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The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
COMPETITIVE DRILL.
SOLDIERS IN FULL DRESS AND OF
MARTIAL MEN.
Brilliant ASSemblage and Music by
the Band

The annual competitive drill Of the
Farmville Guard took place at the
armory on Friday evening of last
week, and in presence Of a splendid
audience, the school girl contingent
lending genuine brilliancy to the scene,
while the Farmville band rendered
sweet music, Under the command
of Capt Hunt the company was sub
iected to critical drill during which
the soldier boys bore themselves with
true soldierly bearing, moving In hap
py unison and handling the arms with
well nigh faultIess precision.
The soldier has ever been the most
attractive Of characters that contribute
TO the play on the stages ofhuman action
and soldiers moving in concert never
fail to stir human hearts to new thrill
War may be hell, " as Sherman said,
but its heroes are and have always
been favorites rather than fiends.
The Herald has often said, and now
repeats that the Farmville Guard is
one Of the most important factors in
the life Of Farmvllle. Its presence
is not only source Of pleasure but OF
protection as well. Its value cannot
be estimated in mere dollars and
cents.
After a spirited contest the fol-
lowing awards of merit were
made by a committee composed of
Capt. Z. Scott Martin, Lieutenant
Frank Blanton and Sergeant Smith.
Medal to Sergeant Thos. Webster,
best drilled non-commissioned officer.
Gold medal to Private Eugene Budd,
best drilled private. Five dollars in
gold to Private Lockhart, best drilled
private who had been in the company
for less than twelve months.
Our congratulations to these sol
diers who have been crowned with
laurel wreaths for services rendered in
times Of piping peace.
Our hope is that war may never
curse our land again, but all soldiers
should remember that preparation for
war should be made in times of peace.
The awards were presented by Rev.
w. f. Hill, and in manner impressive
and insnirinr.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
CONDENSED NEWS ITEMS.
Thursday, November 4.

Shots were heard in a room at Key
stone. near Bluefield, w. Va, and
when the door was forced the dead
bodies of Connie Blackwell and a
Hungarian were found.
Twenty-Five people were hurt, three
fatally. when a car on the University
place line at Des Moines, Ia, jumped
the track at the foot OF Nineteenth
street hill while headed down town.
John Marrooney. a negro. Is under
arrest at Battle Creek. Mich, on sus-
picion Of being the man wanted in
Chicago for the robbery Of $4,000 worth
Of diamonds from Mrs A Hirsch last
August
Friday November 5.
The new Dreadnought North Dakota
made A speed of 2225 knots on her
trial trip. making her the fastest
Dreafnousht battIeship afoat.
Albert Koch. merchant az Bern
stadt Ky. was shot and killed in his
store shortly after drawing $4,000 from
bank. and robbery was the motive.
Rev. Z. r. Willard. OF Akron, o.
the first American pastor to hold chill
dren's day services. has retired from
the ministry because of III health.
Custaf Bischof western representa-
tive Of the Nathan Manufacturing
company OF New York. committed
suicide at his home In Chicago by
shooting
Saturday, November 6.
Fire I'm the market house at Hous-
ton Va. spread rapidly. destroying
two hardware stores. one grocery a
hotel. a drug store and several cot
tagps
Miss Fanny Scott discovered that
profanity in Millviile. ~ j. is expen'
sive. when Mayor Smith fined her
s725 for saying two swear words to
Albert Reid.
Colonel a. s. Hutson was found
guilty at Charleston. W Ca. of EN-
bozzling s6n from the state Of West
Virginia On 1905. while holding Office
as assistant adiufant general
Worthless bank securities with a
face value Of a quarter Of million
dollars were sold at auction at Nashua
y. IT,. for 800 by Lester T. Thurber
azsienae of the Security Trust com
ornv. Of Nashua and Grand Forks, n
D. The purchaser was 7. S. Sargent OF
Grand Forks
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12

rr ths Scottish hIsasa shepherd lIei
Ia ths eve ei.h hs ancient cooe
He found O. lamb tl.. was y1ln1 aai chilled
Bythe aneor ar4-lag brooks
And fearing theamb n.tst .c.er and die.
Or from i.s ro.aers iem rht-.m.
He carried i.ep with a te-acr caro-
TosfoHinhs highland home.
Wli the dresry nirhi. o'e- the crazy feaa',
THROUGH Che wind. ani The storm and cold.
rhemo.hsr followed her captured lamb
T3 tae door " she shspheuis io.i.
Once we hai lamb by .s no.Her.as.ae
10 was artloss and pure and milo,
Thedeslcst lamb il ol- own dear fock.
Was the pale Htts b'ue-eyai ch.d
Buta Shepherd came when tne SUN was low
Bya path that had long been uod.
And carried our lamb through che misia Of nigh ht
To his fold in the Mount Of God.
with-a fearful eye ard bleeding heart
We must bear il and struggle on'
Must climb the Mount BY the Shepherds trask-
To the fold where our lamb is gone.
Sent to Mr.. and Mrs. A. T. Nc
Danald after the death Of their beloved
child. little Arthur, who died October
7th, 1902
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
Social Delights al Hampden-Sidney,

