Evening journal., 1908-05-21
Personal and Pertinent

Personal and Pertinent
"Peary" said geographer of Chicago never started
eA, ross all packages cranlxa-eoy-
hio Lnle'yesr tea tables, medicated b1ols and what
not
"Peary once told me that George Ade few days be-
the Of his trip wired him expect
portant package by express.
THE package came II was labelled;
ITO be opened at the furthest point north
"Peary opened 1t at once, however 1t a small keg
inscr'bed
An engineer from Sunderland was spending few days
in London with friend, and after busy morning sght-
seeing the ondoner chose large restaurant for lunch
thinking would be novel experience for the
The visitor appeared to enjoy his luncheon but kept
looking in the direction OF the door
What are you watching7" asked his friend. rather
annoyed.
We'll" was the quiet reply "As keepin eye
topcoat"
oh. don't bother about that" said the other "You
mo- observed the suleess engineer thee has no call
TO- It's ten minutes sin thine went"-Phlsdephia Led
ser.
Tired and dusty the excursion returning from the
Bank Holiday "trip. and simkins. little bald with
bic with his day happiness. dropped
on 20 sice In the hatrack above another passenger
had deposited ferooous crab in bucket, and when
SinNns sleep the crab woke up, and finding
things dun in the bucket started exploring. BY careful
navigation Nc Crab reached the edge of the rack,
the next moment down It fell, alightng simfins's
shoulder Not FEELING quite safe, it grabbed
held their breath and waited for developments. But
strkins only shook his head slightly
Let So Ei1al" he mumured. Il tell you have been
at the Office oll the evening"-Tit bits.
II you young doctor with all the requirements
Of successful career except patients hnd it
pays TO s. church This especially If YOU have
commanding appearance and are the job when OPP
pOrtunry cfers
one young doctor in Brooklyn found this to be true
lie attached himself to church with large member
ship and was assduous In attending services As he
10 anfoIIsr
among the women members of the congregation.
Becoming known is an important factor in the yjurg
doetcrs But this had exceptional chance
At the morning services a recent Sunday woman
who sat IN front pew near the pulpit tainted There
call fVr doctor. The young rose u3 in
his place in side pew, stalked majestically aroand
ing the sufferer his best professional manner
sun
"Jhey say that the girl you broke your engagement
with was engaged TO several other
Il euess she was; when requested her to return
the ring she asked me to call and identify it."
Hope is often praseworthy reaching out Of the soul
for the rnattnabe; but it is sometimes kind
detororates into a chronic discomfort.
He-Wasn't she looking lovely tonight?
she-She has the same maid still, you know and, OF
IIoffmou-I understand Goodman is always one of the
nrst 70 take an aotlve part IN a reform movement
Glsey-I should say he isl Why he halls reform
movement a small boy does a circus.
Whatever became Of old friend Lucy?"
"rne man she married is a teller"
That's too bad she'd have preferred listener
LoWn ana Country.
quite certain that much may be done TO diminish
the risk OF TOBACCO amblyopia by paying
tain points OF personal hygiene
For instance a rule should be made never to smoke
upon an empty stomach but far possible
meals IL Is absolutely bad TO smoke before dinner and
equally bad TO smoke late at night TO keep
work
It should also forbidden TO chew the cigar between
the teeth, as many smokers wont to doThe Hospital
When Governor Smith Georgia was Secretary of the
Interior In Cevelands Cabinet he called home
to Atlanta business The duties leaving
had thoroughly wearied bawny Secretary so he re-
tired early TO mis- berth for good nights rest Mr. Smith
does anything by halves sonorous cadences
apartment evidence utterances of the day
dd not greatly exceed in forcefuness of the night
but aer about two hours his tranquil sumber dis
turhed by the persistent nudging Of the porter That
omoial was asking, Boss, is you awake?"
OF course Lam awake" Mr.. Smith replied. What do
soln to ask you TO be kind stay for jest
about fifteen de rest Of de passengers can
git to sleep"-Lippncott's.
Ananas had :ust got OF he thought rather good.
That rothing," said the member. "Just before
came here Mississippi sent colored delegate to the
Democratic Nstional Convention"
And amid sickening silence Ananias unbuckled his
championship belt ana gave IL to the newcomerJudge
What brought you here. my poor feow7" the Chicago
settlement woi ker asked.
Il married woman. sir" the prisoner groaned
Aha, and she domineering and extravagant
that il drove you 10 desperate courses eh"
NO. the old woman turned up."-Phladelphia Ledger
What Is # you like best about grs2" asked the
NJ arms. answered the youth-Boston Transcript