Life — March 8, 1888 — page 6: what you’re looking at

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EARLY SPRING THOUGHTS. IST to the robin’s note Out on the trees ; Ah, ’tis the early early-bird Catches the freeze ! * * * G ENERALLY speaking, it is much A too early now to discuss the details of the next campaign. If, however, our post-prandial con- temporary, Mr. Depew, should chance to be the nominee of the Republican Party, every > campaign banner from the Golden to Hell Gate should bear some such device as that herewith submitted. * * * EVERAL prominent citizens of Boston are getting up a John L. Sullivan-Browning Trust. They are welcome to our shares of stock in both. * * * A RUSSIAN proverb says honor is better than wealth. This shows why some people are willing to spend so much to acquire honors. * * * HE trials of life frequently drive men to crime, and quite as often the crimes of life drive men to their trials. * * * WRATHFUL Canadian editor says the new Fishery treaty is “worse than a crime, it is a blunder.” We can get an idea from this as to how the Canadians regard crime. * * * ALUMNY, says a philosopher, is like a coal ; if it does not burn it will soil. Yes, and calumny warms a man about as well as coal, too. Still, we prefer coal. * * * HE Republicans are coming out in great force with “ Aut Blaine Aut Nullus!” as their campaign cry. We don’t know about Nullus, but, consider- ing his letter, we don’t think Blaine Aut. * * * UEEN VICTORIA was born on a Fri- day, and the Prince of Wales, who is somewhat short-sighted, thinks Friday an un- lucky day for him. He thinks if his mother hadn’t been born he would be king. FASHION item states that sealskin sacques are now made so that they cannot be distinguished from real plush. * * * Bos GRANT is editing a magazine. It is wonderful how the sons of an illustrious General inherit their father’s greatness. Jesse Grant, we almost believe, could make a fortune by jumping off the Bridge. * * * HOSE who insinuate that Mr. Cleveland has gone to Florida after the Delegate are mistaken. He is after the Alligate. * * * R. BOREAS threatens to resign his position in the cave of the winds unless Mr. Pulitzer is restrained from blowing. Weare afraid Mr. Boreas will have to go. * * * CORRESPONDENT writes that a recent luncheon party in Philadelphia was served in five different rooms, and asks where this idea originated. We are not certain, but we believe the custom arose from the fact that Philadelphians like a short nap for a course at luncheon, and separate apartments had to be furnished for the guests. * * * THE NEXT MORNING. UTHOR: Well, Charlie, what do you think of my new book, after dreaming over it? FRIEND: It is great, old fellow! You remind me of Howells. AUTHOR (fleased down to the heels of his shoes): Howells? FRIEND: Yes. Your * books are so restful, you know. * * * HERE is some talk of making J. Cham- berlain a Knight of the Bath for his services in the Fishery question. He should be made a Gold ~Stick of the Aquarium. comicbooks.com