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ORIGIN OF THE WORLDS FAIR.
The Project Wns Discussed In "The World,
aud Others Papers Years AGO,

N2S
At a recent meeting of the Committee on
sito and Buildings for the international
Exposition of 1892, Mr.. Andrew II. Green, IN
the course Of some pleasant and compliment.
tary remarks, said that MIR Dana was the
man who originated the idea of the Expo.
sition."
MIR. Green was, perhaps. mistaken about
Mr. Dana being the father of the Exposition.
About three years before Mr.. Dana's amiable
paper began to talk about holding a worlds
fair in New York the suggestion was made in
the columns of the New York WORLD and
other journals, and tue project has been the
subject of frequent reference ever since.
About six months ago Mr.. Arthur h. Hoff-
man, connected with the illustrated journal,
once a Week, got out II prospectus of q news
paper, the Worlds FdU' Adreyhiser," devoted
to tue interests of the New York Exposition
of 1892.
Mr.. Hoffman acknowledges that his prof.
ect was suggested TO him by articles in The
WORLD aud other papers in reference to the
proposed fair
lie issued his prospectus in November.
1883; He proposed to print n first edition
OF the newspaper of 500, 900 copies, and to
distribute them from q Pullman car all over
the United States, to boom the Fair.
AS an associate editor of once a Week, Mr..
iiuuuldu pTlnleu III tnnt journal, IN February
last, an editorial article proposing the hold
ing of a wor DIS fair in New York City in
1892. he followed this editorial article with
nine or ten others, strongly urging the prof.
ect.
Mr.. Hoffman became so much interested
in the idea of holding a great internationa
fair in New York that he drew up a paper and
on the 10Th of April presented il to Mayor
Grant, with a view of getting his signature.
and of subsequently obtaining the sig
natures OF other prominent men in New
YORK. The substance of the paper was us
follows:
=, universal exposition should be held in New
York to commemorate the. 4O0th anniversary Of
the discovery of America by Christopher Column
bus. Three years is but a short time to prepare
tor such a celebration. Congress does not meet
till December, and the New York Legislature
does not meet till January. If the delegates to
the. spanish American Commercial Congress,
which meets III Washington i'll October. are to
carry home. the convictiOn that a worlds fair
VIII he held in New York City, a series of Citi-
zens' meetings should be Immediately held, pend
ing the passage of the needed legislation.
Mayor Grant declined to put his name to
tho paper on the ground that he didn't care
to sign it until some prominent unofficial
citizens had taken the matter up.
The sun began to talk about a worlds
fair i'll May, about "A month later. Mr.. Hoff-
man had been busy for six months in calling
the attentl on of many people to the project,
and III suggesting immediate action on the
part OF New York citizens.
The fact 10 that the idea of holding a
Worlds Fair in 1892 has been pretty common
property tor a good many years. and it is alb
Surd tor anybody to claim at this late day to
have been the originator.
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"Of course. l shall be only too glad.
Only when Aun wrote TO Nr. Raynor |
asked her to let you know also. but she said
IL wouldn't be the proper thing TO do. Since
we've met by accident, however, there's no
question of propriety. is there y"
"Of course not. And now, tell me all that
has happened in these five years"
Nora talked. scarcely ceRsing, for an hour,
as they wandered through tho streets, she
leaning on his arm.
Dick learned that several notes had been
sent to the eX-hOusemaid, until enc, which
Glanced to have the writer's address, was re-
turned through the Dead Letter Office. He
gathered that she knew nothing whatsoever
of the arrangement between the Countess
and her aunt; gathered, too, that this was the
sweetest. brightest girl that ever lived-a
prize fer heroes and immortals.
And what does Mrs. Wemyss propose to
do now 2"
4" wish she would tell me. We have
come back a, suddenly as We went, and Pm
not 10 know the reason; Just as If l was a
child |st,ll!'
Mr.. Raynor has called 2"
" He came at once"
Dick kept silence Just so long as would en-
phasiLe the nest remark.
" If you ~disapprove Mrs. Wemyss's pro-
jects. won't yOu rebel Z"
She flushed and answered gravely, II
hope | shall never dlsapproye Aunt's pro-
~jects."
They regained tho hotel. and Nora an
nounced him. Aftes a moment she left them
alone.
Mrs. Wemyss looked older. huugrier. more
foI.Iike, as Dick thought. She began at
once;
Was it by accident you met my niece2"
II was on my way TO call here. II was I'M
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twenty, a favorite with her cousin. and as
warmly attached to him as a young lady, i'll
t~elligent and conscientious, will permit her
self 10 be towards a man who has not asked
her hand. They we're much together nat
urally, moving in the same circles, staying
with the ,ame people. and enjoying, not sell
dom, a more familiar Intercourse at the Cas-
II, or at their ~uncle's house of Telferhurst.
II was commonly understood that they would
make n match. but nothing bad been said he;
tween them. nor had Adela's parents ventured
a hint. Some mai circumstances, however.
carefully noted, If not arranged by her. gave
the Countess a right TO ask explanations AT
to have arrived when Dicks picture became
the top c of the season. ,
From first TO las, the worthy Earl had heard
saw that no one has ever regretted holding
his tongue, whilst every man has regretted
condolences. But the saying refers TO busl-
ness. in social affairs people lament a eau.
ious silence often enough. II Lady Ind
nrcke had been open with her husband
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so, on your honor, perhaps l can help you to
a model. For MS ! came out she was direct
ing a cabman- l didn't catch the street, but
the address was Richardson's Hotel, some
