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Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
A ~protracted meetipg is in progress

A protracted meeting is in progress
at the Christian Church.
The Baptist Church is being painted.
Miss Laura Brown, of st. Louis, is
visiting home folks.
Mr.. Goodson's brother visited him
recently.
Lynn and Roy johnson, who have
been visiting their grandmother, Mrs
William johnson, left Monday for
their home in Colorado.
Miss Matte Brown returned to st.
Louis Monday.
Miss Linnie Coil has returned to
Colorado after spending the summer
with home folks.
Mr.. Wilson, Of Galloway, made a
business trip to this place Monday.
David Wright is home after a trip
through the West.
John Hoffsess and wife left Tuesday
for a visit In Nebraska.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Ert t7rtN"
the veil ard tighten up the gloom"-so
to speak. Something must happen.
We are nov doing our best to
square" ourseif with our handsome
young friend, Robert Dermody.
10. r. u" is the popular by-word
Just now. Don't know what 1t means
but VIII let II go az tnat.
we near that Robert Hooton will
enter the lecture Held the coming
winter. His theme Will be THE
sciences" AS an of-hand orator Mr..
Hooton has few equals. Col. Shootman
Will be advance agent.
Billie kemper, Jr., has our thanks
q supply OF 'zenia water hF-
hemper Is Always ooing something
towards saVinR = irienu's hie. Ine
drink u very summarizing pup u one
mDipes Q 1reeiy Oh tne beverage ~
WIN maxi . iooA auu 1851 AAe Unity
Genus nan spent
we were III ene 'gnost uis.rice
vheoUier uay anu VooA peep ae tne
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Rev. ]. E. McCollough, Of Nashville,
Tenn, and Miss Minerva Clice, will be
married at the home of the BRIDES
cousin, Frank Peal, in this city, Thurs
day evening. Miss Clice is a mission
airy for the M. E. Church, South, and
has been stationed at Nashville. The
ceremony will be performed by Rev.
John Anderson and the couple will
leave for their future home in Eng
I--
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
THE M. E. CONFERENCE OPENS.
d. X. Hinde Delivered the Address Of
Welcome Committees
Appointed.

The M. 3. Church, South, presented
a beautiful appearance Tuesday night
az the first open session Of the Missouri
Annual Conference. The audience.
one Of the most brilliant that has
ever gathered in Mexico, filed the
mouse and was composed Of repre-.
sentative Christian people through
out the State as we'll as citizens OF
this city. The church was beautifully
and ~tastefully decorated. The Sun.
day School rooms were thrown into
the general auditorium, which was
lighted by about 100 incandescent
lights. Special music was furnished
by the very best local talent.
The opening address was delivered
by DR.. O. M. Bishop, Of st. Joseph.
who talked Of "John Wesley, the
Man,
He dealt with Wesley as a person.
ality, not as the founder of Method
ism, saying that OF the three great
characters of the worlds history
Wesley was one, placing him side by
side with Moses and st. Paul.
After this address, the address of
welcome was delivered by DIR. H. X.
Hinde.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
Southern Fruit
and Vegetable
Growing. .

The fertile lands along the
Louisville & Nashville r. r.
In Alabama, West Florida and
Mississippi are veritable bonan-
zas for the fruit grower and
truck gardener. One man sold
from one single acre, 100 bar
rels Of radishes for $4,000,
gross; another patch Of 4 acres
radishes yielded sl,463.00, net
In the spring Of 1902, another
truck gardener sold 800 barrels
Of potatoes in Pittsburgh from
3 acres of ground for s1,54s,
and after paying all expenses,
cleared sS9200, or 1927. SO per
acre. Within two weeks after
selling his potatoes, corn was
up and watermelon vines were
running on the same land. He
harvested his corn, sold his
melons, and afterwards cut two
crops Of hay of OF the same
land, and on January 20, 1908,
was planting 1t again in pota-
toes. Strawberries yield from
$4,000 to s55o.W per acre; as
high as 12,4sO quarts Of luscious
berries have been grown on .
single acre. Address
@. A.
General Industrial & immigration ACT.
Louisville q Nashville R R Co.
Louisville, Ky,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
FROM AuxHASSE.


