New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-02-07
THE TALK OF THE DAY,

An interesting novelty at the Paris Exposition
will he the Mareorarha (slc). which will give visit
ors the Illusion Of voyage by steamer from Mar
seilles to Constantinope. with calls at Tangers,
Agiers Naples Venice. Alexandria and Smyrna
They will be standing on the steamer. which will
appear TO be In the sea, even 10 the rolling Of the
vessel and the salt breezes. The unrolling of the
canvases will make them think the ship IS moving
the principle being the same as that which makes
railway passengers in standing train think they
are In motion when another train passes The
voyage of the steamer will be diversified by various
scenes, such meeting a fleet Of warshps a
tempest with thunder and lightning; SUNRISE
etc. besides other curious incidents. Thus. at Ma
pies for instance. natives will climb on board and
perform the dances of the country.
sensitive.-"Winie is so sensitive"
Exceedingly So When papa kicked him down
the steps the last time ne didn't call again for
three weeks'-(Cincinnau Enquirer.
This is what the Rev. Mr.. Clagett. OF Dallas.
Tex. says about progressive euchre: 1T is one Of
the cunnngest schemes Satan ever invented to fill
up his fiery dominion. II actually makes me blush
to think that there is need TO talk Christians
about the right the wrong OF this thing 1t be-
gan as fad a makeshift of those who could find
no other way OF entertaining company. Now II is
"a curse-ordinary gambling"
Jane-How would you punctuate the following;
Bank OF England notes OF various values
blown along the street by the wind?
John-I think l would make dash after the
notes-(Tit-Bits.
The Congo Railroad will be far advanced by
the end Of February according to Major Thys. OF
Brussels, who has just returned from Africa. that
the first locomotive Will be able TO pass over 1t to
Stanley Pool by that time. The whole line. which
1t was not expected would be finished before 1850.
will be opened in March of this year.
Bobby-Aunt Nellie. what became Of the swine
that had evil spirits cast into them; in the Bible'
Aunt Nellie-They plunged head foremost into
Bobby Uriumphantly)- bit OF IT, auntie
They were made into devilled ham.-(Harlem Life
Many well-known women will take part In the
London County Council elections in March The
Warehouses OF Tweeddale Is president OF a can
vasslng corps. which includes In its ranks the Earl
and Countess Cadogan. Earl and Countess Wade
grave. the Marquis and Marchioness of London
derry. the Warehouses OF Bristol. the Countess OF
Denbgh. the Countess OF Jersey. the Countess Of
Onslow Lady George Hamilton Lady Farquhar
Viscount Cfden, Viscount Brackley. Lord Harris
Lord Chelmsford. Lord Rowton and Lord Ampthill
Lady Tweedda.e has issued n circular to her help
ers and prospective helpers, giving them prem!-
nary instructions TO calling upon Unlonist voters
1t IS estimated that during the contest abou, a
thousand women will be employed In this work OF
political Requirement on the part OF the Moderates
alone. Meanwhile the Progressives have determined
TO fight on non-plrtisan lines. hoping thus to OBJ
tain the support OF many Unionists who favor the
Progressive municipal ideal
George-All these articles about the danger OF
contagion from kissing are very alarming don't
Dora-M-yes; but we women greatly admire cour-
age in man-tPittsburs Chronicle
certificate OF Incorporation has been filed with
the Secretary Of State at Albany OF The American
Congregation the Pride OF Jerusalem" the objec.
OF the association being to raise funds FOR the aid
o. ind md nea1N Iouy n
siding in Jerusalem and Palestine by means Of
dues donations and collections reccptacIcs for tho
latter 10 be placed In the synagogues and homes OF
Jews In the United States and Canada The money
Is to be forwarded to the main organization IN
Jerusalem. 1t is also proposed to aid the Zonistc
movement TO restore Palestine to the Jews and ~
furnish and equip pilgrims and pilgrimaees thlther
in connection with that movement, which il sin
active here and elsewhere, though with slight pros
pect Of accomplishing its proclaimed purposes.
During the holidays Sid Grower. an Or,or
farmer, missed hen turkey, and attributed its alb
sence from the roost IN the apple tree either kid
mapping or TO a natural instinct to keen out Of
sight III after IL, the holidays were over The other
chicks showed undeI in brush pile All ars
doing as well as can be expected although the
troit Free Press.
According TO The American Primary Teacher"
the following answers were recently given IN n
written examination to the question, What Causes
RAM:
Fog"
Faucet"
God"
The ocean"
Heaven"
pipes from the ocean"
THE sun gives It."
The sun gets II from the ocean"
AT night the sun goes down and gets IT.
Crltic-You say | never mention you IN my no
tees Are you an actor?
Thesplan-I am that. and one OF the best In my
line.
Cri,ic-And what Is that. II you please?
Theslhnu-You know what a Tattlety-hang there
Is when a fellow IL supposed 10 fan downstairs?
Critic-Yes,
Thesplan-Well. I'm the man what works that
machine.-(Boston Transcript.