New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-21
TIE TALK or THE DAY.

In both typography and subject matter The
Bridgeport Comm Standard Annual for 1885, Is
worthy Of praise. Tho pictures are pretty and its
Information ir regard 10 Connecticut is at once
complete and concise.
From the Ground Up--It Gottlieb's first view
Of Giant Jane, the Tallest Human Beng on Earth.
In asionshment 'vos dot de endless Ckane d" de-
/ Tribune.
The leading article in the last issue Of The
Monthly Record" published at the Connecticut
State Prison. is by Convict No. IS H. and contains
tho following Ave rules OF conduct which the
| writer says he has always followed:
'Flrst-lt possible. be well and have a good ap-
petite II these conditions yours the battle OF
life Is already half Many soul and heart
troubles arise really IN tho stomach. though II may
seem strange 20 you.
"second-Be busy. FIJI the hours 20 full OF use
| ful and interesting work that there shall be no
/ timo for dwelling on your troubles that tho day
shall dawn full OF expectation the Fight fan fun
| OF repose.
"Third-Forg't yourself. You never will be happy
/ II your thong ITS constantly dwell upon yourself
your own pcrfectlons your own shortcomings what
! people think OF YOU and so
"Fourth-Expect little Expect little Of life not
| too much OF your friends
"Ffth-Trust In God Believe that God is. that
lie really knows what is best for you: believe this
truly. and tho bitterness Is gone from life"
Mr.. Brown-Terrble tragedy at bargain coun-
/ ter woman who had secured the last five yards
/ or cheap SILK was shot by another woman who had
been waiting from midnight without having a
Mrs Brown-Poor thing. Surely. they won, do
anything to her. VIII they John7-(Harlem Life.
The Anglican clergyman OF Canton. IN Cardiff
Wales. has prepared these questions and answers
for the use OF his Sunday-sch scholars
Question WHO alone is the true ruler Of ChrIsts
Church in this diocese?
Answer-The Bishop OF LANDAU
Question l.-EoW know when M
true or real pastors?
, Answer-They must be priests or deacons or.
dained by the bishop or chief pastor.
Question l3-Aro dissenting ministers ordained?
Answer-No.
Question l4-Woud It. then. be right to join any
OF their congregations?
Answer-No; 1t would he very foolish and wrong
The largest mule in the world arrived In Chicago
on Saturday. and Is staying AT the stockyards
be slaughtered for it is bound for London. where
IT is TO become the star attraction In n menagerie
age American mule" The mule is 10 hands 2i
inches high, and weighs 1850 pounds. 1t is nine
The dIscoyerer OF the animal Is f p Brown. a
stockyatds dealer mo found i on is native heath
find was not In It's proper environment, and sue;
tamer.-(Chicago Dispatch.
Tho Atlanta Constitution" says that a certain
official in Georgia County solicited the vote
and influence Of coored constituent.
We'll boss" said the voter. you knows enough
ter know dat votes mean money. en- l can't sit
dem nggers 10 vote fer you dcs dry So
II recognize that fact" replied the Official land
am willing to time ! have only 80
my name, but here's the money"
The voter took 1t. ratified the silver In his pocket
but still seemed to hesitate.
whats the matter now?' inquired the official
well. boss, ter tell de truth I doan think I
kin 'lect you fer dis much Htl take 50 rs ter
'lect like you!'
Narrow Escape-Perry Patcttic-I hear you was
caught takin' n bath, more or less.
throw d II whole bucket OF soapsuds me. an /
you didn't think goin TO let II stay an |
soak into system. did ye?-(Cincinnau Enquirer. |
Paris an old story Is recalled by London Jour /
raL Roman cavalier commissioned a great
artist to paint his portrait. no definite price being
agreed upon. When the portrait finished the
painter asked 100 crowns In payment. The high ;
born sitter, amazed at the demand. returned no
more nor dared to send for his counterfeit pre-
sentment; whereupon the artist hit upon the happy
expedient OF first painting bars across the portrait,
then afiixng the dolefu legend. Imprisoned for /
Debt" and finally placing 1t In prominent part
OF his studio to which Roman mobiles frequently
rescue and released his kinsman.
Understanding your change, George? 1t has
been expensive trip. hasn't II? ~
GeorXe-Thats right. IL looks as II this honey
moon would soon BIO on It's last Quarter.-tPuck.