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Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
AVERAGE CORN YIELD
Government Report Shows 1908 Crop
Above Average Yield Both in Guam
tity and QuaIity-The Figures.

washington, Nov. 9.-An average
yield Of 2s.2 bushels Of corn per acre
and an indicated total production Of
2,642,6s 900 bushels, are the prelimin-
ary estimates announced in the report
Of the department of agriculture, issued
today. The yield per acre in 1907 was
o5.9 and the average is 25.6 for ten
years, while the production is compared
with 2,592,32OoOO bushels finally esti-
mated in 1907. The quality OF tho
corn is s6.s per cent compared with
R2.S in 1907.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
WHOLE FAMILY CRAZY
Mother and Three Grown Children
Grow Dsmented at Same Time
Try to Burn Selves in Nome.

Upper Sandusky, O.. Nov. 9.-Mrs.
Priscilla Abers, so years, and her chill
dren, William, aged ss. Ella, aged 90.
and May. aged is. OF Carey. o., appar-
emily all became demented today. Shut
ting and locking the doors and fasten-
ing the windows of their home, they
deliberately poured coal oil upon the
furniture. beds and carpets, and set
fire to the whole house. Neighbors
broke into the house and rescued them.
They were brought hare, indicted for
arson and sent to Jail.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
New York's Postmaster Serious
ly Wounded by E. H. B. Mac
key, a Stenographer.
AssAILANr BELIEVED INSANE
No Motive Whatever Known Tor Al.
tack - Mackey Later Shoots, Him
self and Dies Instantly = Postmaster
Morgan Will Recover = HE Little
Daughter Witness to the Tragedy.

New York, Nov 9.-Postmaster Hd>
ward M. Morgan, while on his way to
his office was shot thru the stomach
at 146th street and Broadway today.
by q man who then shot and killed
himself. At first 1t was feared Nor
gan's wound was fatal, but upor closer
examination the physicians believe tho
postmaster has chance for recovery.
! The identity Of the assailant was not
at first learned. The man Is. well
dressed and about 40 years old. He
died instantly after firing three, shots
into his head. The man wag later
identified as Erich II. B. Macl:Ay. a
stenographer.
The single bullet fired by Maekey at
Morgan struck the latter in thu. right
side of the abdomen, and passed out at
the left side without penetrating the
walls. There was no internal bl eeding.
and there is no apparent reason why
Morgan should not recover
Mackey Probably insane.
Mackey's employers declared they
could account for the tragedy only on
the theory that he was insane. Be-
sides the revolver, It was found that
Mackey carried a dagger and slunx
shot. Mackey was an Englishmnn, 81
years old. The shooting took pl ace in
the presence Of Miss Dorothy Morgan.
the 14-year-old daughter Of the post
q tay Ns-11n -
the subway station on her p,ay to
school MaclSey had been pacing up
and down the sidewalk near the cor
ner OF Broadway and 146th street for
two hours before the shooting.
Waited for His Victim.
When Morgan and daughter LETT their
sorne sssnd walked eoNard Brtadway
Mackey turned down side stre ct and
met them. Evidently he had never
seen the postmaster before. for, as nns
met Morgan, he asked: ~
care you Postmaster Morgan?'
AT Morgan's affirmative reply Mack
ey drew the revolver and fired ore shot
into the postmaster's abdomen The
wounded man fell to. the sidewalk and,
as two witnesses to the shooting came
running up. MaclSey lay down on the
sidewalk, opened his vest and sent one
bullet into his head and another into
his heart. He was dead when the first
man reached him. Morgan was car
ried into his own home, and q physi-
clan hastily summoned Morgan re-
gained consciousness while the physi-
clans were working on him. He said he
never saw his. assailant until he was
confronted by him this morning: Hs
knows Of no reason for the attsck.
No Known Motive.
At the office OF Hunt, Hill & Belts,
lawyers, where Mackey was employed
he was held in high esteem ana hiA
employers say they are completely az
a loss to explain his act. Tho only clue
thus far found which may have .
bearing on the tragedy is contained Ia
a number of letters found IN Msckey'l
desk. These indicate that abtut q
year ago he had complained to the
postmaster that some Of his mail had
not been properly delivered.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
President Plans Notable Dinner
to Labor Leaders and
Others
coMpEas IS NOT INVITED
At Conference to BE Held Needed la.
Dor Legislation Will Be Discussed
Court Judges and Executive Officials
TO Be Presidents Guests at Same
Time.

