Archers are raising silver foxes in the United States, that they have between 12,000 and 15,000 foxes in captivity, and that the value of the investment is about $8,000,000. The discovery of the fact that martens breed the last of July and in August has solved the problem which has heretofore prevented the successful rearing of these animals in captivity and has opened up an important field to the fur farmer. Scientific American.
Anyhow, He Had It.
President Emeritus Eliot of Harvard dined recently at a New York hotel, where the man who takes care of the hats at the dining room door is celebrated for his memory about the ownership of headgear. "How do you know that is my hat?" the collegian asked, as his silk hat was presented to him. "I don't know it," said the dark doorman. "Then why do you give it to me?" insisted President Eliot. "Because you gave it to me, sir."
Too Great a Risk.
Life Insurance Agent—Unequalled, sir, before I fill in your application. What make of our do you drive?
Client—I don't drive any—I hate them!
Life Insurance Agent—Sorry, but our company no longer insures pedestrians!—The Passing Show (London).
Poor Fish!
Wife—How many fish was it you caught on Saturday, George?
Husband—Six, darling—all beauties.
Wife—I thought so. That fish market has made a mistake again. They're charging us for eight.—Good.  Hardware.
Not Guilty.
First Steno —The Idea of your working steady eight hours a day! I would not think of such a thing!
Neither would I.
was the boss that thought of it.—Town Topics. 