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SHOOTING WARS.


II am very much afraid said one emf
nent Chinaman, that the European
powers are entirely to formidable for u.s.
so am t. answered the other My
only hope is that they will undertake TO
strike terror to our hearts by making awful
examples Of one another"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

III the excitement of magnificent strug-
gle in national politics the public is likely
to overlook the fact that Mr.. Addicks is
still pegging away at his little game of
solitaire in Delaware
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

Alas for the dyspeptic with his dull de-
pressing way;
He'll tell you of his troubles, IL you'll listen
all the day.
He says his heart is breaking meath Inc
sorrows that befall,
But his stomach's out of order. 1t Is not
his heart at all
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

The reports of the conduct of European
troops indicate that 50 far as their pres
ence implies desire to show the Chinese
touch of heightened civilization, the
whole enterprise is a dismal failure.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

Boss Croker says that Coler Is now and
always has been the enemy OF Tammany
Hall. That may be the real reason why
Coler has so many friends in other quar-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

ChIcagO JoufnaI.
II Is really painful the way the south
eera democratic press Is poking fun at the
consent of the governed plank in the
Kansas City platform. The esteemed para
mount issue" Is regarded as q great joke
In the south.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

While Bryan is in the east republican
speechmakers will be sent into Nebraska
This invasion of the enemy's country is an
idea that works both ways
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

Cities that are dissatisfied with the GEN.
sus returns can be assured that the clerks
have been doing the very best possible. in
spite of the terrible heat
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

A New York paper announced in its head
lines this morning that Frances attitude Il
uncertain. AS II there was anything re-
marka BILE In that.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

A Topped politician always has to do q
great deal of wriggling before he gets COM
fortably settled again.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

Germany and Russia are little distract
ed from their task of keeping both eyes on
China by the necessity of watching each
other
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Worse.

did they have fresh vegetables every
day where you boarded this summer"
NO" said the sad-looking citizen 1.-THE
farmer we visited bought everything at the
crossroads grocery store. There's only
one thing worse than green goods man
and that's q canned goods mani
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

The war bulletins completely knocked
out the cholera and yellow fever scares
this summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

There are fears among the other nations
that Russia has been associating with Ii
Hung Chang SO much that 1t has grown
crafty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

DIn order to avoid delays. on nc-
count Of personal absence. letters to
THE STAR should not be Addressed
to any Individual connected with inc
office. hut simply to THE STAR. or 70
the Editorial or Business Depart
ments. according TO tenor or purpose.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04

day Skirts The nobby new Blouse Jacket Suits III
different qualities and colorings by us this season
For Mondays special we shall Of
fer Ladies New Tailor-made Suits,
made of all-wool cheviot serge, i'll
black and navy; jackets are cut with
the new six-button box front, and
are taffeta silk lined throughout
skirts have the new fare bottom and
the new inverted back, and are lined
with good quality percaline. These
Suits will be sold
later in the season
for for f SIS: Special ST O.08
Venetian Cloth Suits for both La
dies and Misses; jackets are double
breasted, tight fitting backs, with
box-front effect. These Suits are
very neatly tailored and stitched;
jackets are lined throughout with
fine taffeta silk, and skirts lined with
the best quality percaline. We are
showing them in black, navy, royal,
brown and castor. Later prices on
these Suits will be SI8.5o-but as
an early fall spe-
; Ga, We e, shall offer $12.Q8
Ladies Fine Quality Black Serge
Skirts. trimmed to form founce at
the bottom, with rows of black tat
feta silk; made with the new back;
lined with good quail
ity percaline. Worth SA OK
S748 AS a special. " ~
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-09-04
200 Pieces of 5=Imch Satin and Gros
Grain All=Si1k Ribbon.
W0mem's Suit Department.


