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  2. In the Cause of Science.

    " We have called," said the chairman of the subscription committee, " to solicit your aid in behalf of the widow of a poor man who lost his life in the cause of science." ...

    Article : 194 words
  3. A Plea for Polygamy.

    There was an unmistakable air of fatigue about Major Brace as he sat with his elbow on a small table in the smoking-room at the club and rested his head on his hand. His face was ...

    Article : 1,384 words
  4. Flotsam and Jetsam.

    Is lunch worth lunching ? Go,'dyspeptic man, Where in the meadows green the oxen munch. Is it not true that since our land began The horned ox hath given us steaks for lunch ? ...

    Article : 331 words
  5. The Candid Waiter.

    Guest: " Tell me candidly, waiter, why do you recommend lobster so enthusiastically ?" Candid Waiter: "We11, you see if there is any lobsters left over to-day we waiters will ...

    Article : 49 words
  6. Facts and Fancies.

    A little nonsense now and then Is relished by the wisest men.—HUDIBRAS. " Signal failures"—Most railway accidents. A mouse a woman never fears—a moustache. ...

    Article : 1,123 words
  7. Horrible Selfishness.

    A.: " Who was that gentleman with whom you were talking yesterday?" B.: "He is a wealthy young man from England." ...

    Article : 60 words
  8. Malicious.

    An author reads his latest farce to the manager of a theatre, who listens sadly without Sing a word. The author says: " I wish to all your attention to the fact that at this joke ...

    Article : 53 words
  9. Natural History.

    "What do we call those animal that live partly on land and partly in the water?" asked a State school teacher of a new boy. " Bathers," replied the boy, who had been to ...

    Article : 64 words
  10. Making a Name for Himself.

    A visitor to the studio of a celebrated cartoonist remarked to the gifted artist: " You are very skilful in drawing pictures ?" " You bet. I'm the boss." ...

    Article : 81 words
  11. Bismarck and the Doctor.

    When Bismarck first went to Dr. Schweninger for treatment he grew very angry at the physician's searching questions. " I am tired of your interminable questions," he said at ...

    Article : 103 words
  12. A Welcome Visitor.

    " Tell your mother that I am going to see her soon," said a lady to Mrs. Sniverly's little boy, who was playing in front of the gate. " I am glad you are coming, and ma will be ...

    Article : 97 words
  13. Merely a Suggestion.

    It is almost a self-evident proposition that, if not cheeked in his voracious career, Jay Gould will gobble all the leading industries of the United States. His course reminds Texas ...

    Article : 98 words
  14. A Cynical Comparison.

    A prominent lawyer in going to his place of business overtook his neighbour, who is a celebrated doctor. After walking some distance together the lawyer said: ...

    Article : 77 words
  15. The Costume Wasn't Complete.

    Jules Claretie tells in one of the reviews this story of artistic auto-suggestion: " I recollect that at the dress rehearsal of ‘Hamlet' M. Mounet-Sully was late. The stage was waiting. ...

    Article : 156 words
  16. The Painter Got Even.

    Vernet, the French painter, was once travelling from Versailles to Paris in the same compartment with two ladies whom he had never seen before, but who were evidently acquainted ...

    Article : 151 words
  17. A Big Transaction.

    The following clearly illustrates how from small beginnings often great results are attained. About twenty years ago a bargain was made in a town in Scotland by which a ...

    Article : 233 words
  18. Wearing on the Men.

    The man of the house took to the sofa in the sitting-room with a newspaper directly after breakfast, while his wife went on with the house cleaning. ...

    Article : 179 words
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