The German Club, Of Hampden Sid
ney College gave two very delightful
dance in the Comfy Club on Friday
and Saturday evenings.
Among the young ladies' dancing
were: Misses Roselie Valentine, Mary
Saunders, Nancy Smith, Mary Chal-
mers, Mabel O'Ferral and Lois Rich
ardson, all Of Richmond; Pattie EDpes
and Lin Jordan, of the No' NAL; Julia
Johnson, of Warrenton, Va; Alice
Burgess, of Suffolk; Elizabeth Richard
son, Celeste Richardson and Carrie
Kyle, of Farmville.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
Roll Of Honor

The following is the Roll of Honor
for the Worsham High School
High School Department - Halle
McCraw, Mary Dunkum, Susie
McCraw, Hazel Weld, Bernard Oliver
Margaret Mohaupt
Grammar Department-Marie Allen,
Hilda Calhoun. Ethel Trear Marcellus
FitzWater
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12

Remember that the Herald offers
a gold watch as second prize in the
piano contest Get the Piano if you
can. but failing in that be sure of the
watch.
Farmv.le never made more atirac-
tive offers. and they are TO be taken
advantage of by voting Vote early
and often That's rare uXury too.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
Thirty Minute Sermons.

In this day of thirty minute sermons
it is well to remember that after Paul
had been carried TO Rome as prisoner
he 'dwelt two whole years in his own
house. and received all that came unto
him. preaching the kingdom Of God, and
teaching them things which concern
the Lord Jesus Christ, both out of the
law Of Moses and out Of the prophets,
from morning tin evening. 80
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
From the Hunters.

Editor Herald-Messrs Frank and
Willie Quigley. and their friend, Mr..
Henderson, from Cumberland C. H.,
spent last Wednesday at their home
near Hawk hunting They bagged 80
birds. 3 rabbits and . hawks Good
for YOU an boys even if it was little
too dry for hunting
Subscriber
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12

s healthy man is king iu hs own
right. an unhealthy man /, an unhap-
rv slave Burl0ck Blood Bitter,
builds up sound health keeps YOU
well.
There is more Caaarrn in This -ec-
ton OF the country than aii other disc
eases put together, and until lhe last
few years was supposed to be- incum-
hIe For great many yea doctors
pronounced ita local disease and pre-
scr'bed local remedies, and by cOn-
stant.y failing tO cure with local treat
ment. pronounced DO ncurable Science
has proven catarrh TO be @ constitutions
al disease and therefore requires con-
stitul0nal treatment. Hal's Catarrh
Cure, manufactured by T. j. Cheney
Sc Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market Ii is
taken internally in doses from 10 drops
TO a teaspoonful. II acts directly on
the blood and mucous surface of the
system. They offer one hundred dol
lars for any case il fails 10 cure.
Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consti-
patton.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
Good Sales Of Tobacco.

Mr.. E. w. Shelton, Of Lunenburg
sold in this market on yesterday 100
pounds of tobacco at S per hundred.
Mr.. V. NJ. Walker of the same county,
sold lugs for $3.50, short for $500,
long for $lO.5O. The Free State" is
always to the front.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
Judge Watson Not in the Race.

a telegram from Judge Walter Wat
SON to Judge Watkins, which was re-
ce.ved on yesterday announces the
fact that he viii not he a candidate for
Congress from this district. This in
our opinion. gives Judge Watkins the
KEY to the position
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12

.The most merciless enemy ! had
for -J years. declares Mrs. James
Duncan. of Hayuesvi'le, Ne, "war
Dyspepsia. I suffered intensely afte
eating OF drinking, and could scarcely
sleep. Aner many remedie- had fail
ed and several doctors gave me up. 1
tried Electric Bitters, which cured me
ccmpletelv. Now / can eat anything.
I am 70.years old and am ovepoyed
10 get my health and strength back
again. For Indigestion, Loss Of Ap-
petite. Kidney Trouble, Lame Back,
Female Complaints, it's unequaled.
Only SOC at White * Cos.
I co
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
Cass on Record

There is uo case on record of a cough
OF cold resulting in pneumonia or c0u-
sumption after FOley's Honey and
Tar has been taken, As il will stop your
cough aud break up your cold quickly.
Refuse any but the genuine Foley 5
Honey and Tar in ayellow a package.
Contains no opiates and is safe and
sure. Sold 10y all druggists.
The Girls Home Mission Circle of
the Presbyterian Church will give its
annual sale of fancy articles on the
Both Of November, from 3 to 10 o'clock
%. IN nOv-5-l
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
Thanks.

