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t- v - x serts that Hume, who is of counsel ior mis. tfenn, offered him a percent age of the final fruits or the suit if lc would testify for their side. -o- These accusations Hume vigorous, ly denies and declares that he will prove his innocence of Wright's alle gations at the proper time. o- RUSSIA'S RAPID TRANSIT Ip'-l "V"J - Three-horse sledge used in the northern part of Russia. Sledges, some drawn by horses arid some by reindeer, link up the northern railroad' that is the only connection Russia's 180,000,000 people have with the western world. o o ELIGIBLE "Are you sure you love your neigh bor as yourself?" asked St Peter, who was cross-examining the new ar rival. "Yes," answered the applicant for a golden crown. "For ten years he used my telephone to carry on his business, and I never complained." "Enter, my good man," said St. Peter, with much feeling. Birming ham Age WASTED CULTURE Bismark was on one occasion press ed by a certain American official to recommend his son for a diplomatic place. "He is a remarkable fellow," said the proud father. "He speaks severt languages." "Indeed!" said Bismark, who had not a high opinion of linguistic ac quirements. "What a wonderful head waiter he would make,!" 4