“Among those present were Mrs. Riley Withersby, widow of the late Riley Withersby; Rev. Walpole and wife and children, Dr. Crosby Niebling and wife, Judge Horatio S. Warden, Mr. Smiley W. Greene, the popular undertaker, and wife and children; Captain Roscoe Fry and wife and children, Mine Host, ‘Mort’ Peters, of the Bird Center House, and wife; Attorney D. I. Black and wife and children, Messrs. Winthrop K. Biddle, of Philadelphia, Elmer Pratt, Homer Withersby, Orville Peters, Riley W. Peters, Wilbur Fry, and ‘ye editor,’ J. Oscar Fisher; Misses Flossye Niebling, —— Barnard, of Xenia, Ohio; Lucile Ramona Fry, Grace Niebling, Kate Warden, who is home for the Thanksgiving vacation; Mae Niebling, Myrtle Peters, Elizabeth Nicklefield, Anna Walpole, Clara Black, and Alys Fry. Chris C. Newbower was also among those present.”
“Among those present were Mrs. Riley Withersby, widow of the late Riley Withersby; Rev. Walpole and wife and children, Dr. Crosby Niebling and wife, Judge Horatio S. Warden, Mr. Smiley W. Greene, the popular undertaker, and wife and children; Captain Roscoe Fry and wife and children, Mine Host, ‘Mort’ Peters, of the Bird Center House, and wife; Attorney D. I. Black and wife and children, Messrs. Winthrop K. Biddle, of Philadelphia, Elmer Pratt, Homer Withersby, Orville Peters, Riley W. Peters, Wilbur Fry, and ‘ye editor,’ J. Oscar Fisher; Misses Flossye Niebling, —— Barnard, of Xenia, Ohio; Lucile Ramona Fry, Grace Niebling, Kate Warden, who is home for the Thanksgiving vacation; Mae Niebling, Myrtle Peters, Elizabeth Nicklefield, Anna Walpole, Clara Black, and Alys Fry. Chris C. Newbower was also among those present.”
“Among those present were Mrs. Riley Withersby, widow of the late Riley Withersby; Rev. Walpole and wife and children, Dr. Crosby Niebling and wife, Judge Horatio S. Warden, Mr. Smiley W. Greene, the popular undertaker, and wife and children; Captain Roscoe Fry and wife and children, Mine Host, ‘Mort’ Peters, of the Bird Center House, and wife; Attorney D. I. Black and wife and children, Messrs. Winthrop K. Biddle, of Philadelphia, Elmer Pratt, Homer Withersby, Orville Peters, Riley W. Peters, Wilbur Fry, and ‘ye editor,’ J. Oscar Fisher; Misses Flossye Niebling, —— Barnard, of Xenia, Ohio; Lucile Ramona Fry, Grace Niebling, Kate Warden, who is home for the Thanksgiving vacation; Mae Niebling, Myrtle Peters, Elizabeth Nicklefield, Anna Walpole, Clara Black, and Alys Fry. Chris C. Newbower was also among those present.”
Mrs. Riley Withersby entertains the Bird Center Reading Circle
“A delightful affair was that given last evening at the pleasant residence of Mrs. Riley Withersby. It was the monthly meeting of the Bird Center Reading Circle and was an unusually successful and happy function. Among those present were Mrs. Riley Withersby, Rev. Walpole and wife and children, Mr. Smiley W. Greene, the popular undertaker, and wife and children, Mine Host, ‘Mort’ Peters, of the Bird Center House, and wife and children, Messrs. Elmer Pratt, Homer Withersby, Orville Peters, Riley W. Peters, Wilbur Fry, and ye editor, J. Oscar Fisher, Misses Lucile Ramona Fry, Grace Niebling, Kate Warden, Mae Niebling, Myrtle Peters, Anna Walpole, Clara Black, and others. Chris C. Newbower was also present for a while.”
“A delightful affair was that given last evening at the pleasant residence of Mrs. Riley Withersby. It was the monthly meeting of the Bird Center Reading Circle and was an unusually successful and happy function. Among those present were Mrs. Riley Withersby, Rev. Walpole and wife and children, Mr. Smiley W. Greene, the popular undertaker, and wife and children, Mine Host, ‘Mort’ Peters, of the Bird Center House, and wife and children, Messrs. Elmer Pratt, Homer Withersby, Orville Peters, Riley W. Peters, Wilbur Fry, and ye editor, J. Oscar Fisher, Misses Lucile Ramona Fry, Grace Niebling, Kate Warden, Mae Niebling, Myrtle Peters, Anna Walpole, Clara Black, and others. Chris C. Newbower was also present for a while.”
