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The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-04-06

ears and his eyes, and am sure you
will know just what the fellow thinks.
Why, our little dog Pink runs out
on the porch every night at train
time, to watch for her master, who
comes on the cars. The moment he
is in sight, and long before can see
him, Pink tells me he is coming. How
does she do it? She wags her bushy
white tail with all her might and main.
But Pink isn't Rover.
Rover lives in New Jersey. He is a
very kind dog, and never runs at peo-
pie passing by on the road. But UNI
kind boys often stone him, and he
does not forget those who treat him
badly.
public road; and in the front yard
there is a well of pure, cool water.
The kind master keeps a cup at the
well, so that thirsty travellers may
help themselves. Rover generally lies
under the front porch, but he never
offers to touch the tramps who come
to the well.
l sat on the porch the other day,
when four boys came into the yard
to get some water. They were all
strangers; and Rover walked out from
under the porch, and sat down by the
we'll. | was afraid he was going to
be rude, and bark; but he seemed to
be pleased with the visitors.
One boy drank, then the second,
and the third. Rover wagged his tail,
and looked SO kindly at them that
thought: What polite dog you are!
You treat guests as handsomely as
your master does"
Just then the fourth boy put out
his hand to take the cup, when Rover
gave a savage bark which frightened
the boy so that he creamed and took
to his heels. Rover followed him
some way down the road, dismissed
him with a parting bark, and then
came slowly home, wagging his tail,
as much as to say:
That's pretty we'll done. I think
that boy won't bother me any more.
haven't seen the boy since; but he
was badly frightened, and think he'll
be very careful not to stone any other
dogs.
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-04-06

blown-its regal splendors we'll
displayed
The lily was borne from the attic lone
to the home of the noble, stuff
ring maid.
Alas! when the old folks meekly
turned to the stately spot where
their lady dwelt,
In a curtained chamber the death
lights burned; and round a coffin
the mourners knelt.
Like waXen saint in a rosewood
shrine, the maiden smiled in her
dreamless sleep;
Her hands were folded-a peace di-
vine lighted her face in rapture
deep;
For, through the lids of her soft
sealed eyes a golden radiance
seem'd to dart,
AS if they were gazing in Paradise on
the glorious flames of the Sacred
Heart!
Gently the aged fingers laid the
fresh-blown lily on her clay
GLORY to Thee, sweet Lord!'-they
prayed, "for both Thy lilies have
bloom'd today"
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-04-06
WHEN THE LILY BLooMED.

(By Eleanor C. Donnelly.)
Up in an attic, high and bare, lonely
couple dwelt apart,
Ragged and old and pinched by care,
yet strangely gentle and pure of
heart.
Leading their life of dreary want,
they meekly blessed the dear
Lords name,
For, now and then, to their doleful
haunt, gifts from one of His lovers
came.
Gifts from a woman, fair, humane
the cherished child of a noble
house,
Chained to her couch of prayer and
pain, the surfing bride of a
surfing Spouse.
Lo! while her bounty scaled the stair
fuel and raiment, wine and
food
Under the caves, the aged pair brood
ed over something crude
A" broken basin, filed with clay,
whence, from its hidden root be-
low,
A slender plant had pushed it's way,
almost afraid to green or grow.
Out of it's center peeped the head of
an unknown bud (hope's harbin-
ger);
When the lily blooms" the old folks
said, "its first sweet flower shall
be FOR her!"
Day by day, on her couch afar, the
sick girl wasted and waned
apace;
Day by day, like a dawning star. the
fair white bud unveiled its face;
Till, one bright Easter morn, full
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-04-06
ROVER.

Rover is big, black Newfoundland
dog, and he told us the other day
which of four boys stoned him.
Dogs can't talk" / think I hear
you say. Can't they? The next time
you see dog, watch his tail and his
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1912-04-06

There is only one real failure in
life possible, ana that is not to be
true to the best one knows.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
Beautiful Wash Silks

"A most desirable fabric for
women's dresses and blouses and
also extensively used for mems
shirts and pajamas. At $1.19 a
yard we are showing an excep.
tionally good quality of wash
silks in a variety of color com.
binations. White and gra.v
grounds with narrow black and
lavender stripes, and blue with
white stripes. Width 80 inches,
Colors absolutely fast.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
Cream Dress Goods

Cream dress materials are
in great demand for the
spring season and we are
showing many excellent val
ues in such fabrics. Yard,
wide cream white serge in
plain and with black pin
stripes at SOC the yard. Very
popular for skirts and dress
es. Cream serge, all wool,
~ inches wide, especially
desirable for suits at CSC the
yard. Other novelty fabrics
in white and cream effects.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
Women's Raincoats,
$500

The best value ever offered in
rain coats for women. Made of
medium weight, rubberized, alb
solutely waterproof material.
Colors, Tan, Gray and Green
Full cut garments, close fitting
collars, full length, sizes "a to AZ
We have had a phenomenal sale
on these coats, and their merits
have been thoroughly tested. A
very special bargain at $500.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
Cotton serges, 15c
and Csc Yd.

