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The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23

The power Of taxation shall never
be surrendered or suspended by con-
tract or otherwise, and all taxes shall
be levied and collected under gem
eral laws for public purposes; but
| there may be exempted from taxa
tion personal property to an amount
not exceeding in value $500 for each
individual, household or head Of a
family as the legislat ture may deter
| mine. Y -
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
KIPLING's RELATIONS-IN-LAW
He Is Willing to Have Them Killed Off
A Letter From the Great
" York Sun Special Service.

New York Sun Special Service.
New York, Jan. 23.-At the annual
meeting and dinner Of the Tufts College
Alumni association last night Taber Ash
ton, who presided. read a letter which
he said he received from Rudyard Kip
ling. 1t was as follows: .. I.#
The Carlton Club, London, Dec. 10, 19O2.-It
will not be possible for me to accept the invita-
tion to your college dinner in New York, for
have at present intention of journeying to
the states. Recollections of my life in New
England are still vivid. My wifes family con-
nections are there, you know, and in noting
the fact reminded of the remark Of the
great humorist, .Artemus Ward, that he was in
favor Of vigorous prosecution of the civil war
as long as there were any of his wifes relations
left. I confess to similar feeling. Never
theless, l note and rejoice in the prosperity of
your country, and hope some time in the future
to make an extended visit there.
-Rudyard Kipling.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
THE MINNESOTA LEGISLATURE.

is an enthusiastic bowler, has organized
team In the senate which issues gem
eral def to any amateur bowling club in
the twin cities. The challenge is directed
particularly at the house Of representa-
tives. The team consists Of Senators
Henry A. Morgan of Albert Lea. w. A.
Smith of Window, w. e. Harrington 6
Hutchinson, r. B. Brewer of st. Cloud
and Mr.. Collier. - -
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
SENATE BILLS RECOMMENDED.

S. F. No. :, Rieke-A bill for act to leg
alize certain incorporations OF villages under
chapter 145 General Laws 1885, and the several
acts amendatory thereof -
S. F.. No. 39, Schaller-A bill for an act to
authorize cities having a population Of 1000
or less to issue certificates Of indebtedness for
an amount not exceeding 50, 900, for waterworks
purposes.
S. T. No. 49, Horton--Increasing the 'llmita-
tions of cost Of the new capitol to 81, SOC, 900.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
REV. DR.. KNOX Is DEAD.

Baltimore, Nd, Jan. 23.-Rev. DR.. James
Hale Mason Knox. expresident of Lafayette COL
Knox was born In New York. He was pastor
OF several Presbyterian churches until 1883, when
he was elected ipresident of Lafayette college
az successor .IDr. Sattell, and served until
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
THE OLD CAPITOL SITE !

The Abstract Indicates that the state
Can Sell It.
The state. Of Minnesota appears to have
clear title to the site Of the present
state capitol. The deed which was found
several years ago contained a clause to
the effect that the ground was trans
ferred to the state for capitol purposes, =
and reference to commun flea ton, which
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
G .CAT''.ARRE1

Often begins with cold in the head,
but it never stops there. The tendency is
always from bad to worse. The simple
cold becomes protracted, stubborn one,
while the discharge from the nose grows
more profuse and offensive. The infanl-
nation extends to the throat and bron-
chial tubes, causing hoarseness, tickling
sensation and an aggravating cough.
The foul matter that is continually drop
ping back into the throat finds its way
into the stomach, resulting in distress
sing form of dyspepsia, nausea, and loss
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
IN H-WEsTERN IINE|
sY EC. SIP.M.& 81 o.RYR=

