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Show Tid-Bits From Here.There and Yonder! WILLIAM WA8 KEEPING TRACK. Didn't Intend Deal Should Be Forced On Him Too Often. Dr. V. Ilobson Kotraan, pastor t the Fourth Presbyterian church, at the corner of liush nnd Superior streets. Is fond of n. good story. He dropped In at a Christian Endeavor social for n few- moments one evening! md the president, catching sight of lilm, called upon him for a talk, much to the surprise of the minister. This was the story ho told as nn Illustration Illustra-tion of his feelings: "I am reminded of tho good old Jcacon who was wont to nttend prayer pray-er meeting very regularly, but who always al-ways choso the hour as n tlmo for a comfortable nap. The old man, likewise, like-wise, was fdnd at a good game of cards. Ho was taking his usual snooze during tho prayer service ono evening when the minister Bald: "'Ilrother Blank, will )ou please lonil In nrnvnp?1 "Brother Wank was too far In dreamland to hear, nnd the fact was a source of much embarrassment to his good wife. "'William,' she whispered, giving him a nudge, 'William, wake up; It's your time to lead.' '"Why, no, It Isn't,' said William sleepily, 'for I Just dealt.' "Chicago Record-Herald. |