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bome men never gei excitea, no mimet what the provocation. One of this number is employed in a foundry in this city. The other day he strolled into the foundry office aad in a very casual way inquired, "What's become of that extinguisher I used to see around here?" "Oh, it was a Httle out of order, and we sent it back to be repaired," said oue of the clerks. Still puffing tranquilly at his pipe, the man inquired, "You don't happen to have pail handy, do you?" "No. What do you want a pail forf" wa the answer and question. "I thought I could use it. The shop afire." There was a scramble to fjet ont, and when the shop was reached the fire had made some progress. The steamer company near at hand was notified, and after