Evening journal., 1901-07-16
CAUGHT AT RANDOM
From the Boston Globe.

culture in France, which Is being rel
vived at Rouen, the ancient capital of
Normandy, and the scene at the burn
ing OF Joan Of Arc. Count St. Ouen
is among the enthusiasts who believe
that the breeding OF giants is a sort Of
lost art and that If successfully re-
vived 1t will regonerate the French
people, and ultimately the human race.
The world has 2,25O,OOO acres under
tobacco cultivation, which produces
$4,000 tons each year.
From the Boston Transcript.
Bender-Dumleigh begins to think
himself literary sharp.
Uppton-Not Dumleigh, surely.
Bender-Yes, he recently made the
discovery that there are lines in
Shakespeare's blank verse that don't
rhyme.
Most civilized nations begin the day
at midnight; astronomers and naviga-
tors since the time OF Ptolemy begin
1t at noon.
From Tit-Bts.
Host-Why did you strike my dog?
lie only shifted at you.
VisitOr-Well, you don't expect me
to wait till he tastes me, do you?
Figures prepared at the Pension Bu-
reau for the eleven months of the fiscal
year ended June 30, show that 43. .397I
names have been added to the pensionI
rolls during that period.
From the Chicago Record Herald.
Every good man is a lover. and heI
prefers to have his love stories turn
out right
Youth and beauty cannot last. but
some women still think that they can
keep the world from finding 1t out
Being afraid to ask for information
is not a sign of superior wisdom.
How the gay young devils about
forty do pity the poor man who is be-
coming a father-in-law for the first
time.
Some women can't understand how
Eve could have sinned for anythingl
less than a diamond.
Women in the Philippines, at least
in the Island of LuzoR. are showingl
wonderful skill as lapidaries and gem |
settlers. Their taste and workmanship
are far in advance of the powers oil
men.
From the Dallas News CInd Dem).
The volunteers have been discharged
from the service and the army is com
posed OF regulars. Now is the time
for those nervous statesmen who talk |
ed so loudly about the "Pretorianl
Guard selling out the republic to keep
their eyes open at all times.
The beautiful grounds in Sandring- |
ham contain many trees planted byl
nOtahilities; indeed, every royal and
visitor who has stayed
with their majesties down in Norfolk
has planted tree in the grounds at
some time or another.
From the Chicago Tribune.
Miss Pertie Goodwin like you !
very much, Mr.. Snapp, but you should |
have spoken sooner. All the girls in |
our set are married in June
Mr.. Heeza Snapp with a gasp )-Bu
what's the matter with our being
married next June?
When the busy day is ended
And evening shadows fall;
When the constant stars are shining
And silence reigns DER all.
How sweet are these words OF greeting
From lips so fond and true;
How they drive away our troubles
The whispered-"I love YOU"
And we smile amid our labors
To hear those words of cheer;
Like a blessed benediction
They Danish care and fear;
And 1t makes our earth a heaven
Though old, yet always new;
That gracious, gentle greeting
The whispered-"I love you"
d. j. EVANS.
From the Philadelphia Press.
Mrs. Woodby-I don't like our neigh
borhOod I wish I could think
something that will make it appear
more fashionable.
Mrs. Peppery (signihcantly)-Why
don't you move?
The recent reception OF Brander Mat
thews into the London Athenaeum
Club, after eighteen years or waiting
for the distinction, is an honor OF no
mean importance. Professor Matthews
was originally nominated by Matthew
Arnold nearly a score of years ago.
When It is remembered what a long
and honorable waiting list belongs to
the" Athenaeum. one realizes the rar-
ity OF admission 10 its charmed and
charming circle
From the Boston Transcript.
Hinton-So your son has graduated
from college. What is he going to do?
Holden-Well. for the present he is
going to sit round and tell the rest OF
us all he thinks he knows.
Among the lucky youngsters who
will inherit great wealth is the B.
year-old Marquis of Blandford. Some
day this boy will be twice a prince, a
duke. a marquis twice an earl, and
twice a baron. He will rule over 23.-
600 acres OF land. be lord OF Blenhein
palace and inherit a good share ol
the Vanderbilt fortunes.