Democratic Sentinel, Volume 19, Number 29, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 26 July 1895 — He Was No Menagerie. [ARTICLE]

He Was No Menagerie.

Senator Harris, of Tennessee, says that just after Andrew Johnson had vacated the Presidential seat the managers of the Simpson County, Ky., Agricultural and Mechanical Association decided that It would be a great advertisement to have the old gentleman attend the fair. “We don’t care for him on Saturday,” said the manager, “far on that day we shall have a pretty big crowd, anyway. Wednesday will be the day. I will write the ex-President.” The following letter was sent to Mr. Johnson: “Great Sir—The people of the wonderful country of Simpson, feeling a great interest In one of America’s greatest sons, have decided to Invite you to be present at our fair grounds an Wednesday, Oct. 6, where they wish to shake your band. Please let me know by return mail.” He let him know by return mall, on 'the back of his own missive. The old gentleman turned the letter over, and read the following: “I am no menagerie. A. Johnson.”