Morning journal and courier., 1888-07-06
MISTAKES.

You are mistaken. Henry James, new
 novel, "The Liar," is not campaign docu-
 ment. Philadelphia Call. People who havs seen two lovers say good bye never have any trouble afterward in be- lieving in eternity.-Somerville Journal l Why is it that fellow always appears so | surprised whenever he finds that he is the possessor ot crazy bone?-SomerVille Jour nal.
 Constant reader-There are several large coin collectors in the United States.-Jay Gould is probably the largest. Philadelphia Gail.
 Boston sent a million gallons of rum to Africa last year. That must be what Stan- ley is rumaging round for.-Dansville Breeze.
 It is not necessary to jump up and leave room because young lady says she will sing ''Some Day" She may not sing immediate ly.-New Orleans PicaYune. Little girl (to lady oaller)-"Sister's awful sorry, but she can't see you to-day" Lady (compassionatelyE'' very sorry, Mabel. I hope she is not illi'' Little girl-"Oh, no; she's getting engaged. "-Harper's Young People.
 One day our little four-year-old Freddy was discovered burying 6 piece of meat in tbe garden, and, on being asked what he was do- ing that for, answered, ''Pse plantin' it SO it will drow up and be 8 mooly COW. ."-Ex- change.
 Poli.ician-Well, Uncle Rastus, who's your r.an, Harrison or Clevelandl Uncle Rastus (cautiously)- gwine ip dis year fo' Une. Rastus, sah; he's my man. Is yo' meanin enuy business dis mawnin', Mis- tah Sniff, or am yo' simply feelin' ob de situ- ation2-New York Sun.
 Member of the school board tin Missouri) to applicant for position of village school teaeher-What are your qualifications, young mani
 Applicant (with superb scorn)-Feel of that arm, will you. Got onto that fist.
 School board (unanimously)-Yo do.- Chicago Tribune.
 Miss Petroleum-It does make me SO mad. With all our money we don't git no respect
 Mrs. P.-Ehi Whats folks been saying now.
 "Hintin' about the way we got our cash. What dye think Miss Boston said when showed her pops new portraita She asked if 1t was painted in oil. l."-Omaha World.
 1T met young Sampson at the gate as came in, Lulu" said the old gentleman, land he seemed in great haste"
 "Oh, papa, have just refused him and I'm afraid he may do something desperate. What did he saya"
 'sHe asked me if the boys down at the Cres- cent saloon had all gone home. ."-New York Sun.
 Returned Prodigal Gin Vermont) -tI used to live here, but everything is so changed I can't find my way. Can you direct me to Bullfrog Hollow, Mud Pond or Skeeter Swamp2 If can get to any one of them I can strike the old road to the farm" Ma tive--"It's lucky thing you met me, for hardly anyone knows them places by the old names. You're Daddy Doodle's boy, ain't youf' "Yes.n 'tThe old man,ll be glad to see ye. He's sold most of the farm to city folks and is living on his money, but he's in the old house yet. Just you follow this bridle path to Prospect Terrace, then 20 around Crystal Lake to the Garden of the Gods and you'll strike the road leading past the Palisades Summer Hotel. Just throw handkerchief over y'r face when ye enter the Garden of the Gods. That used to be Skee- ter Swamp. ."-Exehange.