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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
FIND DYNAMITE ON SHIP
Explosive Discovered on White Star
Liner Arabic.

New York. Aug Tt became
known at police headquarters here
that a stick of dynamite was found
aboard the White Star liner Arabic
before she sailed from this port for
Liverpool on July 2S. Experts said it
would have eploded at the slight
est jar 1t was found by a steward
ess.
The explosive was discovered the
day before the steamer sailed with
more than 10000 tons of cargo, al
most all of which was war supplies.
One hundred and lightweight passen-
gers, among them twelve Americans,
were aboard.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
AGED WOMAN REFORMS
TOUGH TOWN.

Hoopeston, Ill, Aug. T.
Hoopeston has been held up"
by a gray-haired Chicago wom-
an and robbed of its vice.
Mrs. Agnes Frisinger, a for
mer Hull House attache, Is the
woman, and her equipment Is
a fiashlight, a revolver and
fearless determination Ap-
pointed as city matron in May
Mrs. Frisinger feels proud OF
the single-handed campaign
which has earned for Hopes
ton the title of Holy City"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
BISHOPS KIN SUES BANKER
Miss Benson Asks $4,000 Heart Balm
From J. Stanley Foster.

New York, Aug. THE fact that
]. Stanley Foster. president of the
Bowery bank. has been sued for $780,
900 damages for breach of promise by
Miss Lillian Benson, said to be the
daughter of a former Episcopal
bishop, has Just become known.
Counsel for Foster will move in the
supreme court to have the case dis
missed because Miss Benson has fail
ed to file a reply to Fosters de-
lenses
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07

Washington, Aug. Major Gel,
eral Hugh l.. Scott, chief of staff oi
the United States army, accompanied
by Lieutenant Colonel Robert e. L..
Niche, a member Of the general STAFF.
has left Washington for El Paso. Tex.
to confer with General Francisco viz
La and other revolutionary leaders
there regarding the Mexican situa
ton.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
Woman Of rs Correspondent.

New York, Aug. Mrs. Libby
Burns, seventy-five years old. widow
OF a New York restauranteur, was
named as correspondent in a divorce
suit filed by Mrs. Charles Kramer
against her husband. Mrs. Kramer .s
thirty-five years old and her husband
tuDGnnino years.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
ASSERTS RUSSIAN ARMY
is DEMORALlZED.

Amsterdam, Aug. IA last
ing Russian offensive is no
longer to be expected in the
near future" says Major Mo-
raht, military critic of the Ber-
lin Tageblatt, in a review of
the situation in Poland
"Henceforth as soon as our
attack begins the Russian de-
fense must crumble because
it is no longer adequately sup
ported by rifles and machine
guns. We doubt the possibil-
ity of reorganizing the Russian
army during the present war"
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
Germans to Unite Two Sec
tons of Country.
PRINCE MAY BE GOVERNOR
Son of Kaiser or Austrian Archduke
Likely to Be First Executive of Ter.
ritory-Offer of Autonomy Bid for
Support of People.

London, Aug with the great
Russian fortresses of Warsaw and
Ivangorod captured and the fall of
Riga, the capital of the Baltic prov
inces. imminent the Austro-German
onslaught has reached its height in
the East and the next step will be
the German emperors triumphant en-
try into the Polish capital. That event
is likely to be followed by the pro-
nouncement of a united and semi-au-
tonomous Poland, embracing not only
the territory wrested from the Rus
SLAMS but the Austrian crown land of
Galicia.
The occupation of Warsaw now is
centering attention on series of i'm
portant events that are being arrang-
ed. First will be the selection of a
German governor.
Reports indicate the appointee will
be German prince, possibly a son OF
the German emperor or an Austrian
archduke who will be vested with
amin " lAAdt NlAlNh ANoPOiCOil
gave to his brothers and to his mar
shals as kings of occupied territory.
Bid for Polish Support.
The German offer of autonomy is
regarded as a bid for the support of
the population OF Poland as against a
similar declaration of Emperor Nicho-
las promising eventual autonomy un.
der Russian suzerainty. The outcome
OF these events in Warsaw probably
will determine the political status OF
Poland during the war.
What the Germans will do next in a
military way after attempting to com
plete their enveloping movement is q
matter of much speculation. If the
campaign against the Russians is not
energetically pushed there is the pos
sibility for the present victories be
ing undone, while If an offensive in
the East is continued the Germans
face the rigors and dangers of win
ter campaign in Russia.
Conservative students here think II
will result in a compromise, in which
the Germans will withdraw part OF
their Eastern army, leaving enough
men to maintain and secure the de
fensive positions when they have dug
themselves in.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
STEEL MAGNATE is DEAD
G. c. McMurtry Head of American
Sheet Tin Plate Company.

