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Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
MORE EVIDENCE.
1t is Coming in Rapidly in Mexico

Evidence on the following subject
will prove of interest to TO the Mexico
reader. So many people go through
the same experiences daily. This
public statement should be proof posi-
tive to every wavering doubter. Read
it carefully;
W. F. Jones, house mover, living on
West Love street, says: "for at least
ten years, despite the use of remedy
after remedy, 1 have had attacks Of
kidney complaint. At times the ach-
ing across my back IA simply excru-
ciating. In addition trouble with the
kidney secretions existed. l finally
went to Buckner s. Whitney's drug
store and took a course Of the treat
ment. From the results obtained !
have not the slightest hesitation in
emphatically endorsing the medicine, 4"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo,
n. Y, sole agents for the United
States Remember the name-Doan's
and take 10 other.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

This was told us by the father Of
the lads and who youches for the
truth OF the tale. Last summer his
two sons, mere children, wanted to go
fishing in the little branch that
flows In q pasture neal their home.
They dug several places in quest Of
angle worms but having no luck they
asked the mother for bait, she took a
piece Of bacon and cutting it In small
chunks gave it to them and started
the little fellows on their trip. Now
one Of the boys has an appetite that
is somewhat larger than the usual one
possessed by an American boy. In
half an hour the fisherman returned,
one In tears the other wearing the
sullen countenance Of a culprit. The
mother rushed out and inquired what
was the trouble and the lad in tears
replied, "bro.ther he ate up all the
bait, boo-hoo."
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
FROM LIVE STOCK REPORTER.

Fl. L. Eliza, the frequent shipper
from Audrain county, Mo-, had "a head
Of 1133-lb steers on yesterdays market
that brought $3.50,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

At the annual school election On the
LIST Tuesday in April 1905, the voters
will elect a County Commissioner and
vote upon County Supervisor
In case Of a favorable vote on County
Supervision the County Commissioner
will become County Superintendent.
| am a candidate for County Com
missioner and stand unalteTably COM
mitted in favor Of County Supervision,
because 1t paves the way for better
things for our schools and will save 10
the people many times the salary
every year. IL is probable that there
will be other candidates Vote for
Supervision whether you vote for me
or not. Respectfully,
j, n, CROss.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
COUNCIL NOTES.
Resolutions Ordering More Paving
Was introduced.

The council met IN regular session
Monday night. all Of the aldermen
being present. Resolutions were
troduced concerning paving on the
following thoroughfares: Monroe
street between Washington avenue
and Western avenue. From Washing
ton avenue to Clark avenue, the paw
ing to be from curb to curb, but from
there to Western avenue, 1t to be "a
feet across On Monroe street from
Coal street to Louden street, and IL 70
be "a feet wide.
It was moved that property owners
along the proposed paving be nrs'
seen by Messrs. Cleveland and Aooay
whether it was suitable to them.
The ordinance closing butcher SHOPS
Sunday morning had its third ano
last reading but failed to pass, tne
vote being a tie. There were three
pastors Of the city present who spoke
against the ordinance allowing tht
sale of meat, as did two butchers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
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BY A CUB REPORTER.

Why does be turn red when you
mention a goose to him? / never saw
him blush before. Well this is the
reason one OF the city's young clerks
who has a reputation for shrewdness
always becomes scarlet when you mem
ton 'ithe bird Not long ago a fine
looking goose was laying In front OF a
poultry house in this city. Apparently
1t was found In a most deplorable con-
dition. Having had a broken leg and
being unable to walk and it's breast
had a large sore spot upon 10. A party
passing bought the goose for a nickel
out Of fun and stood talking about II
when the clerk put In his appearance.
"What will you give for it," be was
asked and after much haggling the
price was decided at rs cents. Not
having the money with him be wanted
to be credited but the other party de-
INJURED so he borrowed a quarter from
the original owner and paid the hrst
purchaser. The first purchaser re-
turned the money to the man from
whom IL was borrowed and gave the
goose TO the last buyer. On discover
ing its condition he was afraid to re-
turn TO his place Of business for fear
Of getting a good roasting, SO he wrap
ped the goose In a nice bundleand pre-
sented 1t to a farmer friend. Now he
is playing detective trying to discover
who was the lnstigator Of the deed and
will be revenge In some manner before
his wrath car be appeased.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

