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The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08

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I'VE give below prices of cattle effective
at once. until further notical
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COWS Scommonl ................... aooxs SS
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CALVES EiSas Syss 2aG 8NB lbs: PouTT;R. Po;. s.O0Ssso
.1lzl1s "; Laurent st. This is WhoIesaTis. T.
Market mark Illv-snr,n. IN
SIC; young roosters. SC; old Old cacf cssS: hers.
young turkeys. 1oc; old toms, Sc; ducfs'
EGGsNFresh country, Ice.
GFurnished y y ne Hs,e Continental Creamery
BUTTER.Eigin. .ssc: n. Z. cr..n.
ss1aQa4c; Chicago. ssc. Creamery
EGesTGaulHTsTF02 FRuTT Ans IS; rNob;ii,iasSs; 4; 81 e;
IEur@nishsdl @ j by lS, J. b. Lux; no Kan. Ava,
P4aaMPer PATEs.Hfl5owis, bag nc per Ib.. SC. NveI
CRANBERRIEs-Late Howe. DER ~,
PINiEAPPLEs-Per box, ux
HONEY-Per "a rack case. re- so7.
GRAPES-Almira, per bbl., N'o0Gs
oRANaBsFancy Navel Jon; per ES,oo0ss5o So 3 9,
GRAPE FRUIT-Per box. ssn
BANANASEMedium sized bunch. .. -
large punches, $3.50: Jumbo, S2X sA.V;
APPLES-N. Yr per bbl., $s.00GS 20. c.
ada, per bbl.. $5.500660 Sen-
COCOANUTS-Per doz.. zoe: mar ...,-
ToMAToEs-F1orida. per s-bas..t
CANADA RUTABAGAs-Per ,,,
CAUL1FLoWER-Cali Der crs;. yvc;
IETTUCETexas, per basket soa
CELERY,Jumbo. per bunch. ~
CABBAGE-$1.8 per cwt w.
TURNIPS..Per bu.. 40Q50c
PARSNIPS-Per bu,. 7bc
CARROTS-Per bu., 75c
BEETSEPer bu., 75c
HORSERADISH ROOT-Per III e.
SWEET POTATOES-Per bu.. 4 g
ONIoNs.Per bu-. $110@1 Is: snSni.h
POTAToES-Idaho and coloraa,
rails, per bu., 809S3c oo Hu-
SEED POTATOEs-R. r. e. q
800; Bliss Triumphs, 800. pe1 ou-,
CHEESE-Wisconsin Y. A., 15c- R,o,,-
Swiss. 17c: Limburger. 1sc; Daisy D.Ic. isc.
low or white, 15c: Brick, i6c yei-
CANNED OYSTERS-N v
lects. sc; N. Y. Counts. SOC; sfana.SSee Sc
BULK oYsTERs-N. =. count.
$2-35; Extra Selects. $210: Cbess sauon.
Standards, $1-70. chesapeake
Grain Market.
FURNISHED by ]. b. Billiard cor.o
sas Ave. and Curtis Et.1 Nan-
Topeka Re1.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08
New York Stock Biarkee.

Liverpool opening cables: Wheat x0akd
lower; corn I'D lower.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08

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not market hogs unless same are well
finished, as we cannot use half fat st,Iff
CATTLE.
The Topeka state journal., 1908-02-08

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The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
CATHOLICS HEAR McKENNA.
Play Follows Address at st. DOmi
mics Parish Hall.