Ticket Office, 600 Nicollet
sex. Sun. Others daily
Chi'go. Milw'kee, Mad'n.
Chicago-Atlantic EXP.
Chicago-Fast Mail ......
North. Western Limited
Chi'go, Milw'kee. Mad'n.
Duluth, Superior, Ashland,
Wausau, F. .du Lac, CIR. Bay
Twilight Limited
Duluth. Superior, Ashland.
Gilmore, Algona, Des NJ.
Su. City, Su. Falls, Mitchell
Huron. Redtield, Pierre. ..
Su. City, Omaha, Kan. City
New Ulm, st. JAMES. -.
Watert'n, Huron, Redield,
D. Moines, Mitchell, S. F,
Omaha Limited
Su. City, Omaha. Kan. City
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
HAIR DRESSING PARL0Rs

HAIR DRESSING, SHAMPooING, MANICU2.
ing, scalp treatments and face massage;' Turk
lsh. Russian. vapor, shampoo, electric and
plain baths for ladies only. Roney Bath Par
lors, 121 9th st S.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
New House Bills.

$J&s- NOW 1aOua0 6llbI p
H. F. 103, Notwithstanding for tho disposi-
tlon OF unclaimed dividends etc. in receiversh1ps
and the closing up of The same, under the super
vision of the public examiner. Judiciary. =
III. F.. 104, Erickson-Providing for compensa-
ton Of county commissioners in counties under
$4,000 at the rate of SIS per day. Placed on
general orders as substitute for II. i. 10.
II. r. 1O5 Committee on Military Afairs-To
provide for appropriation of 900 for a monu-
ment to Minnesota troops on the vicksburg bat
tie ground. Appropriations.
H, +. lo6, Deming [(by request l-Appropratt-
ing 81. 500 to print rcrerts of the Minnesota
HoEtiealtumral m SO society. Approximations.
II. II. lO1, Tighe (by request)--To appropriate
5000 for betterments and repairs at the Red
Wing training school, Appropriations
II. r. 10S MISUNDERSTANDING for tile sub
mission to voters at the next election OF a
proposition to hold constitutional convention.
Il :. H. F. 1o9, Deming-Appropriating $500 for
the use Of the state horticultural society. Ap'
preparations. .a1 #
II II. f. 40. Johnson--To vacate certain high
ways in Hennepin county and to provide for the
restoration of the land to its owner. Roads,
bridges and navigable streams.
H. f. Ill. Fryberger-Empowering village
councils in villages Of less than 900 inhabtants
to grant authority for the erection Of street
railway, lines for the purpose of connecting
such villages with surrounding territory. Cor.
porations other than Municipal:
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
The GATEWAY
TO
consul UMPTION.

come infected, and what was supposed to
be purely local disease has become con-
stitutiona1, deep seated and chronic.
Sprays, washes, powders, salves and
other external remedies give only tenl-
porary relief, and the disappointed and
disguised patient finally gives up in
despair and declares catarrh incurable.
The only way to get rid of catarrh per-
manently is to treat it through the blood.
The system must be toned up and all i'm
purities removed from the blood, and this
S. S. S. does promptly and thoroughly. 1t
expels from the circulation everything of
an irritating, poisonous character, allow
ing the infamed mem
- branes to heal when
N>~A~ the mucous discharges
s.>,>.> cease, and the damage
- done to the health is
= soon repaired. S. S. S.
keeps the blood in such healthy, vigor-
GUS condition that cold, damp weather
or sudden changes in the temperature are
not so apt to bring on catarrhal troubles.
S. S. S. is a vegetable medicine unequaled
as blood purifier, and the best of all
tonics-just the remedy needed to thor.
ough1y and efectua11y cure catarrh.
The Swift Specific Co., Atlanta, Ga.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23

