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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

News has been received in town of
the death of Mrs. Louisa Day Gowing
which occurred Monday night in the
home of her daughter, Mrs. Winfield
Scott Ripley, jr, in Wakefield, Mass
Mrs. Gowing had been resident OF
Wakefield nearly so years. Mrs. Rip
ley, who formerly was Miss Eva Cow,
ing, taught in the Brattleboro high
school several years and has a large
number of friends here.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

There is an unquestionable record
of hearing the firing at Pres at n dis
tancc OF lao miles, and somewhat
doubtful one of $50 miles.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

After man reaches seventy, he is
so disguised he doesn't fear death
much.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

More than 10000 government civil
employees are paid less than $500 n
year.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

The style of beauty a man prefers
depends upon the girl within eyeshot.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06

And many true word has been
spoken by mistake.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1917-04-06
WEST BRATTLEBoRo.
Delightful Sugar Party.

Mr.. and Mrs. Z. B. Corbett delight.
fully entertained few friends at a
sugar party at their home, Chestnut
Ridge, on South street Monday after
noon. Upon the arrival Of the guests,
amo1g whom were Mr.. and Mrs. Dcx-
ter l.. Stone and daughter, Miss Flor
encc Stone, Of Ridgefeld, Conn, jour
ney was made through the maple woods
to the sugar orchard, where was await
ing bountiful dinner, with maple
sugar served in every possible way,
besides other tempting viands. A de-
licious ham was broiled over the open
fire and coffee was made with the new
sap which added much to its delicious
flavor. Mr.. Corbett has the latest
eonveniences in his sugar house, in
GLIDING cement floor and steam !evap-
orator, and the process by which the
sugar is made is entirely modern. The
afternoon was one Of great pleasure
for the guests, who not only were
greatly interested in the sugar. making
process, but enjoyed the hospitality of
their host and hostess. Among the
guests was Mrs. Harriet Stone, who is
90 years old. Mrs. Stone remained at
the farm and did not make the trip
to the sugar house.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
selenium: Tho Miracle Worker.


J. s. Newman, in st. Nicholas Magazine.
Now we are ready to explain what
seienium will be able to do in u practical
way for mankind.
Already we are able to send the human
voice thousands of miles by means of
electricity. We can reproduce handwrit
ingenious electrical instrument called The
telautograph. Selenium enables us to
transmit photographs over wires, just as
sound and writing are transmitted. The
instrument used for this purpose is called
the telenhotosraph by it's inventor. Pro-
fcssar korn, German scientist. Pro
fessor lSo.ns apparatus is not new. 1t
has been known to US for many years
However, recent improvements have
brought 1t more seriously before the pub
lie IN, s,t,,nn, win ~ n,sas nsra - rive
a detailed description Of the device. In
brief. however a pinhole beam of light
the same manner as phonongraph. needle
moves across the record. The reflection
of this beam of light Is made to fan on a
ny metal Ie pates 1s asp BY very thin
layer of selenum. The intensity Of this
reflected light will vary according 10
whether y, lie, i travels over light , spot or a
fum is affected by this varying light and
allows certain amount of electric cur
rent to pass rs, through it for each variation
rent may be sent many miles through
wires, and by means of ingenious instru-
mhsnts may be made made. to Isproauce the
Already certain European newspapers
able to reproduce pictures and photo
graphs taken hundreds of miles away a
few moments after they are taken. The
identification of criminals can be made
to precede them in every town and village
to which they may be likely to flee.
COUNTLESS uses will be made Of IT, this
sec the time when. American newspapers
will be able to print photographs taken
on the very day of their publication in
far off Europe or Africa.
But a greater and more amazing thing
has been predicted. Some day, by means
of combination Of the telephotogra,p3h
and the motion picture, We may be able
to sit in auditoriums and actually watch
events, taking PLACE at tho IDENTICAL mo
ment in places miles away. Californians
will be able to witness a presidential in
ausuration in Washington. boat race
in the Hudson. or battle between war
ring nations at the. very moment these
! things are taking place. 1t is far from
| impossible; it is probable.
".Nnd all because nature provided us
thousands of years ago with that evil
4, smiling brown powder-selenium."
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
Make Police Court Bonds Good.