Cotton washable serges are
very popular for spring skirts
and suits as they are extremely
durable and stylish. Extra quail
.ity cotton Serge, % inches wide.
white with black pin stripe, 25c
yard. Other similar styles in
same material, lighter weight at
15c yard,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
FAIRY SOAP, 9 CAKES
FOR 25c

Pure white, floating soap for the
Toilet and Bath. The whiteness OF
Fairy Soap indicates its purity. The
materials from which it is made are
the best obtainable. Splendid for
washing Toolens, fine laces and other
delicate fabrics. Sold everywhere at
&C the cake Special price. for Sat-
urday night only. cakes for 25c.
None sold to children. Only cakes
to each customer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
15c HUcK TOWELS,
6 FOR 49c.

Continuing the special Towel sale
for Saturday night. A rare opportu-
nifty to save good fraction of what
you spend on such utilities. Ends
neatly hemmed, narrow striped, fast
color borders. Sizes 2Ox4O inches,
medium weight, made for service. A
special bargain in household goods
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
$3.50 CORSET CoMBINA.
TIoNs 79c

Combinations that show the very mark
ed dainty trimming of the Ugh class I'M
derwear of the present season. Garments
that are made of sheer French Nainsook
and trimmed with mcdallions on bust and
narrow Val Insertions and Edges, with rib
bon lace or embroidery at tops and around
armholes. Worth $I.5O Special sale price
7sc. .&E EgHIITIF
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
NOTAsEME HOSIERY FOR
WOMEN AND CHILDREN
25c PAIR
25c PAIR

You should insist upon getting Nota-
.seme Hosiery because it is the best for the
price, Fifty-cent quality for twenty-five
cents ought TO appeal to particular people.
The medium weight, fast color, lisle-flnish-
ed Notaseme Hose for women are ideal for
cool weather, all sizes from S to 10. Chill
dren's weights IN all sizes from 6 to 10.
Fine ribbed, merccrized finish, absolutely
seamless, fast and stainless dye.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
81 YARD-W1DE BLACK
TAFFETA, 69c YD.

An unusual silk bargain for this
After-supper Sale. Splendid quality
last dye, yard wide black taHcta
Wear guaranteed. The extensive use
OF tattetas this season makes this
special most timely one. Entire
lot on sale absolutely new and well
worth s1!0o yard. Sale price for SAT-
urday night sec yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
Special MILDLY
Blouse, CSC

We handle the popular
Mendels MILDLY BlouseLth
best Tor the price. Made of
good quality white Galatea
with fast color navy collar
and cuffs of same material.
AL sizes from 10 to 18.
Special value at CSC.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12

ed by quality of ma
fe1fdl and 0orkrnan-
ship. Plain co7ors,
White an d color
co m bin0tions in
stripes and checks.
Trimmings of en-
broidery, faces and
bands of same ma
teria1.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
SOC EIGHTEEN INCH SWISS
FLoUNCING, 25c YARD

A new lot Of beautiful Swiss Flounc,
ings for this sale A score ofattractiye pat
terms to select from. Dainty solid embroid-
cred designs. eyelet effects and imitation
Plauen patterns. Width Is inches. En-,
broidered on fine quality sheer swiss. One
of the best embroidery values we have ever
offered and worth from soc to 65c yard
Saturday, Csc yard
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
$500 Silk MessaIine
Petticoats, $500 !.
Exclusive Styles in Fine NeckRear

showing practically every
style approved by fashion this
season. Dutch and Quaker
collars, and many exquisite
novelties in imitation crochet.
Tailored Jabots and stock col
lars and Dutch collars of pique
lace trimmed and collar and
cuff sets of sheer materials
lace and embroidery trim
mings.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
|'SSS PE2s s. $50 to
g Crochet
SATURDAY Quits, CSC

A case Of splendid crochet
quilts offered at a special
price Saturday. These
goods are mill seconds but
the imperfections are very
slight and in no way will af
feet wear on service. A va
riety of attractive designs
in Marseilles patterns. These
quilts run from medium to
large sizes and in several
different weights. Worth
from $1.50 to $500. Special.
Saturday, CSC,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
After Supper Specials,
18c MEMS sox, 2 PAIRS
FOR 25c.

