and can eat whatever l like. Kodol
digests what you eat and makes the
stomach sweet. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15

on, and, hearing that she had made ex-
cellent progress, he commanded per-
formance of "a Daughter of the Regi-
ment." Nine. Hauck acquitted herself
excellently in the drumming scene, and
the kaiser comI!imented her warmly,
sending her next day real official
military drum with a silver plate and
Inscription.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
Wrote a s.Bad Hand,

During the war a paper from General
Meigs passed through the hands Of
General Sherman and is today preserv-
ed with this Endorsement upon it in
General Sherman's we'll known hand:
81 heartily concur in the recommen-
dalton of the Quartermaster general,
but don't know what he says"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15

Due notice is hereby served on the
public generally that DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve is the only salve on the
market that is made from the pure, I'M.
adulterated witch hazel. DeWitt's
Witch Hazel Salve has cured thousands
of cases of piles that would
not yield to any other treatment, and
this fact has brought out many worth
less counterfeits. Those persons who
get the genuine DeWitt's Witch Hazel
Salve are never disappointed, because
it cures. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15

eyes, it's fine house, Mandy" ad-
mitted the prim and angular Aunt Ra-
chel. to whom all its magnificence
seemed a sinful waste Of money, "and
l suppose there's really no room for
improvement"
"Oh, yes, auntie; l have that, too,"
said her city niece. showing her into
the elegant little apartment where she
usually dressed for Chicago
Tribune,
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15

For liver troubles and constipation
There's nothing better in creation
Than Little EARLY Risers, the famous
little pills.
They always effect q cure and save
doctor bills.
Little Early Risers are different from
all other pills. They do not weaken the
syetem, but act as tonic to the tissues
by arousing the secretions and restoring
the full performance of its functions
naturally. Smith Bros.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
tTo BE Continued


Housekeeper-Has any way been dis
covered to kill the pests that destroy
carpets?
Great Sclentist-Yes, madam. Take
up the carpets. hang them on a line
and beat them with a heavy stick.
"Wlil that kill the !nsects?"
Eyes, madam, if you hit them"
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-04-15
Generous.

Father Visiting son at college)-Pret.
ty good cigars you smoke, my boy. l
can't afford cigars like these.
Son-Fill your case, dad; fill your
case!-Harvard Lampoon.