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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26

MonCharmin's hands MonchaTmin
stood up. more trritated than ever,
and found himself faced by an exas-
perated Richard. who. crossing his
arms on his chest, said:
Look here, I'm thinking of this,
I'm thinking of what l might think
Il, like last time. after my spending
the evening alone with you. you
brought me home and if. at the mo-
ment Of parting, l perceived that
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Bill Is Not Yet Receipted

shop and getting piece OF lead pipe,
s1.05. Thank you. lady. That makes
the total $500"
Did the woman pay the money!"
inquired Ramsey Wallace.
DO the robins nest in January? No.
the woman hung up the bill, and 1t Is
still hanging. That was two years
ago."-N. Y Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26

we left at the last stroke OF Twelve ="
''Oh. l shall have all the patience
necessary"
The time passed, slow, heavy. mys-
FERROUS. sitting. Richard tried to
laugh.
4 shall end by believing in the
omnipotence of the ghost" he said
Just now. don't you find something
uncomfortable, disquIeting, alarming
in the atmosphere of this room?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Helpino a Poor So der

When Parson Brownlow was lectur-
ing in Tennessee a good many people
grumbled about the high price he
charged for admission. A very rich
but stingy man, who had been all the
time very profuse with expressions Of
his patriotism, exclaimed:
Give Parson Brownlow half dol
lar? No, sir-ree I'd good deal
sooner give 1t to poor soldier"
We'll, then" said a bystander, give
your haIf-dolIar to Captain Henry Tan
officer dismissed from the army for
cowardice) They say he's mighty
poor soldier"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Only With His Tongue.

When Col Daniel McCook's regi-
ment was lying at Camp Dennison a
brawny recruit from one Of the east
ern counties, who suffered badly, was
put on duty for the first time. A cit
izen attempted to pass the line.
The recruit yelled out: ''Hu-hu-
halt"
The citizen snickered and paid no
attention The sentinel carefully laid
his bright Springfield upon the ground
his fist.
Il may s-s-stutter with my
tongue said he, but l d-d-don't
s-s-stutter with my fist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
He Hadn't FORGOTTEN How.

"a man stepped on old Mr. Brig.
gins corn the other day in a crowded
trolley car, and despite the fact that
Mr.. Briggins has been . deacon in the
church for twenty years, he sWore like
a trooper
well, when the time comes for Mr.
Brfggins to take the matter up with
the Lord he will doubtless be for
given on the ground that no other
proyocation SO quickly recalls the hab-
its Of ones wild and wicked past"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Nothing in It,"

The colonel of western regiment,
consulting with some other officers,
shook his head in doubt or denial Of
one Of the majors arguments.
Gentlemen" observed the major,
after the colonel had retired, com
mon observers might imagine that
the motion of the colonels head i'm
plies a difference Of opinion, but they
would be mistaken; 1t is-merely acct
dental Believe me, gentlemen, when
the colonel shakes his head there's
nothing In it."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
EpiGTammat attic.

THAT wasn't a bad epigram on the
magistrates part" said the somewhat
educated tramp who had been convict
ed for vagrancy.
What did he say?" asked the
tramp's pal. Seven days" came the
reply
That amt no epigram, is it?"
I'm sure it is. once asked a par
son what an epigram was, and he said:
It's a short sentence that sounds
light, but gives you plenty to think
about"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
A THRILLING SHOT.

Old Joe was talking, as usual, for
the edifcauon Of the company. and
football experiences became the pet
theme. relates Pearson's Weekly.
7 shall never forget one final" said
he. We were drawn-one au-with
about a minute TO go, when l got the
ball OF I went, passing man after
man till got within range, and then
paused I can hear the crowd shout
ing now, Shoot, man, shoot. Draw
ing one foot well back I let fly, and
the yell that went up-oh," with a
sigh OF pain.
We'll, Joe, did you scorer" asked
one impatient listener
Score? Cad. 1t took the missus
fully ten minutes to get the bed rail
from between my toes"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Acme of L-aziness.

