Show cause for thanks the rev moses jackson was hold bold ing services in a small country church and at the conclusion loaned his bis hat bat to a member as was the custom to pass around for contributions the brother canvassed the congregation thoroughly but the hat bat was returned empty to its owner brer jackson looked into it turned it upside down don and shook it vigorous ly but not a copper was forthcoming lie he sniffed audibly bredeen Bre dern he said 1 I sho la Is glad dat I 1 got mah mab hat bat back bach again la dies home journal |