, 1899-05-12
In Evidence.

In Evidence.
"Unole Jim, why do some of the col
red people place empty medicine bot
les on the graves of their deceased
2" sN's sl1~a~ a.
81 dunno, sub, onless hit Is ter let de
7orl' know what killed 'emv'-Atlanta
He Moved On.
'Tt rests with you to say whether I
hall remain here and be happy or go
o brave the terrors of the frozen Klon-
81 appreciate the favor you have
hown in applying to me first" replied
he widow, "but my property is SO tied
p that I think you would find it easier
o get your grubstake somewhere else"
Enquirer. $40
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His Rule.
81 suppose you have your own ideas
s to the proper line Of warfare" said
he Spanish official. o.
"Yes," replied the general. "Seven
words to the line is the average upon
which 1 base my calculations Wash
ngton Star.
Keeping 1t.
"Are your folks keeping Lent very
this year?"
II should say so. They've had the
lressmaker every day for two weeks,
nd L now getting ready to clean
louse. "-Cleveland Leader.
Sure to Be Used.
First poet-I am going to have my
evenge upon the editor.
Second poet-How?
First poet lin a hoarse whisper)-I've
ent him a poem, and I've pbisoned the
run.
The Base of Unbe1ief.
Old Grumpy-I have found it the SAT-
st rule in life to trust no man-to take
t for granted that every n is only
for an opportunity to beat you.
Miss Cutler-Ah, your case only en-
,hasizes the fact that too much retro
pection Is a bad thing.
Research Necessary.
"Now," said the man who had been
occurring, 'there are many theories as
o taxation. You doubtless have your
ideas on that subject"
"Yes," replied the candid acquaint-
nee.
what kind Of property in your opin-
ON ought to bear the greatest burden
# expenseY'
II can't answer that until 1 have
AIKEN an inventory to see what 1 have
he least of."-Washington Star.
And Likewise an Empty Head.
"How emphatic Whooply is in every.
hing he says"
Didn't you eve notice that an emp
y wagon makes the most noise?"-De'
troit Free Press.
The Reason.
"Why do they call it a flying squad.
on 1 wonder?"
Because it'll make the fur fly when
t meets the enemy."-Cleveland Lead.
II.
A Cinch.
That was a difficult thing to prove,
IN the absence of documentary evil
1ence.
you are sure that he regarded you
rs his wife," asked the lawyer.
"SureY' replied the woman. "Surei
Say, 1 once gave him a letter to post
md he carried 1t around in his pocket
for six weeks!"
All, but unhappily the letter could
not be produced in court.-Detroit Jour.
nal.
Truly Loved.
Mrs. Adsley-My husband is very
good to me He always accompanies
me to church on Sundays.
Mrs. Darling-That's nothing. My
husband looks under the bed at my re.
quest, every night.
His Penance.
Wilkins-Are you keeping Lent?
Harper-Yes, l always do. Ny wife
has her mother spend the month before
Easter with her every year.
Cruel.
Hell never discuss matters upoI
which 1 am not fully Informed.
She-What do you ever talk about be
sides cigarettes?
Martin Luther's Wedding Ring.
The wedding ring Of Luther is still II
existence, and has been exhibited IN q
jewelers. shop at Dusseldorf. On it Is
a representation of the crucifxion OF
Christ, a small, bright ruby standing
for a drop of blood. The inscription Isl
catherine Won Bora to DR.. Martin
I,uther. 18th June. 1926"