Greencastle Herald, Greencastle, Putnam County, 18 January 1908 — Page 4

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OREEXCASTLE HER \LI>, GREEXCASTLE, IXIUAXA. SATniDAY. JAX. 18, 1908.

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What Greencastle People and Their Fnends Are Doing

George Binkley was In Bloomington today.

James Wright, of Roachdale, was in the city today.

Dan Shuey, of Bainbridge, spent the day in the city.

.Sam Hines, of Westfield, was In the city last evening.

Charles Crawley, of Putnamville;

was in the city today.

Guy Sutherland, of Brazil, was in

the city this morning.

Mrs. Walter Albaugh is visiting

friends in Mooresvilie.

T. I.ane made a business Indianapolis tbis morning. Supt. Osear Thomas made a ness trip to Cloverdale today.

Simpson Hirt made a business trip

to Indianapolis today.

trip to l.ura Fit' hett will spend tomorrow

with friends in Putnamville.

busi- John Saddler transacted business

jin Indianapolis this morning.

C. F. Hughes, of Bainbridge, trans- F iith Erwin and ( leo Rolings will acted business in the city this morn-;''' 11 Fleo s parents in Reelsville over

ing.

Sunday.

Frank and Horace Lemon, of Bedford, are visiting their sister, Mrs.

Charles Belf.

Mrs. Charles Vanvleave returned home yesterdav from a few davs visit

was in the city this morning en route i jn lndiana p oli8 to Pecksburg. i „

Mr. and Mrs. D. E. Kelley are

Mto« is returned visiting their daughter, Mrs. A. P. from a visit with her grand parents Mn lair of Cloverdale.

in Portland Mills.

Mrs. Clay Bee will visit her daughter, Florence, of Indianapolis over

Sunday.

Andy Comer, of Hendricks county,

Miss Grace Oakley will visit parents, Mr. and Mrs. John of Roachdale tomorrow. Mrs. Eugene Hamrick will

Mr. and Mrs. Albert Sinclair

Cloverdale, over Sunday

Mr. and Mrs. Nolle Snyder will spend tomorow with Mr. and Mrs. Oakley, Sublette, of Putnamville. 11 C. Singleton, of Lena, was in

visit the city this morning en route to

Bainbridge to visit his sister. Oliver Blair, of Jordan Village, wa- in the city this morning en route

Little Luclle Glidewell, who fell

from a stool Wednesday and sprained home from a visit in Indianapolis,

her ankle, is still unable to walk.

Mr. and Mrs. William Reeves will visit Mrs. Reeves’ parents, Mr. and Mrs. Si-man, tomorrow in Putnam-

ville.

A special car, on the traction line, was run from Indianapolis at 11:40,

Amos S.iiplev returned to hi- home , arr ying the officers of the line to

Terre Haute.

Mrs. Charles Johnson and Mr. and Mrs Harrv Vancleave all of Indian-

M !l ’ ‘• ,1 Ca8Rit > W,1 I B P end to - a polls, are the guests of Mr. and Mr*.

Charles Vancleave.

Mrs. Mary E. Kiser and son, Raymond, went to Ladoga this morn-

The new musical club which sang lng t0 v>it her ni0ther . Mrg G- w>

Bartlett, who is very ill.

Otis Browning and family, of

Mr. and Mrs. George Wildey, of Indianapolis, who are moving to Cloverdale, was in the city this morn-

ing.

in Paris, Ills, this morning after, a visit here with Mr. and Mrs. Otis

Gardner.

morrow in Bainbridge and will then visit her sister, Mrs. Joseph Bledsoe,

of Roachdale.

to the pleasure of the congregation last Sunday will sing again tomorrow under the direction of Prof. Klein-

smid.

Prof. Gough will preach Sunday evening in the College Avenue church. This is the first sermon of Prof. Gough in the city and he will be heard with interest by the students and citizens. The Violin World, a journal published at New York, which is an authority In the music world, had the following to say of Ross Allen Baker. DePauw, ’06: “Danville, Ills,, has an excellent orchestra under the direction of R. A. Baker, who is high school instructor in physics and chemistry. Mr. Baker has had much experience in the line of music and is said to be an ideal leader.” Piles Cured at Heme by Absorption Method If you suffer from bleeding, itching, blind or protruding Piles, send me your address, and 1 will tell you how to cure yourself at home by the new absorption treatment; and will also send some of ;his home treatment free for trial, with references from your own locality if requ< -ted. Immediate relief and permannt ■ me assured. Send no money, but tell others of this offer. Write tod:i;> to Mrs. M. Summers, Box P, Notre Dame, Ind.