An extra good hosiery value for
TINS sale. Mems sox of mercerized
Maco yarn medium weight, Q 10 70
H. A special feature of these soy ia
the linen heels and toes, re-enforcing
the hose at the points of bardest
wear: These sox are worth 1Sc pafr
zen dozen pairs on sale Saturday
night at 2 pairs for Csc.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12

Our beautiful line of. new
Neckwear expresses the indi.
viduality every woman strives
for. The most comprehensive
showing of NeckWear we have
ever made. This assemhlage
Of dainty Neckwear is worthy
Of your especial attention.
Collar and cuff Sets of Venise
and Imitation Macrame Laces
in a price range from CSC to
1888. Large lace collars
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
HEADQUARTERS FOR THEI

We have exclusive sale Of these.a
line of all sizes and grades in Body IN
glo-P Persian Rugs, (hand sewedl. AilI
produced in Whittall's Rugs. There
to harmonic with every decorative 81
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12

s7x54 inch VELVET RUGS, $3.50
kinds at sl.OO. $3.50 kinds at sI.49.
SMITHS ADMINISTER RUGS,
27x54 and 27x6O inches, at $f.sO.
S6x79 inch Administer Rugs, $2.9S,
usually sold at $3.50 and $500.
$3.50 WILTON VELVET RUGS,
9xl2 feet, at $3.50, $4,000 and $45
Wilton Velvet Rugs, at $3.50.
These Rugs are made by James
Pollock, Wilton Brussels Carpet
Co., and John and James DobsOn.
Novelty Rag Rugs, all sizes,
prices Csc, s1.25, $500; Room sizes
$3.50 TO $3.50.
Mating Rugs, room size 9x12
feet, at $2,9S and s3.5O-the latter
are woven designs.
VELVET CARPETS = Specially
priced SSc, Csc and SLIPS the yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12

ALI OF the merchan-
disc which we offer Isl
new and up to the;
Watts amberd stands
ard of quality regard;
less of how low we have;
made our selling prices
When you read the sof.
ferings quoted here
which are only a few of
the values to be had
you cannot help but be-
convinced of the fact
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12

WOMENS WASH DRESSES, $4.98
AttractiDe one-piece dresses of
linen, bingham and washable cordu-
roy, in neW spring styles. Dainty
frockS for morning near distinquish-
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
You Have Never
and Lace.

Never before, and probably neve
portunity of buying such beautiful, v
such unusually low prices.
ALEXANDER SMITH & sons SEAM. r.
LESS TAPESTRY BRUSSELS RUGS, 9xls IN
feet ut S9.9S, S1I.9S and S16,9s. Prices that
represent a saving Of $500 to $3.50 on
rug and the way other stores price their q
rugs would mean saving of much more.
SMITHS SEAMLESS TARRSTRY
BRUSSELS RUGS, size 6x9 feet, at $498,
$59S, and $685. The best rug values to 3l
be had,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
$1a8

| A specis
Kimunos q
Made Of 81
models 10
neck and d
mercerizedI
Colors. Rd
Navy and |
A. A col
csc. |
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
Women's "Onyx" Silk Hose

Always complete stocks of the most
popular styles of "oNYX" stockings for
women.
Pure thread silk hose in all sizes in
black and white at $1.00 pair.
Stockings of recognized merit.
Those desiring especially fine silk hos
ierY will find the "onyx" Stockings to an,
swer every requirement both as to comfort
and service.
:. Fine -double-weight thread silk hose at
$3.50 pair.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
All That's New In Sheer White Goods

Embroidered Crepe and Ba{
tiste, in new designs. A very
superior imported fabric, 39e
yard "Lin-none" one of the
bast white materials for lin
gefie frocks, 80 in. wide, Two
grades, 15c and 25c yard. {
Special India Linonn, fine
finish, q inches wide, at 1oc
yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
This Spring Sale Oi
ment of Carpets,
Draperies
all
This Growing Business Sps
Than Any 9th,

Our ever increasing list Of satisfe
printers ink, of the quality and merit
herds guarantee, which in turn is bacl
Rug mills in this country.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
25c An
RIB

