Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1872-02-24
The Old Family Journal.

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length a Of storepipe.
Joe JeiIsrsou's receipts last year were equal
10 all the salaries Of al the New York clergy
men put together.
The Cleveland Leal,r says that the musi-
clan who put bis lips to a brass horn on a rc-
cent cold day, viii no, be able to let g. until
navigation opens.
A young man having late railroad disas-
tor in mind, has broken las engagement with
young lady because she is negligent about
her trail, and does 20; mind her switch.
A hungry gentleman ordered everything on
the bin Of fare at a Sycmcuse hotel, and was
shortly astonishsd to behold approaching four
teen walters 10 single file, bearing 1924 dish
es
A young lady was sent by express from
California to Maryland. The messenger who
had her 10 charge was 50 pleased with bis
freight, that he offered to carry 1t back and
forth all the time at bis own expense.
"You are beautiful and adore you, sail
gentleman to the belle Of the evening. For
my part, bate you, and think you frightful,"
she retorted. q believe you, frank girl
You don't tell polite falseboods Ike me.
A MAN, apparently dead. was taken to the
Detroit police station in wagon. After al
efforts to rouse him had failed and a coroner
had been sent FOR, the deceased opened bis eyes
aud drolled ont, Rah Tr Liukum.'
A Maine father had sued a son-in-law Tor
lunches. horse feed, and things furnished while
counting bis girl lie has brought in a counter
claim charging his ather-in-law with meals
furnished since the wedding, while the old
man was visiting.
At a social party, where humorous defni-
lions was one Of the games Of the evening. the
question was put. What is reHsion2' Gre
lgion, replied one Of the party more famous
as man Of business than wit, isan insur-
anee against fire in the next world for which
honesty is the best policy"
Everything may be mimicked by hypocrisy
but humility and love united. The humblest
star wrinkles most in the darkest night. The
more rare humility and love are united, the
more radiant are they when they meet.
Sheer not at old clothes. They are often
made holy by long sacrifices by careful folding
away that they may last until the dear ones
are provided for. II many an old Goa; could
speak what tales it would tell Of the noble heart
beating underneath
The protector Of a new paper at Atlanta,
Ga, having declared that be viii condemn
the wrong and applaud the right, The Era says
the task will keep him abou, as busy as
schoO,boy with a hornet in bis trousers.
Mister, how do you sell sugar to-day ?"
Oaly twenty cents a pound, sir" Can't
giyeis I'm drink my coffee without sugar
and Kiss my wife for swesteuins. Cool lay,
sir, Good day. When YOU get tired ofthat
kind Of sweeteniug. please call round again.
"I WILL lie called mex. day.
Here is an instance Of the carly growth Of
ideas Of propriety in the youthful mind; a
gentleman in the vicinity Of Philadelphia re-
Gently lost his wife, and a correspondent states
tina: young miss Of six. who came to the
funeral said 20 his little daughter about the
same age. " Your pa viii marry again. won,
be ?' Oh, yes, was the reply; bu; not
until after the funeral"
The Washington Chronicle says.-A gentle
mau Just from New Orleans AYERS that during
the recent muddls in that city, one member Of
the louisiana Legislature sold on, SIX times
and tbatmembers sold out frequently and op NJ
". To fact both sides bad to keep some Of
their members locked up o. prevent them going
over to the opposite side d" for consideration"
Atone time, Que Of the parties had in their
pool over 100000 with which TO Juy over
members i.om the other side.
A jolly young fellow named C1rcoran when
he arrived 10 this country. some years since.
propoundsl a puzzle to a gruiTold clerk 10 the
New York City Hall, which is believed to have
shortened that officials days. Corcoran went
up to the officer for bis first papers" The
deputy vas a serious ola chap. who without
ever looking mn. proceeded 90 put the formal