Evening Republican, Volume 19, Number 170, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 20 July 1915 — Senator Sumner's Literalness. [ARTICLE]

Senator Sumner's Literalness.

Of Senator Snmner’s literalness some amusing anecdotes have been told. At an official ball in Washington he remarked to a young lady: “We are fortunate in having these places; we shall see the first entrance of the new English and French ministers into Washington society.” The young girl replied: “I am glad to hear it, I like to see lions break the ice.” Sumner was silent for a few minutes^ but presently said: “Miss , Inj the country where lions live these it no ice.” —Christian Register,