New York, Aug 7.-George G. Nc
Murtry, chairman of the American
Sheet and Tin Plate company, a sub
sidiary of the United States Steel cor
poration, died suddenly at Atlantic
City, n. j.
Mr.. McMurtry, who also was di-
rector of the American Can company
the Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific
Railway company, Pittsburg Trust
company and other large companies
had been i'll for two months
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
ROBBER FOLLOWED TELLER
Detectives In Iowa Bank Case Have
New Theory.

Cedar Rapids, Ia, Aug. 7.-Detec-
tives working on the $4,000 robbery
at the Cedar Rapids National bank
now think the robber followed Leo
Perrin, the paying teller, into the
bank, waited In the ladies' retiring
room a few minutes and then appear
ed with leveled revolver and coolly
robbed the vault. The police have
arrested a dozen suspects, but none
has been identified by Perrin.
A thorough grilling of the bank en-
ployes has also put an end to rumors
that the theft was committed from
the inside.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
SOUTH DAKOTAN KILLS SELF
Financial Troubles Cause Suicide of
Well Known Business Man.

Bristol, s. d., Aug. 7.-Depressed
over financial matters William Ran
kin, a butcher here and pioneer of
Brown county, committed suicide by
slashing his throat with a skinning
knife.
Mr.. Rankin reached this section in
engaged In business. He was widely
known.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
Mons Miners Die in Riots.

Havre, Aug. miners In the Mons
district have gone on strike. Accord.
ing to reports received here groups OF
miners collided with German soldiers
and a serious riot followed during
which two Germans and seven minas
were killed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
ILLINOIS WARDEN RESIGNS
Joliet Head Refuses to Live in Jail
Where Wife Was Murdered.

Chicago. Aug. Warden Edmund
NJ. Allen of the Joliet penitentiary re.
signed because Governor Dunno has
denied him the privilege of living out.
side the prison in which his wife was
murdered.
ANY man who would ask that /
live behind those prison walls and in
the very rooms where my wife was
brutally murdered must be inhuman,"
said Allen
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07

Chicago, Aug. Protest against
the expectation OF arms and ammuni-
tion is to be organized into nation
wide campaign with headquarters in
Chicago, according to A. B. Wisler,
temporary chairman of the group Of
twenty-five non-German citizens which
IL to form the nucleus OF the organixa.
ton.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
shops Go on FuIl Time.

Butte, Mont, Aug. THE North
ern Pacific shops at Livingston. the
largest this side OF st. Paul. ars on
full time for the first time since the
fall of 1897. Four hundred men are
ezecto6. =
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1915-08-07
TO protest Against Arms Sale.

1. 4. i. 4. 4. !. + 1. + 4. 4. + 4. + + 1.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19

will take place on Christmas after
noon. at which time the Sigma Gam
ma Club will have as honor guests the
college boys and girls who will
be home for the yuletide season.
1t promises to be one OF the most
attractive entertainments OF the holi-
days and will be held from 2 sac to
8 o'clock in the auditorium Of TIE Ma
sonic temple. with Preston B. Candy
and r. Marshall Winfield COMMITTEES;
in charge. The Sigma Gamma Club:
Is endeavoring to make this (the|
fourth dance giyen) the best Of an
The Cadenza orchestra will play . de-
lightful program Of music. Including
all the latest dances and the old fash
toned waltzes.
Invitations will be issued the latters
part Of the week with the following
patronesses:
Mrs. Henry Raymond, Mrs. virgil
L. Highland. Mrs. ]. B. Winfield, Mr..
Robert A. Haynes. Mrs. William "A.
Gaylord. Mrs. James ]. Duncan, Mrs.
George P. Leatherbury. Mrs. David b
Carper. Mrs. Joseph A. wethefeli,
Mrs. p. Maybury Harrison, Mrs. Hem
ry Alexander and Mrs. ]. Hornor Da-
Wis.
quite number Of out-of-town
guests will attend. s's<
----.-->---~>-e~->-~~
Continued on page g, ,frst see.l
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19