Correspondence Of the Ledger.
AUxvAssE, Mo-, September e.
Miss Edna Llewellyn returned last
week from Lake Geneva, Wis, where
she attended the Y. M. @. A. national
meeting.
Misses Sallie and Mae Beckley re.
turned Tuesday from a visit to st,
Louis friends.
Misses Eta and Rilla Pemberton
left Tuesday for South McAlesteri
1. T., where they will teach this win.
ter.
Mrs. Lucy Mcdonald, in company
with Robert Conner and wife and Mrs,
Pony Mcdonald, left Tuesday fol
Colorado on a visit.
@. r. Adams is in st. Louis on bust
ness.
Mrs. Martha Cramer and Frank
Coleman and wife, of Vandalia, Ill,
visited Rev. N. B. Llewellyn last week.
william Scott and wife, of st. Louis,
we're the guests Of Henry Nunnelly
and family over Sunday.
Prof. Moore and wife, Of Columbia,
visited Mrs. Moore's parents, DR.. and
Mrs. Pemberton, last week.
E. W. Langtry and wife, Of Colo
RADIO, are visiting friends here.
The lawn party at James Hender
sons was well attended.
r. 4. Buckner recently sold a farm
of 800 acres east Of Auxvasse to a Mr.
Lewis; Of Iowa, for s37 so per acre.
S. M. Rice recently bought a pair Of
mules from E. @. Kidwell for $40.
Mr.. Atkins and bride, Of Audrain
moved TO town Tuesday. Mr.. Atkins
will teach the Auxvasse school.
Bailey s. Atkinson shipped a car Of
hogs to st. Louis Wednesday.
Tyke Harrison is shipping corr Il
Chicago.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
BENTON CITY ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
BENTON CITY. Mo-, September q
W. R. Romans, OF Ell Paso, Texas, is
visiting his brother, A. F. Romans.
Mrs. Earl johnson is visiting her
parents in Montgomery City.
Earl johnson left Thursday for Colo
RADIO on a prospecting tour.
Mr.. Parkhurst's brother is here
from Indian Territory.
Mr.. Dixie and wife returned to their
home In Illinois Friday after a plas'
ant visit with their son, Frank Dixie.
The p~rotracted meeting closed at
the Presbyterian Church last Wednes-
day.
Benton City school opened Monday
with Mrs. Diven principal and Miss
W~addington assistant. From all in
dIcations Benton will have another
good term OF school.
Tom Moore left Monday for Hattor
to visit home folks.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
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Correspondence OF the Ledger.
NORTH MOLINE, Sept. William
Dowell and wife, of Indian Territory,
are visiting Audrain relatives. All
are glad to see them again.
Herbert Middleton and sister, Miss
Della, visited friends In Centralia
recently,
VIM. Cauthorn, who went TO Cal
lfornia a few months ago, writes back
that he likes the country.
Mrs. Tena Heller visited her father
In Chicago recently.
Miss Chroan, of near M~adisonville,
Rails county, Mrs. Jewel Hodge and
John Payton and sisters, Of near Wor-
cester, visited Mr. and Mrs. John Ba-
ker last Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mrs. French, mother of Mrs. E. s,
Cave and Mrs. J. M. Pollard, Of this
city, died at her home in Shelbyville,
ILL.,, Of paralysis-on Monday morning,
August 81, at l O'Clock.
DR.. and Mrs. Cave went to Shelby.
vile on Friday. August 2s, and Mr.
and Mrs. Pollard left Monday after
noon to attend the funeral. The other
children are: Elzea French, Of the
State of Louisiana; Mrs. bearing and
Mrs. Eva Fraker, who were with their
mother when she died.
The LEDGER joins other friends in
extending sincerest sympathy to the
members Of the bereayed family.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
Samuel Stacey Dead.

Samuel Stacey died Tuesday after
noon at 2:30 O'Clock Of consumption,
at tile home OF his father, A. ]. Sta
cey, in east Mexico. Heleaves a wife
and one child.
The time of the funeral has not been
settled, as they are waiting for
relatives
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
ls6-l2tr25-2t
Cartwright Hatcher.

Caskie Cartwright, Of Paris, Mo-,
was married last Wednesday to Miss
Vallie Hatcher, Of Norborne. Miss
Hatcher was formerly a student at
Hardin College and is quite we'll
known in this city. Miss Jessie Smock,
of Paris, m Of the bridesmaids, was
also at one time a student at Hardin.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
Mexico Win Be in It as Usual-Tc
Soon Have an Alley.

