Life — May 14, 1908 — page 18: what you’re looking at

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THE CYCLE OF THE PRONOUNS When the great and free republic Holds its sway, ‘The prevailing pronoun heard of Will be They. But insidious a change comes— By and by With an exotistic glory In creeps I ‘Then the space of time ela; Short will be Till in ears of men reechoes Royal We. Strife and bloodshed, war and horror Have their day, Until Liberty returning Comes with They INFERENCES Where is the boom without its ban, Many a hapless man has died of “charged accounts.” Speed is the va that is sucking the blood of nations The laughing world pauses only to listen to louder laughter. Every time Folly jangles ber bells, Satan listens attentively Nothing is The wise enjoy timely foolery, but f Evening Sun. tragic than comedy—when you are the target dom Cynics * Lippincott's fy" life by cutting out moral obligations. Tu Sovts ror Hosertatity: The Manor, Asheville, North Carolina, is the best inn South.— Booklet. THE LETTER OF THE LAW Morne: Georgie, I told you to say “No” if they offered you cake a third time Grorctr: So I did, mamma. fourth time, and you di Only they offered it me the t say anything about the for Saturday Evening Herald. th time!— ON THE RUN ‘The judge listened intently to the man’s story, says.a writer in the Indianapolis News charged his wife with cruel an¢ He was a small man, and his wife—well, it was at least evident that the charge rested on a basis of possibility After the plaintiff had finished his testimony the judge de cided to ask a question. “Mr. Frouble,” said he, “where did you meet your wife, who has treated you this way “Well, judge,” returned the man, somewhat meekly, “you see it's this way. I never did meet her. She just kind of over took me.” asive treatment. “Jonny” Gory, who was Roosevelt's guide during his Colo. rado bunt, is now living near Cody, Wyoming. One of Goff’s neighbors, when contemplating a trip to Washington this winter, mentioned the fact to Goff. “Say, if you go,” said the guide, generously, “lemme know, Il drop the President a line and have him look you up."—Argonaut MY GRAFTONY To live content with all means; to seek aftluence rather than poverty and desigament rather than labor; to be wealthy not respectable, seem wealthy not rich, to scheme hard, think quietly, talk gently, act greasily—this is to be my graftony —Harverd Lampoon. Lirrie Wittir: Say, pa, what is a “respectable fortune ?"" Pa: One that is large enough to make its passessor’s opinion on any subject respected, my son.—Chicago News “To wutat do you attribute your success in acquiring money?” Partly to the success of other men in letting go of it,” replied the great financier —Philadelphia Public Ledger. “Sux bas no friends to speak of.” Good heavens! What does she talk about?"—Sporting Times, GREAT BEAR SPRING WATER “its parity has made it famous.” ‘The man was the plaintiff, and had | | The Hit of the Hour, “Richard's Poor Almanack," beautifully bound and illustrated humorous book, sent Jor 10¢, THs handsome new Hotel is situated at Norw: ccommadations | Lake of Bays, with a very Respect. Flectric Lighted Throoghout. Hot & Cold Water in every room, Hay Fever Unknown. Fine Bathing Deacbes toany of the fallowts | VAUX, 9t7 Merchants Loan & Trust Bldg., Chicago, Hil. Pittsburg, Va. BELL anager ‘Moatreal Mootreal Gen. Pass. & Ticket Agi Pure Mountain 8 tow Feet above ‘ood Fishlog. Steamboat Services Kinds of Craft My dear The nice Aad tho: Dat even WhileRock. “The World’s Best Table Water” Address White Rock, Flatiron Buildin “No one who smokes SuRBRUG'S ARCADIA MIXTURE could ever attempt to describe its delights.” TheTobaccosareallaged. Age improves flavor; adds mildness; prevents biting. In the blending, seven countries, from Latakia to America, are called’ upon, Surbrug’s “Arcadia” is in a class by itself —nothing so rich in flavor—so exhilarating in quality. A mild stimulant, SEND 10 CENTS for sample which will convince. THE SURBRUG COMPANY 132 Reade Street New York. 185, REGENT STREET Original and Exclusive Designs in TAILOR-MADE SUITS AFTERNOON FROCKS RECEPTION AND EVENING GOWNS MILLINERY, ETC. Specialité: TRAVELING COATS BORATED TALCUM light her Sbevieg. Sold everyv! fod on receipe of 25<. Get Mennen's (te original). Sarit GRAMARD NEXNEN COMPANY. Rewer J comicbooks.com