From the Chicago Herald.
Few more vicious parasites feed on law
and crime than the tribe Of crooked
bondsmen that infests Chicago. These
gentry are the means. of defeating. iust.ce
time and time again by their ready aid
for consideration-to any criminal. no
matter how black his guilt.
Perjury is their common tool, chief in
the bag of tricks devoted to the outwitting
Frequent exposure merely serves to In
crease their subtlety. They will not
absndon their practices until some Of
them have been locked up along with
made too dangerous to play safely.
For this q law is needed that will clear
" establish perjury where persons lie in
filling in the necessary property sched
ules. and that will make the bond a lien
on the real estate scheduled from she
moment it is approved. Such law has
been drafted by Judge George f. Bar
rets. and is now. before the legisla ture.
1T ought to pass. Its enactment would end
the false scheduling of property and the
transfer of property after it has been
accepted as boEd. The profession of nals-
ing criminal escape easy would then lose
its charms.
We urge the legislature to make this bill
law in the interests of justice and public
lecency
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
Exemptions claimed range from 80 to
CHEROKEE PHYSICIANS AND
RAILWAY MEN CALLED OUT

Cherokee. Ia, June S.-Ten men from
the local train force of the Illinois Cen
trail have gone to Chicago to join the
railroad division of the army that "
to be sent to Europe to assist in tha
rcbuildng and operation of the ran
roads. These men are all experienced
n railroad work and will be IL part OF
'fe large contingent that will be Sent
across the water ut an early date. Fol
lowing is the list of those who left re.
Gently: Il. Harmon, e. G. Jones. }. j.
Callahan, Nj. S. Bentley, W. +. Bryant
r. O. Booth, A. j. johnson, p. b. Mul
len, +. e. Wright and D. r. Spear.
Several of the Cherokee physician.
have been called to report for examina.
tions. DR.. l.. A. Wescott, VINO is
member of the army medical reserve
has been summoned to report to Col
Banister at Omaha. Drs p. b. Cleave:
and o. Fl. Hall have been ordered to
report to Des Moines to be examined
All the members of the Cherokee
County Medical society recently OF.
fered their services to the government
but 50 far these three men are the frs
to be called.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
CHICAGO f.RAlN.

Chicago, June s.-wild rushes to nuy
corn with prices soaring as much as
9kc bushel resulted today from the
fixing of a maximum price greatly
above quotations which had been ruling
before limit was named.
Provisions held about steady. The eff
feet OF. the bulge in corn was offset by
relative weakness of the hog market /.
Wheat--No. and No. 3 red. and No. and
corn-No. : yellow sl.e7kal1.Ta; No. yea
low. 81 .670n1. ny; No. yellow, nominal.
Oats-No. white. 63lz@G5hc: standard. 6sX
Rye-No. 2, nominal; No 3. $3.50.
Timothy-so 75tqS. 90.
Clover--$l2. 00GDl7.00
Barfey-$l. atI1.50.
Pork-s37.55. ,
I.ard-s2l. 156G21. IS.
Rihs-S2O. 3OGD2l 90
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
HEAVY REGIS TRATION
IN IOWA YESTERDAY.
About 200, 900 Eligibles Signed
Up-No Disturbances in
Eawkeye State.

Des Mcines, Ia, June S.--Approxi-
mately 100000 young men of the ages
prescribed by the draft law registered
i'll Iowa yesterday. Indications are that
there were Very few slackers in the,
state. The federal census bureau yes
tcrsay gave out statement of the
number OF eligipics expected to register,
in the larger cities OF Iowa. In most in
stances the registration exceeded ex-
pcctationS.
The day was marked by patriotic
demonstrations throughout the state. In
alcst communities business suspended
for part of the day at least and the
event was made the occasion for cele-
brations and displays of various sorts.
Registration day was 4 source of
patriotic inspiration as SHOWN by the
reports of the national guard recruiting
stations throughout the state. 1t is be-
liaved now that the guard regiments are
virtually up to war strength. Naval and
regular arnly recruiting also was slim
ulatea.
Exemptions claimed range from 80 to
so per cent throu.ho the state.
There was Il minimum of opposition
to the registration. Al I3lair$burg. near
Webster City, party of Frenchmen
born in Alsace-L Lorraine created a slight
disturbance because they were forced
10 register as Germans. inasriNch ~
Als;sce and Lorraine were held to Da1
German territory at he time they were
born.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
Jewish Boys Tribute TO Freeaor.