Harry Cole will open his bowling
alley about the 18th of September.
The alley will be conducted on first
class principles; any time when the
place is open for business a lady can
go in and play.
A league will be formed between the
following cities: Jefferson City, Hig-
ginsyille, Slater, Fulton, Columbia
and Mexico. Match games will be
played during the winter and as this
city has some well-known bowlers ii
will no doubt have a fine chance to
hold the championship.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
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ern themselves accordingly.
The Mexico Weekly Ledger
is S1.oo per year, paid in adj
vance. If you don't pay in
advance don't blame the Led
ger for not having notified
you.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

A wood shed in the rear OF A. S.
Johnson's residence on South Jefferson
street was burned at 4 o'clock Tues
day afternoon. Origin OF the fire un-
known. Loss, 500.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
A Rare 0nnortunitv

Prot. Kuemmel, who has been tea l.
ing at Hardin and Missouri Militia !
Academy for years, will be in Mexi6
again. Having some extra time, BIT
can takea few private scholars yet in
piano, violin, guitar, mandolin Oh any
wind instrument. Leave name at
Burhop's music store.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. George Laforce re-
turned TO Oolfax, Washington, Tues
day, after a delightful visit with rel
atives in this city. They were accom-
panied by Mr.. and Mrs. Grant Wright
and daughter, Matte, and Misses Sal
lie and Matte Carter, all Of whom
will make their home in the state Of
snow-capped mountains.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
RUSH HILL ITEMS.

Correspondence of the Ledger.
RUSH HILL, Sept. 2.-Rev. r. D.
Chinn will preach Sunday night at the
Christian Church.
Pat Devany, OF south Of town, is
erecting a new 4-room house.
Mrs. Mckinney very highly enter
tanned the Pastime Club last week.
L. B. Supple and Miss Jessie Max
well returned to Kirksville Wednes-
day.
Bessie Peery is home from Seattle,
Wash.
]. G. Maxwell recently sprained his
ankle.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
Stomach Trouble.

81 have been troubled with my
stomach for the past four years, y says
D. L. Beach, of Glover Nook Farm,
Greenfield, Mass. "a few days ago I
was induced to buy a box Of Chamber
lain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. 1
have taken part Of them and feel q
great deal better" II you have any
trouble with your stomach, try . box
OF these Tablets. You are certain to
be pleased with the result. For sale
by all druggists.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
COUNTY NEWS.
SUNRISE ITEMS.

Correspondence OF the Ledger.
SUNRISE, Sept. 2.-Hugh Williams
has returned from st. Louis.
Mr.. and Mrs. FranklMcClur are Wis
iting friends near Kansas City.
James Dowell is feeding 81 head of
fine cattle.
Mrs. Kinslow and son, James, are in
Dallas, Texas.
Mrs. James Dermony returned to
Mexico Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

There will be an open air concert
and ice cream supper at Jesse school
house Thursday night, September 3,
for the benefit Of the school library.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
1868
~. SALLEE

School Books and School
Supplies. Cash paid for
old school books of the
kinds in use. East Side
Square, first door north
Savings Bank. 13s Of 25-2t
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
Attemuted Burglary.

Tuesday night at IL O'Clock a mar
attempted to enter the residence OF
A, b. Cluster on East Liberty street.
Mr.. Cluster was absent from the city,
but his son, Harold, was at home, and,
hearing a noise at the window, arose
from bed and ran to the door with his
revolver. The would-be-thief, hear
ing Mr.. Cluster, a through the barn
lot and scaled a fence On the east side
OF the lot and escaped by running
north on Trinity street. Harold
emptied his revolver at the fleeing
miscreant, but no indications were
found that any Of the shots took effect.
Wednesday morning, George Hall,
who conducts a lodging house in the
West Building, found in a room which
he had rented Tuesday night to a
rather rough-looking party, a small
drill such as a burglar might have.
The occupant Of the room arose at 8
O'Clock Wednesday morning and left,
saying to Mr.. Hall that he would re-
turn to Halls cafe for breakfast. AS
the stranger failed to return for his
morning meal, it is thought he may be
connected with last nights shooting.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
Low Rate Excursion to st, Louis Via
Wabash.

Round trip, s1.75. Tickets good
only on the following trains passing
Mexico, 7:05 a. M, 1858 p. m, 3:09
p. M. and 10:45 p. M, September s and
3:05 a. M, 1852 a. m. and 7,05 a. m.
September 6. Returning on all trains
to and including train leaving st.
Louis at 10:15 p. m. September 6.
/, M, RICHARDS, Ticket Agent.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

L. b. Hawthorn, Of Wingate, Ind,
the new principal Of the High School,
is here. Mr.. Hawthorn is a graduate
Of DePanw University and = very
bright young man. We welcome him
to our city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

will sell at my farm, at Hydesourg'
Mo-, Q miles from Hannibal, on Paris
gravel road, on Wednesday, September
q 1908, Is head Of 3 and 4-year-old
roadster and all-purpose horses my
own BREEDING, the very best strains oil
blood; Is good 2-year-old steers; my
entire herd Of q dairy cows, all In
full low OF milk; IS extra young mules
young cattle and hogs, l40 head in all
J.F DAVIDSON. ,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

