Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-06-20

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iewelry store the other day. 4 earpen-
ter entered 70 bny ncarf-pin. and Ok
pressed the wish @ have one bearing
The emblems 81 his trade. Various PIN
81 various sorts we're exhibited By the
ieweler, until after while the eyeof the
carpenter rested On Masonic PIN
square and compass and letter 9.
''There. that's what I want. said The
carpenter, pointing toward the pin.
yes, but that's Masonic emblem, you
know, replied the salesman. ssNo
matter, replied the other, sits Just
what want. There's the square and
the compass and q for The gimlet; III
take that.
THE PLATTER.
This Is told OF an Asuemblyman IN
Albany:
a colleague accused him Of striving
for certain high Office. He denied the
statement indignantly. Rising 10
question Of privilege, he waxed warm
upon the subject.
ssWhy, Mr.. Speaker" said he, eli
that place were offered to me upon .
golden platter. would not accept Il.
Up rose q rural member who had
very squeaky voice.
ssMr. Speaker" he piped, twill the
member inform the House what would
become Of the golden platter f''-H0r-
Der'a Baz0g.
HE HAD SEEM BOTH KINDS
BE had an idea, but il was too heavy
for him 70 carry around, so he entered
the sanctum Of the funny man and n.
quired:
.By the way, did Jon ever notice how
polite tree is p
enc, " answered the funny man, Il
don't remember ever having the expe-
rience."
sWell, I'm surprised. Didn't Jon
ever see tree bough ?"
eyes," responded the I. M, s'and !
have often seen tree leave. Then he
unclaimed the dog. Boston Post.
THE FINAL TEST.
Mr.. De Blank eyes, dear, I know
you should have new dress for that oc-
casion, and suppose you are right N
preferring silk. Now, have been told
by q friend who knows rs that Ameri-
can silks are exceedingly durable. and
that their luster and softness are unsur-
passed"
eyes, know that, and I shall"
'sWhile they don't cost half 30 much
&c the others.
''Too bad. They won't do ct al,
then. ~ Philadelphia Call.
I'M LETT
'sHave you got any bread3 2" said >
tramp TO housewife IN the country.
"No."
"Have Jon got any bacon ?"
"Have yOu got any Oheeser
ssNo."
ssWhat in thunder have yOu got any.
way r
''Tve got this. " she said, and she took
down q revolver and put it to his nose.
BE left San Francisco Chronicle.
IN THE SUBURBS.
jewelers. Clerk 'sAnything else ?"
Customer: 'sNothing that / can think
81.
''WouIdn't you like to look ct some
Of orr new alarm clocks They are 8
great improvement on the old kind.
''I now have TO get up very early to
catch my train, but I don't need any
alarm clock"
s'Never oversleep yourself ?"
80, no My next door neighbor has
& new lawn-mower. - hiE0. Cali.
SWIMMING.
Al gentleman Of our acquaintance
tells the following good story. which
goes to show that the average Austin
boy hes what Mrs. Partington would
call ''judicious" mind. BE, Che boy
wanted to 60 II swimming.
"But, my son, reioined the anxious
parent; swimming Is unhealthy. II
was only this morning that you we're
complaining Of a pain IL your stomach. "
'sThat's 50, pc; but I know how 70
swim On my back. TEXAS Sifgings.
HoT 50 CRITICAL.
-ssWelI, doctor, how i my hus-
band 2"
Doctor Getting along finely. re
Is not II i critical state st ell
s'Sony 70 hear that.
"Well, that's queer.
sIndeed il isn't; it's sign he's pretty
sick.
why. madam. u what way
ssThen he's well he's mighty critical,
T can teIl you. hilodslp hfn Gall
NAvx-Tnn IN 4 szRxEr CAR
On = street car yesterday afternoon
She reporter heard i middle-aged lady
ask d younger one. ssHow are you get
ting along ~