Democratic Sentinel, Volume 1, Number 26, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 10 August 1877 — On the Fly. [ARTICLE]

On the Fly.

“ Landlord!” “ Yes, sir.” “ What’s that ?” “ Butter, sir. ” “ Does it belong to the League ?” “Sir?” “ Has it any ambition to excel as a base-ballist ?” , “I don’t grasp your meaning, sir.” “ Well, it should, for it’s the best flycatcher I ever saw. ” ‘ ‘ Oh, I see ! John, take this away, and bring the gentleman some of the muffin butter.” Silence prevailed.— Louisville C'ou rier-Journal. Last year the Prince of Wales laid the foundation of the new Glasgow postoffice, and now the bill of costs has been published—s44,ooo. The expenses seem to have been almost entirely for decorations, stands, platforms, triumphal arches, etc. Eating and drinking items do not amount to SIOO,