New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-04-05
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Several days ago." says 1.-THE Ohio State Jour
nal Congressman Watson sent several large
sacks OF flower and garden seeds home for dis
trbuton among his constituents. The papers
nounced this fact, ana for three days past there
has been q constant stream OF persons coming TO
the Congressman's law Office in Columbus. on
Saturday man up and asked for beans He
was given two packages. He demurred to this
and reached over into the sack and began to III
his pockets. When called down by the attendant
the lover OF beans said I haven't got enough
for yet. 1t takes more than a quart OF
beans &c make a mess FOR my family"
Trouble over, the Percentages is that
giant roaring about? asked friend of David as
the Young man started TO meet the champion OF
Hes kicking about the kaleidoscope privilege"
replied David. lie thinks he ought to have - per
cent OF the profits on account of the difference in
our size The big stinf I'm going to give it to him
But he gave it to him; as will be remembered.
right In the forehead.-(Chicago Tribune.
A writer in The Cumberland Presbyterian" says
that IL the Rev DIT Lyman Abbott is an infdel be-
cause he denies beliefs widely held by Christians
then the Cumberland Presbyterians are infdcls
also For in repudiating the doctrine OF predestna-
ton they make of exactly the same line of
argument employed by Colonel Robert G. Ingersol
and yet" adds the writer. Eve would Justly feel
ourselves outraged If some We're TO place
atheists along with Ingersoll"
Fixing Price.-"Whats that job WORTH" they
asked the contractor.
We'll" he said slowly that depends good
deal upon clrcumStances; II it was ordered by an
b b ~ ddn nn for ha b 500 would 0r be Gou
shouldn't think Of charging bit less than $50
with clause IN the contract permitting me to
make an additional charge for extras" -(Chicago
Post
Said an English officer at Canea the other day
to a Russian officer: Il should like to sink this
island. and wash off the whole crowd Cretans
Turks and Greeks" ayes" replied the Russian
land when the island up again. you would
like TO plant the British flag on the top"
once the East Wind met the West Wind.
BY an unexpected chance,
And said: My dear I'm glad you're here,
Yes" the West Wind shyly answered
And the two began to waltz,
When suddenly everything in the Immediate neigh
hencoops loose boards household and kitchen
furniture. corn fodder. agricultural implements
struments, family wasAngs hats. caps, papers
trunks, bandboxes, stove wood, and other mis-
up and Joined in the giddy whlrl to the great
scandal Of the entire countryside, the loss Of
many thousands OF good dollars. and the utter
destruction Of promising poem that
started out I'm an orderly way and wasn't
pcctng any such overwhelming calamity as
this. Chicago Tribune.
A small number Of women have served as letter
carriers In England for many years. and they give
genera, satisfaction Only few months ago
noted old postwoman died at Cutsyke some ten
miles from Leeds From the Queens accession. In
1891 till 1869 she the leter-carrier IN the
cient town Of Pontefract and known
to be absent from her duties from sickness during
the thirty-two years. Monckton Mines. first Lord
Ioughton. took an interest in her career and was
instrumental in obtaining a Government pension
for her in her declining years.
A ,'enner-"Yes" she said to the young man, "I
have been present when you acted"
81 think you with an opera company
Your voice is tenor Isn't IT,
NO" he answered. i guess YOU arc thinking
about my ."-Washington Star.
The city OF Dresden owns a daily paper. the
"Dresdener Anzeiger." which was given to It by
rs late proprietor on the condition that all profits
arising therefrom should be spent upon the public
parks This year large playground Of nearly
eight acres was purchased from Prince George.
the Kings brother and heir apparent and 1t will
be ready for use this summer. The paper continues
10 hold the respect Of all citizens for the has
been carried out in It's broadest spirit. and the
mower has never been employed to foster any school
OF opinions-social. political or religious
she-Ifave you got your bicycle yet?
He-Oh yes.
81 don't see YOU on the road as much this season
NO; I'm on my wheel more now. ride better
you know."-Y onkers statesman
81. patrlcks Church Galway. Ireland. a magnn
cent structure has not been opened for thirty five
wears because plot Of ground In front OF the
building was owned by n man who had a bitter dis
Ike 10 the form OF worship carried on within and
he built a high wall directly In front of the church.
nr.yentlng access The man. however. recently
died and the Bishop having bought the ground
the church Will soon be reopcned for the first time
since 1867
Rough on Iohn-Mrs Bilus-John. are you go
ing 10 vote at the primary ton this morning?
Mr. Rillus-No. | haven't time.
"a pauseD 49,, 1T, ~.
old suit OF mine
Mrs Blllus-Im going TO put IL on and go ana
vote AT the primary. don't want folks 10 think
We haven't n MAJ ~ k~- s-'sss 80 SerAse~-
Chicago Tr>',ss"