Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-05
ANXIOUS.

The rural editor of tradition found @ $5 bill the other day. He calls 1t William I. and is anxiously waiting the line of succession.- Time.
 Sidney Luaka starts story with Veronica Pathzuol was my betrothed." No wonder she wanted to change her name.-Lowell Courier.
 He-Shall mail that letter, deara
 She-No, thank you, dear. It's matter Of some importance and want 1t mailed before winter sets in.-Lowell Citizen.
 The managing editor of great daily is as much sought after as ia the President of the United States. However, visitor can oeca- sionally see the President Cartoon.
 Countryman Cat Coney Island)-''I wouldn't go in swimmin' in such durned water as that"
 Stranger-''Why nots" Countryman (who has been slaking his thirst)-fWhy, jest taste it."-Epooh. Elderly Lady (to platform gnard at Boston and Albany station) (Which car do I want to takef
 Polite Railroad Man-You will pardon me, madam, for answering your question, but the solution Of the proposition depends to somewhat broad extent, on where you want to go.-Time.
 Fair customer (to dressmaker)-I don't see, Mime. Tightft, why you can't put @ pocket in my gown. You had one in that costume you just sent home.
 Mme. Tightft-Oh! my dear madam, that was entirely different. That costume was made for lady who is professional contor- tionist.-New York Sun.
 A little girl was sent across the street to a neighbours for milk. The COW which the neighbor owned had ceased to give milk for the time and there was none to be had. ''There is no milk today" said the little girl on her return s'No milk" said her mother. ssWhat's the mstterf' 'fShe didn't tell me what was the matter" was the reply, "but guess the COW ain't laying just now."-Bos ton Courier.
 Hattie-"They say that Mattie is going to marry Fred Higginswitch. But what she ca n see in him is more than I can under stand He's awfully homely, and he doesn't dress bit nice, and they say he's terribly diesipated; besides he's ss poor as church mousse"
 Kattie-'I know, but you should see him play tennisl His playing is just lovely. "- Boston Transcript.
 A shower-bath on sentiment.-Mr. Boutwell, Kain Gin an ecstacy of trospection)-"Do you remember, Marguirite, the morning just ten years ago, on which we stood at the holy altar and plighted the sweet troth that has so far carried up so peacefully and happily down the gentle slope of seasons, and - what in heavens name are you staring at" Mrs. Kain-sI was just comparing you with this album picture, dear, and wonder ing if you ever will get over the habit of winking your right eye as you talk.-Tids Bits.
 The night comes on, the darkness grows, The light dies with the sinking sun. The evening bree more softly flows, The bright stars flash out one by one. The young birds in their sheltering nests Stop their inc essant cries at last, The mother birds wing home to rest Until the hours of night have passed. The children, tired, seek their homes, Their elders, worried, full of care, Ara glad to rest when evening comes, And breathe in peace the fragrant air. Now is the twilight hour of peace, Now life seems filled with keen delight, Now is the time when troubles cease, And now the dagned mosquitoes bte -Somervle Journal.