"once. when ! had occasion to with
draw s25 from my bank" remarked
the conscientious man. something
happened which almost tempted me TO
think that honesty may at times be
not 70 very commenfable. By a cur.
ious mistake. considering the small
amount Of money, the cashier handed
out six ~hye-doliar gold pieces. With.
out thinking what II meant to him
showed ons Of the coins back saying:
You have given me too much Tho
look that mar gave me I have nsYor
forgotten. although ven Al this day
cannot describe n. But I can assure
you Il was not a grateful glance"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
No. 81 Express from st. ha

No. Express from ST L@
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

81 Daily St Louis EIm'
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
TO THE VOTERS OF AUDRAIN
COUNTY.

/ take this means of announcing my
candidacy for the Office Of County
School Commissioner. / have devoted
twenty-five years ~ the upbuilding OF
the public schools OF Missouri.
am 10 favor Of any measure that
has for its object the betterment OF
the country schools | therefore stand
for County Supervision One reason,
among Others, is, it will give US pro-
fessional teaching, without which, we
can not hope 70 attain success in our
country schools.
Vote for Supervision and a vote for
your humble servant will be grateful
ly appreciated Respectfully,
S L. DAVIS,
Thompson, No.
Wilson Township. d1-wl
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

sssk not afar for beauty. Loi 1t CLOVIS
IN dew wet grasses all about thy leetl
In birds, In sunshine, childish races
In stars, and mountain SUBMITS topped
with SHOWS.
Go not abroad for happiness. For, seei
II Is a flower that blossoms by thy
door.
Thou'it wonder in what dwelling Joy
may be.
Dream not Of noble service elsewhere
The simple duty that asSaits thy hand
Is Gods voice uttering a divine com
LIES common deeds build all that saints
have thought.
In wonder workings or some bush
Men look for God. and fancy Him con-
cealed;
But in earth's common things Hs
stands revealed. =.
While grass and flowers and stars spell
out His name.
The paradise men seek, the city bright
That CLEANS beyond the stars for long
ing eyes,
Is only human goodness in the skies,
Earth's deeds, well done, glow into heav'
-Minot ]. Savage.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
MINISTER'S SALARY RAISED.
Rev. A. W. Kokendoifsr Received
Announcement Sunday ofthe Fact.

Rev. A. W. Kokendoffer, paster Of
the Christian Church, In this city, was
informed Sunday that his congrega'
tion had raised his salary $500 making
1t in all $500 a year. MIR. Kokendoifei
has proven himself an efficient pastoi
and won the high esteem OF his entire
congregation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
ALL NAMES IN FOR
COUNCIL CONTEST
Candidates Prom the Several Ward
Whose Names VIII Appear on
Ballot.

The candidates for city c0uncilmer
were named Tuesday and each BY pay.
ing the sum Of two dollars is entitled
to have his name appear on the ballot
at the primary March 2
Those who would like 70 serve theil
wards In the capacity Of cOuncilmen
are:
Fist Ward
G.. A. Lewis.
Second Ward
John T Marshall.
J. o.. Clark.
jams Bradley.
Third Ward
N. II. Heller.
Fourth Ward
c. A. WitherspOon.
Willard Potts
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
Wilson Township. d1.wl


At the siege Of Xanthus. In Lydia.
nets were spread In a river to pre-
rent the escape Of divers. and stakes
driven deep In the ground to bafhs
tunneling operations; whereupon the
citizens appealed TO fire, pillng up
hillocks Of oombustibles. and. mot
men only, but women and little chill
dren, with hldeous outcries. leaped
into the flames. and thus repeated the
desperate deed Of their ancestors,
who, in the time Of the Persian war,
had destroyed themselves in the very
same manner" (Plutarch's Life OF
Byutus, D. 21s.)
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
MUCH TROUBLE, LITTLE SMOKE.
chlnaman Has His Own Way Of En-
Ioylno Tobacco.