The feature Of the monthly meeting Of
the Holy Name Society Of ST. Dominic's $
Church. held last night in the Parish
Hall. Sixth and F streets southwest was
an address by the Rev. Father c. H
McKenna, Of New York. one Of the oldest
and ablest OF Catholic missionaries in
America. He talkeG instructively about
the obligations OF the members of the
Holy Name Society to the order.
After Father McKenna's address the
social side of the society was shown to
advantage in The Great Pumpkin
Case" a farce. which was capabIy acted
and enthusiastically received. and num-
Der Of vocal and instrumental selections
THE Great Pumpkin Case" grew out
Of the thief; Of a pumpkin by Alb Mun
from III Cuff. and suit was brought by
the latter TO obtain damages from the
defendant.
NJ. J. Driscoll, as Judge Fobb; J. T.
Fitzgerald, as Lawyer Foozle. for the
plaintiff, and F. Donovan. as Lawyer
SQuibbs for the defense, showed particu-
Iarly well In their roles H Barron was
well received when he sang, and The
Preacher and the Bear was we'll played
on the banjo by Walter Burke. II. b.
Wright did a graceful buck and wing
dance.
Others who took part were Edmund
Fitzgerald w. Walsh. Jerry Fitzgerald.
John Fitzgerald Tom Cantwell. F. Cor
man, John Cantwell. Frank Marsden. J.
ODonnen II. Shugrue J. kulle. and NJ.
Taltwei. all of whom had roles in THE
Great Pumpkin Case"
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
TRINITY CHURCH CELEBRATES.
Exercises for IO8th Birthday Include
Reception to Pastors.

To commemorate the 1O6th anniversary
Of the establishment of the first society
of the Methodist Episcopal Church in
Washington, Of which Trinity Church is
a direct outgrowth. the pastor, Rev. H.
R. France, and the official board of the
church gave reception to the ex-pas-
tors, the members. and the ex-members
of the church last night in the Sunday
school room Of the church.
American flags, draped about the pill
lars, and dogwood blossoms composed a
pretty decoration for the room, which was
taxed beyond its capacity A picture OF
the old Ebenezer Church, draped with
flags formed the center Of the decora-
tions on the speakers platform, which
was banked about with palms
Among the visitors were z. D. Hunt
ley and J. c. Nicholson, former pastors
of the church. and Rev. ]. W. R SUM-
walt. the presiding elder for Washington.
An address of welcome was made by
G. r Cook and Morris Otterbaek
sketched the history of the church.
A house at South Capitol and n streets
was the first place Of meeting in the year
1902. when the membership numbered
sixty-seven white persons and twenty
seven blacks. The present membership
of the church is about 500.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
FAITHFUL COOK" GETS $iOO
Will Of Late Head of Oldest Inhabi-
tants Filed.
Practically Whole Estate Goes to
Members Of Testator'a
Family.

The will OF Charles B. Church. who
was. at the time Of his death on April
%, vice president of the Oldest IN
habitants' Association. was filed for pro-
bate yesterday. II is dated March (. 1903
The testator says that, having conveyed
to his daughter. Alice V. wife Of Leidy
s Depue. premises 323 Eleventh street
southwest, and premises % Eleventh
street TO mis- daughter, Matilda F., wife
Of Harvey Berkley, he devises to another
daughter, Mary A. Church. premises 30l
Eleventh street southwest.
To several grandchildren are be
queathed the sum of 800 each, and sl00
each goes TO several nieces. TO Lucy.
our faithful cook, the sum Of 500 is be
queathed.
The sum Of 5000 is bequeathed for the
betterment Of the Westminster Memorial
Church.
The testator says that, having ad-
yanced his daughter Alice V. Depue. the
sum Of $4,000 he desires that amount
charged against her share in the final
distribution Of the estate.
The estate, after the above directions
have been complied with. is TO be di-
vided equally among the testator's sons
and daughters Charles W. Church. VIII
lam 4. II. Church, Mary A. Church. and
j. j. Darlington are named as executors
and trustees.
The following wills were also filed for
probate:
Robert II. Payne. dated July .. 1895.
Mr.. Payne died May 3. ana devises his
entire estate to his wife Mrs. Margaret
Payne, and names her executrix.
Kate Moore, by will dated January Il.
bequeathes TO her cousins. Eva E. Towles
and Harry o. Towles. the sum of 81 090
each cash. The income from the estate
is to be paid 10 Mrs. Fannie E Towles.
widow Of cousin Of the testatrix. and
after her death the property is to be di-
yided among the two cousins already
named
Matte f. Mason. by Will dated Feb
ruary s 1905, devises her entire estate TO
her two sisters, Lille Y. and Emma Miller.
Rachael Murphy, by will dated April
10 devises her entire estate 10 her sister
Margaret AIulIn
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
WouId Raise Salaries