where"
Dick had trouble in keeping up an easy
flow of conversation while their cigars lasted.
At the first chance he hurried TO his club.
and in entering met Raynor, who gcowled
with triumph lrrelreSslble; that glance told
Dick hat Nora had indeed returned, and
that his rival knew it..
A number Of Richardson's he found among
innkeepers ana publicans in the directory.
Some he looked up that night before with
drawing to n sleepless bed. Next day his first
cast proved successful. With the help of
generous tins. Dick learned that Mrs. Wemyss
had arrived two days before with a young
lady, 1t was hut nine O'Clock he strolled
away for an hour, and returning, met his
tate.
Unveiled at that early time in a quiet neigh.
mountain mir. her eyes shining with the dew,
her glorious locks plated like the coronet OF
B~eauty's queen. She recognized Dick at a
glance, and ran to meet him.
ON, I'm SO glad. MIR. Teller! Aunt
would not let you know our return What
| older"
Five years older-and 50 have YOU"
"Oh, yes. but I've changed from a kid TO a
girl, whilst you have changed-from a boy
to a an, ! suppose but 1t isn't the same
thing
But are you disappointed, Nora? I'm
Not disappointed. But we sha'n't laugh
' that Z"
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first moment We met. But take time-I will
not hurry you. Let me see you only, and
when you know me give your answer.
lean give 1t TO you now, sir, II you press
me-"
A shy little merry glance she shot up
through her bushes aud his arms closed
around the Bordore Girl.
Beefsteak Club, November 4th.
My dear Uncle:
~ lose no time in warning you that the
conclusions YOU may have drawn from our
shared them myself at tho moment. | have
met again n young lady whom i loved years
ago. and we shall be married privately with
tho least delay possible.
1T is our intention 10 live abroad a year
or two. When We return, l hope that pleas
ant and attectionate relations may be re-
sumed."
TO the Right Hon. Earl of LAdbroke.
II, Eaton Square. November ith."
The answer came in a lady's writing
Never!
DOROTHY LA~DBRoKE."
1T. r. w. Teller. ESQ.,"
1t was a long while after this-when Lady
Teller, established in the nome of her huR-
bands f~ore'athers. was begging an invitation
for Mrs. Wemyss that Dick cNnhded his
boyish suspicious. Nora stared. bluBhed,
frowned. and laughed heartily. When she
had done, he sad:
what an utter fool / was! And yet, dear,
dear, see how folly may work for happiness
when Fate directs! If ! had been reasonable,
and experienced, and cold-blooded, as boy,
should We have won our happiness? Ask
your aunt certainly. and 1 will change the
usual form by giving her my blessing !"
(THE End
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kind not TO inform me of your return"
II had motives, May | usk If YOU knew
anything of the circumstance that induced
me TO leave town."
II knew them at the beginning. but did
not intend that YOU should go away leaving
me ignorant Of your address.
'Oh. very well. Then you can assure the
Countess that it is not my fault we have re-
sumed acquaintance
Now, Mrs, Wemyss, be frank. How do
you propose TO live"
She though q moment, then laughed. II
don't know why ] should not tell you, sir. l
have saved some money, and ! have my benz
sion. We shall do as millions of poor folk
To-"
May I ask why you communicated with
Mr.. RaynorI"
Because, - she replied in astonishment,
" he is our only friend here"
picion that he had behaved like an ass, five
years before. His eyes were opened by eI-
perience. He looked IN vain for those hints
Of all evil nature which had seemed SO clear.
Nothing worse than hard sense and q bust
ness-llke spirit were visible.
"Perha 8. sir" observed Mrs. Wemyss.
breaking the silence, your aunt might be
able 10 find us some employment"
II could propose something myself
We are much obliged toyou Mr.. Teller.
What is it"
/" propose TO marry Nora
She threw herself forward. her hands upon
her crippled knees, her face turned upto his.
- Say that again, young man :" Nora en-
tered.
have just told your aunt, Nora, that if
you consent l will marry you" Dick rose III
speaking. and crossed towards her. II think
Understood you and loved you, dear, the
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perhaps the design long cherished might not
have failed.
The Earl took an opportunity-by direc-
ton. of course-to bring forward one of
those" incidents alluded to when Dick and he
sat alone; and on the strength of il asked the
young mans intentions. 1t was done in the
pleasantest way. His lordship shared the
general impression, fancying that Dick
waited only to have his bachelor fling right
out before marriage. And the question was
met as pleasantly. Thu Earl gathered that
his future son in.law was not quite ready at
the moment, but shortly he would announce
himself. That was Dicks homes meaning
also. though he would not have admitted il
so precisely formulated. The matter dropped,
with CHEEKY good will on either side. They
turned to another subject.
BY the bye" said his uncle, ~ was en-
gagged to breakfast with Bulstrode at Whites
to. day. He telegrapbed me there TO wait an
hour, and to kill time / strolled into the
Academy. You may be sure / went TO see
your clever picture, and AN extraordinary
thing happened. A girl was standing before
it whose hair was Just the color you have
painted. Curious. wasn't it? To tell the
truth now, ! didn't believe there was such a
tint in nature"
Dick could hardly reply with the GOODNESS
needful. I'm glad you are convinced.
Did the young lady look as though one might
venture 70 ask a sittingI"
why, she was closely yelled. so / couldn't
judge by looks. There WAS no chOperon
visible, which is ,promising, if you come
across her. But, ] say, Dick! Your harvest
OF wild oats is nearly ripe! Don't begin an
other sowing"
II assure you / haye no such thought.
How was the girl dressed 2"
"Oh, quietly and respectfully. But, if it's
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CHAPTER III.