q n r b n man
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR SALE
HERE'S THE PLACE TO BUY. FOR
HOME OR INVESTMENT. NOT ONE
HOUSE FOR RENT.
There have been more first-class houses sold on
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS in the last 80 days
than In the whole northwest section. Here s
where you get the best house for the money.
Wen sell you d better home for $4,000 than
for S65OO than others have paid SO. 900 down
town. High, healthy COOL wide Streets no
shanties; numerous schools. stores and churches;
houses occupied by prominent business and
government officials
SEE Us ABOUT THESE
PRICE, $9O0O-Entire front of white stone;
built Of the choicest materials, by days work -
rooms deep on LIST floor; bed rooms; tiled
bath, porcelain tub; back stairway; HOT-water
heat; room for stable.
PRICE, $S50O-Near Barber mansion; 10 rms ::
tiled bath; hot-water heat.
PRICE, $6,5OO-Substantal front of best quail
ity Of red brick; stone porch and stone trim
mings: rooms deep; stairways; hot-water
heat; deep lot.
PRICE $6:5oo-A lovely corner; 10 rooms; hot
water heat: 25x10O.
PRICE, $6,5oO-Red brick on Kenesaw ave-
bet. 18th and 14th. south side.
PRICE, $7,500-Three 10-room brick on
Roanoke: hot-water heat.
PRICE. So, 2O0-A 1O-rm. brick and stone dwell
ing on Yale st. bet. 18th and l4th: lot 19x1OO:
alley.
PRICE, $7,50o-The equal Of any 50 500 house;
on one Of tho best squares bet 18th and 18th:
rooms deep on LIST floor; large reception hall
steam heat; laundry; room for stable.
19x16O.
PRICE, $1o.5Oo-splendid home; stories; 2
parlors dining room. pantry and kitchen on one
moor: bed rooms; hot-water heat; lot 2Ox145;
NUMBER OF CHOICE CORNERS
II T. n "A
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR RENT-154r 9TH ST. NV. THREE-STORY
press brick. with and bath; NEW
PLTMEING; large yard: S35 per month. CHAS
\ FIShE. 1920 Columbia st. oc2O-3t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR SALE-WELL LOCATED.
VERY CHEAP.
An Sroom house ST. bet. 9th and 10th,
for $4.75O; formerly cost $4,000; out-of- town
owner. must sell.
HARD TO BEAT
This desirable home for S. 500; 2-story brick;
rooms on floor; cellar. furnace; STABLE; on
lettered street NV.
HOW'S THIS ONE7
$550O-A 10-room brick; lot 2O11OO; on Q let
tered street west of 14th.
1t STONE & FAIRFAX, 500 F st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

TOR RENT-l2-RpOM HOUSE, . BATHS; SOUTH
exposure; rOomers will remain part Of fur
niture for sale: very desirable location. Address
HOME w. Star office. oc2O-5t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FuE RENT-TO ON NFRS OF HOUSES: WE
want to rent your houses; we have rented nearly
I'll n" desirable. houses have and are turning
away many applicants daily. II you have a
II wHpayins tenant give Us trial.
O., ~ 81 MOORE & HILL. III l4th st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FrIi RENT-93 S.W.: FINE. wELL-HEATED
Broom house. with bath: beautifully located op-
I"site Smithsonian Park; $40 Apply to OWNER.
l-"S lith n. 1t"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR RENT - THAT DESIRABLE HOUSE. 1903
Yale st. Columbia Heights: location unsur-
passed: sleeping rooms; = elegant tiled ba tbs
io.-water heat; rent. $50 OPEN.
II MOORE & HILL, III 14th St NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20
FOR NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.

FOR RENT-OLIvER TYPEWRITERS
$500 a month; In frst-class order; complete with
table. We keep them supplied with ribbons and
in good running Order and all for $500 a month.
We also handle a line of frst-class supplies at
right prices.
OLIVER TYPEWRITER COMPANY
Telephone 769. 1887 Pennsylvania ave. NV.
oc16-5ts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20
PALMISTRY.

MADAME BAUDER, SCIENTIFIC PIANIST,
late Of New York, VIII b located for Q abort
time at lisa eth IT. NV. TERMS reasonable.
8eaEss an. until - ss1e-ess
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

Fo!; RENT CE THE Cheapest HOUSES a.
rom bricks, nearly newt, with every modern con-
vcnence; / square from and ! fare down
town; only $3.50 per month, fine streets and
sidewalks and good neighbors. WIN. Ii. SAIS-
DEl.S X co, 1907 + It. NV. ocaO-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

For: EINr-AN ELEGANT HOUSE ON WASHING
ton Heights admirably adapted for limited enter
tainmenp at the low rent Of $40 per month !;
everything perfect. including tiled Kitchen ha nd
spup!y pancled dining room and the finest hea ting
plan; made. WIN. II. SAUNDERS & co, 14o7 F
i. oc3l 81
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR itENT-BY FLOYD f. DAVIS TTH K w
~ l. sw. Or, ami 1000 837 Md ne, Or ami 35 90
30 Ia AZ nv. 10 mi 90 ~ sth Sr. ami. l s 90
iUlu u sw. ST. w&s 1000 900 f sw, 5r was. | 40
~ &li sw. Or. vas 49, 81 1922 9Th Or. WIS . so
!1l :, sw Or. WIS. l20 1912 7th sw, Or. WIS. IL.
- sw, Or, WIS. 12-0Oi1OlT Md sw, Sd A. 90
u..N-2t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR RENT - WASHINGTON HEIGHTS = NEW
horse. @S1o Goth st: 3-stOry and cellar bun
brick: L. and baths heated by ho,
water; delightful location; convenient to cars
reduced to 1850 to good tenant.
oc2r-St r. f. BRADLEY 1903 F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20
FOR lighthouses.
UNFINISHED.

