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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07
yArrGA7rOy coMpivrs BrG MORTGAGE.

The international Navigation Company Of New
Jersey yesterday fled a mortgage for sn."omH on
all It's real estate steamship stocks privileges etc.
including Piers Nos ], and Is. North River. 10 The
Fidelity Insurance Trust and safe Deposit Com.
pany. There $4,000 worth OF revenue stamps
attached 10 the mortgage which secures an issue
frs, mortgage gold bonds for the amount named.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07
GENERAL HASTINGS MAY DECLINE

Washington. April 6-General Hastings who was
recentlv amounted Chief OF the Bureau OF Amerf-
can Republics may. decline the place He has SUCH
action under consideration.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07
,.r,ox srRrTy AyD GrARAyTY COMPANY

TIL. newly organized Union Surety and Guaranty
car,nanv elected these officers yesterday: Presi-
denr ex.state Controller james A. Roberts; wee
president Frederick b. Ester; treasurer a.: ~
Horgan formerly Treasurer OF the United states;
-rse cnmpany has absorbed the Citizens Trust and
siretv Company. OF Philadelphia. Omces nave
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07
LAMP INDUSTRY CONSOLIDATION

In financial circles yesterday 1t was reported
that the lamp industry is undergoing the process
Of consolidation. and that all the large manufacur-
ing concerns in that line meant 10 comoife, Win
a capital of many millions of dollars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07
Hotel de Lille ct d'Albion

1913. ntE ST; HoNoEE. PARIS; -.
DOME AND NEW OPERA. ADyANIA0EoCe A.
RANGEMENTs FOR FAMILIES BEAvTi!vL HAL<S
LARGE DRAWING ROOMS. ELECTRIC LI0Ht. -
TELEGRAXs. 'LII.LALBIoS." PARIS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07

The Sheriff received writ OF repieVin ses'e'ua,
Tor ,,s. from Herman Joseph against the ass'snee
Of Ellen o'Grady dealer in drys9e9dss a. % Who
dred- and twenty fourth-st ana E's"
made an assignment on Aprh y
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07

Annie Devine formerly Annie Huntington. living
AZ No as Eighth-ave has fled a petition IN bank
ruptoy with liabilities Ns.isi and no assets or
tho liabilities ysise is a deficiency Judgment IN
favor Of Amos Van Warf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07

rudge Bookstaver OF the Supreme Court yester
day granted an order dissolving the sydney fo'en-
field Company formerly in the thea'rieai ous'' sas
anu in 1895 with capital stock OF sco"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07
PRESIDENT INVITED TO NEW-ORLEAti
PEACE JUBILEE WILL BE POSTPONED UNTIL FALL.
IF HE CAN ATTEND

Washington. April "a large delegation OF prom
,rent citizens Of New-Orleans. headed by Senator
Cafery and Representatives Meyer and Davey.
chilled OF the White House to-day and invited the
President 10 visit New-Orleans TO attend the Peace
Jubilee on May s. The President Informed them
.hst e. would be impossible TO accept the invitation
ewing TO the press of public business. The com.
mittee then offered 70 postpone the jubilee nntI
lie said he could give promise, but would
he the matter under consideration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07

EUROPEANS AND TRAVEL,
IFRS will find the London Office OF The.
Tribune. 149 Fleet Street. convenient
olace 10 leave their advertisements ana,
subscriptions for The Tribune.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07
PETITIONS ~ BiNKRf PTCF.

Philip Krulevitch. clothing salesman. living ~
No 50 East One-hundred and -ffth-st. has MED q
petition in bankruptcy with liabilities lbs ard
assets 81 10 He was 81 r. & 3 Krulevitch. cloth
ing dealers al No. 52i Broadway. who closed IN
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07
LOCAL BUSINESS COMPLICATIONS.

Elizabeth Herman. costumer at NO l'ooo Dro"u-
way. made an assignment Yesterday 10 Leroy 70
W,llet without preference. She IL the ""e %
Emil Herman. who started the business IN i'N'
and has carried It in his wife name 10, .nsss in
ahina costumes for some Of the leading tneatrtcai
troupes In February Mr. Herman ~ saS ~, III Iesr
man saws one prominent actress owes her s4"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07

Tho Sheriff received an execution yesterday lot
,.,s7 against Richard D. Alliger. Insurance asen'
a, No Is Plne-st IN favor OF the executors OF the
90, ate OF James simpson on note.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07

been rented in the Dun Building Broadway ane
Reade-st. meeting viii be held to-day, ~ whscn
additional directors will be elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07
A LETTER FROM LONDON.

