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Show Gates as Writer of Humor. On occasion John W. Gates, the stock and turf plunger, shows a streak of humor. Not long ago he was chatting chat-ting with a number of literary men, among whom were several humorous writers. Mr. Gates said in a chatting way: "You fellows have no moro humor In you than stock statistics. I'll back myself to write a funny piece against you all." Of course, the challenge chal-lenge was accepted, thereupon each competitor contributed his humorous output, all tho writings being submitted submit-ted to ono of the party for decision. The referee awarded tho palm to Mr. Gates, whose effort was as follows: "I hereby promise to pay Mr. Blank the sum of $50 for his time and trouble In acting as judge to this More' competition." Tho other competitors com-petitors unanimously concurred in the award. |