One hun.
wide tafet
rangeEct
CopenhageI
purple an
bon foS
sale at . /
Special pra
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12

imported fabric, white and col
Ors at SOC yard. Ysrd-wide
white waist linen at 25c to SOC
yard. 45 inch round thread
dress linen 75c yard. Irish
linen at SOC yard; go inch wide
dress linen at $1.oO yard. Ev.
cry piece above quoted all pure
linen.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
VA q 81, al ID COMP
1lusuQl April ActiiD1i'tie
Artistic Spring Millinery That Reflects the
Latest Style Tendencies

Nowhere IN The city can you supply your
pring hat needs to such pfendid advantage as in
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12

White Flaxons in a price
range from 18c to 35c.
Beautiful figured Flaxons in
embroidered effects, 25csyard.
White Cotton Crepe, % in;
wide, very stylish, zoe and Csc.
Fine sheer Persian Lawn,
80 in. wide, special at 1910
yard.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12

$3.50
"A new
from the
9x12 fec
extra hi
tha hsjf
with col
fast. N
rugs and
Will oui
"A large
and cold
look Sis
Special
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12

and good style embodied in every hat you see FK1UES
THE LOWEST. e..
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1912-04-12
FINE DRESS LINENS

The most serviceable, fabric
for general wear. We can. sup
ply your every need for staple
and fancy linens. Yard-wide
blouse linens in natural colors
at 19c, 25c, s5c, S9c, SOC. Au,
tomobile linen, S6 inches wide.
extra heavy, at SOC yard. Ra-
ME linens, Sc inches wide, fine
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-16
me Courr raInters.

"a movement was on foot for
the alliance Of King Charles Of
Wurttemberg and the Grand Ouch
ess Olga OF Russia" said an artist.
Gan emissary Of the Russian court
came to the young king, laid certain
proposals before him and submitted
a portrait in oils of the royal lady.
King Charles, after a close scrutiny
said:
"'This portrait fatters over
much. The eyes are too large and
brilliant. the hair too abundant, the
complexion too fo~like and the
neck and arms too beautiful alto
gether'
But, youI majesty said the as
tonished Russian, YOU DO not know
the grand duchess
Ono said the king, but l know
court painters.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-16
Net Afraid of a Ghost.

In village in England man
gent running into an inn at
O'Clock at night and cried out that
there was a ghost in his back yard.
There were fourteen men in the
inn, and not one of them dared to
go home with the man and investi-
gate. There was a person who
dared, however, and that was the
landlords daughter, a girl of four
teen. Some of the men followed
her at a distance, and she went into
the yard and up to the ghost, flap
ping its arms about, and discovered
a mans white shirt tapping on the
c!othesline in a strong breeze.
That's about the way all ghosts turn
out Exchange.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-16
A Circus Horse IN Sattie.

Colonel Chsslss Marshall, who
vas aid-de-camp to General Robert
e. he and Who went through the
battles Of the war With his chief
told the following amusing story OF
his experience with q new horse
His old horse had been shot from
under him in the fight of the pre-
vious day, and he had taken posses
sion of an animal that seemed to
suit the work. In the battle a few
hours later be was riding across a
field in which there were numerous
stulnps.
Suddenly the performance open
ed. The guns roared, and the air
was filled with smoke and noise.
Before Colonel MarRhall knew
what was happening the horse had
his four feet on one Of the stumps
and was gayly dancing in a circle.
In the meantime the firing was in
creasing, and the situation was any
thing but comfortable. But the
horse kept on as if he were enjoy
ing it
'"1t was not until afterward," said
Colonel Marshall, "that l found the
horse had belonged to a circus and
had been trained to do this act
amid the firing of cannon"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-16
illumination Gas.

In the Philosophical Transactions
of the Royal Society of London for
1879 Is printed a letter, written in
1851, IN which the Rev. John Clay
tor details series of experiments
he made in distiliing coal in a re-
tort, showing not only that he had
observed the nfammable gases
evolved, but that he had collected
and stored them for some tins in
hadders. In 1877 Lord Dundonald
made gas from coal, with which he
lighted the hall Of. Culross abbey.
In 1H9e Robert Murdoch began the
experiments which resulted in the
establishment ~ coal gas as an illu-
mlnating agent In l791 ne public
ly showed thc systcm he lad ma
turcd. and in l,9S. bcIe cmployed
in the factory Of Boultou {. Watt,
Birmingham, he fitted up an appa-
ratGs for lie manufacture of gas
in that establishment, with which
1t was lishted. This was the first
use Of ninating gas except by
way of experiment.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-16
49, 0~eh&a,. CONTINENT ~
SNoTVsa0 eur ~ AL
sAAra o. vha, srArG.
1srtsSs sessr;aG tess- 0sSAas hss6-
quartsrs ~ Thousands end Al
Tsil ssms essvy Aheu, esspss
Wanting 10 eupSert ~ a~.nsvnls
Man.