The following letter addressed TO PRESIDENT or'
and signed by Thomas F. Blackwell and heh,ic %.
Murray, chairman and secretary respec''','' Va
the London Chamber OF Commerce was f"u -
duly received through His ExceiienSy Sor copv
Choate the American Amba ssador. In Lonnol uupS
of the telegram which your ChamoeI 30 Solutions
and so kindly dispatched conveying the aerS
passed BY the New-Y York Chamber placlns OF 80
lis grateful appreciation OF the distinsu'sheu '
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07
RESOLUTIONS PASSED.

On the motion OF Seth Low. seconded by Francis
B. Thurber the following resolutions were unani-
mously passed
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-04-07

Washington. April 6.-The following Army ana
Navy orders have been Issued
ARMY
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25

Very few men can resist hungry
beggar.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25

|
place like this; and I'm sure Mr.. Win
ton would be glad to oblige you"
| But how?' urged Matty. "The ho-
tel is at least half mile away"
"Send Nora" He
"Nora, indeed! l don't suppose Nora
ever did an errand in her life," said
Matty
"Then it's high time she com
menced," laughingly suggested Eve
leen. Write a note!'
I'D rather send verbal message" +"
said Matty: land wouldn't send at
all If l wasn't dying to read the end
of that essay that papa began last
night
Nora. deep in the energetic occupa-
tion of backing the kitchen stove, was
summoned upstairs.
mora" said Matty, impressively, ~
want you to go to the hotel. You know
where that isT
"Sure an l do, MISS" said Nora with
wide mouth open, and eyes OF intense
attention.
"And ask for Mr.. Winton, and tell
him that Miss Matty Rice sends her
compliments. and would like to bor-
row the Recreation Of Country Par
SON."
"You're sure you understands
"Yism. an why wouldn't II" prompt
ly retorted Nora, rather nettled by this
implied asperation on her powers of
comprehension.
"And come. back as quick as you
can"
"Sure an it's me that will,' said
Nora. -
And presently the two sisters caught
a glimpse of her beneath. the folds of
n rusty waterproof cloak. with NAM
moth umbrella held over her head, dis
appearing behind the huge leaves Of
the rhododendron hedge.
.1I hope she won't be long" said
Matty.
why should sheT' said serene Eve
leen. sn,D4t.
And she went on eomposedly with
the pomegranate blossoms that she was
embroidering, while Matty sat down
to the piano, and tried to pick out the
notes of some dreamy refrain. which
had haunted her ever since she heard
IL at the opera last winter, with Patti
smiling on the stage and the full or
chestra laundering on the strains.
And Nora plunging down the ravine,
like anything but woodnymph, plash-
ed her way to the hotel, going quar-
ter of a mile out of her road on ac-
count of spotted snake, and stopping
for a good chat with fellow-Hiber-
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25

They sat at the moon-washed veran-
da and looked far out over the quiet
blue ocean.
His hand was ON the back of the
mammoth rocker" that held her sa-
cred form, and it trembled with the
tumultuous tenderness that was surg
ing in his soul.
at is too beautiful for words, isn't
it?'
1t was his voice that Jared the ST.
lence, and he felt abashed as she look
ed at him with what seemed like re-
proach in her beautiful eyes.
"It depends upon what the words
are" she said, in calm voice.
81 beg your pardon"
He was speaking now, but 1t seemed
like the voice Of another, faint and far
away.
"You said 1t was too beautiful for
words" she continued, "and my reply
was that it depended upon what the
words were"
With glad cry he fell at her feet
and In moment more she had muir
INJURED "Yes."
And thus was exemplified the ad-
vantage Of a practical education.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25
WHERE DO ALL THE PINS GO z
What Was Found In the Seat of n
"SIeepy Hollow" Chair.