From the Boston Herald.
M extract from u letter received
by the heatlnlastei OF y 6cs,oi 1i.h
school from a Jewish boy who came
70 America three years agn, ut the
Gge of H. with some e,iueat.oi. but
no knowledge of English. lie en-
listed few days ago III u cavalry
division.
Permit me to express to you my heart
felt gratitude and appreciation for all
that YOU have done for me during the
three years that have been 4 student at
high school.
You have been, indeed. Very kind and
charitable toward me, ard the atmos-
pnere, the surroundings Were SO pleasant
and 50 democratic thiit it truly over
whelrned me. Here | vas made to forget
the cruel lot of my peoplc--the .JewIsh
peope-and | found myself to be in the
midst of freedom and liberty ard was
granted the opportunities for the pursuit
CT happiness For all this ! am profoundly.
grateful and. as an insignificant express
sion Of my love and loyalty tor this land
OF the free which gave me SO much. [
decided to enlist myaesf In the American
army. so that | mag be able to defend
with my blood the great principles Of our
American democracy - the democracy
which has bee. the asylum fer all the
oppressed ard prosecuted
] wish to convey to you again. -. that
big place in my heart ard from your nc
bility and benavo!ence shall always
draw Inspiration in fighting the battles of
DIR beloved country. to whose service l
ae.!icate myself.
+ Milton Rllha stpjn
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
LIFT YOUR coRNs
0FFaWITH FINGERS
How to loosen a tender corn
or caIlus so it lifts out
without pain.


Let folks step on your feet hereafter;
wear shoes size smaller if you like,
for corns will never again send electric
sparks of pain through you, according
to this Cincinnati authority.
He says that a few drops of a drug
called freezone, applied directly upon
a tender, aching corn, instantly re-
licves soreness, and soon the entire
corn, root and all, lifts right out.
This drug dries at once and simply
shrivels up the corn or callus without
even irritating the surrounding skin.
A small bottle of freezone obtained
at any drug store will cost very little
but will positively remove every hard
or soft corn or callus from ones feet.
If your druggist hasn't stocked this
new drug vet, tell him to get a small
bottle of freezone for you from his
wholesale drug house.-ady.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
Taxicab Driver Was Human.

No one has ever accused n taXicab
driver of doing anything but his fare,
but a hard-fnced clock nurser, showed
the other day that he has Il tender spot
under his money pocket. He stopped
at Bellevue hospital and helped a rag
gedly dressed little girl out of his cab.
AFTER which he called to an orderly to
ask Where dye take sick people
here?" The orderly indicated where
the reception ward was. and the chapf-i
feur led the aged woman and the little
girl into it. 'sFhis lady," said the chauf-
feur to the doctor, "ain't feeling none
too good l sees her leaning against
Il post on the BQwery. and the little
one tells me they're flat broke and live
way uptown. She don't feel good
enough to even go along up there, but
YOU can fix her, doc. Here. miss. this
half buck'll get her home. After which
the stone-visaged person whistled his
way out to the taxicab.-New York
Herald.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
A Man.

in Casterbrilge there stood a pile.
Wrought with plaster, bay and balustyade
In tactful times when shrcwd Eii2a
On burgber. squire and clown
1t smiled the long street down for near q
mile.
But evil day beset that domicle:
The stately beauties of its roof and wall
Passed. into sordid hands. Condemned TO
Were cornice. quoin and cove,
And all, that art had wove In ANTIQUE
style.
Among the hired dsmantlers there
One till the moment of his task untold,
When charged Herewith he sazed. ana
answered bold:
Ss needy | or 10.
] will net help lay low Il house so fair
Hunger is hard But since the terms be
No wsse, or labor stainyd with the dis
OF wrecking what our age can not replace
To save its tastelcss soul
III do without your dole. Life IS not
much.
Dismissed with sneers he packed his tools
and went
And wandered voorhees,; for it seemed un-
Wise
To close with one who dared to crt:cise
And carp on points of taste.
To work whore they We're placed rude
men We're meant.
Years whilet. He aged. sank, sickenad.
and was not;
And it was said, "A man intractable
And curst is gone" None sighed to hear
his knel.
None sought his churchyard place;
His name, his rugged face, We're soon
forgot
The stones of that casr hall lie far and
wide,
And b,1f 3, fa,y recalI ancient r,lollltl
Yet when | pass the spot long to hold
As truth what fancy saith:
''siis protest lives where deathess things
ab.de!
Thomas Hardy
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
SIOUX CITY era. CO.. NO. 2s..ig17.
is MOST USEFUL LIGHTHOUSE
Beacon, Known TO Mariners as "thc
Eddys.one," is Located on the
Southern Tip Of England

