SPLITTING THE DIFFERENCE.

Upon the Western Virginia Stateship Bill passing in Congress, an

opponent, Mr. Carlisle, ran to the President. He urged him to veto the

bill.

"Well, I'll tell you what I'll do: I'll split the difference and say

nothing about it!"--(Frank Moore.)

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