FOR RENT-NICE 1O-ROOM BRICK, 1909 22D
St NV: rooms 1st floor; bed rooms; newly
otco ted; hot-W heat; tiled a.h; open fire.
places; $40. Open Sunday.
it, W. p. SPRINGER 941 F st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR SALE-BEAUTIFUL TEN ROOM HOUSE.
1909 ODD ST. NV; four rooms first floor; six bed
rooms; open freplaces throughout; steam heat
tiled bath; front and back stairways. Will sell
at reasonable price and on easy monthly nay
ments Open Sunday w. P. SPRINGER. GAL F st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

~; REM l2ol II ne. sto&dw. 40. 90
80 lith NV, Dusin 90 l32 NV Tor. 81. 90
~. X NV. lar. 100 90 .th&I NV 90
l2-z' y av. 12r -. 90 $50 X NV r.. : 70 80
l.ie 10th NV Or .iU.uO llli i ne. 5r.... D. 30
1t WILLIAM X. ELLIS. 525 11th NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

,i2i Half ST sw. ar. b. 40
:prner nr Dup Cir 10000
eaeeI y NV. 12r&2b. .65. 90
JOB LIST ST ne. 7r&h. $3.50
:DtS Camb'ge lOr&h. ~. 80
6l5 613 l. Sc. 6r&b. 1850
4 CO., 1907 3 st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20
FOR RENT-UNFURNISH

NJ ST near Thomas
Circle. l2r&h.. S110 ~
2l5G cal av. l2r&b. 100
Sl3 X L NV. l2r&b. 80. ~
lib ) ST NV. Gr&b. % u
TO2 " wark st .l1r&h22 ~
WM. Ii. SAUNDERS
oc1U-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR RENT 1914 18th ST: FINE 3-STORY
dwelling. containing IA and baths;
heated by furnace; splendid location for room
renting. etc: convenient to all hotels. lines.
etc: price only Sloo per Apply TO THOMAS
]. FISHER co. UncorporatedJ. 1924 st. NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR RENT
1850 Emerson St: G and bath: cellar;
font and back yards; S1750 mo.
3n6 I st. NV; rooms and bath; rent, $3.50
per
1923 st. ne; 6 rooms and BATH ami; rent.
so per
II HILL. NEWTON & Co. so2 St NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR SALE
beautiful bay-window brick; rooms and
BATH front and rear yards; centrally located fur-
mace heat; only $1,000; $500 cash. balance
monthly.
LOOK, LOOK AND CALL TO INQUIRE
about 7-room and bath buff brick home; lot 1Sx
100; renting for 5000 per month; only 2eOO
J. d. & W. d. SULLIVAN.
se3o-1t 7o7 18th a.w.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR SALE-OR EXCHANGE-NEW TWO-STORY
and cellar press brick; rooms and tiled bath;
furnace heat: in northwest: will exchange for
house in northeast; price, So, $50.
oc2O-3t R. w WALKER & son, 1OO6 st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR SALE-ON I'd NEAR NE; o ROOMS.
bath. reception hall and cellar; furnace heat:
steps; deep lot to alley. Price, s., 5I5,
duced from 81. 900; 1915 cash, balance long
time j. C. WELDON s. CO., 224 +. Cap. st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR SALE ON WASHINGTON HEIGHTS.
both lines: price. only 5000: 10 rooms
and tiled bath; steam heat: front and back stair
ways; beautifully papered throughout; never &C.
cuped. Il. W. WALKER son. 10O6 + st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR SALE-TWO VERY CHEAP HOUSES. EACH
3-story and basement; 10 rooms and BATH one
Capitol Hill, the other West Washington; 81, 900
and So. 800. respectively. Will give very easy
terms. WM H. SAUNDERS & CO.. 1907 NV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR SALE
The FINEST HOUSES O COLUMBIA
HEIGHTS for the price; new. stories. IL rms.
baths; hOtwater heat: tchen first floor.
Price, $4,000 each
B. H. WARNER COMPANY.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

