QUIETED THE MULE.
Ex-Congressman Slemmons tells of a ' pair of feet that must have been objects .of great regard, in their day. One day a party of men, including Jackson, the man of big feet, .were preparing to attend a political barbecue. It was soon discovered that there. wa« no way of conveying Jackson, as all the vehicles were full. " Let me ride that mule over there ?" asked Jackson. "There, isn't a man, in the world that can ; ride that animal. He'll work to a buggy or plow, but no one can stay on his back." t " I'll try him anyway; " and the determined man instructed several negroes to catch the. mule and hold him. The animal plunged and kicked, but finally Jackson secured a seat in the saddle. Every one."expected -to see him dashed to the ground, but the mule looked around, saw the man's feet, and walk peacefully away. He thought he was between a pair of shafts. ,
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Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4428, 14 March 1883, Page 4
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160QUIETED THE MULE. Thames Star, Volume XIV, Issue 4428, 14 March 1883, Page 4
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