That was the last incident for a space of
i've years, He fell into the rut gradually,
not forgetting nor Indifferent, but despair
Ing. When the thought OF Nora arose, it was
a sweet memory of youth, fading daily,
dropping further aud further behind the
course OF his actual existence. Her picture
Dad Leen finished long since; the best work,
as the artist knew, that he would ever execute.
Lady Ladbroke continually urged hin to
Show it, but the old feelings were still too
sacred and too keen. In the beginning of
.hls fifth year. nevertheless, Dick consented
lie had lost count of time III the matter, and
overlooked the date fixed to free Mrs.
Welnyss. His AUNT read the significance OF
,Lis torgettulncss, this rupture of the sentl-
mental disinclinatlon to exhibit the Bordone
move.
Adrla LalbrOko was now a handsome girl OF
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Capt. Peter Hunt. the famous swimmer,
says that he will back one of his pupils in n
diving contest. for gra~cefulness and height,
against Alice Ward, or any other lady swim
mer. for +25 q side, the victor to give the
stakes to The EVENING WORLDS Sick Baby
Fund.
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tFrom me Grip
Ibid Mr.. Granderson-er-speak to you,
papa?"
Yes; he said that he had asked you to
marry him, and you had consented; and
then he wanted my permission"
"And what did yon say, papa, dear? You
consented. of course? ?"
mo. 1 told him if you hnd said yes,
that settled il. And ANYTHING / might say or
do wouldn't make the slightest difference"
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lFroR The Clothier and Furnisher.
Billings Ito his ta,lor)-I must have that
suit tonight. Can't possibly get along with
out it. Don't fail me now
Tailor (wenrlly)-You'l have it, sir. II l
have to put on an eXtrn man.
Mrs. Billings five hours later at home)-
Your suit has just come, dear.
Billings-All right. Hang it up in the
closet. / won't need it until Fall.
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A RcnI Emmy Girl.