r. 4
was supposed to- mean that the transfer
was only conditional on the site being
used for the state capitol. It has, there
fore, been asserted that. by removing to
the new capitol. the 9titleSto the old block
would revert to the heirs Of the original
holder. State Treasurer Block, however;
has secured complete abstract Of title
running back to. the earliest record Of the
property. in 1851. It was found by a
thorough search Of the deeds on file in
the Ramsey county courthouse.
The house committee on public grounds
and buildings, which instituted the, in
quiry. will probably introduce a bill au-
thorizing the proper. state officers to sell
the old ca pitol site. when the removal to
the new building has. been effected. 1t
isi estimated tina tothe3 block is worth close
to .$60o,OOO, Which will be quite a lift to-
ward the cost Of the new building. st.
Paul is likely to buy it, building. and all,
for public school purposes.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
CASH FOR !F !. c: CAPITOL \. 1T. j
ie Senate Endorses the 81, 100000
Appropriation Without Single
Dissenting Vote.
Final Action Not Taken, But Com
mittee of Whole Commits the
Body. -.
PROCEEDINGS TODAY
PROCEEDINGS TODAY

| SENATE
Recommended capitol appropriation
! to pass.
Adjourned till Tuesday at 10 a. m.
/ HOUSE.
Resolution to Investigate Northern
/ Pacific st. Paul G. Duluth consoIlda-
| tIon introduced.
Resolution to audit account OF capi-
/ toI commission Introduced.
i BIZ for constitutional convention
| introduced.
/ Adjourned till Monday, II a. m.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
DETECTIVE BUREAUS

BAXTER DETECTIVE AGENCY, EsTAB-
lished 1890. general detective business
transacted for corporations and individuals
Skilled agents sent to all points; city ref
erences. 615 Temple Court, Minneapolis.
- Minn. --"
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23

of appetite and
strength. The
catarrhal poisons
are absorbed into
the blood, and all
the membranes
of the body be-
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23

Senator'S Who Bowl.
Senator julius Collier Of Shakopee, who
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
CUTLERY GRINDING

RAzORs, RAZoRs-1s YOURS DULL! YER.
beck the Grinder knows how to sharpen them
Mail it. 2l1 4th st s.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23

Chief Clerk J. C. Lemore and Repre-
sentative j. II. Russell of South Dakota
We're guests at the session The house
finally adjourned until II a. m. MONDAY.
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
WANT Pages, 18, 10
ANNOUNCEMENTS

NOTICE--SATURDAY BARGAIN SALE-PICT-
ures. oil paintings portrait frames. all classes
ovals framing prictures cheap. Zesbaugh, IL
9th st S. - -
The Minneapolis journal., 1903-01-23
BUSINESS SPECIALS
CLAIRv0YANTs

DR.. CLAYMoNT, WONDERFUL CLAIRYoY.
ant. magnetic healer, palmist. % 7th st S.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
HIS LAST HOPE REALIZED.
tFrom the Sentinel, Gego. MONTY


In the first opening of Oklahoma to
settlement in 1850, the editor of this
paper was among the many seekers after
fortune who made the big race one fine
day in April. During his travelling about
and afterwards his camping upon his
claim, he encountered much bad water,
which. together with the severe heat,
gave him severe diarrhoea which it
seemed alfrcs; impossible to checii. and
along ia .!'.ne .,sc case became - had he
expected . die. One day enc of his
ncighbors brought him one small bottle
OF Chnmberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhoea Remedy as last hope. A big
dose was given him while he was rolling
about on the ground in great agony, and
in few minutes the dose was repeated.
The god effect OF the medicine was soon
noticed and within an hour the patient
was taking his first sound sleep for a
fortnight. The one little bottle worked
a complete cure. and he cannot help but
feet grateful. The season for howe, dis
orders being at hand suggests this item.
For sale by George c. Stone. druggist.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
YOUNG LADIES
Members of Golf NJ. E. Church Sunday
School Class Pleasantly andie91os-
pitably Entertained by Their
Teacher.