Washington, Nov. s.-President
Roosevelt has issued Invitations for a
notable "labor legislation" dinner. to be
held at the White House Nov. IL. The
guests will include many national labor
organization chiefs. several prominent
judges and executive officials, but it is
understood that President Gompers.
Secretary Morrison. Vice President
O'Connell and Treasurer Lennon. of the
American Federation of Labor, are not
Included. Labor legislation is to be
discussed
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
ROUTE FOR ROOSEVELT SHOWN
Sir Henry Johnston Pictures Hunting
Ground for African Trip.

:
Washington, Nov. s.-Sir Harry
Johnston, noted author and English
administrator in South Africa, gave a
graphic description Of the route which
Mr.. Roosevelt will take on his African
hunting trip in an address before the
National Geographic society, and in the
presence Of distinguished gathering.
Sir Henry said that if Mr.. Roosevelt
landed in Monlbasa he would be among
the Lamou tribe. whose members are
as black as other tribes of Africa The
lecturer showed an inland route to the
hunting grounds from Mombasa- With
the aid of superb views Sir Harry de-
scribed scenes at the old Portuguese
fort at Mombasa and told Of the So
mali warriors and maidens in quaint
costumes.
Other pictures showed the Massi and
Culla tribe farther inland, and it was
explained that one part Of this blood
thirsty race had completely wiped out
its less warlike members. Other strik-
ing views were given of the bamboo
forests, gigantic grasses and tangled
rubber forests.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
PAGE ONE.


Assassins Bullet for Postmaster.
Tragedy in New York State.
Victim Will Recover, Assailant Dead
Lamphere Trial Begins in LaPorte
Pleads Not Guilty to Guinness Muir
der.
Average Corn Yield Exceeded.
Pharmacy Board Vacancy.
President to Give Labor Dinner.
Gonpers is Not Invited.
FACES TWO AND THREE
Iowa News:
Murder at Oelwein.
Anti-Saloon League Meeting.
Sensational Arrest at Colfax.
Little Girl Criminally Assaulted.
Tafts Election Booms Business.
Iowa Girl Weds Under Difficulties.
knights of the Grip.
PAGE FOUR.
EDITORIAL: u
Let's Be Good Winners"
Back to Bethlehem. ,Ge
The Sparrows and the Lady.
Topics and Iowa Opinions. r
PAGE FIVE.
General News:
Taft to Stand Alone.
President Will Not Dictate.
Story. The Brass Bowl.
PAGES SIX AND SEVEN.
City News:
Hayden Resigns Superintendency.
Another Iowa Central Official Quits
Memorial for Mcfarland.
Widow and Daughter Reach City.
Stanton Explains Election Loss.
Committee to Visit Sunday.
Smith Out Of Hospital. -
General News of the City.
PAGE EIGHT.
Wheat Holds Steady.
Profit Taking in Corn.
Cattle Prices Lower.
Largest Hog Run of Season.
Iowa Teams Lose.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
Two Men Near Drowning.

Spccial Vo Tines-Repubiican
Boone, Nov. 9.-Two men in a boat
from Fort Dodge We're nearly drowned
at CentAr1ille. The boat caught in
the underbrush and turned over The
men were thrown out and lost their
clothing. furs. guns. fishing outfits, etc.
valued at 500. One man was pulled
out by the neck after being nearly
drowned.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
ATTACK ON RATE LAWS.
Judge Mcpherson Hearing Sui
BROUGHT BY Roads in Missouri.

Kansas City, Nov. '9.-Representa-
tives Of eighteen of the leading rail-
road operating in Missouri, appeared
before Federal Judge Mcpherson here
today and began the presentation OF
evidence in an endeavor to prove their
contention that the railroads are un-
able to operate with profit under the
2-cent passenger rate and maximum
freight laws, passed by the last legis-
lature. The state of Missouri Is de-
fendant and is represented by Herbert
S. Hadley, the newly elected governor.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
J. w. KERN AFTER sENAToRsHIP
Former Candidate for Vice Presidency
Announces Aspirations.