TFF"W NO LuHTeNce dWtTIruH.
"Oh, George, " she murmured. 81 know
that you are strong and will protect me, yet
even now, as we recline in this swinging
hammock. l am surrounded by fear"
Romeiy. What fear can surround YOU p"
Atmosphere she chuckled, and the
hammock broke down to punish her.
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He Saved His Life.

TTrOW FNcE.I
A visitor from Philadelphia got SO dread
fully scared when attempting to cross Broad
way during the afternoon rush that he took a
Sixth avenue train to the South Ferry and
then came uptown on one of the east side
lines
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tFtom the Clohi,r and Fnr"i.hsy.l
Chicago Man to his wifo) I'm going down
into the southern part of the city this week.
Wish you would get my linen duster.
WIfe-Whv you said last night you were
going to North Chicago this week.
Chicago Man consulting his dinrv)-That's
a fact. ! made a mistake. Instead of the
buster get out my fur lined overcoat.
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Cure sick headache, biliousness, liver complaint, dys
pepss, heartburn, indigestion, malaria, pimples on face
and body. impure blood, &c, by using regularly DIR. g.
MCLANE's CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS, prepared only
by Fleming Bros, Pittsburg, Pa. Price, 25 cents. Sold
by all druggists. Insist upon having the genuine DR.. O.
McLASE's LIVER PILLS, prepared by Fleming Bros =.
PittsbuTR, Pa, the market being full OF limitations OF
the name McLANE, spelled differently but Of the same
ing Bros, PittsburE. Pa. " on the wrapper.
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The Contrary small Roy.

IT" NJ wv TWTW WFTNTU
Anxious Mother--I am so worried about
my boy. He is on the street the whole time,
rain or shine. l should think he might sit
down end read occasionally. MS his sisters do.
Old ~FrlGnd-Tell him reading is bad for
his heAlLh.
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Approximate scales.

IFrom he LdrTencs AmertcaN.l
A New Make Of Scales -NIckleby. That's
a strange pair of scales you have there. l
suppose they are Of the Ambuscade kind9
Groccr-Ambuscade? What In that
Nickleby-Why, they lie in weight, as it
were,
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From The Epoch
Political Economist-The way 10 cure this
Trust trouble is for every one to stop using all
articles m~onopolized by the Trusts.
Friend-I knew a mar who tried that.
p. E.-Noble fellow, where is he?
Friend-First he was arrested for not being
sufficiently clothed, and then he starved to
death.
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The Usual Plan.

Railroad Superintendent Our running
time on the through express should be short
ened an hour to compete with the a.. b. d
Q. line.
President-Well. allow less time at dining
stations.
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Tho Recommendation Was DoubtfuI.

