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a telegram. There are certain phrases also, from the frequency and peculiarity of their use by Americans, that may be mentioned. These are “J gue ,” “ J reckon,” “I calculate.” The American gue es, reckons, and calculates, when he really means to affirm. Another phrase, “Js that so?” is the American way of expre ing surprise, and is often reduced to simply “ So-o-0?” said in an interrogntive tone of voice. Amersfoort, 2 town in the province of Utrecht Holland, on the river Eem. It was once fortified, but the fortifications have been converted into public promenades, the gates only remaining. There is some trade in corn, tobacco, and herrings.