What in Sam Hill is that dog
yowling like that for?' asked a cayal-
ryman of a "hill-billy" in the Ozark
country.
THAT there dawg?"
Yes
why, he's jes' materially lazy"
whats that got to do with his
yowling?"
why, the train ran over his tail
and cut it off last night. He's settin'
on the sore place, and he's too dawg-
gone lazy to get off'n it. That's why
he is howlin'." And the squirt of to-
bacco juice he shot killed a fly in
the road 20 feet away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
A lie ader.

Mrs. Gluggins seems to be a sort
of general leader in social matters
here"
"Oh, yes, she is one to whom all
the other ladies look first in social
affairs"
Is her. husband wealthy"
Not so very"
Perhaps she comes of a distinguish
ed family. Ancestors probably came
over on the Mayfower."
''Oh, no, it isn't that. You sec, she
has gone to Chicago six times to be
operated On in hospitals"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Knew What Was Comma.

"Why did you tell that man you
don't smoke, when you do?"
81 had a good reason"
perhaps he was going to give you
a cigar"
No ] know that chap. He was
going 10 ask me for one."-Detroit
Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Frenchman'a Strange Mania.

The latest monomaniac to make
his appearance in Paris. is a man who
is obsessed with the idea Of snip
ping every fur he meets. He lies in
wait for women who are wearing cost
" furs, and stealthily cuts them and
makes of. When a woman left .
metropolitan train at the Place de Ia
Concorde. she found that half of a
costly blue fox-fur she wore had
been cut of. She went to the near.
est police station and made a com
plant. and learned that numerous
women had already been there on the
same errand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
SoUeicNd.

The infantryman and the cavalry
man each thought his arm of the
service was the only one" and acted
accordingly.
What would you be if you weren't
an infantryman? asked cavalry
man.
I'D be ashamed of myself" was
the quick response.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
a paacs Seeker

Where are you going this sum
mer?"
Nowhere" replied Mr.. Growcher'
when everybody else is pushing
through the boardwalk crowds and
trying to listen to four different kinds
of music at once, l am going to stay
home, where it's nice and quiet
Washington Evening Star.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
CHAPTER xvIl-(continued).


"AIoncharmin, I've had enough OF
thisl"
Richard, I've had too much OF it,"
DO you dare to suspect me?"
Yes. Of a silly joke"
One doesn't joke with twenty-thou-
sand francs"
That's what I think" declared
Moncharmin, unfolding a newspaper
and ostentatiously studying its con
tents.
What are you doing?" asked Rich
ard. Are you going to read the pa
per next?"
Yes, Richard, until l take you
home"
Like last time?"
Yes. like last time"
Richard snatched the paper from
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Pleasures of Observation.

what is your fayorite game"
Golf"
But you never play it"
probably that's the reason l like
It. Tie men whom I have seen play
ing it abused it terribly and didn't ap-
pear to get any enjoyment out Of the
fresh air and the scenery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
CHAPTER XVIII.
The Commissary, the Viscount and the
Persian