IRON ne JenetIers' Feekly.l
Manufacturer Ito applicant for n position
as designer)-Have you ever had anything to
do with the production of valuable pieces?
Applicant-lt hasn't been three weaks since
l helped make @ III, 800 jack pot.
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his Frnukne.s wa. Commendabic.

lfoW Jems'eFs Heehb'I
Capitalist-Your plan for establishing n
watch factory looks feasible. I believe III
invest $50 o IN it. What do you expect to
put in
Promotor-Me? Great Scott I'll put in
a claim for half tho profits. Of course.
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finally collects her p%nrcels.) ~ really must
be going. Good gracious! II is getting
quite late. You people are so provokhgly
slow! arr in q fcdytut hurry, and | hno,c
shall miss my tran"
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" alters Extra.

lFroE ha Epoch.
Customer-A dollar and a half! Why !
thought meals were only so cents,
Waiter Yes. sah, so cents for de meal, sab,
and n dollah Tor dc waitah, kah.
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He Had 1t.

From The Epoch.
Joe (sarcastically Where's your watch?'
Bill-In my pocket. Hang you. l under
stand your sarcasm. I'm not going to pawn
it until tomorrow.
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'"NN
Liam III Snn.rriun -LnnrnnI

IRON he SomeruiUs Journal
His First. -Bienktns-By the way, Bjones,
how old is that baby of yours2
Bjones (promptly)-One year. two months
and eight days.
His Sixth. -Bienkins-By the way Bjones.
how old is that youngest baby of yours nowp
Bjones-Oh. hanged If l know. A year or
30. Ask my wife.
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Civil War.

IFrom !Hunsey's WeekIy.l
You say you fought all through the war,
out / can't find your name on any of the en-
listmnnt rolls"
~ know it. l wasn't enlisted. I fought
with my wife,"
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Friend No Longer.

FROM he CHICAGO Ledger.
How is yonr friend, Beggs?"
He isn't my friend any longer"
why! how is that Z"
He did me a deadly injury, and I don't
hell ever consent to forgive me for
- y
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Our Own Clubs Summer-night festival, Alta
lanta Casino, Aug. 30.
John Dempsey Association. Summer-night fes-
tival. Cosmopolitan Park, Aug. ~.
Joseph II. Mulryan Association. Summer-night
festival, Atalanta Casino, Sept. 10,
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The shock WIS Too Great.

Travers Ito Office boy)-Johnny. did you
take that check dow TO my tailor's?
Johnny-Yes. sir.
IraNers-What did he do when you gave II
to him
Johnny-He tainted
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ts"A ANNN
me CTDfLSsr and Enrnysb.r

Iron me Cohi,r and Fsrni.her.l
Jockey (who is in training, to tailor)-I
want wide braid put on that coat.
Tailor Sizing him up)-I am afraid, sir.
that II | put wide braid ON there will be no
room for the cloth.
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Needless Alarm.

tfroR Hdrper's Bdsar.1
During a violent thunderstorm a lady
spoke of becoming afraid of the lightning.
Don't you be scared, mamma" sad her
little four-year. old boy; II won't let it strike
you."
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roa> quickly, lyon might at least have told
me so before and saved me from bagging
thaSn trousers"
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The Baseball Maiden.
tFrop Harpsr'' Barar.l

tFTonI HarPsrs BnfdT.l
mo, Mr.. Brown, ] cannot marry you. You
score q gooser this time"
Cant tell yet" raid Mr.. Brown, rising
from his knees. i've got to third. and l
haven't had MI answer from the other two
YETI
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CornH aud Teeth.

"Hullo, " said Dumley. What have you
got your face oil wrapped mp for? Tooth
ache z"
No" Growled S%Ardonicus, my corns are
troubling me-
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Prom he Ciothisr and FuTHiheE1
Shirt Number One-How do you feel?
Shirt Number Two Done up.
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From Dakota.


FLEMING BROS.
DEAR SIRs; For n long time I have suffered from the
effects OF Indigestion and sick headache, and on tryin
your DR.. G. MCLASE's CELEBRATED LIVER PILLS.
ound quick aud satisfactory relief. A very few dose
does the work, and | would not be without them.
Sioux Falls, Dakota. GEO. II. HARRIS.
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A Smooth hit or Irony.


