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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
AwkwardIy Put,

This Is one Of the things one would
rather have put differently: Mr.. Bum
blepup Eat fancy dress balD--I must
apologize for coming In ordinary even,
ing dress. Hostess-Well, you really
have the advantage Of US. We're all
looking more foolish than usual, and
you're not-Punch.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
LETTERS BY MESSENGER.
a Postal Law of Which You May Nos
Have knowledge.

a Postal Law Of Which You May Nes
Have knowledge.
The statement made in an uptown
club one evening lately that the law
prohibits carrying an unstamped letter
past postotfice and delivering It caus.
ed much argument Inquiry was made
at the postottice, where an ofiqial said
that the question had been asked fre.
quently. You may send a letter by
messenger anywhere, past as many
postOfices as you please" said the off,
cial, but you have no right to send
your mail that way regularly or at
stated periods. This is prohibited by
the postal laws and regulations Sec.
tons 1886 and 1887 we're enacted to
prevent the establishment OF private
mall routes, because the pOsto1ice de-
partment is recognized as having the
absolute monopoly of the transporta-
ton Of letters and packets or bundles
Of letters by regular trips and at stated
periods on all post routes. AS to open
letters and circulars, they may be de-
livered by rival concerns, but the peo-
pie who make the delivery of circulars
a business have no right to deliver I'M
stamped closed letters. The law shuts
out the milkmen and the tradesmen.
who travel regularly along established
post roads, who would otherwise be-
come rivals to the United States post
office for the purpose OF accommodate.
ing their customers. New York Trlb-
une.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27

Manzan Pile Remedy put up in
convenient, collaDsible tubeT with
nozzle attachment so that the rem.
edy may be applied at the very seat
Of the trouble, thus relieving almost
instantly bleeding, itching or pro-
teed or money refunded. Frank G.,
Bland.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Use a little KoDoL after your
meals and 1t will be found to AFFORD a
prompt and efficient relief. KoDoL
nearly approximates the digestive
juices. it digests what you eat. II
is sold on a guaranteed relief plan
Sold by all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
SATISFACTION IS MY MOTTO
F. G. WEIGH, GAS FITTING AND
PLUMBING. EAST PIKE STREET.
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup con.
tanning Honey and Tar is especially
appropriate for children, no oplatea
or poisons OF any character, con.
forms to the conditions Of the No
tional Pure Food and Drug Law,
juno 80, 1906. For Group, whoop-
ing cough, etc. 1t expels coughs and
colds by gently moving the bowels.
Guaranteed. Sold by +. G. Bland.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Piles OF people have piles. Why
suffer from piles when you can use
DeWitt's CarboliSed Witch Hazel
salve and get relief. Nothing else
SO good. Beware of limitations. See
that the name Is stamped on each
box. Sold by all druggists.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Your money refunded II after US
ing three-tourths (&) Of a tube of
ManZan, you are dissatisfied. Re
turn the balance Of the tube to your
druggist and your money will be
cheerfully returned. Take advant-
age of this offer. Frank G. Bland.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Dade's Little Liver Pills thorough
" clean the system, good Tor lag
Iivers, makes clear compledonSy
bright eyes and happy thoughts.
Sold by Frank g. Bland.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
Fish, Flesh, HERRING.

Neither fish nor flesh nor good red
herring" occurs in Dryden's epilogue
to bis Duke of Guise (1S2J. The cpl.
logue takes the form Of a dialogue be.
tween the actress who spoke 1t and a
trimmer and ends with this exclama.
ton:
D neutors, in their middle way of
steering
They're neither fish nor flesh nor good red
herring.
-MacmIllan,s Magazine.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27

"Now," said the physician, you win
lave to eat plain food and not stay
out late at night"
YES" replied the patient. that is
what l have been thinking ever since
you sent in your BILL"
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27

There are some truths that are per.
eelyed less by the intellect than BY tho
heart, and the man who IS devoid OF
this heart perception is lacking In
much. Terrell Tex.l Transcript.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.
GRBENLAWN

A beautiful and we'll kept cceme-
terry near the city. All lots under
perpetual care. Think what that
means, perpetual care. For any In
formation desired call $50 W. Main
St., the cemetery, or PIT Home
phone.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
Little THINKING.