What Was Found In the Seat of
"SIeepy Hollow" Chair.
"The old question, Where do all the
pins go to? will never be answered"
said an upholsterer Of this city; but
can throw light on the fate of few OF
those that disappear In New Orleans.
Last week one of my customers
brought me a large sleepy hollow
chair to recover and fix up generally.
1t was fine old piece Of furniture, and
had been In the family for twenty
five or thirty years. AS soon as we
took off the cover, which was su.
perlor piece of leather, but badly worn,
we began to find things, principally
pins, and before we got through we
had collection that astonished every
body in the shop. Here 1t Is: One thou
sand three hundred and forty-two pins,
312 needles, 2S darnlng needles, thin
bles, pair small scissors, spectacle
case, 2 pair eye glasses, $1.92 In PEN
niles, nickels, dimes and silver 3-cent
pieces, 3 medals, 2 button hooks,
knife, key ring, 2 shirt studs, 1 nail
cleaner, and buckles. How Is that
for a record breaker? The chair was
very large, and the place where the
cover of the sides and the seat came
together made a flrst-class trap for
small articles. l suppose they would
slip down out of sight and gradually
work their way into the horsehair stuff
Ing AS the chair grew old and ragged
the process was facilitated. The pins
ranged all the way from miniature
black ones to big, old-fashioned brass
spikes, and among the lot were several
dozen with separable heads that must
have been made long time ago. The
nedles also represented great variety
of sizes and shapes, and many of them
were still threaded. One of the Thin
bles was gold and belonged to the
mother of the gentleman who owns the
chair. 1t is no unusual thing for us to
discover several hundred pins in pieces
of old furniture, but never before ran
across such a mine. New Orleans
Times Democrat.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25
sD9D19DDDD@DDDDDDDD
:N0RA's BlUNDER.
sDD9DDDe@e@e@e@aee@a
0F Miss Matte Rice had yawned
once since breakfast she had yawn-

0F Miss Matte Rice had yawned
once since breakfast she had yawn-
ed score of times: and even pret-
ty Eyeleen was growing drowsy over
her embroidery by the window. For
it was a hopelessly rainy day In mid
October. with the sky yelled in dark
gray mist, the tinted leaves floating
down into matted layers of dim color
around the columns of the piazza, and
the tall dahllas nearly prostrated by
the steady downpour. No walks, no
gathering of ferns, mosses, berries in
the still, delicious woods; no dreamy
rambles to the mountain tops-and.
worst and saddest Of ALL nothing to
read.
"And l won't be deluded into work
ing worsteds," said Matty, NOR yet
into crewels and Kensington stitch.
Eveleen, what Is that delightful book
that papa was reading aloud out of
last night
"Do you mean the 'Recreations of a
Country Parsonp" said Eyeleen, com
pairing two shades of rose-colored WOOL
IF that's the name of it-yes."
"He took it to the city with him."
said Eveleen. 81 saw it sticking out
OF his coat pocket when he was run
ming for the train"
"How provoking" sighed Matty,
clasping her dimpled hands above her
head; "when it's the book Of all books
that should like to read on day like
this" a.....s.
"Mr. Winton has copy of it." said
Eveleen, threading a worsted needle
with the very darkest shade of garnet.
But what good will that do ME p
said Matte, disconsolately.
Borrow It," suggested Eveleen.
Everybody borrows everything in a
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25

Members Of the nobility in England
make a great deal of pocket money by
writing for the papers and magazines
One Of these writer's is Lady Violet
Greville, and, according to her, the
American women are responsible for
the extravaganza of English women to-
day. Ten or fifteen years ago, she says,
the American women, fragile, beauti-
full creatures" appeared In England,
wearing Paris gowns and beautifully
coiffured, and society succumbed to
them. That was the end of dinner
dresses that lasted for years and trops-
seau gowns that were worn for a life
time. Then was the beginning Of
frown and discomfort, and debt on the
part Of the Englishman, but the Eng
hsh woman was patrlotic-that's the
way Lady Violet puts it-and was not
to be outdone by the Yankee Million
aires, and she took to good gowns.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25

has eleven hives of bees, and this year
over 300 pounds of honey was gathered
ed and sold, all the work being done
by women. In tne farm hothouses,
which are 300 feet long, good crop of
tomatoes has been raised and disposed
Of. In the winter time the patients are
kept busy at weaving fancy aprons
and at knitting machines, on which
underclothng is made to order. All
kinds of plain and fancy needlework
are also done by patients.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25
GET TIPS FROM CROOKS.
Bank Officials Take Means to Protect
Their Treasure from Thieves.