Mrs Rev. Arbuthnot's Sunday school
class of young ladies was very delight
fully entertained by her ut the parsonage
Tuesday evening. There were about
twenty present. and all enjoyed them
selves to the fullest extent. Cannes, cha
RAIDS, etc. We're played. The interesting
feature Of the gathering was .spidcr
hunt each nrember of the class follow
ing the winding thread of a spider web,
and at the end of the thread was found,
hidden, gift for the finder. Refresh
ments consisting of ices and cakes were
served during the evening. At the close
of the entertainment and wfe,r the young
ladies were departing, they each claimed
a warmer feeling in their hearts and af-
fections for their Sunday school teacne.
for the charming and hospitable manner
in which she received them.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

PRODUCER IN
On the Rachel Ta1kington Fam in This
county.-other Wells Come in
Paying Producers.

In the Folsom district, this county,
the South Penn has completed No. Q
on the Rachel Talkington farm, and has
a S0Abarrel producer IN the Gordon sand.
Northeast of the same district, the
same company has completed No. Z IN
the -seena Talkington farm, and has a
3O-barscl producer. nj the same district,
the South Penn company's No. on
the Mary A. Moore farm is good for
barrels a day from the Gordon sand.
On the east side of the Folsom dis
trict, the DclInar Oil company has COM
pleted No on the A. j. Ice, ST., farm,
and has a gasser in the Gordon sand.
In the Folsom district, the South
Penn's No I George Hcldrcrh, No. 2 A..
H. Heldrcth and J. w. Lorman No. are
all drilling deep in the stray and show
ing for busters.
The same company's No. II, on The
Geninc Robinson tract. has been drilled
through the Gordon and has a small
showing for oil.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
MATRlMONY
ENTERED
By Young Adamston Couple at the Bap-
fist Parsonage, Rev. Mcdaniel Per
forming the Ceremony.

AR. Charles w. Grow and Miss Mary
Buckhannon were married here Wcdnes-
day afternoon Mt 4 o'clock ut the Bap-
list parsonage, the Rev. Robert B. Me-
DANIEL performing the ceremony which
makes them one as long as they both
live A few friends witnessed the nup-
tials. They are residents of Adamston,
and Mr.. Grow is employed ut the Perry
coal plant at that place. Their friends
wish them n long matrimonial voyage
without anything TO disturb the smooth
sen of life.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

Tho way to a mans heart is through
his stomach an old saying meaning that
to win man you must feed him well.
If this is not true, it is still true in
another sense that the way to mans
heart is through his stomach. Many
persons imagine that they have heart
disease when it is only Indigestion.
This is how ii comes about the stom-
ach distcndcd by gas. crowds the heart
and gives the feeling that the trouble
is in the heart.
If you don't know that you have hear.
trouble. try using walthcr's Pcptonized
Port and sec if it does not relieve you.
For sale by NIL druggists.
Small size so cents. large size sl.oo.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
SCHOOL TEACHERS
WINS ABRIDE
Mr.. Scott Randolph and Miss Della
Rowand Plight Their Troth at
0'Neiil Mines.

Scott Randolph. of Salem. young
school teacher who has taught success
fully at several places in this county,
and Miss Della Rowland, were united in
marriage at the home OF the brides par
ents at o'Neill's mines Wednesday morn
ing. Rev. adr. witter, of Salem, per-
formed the ceremony In the presence OF
a few of the friends OF both parties. Afrs.
Randolph is popular young lady with
n large number of friends. Mr.. Ran
doiph Is well known in county ednca-
tioaai circles.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
LETTER TO CAMDEN soMMERs.
clarksburg, W. va

Dear Sir: Hers's what @sexer gall
Ions means.
Mr.. n. Avery OF Delhi, \. Y, owns
two houses exactly alike. He painted
one with mixed paint-took twelve
gallons. Painted the other with Devoe-
bought twelve gallons and had SIX gal
Ions left. Same psrinted-George Gill
bert.
The secret is: Devoe Lead and Zinc
Is one hundred per cent paint; the mixed
paint was about fifty per cent pain and
fifty per cent adnltcr@tion.
Here is an analysis of mixed paint
sold IN your neighboriood:
Lead. zinc and color Al per CENT
Lime and China clay 80.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
Oil LAND
SUIT CALLED
Supreme Court wnr Hear Saturday the
Lee-smitR Controversy, Which Has
Been in Two Courts.