During the absence of the editor
and proprietor, Mrs. Hart sent over
to the Herald office a waiter loaded
with rich cream and cake, and JOY
reigned supreme Even the devil %
LAUGHED and was clad.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
NOiiCe 10 TaEpaYers.

As there viii be a corporation elec-
ton in Farmville next spring of town
officers, parties wishing to vote in
that election must pay their capitation
taxes before the lst of December.
S. vs.. WATKINS. Treas.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
4 -caIded - So.

horrfcd n., grandmother Mrs. Maria
Taylor. of Neuo. Ky, who writes that.
when al thought he would die, Buck
LENS Auica -alve wholly cured him.
lnfalIoie for Burns. -calds Cuts,
COrns. Wounds. Bruises. Cures Fever
Sores, Boils. Skin Eruptions, Chill
blains. Chapped Hands. soon routs
Piles. 25c at White & Cos.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12

Thisi, to certify that aI. DRUGGISTS
are authorized t0 refund your money
IF Foley Honey and Tar fails to cure
your cough OF cold. 10 stops the
cough, heal, the lungs and prevents
-er.on. results from q cold, prevents
pneumonia and consumption lon-
taiu- nO 0riafcs. The genuine i- 300 %
yellow package. Refuse substitutes.
Sold hy aIl druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
The SEGlN0 PRIZE.
Handsome Gold Watch to Be Given.

The Herald offers a handsome solid
gold watch as a second prize in the
Piano Contest. You need not have
your name at the top Of the list to be
appropriately rewarded for your work
Of soliciting for the Herald, and yet
there is time in which 10 win your
way from the bottom 70 first place.
Any person is eligible to enter the
race for the prizes.
Below viii be found the vote as
canvassed Wednesday night at the
Anderson Dua Store.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
COUNCIL IN SESSION.
egrFF BUT IMPORTANT MEETING.
Petition Of the People "Set On. "

Gown council met in its cham
Tuesday evening at the regu-
with Mayor Blanton presid-
and I'D the members present.
minutes of the last regular
rec.al meetings were read and
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12

Foley's Kidney Remedy will cure
any case Of kidney or bladder trouble
that is not beyond the reach Of medi-
cine. Cures backache and irregulari-
ties that if neglected might result in
Bright's disease or diabetes Sold by
all druggists.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
FOUND With OLD PAPERS.
A VOICE FROM BY-GONE.
Tell Of an Old Place And Old friends

lbli ul dN Dlu ilaJ6 hhu Ulu lil0uuo'
The following invitation was found
among the Dlpers which had accumu-
lated in the Herald office. and was adj
dressed to Misses Blanton. care f.
Blanton. Rane's Tavern. Cumberland.
4th OF JULY CELEBRATION.
The pleasure Of your company is
most respectfully solicited TO a Ball,
to be given 1t Nessrs. Boaz & Raine S
Hotel, Appomattox Courthouse on
the 4th Of July next, at s o'clock p
IN.
Managers-Col S. d. McDearmon.
George S. Fuqua. Capt. b. II. Nowlin,
David A. Plunket John s. Bass, Dr.
Jas. S. Pendle.on, Jr Capt. Henry
S Beasley. Dr. David C.. Jones, APP
pomattox: DR.. C.. f. Davidson, John
w. Haskins. COL VIM. Forbes, Nor
veil Cobbs, John Hid, John A. Allen,
Capt Edward Grigg Joel Walker
Buckingham. Capt T. ~ Isbell, Pc
ter b. Foster, Dr. Charles a. Raine,
Greed Taylor l. Booker. S. Lee. Dr..
Henry Smith. b. b. Woodson Cum
berand John D. Alexander, DanL
a. Wilson. Jr. IT, d. jennings WIN.
ST. Cabel. Geo. William Dabney COL
rr I...r r... H... Id
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
~ honds of the t0Wn WhIc

$500 bonds Of the town which
paid were pesented by
rrow and were given
the stove the coun-
the bon fire.
have been made 90
in from Cumberland
bridge of the Norfolk
Western cross the App0mattoX
as finished, and the
ordered the payment Of Farm
Share. to-wit. S400, but no
Norfolk and Western and
Cumberland to pay like
su- that the work cost
than $500 but the
having authorized this eX-
ra declined to stand for
Gus. of the Sanitary
tei plans and speci-
tarv water closets at
the same to cost 5000
was continued for
ton.
two drop lights for
was continued
Davidson made an
1aaIinr with plans
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12
BuFley Tobacco Sale.

