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Show M iSome years ago, when former Speaker Cannon was a plain member, ho took some of his constituents to , dine with him at a rather, good hotel in Washington. It was in tho fall and Mr. Cannon ato very heartily of that American edible, Indian corn: in fact, almost his entire dinner consisted consist-ed of corn. The westerner looked at him and said: "Say, Mr Cannon, what does it cost you to board here?" "About $5 a day," said Mr. Cannon. "I'll be durned," drawled his constituent consti-tuent "ef I don't think it would be cheaper fer you to board at a livery stable." Seattle Argus. |