The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-11-13

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US, and I don't intende to leave this
house until see the person that called
for the patrol wagon
The young man then came forward and
tried to explain, and he finally succeeded
US, and don't intend to leave this
house, but there were no more practical
jokes that night, and the young man has
not yet been able to square himself
with the police department, and it was
two weeks before the lady Of the house
would recognize him.
A Topeka law student, who had studied
long and earnestly the principles of
Blackstone and topped this off with lit
tie special reading on Kansas statutes,
one time signi6ed his intention of enter
ing the legal profession. The district
judge told him that he would have to
submit to an examination by commit
tee which he would appoint. He named
the committee and the date of the exam
nation.
On the day arranged for the examina-
ton the lawyers met in the office of one
of them who now lives on Topeka ave
nue. and has three beautiful daughters.
Soon there was timid knock at the
door and young Mr.. - stepped in. His
face bore signs of embarrassment and
tablet held in his hand showed by its wa
vering that he was nervous. He nodded
pleasantly to the three grave lawyers and
was seated. The committee held a short
conference and finally one of them pro-
duced a blank and asked the young man
his name, age, address and other neces-
sary information. Then one of the law
yers asked him:
Mr.. -. are you familiar with the
drawing of cOntracts?'
81 think 1 am" said the young man.
''Well, now, we want you to draw up a
contract for us. Suppose you make it
a contract in which you agree to furnish
a dinner with the necessary wines for
US three lawyers"
All this was spoken in businesslike
tone. The young man looked puzzled, but
in a moment a smile appeared on his face
and he opened his tablet and began writ
ing. When he had finished he handed
the sheet of paper to the lawyer. The
latter asked:
rs this properly executed?'
Il don't know that I understand what
you mean,'' replied the ambitious young
lawyer.
why. is this contract valid? In other
words, is this paid for at the hotel?"
''Oh, yes, it will be paid for. Certainly
and the young man drew sigh of relief
The committee smiled, and the questioner
said:
Very well, Mr. -, you are hereby
recommended by this committee as elgi-
BILE for admission to the Shawnee county
bar" (Exit to hotel)
Last Saturday G. A. Johnson of the state
auditors office started down town for the
purpose of seeing ''OIe Olson" but by ac-
cident dropped into the Crawford theater,
where the Paiges were holding forth.
Monday morning in a group of his as
sociate employees Mr.. Johnson began abus-
ing the "Ole Olson" crowd and pronounc-
ed it the worst show he had ever seen.
81 didn't see a thing in the play that
indicated there was Ole Olson on
earth said Mr.. johnson, hotly. 1T was
a fraud"
You evidently didn't see ole Olson"
said John Ryan.
wen, guess know what 1 saw" re-
torted Johnson.
where did you see him?'' inquired Mr..
Ryan.
AT the opera house. of course" said
Johnson.
what opera house?" inquired T. w.
Caffey.
1.-The one where ole Olson was played
snapped Johnson.
Did you see ole Olson or the Paiges?'
asked W. E. Topping.
Il went to the Crawford Opera House."
exclaimed johnson. There was a general
laugh.
well, ole Olson was played at the
Grand Opera House. You saw the Paiges
play Domestic Troubles
The force in the auditors office, headed
by the state auditor himself, commenced
singing Mr. johnson, Turn Me Loose"
Now the boys shout as he passes:
Just tell 'em that you saw Ole-nit-"