Roachdale. will be the guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James L. Browning, of Fillmore over Sunday. Mrs. Lillian Williams and Mrs. Allie Rice, of Muncie, were in the ity this afternoon en route to Salem where they will visit Mrs. O. W. Williams. * Ernest Vermillion, who has been visiting his parents at Mt. Meridian, lias returned to the city and will reuine his position at the Lightening Rod works, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Rhorer, who have been visiting Mrs. Rhorer’s par"Uts, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Paxton, went to Bloomington this morning for a \isit with friends there before returning to their home In Cincinnati. Dr. J. S. Hoagland has returned from Danville where he has been conducting special meetings during the week ind’ will preach Sunday morning in the College Avenue church. His morning theme will be of interest to the people. President Hughes left early this morning for Hartford City where he goes to deliver an address before the Teachers’ Association. He will return to Greencastle late this evening In order to be present for the University Service tomorrow.

Enlarging Your Business

If you are in business and you want to make more money you will read every word we have to say. Are you spending your money for advertising in haphazard fashiou

_ as if intended for charity, or do you advertise for direct results? Did you ever stop to think how your aiivertising can be made a source of profit to you, and how its value can b« measured in dollars and cents. If you have not, yo« are throwing money away. Advertising is a modern business necessity, but must be conducted on business principles. If you are not satisfied with your advertising you should set aside a certain amount of money to be spent

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annually, and then carefully note the effect it has in increasing your volume of business; whether a to, ao or 30 per cent increase. If you watch this gain from year to you will become intensely interested in your advertising, and how you can make it en-

large your business.

If you try this method believe you will not want

let a single issue of this paper go to press without something

from your store.

We will be pleased to have you call on us, and we will take pleasure in explaining our annual contract for so many inches, and how it can be naed in whatever amount that •eexns necessary to you. If you can sell goods over •he counter we can also show you why this paper will best serve your interests when you want to reach the people of

tbrM community.

E. E. Sharp has returned to the city. John Staugh was here from Brazil today. Dr. Gobin Is in West Lebanon over Sunday. Arthur Rohn is vititing bis parents in Rockville. Mrs. Ray Webster, of Brazil, spent the day here. W. H. Miller will be in Montezuma for few days. Charles Argent, of Groveland, was in the city today. Wm. Harris transacted business in Indianapolis today. Miss Mable Cooper is visiting her parents in Fincastle. Charles Moorish is visiting with home folks at Brazil. Miss Lewis Pigman, of Brazil visiting Theta sisters. Miss Eunice Roper Is visiting friends in Bloomington. Badah Hazel, of Indianapolis, was in the city this afternoon. Miss Geraldin Smith will visit In Bloomington over Sunday. Miss Anna Miller of Filmore is in town today visiting friends. Miss Maggie Gilllspie is visiting Mrs. Pete McNary at Fillmore. Miss Vita Finley will spend tomorrow with home folks In Brazil. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Morgan are visiting relatives in West I^banon. Albert Graham, of Indianapolis, will spend Sunday with home folks. Miss Mabel Dice will be with home folks in Crawfordsville over Sunday. Dr. S. B. Towne has gone to Shawnee Mound to remain over Sunday. Miss Blanche Stilson is visiting at her home in Indianapolis over Sunday. Arther and Guy Rhom are visiting it their home in Rockville over Sunday. Clarence Holland, of Seattle, Wash., is visiting his uncle, Geo. B. Gibson. Mrs. H. M Bradford, of Delphi, Ind., is visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Gilmore. Miss Laura Davis has returned home, after a few days visit in Indianapolis. Miss Myrille Stover, of DePauw Music school, is with her parents at Roachdale. G. W. Griffin has returned from Crawfordsville, where he has beep on business. v Mrs. R. L. O'Hair went to Darlington this afternoon to visit her daughter, Mabel, over Sunday. Miss Ethel Frank has gone to Bloomington, where she will visit home folks over Sunday. A number of relatives from here will attend the MeCray-Rogers wedding at Roachdale tomorrow. Mrs. Cora Milllkin, has returned to her home in Terre Haute, after a visit with Mrs. Thomas Thompson. Miss Mary K. Birch went to Newport this afternoon, where she will visit Mrs. Dr. Hall over Sunday. Miss Juanita Aydelotte, went to Crawfordsville this afternoon to spend tomorrow with her parents. X. M. Skinner went to Martinsville this afternoon, where he will he in charge of a series of meetings. I. N. Shannon and son, Walter, have returned to their home in Bloomingdale, after a short visit here. The Woman's Club met at the home of Mrs. H. B. Longdon this afternoon. Mrs. Longdon has a paper on Wagner. Mrs. Maggie Keppard and children, Clyde and Eva, of Muncie were In the city this afternoon en route to their home in Bedford. Mrs. Martha Skinner of near the city, was called to Bloomihgtou this afternoon to see her daughter, Mrs. Underwood, who is 111,