The appeal case of Dabney Lee against
'Cruger w. Smith will be called in the
state supreme court in Wheeling next
Saturday morning, the briefs having been
prepared and printed and time set for
the hearing. The controversy is over
some valuable oil territory, situated on
New Creek, this county. The case has
been in the courts of Jefferson and Har-
rison counties.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
A GOOD LITTLE FARM FOR SALE.

One and onc-four,h miles from Johns
town. containing 81 acres. about 10 acres
OF timber. lG acre, of hill coall, well wa
tered by springs; two dwelling houses.
well Mt 6btil houses and stable; the best
water Over $50 fruit trees of most all
kinds. all necessary out buildings, choice
cellar. Land very rich and Is a bargain
at $500. For further information con-
suit c. e. Davis, Johnstown, W. Va.
il2-4tw
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
MARRIED
IN WEST
AdaHston Lady Becomes the Bride of .
Resident of Oklahoma Territory.

Announcement is received here of the
marriage of Miss Kate Schultz. of Al
zamston, TO Mr.. Noah c. I.edford, of
Boyer, Oklahoma, May q. The wedding
occurred in the latter town at the home
of the brides brother-in-law, j. NJ. Gain.
The bride is daughter of Goetlieb
Schultz of this county and, with her
father. went to Oklahoma short time
ago to visit Sir. Ledford is employed
with 1lr. Gain.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
You see 80 per. cent Is. adulteration.

You see 80 per cent is adulteration.
What is it fora
To fill the can5 to take unfair attsanS
tage of your very natural and right de-
sire to make your house painting cost as
little as possible
The cheap paint Is, Devoe Lead and
Zinc, because it is all paint-no expense
for anything else and it does not waste
your money Yours truly,
F. w DEvoE L CO.,
New York
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
chamber1ain's Collie, Cholera and Dia.-
rhcea Remedy.

Is every where recognized as the one
remedy that can always he depended
i.'cn ani that il p'se-,r. 70 sas... II II
cs7ecially valuable Tor summer diar-
rhcea in children and is undoubtedly the
means of saving the lives of great
many children each year. For sale by
George c. Stone. druggist.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

Miss Laura Boushner has arrived home
from Washington, Pa, where slc had
been visiting her sister, Mrs. Stephen
Drnmmond. and attending the commence
mcnt exercises of the Young Ladies' Sem
mary. She was present at the gradua-
tion of her niece, Miss Jean Drummond.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
Bank By Man

and receive Z per cent on your savings
account PittsburR Trust Company. 2se
Fourth avenue, Pittsburg. Pa, CONF
pounds interest semi-annuaily. per
cent on checking accounts. Capital, sur
plus and profits s6.0ooO0ooo.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

AIRS. Robert L. Morrison win return
early next week from fortnight's visit
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs William
Paden, in Parkcrsburg, and win be ae-
companied by her niece. little Miss Nina
Paden.
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

1t is time for the farmers to be look
ing up their binder Irvine. Harvest is
about here. Cost & Holden handle it.
remember. and that Is the place to get
i. ut tn right price. 32tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

Can't be perfect health without pure
blood. Burdock Blood Bitters makes
pure blood Tones and invigorates the
whole system 3l-lm
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS
MEETING.