The Con1n1issary, the VisCCunt and the
Persian.
The first words OF the commissary
of police, On entering the managers
office, were to ask after the missing
prima donna.
is Christine Daae here?"
Christine Daae here?" echoed Rich,
ard NO. Why?"
As for Moncharmin, he had not the
strength left to utter word.
Richard repeated. for the commits
sary and the compact crowd which
had followed him into the office OBJ
served an impressive silence.
Why do you ask if Christine Daae
is here. M. lie commissaire?
Because she has to be found" de
clared the commissary of police sol
emily.
What do you mean, she has to be
found? Has she Disappeared"
In the middle of the performance!
In the middle of the performance?
This is extraordinary"
isn't it? And what is quite as ex-
traordinary is that you should first
learn it from met"
Yes" said Richard, taking his head
in his hands and muttering. What
is this new business? On, it's enough
10 make man send in his resigna.
toni"
And he pulled few hairs out OF
his mustache without even knowing
what he was doing.
so she so she disappeared
in the middle OF the performance?
he repeated.
Yes, she was carried off in the
Prison Act, at the moment when she
was invoking the aid of the angels
but doubt if she was carried off by
an angel"
And | am sure that she was!"
Everybody looked round A young
man, pale and trembling with excite
ment, repeated:
Il am sure of i'll"
Sure of what?" asked Mifroid.
That Christine Daae was carried
off by an angel. NJ. lie commissaire,
and l can tell you his name"
Aha, NJ. lie VicOmte de Chagny!
So you maintain that Christine Daae
was carried off by an angel; an an
gel of the opera, no doubt?"
Yes, monsieur, by an angel of the
opera; and l will tell you where he
lives when we are alone"
You are right, monsieur"
And the commissary of police. in
viting Raoul to take a chair, cleared
the room of all the rest. excepting
the managers.
Then Raoul spoke:
m. lie commissaire, the angel is
called Erik. he lives in the opera and
he is the Angel of Music!"
The Angel Of Music! Really! That
is very curious! The Angel
of Music!" And, turning to the man
ayers. NJ. Mifroid asked, Have you
an Angel of Music on the premises,
gentlemen"
Richard and Moncharmin shook
their heads, without even speaking.
oh" said the viscount, those gen.
tlemen have heard of the opera
ghost. Well, am in a position to
state that the opera ghost and the
willin' to do all the work an tother's
IT, =
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Apprehensive.

Hamlet Fatt is timorous about = =
pearing in this town"
Stage fright at his age? Why, hes
been on the boards Tor years"
But this is the first time he was
ever billed for two nights in one
place"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
The Ewes of Washinuton.

1t was Of the battle of Bull Run
that a wit said that it was so popu-
lar it had to be repeated as an encore
the next year. And one of the par
Elephants in this first experience of the
new army said:
'.At Bull Run we were told that
the eyes Of Washington were upon
us, when we knew very well that
what we were most anxious about was
to get our eyes on Washington"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Ruddino SuffraQette.

"My daughter has already written
her graduation essay.
"Beyond the Alps Lies italy,
81 should say not My girls stu
dent Of contemporary events. The
title of her essay is, 'Militancy AS
Opposed to Lobbying.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Iou IN ReoIjIate IT,

Knicker-Think the stock exchange
should be regulated?
Bocker-Yes; it should be arranged
for stocks to go up when you buy and
go down when you sell.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Independent,

How independent Brown seems.
He does exactly as he pleases."
Yes His downtown boss has gone
to the worlds series and his wife is
visiting her mother"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
He's Different.

"Mr. Ups. whom you seem to think
badly of told me he was settlement
worker"
so he is. Did he tell you what
kind of settlement worker
NO: what kind Is he?"
Ambulance chaser"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
NJ fba Matinee.

Enthusiast-Oh, don't you love a
good play?
Modern GiTI-Yes, indeed. 1t ADDS
much to the scenic effect and cos
tumes-Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
senbIance impossible.

Does your son look like your"
NO" replied Farmer Corntossel;
land he never will No power on
earth could persuade Clyde Corntussel
to wear whiskers and old clothes. -
Washington Evening Star
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
In the HosnitaI Now.

''Bifkins, the bard. stood in the
street yesterday waiting for thought
to strike him"
well, did thought strike him."
mo, but an auto did"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Why Not Drop?

Aviator Ito young assistant, who
has begun TO be frightened)--W
what do you want now?
Assistant (whimpering)- want the
earth-Lippincott' Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
a Money Saver.

Thinks he's got a scheme for get
ing rich, eh?"
Yes, he has invented pneumatic
tires for silver coins, so that mans
wife cannot hear them rattle"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
He M cant w ell.

