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Show How He Got It. Some recent developments at Jeff-fcrson Jeff-fcrson City havo recalled a story that used to bo told about a former Buchanan county representative to tho legislature, Beforo his election to the leglslaturo ho was chronically "bioke." When ho roturned from Jefferson Jef-ferson City he oxhlbltcd $500 In good, crisp greenbacks. Somo of his friends "jollied" him about his prosperity. "You didn't havo a cent when you wont to tho legislature, did you, Jones?" said ono of them. "Not a blamed cent," said Jones. "As a matter of fact, I lent you half your railroad fare, didn't I?" "I believe you did," "Well, you were down In Jefferson City about forty days. You got i a day. Now, what the gang wants to know Is how you managed to save $500 out of a total Income of $200." "Como closer," whispered Jones, and I'll tell you how I did It. I had my washing dono at home." Kansas City Journal. |