Perhaps the most famous lighthous,
in the world, certainly tile most use
tut, is thar beacon Oft the southern Tip
OF England. Familiarity and affection
:ttafS KNOWN tx the mariners nt The
seSc.. seas as ''lhe ttdystone." 1t
Ei~i,es its warning from the most dan
s;clu,,S reef on the business read of
the seas. Countless thousands of sail
s,r:s have hailed ii as l;ngand's FIRST
g.cetiag after weary weeks At sen and
s,i1flaerlesS passengers, gazing idly
over the rail, have seen its friendly
CLEANS without giving much thought
to the interesting story nj it.
The Eeltiysianc is Ms. lnttern after
sshicl, Most nttricrn lighthouses are
bG;st. II w'sis the first nj fine type that
Is now widely accepted xspr solid stone
constructions. The lpreshN, light is The
fourth 10 crown ,he dangerous rocks ;
us siurdy defiance of all the storms
TINT blow is II mute record OF success
built upon failure.
The EtfdystnEe reef WAS always one
oe the most dangerous in The world.
The name itself is derived from the
w:sy The water hollis and eddies around
TIE. Sunken rocks Centuries ago the
s,s'fd OF a light was widely recognized
t.u1 the problem of construction was
:ss, .nuc,, for tile engineers of the ,!ay.
Finally :si eccentric obi gentleman who
es:tst,itc<: in mechanics announced tllat
s,., wodld hNii,! Il lighthouse on the
essss;. ;tad after his own peculiar no
stos>S lac constructed Il great wooden
th.ol. orIla1ae1itcd With all manner of
eaivltgs am! gliding. 1t was the pride
Of his hear: and lie bonstcd that it
cosild weather any storm that blew.
f;s ~ strease Fatality he himself was
tn the towe: "nc, q wild night swept
& away ard lie persisted With it.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
EXPLORERS ASK RELIEF

New York. June G.-The first detailed
r. VS. from Donald r. Macmillan, head
of the so-calIed Crocker!and expedition.
announcing .hat he and his companions
had only enough supplies to last them
until August of this year and urging
that another relief ship be sent to them.
was received here by DR.. Henry Fair
field Osborn. president of the American
Museum of Natural History and chair
man of the Crockeriand committee. 1t.
was announced that the steam sealing
vessel Neptune. chartered recently by
the committee. probably would sail
about July i. from NcSa Scotia. under
comman of Capt. Robert A. Bartlett
for Etah.
The results Of the expedition have
fully justified the venture. While
believed he saw. proved to be mirage,
the Macmillan party discovered six new
islands. mapped and explored Finley
island and gathered geographical, bot
anieai. archaeological and chronological
material OF great Importance.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
VAST DRAINAGE DONE BY
RAIN AT COUNCIL BLUFF.

youncil Bluffs, Ia, June S.-One o.
the most damaging transforms here il
many years occurred last night follow.
ing a long season of rain. The stree,
car system was put out OF commission
and over 1000 people employed In Ona.
ha are marooned here. There is fiv,
feet of water on Broadway fronting tho
Northwestern railroad station. Several
automobiles left standing in the street
floated away and either overturned OF
lodged against telephone poles. Prob.
ably score of bridges have beer
washed away ON Indian creek. which
traverses the city diagonally.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
Taking 8Antifat.

She was precocious beyond what
would be expected from one just past
five summers. She lived in family
where one of the members had been
taking flesh reducer."
A boy, wearing castoff hat several
numbers too large, which had been
puckered to make it fit. was passing
along the street. She called out,
shrilly:
ooh, mamma, Johnny has been TAX
ing antifat. He had to tighten his
hat band. "-Indianapolis News.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
CHICAGO LIVE STOCK.

Chicago, June s-Liberal receipts had ten
dency today to check any advance in the price
of hogs, Cattle offerings seemed about equiv
alent. to immediate needs. Sheep We're scarce.
Chicago. June .-cattle-Receipts. 7; 600 90
stockers and feeders 81 .s5asio So: cows and heif
ers s62Odc11 TO- calves. 50. 5oa1tpO.
Hogs-Rcceipts. $4,000 Market slow at yes
tertlay's average Bulk SIS. 45Gll5 IS; light.
s14 So@15 Is. mixed SIS. 2OG115 80: heavy. SIS ESQ
90: rough. SIS 250i15 40: pigs. $40. bo@l4 76
crs. S. 4osl11.o0; lambs. ss.5oapl45o; springs.
ST. GOALS. rs.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
RAIN TAMEs CONVICTs
WHO DEFY GUARDSMEN