Indianapolis, Nov. 9.-John w. Kern,
defeated democratic candidate for vice
president, announced last night that
he is candidate for United States
senator to succeed James A. HemeRA
way. The Indiana legislature is dem
ocratic on joint ballot by a majority Of
twelve Others mentioned as probable
candidates are John e. Lamb of Terre
Haute, who was In charge Of the dem
ocratic national headquarters at Chi
cago during the last campaign; Thomas
Taggart, former national chairman;
State Senator Slack, Benjamin Z.
Shively and Edward Hoffman Of Fort
WAYNE,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
BRYAN TO SUCCEED ANDREWS?
Former Candidate Suggested as Head
of University of Nebraska

Lincoln, Neh.. Nov. 9.-The possible
tender of the chancellorsllip OF the
University of Nebraska to w. J. Bryan
was one of the most interesting
rumors circulated Sunday in eonnec-
ton with the vacancy which will be
created Jan by the resignation Fri
day night of DR.. F.. Benjamin Andrews.
Mr.. Bryan said he had not heard the
report and would not discuss It; in
fact, he knew nothing about it. So far
as could be learned in university
circles, the mention of Mr.. Brran's
name in connection with the coming
.'aeansD was more the suggest of
the student body than any serious
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
BESTs WHITE PLAGUE
iowa Man Kills Himself Because He
Became Victim Of Tuberculosis -
Was Son Of Prominent Physician.

Special to Times Republican.
Washington. Ia. Nov. s.-John
Combs, son Of the late DR.. ]. B. Combs,
suicided by shooting this morning. He
was prominent farmer and was aged
AZ years. The cause is attributed to his
suffering from tuberculosis.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
TAFT coNeRATuLATEs HADLEy
Victory in Missouri Pleasing to Pres.
ident- Elect.

Jefferson City, Mo-, Nov. 6.-Gover-
nor-elect Hadley today received the
following telegram from President
Elect Taft:
MANY thanks for your cordial tele-
gram. The result in Missouri and
your election have gAren me special
pleasure. It was q great personal vic
tory for you
The official returns are coming to
the secretary slowly. SiSty-eight coun-
ties have thus far reported and it
probably will be the last of the week
before all are heard from. The returns
then will be canvassed and the official
resultsB announced, determining defin-
dtely the complexion of the legislature
Ind the personnel Of minor state Of
fees.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
DEs MONIES ELECTS COUNT

Clever Swindlers Run Out Of City =
Claim to Be Of Danish Nobility.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Nov. "a man g
woman registering as Count =.
Countess Von Holstein Rainlo, D
Denmark. were run out of town by tn,
police today. They tried the badger
game in ST. Louis. and came here. They
are now headed for Cedar Rapids.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
READING THE TRUTH

READING rye TRUTH
Reader. A ". Times Republican
now know that they were reading
real facts regarding election con-
ditions for weeks prior to the day
Of voting when they were scanning
the columns Of this newspaper.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
BOY HUNTER KILLED.
Muscatine Lad Discharges Gun i
Jump From Bridge.

Special to Times Republican.
Muscatine, Nov Sired Lemke. 16
wears of age, was killed here late yes
terday while out hunting. by the acci-
dental discharge Of shotgun. The lad.
with companions, was in the woods
south OF the city Ilemke jumped from
the Milwaukee railroad bridge and In
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
NAMES SENATOR HOPKINS.

Fairbanks Appoints Him to Fill Va
cancy by Allison's Death.
Indianapolis, Nov. s.-vice President
Fairbanks today appointed Senator
Hopkins, the Illinois member OF the ma
tional monetary commission, to I'LL the
vacancy caused by the death of the
late Senator Allison, of Iowa
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
ROOT BOOM THRIVING.
Strons Feeling at Washington That He
May Succeed Plat.

Strong Feeling at washington 7 nat He
May Succeed Plat.
Washington, Nov. 9.-There is a
strong feeling here that Elihu Root,
secretary Of state, will succeed Thomas
c. Platt as United States senator from
New York.
Mr.. Root has not announced himself
as candidate, and he will not do so.
It is understood that he feels that a
man should only accept the candidacy
Of an Office when he desires that Of
fee and is ready to make contest If
necessary for it. I,
Secretary Root, it is understood does
not desire to further continue in public
Office. He neither desires to remain as
secretary OF state under Mr.. Taft nor
to take seat in the senate.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
REPORT OF ARREST FALSE.
Correction Clears Name Of Falli
Okla, Bank Bookkeeper.

