New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-12
THE TALK or THE DAY.

THE TALK or THE DAY.
good Republican suggests tho discussion Of tho
question. as the Democracy FaIurel' It would
DO capital question TO discuss II the answer wasn't
so easy.
There all kinds Of ways Of making a living.
but ono Of the most novel modes OF earning one.
a house In Roxbury last week He announced his
calling after this fashion: Madame. every house,
Keeper has some odds and ends OF practical to
her that she would be glad to dispose Of but does
my Inspection, Tho LADY addressed said shs hal
nothing that she wanted to sell at that time and no
is D' set of fasS teeth which paid my cent,
to ono of your neishbors!' Even this failed to draw
out am favorable response, and The man de. artcd
perhaps TO obtain a bargain IN wooden leg ~ some
moro favorable localify.-(Boston Saturday Evening
Gazette.
English temperance societies delight In such BIZ
zarre names as The Sons of the Phoenix The
Brethren OF the Cockatrice' and The Royal Anti
dcluvan Order OF Bufaloes.'
MY dear sru said the footpad to the citizen,
" as you are perhaps aware, II would not be lawful
search your remains for valuables However II you
choose to make a voluntary contribution TO the funds
Of he sandbaggers' Campaign Club, Will accept I"
-cerslnly my friend said the citizen gviI g
me That you could DO in better business
This is only temporary employment, sr,' said tho
active politician and to make campaign assessments
without violating the Civil Service law.'-(Chicago
News.
II Is said hat boys in Scotland not In tho
habit of using profane words. When gang Of
Scottish boys in OF Mr.. Blacks novels suspended
one of their number stream with the threat
that he would be dropped therein II he did not say
a swear" the thing he could think Of was
Devil But that considered so bad that he
promptly released
Annoying --Two young girls, guests In Southern
words proceeding from one of the rooms they
greatly great shocked h they found themselves stopping
before the door, whose open fransep rendered distinct
tho sharp rslorfs OF man ana NJ, %lfe rho NUMBER
Isn't It dreadful said Miss A. 70 her companion.
o %p E0ow en Mss 49, k ss%s do wish
:" / should think sO,' returned the first speaker,
Oh don't mean that said tho other mean
these people in the halls they make So much noise
can't hear the others at al."-(Iiarrcr's Bazar
A Thirteen Club composed of bachelors was re-
Gently formed in Tekahma Ncb, and already every
member is married. This Is pretty good evidence that
thirteen club Is not necessaIil. unlucky
@Is there hopc,' he exclaimed, passonately
" Think moment, nay darling ere you doom me
Il cannot be your wife, Mr. Brown she re-
Then Be the consequences upon your false head. .
he cried. "Ah, you do not know the effect Of your
your decision irreyocable ~
this painful scene, Mr. Brown she replied, turning
her pale agonized face full upon him.
May heaven forgive you" he moaned, brokenly.
" Look upon your victim tor the last time, Miss
jones' Selling his hat, he rushed out into the cold,
cold world, and ten minutes later playing pin
pool for the drinks.-(Binghamton Republican.
The seehlng condition Of public opinion in Canada
may he inferred from the fact that The Toronto Globe
invites letters from correspondents who will answer
the question What future do you wish for Canadal'
Four opinions, according TO "The Globe,' now
urged by intelligent Canadians, which it summarizes
as follows: Shall o. perpetuate tho Confedera-
with British Connecticut 2j retain British Con-
uccon and assume greater responsibility BY Imperial
Fedcratlonl or ~ retain Confederation but make tho
Dominion independent or a. abandon both Con-
federation and British Connection to join the American
Republics From this It is pretty evident that
1anada. like Mr.. Mcawbcr, is waiting for something
o turn up.
Scared y.-vlsltor-Peasant little village this
NatveYes, sir ard of the oyeliest little places
In the country.
VI was thinking Of moving here with my
family
N.-You couldn't do better. We're gtaheaditive,
community. We have amateur
N.-An amateur dramatic club
N.-Ycs, sir. and
But tho visitor Is in full retreat from Inc village
and already out of hearing. Boston Courier.
Hereafter tie Analyst Publishing Company, of this
,ity, will publish - The American Medical Digcst.'
TeacherWhat is your name, my boy
New Pupil llurn,ly)-1Om.
Teaehcr-You should not say Tom Thomas SOUNDS
much better.
(To second boy,-hnd what IS your name,
Second New Pupil with aacny)-Jackass, Sir
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