Masonic temple on West Pike street
Friday night. Among those present
whose membership dates back nearly
a half century were John j. Davis,
Col. David Davidson, David L. Hall,
and DR.. D. p. Morgan. Captain X.
d. Walker. thirty-third degree Ma
son. of Fairmont; and Most Worship
full Grand Master Wilbur Heenan. of
Fairmont. were among the out Of
town visitors.
The banquet was attended by about
800 persons w. H. Taylor was
POSTMASTER, and in his usual pleas
ing and gracious way he introduced
the speakers. John ]. Davis gave the
principal address. Attorney Charles
G. Coifman. DR.. S. NJ. Mason and l..
X. Richards were the other speakers.
The Ladies OF the Eastern Star did
themselves proud in preparing and
serving the banquet. Turkey. oys-
tiers, and all of the relishes and the
like that go with them were on the
menu, and were enjoyed by all.
Pleasing music was furnished by
w. Lee Williams. ]. n. Knox, Major
Harrison and w. B. Fraz. while the
master degree was being conferred.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
meeting. followed by a banquet. of
tho Gin rkshMrp Mnaonic Clnh Tnas.

meeting. followed by banquet. of
the Clarksburg Masonic Club Tues
day night in the Masonic Temple.
The new officers are us follows:
President-B. Frank Hornor.
Vice president--W. Lee Williams.
Secretary-F. e. Delbridge.
Board of governors-Harry G.
Hoffman, Hayward A. Russell and
Willis A. Sawyer.
L. X Richards presided as toast
master at the banquet table, at which
more than 100 club members were
seated. Addresses full OF wit and
humor were delivered by the Rev.
w. B. King. pastor of the First Meth
odist Episcopal church; 3. Frank
Hornor. Willis A. Sawyer. Hayward
A. Russell. F. X. Stout and others.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Fine Chicken Supper.


The chicken supper given by the
Bridgeport Athletic Association in the
Odd Fellows hall Thursday evening
was a decided success. A large num-
Der were in attendance and an elegant
supper was served. Later, ]. w.
knight. an experienced Young Mems
Christian Association man, delivered
one OF the ablest addresses ever heard
here. booster committee was ap-
pointed for the purpose of creating
enthusiasm and soliciting funds for
the erection Of an athletic building in
the near future. The committee is
composed Of A. G. Davis. C. A. Sutton,
George Camp. ]. r. Jones. L. B. Hor-
nor. the Rev. J. W. Ayers and Misses
Harriet Lang. Lena Stutler, Audrey
Jarvis and Charity Johnson.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Animal Meetinr.

The annual social gathering and
banquet Of the officials Of the Hutchn-
son Coal Company will be held Sum
day afternoon at the Gore hotel here.
More than $50 of the officials Of the
company are expected to be present.
Those attending the meeting are all
mine officials, all Office officials and the
general superintendent and secretary
and treasurer of the company. The
meeting will start at 1880 o'clock and
the banquet will be served at 3 O'Clock
in the main dining room of the hotel.
The meeting will be held on the Sec
ond floor Of the hotel building.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Alumni Association Formed.

At largely attended meeting of
graduates OF the Clarksburg high
school and the Washington Irving
high school held in the Washington
Irving high school auditorium Friday
evening an organization to be known
as the Clarksburg High School
Alumni Association was formed.
Vice presidents from each class that
has graduated from either school was
named and the following officers
were elected:
President-Edgar F. Hood. 'O4.
Vice president-Glenn f. Will
liams, '09.
secretary-Mrs. B. F. Robinson.
'S9.
Treasurer-Miss Virginia Wood,
10.
Class vice president - Edward
Thompson, Mrs. G. A. Moore. Miss
Alice Goodwin, j. Carl Vance, Will
liam Freeman, Mrs. E. B. Deison,
Miss Lille NJ. Koblegard, Writ Lew
Is. Clarence Waldeck. Mrs. Robert
Martin, Mrs. Writ Lewis, Mrs. Frank
Outright, Mrs. George NJ. West, Miss
Carrie Watkins, Miss Mae Annon,
Miss Nan j. Long, A. Brook Watkins,
DR.. P. G. Showalter, Ralph NJ. Hef-
ner, Miss Bessie Crummit, Miss Ma
bel Carr, Morris P. Hall, James j.
Coughlin, Miss Mary Virginia Osborn
Miss Laura Chambers. Miss Ann
Garrett and Miss frankie Pearcy.
Mr.. Hood, later elected president,
presided over the meeting last night.
Miss Edith Heavier was secretary.
Plans were perfected for business
meeting to be held Thursday evening,
December 80, Immediately preceding
the Washington Irying-Wheeling
high school basketball game. Fol-
lowing the game social session will
be held.
A committee composed Of Frank
Delbridge. Miss Virginia Wood and
Miss Edith Heavier was appointed to
draft constitution and bylaws.
The organization Is the direct re-
suit of the efforts of members OF the
class Of 1913, who chose Miss vir-
GINA Wood, Miss Edith Heavier.
Frank Delbridge and Dana Davis
special committee to make necessary
A vote of thanks and
appreciation was extended to this
committee by the members present
last night.
With more than 400 old graduates
of the local high school now resid-
ing in and about Clarksburg, and
with the interest that has been
aroused among them. the success Of
the new association seems assured.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Dan Cupid at Bridgeport.

