Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1890-10-16
ms STATION.

ms STATION.
Emma-I met g charming man at the
beach to-day, mamma, and he asked If
be might call.
Mamma Did you find out what sta
tion he occupies in lifei
Emma-Oh, yes, mamma; he told me
all about himself. He occupies the gov
ernment experimental station at Geneva.
IN. Y. Ledger.
PLEASANT DREAlfs.s
'sWoman is delusion,n - we have heard
The ones well schooled in worldly
knowledge say.
And this is why it has to us occurred.
The men still hug delusions day by day.
-[Chicago Post.
THE FAILED CROP.
Young Lady-How much is this ribbon
a yard9
Clerk-Ten dollars, madam, and going
up every minute.
Young Lady-Mercy mel I didn't
suppose it would be over fifty cents.
Clerk with dignity)-That ribbon,
padam, is peach color.-[New York
Weekly.
VIRTUE REWARDED.
"Here, my son, !" said kindly looking
old gentleman, meeting boy who was
whistling along the avenue this morn
ng, ''here is dollar"
'sYes, sir,r replied the boy, taking it
hesitatingly, ''but what must do with
it9"
''Keep it, my boy; keep it, and may
Heavens blessing go with it and with
you"
''But, sir, what for2" questioned the
boy in very natural amazement.
because, my boy" and the tears were
in the old mans voice and in his eyes,
"because you were not whistling Little
Annie Rooney "-[ Washington Star.
NOT AFTER DAY JOB.
Past-C Commander James S. Fraser, OF
the Grand Army of the Republic of this
State, told some friends, the other night, a
story about man he sent down to the
custom-house to get a job as night-watch
man. Collector Erhardt sent the man to
the civil-service board to be examined.
The man was quite intelligent, and an.
swered the questions put to him until
he was asked what the distance was be-
tween the earth and the sun. He hesi-
tated for time, and finally acknowl-
edged that he did not know.
"You don't know ~ said the commits
sioner, severely.
Mister" said the applicant, II didn't
think I'd have to answer question like
that. I'm looking for night job. ~
New York Star.
TOO VISIONARY.
'sYour father refuses his consent to oui
union?"
''He does, Harold"
''Nothing seems to be left for us, then,
except elopement. Do you think, Myrtle
said the young man, swallowing sob,
''that you could leave this luxurious
home, forfeit all the enjoyments Of
wealth, Danish yourself forever from your
parents hearts, and go to the West
with poor man to enter home of life
long poverty9"
'I think could, Harold"
''Then you are not the practical girl l
have taken you to be-" said Harold, with
deep detection, as he rose up wearily and
reached for his hat Chicago
Tribune.
Philanthropist-I suppose this lazines'
is bred in you fellows.
Tramp--Not by a. big sight. I'm as
empty as vacuum.
CLEAR CASE.
"I'm now convinced Cora don't love
me.n
"Why so2''
"Because she begins to laugh every
time try to have quarrel with her."
THE BRIDGE OF SIZE.
She-You remind me of tho Brooklyn
Bridge.
He-Whya Because I live in sus-
penseg
She-No, but because of your sighs. =
New York Herald.
AN UNoBJEcTIoNABLE FAD.
Ninnie-Even though it was my las
chance, | never would marry man who
was devoted to fad.
Mamie-Noa Yet that is Just what ]
expect to do shortly.
Minnie-And what is his particula
hobby, pleasea
Mamie-Me. indianapolis Journal.