The morning call., 1893-07-02

Henri de Bornier took courage after
these words of his aunt and wrote Pre- :"
mieres Feuilles." poems that onfor tim :
the post of librarian at the Arsenal Library,
Paris. That was nearly nifty years ago.
and during this time the librarian has be-
come director of the Arsenal, officer OF the
Legion of Honor, member of the Institute
and Academcan. -. -. -.
BARONESS ALTHEA SALVADOR.
Paris, May %, 1893 :;:..'.... -
INVITATIONS TO SMILE. =. u.
He-Have your reflections been of a
serious character, Miss de Peyster, OF have
YOU been merely cogltatng over some
flight Of fancy?
She-The latter, Mr.. Fleecy. L was won
der'ng What had become OF John Wanna .
~.
Explained All. +.
81 made speech at the doctors dinner
last night" -.
THAT accountstfor It," a.:
Accounts for what?"
1.-TWO men who We're present said they
had discovered new opiate. Judge.
A Compliment. -:
Maud-How do you like the way l do
my hair?
Frank (wantines to say something par
ticularly nice)-Why, YOU look at least
thirty years younger.-Y ankee Blade.
Woman, Woman
She-Why don't you tell me that noise
isn't a burglar, George? A woman always
needs TO be treasured.
George-Of course It isn't burglar.
dearest. That is only the rain dropping
on the caves. There! don't you hear 1t
again? l.. -.
She-What do you want to keep talking
about il for? >'':-
Better Expressed.
Crummer-Wh is the matter with Car.
SON.? He appears to be all battered up.
Gilleland-He acted as umpire yester-
day, and gave decision against the homo
team.
Crnmmer-And he was wrong. l. sup
posen
Gilleland-WeI 1 would hardly express
it that way. He was right. ethies1rS, but
A Square Deal.
Two Migrants called on kind old lady
in the suburbs of New York.
.'To which Of you two shall | give this
nickel?" she asked.
First Tramp-Give 1t to him, madam.
BE has purchased the route from ME, and
am taking him around to Introduce him
to the customers.-Texas Siftings. =.
His Golden Text.
DR.. Thrdly-You love to 60 to Sunday
school, don't yon, Dick?
Dick HickS-Yes, indeed.
DR.. Thirdly-What do: you expect to
fearn to-day2 49,:
Dick Hicks--The date of the picnic
Puck. =.
:. A Suspicion Removed.
"What is Spickins doing now ?".
'Oh. he. puts in all his time putting
cigarettes.n: ..'....
"Yon don'tsay sol T thought he never
smoked" -: :.
"He doesn't. He writes ads. for the
man ufacturers. Washington Star.
=: SeasonabIe Speciality.
: Stranger Ito native)-ln what direction
does this village lie, my friend? ~.
Native (slowly)-Well. sir. in all direc-
tions, reckon, though atthis time of year
it's mostly about fish.--Truth.
=: Hadn't Heard 1t.
Miss Aynue-Are you musical, MIR. Sta
late? i =. :: -: -.
Mr.. Stalate-Er-no. not exactly; but
have a very good ear for time
Miss Avnue-Oh. have you, indeed?
Was that II or IL that struck hen?-Puck.
-: Used to 1t.
Boss-Aren't you afraid to work in =
powder-mill?
Man-Why?
Boss-You might be blown up.
Man-Don't worry about, that. I'm
married.-DetrOit Free Press
He Was a Clammer.
moo opitrv aftorpooD aud tho univ
sound in the street was the cry Of the old
colored man who peddles bivalves from
push-cart. His noise evidently disturbed
somebody, for window opened and
woman thrust her head out to say:
Dear me! What great clamor."
The colored mau stopped his cart. took
his hat off and said with bow:
'Thanky, lady. thanky! OATS what
is. Is de creates elammer in de whole
Districk of Colum bia. "-Washington Star.