“A delightful affair was that given last evening at the pleasant residence of Mrs. Riley Withersby. It was the monthly meeting of the Bird Center Reading Circle and was an unusually successful and happy function. Among those present were Mrs. Riley Withersby, Rev. Walpole and wife and children, Mr. Smiley W. Greene, the popular undertaker, and wife and children, Mine Host, ‘Mort’ Peters, of the Bird Center House, and wife and children, Messrs. Elmer Pratt, Homer Withersby, Orville Peters, Riley W. Peters, Wilbur Fry, and ye editor, J. Oscar Fisher, Misses Lucile Ramona Fry, Grace Niebling, Kate Warden, Mae Niebling, Myrtle Peters, Anna Walpole, Clara Black, and others. Chris C. Newbower was also present for a while.”
Mrs. Smiley W. Greene, Wife of the Popular Undertaker, celebrates Thanksgiving by entertaining the Dancing Club
The Dancing Club met at the home of Mrs. Smiley W. Greene on Thanksgiving evening. A full quota of our fellow townsmen attended and all agreed on parting that a most enjoyable time was had. Mrs. Greene was beautifully gowned in a blue and white creation trimmed with sprays of immortelles. Elegant refreshments were served and the occasion was rendered quite Bohemian in character by the presence of our talented local artist, E. Milton Brown of the Bird Center Tintype Studios. Rev. Walpole and family dropped in for a few moments during the early part of the festivities.ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NOTES.Chris C. Newbower was also among those present at Mrs. Smiley W. Greene’s dancing club entertainment. Chris says that he is not much of a shining light in the social whirl.Miss —— Barnard, of Xenia, Ohio, who has been visiting the Misses Niebling, has decided to remain here a week longer. Ah, there, R——y P——s.
The Dancing Club met at the home of Mrs. Smiley W. Greene on Thanksgiving evening. A full quota of our fellow townsmen attended and all agreed on parting that a most enjoyable time was had. Mrs. Greene was beautifully gowned in a blue and white creation trimmed with sprays of immortelles. Elegant refreshments were served and the occasion was rendered quite Bohemian in character by the presence of our talented local artist, E. Milton Brown of the Bird Center Tintype Studios. Rev. Walpole and family dropped in for a few moments during the early part of the festivities.ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NOTES.Chris C. Newbower was also among those present at Mrs. Smiley W. Greene’s dancing club entertainment. Chris says that he is not much of a shining light in the social whirl.Miss —— Barnard, of Xenia, Ohio, who has been visiting the Misses Niebling, has decided to remain here a week longer. Ah, there, R——y P——s.
The Dancing Club met at the home of Mrs. Smiley W. Greene on Thanksgiving evening. A full quota of our fellow townsmen attended and all agreed on parting that a most enjoyable time was had. Mrs. Greene was beautifully gowned in a blue and white creation trimmed with sprays of immortelles. Elegant refreshments were served and the occasion was rendered quite Bohemian in character by the presence of our talented local artist, E. Milton Brown of the Bird Center Tintype Studios. Rev. Walpole and family dropped in for a few moments during the early part of the festivities.
ADDITIONAL SOCIETY NOTES.
Chris C. Newbower was also among those present at Mrs. Smiley W. Greene’s dancing club entertainment. Chris says that he is not much of a shining light in the social whirl.
Miss —— Barnard, of Xenia, Ohio, who has been visiting the Misses Niebling, has decided to remain here a week longer. Ah, there, R——y P——s.
Shortly after luncheon the enemy’s fleet was sighted stealthily approaching by sea.
Shortly after luncheon the enemy’s fleet was sighted stealthily approaching by sea.
Shortly after luncheon the enemy’s fleet was sighted stealthily approaching by sea.