INDIANAPOLIS. February a.-Con
gressnan John w. Boehna, OF Evans
VILE. 10 a Democratic candidate for
uovsrnor Of Indiana and he has zone
Into this csnrast to win We nomina.
tion- Ias 10 lighting . battle for the
people aeaiust shS Bosses and against
Boss Rule In Indiana Democratic
politics.
Mr.. BodhAs AAs been . winner In
pciitiss saa - good egkter. He is
cleaA. seyee&eots ana stands for all
s44D thas the .fAaf end ale of the
9lU WnA A1l 11nassl. Mr.. Boshne
Se4ae Ne aDoalDs ets&o esovsnt,on to
- e0eOAoA41D NoAvusslon ei tho
Q0Fsas 60 l14aAA sa1 ssks the
~ 00esse16 = 1850 their own
OpD1n0D taAa - Asee a ious
= H& t4d1 1stS3ne AZ come,
49, = NJ bos1s4 sssys.s once
speyeskias - 90 ~ s1S u % ~
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-16
SICK. Well of Her.

A preacher in the reign of
Charlie H. was to receive so IL in
his sermon at the funeral of Nine.
Creswe. ne said nothing but we'll
of her. 3le was rather a bad char
acter and herself had dictated the
clause in her will. So. after a gen
eral address on mortality, hs thus
concluded 'By the will of a de-
ceased sister it is expected that z
should mention her and say moth
Ing but what was weu OF her. All
that | shall. say Of her. therefore. is
this: She was born well, she lived
well, and she died well, for she was
born with the name Creswsll, she
lived in Clerkenwell, and she died in
BridewelL Minneapolis Journal. !,
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-16
STRETCH YOURSELF.
Do II the First Thing After You Wake
IN the Morninu

A splendid thing for the body Is
stretching. When YOU first wake
up in the morning, take good, long
stretch Stretch the hands as far
out sideways as possible. Then
stretch them over the head as far as
you can reach, and at the same time
stretch the feet downward as far as
you can. Raise the feet and stretch
upward just as high as you can, and
then lower the feet and legs very
slowly.
When you get out of bed, raise
your arms over your head, and,
standing OH tiptoe, see how near you
can reach the ceiling. Then walk
about the room while in this posi-
ton. Stand on the right foot and
stretch the right arm forward and
upward as high as YOU can, while at
the same time the left foot is raised
from the floor and stretched out
ward, and the left hand is stretched
backward and downward. This is a
fine exercise for the whole body and
Is especially good for the waist and
hips, making them firm and strong.
Standing on the left foot this exer-
else can be reversed.
If you have been sitting in the
same position for long time read
ing, studying, writing or sewing and
the muscles have become tired and
cramped, the best thing to do is to
get up and stretch. Stretch the
arms upward and outward and for
ward and backward. Lift the shoul-
ders as high as you can and drop
them. Expand the chest and
breathe deeply, or, sitting in the
chair, stretch the hands upward, lift
the feet from the floor and stretch
them forward as far as possible,
any way SO you give the muscles a
good, vigorous stretch.
When one is very tired, there IS
more festful than stretch
ing the muscles and then relaxing.
Exchange.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-16

Nothing expresses better the i'm
portanc@ ci = Person-in his own or
in the worlds eyes-than to state it
n terms Of his relations with the
physical world
Oliver Wendell Holmes, it will be
recalled, remarked shat the axis of
the earth sticks out in every mans
back yard A bonmot Of not dis
similar kind is recorded of Wash
ington Irving.
The conversation was turned on
the pomposity of certain Ameri-
can diplomatist.
"Ah. lie is a great man." said
irving. and in his own estimation
a very gre. man-a man of great
weight. ~ be goes to the west
the east Il ap."
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1912-02-16

There is a certain Wilmington
business man, of a rather waggish
disposition, who contends that his
wife has no Imagination. At dinner
one night he chanced to mention
tragic circumstance he had read
In the evening paper on his way
home. A passenger on a transatlan-
tic steamer had fallen overheard in
midocean. and he had never been
seen again. WAS he drowned 2"
asked his wife. "Of corr not"
answered the irrepressib.e hubby,
"but he sprained his ankle, l be-
ieye." ."-Argonaut.