Rensselaer Republican, Volume 19, Number 11, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 18 November 1886 — BENJ. FOLSOM. [ARTICLE+ILLUSTRATION]

BENJ. FOLSOM.

The New Consul at Sheffield, Eng. Benj. Folsom, recently appointed Consul at Sheffield, England, is a first cousin of Mrs. President Cleveland. He accompanied that lady on her travels through Eu-

rope lakt year, and figured at the wedding in the White House as the only male representative of the bride’s family. Mr. Folsom is a citizen of Buffalo, and has always been a Democrat. _____

“I love your daughter better than I do mv life,” said he, to her obstinate father. “Well,” replied the heartless man, “go commit suicide and let her get rid of you. That wonst be much of a proof, but it will be satisfactory to me.” A clergyman in Illinois, who had been marrying several parties of young folks, was asked by a brother who called on him how he was getting along. “Oh, finely,” he replied; Tin sailing right along at the rate of thirteen knots an hoar.” A bank cashier seldom goes off until he is loaded, and then he makes no repdrt.