Doctor-Why don't you settle your
bill? You said, when I was treating
you, that you could never repay for
for my efforts.
Hardup-I meantsit, doctor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Much 10 Be Dreaded.

Mrs. Plummer is not what you
would call fierce old dowager, l
hope?"
We'll, not exactly. Still, I would
hate like the dickens for her to look
at me through her Iorgnette."
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Bang-By the way, old fellow, can
you let me have two for a week?
ang-Sorry, but I've only got
dollar.
Bang-All right-let me have that
for two weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Take a Look at Yourself

Though the world may contain a
goodly number Of unjust men, as the
pessimists aver, every weIl-ccnducted
person should know where to find one
honest, upright heart.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Near-Enioyment.

you don't know what you miss
when you can't listen to the 'Hork.
Of your own automobile"
81 don't know about that. I've got
a pet goose"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Resourcefui.

Widow-Wait; I'll get you some glue
with which to fasten his wig.
Undertaker-Oh, that's not neces-
Hary I've just used a couple Of
tacks Punch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Hardly a Success.

Did your daughter have a fine wed
din, Dennis?"
Only fair. The presents were
gr-grand, but there was no fight"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
As Il Seems TO Them.

Little Elsie Westlake-Is New York
near the Atlantic ocean?
Little Dottie Morningside-No thu
Atlantic ocean is near New York
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Society Employment.

s|Why do you call the drivers OF
the buzz wagons, showers"
Because they're in the big push"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
The Mother Tongue

''Do you realize the power of the
mother tongue?" asked the young man
who professed interest in literature
Yes; and 50 does father" replied
the young woman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
A Danger.

ct is a very serious thing to have
measles in a jail
why so very serious?"
Because it makes the inmates
break out
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Real Issue,

do you think these interna tional
marriages are due to Cupid?"
81 think the majority Of them arc
due to cupidity.'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
His Reason.

Why did he go into the laundry
tusiness?'
Because he thought it would clean
Hp money"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Their Haunts.

Pop, whereabouts are the man.
hunting tribes?"
They're about here, sonny. in leap
year"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26

. Gus-I got snubbed by that girl at
the mems furnishings department
asked for a standing collar, and
winked and smiled at her. and
Tom7-Well?
Gus-And got turn down
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26

IIardiy-Does you wife ever bother
you about her new bonnets?
Easy-Not in the least. When she
wants one she simply gets it and has
the bill sent in.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26

Even a corkscrew won't do fellow
much good unless he has pull.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26
Cordially Hated.

No one Is more mephitic
Than is the carpIng critic,
Whose speciality Is roasting
Poor wights who hope for toasting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1913-06-26

wtllfn' to do all the work an tother's
willin' he should!' youths Compau-
ion
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-01-09
NEW YEARS EVE PARTY.

A New Years eve party was given
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. Stem
ger, $50 Pacific avenue, where games
of all sorts were enjoyed and dancing
was kept up until late hour.
Miss Mary Amedee won the gold
thimble cut from the New Year cake.
Those present were: Misses Clara
Amedeo, Louise Stenger, Mary Anne
dec, Leah Fink, Mamie Stenger,, Mag
gle Judge, Katie Stenger, Lille Chef
ia, Alice Bieber, Olivia Wilson, Agnes
McCloskey, Elsie Wilson, Lucy VIII
son and Sybil SchlnGier; Messrs. Luz
Glen Delger, Nelson Towner. Joe Stas-
81, Warren Vicknair, George Wilson,
Albert Donovan, Edward Stenger, Leo
nard Santos, Jerome Merciante, Earl
SCHNEIDER, Edwin Sullivan. Cyril
SCHNEIDER, Ignatius Stenger; Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. Stenger, Mr.. and Mrs. F.
Cook and little Gersten Cook.
Several vocal selections were rend-
cred by Joe Stassi and Miss Maggie
Judge.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-01-09
Fear of the Dark,

Are you afraid OF the dark? Mos
children are and many grOwnups. Ever
the bravest of men. in house Of whirl
he knows every square foot, feels NOR,
at his ease when the lights are up thar
when he IS in the dark. The reason
psychologists say. is that darkness al
ways spelled danger to our savage an
cestOrs. When man was all but Il wild
beast, living in the open among tn,
other animals, his ingenuity made hin
their equal in the daytime. But In tn,
night he was helpless against n crouch
ing foe. and darkness often meant
death. And. in spite Of our civilization
this instructive hatred OF darkness still
survives though in a weakened form
Pearson's.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-01-09
Whales.