The board Of diocesan missions met
yesterday afternoon ar Trinity Parish
Hall TO raise the balance Of a fund OF
$4,000 for the support of the rectors in
the parishes Of Montgomery, Prince
George, Charles, and St Mary counties.
Md, that cannot afford TO pay salaries
Eight thousand five hundred dollars has
already been raised. The aim is to paw
salaries ranging from $500 to $1,000 q
year Last year this committee disburs-
ed $1,000. Rev. Charles Buck is the sec
retaTy and F. z. Cramer treasurer,
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

| luncheon guests are Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur
/ Lee the Military Attache of the British
Z Embassy and the Hon. Mrs James, Mrs
BromweH. Miss Coudert Mrs. Dwight,
Gen. J, p Story, SIR. ". p. Cresson,
/ Senor YOaChim. OF the Chilean Legation,
and Lieut.. Faulkner.
Senator and Mrs. Beyeridge have taken
the Rockwell place at Smiths Point on
the north shore Of Massachusetts. They
will make a trip TO their indianapolis
home after Congress adjourns. and SO In
June 10 Massachusetts 10 remain until
/ September.
Mrs. Gardiner. widow Of Capt John
de B, Gardiner. L. S. A, left yesterday
morning for her country place. Gardiner
1 Manor Hughesville, Nd, 10 remain
| through the summer.
Mrs. Audenreld has her niece, Miss Cal
ket. of Philadelphia, with her for a
/ spring visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles c. Glover opened
/ their country place on the LOuEhborO road
yesterday, and viii spend the summer
there. with the exception Of a few weeks
when they Will go North. Their son, who
has been i'll with typhoid fever. is much
/ improved.
The May hop to be given on the 18th.
under the auspices Of the Stonewan
Jackson Chapter, United Daughters Of
the Confederacy, in the Arlington Hotel
I promises to be q brilliant affair II is for
the benefit of the Confederate Memorial
Home Fund. The reception committee
viii include the officers Of the chapter
Mrs. Magnus s Thompson, president;
Mrs. Drury c. Ludlow, first vice presi-
dent: Mrs Augustus Jackson. second
vice president. Mrs. H c. Wilkins, re-
cording secretary; Mrs. J. W. Webb, cor
responding secretary; Mrs Sprigg Belt
treasurer; Mrs. Gustavus Werber, Gus
todian Of crosses, and Mrs Sophie
/ Stevenson, historian, assisted by Mrs.
Archibald YoUng, Mrs Bankhead Mrs
William Gillespie. Mrs. John Sharp Will
liams Mrs. Slayden. Mrs Micou. Mrs.
Rosalie Hollyday Bocock, Mrs, Lee Lips
comb, Mrs. c. B. Towers, Mrs Arthur
| Ramsey, Mrs. f. T. Hendricks Mrs. Kate
Kearney Henry, Mrs ROsale MCDer-
mont, and Miss Virginia Miller.
A number Of prominent young society
girls wiz take part In the butterfly dance
and viii comprise the young ladies' re-
ceptiOn committee.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

For development in the dainty fabrics
that are now coming I'm the waist shown
is especially pleasing Il is not fussy.
nor is it too elaborate for home making,
yet il is nice enough for wear upon any
occasion and viii prove becoming TO
most young girls. The waist is box
pleated ia front and back, the front
pleats terminating at yoke depth, while
those at the back continue TO the waist
line, thus insuring good lines. The wide
armholes, with the trimming bands a la
mandarin. supply the touch of up-to-date-
ness that all girls demand nowadays
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Union Members Entertained

The Ellen Spencer Mussey Tent. Daugh-
ters of the Veterans, entertained the Sol
diers' Union Of the First Congregational
Church in the Sunday-school room Of the
church last night. The audience, COM
posed of veterans and their friends, ap-
plauded every number on the programme.
which was we'll rendered
The work Of Mr.. lie Roy. the magician
and the ContraltO solo of Miss Marie Ros-
seau with a violin obligatO by Earl
Wagner, were well received.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Closed 90 the Public.