Ioyina Tobacco.
OF all smokers the Chinaman goes
to the greatest trouble and obtains me
least result. HE carries" says an
observer, "a little box almost twice
the size Of an ordinary silver cigarette
case. This IL half-flled with water. In
one end is q removable tiny tube to
serve as a pipe, at the other eno IL
the pipe stem. First Of all he taxes
out the tube and blows through 1t 10
remove all b~lockage. Then he fum-
bles through his awkward clothes
searching for tobacco, and produces
a bit of rag in which 1t is wrapped.
Carefully he extracts a wad OF tonac-
co, puts away his rag and slowly plugs
the tube, which holds, perhaps, the
tenth part of an ordinary cigarette.
But he never has any matches. 80
he has to borrow or hunt out a brown
paper stem and light tit CLOVIS Tor
a long time and can be pulled into
fame again. He gives a long draw,
slowly enjoying It to its full extent for
the moment or two. then back again
through the old routine to find his 70
bacco, fill his pipe and get 1t lighted"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
~corroHwooD s%HARPsHooTER.
Springs Journal WIN Seen Make III
First Monthly Appearance

The Cottonwood Springs SHARP
shooten,'a periodical which has been
announced TO appear several times,
but has always failed, Will positively
make It's debut during this month.
Col. A. L. Bennett win be editor 10
chief with a competent editorial stan
under him. The magazine will be
red.hot and give plenty Of flood for
thonpht -
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
SYMPTOMS OF o.,
N You Have Them, ". /,

n You Have Them, You .
You Are DeellDl,.
Here are the three de.sI'
Of old age:
seinshness = staxn,,,.-
ance. :
II we find them in o,.
may know we are RrovtSl
II w are on the merry -.
But happily. We have ts,ss
which are invulnerable. |,
them we shall die young /. /, |,
be q hundred. They ara.
6ympathy-Progress-
The first is the hardes, !
", because our little prI,o'
ID so immensely imports.
There is no denying M
when you have a toothar..
Il Is hard to have to co1.
peoples aches. But II -
though II generally lnyoI,.,
effort, for we must bs,tI'
and act; the mere feeling !,
expressed by action is A -.
thing; but the soul, deternS
grow old, can force the ~
physical effort. though tb,,'
nying that II is hard worI'
Bazaar,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

Even II you do get worsted in 3
conflict there Is no occasion for re-
greet Just draw a deep breath. take
q good look at the situation, then up
and at It again. The renewed vieor
gained by the little respite viii win
you eventual c The greatest
achievements always come al the
close OF the hardest fght-Chicago
Tribune.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

The strenuous life vii.
rabbit was forced to LEAD ,
GUS young master wore n i,
Its s~ubstructure of wooden
exposed. Touching them
small owner who had res
that sad state said synD,
poor beauty, do your com,
much?"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
To Entertain c. W. B. M.

The G. W. B. ". will meet at the
home Of Mrs. A. w.. KokendofIer
Thursday, March 2, when the follou-
ing programme will be rendered:
Leader, Ms. p. H. Cullen.
Music, Mrs. r. X Jesse
Scripture Reading Mrs. Mary Brooks.
"The History o. the Children's
Work for Missions" Mn ]. Il. Fhtts.
Peace on Earth, Good VIII Toward
Men" Mrs. p. II. Cullen.
Our New Mission Field, Mrs. Mari
Harper.
News Items, Mrs. Il Green.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

Misses Jaley and Vim.
and Amelia Camp, Of nj
Margaret Harrison, Of
spent Sunday with Misses
Mary Buckuer on South ID
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
Ants Build Gardens.

Brazilian ants make little gardens
in the treetops and SOW them with
pineapple and other seeds. The gar
dens are found Of all sizes, some con-
tanning a single sprout ald others a
densely grown ball as large as q
mans head.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
r o FARBER FORUM.