Whereupon a terrific battle occurred which lasted two hours; and the fleet, being sunk, annihilated, and blown to atoms (constructively),
Whereupon a terrific battle occurred which lasted two hours; and the fleet, being sunk, annihilated, and blown to atoms (constructively),
Whereupon a terrific battle occurred which lasted two hours; and the fleet, being sunk, annihilated, and blown to atoms (constructively),
Departed, leaving the army victorious, with but two constructive casualties.
Departed, leaving the army victorious, with but two constructive casualties.
Departed, leaving the army victorious, with but two constructive casualties.
Every battery at the fort was worked with terrific effect.
Every battery at the fort was worked with terrific effect.
Every battery at the fort was worked with terrific effect.
“The enemy’s fleet has been sighted off the starboard quarter, sir.”
“The enemy’s fleet has been sighted off the starboard quarter, sir.”
“The enemy’s fleet has been sighted off the starboard quarter, sir.”
“Call all hands to quarters! Clear ship for action!”
“Call all hands to quarters! Clear ship for action!”
“Call all hands to quarters! Clear ship for action!”
“This reminds me of Santiago.”
“This reminds me of Santiago.”
“This reminds me of Santiago.”
“The Duchess of Marlborough is alongside in her dinghy, sir.”“Pass the word to cease firing, and have Her Grace come aboard.”
“The Duchess of Marlborough is alongside in her dinghy, sir.”“Pass the word to cease firing, and have Her Grace come aboard.”
“The Duchess of Marlborough is alongside in her dinghy, sir.”
“Pass the word to cease firing, and have Her Grace come aboard.”
“Ah, delighted, Your Grace. I hope this noise hasn’t annoyed you.”
“Ah, delighted, Your Grace. I hope this noise hasn’t annoyed you.”
“Ah, delighted, Your Grace. I hope this noise hasn’t annoyed you.”
“Don’t cry, Grandma. You’ll see him again sometime.”
“Don’t cry, Grandma. You’ll see him again sometime.”
“Don’t cry, Grandma. You’ll see him again sometime.”
“Helping Mother”
“Helping Mother”
“Helping Mother”
“Ah, I see quite a number of new faces here to-day.”
“Ah, I see quite a number of new faces here to-day.”
“Ah, I see quite a number of new faces here to-day.”
Mr. Manshopper—“I’ve discovered the great secret of Christmas present buying. First decide positively what you want to buy, then decide on the price you want to pay, and then go and buy it.”
Mr. Manshopper—“I’ve discovered the great secret of Christmas present buying. First decide positively what you want to buy, then decide on the price you want to pay, and then go and buy it.”
Mr. Manshopper—“I’ve discovered the great secret of Christmas present buying. First decide positively what you want to buy, then decide on the price you want to pay, and then go and buy it.”
“I think I like that bowl better than the vase or the inkstand.”
“I think I like that bowl better than the vase or the inkstand.”
“I think I like that bowl better than the vase or the inkstand.”
Chorus of Admiring Feminine Voices—“Oh, isn’t that a perfectly lovely pitcher! Oh, isn’t it too lovely for anything!”
Chorus of Admiring Feminine Voices—“Oh, isn’t that a perfectly lovely pitcher! Oh, isn’t it too lovely for anything!”
Chorus of Admiring Feminine Voices—“Oh, isn’t that a perfectly lovely pitcher! Oh, isn’t it too lovely for anything!”
Mr. Manshopper after having purchased a present for his wife’s writing desk.
Mr. Manshopper after having purchased a present for his wife’s writing desk.
Mr. Manshopper after having purchased a present for his wife’s writing desk.
The Woman who tells her Husband all her Petty Troubles
“I tell you, it’s a relief to get home after a long, hard day of work and worry at the office.”
“I tell you, it’s a relief to get home after a long, hard day of work and worry at the office.”
“I tell you, it’s a relief to get home after a long, hard day of work and worry at the office.”
“Oh, William, I’ve had such a dreadful day to-day! First it was one thing and then another. I just know the grocer overcharged me on that yeast I bought yesterday; and the baby cried nearly an hour this afternoon, and the bread burned, and the dog chewed up one of your slippers, and the roof leaks, and the hall carpet is wearing out.”
“Oh, William, I’ve had such a dreadful day to-day! First it was one thing and then another. I just know the grocer overcharged me on that yeast I bought yesterday; and the baby cried nearly an hour this afternoon, and the bread burned, and the dog chewed up one of your slippers, and the roof leaks, and the hall carpet is wearing out.”
