Judge — May 14, 1887 — page 6: what you’re looking at

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Siape: SPRING SATIRE. ‘Tis spring ! Jupoe knows it; Our poetry shows it ; And the office cat Now groweth fat On the chestnutty ethereal Thomsonian material. Now the maid, Arrayed In splendid Garb, walketh, And talketh, With her intended, Both clad in spring Garmenting. Here Is Jupar’s idea Of a new spring ad ;” Not a bad Spring satire, Quizz itt ADVERTISING HER CREDIT. Subscriber—“ [see the Bugle accuses you of not giving credit where credit is due,” Editor—* But we do. We give more credits than the Bugle. Subscriber—* V'm glad to hear it. T'd like to run a four-column ad in your paper foi ay one is “born with a et something lack; ing to a different tune, 1 seal-skin sacque.” IT MIGHT DO. Actor—“I shall have to be excused from appearing in ‘Romeo and Juliet.” Manager— “Why 7” Actor— “Well, there is no part that I am suited for.” Manager— “What's the matter with They may ver spoon St. Louis girl—"H'm! Youngman —“Why, I thought he re he didn't look at his finger - nails once in ao Hamlet.” HIS FAME TRAVELED BEFORE HIM. Prominent politician from Horseheads on his virgin visit to the city— “Be gum! Naow this is what I call hospitality. I wonder baow they knowed I wuz comin’ to taown 1" Calhoun now—J off Davis next. JUDGE'S FABLES. A FABLE FOR REFORMERS. THERE was once a Flaminyo who carried his sublime head loftily: in the air, and preyed upon the suuill era. tures who inhabited. the waters which iv quented. These unfortunctes, ime pressed by his higl: station and gorgeous plunage, submitted for a long time to be devoured without making complaint. the © more religious deeming that the bird was « visita- tion of Providence, But fre- regan: self into a com tee of one to protest against this slaughter. He had not time to repent his rashness, for his speech was choked off as he vanished down the Flamingo’s throat, Then a deeper gloom fell upon the community. But a small water-sni who had inherit dom of his ancestors, not lik: to see the entire neighborhood cleaned out, went toa Lion who was the must powerful personage thereabout, and sa rited somew , listen to the cries of the oppressed. big bird, and we know you are “T was looking for some lunch, In half an hour the Flamingo was no more. Moral—Which shows that a reformer need not make a himself if he is a good politician. We are being ynd of poultry. Help us id the Lion,‘ Lead the ¥. Young feller, you'd better let that dog alone.” Yah | what's de matter wid yout Tain‘t goin’ to burt yer dog !" WARM SYMPATHY, “T don't believe I shall be able to go to the grave,” reaved widow; ‘the ordeal through which I have passed seems to have taken away my strength entirely.” “Tean quite understand it,” responded a sympathizi “but I would make an effort to do so. The ride will do you good.” JUST LIKE HIM. “A gift from Charlie, papa, sce! “Tis queer such an idea should strike him To buy this puppy-dog for mi “Yes, dear, ‘tis queer, but ‘tis j comicbooks.com