McCRAY-ROGERS

This afternoon at four o’clock oecured the marriage of Miss Bess McCray to Verne Rogers, at the home of the groom s brother, Elmer Rogers, of Roachdale. Squire Smith performed the ceremony in the presence of a few witnesses. After the ceremony Mr. and Mrs. Rogers went to the groom’s home, west of Roachdale, where an elegant supper awaited them. Both are well known in Roachdale. The bride has been employed in the News Office there for the past two years and the gropm Is an expert paper hanger. Their many friends extend their heartiest congratulations.

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SUNDAY SERVICE CALENDAR

Events in Green castle's Places of Worship Tomorrow Are Given Below—The Different Pastors and the Subjects of Their Sermons.

Locust Street Church Rev. J. F. O’Haver, pastor. The services of the Sabbath will be in charge of the pastor. The themes are, “The Most Popular Book” and "The Lost Sheep.” A chorus choir directed by Prof. J. P. Naylor will furnish special music at both services. Other services are as follows: Class Meeting, 9:30; Sunday School, 2:00; Intermed'ate League, 5:30; Senior league, 6:30. Mr. Asbury Manuel will lead the class. Mr. John Foreman will be In charge of the Sunday School. A cordial Invitation is extended to all.

Christian Church Rev. C. W. Cauble, pastor. The services tomorrow will be conducted by the pastor, who will preach at 10:30 a. m. and 7:30 p. m. • “Shining Like Stars” will be the subject at 10:30. “The Balance of Power" will be the evening theme. There will be special music at each service. The Sunday School will meet at 9:30. Every body is cordially invited to these services.

College Avenue Church Rev. J. S. Hoagland, pastor. The pastor, J. S. Hoagland, will preach the morning sermon In the College Avenue church, Sunday. In the evening at 7:30 o'clock, Prof. Harry B. Gough of the University will preach. The Choral Society directed by Prof. Kleinsmid will lead the congregational singing and have special musical numbers. * New members will be received. Class Meeting at 9:30 a. m. directed by Mr. VanArsdel. Sunday School at 2 p. m., Dr. Blanchard, Supt. Epworth League at 6:30 p. m. All are cordially invited to these services. Ushers will seat the people.

Episcopal Church. Dr. E. E. Edwards, Rector. Sunday School, 9:30 a. m.: Morning Prayer and Sermon, 10:30 a. m. Public cordially Invited. Presbyterian Church Rev. D. VanDyke, D. D.. pastor 10:30 a. m. theme. "Seeing His Glory.” 7:30 p. m. theme, “Reconciled to God.” Sabbath School at 2 p. in., Mr. Wm. Peck, Supt.: Bible Class lecture by Dr. VanDyke, see Exod s, 34 Chapt. The Sacrament’s of Babtlsm and the Izard’s Supper administered in connection with the 10:30 a. m. service. All members of this church are especially request'd to he present at the Sacrem- nts.: Prayer Meeting Thursday at 7:30 p m. The public cordially invited.

************** » REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS. • *************** Cora L. Neff et al to John G. Ratcliff. land in Russell township, $S,000. William A. Carver et al to Ray L. Carv er, land in Jackson township, $1.

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• OUR WANT COLUMN • • •••••*•••••••• Piano Tuning—D. B. Caughthran, “The Piano Tuner,” will be here this week. Leave orders at J. F. Hill’s Music Store.

Boy Wanted—Boy wanted to learn ..the printers trade. Apply at this . .office.

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» ——- THEODORE HOOK.

