More Geography

"On what part of a map do you look f the North?" "On the cold side, of course." "What is the North Pole?' "A place where flsh and fools bitc the year 'round." "What are meridian circles ?" "The marks left on the ice by a new beginner on skates. Try it onoe and be convinced." "What are parallels of latitude ?" 'Compromising with official embezzlers. Plenty f latitude and heaps of parallels in this country." "In what latitude is Peru situated!" "Respectfully referred to .Timmy Blaine for answer." "What does the term climate signify?" "About fourteen different sorta of weather mixed together and ladled out in quantities to suit." "How many zones are there?" 'Dead loads. You can't throw a brick-bat without knocking one over. They are unusually tame this year." "How is the yeardivided?" "Into four seasons, called spring, summer, fall and winter. You can have the whole four of 'em at once by sending your address on a postal card." "Why is the climate hót in the torrid zone?" "Built that way to spite plumbers and ice dealers." "How many degreea could you travel west of any given meridian?" "Up to 180, if the free pass held out." "Which is the highest office in the United States?" "Hotel clerksliip at Saratoga in July."