Evening Republican, Volume 17, Number 34, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 8 February 1913 — He Meant the Historian. [ARTICLE]

He Meant the Historian.

Comptroller Prendergast, hale and, robust, with his old world air of stateliness blended with vivacity, was guiding a group of distinguished visitors through the marble splendors of the New York public library. “Some odd incidents happen here,” the comptroller said, pausing in one of the reading rooms, with its ceiling painted to represent white clouds afloat in a blue sky. “An odd incident happened yesterday. “A young lady, after searching the card catalogue, went to the desk and said: “ ‘Can you tell me where I can find the details of the Jewish rebellion of A. D. 60?’ “ ‘Consult Josephus, misß,’ the attendant answered. “ ‘Oh, thank you,’ said the young lady, and, turning to a little old man who was approaching, Bhe began: “‘I have a question for you, Mr. Josephus!’” I,