The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1906-03-16
HVMOR OF TIE DAY

Pictures and poetry said the artistic
young woman. DO much to smooth the
YES answered Mr. cumrox there's
g lot OF advertisements that wouldn't be
read II It weren't for them. washington
''NoWp' shouted the socialist street ora
TOT, let Us ask ourselves calmly: What
Is the ques5i'9i OF the hour with the
Usually replied the observant citi-
zen. ITS: 'sayi Is it Il o'clock yet? ''--
Philadelphia Press.
Explorer-But have Won 5,ad any e,-ner5-
ence that would tend to at you for the
ns1rds1ips Of an arctic expeditions
| Why, lived two winters in an apart
nient house where was at odds with the
Jenitor.-Judge.
'Rastus-AEah landi Dis OF mule sho,ly
Is de most cantankerous beast. Cawnft
Dennis-Shore, that's aisy to fix Jist
turn your saddle round the other way an
yen nov hin-Phiiadelphia Ledger.
., Some men" remarked. the assumptivs
Yes, answered the cautious nersor.
| but the trouble is that every man 7sio
ts g o1fs Ism to 90 actual work
those men. washington star. . '-'S -
His ancestry has bar sinister at the
so has yours
That's 4 right. Everybody has. Adam
you know.''-CleveIand Leader.
It was the first time Bessie had ever
seen a talented elocutionist IN action.
| Mamma, she whispered. why does
/ sne make those queer faces2'
= 81, cnIldl" admOnished mamma
Those are not faces. Those are interpre-
! tations. we couldn't understand the
meaning OF the author without them. -
..As poet and literary man said the
grasping publisher with enthusiasm, I'll
put you against the world"
That isn't necessary" muttered the
ready, good and hard. @-CRieag s5ii tribune ne
In few years we will hear. no more OF
grating, said the earnest reformer.
7 sincerely hope So" answered Seua-
eoF sorg4uIa.i m, It Is an ugly word Of low
is provided. w ashington Star.
chumpley-Yes, we've organized an am
ateur dramatic club and we're looking for
an appropriate title and motto for It.
/ Jigley--Want a good motto, eh2
Jigley-Why not Think twice before
you act?'-Philadelphia Press
Art Dealer-Here is a lovely little wood
land scene for only $3.50.
on Magnate-That2 Nonsenset I know
where It vas painted; Why. could buy
the whole farm for understandable Jour
a1s -s
What makes you seem so increduIous
| when / speak of that man s enormous ac-
eumulation of wealth.
Well answered Mr.. Cumrox. st may
be there But haven't heard OF his be-
! ing before a grand jury or an investigzt-
ing committee. Washington Star.
$50 you drew pay for loahng?'' queried
the insurance investigator
/ Sure, replied the witness, and earn
ed the money. Loafing is hard work.
Philadelphia Ledger.
Don't you think that virtue is its ewn
.'Of course; but I can't help feeling that
| It generally doesn't overdo It any.''-San
Francisco Call.
Hell didn't get a very good look at her
! hair, but it's a decided blonde isn't til
Weil-er-yes, but a little undecided
about the observation-disclosures Press.
New Yorker (showing friend Hotel de
1Iillyunl-To tell the truth, we are proud
/ of this hotel.
Chicagoan-Weil can't blame you al
/ together, old man I honestly think my
/ self that it's the finest between Chicago
/ and London--Puck.
The herr-1t is Of no use. We must get
a separation.
The frau-That is what say. isn't it
beautiful how we agree?-Tit-Bit
Patience-Did the cook give you any
notice when she was ieaving7
Patrice-No, she hardly noticed Us at
all.-Xonkers Statesman.