1hetr Treasure from Ih1eves.
1t IL said by a police official at City
Hall headquarters that some of the
city banks, whose hoard of surplus
cash has been increasing largely of
late, have been experimenting with an
expedient long In use by Bank of Eng
land officials of paying known crooks
for information OF any contemplated
raid upon their vaults. The Bank of
England's first experiment of this kind
dates from 1850, when the directors of
the bank listened to n startling PROPOSE
tion made by a ditch digger"
The laborer told the directors that he
had discovered new and unsuspected .
method of getting into the cellarvaults,
where the gold and silver bars were
kept, and that he would sell his secret
to them for money. The directors hesi-
tated, believing that they had taken
every preeaution against loss from the
vaults In putting up heavy masonry
with plenty of iron bars, and by man
ming the building with armed wsltch-
men. But finally they granted tha,man,
who seemed to talk fairly. q chance to
try his plan, and a night-was named
for the undertaking. .4 IS
AT the appointed time u committee
Of the directors descended to the cellar
and heard a peculiar scratching sound
under their feet Two hours later the
floor opened and the ditch digger bob
bed up serenely. Like the evil spirits In
the spectacular drama. All around them
lay bars of precious metal. totaling in
value f3,000000. The man explained
satisfactorily how 1t was dome, and as
reward the directors assured him an
Income for life on an investment of
$4,000. The crook was content, and
1t Is believed he remained honest ever
afterward
But other cracksmen We're tempted
by his luck to try the same game, and
the directors were Inundated with sug-
gestions and tips on new methods OF
burglary and how TO prevent them.
Among other things. they paid $4,000
for process, invented by young
chemist, for copying the ink, paper.
watermarks and designs OF the bank
notes so perfectly as to defy detection.
The directors found they could use his
systesn more satisfactorily and more
proftably than their own In the produc.
ton of their currency. f@4
Despite the fact that these expemdi-
lures have run up into big figures In
the last half century, the directors of
to-day say that all the money was well
invested. Chicago Chronicle.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25

take here. l sent Nora to the hotel to
me baek-a manr
"A book?" said Mr.. Fontaine.
Yes" said Matte, trying harder and
harder TO keep back her laughter as
the comic side of the circumstance
forced itself upon her. "rhe Recrea-
tions of a Country Parson.' Mr. Win
ton has It."
Mr.. Fontaine began to laugh. SO
did Matty and Eveleen; and in five min
utes they were the best friends in the
world. Mr.. Fontaine stayed to lunch.
and they never knew how that long
rainy morning whiled itself away. un-
I'll at last the blue riffs of sky spread
banners above the pine trees on old
Sky-Top, and every shining drop was
transformed into tiny rainbow.
Mr.. Fontalne came often after that.
SO did Mr.. Paul Wnton. the owner of
the genuine Country parson.' And
when the family closed their cottage.
and returned to the city, the two young
men discovered that the journey to
Philadelphia was not such very long
one. And there Is every probability
that the lacking rectory will be built
In the spring and that the country par
son will bring pretty young wife
there; at least so says popular gossip.
Dear stupid old Nora!' says Matty
Rice. at was all her doing. And she
shall have a home with me always"
"But blunders don't always terminate
successfully" Eveleen gravely re-
marks.-Waverley Magazine.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25
LIQUORS AND CIGARS

To be mad III LIle MHTktl
MIR. Thomas will conduct nothing but first
class house, and cordial welcome will be ex-
tended to all guests
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25
HOME FOR INEBRIATE WOMEN.

Lady Somerset Makes New Departure
at Duxhurst Retreat.
In her home for inebriate women at
Duxhurst Reigate, England, Lady
Henry Somerset has put into operation
several new plans which are expected
to assist In the cure Of those whom she
calls her patients" In the summer
time a number of occupations have
been provided which will keep the pa
tients employed out of doors. The farm
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25
CandeIaria Hall Saloon

Is wel-known and finely furnished and is the
most popular resort in Caudelaria. The bar is
stock ed with the choicest and best brands of
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25
Spiders as Mechanicians.

The spider that seeks out pebble
and anchors her web with 1t clearly
makes use of a tool. The pebble Is
analogous to the iron anchor used by
man. Spiders have been seen to use
nails for anchors.-Scientific American.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25
Bibles in Philippine Laneuapes

The English Bible Society, which i'm
these matters acts with the American
Bible Society, has translated the Bible
into Tagal, Vicol, and Ilacuno, three
Languages In the Philippines,
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25
Women Students Prosecuted

Women students at the University
of Berlin are not allowed to wear their
hair in braids down their backs. Tive
girl students who persisted In doing
this were expelled.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25

A good many of the so-called prom.
inent" people, are prominent as Warn.
ings.
Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1899-10-25
Too Beautiful,

They sat at the moon-washed veran-
da and looked far out over the quiet
blue ocean.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
A CRUEL SWEETHEART.