MIR. Slicktung-Miss Sharp, ii / were &c
turn to q stone what gem do you think ]
would he ?
Miss Sharp-Probably an oil stone.
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lie Fined the Nnnisier.

tFron the EpOrh.l
Preacher-Ye generation of vipers!
Umpire (wakinG up)-No back talk there
ten dollars.
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4 Poor Player.
ha,. IN. Enael

4 Poor Player.
lFrom ne Epoch.
Charlie-How was it You didn't allow Miss
Yellowleaf TO join your female baseball club ?
Jennie-Because, being all Old maid, she
wasn't q good catch.
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EVuuOMys
lFroW HorpsTs Bdsdrl
Train Robber- Hands up.
Finicky "a pasSenger)-Excuse me a mo-
ment. stranger, till l unbutton my vest. II
you must shoot / don't want you to spoil my
new suit.
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Not Tried nv Adyrr.,ty.

Visitor-I presume il was because YOU we're
sadly tried by adversely that you are con-
fined herC.
Prisoner-No II was because I was tried
by a Granger Jury that couldn't be bought.
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Rerortcd from NarrsHansett Pier.

Iron ire Epoch.
.Masher-Gad what a lovely young bather.
Who is she?
Big Stranger Cquietly)-Mrs. X.
Any membranes 2"
Yes. one"
All! how old ."
Courteously)-'Comin twenty -six-don't
look 1t, do 2"
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Experimental.
IRON HaTpsTs B1sdrl
I'm going to feed that hen of mine on
sugar of lead"
what an idea"
OF her."
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Objected to n Perauisite.

Objected to n Perauisite.
lFrom the Jeneiers' Wsek'y.I
Jack-Charley. why don you propose to
the Widow Green's daughter? She's rich
and is regarded as the pearl of her sex.
Cbarley-l know 1t, my boy, but | dislike
the mother of pearl.
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Imperiiuence.
lFrom BdIpsr1 BdGdr.l
Cabby-Where are you going, sir?
Biackson-None of your business. Just
drive there, and stop asking impertinent
questions.
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Too Late.
IFJom ne C2ohisr and FuTniLsrl
mo, George" she muttered, as the mis-
cradle youth knelt in a passionate frenzy at
her feet, II" can never be yours"
"Well, Clara, - no answered bitterly, as he
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Apparently.

Aggie-My beau has been three times tc
Europe
NeIlie-Mine crosses twenty times n year.
Aggie-Steward on the ship?
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How He Preferred Them.

Prom he Epooh)
Simeral Ito walter)-Bring me two eggs.
toast and butter and a cup of tea.
Waiter-Yes, sir. How will you have your
eggs. sirp
Simeral-Fresh.
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A Pretty Mess.
iFrOm ne EpOoh.I
Voice-Catch anything
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Uncle Eph (who has purchased a 15-cent
pool-ticket on the short horse. which is rid
den by his youngest son)-Lay de lath TO i'm
boy Lay de lath to i'm If yer don't win
de race yer poor ole fader's ruln'd Lay de
lath to i'm
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Peddlers and some INSCRIPTIONS grocers
are offering limitations which they claim to
~ be Pearine, or " the same as PearEne."
HHW9TH It's falSe-they are not and besides are
~ S~A dangerous. PEARLINE is never peddled,
but sold by all go ID grocers.
Manufactured only py JAMES PYLE, New York
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From tie C7othisr and Fsrnshsr.I
Clerk warn you, sir, that these flannel
shirts will shrink.
Dashaway-ThHt's all right. ! am going to
spend n few weeks al a Summon hotel, and l
expect it will DO about nm even thing.
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BECOMES an ola story.

TFT"W wv 'TWHTV 7" FV"'NWT'T
She lin Fulton Market Newfoundland
do they really put these poor crabs on the fire
while they are still alive, Georgep
He-Yes.
She-Well. isn't it very cruel to the poor
things?
He-Oh. they get used to it.