The opening Of F. w. Cowan's tall
orlng establishment was Tuesday. A
large crowd filed the building all day
and plainly showed what a success 1t
was.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

The fortnightly reports OF City
Marshal White, who is chairman Of
the committee for the abolition of
stray CANNES, shows that he kills on
an average of twelve dogs in that
time
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
.READI REFLECYI ACTI

A rare opportunity affords the many chronic
sufferers to get well in the speediest possible
time by treating with
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mrs. JAMIE Allison, Of Beaver Dam,
has gone to Virginia to visit her
mother, Mrs. Liza Cruery, who she
has not seen for ten years.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Jessie Cook, Of jefferson City,
is the guest of her grand parents MI
and Mrs. Lewis Hord.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

During the month OF August
BLUM will sell all hot weather
goods at greatly reduced prices.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Elizabeth Duncan is home
from Auxvasse, where she has been the
guest Of Mrs. BIggs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

lit Turley left Monday for Kinks
uille, where he will study osteopathy
this fall and winter.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

We like TO sell good goods; Racine
Buggies not only please the purchaser,
but make more sales as well.
FERRIS & CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Major Ricketts, many friends Will
glad to know that he is able to be out
again after a severe spell OF illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

have taken up a 2o0-pound SOW.
Call and describe her.
Wit THEODORE BARNES.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

DR.. Digges, who has been Ill, is able
to be at his place of business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

The Mexico LEDGER would like 70
know the present address Of ]. A.
Hunter. late OF Woodland, Cal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Fancy PARASoLS will be sold at
half price during BLUM'S August sale.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

]. G. Sanford and children, Joe and
Mamie, have returned to their home
In Eft. Collins, Colo.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mrs. Virginia Bolts, of Vandalia, is
the guest Of her son, Judge W. W.
Bolts, OF this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

I want 20 secondhand coal cook
stoves, cash or trade.
q. L. FERRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer is conduct
ing a ~protracted meeting at Hickory
Grove Church.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Agnes Manish, of st. Louis, is
the guest Of Mrs. Sam Morris.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Joe Daniel spent Sunday in Van
dalia the guest Of relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Clara Carter, OF st. Louis, is the
guest OF Miss Wayne Ricketts,.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

DR.. Carl Pasqueth is in Minneap-
oils this week attending the dental
association.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

day. Mrs. Berrey's many friends re-
greet to hear Of her sudden death. She
was a good woman and we extend our
sympathy to her relatives in their
affection.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Ruby Sharp, of Boswell, Ind,
is the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. W. A.
Sharp.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Major Rolla Mclntire Is home from
a business trip to Indian Territory.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Major H.. A. Ricketts, is home from
st. Louis where he has been the guest
of bis sister.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

John M. Daniel, of C~entralia, was
In this city on business this week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Selma Barth is visiting Miss
Sophia Bodenheimer, of Jefferson City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Good, old fashioned graniteware, the
kind that wears.
FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Ruby Sharp, OF Indiana, is the
guest Of Nj. and Mrs. W. A. Sharp, of
this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. W. A. Sharp are en-
pertaining Miss Rubie Sharp, OF
Indiana. \
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Susie Brown was in vandalia
Sunday.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Col. W. d. Fonville is in Illinois on
business connected with the Military
Academy.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mrs. Cass Hagan, of South Nc
Alester, L. T., is here the guest OF
relatives.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Benneta Thornburg is home
after a delightful visit in Highland,
nlinnig
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

All colored Lawns and Dimities re-
duced at, BLUM'S.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Judge William Stuart is able to be
out after a serious illness.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Look out for the new stoves; they
are coming. G. l.. FERRIS.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mrs. John Daniels, of C~entralia, is
the guest Of relatives in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

The paving has again started in
aarnagf
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Chain Pumps; all kinds.
FERRIS g. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

II. E. @. Tucker, OF Perry, was in
town Monday on business.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Thomas Morris is home from st.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mr.. and Mrs. James wilkins are NOV
ing into their lovely new home ON Cen
tral ave.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mrs. George Brock is visiting in
Carrollton.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Rev. and Mrs. Britt, Of Fulton, are
visiting in this city.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
Jewell Null is some better.
Major H. A. Ricketts, is i'll.

