New-York tribune., 1895-12-29
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

The formal dedication of the Philadelphia Bourss
will begin on Monday evening with banquet at
which several prominent men will speak On Tues
day the dedcatory ceremonies proper Will take
place Governor Hastings will preside, Mayor war
wick will deliver a address of welcome. Dr. Will
lam Pepper will respond and John +. Lewis VIII de-
liver an Grafton on philadelphia, Past, present
and Future" On Thursday, January 2, the various
trade organizations will regularly open for business
in the handsome building.
Not Strictly Profess!onal-"That young doctor
makes an immense number OF calls on MrA
Oglesby. Is she very SICK
mo; she is very pretty'-CTruth
vegetarian boots" are advertised in London. ana
are recommended to all who wish to do away with
the killing of animals for the supposed necessities
of man. The uppers made Of "pannus corium
and the soles of waterproofed fax betting. One Of
these days it will occur to ask why 1t is
not as bad to take the lie of vegetable as the life
OF an animal. And then Society for the Preven-
ton Of Cruelty to Vegetables" will be established
Magistrate-You must be subjected TO great
many temptations-you are up before me SO often
world of temptations and trials. But de trials hit
de hardest. boss.-(Hartford Times.
Mrs r. Dorsey Coale, OF Baltimore. a unique
Christmas celebration at her handsome residence.
1t was "cat-at home reception. and the guests
embraced members Of the feline family Of almost
every condition in life. Big and little plain and
pretty cats old and young. fat and lean, black
white and gray cats. and many other pets of the
family grouped in the par.ors, feasted and
petted A Christmas tree was displayed. on which
were hung imitation kittens and mice little jugs OF
milk bits OF beef and boxes OF catsup ALL
dainties distributed TO the guests. and
then they were all tucked comfortably in bed.
1T was very plucky OF you. ma'am. 10 have set
upon the burglar and so ably captured him, sai
the police Inspector but need you have injured
him so badly
How did / know It was burglar asked the
woman. I'D been up three hours waiting for my
husband. thought it was hm."-Crit-Bts
The Boston Home Journal says that very de-
vout gentleman of that city, who teaches Sunday
school class of bootblac<s and newsboys. recently
undertook to tell the story of Jacob ladder After
he had graphically pictured the wandernss OF the
patriarch, his dream in the eastern pasture and IN
ladder on which the angels ascending and de-
scending he paused and said: Now. boys. II there
is anything in this story that have not yet eN-
planned. you may ask me any question you IKE ana
will answer it," Thereupon a little chap cried out:
Say, Mister Minister did you say dem angels ned
Wings" Yes. my boy" replied the DOCTOR "anges
always have wings" We'll, den, II dey he'd WINGS
what for did they need ladders?'
"Old Murgans has committed suicide.
You don't say! What the cause?
wasT ~ A''" what 'A'e' "
Yes
We'll. he saved man from drowning the other
life was insured for &O,0oo."-(Chicago Record
The colossal statue OF Berolina the allegorical
representative of the city of Berlin in the Alexander
Platz of that city will be unveiled with impos-
ing ceremonies 1t Is twenty-five feet high from
the feet the crown, and will stand on a pedestal
of red granite OF equal height. Dressed In a coat
of mail and covered by flowing gown. the strong
but still well-rounded shape OF the figure is shown
to best advantage. The left hand is held out as "
ext el IN we Wh
a shield On the breast she wears on a long chain
a copy OF the gold medal with the portrait OF King
Frederick William III. which was given by that
monarch to the Mayor OF Berlin. 10 be worn as sn
insignia OF his office. The sculptor. Professor L.
Hundrieser. has been signally honored by the 0ef-
Emperor for the work.
Theory-"The worst possible tyrant Is a liberated
slave"
"Er-yes guess that's the reason many de-
voted lovers make such horrid husbands" ."-(lndan-
apolis Journal.
There at present more than one hundred oh'-
of the active list OF the Army serving ss m
structors in military science and tactics at various
educational Institutions OF the country. There IS
more or less objection expressed among COM
manding officers. and also by the Secretary Oh
War. against taking officers from their legitimate
work with their regiments. although IL seems
necessary In such cases as special duty In "ash-
ington and as military attaches abroad; but In
the matter OF details as Instructors at colleges
there is strong sentiment in favor OF employing
officers the retired list many OF whom are
emlnenty capable for such service. The same
opinion prevails with regard to retired officers o.
the Navy.
l have before me letter from Partisan friend.
gentleman OF some literary note IN his own
country. who informs that he is learning Ems
lish by the aid or a small textbook and a dictioh-
AIRY, without any other Instructor; and he adds
I'm small time can learn 80 many English as !
think | will 10 the America and 20 on ths
scarfold 10 lecture -lMethodist Herald.