New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-12-05
THE TALK OF THE DAY.

Look ut England building a $4,000 college for
the education OF the Soudancse!" cxcaim the anti
cxna,slonists "Do We hear anything about the
American expansoniss building schools and col
lcgcs for the people OF tho new possessions? Not
yet though. doubtless shall in tho near future.
But wncn such "a project is preached these very
same Little Americans Will denouncc 1t as rascal
Is scheme to make money.
Frs, Reformer-I suppose you arc in favor Of
H.. movement for single tax?
See5nd Rcformrr-l have taken position muon
in advance Of that. ] am in favor OF having no
tax 1T all.-(Boston Journal
1.-THE Scottish Leader" says that the former Lord
Elphnstone's parish minister was a very scatter
hroincd theologian. and in his sermons often knew
not the end from the beginning. one Sunday His
I.ordship In his customary sleeping. gave vent to
an unmistakabe snore. This was too much for the
minister who stopped and cried: "Waken. my Lord
Elphinstone." gMnt followed. and then HIS
I.ordship answered.: I'm no sleepn. minister"
"Bu, We are sleepn. wager ye dlnna ken what
| said last" exclaimed the pastor "Ou ay." re-
turned tho Peer. "Ye said, Waken. my Lord
Elphinstone'" "Ay. ay." said the minister. But
| wager we dinna ken what said last aforc that"
"Tuts." replied the nobleman. promptly. "fl
wager ye dinna ken yerself.
The Riddle soved-Llttle Marie-I know what lSk.
in n 'gaeement ring means.
Little Marie-The kisses It takes to get engaged
Jewellers weekly
The omaha Worid-Hcrald says that a Boston
girl. who recently witnessed an Indian sham battle
in tho West. thought she would try to talk to
Young Indian brave sitting next to her Heap
much fight" she said.
10 smiled stoical smile. drew his blanket closer
about his stalwart form and replied;
Yes: this Is indeed a great exposition. and
nattcr ourselves that our portion Of the entertain
ment Is by no means the least attraction here May
that hav fbe hon NJ
ing
Tho dear girl from Boston was thunderstruck.
Size blushcd n rosy rod-even Boston girls blush
when they thaw out-and hastily fed.
She had been addressing one Of the Carlisle Ind
iah school graduates.
Two country cergymen had agreed TO exchange
Puipts On cnr,a' u u" n 81 '9T iH mac e
ton on tho sabbath previous to the event MY
stating that on next sunday morning the Rev
Zachafiah Il. Day will preach for you lie, rs
pav Wil surely Come" And 1t took him some
lime 10 discover why the congregation smiled.
Syracuse STANDARD
The calendar for 1899 gives these facts: New
Years Day Il Sunday 80 calls must be made Oh
Monday and watchnght services may continue
into the sabbath Washngton's Birthday comes
On Wednesday, and Memorial Day and July will
lie celebrated Tuesdays Christmas Will
on Monday. Ash Wednesday on February Is. Shrovc
Sunday Ia March L. Good Friday March 81 and
Easter April The Congressman viii assume
their prcrogatlves on Saturday March 4 May Day
is 10 be Monday. The year ends with Sunday.
The abatement that IL will cost s2i 90 900 II year
10 maintain an army OF 1900 men at Manila Is a
Characteristic example of the exagrcrations OF tho
nntl- i'm n. ralists. No who knows anything
about the subject win pretend that thousand
year is fair estimate OF the cost OF one soldier az
home or abroad. The Little Americans must feel
that their cause Ia getting desperate when they
report TO such argument ~ thls-tfrovidenee
Journal.