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  2. Miscellaneous.

    Men who have risen.—Aeronauts. The angler is so absorbed in his hobby that he generally fishes with bated breath. Cashier: "It's a dreadful hot day." ...

    Article : 809 words
  3. In Lighter Vein. Deserved a Rest.

    He was a gushing candidate for Congress honors. He had fought against ... [ILLUSTRATED]

    Article : 165 words
  4. Reminiscences.

    Joining Druitt-street, and extending to Bathurst-street, was a large space of ground, about two-thirds of which was the ancient burial ground, and ...

    Article : 1,664 words
  5. Philip of Macedon on the Archer.

    Philip of Macedon lost one of his eyes by a very singular accident. Besieging the small city of Methone, a man named Aster, of Amphipolis, offered his services ...

    Article : 171 words
  6. A Painter's Trick.

    A painter was commissioned to portray the image of a saint on the refectory wall of a convent. The price stipulated was very low, but it was agreed that the artist ...

    Article : 143 words
  7. A Reasonable Explanation.

    Leading Lynching Party: "It's been proved that this horse is Si Silo's, and you was ridin' on 'im. Now, wot you got to say before we string yeh up?" ...

    Article : 92 words
  8. Practical.

    Mr. James Payn, speaking of individual interpretations of general rules, says that, in going his rounds one night with the officer on guard at one of the English ...

    Article : 98 words
  9. Decidedly in Doubt.

    First Villager: "How do you like your new neighbor?" Second Villager: "Can't tell yet whether I like him or hate him." ...

    Article : 63 words
  10. Practical Esthetics.

    Friend: "Why do you have all your ceilings and walls finished in crimson?" Mrs. Suburb: "That's so we can slap mosquitoes without making a splotch." ...

    Article : 28 words
  11. Modest Enough.

    Husband: "I really think you might have had that ball-dress made a little higher in the neck—to say nothing of the back." ...

    Article : 45 words
  12. A Disagreeable Habit.

    Old Grumpps: "Sure that girl loves you instead of your money?" Son: "Absolutely. Why, she actually keeps count of the kisses I give her." ...

    Article : 45 words
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