Dan Cupid has again invaded the
quiet little city Of Bridgeport and
added much to the excitement of the
season and great Joy to two hearts,
that as the result OF a trip to Oakland
now beat as one.
The contracting parties are Ray
Blackwell, of Bridgeport. and Miss
Opal Riley. of Shinn's run.
Mr.. Blackwell is an enterprising
and deserving young man, a son Of Mr..
and Mrs. +. F. Blackwell. Mrs.
Blackwell is a daughter OF Clarence
Riley, well known here, and is an at
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
until II was over.

complished young woman who has
made her home for some time In
Parkersburg with her sister, Mrs.
Thomas Bennington, and she has
many friends who will hear OF her
marriage with pleasure and surprise.
The bridegroom is a well known oil
operator OF Salem, and Is a gentleman
of superior attribute. After we'd
ding journey In the East Mr.. and Mrs.
Davis will return to Salem where a
handsomely furnished home awaits
their arrival.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Christmas Sale.

The Parish Aid Society Of Christ
Episcopal church held a continuation
OF Its Christmas sale from 3 to 5 o'clock
Friday afternoon in the parish house.
Notwithstanding the inclement day
without everything was disposed Of in
the way OF fancy articles. homo made
cake and candy. During the sale
tea was served by Miss Emily
Garrard assisted by Mrs. James J. Dun
can and Mrs. Lynn 8. Horror.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
shakespeare Club Entertained.

a'.sNs'pNss.S S'ao bsSe>'e sahS0s
Mrs. Plumer e. Hill. OF Shinnston.
entertained the Shakespeare club
Tuesday eveninging at her home on
Station street.
The study of civil government was
taken up and Miss oda Peterson gave
some very helpful instructions along
the line Of state and federal govern
ment. During the social hour ices
were served by the hostess. The
club will meet January 4. 1916, with
Miss Mildred Jarrett as hostess.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Convention a Success.

1.-THE Splnster's Convention" which
was given in Vines hall at Grasselli
by home talent Friday evening. was
q decided success. A large crowd en-
joyed this most amusing comedy and
u nice sum was added to the library
fund for the school.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Dayis-Lonr.

The Parkersburg Sentinel Monday
evening announced the marriage OF
Granville H. Davis. Of Salem. father
Of Fl. H. Davis. prominent Clarks-
burg teweler. as follows:
Announcement has been made OF
the marriage Of Mrs. Anna Long, Of
this city, and Mr.. Granville n. Davis,
of Salem. w. Va. which occurred in
New York City. The wedding was in
the nature of an elopement, as the
bride and bridegroom slipped OF
quietly without telling their relatives
and friends of the important event to
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19

Tuesday night. January 4, has been
fixed as roll call night by the Elks
lodge. at which time there will be In
citations with old-time features and
q social session. Fleming Holden
has been named chairman Of the So
cial committee and DR.. John B. Stone
will have the old-time features Of
the initiation ceremonies in charge.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19

A very successful sale of brown
raisin bread. cakes. bread and fancy
articles are on sale all day Saturday
by the Womnn's Exchange in the
Priscilla Shop on Second street. Every
one is cordially invited to attend.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
yesper Services.

vesper services will be held at the
Younf Woman's Christian Association
room at $3.50 o'clock Sunday after
noon. A Christmas program will be
observed after which light refresh
ments will be served. All young
women are cordially invited. Go and
take friend.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19

OClAL REVIEW

tractivc young lady. The fathers OBJ
jections were due solely to the ex-
IRENE youth Of the bride. However.
upon their return. they received the
usual parental forgiveness and all is
we'll.
The happy couple will reside at
Bridgeport. Many friends wish them
a long and happy voyage on the mat
rlmonial sea.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Employment Bureau Omen.