“Oh, William, I’ve had such a dreadful day to-day! First it was one thing and then another. I just know the grocer overcharged me on that yeast I bought yesterday; and the baby cried nearly an hour this afternoon, and the bread burned, and the dog chewed up one of your slippers, and the roof leaks, and the hall carpet is wearing out.”
“And you must punish Willie. I can’t do a thing with him any more. He insists on being a pirate when he grows up, and he knows well enough that we want him to be a doctor. And we really must have a new hall carpet, and you must see about the roof, and be sure to see the grocer about the yeast.”
“And you must punish Willie. I can’t do a thing with him any more. He insists on being a pirate when he grows up, and he knows well enough that we want him to be a doctor. And we really must have a new hall carpet, and you must see about the roof, and be sure to see the grocer about the yeast.”
“And you must punish Willie. I can’t do a thing with him any more. He insists on being a pirate when he grows up, and he knows well enough that we want him to be a doctor. And we really must have a new hall carpet, and you must see about the roof, and be sure to see the grocer about the yeast.”
“Great Scott! I guess I’ll have to go down to the office again to-night.”
“Great Scott! I guess I’ll have to go down to the office again to-night.”
“Great Scott! I guess I’ll have to go down to the office again to-night.”
“Half-past four—and Johnny not here yet. I wonder what can keep him so long?”
“Half-past four—and Johnny not here yet. I wonder what can keep him so long?”
“Half-past four—and Johnny not here yet. I wonder what can keep him so long?”
“Supposing he has been skating and has broken through the ice!”
“Supposing he has been skating and has broken through the ice!”
“Supposing he has been skating and has broken through the ice!”
“Or maybe he has been run over by a trolley car!”
“Or maybe he has been run over by a trolley car!”
“Or maybe he has been run over by a trolley car!”
“Oh, I know something dreadful has happened to him. I just know they’ll soon be bringing him home.”
“Oh, I know something dreadful has happened to him. I just know they’ll soon be bringing him home.”
“Oh, I know something dreadful has happened to him. I just know they’ll soon be bringing him home.”
But, as usual, there was nothing whatever the matter with Johnny.
But, as usual, there was nothing whatever the matter with Johnny.
But, as usual, there was nothing whatever the matter with Johnny.
The Man who had no Right to Talk
At Eight O’Clock—“Why, take a night like this, with the thermometer below zero, the suffering among the poor is simply terrible. Somebody ought to take them coal barons out and string ’em up to the nearest lamp-post.”
At Eight O’Clock—“Why, take a night like this, with the thermometer below zero, the suffering among the poor is simply terrible. Somebody ought to take them coal barons out and string ’em up to the nearest lamp-post.”
At Eight O’Clock—“Why, take a night like this, with the thermometer below zero, the suffering among the poor is simply terrible. Somebody ought to take them coal barons out and string ’em up to the nearest lamp-post.”
At Eleven O’Clock—“I tell you, gentlemen, it’s an infamous outrage. Just think of the suffering among the helpless poor. It makes me mad to think of it. I wish I was President for about fifteen minutes—you’d see some of them villains in the coal trust pay for their confounded heartlessness.”
At Eleven O’Clock—“I tell you, gentlemen, it’s an infamous outrage. Just think of the suffering among the helpless poor. It makes me mad to think of it. I wish I was President for about fifteen minutes—you’d see some of them villains in the coal trust pay for their confounded heartlessness.”
At Eleven O’Clock—“I tell you, gentlemen, it’s an infamous outrage. Just think of the suffering among the helpless poor. It makes me mad to think of it. I wish I was President for about fifteen minutes—you’d see some of them villains in the coal trust pay for their confounded heartlessness.”
At Twelve O’Clock—“Well, I’ve got to be going, for I’ve got a twelve-mile drive and it’s bitter cold to-night. I pity the poor people who have no coal on a night like this.”
At Twelve O’Clock—“Well, I’ve got to be going, for I’ve got a twelve-mile drive and it’s bitter cold to-night. I pity the poor people who have no coal on a night like this.”
At Twelve O’Clock—“Well, I’ve got to be going, for I’ve got a twelve-mile drive and it’s bitter cold to-night. I pity the poor people who have no coal on a night like this.”