DR.. T. J. Baskett is home from Full
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mrs. Nealey and daughter, Miss
Blanche, are visiting in Vandalia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mrs. W. H. Rixey is home from st.
Louis.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Fine vehicles.
FERRIS s. CAUTHoRN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Nellie Mckee is visiting friends
In Montgomery City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

John r. Luckie, Of this city, has an
heirloom In the way of an old Bible,
which he values very highly. 1t is an
old-fashioned book and contains his
family record. Joseph Luckie, Mr..
Luckie's grandfather, was born in
Scotland in 1776, but soon after moved
to Bourbon county, Kentucky, with
his parents. Mr.. Luckie prizes this
book very highly.
DIR. E. s.. Cave is home from Shell
byville, whese he attended the funeral
of bis mother-in-law, Mrs. French.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Mrs. j. f. McWilliams is the guest
Of relatives In Colorado.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Miss Hattie Brown is home from
Columbia.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Sam Morris is home from a business
trip to Montgomery City.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

Oscar Kent is home from a business
trip to Martinsburg.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03

List Of letters remaining in the Post
Office at Mexico, Mo-, for the week
ending September 3, 1908, which If not
called for in thirty days will be sent
to the dead letter Office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in this
list will please say Advertised"
Birdwell, Miss Ella Black, Mrs S B
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
He WIN Return Every -Four Weeks

DR.. PRETTYMAN is a graduate of the Col
lege OF Physicians and Surgeons, New York
City, one Of the most notable institutions of
America. The Doctor has had special courses
OF study in EYE. EAR, NOSE, THROAT,
CHRONIC and NERVOUS DISEASES, In the
great Bellevue and Charity Hospitals of New
York City. The result OF this experience are
many phenomenal cures all over the state. DR..
Prettyman Is no stranger In Missouri. as he
makes regular monthly visits to Gallatin. Marys-
Vile and other nearby towns, and has been
doing so for 0 years, never missing o visit.
He treats all NERVOUS DISEASES and
CHRONIC DISEASES of the Eye, Ear, Nose.
Throat, Lungs, Heart, Stomach, Liver, Bowels
and Bladder.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1903-09-03
@. A. PARK,

General Industrial & immigration ARt.
Louisville q Nashville R R Co.
Louisville, Ky.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-02-28
A CHIC zRN-soJp PLNr.
Hospital PatIent's Unique Provision
for Plenty of the Prescribed
IiuEmry.

Mrs. H. C. Lounsbery, who was
chief nurse at the Sternberg hospital
at Chickamauga park, contributes TO
the American Journal Of Nursing
some amusing "reminiscences OF hos
pital life. A lady had given her a
hundred dOllars 90 spend for lu1uries
for the sick soldiers.
While the doctor was making his
rounds one morning he said to the
nurse in the patients hearing: This
man may have some chicken soup to-
morrow il his temperature keeps
down to normal"
The next day there was a great
"peep-peeping" under the mans bed.
The nurse investigated, and found
that he had a dozen tiny chickens
there in a box. The patient ex-
planned that the doctor had said he
might have chicken soup, and he had
bought these chickens for four dol.
lars from a darby who had passed
through the ward. He wanted to be
sure his soup was made from real
chickens.
But" said the nurse. "these are
too little to cook"
''Well, yes" said the man. 'but
they'll grow, and I Teckoned The boys
would bring the crumbs to feed 'em
The case was brought to Mrs.
Lounsbery, who shuddered at the
idea of bringing up chickens under
the bed Of typhoid-fever patient.
She bought the chickens and gave the
man his four dollars. and then sent
him some canned chicken soup. But
she says she always thought he felt
aggrieved that she did allow him to
maintain his private poultry-yard.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1903-02-28
WELL ALONG IN YEARS.

The Grand Duke Michael, grand
uncle of the present car, lately reached
20 years of age. He is the first male
member of the ROmanOff family to
do so.
John H. Dick, an OctOgenarian resi-
dent of St. Paul, was sent to the poor
house the other day at his own re-
quest He owns a valuable Stradi-
varius violin, the sale Of which would
place him above want, but he refused
to part with it.
George Sanger, the English circus
and menagerie man, started his show
with a trick pony which he purchased
for $40. That was a good many years
ago, for Mr.. Sanger is now rs, rich
and the owner of a circus and men
agerie worth over half million.
Miss Elizabeth COOmbes Adams.
granddaughter of John Adams, sec
Ond president of the United States,
celebrated her ninety-sixth birthday
the other day at her home in Quincy,
Mass. Miss Adams attended every
presidential Inauguration from that of
John Quincy Adams to that of Grover
Cleveland. Her father, Thomas Boyl-
stOn Adams, was the fifth and last son
of President Adams.