Mr.. Borely (who has been critlcislngJ
Now, don't be offended. You know, /
always say what l think. Miss Cut-
tinE-You don't talk much, do you, Mr..
Borely ILLUSTRATED Bits.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27

Upholstering and furniture repair
ing cheaper than ever. E, E. Allen.
664 West Main street, c. r. odells
old stand.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
A Prsttx Pnradox.

THE charming debutante upset. all
received maxims."
'TIow 500"
by proving that miss can also be
I hit."-Balnmore American.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27

Pine Dalve CarboliEed, acts like a
poultlce; highly sntiseptic, extensive
" used for eczema, for chapped
hands and lips, cuts, burns. Sold by
Frank @. Bland.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27

Let him who neglects TO raise the
fallen fear lest when he falls no one
will stretch out his hand to lift him
1p-SaadI.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Extra fine ice cream served at
Hotel Waldo each day from noon
until midnight.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Piles get quick relief from DR.
Shops Magic Ointment. Remem.
Der It's made alone for piles-and 1t
work swIth certainty and satisfaction
Itching. painful, protrudlng. or blind
piles disappear like magic by It's use.
Try 1t and see! All dealers.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27

1t Is only reason that teaches silence.
The heart teaches " to speak.-RIch.
Ter.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1907-02-27
SWEET MELODY FLOUR.

Plumbing done neatly and cheap.
ly by the RSOerts Hardware Co1a.
pany.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06
IN MEMORIAN.

In sad and loving remembrance
OF my dear husband John r. Brown,
who departed this life December 25th
1906. in the 30 year OF his age.
In the Church yard softly sleeping
Where the flowers gently wave.
Lies the one we love so dearly
The one we could not save.
My heart is very lonely
My life il dreary and sad
1t was my husbands presence
That made my spirit glad.
For it is sad to say that word farewell
But God he thought it best
To take him from his home on earth
To dwell among the blessed.
But some day we hope to meet him
On that bright and happy shore
Where there will be no parting.
To sing Gods praises evermore.
By his loving WIFE.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06
Double Wedding OF EIopers

Claudius William Bowman, aged
q. and Miss Oliver Gray feathers.
aged Is. both of Norfolk. Va, and
John Wood Oliver. aged %, and
Miss Daisy Maria Ellis, aged p.
both of RIVER Springs, ST. Mary's
county, Md, were married at Rock
vile. Md, May 10Th by Rev. S. R.
White. OF the Baptist Church.
All the young folks came out on
the same electric car from Washing
ton. and while at the courthouse in
quest OF licenses struck up an ac-
quaintantce. 1t was suggested that
there be a double wedding, and with
this idea in view the young couples
proceeded to the home OF Rev. Mr..
White, where the knots were tied
with q single ceremony. all return
ing to the city soon afterward.-GSma.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

TIE sentiment seems growing
among St. Mary's Democrats in fav-
or OF returning to the Crawford sys-
tenn OF making nominations. Per-
sonally, we do not believein the sys-
TEN, but We do believe that any sys-
tenn that will harmonic the party
ought TO be adopted. We are actua-
ted solely by adesire for party success
and are willing to do anything hon
orable to bring it about. Any sys.
tenn that the party may choose will
bind us. and we will be found as
always. doing our best for the sue.
cess of whatever ticket the party
may name.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

Chairman Taggert. who was in
New York last week, was interview
ed on the Presidential outlook.
Geographical lines have been
eliminated from the map, he said,
answering a question as to where
the next candidate was to come from.
Commenting on this statement the
Standard Union of Brooklyn said:
Taggart declaration anent Sec
tiOnal lines in 1908 is calculated to
lend strength to the movement now
on foot in the South to put forward
candidate from that section, the
first one since the war.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

The latest Republican plan to get
rid Of the surplus is to pension the
government clerks that have become
too old for active work. II that is
done all employees of the government,
whether clerks, artisans or laborers,
must in all fairness receive the same
treatment. With a civil pension
list added to the military pensions
the increased government expend-
lures would be good excuse for
further postponemento of tariff reform.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

For over year the price of wheat
has been below the cost of produc-
ton. although it was protected by q
tariff tax OF % cents a bushel. Now
the price has advanced 30 per cent
in consequence of the fear of a short
crop. Do the Republicans claim the
advance is due to an all pervading
Republican prosperity produced by
tariff protection? II so. how do they
explain the low price OF wheat that
has prevailed before the fear of I'M
kindly nature caused the specula-
tors TO boost the price?
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