On account OF the conference on the
conservation of natural resources, to be
held this week. the rooms of the White
House usually open TO visitors will be
closed until Saturday.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
The DeLineat0r for June

rs on sale and contains, among
other things, the following in
teresting articles; ''Seasonable
Costumes" Dainty SUNNI e r
Waists, " "The Latest Skirt De
signs, Goats for All Occasions"
Some of the New Sleeves. At
tractive Summer Negliges," Lin
gerie, Clothes for the Young
Folks" AT the Point of the Nee
die" Pretty Accessories Made of
Ribbon, Straw Hats in the Latest
Style" Smart Touches for the
Summer Girl" Dressing on
Dimes, " Concerning Us All, "The
Matron at Her Best" THE We'd
ding Chest of the June Bride" DE
partment of Garden Helps "The
Care of the Hair in Summer. The
Kitchen and the Cook, and a num-
Der of other interesting and instruc-
tive articles, besides several short
stories.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

and the sleeves may be made in full or
shorter length. in the former style being
arranged in box pleats at the wrist.
Silk. clIGlis, or one Of the new and
pretty spTinged muslins or embroidered
batistes would make up charmingiy by
this mode. three yards q inches wide
being needed for the ffteen-year size.
Sizes. H. u, Is, and Il years.
This pattern may be obtained by In
closing 10 cents TO the Pattern Depart
ment, Washington Herald. 7Sf Fifteenth
street northwest and indicating number
t434D and size desired
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Women S Smart
Shirt Waists.

VATE are displaying the most
w impressive line Of Wom-
ems Shirt Waists we have
ever collected. The assortment is
complete and comprehensive, and
embodies all the new and attractive
features demanded by fashion for
late spring and summer.
White Lawn Waists, with stiff collar
and cuffs and plated front. Also Linene
Waists, with long sleeves, stiff CT M
collar. and pocket Each.-.---... Ul.UU
Hand-embroidered Linen Waists. with
long sleeves; fasten in front. cd TX
Value, $40. Each......,............ VIZ y
Fancy Lingerie Waists, with ~
sleeves; fasten in front. Value, CA Sn
Fisk. Clarke & Flagg's All-linen Waists;
neatly hand-embTOidered in colOrs; in
blue and white and all white, &C M
Edcn..--- ---...-... ..-....... VO'NN
Lingerie Waists, of batiste hand-em-
broidered and trimmed with lace. QE 7S
Each'''''''.''.',...'.... Y"'E -
Third Ao0r-G ST
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Small Leather Articles.

Xk Z show at all times a COM
w plete stock Of the fashion
able Small Leather Goods
Card Cases, Hand
Bags, Wrist Bags, Bill Rolls, Writ
ing Cases, Collar and Cuff Boxes,
Jewel Cases, Medicine Cases, Work
&c.
The following are the practical
sorts for everyday use:
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
I5c a copy. $I.OO a year.

Butterick Patterns and Fashion
Sheets for June are ready. Pat
terms, Ioc and I5c each. Fashion
Sheets free for the asking.
Pattern Dept. Main aoor-Eleventh St
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Only 10 cents a week, delivered at
your door-the daily issues of The Wash
ingtou Herald. Phone Main $500.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
In The SOCIAL WORLD
Perry Belmont Gives a Dim
ner to Mr.. Takahira.
COMPLIMENT TO THE EKPEROR

Japanese Ruler Had Conferred Order
of the Mirror Upon MIR. Belmont.
Matrimonial Surprise i'm the We'd
ding of Mrs. Cruger and Mr..
Chance-LOngwO Out of Town.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
Special Sale ChiLdren'S
Lingerie Hats.

