Col. John H. George, a New Hampshire barrister, tells a good story on
himself. Meeting an old farmer recently whom he had known in his youth,
the old fellow congratulated the Colonel on his youthful appearance.
"How is it you've managed to keep so fresh and good-looking all these
years?" quoth he.
"Well," said George, "I'll tell you. I've always drank new rum and voted
the Democratic ticket."
"Oh! yes," said the old man, "_I see how it is; one pizen neutralizes
the other!_"