The Virginia enterprise., 1901-12-13


OF n builder unknown to Whistler or /"
fame.
He did, did he?" said Whistler. "The
d teetotaler!!" Courant.
-:O:-
\ youn. lawyer as yet to fortune and
to fame unknown, recently attended an
informal party at which the guests were
RECALLED with popcorn and lemonade. The
popcorn suggested at once to his fertile
brain the story OF Joseph, who was
warned in dream to prepare during the
seven years Of plenty for those OF famine
to follow.
why did Jacoh's SONS so down to
Egypt?' inquired the lawyer.
Nobody could guess.
TO buy Pop corn."-Ncw York Times.
''Solne wears ago. says the Kansas
CITY Journal "a Kansas farmer crE~
cll,}c,l to- put OUT crop of broomcorn.
He wrote to the secretary Of the Kan
sag heard OF agriculture, asking what
kind ot h1o,mcorn seed be ought to SOW
10 reap the best results. L haven't given
the hruomcorn question much thought,
replied tn" secretary. but l would advise
YOU to plant the striped handle brand, as
tina: seems to be the best seller. "
1t was a long ride through a desolate
sought t. relieve the monotony by phi]o-.
sophie musings on his recent victory and
embarrassments that even success brings.
Hold up your hands!'
The stage coach gave 4 lurch and
stopped. The ray of light that shot into
the vehicle turned the scattering rain into
myriadS of evaneScent gems.
What do you want? asked the poll
tician with frmness that showed that
he had faced danger before.
''Iour money!
Here it is.
"Your watch and diamond ring"
''They are yours
how said one of the highwaymen.
"\"' at all. Are you sure that's all
you desire?"
What in thunder did you think we
wan:cd?'
Il was afraid"-and the politicians s
voice. trembled a little-"you wanted an
otfic".'-Philadelpha North American.
4 certain chief justice Of the Supreme
noted for his diSinclination to admit
that he was i'll. as we'll as for his round
about method OF expression. One day
he was approa ched by the state librari-
an, who courteous]y asked after his
health. "William,' said the judge eau
tiously. Il am not we'll, but I am better
than | was when was worse than
now am
and the trembling youth obeycd. We'll,
what is it?'
The unhappy young man cleared his
throat.
Il have camc-that is, / have come"
he began in stammering accents, ito ask
you for the hand of your daughter Ruth"
The old man leaned back in his chair
and intenty regarded his visitor.
Does my daughter want you?' he
asked.
Yes, sir; / am sure she. does,' the
youth replied with some eagerness. "She
sent me to you.'
The old man sighed.
1.-The whims of that child are really
unaccountable.' he muttered. 1T seems
but day or two ago that she cried for
doll. Then it was a pony. Now it is
a monkey. OF course she'll have to have
it if she wants it. That's all. Good
day. ."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
500! Oo!" exclaimed Johnny on mis-
first visit 70 church, what's thaty'
Sh,' said his mamma, that's the or
gan
My! Is that an organ? There must
be an awful big monkey that goes with
that. t.'-PhiladelEhia Press.
Mrs. Stocks-"If we move into that
cheap house we'll lose caste.
Mr.. Stocks-'Don't care if We do: it's
the best we can afford without running
horeless!y in debt. and, besides, it's
comfortable place. anyhow"
Mrs. Stocks-"Huh! just like man!
Only so YOU can be comfortable and pay
every little bill quick as it comes in
you don't care what the world thinks.''-
Philadelphia Press.
He Knew He Didn't Know.-"What is
are writing about:' II don't know"
Then you have decided advantage
over the writer's who think they know
and dent 't."-Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Doctor (after seeing Mrs. smythe>
Its nothing serious
Mr.. Smythe--"NO"
The Doctor-'So: I told her a trip
abroad would prove ANYTHING hut bene-
fetal to her in her present state"
Mr.. Smythe with sigh of relief)-.
"Shake! !'-Brooklyn Life.
The strike of Steelworkers in San
Francisco has ended. after months
struggle. Possibly the election of a mu-
steal mayor brought about harmony
Kansas City Journal.
"Br'er Williams done got 'vorced fun
his wife,
"You don't say"'
Hits de Lawd's truth. De jury give
i'm his freedom yestiddy."
EN- whar is he now:''
Gone on his honey .''-Atlanta
Constitution.
Thrift is that quality which enables an
Italian to start out with a basket of
fruit and finish by owning a block of
business houses.-Kansas City Star.
Hotlick-"Y alog bit me last night
in the leg, and l want to know what you
are are going gha+ to DO a. about +i it" Lambley-
dog should come down with some dis
ease. In that case. Of course. l shall
hold You responsible Boston Tran
script,