The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-07-05
FUN OF THE WORLD.

On his sixty-sxth birthday. J. Pferpont Morgan was
naturally. the subject of good deal discussion
New York A broker told story of him.
You know Mr.. Morgans direct blunt way of speak
rg?" he said You know how with this manner, he
ouirices men till they turn from him. silent ahsshed
blushng like schoolboysz There is only know
of who ever got the better of Mr.. Morgan a per-
sona
This chap had failed dshonorabiy and through his
failure Morgan had lost Ss0OO he con-
tnued bow Mr.. Morgan the cordially
though nothing unpleasant had come between
them
"One morning Mr. Morgan stopped him Look here
he said. which most o Us tremble
You owe me s4eoo and you should pay me. and you
are able to pay me- Nevertheless III forgive you this
debt if you'll stop speaking TO me hereafter.
My. Dear Mr.. Morgan the other answered, all
smiles. couldn't deny myself the pleasure speak
ing you $4,000
Mr. Morgan turned away, but it is fact that since
that time he has always acknowledged his debtors
lutations with kind of grim huInor."
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Sainte-Bueve detested rain. On one
occasion when he had fight he appeared with
pistol an umbrella in the other Il am
willing TO get shot, he exclaimed. but not TO get wet
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An Englshman of somewhat Questionable reputation.
who critcising the American way spelling once
turned 10 Maurice Barrymore the and said Is it
right 10 leave out the u in such words harbor neigh
Dor candor. etc?" We'll harbor and neighbor
am not sure" replied Barrymore, but when
to honor and candor leave you out"
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At a rehearsal al the Lyceun theatre before
Sir Henry Irving had arrived. of the the
company who noted his accomplishments as a
mimic, proceeded give lively elaborate imta-
ton of the knights highly characteristic
finished his demonstration Sir Henry's
well known voice from the depths of the
auditorium: Very good Very good indeed So good,
in fact that there is need for both of this
pany."
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The minister of little Scotch village the bed
side of Scotchman named Donald preparing him by
pious exhortations for the journey. Have you
anything your mind, Donad?' he asked; lis there
question you would like me?" And the min
lister bent down listen the dying reply. Ma
meenister, I'm afeard. l like ken tho
whether theren be whiskey heaven?" Upon spirit
ual counsellor demonstrating with him upon a
thought at such moment. he FASTENED TO add. with
knowing look: oh no mind rneneister; only
thought Id like to see 1t on the table,
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An anonymous writer in Today tells an interesting
anecdote of visit paid by Gladstone book
shop the Oreon in Paris. As he entered
saw a strange looking in conversation with the
bookseller and carrying old copy Vllon's poems.
His dress ragged and dirty. his
with hair and he had the of achange with
jaw a Nevertheless the respectful
attitude of the bookseller showed that the was a
personality. Gladstone entered into conversation with
him about Vion and for an hour they talked about
early French poetry Then the stranger shued out of
the shop Who is that gentleman? asked Gladstone:
he has extraordinary knowledge French pAtry.'
Monsieur himself greatest poet Cest Paul Ver
laineI
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Shortly after the appearance of his first book Ten
Months Captive Among the Fifpfnos" enterpris-
ing manager induced Albert Sonnochsen to so lee
ture tour. The young author made his debut
New Jersey town in a dismal nl-lghted hail. before a
handful of people hudded in the front
tude of empty chairs The manager detected the
lecturer, in the under the gloom balcony
Mr.. Sonnchsen ended his lecture in
nd Ordp To IN
81 shall be pleased any questions you may
to ask An oppressive silence followed Mr. Sonnichsen
his OFFER with the result Something
to be DONE In desperation the lecturer pointed to that
gentleman there indicating the sug-
gested he looked "as he wanted to ask aues-
ton" disguised individual seeing opening to
back the author who had attracted
him unexpectedly shouted back: Yes l sonnich-
sen, how do you feel?'
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Major Doyle the midget the Suburban and
after talking with looking up
the dope" he TO the conclusion that Africander
would win if he hitched a Upon
emerging from the battering in this
of mind just before the race. he Rcbt
who tips the beam hundred pounds
and something The colonel equally positive
there would be yards daylight between Heno and the
others when the finish After a argument the
two bet suit Of clothes on their respective favorites
After the the major greeted Pinkerton with
told you so" look his face Then becoming serious.
he said
the least you should do is make that suits. or
throw in oyercOat"
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Here is subject for the clubs Of the coun-
try. Mrs Fitzpatrick OF Brooklyn got into dispute
with neighbor Miss Story. and applied her
apithet old maid. The got court Magis
rate Furlong. in holding the accused the
special sessions said 1T is very serious thing call
woman old maid II a is unfortunate
20 reach the Of % without being married
lOyance to her that disoTderly
Ter old maid" But suppose that Miss S
married by choice Suppose that had many
md refused them all Suppose that she expressed
dislike for matrmouy Surely evidence should be ad-
ritted these points And would not adequsts
sonente? Here the point arises. why
nense 20 call a ''old bachelor
The following story OF the pope Is in italy.
where Re personally is most popular
iercals. He hasor Is supposed have-some uephs~E
Who find II somewhat difficult money
he wife OF Of these nephews said have under
aiken 10 get from him She solicited interview.
nd having obtained IT, said. Holy Father. Z
eek your advice 1 poor have a large family and
las in debt. have been gifted b. heaven with
good voice and the proprietor q music hail has
fered large salary appear bis and sing
Few simple songs Ought accept The OFFER Ger