New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-17
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Montana legislator the other day thus addressed
the Chair: II feel that for a plain man like myself
10 address a body composed Of so many law attor-
news as this Is. Is indeed casting pearls before
swine: or, in other words, to make my meaning
palmer the honor that l feel at the present time
ovcrcomes me as Goliath was overcome, when, like
David come before you armed with only the-the-
or az the Good Book says. let us ride hobby In
this Legislature lest upon us as did Balaams
ass and in a loud voice, proclaim 1 am he
That's all right" exclaimed fellow-member'
but YOU cannot bisect dissect the wool or carp
ing misanthropy from the web Of immedicabie pes
simIsm. You are a polemc
you're a liar.' interrupted the legislator; "rm
Populist"--
They thought she was deserving girl and they
decided to give her start In life, they sent for
her and told he; so.
OF course she was grateful.
There Is nothing need more than a good start in
life" she said, provided you will let me choose the
And though they argued with her at some length
that was the only Kind OF start she would consent
20 discuss.-(ChicaGo Post.
At recent dog show n Glasgow novel subst-
tute for return checks was used. The doorkeeper
was invested with rubber stamp, whercwth he
emblazoned a large %" the back of each vis-
tors right hand he retired for refreshments. On
his return he had to show his hand--no getting IN or
a friends ticket in canny Glasgow. The 3D. osten-
sibly stood for Dog" also for Drink, to which it
the passport.
in s you & T@
Regular comic Gpera bandits Ell MAJ, no,,,,r, .,
the comic opera style about them. The gags they
used were all new."-(Chicago News.
circular in English of Institute du Midi. of
Toulouse. declares that the aim of the Institute
has character absolutely philantropc and human
itarian because II gives great advantages to the
Public Schools to countrve augment Schooling
Museums by Scientific objects but they have not
enough, Alas! often in spite of their devoted
ness 10 Chief OF the University. The Institute has
a character absolutely philanthropc and cannot
have dealings with any else working outside of its
own sphere in this way the Institute cannot be en-
gagged and b. this mean 1t has neither profit nor
loss
A company drilled well near Elwood Ind, and
plugged ii up. refusing 10 tell anybody what had
hee1 found Immediately All me farm lands In The
wonder II the company which plugged the well
there's 4 hint in the story of a way 20 make money
of farm lands these hard times.-tBuffalo Ex-
press.
A candidate for election to Parliament. in Eng
land. recently issued card setting forth the
measures he had advocated by his voice and sup
ported by his vote the legislation he had helped
TO improve to carry to defeat. but the meetings
ana dinners and flower shows he had attended on
the invitation of electors. Here it is:
1. Political meetings held in every corner OF this
Irrespective Of party the request of his con
2. Concerts and dinners Observation-Disclosures. IS
g. Friendly societies meetings Observation-Disclosures. Is
4. Bazaars and flower shows NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. -
.. Athletic meetings
Total 1880
The Rev Dr. Walker who Is condu ,ting revival
among the colored people of Atlanta. Is known
throughout Georgia the BLACK Sturgeon"
She Turned.-He her turn the and his
eyes glisened.
But not with joy.
II was the corner OF the leaf bearing page No. 22S
that she had turned, and the book of his
fayortes
This sort OF thing used to be called "A pastel
INDIANAPOLIS Journal
President Porter" says THE Boston Herald"
may well point with pride to money gifts OF 100000
10 Yale. And Yet President Porter asks for
more" Verify. this Is news,
Scientific men have rare opportunity for in
Nestgation and discussion of metcOrites the Bald
win Locomotive Works. where circular saw is
engaged IN cutting into slabs fine specimen of
stone from another world. which dropped in New
Mexico In 1876 The me.eorite. also known as "A
siderie. belongs TO A T. Foote, No. 1917 Arch-st.
and It weighs 2S7 Kilograms philadelphia Record.