Stories of the Greatest Practical Joker of His Day. Of the list of geniuses the name of Th -ydorc Hook is near the top. At sixteen he was making a big income and enjoying great popularity. His name was blazoned ii* the papers as a prodigy, his portraits were in the shop window*, and lie 1 id free admission to nil theaters and other places of amusement. For years he was a social and literary lion. His last words were: "It is only to the grave that I must he carried. If my poor children Jiere safe I would not care. I am suffering uiid- r a constant depression of spirits whii ii no one who sees me in society dreams of.” Hook's practical jokes were the talk of the day. His intimates egged him on 0 Dtinually, and there was nothing he would stop at. One day they pointed out to him ns an appropriate specimen for his museum a gilded eagle of enormous dimensions which had Just been erected over a grocer’s shop. A few weeks afterward while entertaining his coterie at dinner at one of the old taverns lie ordered the “game" to lie served. To the astonishment of the guests the waiter entered the room staggering under the burden of a dish of unusual size. On uncovering It there was produced the Identical eagle which Hook as a practical joke had contrived to carry off. Merely for this sort of fun Hook used to pull off knockers and hell handles, carry away tradesmen’s signs, overturn the boxes of sleeping janitors and do other devilment until he had a roomful of household attachments and street orna ments. One night Hook was passing a great house where there was a reception of the swellest of the swells. Dinner had jn*t been announced. He said to the friend areompanying him: “John, I’m going in here to spend the evening. Call for me at 11 o'clock.” The friend was horrified. Said he in protest, “Yon do not know these grand people, and you are not an Invited guest” “That’s all right. Call for me at 11.” Knocking at the door, he gave his hat confidently to the lackey and was ushered upstairs. Entering the drawing room, he affected at first to have discovered hi* mistake and poured such sallies of wit that the host and hostess actually pressed him to stay for dinner. At 11 o’clo' k, when his friend called, not :< now ■: whether he would find Hook at the reception or in the lockup. he was more than astounded on enterit-g the i -twlug room to see Hook sente ' •' ■ piano delivering some extempore poetry to a bevy of the fairest women in the gathering. Perceiving the entrance of this friend, the practical joker, who had not hitherto divulged his name, arose and said: "I'm very much pleased with your fare. Your cellar's ns p>od as your cook; My friend's Mr. Terry, the player. And I'm Mr. Theodore Hook.” The king, being present and full of enjoyment, to ik a great fancy to Hook and Immediately appointed him trens-g urer to the Island of the Mauritius with a salary of JM.00 1 u year.—New York Press.

A Big Boiled Dinner. Cooks in large hotels and hoarding houses may think they get up meals on a big scale, hut when it conies to wholesale cookery the little village of Liss. on the London and Southwestern railway, England, surpasses them all. At n barbecue held there some years ago an ox was boiled, not roasted, whole, and this Is how it was done: A large hole was dug In the ground and lined with brick. Inside this a tank large enough to hold the ox was built. The carcass was then lowered Into the tank, having first l>eon placed in a case formed by heavy crossbars, to which chains were attached. Pulleys from a scaffolding above wore used to raise and lower the ox. Many vegetables, such as carrots, onions, cabbages and potatoes, were boiled with the meat, rite boiling required seven hours.

Not Quite Clear. A well known clergyman of Boston was once talking to some friends with reference to the desirability of chronological coherence In Ideas in the form of written statements, when he ob served that there are tiuies when this method becomes a tritle too suggestive. “For Instance," said the speaker, "I once hoard a minister In New Hampshire make his usual Sunday morning announcements ns follows: “ ‘The funeral of the late and much lamented sexton takes place on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o’clock. " ’'i banka • nIt •■* will be held In this chapel oh Thursday morning at 11 o’clock.’"—Llpplncott’s.

A Changed Bird. An Irishman who wasn’t much of n hunter went out to hunt one day, and the first thing he saw to shoot at was a bluejuy sitting saucily on the top of a fence. He blazed away at the bird and then walked over to pick It up. What be happened to find there was a dead frog, which he raised carefully at arm’s length, looking at it with a puzzled air. Finally he remarked, "Well, begobs, but ye was a folne looking burd befttr Oi blew tber flthers off o’ yerse!”—Judge’s Library.

Ridiculous. “Among the Quakers,” said Miss Wise. ”1 believe the men wear their bats In church.” "How ridiculous!" exclaimed Miss Gidday. "As If any one could possibly be* Interested In meu's hats!”—Philadelphia Press.

The men In .this country who begin by knowing it all generally wind up by asking the way home.—Atlauts Constitution.

