The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1903-08-16
FUN OF THE WORLD.


who not long since was journeyins horse
back through thnly settled section our
ern states was stopped one day by old farmer who
showed his interest in the newcomer by asking
questions. according TO Harpers Magazine
After relating much about the Spanish and other
happenings of Of which his
auestioner had nothing until then. stranger
asked the countryman why he did not take weekly
newspaper. and so keep himself informed.
Wal answered the farmer. when died he left
stack o. papers that high lowering lis hand to
position just his amt half through
III pile yet. so what's tn use gettn' more?
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One evening during Caroline Mskel Hoyt's FIRST en-
gagement in Minneapolis star in "A Ccnsented
Woman" husband. Charles Hoyt invited the door
keeper have drink with him. Across the principal
street from the theatre there row of Ave saloons
and they neared the first the playwright remarked:
Billy these thirst parors is the IN Aneri
ca. I have been all five Of them dozen times
more but hang me if remember which IT is
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In amusing story Is told of President IIoubets
bic brother-inaw. whom enterprising interviewer
called upon directly the French presidents
ton. How did take the news7" asked the inter-
viewer "oh, fairly well; without rejoicinss. OF
course Now, here am for instance an ironmonger;
n what way do you suppose benefit N my
brothernlaw is president of the republic? Why this
morning received three letters from people beg
gng get them government tobacco shops. That
the only advantage the election viii bestow
People fancy that have influence and shall there
fore be worried
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Once. when Bishop Of Canterbury. who
almost fanatical advocate of the temperance
ment, Bishop OF Exeter he travelled distance
country agricultural function. On
his return his disturbed by newsboy shout
ing Remarkable statement by the Bishop Of Exeter
To crafty curiosity dispatched a servant to
chase ter paper This found contain his morn
ings address but his iremark-Jocosely made OF
course-'I have been drunk In nfe. the sub
editor had placed the bold head. Remarkable
statement by the Bishop of Exeter"
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Here story amusing incident that occurred
at Highbury a few years ago. Mr.. Chamberlain hao
planted number young larches about his grounds
with the object of ultimately having the place well wood
ed One night he dinner party. TO which. among
others his the present postmaster general was IN
The latter late. and the assembled
guests kept waiting for him In the dravngroon.
to the obvious annoyance his father At length Aus
Chamberlain arrived. and in reply to his fathers
pointed his lack OF punctuality he said,
with sly glance of those present. oh must
really apologize should here in ample time.
but matter of fact lost way in your woods
There regular outburst of merriment at this. as
the In question about two feet high at
that time
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The front doorben rang furiousiy. head, adorned
with shaggy and unmanageable whiskers. was thrust
the chamber window. and voice that fitted the
beard inquired. What Is it?"
'oh. is this Higgins? shrill voice from
Yes"
Please come to No ii High Street just quick
you can bring your instruments"
II amt doctor-Im a carpenter DR.. Higgins lives
two doors below and the window coming down
with slam Please. SIR" said the little voice.
its you Pa and is shut up in the folding
bed and we can't get EN- out"
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Sir Arthur jeff formidable opponent at the bar.
and on the bench has proved less OF a success.
ates the Westminster Gazette He has pretty wit. too
once Quarter Sessions. Recorded Of Shrewsbury,
he hypocrtcal prisoner Who hopeful Of
softenng judges heart shed copous tears. and in
reply his lordships inquiry. Have ever been in
prison before?" sobbed tearfully. Never. lord,
never!" We'll don't cry the Recorders reply II
going to send you there now"
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That's VERY knowing animal o. yours" said
Cocney to the keeper OF elephant relates the
Glasgow Times
very" was the cool rejoinder.
He performs strange tricks and hantics does hep
inquired Cockney. e'ing the animal critically.
"surpnsn'v retorted the keeper We've learned him
put money in that box see up there Try him
with a half a-crown.'
The Cockney banded the elephant half-a-crown and.
sure enough in his trunk and placed n In
BOX high up out Of reach.
We'll, that is very hextraordinary- hastonishng
truly said the green one opening eyes. NOV let's
see him 1t and and IT back"
I'VE learned him that trick retorted the keep
walking away.
Dante Gabriel Rossetu showed whistler sketch
for a painting asked him how he liked T. 1T has
good points, said Whistler go ahead with IL by all
means
few weeks later he asked how the pro-
crossing. right, answered Rosse,ti. eheerfuiiy
i've stunning frame for st."
Happening a Rosetti's In Cheyne Walk. Whistler
asked TO canvas which brought out beauti
fully framed.
You've done nothing i since IT, have your
said Whistler.
..No rened Ros~ett but I've written a sonnet on
subject II you would like to hear 1T
The sssented and the poet-paintes
thereupon recsd lines of peculiar tenderness and
melody. They barely ended when Whistler broke
with:
"Rossett, put the in the frame"
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OF the bright clerks IN the Office % firm Of
bankers brokers Wall street which Is known ths
country transacted business matter in which
highly delighted the members Of the nrn. the
New York Post
Get the finest IN town" said the broker.
gieefuIy. and send the bill 20
In few days the clerk appeared in beautiful fur
lined
Fine coat-hne.- remarked Tire broker. as he con-
templated hrst garment and then BIN for ara
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