On the Imaginative Man who works himself into a Passion because he thinks Some one may insult him
“I wonder if he will remember me after all these years. Maybe his prosperity has changed him so that he will pretend to forget the old school-days.”
“I wonder if he will remember me after all these years. Maybe his prosperity has changed him so that he will pretend to forget the old school-days.”
“I wonder if he will remember me after all these years. Maybe his prosperity has changed him so that he will pretend to forget the old school-days.”
“Well, if he tries the haughty act with me there’ll be trouble. I won’t allow any man to insult me. It would be an outrageous way to treat an old friend.”
“Well, if he tries the haughty act with me there’ll be trouble. I won’t allow any man to insult me. It would be an outrageous way to treat an old friend.”
“Well, if he tries the haughty act with me there’ll be trouble. I won’t allow any man to insult me. It would be an outrageous way to treat an old friend.”
“And I’m too proud to stand for it a minute! I’ll mop up the floor with him! I’ll show him that I’m as good as he is, even if he is rich. Confound him, I’ll leave this beastly hole rather than be humiliated that way!”
“And I’m too proud to stand for it a minute! I’ll mop up the floor with him! I’ll show him that I’m as good as he is, even if he is rich. Confound him, I’ll leave this beastly hole rather than be humiliated that way!”
“And I’m too proud to stand for it a minute! I’ll mop up the floor with him! I’ll show him that I’m as good as he is, even if he is rich. Confound him, I’ll leave this beastly hole rather than be humiliated that way!”
As a matter of fact Mr. Scadsworth was delighted to see his old friend.As a matter of fact Mr. Scadsworth was delighted to see his old friend.
As a matter of fact Mr. Scadsworth was delighted to see his old friend.As a matter of fact Mr. Scadsworth was delighted to see his old friend.
As a matter of fact Mr. Scadsworth was delighted to see his old friend.
As a matter of fact Mr. Scadsworth was delighted to see his old friend.
One of the Perils of those Whose Positions in Society are not Secure
Mr. Snobbly(aside)—“Great Scott, there’s that man who spoke to me at the hotel. I wonder how he broke in here. I hope he doesn’t speak to me right here before Mrs. Topnotcher.”
Mr. Snobbly(aside)—“Great Scott, there’s that man who spoke to me at the hotel. I wonder how he broke in here. I hope he doesn’t speak to me right here before Mrs. Topnotcher.”
Mr. Snobbly(aside)—“Great Scott, there’s that man who spoke to me at the hotel. I wonder how he broke in here. I hope he doesn’t speak to me right here before Mrs. Topnotcher.”
“Oh, Mrs. Topnotcher, what a beautiful tapestry that is over there!”
“Oh, Mrs. Topnotcher, what a beautiful tapestry that is over there!”
“Oh, Mrs. Topnotcher, what a beautiful tapestry that is over there!”
“And what a lovely chandelier you have.” (Aside.) “I hope that old man has not recognised me.”
“And what a lovely chandelier you have.” (Aside.) “I hope that old man has not recognised me.”
“And what a lovely chandelier you have.” (Aside.) “I hope that old man has not recognised me.”
As a matter of fact, old Mr. Bullion didn’t know Snobbly was on earth. He merely came over to speak to his old friend, Mrs. Topnotcher, with whom he spent a week at a house-party in Windsor Castle as the guest of King Edward.
As a matter of fact, old Mr. Bullion didn’t know Snobbly was on earth. He merely came over to speak to his old friend, Mrs. Topnotcher, with whom he spent a week at a house-party in Windsor Castle as the guest of King Edward.
As a matter of fact, old Mr. Bullion didn’t know Snobbly was on earth. He merely came over to speak to his old friend, Mrs. Topnotcher, with whom he spent a week at a house-party in Windsor Castle as the guest of King Edward.
Mr. Gladd—“Well, I see there’s another little scrap down in Venezuela.”Mr. Blue—“Little scrap, nothing. It’s the beginning of a terrible war between the United States and Europe.”
Mr. Gladd—“Well, I see there’s another little scrap down in Venezuela.”Mr. Blue—“Little scrap, nothing. It’s the beginning of a terrible war between the United States and Europe.”
Mr. Gladd—“Well, I see there’s another little scrap down in Venezuela.”