TXQUISITE Imported Lin
= gerie Hats at reduced prices.
Made of fine tucked mulls
and dainty all-over embroidery. and
embellished with profusion of the
softest, flmiest laces, tucks, broad
ribbon bows, and dainty baby flow
erS.
We offer them at reduced prices
as follows:
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12
WU IN HAPPY Vein
Chinese Minister Expects to
Live for 200 Years.
MISS JANET RICHARDS GUEST

Attends Last "Current Topics Talk"
of Season at MISUNDERSTANDING
of Feet of Women I'm China Essen
tiaI TO Procuring Busband-Aiiss
Richards Talks About the Fleet.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Representative and Mrs Nicholas
Longworth spent the weekend in the
country home of Mr.. and Mrs William
COrcOran Eustis. near Leesburg.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Mrs. Gardiner. widow Of Capt. John
de 3, Gardiner. L. s. A, left yesterday
morning for her country place. Gardiner
Manor Hughesville, Nd, 10 remain
through the summer
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Lieut.. L. s Grant, third, has arrived at
the home Of his father-in-law. joining
Mrs Grant. who has spent several weeks
with her parents.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Mrs. Audenreid has her niece, Miss Cal
ket. of Philadelphia, with her for a
spring visit.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-12

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Wadsworth went
on a long horseback ride last week to
the country place of Mrs. Louis Powell.
Grasmere. near Leesburg, where they
spent the weekend. returning here yes
terday on horseback.
DR.. and Mrs. William Jerdone Pettus
entertained at a luncheon in the Chevy
Chase Club on Sunday in honor of the
Countess de Buisseret, who is the guest
of her mother. Mrs Story The other
Evening journal., 1908-01-16
Thursday, January 10, 1908.
DELAWARE AT DENVER.

G REGULATION is rife among Democrats
- with regard to the coming visit OF Colonel
Brvan TO this State. The Nebraskan will make
addresses in Dover and in Wilmington. lie IS
assured Of cordial welcome The "DelawareanT
Of Dover is extending the glad hand TO HIM,
and of course his visit causes rejoicing III ue
sanctum of the Estate News" Suspicion turks
in the minds OF a few supporters OF Judge Gray
that the visit of Colonel Bryan was devised to
throw cold water upon the advancing Gray boom.
We do not believe such suspicious are Iustihed.
The visit Of Colonel Bryan, we are informed, was
planned long before the aNles on the Gray band
wagon were creased We do not see how one
necessarily conflicts with the other. Bryan has
many warm admirers in Delaware. They believe
his nomination is assured. Naturally they want
TO show attention to the man they think will be
the party's candidate for President. The dele
gates, regardless OF Bryan, from this State will
go to the Denver convention pledged to the sup
port of Judge Gray, but they will probably be
selected with a second choice in mind, so that IT
it becomes apparent that the judge will not be
nominated the Delaware votes can be thrown
where they will be Of most advantage to the party
in the State
At the last Democratic National Convention
the Delaware delegates supported Judge Gray.
To be sure some of them were not enthusiastic.
The support of these was perfunctory But the
differences in the party were not healed by the
supposed union of all Democrats for Judge Gray
In the very next campaign the factonal fires that
had been partly quenched broke out afresh, show
ing that the old animosity in the party still ex-
isted. But it seems to MS that notwithstanding
these differences, there is no real disposition
among the Democrats 10 prevent the Delaware
delegates from supporting Judge Gray for Presi-
dent State pride will be the controlling factor
Evening journal., 1908-01-16
DANGER IN PICTURE MACHINES.

HE holocaust at Boyertown, in which there
was a deplorable loss Of life recalls how
fortunate was the escape from what might have
been similar mishap in this city on the night OF
tine police minstrels.
That there were not many injured and perhaps
killed, at the police minstrels, when the moving
picture machine which was used at the perform
ance suddenly caught fire, was due to the fact
that the playhouse was filled with policemen led
by Chief of Police Black and Captain Thomas A.
Kane, who, by their presence of mind, prevented
a serious crush.
In view Of these facts, the suggestion is made
that all moving picture machines in operation in
this city be protected by a covering of some kind
An asbestos hood would probably be the thing
This hood should be arranged so that the instant
the machine caught fire it could quickly be
dropped over il, and in this way smother the
flames, or at least conine them
The sight Of leaping flames reaching ont for
Evening journal., 1908-01-16