She was SO tired OF toll, of everything,
Save loving those who needed all her
Lowell
Her heart was like the golden heart Of
spring
When white clouds SAN above.
Autumn OF life and tears we're hers. and
yet
She SAM and loved and giaddensd u
the while;
Nor storms, nor snow could make he's
once forget
Young Aprirs radiant smile.
She was so weary; but we never guessed
How weary. till she smiled at set Of
sun.
And whispered, as she drifted into rest
MY loving now Is done"
Tired OF all save loving" Let this be
The epitaph inscribed where now she
lies.
Time shall not hide the words. nor msm-
Org
The love look of her eyes.
-Woman's Journal.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
SENIOR CLASS PLAY.
The High School Graduating Clasl
Will Present "Ths Deacon"

The senior class Of the High Schoo
will present the five act melodrama
"The Deacon" In the spring.
Rehearsals have begun and a most
excellent entertainment will be given
The cast and other particulars will ap
pear In the dramatic column thii
week.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

THE Southern Sentinel, edited and
published by Capt. c. I. Allen, Of
Mexico, has suspended on account Of
lack Of support. The LEDGER joins
other friends in extending regrets that
the Captain could not make the
Seminal 90.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
Sailors Attaehmen, a,

There are many instan,s
wrecked men risklng tbs,
save the ships cat, and a
ago a sailor escaping from
Of a barge on Highland Nj
chusetts, went back to a.
and was lost in the atteuv
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

The Kansas CITY Star tells Of a Kan.
sas clergyman who prided himself on
bis precise and scrupulous use Of
words. one Sunday this good man
wa praying for e~levating grace and
renewed working force. %. Lord.
oe pleaded. -waken Thy cause In the
aearts Of this congregation and give
them new eyes to see and Impulse Ia
%. Send them Thy lever OF leey e.
Ascending TO webstsr's or Worcesfer's
dictionary, whichever you use. and
Dry them into activity"
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

Hon. WALTER BURCH, OF Audrain
county, is making a splendid record
in the Missouri Legislation, and will,
we feel sure, get results. He is now
actively engaged in working for some
legislature that will give Missouri
hattpr roads
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
STOCK AND FARM NOTES.

G. ii. Inflow was on the st. Louis
National market Wednesday with a
mixed load of cattle and hogs.
Chas. Dean has several very promis-
ing young horses which will probably
be among those sold at the big sale In
this city March 20, 30 and 31th.
Fields s. Woods is a new firm Of
dealers in high class horses In this
city. Harrison Fields and Johnny
Woods, compose the new firm and 1T
is starting of we'll. They have made
several purchases recently n OF
which was a chestnut mare Of much
class fran Mr.. Pickett of near Contra
liza.
County Treasurer W. FL. Turner,
prominent as a breeder OF fine chick
ems, has sold to Or. Cornett and Ed.
Beshears, of Rush Hill, eight pure
bred White Leghorns chickens.
Lee Bros. have recently sold to Her
man Stifel, of st. Louis, the known
saddle show geldings Silver King and
The Mexican. Each OF these horses
are extremely good ones and the buy
er has made no mistake IL he was
looking for horses OF this type.
Another sale made by Lee Bros. was
to Mr.. Manning Of New York, who
bought the high stepping pair Of cobs,
Major and Master. James Watson OF
London, Eng. also bought OF this firm
the high going horse Butcher, which
will be shipped to London.
At a meeting Of the Blacksmith and
Woodworkers Association OF North
Missouri Tuesdayiin this city a subor-
dinate association was organized by
the local blacksmith and wood work
men.
FROM LIVE STOCK REPORTER.
Fl. l.. Eliza, the frequent shipper
from Audrain county, Mo-, had "a hea6
Of 1133-lb steers on yesterdays market
that brought $3.50,
FROM STURGEON LEADER
J. II. Canada s. Sons bought l2Ot
feeding sheep in Kansas Cily las
week.
FROM FARBER FORUM.
J. R. Shotwell shipped out p head
Of cattle and 3s hogs first Of the week
He says that be topped the market or
hogs for the first time. Mr.. Shotwell
is feeding an extra lot of heifer calves
40 head, which he expects to market
in May.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
IJnwittlnu Distinction.

