FRIDAY, NOVEMBER A, 1912.
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DoNE FOR A wag. few years since,
procured some eye wash of a quack occulist
in this city. 10 be applied TO glass eve
which he wore. The oculist not being We
rrshaIp sighted. discovered there was some
deect in the eye, but thought it so trifing.
that he warranted q cure or no pay The
wsg took the wash and departed. in week
or SO after, he returned with the empty vial.
and apparently In great distress


"Oh Doctotl doctorl" said he, "your cur
sci stuff has wholly destroyed my eyet" at
the same time opening the lids of the empty
socket with hls finger, to the horror of the
gasping and staring oculist.


as it possiblel can it be possible" ex-
claimed the eve tinlerer. IL never knew
my medicine to operate so before. Well,
my dear sir, can do nothing less than re-
turn you your money.


s'But you must do more. sir. What Is
five dollars to me compared with the loss o.
an eye9' replied the wag. IF you will
give me two hundred dollars, l will sign a
pledge never to expose you. but if you do not
will prosecute you forthwith, and you are
ruined man.


The quack forked over a check for the
amount, and the corey cut stick, perhap:
for Texas IN T. Mercury.