There viii be an opening sale for
Burley tobacco in Farmvilie on the
23rd day of November 1909 We ad-
wise farmers 10 have as much tobacco
ON sale that day as possible, as we
expect to have special buyers for that
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12

TIL Glowing is Treasurer Paulett's
md last report ...... ............s 3ss o.
from Sergeant t.--... --.----..--..-..- l.-l- 90
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12

"-uferel day and night the torment
of itchiugri'c.. Nothing helped me
until ! used D0an Us Ointment lt
cured me permanently. Hon. John
R. Garrett. Mayor, CIurd. Ala.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12

Herald and n y World 81 &C.
The Farmville herald. [volume] (Farmville, Va.) 1890-1934, 1909-11-12

D. IT, Flippen
w. H. Hubbard.
j. ID Watkins.
Committee.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19
NO SAND IN SAND PAPER.

''There is no sand in sand paper, said the manufacturer. "It is pow dered glass that does the business That's where the broken bottles go to-"
 He nodded toward an Everest of broken bottles in the yard.
 ''We powder the glass into half a dozen grades" he said. ''We coat our paper with an even layer of hot glue. Then, without loss of time, we spread on the glass powder. Fi- nally we run wooden roller lightly over the sheets to give them a good surface.
 'When, in the past, they made sand paper of sand, it wouldn't do a quarter of the work that glass paper does"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19
SKATES MANY CENTURIES OLD
Proof That the Pastime Was Known at Least Three Thousand
 Years Aqo.

The English chronicler has re- corded that the youth of London In the twelfth century understood the art of flying over the ice like birds in the air; but the origin of skating is far more ancient. An lcelandic saga relates how the Norwegian hero Frithjof not only traced verses upon the polished mirror but also he cut the dear name of lngebord.
 Skates have been discovered near Spandau, in Germany, which those competent to express an opinion at tribute to a period of 5000 years ago. These skates were made from bones of horses, figured and per forated to attach to the sandal. Sim liar skates have been found at Moor fields, in Finsbury, Eng, and like discoveries have been made in Berlin in the bed of the Spree.
 These and similar discoveries, we learn, enable the authorities to con- clude that the European ice area m prehistoric times extended from Great Britain to inland and from Norway to Hungary.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19

The Frauenthal residence on Locus avenue is being recovered and repainted.
 c. w. Cox of Little Rock is spending the day with relatives and friends i'll this city.
 Representative J. A. Batson re- turned to Little Rock yesterday evening after spending several days with his family near Wooster.
 FOR SALE OR RENT-Cottage on Davis street just vacated by Prof. Sowder. See Dr. w. R. Greeson. tt
 ]. Bruce Cox, former Conway boy, but now of Little Rock spent yesterday and last night with the family of Col. G. w. Bruce.
 Prof. l.. c. Perry leaver tonight for an extended trip in the intesest of the Educational Lyceum Bureau of this city.
 Lots in the new Anderson addi- ton are now on sale. Durham x Hulman are agents for the South ern Trust Co.,. and will price and term to you. Ioo-4t
 Professors O. D. Lorgstreth, J.. L. Leonard and M. J. Russell left this morning for Little Rock, where they will remain over until tomorrow afternoon to be present at the state basketball tournament.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19
WE HAVE MANY SIMILAR"

The following is an extract from letter re- ceived from Mr. H. H. Meyers of Stuttgart, Ark: You would greatly oblige me if you would introduce Hunts Lightning Oil at Mil lidgeville, H., as have many friends and re1a . tives there, in whom am much concerned, and l understand the Oil is not kept there. can re. comme nd it as the best medicine I ever had in my house. It cured me of bad case of Bloody Flux i'll less than one half hour, and it cur ed my grand daughter of bad case of Cholera Morbus Tn very short time"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19
ENCIAND'S WOMEN VOTERS.

A return of the number of wom- en voters in England and Wales whc are qualified to vote for county coun- cils and for councillors in municipal boroughs shows that the women's franchise for county councils extends to 563,961 for England and Al ,945 for Wales, making a total of 605,9 ,906 Fo, county boroughs councils in England and Wales the number is 65,S62, and for non-county borough councils there are 131, ,421 voters fol England, 5,903 for Wales, making a total of 137, 7,324.-Westminstel Gazette.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19

The most beautiful lots in the city are located in the Anderson addition. See Durham & Holman agents, and they will show you.
 100 1t.
 Mrs. Harry Watson returned to her home at Little Rock this morn ing after several days visit with her mother, Mrs. c. J. Townsend, near this city.
 Wanted-To buy or rent a house in Conway. Or would purchase vacant lot in suitable part of town. Apply to Charley Erbacher, at Er- bachers Meat Market.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19
WOMEN GOT EVEN.