Whales. though they are mammals
are fitted to live like fishes in water
The true whales are Of two kinds OF
families-the spermaceti whale. which
has teeth in the lower jaw. and the
whalebone whale. which has none. OF
the first named there are two species
the cachalot and the sperm, which
when full grown measures from seven
ty to eighty feet. The capture Of this
animal Is attended with greater dan
ger than that of the whalebone oil
Greenland whale on account Of its for
mida BILE teeth.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-01-09
a Remarkable Curiosity.

There is In Connaught. Ireland. re-
markable curiosity. which gives an ex'
ample Of official oversight. When the
great famine of 1874 was upon the land
the government Of the day conceived
the idea of opening line Of naviga'
ton from Galway to Ballina by way OF
Tough Corrib and Tough Mask. so as
to avoid the dangers Of the western
coast. From Cong canal was actual
ly made to Tough Mask as part Of the
general scheme. The work gave q
great deal Of employment and SO far
the canal served its purpose. But when
1t was completed il was found the
canal would not hold water. The fact
that the rock OF the district is of very
porous character had been overlooked
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-01-09
STOCKING PARTY.

Miss Viola Lilly entertained a jolly
bunch of boys and girls New Years
eve at stocking party. Miss Aline
Kelvin and Edward Lilly captured the
first prizes and Miss Vera Dill and Lee
Whitaker the consultations. Many
other games were played and dancing
was INDUCED in. The following par
ticipated: Ruth Pettigrove, Inez Gay,
Vera Dill, Aline Kelvin, May Hafkes-
bring, Viola and Matte Lilly, Edward
Montgomery, Lee Whitaker, Adam
Lauman, Lawrence Barratte. Tom Emit
wisle, Walter and Edward Lilly; Mr..
and Mrs. A. Lauman, Mr. and Mrs. ".
r. Lilly, AMI son Tracy, and Captain
Tracy Lilly. Little Marion Edgecombe
and Eleanor Lilly helped to entertain
the crowd with dancing and singing.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-01-09
BUILDING PERMITS.

Joseph Rumore, owner and builder
frame she'd, 92i Teche near Newton
SO.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-01-09
RnMlnd Out.

The village wise man was holding
forth on the subject OF old sayings
and how often they proved true.
An lookee ere" he went on de
cisIvely. There's that saying United
we stand; divided we fall" Now, ain
that true? II applies to everything
equally. We can see just for ourselves
'ow true it is. Everything Obeys thai
law, whether hanimate or hinani
mate"
He paused for the applause which
should have followed this display OF
wisdom, but before it had come there
sounded a soft voice from dark cor
ner:
"Humph"' 1t said scientifically. "Wha'
about a stepladder?" -LondOn Mail.
The herald. [volume] (New Orleans, La.) 1905-1953, 1913-01-09
8rioht Pupils.

Here are some answers culled from
school examination papers:
THE Salic law is that you must take
everything with a grain OF salt"
Julius Caesar was renowned for his
great strength He threw a bridge
across the Rhine"
THE Zoidaic Is the zoo or the sky,
where lions. goats and other animals
60 after they are dead"
The Pharisees were people who like
to show Off their goodness by praying
in synonyms"
IAN abstract noun is something you
can't see when you are looking at it"
"Algebraical symbols are used when
you do not know what you are talking
about Westminster Gazette.