St. Paul daily globe., 1889-05-26
TOPICAL TALK.

The superstition attaching to the custom Of
throwing slippers after bridal couple has
a very strong hold on the human race. 1t is
often done by those who affect to do it in
spirit of playfulness, and yet itisa rare excep-
ton when the thrower does not feel deep down
in his or her heart that something has been
done to contribute to the future happiness of
tho newly welded pair. AS sensible wom-
an as MIS-. CLEVELAND is, she ran out and
threw slipper after her mother when she
started on her wedding tour the other day;
and although smile Wreathed the face of
the late fair mistress of the White house. the
smile was of the April type, for all the while
the big tears were coursing down her cheeks.
She was impressed more with the solemnity
of the event than with the festive features
and there is no doubt but that when she
threw that slipper she was consoled with the
thought that it was guarantee of happy
married life for her mother.
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twas happy thought for California law
yer the other day,..when he recalled the fact
that long time ago an Arabian woman had
diverted the mind of crazy ruler from his
murderOus purposes by her gift for story
telling. The story, as it was related to me, is
that Lawyer BuERIss, of San Francisco, had
been employed in divorce suit at San JOSE
and represented the woman in the case.
That evening, when Mr.. BURRIss was alone in
his room, and no one within calling distance,
he was visited by the husband of the woman
who announced that he had come for the
purpose of killing him. The glare in the Wis.,
itors eye convinced Mr.. BuRRIss that he was
in the power of a maniac, aud a glance at
the loaded chambers of the six-shooter
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to the purposes of the visit. 1t was criti-
cal moment perhaps one of those moments
when the incidents of onc's past life pass in
rapid review: and as the recollection of the
arabian Nights which had been read in
boyhood days, came in view, Mr.. BURRIss
grasped it for his own salvation. II Will
give you just three minutes to prepare for
DEATH said the maniac, as he took
out his watch. 'Thats all right replied
BUERIss, but before we proceed any further
let me tell you a little story" A humorous
incident in connection with his professional
experiences was then related. The maniac
was entertained with it, and listened attent
lively. 'sThat reminds me of another story,
and if you will SIT down few minutes I will
relate it to yOu,'' said BUERIss when the first
story was completed. The maniac sat down.
all attentive listener. BURRIss proceeded
with his romances until 8 o'clock the next
morning, when some friends called at his
room, and he was rescued from his horrible
dilemma. The whole night had been spent
by BUN1ss in story telling, with no listener
but that maniac, who never removed his
glaring gaze from BURRIss, and never. for a
single instant relaxed his hold on the
cooked revolver in his hand. It was sue
cessful rusc. and decidedly better treatment
for maniacs than some of our asylum super
tendents adopt.
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Baby MCKEE has ut length secured from
this administration official recognition Of
his membership in the HARRISON family.
When he took q cruise down the Chesapeake
bay with his grandpa, the other day, the
officers and sailors on the Dispatch took a
great fancy to the wee representative Of