himself had chosen literature as a life's
work, but II was apparently beyond
him to appreciate that another man
might take equal joy IN guiding the
mariner in his course and. where need
be. rescuing the shipwrecked from the
wave
The government is fortunate in get
ting such constant employees where re-
markable faithfulness is required. The
lights must be kept burning, even when
the mechanisms break and the keeper
is compelled to do the tedious labor
Of shifting the lights by hand, Illness.
weariness, tho calls and needs OF
family are no excuses. Ialf-starved
sometimes, half-frozen It may be, the
keepers must make their deadening
rounds. The lights must burn.
To have kept the lights swinging
over the waters, through darkness,
storm and fog. for forty-hve years
speaks for some nCi)leness Of soul. Ben
sons work may have been reduced to a
subconscious habit, a routine as regu-
lar as tying ones shoes every morn
ing, but some true steadfastness OF
spirit held him to the task against
those rebellions to which no man is
entirely a stranger. AS time went on
he came, perhaps, to take a pride in
his long employment, yet In the lone
liness Of a lighthouse there is little
TO encouag vanity. The manner of
his death discloses that duty was the
impetus of Benson's service AS the
old man lay dying he called to his
wife. BE sure to light the lamps on
time and see that they keep going"
When she came back to his bedside
he was dead.
Evening journal., 1908-01-16
WHERE ARE THE ruRKEYsa

WHERE ARE THE TURkEHS7
Yes, where are the big red headed
turkey gobblers that spread their tails,
displayed their crimson cravats and
posed and strutted on the fence at the
old wagon shed?
A few years ago as we drove through
the country we gazed on flocks of
giant bronze and Hollands, white as
snow, gathered round the big barn,
roosting in the trees and gazing and
gobbling from the fences and the
yards. Today we may drive for miles
through fertile farm lands, we may go
from farm to farm when the frost is
ON the pumpkin and the corn is in
the shock" and never hear the gobble
of the strutting turkey cock.
THE FARMER TELLS Us WHY
"Yes," says he, 1--WE used to raise a
smart lot of turkeys round here.
"The weasels, mlnks and hawks got
some, but these all fred smart town
chaps got to huntin' round our fields
and timber and shootin' our turkeys
and takin' 'em home and passin' 'em
or for wild turkeys, and we got tired
of 1t and quit.
"Then," continued the farmer, ut
brought on so much scrappin'."
''Well, Of course" we innocently re-
piled, turkey toms VIII scrap. and
Evening journal., 1908-01-16
? JOHNSON AND GRAY.

q OLONEL WATTERSON, of Louisville,
has faint heart. Some time ago he pick
ed Governor Johnson of Minnesota as the
Democratic candidate for President who had the
best chance Of defeating Colonel Bryan for the
nomination, Now that the Johnson boom is
showing real life the colonel thinks that il Is too
late-in other words. Bryan has the nomination
within his grasp. And yet when it is remem-
bered that ope-third of the delegates of the con-
vention could check the nomination of Mr.
bryanSthe task of defeating him should not seem
SO hopeless as It appears to the Kentuckian
In the eastern part Of the country the Johnson
and the Gray booms are making the Greatest
headway with the conservatives. Some former
friends OF Bryan are talking kindly of Judge
Gray, as for instance the Scranton (Pa) Times.
which paid a high tribute to Judge Gray the other
uay. ne lines is the most influential Demo-
cratic newspaper in the coal regions of Pennsvl-
vanla, eehoing, as it does, the views of the Penn
sylvania coal miners
Evening journal., 1908-01-16

Maria and me are left alone, and we
can't do all the farm work, let alone
foolin' with turkeys"
But" we asked, "can't you get
help?"
Hardly" he replied. "and the fell
lows you do get are lazy, good for
nothin'.
ut used to be, when the children
were home. we all took a hand with
the work John had the horses, Bill
stopped the pigs. Mary had the chick
ems, Dave had the cows; Jennie, the
Oldest, had the turkeys, Sallie had the
butter. and Maria and me took a hand
with all of them.
"But now" said the farmer as he
wiped a tear from his eye, they've all
gone, and mother and me are left
alone to shift for ourselves. and turkey
laisin' Is out Of the question.