Rensselaer Republican, Volume 27, Number 10, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 November 1894 — Joe Sharp Reports His Kceley Examination. [ARTICLE]

Joe Sharp Reports His Kceley Examination.

“What is your age?” ‘•Forty-tight.” _ “That is against you some. What is your occupation ?” “Photographer.” “Too sorry to hear it. How long have you been making pictures?” “Twenty-five years.” ‘‘Too bad! too bad!” And you could hear all the clerks and typewriters in the establishment, whispering, ‘too bad, too bad’ and gazing at me in pity. Said I. “Is it a disgrace?'’ “No, bless you, no. But during that time you have made a great many baby pictures haven’t you?*’ “Yes. I considered myself buccessful with babies.” “And before taking a baby’s picture you took a drink ?” “ludeed I did, and one just after, and twins ——- ■ “Never mind that. What long parcel have you under your arm?” “A joint fish rod.” “What! Do you say you are also a fisherman! Too bad, sorry, afraid you are incurable.” “•Come, now, I think you are just trying to work me for more money.” “It’s this way. Of ccurse you boast of Laving caught a gnat many big fish, and each fish yon caught you took a drink?” “ludeed I did, and always in proportion to the size of the fish. But you have been asking all these questions, I would like to know if you allow a person to go to church ?” “Certainly, we never interfere with religion or politics. What church would you like to attend?” “The Milk Church.” [To be continued]