Guthrie, Okla, Nov. e-on Oct. es.
an item was sent out from Guthrie
telling Of the robbery Of the First
State Bank Of Falls. Lincoln county.
Okla, and it was asserted that (seorgs
Schmake, bookkeeper at the bank, had
been arrested on suspicion. It Is re-
ported that the arrest Of scllmaka
proves to be an error. The facts now
disclosed show that he was not arA
rested. The authority for the repor1
Of the alleged arrest, was given 1,y the
sherIf.s office In Guthrie.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
NOW IT'S ELEVATOR MAID.
Girls supp!ant Boys as Operators
Lifts in Waldorf

New York, Nov 9.-GfrI elevatOA
operators Saturday replaced the men n
four Of the ttirty-one passenger eleva-
tors in the Waldorf Astoria. Within Z
week at least twelve OF the elevators
will be run by girls. Members OF the
newly organized corps wear CARS and
aprons. This Is the first time that girls
have been placed in charge Of elevators
in the Waldorf-Astora-
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
RlDeLEY TO LOSE JOB.
Former Comptroller Of Currency to Be
Deposed as Bank President.

Kansas City, Nov. st was an
nounced today that w. B. Ridgley,
president of the Reorganized National
Bank of Commerce, is to be replaced,
DR.. w. S. Woods, the deposed president
of the bank. and friends, having sue
ceeded in buying up the majority of the
hanks stock and thus securing control.
Ridgley last winter resigned his posi-
ton as comptroller Of the currency, To
become head Of the bank.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
DIR. GRAFTON DEAD
West Coast Magazine Proprietor, Well
Known All Over the Country, Espe-
ciaIIy in Iowa - Praetced Medicine
In Latter State.

Los Angeles. Cal. Nov. e.-Dr. Will
liam w. Grafton. aged 50 years. one
liam H. Grafton. aged 50 years. one
of the rroprietors of the West Coast
magazine. is dead here. Grafton was
well known all over the country, es-
pecially II. Iowa. where he practiced
medicine for more than forty years.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
LORD MAYORS SHOW pIeNlFlED
Circus Features Eliminated When the
American Directs Program.

London, Nov. 9.-The lord mayors
show today celebrating the installation
of Sir George Truscott in succession
to Sir John Charles Bell, was more
dignified and more interesting spec
tacle than usual OF late years the
ceremony became mere circus profess
sion, unworthy the dignity of the Of
fetal celebration. The principal feat
ure today was an historical pageant
organized by Louis N. Parker, the
American dramatist.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
KENTUCKY LAW UPHELD.
Case Of Berea College vs.. State, De.
cided in L latter's Favor,

Washington, Nov. 9.-In deciding the
case Of Berea college VS.. the state OF
Kentucky. favorably to the state. the
supreme court Of the United States
today held that states may constitu-
tionally legislate to prevent the CO.
education Of the white and black races.
The case was instituted to test the
validity of the law of 1904. prohibiting
white and black children from attend
ing the same schools.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
BIG LOSS ON WHISKY.
Government Loses s45o.ooo in Taxes a.
DeatsvifIe, Ky.

Louisville. KY, Nov. e.-whisky val
ued at s1a5,oOo. and buildings worth
$4,000. were destroyed by fire at
Deatsville. last night. The government
loses s450,O0O in taxes on whisky.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
NOT PARTY TO CHRISTENING.
Builders Must sey Whether Win
Shall Splash Batt!ssI,ip,

Washington, Nov e.-."rhe depart
ment has nothing to do with the ques-
rion of whether wine or water shall be
used in christening a warship." said
Secretary Metca.lf OF the navy depart
mant We make q &C tract. as We
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09

thought of him by the regents or those
in authority. The board of regents IS
solidly republican. ant politics, it is
thought, might play a part il Mr.. Bry-
an cared for the place and an effort
was made to appoint him.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
Boston Firm Assiqns.

Boston, Nov. s.-The assignment Of
Burnham, Bennett & Co. members Of
the Boston stock exchange. was an
ncunced today.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
ONCE IN ASYLUM.
Mackey Formerly Confined for Sheet.
ina Fellow Employe.

Boston, Nov. s.-Eric n. B. Macl.ey.
who shot Postmaster Morgan. OF New
York. today, formerly lived IN Cam
bridge. About six years ago ne shot 4
fellow en1ploye because Of a fancied
grievance. After the trial he WIS ad-
Judged insane and committed - tho
Worcester asylum, from which lhe es-
capped in 1904.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
Ere at Cedar Rapids

Special to Times Republican.
Cedar Rapids. Nov. e.-Fire at the
Denning fence works this morning
caused q loss Of $5,e1e.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
SIX BURN TO DEATH.
Inmates Of Deadwood, S. D., Reso
Meet Horrible Fate.