That 5000. 900 conspirators fund
is evidently getting in its work for
the reactionaries appear TO have
captured Illinois with Cannon; have
SO shaken up New York that the
delegation will be split and have
Ohio in such a turmoil of doubt that
the President to hold his own has
been compelled to appoint postmas-
ters favorable to Taft. The dough
bag" has always been q powerful
lever in Republican politics.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

Our canned beef is being refused
more and more in Europe in conse-
quence OF the Beef Trust methods.
During the ten months ending with
April 1907 there were only 1902
7O3 pounds exported. against g.
$50, 1878 pounds during the same
period in 1906. In former years we
exported 60 to 20 million pounds a
year and IL 1891 the total reached
100 million pounds.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

The Charlotte Observer thinks
Mr.. Bryan could not beat Mr.. Taft,
but with the workingmen opposing
Taft for his government by iuiunc-
ton proceedings when United States
Judge and the protective Tariff
League giving him, at best. but luke
warm support, any Democrat who
can unite the party factions would
have reasonably good chance to
win.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

Those who like 'schnaps :" or good
old Holland gin will be glad TO know
that the Administration has agreed
TO reduce the duty % per cent and
in return our products are to be ad-
mitted to Holland as from a most
favored nation"
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06
SPRING GOODS

We take the great pleasure in inform
ing the Public, our store is now stocked
with the newest and most seasonable
goods.
Our HATS are strictly up-to date as
is our DRESS GOODS. MILLINERY,
Innings, SILKS, &c.
Among our Boys Clothing can be
found the NEW PLAIDS, INVISIBLE
CHECKS and BLUE SERGES.
We have in our Shoe department the
latest PATENT COLT TIES, CANVAS
OXFORDS in White and Gray also a
few pairs of good BLACK OXFORDS for
IS cents.
Our House Furnishing department. con-
sists of MATTINGS, RUGS, CURTAINS,
OIL CLOTH, &c.
A line of Souvenir Post Cards of the
Towns most popular views.
Give me call or write for samples and
prices.
l.. A. JONES 4 son,
Leonardtown, Md.
March %. OFT.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06
NOTICE TO MERCHANTS.

Ordered by the Court that on and after
TINS date all merchandise accounts
against Sc. Mary's County shall be ae-
companied by an order oil the Clerk CO
the Board By order,
IoHN T. CECIL,
President.
40 W. B. Dorsey,
may oO-u' Clerk.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06
lev Advertisements.
Tenant Wanted.

l want q Tenant with team to work
my farm known as 'Fendalps Point, -
ON Wieomico River, between Hatton's
and Charleston Creeks,
GEORGE n. SINMs,
Issue, p. o.,
June 0-lm. Charles County, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

Now Wall Street has gone into the
wheat specializing business it be-
hooves others that are buying wheat
on margin to look out that they don
get their fingers burnt.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06
For Rent.

Blacksmith and Wheel Wright Shop,
With Six Room Building, and garden
attached, Recently occupied byL. W
Turner, at Morganza, st. Mary's County,
Md. One OF the best locatians In the
Co.. Tor q good Blacksmith and Wheel
Wright. Possession given at once,
Apply TO
+. U. MORGAN.
May lo-d, LeonardtOwa, Nd.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06


&C LeonardsOwn In the state Of MARYLAND,
st the close Of business. May 70, 1907.
RESOURCES.
LoaEs and dtscounts S17u,i40 o.
Overdrafts. secured and unsecured, 81 -
u =. Bonds 70 secure circulation, $50 %
u =. Bonds to secure u. \ Deposits, 1900 90
Premiums on u. 4. Bonds. SD n
Bonds. securities, etc, 6,GG ~
Banking house, furniture, fixtures, 72o 60
Due from National Banks mot re-
serve agentsl 20 IS
Due nom State Banks and Bankers 3sD rs
Due from approved reserve agents, $50 a.
cheeks and other cash items. 675 II
Notes Of other National Banks. 60 90
Fractional paper currency, nickIes
and cents, So 30
Lawf snI money reserve In hank e viz:
Lexai-iender notes. Ss0 % s.775 60
Redemption fund with U. 8. Treasur-
or % Per cent OF ciEculation) 3l2 20
Total. szssIO %
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid In, $1,000 90
surplus Fund, 1900 90
Undivided pronts, less expenses and
taxes paid. s,3ai Is
National Bank notes outstanding, $3.50 90
Indiyfdl deposits subject to check, I6a.422 81
Certified checks, Gao 90
Cashiers checks outstanding, l7s 6S
United States deposits, $500 90
Totals - sgs,6l0 80
State Of Maryland. County Of ST. Mary's. ss:
I, l.. ]. SrKRkkse, Cashier Of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement In true 10 the best OF my
knowledge and belief. l.. ]. STERLING,
Cashier.
subscIibed and sworn 70 before me this s4th
day Of May 1907.
II. FENwICK HERBERT, J.P.
CoRRKCT-Attest:
r. o. MORGAN,
n. Il. ABEL,
r. V. KING,
May 500 Directors
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