1Fr2 II, l2r&2ba. SEQ, m. 1926 Cor IOr&b . 40 90
t|' 9TH NV, Or: y. 90 Alley houses. SO to SO
'r2r-3t +. W. GRAHAM. G17 lith Tel 24s0.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR sALE-EAcH. Tes Rpo-Two OF THE BEST
bargains ever offered on Capitol Hill; on
2oxss; one on ~ n hear East Capitol st.;
brown stone and bf1et. rooms and bath
1t STONE &yEAIRFAX sos r ST. INV.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR RENT-BY LATTMER & NESBTT 1921 G ST
RENTAL. AGENTS.
li-i chaplin, l2r &h. stab, elegant rge yard. $50
2217 18th w.6r&h S'l.uo 90I 9th ne 1r&b. . 4 6 90
lo 81 Oh on. lOr ID % Several houses $40 less
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20
FOR RENT NOVEMBER /

IOOk tltH.
Fol; RFNT-EASTERN SBCTION-vERY DESiR-
able residence, 3D. II ST. ne tcor. 4th
ST.. . rooms, bath and stable $40; also bay
window brick. 3O9 ID st. Sc, Library.
rooms. bath, cellar and stable. S25 and frame,
100 9Th st. ne. rooms, bath. cellar and large
side yard. SIS AI.BLRT +. FOX, 800 L st.
1t
FOR RENT-OPPoSTTE BOTANICAL GARDENS,
Etat bay-wndow brick, 10 Sd ST. NV. rooms
and bath. S23 and brick, 1927 18th st.
NV. 10 rooms and BATH $3.50. ALBERT f.
FOX. 500 L st. NV. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

l3s' NV, 15r. $500 1914 10Th ne sr 10 so
Isl VI NV, l3r--. -6D.fD los VI st 5r. 90
I'Ns = ! IS c ne.ar go Rooms 1875 It'll S5&S6
,,r ,p
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR RENT LARGE HOUSE IN NORTHWEST
section. city lines: Is rooms; modern
Improvements: nigh. healthy location; very large
yard: $50 month to good tenant. Further par
o3S ocsI ots,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR RENT 1852 18TH ST. NV: 3SToRi AND
cellar dwelling: IL and bath; heated by
furnace: hnc location; only half square to Conn
ears: price. SS3.33 per mo. For full parttc-
ulars apply To THOMAS j. FISHER & CO TN
corIroratedI, l324 4 W. Oc20-3t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

FOR RENT-7l4 ST. NE; 8 ROOMS; CEMENT
cellar; furnace; range; hot and cold water
bath. porcelain tub newly papered and painted
throughout; asphalt pavement In front; rent,
$3.50, wafer rent included.
oc1s-3t THOS E. WAGGAMAN, s17 st.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-10-20

TENANTS.
80 NV ST. .SlN.-fD''2ti |. NV, Or. L 90
a. 9TH NV. Or. IL 90 sol I'd Sc 7 90
no. VI av NV. 6r. ..16.4 213s NV, 2r. 3. 90
~ ~ ne. IT,. Is 80 1907 18th NV, 1r. so
:'li, Fla NV. Or 30
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
Intuition Down South.

The intrepid explorer accosted the
Antarctic Eskimo in all confidence.
you look just like the Arctic Eski-
mo-" said he. But
There's all the difference in the world
between u.s. interposed the Antarctic
Eskimore, with loud laugh, although
he had never before come in contact
with civilization.
AS for the explorer, his chagrin knew
no bounds upon discovering thus, that
this well known joke was quite intuitive
Detroit Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Proved.-''It jes' goes to show said
Mr.. Erastus Pinkly ruefuIly, 1T jes
goes to show What are you all
talkin' about2'' DE lection. It's de
fus' time ever voted. De man he Of
fered me two dollahs an I took it. My
uncle has been froo a lot O. campaigns,
an he made i'm glib up five. It jes
goes to show dat dar ain no chance
any mo- fob de young man in politics"
Washington Star.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

The Wise Philosopher encountered the
Honest WorlxingnaAn during the noon
hour. Now that the election is over
remarked the Wise Philosopher, Il dare
say you appreciate the value of the full
dinner pail Il see little difference" re-
marked the Honest Workingman, plac-
ing the can to his lips; the bartender
puts in just as much froth as ever
Philadelphia Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Splitting the Difference.-Book Re
viewer-''I don't know just what to say
about this new fiction writer" Mag
azine Editor-ssWel1 goodness, don't
come to me for. help! Say he reminds
you a little of Gertrude Anterior and
a little of George Eliot. "-Indianapo
Journal
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

eats extravagant lunches down town.
How do you know?'' THE minute he
gets home in the evening he begins
trying to diet the family. "-Chicago
Record.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Brown (slapping total stranger on
back)-''Hullo, old man, haven't seen
you for an age. Don't you remember
me?'' Stranger-''I don't remember
face, but your manners very familiar"
Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