Mr. Blue—“Little scrap, nothing. It’s the beginning of a terrible war between the United States and Europe.”
Mr. Gladd—“Oh, I think they’ll adjust the trouble before long.”“Now, you mark my words. Inside of three months we’ll have to defend the Monroe Doctrine against England and Germany.”
Mr. Gladd—“Oh, I think they’ll adjust the trouble before long.”“Now, you mark my words. Inside of three months we’ll have to defend the Monroe Doctrine against England and Germany.”
Mr. Gladd—“Oh, I think they’ll adjust the trouble before long.”
“Now, you mark my words. Inside of three months we’ll have to defend the Monroe Doctrine against England and Germany.”
Mr. Gladd—“Oh, dear me, you don’t think it’s so serious as all that, do you?”“Listen. I’ll tell you just what will happen. England and Germany will fight Venezuela for a week or two, then demand eight hundred million dollars indemnity and refuse to leave till they get it. Uncle Sam’ll say, ‘clear out,’ and then look out for something doing in war circles.”
Mr. Gladd—“Oh, dear me, you don’t think it’s so serious as all that, do you?”“Listen. I’ll tell you just what will happen. England and Germany will fight Venezuela for a week or two, then demand eight hundred million dollars indemnity and refuse to leave till they get it. Uncle Sam’ll say, ‘clear out,’ and then look out for something doing in war circles.”
Mr. Gladd—“Oh, dear me, you don’t think it’s so serious as all that, do you?”
“Listen. I’ll tell you just what will happen. England and Germany will fight Venezuela for a week or two, then demand eight hundred million dollars indemnity and refuse to leave till they get it. Uncle Sam’ll say, ‘clear out,’ and then look out for something doing in war circles.”
Mr. Gladd—“Oh, I’m sure they’ll patch it up all right.”“Just you wait. We’ll have a war that will be the most dreadful one that ever happened.”
Mr. Gladd—“Oh, I’m sure they’ll patch it up all right.”“Just you wait. We’ll have a war that will be the most dreadful one that ever happened.”
Mr. Gladd—“Oh, I’m sure they’ll patch it up all right.”
“Just you wait. We’ll have a war that will be the most dreadful one that ever happened.”
Or, the Ship that was much the Worse for War
“Ach, Himmel, this monotony is deadly. Nichts komme raus; or, in other words, there’s nothing doing in war circles.”
“Ach, Himmel, this monotony is deadly. Nichts komme raus; or, in other words, there’s nothing doing in war circles.”
“Ach, Himmel, this monotony is deadly. Nichts komme raus; or, in other words, there’s nothing doing in war circles.”
“While we’re waiting, let’s heave a few twelve-pounders over in that Venezuelan fort. Let’s wake ’em up a little.”
“While we’re waiting, let’s heave a few twelve-pounders over in that Venezuelan fort. Let’s wake ’em up a little.”
“While we’re waiting, let’s heave a few twelve-pounders over in that Venezuelan fort. Let’s wake ’em up a little.”
“By the way, gunner, see if you can shoot the mizzen-mast off of that mule over yonder.”
“By the way, gunner, see if you can shoot the mizzen-mast off of that mule over yonder.”
“By the way, gunner, see if you can shoot the mizzen-mast off of that mule over yonder.”
But at that moment the Venezuelans woke up, and the Schützenfest was all over.
But at that moment the Venezuelans woke up, and the Schützenfest was all over.
But at that moment the Venezuelans woke up, and the Schützenfest was all over.
Sherlock Holmes—“Ah, a stranger whom I’ve never seen before.”
Sherlock Holmes—“Ah, a stranger whom I’ve never seen before.”
Sherlock Holmes—“Ah, a stranger whom I’ve never seen before.”
“How do you do, sir. I observe that you are in the coal trust; also that you have just had a narrow escape; that you have no children; that you were in a great hurry this morning; that you have been writing, and that you shaved with your left hand this morning. Are you going away on the afternoon or the evening train?”
“How do you do, sir. I observe that you are in the coal trust; also that you have just had a narrow escape; that you have no children; that you were in a great hurry this morning; that you have been writing, and that you shaved with your left hand this morning. Are you going away on the afternoon or the evening train?”