The simplest and most
durable stationary and mar
Inc engines are handled and
sold by
F. b. MATTHEWS,
la Plata. Nd.
Write for catalogue and
prices.
March IA. 'O7-ly.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06

oF THE CONDITION OF THE
FIRST NATIONAL BANK OF ST. MARYs
nc LsonardsOwn In the State Of MARYLAND,
st the close Of bazansss, May %, 1907.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1907-06-06
ST. MARYs COUNTY REAL Es.
TATE FOR SALE.

No. /. Farm. beautifully situafad On tina
rotomsc River between BFitton's Bay and
rlney Point. 40 acres-aD acres arabic land
a divide, into : neids OF 30 acres each. Land
Iert,le. Dwelling, barns. tenant houses md
out-buildings In good repair. fine timber. Z
saIuaDle private oyster creeks. Fine nshinR;
noe STOCK farm. IL miles 20 steam boat wharf
convenient rst TO postohice and stores. Prioe,
Also tarm in First Election District. known
- -1um Hill" oontainininS ISs acres Larxe
dweifnE. bsTns. etc. In good repair
Also farm on Brittons Bay, near AbeIl's
wharf In the Third Election DistFIct. CONTAIN
.as ids acrss- lnproyed by dwelling. barns
etc., 10 good repair. Excelient nshing and
oysterfng facilities Good oyster Ground.
can De taken under the III nman Oyster Law- -
FArm on %. Jerome's Creek. containing m
scres. Desirable for home and it. valusble
oyster Grounds. known as sCorsay,s PoInf,s
s A. recently OCCUPIED 6y Jerry d. Mnghtsoo.
District, OF 30. 9sTy's County conraining u
acfee. known a. white Point % Rxo@li@nf
rfseAng and Oystertng faciiitiea ApDiy 20
WA. MEvKkELL LOKRR. Xffy
Oct, Q, 'W.-tf. ~A'
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-18
Another Death.

Another respected citizen of
Corvallis has passed on, and r. l
latives and friends have been
LEFT to mourn the loss of a kind
husband, brother. friend and
neighbor. He is A. N. Locke,
who died at II O'Clock Thursday
night after suffering for more
than two mouths from paralysis.
His last weeks of life were made
as comfortable as possible by the
family and friends, but from the
first there was little hope of re-
covery.
The funeral occurred at 2
o'clock Sunday afternoon, from
the residence, the services being
conducted by Rev. J. B. Ellison.
Interment was in the Locke cem-
etery.
Deceased was aged about IS
years and was native OF Miss
ouri. He came to Benton coun-
ty with mis- father in 1847, the
I,ockes being among the early
settlers in Benton. There was
large family consisting of two
girls and six boys, only two of
whom survive-A. R. ana w. S.
Locke, both respected residents
Of this locality. The surviving
widow was in girlhood Miss Sim
oft, to whom Mr.. Locke was
married in Missouri 23 years ago.
Mr.. Locke was a good citizen
and leaves many friends to cher
ish his memory.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-18
Real Estate Transfers.

y S to Roman E Zahn, 100 a
in Alsea.
Lille J and Sam King to
Percy Allen, parcel'of land near
Corvallis; $22oo.
L A Houck to John Colmar,
I2o a near Bellefonntain; $2Ioo.
VIM Einfeldt to Leona Elm
feldt, "a near MoDre; $1,000.
F E Strong to Belle Strong.
lots 3 and 9 and Il lots 4 and
9, block 8, D xon's 2nd Add Cor
wallis; $1o.
G Boehringer to w F Gay, lots
78 9, block Il, Dixon's and
Add Corvallis; $4,000.
Mrs Nancy Bates to E D Hend-
ricks, n "a lot and a of lot 3
block u, Co Add Corvallis;
$500.
U S to S NJ Horton. 100 3
near BelieioL ntain.
o E Tout to ] w Walters, SO
a near Bellefot ntaip; 81.
N Lufz to L L and R c Has
kins, 10 a near Wrenn; $500.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-18
Sufnmons
W. n. savaoe. Plaintiff

