Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 157, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 2 July 1913 — Only With His Tongue. [ARTICLE]
Only With His Tongue.
Wfien Col. Daniel McCook's reglpent was lying at Camp Denpison a brawny recruit'from one of the eastern counties, who stuttered badly, was put on duty for the first time. A citizen attempted to pass the line. recruit yelled out: “Hu-hu-halt.” The citizen snickered and paid no attention. The sentinel carefully laid his bright Springfield upon the ground and knocked the Intruder down with his fist “I may s-s-stutter with my tongue," said he, "but I d-d-don’t s-s-stutter with my fist."