“How do you do, sir. I observe that you are in the coal trust; also that you have just had a narrow escape; that you have no children; that you were in a great hurry this morning; that you have been writing, and that you shaved with your left hand this morning. Are you going away on the afternoon or the evening train?”
“Why, this is simply marvelous, Mr. Holmes. Everything you’ve said is true. How in the world did you find out all these things about a man you’ve never heard of before?”
“Why, this is simply marvelous, Mr. Holmes. Everything you’ve said is true. How in the world did you find out all these things about a man you’ve never heard of before?”
“Why, this is simply marvelous, Mr. Holmes. Everything you’ve said is true. How in the world did you find out all these things about a man you’ve never heard of before?”
“By a very simple process of deduction. I can tell by your hands that you are in a trust, and I know it was the coal trust by the hungry way you looked at my purse there on the table, and by the fact that you glanced apprehensively around you as if expecting some one to hit you with a club. I knew that you had just had a narrow escape, by the fact that three bricks grazed you, and the brick dust is still on your coat. You have no children, for if you had you would have some consideration for poor people who have children. I knew that you expected to take a journey, because I understand the grand jury is in session. I also knew that you had shaved with your left hand because your face is cut, and there is ink on your right forefinger, showing that you were writing out an order to whoop the price of coal while shaving with your left. You were in a hurry, because you had time to have only one shoe polished. It’s all very simple.”
“By a very simple process of deduction. I can tell by your hands that you are in a trust, and I know it was the coal trust by the hungry way you looked at my purse there on the table, and by the fact that you glanced apprehensively around you as if expecting some one to hit you with a club. I knew that you had just had a narrow escape, by the fact that three bricks grazed you, and the brick dust is still on your coat. You have no children, for if you had you would have some consideration for poor people who have children. I knew that you expected to take a journey, because I understand the grand jury is in session. I also knew that you had shaved with your left hand because your face is cut, and there is ink on your right forefinger, showing that you were writing out an order to whoop the price of coal while shaving with your left. You were in a hurry, because you had time to have only one shoe polished. It’s all very simple.”
“By a very simple process of deduction. I can tell by your hands that you are in a trust, and I know it was the coal trust by the hungry way you looked at my purse there on the table, and by the fact that you glanced apprehensively around you as if expecting some one to hit you with a club. I knew that you had just had a narrow escape, by the fact that three bricks grazed you, and the brick dust is still on your coat. You have no children, for if you had you would have some consideration for poor people who have children. I knew that you expected to take a journey, because I understand the grand jury is in session. I also knew that you had shaved with your left hand because your face is cut, and there is ink on your right forefinger, showing that you were writing out an order to whoop the price of coal while shaving with your left. You were in a hurry, because you had time to have only one shoe polished. It’s all very simple.”
Sympathetic Coal Dealer—“I’m terrible sorry your family is suffering, but I haven’t an ounce of coal that isn’t contracted for.”
Sympathetic Coal Dealer—“I’m terrible sorry your family is suffering, but I haven’t an ounce of coal that isn’t contracted for.”
Sympathetic Coal Dealer—“I’m terrible sorry your family is suffering, but I haven’t an ounce of coal that isn’t contracted for.”
“Oh, it breaks my heart to hear that your children are suffering and if I had any coal to spare I’d let you have it.”
“Oh, it breaks my heart to hear that your children are suffering and if I had any coal to spare I’d let you have it.”
“Oh, it breaks my heart to hear that your children are suffering and if I had any coal to spare I’d let you have it.”
“Oh, your sad story overwhelms me with grief and I wish to express my deep sympathy.”
“Oh, your sad story overwhelms me with grief and I wish to express my deep sympathy.”
“Oh, your sad story overwhelms me with grief and I wish to express my deep sympathy.”
“I’ll send the coal right down. If you need any more just let me know.”
“I’ll send the coal right down. If you need any more just let me know.”
“I’ll send the coal right down. If you need any more just let me know.”
The Coal Operator—“Honestly, I hate to see all this suffering upon all sides—”
The Coal Operator—“Honestly, I hate to see all this suffering upon all sides—”
The Coal Operator—“Honestly, I hate to see all this suffering upon all sides—”
“But, Great Scott, just see how much money I’m making! I’ll soon have enough to endow a college.”
“But, Great Scott, just see how much money I’m making! I’ll soon have enough to endow a college.”