A Scotch minister was in need OF
funds, and thus conveyed his inten-
tons to his congregation: "Weel,
friends, the kirk is urgently in need
Of siller, and, as we have failed to get
money honestly, we will have to see
what q Bazaar will do for us."-Lon-
don Tit-Bits.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
A Gard Of Thanks.

We desire 10 thank our neighbors
and friends who 81 kindly assisted and
81 mpathIzed with US in our sickness
sud death Of my wife and our daugh-
ter. OSCAR LEWIS,
Mr.. AND MRS. HoRAcB MUNDY.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
Notice.

The Hickstown Debating society an
nounces as its subject for next Friday
night, which is the hardest, to make
a small boy 30 to bed at night. or to
make him get up in the morningf"-
| Cleveland Leader.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

DEMOCRATS in each ward should see
that the good business men are nomi-
mated for the council. Don't stay
away from the primary and tnen fuss
about the kind of councilman you
have. This is of the utmost impor-
lance to Mexico at at this time
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

Mr.. MONTAGUE, proprietor Of the
Mexico Telephone Company, is arrang-
ing 10 move bis family from Kansas
City TO Mexico 10 reside permanently.
1t is understood that MI. Montague
will likely establish a large broom
factory in Mexico He is going to
HELM make Mexico a city
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

THERE should be a way TO make
people who wear such fine clothes and
put on 50 many airs pay their debts
We understand there is some talk Of
organizing a business mems associa'
tion TO look after the professional
dead-beat in Mexico This is a good
Ia,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

Eight hundred cubic feet Of air
space are required for every healthy
person inhabiting a room; and one
thousand, at least. for every sick per.
son. The air in both cases must be
kept sweet by efficient ventilation.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
Advertised Letters.

List Of letters remaining In the Pos
ONCE at Mexico, Mo-, for the weel
ending March, /, 1905, which II no
called for In thirty days will be sen
to the dead letter Office at Washing
ton. Persons calling for letters in thi
list will please say advertised"
Allen, Samuel Berry, Ewing
Benton, Mrs Thos Bradley, Mrs Bel
Cab9ller, J Dudgeon, Robert
DOllins, Mrs Grace Doyle, Charley
Eldridge, I Flrovat, Yguaz
Hayes, Fannie HaStor, AL
Holm, EJ Kelly, Lee
Kendall, S z Logan, Calina
Lucky, George Lucky, Sarah
Pritchett, William Stewart, Virgle
Smith, EJ SimOns, Pr
Smith, J L Smalt, Mrs Z NJ
Strumberg, Wm Tompson, Bertha
Taylor, L t2) Weber, Prof J J
Wade, II G Mclaughlin, o IT
MCGEE, Mary
GEORGE II. KUSKEL,
Postmaster.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02

MAYOR A. G. DfNeLE, OF MOberly,
was rennminated at the Democratic
primary 10 that city Saturday. Mayor
Dingle is a former Mexico boy and is
making Moberly a good ~execuii,e.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
Burglar. Enter Grocery stor,

Mckinney and Hawkins grocerJ
store In east MEXICO was entered By
thieves Tuesday night and q small
sum removed from The cash drawer.
There is 90 clew 10 the robbers.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
Chicago & Alton officials Spend Day
Here.

A party Of Chicago s. Alton rail-
way officials spent Wednesday in this
city.
While they were about town con-
siderably yet nj significance could be
given their visit
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
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South Of Rlngo Hotel.

