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Show DECIDED SLUMP. The great man was disturbed In mind. "Henry," he said to his private secretary, sec-retary, "have I done anything unpopular unpopu-lar lately?" "Not that I am aware of. Senator," responded that functionary. "Does there seem to be any prejudice I taking shape in the public mind against me?" "I know of none." "Am I spoken of In a sneering manner man-ner by the public prints?" "Not so far as I have observed. Why are you asking me these questions. Senator?" "Bicause. Henry." said the great man. "I am convinced that unfriendly influences are at work. You know there is a brand of 5-cent cigars named for me, I presume?" "Yes. sir." "Well, they are selling them now two for 5 cents." Chicago Tribune. |