Life — April 2, 1908 — page 37: what you’re looking at

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He Paid on the Train N NORTHERN Michigan the fare between sta- tions is based on a three-cent rate, and railroads, where the distance is above even mileage, charge for one-third or two-thirds of a mile as the case may be. Between two certain stations the fare is therefore nineteen cents, and where payment of fare is made on the train the conductor usually, as the easier method of making change, charges an even twenty cents, giving back to the passenger a nickel out of a quarter. An Irishman, who travels between these stations frequently, had a cow killed on the railroad, | and the company, refusing to settle, he sued for the value of the cow but was beaten on the trial. Since then he has always paid his fare to the conductor, but being prudent and close in his dealings, he always insists on getting back his six cents change, only paying nineteen cents, The conductor, one evening, being unable to make change and annoyed over his persistency in demanding the one cent com- ing to him, said, “Why don’t you buy a ticket at the office where they have change instead of annoying me all the time making one cent change for you?” To which he replied, “Well, I’ll tell you why. Your railroad killed a foine cow for me and they wouldn't pay for it, and I don’t mean they'll ever get another ceat of my money, so I always pay it to the con- ductor.”"—Green Bag. OUISVILLE was one of the cities that invited the Democratic hosts to gather there next year for the national convention. A Kentuckian present when the subject of the place for holding the con- xention was being discussed was asked what Loui xille would do with the convention crowds when it came time to go to bed. “Sir,” he said, “Louisville will entertain them in such a way that no real gentle- man will want to go to bed." —Argonaut. More of a Novelty TT ALL depends upon what one is used to. The national capital, for example, is accustomed to seeing great men, but as for puppies—that is quite another matter. ‘The Boston Herald describes the eflect that small baby dogs have upon Washingto- | nians. The incident occurred on a Pennsylvania | Avenue street car: “As the car passed the Capitol there climbed on board two Senators whose faces are known from Bangor to San Diego. ‘The two dozen passengers glanced up indifferently, then fell to reading the advertisements again or staring out of the window. “At the Peace Monument two Justices of the Supreme Court got on, The passengers looked up with languid cyes, and returned to their individual thoughts. Two blocks further along a member of the Cabinet boarded the car, without attracting more than a passing glance. At the next stop an ordinary man of the Smith or Jones type entered. He was carrying a basket. As soon as he set it down there protruded above the tim the restless noses of a couple of month-old pies. _ “In an instant the whole car was alert. The little dogs clumsily clasped the edge of the basket with wabbly paws, and tried to climb out. Every passen- ger reached forward in eager expectancy. “What kind are they?? asked one. ““Setter_pups,’ replied the owner, lifting one ing baby in his hands. “Put them down in the aisle!’ cried an eager voice © owner amiably complied, and then, for a dozen blocks, every passenger on board sat absorbed tics of those two obscure and nameless while the five men of national reputation, tho would have focused every eye in every other city of the country, received not even a passing glance of interest.” The Dignified Baker Landaulet is always in good form for any occasion. The rear half of top and quarter can be thrown back, immediately converting {t to.an elegant open carriage. It is practical for any Kind of weather, and is ready for instant service. Baker Electric Vehicles gloe more speed and ater mileage without recharging than any other electric made. Handsome in design, elegant in all their appointments, perfect in every detail and abso- lutely dependable, Baker Electrics have dem- onstrated their superiority beyond challenge, Let Us Send You our 1908 catalogue that illustrates and do- scribes the complete line of Baker Electric Coupés, Broughams, Victorias, Landaulets, Surreys, Runabouts, ete. The Baker Motor Vehicle Company 55 West 80th Street, Cleveland, Ohio, Agencies in the Principal Cities. Pullman Passenger Cars SOLVE THE PROBLEM OF QUICK TRANSPOR- TATION FOR COUNTRY CLUBS AND HOMES Ruilt especially for country clubs. golf clubs, house parti vig and hotels, they represent the Ideal metho! of transportation. ppearance this car conforms with the hichest stand. it is superbly upholstered, beautifully painted and ‘trimmed in polished brass. tervice de B. R. HENRY, Sales Manager 9 Rapld Street, Pontt A. DE LUZE & FILS BORDEAUX CLARETS : SAUTERNES = == SOLD BY PARK & TILFORD JOHN WAGNER & SONS NEW YORK PHILADELPHIA S. C. HERBST IMPORTING CO., MILWAUKEE GOLDBERG, BOWEN 4 CO., SAN FRANCISCO S. S. PIERCE CO., BOSTON GENERAL AGENTS FOR THE UNITED STATES comicbooks.com