The funeral of Mrs Nina Lewis,
wife OF ]. Oscar Lewis, Of near this
city, took place at the home OF her
parents, Mr., and Mrs. Horace Mundy,
Wednesday, Feb. %, 10 a. m.
The service was conducted by Rev.
A. W. Kokendofer, and was largely
attended.
The procession that followed the
deceased to her last resting place was
almost one-half mile In length. The
floral offerings were many and beauti-
full. The remains were inferred in the
city cemetery.
Deceased was 20 years, ! months
and 2 days old at the time Of her
death. She was loved by all who
knew her.
She Joined the Christian church Of
this city Dec. IL, 1900, while Rev. e.
D. butcher was pastor. She was mar
ried to Mr.. Oscar Lewis July q, 1904,
and was before her marriage Miss Nina
Muudy.
In 1902 she graduated from the Mex
leo High School and the following
year attended the William Woods
College at Fulton, Mo-, having to re-
turn home on account Of her health.
The deceased leaves beside a hus-
band, father and mother, three BROTH
ers, Emett, Fred and Leonard and a
host OF friends to mourn her loss.
The choir was composed Of Misses
Sue Threlkeld, Benetta Barley,
Messrs. Geo. Laforce and George
Bruce.
At her request the following acted
as pail bearers, Messrs. WIN. Slmms,
At Brown, Abe Jackson, DR.. r. W.
Berry, Warren Hedges and Ed
o Brien.
TO THE MEMORY OF NINA.
One precious to our hearts has gone,
The voice we loved is stilled,
The place made vacant in our homes
Can never more be filled.
Our Father In His wisdom called,
The boon His love had given.
And though on earth the boiy lies,
The soul is safe in heaven.
We miss thee from our home, dear
Nina,
We miss thee from thy place
A shadow DER our life is cast,
We miss the sunshine OF your face.
We miss thy kind and willing hand,
Thy fond and earnest care,
Our home Is dark without thee, Nina,
We miss thee everywhere.
by ONE WHO LOVED HER,
Mexico weekly ledger., 1905-03-02
ECHOES FROM THE HARDIN REcEP-
TON.

ECHOES FROM THE HARDIN REcEP-
TON.
An out OF town guest went into the
dining room a second time the other
night, whether because Of hunger OF
something else we know not, but that
he was there twice we are positive
When the serving man came in with
the refreshments be silently slipped a
ten cent piece into his hand and tried
to appear as IL nothing had happened,
but with girls present that kind Of
business won't work for they seldom
ever miss anything. Now the girl is
almost beside herself with curiosity,
for the sages say that girls have such
a thing, to know the reason be tipped
the man. We wonder why too?
There we're four Of us seated on a
bench, | beg your pardon, diyaD, the
Cub, a Jefferson guard, there | 20
again, | should have said a cadet, with
two sweet things all intensely interest
ed IN u respective conversations
concerning Latin and dancing, when
my hand was violently squeezed. OF
course my first impulse was to scream
but on second thought l coVertly
looked about 10 see who would take
such al advantage OF me, again that
squeeze and this time / returned 1t for
the cadet was saying all manner Of
sweet things TO his girl and calmly
pressing my own ''inn." Ignorance
is bliss"
1t was 1880 she peered into the mirror
and with deft digits arranged a mass
Of filmy golden hair into a couture
that would dazzle the guests eyes.
Her ~liquescent loveliness, Offset by a
toilet that bespoke almost the fingers
Of a fairy gOdmother was donned with
care aud pins, so TO her lover she would
appear a beautious sprite whose en-
chanting wiles and charming smile
would be at their best. 8 O'Clock and
the boys footsteps were heard on the
front steps add she knew her hour had
come and With silence swept forth
but ahl there was Kitty so-and-so, we'll
she looked nice In that cid gown Of
last year but not half so well as | ap-
pear. II O'Clock Kitty vas rushed all
evening BY men who thought her "the
candy" and our friend OF the new
gown bad 70 talk 10 some twelve year
old In long trousers Lotus caters
Sere a bunch Of ancient y~egltarlans
who chewed leaves and vent 10 sleep.
To-day theT are succeeded by women
who chew the rag and keep awake.