“But, Great Scott, just see how much money I’m making! I’ll soon have enough to endow a college.”
The Chairman of the Committee to the Coal Conspirator—“Now, answer me explicitly. What per cent of hydrogen does the average ton of coal contain?”
The Chairman of the Committee to the Coal Conspirator—“Now, answer me explicitly. What per cent of hydrogen does the average ton of coal contain?”
The Chairman of the Committee to the Coal Conspirator—“Now, answer me explicitly. What per cent of hydrogen does the average ton of coal contain?”
“Now, do not attempt to equivocate or evade this important question. If a ton of coal weighs a thousand pounds, how much does a ton of anthracite coal weigh compared to the weight of a ton of bituminous coal?”
“Now, do not attempt to equivocate or evade this important question. If a ton of coal weighs a thousand pounds, how much does a ton of anthracite coal weigh compared to the weight of a ton of bituminous coal?”
“Now, do not attempt to equivocate or evade this important question. If a ton of coal weighs a thousand pounds, how much does a ton of anthracite coal weigh compared to the weight of a ton of bituminous coal?”
“Do you or do you not know whether a ton of anthracite coal dating from the paleozoic age burns more readily than a ton of bituminous dating from the pre-glacial epoch? This has an important bearing upon our investigation.”
“Do you or do you not know whether a ton of anthracite coal dating from the paleozoic age burns more readily than a ton of bituminous dating from the pre-glacial epoch? This has an important bearing upon our investigation.”
“Do you or do you not know whether a ton of anthracite coal dating from the paleozoic age burns more readily than a ton of bituminous dating from the pre-glacial epoch? This has an important bearing upon our investigation.”
The Committee submits its report.
The Committee submits its report.
The Committee submits its report.
“ANARCHY ISLE”
Suggested by Senator Hoar
Suggested by Senator Hoar
Suggested by Senator Hoar
“IN THE SPRING THE YOUNG MAN’S FANCIES LIGHTLY TURN TO THOUGHTS OF ST. JOE”
The Michigan “Gretna Green”
The Michigan “Gretna Green”
The Michigan “Gretna Green”
A Literary Event in Chicago
A Literary Event in Chicago
A Literary Event in Chicago
The Tea and Punch Route on Connecticut Avenue during the Busy Hours
The Tea and Punch Route on Connecticut Avenue during the Busy Hours
The Tea and Punch Route on Connecticut Avenue during the Busy Hours
“John, I just know there’s somebody trying to get in our front door.”“Now, do be careful when you open the door, John.”
“John, I just know there’s somebody trying to get in our front door.”“Now, do be careful when you open the door, John.”
“John, I just know there’s somebody trying to get in our front door.”
“Now, do be careful when you open the door, John.”
“John, John, don’t open that door!”“Gee! I didn’t know w’ere te toor-bell wass at.”
“John, John, don’t open that door!”“Gee! I didn’t know w’ere te toor-bell wass at.”
“John, John, don’t open that door!”
“Gee! I didn’t know w’ere te toor-bell wass at.”
“Oh, John, I just know something dreadful has happened to father!”“Gee! if dere hain’t no answer, I guess I’ll mosey back. Gee! dis is a peach of a night.”
“Oh, John, I just know something dreadful has happened to father!”“Gee! if dere hain’t no answer, I guess I’ll mosey back. Gee! dis is a peach of a night.”
“Oh, John, I just know something dreadful has happened to father!”
“Gee! if dere hain’t no answer, I guess I’ll mosey back. Gee! dis is a peach of a night.”
“Let us give them a Filipino welcome that will make them feel at home.”
“Let us give them a Filipino welcome that will make them feel at home.”
“Let us give them a Filipino welcome that will make them feel at home.”
As Stagg describes the Condition of the Team before the Game—
As Stagg describes the Condition of the Team before the Game—
As Stagg describes the Condition of the Team before the Game—
As the Team really will be during the Game
As the Team really will be during the Game
As the Team really will be during the Game
“Oh, I should so dearly love to have a nice Boston terrier!”
“Oh, I should so dearly love to have a nice Boston terrier!”
“Oh, I should so dearly love to have a nice Boston terrier!”
December twenty-fifth
December twenty-fifth
December twenty-fifth