vs.
NJ A Fisher Defendant. 80
To A. Fisher the above named defendant
In The Name Of the State of Oregon. you are
hereby SUNNI oned and required 70 appear and
anewev the comnlant Of the plaintiff in the above
entitled suit i'e with the clerk of the above
entitled court hefo-e the last dav of the time
hereinafter referred to to-w.t: On or before
july s. 1907. and herehv notified that if you
fail so to apneer and answer the said Complaint ga
herein renuired for want thereof the plaintiff will
apply 20 the above entitled "nnrt for the relief de-
nanded in his said complaint to-wit: For decree
that plaintiff have Judgment against defendant M
the prornissory note described in said COMPLAINT
for 800 with interest thereon at the rate of 10 per
cent per annum from Nnyerr Der 27th 1885, e2o at
fees and $40 paid for caring for the follow
ing personal nrope-tv. viz one black mare about
wears old ton single buep-v and one set of bar
nesa belonging TO defendant hut now in nossession
Of plaintiff and directing that plaintiffs lien npon
said property by wav of pledge he fnreclnsad and
the above described personal property sold in the
manner provided nv law for the rafe Of personal
property under execution in actions at law.
and the proceeds apnlied bv the mart, making such
sale. to the satisfaction Of such judgment and the
balance tn the defendant
This summons ia published in the Corvallis
Gazette newspaper once week for six consecutive
and successive weeks. beginning with the iasue of
Nav 74th. 1907. and ending with the issue of TuIy
sth. 1891 under and in pursuance of the direc-
tions contained in an order made hv the Hon. E.
WOODWARD Judge Of the County Count OF Benton
county State of OREGON. dated Nav %. Io07.
Date Of first publication hereof is May 24th.
1907.
E. E WILSON
44-57 Attorney for Plaintiff.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-18
"Grandma" Nichols.

Another kindly, aged face is
missing from the ranks in Cor
wallis, and out in Newton ceme-
terry monnd of freshly turned
earth marks the last abode of
'tGrandma" Nichols.
A few weeks ago deceased fell
and sustained a fracture of the
hip. Gradually thereafter her
strength failed and death came
peacefully Wednes lay evening at
the home of her son, Charles
Nichols, where she had made her
home for long time.
Mrs. Hannah Nichols was born
in Derbershire, England, Dec
ember 27, 1924. She was mar.
ried to Edward Nichols in 1S48
and came to America in 184o.
She was kindly disposed, up
right, honorable woman who
made friends wherever she went
and in Corvallis she was tami-
liarly known as grandma" and
was beloved by many.
The funeral occurred from the
Wilkins chapel Friday forenoon,
conducted by Rev. G. H. Feese,
a choir furnishing appropriate
music. There was a generous
supply of Oregon's choice roses
and numerous friends were pres
eut to pay their repects to the de-
parted. Interment was in New
ton cemetery.
Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1900-1909, 1907-06-18
About Solomon.

1t was not a Corvallis little
girl who wrote the following es-
say on King Solomon, but
an Illinois girl who had caught
the spirit from attending high
school commencement and lis
tening to the lowery orations of
the young graduates. She wrote:
king Solomon was a man
who lived ever so many years
ago, and in the country he gov
erned he was the whole push.
He was an awful wise man, aud
one day two wo~ en- cane to him
each holding on to the leg of a
baby and nearly pulling it in
two, and both claiming it. And
King Solomon was feeling right
good, and he said, "Why could
not the brat nave been born
twins and stopped all this both
err" And then he called for his
sword and was going to chop the
kid in two and give each OF them
a piece of it, when the one who
was the real mother said: ''Stop,
Solomon; stay thy hand! Lei
that old hag have it; if I cant
have a whole baby 1 won't have
|any." Then Solomon told he
to take the baby and go home
and wash its face, for he knew i
was hers; and he told the othel
woman to 60 chase herself.
| ''King Solomon built Solo
:. mons temple, and he was the
father of all the Masons. He hac
700 wives and 900 lady friends,
and that is why there are sc
manv Masons in the world. NY
papa SAYS that King Solomon
was warm number, and 1 think
he was hot stuff, myself. That's
all l know about King Solo.
mon'''