Notice Is hcrcb. given to the stock
holders of the Faiinront and Clarksburg
Traction company, and to ali other per-
sons. that a meeting Of the stockholders
for organization and for the transaction
of such other business as may be law
fully transacted Will be held Mt the o:-
flee of A. i iicvis-. IN tie city OF
Fairmont, Marion eo..Asy, West Virginia,
on Thursday, the 18th lay of June, l9o3,
at the hour of 2 o'clock p. m.
Given under our hands this 10Th day
of May, 1908.
S. L. WATSON.
c. POWELL,
L. L MALONE.
II. L. HUTCHINSON,
WALTON MILLER.
S. C. DENHAAI.
m2l-4d-4w
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

Get your binder twin at Cost & Hol.
denis and be ready for hravst when it
comes. sstf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12

Get your binder twin at Cost & Hol-
den's and be ready for hravst when it
comes. 32tf
The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1903-06-12
MARRIAGE LICENSE ISSUED.

A marriage license was issued today
BY the county clerk to the following per.
sons:
Juiiu. Boushner and Stella cooden.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02

He had made money with wonderful
rapidity, but had not learned how to
use or enjoy it," says Lippincotts,
When one of his cronies said to him:
"They tell me, Mike, that you will
soon be going out of business. Now,
whatll be the first thing you'll do
when you settle down as rich man p
His reply was
"Begob, I'll drink champagne for
breakfast, dinner, and supper"
Before that halcyon day came, how
ever, his only daughter was married.
In preparing for this event he de-
clared his Intention of making 'as big
a blowout as any Vanderbilt could
give MS girl" and that champagne
should flow like water
Champagne (Which he had never
seen nor tasted) was to him the full
expression of luxury.
He went to a wholesale dealer in
wines and spirits and asked for prices
on the very best champagne, enough
to more than satisfy the thirst of 300
guests. The sum named rather star
tied him, whereupon the dealer pro-
posed a less expensive brand.
mo, non' he cried, its the best I'll
have-but tell me now, c'uldn't yet let
me have it cheaper by the bar1?"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
Brxnn CnIIed n Iiar

The mistake made in the court re-
port that Judge Spofford had called
William j Bryan a liar, when he real
ly called him a lawyer. reminds me of
a classic story, says a writer in the
New York Press. A Scotch preacher
and an English lawyer were riding to-
gether. Said the former. Sir, do you
ever make mistakes in your pleading
81 do" replied the lawyer. An what
do We do wi mistakes ?" why, sir, if
large ones l mend them; If small, let
them go. Do you ever make mistakes
in preaching?" Il have dune sac
And what do you do with your mis-
takes?" "Oh, l dispense wi them In
the same names as We do yourself.
rectefee the large an let go the sma
anes. No lang since, as I was preach
in, 1 meant to obsarve that the devil
was the father O all liars, but made
a mistake an said the father o a law
yers. But the mistake was so sma
that let it 60"
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1903-11-02
Feeding the TrOODn.

Gen. Chaffee, during the late mill
tary maneuvers in Maine, went around
the camp inspecting things privately
says the Boston Post.
Il say" ne queried of a mournful-
looking sentry at Fort Levett one fog
gy morning, how are they feeding
your"
Pretty poor, can tell you," grum-
bled the sentry, who belonged to a
Maine National Guard regiment
You don't really mean that?" in
quired the General, solicitously. "Why
what are they giving your"
WAL" drawled the down-easte sad
ly, the other mornin' they served us
a ration o. prunes. There is forty on
us and we just counted them prunes-
there was eighty-three."
THE deuce you say!" exclaimed the
General, with apparent surprise. "Why,
that's more than two prunes apiece
That's luxury" With this he departed.
chuckling merrily.
Later he climbed into a shack where
a darby was cooking the rations of a
company.
Morning, cook" said he, pleasantly.
How do you like cooking? Do your
Inen treat YOU nice2"
Purity good, sah," murmured the as
tonished darby.
Don't complain of the food or swear
at your" t... .-...-t. 49,.
mo. sah," was the deferential an
swer.
IT tell you what it is, you must be
a boss COOK: that's the reason"
mo, sah,' was the smooth reply.
Fact is, L just come, sir; they run
the last cook out of camp this nawn-
in, sah.''