The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-09-23
Fun OF the World

tIemen concerned with the scientific de-
partments of the government are never
quite above being BATTERED ey any man
ifestatiens of intelligent Interest en- the
part Of the public in the branches watch
fhey affect. Prof L o. Howard. chief
OF the division OF entomology, eonfesses
that ne is no exception. and By story
which ne has told 10 few members OF
the cosmos CLUB, he points moral
against any such weakness X happen
ed IN this wise: The Professor received
one day personal letter from gentle
man in western town asking him 70
be so good as TO send him a COPY OF
his report. Professor Howard replied
promptly. saying he should b. pleased
TO comply With his request. and ssS,ng
20 which particular report he referred
The reply was as follows:
Am not particular which one you send.
l only want il for a scrap-book.''
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One night at a reception which Senator
Beyeridge and / attended soon after rs
election the hostess said in mock sur
prise:
fare you Senator Beveridge. the sena-
tor from Indiana?'
The senator bowed modestiy
1T hardly seems possible. Why. you
are a mere beardiess youtht'
Madam replied Mr.. Bevetidge. VITA
out a smile, Il shave"
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In his novel a Spoil Of once Mr..
Hamlin Garland tells how Bradley Tai
colt, the poor, friendless farm hand, has
fought his way, step by step, TO school.
10 the practice of law, TO the legisla-
tuFe at Des Moines. and finally is run
ming as candidate for the Office OF cen
gresham.
1t Is reasonable TO believe that the
young man would be sufficiently interest
ed in the election TO stay awake until
the returns were all in. and yet. on page
967 Mr.. Garland writes: HE was elect
ed. and while the Democrats went wild
with JOY Bradley slept quietly in his bel
at bonneville the brass band played
itself ouiescent under his window"
OF course. either this was sMsr non
sense or Bradley was under the influence
OF some powerful drug.
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A story is told of Cardinal Gibbons of
Baltimore and Archbishop Ryansof Phil
adeiphia regarding an Incident that took
place while they were enjoying a day al
the seashore together during a recent
heated spell. They had run down 20
Atlantic City, and on arriving made
themselves known 10 none, but went 70
a clearinghouse incog.
Clad in the shapeless bathing suits that
are furnished hapless strangers. they
soon issued forth, with a shapeless straw
hat tied tightly down upon the head OF
each.
II is needless TO say that they did not
look as distinguished as is their won't
when they officiate at some high ser
vice, but their enjoyment OF the situation
was not q whit the less on that ac-
count.
BY an odd chance the string Of the
cardinals hat was red and the arch
bishop chuckled at the aptness Of It.
Anyone can see you are cardinal
he said
And anyone can tell you are an arch
bishop, because here you are bathing in
an archepiscopal sect" retorted the car
dinal. finishing the sentence In a splut-
ter, for al that moment ~ big breaker
caught him full In the face.
But not an observer took them fer
either cardinal or archbishop. In spite
OF their shapeless costumes. however
there was something distinguished In he
appearance Of the two Ilen-somethins
in their faces or manner-that marked
them as being persons Of standing and
so il happened that some OF thosa n
the throng that huddled along the beach
gazed at them with mild curiosity.
One home-like country woman, evi-
IDENTIFY on her first seashore visit. was
especially interested in watching the two
men, who were enjoying themselves with
constantly increasing gayety
And at length the dignitaries heard
her say critically to her husband, in
what she thought a safe aside:
We'll. the old man, he looks kinder
I'd hut old
seems TO me she's quite hearty and
strong"
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Among the curiosities Of The law is ths
following. reported by the Rochester
Post Express:
At term OF the circuit court IN one
Of the up-river counties not long ago q
horse case wan on trial and a well.
known 'horseman" was called as a wit
ness.
well. sir, you saw this horse?'' said
the defendants counsel
Yes. SIR; u
what did you DOR
q Jest opened his mouth n find ont
how old he was an 7 says 70 him says
], Old feller. guess you're purity good
vetS
"stopT cried the opposing counsel
Your honor. I object 20 any converse
ton carried on between the witness and
the horse when the plaintiff was 4
present"
The objection was sustained.
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Some people want something Tor moth
ing. an exchange that Is By no mean
equitable The following story is ioid
OF recent advertiser whose Ike IS u
be encountered frequently:
The announcement ran:
"A lady. in delicate health. wishes 70
meet with a useful conuanion Fhe
must be domesticated. musical. an early
riser. amiable. Of good appearance. AID
have some experience IN nursing T0fal
ahstainer preferred. Comfortable home
No salary"
Shorty afterward this es;iuable give
rr1e-everyt hing for nothing lady received
a parcel bearing the familiar inscription
.'Tnis side ~. with care" II contained
a ueek-looking cat
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There are many waYz 20 comfort fhe
unfortunate. says TId-Bifs. One - che
most original % them - recorded nf
sir David Dundas. once . circuit JUDGE
II England u tire early hay ~ n.
certury-. IN rrarv - ne rural 6istr'cfa.
there was but one session ~ the courts
during ere year and II rouaecueutfF -
came the Judges duty 20 make .cieaa
sweep Il tse prisoners cases before s.
session ended
Sir Dsvi5 has Just finished session
= Scarborough. ard tbe court wav sat
20 b closed. Saea TIE zaolsr approach
Cd
what. your houor." sal ~. - -
fse done z-gfh ere nan who created q
afsturE auce 81 court last scarf TcBr
hunor All rscoIiect hat yoa committed
him for contempt
''cgood hszvens9" eKclsgEa~d 81 10 g..
vho rad. = cess-se saIT cor1nlf:es re
r-iaoner Far the DAY Has Ire ua1
been casaneE for Year7 Relssss , %
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