When the women of Australia were trying to get full suffrage an anti-suffrage society was formed with 23,OO0 names on its list. The suffrage women came back with 60,- 900. When finally women were given the full vote one of the manufac- turers who had fathered the anti movement wanted seat in the ma. tional parliament, but the womer promptly showed him under.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19
LOCAL NOTES.

Cremol;ne. Greeson Drug Co. Pure Hog Lard at Erbacher's. I36-tf.
 Robert Crow of Little Rock is in the city today.
 Hard and soft coal. Phone I67. Joe. B. Jones. oo-tf ]. H. Stubbs went to Little Rock this morning.
 Don't forget the ba seball game Saturday afternoon.
 When you need coal, call phone I62. w. l.. Robins. dI2t w. B. Glenn of Greenbrier was in the city yesterday.
 R. A. Butler of Russellville was in the city yesterday.
 c. G. Livingston was i'll the city yesterday from Enders.
 Mrs. Leo Schwarz is the guest of Little Rock friends today.
 Cremoline kills lice on all animals and poultry. Greeson Drug Go.
 Wanted-A few fat veal calves. I3o If Boydston & Adams.
 Use Cremoline for barb wire cuts and old sores. Greeson Drug Go.
 l.. A. Patton of Greenbrier was a pleasant caller at this office this morning.
 Mrs. Martindale, nuf sed Scenes at Union Station," Central March 25.
 Mrs. D. o. Harton has returned from visit with her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Crossett at McCrory. Mrs. w. s. Hammer is visiting relatives and friends at Columbus, this week.
 Tennessee Yellow Yams for sale. SI.oo per bushel. Thurston Full mer, Route 6, Conway, Ark.
 l.. C. Holman is having some extensive repairs made on his residence on Robinson avenue.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19

Jo Frauenthal is spending the day in Little Rock.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19
WOULD REDUCE DIVORCE EVIL
Senator Hamiter Introduces Bill
 Regulating Re- Marriage.
Related Appropriation Made for Storm Sufferers in State Outside of
 Brinkley.

Little Rock, March Ie.-Arkan- sas will join the states which have hurled big stick at the divorce evil if the bill introduced yester- day afternoon by Senator Hamiter becomes law. The bill would change the form of the marriage license blank now used in this state so that persons who have been divorced and desire to remar- ry will be unable to hide from their prospective life partners, if they should be so disposed, the fact of the former failure Of their matri- monial venture.
 Not only would they be com- pelled to take oath as to the fact whether or not they had been di- vorced but they will have to go a step further, if the act becomes a law, and tell upon what grounds the divorce was obtained.
 Another bill of statewide inn portance was that introduced by Senator Henderson providing for the preservation, as museum, of the old state house.
 The bill to arrange the statutory provisions regarding the sale of delinquent tax land, the avowed object of which was to prevent speculation by having the land purchased by the state was de- feated. The bill was introduced by Senator Carlock.
 Siloam Springs will be permit ted to float water works bonds and extend her present system if the bill passed by the senate yesterday afternoon passes the house also. A somewhat belated measure for the relief of the storm sufferers in the state outside of Brinkley was a house bill to appropriate S2,ooo to storm sufferers in other parts of the state. The bill was passed unanimously.
 The Witt uniform text book bill will come up for final considera- ton and passage today.
 A lively feature of yesterday afternoon session was the reply of Du daney of Little River to an attack of Brown of Cleveland Brown had flayed MT. Du Laney for an alleged change of front ill favor of the corporations. In a lengthy answer Mir. Du Laney de fended himself hotly and made a statement which has caused a thought wave to roll backward and forwards across the house. He said: II am going 10 make a statement which may surprise MT. Brown. I am here to represent all legitimate business interests, in cluding corporations as we'll as in dividuals.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-03-19
A RECONSTRUCTED ZEBRA.

Horse Dealer-And this three year-old is a zebra.
 Customer-Get out ]. Anybody can see that it is only an ordinary white horse. Why, it hasn't a single stripe.
 Horse Dealer-Don't let that bother you. The truth is this zebra used to have stripes, see! but got kind of sick of them. Before he left Africa this remarkably intelli- gent animal got busy with a nice ripe rubber tree and had all his stripes erased.