The Double egative.-Tess-"Ie
the most persistent man. When he pro
posed I said. No-a thousand times
nor" JEST should think that would
be enough to settle him" Tess-"But it
wouldn't He said that meant 500 affirm
atives ''-Philadelphia Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Cheap Religion.-Mrs. Jones-s'The
true disciples of Confucius go to church
twice everv day" Mrs. Smith-''Well
they can afford to. They have coins in
China worth only one-tenth of a cent?
Puck
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

The Eternal Feminine-''It is you wo-
men who make all the trouble in life.
Yes, and who make life worth the
trouble. Life.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Future Duke-What are you goin' to
do this mornin', Ell?
Future Earl-Oh, dunno. Rot about,
s'pose, as usual
Future Duke-Oh, but say, that's so
rotten.
Future Earl-Wel1, what else is there
to do, you rotter?-London Punch.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Blobbs-''What a changeable person
old Queercus is He never seems to
know his own mind from one minute to
the next" Slobbs-''Mere force of
habit You know he used tn he or
nected with the weather bureau."-PhiI-
adelphia Record
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Mrs Church-Your name is not spelled
right on this list.
Mrs. Gotham-What's the matter with
it?
t.
"Oh well, my husband wrote that; it's
nothing new for him to forget one of my
letters. y onkers Statesman.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

I'D fix that Hall of Fame all right"
What would be your basis of chOice?'
why, [ think no mans name ought to
go in there until Everybody is dead that
knew him. indianapolis Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Mrs Jinks-Any good news?
Mrs. Links-Oh, yes; she won't be
able to come.-Detroit Free Press
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

What are we coming to? If this sort
of thing keeps on every social barrier
will be swept away"
Whats the matter now?''
ssWhy, somebody's maid here in the
police court actually got up and insist
ed that. she is a kleptomaniac! '-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

she-And did you light the fire with
kerosene too?
He-No, 1 smoked while 1 was putting
gasoline in the Chicago
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Bobbs-Too bad about hobbs. Lost
all his furniture because of false
alarm of fire at his house.
Dobbs-But If there was no fire how
could his furniture be destroyed?
Bobbs-Well, you see, hobbs lives In
a suburban town where they have a.
volunteer fire departme Baltimore
American.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01
HUMOR OF THE DAY.

Mrs. Jinks-You have letter?
Mrs Links-Yes. from Mrs. Thomp-
son. who was coming to spend week
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She-EIow many pictures have you
painted since you first began?
He@Oh, 1 haven't any idea
She-Some day am coming around to
your studio and count them--Detroit
Free Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Know anything about golf?'
mot much. Why?"
IT suppose it's one of those Graz
that simply live and sleep on the link
Press.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

Hints to Young Men.-At a formal
evening affair it is not deemed polite to
ask a lady with whom you have danced
but once if she wears store teeth.
Avoid provincialisms.
Say shop teeth rather than store teeth
if you would be thought well-bred.-
Detroit Journal.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

The Chairman-Is he sound on the is
sues?
The Delegate (who has heard the can
didate speak)-Well. perhaps noisy is the
better word.-Philadelphia North Amer
lean.
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He-I have been late to work ever!
morning since my employer raised m.
salary.
His Wife-Yes; now that we are abb
to hire a cook you can never get you
breakfast on time.-Judge.
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81 would be your devoted servant for
ever!" he pleaded
THAT sounds so old-faShiOned!"
laughed she.
We'll your devoted help, theni" ex-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-12-01

s'Uncle Sam seems to show more back
wardness about borrowing gold from
other nations than he used to-"
Z shouldn't say it was case of more
backwardness,' but more reserve. =
Philadelphia Press.
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note:
Dear BILL sold three bales O. cotton
at 10 cents, got the money an went to
the circus. Kin you lend me 81 till next
ll?''-AtIanta Constitution.
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you despise me, NArmaduke? fall
tered the wretched girl, in a hard, de-
spairing voice.
The youth shook his head.
-eThen why" she cried, passiOnately,
do you look at me as if you were a
hotel clerk, and I were a guest register
ing?'
In an access of agony. she cast herself,
sobbing convulsively, at his feet--De-
troit Journal.