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*T want you to ride lu the bridal ract with me. Frieda.” said Wilhelm Roeb* as he stood ready to mount Black Nance after having delivered his sis ter's wedding invitation to Farmer Dietrich’s family. ”1 can’t," answered Frieda Dietrich with regret in her eyes and voice. “Father has promised Amil Myer that 1 shall ride with hiffi." "You wouldn't do that, Frieda V" pleaded Wilhelm. ’Tve never told yoc so. but as long back as I can remembei Tve counted on your being my wife some day. You won’t ride in the bridal race with any other man, Frieda? Teli me that you won't," entreated Wilhelm. "I'd like to ride with you, Wilhelm, but I can’t. I must do ns father says,” and the tears welled to Frieda's eyes as she turned and went Into the house. Dejection and gloom took possession of Wilhelm as he rode away. "I don't believe that Frieda really cares for Myer.” be soliloquized. "He must l>e at least ten years older than she Is, but he's got his farm clear and money in the hank, and of course that talks with Dietrich. Myer’s got good horses, and he stands a chance of winning the race with Nance out, and il he does!" Wilhelm's face looked dark and threatening and then perturbed as bis thoughts Hashed back to a winter's night when he. a half grown boy, sal by the fireplace in Stein s large kitchen and with bulging eyes and open mouth listened to old Granny Stein tell weird stories of her fatherland. Just as viv Idly as be did that night Wilhelm could see the old woman's face grow witchlike and uncanny under the flickering firelight ns she told of a couple who, after winning the bridal race, bad disregarded the omen and had refused to marry. Love had changed to hate, and so hitter was the new passion that they traveled far away from their native home in hope of never meeting again. When a twelvemonth passed the "fire man" gained possession of their souls, aud constantly and unceasingly he pursued them, bringing them nearer and nearer together until he succeeded in driving them close enough to encircle with his lightning. At first there was a great circle, hut It grew smaller and smaller until the man and woman met, and then in a flash and a roar they disappeared and were never seen again. Wilhelm knew that if Frieda entered the bridal race with Myer she would be irrevocably lost to him. One morning shortly after Wilhelm had carried the weddituf Invitation he was in the village. When about to get bis horse fur the homeward trip be rememitered that his mother, wanted some things from Funk's grocery. In the store he found Dietrich and Myer. Myer had brought in some fans produce and was settling with Gns Funk, the grocer's boy. "1 owe you a dollar ninety-seven, but I can't make It." said (Jus, looking Into the money drawer. “1 have only one ninety-five in change." “That’s near enough, Myer,” Interrupted Dietrich; "take it and come on.” “I don't know.” replied Myer. "A penny here and a penny there and a dollar’s soon gone. You put it down. Gus, and pay me the next time.” insisted Myer, following Dietrich out. "There's a stingy man for you," remarked Gus to Wilhelm, "if father owes him an odd sum he’ll always say, ‘Even it up. Funk; a few iiennles dou’t count,’ and father will even it up.” “You don't have money unless yon watch It, Gus, my boy.” responded Wilhelm. "There’s a limit,” retorted Gus. “Myer Is an olrl miser. One time 1 picked up n few apples from under his trees, and he came out and swore he’d have me arrested. Henry Uubb came along and paid for them, aud then the old coward said 1 ought to be punished anyway, and he gave me a kick that made me sore for n week. I Intend to get even with him for that kick some day.” "I believe you’re just the fellow I’m looking for, Gus," Wilhelm declared, and he stayed In the store and talked for nearly an hour. When he came out he had a smile on his face and he had regained his usual cheerfulness. Each day until the wedding he curried and brushed Nance until her coat shone like velvet. Whenever he could he took the church road to his home, and when there was no one in sight he in god his mare to her fastest speed and guided her through ditches aud over all the rough places that he could find along the road. "It’s no use pulling at my coat, old girl, declared \\ ilhelm ns he brushed Nance the morning of his sister’s wedding daj. “No, you can’t have oats or anything else until you get back. 1 know it seems mean, Nance, but you’ll get all the more by and by. Here are some pretty ribbons for you. Blue means tirst prize. Do you know that? There, you are as pretty n mare ns e\er trateled these roads. Now watch me. old girl. See—one. two, three— four measures of oats. In they go. No. don't putt; you can’t have ii bite now. They'll he there when you get back. I’m going to hitch you to a buggy and tie you In the yard until I'm ready to start.” When Wilhelm arrived at the church, he found nearly all of the hitching places occupied. There were horses and vehicles of all sorts, and all were