Special t. Times Republican.
Deadwood, S. D., Nov. 9.-1n broad
daylight. surrounded by citizens, power
less to check the flames, six sleeping
inmates OF resort here, We're burned
to crisp, while a dozen others were
perhaps fatally injured.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
JOHN w. HENDERSON DEAD.

Pioneer Business Man and Lawmaker
Passes Away at Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids, Nov. 9.-John w.
Henderson, treasurer Of the Farmers
Insurance company, a pioneer business
man and former member of the Iowa
state senate and friend of Linfoln, died
last night, aged SO.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
T.-R..RULLETIN.
NOTICEABLE NEWS OF TODAY
The Weather.

Sun rises Nov. 10 at 6:46; sets al
5:54.
Iowa and South Dakota--Fair to-
night and probably Tuesday; not much
change in temperature.
Illinois--Fair tonight and Tuesday;
slgb = cooler in the south tonight.
N uri-Partly cloudy tonight and
T., 4y; not much change in temper
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
FIFTY YEARS IN PRIESTHOOD.
Pope Presented With $4,000 in God
by Sacred College Members.

Rome, Nov. 9.-The pope today re-
ceived the members of the sacred col
lege, who congra tulated him upon the
50th anniversary of his entering the
priesthood. The pope was presented
with the sum of $4,000 in gold pieces.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
PAPERhlAkERs, STRIKE ENDS.
Employees of international Company
Accept Waqe Reduction.

WatertoWn, n. z, Nov. 9.-The pa
permakers' strike against the 1nterna-
tional Paper company. which has been
on since Aug. i. has been officially de-
clared off by the officials of the union.
under the same conditions as provided
for in the agreement Of Sept. "a. which
calls for reduction OF Q per cent in
wages.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
REAL ESTATE RECORDS TAKEN.

Polk County Recorder informs Grand
Jury Of Big Theft.
Special to Times Republican.
Des Moines, Nov. 9-Mrs. F. w. Dod-
son. county recorder, has informed the
grand jury that unknown persons have,
in the past year, robbed her office of
records Of real estate transfers repre-
senting millions of dollars worth of
property The grand jury has a clue,
and may indict prominent persons.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
KING EDWARD GROWING OLD.
Celebrates His Sixty-seventh Anniver
sary-Roosevelt coneratuIates.

sary-RooseveIt ConsiratuIates.
Washington, Nov. 9.-One of the
first things President Roosevelt did
when he reached his office today was
to dictate a characteristic message Of
congratulation ana good wishes to Ed
ward VII, king Of Great Britain ana
ireland, who today celebrated the
sixty-seventh anniversary of his birth
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
TOBACCO STOCK BREAKS.

Sensational Decline Follows United
States Courts Adverse Decision.
New York, Nov. 9.-There was a
sensational break Of twenty-seven
points in American tobacco stock on
the curb market today, following the
adverse decision of the United States
circuit court, Saturday.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
NOT AFTER PLATT's PLACE.

Secretary Root Denies Aspirations for
New York Senatorshio.
Washington, Nov. 9.-Secretary Root
today stated that he Is not a candidate
for the New York senatorship TO sue
ceed PiatI
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1908-11-09
doing so discharged his gun. The
charge entered the left side and death
was instantaneous.
c., M. & ST. p. IMPROVEMENTS.
Shops and Yards at Dubuque to Be
Greatly ENLARGED.

Special to Times Republican,.
Dubuque, Nov. 9.-The Milwaukee
road began work on the extension OF
their shops here today that means sew
eral miles of new switch tracks and
the employment of 500 more men per-
manently as soon as the extensions are
completed. Nearly 1000 men are en-
ployed there now
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1908-08-15
Mothers Accomplishment.

In the Bohemian set of New York
two of the popular members are a we'll
known writer and his wife, who also
has written several books. They have
a daughter about four years old. Re-
Gently the little girl was visiting at
the home of a friend and her small
playmate asked her: Can your
mamma sew"
The daughter of the literary pair
evidently was a bit chagrined. She
could not remember that she had ever
seen her mamma sew. She is a truth
full child and would not claim any ad-
vantages she was not sure of, yet she
felt that mammals honor was at stake.
Il don't know if mamma a sew"
she replied, obviously, but she can
smoke a cigarette"