St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1886-10-03

had four jacks. They made lasting i'm
preston"
Two men, one old and the other young,
dashily dressed and wearing a devil-me-care
expression, stood In front of the Merchants
They were misunderstanding men, with long
and delicate fingers, that indicated at glance
that they and honest, manual labor were and
had been strangers for many years. oia-
monds flashed from their shirt-bosoms, wnlle
large and conspicuous watch chains dangled
from their watch pocket and were caught up
in their button-holes. Silk hats ornamented
their heads, and big-checked clothes covered
their bodies.
ibid ever tell you." said one of them, ''of
the story that is told of ex-senator Pinch
beck, the notorious colored Republican, OF
Louisiana This was long time ago, before
he thought OF entering the political arena.
In fact, he was then nothing but slave"
mot slave to drink, / hope" inter-
rupted the listener.
''No, genuine slave of the olden time.
He was the body-servant OF d rich old South
erner, who was not only very fond OF
friendly and exciting game of poker, but
managed to indulge in the favorite pastme
at all times and at the slightest provocation
Whenever the old Southerner was located
there game was sure to be in progress"
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''The old fellow was very fond of travelling
up and down the river in one of the paiatial
steamboats,, which, in those early days, were
floating gambling palaces. 1t was no trick at
all to get up big game of draw and they
used to play without limit. There was no
shoestring gamblers aboard. They were all
highhyers. The game began as soon as the
boat started, and kept up until it landed at
st. Louis or New Orleans"
'On one of these trips the old Southerner
went broke didn't have cent AS the bad
luck struck him he got desperate, and calling
his body servant up to him, said: Gentle
men, I'll play this boy here for $4,000 He is
young ana strong and worth well the
money"
"At this announcement the other players
appeared to be perfectly satisfied, and the
game went on. The old Southerner was given
five cards aud when it came his turn be raised
his ante and made it an even thousand to
play. Negro-like young Piuchbeck was inter-
ested in the game, as his possession depended
on the result of the play"
HE stepped back and a new player,
second Shareholder, came up. Spying the
bright mulatto he stopped and said: Whose
boy are you|"
~ dunno. sah,' replied Pinohbeck, 4 dun
belong to Massa c., but he's dun gone bet
me on pair poor little deuces, an L dun no
whose boy l is now
''His master made the bluff win, and the
boy never passed out of his possession until
emancipated by the war;
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St. Paul Minister-Rest is what l need.
Here have been all fall, all winter and all
spring preaching twice every Sunday. am
tired out.
Philosopher-How long, DR.. Blowal,
have you been preaching in St. Paul.
Misunderstanding like forty years. In
that time l never have had vacation /
need rest, a change badly.
Philosopher-Yes, you do, and so does your
congregation.
A Lover-My adored one, is it necessary
for me to tell you how dearly love; my ac-
tions must have told you long before? May
call you by that sacred name-wfe?
The Adored One-Yo1r attentions certainly
have been most marked. l had reason to
believe that you loved me and would one day
ask my hand. hesitated-.
Lover-But not now. Tell me that my love
is returned and that you will be mine.
The Adored One-Before l answer that all
important question 1 want you look in my
eyes and tell me truly
Lover-That l will.
The Adored One-Do your family-the male
mem ers, mean-get bald-headed or does
their hair turn gray.
Lover-What a peculiar question at this
time. To the best of my knowledge and be-
lief they are bald-headed.
The Adored One-Enough: we can never
married be- A bald head draws the flies and
mosquitoes. We must part. Farewell.
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First Politician don't understand how
Rice happened to get the nomination of
lieutenant governor OF the Republican ticket.
Second Politician-Wasn't he born in
Swedeh?
First PoliticianLYes. But then he has
been in this county so long that he can speak
English quite well, SO there must be some
other reason for his nomination.
Second Politician-How long has he been
in Office?
First Politic:an-Ever since he was entitled
to VOTE He has been member of the state
legislature for fourteen years or so.
Second Politician That's the reason.
McGill. Won see has been in Office over four
teen years, so he was nomited for governor.
Rice had only been in Office fourteen seasons,
so he had to take second place on the ticket.
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A Bachelor-Halloo! old boy, you look as
though you had been out all night. I hope
that you have not forgotten that you are
married man. the father of young son, and
been around with the boys?
Married Man-No danger of that, old fell
low. No father feels like going out with the
boys after playing addition all night.
Misunderstanding addition? What do you
mean by playing all night, any way?
Married Man-This was at home. I was
playing with my young son.
Bachelor-What are you trying to give me?
Don't know your son is but two years old!
I now that he is not old enough to play any
thing, much less addition.
Married Man-We played it just the same
last night, he and l.
Bachelor-How do you play the game of
addition?
Married Mani was tired, and he wanted
me to walk him. / tried to put him down but
he yelled, so of course carried him. 1t was
case of put one down and carry one, all
night. Amt that addition?
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Tramp-You have got a rival in this town.
Mr.. Dentist, and if you'll give me some cold
meat I'll put you on to him.
Dentist-You can't impose on me- for
happen to know that there is not another IL
GEN. ed dentist in the town.
Tramp-You are badly deceived. Give me
the meat and I'll tell you everything.
Dentist-Who is this fellow who is pulling
teeth?
Tramp didn't say nothing about pulling
teeth / meant inserting teeth.
Dentist-wel, then, who is it that is insert
ing teeth without a license?
Tramp-Your neighbours bulldog.
The ONLOOKER.