HTEfPEOyIFNHV HBuEN1IU VTJCHs
The Bureau of Employment of the
Young Woman's Christian Associa-
ton will be open from 2 until 8
O'Clock every afternoon until further
notice. Those desiring employment
are urged to call at the associations
headquarters at that time.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Club SUNDAYS.

The Mems Club Of Christ Episco-
pal church has set aside the third
Sunday in each month for Club Sun
day. The one this month falls on
Sunday. December 10, and all men,
bers Of the club are requested to at
tend and bring friend. Services
at II O'Clock a. m. and 1880 p. m.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Papers Are Read.

Interesting papers on poles and
Lithuanians" were read and discussed
Tuesday afternoon by the members
Of the Tuesday Literary Club at a
meeting held in the home Of Mrs.
John ]. Davis on Lee street, with Miss
Lille Koblegard leader. and Mrs.
John L. Ruhl and Mrs. ]. Carl Vance
assistants.
Federation topic: "Americaniza-
tion of the Immigrants" by Mrs. j.
Carl Vance,.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19

Special music will feature the serv-
ices at the First Baptist church Sun
day. At the evening service the can
tata, "The Lords Amounted" will be
given in part.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Masonic Banquet,

Honoring those who were the first
Masons in this section, Herman
Lodge No. 6 of Masons gave ban
quet and had initiatory work in the
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Paul Hertzog Married.

inul HertzOS Married.
The following announcement was
received here Thursday morning:
MRS. Margaret, ]. Ziler
announces the marriage OF her
daughter
Fannie Estella
ito
"Mr. Andrew Pau Hertzog
ION Wednesday. December tho If
"teenth, nineteen hundred
"and fifteen.
Frederick. Maryland"
At home
636 North Chestnut street,
Martinsburg, w. Va.
Mr.. Hertzog is well known here,
being employed on the Clarksburg
Exponent for a time as city editor
and also working for number Of
years on the Clarksburg News. He
has many friends in Clarksburg who
extend to him their heartiest best
wishes.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19

burg. were married at $3.50 o'clock
Wednesday afternoon at the parson-
age Of the First Methodist Episcopal
church by the Rev. w. b. King.
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19

Married Mt Parsonage.
Miss Mary e. Carter. Of West Mil
ford. and John Williams, Of Clarks-
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19

Annual Matinee Dance.
Among the many social affairs that
will be given during the holidays will
be the annual matinee dance which
The Sunday telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1914-1927, 1915-12-19
Club Elects and Banqucts.

VluU I1IeCts uHu bUuNucIb.
Officers to serve tn ensuing year
were elected at the annual business
The Ocala evening star., 1915-09-13
MAN AND HIS LAUGH.
Self RestIaint and Its Effects Upon
Human Emotions.

Self RestIaint and Its Effects Upon
Human Emotions.
Laughter is sign OF high develop
ment. The nearer one is to the animal
the less one laughs The more highly
developed we become the more do We
perceive humOr. For laughter, ii must
be remembered, is sign that an emo
ton has suddenly been set free. Ii Is
like touch on the trigger OF a gun, the
gun being self restraint.
No one ever tells an animal Tin the
wild state) that there are certain things
that he must not do. There is no direct
prevention of an act that the animal
wants to perform. Consequently the
animal has no self restraint.
Man, on the other hand, is surround
ed by commandments from babyhood
onward. He is always being told by
some one, first by his parents, then
by the laws Of society, that there are
things that lie must not do. The de-
sire to do these things, coupled to the
knowledge that he dare not do them,
causes a tense emotion. The animal
lives as the occasion rises. Man is
keyed up by the continuous conflict OF
occasions.
1t is the relief from this keying up
that gives rise to laughter. The great
er the tension caused by the delay be-
tween impulse and act the funnier
does the thing seem which releases it,
Something which would seem only
moderately funny if it happened in the
street becomes screamingiy ludicrous
in church because OF the tension OF
feeling that one must be solemn. When
a SNOWFALL hits a silk hat the sight
makes one laugh because OF the feel
ing that, whatever else silk hat might
be intended for, ii was not as a target
for snOwballs. Exaggerations are of
ten funny, because they twist our emo
ton from a usual to an unexpected
channel
A story teller who laughs at his own
jokes always spOils his stories. 1t Is
the man with the mournful face whose
quips seem the merriest. 1t is an old
saying that one must laugh and grow
fat" but modern science has learned
that we must laugh and grow wise."-
New York American.