New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1894-01-11
The Talk OF THE DAY.

The largest wharf on the Pacific Coast Is at Santa
Monica, Los Angeles County. Cal. 1t sticks out
into the Pacific Ocean almost mile Icing 1858
fee. long. 1t is l2l feet wde ard has seven railroad
tracks. Eight ships OF draught of wenyeight feet
deeper than most of the freight ships OF toe
world can discharge cargo into Southern Pacific
Railroad at once at this big pier without crows-
Ing
two hours said an agitated woman to a calm One.
i've been looking for husband for the last TWEEN
ty-hve years "-(fiarper's Bazar. e
A Boston man has thrown up the lease Of his
apartment because his housekeeper is not allowed
to ride in the elevator Upward OF hundred per-
sons wrathy over the case. which Is to be de-
cdel by the courts.
a Practical Sarcasm.-"You don't look like yea
Pete Pet '''' 'O01 '''A - '''' ''''' '". '
4 got cake" replied Wandering Mike
Den what yer looking so sour abouty
Twas cake o soap '--(Washington Star
Strawberries are in bloom in Lexington Ga
Do Eyl That Good May Come.--Stagger--whats
this hear about you getting job on prohibition
newspaper?
too have 10 20 around after hours and get drinks
al all the saloons that are open unlawfully-(ln-
dian2polIs Journal.
recent issue Of THE Honey Grove Texas)
Signal" contained the following paragraph: IN
papers. The Signal will not be issued next week.
one week In the year can be probably used IN
cleaning up rearrangng, etc, and during the holi'
days people generally so busy enjoying them
selves that they haven't much time to read We
bid readers adieu until January s. 1884, wishing
all a merry Christmas and happy new year, and
long life Of continued prosperity"
Lady-Ah. how fortunate that should happen
to meet you. doctor! DO you know we have been
suffering for some time from-troin--l think You
=
experience great Difficulty In walking? what would
YOU advise us 10 take now?'
Doctor-A cab. ladies' cab-(Dagens Nyheter.
The proverbs Of savage races generally pointed
and plthy The Basutos say, THE thief catches
himself, the Yorubas. He who Injuries another
Injuries himself: the Wolofs Before healing
others heal yourself" In Accra they say, mo
body is twice a fool; among the Oil, 1.-The moon
does not grow full In a day" 1.-THE poor man has
no friends" a Pashto proverb says, "A feather
does not stick withou, gum" Others are: "A crab
does not bring forth bird" "A razor cannot
shave itself" Gross the river before you abuse
the crocodile" Truth is only spoken by a strong
man or fool" Perseverance always triumphs,"
The thread follows the needle" Preparation 70
better than afterthought."
A Matter of Doubt-Ie was in a sad plight when
involuntary Ice water bath in the skating Pond.
have you BEEN"
The boy was silent.
why don't you answer
"'C-cause. m-mother l can't exactly say"
WHY not|'
"'C-cause. | d-dunno whether I've b-been skat-
In or s-swimmn'. -(Washngton Star.
There has been much criticism OF Mrs. Lease
Of Kansas But AZ least one thing cannot be alleged
against her She has made no attempt TO use her
notorcty II boom husband Leases drug business.
lie continues to do business the old stand. while
she fills dates at one-night stands.
Preferred the Best-"There's act OF affection"
said young Jmpsy he imprinted kiss upon her
coral lips.
THE really best plays have three acts. George"
said the fair young woman. looking up at him with
out bnhlng-(Chicago Record.