RADICALS
A radical is a man without a sense of humor; a conservative is one without a sense of the ridiculous.
RAILROADS
"Where's the president of this railroad?" asked the man who called at the general offices.
"He's down in Washington, attendin' th' session o' some kind uv an investigatin' committee," replied the office boy.
"Where is the general manager?"
"He's appearin' before th' Interstate Commerce Commission."
"Well, where's the general superintendent?"