New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-10-04
THE TALK or THE DAY.

Frank L. Stanton says that on one occasion
when william Hamilton Hayne was visiting sam
uel Minturn Peck at the latters home In Tuska-
Ioosa. the two poets strolled into the woods. and
nausea TO rest beneath the shadows OF the pines.
Here are your favorite pines, Hayne," said Peck;
lets dream a few poems beneath them. The
languid summer day had its effect on them. and
they were soon snoring and dreaming away But
suddenly both awoke ard started down the home
read at top speed. shouting as they ran. An army
OF yellow Jackets had discovered them, and. not
being partial to poetry. had forcIbly and feengly
resented It's Intrusion on their domain. Later. at
supper. Peck asked: Did you make poem.
Hayner" NO" the meek reply; i made
poultice" 80 did L. said Peck
Reward Of Mert-"wcll see Herbert Spencer
has been rewarded AZ last" ~ -
No: a brand 81 cigars has been named after
him. - Clcveland Leader.
An American woman in Spain tells this story In
The independence "Burguetc Is near one OF the
mountain passes leading into France. and from its
situation Is liable TO visits from various orders
OF trarnps anxious to avoid the custom houses along
the regular route. one OF these gentry happening
10 pass through the village the day certain Inert
had been reported was arrested on suspicion ana
whipped severely to force confession AS noth-
ing but a denial could he wrung from him another
voeran. was arrested and subjected to the same
ally discovered that small boy hidden behind the
church tower had been the culprit There was no
redress for the mon; they expected none and would
have been incredulous If told they were entitled
TO any Amazed the indifference with which
this act OF tyranny was received. expressed my
own indignation. What would you? was the re-
ply. with gesture intended to throw the re-
sponsibility OF the act upon the world at large.
They are worthless fellows; doubtless they have
done other evil deeds II not this one
Business Transaction-Ya lArey-see here Nudge.
Vi" Mude yS% &c gong TO"
--(Indianapols Journal.
Monongalia County W. Va. has a citizen named
Raymond Grigg. with an ambition 80 peculiar and
unusuai that some people think him crazy. For
many years he has made 1t point TO be the first
citizen in the COUNTY to pay his taxes About three
years ago. and for the first time In his life, he
beaten by n swlftcr taxpayer. and It almost broke
his heart
The Tortoise and the Ilare.-"you remember the
story OF the tortoise and the hare, and who won
course but sec nothing s,Ganss in the fin
doesn't itT'tCincinnat Enquirer.
Teacher 10 small boy in the first class in geog-
raphy)-Now. Charlie. tell me where Boston is
Small boy (who has not prepared his lesson)-In
first place. ma am
tatrant In this ncighborhood?"
yves maam, just around the corner"
rs there saloon attached To IT."
NO but they'll send out and get you anything
YOU like ma am" -(Clovcland Plain Dealer
An obituary notice that recently appeared In THE
Washington star contained the following lines:
Just two short years ago to-day
The one we loved has passed away:
Although a link has been broken from the chain
w. hope 10 meet him I'm heaven again
He had just Joined the Pioneer Baseball Club,
His comrades to enjoy.
But the fatal slide to second base
Caused the death OF our darling boy
by HIS PARENTS"
MY daughter is spiritual; she kept up her church
work through all tho hot weather"
What kind OF church work?'
SHE went to the scnshorc and came home
gagged to A clergyman.'-tChcago Record.
The Popust orator dragged himself out OF the
railway wreck says The Chicago Tribune" and
of shape something was the matter with his right
hip his left elbow refused work. one OF his
shoulder blades appeared to have slipped over the
other his left knee bruised and swollen, and
part OF his scalp gone. He emitted a loud
sroan. Then his face frightened. Thank Ifeayen!
ne exclaimed my voice isn't injured! I'm all
right"
Jenks-Doctor. ! have frequent and intense de-
sire to kiss young and beautiful girls Do you
think ought to get married?
His Doctor-No: under those circumstances you'd
halted not got Misunderstanding Book.