New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-05-08
SOME WAYS OF THE WORLD.
THE WAR SCARE AMONG SOME 1Lt~1N-
FORMED PEOPLE.
rxcrrr,rrxr IN SEEING THE SOLDIERS MARCH
AwAy-coNpEMNAT1oN AND SYMPATHY FOR

rxcrYr,rrSr IN SEEING THE SOLDIERS MARCH
.wAy-c,oNprNNAT1oN AND SYMPATHY FOR
THE BOYS WHO ARE LEFT BEHIND"
Ono seldom realizes the ignorance ana creou"'y
O. the masses until crisis like that OF the pres
ant one brln into prominence The discussions
that "a now taking place among servants anu 'nor
friends about the immediate PROBABILITY o. Spah-
ish invasion OF New-York aye extremely funny
ooh Miss Mary" said retired houseKeeper
,,o, whom the daughter OF her former mistress
was making a visit, and who had always shown
herself 10 he woman Of strong practcal sense
at least abou, household affairs, i cannot siecp al
night, I an, 80 frightened: folks tell me tho span
tards may lombard New York any day. took tea
with my married daughter last night. and her hus-
bands mother was there. When wa were at supper
the door OF the skylight FELL TO with crash IKE
the Standards yelled my daughters mother-in-law.
and she fe. down IN n 1T
The chateaine Of a country house on tho Sound
found her French maid the other Gay IN hoods OF
tears
whatever 4. the matter. Marie?' exclaimed her
mistress really concerned. as tho girl was USUALLY
most cheerful
"Oh madam" cried the terrified servant. zs
butlar he have toe warsh!ps come d.
rec.ement here and we gall all be made re prison
tsrs de guerre! He say madame Is going away. Oh!
madame for re love OF heaven take mo. 1905
will serve you w.dout wage. only au nom du c'el'
ma tame. do not cave me-"
3,
couple OF days TO a friend in New-York was &C
tuay obliged 70 give her trip on account OF the
denorasa in her household
MARCHING AWAY.
scane .toop on Asst Noble pulling the DOOR
bell violently.
.'Oh. Jones'" to tho butler who opens the door.
els Miss Tuy IN? Upstairs N her room? Don't
bother to announce NO. Ill 30 up. On. Tly'" she
called knocking her friends door. the regi-
urents ara going to march of this morning. Put
your things on quick, and we can SEQ them lobby
Smith ani Tommy Jones and Eddy Brown are all
going you know. You have Just had your hair
washed? What sharnei but put It up any way.
you won't catch cold"
"Mollie," said the other solemnly. Il would not
70 out and make my last impression on those men
without crimps for anything I wonder that you
should suggest It"
Scene II. Fifth-ave.. IL o'clock In the morning.
Mrs. A and Mrs. B. meeting.
Mrs Al vas Just coming back from my butch
ers and thought II would be Interesting to see tho
troops march by. 80 turned into the avenue
Mrs Bit occurred me it would be nice, too
nearly due at missionary meeting. but can
wait few minutes
Mrs. A. (exc.teiy)-There they comet
The sound Of a buge Is heard and Squadron
comes riding down toward them
Mrs. B. (stiil more exctedly)-why Mr.. K and
Mr. Y in that troop know them slightly
Mrs. A. (nearly crying)-And M. H. danced .
eotillon with him once
Both begin to their handkerchiefs
Violently the troopers pass.
"Oh. goodby Mr.. x. take OF YOURSELF"
shouts Mrs. B. to a cavalryman who doffs his hat
God bless you Mr.. Y; como back safel" to
other acquaintance. while Mrs B.. fairly blubber-
ting, cries.
ITS splendid! Mr. T.. goodhy. goodby."
isn't 1t b-bu-beautiful?" sobs Mrx A.
"The dear, brave fellows!" weeps Mrs. B
IT feel as Il had known them ell my life." con-
tinues Mrs. A. enthusiastically.
1T will remember them in my prayers" adds tho
other and they kiss each other tearfully and
separate.
WHAT SOCIETY SAYS ABOUT THE SEVENTH
Notwithstanding the grudgingly accorded
Acknowledgement that there be no real doubt about
tho courage OF the individual members OF the 7th.
the general verdict Of society, OF which Tor
so many years Il has been considered the repre-
sentative regiment Is severe In regard to their
late action. Meme. Meme. Tekci Upharsn." Is
the writing upon the social entablaturs Meme
tho Government considered the regiment and did
NOT want IT, 'Tekel'-it was weighed in the bal
apce and found wanting "Upharsn'-the best
thing for II to do Is to dsband. It has certainly
placed itself In a most unfortunate position. and
there 10 not a In it that does not keeniy feel
It. Tho change from being the most petted and
made mnch-o. organization In New-fork to tho
most unpopular is swift indeed
"It seemed right when did H." said one poor
..chappae" the other day rather piteousy; Tots OF
fellows talking that way, ana no" IL oeehs
We were all wrong. AL said was that II fought
7 wanted 10 fight with my friends; didn't want
to be put next to a aborer or Niger. don'tcher-
know! And It's a beastly shame to treat gentle
men in this way.
well. ! suppose you of to the war" said
girl to a man OF her acquaintance who she knew
belonged TO tSe .rSta. although she had for
'"N~no," answered the youth. growing red In spite
Of trying TO look Indifferent: i belong to the-er
ION beg your pardon!" exclaimed the young
woman contritey. as II she had committed a
Not at all" said tho poor man. accepting the
wall Street man relates that he passed a group
their opinion Of tho reluctant regiment In no I'M
measured terms
Il wish they would try marchin' down our street
now" said one OF the party. Wouldn't ws mako
II hot for them. thought"
"Where's your feathe said a friend. meeting
what 90 you mean said the other, angrily.
Why" laughed his tormentorA Il thought all
:I.ittle Tin soldiers" Is only one Of tho many
Is bewidered surprised and Disguised beyond meas
ure at the almost universal condemnation
and then they told us not to 20. and we said we
wouldn't" said puzzled tnfantryman and now
tbou ssH' in the beginning we really meant 70 60
Just as much as the others.
MOVE ON"
..Peoo,e with moderate incomes have q hard time
at Il trying to keep in touch with good neiglbor
hood in New-York OF hate years" said the wife
Of q well-known professional man. who was obliged
70 live within a certain radius Of his clients
1--WE take house several years lease In
consider to be an LEGALITY and
onsss psr.o6 and sSddenly we ind ourselves sHr
rounded s5sdsspsODis' or worse . still rsst.u.