gayly trimmed with plumes an* rth bous and bunting. Myer’s horse wai tied to the post nearest the church porch. “I suppose he’d have tied at the porch if the place wasn’t reserved foi Dietrich,” Wilhelm muttered as he fastened Nance to the fence on the op posite side of the road. He entered the church a few minutes before the bridal couple arrived. After the last words of the ceremonj were spoken the little organ sent forth a joyous strain, and Fritz and Ann walked down the aisle toward the door, Dietrich alone preceding them. He was to drive them home All the other guests kept their seat* until the chiming of the church bell announced that the bridal party had started, for as deeply rooted as was the belief iu the winner’s omen was the liellef that misfortune would surely follow the bride In her married lift did any In the race pass her carriage during the run. At the first clang of the hell there was a general aud hurried uprising Myer and Wilhelm were the first out, and as they stepped on the porch they saw Myer’s horse flying down the road toward his home with a broken hitching strap dangling from his bit. in frantic anger Myer Jumped from the porch and went yelling after the horse. "YouTe going the wrong way to win the race.” called some one after him. Wilhelm hurried to where Nance was tied. “Oats,” he whispered in her ear. He jumped In the buggy aud drove to Frieda, who was standing with a group of girls awaiting their escorts. “Jump lu Frieda.” invited Wilhelm. “Nance won’t stand.” Frieda glanced at her father In the distance and then at Myer s disappearing figure. Then she accepted the help of Wilhelm’s free hand and sprang Into the buggy. In another second the church bell rang for the start, and she and Wilhelm were speeding, with u dozen other pairs, after the bridal couple. With ears high and visions of a full feed box, Nance ran^as she had never run before. Through ditches, over ruts and stones, inch by inch she gained on the other horses until at last she had left them all behind. She entered her yard several minutes before the next couple arrived. Ann and Fritz had gone into the house aud Dietrich was tying his horses when he caught sight of Wilhelm and Frieda. “I thought you were to ride with Myer!" he exclaimed. "Myer is running the race with his horse." laughed Wilhelm. "He went the other way." ‘‘It’ll have to stand now.” said Dietrich, shaking Wilhelm's hand. "You don't seem to l>e very sorry about it Puss,” he remarked, pinching his daughter's cheek as Wilhelm led her in to get the bride's first kiss. After the last guest had left the church Gua Funk crawled cautiously out through a hole lu the foundation of the church. “Gee. that wasn’t much of a rrlefc,” he grinned, "to change Myer's strap tot a broken one and to ’shoo' the horse down the road. It's a good thing that Dietrich or the married pair didn’t look hack. I've got even with Myer all right—more than even. I really think he owes me another kick, for this morning's fun, with a good hit'king strap thrown in, is certainly worth two.”

Prophesied the Phonograph. An electrician of New Y’ork has a collection of prophecies aneut the phonograph. It Is interesting to note that Emerson prophesied the phonograph's advent. He said: "We make the sun paint our portraits now. By and by we shall organize the cohoes ns we now organize the shadows.” Maury, in ISli. prophesied more clearly than Emerson, saying: "What -i pity it is that M. Daguerre, iusiead of photography, had not lovented a process of writing by merely speaking through a trumpet at a piece of paper. Instead of saying, I "'nrti? you a letter last Monday.’ the phrase would have been, ’I spoke you a ream.* ” Tom Hood prophesied in his Comic Annual for 1839: “In this ceutury of Inventions, when a self acting drawing paper has been discovered for copying Invisible objects. who knows hut that some future Daguerre or Herschel may find out some sort of Boswellisb writing papef to repeat whatever It hears?”

John Chinaman's Joke. All around Chaotung lies abundance of silver, copjier, coal and Iron, but the Chinese have very primitive ways of getting the minerals. They admit foreigners are the best at that kind of thing, because they have the power of seeing underground. Some years ago two Japanese went to Chaotung expl* lng for silver. The authorities wanUd to test their powers. They burled some silver Ingots on tne parade ground. Then they took the Japanese a watt that way. “Is there any silver about here?” they asked. “No.” said the Japanese, "tills Is not the kind of aoll in which silver Is found." Then the burled metal was produced from under their feet, amid the loud bilnrtty of all Celestial officialdom, since which time the Chnotungese have had a P 1 ^ dlglous contempt for foreigners.

Old Pals. A member of the school Imard 0' Cleveland was once addressing a when he touched upon the beauties of friendship. “Friendship. Iwys and girls,” said be. “Is a thing to be cultivated and P riK '‘ tlced by all of us. Read and ponder the stories of the great friendships 0 sacred and profane history. Take them for your models—David and Jouatis^ Damon aud Pythias and Scylla aW* Charybdia/’-Harper’s Weekly.