Walking along with has sweetheart,
he stopped at the window of a confec-
tioner's shop, and, addressing his lady
love, said:
"Now, then, what will you take"'
She. expecting to be treated to some
of the good things, mOdestly replied:
ooh, anything you like"
"Then," he said, ''we'll take a walk. -
And he marched her past the shop
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
CONTRARY.

NIiriam-Where do you expect to go
this summer-tO the mountains or the
seaShOre?
Fannie haven't decided yet. 1t
will depend on which papa selects. l
do hope he will say the seashore. That
will make mamma take to the mOun-
tains and | like them so much better.
Chicago News.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
ADDING TO IT'S TERRORS.

"Ten Thousand Kansas women are
going to wear divided skirts in stormy
weather."
"And yet some foolish people have
thought that the terrors of the Kan
sas storm as 1T has had to be endured
in the past could not be increased'-
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
ACCORDING TO THEIR UNDER
STA NDING.

The Maid-I found a fOur-leaVed
clover this morning. There is an old
saying that the finder will be married
within a year.
The achelor-Indeed! / was under
the impression that the finding Of a
four-leaved clover was an omen OF
good luck-Chicago News.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
SAFEST PLAN FOR HIRAM.

"Well,'' said the mother of the fam
ilv. ..the ball game must he over. Here
comes Hiram Through the back alley"
''phrough the back alley?' echoed
the caller. 'Then the club The belongs
to must have lost the game"
'FThats' no Indication. He always
comes nome that way. He's the UNI
pire."
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
BASEBALL TERM.

Novice-Wha't do you call that chap
that's playing out there between Sec
ond and third bases?
Bleacher-We call him the comma.
Novice comma? What do you
call him that for?
iBleaIcher- hes the short
stop-see ?-BOs ton Courier
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
NOT QUITE so VULGAR.

Our new secretary of state" said
Miss Pawenu, sis the man who wrote
Little Breeches,' l believe"
''S-s-sh!" exclaimed Mrs. Parvenu,
looking around anxiously to see how
many had heard the remark. GLOW
can you be so vulgar, Mabel? You
mean Little Trousers off course. -
Chicago Post
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
A WISE JUDGE.

Judge-HOw old are you?
Witness Excuse me, judge, but
that is, didn't suppose-must really
answer? You see, judge
Judge-DOn't be so long about il,
The longer you take to an
swer the Older you get!--Der Floh.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26

A. COURTEOUS RAILROAD MAN.
InQuirer-When lis the next train to
bennington?
Station Master-TWelVe O'Clock, sir
lnquirer-What isn't there one be-
fore that?
Station Mas.ter-No, sir: we never
run one before the neXt.-Tit- bits.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
HE KNEW HIS BUSINESS.

The COnsttuent-HOW would you
like to be Dewey?
The Statesman-And have every
body watching every move l make!
I have enough trouble of that kind
Ow.-Indianapolis Journal.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26

MOST DLSCONCERTING OF ALL.
'FDoes your wife cross examine you
when you stay out late at night?''
''Wol-se than THAT. She encourages
the children to ask questions in her
presence cleveland Post.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
NEXT!

The Mana ger-W'hat was all that
ing?
''W7hy, the two headed man got into
a Quarrel with himself as to which of
him should get shaved first. ''-Tit-Bits.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
WITH THE JOKER.
GOODNESS BETW ZEN THEM

AGAIN.
"You talk about the 'ice crop, " said
Rivers. 'What sort of agricultural
supplement- would you use in harvesting
it?'
'"Well." answered Brooks, you
might use AN icicle, mightn't your
Chicago Tribune.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
FICTITIOUS PROPORTION.

"Wlhat does better half mean?"
asked the inquisitiNe boy.
BETTER half" explained the father,
'fis usually the smaller part as to size
and the larger part ais to influence. 1t
thus evens up and takes half
"Oh!" said the boy
John William, you ought to DE
ashamed of YOURSELF" said the boys
fathers better half-Chicag go Post.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1899-07-26
SPOILS.

Little Freddie-Pa, what are the
spoils of war?
Pa-The money the heroes get for
writing magazine stuff that was con
tanned in newspaper articles published
months before. Chicago News.