Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 31, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 9 January 1902 — Great Execution. [ARTICLE]

Great Execution.

They were in a smokeroom in Talgarth, and were discussing the joys of active service in South Africa. “Well, I’ve been with the army out there, and had a very interesting time,” said a soldierly looking fellow. “Ever get really close to the Boers?" somebody asked. Rather! I once took two of their officers.” “Unaided?” “Certainly! And the very next day I took eight men. with their horses." "All wounded,l expect!” sneered a listener. “Ypu didn’t get hurt, of course?" “Just a slight scratch, that’s all. And next day I took a lot of transport wagons, and followed that up by taking n Boer kraal and a big gun." "Mister," said the disagreeable* man of the audience, “I have seen some of the finest specimens of anything that you can call to mind, but I wish to state that you are, without exception, the biggest liar that ever trod this earth!” The good-natured raconteur looked angry for a moment; but then an amused smile stole over his face as he said: "Oh, no; I’m not that! You see, lam a photographer!** —London Answers.