New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1889-12-09
THE TALK OF THE DAP.

Speaking about the discussions In regard 10 ia
decline OF New England. The Springfield Union, says;
| There was never much intelligence used in draw
ing wealth from the New England soil there 4,
today Many OF the young men and women do rush
to the cities and towns, but tho Saving remnant
remains on tho farm, and, 10 great extent that In
cludes the men and women who know how to make
New England farming pay"
Paid His Debt I'm Pennies." Give silver for this
please said an Eastern tourist yesterday, as bs
dumped double handful Of onescent pieces on the
them THEY'RE not worth counting. / w0uldn't
give 80 cents on the dollar for them was the reply
" ! never took them but once, and then ] had TO- A
follow owed me rs and after repeated duBs Offered
payment in cOppers. Indignantly refused. Ths
nv hand asked me TO give him credit for that anovnt
upon the debt lie kept that up, making payments
OF one cent every morning, and nigbtthree een
every day-until accumulated a cigsrbox fun Of
coppers They're here yet and fhey u stay here until
| won't count thcm."-(san Francisco Examiner.
The once-poient Carter Harrison seems to be d.,h
duck I'm the Democratic puddle Of Chicago. Whatever
may be said against Carter. he IS no worse than TIA
Chicago Democracy and its Reputation Of him IA
cruel.
Old Mr.. Widower had been sitting silently Aim.
with Miss Autumn for about fifteen minutes. Finally
Miss Autumn. you are pretty
oh. Mr. WidOwer"
You pref
How can you, Mr.. widowerp
81 started TO say that you pretty
aCondemn II All. woman shouted Mr.. widsw.,,
rising and breaking for the door Il wanted 10 SAY
that you were pretty near as old as ! ana, Vow.
demme, i thlnk you're t"I'o a. "i"' ''au frahcisco
Examiner.
A representative committee Of the Buffalo Presby.
terry. appointed to consider the question Of revision,
repored adversely against it. and then. 10 the
ment Of everybody. the Presbytey voted In favor Of
revision BY majority OF almost two TO one. This
Is one among many indications that the leaders in tho
Presby terrain Church do not realize the strength OF the
movement IN favor of revision
clad Won came in dear. Our uncle. whom We
depended much. died bankrupt this morning
Miss De Pend-YOu always were good friend
Her Fricnd-And in return, won't you save that
lovely cabinet for me-(Ivne'
The girls of wellesley College are.busy inventing
college cry not YELL the college paper The Preude'
having offered prize for the most musical and appro
nrivate crv How would sey-Beles-Gay-Dear
Me-suz-uist Boom All Z" do p. 5. We will taxa
the prize in the form of a certified check.
Puzzler-"I met with an agitating experiences
the other day." said young travelling man,
{" 4 young lady said she was going to faint'
"What id you do ?"
a. told her to wait minute and we would be =
her fathers house-then she could sit on the steps,
And did she faint then =" . -, .,
Traveller.
Thomas A. Edison the electrician. has been recog-
nized as one OF the greatest benefactors OF the age
by his numerous inventions. A recent device Of his
is said to be photograph that makes 1t possible lot
motber-in-law who has long been in her grave TO
uft I'm her voice and speak. Don't, Mr. Edison,
don't risk your popularity in this rash way
Green currants are pronounced injurious to health.
but they are half dangerous as electric currents
The former give the victim time to say his prayers
and send for a tor.-(NOrristown Herald.
"why don't the Democrats get together'' asks .
Western Democratic paper Bless your dear heart.
they are afraid Of getting into a fight
In a handwriting as fine and regular as copper.
pate IS inscribed In the Continental book the sgnature
Of Elliot Danforth. who on New Years Day VIII as
sumo the responsibilities, dgnlties and compensation
Of Treasurer Of the state of New York Mr.. Danforh
Is the typical New-Yor politician Of the higher grade'
coirtly suave and polished in his manner. rreproach-
able in dress and discreet In conversation:
Mr. Danforh makes no concealment OF
he admiration for Governor Hill nor OF his beg
lief that the Governor Will be a Demcrsyc cap@f
date for the Presidency in e.-(PhiladelphiA m:
Qurer.