Joliet ILL.,, June 6.--After one prisoner
had been killed, eight severely injured
and several others hurt yesterday dur
ing three riotous outbreaks at the state
prison, by 1000 convicts who objected
to new rules enforced by Warden
Bowen. rain storm drove the last 200
of the mut;neers to the cell house. Early
in tho day. however. they had stubborn
ly refused to cove before the bayonets
of national g,tardsnlen who finally
qur.!ed the outbreak.
Fires set within the prison buildings
destroyed the prison yard office build
sng, the curio room. the office building,
and portions of the chapel. the foundry
oil house, the lumber store building, a
rattan shop and chair shop. entailing
d total loss of 100000. Several other
buildings were damaged by the flames
The prisoner killed was Don Flaherty.
aslife term convict from Chicago.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07

and stayed for weeks hutwhen came
hon. I would flint just the same and
sad the sane p.ns.
a friend w.,o i; a nurse asked me to
Try Lydia T. Pia!5hanl's Vegetable Com
pound. bcaan taking it thatvery day
for ] WIS suffering = great deal. i.has
already done me moro good than the
hospital. To anyone who is suffering
as vas my a..1:co is to stop in the first
drug store aad Get 2 bottle of Lydia f.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound before
you go home. - Mrs. w. C. BROWN,
29a4 ". 9th ST, Cleveland, Ohio.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07

Commodities are bringing the following prices
on the Sioux City market. subject to tluctua-
tons:
Poultry. Butter and EGGS.
Butter-Creamery per H.. 4lc: packing stock,
per H.. :spc: process. per lb.. &c.
Eggs-No. l fresh, per doz.. 3Dc: count,
s.. a5Na.GO.
Poultry--cuils and thin stock not wanted.
Broilers. IA to lbs. per lb.. soc: hens over
TBS. per ID. 17c: hens. 80 to lbs average,
15c: hens under az lbs. average. per h.. l2c;
ROSTERS. Stacy or old per h.; 1le ducks fuli
cred. per lb.. Sc; turkeys. in good Order per
ib.. 1Sc: old pigeons. per doz.. 75c.
Hay Market.
Hay-So. upland. $40 O0622.00 No. 2 upland.
s1s .ooa2o 90: No. timothy. $40 .ooa2l 90; No 2
1900 No. bottom, s1s.Oo@14.C0: TO grade.
81. 0oG7.cO; straw, sG00dlS.OO.
Hides.
Hides-No. 1 cured, 19Gr21c: No. 2, 1S62Oc:
western branded. heavy. 14tl16c: light 16@1sc:
bulls, 17G19c: deacons. each, $1.I592.0o: sheep
pelts. dry, 24dD2Sc: No. horse hides. 81 00QI8 90;
No. 2 horse hides. 81 00dlS.0C.
Oil Meal.
Oil HIealron lots, ISL co. half-ton lots. s26. 90:
5O0-lb lots. $l3.25: less quantities. per cwt..
81 10
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
NOTE TO MAKE DEMANDS.

Globe. Ariz., June C.--DeMands SIM
liar to those which brought about the
recent strike at Jerome, will be made
in the near future upon the copper mine
operators in the district OF Globe and
Miami by the miners union as a result
of the course decided upon at a meeting
of the men here today. Eight thousand
miners will be affected.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
HEAL ITCHING SKINS
With cuticura Soap and Ointment
They Heal When othere Fail.

Nothing better, quicker, safer, sweet
er for skin troubles of yoSg and old
that itch, burn, crust, scale, torture
or disSgure. Once used always used
because these super-creamy emollients
tend TO prevent little skin troubles be-
coming serious, if used daily.
Free sample each by mail with Book.
Address postcard, Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
SOUTH OMAHA LIVE STOCK.

omaha, Neb. June Clogs Receipts. $500.
Market steady: heavy. SIS .3odl5:5o mi! mixed;
1a.5o: bulk. s1515al5.45.
Cattlc--Receipts. 4,4Oo Market steady to 1oc
higher: native steers, s1O.GOG113.35 cows and
heifers. ss75011 35: western steers. sa.5oMl2 90:
Texas steers. seood1o.ao: cows and heifers.
ss.5odD10 .25; Gamers. s7.o0aS. 50 stockers and
feeders 81 001Hl1 OO calves $40. 00@14. %: bulls,
stays. etc, IS. 00G10. Is.
Shcpp-Receipts 100 Market steady: year.
ings. sl3. 00614.50; wethers. S12 0O@l3.25: ewes
Sill DOODLE 90; lambs. ST.. 00@1S. 90.
Missouri Valley times. [volume] (Missouri Valley, Iowa) 1874-1931, 1917-06-07
Mental improvements.

"Say, Elmira, who's that chap COM
ing here so much evenings?"
"He's a man, pa, I've engaged to i'm
prove my mind. He's professor in
the school of Eros"
"What We're YOU doing last night,
when Benny said you andahe made a
noise that sounded like kissing?"
"Why, pa, we were only going
through some osculatory exercises
"That so? I'll tan that little ras-
calls hide, blame him.